https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-01-03.pdf b1fe83488e1bdbb22b7209df55f829b6 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLE* 1^^ e^^1 v JT n il&STO’CS PUBUC UB Ht 227 EAST STATE ST HASTINGS Ml 49058 MVN Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 1, January 3, 2009 A. local paper oftoday! Curtain falls on The Revue’s run at opera house “Vermontville’s loss is Nasbwlle’s gffli. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer After nearly 13 years and 43 productions, the curtain will be falling on The Revue’s run at the historic Vermontville Opera House. When The Revue’s current production “A Night in Vegas” featuring the musi­ cal “Forever Plaid” closes Sunday, Feb. 1, it will move to a new venue upstairs in the former Masonic temple in downtown Nashville. During its regular December meeting Tuesday, Dec. 23, the Vermontville Township Board received a letter from The Revue’s founder Bill Reynolds, sev­ ering the theater group’s ties with Vermontville Township, which owns the building. In his letter, Reynolds cited harassment by township residents and a member of the township board as his reasons for leaving the opera house. “After nearly two years of continual ridicule from local community members and recent insulting comments ... I am done fighting and defending this organization,” wrote Reynolds. “To say The Revue, has had it easy the past 12 years, claiming I have been ‘sucking off the system’ is insulting. The Revue has saved the town­ ship thousands of dollars with the services I have taken care ofthese past years — services that more than enough cover any rental fee. In addition to these routine services, The Revue has undergone many large projects such as the recent paint­ ing, renovating the boys’ Mike Callton, owner of the old Masonic temple in downtown Nashville, looks around the space he has donated for the use by The Revue. bathroom, dry cleaning stage curtains and the many other small things fixed from nor­ mal wear and tear. All the costs of labor and services were completely covered by The Revue and friends. Unfortunately, you will soon find out how much money it will cost you by having The Revue no longer taking care of these items... items...” Despite his decision to end his contract with the township, Reynolds praised some board members for their support over the years. “I appreciate (Township Treasurer) JoAnne Nehmer, (Clerk) Sharon Stewart, and (Trustee Blair Miller’s strong verbal support over the years, recognizing the positive influence The Revue has had on Vermontville, second only to the Maple Syrup Festival. It will be truly missed by’many from within the community, as well as the thousands who do not live in Vermontville, that participate in or watch the shows,” he wrote. • For his part, Vermontville Township Board Member and Chairman of the build­ ings and grounds committee Brian Moore said that he was simply trying to ensure the safety of those who use the building. “I was appointed by the board as chairman of this committee, and I feel it is my responsibility to make the building safe; It is nothing against The Revue or Bill,” he said. “In June, we had Leroy Hummell, the fire inspector from Charlotte come in and do an inspec- The Revue is moving from the historic Vermontville Opera House to the upper floor of the former Masonic Temple in Nashville. tion, and he gave us a list of 16 things that needed to be done. And, I feel it is my responsibility to see that those things get done to make the opera house a safe place for people to come and for people to put on shows.” Moore said he and com­ mittee members Sheri Reynolds, from The Revue, Vermontville Towhship Librarian Carla Rumsey, and Vermontville Township Fire Chief Monte O’Dell decided who should be responsible for what part of See OPERA HOUSE, continued on page 8 Putnam District Library reports record year “Putnam District Library had a busy year in 2008,” said Director Shauna Swantek. ‘The library opened 400 new library cards and circulated 2,800 more items than in 2007. The computer stations are always busy, and the wire­ less network is accessed daily. The library staff is excited to continue to meet the needs of area residents in the new year.” The library's computer­ ized patron files are being updated this month. Those who are not sure if their account information is up to date, should check with the library this week. Expired accounts and those lacking essential informa­ tion will be deleted. For those who live in a township other than Assyria, Castleton or shelves in December Maple Grove, updating include: Adult and teen fiction account information imme­ - Friday Night Knitting diately is especially impor­ tant. As of Jan. 1, patrons Club: Knit Two by Kate living outside of these Jacobs; Fire and Ice by Garwood; An townships will be consid­ Julie ered non-residents and will Abundance of Katherines be asked to pay an annual by John Green; Red Spikes fee to receive local library by Margo Lanagan; The Scott services from Putnam. Last Days by Current patrons in good Westerfield; Far From You standing before Jan. 1 will by Lisa Schroeder; Cover­ be grandfathered and may Up: Mystery at the Super continue to use full library Bowl by John Feinstein; services. Please check with Last Shot: A Final Four the library to be sure Mystery by John Feinstein; Dead Girl’s Dance: The accounts are up to date. “Again, the staff at the Morganville Vampires by library looks forward to Rachel Caine; Midnight serving you in 2009,” said Alley: The Morganville Swantek. “Perhaps one of Vampires by Rachel Caine; The the new items listed is Feast of Fools: exactly what you are look­ Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine; Blue is for ing for.” New items added to the Nightmares by Laurie Faria Stolarz; White is for Magic by Laurie Faria Stolarz; Red is for Remembrance by Laurie Faria Stolarz; Silver is for Secrets by Laurie Faria Stolarz; Grief Girl: My True Story by Erin Vincent; Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Faria Stolarz; Wake by Lisa McMann; Bog Child by Siobhan Dowd. Young adult and junior The Book of Story Beginnings by Kristin Kladstrup; Hercules: The Twelve Labors by Paul Storrie and Steve Kurth; Framed by Frank Cottrell Boyce; The Mysterious Edge of the Heroic World by E. L. Konigsburg; Gossamer by Lois Lowry; Inkspell by Cornelia Funke; Winning Season: Dunk Under Pressure by Rich Wallace; A Room with a Zoo by Jules Feiffer; No Talking by Andrew Clements; Game Day by Tiki and Ronde Barber; Marvelous Mattie: How Margaret E. Knight Became an Inventor by Emily Arnold McCully; The Sisters 8: Book 1 Annie’s Adventures by Lauren Baratz-Logsted; The Sisters 8: Book 2 Durinda’s Dangers by LIBRARY, continued page 5 In This Issue. • Record setting weather leads to headaches in Barry Co. • Thornapple Wind Band seeking musicians • Nashville woman helps children, wins Wii • Health department urges a healthy start to 2009 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 3,2009 — Page 2 Record-setting weather leads to flooding and power outages across Barry County Dec. 27, accompanied by a J-Ad Graphics News record 1.4 inches of rain. Service Record snowfall in The warm weather came on December, followed by the heels of an unusually record-high temperatures high amount of snow. As of Wednesday, Dec. and heavy rain late in the month caused flooding, 31, Hastings had received washed-out roads through­ 45.1 inches of snow for the out Barry County last month. That was 'in addi­ weekend. The addition of tion to the 8.5 inches of recorded in heavy winds led to power snow outages across the county November. During the as well. Rivers and creeks 2007-08 winter season, Hastings received a total of crested mid-week. National Weather 94 inches of snow. So far Service Hastings this winter, 52.5 inches of Climatological Station snow have been recorded. McIntyre said the bizarre operator Dave McIntyre said Hastings reached a weather Michigan experi­ record 61 degrees Saturday, enced last weekend was Central Michigan University announces graduates Area residents were among whom graduates upon degrees were conferred at Central Michigan University in May. Local residents receiving the following degrees: • Abe French of Vermontville — master of science in administration. • Kyle Lesage of Nashville — bachelor of science. • Scott Setchfield of Vermontville — bachelor of arts. Powers on Ferris honors list Officials at Ferris State University in Big Rapids have announced that 1,528 students earned academic honors for the semester end­ ing August 2008 at Ferris and Kendall College of Art and Design. To be eligible for academic honors, undergraduate stu­ dents must have at least a 3.5 grade point average. Among those students was Glenn Powers ofNashville. (-Dianas <-PQace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 06682803 1-517-852-9481 due to a storm system that moved in from thp south­ western United States. He said the system moved east and picked up a warm front, then generated heavy rainfall after significant amounts of snow befell the area. There were 10 inches of snow on the ground Friday morning, Dec. 26, and by Saturday evening, all of the snow had melted. Consumers Energy spokesperson Tim Pietryga said wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour downed power lines and left more than 3,300 customers in Barry County and 1,300 in Eaton County were without power Sunday afternoon. However, by Wednesday morning power had been restored to all Consumers Energy customers in both counties. Local municipalities across the county reported few if any problems due to the weather. “We were fortunate; we had some limbs down but nothing major, and we did­ n’t have any power outages,” said Nashville Department of Public Works DPW Director Scott Decker. “We had some slight flooding on Kellogg Street, but most of that had receded by Saturday night.” Vermontville DPW Supervisor Monte O’Dell also reported only minor problems related to the weather. “We did a lot of plowing before it warmed up, but we didn’t have any power outages and only a few trees down, but we’ve already taken care of those,” he reported Monday morning. MDOT Southwest Region Representative Mia Silver reported that as of Tuesday morning ■ there were no problems reported with state roads in Barry County. University Region 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) 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 J10 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG 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. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE Wed. 5:30 p.m.............. Family Supper 6:00-7:15.......................... Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00.................... Sunday School 10: 00 Church Sendee 11: 00................................... Fellowship 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 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 p.m. Wednesday Family .Night Service ......... 6:45 p.m. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 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's Sunday School: 9:30 am. Adult Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday FLOODING, continued on page4 These houses on Thomapple Lake Road are surrounded by water after last Saturday’s heavy rains, paired with high temperatures and thawing snow, pushed up the water level in the lake. The dam in Nashville is covered by a torrent of rushing water after last weekend’s unseasonably warm temperatures. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER did cause some problems with county roads, limbs the Vermontville area. Barry County Road Commission Managing Director Brad Lamberg reported that the weather MDOT Communications Representative Kari Arend reported that as of Tuesday morning, no problems were reported on state roads in KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST 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 Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 203 N. State, Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66. 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School............................. 10 A.M. Service.............................. 11:15 P.M. Service.................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service...........................7 p.m. Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.nw QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings . M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship........... VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH .10 a.m. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA ........... 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2415 McCann Road NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: ...... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ........... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK • • 108 North Main, Vermontville • PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 am. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 3,2009 — Page 3 Dance, music event at local grange set for Jan. 10 The Thunder Floor begins at 8 a.m. with the first founding of the country, said Cloggers, under the direction teach at 9 a.m. There will be a Warner, when the colonists and instruction of Bob and potluck at noon. From 1 to were still British subjects and Lynda Warner of Lake about 3 p.m. will be the the Boston Tea Party hadn’t Odessa, have been perform­ southern Appalachian square been thought of yet. ing for both audience and par­ dance. Closing ceremony will The British brought their ticipant enjoyment for almost begin at 5 p.m. There will be form ofEnglish clog over and 20 years at fairs, music festi­ seven clogging instructors settled in the northern vals, school functions, ban­ and square dance callers. Appalachian highlands. They quets, reunions and re-enact­ Heritage Clogging also brought with them the ments. Supplies of Columbus, Ohio, four-couple quadrille that was A highlight for the clog- will be on site with their loads used in their square dance. gers, he said, is the Annual of wares. The Irish and Scots later came Mid-Winter Hot Dog Clog Over the years, Warner, and settled in the Southern Hog. with the help of some of the Appalachian' highlands, and The event is free for watch­ fellows in the troupe and the Irish brought with them ers, $10 for dancers. donations from people who the Sicilian eight-couple Musicians will be admitted believe in what the cloggers quadrille, he added. The eight-couple quadrille free. Dancers can bring their are doing, has been building a boards and freestyle with the portable stage. Money sometimes grew in a dance to musicians downstairs, with brought in during the Jan. 10 include 250 people square jamming- all day downstairs. event will go toward con­ dancing in a large ring, Warner explained. The 9th Annual Mid-Winter struction of the stage. Hot Dog Clog Hog will be The Thunder Floor Saturday Jan. 10, 209, at the Cloggers include dancers Maple Leaf Grange, on M-66 from throughout west and south of Nashville, just south central Michigan — from ofthe M-66 and Assyria Road Lansing to Grand Rapids and The 2009 Family intersection. No one should Stanton to Marshall. Warner said he first learned Workshop Series will begin go home grumpy, and dona­ tions are appreciated, said of clogging from the 1960s at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in the Fuller Elementary television show Hee Haw. Bob Warner. gymnasium in "At that time* the only School "The name makes perfectly good sense," he added. "Mid­ cloggers I saw were the ones Nashville. The' January subject will winter is the time of the year who clogged to Southern the event is held. ‘Hot Dog’ is Appalachian figures on tele­ be “What did you learn in today?: a term for a fancy dancer, vision; that would be what the school clog is the type of dance and Ralph Sloan dancers on the Understanding your elemen­ Grand Old Opry were doing," tary student’s math and read­ hog means a lot of it." ing homework so you can This has been a yearly recalled Warner. Clogging arrived on the help.” The workshop will be fundraiser for the Thunder Floor Cloggers, and the pub­ North American continent taught by Hastings Area lic is invited. Registration about 200 years before the Schools teachers and Title I staff. "It had something to do with freedom," he said. "The people were appreciative of their freedom." Between the British in the north and the Scots Irish in the southern part ofthat 1,300 mile stretch of mountains set­ tled many others from Europe, and the German flat­ foot became the dominate clogging form in Appalachia, said Warner. “The American form of clogging shows the influence of movements from Africa as well as Native Americans, especially the Cherokee of North Carolina who learned the Southern Appalachian big-ring square dance after their trial on the Trail ofTears to Oklahoma,” said Warner, adding that the Cherokee then brought it back to their origi­ nal home in North Carolina and taught it to the white man. "If you have any of the above ancestry, this dance is your heritage," noted Warner. "Many schools in the south­ eastern part of the United States and many colleges throughout our land include it in their curriculum because of the historical nature of it" The Thunder Floor Cloggers have a folk heritage program they take into schools, churches, reunions and other venues, teaching the Southern Appalachian big­ ring square dance. Music attracts those who play instruments, and this is what has happened with the cloggers. About a half dozen fiddlers are cloggers along with some who play guitar, banjo, bass and others, he said. "The cloggers believe their feet are instruments, and the sound is addictive in a good way," said Warner. Warner offers classes to individuals and families. "What attracts a family has a lot to do with the music used," said Warner. "We use music that a dad would like to see his son or daughter dance to." For more information, e­ mail tfcloggers@att.net or visit www.thunderfloorcloggers.com online. Family Workshop Series begins Monday Parents will take home games and activities to do with their children. Karen Jousma, Child Abuse Prevention Council execu­ tive director, said materials parents take home will be “make-and-take” activities to make learning fun for their children. . “We really had a success­ ful year last year,” said Jousma. More than 300 people attended the workshops last year, Jousma said, and many people attended the work­ shops each month. Those who attend the workshops get a certificate of participa­ tion. Included in the workshop is pizza dinner and childcare. Registration is required for attendees who would like dinner. Register by call the Child • Abuse Prevention Council at 269-948-3264. The February workshop topic is, “Facing Facts - kids and at risk behavior: drug and sexual awareness, and not just teens anymore.” The March topic will be “Eat smart, play hard: Eating healthy as a family while watching your budget.” The April topic will be “Healthy relationships = happy kids: Building relationships with people you love (or hate); improving parenting through building understanding.” Thornapple Wind Band seeking musicians Hastings. “We have a great acousti­ cal and beautiful location for our concert, but we are miss­ says The Thomapple Wind ing one thing," Band will perform its mid­ Conductor Joe LaJoye, "we winterconcert Sunday, Feb. just need more musicians." He said he wants the band 1, 2009, at the Hope United Methodist Church south of to perform “First Suite in B Adults sought for four practices, one concert Flat” by Gustav Holst, a beautiful piece of music from classical literature, but more adult musicians are needed. For the integrity of the music to remain as Holst composed it, LaJoye said the band is calling for eight clar­ inetists, four trombone play­ ers, two tuba players, a bas­ soonist, and an oboist. “You need only be gradu­ ated from high school and be willing to attend four prac­ tice sessions each Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. LaJoye has promised that Write Away contest (leadline is Feb. 5 aOrganizers of the “Write Away” contest are hoping stu­ dents in the area spend some time during Christmas break working on poems or stories Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound 4 5tos4.75 A ASduElt eAveTniSna x W"■■BW tGIFT A available at CARDS box f the office Ntetirtjit.4 Aohmj $1.00 concession coupon for every $10.00 in gift card^ (§) Stadium Seating O No passes SHOWTIMES 1/2-1/8 O© BEDTIME STORIES (PG) FRl/SAT/SUN/TUE 11:20,1:50,4:00, 6:30,9:00 MON/WED/TH 4:00,6:30,9:00 O MARLEY & ME (PG) FRl/SAT/SUN/TUE 11:00,1:35,4:10, 6: 50,9:30 MON/WED/TH 4:10,6:50,9:30 ©YES MAN (PG-13) • FRl/SAT/SUN/TUE 11:30,2:00,4:30, 7: 00,9:20 MON/WED/TH 4:30, 7:00,‘9:20 SEVEN POUNDS (PG-13) FRl/SAT/SUN/TUE-11:05,1:40,4:20, 7:10,9:50 MON/WED/TH 4:20,7:10,9:50 | FREQUENT MOVIEGOERS | Sign up at www.gqti.com for the Frequent Moviegoer Club Earn points & see movies lor a bargain price. to submit to the contest. The deadline for submitting work to the contest, which offers cash prizes, is Feb. 5. To encourage high school students in Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley High Schools and the Barry Intermediate School District with writing aspirations, the Barry Community Foundation promotes the “Write Away” competition funded by a grant from local residents Kensinger and Alice Joness. In the spring, winners in five categories will be award­ ed $50 cash prizes,' along with certificates. “Competition and rewards shouldn’t just be the preroga­ tive of the athletes,” said Kensinger Jones. ’’Good writ­ ers should be recognized pub­ licly, too.” Jones enjoyed a 50-year career as a writer ofradio dra­ mas, creative director for major international advertis­ ing agencies, author of numerous magazine articles and several motion picture scripts. In 1976 he “retired” to Barry County to raise Angus cattle and embark on a 14­ contests, one for students in year professorship at grades 9 and 10, the other for Michigan State University. students in grades 11 and 12. He and his wife, Alice, collab­ Freshmen and sophomores orated on two published can submit a poem (prefer­ books, and their work has ably with rhyme and meter) appeared in the Reminder and and/or an essay. The contest for juniors and the Hastings Banner. They decided to organize seniors invites submission of and fund the Write Away a short story (not more than competition after Ken partici­ 1,500 words) on any subject, a pated in a career fair at poem (preferably with rhyme and meter) and a feature story Hastings High School. “I knew that poetry and based on some aspect of life short story contests in my in Barry County. Writers may submit only high school days encouraged a number of kids to write and one entry in each category, submit work and that winning but may enter all categories was a wonderful motivation for their grade level and to keep on trying,” he could, possibly, win more than one award. recalled. Full details and official After discussing possibili­ ties with Sheree Newell, coor­ rules and entry blanks can be dinator of the career fair, and obtained from the English later, with Fred Jacobs of J- departments at the schools. Ad Graphics, and Bonnie The contest officially opened Hildreth of the. Barry Dec. 1. Winners will be Community Foundation, a announced in April. For more information,' format was developed. The competition is for all check with high school high school students who English departments or call Barry Community attend Maple Valley, the Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Foundation, 269-945-0526, Thomapple Kellogg or the and ask for Erin. BISD. There are two separate call Kim he will keep the sessions to 1 information, 1/2 hours instead ofthe tradi­ Domke at 269-945-9181 or tional two hours, hoping to Mike and Kathy Scobey at draw musicians who might 616-374-7547. The Thomapple Wind be willing to commit to just one concert instead of an Band strives to perform qual­ entire season. No auditions ity concerts, free to the pub­ are necessary, “just show up lic and designed for the for practice” at Hastings entire family. “We hope so see you at High School band room atthe next practice, Jan. 8, our next concert,” said LaJoye. 2009. If interested in joining this community band or for more The Maple Valley Community Center ofHope wishes to thank thefollowingfor their donations and support ofour 4 "Santa's Workshop". Meijer Store in Charlotte Grace Community Church WalMart in Hastings for their verygenerous donations Ako WalMart in Charlotte Maple Valley Pharmacy Dollar General The area Churches The many individuals who brought donations to the churches and the Center. Leadership Class at Maple Valley Schools for donations and helpers. Center helpers, and of course Santa for his appearance. Wishing you all a Blessed New Year! �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 3,2009 — Page 4 Commission on AofgiEnvgeMntesnu and Schedule of Events Elaine CatherineHay Hearty Menu Monday, Jan. 5 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, pineapple tidbits, dinner roll. Tuesday, Jan. 6 Baked chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, tropical fruit, dinner roll. Wednesday, Jan. 7 Chili, winter blend vegetables, peach cobbler, com muffin. Thursday, Jan. 8 Hawaiian meatballs, white rice, cauliflower, diced beets, apple. Friday, Jan. 9 Macaroni and cheese, broccoli, cherry cobbler. Cold Menu Monday, Jan. 5 Chicken pasta salad, Spanish rice salad, apricots, graham crackers. Tuesday, Jan. 6 Hard boiled eggs, com and tomato salad, plums, saltine crackers. Wednesday, Jan. 7 Tuna, sweet and sour carrots, diced pears, jello, wheat bread. Thursday, Jan. 8 Chef salad, black bean and tomato salad, mandarin oranges, whole wheat crackers. Friday, Jah. 9 Roast beefw/cheese, broccoli raisin salad, pineapple tidbits, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 5: Hast-ings - Jan. Birthday Party; Music with Sam; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Watercolor 1 p.m. Delton - Bingo. H,W,N - Remini-scence. Tuesday, Jan. 6: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Kinship Info Series 1:30 p.m., Budgeting. GL- 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, Jan. 7: Hastings Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, Jan. 8: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, Jan. 9: Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting, 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Woodland - Visiting. BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan. 5 Jan. 6 Jan. 8 Jan. 12 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 19 Jan. 27 Jan. 29 Extension office closed during lunch. Teen Leadership Workshop, 6-9 p.m., First Baptist Church in Hastings. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office. Horse Developmental Commitee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. 4-H Club Finance and Risk Management Workshop, 9 a.m.-12 p.., Hastings City Bank Comm. Room. MSU Collegiate Showmanship Clinic, 2-4 p.m., MSU Campus. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Officer Training and Parliamentary Procedure Workshop, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church in Hastings. “Our Family Serving Yours • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home • Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 W (517)852-9712 06682750 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager OLIVET Elaine Catherine (Soules) Hay, age 95, of Olivet passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice residence in Battle Creek. Elaine was bom Feb. 21, 1913 in Battle Creek to Victor P. and Jennie V. (Bloomfield) Soules. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and attended Argubright Business College where she furthered her business education. She was employed by Eastman Sewing Machine Company as secretary and office manager, with the Kellogg Company as secre­ tary in the traffic department, at Olivet College as secretary to the Dean of Admissions and at Pilot, Inc. in Battle Creek. She married Charles J. Hay on June 7, 1934 on her father’s 50th 50th birthday. Charles preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1995. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Surviving are: two sons, Dennis Charles (Helen) Hay of Nashville and Jonathan James Hay of Olivet; two daughters, Jewell Catherine Potter of Olivet and Tena Jean Byrd of Battle Creek; dear’ friend, Hope Smith of Potterville; 17 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; four nieces, Esther LaForce of Casa Grande, AZ, Mary Louise Fullerton of Richmond* Vicky Zatorski of Scranton, PA, and Kay Elaine Askew of Oxford, and two nephews, Lawrence J. Soules and Jerry Lee Rawson both of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents and her only brother, Victor Soules, Jr. Mrs. Hay was of Pioneer stock of Verona in Battle Creek from the families of Soules - Stayman & Hall. She was a member of the Olivet Congregational Church and its Womens Fellowship and at one time taught Sunday School/Bible School, was a member of the Garfield Hayday Extension, the Battle Creek. Charter Chapter of the American Business Womens Association (ABWA), a member ofthe Olivet College Womens Board and its Oak Chest, the Battle Creek Friendship Club, the Olivet Senior Citizens, and the AARP. She and her husband spent their winters in Crystal River and Homosassa Springs until 1993 and then came back to Michigan. Elaine liked to knit, crochet and work crossword puzzles. She enjoyed her family, church and her little dogs, Maggi and Honi and was happiest in the summer when there were family get togethers and picnics. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Jack Brown officiating. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions are suggested , to the Olivet Congregational Church. Envelopes available at the Funeral Home. FLOODNG, continued from page 2 down and blocking road­ ways, water over roads and some washouts on gravel roads. However, while some county roads were closed over the weekend, most were open by Monday evening. However, Jordan Road between Tisher and Rush roads, Bowler Road between Ragla and Farrell, and Barger Barger Road Road between between and Thornappple Lake Road and Center Roads were still closed due to water over the road but were being closely monitored and would be reopened when the water receded. While the area has' expe­ rienced a brief respite from the wintery weather last week, the National Weatherr Service is predicting a 60 percent chance of a wintery mix of precipitation including snow, freezing rain and sleet starting approximately 1 a.m. Sunday morning and continue through Sunday afternoon and wind gusts up to 29 mph before the system moves from the area and the work week starts with partly sunny skies and a high of 28 degrees. (Staff writers, Patricia Johns, Megan Lavell, and Sandra Ponsetto contributed to this story). Ina Leta Holton SUNFIELD Ina Leta Holton, of Sunfield, Sunfield’s oldest resident entered Heaven’s gate Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 at the age of 101. She was bom July 25,1907 in Vermontville, daughter of William L. and Gertrude (Bosworth) Barnum. She has been a member of the Sunfield United Baptist Church for 70+ years. The celebration has begun. Ina is home in the loving arms of Jesus alongside her husband, three sons, and a parade of other family and friends who were anxiously awaiting her’ arrival. Those she has left behind will have a huge’ void in their hearts, but are left, with so many pre­ cious memories. Memories of a strong willed loving, car­ ing, selfless, person that she was. Her prize possessions were her scrapbooks filled with pictures of her. family and friends and all the clippings she would cut out from the papers. She was the family historian who had a memory like no other. She could tell you the same story and it would be word for word even if you’ve been told it 50 times. (And you probably have!) We will miss all her stories. Ina is survived by her children, Eleanor Bailiff, Neil (Wilma) Holton, Christine (David) VanDeventer, Joyce (Ken) England, and Joan Hurlbut all of Sunfield, and a sister, Alta Williams of Ypsilanti,- 27 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and 37 great great grandchildren, who all loved her dearly. Funeral services Were held Tuesday, Dec. 30,2008 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. For those wishing, contri­ butions may be made to the Hospice of. Lansing, or the SUBC, C/O RFH, P.O Box 36 Sunfield, MI 48890. Interment will follow the church service at the Sunfield Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.legacy.com <http://www.legacy.com> The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier, Funeral Home. Dale N. Dockter CLARKSVILLE - Dale N. Dockter, age 80, of Clarksville formerly of Woodland passed away Tuesday-, January 1, 2009 peacefully at Eaton Community Hospice. Dale was bom in Lansing, on January 8, 1928, the son of the late Nelson E. and Violet M. (Quick) Dockter. He was raised in the Garden City area and attend­ ed area schools there. After completing high school he continued his education by attended trade school for Ford Motor Company. Dale served his country in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946. During his service he achieved the rank of Seaman First Class and was decorated with the Victory Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal. He was the husband of Vivian Dockter. The couple was married in Angola Indiana, on July 16, 1949. They made their home together, in the Woodland area where they raised thenfamily together. Dale worked as a Mechanical Technician for Harry Ainsworth for 20 years in the early 1970's. Dale liked to go boating, fishing, and hunting. In his -younger years he enjoyed working on automobiles. His skills with every­ day repairs meant the family never had to call a repairman. Together with his wife and family they loved to go up north Michigan to camp and go boating on Bongo Lake. Dale also, loved to listen to his boys play music. Dale is survived by his beloved wife Vivian; his three sons, Larry (Melissa) Dockter, Lance (Kristine) Dockter, Leonard (Laurie) Dockter; his daughter Linda Huhn. Also surviving are five grandsons; six granddaugh­ ters; eight great grandsons; four great great granddaugh­ ters; three step granddaugh­ ters; two step grandsons; three step great granddaugh­ ters and one step great grand­ son. Funeral Services will be held at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2009, with Mr. Larry Dockter offi­ ciating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service time on Monday beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service: Woodland Memorial Park Woodland. With a luncheon to follow at 4 p.m. at the Woodland Eagles. Memorial Contributions can be made to Eaton Community Hospice. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 3, 2009 — Page 5 Nashville woman helps children, wins Wii to give their children. Parents’ were from families that were names came from Love Inc. not ‘adopted’ through Love Children who received toys Inc. for Christmas. through Stuff Our Station Mary A. Jarrard KB In 4 .k.V ItsHMa I. rf Wrifiiftlitai i j niJttaiE’a: w steMtali . M DrtHita an Mt j wa! h b it M A Via' tn tenting DodB,lK|li» B Data. Wil® B ।k gaidsEi'®^' [In irK^5 Ti *^5 ft* U fflfl. ,1b NASHVILLE - Mary A. al years, and The Nashville Jarrard, of Nashville passed Family Store in Nashville for away Wednesday, December several years. 31, 2008 at The Flower. She loved to bake and go House, in Maple Grove camping with her family,.and Township at the age of 89. her cookies always went perMary was bom in Maple fectly with a good-cup of cofGrove Township on March fee. 27, 1919, the daughter of the Mary is survived by her Fred and late Sadie beloved family, son, Eugene (McGinnis) Fuller. (Ruth) Jarrard; daughter, Kay Mary attended country (Larry) Snowden; grand­ school in Maple Grove daughters, Sandra (Mike) Township, and graduated Bernier and Rosemary from Nashville W.K. Jarrard; grandsons, Daniel Kellogg High School in (Michelle) Snowden, Randy 1938. (Jenny) Jarrard, John Mary was the widow of (Melissa) Jarrard; 18 great­ Mr. Lawrence Jarrard. Mary grandchildren; five greatand Lawrence began dating great grandchildren and sisas a dare from one of ters-in-law, LT Weeks and Lawrence's close friends. On Jesse (Johnie) Burkett and October 1, 1938 the couple many nieces nephews and were married in Bryon, Ohio. loving friends. When they returned to She was preceded by her Michigan their vows beloved husband Lawrence; remained a "secret" for over her granddaughter Denise two weeks when they finally Snowden-Krouse and sisters decided to tell their families. Alice (Lahr) Marshall and Mary and Lawrence were Wilma DeCamp. Funeral services will be married for almost 66 years when he passed away in held at the Daniels Funeral September of 2004. Home on Friday, January 9, Mary and Lawrence began 2009 at 2 p.m. with Rev. their lives together in the Bobbie Weller officiating. The family will receive Maple Grove/Nashville area, but returned to the Fuller visitors on Thursday, January family farm to raise their 8, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. and family and continue the fam- one hour prior to the funeral ily dairy farm. The family service on Friday beginning farm was a great place to at 1 p.m.. Interment Will take place raise a family because the house was very large. It was immediately following the not uncommon for their fam­ funeral services at Wilcox ily to house other farm work- Cemetery in Maple Grove ers who had come to help Township. Memorial harvest the crops. Contributions can be made to In addition to caring for her the Flower House. Funeral Arrangements family, Mary worked as the Maple Grove Township have been entrusted to the Clerk for 10 plus years, Daniels Funeral Home in TG&Y in Charlotte for sever- Nashville. sdaniels99@att.net EWING WELL GET ALL THE DRILLING NEWS OF INC. BARRY OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP COUNTY! SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential • Commercial • Farm. t® Jii1®1 .‘{t . ?..*»*' > ; »<* • \Ne stock a complete line of... • Pumps * Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe * Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. 5 . •£ •£*** *^ jf ’ F tip p Richard Ewing Owner Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. .*£< *£< I Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Wednesday, Jan. 7 Fried chicken. Mashed potatoes, grapes, roll. Thursday, Jan. 8 French bread pizza. Tossed salad, pears. PB/choc. bar. Janet Scott of Nashville won a Nintendo Wii system from Hastings Radio Shack owner Leon Toomey for her contribution to Stuff Our Station to benefit local children. Janet Scott of Nashville donate to the cause, for every won the drawing for a toy donated, the donor’s name Nintendo Wii after donating was put into a drawing for a toys to the WBCH and Nintendo Wii and $100 for Hastings Radio Shack pro- accessories Radio from gram, Stuff Our Station, to Shack. If a toy was purchased provide presents to local chil-at Radio Shack, the donor dren for Christmas. received two entries for each The radio station and Radio toy purchased. Shack worked together for the The toys collected were second year to Stuff Our taken to United Way where Station with toys for local parents were able to pick out children. To entice people to and wrap the toys they wanted Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, Jan. 5 LIBRARY, continued from page 1 Lauren Baratz-Logsted; Top 10 Cats for Kids by Dana Mea Chan Rau. Children’s Twelve Dogs of Christmas by Emma Kragen; Christmas Tree Farm by Ann Purmell; You Can’t Take A Balloon Into the Metropolitan Museum by Jacquelin Preiss Weitzman and Robin Preiss Glasser; Sidewalk Circus by Paul Fleischman and Kevin Hawkes Chicken Said “Cluck” by Judyann Ackerman Grant; How to Drive Your Sister Crazy by Diane Z. Shore; Goose and Duck by Jean Craighead George; We Believe in Christmas by Karen Kingsbury; The Tale of Desperaux: The Mouse and the Princess; Diego’s Family Christmas by Rafael Fernandez; A Cold Winter’s Knight by Shelley Moore Thomas; Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox and Hellen Oxenbury; Sesame Street: What’s the Word on the Street? by Reader’s Digest; Taylor’s Birthday Party by Friday, Jan. 9 BBQ pork sandwich. Fresh veg. medley, pineapple, Teddy Grahams. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort-ed bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $130; Lunch .price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Pizza sticks. Whole kernel com, apple crisp. Salad bar. Tuesday, Jan. 6 Hana Khan. Cheesie bread sticks. Spaghettios, pears. Pasta bar. Books on CD High Country by Nevada Barr; Nighttime Is My Time by Mary Higgins Clark. Movies Step Brothers, Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, The Christmas Shoes, 12 Dogs of Christmas, The Longshots, Wanted, Dark Knight, Horton Hears A Who, The Christmas Blessing, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Traitor, Mamnja Mia!: The Movie, The Cheetah Girls: One World, The House Bunny, Bum After Reading, Beethoven’s Big Break, Death Race, Eagle Eye, The Women. Putnam District Library is located in downtown Nashville and is open Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday 3 to 8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday a.m. to noon. The library is available by phone during these hours at 517-852-' 9723. ,t . Wednesday, Jan. 7 Grilled cheese. Tomato soup, applesauce, Breakfast bar. Thursday, Jan. 8 Rib sandwich. Carrots, peaches. Mexican bar. 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Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie, #1748 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. OPPORTUNITY 06682644 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY: MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Renee Sias and Gary Sias, wife arid husband, to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC fka Centex Home Equity Company, LLC; Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2005 and record­ ed October 11, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154332, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Nine and 23/100 Dollars ($80,879.23) including interest at 11.93% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 22, 2009. Said prem­ ises are located in the Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan; and are described as: Lot 7 of Block 10 and of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, According to the recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to. to. the the return return of of the the bid bid solely amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: December 20, 2008 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 426.0178 ASAP# 2950983 12/20/2008, 12/27/2008, 01/03/2009, .01/10/2009 06682321 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: Bernard F. Barkhuff, A Married Man and Kimberiin J. Barkhuff,.His Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, solely as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company LLC, Mortgagee, dated June.23, 2005 and recorded July 12, 2005 in Instrument # 200507120009925 and also recorded in Old Document reference No 1149313 in Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred 'Fifty-One Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars and Seventy-Four Cents ($151,662.74) including interest 7.89% 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, br some part of them, at public ven­ due, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North one-half of Lot 8 and 9 of Eastwood Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as 179 S East St, Freeport Ml .49325 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expira­tion of the notice required by MOL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later. Dated: Dated: DECEMBER DECEMBER 10, 10, later. 2008 HSBC Mortgage Services Inc, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: otestivo Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 08-02820 ASAP# 2945433 12/13/2008, 12/20/2008, 12/27/2008,01/03/2009 . THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kelly L. Oatmen and Richard Oatmen, wife and hus­ band, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 8, 2007 and recorded February 15, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176465, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Aurora Loan Services LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Eight and 65/100 Dollars ($381,388.65) including interest at 8.475% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 63 of Sunrise Shores Number 2 according to the. recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 98. The redemption period shall be 6 months fronxthe date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance With MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the the sale. sale. InIn that that event, event, rescind your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: December 13, 2008 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5b41 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 191.4096 ASAP# 2945267 12/13/2008, 12/20/2008, 12/27/2008, 01/03/2009 06681638 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays. Some computers will be available. Anyone interested is asked to please stay tuned and watch for more information to be coming out later this month. Those who have specific questions may contact Kim Kramer at 517-852-9699, e­ mail kkramer@mvs. kl2.mi.us or the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope at 517-852-0664. whelming. “If we all make these healthier changes in our lives, we can improve the health of Michigan and the citizens of this State,” said Sanders. “Remember to keep striving for a healthier you.” LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR Office at the number BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Ricardo J. Rodriguez and Kimberly A. BentonRodriguez, husband and wife, to First Alliance Mortgage Company, Michigan a Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 11, 1999 and recorded August 23, 1999 in Instrument Number -1034263, Barry County THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ Records, Michigan. Said mort­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ gage is now held by Bank of LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ America, National Association as TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE successor by merger to LaSalle USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Bank National Association PLEASE CONTACT OUR (“Assignee"), formerly known as OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LaSalle National Bank, in its BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE capacity as indenture trustee MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE under that certain Sale and SALE - Default has been made in Servicing Agreement dated the conditions of a mortgage September 1, 1999 among; AFC made by Brad Chase and Terri Trust Series 1999-3, as Issuer, Chase, husband and" wife; to Superior Bank FSB, as Seller Ameriquest Mortgage Company, and Servicer, and LaSalle Bank Mortgagee, dated June 18, 2004 National Association, as and recorded July 8, 2004 in Indenture. Trustee, AFC Instrument Number 1130556; Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Barry County Records, Michigan. Notes, Series 1999-3 by .assign­ Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust ment. There is claimed to be due Company, as trustee, in trust for at the date hereof the sum of Hundred Nineteen the registered holders of One One Hundred Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Thousand Seventy-Two and 27/100 Dollars Inc., Asset-Backed Pass­ Through Certificates, Series ($119,172.27) including interest 2004-R8 by assignment. There is at 13.25% per annum. Under the claimed to be due at the date power of sale contained in said hereof the sum of One Hundred mortgage and the statute in such Eight Hundred case made and provided, notice Thousand Seventy-Nine and 73/100 Dollars is hereby given that said mort­ ($100,879.73) including interest gage will be foreclosed by a sale at 9.25% per annum. Under the of the mortgaged premises, or power of sale contained in said some part of them, at public ven­ mortgage and the statute in such due at the Barry County case made and provided, notice Courthouse in Hastings in Barry is hereby given that said mort­ County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on gage will be foreclosed by a sale JANUARY 15, 2009. Said prem­ of the mortgaged premises, or ises are located in the Township some part.of them, at public ven- of. Carlton, Barry County, due at " the Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Courthouse in Hastings in Barry Commencing at the North oneCounty, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on quarter post of Section 33, Town JANUARY 15, 2009. Said prem­ 4 North, Range 8 West, thence ises are located in the Village of South 1863.6 feet; thence South County, 89 degrees 57 minutes West Nashville, Barry 1320 feet to the place of begin­ Michigan, and are described as: The East 33 feet of Lot 1 and 2, ning; thence North 157.2 feet; and the East 33 feet of the North thence South 80 degrees 22 min­ 1/2 of Lot 3, and the West 14 feet utes West 115 feet; thence South of Lots 11 and 12, of Block 7 of 12 degrees 30 minutes East 186.3 feet; thence North 58 A.W. Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to degrees 56 minutes East 85.24 the recorded Plat thereof, as feet to the place of beginning. Recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, The redemption period shall be 6 Page 6. The redemption period months from the- date of such shall be 6 months from the date sale, unless determined aban­ of such sale, unless determined doned in accordance with MCLA abandoned in accordance with 600.3241a, in which case the MCLA 600.3241a, in which case redemption period shall be 30 the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can 4 foreclosing mortgageee can rescind the sale. In that event, rescind the the sale. rescind sale In In that that event, your damages, if any, are limited your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid solely to the return-of the bid amount tendered at sale,- plus amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: December 13, interest. Dated: December 13, 2008 Orlans Associates, P.C. 2008 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml .48007-5041 248­ 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 199.2404 502-1400 File No. 214.7785 ASAP# 2945247 12/13/2008, ASAP# 2945262 12/13/2008, 12/20/2008, 12/27/2008, 12/20/2008, 12/27/2008, 01/03/2009 06681628 01/03/2009 06681633 LEGAL NOTICE �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 3, 2009 — Page 8 24 HOURS OPEN. 7 DAYS A WEEK NASHVILLE <!!ER. . r one 133 S. Main 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You’re HUrne Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! SALE NON. Mi. 5 4 WE. JAN. 6 THUR. JAN. 8 FBI. JAN. 9 SNT. JAN. W Country Fresh Country Fresh 2 WED. JAN. 7 ORANGE JUICE MIL Callon Callon $9" OPERA HOUSE, continued from page 1 the abatement The Revue responsibilities were to include cleaning up the base­ ment and moving things away from the furnaces, removing a broken paper towel dispenser in the ladies room, moving a confetti can­ non away from stage lights, removing extension cords, dusting stage lights, treating the stage curtain with flame­ retardant chemicals and cleaning the backstage area. Moore said most of those things have already been done. Reynolds concluded his letter by writing, “The opera house will not be left as I found it, but better.” Reynolds said that within two days of submitting his letter to the board, Nashville chiropractor and Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike Callton, who owns the old Masons’ building, con­ tacted him about donating the use of the upstairs of the building in exchange for repair and maintenance. Reynolds said that while he regrets having to sever ties with the opera house, he is excited about the new space. “It has stairs like the opera house but there is a lobby, balcony, storage, dressing rooms and indoor plumbing — which is a big plus,” he said. “I’m donating the use of the space, all they have to do -is fix it up and take care of it, and I know they will do a fantastic job. The space is just as trig as the opera house and more beautiful.” said Callton. “I’m really excited about The Revue coming here and I can’t wait to see the room upstairs restored; it will be glorious. It has a gallery 20-foot ceilings and all the walls and the ceiling are covered with ornamental tin.” “This is a real coup for Nashville; Vermontville’s loss is Nashville’s gain,” said Callton. “The Revue sells 4,000 tickets a year. When people come to town, they’ll spend money here. It’s all good for Nashville.” Vermontville UMC to hold community breakfast TROYER'S TROYER'S STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST HARDWOOD BACON 6 Ounce 16 Ounce 4/$E00 2/$E00 CAMPBELL'S CHUNKY SOUPS 18.6-19 Ounce IGA SALTINE CRACKERS • 16 Ounce IGA CHOCOLATE SWISS MISS SYRUP COCOA MIXES 24 ounce (10) 1-Ounce 2/$900 The men of Vermontville United Methodist Church will host a breakfast for the community from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. Everyone is welcome to attend. “Come out and start the day right,” said LeRoy Starks, one ofthe organizers. The breakfast will include pancakes, sausage links, eggs served any style, Texas toast, French toast, and bis­ cuits and gravy. Beverages will include orange juice, milk, coffee and water. All proceeds will go to the United Methodist Committee on Relief to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. Scholarship applications now available The Barry Community fund listed on the Web site. 269-945-0526 Foundation (BCF) and Contact Erin Welker at Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation’s (TAEF) online scholarship application process opens today, Jan. 1. Applicants should visit www.barrycf.org to review the scholarship requirements ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR and begin the application process. Applications will be accepted now until April 1. Students will need to com­ plete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form in order to complete the BCF/TAEF online application. For infor­ mation, check the FAFSA Web site. Scholarships are available for traditional and non-traditional students, according to the specifications set by each NORM'S Portable & Permanent Units Home Standby Generators Natural Gas • Propane IGA MAC & CHEESE 6-7.25 Ounce STARKIST TUNA Oil or Water 5 Ounce 2/$|00 5/$5 IGA VEGETABLE JUICE 46 Ounce IGA GRAPE JELLY 18 Ounce 4/$E00 $1*9 Wrestlers win two flights at Northview The Maple Valley youth wrestling program had seven medallists at the Dec. 20 tournament at Northview High School in Grand Rapids. Jesse Brumm and Garrett Pearson earned first-place medals, by winning their weight classes. Mason Garrison, Ryan Bennett, and Sam Bonney all placed second. Zach Orsbom was third and Dillion Terpening fourth. 414Walbridge»Kalamazoo 5Stal970 S 269-382-5054 We Power Your World Hansbarger Caters Party Platters ■ Cookie Platters ■ Party Subs Heating & Air Conditioning 24-Hour Notice We reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. None sold to dealers or minors. Some items not always as pictured. Nashville IGA Express Accepts : i INSURED Mon.-Thur. 6Am-iopn\, FrisSat. 6AN-Mldnlght. Sun. 9AM-10PM Bridge Cards ■ WIC Vermontville, Ml COLE HANSBARGER Owner RUUD Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates | � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-01-10.pdf 746e27878b8940a97edc75f3f280f05c PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY jp ® WTIWS PUBLIC UBRW 227 EASTSWE ST HASTINGS, Ml 48051 astlnc,s 49058'1817 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 2, January 10, 2009 A local paper oftoday! Vermontville woman turns passion into business by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Dale Waddle of Vermontville never intended to become a professional quilter. In fact, she only took up quilting after she literally inherited the craft from her mother. “1 started quilting in 1998. My mother was a quilter. She pieced by jnachine and quilted by hand. When she died, she left all these mate­ rials and projects in process,” explained Waddle. “My two sisters’ wanted nothing to do with it; so I brought it home to finish some of the things she start­ ed — and it was fun and I got hooked and started doing my own patterns and designs.” Two years later, Waddle gave up her job with a large national department store chain to devote more time to her craft. “I discovered I am a much nicer person when I can sit by my machine part of the day,” she said with a smile. “I worked for Seats for eight years. I would get on a plane on Monday, fly somewhere, usually the West Coast, and stay there and fly back again on Friday. “I helped design the layout or floor plan of the stores, and teach new ways of mer­ chandising and presenting products. Typically, I would have three or four stores a year in various stages.” After quitting her job, Waddle said she kept busy machine piecing two to three quilt tops a week. “I was too impatient to see the final results so I bought a longarm (sewing machine) in December of 2003, and by 2004 ladies started bringing Dale Waddle of Vermontville uses her longarm sewing machine to stitch a quilt top. me their stuff, and I was in business,” she said. “Before I bought the longarm it was, ‘Do I buy a new car, or do I buy a longarm?’ I never thought anyone would pay me to quilt their stuff. Now I do approximately 150 quilts a year.” Waddle, who named her business Quilting From Heart, meets a lot of her cus­ tomers at quilting shows. “I get a lot of business from word ofmouth. I have a lot of my work hanging at shows. I’ve had a lot of peo­ ple say that they are sur­ prised when they meet me because they see my name (Dale) on the quilt and they assume I’m a man,” she said with a laugh. Her business now draws customers from Lansing, East Lansing, Charlotte, Portland, Albion, Portage, Dale Waddle shows one of her original quilt designs based on a pre-Civil War era Dimondale, Galesburg, design known as 54-40 or fight. Marshall, Bronson, Eaton Rapids, Detroit — even ting them dry so they are but with^today’s twist with­ “So far, nobody has ever Wisconsin. ready for the next lady: ” out conflicting the authentic told me they didn’t like what After two years of work­ A perfectionist, Waddle reproduction piecing and I did. I just want to do what ing out of her dining room, is right for each lady. Waddle’s husband, Carl, said that while she enjoys her fabric. “My designs come from “So many people say they converted an old feed shed work immensely, she wor­ on their property into a spa­ ries whenever she is quilting traditional and contemporary feel like they can’t do the a top for someone else. influences,” she added. quilting, but I tell them that if cious and sun-filled studio. “To me, piecing is the “Some ladies have very defi­ I can do it, anyone can,” she “I actually think it has more square footage than our most important part of a nite opinions about what added. “If someone brings in house,” said Waddle. “In the quilt, and I really worry •they want on their quilts; something and I think they dining room, I had to crawl about the design I choose for sometimes we doodle a little. can do it on a domestic on the floor under the frame the quilting because it has to I can put names on quilts, machine, I will tell them and when I wanted to load suit the person who did the anniversary dates. I tell them even show them how they piecing,” she said. “All the my preference and usually can do it on their own domes­ thread.” The studio has .two large quilting I do is custom for that will spark them to tell tic. I don’t want them to floor-to-ceiling cupboards. each design. A- few things me ‘yes,’ or ‘no, don’t do underestimate what drey can Inside the cupboards are may stay the same but the that.’ If they come in with an do.” According to Waddle, to plastic totes labeled with the size and dimensions will idea of what they want, change. It’s like a baby, I that’s okay, but to me its be quilted on the longarm, names of customers, “Each lady has their parts worry about it until it is fin­ more important to know the backing fabric needs to be six inches wider and and pieces in their own tote,” ished and I put it in their what they don’t want. “Most just hand me the longer (three inches on each she explained. “Some ladies hands.” Waddle said she research­ quilt and say they don’t care side) than the quilt top to have cats or dogs and others what I do, and that can be make sure there is sufficient are allergic to their hair or es every design she quilts. “ One lady gave me a quilt frightening to some extent. seam allowance. The quilt dander, so I store them in totes to keep them clean and she had made of the Some say they don’t care top also needs to be pressed as allergy-free as possible. Underground Railroad and how much it costs and tell from the back and all “wild” When I finish a quilt my she had done it all in repro­ me to do what I want. Those threads need to be clipped. Waddle said that she usual­ granddaughter, Amanda, duction period fabrics,” said are the most stressful but comes over and helps me Waddle. “I wanted to make also the most rewarding,” ly keeps a quilt for two to three clean the totes, squirting and sure the quilting was as said Waddle. “But' I always months, some up to a year. “Some ladies give me wiping them down and let- authentic as I could make it tell people if they don’t like what I do to tell me so I can three or four quilts before fix it or do it differently next See QUILTS, continued on page 9 time. Environmental workshop is geared toward teachers Eaton Conservation District and Michigan Arbor Day. Alliance will offer a workshop opportunity for educators Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the General Motors Delta Lansing facility. The registration fee for the workshop is $10, and lunch will be provided. To register for the workshop, call the Eaton Conservation District at 517-543-5848 ext. 5 or go to www.miarbordayalliance.org. Project Learning Tree is an award-winning environmen­ tal education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents and community leaders working with youths from preschool through grade 12. Project Learning Tree uses the forest as a "window" into natural and built environments, helping people gain an awareness and knowledge of the world around them, as well as their place within it. Learn more at www.michiganplt.org. The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance program is run out of Eaton Conservation District. The mission of the Eaton Conservation District is to promote and encourage cooperation with other indi­ viduals, groups or agencies in an organized effort to con­ serve and improve the natu­ ral resources in Eaton County. In This Issue. • Radon test are available free this month • MOO-ville Creamery adds butter to product line • Candidates sought for syrup queen contest • Lion youth wrestlers win many medals over the holiday break �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 10,2009 Page 2 MOO-ville Creamery adds butter to product line With so many of today’s MOO-ville Creamery MOO-ville consumers drinking 2 percent ^egan -with, a farffii and a and skim milk, MOO-ville dream, said Westendorp. £t‘W*tiU farming in our Creamery in Nashville has plenty of cream to use to blood, a move from Doug’s make ice cream during the family farm, 40 cows, six kids summer months. To not let and determination to make it any of the cream go to waste possible was the creation of during the winter months, the Westvale-View Dairy,” she creamery recently added but- said. “On a hill two miles south of Nashville on the old ter to its product line.. “As with any business, it is Pennock farm some 16 years so important not to have any ago, we started the developwaste. Therefore, we have ment of a herd of registered decided to add butter to our Holsteins and strived for a MOO-ville line,” said Louisa high quality of milk. After Westendorp, who along with building the herd to 80, milk her husband owns and oper- production increased continuates Westvale-View Dairy ally, and we changed from and MOO-ville Creamery. two times a day milking to “With the butter chum now in three times a day to help keep place, we will be able to make the cows more comfortable. one-pound blocks,” “It will When this happened, we be excellent for families, noticed a big change in our restaurants, fudge shops or SCC, or how clean the milk is. By . bottling our own milk, whoever uses real butter.” Buttons to highlight historical society meeting The Vermontville tons they would like to learn Historical Society will hold more about, then bring those its monthly meeting along. Mary Jean may be Thursday, Jan. 15, at the able to tell the history of Vermontville United them. Methodist Church beginning Vermontville Historical with a potluck dinner at 6:30 Society encourages people in p.m. and a short meeting to the community who are interested in maintaining the follow. Guest speaker will be heritage of Vermontville to Mary Jean Baker of join the monthly meetings. Charlotte; she will talk and Call President Doug Kelsey display some of her collec­ at 517-726-0574 for more tion of antique buttons. If information. anyone has any unusual but- ^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. 1-517-852-9481 06682803 03 we could now offer it to our local people who could appre­ ciate milk the way milk used to taste.” After almost four years in the creamery business, 5 people. employs Westendorp said the creamery has a loyal customer base in a 50-mile radius from the dairy and creamery located at the corner of M-66 and Lawrence Road in Nashville. “You will never see MOOville milk on sale as you seeother brands .to sway customers to the back end of said Louisa. their store, “Many stores take a loss on milk in hopes of making up the difference along the way. “Our philosophy has always been about quality, and we don’t plan on changing that,” she added. “Coffee shops are finding that with specialty coffees they will froth better with MOO-ville milk. Less processing allows them to obtain the highest quality in their coffee as well.” The success of their bottled milk the led Westendorps to expand their product line to include ice cream. During the summer, customers can have soft-serve ice cream or select from the 32 flavors of ice cream offered in the creamery’s dipping cabinet. MOO-ville ice cream is also packaged and available for purchase at the creamery and several local grocery stores. Westendorp said MOOville ice cream is bought by people who want to purchase high-quality, locally produced and less-processed food made with Michigan beet sugar and real vanilla. The creamery also makes and packages cheese curds weekly. Cheese curds, also known as “squeaky cheese” when eaten fresh, also can be used in cooking. “To sum things all up, we hope even in our slow economy that our local-people will MOO-ville employee Sherry Shoemaker and owner Doug Westendorp watch as the first batch of MOO-vilel butter is churned. support MOO-ville. Lessprocessed milk tastes better and is better for you. Studies have shown that non-homogenized milk is easier to digest,” said Westendorp, who added that whole milk is only 3.25 percent cream, 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 of (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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096­ (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m.................. Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00.................... ; .Sunday School 10: 00 Church Service 11: 00......................................Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 Morning Worship............................... 11 Evening Worship................................ 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ........ :45 p.m. . ' PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 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’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday ice cream dessert,” she said. “When the weather is good, we invite you to tour the creamery and farm where you will learn a lot about the life of a cow here in Nashville.” GFWC Vermontville donates to Maple Valley School General Federation Women’s Club Vermontville voted to help Maple Valley eighth grade students in the purchase of required reading novel “City of Embers.” Club member Cindy Krolik, who teaches at Maple Valley Schools, explained that they would like all the students to read the science fiction book at the same time for discussion. Members discusses the disappointment of • The Revue leaving Vermontville. It was decided that the club would continue to support The Revue in Nashville with its popcoin popper and volunteers. All proceeds of the LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER which means it is 96.75 per­ cent fat-free. “If you’ve heard about MOO-ville, but never made your way in, we invite you to come visit us, bring the fami­ ly, sit by the fire and warm up with a cup of coffee and an KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services :00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 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 sale of the com were the distribution of the bas­ returned to The Revue for kets. the club’s contribution to the Club members will be arts. attending Leadership Day Mary Fisher, Christmas Feb. 10 in Grand Ledge. basket chairman, reported - The next general meeting that 36 families were given for Vermontville GFWC will Christmas baskets this year, be Feb. 2 at the # United and 23 seniors in the com­ Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Members are asked to bring munity were given a gift. Children received gifts from valentines for the veterans. Guest speaker will be Shane the Toys for Toys program. Teens received a gift • with McNeil, registered pharma­ donations from the United cist at Maple Valley Pharmacy. Methodist Church. Fisher said she is grateful As always, anyone inter­ for all the assistance of the ested in GFWC Vermont­ community toward this ville or its programs is event, along with those who encourage to join at any helped pick up food, toys and time. sorted foods and assisted in 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 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 Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings M-79 West Sunday School Worship ........... 0 a.m. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 10,2009 — Page 3 The Revue plans “Act II” in Nashville by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer It’s not curtains for The Revue — just the beginning of another act, according to founder Bill Reynolds who detailed some ofhis plans for the long-running theater group’s new venue earlier this week. Practices and per­ formances will move from downtown Vermontville to downtown Nashville, from the historic opera house to the former Masonic lodge. “It’s the end of Act I and the beginning of Act II for The Revue,” said Reynolds, who sees the move as a chance for the theater group to expand. “With dur own building, we will have more options now, like the possi­ bility of running a theater summer camp or expanding In December, after nearly 13 years and 43 productions in the opera house, Reynolds Valley,” said Reynolds. “Mike really supports the community and sees that indoor plumbing — which is a big plus,” he said. “With the stairs being inside and Pressed-tin ornamentation covers every inch of the walls in the meeting room of the Masonic Lodge. This vintage photo shows the building, located at 301 N. Main Street in Nashville before it became the Masonic Lodge. “It’s the end of Act I and the beginning of Act II for The Revue.” Bill Reynolds, founder there is nothing bad about bringing all these people to a small town.” Reynolds said that while he regrets having to sever ties with the opera house, he is excited about the new space. “It has stairs like the opera house but they are indoors, and there is a lobby, balcony, storage, dressing rooms and having our own space, we may be able to do something in the future about making it handicap accessible by put­ ting in a chair lift or some­ thing like that when money allows.” Reynolds said that he and volunteers from the commu­ nity and The Revue plan to start work on renovating the Masonic Lodge as soon as. possible. “We’re going to stay on our schedule and we have our kids show, ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ coming up, so we have a lot to do before the last week of May,” he said. “We’ll hold the auditions here in Nashville at the end of February.” Reynolds said he plans to move the majority of The Revue’s props, scenery and costumes from the opera house by the end of the month. “We’re just keeping the things we’ll need for ‘Forever Plaid’ at the opera house; the rest we’ll start moving to our new home as soon as we can,” he said. “The biggest thing will be getting the stage built the way we want it. That will be a nice weekend project.” ACT II, continued on page 5 The Revue founder Bill Reynolds stands in front of the former Masonic Temple in downtown Nashville, the new home of the theater group. our offerings if the high school ends up cutting their program.” When The Revue’s cur­ rent production “A Night in Vegas,” featuring the musi­ cal “Forever Plaid,” closes Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Vermontville Opera House, the group will move into the upper floor of the former Masonic Lodge No. 255 Free and Accepted Masons in downtown Nashville. HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com Goodrich XUALITY 269-205-4900 ^THEATERS Dowos o?s« «ngs Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound $4.25to’4.75«j ALL SEATS fj wrote a letter to Vermontville Township, which owns the historic building, stating that The Revue was leaving due to harassment from township residents and a member of the township board. 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Ml COLE HANSBARGER Owner RUUD Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates | �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 10,2009 — Page 4 Schools have opportunity to realize savings Due to a Michigan law on the books since 2007, West Michigan schools will soon have a certified Public Plan Employer Pooled (PEPP) to use for finding health insurance savings, said Sen. Mark C. Jansen of Gaines Township, in southern Kent County. “After 16 months of this law being on the books, I’m glad to see it finally have an opportunity to help West schools save Michigan money,” said Jansen, a Republican. “This new PEPP shows our schools are being responsible by fiscally searching for additional cost saving measures.” Essentially, a PEPP is a group of school districts working cooperatively to own and manage their health care programs in the most cost SUPERINTENDENTS CORNER School board leaders honored in January our young. by Kim Kramer Their job is to establish a As citizen leaders, individual school board members vision for the education pro­ face complex and demanding gram, design a structure to challenges. They are alter- achieve that vision, ensure nately described as having the schools are accountable to the most important volunteerjobs community, and strongly continuous in the country and facing the advocate toughest challenge in elected improvement in student American government. Yet learning. Yet local trustees school board members are sometimes tackle an often just ordinary citizens with thankless job devoid of any extraordinary dedication to glory. Too often, we are quick our nation’s public schools. to criticize school board All Michigan citizens should members without really recognize the vital contribu- knowing all the details that tions of these men and went into a given decision. women and the crucial role Now is the time to thank them these elected public officials for their untiring efforts. play in the education of our Although they yjear many children, hats in the workday world, Tri recognition of the dedi- school board membets put on cated service, January is des- a collective hat when they get School ignated Board down to the business of leadRecognition Month. This is a ing their school districts. time to show our appreciation Board members must pull and begin to better under- together as a team toward a stand how local trustees work common goal — helping stutogether to provide a better dents achieve. Though they future for our children. In may individually disagree on January, join with others from certain issues, their role as a throughout our district and board is to consistently strive state to salute the men and toward that goal. women who provide grassToo often, we forget about roots governance of public the personal sacrifices school schools. Make a special effort board members routinely to tell each of our seven make. Board members conschool board members tribute hundreds and hundreds, Teresa Allen, Tim Burd, of hours each year leading Wayne Curtis, April Heinze, their districts. The time spent Andrea Montgomery, Kevin in board meetings represents Rost and Mark Wenger — just a small fraction of the that his or her hard work has hours school board members been noticed and is truly spend leading in their disappreciated. tricts. They also work hard at Public education is the seminars and training sessions backbone of American socie-to keep abreast of the latest ty, and local school boards trends in educational leaderare deeply rooted in U.S. tra- ship, are deeply involved in dition. Their origins can be community activities and traced to colonial times when spend many hours in the the Massachusetts Law of schools and at extracurricular 1642 empowered town offi-events. Their love for learncers to compel parents to ing, and concern and caring teach their children to read. for students, staff and comToday, local school boards munity drives board memcontinue to do the most bers’ desire to lead so students important work of their com- can achieve. munities — that of educating effective manner, said Jansen. new law would allow for sigThe structure allows for nificant savings. Any savings access to claims data, which will remain with the school in turn helps districts develop districts.. The package received the plans and programs to best meet their employees’ insur- support of more than two ance needs. dozen organizations, including Public Act 106 of2007 was the Ottawa, Kent and sponsored by Jansen to help Muskegon intermediate school Michigan the local governments and school districts; School of districts save money on the Association cost of public employee Administrators; the Michigan health benefits. The law Association of School Boards; allows for the development of the American Federation of optional health care pools and Teachers; the AFL-CIO; and for medical, dental and opti-the. Michigan Chamber of cal benefits, and opens the Commerce. “The tireless efforts of process to competition by providing for increased schools in West Michigan access to claims and health helped make this vital law a reality,” Jansen said. care provider data. When Jansen’s bill was enacted, it was estimated the SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menn Monday, Jan. 12 Chili w/crackers. Cherry tomatoes, mandarin oranges, com bread. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Chicken Sandwich. Cal. blend veg., peaches, apple crisp. • Wednesday, Jan. 14 Taco sticks. Green beans, Jell-O w/fruit, cinnamon bread stick. Thursday, Jan. 15 Fuller Cottage Inn. Stuffed crust pizza. Tossed salad, fruit cocktail, Goldfish crackers. Friday, Jan. 16 Sack Lunch Day. Ham/cheese Hot Pkt. Carrot sticks, banana, raisins. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort-ed bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $130; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, Jan. 12 Double dogs. French fries, fruit cocktail. Salad bar. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Chicken pot pie. Broccoli w/cheese, pineapple man. orgs. Mexican bar. Wednesday, Jan. 14 Chicken nuggets. Mashed potatoes, pears. Deli bar. Thursday, Jan. 15 Kellogg Cottage Inn. Macaroni and cheese. Cal. blend veg., grapes. Asian bar. Friday, Jan. 16 Sloppy Joe w/chips. Celery w/p.butter, applesauce. Mini bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety of chicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fish sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. __________QUALITY, VALUE S SERVICE Milk is included with all • New Construction Designed • Complete Air Conditioning full meal purchases. 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A few years ago, I was visit­ ing with a pediatrician, and she shared with me the importance of sleep for teenagers. Studies show that most teens need at least 9 to 10 hours of sleep each night to refortify their ever-changing teen bodies. Some kids may require more. Teachers have often noted that many of our struggling kids come to school tired. Some sleep research suggests that reducing “screen time” (comput­ ers, video games, etc.) just prior to bedtime may assist students in falling asleep. Some researchers believe the visual stimuli from screen time may make it harder than normal for teens to fall asleep. Teens (and adults, too) may want to stop screen time an hour or so before they plan to go to bed. The start of the year is a good time to establish good rou­ tines for our kids. Family time Other well-documented studies show that sitting down together to eat meals daily as a family is very important for teenagers’ suc­ cess in school and promotes positive behavior. It is very easy to “grab and go” or grab and “veg” in front of the tel­ evision instead of eating sup­ per together at the table. Taking a little time to inter­ act helps improve under­ standing among parents and teens and provides a regular chance for positive commu­ nication. Some parents with second- or third-shift jobs have found it useful to have breakfast together or share a snack before going off to work. While teenagers often appear uninterested in inter­ acting, the opposite is true. Family time is important to teens. Parents need to make sure they lead the way in pro­ viding time for positive inter­ action. Economic stress = other stress It is no secret that Michigan’s economy is real­ ly struggling right now. When financial stress hits, many other issues, including marriages and parenting, are impacted. Teenagers seem to want to know what’s going on with these stresses but also need to be shielded sometimes from the stress parents are feeling. If you have stresses that may impact your children, it is often helpful to share them with your child’s teachers, staff, etc. Junior high newspaper is published Mr. Dowling’s computer classes have been busy writ­ ing a junior high newspaper. Students have been reporting on sports and social events. So far, four papers have been published, with a fifth one on the way. Students get a chance to improve their com- puter skills in a fun and inter­ esting way. Parenting classes We have a brochure avail­ able describing several par­ enting and marriage classes offered in our area. The brochure can be picked up from our resource display shelves located just outside the high school office near the cafeteria. One of the classes offered is “Love and Logic, a helpful parenting class.” Another class is a free class called “Nurturing Parenting.” This class is geared to parents of teens. “Staying Connected With Your Teen” is a class for par­ ents of teens offered Tuesdays at Barry-Eaton District Health Department. For information on these classes, call Jodi Anthony at 517-541-8765. “Proud Parents Marriage and Parenting” is a class designed to help couples strengthen their marriages through exploration of par­ enting attitudes and skills. Contact Sharon Rogers or Jeff Keener at 800-585-1504, ext. 113. “Parenting 911” is a free program for parents who are struggling with trying to raise a teenager. Contact Laura Wyble at 517-627­ 4702. It is often easy to feel alone as a parent. These classes are a great way to gain support and knowledge in raising healthy children. High school seniors should check the senior board College scholarship appli­ cations are available for stu­ dents in Mrs. Yager’s office. Students should plan to check the bulletin board reg­ ularly for scholarship oppor­ tunities. Many scholarship applications are due in February, so don’t miss out. Students also should apply to colleges as soon as possible. Finding money for college Parents ofhigh school sen­ iors and college students should plan to calculate their taxes as early as possible. This information will be needed to fill out important financial aid papers required by colleges. The FAFSA form, as it is called, can be completed most easily when taxes are finished. This form is the official form used by colleges to issue scholar­ ships, grants and loans. It is essential for all students heading to college. Senior students and their parents should begin the process of applying for their FAFSA PIN number. Simply go online to www.FederalStudentAid.go v and click on FAFSA Filing Options or call 800-4FEDAID. Mrs. Yager also can provide assistance to help with this process. The "early bird does catch the worm." Colleges issue many of their scholarship, grants and loans early, and funds may run out ifyou wait too long to apply. If you missed the financial aid workshop meeting in December, be sure and visit the school Web site, mvs.kl2.mi.us, go to Jr./Sr. High, click on Guidance. You will find the financial aid meeting from the December presentation. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 10,2009 — Page 5 Radon test kits are available free this month Department of Environmental Quality Director Steven E. Chester reminded Michigan home­ owners this week to start the new year off right by testing their homes for radon. Gov. Jennifer Granholm has pro­ claimed January to be Radon Action Month in Michigan, noting that radon is believed to be the second leading cause of lung cancer and the leading cause among non- smokers. less and colorless, which too Radon is a naturally often makes it easy to occurring radioactive gas ignore,” said Chester. “The found in almost any kind of reality is that nearly one in soil or rock. It travels eight Michigan homes could through the ground and is have an indoor radon prob­ quickly diluted when lem, and the only way to released to the atmosphere. know if your family is at risk However, when it seeps into is to test your home.” The DEQ is partnering homes through openings in the foundation floor or walls, .with local health depart­ it can build up to unhealthy ments to ensure a source of low-cost test kits in every levels. “Radon is tasteless, odor- county this year. Most local health departments offer the kits for $15 or less, and many will be selling them at dis­ counted prices during the month of January. Residents of Barry or Eaton counties may stop by the health department during the month of January and pick up a test kits for free (limit of two kits per address). Kits obtained from the local health departments Winter reading program begins at Vermontville Twp. Library The fifth annual winter food pyramid is completed, a reading program for adult ticket will be awarded that patrons of the Vermontville will be entered into a draw­ Township Library began on ing for prizes donated by Jan. 6, but it’s not too late to local merchants and service organizations. A second tick­ join the fun. "Feed Your Mind... Read" et will be awarded if the is the theme for this year’s maximum number of serv­ program. Participants will ings in a section is complet­ have a "menu" of types of ed. The program is open to all books to read that coincide with a food group. They patrons 16 years of age or an active must fulfill the required older with Township amount of servings in each Vermontville food group to complete a Library card. All books read be from the healthy food pyramid. When must Township the minimum amount of Vermontville servings for a section of the Library. Reading began on Tuesday, Jan. 6, and will end on Saturday, March 28. All tickets must be turned in before the close of business on March 28. The grand prize drawing will be held on Tuesday, March 31, and win­ ners will be notified. Without the help of the community and its generosi­ ty, library programs would not be possible. Past and present supporters of the library programs include M­ C Auto Repair and Towing, Vermontville General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Vermontville Lions Club, Vermontville Maple Syrup Association, Stanton’s Real Estate and Auctioneers, Vermontville First Congregational Church, Roadrunners, Vermontville Hardware, Janelie’s Tanning and Massage, Tilly TubbsAvon Representative, Sallie Moriarty—Pampered Chef Consultant, State Rep. Rick Jones, Kelly Fuels Mobil Station and Vermontville Independent Bank. Candidates sought for syrup queen contest The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association is seeking candidates for the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Contest, slated for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at First Congregational Church, 110 S. Main St., Vermontville. A panel of judges will select a queen and three court members who will reign during the 69th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Association Festival, Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April, 26. The queen and court members each will receive cash prizes in addi­ tion to their sashes and tiaras. While the queen and, her court are no longer required to attend various parades and functions throughout the year, voluntary participation in such events is encouraged. The contest is open to all junior girls in the Maple Valley School District who plan to graduate from Maple Valley High School and are taking at least 8 1/2 credits. Candidates also must be single and have no children. Applications are currently available at the high school Free snowmobile safety class offered this week The Eaton County Sheriff’s- department will be conducting a free snowmo­ bile safety class from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 13 and 14, for a total of four hours of instruction in the sheriff’s office EOC room, 1025 Independence boulevard, Charlotte. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. For more information or to enroll, call Jerri Nesbitt at 517-543-5257. ACT II, continued from page 3 “We’re going to build the stage up front on the street side. It is also nice because we have a small lobby area and there will be room for people to hang their coats and things,” added Reynolds. “Also, it was kind of fun backstage at the opera house where we didn’t really have dressing rooms — we were kind of close-knit. But, now and there are two rooms behind the balcony that can be used for storage and dressing rooms. We can hang up all of our costumes and they’ll get used more. I’ve been keeping a lot of stuff in my garage, but now we have a lot more space.” Reynolds said that after building the stage, the next big concerns will be finding and rigging curtains, upgrad­ ing the electrical system and finding and installing stage lighting. “Amy Jo Parish (a Revue volunteer and the manager of the Charlotte Performing Arts Center at Charlotte High School) is looking into grant funding for the lighting system. But, if there are any electricians out there who would be willing to donate their time and expertise to upgrade the electrical system that would be fantastic,” said Reynolds. “Our curtains will probably be makeshift for a while. I hope people will be understanding while we’re in our transition time. We’re a non-profit organization, and we don’t have a lot of funds, so we’re not going to be able to do everything right away, but the space will be very functional. “We’ll probably be scour­ ing eBay and Craig’s List looking for chairs and seat­ ing. We don’t want to have to borrow and lug chairs and stuff up and down stairs when we do a show, but we will ifwe have to,” he added. “Right now we’re develop­ ing a wish -list, but our pri­ ority is to keep the shows on schedule. “This is not the end; it is a fresh start for The Revue,” concluded Reynolds. Anyone interested in vol­ unteering or making a dona­ tion to The Revue may call Reynolds 269-838-4216 or log on to there vue 1 @ yahoo.com. office. All applications must be returned to the office by Friday, Jan. 30. All queen candidates and their parents are invited to attend an orientation meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at the Congregational church to learn more about the duties of the queen and her court. Information will be provided regarding questions the can­ didates will be asked during the judging process. The girls also will have an oppor­ tunity to learn more about the village and maple syrup during the course of the evening. The annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Contest is sponsored by the Vermontville Lions Club, which will provide a Swiss steak dinner before the con­ test. include the postage to mail the device to an out-of-state laboratory, the fees for hav­ ing the device analyzed and a report sent back to the user. For residents who cannot get to their local health department during normal business hours, kits may be obtained online at http://mi.radon.com. These kits include postage and lab fees in the price. Test kits may also be available from some hard­ ware stores or home improvement centers, but not all include postage and analysis, so citizens are urged to read the packaging before making purchases. The National Academy of sciences estimates that about 15,000 Americans die annu­ ally from radon-related lung cancer, and a Michigan Public Health Institute report estimates more than 600 new lung cancer cases in Michigan are attributable to indoor radon each year. Radon tests should be done in the lowest livable level of the home during the cooler months of the year, when windows and doors are normally kept closed. If the test indicates an elevated radon level, more testing should be done to confirm the problem and appropriate actions can be taken to reduce the levels when need­ ed. To find out more about radon, call or visit the envi­ ronmental health division of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. or call 269­ 945-9516. In Charlotte. In Eaton County, visit the office at 1033 Health Care Drive, Charlotte, or call 517­ 541-2615. More information also is available at the DEQ Web site at www.michigan.gov/deqrado n, or call the DEQ Radon Program at 1-800-RADONGAS (1-800-723-6642) for a free packet of information. Vermontville church to host finance classes Vermontville United Methodist Church will host the nationally renowned Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. To learn more about it, visit the church, located at 108 N. Main St. Vermontville, at 7 p.m. Sunday Jan. 11, to learn how to reduce debt and increase savings. The classes will begin Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. and will meet each Wednesday for the next 13 weeks. These classes deal with all money matters including real estate, credit cards, mutual funds and much more and may benefit those who are tired of feeling poor, have out-of-control credit card debt, creditors at their door or are in a bind because of Christmas spending. Persons taking these classes average a debt reduction of $5,300 and an increase in savings of $2,700 in 13 weeks. The Vermontville United Methodist Church is offering the class for $92, which is the cost ofthe workbook (per per­ son or couple) and includes a lifetime membership in Ramsey’s organization. For more information call 517-726-1165 or 517-726-0526. Joe Montgomery Builders, Inc. We build on our reputation...just ask our customers! Building dreams since 1978 New Construction and Home Improvement 122 S. Lincoln, Charlotte IL THE TRAFFIC SCENE‘S A Name That You Can Trust Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 Driver Education for students 14 years, 8 months or older Gas prices have dropped and so has the price of our Seg.l NOW $320 SEGMENT I CLASS SEGMENT II CLASS Feb. 2-Feb. 19 Jan. 27-Jan. 29 March 24-26 Come bring a friend and find out that learning to drive can be fun! To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 • Instructors Phil Smith, Denny Ackerson & Roily Krauss mJ Wig A �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 10,2009 — Page 6 Putnam celebrates Library Cat Month In the 1980s, Charles Putnam District Library in Nashville invites area resi- Dickens was a resident at the dents and children to cele-Nashville library, and his brate January as Library Cat image served as greeter on the Month. Putnam is part of a old book return. If anyone has long history of libraries that memories of Dickens, the library staff would love to are residents to cats. he New YorksTimes Shirlee June Barrett Kobiska Bestseller Cleo, Putnam District Library’s own cat relaxes on top of the copy machine. hear them. For more information on cats in libraries log on o t www.ironfrog.com/catsmap. html. The elementary story time which will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, will be devoted to cats in literature. All ages are welcome to attend this event. A portion of the documentary “Puss In Books” will be shown. Putnam library is included in this movie, and the audience will see glimpses of Charles Dickens in the film. The current library cat is The Small -Town Library Cat Who Touched the World called Cleo; however, Fuller Elementary students will be VICKI MYRON with Bret Witter helping to choose a literary name for her this month. At 11 a.m. Saturday; Jan. The story about Dewey, the Library Cat has shone a spot­ 31, the library will host Cleo's light on library cats across the nation. second birthday party. Cake, cat treats and party games will be on hand, and Cleo's formal name will be revealed.. Gifts are welcome, but please cheek with librarians before purchasing.. Wrapping up library cat month will be a book discussion for adults and teens. Vicki Myron's bestseller Dewey: the Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World will be discussed at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. Stop in to borrow the library's copy or to order one from another library through MeLCat, the library's interlibrary loan system. Read more about Dewey at http://spencerlibrary.com/deweybio.htm. Animal tracks focus of KBS program Winter is a great time to be outside and see which ani­ mals are out and about. The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary invites the public to join a family program, Tricky Tracks, Saturday, Jan. 17, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Animals can be difficult to see many times of the year, GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL llc 301 N. Main (M-66), Nashville • 517-852-0000 $285 $40 Segment 1 Segment 2 Jan. 26-Feb. 12 Feb. 16-Feb. 18 Feb. 23-March 12 March 16-18 Instructors: Gary White & Dennis Wilson Free Parent Meeting: Jan. 24 @ 9am We partner with parents for SAFE teen drivers!! |f www.qreenliqhttirivinq.net but their tracks can be easy to see in a fresh blanket of snow. Join the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary staff for a walk through the sanctuary to identify tracks and read the clues left behind by animals. Participants will have an opportunity to make a track identifier to use at home. Dress for the weather since the program will be out­ doors. Cost for sanctuary mem­ bers is $3 for adults and $1 for children (ages 2 to 12 years). Admission for non­ members is $5 for adults and $3 for children (ages 2 to 12 years). The program is recommended for ages 4 and up, but all are welcome. Pre-registration is appreciated. The bird sanctuary is located at 12685 East C Ave., one mile north ofM-89 and just west of 40th Street. The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is open to visitors year-round. For additional information, call 269-671­ 2510 or e-mail birdsanctu­ ary® kbs.msu.edu. KBS special events can be found online at www.kbs.msu.edu. Write us a letter! The Maple Valley News welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: HASLETT - Shirlee June Barrett (Copen) Kobiska, age 71, of Haslett, formerly of Vermontville, passed away on Jan. 2, 2009 at Sparrow Hospital after on going health issues surrounded by her children. She was born on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1937. The oldest surviving daughter of Russell (Red) and Agnes (Palek) Barrett, Chester Rd., Vermontville. She had a sister, Joyce pass­ ing at birth and a brother that was stillborn. She also had a surviving brother, Ronald (Red) Barrett of Charlotte. She graduated from Vermontville High School in 1956. Shirlee was involved iin cheerleading, plays, the school paper, sports, showing her horse and working on the family farm with her brother Ron Barrett. Her brother at one time, sold his prize farm stock animal to buy her a new prom dress. She graduated from cosmetology school after high school. She married Frank Copen and had four children from this union. They divorced later. She later married Jay Kobiska of Lake City in 1982. They were mar­ ried for 14 years until his passing. She was a homemaker, excellent cook and seam­ stress making a lot of her children’s clothes. She loved her dog, Cherry. Shirlee also loved the outdoors, especially camping and looked forward to mushrooming with family and friends each spring. She loved the time spent with her husband Jay, near Lake City. She was preceded in death by her husband and soul mate, Jay Kobiska in 1996 Stacy Pickle NASHVILLE Ms. Stacy Picklesimer age, 41 ‘of Nashville passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Hayes Green Beech Hospital in • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses, will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one .for each writer; • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer handwritten letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair CaH 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads ‘ 30 Years Experience Estimates Available 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Ml Lie. #1748 Dependable, damage-free * Lockouts I Tire Service IIb Accident b! Recovery Long-Haul k Off-Road DOBfflVS JEFF I^,2 Send your letters to; Editor c/o J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 or e-mail to: news@j-adgraphics.eom Charlotte. Funeral arrangements for Ms. Picklesimer are pending at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. COBB WELL DRILLING (REPAIR Richard Cobb David Cobb • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. and her brother, Ron Barrett in 2001. She is survived by her four children in birth order: daughter, Toni Copen (Mark Ostrander) of Holt, son, Russell (Rusty) Copen of Hermitage, TN, daughter, Kelly (Jeff) Hamilton of Vermontville and son, Bill Copen of Jackson; four grandchildren, Tara Copen of Tennessee, Lydia Copen of Texas, Kelia Jean Hamilton and Aleena Hamilton of Michigan; two great grandchildren; two nieces, many friends and close neighbors and her best friend, Martha Ostrander. Special thanks to close family friends and care helpers, Cindy and Chelsea Tice and also Kathy Thorsen. Because of Shirlee’s wish­ es, there will be no service and cremation has taken place. She will be laid to rest at Moorestown beside her beloved husband Jay. In her memory, the family requests any money dona­ tions be made to the charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements made by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Lansing. I > * DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 10, 2009 — Page 7 Maple Valley Marching Lions begins sub sales The Maple Valley Band is holding its annual submarine sandwich sale now through Jan. 16. The sandwiches sell for $3 each, four subs for $10 or five for $12 in a vari­ ety of Italian, ham or turkey. They will be delivered to customers by SuperBowl Sunday. Anyone interested in purchasing subs who doesn't have access to a band mem­ ber may contact the high school office at 517-852­ 9275. Band members are selling subs to help raise funds for a trip to Chicago in the spring, where they have an opportu­ nity to perform at Great America as well as The Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. The trip is being planned by Dennis Vanderhoef with the help of Ryan Rosin. Both are working to ensure that the trip provides band mem­ bers with as much musical arts culture and performance opportunities as possible. They know that economic times are hard and that it may be difficult for some to participate, but with the help of the Maple Valley Band Boosters and support ofoth­ ers in the community, every band member will be provid­ ed the opportunity to go on this trip. The trip is a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity for some students and a dream come true for others. Following the sub sale, the band will raffle off a private performance to the commu­ nity. At the end of April, the annual pancake and sausage breakfast at the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival will continue as 'a fundraiser where students work shifts to earn money for the trip. Vermontville Township Library to hold contest On'Feb. 12, Vermontville and white. Artwork can be Township Library will cele­ in crayon, marker, pencil, ink brate 60 years of service to or photographed. No com­ the community. In honor of puter-generated designs will this event, the library is ask­ be accepted. The submission ing for interested community must contain the name members to submit designs "Vermontville Township for a bookmark that will be Library" and must have the reproduced to commemorate years 1949-2009 incorporat­ the event. ed into the design. All All submissions should be designs must be submitted to no larger than 3 by 8 inches, the library no later than the 1 and can be in color or black p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. the high school office or Steve Rathbum at 517-231­ 1033, or log on to the band booster Web site at www.mvbandbooster.com and contact one of the offi­ cers. Extension to launch mentoring program targeting foster care youths Eaton County MSU Extension will address problems facing foster care youths and other atrisk teens at the Supporting Teen Opportunities Mentoring Program kick-off event at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lansing Monday, Jan. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. Angelique Day, a foster care alum and keynote speaker, will present her personal story and address the importance of mentor­ ing programs to the community. "Children are our most precious resource, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said. "It is critical that we work together to do everything we can, not only to ensure . the safety of our children, but also to provide them with a stable environment in which they are surrounded by adults who care about them and will help them learn and grow." There are currently 22 foster care youths in Eaton County between 14 and 19 years old. The Supporting Teen Opportunities Mentoring Program (STOMP) is focusing its attention on these teenagers because soon they will be aging out of foster care and be forced to provide for themselves. “Our goal is to pro- vide these teens with a caring adqlt who can help them make posi­ tive life choices that enable them to maxi­ mize their personal potential,” said STOMP Coordinator Roger Tijerina. “This program will directly affect these individu­ als’ character and will promote the healthy development of informed and responsi­ ble citizens.” The kick-off event will also provide food, beverages and live entertainment. The event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, contact Tijerina at 517-543-2310. Early 4s students learn about winter Eij i£. fig UteiiitBij a Mstahi. gB. ^Strikfc ,B B Ifaaiisltt _ The library board will choose the winning design Tuesday, Feb. 3, and the winner will be notified. The design will then be made into bookmarks that will be given out at the anniversary open house to be held Saturday, Feb. 14. Anyone with questions may contact the library at 517-726-1362 for more information. Anyone interested in sponsoring a band member or making a donation to a student in need may contact WteWa. lifcmifd This week students in the Early 4s program learned about the season of winter. The students took part a variety of activities to further explore the chilly season. They enjoyed creating snow people and decorating mit­ tens. Students also liked exploring real snow in the sensory table and coloring snow in the math and science area. They also retold the story , iSjKfflffljiiQ of The Mitten by Jan Brett. The students pretended to be the characters and squeeze into the mitten (a hula hoop). Students also loved explor­ ing our "indoor snow" while wearing their winter gear. . msJtahiiiito ., fa'idm . Fail EH . ,: , -jkhfaWaH ■. talUffilm S esmer i W* |B FmenlwiK'* 118 11 jgjgnl H® 1 (From left) Gage Garrett, Cody Kruger and Gunner Garret explore snow in the sen­ sory table. (From left) Students Isabella Swift, Jamie Steele and Mollie Hoover have fun in Early 4s classroom snow. Now available at MVP: wiFi Humana 90DA Y FILLS ------------------------ and------------------------Zostavax Shots (Shingles Vaccine) Administered in-store by our pharmacists. Can be billed to your Medicare Part D plan. Flu Shots $25 and Pneumonia Shots $40 Early 4s morning class participating in the retelling of the story The Mitten by Jan Brett include (from left) Duncan Seume, Karlie Dahms, Kiara Barke and Jazmyn Smith. ape parmacyacy- RCQKROQ aey store hours • Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 219 N. Main • Nashville 517.852.0845 toll free 877.852.2601 • www.maplevalleyrx.com �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 10, 2009 — Page 8 Olivet College announces fall semester dean’s list A total of 250 students have been named to the Olivet College fall semester dean’s list. To make the dean’s list, a student must be attending full time and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or high­ er. An asterisk (*) indicates that the student earned a 4.0 grade point average for the semester. Nashville Melissa Bender and Joseph Desrochers. Vermontville Emily Eldred.* VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE ORDINANCE NO 09-02 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE Section 1. THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE ORDAINS: An Ordinance for amending Article 2 - Zoning, Chapter 23 - Zoning Board ofAppeals, Section 2 - Creation and Membership, Sub-section B - Number of Members, Appointments, to read in its entirety as fol­ lows: 23.2. B 1 Number of Members, Appointment, The board shall consist of five (5) members, all appointed by the Village Council. Appointments shall be in accord with Section 5 ofAct 207 of 1921, as amended. 1\vo (2) members shall be appointed, one each from the membership of the Village Council and the Village Planning Commission. The Council member so appointed shall not be a member ofthe Planning Commission. The Village Council member of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall not serve as Chairperson, Each member ofthe Board of Appeals shall be a resident ofthe Village ofVermontville and shall be a qualified and registered elector of the Village of Vermontville. Appointed members may be removed for cause by the Village Council only after consideration ofwritten charges. Any appointive vacancies in the Zoning Board ofAppeals shall be filled by the Village Council for the remainder ofthe unexpired term. Hearty Menu Monday, Jan. 12 Bean soup w/ham, Italian "blend vegetables, blueberry cobbler, unsalted crackers. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Baked pollock, white rice, Winter blend, vegetables^ suc­ cotash, mixed fruit, jello. Wednesday, Jan. 14 Roast turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, pineapple and mandarin oranges, dinner roll. Thursday, Jan. 15 Spaghetti and meat sauce, mozzarella cheese, broccoli w/cheese, applesauce, garlic bread. Friday, Jan. 16 Lemon chicken, stuffing and gravy, country potatoes, Calif, blend vegetables, banana. Cold Menu Monday, Jan. 12 EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP Plus the addition of Sub-section E, to read as follows in its entirety: 23.2. E The Zoning Board of Appeals member who also serves on the planning commission or as a village council member is prohibited from voting on matters that that person previously voted on in his or her capacity as a planning commission member or as a village coun­ cil member. SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm This is in accordance with Zoning Act, Public Act 12 of 2008 We stock a complete line of... Section 2. Effective Date/Publication. This ordinance shall become effective seven (7) days after it publication or seven days after the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. Vermontville Village Council • 06685618 • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE ORDINANCE NUMBER 09-03 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 2 ■ ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 24 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, SECTION 9 - PUBLICATION AND DELIVERY OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, SUB-SECTION B THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE'HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment of Chapter 24, Section 3, Sub-Section B of Article 2 of the Village of Vermontville Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to add 4), so as to read in its entirety as follows: 24.9.B For applications involving the rezoning of ten or fewer adjacent properties; for applications to the Zoning Board ofAppeals involving a specific parcel; and for all planned unit development and special land use applica­ tions, a-notice of public hearing shall be mailed by way ofU.S. first class mail or personally delivered to the fol­ lowing persons, at least 15 days prior to the date ofthe public hearing: 1) The applicant; 2) All persons to whom real property is assessed within 300 feet of the property that is the subject to the application; 3) The occupants of all structures within 300 feet of the property that is the subject ofthe application and; 4) If a structure contains more than four dwelling units, notice of the hearing may be given to the owner or manager of the structure instead of to each occupant of the dwelling unit. If the above-described 300-foot radius extends outside of the Village’s boundaries, then notice must be provided outside of the Village boundaries, within the 300-foot radius, to all persons in the above-state categories. Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effec­ tive upon its publication or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation in the i Village. Vermontville Village Council UODODOZU GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE s 3 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, fruit compote, whole wheat crackers. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Ground bologna, American cheese, marinated vegetables^ diced peaches, hamburger bun. Wednesday, Jan. 14 Egg salad, pea and cheese salad, mandarin oranges, wheat bread. Thursday, Jan. 15 Turkey w/Swiss cheese, potato salad, applesauce, wheat bread. Friday, Jan. 16 Sliced chicken, tomato salad, diced pears, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 12: Hastings - Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Watercolor 1 p.m. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, Jan." 13: Hastings - Pickle Ball Week; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. GL 10:30-12:30 Cards; Potluck lunch 12:45-1:30 p.m.; Estate Planning 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14: Hastings - Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Low Vision Support 1:30 p.m.; Red Cross Info 10:45. Delton - Remini-scence. Thursday, Jan. 15: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Pickle Ball Week; Caregiver’s Sup. 3:30 p.m.; Cancer Support 1 p.m. Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, Jan. 16: Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting, 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Friendship Feast. Miller on Baker’s clean’s list Cindy Miller of Vermontville was named to the summer, dean’s list for part-time students at Backer College of Jackson. For Sale Help Wanted FRAMES AND CUSTOM matte cutting. By appoint­ ment only. Call Picture This Photography. (269)948-4669 www.dgpicturethisphotography.com ACCOUNT REP NEEDED: to work on behalf of our company. 18yrs or above needed. Must have comput­ er skills, any job experience needed, email waltergeorge555@gmail.com for more info. SPORTS ACTION PHO­ TOS online at dgpicturethisphotography.com Picture This Photography, Dan Gog­ gins (269)948-4669 For Rent NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM trailer, (517)852-9386._______ Lost & Found Farm E.A.R.T.H. = EDUCATED ANIMAL Rescue and Teen Haven is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay (Any type ofhay that isn't moldy). E.A.R.T.H. 501(c)3 is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deduc­ tible. PLEASE CALL (269)962-2015 LOST: JANUARY 1ST Shaggy black Cocker Span­ iel, Camouflage collar, 2 y years old.. Lost in Castleton n Twp. Call (269)719-7403 or Sporting Goods (269)317-0612 SPORTS ACTION PHO­ TOS online at dgpicturethiBusiness Services sphotography.com Picture FRAMES AND CUSTOM This Photography, Dan Gog­ matte cutting. By appoint­ gins (269)948-4669 ment only. Call Picture This Photography. (269)948-4669 www.dgpicturethisph.otography.com BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 15 Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Jan. 20 Jan. 21 Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Jan. 29 Jan. 31 Jan. 31 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. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. 4-H Club Finance and Risk Management Workshop, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Hastings City Bank Comm. Room. MSU Collegiate Showmanship Clinic, 2-4 p.m., MSU Campus. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Courts & Law Building. Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Officer Training and Parliamentary Procedure Workshop, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church in Hastings. Green and White Hog Show, 8 a.m., MSU Pavilion. State Rabbit and Cavy Show, 8 aim., MSU Pavilion VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE ORDINANCE NUMBER 09-01 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 6 - ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 53 - BUDGETING,’FINANCE AND ADMINIS­ TRATION, SECTION 3 - VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION, OF THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE CODE OR ORDINANCES. MEETING DATES 2009 FOR VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL ©January 8, 2009 March 5,2009 May 7,2009 July 2, 2009 September 3, 2009 November 5, 2009 January 7, 2010 February 5, 2009 April 2/2009 June 4,2009 August 6, 2009 ©October 8, 2009 December 3, 2009 ©this meeting date has been changed because of proximity to the first ofthe month. **Meetings begin at 7pm at the vil­ lage office, 121 Eastside Drive, Vermontville, MI 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. 06685596 Section 1. Amendment of Section 53.3.B. Section 3, Sub Section B of Article 53 of the Village of Vermontville Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to add the wording, to read in its entirety as fol­ lows: B. The Planning Commission shall consist ofnot less than five members to be appointed by the Village Council of the Village ofVermontville, Michigan. The terms of each mem­ ber shall be three years, except that three members of the first commission shall serve for a term ofone year, three for a term oftwo years, and three for a term of three years. All members shall hold office until their successors are . appointed and may be removed by the Village Council for inefficiencies, neglect of duties, malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance in office, but only after providing written notice to the member and a public hearing on the removal prior to actually removing the member. Revised .03-04 Revised 1-8-09 in accordance PA 33 of 2008 Section 2, Effective Date, this Ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper ofgeneral circulation in the Village. Vermontville Village Council nDaaoooeaaoioa u �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 10,2009 — Page 9 See QUILT *1|**(Mi ■ *** ta iaSoim^^ ^’oatEafea; oaOffitt 'sijtmlteLip.ta act ra^tatMaa ■MUriAUii 1 ifaffljjita Twill Mueon tab i7ti.faltyilHi jdQfySdin® :'S^ a^l^' a tamers, a sampling of Waddle’s own work hangs on the walls of her studio. Some feature traditional designs, others are original. “I made the cat quilt from pattern 1 found; each cat took four hours to make. I designed the mariner stars by the door and the rosebud. The other one is variation of a traditional 54-40, or fight pattern. “I piece by machine, I had done some by hand, but it’s too slow for me, I always want it yesterday,” she said. “I like to do some things that are quick, especially when I do something seasonal, so I will use fusible appliques. “I have two sons, and each Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas, they get some­ thing or other made from fabric,” she added. “I like all This quilt featuring two zebras was pieced by Dale Waddle’s friend Lynette Wilson aspects of quilting. I like the fabrics, design­ of Bellevue. Waddle and Wilson then worked together to design the variety of other choosing ci ing, piecing — I especially jungle animals including a lion, leopard, elephant that Waddle quilted into the piece. like curve piecing and organ­ ic shapes. My least favorite they go away for the winter design where I want it, then I longarm is not computerized part is the binding because and then they pick them up will start on the actual quilt,” so all the work is done free­ the only way 1 know to do it when they get back. I’m usu­ she said. hand. right is to sew it on by hand.” ally working on practice Waddle said that while she Even though her business “It’s a much more creative pieces for two to three quilts might design the quilting keeps her busy, she still finds process,” said Waddle com­ at a time, and when I get the pattern on her computer, her time for her own projects. paring her current and past Along with pieces given to professions. “When I start her by friends and cus- quilting, I go into a state or LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Renee Sias and Gary Sias, wife and husband, to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC fka Centex Home Equity Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2005 and record­ ed October 11, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154332, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Nine and 23/100 Dollars ($80,879.23) including interest at 11.93% 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 vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 22, 2009. Said prem­ ises are located in the Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 of Block 10 and of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, According to the recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: December 20, 2008 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 426.0178 ASAP# 2950983 12/20/2008, 12/27/2008, 01/03/2009, 01/10/2009 066B2321 LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen K. Nicholson and Robert L. Nicholson, married, to Washtenaw Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 4, 2001 and recorded June 18, 2001 in Instrument Number 1061652, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Six and 13/100 Dollars ($39,896.13) including interest at 7.5% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEB­ RUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 714 and 715, except the North 11 feet of said Lots, being in the City, for­ merly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.3800 ASAP# 2965432 01/10/2009, 01/17/2009, 01/24/2009,' 01/31/2009 06685451 This is a detail of a quilt made by Dale Waddle of Vermontville featuring a cat motif. 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 arc 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. g ff&SZ? 06682644 Dale Waddle points to one of the earliest quilts she created. nirvana — and 1 get to do it every day. It’s fun and some­ times there isn’t enough hours in the day for me to do everything I want to do.” For more information about Quilting From Heart, call Waddle 517-726-2308. This is another one of Dale Waddle’s beautiful quilts �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 10,2009 — Page 10 Lion cheer team looks to keep on improving on mats The two teams that opened their season at the Barry County Invitational and then returned from break by par­ ticipating in Saturday’s Maple Valley Invitational, both saw their scores improve from meet one to meet two. Maple Valley improved its score by 93 points, finish­ ing second in the Division 3 competition at its home invi­ tational. Brooklyn Columbia Central took first with a score of 676.5552 and Maple Valley second at 521.8080. “The girls got some expe­ rience under their wings at the Barry County Invitational,” said Maple Valley head coach April Wagner. “They came back to practice with a new perspec­ tive of the expectations for their sport and stepped it up for the next meet. We came out strong in round one and kept the momentum going through all of their rounds. We are looking forward to making a huge jump in our scores again next week.” Hastings improved both its first and third round scores from its opening com­ petition of the season. “We just had finished our round three that week and we haven’t had a lot of time practicing full out with it, so I was nervous going in but the girls did a greatjob,” said Hastings head coach Amy Hubbell. The Saxons totaled 640.8444 points on the day. They scored a 202.1 in round one, a 169.5444 in round two, and a 269.2 in round three. “We still need to clean up some motions and jumps in all ofthe rounds, but the sea- son is going well,” Hubbell said. Clio won the Division 2 title Saturday, finishing with 662.1515 points. Division 2 was the largest of the three varsity divisions, with Charlotte placing third just behind the Saxons at 640.8232 and Battle Creek Lakeview fourth at 572.0816. The top score of the day came in Division 4, where Michigan Center tallied 722.7194 points. Maple Valley and Hastings will be together a third time when the Lions and Saxons both compete at the Hastings Saxonfest next Saturday (Jan. 19). This Saturday, the Lions head to St. Johns for an invitational, then on Monday they will be a part of the Lakewood Invitational. The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its second place finish in their division at last Saturday’s Maple Valley Invitational. Big Valley comeback ends with win in third overtime Wank earns FSU Three times it came-down to Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team needing to knock down two free throws in order to avoid their third loss ofthe season. Three times, the Lions nailed the shots. Maple Valley scored its first victory of the season, 86-83 in triple overtime at Springport Saturday night. Josh Burd knocked down a pair of free throws at the end of regulation to tie the game at 56 and send it into overtime. Jeff Burd then knocked down a pair at the end of the first overtime. In the second overtime, the task went to Jordan Sprague. Jeff Burd finished the game with a team high 16 points, and 13 of those came in the three overtime sessions. He also had a team high seven assists. Maple Valley had six play­ ers finish in double figures. Dustin Houghton had 15 points, Jesse Bromley 13, Riley Fisher 11, and Kyle Fisher and Josh Burd ten points each. Riley Fisher also had a team high 14 rebounds. Sprague finished with nine points. It took some work for Maple Valley just to get into the first overtime session. The Spartans built a 41-25 lead in the opening half, but the Lions were able to hold them to just six field goals in the entire sec­ ond half. The Lions pulled to within 48-41 by the end of the third quarter. Houghton had a huge third for Maple Valley, pouring in ten points. Springport got 16 points each from Donnie Cousino and Ben Hawes, and 21 from Brian Vogel. Maple Valley is now 1-2 on the season, and 0-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The Lions were slated to return to league action Friday at Hackett Catholic Central, but that game was postponed. Vermontville makes contribution to Meals on Wheels During the public com­ ment portion of its regu­ lar January meeting, the Vermontville Village' Council heard from Jim Allen from the TriCounty Office on Aging, MVHS looking for volleyball coach who talked about the Meals on Wheels program and what it does for the community and the Senior Dine Card, which can be used at the Sugar Hut. He asked the council for a $343 contribution for the program for 2009 to help cover projected deficit. Later during the new business portion of the meeting the council unan­ imously approved a motion to pay $343, as a contractuall agreement to the Tri-County Office on Maple Valley High School is searching for a new varsity volleyball head coach. Aging for its Meals on The school will be accept­ Wheels program. ing applications until Jan. 19. Village Council Applicants need to submit President Doug Kelsey in writing to attn: Duska said that the program Brumm, Athletic Director, was, “a worthy cause,” Nashville 11090 Hwy. but the money needed to Vermontville, MI, 49096 orr be part of a contractual email agreement because otherother­ dbrumm@mvs.kl2.mi.us. wise it was too close to donating money and the council shouldn’t set a precedence. -Approved a motion to allow the treasurer to In other business the cash out a passbook sav­ council: ings account of $3,500 set -Received a letter from aside for the sewer proj­ MERS letter stating that ect, which is now com­ rates for life and disabili­ pleted and add the funds ty insurance premiums to sewer receiving. would go down for 2009. -Heard from Eaton -Unanimously County Road approved motions to Commissioner Mike change the wording on Hosey who urged council Ordinance amendment members to contact him 09-01, Ordinance amend­ with any concerns they ment 09-02, and may have. He added that Ordinance amendment the Eaton County Parks 09-03, to bring them into Department had purcompliance with the chased a tract of land Michigan State Planning south of Vermontville, and Zoning Enabling Act. which, if a couple sec­ -Unanimously tions could be bought by approved a motion setting other counties, could be the 2009 sewer rates at connected with the Rails $1.80 per thousand based for Trails which runs up on a Cost of Living to Grand Rapids. Allowance (COLA) of -Discussed the situa­ 5.8 percent, up from the tion with Vermontville previous rate of $1.74 per Township and The Revue thousand gallons. leaving the Vermontville Opera House due to, “harassment,” from town­ ship residents and a member of the township board. Village Council trustee Garry Patrick said he wished the council had known of the conflict because perhaps members of the council could have mediated the situation. Other council members expressed their concern and but said it was diffi­ cult to pass judgment without knowing the whole story. pharmacy degree More than 600 students completed requirements for certificates and degrees at Ferris State University, Kendall College of Art and Design. and the College of Professional and Studies, Technological receiving degrees in August. Among the graduates was Sara Wank of Bellevue, who earned a doctor of pharmacy degree. Maple Valley girls score OT win over Schoolcraft Eagles by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team improved to 3-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 47-41 overtime victory over Schoolcraft Tuesday night. Lion guard Elizabeth Stewart beat her defender for a lay-up twice in the extra session, and The Lions were 3of-6 from the free throw line in the OT to close out the Eagles. “We came out with a lot of effort and worked hard. It was a good game for us,” said Lion head coach Landon Wilkes. Schoolcraft scored the first basket of the overtime period, but the Lion defense shut the Eagles out the rest of the way. The Eagles got their only other point at the free throw line, where they were just 1of-4 in the OT. Maple Valley trailed by five entering the fourth quarter, and outscored the Eagles 9-4 in the final eight minutes of regulation. Leslee Rigelman hit a big three for the Lions, and Kayla Shaw hit a couple of big free throws after a Schoolcraft technical foul. Shawndenae Rost also hit a couple lay-ups in the fourth for the Lions. The Lions dodged a couple bullets late in the fourth quarter, as the Eagles pulled down a couple offensive rebounds but were unable to convert. Rost led the Lions on the night with ten points. Jenn Kent added nine point, seven rebounds, three steals, and three assists. Mikaela Bromley added eight points, four rebounds, three steals, and three assists. Wilkes said all nine Lions contributed to the victory. Rigelman and Stewart both finished with seven points. “We ran our offensive sets fairly well. We put some new stuff in on Monday that I thought we did a fairly good job running,” Wilkes said. Monday in practice the Lions worked on their man-toman offense and defense, trying to change things up. The Lions needed a shake up after last Saturday’s 33-30 loss in a non-conference game at Springport. Maple Valley led 18-14 at the half, then saw their edge slip away in the third as the Spartans went on a 14-6 run. “We came out flat,” Wilkes said. “Give Springport credit, they played well and moved the ball fairly well on offense . We never could get in the swing of things.” Kent led the Lions on the night with 12 points. Rigelman had eight, and Shaw and Bromley added four each. The Lions’ contest which was slated for Friday night at Hackett Catholic Central was postponed. It’s the third time that has happened this season to the Lions. 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J-Ad Graphics Printing Plus Charlotte Litho 1351 North M-43 Highway (just north of city limits) Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 144 s. Cochran (right on Charlotte's Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (269) MS-5078 FOX (269) M5-5192 (517) 543-4041 FOX (517) 543-2272 Marshall Printing Plus Lowell Litho COMPLETE BINDERY 514 S. Kalamazoo Avenue Marshall, Michigan 49068 WEB AND SHEETFED OFFSET PRINTING (269) 727-0091 FOX (269) 727-0090 105 N. Broadway St. Lowell, Ml 49331 (616) 897-9261 Fax (616) 897-4809 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 10, 2009 — Page 12 OPEN. 7 DAYS A 7r# NASHVILLE \\ 133 5. Mala Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 24 HOURS _I_E___X_PRESSLion’s lightweights lead way I to a win over Olivet Eagles You’re In, You’re Out... You’re H me Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! MON. MN. 12 SALE TUE. MN. 13 HU. MN. 16 THUR WED. MN. 14 MN. 15 SRT. MN. 17 Country Fresh ORANGE JUICE 1/2 Callon Callon $2" Boneless/Skinless I BUD $1199 18 Pack Cans The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team got its first Kalamazoo Valley Association win of the sea­ son Wednesday night, outscoring Olivet 52-24. The Lion lightweights dominated, as the team won every match from 103 pounds to 145 except for one. Maple Valley got pins in five of those seven victories. Zack Baird at 103, Anthony Molson 112, Cody Cruttenden 130, Josh Fulford 135, and Lucas Brumm 140 all stuck their Eagle oppo­ nents. The Lions also got six points when the Eagles void­ ed at 119 pounds against Breanna Rose. The two Maple Valley heavyweights also scored pins, with Dusty Cowell win­ ning at 215 and Donnie Jensen at 285. Tyler Frank scored the only win for the Lions which took six minutes, knocking off his opponent 11-3 at 145 pounds. The Lions were 2-0 on the night, also winning a non­ conference dual with Paw Paw 52-24. Cowell and Jensen both won by pin against the Redskins at 215 and 285 pounds respectively. Others winning by pin for the Lions were Molson at 112, Brumm at 140, and James Samann at 152. Wayion Eaton won by tech­ nical fall at 125 pounds, and Franks scored an 11-4 deci­ sion at 145. Paw Paw forfeited at 103 and 130 pounds, where Baird and Cruttenden took wins for the Lions. The dual between Paw Paw and Olivet ended tied at 46 with Olivet taking the vic­ tory on criteria. Maple Valley is now 1-JL in the KVA. The Lions will be a part of the Edwardsburg Invitational this Saturday, then return to league action at home next Wednesday .against Galesburg-Augusta. Leslie will also be a part of the three-team meet at Maple Valley Wednesday. CHICKEN BREAST Lion youth wrestlers win many medals over the holiday break +TAX & DEP. JOHNSONVILLE BRATS -/ BAR-S BOLOGNA $£00 /s5 CHUNK & SHREDDED CHEESE CRYSTAL FARMS 2/$j 2/$j00 1 LB. IGA APPLE JUICE 64 Ounce 2/$100 Christian Schrader (Buck) took first place in his weight class at the Spartan Country, MSU Super Bowl of wrestling Jan. 4. and C.J. Davis placed second, and Austin Zank and Mason Garrison placed third. “The coaching staff is encouraged by the wrestlers determination and hard work at the beginning of the season,” said coach Gary Pearson. “The wrestlers have made great strides and achievements due to their work ethics. They are a joy to watch and coach during competition.” Brumm and Murton both won championships at the Chesaning 8 OUNCE HAMBURGER c.AUCRATIN OR SCALLOPED HELPER POTATOES 5-8.4 ounce *<■19 4/$E00 5.25 OUNCE IGA PEANUT IGA MACARONI BUTTER OR SPAGHETTI 18 Ounce 1 LB. 2/$S00 Jesse Brumm (top) took second place in his weight class at the Spartan Country, MSU Super Bowl of wrestling Jan. 4. Caters Party Platters • Cookie Platters ■ Party Subs _____ 24-Hour Notice We reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. None sold to dealers or minors. Some items not always as pictured; uuBwm Mon.-Thur. 6AM-iopm, FrisSat. MM-MIdnlght; Sun. 9AM-10PM Nashville IGA Express Accepts : Bridge Cards • WIC Maple Valley’s Youth Wrestling Club had a busy hol­ iday “break”. The program had three medallists at the Spartan Country, MSU Super Bowl of wrestling on January 4. Christian Schrader won his weight class. Jesse’ Brumm was second and Garrett Pearson fourth. At the Newaygo Tournament Jan. 3, Maple Valley had five flight championships. Sam Bonney, Levi Roush, Wyatt Baird, Chandler Murton, and Person all won titles. Ryan Bennett Tournament Dec. 28. Garrison and Bonney were sec­ ond, and Michael Brown and Schrader placed fourth. In the Boarder Wars Winter Nationals Dec. 27 in Battle Creek, Murton won won his weight class class and Bonney was sixth. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-01-17.pdf 23c6392a8bc270232c51b2834f964d4b PDF Text Text PRSRTSTD I US POSTAGE mfMTtWIW paid HAS S Ml PERMIT NO.7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 3, January 17, 2009 School board reverses decision to cut part-time curriculum director no photo by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer After getting a recom­ mendation from the school improvement committee, hearing an impassioned plea from a high school teacher, and receiving a letter from another, a report from Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonser and Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer, the Maple Valley Board of Education approved a motion to rein­ state part-time curriculum director Julie Swartz by a 5- 1 vote. Trustee Tim Burd cast the dissenting vdte and newly elected trustee Mark Wenger was absent. In November, the board had voted unanimously to lay off either Swartz or fel­ low part-time curriculum director Mary Slag by a 4-3 vote (trustees Teresa Allen, Burd, and Kevin Rost vot­ ing in favor of the layoff and Wayne Curtis and Andrea Montgomery and former board president Jerry Sessions voting against the motion). The layoff was part of boardapproved cuts totaling $224,604 in an attempt to defray part of the projected $468,434 deficit for the 2008-09 school year. During the public com­ ment portion of the regular January meeting Monday night, Maple Valley High School English language arts and leadership teacher Norma Jean Acker expressed her concern about the reduction of one part­ time curriculum director. “I’m concerned about the loss of one part-time cur­ riculum director because I feel that the responsibility is too much for one part-time person to handle,” she said. “We have made great head- way in the last five years with testing, preparing for testing, No Child Left Behind and mandated grad­ uation requirements. Under Julie and Mary, we’ve made real progress. And we are so close to where we want to be that I’m really concerned about the cut ... curriculum and academics, that’s our No. 1 job here ... I know we need to make cuts, and there is no way to make everyone happy, but I wish the board would rethink the impor­ tance of curriculum. I don’t think one person can do this ... Our top priority is to get our kids to state level expectations and beyond.” During his comments, Gonser gave a report on the State of Michigan’s man­ dated graduation require­ ments. He also spoke about cut scores, opt-out tests and certificates of completion. “The curriculum direc­ tor’s position is critical to what we are trying to accomplish,” said Gonser. “In the last five years, we have come closer to where we want and need to be to reach our goals.” During the superinten­ dent’s report, Kramer gave a presentation on the state’s graduation requirements and personal curriculums. Toward the close of his presentation, Kramer also stated that Slag would need to concentrate on state-man­ dated requirements, which would mean turning her attention from the K-12 cur­ riculum. When Rost gave the school improvement com­ mittee report, he stated that the committee recommend­ ed that the board reconsider its decision regarding the curriculum director’s post, SCHOOL BOARD, continued on page 3 Former Maple Valley News reporter to be part of inauguration committee Chief Petty Officer Teresa Frith, a former Maple Valley News reporter and Nashville resident, has been working in the public affairs department of the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee, which is preparing to support the 56th presidential inaugura­ tion in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20. The AFIC is a joint serv­ ice committee charged with coordinating all military cer­ emonial support for the inau­ gural period. As a joint com­ mittee, it includes members from all branches of the armed forces of the United States, including reserve and National Guard components. Chief Petty Officer Frith is assigned to public affairs visual information directorate as a journalist. She is respon­ sible for writing stories about AFIC personnel, captioning photography for archival pur­ poses and documenting AFIC operations for immediate operational needs and long­ term continuity. She is. an active duty member of the U.S. Navy and has served for 29 years and reported for the Maple Valley News 1993 to 1997. "This is a very interesting event, and I am proud to be a part of it," said Frith. "It is exciting to see how the process of inaugurating the president works." The U.S. Armed Forces have participated in presi­ dential inaugurations since April 30, 1789, when mem­ bers of the U.S. Army, local militia units and Revolutionary War veterans escorted George Washington to his first inauguration cere­ mony at Federal Hall in New York City. Now, 220 years later, the participation of the armed forces continues to honor the commander in chief, recognize civilian con­ trol of the armed forces and celebrate democracy, added Frith. Participation by the armed forces traditionally includes musical units, marching bands, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons. Marines, soldiers, sailors, airmen and Coast Guardsmen assigned to AFIC also provide assistance to the presidential inaugural committee, a not-for-profit, partisan organization repre­ senting the president-elect, and the Joint Congressional Committee on Inauguration Ceremonies. The secretary of defense has authorized nearly 750 service members to be assigned to AFIC by Inauguration Day to coordi­ nate Department of Defense support in and around the District of Columbia. Historically, as many as 5,000 service members have partici­ pated in the celebration, both in view of the public and behind the scenes. Chief Petty Officer Frith’s role in the inauguration is like that of any other essen­ tial military mission during peace or war, she said. “Just as our military men and women are showing their commitment to this country while deployed around the globe, participa­ tion of service members in this traditional event demon­ strates our military’s support to the nation’s newly elected commander in chief,” she said. Homeless survey will beJan. 28 Wednesday, Jan. 28, Barry County Continuum of Care and Barry County United Way will conduct a survey to determine the num­ ber of homeless people in Barry County. This count will be taken in a brief 11-question survey. Agencies and community residents will be reaching out to schools, businesses, camp­ grounds and other entities that may have contact with those without a home. The survey is being con­ ducted for three reasons: • To gather an accurate number of individuals and families in need of stable, affordable, safe housing in Barry County. These people must be considered homeless on the day of the count. Information will be entered on grant applications focus­ ing on housing and emer­ gency assistance dollars, updating county administra­ tion on current needs and education of the community. • To evaluate current need with existing resources. • To educate the commu­ nity regarding ongoing needs of neighbors and friends. Every year, Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) requires its grant recipients to conduct a point-in-time count of all people homeless in each county. Information from the survey will be kept confidential. The data need­ ed from each homeless per­ son includes: First three let­ ters ofthe first and last name, date ofbirth and gender. This information will allow the program to eliminate dupli­ cations. Barry County will forward its count results to MSHDA in February. These numbers will be used to lobby for additional funding for hous­ ing, heating and utility assis­ tance. Anyone who is homeless or knows of someone who is should contact Sharon Boyle at Barry County United Way, 269-945-4010. Individuals also will be gathering information at the Fresh Food Initiative located at the First United Methodist Church on Green Street that morning. “The Barry County Continuum of Care has worked very hard these past eight years to support the creation of Green Gables Haven, open communication within agencies in the county in order to share resources U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Teresa Frith, a member of the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), stands in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. and allow more assistance to on Dec. 15, 2008. Frith will help AFIC carry on a tradibe given to our residents and tion, which dates back more than 200 years, of honoring continuously look for grant the new commander in chief and recognizing civilian opportunities that will allow control of the military. AFIC is a joint-service organizaBarry County residents to tion responsible for providing military ceremonial sup­ receive assistance and sup- port to the 56th Presidential Inauguration, which will port them in becoming inde- take place on Jan. 20, 2009. (DoD photo by Technical pendent community resi- Sgt. Suzanne Day, U.S. Air Force/Released) dents,” said Boyle. “We have seen many assistance recipi­ ents become involved in helping others and giving back to the same program that they received assistance from. This day and count is very important to all of us.” Below is a definition of homelessness that will be used Jan. 28. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines homeless persons as those who are sleeping in places Sl/ffVET, continued on page 4 In This Issue • Lions rout Rams for their second conference win • Maple Valley and Lakewood High School students combine for “Wast Side Story” • Caldwell participates in CMU pro­ duction of ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ • ‘Forever Plaid’opens next weekend �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 17, 2009 — Page 2 ‘Forever Plaid’ opens next weekend in Vermontville The Revue at the Vermontville Opera House downtown Vermontville, will perform “Forever Plaid” Jan. 23,24,25,30,31 and Feb. 1. Before the performance, audience members can enjoy dessert and coffee with a Night in Vegas show. Reservations are recommend­ ed by calling Hollie at 517­ 285-4037 or e-mail therevuel@yahoo.com. Assigned table tickets on the main floor are $12, and open seating in the balcony is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors/students, and $5 for children under 12. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Doors open and serving of dessert starts 30 minutes before each show, which will feature comedy and nostalgic songs from the 1950s. In “Forever Plaid" four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) love to sing. They all meet in high school (1956), when they joined the audio­ visual club. Discovering they share an affection for music and entertaining, they get together and dream of becom- posed to his wife on stage at ing like their idols - The Four the last performance of Aces, The Four Lads, The Four ‘Plaid.’ That fall, Schneider, Freshman, The Hi-Los and Rosin, and Lucas, the fourth member of ‘Plaid,’ went to The Crew Cuts. The four guys doing this Kalamazoo Civic Theater to show in Vermontville have perform the show. The Civic much in common with the loved the performance and ‘Plaid’ story. Three ofthe fel­ entered the group in state lows, Bill Reynolds, Jeremy competition. They won state, Schneider and Ryan Rosin, regionals, and placed fourth did meet in high school and at nationals in Memphis. they loved music and have After that, Schneider left developed a long and deep Michigan and did summer friendship. Bill and Ryan stock theater at Timber Lake from Maple Valley met Playhouse in Illinois. Rosin Jeremy from St. Johns went back to college, got mar­ through the Lions Band. ried and started teaching at After graduating in 1990, Maple Valley High School. Reynolds continued pro­ Reynolds went to Lansing Community College and ducing shows and always Rosin and Schneider studied said that when Schneider and at Western and were room­ Rosin came back, he wanted to do ‘Plaid’ one more time. mates for a few years. In the summer of 1996, That time has come. Reynolds now has three Reynolds started The Revue with the help of his two best children and is an ultrasound friends. In the summer of technologist at Pennock 1998, their dream of doing Hospital. His wife has sup­ ‘Plaid’ came true. Reynolds ported his love of theater all was married and had only one these years. Rosin and Schneider are child at that time. Schneider was single and Rosin pro- both married and each has Bill Reynolds (front, from left) Ryan Rosin (back) Jeremy Schneider and Josh Leatherman, not knowing much about romance, imagine that their beautiful Spanish teacher's first name was Perfidia like the song of the same name. Josh Leatherman (from left) Bill Reynolds, Jeremy Schneider and Ryan Rosin do the entire Ed Sullivan Show in three minutes and 11 seconds. They sing, "Lady of Spain," while they mime Groucho, spinning plates, ballet, Jose Jimenez and Topo Gigio. two children under the age of 4. Rosin is in his 11th year of teaching choir and chemistry at MVHS and Schneider, a former math teacher, is in sales. Their talents have meshed in making this pro­ duction of “Forever Plaid,” with Reynolds producing the show, Schneider directing, and Rosin serving as'musical director. They teamed up with Josh Leatherman, originally from Battle Creek, who now lives in Nashville with his wife, Hillary, and they are expect­ ing their first child. Leatherman completes the quartet, bringing his singing and musical ability to the group. Even though this is his debut to the stage, he fits in as a "Plaid.." During the day, this Olivet College grad teaches math at Battle Creek Central, his alma mater, and one night a week he can be found teaching at KCC. He is also a youth leader and in the wor­ ship band, playing bass and singing at Grace Community Church in Nashville. Reynolds is especially busy now with not only doing the show but with packing up and moving costumes and equipment from the opera house to The Revue’s new home at the Masonic Lodge in Nashville. Since announcing the move, The Revue has found many generous and giving supporters who are helping Reynolds with the move and remodeling of the new facili­ ty. The move will officially be made March 1. (From left) Jeremy Schneider, Ryan Rosin, Josh Leatherman, Bill Reynolds decide that the choreogra­ phy for the next number is too complicated using real microphones, so they use what they used in rehearsal in the stock room of Smudge's family's plumbing supply company — plumbers' helpers. Fourth-generation Vermontville syrup producers ready for first season by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer While all of Maple Valley is still in a deep freeze Shane Hickey and Nick Nisse, already have been hard at work anticipating the warmer days that would usher in their first season as proprietors of Hilltop Maple, located at 11708 Cipio Hwy., in Vermontville. “This is our first year, and we have a lot of things to get ready. We have a completely Coblentz General Store Store Closing Jan. 31st STOP IN FOR GREAT DEALS BUY NOW & SAVE HOURS: Wed.,Thur., Fri. & Sat. 9:30AM - 6PM Comer of Ionia Rd. <£ Lawrence Hwy. Groceries • Power & Hand Tools Plus Much,z Much More oIil new facility; everything is brand new,” said Hickey. “We have a wood-fired 5-by-16foot arch with piggyback or steam away.” While this is the first season for Nisse and Hickey’s new sugar hut, Hickey is no stranger to syrup production. He cannot remember what year his great-grandfather got started in the maple syrup business, but he is the fourth generation in his family to become a producer. “My dad still has a bottle he saved from the first batch of syrup he. made back in the early ‘60s,” said Hickey. While properly bottled and stored maple syrup never goes bad, Hilltop customers can expect fresh custom-boiled and bottled maple syrup. “For people who tap their own trees but can’t afford their own evaporator, we custom boil on the third,” said Hickey. “That means the customer brings in the sap and the bottles or cans and gets two-thirds of the syrup it yields and we get one-third Most producers boil on halves.” Hickey and Nisse also will be tapping 4,000 sugar maples using both tubing and buckets. Hilltop Maple products will Nick Nisse and Shane Hickey, the proprietors of Hilltop Maple, stand in front of their sugar hut. include fresh bottled maple syrup, maple candy, cream and lipstick. Customers can visit the Hilltop Maple booth at the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival April 24 to 26 in downtown Vermontville or they may call 517-202-6975. Fiona’s <-P/!ace 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 17, 2009 — Page 3 New programs for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Barry County Barry County Economic Development Alliance is offering two new programs in Barry County for local entrepreneurs and small business owners. The pro­ grams, offered in partnership with the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the Entrepreneur Pillar of the HomeTown Partnership ini­ tiative through the Barry Community Foundation, are dubbed NewVenture and GrowthVenture. “NewVenture is designed to meet the specific needs of entrepreneurs in bringing life to a new idea,” said Valerie Byrnes, Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance President. “The road to successful entrepre­ neurship begins with passion about an idea, a business plan based on research and analysis, and the persistence to pursue, the vision. Whether you have always dreamed of being an entre­ preneur or tight economic circumstances triggered more thoughts about starting a business, NewVenture is designed to introduce entre- preneurs to the key elements of starting a business.” Program participants will develop their business .con­ cept through each step of the process. Through reading, research, activities and action steps, entrepreneurs will plan and analyze their vision by creating a thoroughly researched and tested busi­ ness plan. “GrowthVenture is focused on helping small business owners sharpen their strategic thinking skills in order to grow and build sustainable businesses,” said Byrnes. “Business owners will develop an overall busi­ ness strategy for growth and structure operations for improved efficiency.” Byrnes said this course is designed to help small busi­ ness owners plan for finan­ cial needs to avoid cash-flow problems with a focus on achieving a strong, competi­ tive market position. Both programs offer nontraditional, experience-based learning with hands-on coaching sessions. Opportunities to network and learn from peers as well as the facilitator, business consultants, and guest speak­ ers are a key part ofthe expe­ rience. Speakers will be sea­ soned entrepreneurs and SCORE business counselors who work with entrepre­ neurs. Both programs will be facilitated by FastTrac certi­ fied instructors through the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center. The programs are 10 weeks long and will begin in mid-February. Cost of the programs will be offset for all participants through grants from fhe Department of Labor and Economic Growth as part of a Workforce Innovations, in Regional Economic Development initiative. Byrnes said the standard fee for each of these programs is $700 per person. Grant fund­ ing will allow the Alliance to offer NewVenture at $150 per participant and GrowthVenture for $250 per participant. The E-Pillar is currently developing criteria for pro­ gram participants to compete in a business plan contest SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 1 and the matter was added to the agenda under new busi­ ness for discussion and pos­ sible board action. During the discussion prior to the vote Curtis said that the decision to elimi­ nate a part-time curriculum director, “didn’t feel right.” “I was concerned from the start when we cut this position. What message are we sending when we contin­ ue arts and sports ... we?re still here to educate kids,” he said. “I have to ask what we are going to cut instead; we’ve barely scratched the surface with the budget cuts,” said Burd. Kramer responded that over the course of this school year and the next, he hoped to recoup the cost of keeping Swartz on staff through teachers and other staff retiring or taking “early outs.” “I would rather cut other programs than I would cut curriculum because when you start cutting curricu­ lum, its our kids that lose in the long run,” he said. “The cost (of keeping HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com Goodrich DUALITY THEATERS 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on Stato o St. Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound *4.25to .. ’4.75 ALL SEATS except adult evening (S) Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 1/16-1/22 O ©HOTEL FOR DOGS (PG) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:25,2:50,5:00,7:10,9:20 FRI/MON/WED/TH 5:00,7:10,9:20 O©PAUL BLART: MAU COP (PG) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:15,2:25,4:40,6:40,9:00 FRI/MON/WED/TH 4:40,6:40,9:00 O BRIDE WARS (PG) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:35,2:40,4:50,7:00,9:10 FRI/MON/WED/TH 4:50,7:00,9:10 BEDTIME STORIES (PG) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:00,2:15,4:30 FRI/MON/WED/TH 4:30 MARLEY & ME (PG) DAILY 6:50,9:30 I FREQUENT MOVIEGOERS | Sign up at www.gqti.com for the Frequent Moviegoer Club Earn points & see movies for a bargain price. Swartz on staff) is just a lit­ tle more than the junior high sports program, which I proposed cutting,” said Burd. “I would rather cut teach­ ers than a curriculum direc­ tor,”- said Rost. “But, like Tim, the bottom line is money, and I’d like to see another cut somewhere else.” Kramer said the locally hired computer technician resigned after his hours were reduced in a budget cut approved by the board in November, and the $10,000 savings from that resigna­ tion would cover about half of the cost of Swartz remaining on staff for the rest of the year. Burd suggested that funds from the sale of a forest owned by the school district could be used to defray the cost of keeping Swartz on the payroll. Kramer said the district could use the funds from the sale of the forest, “anyway it sees fit.” The motion to reinstate Swartz was made by Curtis and seconded by Montgomery. In other business the board of education: • Elected the following officers and representatives: Allen, president; Heinze, vice president; Montgomery, secretary; Burd, treasurer; Rost, leg­ islative representative for the Michigan Association of School Boards; Montgomery, representative to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors; Curtis, represen­ tative to the Eaton County School Board Association; Rost, district school improvement representa­ tive. • Accepted the following committee assignments: labor and finance, Burd, Heinze and Montgomery; physical facilities, Allen, Burd and Curtis; school and community, Heinze, Montgomery, and Rost; fact-finding, Allen and Heinze; labor relations, Curtis and Montgomery; and athletics, Heinze and Rost. • Set 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the board room ofthe Maple Valley administration office as the time, date and place for the regular board of edu­ cation meetings in 2009. The only exception is in April when the meeting will be held on the third Monday, April 20, due to spring break. •. Approved motions to continued memberships in the Michigan Association of School Boards and the School Equity Caucus for the 2008-09 school year and authorize the following business arrangements: Hastings City Bank, bank of deposit; Kim Kramer, Daryl Sydloski, Lorraine Hansbarger and Debbie Behctel to sign checks; 55 cents per mile as the IRS mileage rate for use of per­ sonal vehicles; Yeo and Yeo as district auditors, and Thrun Law Firm PC as the district’s legal counsel. • Approved the consent agenda, heard or received reports from building prin­ cipals, the athletic director, business manager, trans­ portation, superintendent, operations supervisor as well as committee reports. • Unanimously approved a resolution to participate in the Great Start Readiness Program for 2008-09 school year, accepting 32 half-day slots at $3,400 per student for a total allocation of $108,800. upon completion of the course, with awards yet to be determined. To register for this pro­ gram or for additional infor­ mation, call Byrnes at 269­ 945-2454 or e-mail her at Valerie @ barrychamber.com . Information also is avail­ able at www.barrychamber.com. Anyone unable to attend these programs who might benefit from business coun­ seling to develop a new busi­ ness idea or improve current operations may call the Barry County SCORE office at 269-945-2454 to schedule a free, confidential business counseling session with a professional SCORE coun­ selor. Caldwell participates in CMU production of ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Chris Caldwell, shown here in a local production of “Guys and Dolls” recently took part in Central Michigan University’s “Kiss Me, Kate.” Maple Valley 2008 gradu­ ate Chris Caldwell took part in a production of “Kiss Me, Kate” as part of Central Michigan University Theatre’s fall 2008 season. The son of Robert and Shawn Caldwell of Nashville, Caldwell was . part of the men’s ensemble in the show. He is majoring in music the­ ater. Caldwell, also a Maple Valley Marching Band drum major, took part in produc­ tions both at Maple Valley High School and with the Revue theater group. “He was a delight to work with,” said Pat Campion who both directed and shared the stage with Caldwell in per­ formances at The Revue. “He is very creative and took direc­ tion very well. I'm so glad he is continuing to be on stage.” “Kiss Me, Kate,” a Tony Award-winning musical comedy by Sam and Bella Spewack with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, chroni­ cles the relationships of two couples who are part of a traveling theater company performing Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” The couples, on- and off­ stage lives share a striking resemblance as they work through life’s blunders. The production, CMU’s annual musical for the 2008­ 09 academic year, was a col­ laborative effort between University Theatre and the School of Music. The spring 2009 University Theatre schedule features “Dublin Carol,” “To Fool the Eye,” the world pre­ miere of a commissioned, asyet-untitled play for young audiences by Max Bush, and the annual spring Orchesis dance concert. For more information, including times, locations and ticketing details, visit www.cda.cmich.edu/ut.htm. The Revuepresents A Night in Vegas featuring Friday & Saturday January 23, 24, 30, & 31 Sunday January 25 & February 1 7:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. At the Historic Vermontville Opera House 211S Main St Table Seating with Dessert & Beverage Service $12/person * Tables assigned in advance. GeneralAdmission Balcony Seating $8 Adults, $7 Students/ Seniors, $5 Children (Ages 5-12) Reservations Recommended! Call 517-285-4037 or email therevuel@yahoo.com Made possible with the support of; and Arts Council of Greater Lans ng, Inc. �Just Say “As Advertised tn the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 17,2009 — Page 4 Calley plans workshop on appealing property tax assessments Barry County residents who are fed up with high property taxes are encour­ aged to attend a workshop Thursday, Feb. 5, sponsored by Rep. Brian Calley on how to appeal tax assessments. The meeting will take place at the Ever After Banquet Hall, 1230 N. Michigan Ave., in Hastings, and will start at 7 p.m. Calley has sponsored several tax assessment workshops during the past two years. "Michigan homeowners have an inherent right to appeal their tax assessment if they feel they are being unfairly assessed," said Calley, RPortland. "Unfortunately, many people don't realize this right exists or are unfa­ miliar with how to challenge (their) taxes. 1'11 take resi­ dents through the step-bystep process on how to file an effective appeal." Calley will answer ques­ tions from residents and explain the process of appealing tax assess­ ments. He also will invite local tax assessors to the workshop. For more information about the town hall meeting, residents may contact Rep. Calley at 517-373-0842, or e-mail hurt at briancalley@house.mi.gov. g Tony; her two daughters, Alicia and Amanda Huss; two step daughters, Kristy Huss, Angela Huss; five brothers, Larry Picklesimer, Duane Lamb, Mike (Alice Dingna) Harshman, Larry W. (Cathy) Harshman Jr., Steve (Sarah VanCampen) Harshman; her uncle Jim Beard and several other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, with Pastor Deano Lamphere officiating. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, January 17, one hour before the funeral service beginning at noon. Memorial Contributions can be made directly to the family of Stacy Picklesimer. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. NASHVILLE - Stacy R. Picklesimer, age 41, of Nashville passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Hayes Green Beech Hospital, Charlotte, Eaton County. Stacy was bom in LaPort, IN on December 3, 1967, the daughter of Larry Harshman and Darlena (Picklesimer) Lamb. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Maple Valley Schools She was the wife of Mr. sidewalks, stairways and gate areas free of snow and Tony Huss. Tony and Stacy ice buildup. For indoor had known each other for the meters, the path leading to majority of their lives. Their the meter should be kept relationship began in High clutter-free and well lit to School and grew over the years. Tony and Stacy have help spot potential hazards. A clear path to the meter been together for over 20 and a meter that is clearly years. They made their home visible without a build-up of together in the Nashville area snow and ice will help make where they raised their fami­ meters easier to read and ly together. Stacy enjoyed crocheting reduce the need for estimat­ and doing crafts and was an ing energy use. “Customers definitely play avid collector of unicorn a key role in helping us to do memorabilia. Stacy is survived by her our jobs safely, and we appreciate their coopera­ beloved husband of 20 years tion,” said Wayne Lynn, executive manager of cus­ tomer service for the utility. “The simple things they do to assist us can mean the differ­ ence between an injury-free visit and an accident.” Keep meters free of snow and ice for safety With the recent blast of below-zero temperatures, snow and ice that have hit Michigan, Consumers Energy is again reminding customers to keep safety in mind by making sure their meters are free of ice and Elementary Lunch Menu snow. When snow and ice are Monday, Jan. 19 allowed to build up around Spaghetti. Whole kernel corn, applesauce, Rice Krispie outside gas and electric Treat. meters, they can become Tuesday, Jan. 20 compacted and freeze. This Hot dog. Baked beans, push-up, cookie. sometimes causes damage to Wednesday, Jan. 21 the meter and interferes with Chicken nuggets. Mashed potatoes, grapes, biscuit. its proper operation. Thursday, Jan. 22 Customers are advised to MW Cottage Inn. Pizza. Tossed salad, juice, cookie. carefully remove snow by Friday, Jan. 23 hand from around meters and No School. regulators. Using power NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter snow-removal equipment and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. around these areas is not rec­ Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt ommended. w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwich. To help ensure the safety Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents of meter readers, customers each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). also are asked to keep their Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort-ed bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $130; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. not meant for human habita­ access to housing. Maple Valley tion, such as cars, parks, • Are fleeing from domes­ Jr.-Sr. High School sidewalks and abandoned tic violence. No subsequent Lunch Menu buildings, or those who are residences have been identi­ sleeping in an emergency fied, and they lack resources Monday, Jan. 19 shelter as a primary night­ and supportive networks Chicken enchiladas. Refried beans, cinnamon apples. Salad time residence. People may needed to obtain access to bar. also be considered as home­ housing. Tuesday, Jan. 20 less if they: • Are being evicted within Variety of Hot Pkts. Whole kernel com, pineapple. Subway • Are living in transitional a week from private dwelling bar. or supportive housing for units, no subsequent resi­ Wednesday, Jan. 21 homeless people but origi­ dences have been identified Popcorn chicken. Scalloped potatoes, peach cobbler. Hot nally came from the streets and they lack resources and dog bar. or emergency shelters. supportive networks needed Thursday, Jan. 22 • Ordinarily sleep in tran­ to obtain access to housing. Kellogg Cottage Inn. Wrap sandwich. Vegetable soup, sitional or supportive hous­ The term “homeless per­ Mandarin oranges. Mexican bar. ing for homeless people but son” does not include people Friday, Jan. 23 are spending a short (30 con­ who are “doubled up” or No School. secutive days or less) in a “couch surfing,” according NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety of hospital or other institution. to the HUD guidelines. chicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, • Are being discharged “Please, help us reach fish sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt within a week from institu­ those in need and gain a w/string cheese. tions in which they have clearer understanding of Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. been residents for more than what needs our residents are Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds avail­ 30 consecutive days, no sub­ experiencing right now,” able on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread sequent residences have been ■said Boyle. choices daily. identified, and they lack Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult resources and supportive net­ prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. works needed to obtain SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Stacy R. Picklesimer SURVEY, continued from page 1 ‘PT Live’ to perform at Kalamo church A Saturday Night Special these evening services. This worship service is planned month it will be provided by for Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. at the "PT Live," a group of local Kalamo United Methodist young people eager to share Church, 1475 S. Ionia Road their God-given talent and in Kalamo Township. sing praises to the Lord. A Saturday evening serv­ Sunday worship services ice is held once a month at the will be held as usual at 9 and church. This service is 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. designed for those who are 25. The service is broadcast unable to attend Sunday serv- at 9 a.m. every Sunday on ices due to work schedule or 1390 AM. other obligations. This is an For more information, call informal service, and every- the church at 517-541-1144 one is invited to attend. or visit the Web page Special music is provided atwww.kalamochurch.org. 06682478 •Lockouts dependable, damage-free Tire Service towing! Accident Recovery DOBBI/VS Long-Haul Off-Road DOBBIN'S JEFF DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. ------------------ Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician Correction In a story that appeared in last week’s Maple Valley News about Dale Waddle’s Quilting From the Heart, the business she created from her passion for quilting, the phone number should have been listed as 517-726-0692. 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DAIWsHsMON.-FRl �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 17,2009 — Page 5 Kellogg Company announces precautionary hold on cracker packs Kellogg Company this week announced it has taken the precautionary measure of putting a hold on Austin and Keebler brand toasted peanut butter sandwich crackers, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich crackers, cheese and peanut butter sandwich crackers, and peanut butter- chocolate sandwich crackers. FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is the focus of their investigation concerning a recent salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut but­ ter. PCA is one of several peanut paste suppliers that the company uses in its Austin and Keebler brand peanut butter sandwich crackers. Kellogg Company's inves­ tigation has not indicated any concerns, nor has the compa­ ny received any consumer illness complaints about these products. 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Fellowship 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 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 Evening Worship............................... 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ......... .6:45 p.m. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 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’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday 945-9554 Ask for our Sales Dept. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Call New K.J.V. Psalm 36,-9 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Services Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 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 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship.................. 8:30 a.m 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 QUIMBY Sunday School 10 a A.M. Service............................... 11:15 P.M. Service..................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH 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................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517)852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................ 6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday 06652379 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday. 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Cervical cancer is almost always caused by a common sexually trans­ mitted infection called human Papillomavirus, or HPV. HPV is spread through genital sexual con­ tact. Many people who become infected do not have symptoms and unknowingly spread the virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, itl 20 il approximately 20 mil- LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen K. Nicholson and Robert L. Nicholson, married, to Washtenaw Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 4, 2001 and recorded June 18, 2001 in Instrument Number 1061652, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Six and 13/100 Dollars ($39,896.13) including interest at 7.5% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings as ngs in n Barry arry County, oun y, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 714 and 715, except the North 11 feet of said Lots, being in the City, for­ merly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.3800 ASAP# 2965432 01/10/2009, 01/17/2009, 01/24/2009, 01/31 /2009 06685451 lion Americans are cur­ rently infected with HPV, and another 6.2 million people become newly infected each year. At least 50 percent of sexually active men and women acquire gen­ ital HPV infection at some point in their lives. Additional risk factors include smoking (smok­ ing can double a woman’s chance of developing cervical can­ cer), HIV infection, chlamydia infection, not having regular Pap tests and even a diet low in fruits and vegetables. There are more than 100 types of HPV, and not all of them cause health problems. Some kinds of HPV may cause genital warts or cervical cancer. A person can reduce his or her risk of infection by: • Abstaining from sex­ ual activity. • Staying in a long­ term, mutually monoga­ mous relationship with an uninfected partner. • Limiting the number of sexual partners. • Getting the HPV vaccination. It is not known to what extent condoms protect against HPV. Areas not covered by a condom can be exposed to the virus. However, condoms may reduce the risk of genital warts and cervical cancer if used correctly. In June 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an HPV vaccine. This vaccine protects against four types of HPV that cause 70 percent of all cervical cancers and 90 percent of all genital warts. The HPV vaccine is recom­ mended for young women between the ages of 9 and 26. The vaccine is given through a series of three shots over a sixmonth period. The most common side effect is brief soreness at the injection site. To learn more about the HPV vaccine, con­ tact a doctor or the Barry-Eaton District Health Department immunization program at 269-945-9516 ext. 129. According to the American Cancer Society, women whose HPV-related cervical abnormalities are detect­ ed and treated early - at the pre-cancerous state — have a nearly 100 per­ cent survival rate. Not many other cancer fight­ ers can claim such suc­ cess. The key to preven­ tion and early detection is the Pap screening test. A Pap-screening test (often called a Pap smear) is a simple test that can detect changes in the cells in and around the cervix. Yearly Pap screening should start within three years after the onset of vaginal intercourse and no later than age 21. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department offers two programs to women who qualify. The Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) offers free mammo­ grams and Pap smears to women over the age of 40 who are eligible. The Family Planning Program provides, birth control, pelvic exams, Pap smears, clinical breast exams, pregnancy testing, female health education, and STD counseling, testing and treatment to women who qualify. Call 269-945­ 9516 ext. 4 for the Hastings office for more information. Group offers cold-weather tips for pet owners The Barry County Humane Society would like to remind everyone who has pets or live­ stock that the recent severe cold weather is extremely harsh for ani­ mals that are kept outside. Following is informa­ tion that will help pre­ vent illness or injury of animals. • Make sure there is open, unfrozen, fresh water available at all times. This could mean changing bowls of water several times each day. • Outside animals need plenty of fresh, whole­ some food each day. In severe cold, consider offering some extra food, since many calo­ ries are burned up main- taining body heat. • Proper shelter and bedding is critical. Dog houses should be enclosed on three sides, with a minimum-sized opening on the fourth side. The house should be well stocked with dry straw, since towels or blankets will not dry out once they become wet. Dog houses should be sized appropriately for the animal and not be too big. • Barns and garages that are used as shelter for dogs or cats should have beds or boxes with dry bedding. • Watch for ice balls in the pads of dogs’ feet. Carefully remove. • Do not trim or shave dogs’ fur short in cold weather. Fur acts as insulation for the dog. If necessary, only trim the fur around the toes to help keep feet clean and dry. • Keep tifreeze away from all animals. Clean up spills quickly, since this substance is poisonous for any ani­ mal. • If possible, keep dogs and cats inside except for "potty" trips and exercise. • If a pet gets wet, towel or blow-dry, including the feet and pads. • Make sure pets are current on shots. If they are not behaving as they usually do, seek advice from a veterinarian. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 17,2009 — Page 7 Special wedding dress bonds three generations of Nashville women < XwX w w l S> * V Sb ^L^lfc Si Sb*1 Sb1 S£k SNc WIN ..i. ‘■J ’U5j( p**< <^4 LIlts ®.5I’ Jl 55I JI’ ®® w I It T8' T lets •tita fi a । nd insdiiioirttell Doe ran.ntat! be fe inxuxl tk tti I a. belpteepleelitaii! mitaillitia Oiiiipifiii?®' Mtiistaiii jcisoms Im ® nt ml j< dogs mi ® I e xcept Im W ° udexcKBt !6 El dEill towel oi liclodit!*18^' < Mill SB I® ®’ CUTtOlO O*O*SJ « B•««IU*£^ B«IU^ This composite photo shows (from left) Bernice (Maurer) Frith posing for a photo on her wedding day in 1954, her daughter RoseMary (Frith) Heaton walking down the aisle on her fathers arm wearing her mother’s wedding dress in 1983; Bernice Frith, wearing her wedding gown, sharing a kiss and dance with her husband, Leon, as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in 2004; Rose Mary’s daughter, Kristen Frith, wearing her grandmother’s wedding dress in September 2008. When Bertha McCallister specified what style of dress she designed and created a wedding wanted, she replied, “No, I just dress as a special gift for a told her I wanted a wedding young co-worker, she probably dress!” never imagined how carefully Bernice said the wedding the dress would be preserved gown was well made and and how many brides would designed beautifully. She was enjoy her creation. thrilled; the dresses were better In 1954, Bernice Maurer was than she had ever dreamed, she planning her wedding while said. working for the Water Bernice and Leon were wed Department at Battle Creek City at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Hall. Her future husband, Leon Nashville on May 29,1954. The Frith, worked at Wheeler’s City dress was put away as the cou­ Service Station in Nashville and ple continued to work and raised finished his senior year. It was four daughters, Cindy, LuAnn, bittersweet time for both the RoseMary and Michelle. The bride and the groom since nei­ girls would pull the dress out ther oftheir mothers would be at from time to. time as they the wedding. Leon had lost his dreamed of their own wedding mother when he was 16 years days. old and Bernice’s mother, When Rosemary was plan­ Gertrude (Lennon) Maurer had ning her wedding in 1983, she passed away during the fall of was thrilled when Bernice said, 1953. “I always dreamed that one of That same fall, McCallister, my girls would wear my wed­ who was Bernice’s boss at the ding dress. I think the size will time, watched as the young be close — if it is anything you woman spent her lunch hours would want to wear.” walking to Liela Hospital to RoseMary said she was feed her dying mother and walk­ thrilled and honored and that the ing back to work. dress fit with no alterations. So, Bertha had once had dreams the gown made its second ofbeing a fashion designer, and appearance as RoseMary wore it Marshall Fields in Chicago had when she married David Heaton offered her a job. But family in her parents’ backyard July 23, obligations kept her in Battle 1983. The dress was worn for the Creek. As a wedding present, McCallister offered to design third time June 19, 2004, at and make a wedding and a maid Leon and Bernice’s 50th anniversary celebration. With ofhonor dress for Bernice. Bernice gave McCallister help from her daughters, $40 to cover the cost ofthe satin Bemice snuck away and put on and tulle for both dresses. When her wedding gown, so that when one ofBernice’s granddaughters the disc jockey called the two recently asked her if she had out for an anniversary dance, Bemice was able to surprise Leon in front oftheir family and friends. Fifty years later, the gown still held up and fit with no alterations. This past September, the dress made its fourth appear­ ance as Leon and Bernice’s granddaughter and RoseMary’s daughter, Kristen Frith, wore the dress in her wedding to Jedediah Smith. RoseMary had taken the dress to Kristen in Chicago for a fitting. Both Rosemary and Bemice had been certain that at least some small alteration would have to be made; but, once again, the dress fit perfectly. Torrential rains prevented Kristen and Jedediah from hav­ ing their wedding outside in the same place where her parents had been wed; however, they were able to hold their ceremo­ ny inside the St, Cyril’s parish hall, the church where her grandmother had first worn the gown. In 1954, as she watched Bemice walk down the aisle, McCallister knew she had made one bride very happy. She had no way ofknowing that her gifts oftime and talent also would be a perfect fit for Bernice’s daughter and granddaughter. 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At 12 flights, six points were awarded to either the Lions or the Rams in their dual, with five forfeits by the Rams, one flight where both teams forfeited, and there were six pins. The only match that went six minutes was won by the Rams, as Nathan Carley topped Ryan Brooke in the 189-pound match. The Lions got pins from Dusty Cowell (215 pounds), Andrew Zank (160), Josh Fulford (135), and Anthony Molson(112). Zack Baird (103), Wayion Eaton (125), Lucas Brumm (140), Tyler Franks (145), James Samann (152), and Don Jensen (285) all won by forfeit for Maple Valley. The Lions’ Tyler Franks (front) works towards a 2-0 win over Leslie’s Eric Heath during Wednesday night’s dual at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley’s Cody Cruttenden (left) nears a pin during the first period against Leslie’s Colin Martin Wednesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ‘ Both teams forfeited the 119pound match, and the same thing happened in the Lions’ win over the Blackhawks. Molson at 112 and Cowell at 215 earned the only other forfeit wins over Leslie for the Lions. The Lions got pins from Cody Cruttenden (130), Fulford (135), Brumm (140), Samann (152), Zank (160), Brooke (189), and medal. Baird at 103 and Brumm at 140 were both 4-1, and earned silvers. The Lions scored a 50-27 win over Dowagiac and a 55-22 win over White Pigeon. Jimtown topped the Lions 55-18; Sturgis topped the Lions 48-22; and Edwardsburg scored a49-24win over Maple Valley. Jensen (285). Franks scored a 2­ 0 win over Eric Heath in the 145poundbout Maple Valley will return to league action at Delton Kellogg next Wednesday night Last Saturday, the Lions were 2-3 at the Edwardsburg Invitational. Cowell was 5-0 on the day at 215 pounds, and earned a gold Maple Valley can’t match Parchment’s solid shooting by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Keith Jones thought maybe he jinxed his team at the half. Parchment’s varsity boys’ basketball team went into half-time with a 40-23 lead, after exploding for 24 points in the second quarter against the Lions Tuesday night. The Panthers had 24 points in one quarter, but the 23 points in the first half was a solid number for the Lions ket,” said Jones, the Lions’ “Their coach said he hadn’t who have struggled to put up head coach. “It was one of done that all year,” said points this season. those quarters. Jones. “Of course he gets hot Jones mentioned the decent Parchment held just a 16- against us. They just shot the offensive numbers to his team 12 advantage after one quar-ball real well.” at the half. After that, the ter. Adrian Pallon led Lions did struggle. As a team, the Panthers hit Parchment with 19 points, Maple Valley scored just four three-pointers in the sec-and Michael Bailey chipped one field goal, and only three ond quarter and seven for the in 12. Parchment had three points, in the third quarter. night. Austin Cole had four of other players with six points Parchment went on to a 70-49 them, and three came in the each. victory. second quarter flurry. He finMaple Valley tightened the “We couldn’t buy a bas-ished the night with 14 points.gap a little bit late in the Lion ladies lose lead in third get it back to top Parchment , An 18-6 run in the fourth Tiara Gilliard led allowed quarter Maple Parchment with nine points. Valley’s varsity girls’ basket-Andrya Doorlag chipped in ball team to come back and seven points. score a Kalamazoo Valley Elizabeth Stewart was the Association victory over only player in double figures Parchment at home Tuesday for either squad, pumping in night. night. 15 points. She knocked down The Lions won 46-35, after a pair of threes in the contest trailing by one heading into for Maple Valley . the fourth quarter. Leslee Rigelman also hit a The teams were close all pair of threes for the Lions, night long. The Lions held a and finished with eight 28-24 edge at the half. points. Jorden Beachnau Parchment took the lead in added eight points for the the third quarter, putting 16 Lions as well, and Jennifer points on the board. Kent had six. The Lions’ Friday night contest with Constantine was postponed, and has been moved to Feb. 7. The Lions play a non-conference game at Bellevue this Wednesday.. Next Friday night, the Lions will be at Olivet for another KVA contest. game, putting 23 points on the board in the fourth quar­ ter. Kyle Fisher led the Lions on the night, with 13 points. Jesse Bromley had 12 points, and Dustin Houghton nine to go along with a team high ten rebounds; The Lions’ Friday night contest with Constantine was postponed, and will be made up Feb. 7. Maple Valley already has one make-up game on the sCtiedule for* this coming week, at. home against Bellevue Wednesday. 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"We couldn’t get through this coming year. We didn’t hold this meeting to scare or threaten people." Maple Valley News - March 8. "EMS fate lies with Castleton Township voters" Maple Valley News 11/1/08 "Please do not use infor­ mation from anyone who is not part of the service, for it is very misleading and inac­ curate. Take the time to make an informed decision, one you can live with." Maple Valley News 11/1/08 "We’d like to, and it’s good to have a $20,000 to $30,000 fund balance to carry over at the year end." Maple Valley News "I’m hoping ... will be able to shed some light on whether this millage (1-mill operating levy for CMGNA) absolves the village and townships from having to make quarterly payments." "As a village we will still have to make quarterly pay­ ments, but they will be a lot lower ...our quarterly pay­ ment will be lower, but we won’t get off scott-free." in the past be spent by the governmental entities: salary increases and pension contri­ butions in Castleton Township? Hopefully, they will communicate with the public in the same factual manner as the Maple Valley Board of Education has done recently even though no millage request was pending for the schools. Maybe, the Committee will tike out another full page add in the Maple Valley News and pro­ vide numbers on the shell game being played because, only qualified individuals can comment on ambulance issues. Also, they can stand up and identify themselves so the public understands what axe was being ground by these qualified individu­ als and whose interest was being served, ours or theirs. Finally, CMGNA had a fund balance of $28,233.51 on October 31, 2008 accord­ ing to the financial report prepared by the treasurer of CMGNA so imminent fail­ ure was not a problem just prior to the election even though the public was led to believe otherwise. "Why won’t we get off scott free?" Maple Valley News - 11/15/08 OBSERVATIONS: The $62,726 in taxes approved on election day has started the budgetary process of moving in the front door of CMGNA while support from Castleton Township and Village of Nashville has started moving out the back door to increase operating Youth wrestlers win 8 medals at Grand Ledge The Maple Valley Youth eight medals at its first open Wrestling program earned tournament of the season, at Grand Ledge last Sunday. Christian Schrader and PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Jesse Brumm both earned All real estate advertising in this news­ first place in their weight paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which classes. Garrett Pearson and collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ Derek Dickison were second. tion based on race, color, religion, sex, Third place medallists handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to from Maple Valley were make any such preference, limitation or. Chandler Murton and Travis .discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with Franks. Fourth place went to parents or legal custodians, pregnant Wyatt Baird and Dillon women and people securing custody of children under 18. Terpening. 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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Further information on rural pro- available grams is available at a local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA's web site at http://www.rur dev.usda.gov. and Schedule of Events Hearty Menu Monday, Jan. 19 COA closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. birth­ day. No meal delivery. Tuesday, Jan. 20 Tuna noodle casserole, succotash, mixed vegetables, diced pears. Wednesday, Jan. 21 BBQ chicken leg qtr., country potatoes, chopped spinach, jello w/mandarin oranges, whole wheat bread. Thursday, Jan. 22 Home-style beef stew, Brussels sprouts, fruit compote, bis­ cuit. Friday, Jan. 23 Ham, augratin potatoes, broccoli, pineapple tidbits, dinner roll. Cold Menu Monday, Jan. 19 COA closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. birth­ day. No meal delivery. Tuesday, Jan. 20 Cheese cubes, tomato salad, tropical fruit, Ritz crackers. Wednesday, Jan. 21 Turkey w/Swiss cheese, potato salad, spiced apples, tortilla. Thursday, Jan. 22 Chef salad, broccoli raisin salad, pineapple tidbits, whole wheat crackers. Friday, Jan. 23 Chicken salad, macaroni salad, mandarin oranges, whole wheat crackers. Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 19: COA closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. birthday. COA closed. Tuesday, Jan. 20: Hastings - No Pickle Ball; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday,, Jan. 21: Hastings - Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton Remini-scence. Thursday, Jan. 22: Hast-ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Pickle Ball Court available sign up for times. Beading 5 p.m. Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, Jan. 23: Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting, 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad, 10 a.m.2 p.m, Woodland - Visiting. No round three hurts Valley at their first league jamboree Maple Valley got off to a will be competitive through- Lakewood scored a 195.7456. good start at the first ever out the season. Climax-Scotts “Round two is in need of Southern Michigan had the top round one score, some cleaning up, we had Competitive Cheer at 198.3, and Delton Kellogg some timing issues and menConference jamboree. was the best in round two at tal errors,” said Lakewood The Lions were in fourth 171.1416. head coach Kim Martin. place heading into the third The league gets together “We had a good round one and final round, but didn’t again at Climax-Scotts Jan. performance with a few compete in round three and 28. minor mistakes. Our round dropped to seventh with a Maple valley will be at the three performance was almost Hastings Saxonfest this flawless, just one minor stunt final total of 300.7 points. Maple Valley scored a Saturday (Jan. 17), then will issue. The rest was very clean 162.4 in round, one and a be off until that second and powerful.” 138.3 in round two. SMCCC meet. A solid third round vaulted Schoolcraft took the chamLakewood finished with a the Hastings Saxons past pionship, even after a slow team total of 704.0456 on Pewamo-Westphalia into sec­ start. It was round three that Monday, as it won its own ond place. The Pirates scored vaulted the Eagles to the top. Lakewood Invitational. a 203.9 in round one and They scored a 254.7 in round Hastings scored a 646.7124, 197.2824 in round two. The three, the best score of that Pewamo-Westphalia Saxons trailed P-W by more round by .7 over White 618.6824, Portland 557.39, than 19 points heading into Pigeon, and finished with a Waverly 511.5304, and the third round after scoring a final point total of 606.5402. Maple Valley 479.528. 199.9 in round one and Delton Kellogg was second Lakewood had the top 182.2124 in round two. at 596.1416, followed by score in the first and third The Saxons scored a 264.6 Climax-Scotts 593.7640, rounds of competition, with a in the third round, compared White Pigeon 518.4062, 214.7 to start the night and a to 217.50 for the Pirates. The Maple Valley Lions Bronson 467.9200, Pennfield 293.6 to close things out. 452.9210, and Maple Valley Pewamo-Westphalia was the scored a 153.5 in round one, 300.7000. only team to top the Vikings 121.228 in round two, and The league showed that it in the second round, as 204.8 in round three. �“As Advertised in the Maule Valiev News” Saturday, January 17, 2009 — Page 12 It’s Not About the House... It’s about the family that lives in the house. Give the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.’ protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. 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Main, Nashville • 517-852-9680 STAN KELLY DEBBIE KEN � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-01-24.pdf 8470113daa35458e4ddeb1e36477c043 PDF Text Text -, i '■■■ i ■ 111 - - ■ ' Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 4, January 24, 2009 Vermontville Township informs library it must pay own utilities by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter In December, the Vermontville Township Board voted 4-1, with Supervisor Jack Owen cast­ ing the sole dissenting vote, to inform the Vermontville Township Library Board that the township would no longer pay the library's gas, electric, sewer or water bills. While township board members contend that a mill­ age renewed by voters in the August primary covers the cost of operations such as utilities, library board mem­ bers say the township’s fund­ ing cuts will cost library patrons services they now use. Since it was established almost 60 years ago, the Vermontville Township Library has been housed in the basement of the Vermontville Opera House, which was then owned joint­ ly by both the village and the township of Vermontville. At that time, the village paid for heat and light and the township paid the librarian’s salary. In 1950, the township passed its first millage sup­ porting the library. A .75-mill levy was renewed by voters during the August primary by a 200-64 vote. The millage generates an estimated $35,000 which, combined with state aid, penal fines and donations, gives the library an annual budget of approximately $55,000. “They receive a millage for operations, and utilities are a part of operations,” said Vermontville Township Treasurer JoAnne Nehmer. “The economy is tight, and we’re trying to save our ambulance, and we’re just doing what we have to do. Like everyone else, we have to cut our comers some.” Township Clerk Sharon Stewart cites the ballot lan­ guage which stated that the millage is to “provide funds for operating, maintaining and equipping the Vermontville Township Library and for all other library purposes authorized by law.” She adds, “(the library board) states in (its) letter that the original millage was passed in 1950. So has the township general fund been paying for the library utilities for the last 59 years when they should not have been?” The library board stated in a letter that since 1992, it has spent $25,000 on improve­ ments to the opera house including a new furnace and air conditioning, new carpet, a book drop, bike rack, light­ ing fixtures, remodeling the entrance, adding a bathroom and helping to cover the cost of repaving the parking lot which is also used for opera house functions. Stewart said that is as it should be since the $25,000 in improvements were paid for with funds from the mill­ age, which is partially ear­ marked for maintenance Stewart said that the total cost of gas and electric for the library from January through December of 2008 was $3,141. But, since there is only one water meter for the entire building, it would be impossible to determine how much sewer and water is used by the opera house and how much by the library. “I will propose to the township board that until a second meter can be installed into the building, the general fund should continue to pay the sewer and water bills,” said Stewart. However, in a letter to the editor which appears in this week’s edition of The Maple Valley News, the library board writes, “...We have come up with some exam­ ples of what diverting even $3,000 ofour budget for util­ ities would mean: $3,000 equals 120 adult books or 188 children’s books or 150 DVDs or all our library pro­ gramming for one year ... or one year’s worth of comput­ er technology upgrades and other supplies including DSL Internet fees, ... 375 staff hours, or one year of staff continuing education.” Library Board Treasurer Shirley Harmon said the township board’s letter was not a complete surprise. The township had mentioned withdrawing its support of the library’ last summer but was asked by the library board to at least wait until the next fiscal year or recon­ LIBRARY FUNDING, continued on page 6 Nashville Village Council approves and amends policies by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Thursday night during its regular meeting, the Nashville Village Council approved a volunteer policy and amended its wood-har­ vesting policy. Both were passed by a 4-1 vote, with trustees Laurie Austhof and Mary Coll absent. The amendment to the wood-harvesting policy states that when a tree is cut down in the right of way, the property owner has the right of first refusal on the har­ vested wood. A door hanger will be placed on the resi­ dents’ door. If the resident does not want the wood, he or she simply signs the doorhanger and puts it in the mail or returns it to the vil- lage office, declining the wood, which will then be picked up by the village. However, if a resident wants the wood they have seven days to process the wood and remove it from the right of way after the tree has been cut down. Any wood remaining after seven days will be removed by the vil­ lage. Council President Frank Dunham cast the dissenting vote. The village adopted a vol­ unteer policy, which stated that council approval of vol­ unteers was needed only if the volunteer wished to use village equipment, then the council and department of public works supervisor would need to approve the volunteer. Volunteers under 18 years of age are not allowed to use village equip­ ment during their service to the community. Trustee Sandra Lundquist was the only council member to vote against the adoption ofthe policy. She objected to the fact that volunteers were, “at-will” and could be dis­ missed without an explana­ tion. In other action, the coun­ cil unanimously approved a motion to appoint Lundquist to both the village’s planning commission and zoning board. The council also set its regular meeting dates for 2009-10 as 7 p.m. on the sec­ ond and fourth Thursday of every month except November and December when the council’s second meeting of the month will be held on the fourth Tuesday, due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The council also heard comments and questions from members of the audi­ ence regarding snow removal on village side­ walks, which Council Trustee Mike Kenyon said he would discuss with the DPW. Nashville resident Gary White expressed his contin­ ued concerns with why the vacancy of the DPW super­ visor’s position was not post­ ed before it was filled. “It was an appointment; it wasn’t a hiring, and I’m not COUNCIL, continued on page 12 Students watch and learn about presidential inauguration by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The principals of each school in the Maple Valley School District left it up to teachers to determine if and when they watched Tuesday’s inauguration of President Barack Obama and how much they incorporated the event into their class­ room studies. At Fuller Street Elementary Schooll in Nashville, many kindergarten to third grade teachers let the student watch a por­ tion ofthe inaugural ceremo­ ny and incorporated ageappropriate lessons. Fuller Street first grade teacher Tammi King said her class was only able to watch a small portion of the actual ceremony because they were at lunch during most of that time. However, she put together a series of ageappropriate activities to teach her students about the inauguration and the office of the president. The students created posters featuring a picture of Barrack Obama that they colored, a painting of them­ selves with the American flag and a letter to President Obama. In their letters, the children wrote to the presi­ dent about some of the cur­ rent events they had been learning about in class — the failing economy, global warming, the war in Iraq and homelessness. They asked the president to solve these problems, if possible. King’s students also com­ pleted a “inaugural fun pack­ et” that included information about the oath of office, the presidential address, inaugu­ ral parade and more, present­ ed in the format of puzzles, STUDENTS, continued on page 1 In This Issue. Students in Tammi King’s first grade class at Fuller Street created posters as part of their studies during inauguration week. Pictured are (front row, from left) Ava Robinson, Kelsey Meyers, Seth Wiehe, (back) Gloria Guernsey, Kaycie Schrader and Jenna Weiler. • Putnam plans birthday party for library cat • Junior high students hear from ‘adopted’ soldier • Vegas is coming to Vermontville • Watching and wondering • Lion senior wins 100th but DK wins KVA dual �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 24, 2009 — Page 2 The Revue begins move to new home Bill Reynolds, manager of The Revue, has started mov­ ing costumes and equipment from the Vermontville Opera House to the Masonic Lodge in Nashville. Early Saturday Jan. 17, Bill and 11 friends loaded up trucks, cars and a trailer twice and began the move to Nashville. After The Revue’s current show, “Forever Plaid” closes Feb. 1, the remaining equipment will be moved and the opera Movers include (from left) Steve Shaughnessy, Bill Reynolds, Larry Winkler, Kim Harden, Megan Shoemaker, Hollie Auten, Sherry Shoemaker, Mark Shoemaker and Amber Farnum. Not pictured are Pat Campion, who took the photo, and Sheri ing to go into theater and dance. Adam Zank, a senior at Maple Valley High School, has been in shows with The Revue since he was a little kid and now in the house will be cleaned by The Revue cast for the last time. "I like change and I'm excited about all the possibil­ ities of the new building," said Reynolds. But on the other hand, he said it is sad leaving the opera house because of all the wonderful memories of 43 shows. “Literally thousands of people have been on stage and in the audience,” noted Reynolds. “Russ Laverty of the Vermontville Township Board was a pleasure to work with in scheduling auditions, practices and shows. Children have grown up in the kid's shows put on by The Revue and gone on to perform in high school and college. “Right now Chris Caldwell is in a show at Central Michigan University. Kathleen Welch, dance captain of this Vegas/Plaid show is study- Vegas/Plaid show he is a magician,” said Reynolds. REVUE BEGINS MOVE, continued on page 9 The Vermontville Opera House was the first home of The Revue. Bill Reynolds loads a truck on first moving day. tana’s ^Pfcce The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Sherry Shoemaker loads a trailer. She has been with The Revue for nine years. She has been on stage but loves to work backstage and make and paint props, as well. Her five children have been in numerous shows. Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. The Masonic Lodge in Nashville, owned by Dr. Michael Callton, will be the new home of The Revue. 1-517-852-9481 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 of M-66 on Baseline) 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 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG 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. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00..................................... Sunday 10: 00 Church 11: 00 Fellowship 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 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 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’s 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 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Services Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH ool vice 8593 Cloverdale Road (7/2 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 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 9:45 a .................... 11 ................... 7 ...........7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH . Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST 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 203 N. State, Nashville 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School A.M. Service........ P.M. Service........ Wed. Service ...... SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 24, 2009 — Page 3 HGB expands urgent care hours and adds new doctor Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital Urgent Care in Charlotte now will be open longer hours and have an additional physician to meet patient needs. The news hours for urgent care will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The change takes effect Monday, Jan. 26. "We expanded our hours because we are aware of a significant need for this type of service in our community," explained Bob McElmurry, vice president of professional services for HGB. "Though we always encourage patients to see their family physician first for all their health care needs, sometimes it isn’t possible for a patient to get into his or her doctor the same day they need care. Having this option means a parent can bring in a sick child right away, or someone who has hurt himselfplaying sports or working in die yard can be treated more quickly." HGB Urgent Care will continue to work closely with the emergency depart­ ment at the hospital to handle more serious cases. For peo­ ple who aren’t sure where to go for which problems, a list of suggestions has been post­ ed on the HGB Web site. HGB also has expanded its medical staff with the addition of Dr. William Dunker to the urgent care department. He joins HGB Urgent Care Medical Director Dr. Scot Randall and a host of nurse practi­ tioners and professional staff members. Dunker is board certified in both emergency and internal medicine, and is a fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dunker worked in the HGB Emergency Department previously in the mid-1990s before working for a number of other health institutions in the Lansing area. Most recently, he served as the medical direc­ tor of the urgent care center at Ingham Regional Medical Center. His emergency and urgent care background make him the perfect fit for HGB, said McElmurry. The hospital also is reno­ vating the urgent care area to make all patient exam rooms private. Signage has been updated, as well. For more information about HGB and its services, visit www.hgbhealth.com. Putnam’s winter reading program begins Dr. William Dunker, M.D. Putnam District Library patrons looking to "Warm Up With A Good Book" will be excited to know the win­ ter reading program started this week. Library patrons may sign up for free at the circulation desk and begin reading. The' program encourages people to read books from various sections of the library over 10 weeks of winter. This year, the adult reading program includes teens age 13 and older. Readers will Complete three different reading chal­ lenges: reading Putnam District Library (PDL) fic­ tion favorites, reading PDL free choices, and completing the MeLCat interlibrary loan challenge. Readers will be asked to use a simple evalua­ tion bookmark on eight books. Along the way, read­ ers can earn a PDL ink pen, book warmers, cocoa, tea, cappuccino and a PDL cof- fee mug. Stop in for more informa- tiop and to get started. Free resume writing class offered Putnam District Library, proactive in that we want to in conjunction with the help people get jobs. We Maple Valley Center of hope to give them the best Hope and Maple Valley opportunity possible for a High School business stu­ successful interview,” said dents, will host two free Cathy Christman, president resume-writing classes for of the MVCCOH, who noted area residents. One session is that professionals from the scheduled for 6 p.m. community and students Thursday, Feb. 19. A repeat from Maple Valley will be session will be held at 10 on hand to teach, help and a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at 10 advise as needed. a.m. Both sessions will be The library cooperative's held at the MVCCOH. All mobile lab will be on site so are welcome to come and attendees will be able to cre­ participate. ate their resumes on the spot. “In our community and It is the goal that attendees our world, there is a lot hap­ leave with a created resume. pening. Many are losing “The library's mission is to jobs. We are working to be use its resources to meet the needs of the community. We are glad to bring the mobile lab here and to help area res­ idents pursue their job searches in a concrete way,” said Shauna Swantek, Putnam Library director. The library will provide follow-up support after the session by assisting atten­ dees in proofreading and by making resume paper avail­ able for printing. Registration forms are avail­ able the day of the class, at the MVCCOH and at the library. 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We backhoe. will come pick it up, clean Thanks a million folks. out your bam of old hay Sincerely grateful, (Any type of hay that isn't Roger Brumm & Rainey moldy). E.A.R.T.H. 501(c)3 is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deduc­ tible. PLEASE CALL (269)962-2015 putnamlibrary.director@yah oo.com or Christman at mvccoh@live.com. This display at Putnam District Library promotes its new winter reading program. The Revuepresents A Night in Vegas featuring Friday & Saturday January 23, 24, 30, & 31 Sunday January 25 & February 1 7:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. At the Historic Vermontville Opera House 211 S Main St Table Seating with Dessert & Beverage Service $12/person Tables assigned in advance. GeneralAdmission Balcony Seating $8 Adults, $7 Students/ Seniors, $5 Children (Ages 5-12) Reservations Recommended! Call 517-285-4037 or email therevuel@yahoo.com Made possible with the support of; rt* tud itiltKtvl tfnn and Arts Council of Greater Lensing, Inc. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 24,2009 — Page 4 Take control of From Our Readers diabetes with proper Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues nutrition education Library needs support of Township Board To the editor: We are writing to inform our patrons and to express our dismay with a recent letter from Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township clerk, informing us that beginning April, the Vermontville Township Board will no longer pay the library’s gas, electric, water and sewer bills. There are several points we wish to raise. First, a little history. According to records, 60 years ago, the beginning of a library in Vermontville was spearheaded by the Vermontville Women’s Club "as it was well known that the townspeople as well as the people in the surrounding community wanted and needed such facilities ..." It quickly became a communi­ ty effort with the Vermontville Village Council granting use of a basement room in what was then called the "Town Hall, owned jointly by the Village of Vermontville and Vermontville Township." Nineteen community organizations each appointed a committee of three to the new library board. They worked on clearing debris from the room, cleaning and painting it. Shelving was made from donated lumber, and a librarian’s desk was given by the local school board. More shelves, tables and chairs were donated. An intensive door-to-door drive was made for books, more furniture and money. Curtains were made for the windows and "suitable art displays" were arranged all in time for the opening Feb. 12, 1949. The Village of Vermontville "furnished the heat and light," and Vermontville Township paid the "librarian’s salary and parking lot,' which also voted the annual sum of serves as a parking area for $200 for books and equip­ the opera house. As library board members, ment." In 1950, the public started its financial support we are very proud of our of the library by passing a staff and the services and programs we provide to our millage. Now fast forward 60 patrons who have so gener­ years. The public has shown ously given their support. its continued support of the Where else in town, besides library by overwhelmingly the churches, can children, passing the library millage teens, adults and families go renewal in August 2008. for year-round programs and Additional funds come from entertainment? No place, state aid to public libraries, other than the library, comes penal fines and donations. to mind. Nowhere in Ms. Stewart’s Grants provide many of the letter do we find any dollar extras that our patrons use. Somewhere over this time, estimation of the liability we Vermontville Township are being asked to assume. stopped appropriating money However, we have come up for the library although it with some examples of what continued its support by pay­ diverting even $3,000 of our ing utilities. Now the town­ budget for utilities would ship wants to withdraw even mean. That $3,000 equals 120 adult books or 188 chil­ that support. It seems counter to the dren’s books or 150 DVDs, original spirit ofthe library’s or all library programming beginnings. The point has for one year (children’s sum­ been raised in the past that mer reading, adult winter since the fire and ambulance reading, Fall Fun for board pays its own utilities Families, Halloween, Easter so should the library. The and other contests, Santa’s people saying this rarely visit, movie nights) or one mention that the fire and year’s worth of computer ambulance board receive technology upgrades and money from Vermontville other supplies, including Township in addition to their DSL Internet connection millage, to meet their budget. fees, or 375 staff hours, or The library does not one year of staff continuing Since 1992, the library education. board has spent more than It is distressing to even con­ $25,000 in improvements to sider reducing any service for the opera house building. our patrons who have done This includes a new furnace their part in continuing their and air conditioning unit, financial support during these new carpet, book drop, bike difficult economic times. rack, lighting fixtures, paint­ We find it extremely iron­ ing, adding a panic bar to the ic that although the letter door, remodeling the from Ms. Stewart mentions entrance with a new door and Vermontville Township’s lockset, adding a bathroom, difficulty in balancing its remodeling the children’s budget, it has come to our section and adding a handi­ attention that a 5.8 percent cap-accessible ramp. We raise for Vermontville have also paid our share of Township Board members is Vermontville Township’s part ofthe township's budget cost for paving the library’s draft for the upcoming fiscal year. It makes us wonder whether they are expecting to finance that raise on the back of the library. Library board members receive no compen­ sation. The library is being asked to pay water and sewer for the entire building. This is a township building used for township business meetings as well as for public func­ tions. There is no way to sep­ arate what the library uses. We hope the Vermontville Township Board reconsiders its withdrawal of support from its own library. Over the past several months, Vermontville Township insisted on its name being placed on the library’s sav­ ings accounts and now they are asking us to finan­ cially support them. We are requesting that Vermontville Township con­ tinue in the spirit of coopera­ tion and collaboration upon which this library was formed by continuing to pay the utility bills for this build­ ing. As we strive to maintain and improve the quality of library service our communi­ ty has come to expect, we urge the patrons and support­ ers of the Vermontville Township Library to express their concerns on this matter to their township officials. Janet Valdick, Vermontville Library Board president and fellow board members Write us a letter! The Maple Valley News welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. AH that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. For the nearly 600,000 people in Michigan living with diabetes, now is the time to take charge, accord­ ing to Melanie Stanczak, reg­ istered dietitian for Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital. Stanczak says people can start the new year healthfully just by learning more about their disease. "Think about what your new year’s resolutions are," says Stanczak, who manages the diabetes education pro­ gram and support groups at HGB. "Are you on track to keep them, or do you need help?" • Whether it’s losing weight, lowering Ale, exer­ cising more or eating health­ ier, Stanzcak says there are options for meeting goals. A special diabetes education program can help. So can joining a fitness program or just talking to a doctor. HGB offers diabetes and nutrition education programs that can be tailored to a vari­ ety of needs. The programs are designed to teach people how to prevent complica­ tions of diabetes, improve blood sugar control and plan balanced meals for weight loss and overall health. For the diabetes program, a physician referral is all that is needed to get started, according to Stanczak. HGB also offers a free monthly diabetes support group with expert speakers on topics such as nutrition, stress management, foot health and weight manage­ ment "Sometimes being around others with the same issues can give you the motivation you need to get started," says Stanczak. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Trumley Education Center at HGB and is open to the pub­ lic. Support group attendees receive a new diabetes­ friendly recipe each month, and monthly door prizes will be raffled. For more information, call Stanczak at 517-543-1050 ext. 1249. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news ofBarry County. Florals, Stripes, Dots, Plaids Children's Cottons Cats, Dogs, Planes, Trains, Robots, '30s Prints, etc. QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. State St., Hastings * 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-530 pm iffl ; 06686153 ,_H_uls_t C _le_an_er_s _Pic_k-_Up _ S_ta_t/o_n_~[,AAAAAAAAA 06686168 • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. 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Main Nashville 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM FRIDAY SPECIALS Country Kettle Cafe WI All You Can Eat Fish (Cod, Perch or Catfish) AU You Can Eat Shrimp K SATURDAY SPECIALS it BBQ Pork Ribs B Fried Chicken SUNDAY SPECIALS ZT Swiss Steak Baked Chicken & DressingWffl Ham Steak & Yams la Rpltnnrfnr pltnnrfnr ,CHECK OUT OUR BREAKFAST Restaurant with rdimlv Prices! qpfpiaiq sl .- �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 24, 2009 — Page 5 Putnam plans birthday party for library cat January has been month of bringing a gift for Cleo, the library cat at the Putnam please ask at the front desk District Library in Nashville, for a list of suggestions. and the final event of the In addition, Cleo’s new month will be a birthday literary name will be party for Cleo the library cit revealed at the birthday She is celebrating her second party. Fuller Street birthday, and the one-year Elementary students helped anniversary ofher stay at the suggest names and will hold library. Patrons young and an election at school to old are invited to attend a choose from the top five sug­ birthday party for her at 11 gestions. Students not a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. attending Fuller Street are A short storytime will take invited to cast their ballots at place, followed by party the library from Jan. 26 to games, cake and presents. 30. Those who are interested in Adults are reminded there is still time to read Dwey; The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World before the book discussion at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. “The book is about so much more than a lovable cat. The book is a glimpse at the quiet positive force libraries can be in their communities. I hope that all who care about libraries, who see themselves as leaders in the community, or who believe in working toward positive change together will read this andjoin in our discussion,” said Library' Director Shauna Swantek. Visit the library' to borrow their copy of to request one from another library. Hours at the Putnam District Library are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Feel free to call the library at 517-852­ 9723. Junior high students hear from ‘adopted’ soldier Cleo, Putnam District Library’s resident cat, curls up with some good reading. Thornapple Wind Band to perform Feb. 1 The mid-winter concert of the Thornapple Wind Band will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at Hope United Methodist Church just south of Hastings on M-37. The band will share the stage with the Union City Community Chorale and Director Phil Clissold.. " Joe LaJoye, conductor for the Thornapple Wind Band, has chosen a fan­ tastic Repertoire of music to be performed by the band," said announcer Victoria Steadman. "The audience will be charmed by Encanto, a most dra­ matic piece by Robert W. Smith." Also included in the musical lineup is First Suite in B Flat by Gustav Holst. The rest will remain a surprise. “This should be an afternoon of stunning musical performances by both the band and the chorale, said Steadman. The chorale will perform ‘God Bless America’ and ‘Lead On, Oh Eternal King’ as they join musical forces with the band.” A reception will follow the concert, giving guests a chance to eat, mingle and .and meet band b chorale irtetnbers. The Thornapple Wind Band is a nonprofit organiza­ tion ana welcomes new musicians.. Any adult who plays a musical instrument is invited toZjoin the band for practice each Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. in the band room at Hastings High School. The band serves to enrich the community by performing free musical concerts. For further information about concerts or band member­ ship, call Kim Domke at 269945-9181 or Mike and Kathy Scobey at 616-374-7547. Students in Tonja Myers’ junior high careers classes decided to take part in a service learning project this past November. Myers joined a program in which students adopted a soldier serving in Iraq and wrote letters. The students and staff rallied together and wrote letters and created a care package to send to the soldier, which included a Maple Valley T-shirt and some of Maple Valley’s very own syrup made by the Benedict family. soldier who The soldier Myers’ classes adopted started out as part of the Air Force Reserves in Massachusetts. She has been in Iraq for five approximately months. Her name is Crystal Lamb, and the were very students interested to find out that she was the single mother of a young son whom she had to be separated from while she served the country. The students decided to take their project one step further and write to her son and send him a care packLamb age as well. plans to continue serv- Early 4slearn about pizza This week, the Early 4s classroom at Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville focused on one of its favorite things to eat — pizza. “We made our own English muffin pizzas, which were delicious to eat,” said teacher Shannon Powers. “We also did various art proj­ ects, played several counting and learning games and read a variety of books, all dealing with pizza. Our dramatic play center was turned into a pizza parlor this week, and students enjoyed taking and filling pizza orders.” Next week, the Early 4s will be learning about author Eric Carle. ^-919-20# WKir Crystal Lamb wears a Maple Valley T-shirt and holds a bottle of maple syrup from the Benedict family. Coblentz General Store Store Closing Jan. 31st STOP IN FOR GREAT DEALS UP BUY NOW & SAVE HOURS: Wed.,Thur., VVairtTed Farmland to rent in Kalamo and Vermontville Township area’s for 2009 crop year and beyond ing in the military even after her time of serv­ ice is up by re-enlist­ ing. After much anticipa­ tion, Lamb wrote back to the students. The surprising part for the students was that she wrote each student a response. Seventh grader Sam Benedict said, "I was surprised to learn that she has a big family like me. She has five sisters and two broth­ ers" Seventh grader Kyle Brumm received some encouraging words about his good grades from Lamb when she wrote, "I bet just from the grades that you get in' school you will be able to get into any college you desire." Myers said her class­ es would like to send a special ‘thank you’ to soldier Lamb. “We really appreciate the time she took to respond to us,” said Myers. Early 4s students enjoy English muffin pizzas. Pictured are (from front, moving clockwise) Dominic Rosa, Gary Priesman, Stormy White, Jori Spencer, Isabelle Swift, Jamie Steele and Caden Faurot. Fri. & Sat. 9:30AM - 6PM Comer ofIonia Rd. <£ Lawrence Hwy. Groceries • Power & Hand Tools Plus Much, Much More I �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. January 24. 2009 - Page 6 LIBRARY FUNDING, continued from page 1 Slewart countered that the 5.8 percent pay raise is based on COLA (cost of living allowance) which amounts to a yearly increase of $46 for each of the township’s two trustees, $443 for the super­ visor, $646 for the clerk, $14.50 for each of the town­ ship’s three board of review members, and $624 for the treasurer for a total of $1,848.50. Stewart suggested that the library board could trim its budget by reducing the num­ ber of staff working in the library during the day when school is in session. “In response to them hav­ ing to cut 375 staff hours, I asked the library board mem­ ber why there have always been three staff members working at the library every time I stop in. I was told they agreed to have three working Maple Valley in the summer when they are Elementary Lunch Menu busiest with the kids, but she didn’t know why they still Monday, Jan. 26 have three working.” said Grilled cheese. Tomato soup, pears, Animal Crackers. Stewart. Tuesday, Jan. 27 In its letter, the library Breakfast pizza. Potato wedge, apple slices, petite cinn. roll. board alleges that the town­ Wednesday, Jan. 28 ship fire and ambulance Cheeseburger. Smile potatoes, pineapple man. oranges, board receives money from cookie. the general fund in addition Thursday, Jan. 29 to its 1 -mill levy in order to Pizza bagels. Tossed salad, peaches, pudding. help the fire and ambulance Friday, Jan. 30 department meet its budget. Macaroni and cheese. Green beans, fruit cocktail, birthday “Not true,” said Stewart. cake. “The fire department oper­ NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter ates on 1 mill. There was a and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. question by our auditors per­ Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt taining to the ‘due to/due w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwich. from’ accounts where, for Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents the past several years (and each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). they can’t be sure how many, Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort-ed so you know it was a long bread choices daily. time ago), some time in the Breakfast price: $130; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: past the general fund either $2.75; milk only: $.45. gave or loaned the fire fund something like $20,000. No Maple Valley one on the township board or Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu sider. ‘‘There's really no place in this town for kids to congre­ gate except the library. The girls at the library say that they have a bunch of kids down there every night after school until closing,” said Harmon, who added. “It's not just kids, either. There are a lot of adults that use the library, too. We have a lot of homebounds, who can now use the library’s new Destiny program to view books avail­ able on the library shelves and put them on hold until they can have someone come in and pick them up or we can have someone bring them out to their home.” The library board also wrote, “We find it extremely ironic that although the letter from Ms. Stewart mentions Vermontville Township’s difficulty in balancing the budget, it has come to our attention that a 5.8 percent raise for Vermontville Township Board members is part of Vermontville Township’s budget draft for the upcoming fiscal year.” SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Monday, Jan. 26 Chicken fries. Mashed potatoes, peaches. Salad bar. Tuesday, Jan. 27 Chili w/com bread. Whole kernel com, pears. Mexican bar. Wednesday, Jan. 28 Quesadilla. Green beans, pineapple upside down cake. Baked potato bar. Thursday, Jan. 29 Kellogg Cottage Inn. Cottage Inn. Veg. medley, Jell-O w/fruit. Pasta bar. Friday, Jan. 30 Tater tot casserole. Whole kernel com, banana. Country chicken bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety of chicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fish sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds avail­ able on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. “Our Family y Serving S Yours** Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517)852-9712 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager 08682750 the fire department can remember when or what it was for, or if it was a gift or a loan. So, under the circum­ stances, the township board voted to forgive the debt and Leon R. Frith-­ remove it from the books. NASHVILLE - Leon R. The state told our auditors it Frith, age 73, of Nashville had to be off the books one passed away Saturday, way or another, so we chose January 17, 2009 peacefully to forgive it because we at his Nashville home. He couldn’t prove it was loan. was surrounded by loving That’s the only money the family while he made his general fund ever ‘gave’ fire transition. department that we know Leon was bom in Sunfield, of.” on July 16, 1935, the son of Stewart went on to say the late Edward D. and Laura that the ambulance is part of D. (Potter) Frith. He was the general fund budget, so raised in the Nashville area the township does supple-and attended local schools ment them, “They do not graduating from W.K. have any operating millage Kellogg High School in at this time,” she added. 1954. The library board said He was the husband of they hope the township will Bernice (Maurer) Frith for 54 reconsider its withdrawal of years. The couple was mar­ support. ried on May 29, 1954 at St. “Over the past several Cyril Catholic Church. They months, Vermontville spent their lives with one Township insisted on its another in the Nashville area name being placed on the where they raised their four library’s savings accounts — daughters together. and now they are asking us Leon has been a member of to financially support them,” St. Cyril Catholic Church in wrote board members in Nashville since 1954. He had their letter. “We are request-been an active member ofthe ing that Vermontville Knights of Columbus since Township continue in the 1961 and had achieved the spirit of cooperation and col- status of 4th degree Knight. laboration upon which this Leon owned and operated library was formed by con- several service stations in tinuing to pay the utility bills Nashville over the years. He for this building.” was also the director of the Stewart concluded by say- Village of Nashville's ing, “We have had to make Department of Public Works cuts in our budget every for over 18 years, retiring in year. Sometimes it just 1993. comes to that.” Leon enjoyed many hobThe next regular meeting bies including gardening, of the Vermontville cooking, woodworking, playTownship Board is sched- ing the organ and hot glass. uled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Leon is survived by his Jan. 29, in the Vermontville beloved wife Bernice; his Township Fire Bam. four loving daughters, Cynthia Stadel,, LuAnn (Duane) King, Rose Mary (Dave) Heaton, and Michelle Dunkelburger; a brother, Herb (Phyllis) Frith; a half sister, Naomi Frith, and a half brother Ken (Marilyn) Frith. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his siblings John, Frank “Joe,” Ashley, Anna, Mabie, Caroline, Charles, George, and his son in-law Tony Dunkleburger. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St Cyril Catholic Church, Nashville, on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 with Father Al Russell officiating. Interment took place immediately following the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions can be made to the Holy Cross Children’s Services. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. School Board elects new officers, Jeanette R. Bowen (Friddle) sets two public meetings NASHVILLE - Jeanette R. Paulee (Rita) Friddle, At its Monday, Jan. 12, meeting, the Maple Valley Schools Board of Education elected new offi­ cers for the 2009 school year. This election took place now, instead of the normal July meeting, because the board had switched its public vote on board members to November of even years only, as a cost-savings measure. Teresa Allen was elected president, April Heinze vice president, Tim Burd treasurer and Andrea Montgomery secretary. Visit the district’s Web site under the board’s heading for minutes from the meet­ ing and the other commit­ tee appointments. The board, along with our community, is facing two very tough issues this coming year: the continu­ ing problem with the econ­ omy and its resulting effect on the district’s budget. The second major issue is the district’s infrastructure, specifically, 50-year-old boilers in Fuller, Maplewood and at the high school must be addressed. With these two pressing issues facing the board, two meetings have been set. The board urges the public to attend and share input. The first meeting will be Monday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. in the board room of the administration build­ ing. This meeting will be a board training session on how next year’s budget will be developed, along with time lines and setting pub­ lic hearing dates. The second meeting the public is invited to is Monday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. again in the board room. This meeting will be a dis­ cussion of the boilers and SCHOOL BOARD, continued on page 8 Bowen (Friddle), age 77, of Vermont ville/Nashvi lie passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at Eaton Community Hospice, in Charlotte. Jeanette was born in Hastings, on May 14, 1931, the daughter of the late Clare and Edna (Miller) White. She was raised in the Hastings and Freeport areas and attended local schools there. Jeanette married Paul Friddle on Oct. 10,1947. The couple was married 55 years when Paul passed away in 2003. She re-married Mr. Al Bowen on May 14,2005. The couple made their home together in the Nashville and Vermontville areas. Jeanette spent several years serving as a custodian at the Nashville Baptist Church where she attended, but also worked at McDonalds in Hastings and Charlotte to keep busy. Jeanette loved her Lord, family, grandchildren and her many friends. Jeanette is survived by her beloved husband Al; a daughter, Martha (Jerry) Larson; four sons. Mitchell Friddle, Martin Friddle, Gary (Sherry) Friddle Jeanette is also survived by a sister, Alice (Ivan) Thomas; a brother, Clare (Joyce) White; her daughter-in-law, Linda Friddle; brother-in-law Merrill Friddle; her stepchil­ dren, Kay (Bill) Niccols, Janice (Mark) Kersjes; and her grandchildren Beverly, Adam, Tammy, Kala, Jacob, William and Abby. Also sur­ viving are 11 great grandchil­ dren, many nieces and nephews, and many step and great grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her parents; brothers, Richard and Hugo; her sons, Steve and David; her grand­ son, Jason and her husband, Paul. A memorial luncheon will be held at the Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31,2009. The family has requested in leu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund, Nashville Baptist Church, or Eaton Community Hospice. Funeral arrangments have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 24,2009 — Page 7 STUDENTS, continued from page 1 Martin-Aronin mazes and coloring pages. Pennsylvania Sen. Harold At Maplewood, while the Woffard and Atlanta fourth through sixth grade Congressman John Lewis teachers determined if and and signed into law in 1994 how they introduced the by President Bill Clinton. inauguration into their class­ Two weeks prior to his inau­ rooms, school social worker guration, then President­ Kathy Hogg and the student Elect Obama encouraged cit­ council organized a school­ izens across the country to wide activity in recognition observe the day with service of the National Martin in their communities. Luther King Jr. Day of Maple Valley High School Service, which was observed Principal Todd Gonser said Monday, Jan. 19. all the teachers were advised Stations were set up in the to have the TV on and allow cafeteria, and during their students to watch the inaugu­ lunch hour, students were ration ifpossible. able to create greeting cards High school social studies for residents of a local nurs- teacher Chris Ricketts said ing home. The National he had the television on his Martin Luther King Day of room all day, but would stop Service was created by regular studies and discus- sion during key parts of the ceremony so students could watch. “My emphasis was on the orderly and smooth transi­ tion of power and how important the inauguration is to protect our country’s image of stability,” said Ricketts. “I think the stu­ dents understood what it was all about, even though it was probably the first one that many of them had ever watched. “I think they enjoyed it — even listening to the oath with its little snafu,” he added. “I walked through the halls, it looked like everyone had it tuned in. The kids were really interested.” Timothy and Kari Burd of Nashville and Wesley “J” Martin of Jackson, would like to announce the engage­ ment oftheir daughter, Lacey Lynn Martin to Benjamin Joseph Aronin, son of Katherine and the late Hyman “Gene” Aronin of Delafield, Wisconsin. Lacey graduated from Miller College of Battle Creek with a bachelor of sci­ ence in liberal studies in 2007 and is currently employed as a full inclusion teacher with KIPP: New Orleans. Ben graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor of science in marketing in 2006 and is currently an Americorps volunteer with Trinity Christian Community while beginning his own bas­ ketball ministry, Pressing Maplewood students (from left) Sam Bonney, Emma McGIocklin, Erika Burkett and On. Samantha Burkett create greeting cards for nursing home residents as part of the The two met while serving as missionaries for the organ­ National Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. ization Mission Year. They are planning a February 21, 2009 wedding in Nashville and will reside in New Orleans, Louisiana after their honeymoon. Local folks can get dressed up coming here, sort of. a fortune teller, magic act, chorus and go out on the town but they An evening of dessert/coffee line, lounge singer and musical don't have to fly to Vegas. Vegas is theater entertainment will include comedy, “Forever Plaid” The Revue is proud to present it's 43rd show, tire last one to be performed in the Vermontville Opera House at 211 S. Main St (The spring children's musical, “Willie Wonka, Jr.,” will be the first show May 1 through 10 in The Revue’s new building at the Masonic Lodge in Nashville.) Show dates for Vegas Night and ‘Forever Plaid” are Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m, Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7, Sunday, Jan. 25, at 3, Friday, Jan. 30, at 7, Saturday, Jan. 31, at 7, Sunday, Feb. 1, at 3 p.m Reserved table seating with VanAlstine-Soderberg dessert and beverage service is $ 12 Kyla VanAlstine is proud per person. General admission in to announce the engagement the balcony is adults $8, of her daddy, Travis V. to seniors/students $7, children (5Amy Soderberg. A wedding is being planned for August 2009. Conner Barke and Jenna Weiler paint pictures of themselves with an American flag. (Photo by Tammi King). Chase Hughes, a first grader at Fuller Street Elementary, writes a letter to President Barack Obama. (Photo by Tammi King). Vegas is coming to Vermontville Dave Eddy and Adam Zank are the magician duo. 12) $5. Reservations are recom­ a table or open seating in the bal­ mended and can be made by call­ cony. Tables seat no more than six ing 517-285-4037 (note new num­ people. Balcony seats will be ber) or e-mail available on a first-come, first therevuel@yahoo.com to reserve served basis. A Name That You Can Trust Ryan Rosin plays some kind of instrument. Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 Driver Education for students 14 /ears, 8 months or older 8i Now Scheduling Appointments We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes MAPLE^VALLEY • Farm Taxes Accounting and Tax, LLC • Small Business Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent 8870 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, MI 517-852-1500 Gas prices have dropped and so has the price of our Seg.l NOW $320 Taxes • Bookkeeping SEGMENT I CLASS SEGMENT II CLASS Feb. 2-Feb. 19 Jan. 27-Jan. 29 March 24-26 Come bring a friend and find out that learning to drive can be fun! To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 < ‘ Instructors Phil Smith, Denny Ackerson & Roily Krauss �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday January 24 2009 — Page 8 COUNSELORS CORNER Free (yes, really free) tutoring Great news, actually fan­ tastic news ... The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope is offering free tutoring for students K-12. The tutor­ ing is offered Tuesday and Thursdays after school. There are two times slots available, 3-4:30 and 5-7:30. Tutoring will be held in room A-6 of the junior high hallway. You can contact the school or call 517-852-9664 for more information. Please use this service. It is a great opportunity for your kids. Some good news to share Todd Gonser and 1 attend­ ed a meeting in Lansing regarding our school’s test results on the Explore and the Plan tests. Our kids took these tests in March 2008. The Explore test is given to freshmen. The Plan test is given to sophomores. The idea is to compare results of the two tests and track the groups of students. Using the results of these tests, we can easily chart student success from year to year. The data we received at the meeting LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen K. Nicholson and Robert L Nicholson, married, to Washtenaw Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 4, 2001 and recorded June 18, 2001 in Instrument Number 1061652, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Six and 13/100 Dollars ($39,896.13) including interest at 7.5% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEB­ RUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 714 and 715, except the North 11 feet of said Lots, being in the City, for­ merly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.3800 ASAP# 2965432 1/10/2009, 01/17/2009, 01/24/2009, 01/31/2009 06685451 showed some really good news. Our students consis­ tently scored higher in all four areas of college readi­ ness than the national aver­ age. We scored 7 percentage points higher in the PLAN test, which would be this year’s group of juniors. We are glad to share this with you. Our teaching staff has been working very hard over the past few years to teach students updated information and important standards which will help them suc­ ceed on these tests and ulti­ mately in their futures. It’s really neat to watch this suc­ cess measured on the test results. We are proud of our kids and the work of our staff. What you need to know ... please help us help your high school student The State of Michigan changed graduation require­ ments a couple of years ago. Students graduating after 2011 must take and pass four years of math and English, three years of science and history, a health class, PE class, a year each of arts, computers and consumer education. In addition, stu­ dents need various electives to have enough credits to graduate with a Maple Valley diploma. These stan­ dards are tough but can be accomplished with the help ofteachers, staff and parents. We have met with students to explain why they must pass classes and work hard to succeed, but we need your help. Please talk to your child. Explain that these changes make their ‘job’ as a student more important than ever. Expect them to do their best, challenge them to set goals for their future, encourage them with rewards and positive words for a job well done. Junior high field trip refund information The junior high field trip, scheduled the day before Christmas break, was can­ celed, a casualty of snowy weather. The money collected will be transferred to cover the spring field trip expenses. Mobile dentist canceled A visit to the school from the mobile dentist has been canceled due to lack of inter­ est. However, the school hopes to reschedule a visit at a later date. SCHOOL BOARD, continued Iron page 6 what options the district has. An energy manage­ ment company the board has been working with will present its thoughts on how the board might be able to use a Michigan legislative opportunity td replace a 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. couple of the boilers and other energy changes that could save $30,000 to $40,000 annually in energy costs. This savings could then be used to pay off a loan the district would take out to do the work over the next 15 years, resulting in an annual neutral cash­ flow situation. The board is actively seeking any and all options to solve this dilemma. Although this option would not fully take care of the infrastructure issues, it would get the dis­ trict moving toward fixing the problems without hav­ ing to go to voters for more millage. Please consider these two meeting and be informed fully of the issues facing your board of edu­ cation. 06682644 THE LAKEVIEW CEMETERY NEEDS YOUR HELP! The Friends and Volunteers of the Lakeview Cemetery are looking for donations of materials, money, and volunteers -to build a 24x24 pole barn, which will be used to store our cemetery equipment. Our goal is to restore our Teen Smith Chapel as a chapel and not use it for storage. For more information please call Sandra Lundquist at 517-852-1543. Your help with this project is greatly appreciated. Lakeview Cemetery Board 06686088 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Friends of the Cemetery Volunteer Program are looking for people who are willing to help with the Lakeview Cemetery upkeep. Anyone interested in serv­ ing in a volunteer program doing needed ground work (mowing, painting, weeding & general maintenance) should contact Sandra Lundquist at 517-852-1543. Lakeview Cemeterv Board 0668609) Watching and wondering I have to confess that unlike some of my co­ workers, I am not a political animal. I have no party loyalty; I only designate a party so I can vote in the primary election. My atti­ tude is due in large part to the fact that, since I have been old enough to vote, I have always felt that dur­ ing a presidential election my only option was to vote for “the lesser of two evils.” That’s why I was surprised to discover that: One, during the last elec­ tion I actually felt there was a candidate worthy of my vote, and two, I was actually looking forward to watching the inauguration on Tuesday — something I had never bothered to do before. I was driving back from an appointment in Grand Rapids Tuesday morning when my husband called me on my cell phone to ask if I wanted to join him for lunch at Applebee’s in Hastings. “I don’t know ...” 1 said, “I was really looking forward to going home and watching the inauguration on TV while we had lunch ... wait, they have TVs at Applebee’s, right? Yeah, let’s go there then I can see the inauguration and also see how other people in the community are respond to it.” When I walked into the restaurant, all its TVs were tuned into the inaugural ceremony and Itzhak Perlman was playing a solo in John Williams’ “Air on Simple Gifts” “I didn’t miss anything, did I?” I asked as I slid into a booth with my husband. “No, the actual swear­ ing-in will start at noon,” he said. While Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma and the others finished their music, Mike and I quickly perused the menu and placed our orders and returned to watching the televised ceremony. Normally, I would have considered such behavior boorish. But, this was a GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news ofBarry County. rare opportunity to watch history in the making and watch others reacting to it as well, so we set manners aside for the time being. As I watched Barack Obama take the oath of office, I also scanned the restaurant to see if others were watching and try to note their reactions. Maybe I shouldn’t have been sur­ prised since, as I said before, I myself had never bothered to watch an inau­ guration, but I was shocked to see that not one other person stopped to watch and listen. Groups of women talked animatedly, couples chatted and enjoyed their lunches, mothers and grandmothers doted on little children and tried to coax them to eat, and a table of men appeared to be talking business. Few gave the TVs more than a passing glance. People, this is history in the making! I thought. America, the country that has always prided itself as being a land of equality, is swearing its first AfricanAmerican president — 140 years after slaves were freed and 43 years after the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ensured that people of all races were able to cast their ballots. Pay attention! “Mike, nobody 1 else is watching,” I said. “You’re right, they’re not,” he said bemused. Nobody looked up. Not when the Supreme Court Justice stumbled over the words of the oath of office. Not when the new presi­ dent addressed the country. I saw four people look up and watch for less than a minute when applause and cheers roared through the audience of over 1.8 mil­ lion filling the mall in front of the capital at the end of Obama’s speech. Then it was back to eating and chatting as if nothing momentous had just hap­ pened. I’m still not sure what to think about what I observed in the restaurant. I can understand being dis­ tracted by small children. It seems like only yesterday that a trip to a restaurant meant trying to get over­ stimulated and squirming toddlers to sit still long enough to eat a few bites of food. But what about the rest of the adults? Of course, its possible they had important issues to dis­ cuss. Maybe they were with friends and family they hadn’t seen in a long time and they had a limited time to catch up on months or even years of their lives. Or, maybe they simply did­ n’t care. But if that’s the case, my question is why? Did they not care because, like my former self, they simply weren’t interested in poli­ tics? Did they vote for McCain and now do not want to see his victorious opponent sworn in? Were they — I dread to think it — still harboring racial prejudices? I hope not. I’d like to think that peo­ ple didn’t care to watch because they knew that the best man had won and the country was in good hand§ — that we have grown as nation to a point where we can look beyond color and see character, where intel­ ligence and integrity count for more than being an insider. Call me naive, I proba­ bly am. But, I’d also like to think that this also means that in my lifetime, if we have the right candidate, America will also elect it first female president. Moreover, I hope that someday electing a woman or minority to our highest government office will cease to be anything of note, that it will be consid­ ered commonplace, even expected. When that hap­ pens, we will finally be liv­ ing up to the ideals of our nation’s constitution a country where all men, and women, are equal. PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville will hold a Public Hearing on February 12, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 203 N. Main. PURPOSE: To discuss the proposed budget for the 2009-2010 budg­ et year. THE BUDGET BEING DISCUSSED IS BASED ON THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED FOR THE SUM­ MER OF 2009. The 2009-10 buget will be voted on during the regular Council Meeting to be held immediately after the Public Hearing --------------------------------- 06686094 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 24, 2009 — Page 9 Lion girls 5th insmall-school division at Hastings by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions’ Kayla Alexander shouts out to the crowd as she and her teammates do the splits during round three Saturday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Jan. 29 Jan. 31 Jan. 31 Feb. 2 Feb. 9 Feb. 12 Feb. 16 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 20 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Officer Training and Parliamentary Procedure Workshop, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church in Hastings. Green and White Hog Show, 8 a.m., MSU Pavilion. State Rabbit and Cavy Show, 8 a.m., MSU Pavilion. Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Master Gardener Class, 6:30 p.m., MSU Experimental Station in the Clarksville (regis­ tration required). Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. RUP Training, 9 a.m.-noon, MSU Experimental Station in Clarksville. RUP Testing, 1-3 p.m., MSU Experimental Station in Clarksville. State Awards Workshop, 6 p.m., Ionia County MSU Extension Office. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Thornapple Manor the Barry County owned skilled nursing facility, has opening for a Semi­ skilled Maintenance position: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and have a minimum of two years operational experience in institutional or commercial HVAC systems, food service, and related refrigeration equipment, and a working knowledge of electrical and plumbing sys­ tems maintenance. Wage sale will be $11.97-$ 14.21, based upon experience. We offer excellent benefits and work­ ing conditions. All applicants are subject to a crim­ inal background check and drug screen. Applications can be completed Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in our business office, or send resume to: NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE | g GHO* WRIGHT jlOHGSTREE L/ONS Maple Valley’s Lindsey Hoffman is lifted up by her teammates during the third round competition at Saturday’s Saxonfest in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Comstock 515.5236, and Hamilton 509.522. “We still have to really work on our round three,” Hubbell said. “We need more confidence. They need so much more confi­ dence.” “They need to be on auto pilot. If you’re not, you get up in front of those people and it’s pret­ ty scary.” in round one, 179.547 in round two, and 242.4 in round three. Like the Saxons, Reynolds said that her team is now looking to start polishing its third rouiid performance. Maple Valley scored a 161.8 in round one, 137.500 in round two, and 206.9 in round three. Those first two round scores were COBB WILL DRILLING GREPAIR • • • • 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. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb REVUE BEGINS MOVE, continued from page 2 “The list goes on and adults, as well, have stepped out of their comfort zones and dis­ covered their talents. “Dave Eddy, a detective with the Michigan State Police, and Harmony Cullimore, a massage thera­ pist with Rolle' Chiropractic are both making their debut to the Revue, stage in the Vegas/Plaid show.” Bill, a Maple Valley grad­ uate, returned to the commu­ nity after college, with the dream of creating a highquality community theater. A MANOR Behind Otsego in the just under the numbers that Lower Division, Delton the Lions earned in the first was second with a total of Southern Michigan 617.3472, followed by Competitive Cheer Belding 602.2, Portland Conference jamboree of 599.920, and Maple the season. Valley 506.2. The Lions, and the “They did really, real­ Delton Kellogg Panthers, ly, really good today,” will return to SMCCC Delton Kellogg head action this Wednesday as coach Zoe Reynolds said Climax-Scotts hosts the of her team. conference for a second “They’re just figuring jamboree. Maple Valley it out and starting to come follows that up with a trip together as a team.” to Battle Creek Central Delton scored a 195.4 next Saturday. Ml Lie. *1748 Call 269-945-9554 Thornapple 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, MI 49058 Lakewood’s varsity competitive cheer team was the only team to score more than 200 points in round two, and the only team to score more than 300 points in round three as the Vikings won the Varsity Upper Division with a total score of 735.46 at Saturday’s Saxonfest in Hastings. “This was our best score,” said Lakewood head coach Kim Martin. “I think the best I’ve ever had of any team I’ve ever Coached score. The girls did a great job today.” Lakewood scored a 217.7 in round one, a 212.560 in round two, and a 305.2 in round three. The second best overall total on the day was by Otsego, the Varsity Lower Division champi­ on. The Bulldogs totaled a score of 707.1336. Martin was excited for her team to top Otsego, because they’ll meet again in the district tour­ nament. The Bulldogs have made a habit of making the state finals in recent years. “We’re putting more girls on the mat,” Martin said. “Last year we had ten out. This year we had 14. And we’re older. Last year we were all sopho­ mores, now we’re all jun­ iors and seniors.” The Hastings Middle School Gold team won the championship in its division, with the Hastings Blue team plac­ ing second. Hastings won the junior varsity compe­ tition. The Saxon varsity team was second to Lake wood in the Varsity Upper Division. “It was a very good day for all of us,” said Saxon varsity head coach Amy Hubbell. “I’m excited. 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The victory was the 100th of Cowell’s career. “This has nothing to do with wrestling, but Dusty is our captain and he has learned how to be a captain which makes that 100th win something special,” said Maple Valley head coach Hearty Menu Monday, Jan. 26 Roast pork and gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple, com bread. Tuesday, Jan. 27 Sheppard’s pie, stewed tomatoes, spiced apples, tropical fruit, biscuit. Wednesday, Jan. 28 Chicken and bean casserole, green peas, plums, wheat bread. Thursday, Jan. 29 Chicken chili, Calif, blend vegetables, peach cobbler, com muffin. Friday, Jan. 30 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, banana, dinner roll Cold Menu Monday, Jan. 26 Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, diced peaches, whole wheat crackers. Tuesday, Jan. 27 Ground bologna, American cheese, cucumber salad, man­ darin oranges, hamburger bun. ■ Wednesday, Jan. 28 Pork/Swiss cheese, cole slaw, tropical fruit, wheat bread. Thursday, Jan. 29 Calif. Reuben spread, broccoli bacon salad, apricots, rye bread. Friday, Jan. 30 Sliced chicken, com and tomato salad, diced pears, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 26: Hastings - Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Watercolor 1 p.m.; Kinship Care 6:30 p.m. Delton - Birthday Party. H, W, N Reminiscence. Tuesday, Jan. 27: Hastings - Pickle Ball Court available sign up for times; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, Jan. 28: Hastings Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Red Hat.Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, Jan. 29: Hast-ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Pickle Ball Court available sign up for times. Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, Jan. 30: Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting, 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Woodland - Visiting. Chris Ricketts. Cowell is a four-year wrestler at Maple Valley, who’s in his first season as a team captain. “He’s leading by exam­ ple,” said Ricketts. “He’s picking the other kids up when they’re down. He had to learn that. That makes this real special to me.” Cowell’s teammates need­ ed some -picking up on Wednesday, as the defending Kalamazoo Valley Association Panthers scored a 51-19 win over the visiting Lions. Only three other Maple Valley wrestlers won matches. Lion heavyweight Donnie Jensen scored a 10-1 deci­ sion over Delton Kellogg’s David Dalm after CoWell’s win. The Lions made it three in a row when Zach Baird pinned Brandon Arnold 35 seconds into their 103-pound Delton Kellogg’s David Dempsey (left) avoids a shot by Maple Valley’s Lucas Brumm during the first period of their 140-pound match Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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The Lions are now 2-2 in the KVA, while Delton Kellogg improves to 4-1 in the league. Schoolcraft is 5-0 in the conference so far, with wins over both the Lions and Panthers. “That was a big one, after last week,” Delton head coach Rob Heethuis said of topping the Lions. Last week, the Panthers lost their league dual with Schoolcraft. Other winners for Delton on the night Wednesday were Jansen Fluty (171 pounds), Steven Romero (189), Jeff Town (135), Ray Lindsey (145), Harley Miller (152), land Trevor Curtice (160). The Lions dropped a cou­ ple of close decisions, but still need to work on wrestling for the full six min­ utes. In a couple of the tight ones, the Lions failed- to put pressure, on their Delton opponent while trailing by a slim margin in the final sec­ onds. At 145, Tyler Franks did wrestle hard for six minutes and then some. He lost out in a 9-8 overtime decision against Lindsey. He scored a reversal with 32 seconds left in the third period to tie their match at eight, then managed to hold Lindsey down the rest ofthe period to send it to overtime. Franks was unable to get an escape in his 30 second overtime session though, and Lindsey man­ aged to break free after chosing the bottom position for the win. Maple Valley will be at Bellevue this Saturday for an invitational, then return to league action with a tough dual at Constantine Wednesday. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Weekender • Hastings Banner �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 24, 2009 — Page 11 Lion girls get big win, big loss Blowouts can go both ways. The Maple Valley varsity basketball girls’ team learned that the hard way Friday night, as they dropped a 59-29 contest at Olivet to fall to 4-3 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Olivet improved to 7-1 in the league with the win, and 9-1 overall. The Eagles shut down the Lions in the early going, allowing them only two points in the opening quarter. Olivet raced out to a 3813 half-time lead. Katy Barkley led the Eagles with 24 points, and Kelsey Campbell added 12. Ten different players scored of the Eagles on the night. Campbell also added a team-high nine rebounds. Maple Valley got seven from points Mikaela Bromley and six from Jorden Beachnau. The 13 points the Lions had in the first half at Olivet Friday matched the point The Lions’ Jenn Kent dribbles through a crowd of total for the entire night by Bronco defenders into the lane during the first quarter the Bellevue Broncos at Wednesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Valley Maple on Wednesday. The Lions scored a 71-13 non-conference win on the night. Bellevue had half its points in the opening quarter, but Maple Valley held a 27-8 lead after the first eight minutes. Maple Valley had four players in double figures on the night. Jenn Kent led the way with 19 points. Elizabeth Stewart added 17 points, Leslee Rigelman 12, and Shawndenae Rost ten. The Lion ladies are now 5-4 overall, and 4-3 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The Lions start their sec­ ond swing through the league this week, with the exception of future contests to be made up with Hackett Catholic and Central Constantine. Maple Valley will host GalesburgAugusta Tuesday night and then be home against Delton Kellogg Friday. These two games mark the beginning of the season switch, where the girls’ games in the KVA will begin at 6 p.m. and the guys around 7:30 p.m. Maple Valley’s Terri Hurosky (15) is hammered by Bellevue’s Kelsey Bailey as she goes up for a shot dur­ ing Wednesday night’s Lion victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lion boys can’t hold onto early lead Scoring 22 points in the enough lead. Kalamazoo Valley first quarter got the Lions Olivet scored a 69-47 Association action Friday the lead, but not a big win over the Lions, in night. Maple Valley jumped out jumped out to a 22-15 lead in the opening quarter. Dustin Houghton led that charge for the Lions, pouring in nine points in the period. He finished the night with 15 points, to lead the Lions. But after their final bucket of the first quarter, the Lions’ didn’t hit another field goal until the second half. The Eagles came storming back, with a 22-4 run that started late in the opening quarter, to pull in front. They led 33-26 at the half. JJay Cousineau led that charge for the Eagles, and finished with 16 points. Christopher Heisler led Olivet for the game with 17 points, and Zachary Campbell chipped in ten points. The Lions were 4-of-7 from the free throw line in the second quarter, for their only four points ofthe period. After scoring ten field goals in the first quarThe Lions’ Ross Smith races past Bellevue’s Brandon ter, the Lions only had Waterbury along the sideline during Maple Valley’s vic­ seven the rest of the night. tory over the Broncos Wednesday night. (Photo by Riley Fisher finished Perry Hardin) with 11 points, and a team- Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 high seven rebounds for Maple Valley. Jeff Burd chipped in eight points, and Ross Smith five. The Lions took the lead in the end rather than the beginning Wednesday night, scoring a 64-53 win over Bellevue in a non­ conference contest. The two teams were tied at 32 at the half, before Burd got hot. He hit three threes in the third quarter, and the Lions built a 50-43 lead by the end of the period. Bellevue hit 13 foul shots in the second half, but managed just four field goals as the Lions pulled Maple Valley’s Riley Fisher flips a shot up in the lane ahead. among a trio of Bellevue defenders, as teammate Jeff Burd finished with 19 Burd fights for position underneath the hoop. (Photo by points and six rebounds for Perry Hardin) Maple Valley. Houghton chipped in 16 points and 06682478 Dependable, eight boards. The Lions damage-free also got eight points from Tire Service towing! Riley Fisher and 12 from Accident Kyle Fisher. DuBBI/V'S Recovery The Lions are back at it Long-Haul in the KVA this week as & they host GalesburgOff-Road Augusta Monday and Delton Kellogg Friday. This week marks the first D0M-I---I---V ----- 5- JEFF DOBBIN'S week of the boys’ playing ----------------- ---------- AUTO SERVICE, INC. the night-cap in the league. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience Girls’ games tip off at 6 p.m., and the boys’ around 7:30. 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First place finishers at the tournaments for the Maple Valley program were Christian Schrader, Jesse Brumm, Garrett Pearson, and Chandler Murton. Wyatt Baird, Chase Schriver, Austin Zank, Travis Franks, and Derek Dickinson placed second at their weight classes. Zach Pixley, Ryan Bennett, and Rob Feasel earned third place medals. Chase Schriver (top), wrestling his first tournament, Dillon Terpenning was won this match 10-8 for his second place medal. fourth. COUNCIL, continued from page 1 going to debate this,” said Dunham. White also suggested that the village needs a job description and step-by-step breakdown of each job per­ formed by village employees to better facilitate the evalua­ tion process. He suggested something similar to the ISO 9000 program used by GM and other large companies. “That would be unrealistic for this operation,” said Dunham. Kenyon later added that he also felt that ISO and related programs would be too time­ consuming to be beneficial to the village. White asked when and if the village would take action on a proposal to turn its zon­ ing over to Barry County for administration. “Why isn’t it on the agen- da for discussion and possi­ ble action,” asked White. “We’re having a joint meeting of the council and the planning commission on February 3,” replied Dunham. “This is going to be a drawn-out process; it’s not going to get done over night.” Barry County Zoning Administrator Jim McManus attended the first regular meeting of the village coun­ cil to discuss how the village could turn its zoning over to the county and the possible effects it would have. McManus told the council that an intergovernmental agreement would be needed to give the county control over village zoning, an over­ lay would need to be create for the village, and the vil­ lage’s planning commission would be an unofficial advi­ sory board to the county. He added that the process would take approximately one year and would cost the village about $10,000. Advantages to the village would include the elimina­ tion of budget concerns regarding planning and zon­ ing. The five-year update of the village’s zoning ordi­ nances also would become the county’s responsibility. However, disadvantages include lack of local control and access to zoning and planning staff — residents would have to drive to Hastings for permits. The Nashville Village Council is planning a joint meeting with the Village Planning Commission at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. Write Away contest deadline is Feb. 5 SWEET BABY RAY'S BBQ SAUCE 18 OZ. HUNTS । MANWICH unte WICH 15.5-16 OZ. CRYSTAL MAXWELL FARMS BUTTER HOUSE COFFEE 1 Lb. . Is6” 2/$fl00 33-39 OZ. Caters Party Platters - Cookie Platters • Party Subs 24-Hour Notice We reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. None sold to dealers or minors. Nashville IGA Express Accepts : Mon.-Thur. 6AM-iopm, FrUSat. MM-Mldnlght; SUH. 9AM-10PM Area rea’syoung s young wrestlers win more medals isi Bridge Cards - WIC Organizers of the “Write Away” contest are hoping students in the area spent some time over Christmas break or on snow days work­ ing on poems or stories to submit to the contest. The deadline for submitting work to the contest, which offers cash prizes, is Feb. 5. To encourage high school students in Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Thornapple Kellogg and Maple Valley High Schools and the Barry Intermediate School District with writing aspirations, the Barry Community Foundation promotes the “Write Away” competition funded by a grant from Kensinger and Alice Jones. Winners in five different categories will be awarded $50 cash prizes in the spring, along with certificates. The competition is for all high school students who attend Maple Valley, Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Thomapple Kellogg and the BISD. There are two sepa­ rate contests, one for stu­ dents in grades 9 and 10, the other for students in grades 11 and 12. Freshmen and sophomores can submit a poem (preferably with rhyme and meter) and/or an essay. The contest forjuniors and seniors invites submission of a short story (not more than 1,500 words) on any subject, a poem (preferably with rhyme and meter) and a fea­ ture story based on some aspect of life in Barry County. Writers may submit only one entry in each category, but may enter all categories for their grade level and could possibly win more than one award. Full details and official rules and entry blanks can be obtained from the English departments at the individual schools. For more information, check with high school English departments or call the Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526 and ask for Erin. Reach over 4,090 area homes with an ad in the Maple Valley News. Call 269-945-9554 to place your ad. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-01-31.pdf a7d3e1a4ce55bfb232a8a3c82e35132d PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 946-9554 Vol. 137-No. 5, January 31,2009 Vermontville Twp. Fire Department receives donated flags Mark Jorgensen, owner of Valley Plows and More in Vermontville, recently pre­ sented Vermontville Township Fire Chief Monte O’Dell with fire department, firemen in mourning, and a United States flags. Jorgensen said he donated the flags te the fire depart­ ment so that the appropriate flags could be displayed. He said that after the recent passing of firemen Smokey Abfalter and Jim Samman, he saw that department per­ sonnel had put fire gear out in front of the fire depart­ ment and thought the fire­ man in mourning flag would add a little more. Mark Jorgensen donated these three flags to the Vermontville Township Fire Department (from top) a United States flag, the fire department flag, a fire fighters in mourning flag. Vermontville Township Fire Chief Monte O’Dell accepts a new fire department flag from Mark Jorgensen, owner of Valley Plows and More, who donated three flags to the fire department. Citizens question Vermontville Township Board about recent actions by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Thursday night, approxi­ mately 40 township residents attended the regular January meeting of the Vermontville Township Board. Many of those in atten­ dance expressed concerns or complaints about recent board actions, including a decision to make Vermontville Township Library pay its own utilities and going into closed session in violation of the Open Meetings Act to discuss the possibility of purchasing property for a township hall. Saturday, Jan. 24, the Township Board held a spe­ cial meeting to discuss the possibility of purchasing property for use as a township hall. After a 3-2 vote, the board went into closed ses­ sion, which some in atten­ dance contended was a viola­ tion of the Open Meetings Act. Vermontville Township Supervisor Jack Owens said Friday that since the special meeting Saturday, Jan. 24, he has learned that the board likely did violate the Open Meetings Act. “It’s my fault; it’s my inexperience showing. It’s something I should have known and reviewed before­ hand,” said Owens who took office after the November election. “I’m going to con­ tact the MTA (Michigan Townships Association) to see what we need to do now.” Robin Herman, from the Michigan Press Association said in an interview with the Maple Valley 'News that a five-member township board must have a 4-1 vote or high­ er in order to go into closed session to discuss a possible real estate transaction. She said that to rectify the situa­ tion, the board would need to re-enact the vote. If the vote is 4-1 or higher in favor of going into a closed session, then the matter would be set­ tled. Vermontville resident Gene Fisher was one ofthose in attendance Thursday night and voiced his concerns dur­ ing the public comment por­ tion of the meeting. “I asked them if they were going to buy a house to use as a township hall — yes or no? But they didn’t answer. But, if they are considering it, I would like each one to tell me why they feel we need a township hall when the economy is so bad. People are losing their jobs, we’re in a depression. And, why are they doing this when they are asking the library to pay its own utilities because they are low on funds?” questioned Fisher. The library is in the base­ ment of the Vermontville Opera House. “The library is one of the things that makes this com­ munity outstanding. If you go there after school, the place is packed with kids. Why make it a hardship for the library to operate? Why are they telling the library to pay this and pay that after all these years?’’ added Fisher. “And if they are discussing purchasing property for a township hall, I think they should be open about it.” In December, the Vermontville Township Board voted 4-1, with Supervisor Owens casting the sole dissenting vote, to inform the Vermontville Township Library Board that the township would no longer pay the library’s gas, electric, sewer and water bills. However, Vermontville Township Clerk Sharon Stewart said that since there aren’t separate sewer and water meters for the library and the opera house, and separating them would mean running a separate water line, which is cost-prohibi­ tive, the township board has agreed that it will continue paying the library’s sewer and water bill. The Vermontville Township Library Board responded to the township board’s decision in an open letter which appeared in last week’s edition of the Maple Valley News. The township contends that utilities are an operating expense and the 1mill levy renewed by voters in November is meant to cover operating expenses. In its letter, the library board members said that having to pay the approximately $3,000 a month in utility bills may force the library to cut services or programing. “... $3,000 equals 120 adult books or 188 children’s books or 150 DVDs or all our library programming for one year ... or one year’s worth of computer technology upgrades and other supplies including DSL Internet fees ... 375 staff hours or one year of staff continuing education,” wrote library board members. The letter went on to say that the first draft of the township board’s proposed budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year included a 5.8 percent raise for itself. Owens said that while 5.8 percent raises are on the first draft of the budget, it does not mean they will be on the final budget or be approved by the board. “I understand this is a sen­ sitive subject, especially since we have had to cut the budget in other places,” he said. Other questions and com­ ments addressed to the board concerned Township Board Trustee Blair Miller and Township Treasurer JoAnne Nehmer attending Eaton County Planning Commission meetings as representatives o,f the town­ ship board. In a later interview Miller was adamant that he has never presented himself as a representative of the town­ ship board when he attends county planning commission meetings. “There is so much misinformation circulating out there right now,” he said. “People are saying that we’re looking to buy the blue house next to the opera house for a township hall. They’re complaining that we’re getting 5.8 percent raises, but the budget is still in draft form, nothing has been approved yet. It’s pre­ mature to get up in arms about things yet.” Regarding the county planning commission meet­ ings, Miller said “The last time I was there I was with the Amish. I have been working with them about home occupations. Home occupations look much dif­ ferent in a rural area than do in a urban or suburban set­ ting. “People have said I have a personal agenda when I go to the county, and I do. My per­ sonal agenda is to help the Amish with home occupa­ tions, but that is personal, not as a member of the township board,” he added. Nehmer could not be reached for comment on Friday, but Owens said that JWP BOARD, continued on page 5 In This Issue • Winter homecoming court candi­ dates announced • Early 4’s learn about author Eric Carle • Maplewood announces Students of the Month • Adding round three moves lions to fifth in SMCCC �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 31,2009 - Page 2 Early 4slearn about author Eric Carle “This week we learned about author Eric Carle and his many books,” said Early 4s teacher Shannon Powers. “We enjoyed making pan­ cakes after reading Carle's book Pancakes, Pancakes. We also enjoyed learning about the life cycle of a but­ terfly and retelling the story using puppets after reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.” The students took part in various crafts and learning activities that were based on Eric Carle's books. Next week the children will learn about dental hygiene. Hailey Cross laughs as she feeds the hungry caterpillar some fruit. Michaela Cheeseman enjoys her pancake. Diners can help students travel to Ecuador All day Friday, Feb. 6, guests dining at Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe in Nashville can enjoy a meal and help three Maple Valley High School honors Spanish stu­ dents raise money for a trip to Ecuador during spring break. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of all purchases to the students’ fundraising efforts when patrons present a special coupon, which is available by calling Maple Valley High School Spanish teacher Dr. Sandra Cade at the school 517-852-9275 or 517-974-7188, cell. Residents also can help the students and people in devel­ oping countries by purchas­ ing fair-trade goods from heartofthesky@fairtrade.co m. Anyone who would like to purchase fair-trade goods and help the students but is uncomfortable shopping online may contact Cade, and she will place orders. Thirty percent of online purchases will be donated to the students. Dianas QUace 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 £ 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, . Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................ Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00..................................... Sunday 10: 00 Church 11: 00 Fellowship 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 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 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’s 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 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Senrices Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH consult with an engineer to see if angular limestone or clean concrete could be used as rip-rap against the wall and as fill if the millrace is filled in after the dewatering. Ice conditions on the Thornapple River on Monday and Tuesday allowed a survey of the Thomapple River above and below the dam. “Being able to walk on the ice made this much easier. We were able to survey the thalweg (deepest part of the river) and many cross sec­ tions. What has been sur­ veyed to date is from several 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 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 l 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 PASTOR GEORGE GAY ool vice NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service...................................... 11 a P.M. Service........................................ 7 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 (dOBJliljC® tepuwtti’i which appears to be in bad shape, from high water velocities when the impound­ ment is ‘dewatered’ prior to the dam removal. “The idea would be to draw down the impoundment over time to reduce sediment movement, allow aquatic critters to move with the water and not become strand­ ed, vegetation to grow on exposed areas and also allow equipment access to the dam area to conduct construction work,” said Freiburger. Since the bids were all more than $100,000, Freiburger said he plans to BOCAE CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Jazmyn Smith gives the caterpillar a bite to eat. Dam removal project leader gives update Thursday Chris Freiburger, program supervi­ sor with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources who has donated his time to spearhead a cam­ paign to remove the dam on the Thornapple River in downtown Nashville, gave an update of progress on the project which is scheduled to begin this spring. Freiburger said he had received three bids from con­ tractors to drive sheet pile along the east millrace wall directly behind the former Good Time Pizza. The sheet pile would protect the wall, M Bi Students Rian Rumsey and Kiara Barke look on while Owen Bailey pours his pancake. Sunday Services: ................. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ............ 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2Q70 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of • Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK hundred feet below the dam up to the island at the bend of the river in the impound­ ment,” said Freiburger Wednesday, adding that he was hopeful the survey would be completed in anoth­ er day or two if conditions continued to be favorable. Freiburger concluded by saying that once the survey information is complete, he will provide another update. He added that he hopes to have a conceptual design by the beginning of March, which he will present to the community for comments and questions. 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday lifcScW famed fr Mi Jiifpxi for Sail B1W. I®® taM'te ill te Jty sM Ft ul \fc M rfumlili KtylM tat® si Biol ME MsidsAf i flttfak I i ’tn®i taitj Mikl �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 31,2009 — Page 3 superintendents corner| Winter homecoming court School board sets public candidates announced meeting to address boiler and energy issues by Kim Kramer The public is invited to the Monday, Feb. 9, Maple Valley School Board meet­ ing at 7 p.m. in the board room. This’meeting will be a discussion of the boilers and what options the district has. Representatives from an energy management compa­ ny the board has been work­ ing with will present their thoughts on how the board might be able to use a Michigan legislative oppor­ Shauna Swantek, director of Putnam District Library tunity to replace a couple of in Nashville, accepts a $1,000 check from Johnsy the boilers and other energy Jones, store manager of Walmart ih Hastings. The- changes that could save library plans to use this gift toward programming for chil- $30,000 to $40,000 annually dren, teens and adults. Putnam gets gift from Walmart in energy costs. This savings could then be used to pay off a loan the district would take out to do the work over the next 15 years, resulting in an annual neutral cash-flow sit­ uation. The board is actively seeking any and all options to solve this dilemma. Although this option would not fully take care of the infrastructure issues, it would get the district moving toward fixing the problems. Please consider attending this meeting and be fully informed ofthe issues facing your board of education. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Tutors and students being sought, matched The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope has partnered with the Maple Valley School District and formed the Maple Valley Support for Student Success tutoring program, which began matching students in all three Maple Valley schools, Fuller Street, Maplewood and Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School with tutors Jan. 6. Applications for both vol­ unteer tutors and students in need of tutoring in all grade levels and subject areas are still available at Putnam District Library in Nashville the and Vermontville Township Library in Vermontville during regular hours of' operation, and at Nashville United Methodist HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com WUALITY 269-205-4900 OEATERS Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or Rocking Seat» * All Digital Sound und 4.25 to$4.75 Monday, Feb. 2 Hot dog. French fries, applesauce, Teddy Grahams. Tuesday, Feb. 3 Chicken tenders. Mashed potatoes, grapes, Jell-O cake. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Cheesie bread sticks. Spaghettios, celery w/p.butter, pineapple. Thursday, Feb. 5 Fuller Cottage Inn. Pizza. Tossed salad, mandarin oranges, cookie. Friday, Feb. 6 Spaghetti. Broccoli, banana, bread stick. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich. Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort­ ed bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $130; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. 1-800-870-7085 ALL SEATS (S) Stadium Seating Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. The program is also look­ ing for volunteers to help in classrooms during the school day at both Fuller Street and Maplewood. A meeting for the tutoring program is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in the board room of the Maple Valley Schools administra­ tion office, 11090 Vermontville Highway. For more information, call the community center vice president, Roger Trowbridge, at 517-7260541 or e-mail to rst2001@att.net. Elementary Lunch Menu Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu O No passes SHOWTIMES 1/30 • 2/5 O© TAKEN (PG-13) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:40,2:45, 5:00, 7:10, 9:20 FRl/MON/WED/TH 5:00, 7:10, 9:20 O® THE UNINVITED (PG-13) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:30,2:35, 4:50, 7:00, 9:30 FRl/MON/WED/TH 4:50, 7:00, 9:30 O UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS (R) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:50, 3:00, 5:10, 7:20,9:40 FRl/MON/WED/TH 5:10, 7:20, 9:40 PAUL BLART: MAU COP (PG) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:15,2:25,4:40, 6:45, 9:00 FRl/MON/WED/TH 4:40, 6:45, 9:00 Sign up at www.gqti.com for the | Frequent Moviegoer Club • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2” - 5" Well Drilling and Repair 30 Years Experience Estimates Available 517-726-0377 3S6 N. Pease Rd.. Vermontville | FREQUENT MOVIEGOERS | Earn points & see movies for a bargain price. COBBWIUORmiNG (REMIS Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. *1748 Monday, Feb. 2 Macaroni and cheese. California blend, pears. Salad bar. Tuesday, Feb. 3 Cheesie bread sticks. Spaghettios, push-up. Mexican bar. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Chicken enchiladas. Whole kernel corn, grapes. Burger/chicken bar. Thursday, Feb. 5 Kent Oil & Propane, Inc 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI " WM Phone: 517-852-9210 or 800-638-7484 INDEPENDENTLYOWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1936 www.kentoilpropane.com Kellogg Cottage Inn. Hot Pocket Variety. Glazed car­ rots, peaches. Potato bar. Friday, Feb. 6 Spaghetti and B. stick. Broccoli, applesauce. Subway Bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety ofchicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fish sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds available on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. The 2009 Maple Valley High School Winter Homecoming Court candidates are.(front row, from left) king candidates John Mater, Jeff Burd, Alex Williams; prince candidates Levi Westendorp, Ian Cogswell, Michael Caldwell; (back) queen candidates Ciera Royston, Olivia Sprague, Erin Shoemaker; and princess candidates Kayla Shaw, Carrie Hummel and Mackenzie Leinhart . THE LAKEVIEW CEMETERY NEEDS YOUR HELP! The Friends and Volunteers of the Lakeview Cemetery are looking for donations of materials, money, and volunteers to build a 24x24 pole barn, which will be used to store our cemetery equipment Our goal is to restore our Teen Smith Chapel as a chapel and not use it for storage. For more information please call Sandra Lundquist at 517-852-1543. Your help with this project is greatly appreciated. • Lakeview Cemetery Board 06686397 Jack & Judy s Country Kettle Cafe FRIDAY SPECIALS All You Can Eat Fish ■ (Cod, Perch or Catfish) All You Can Eat Shrimp SATURDAY SPECIALS BBQ Pork Ribs Fried Chicken SUNDAY SPECIALS Swiss Steak Baked Chicken & Dressing Ham Steak & Yams Nashville’s Friendly Family CHECK OUT OUR BREAKFAST Restaurant with Family Prices!! SPECIALS & DAILY SPECIALS MON.-FRI. 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 SR 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 06682750 113 N. Main Nashville 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM OuP family Serving Yours — 06686088 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. January 31. 2009 — Page 4 eaders \ o r r Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Speak Out On Issues Hearty Menu Monday, Feb. 2 Lemon chicken w/stuffing, gravy, country potatoes, pension was contributed by Calif, blend vegetables, diced the township, the other halfis peaches in jello. my contribution and interest Tuesday, Feb. 3 earned. Tuna noodle casserole, In the last Maple Valley succotash, mixed vegetables, News, .Don wiggins said diced pears. CMGNA had a fund balance Wednesday, Feb. 4 of $28,233.51 as of Oct 31, BBQ chicken leg qtr., 2008. That is less than sweet potatoes, green beans, enough to operate the service tropical fruit, wheat bread. for two months. The service Thursday, Feb. 5 cannot operate without carry­ Home-style beef stew, ing at least that much to Brussels sprouts, applesauce, ensure they can operate in dinner roll. case of a shortfall in revenue. Friday, Feb. 6 With approval of the mill­ Split pea soup w/ham, age, Castleton Township will broccoli and cheesee sauce, be able to at least balance its blueberry cobbler, oyster budget without using any of crackers. their badly depleted fund bal­ ance. Hopefully, there will be Cold Menu enough in 2009 to do a por­ Monday, Feb. 2 tion of the approximate Italian pasta salad, corn $500,000 requested from the O’Brian, apricots. Barry County Road Tuesday, Feb. 3 Commission. With a few Cheddar cheese cubes, extra dollars, the township tomato salad, tropical fruit, could use some for improve­ Ritz crackers. ments in its three cemeteries Wednesday, Feb. 4 or anything else that might be Sliced ham w/Swiss requested by residents of the cheese, potato salad, spiced township. apples, wheat bread. Is Don Wiggins trying to Thursday, Feb. 5 help the township operate more efficiently or is he try­ ing to destroy it? He should * Lockouts spend more time trying to understand the mandated Tire Service operating procedures for the Accident townships, not continually Recovery try to discredit the officials » Long-Haul before the public with unin­ & formed statements. The Off-Road township has never intention­ ally tried to do anything secretly. Rather, they have always tried to be open to all and keep the public I r*~ informed. Justin W. Cooley, Retired Supervisor, Castleton Township True reason for millage seems forgotten To the editor: With all of the controversy about the ambulance opera­ tion millage by Don Wiggins, it seems the real reason why the operation millage was needed is being forgotten. Castleton Township, for the past several years, has been using a portion of its fund balance each year to balance its budget. Now that balance is nearly depleted by using it to provide funds to maintain and operate three cemeteries, chloride and gravel for roads, improve- ments on paved roads, assessing all property in the township including the vil­ lage ofNashville, all expens­ es of printing, postage, notices and tax bills, tax col­ lection, fire protection, ambulance service, maintain­ ing voter registration files, holding elections and many other services and informa­ tion provided out of the office in the township hall. The township was in need of funds to be able to balance its budget and still provide these services and other serv- ices when requested. All of the above has been provided from less than one mill (.8877 mills), levied by Castleton Township, plus revenue sharing (approxi­ mately $124,000) received from the State of Michigan. Don Wiggins is obsessed with the fact that the town­ ship provides a pension plan for its elected officials. That is the one and only benefit provided its elected officials. The cost would not pay for more than a couple yards of road gravel or not even one half of the cost of the chlo­ ride purchased by the town­ ship. In my case, I was covered by the pension plan for 30plus years. I was able to con­ tribute from my own person­ al funds a limited amount equal to but not more than the township contribution until I reached a certain age, then I was not allowed to contribute any more. Approximately one half of the value of my Could You Care for a Foster Child? Homes are needed in Barry County to care for foster children, especially sibling groups or even one teen. If you enjoy children and have 40 square feet of extra bedroom space, you are invit­ ed to consider foster care. Classes for interested singles and couples are periodically held by the Barry-Eaton Department of Human Services. Reservations are being taken now for Winter Classes to be held in Charlotte, Saturdays, February 21-March 14, 9am-4pm, with an orientation the evening of February 18th. Spring Classes will be offered in April/May. For questions or to pre-register for either of these classes please contact: 269-948-3216 or email: Mueller-HayesJ@michigan.gov. 06686557 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Maple Valley provides: EW ING ELL DRILLING INC. G COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Caring Student-Centered Teachers • Commercial • Farm • State-of-the-Art Technology We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the third trimester of the 2008-2009 school year. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Alternative Education Program. Residents of Eaton, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts are welcome to join our schools. At Maple Valley Schools, your child receives the best of both worlds. The safety and personal care of a smaller rural school is combined with the program offerings of the larger urban districts. 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. Maple Valley Schools offers programs that prepare your children for the future. Applications will be accepted from February 16, 2009 until March 6, 2009. For enrollment information, call 517-852-9699. Dependable, damage-free DOBBIN'S JEFF • Safe Schools • Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings Chef salad w/ham, turkey and cheese, broccoli raisin salad, pineapple tidbits, whole wheat crackers. Friday, Feb. 6 Chicken salad, black bean and tomato salad, mandarin oranges in jello, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, Feb. 2: Hastings - Feb. Birthday Party; Music with Sam; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Watercolor 1 p.m. Delton Bingo. H, W. N Reminiscence. Tuesday, Feb. 3: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Kinship Info Series 1:30 p.m. - Mental Health. GL - 10:30­ 12:30 Cards. Wednesday, Feb. 4: Hastings - Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, Feb. 5: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, Feb. 6: Hastings Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting, 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Woodland - Visiting. Valentine's Day Delivery Special Ml WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO wing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE Now accepting Master Card & Visa T/iflt Glitters^ Full-Service Florist 234 N. Main • Nashville (517) 852-9224 After Hours Call: Candy Balloons 51 7-852-1691 (Ask for Cindy) Especially for... [Roses] [Ro We stock a complete line of... ♦ Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience y Saturday, Aa February 14th r At No Additional Charge ... Our drivers will be dressed in Renaissance attire to make your deliveries! \<Y■ | Imagine your loved one's surprise when they V receive their custom arrangements on vjT v, ' Valentines Day, delivered especially to them , J H ft by Prince Charming or Lady Guineve jfr Good Selection of Beautiful Flowers and Plants, Ready For Your Sweetheart! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 31, 2009 — Page 5 At-risk behavior is next in family workshop series The family workshop series for the month of February will be “Facing the Facts: Kids and At-Risk Behavior” with speaker Tonya Delnay. At-risk behaviors such as drug use and sexual awareness are not just for teens anymore; children-younger than 13 years old are at risk. Tonya Delnay is an absti­ nence educator for the Pregnancy Resource Center in the Grand Rapids area. She presents the center’s "Willing to Wait" curriculum to middle and high school students. Before working with teens, she was the direc­ tor of the Alpha Women’s Center in Wayland. Monday, Feb. 2, at Fuller Street Elementary will be the second in the series of fami­ ly information nights for the community. Included will be a pizza dinner at 5:30 p.m. and child care is provided. The workshop starts at 6 p.m. Registration is needed. Call the Child Abuse Prevention Council at 269­ 948-3264 or e-mail capcbc@yahoo.com. Children will be doing activ­ ities that coincide with the parent presentation. Those who attend will receive a cer­ tificate of participation. The next meetings will be Vermontville Lions Club President Mark Lawless and Greg Wendorf, owner of the Vermontville Hardware, are holding a Lions Club eyeglass drop box. Lions Club collecting used eyeglasses ■ The Vermontville Lions Club is seeking eyeglass donations from citizens throughout the area. Glasses that are donated are sent to missions in poor colmtries such as Latvia, Honduras, and Peru. All donations are ana­ lyzed, numbered and com­ puterized in Ionia before being sent to mission sites. Participating Lions members partner with surgeons, eyes doctors and other profession­ als to test and administer eye care to needy individuals in many countries. They see an average of 250 patients daily for 10 days. All Lions members who travel donate their time and held at Delton Elementary School Feb. 9, the First Baptist Church in Middleville Feb. 16 and the First' Baptist Church in Hastings Feb. 23, all work- shops will be on Monday nights. Maplewood announces Students of the Month Gunner Tobias Brock Weiler Haley Jones Tia James Audrey Reid Rage Sheldon Every month, the teachers and staff of Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville select one stu­ dent from each grade to be recognized as "Student ofthe Month," based on citizen­ ship. The school recently announced its students of the month for both January and pay their own trip costs. Any used eyeglasses adult, youth and especially pre­ scription sunglasses - would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the Vermontville Hardware, the township treasurer had says Lions Club member Bill never been to the county planning commission to rep­ Mason. resent the township in her official capacity as the treas­ urer. Miller said some people have taken him to task and reported him to the township assessor for operating a busi­ ness out of his home on Nashville Highway and not paying the appropriate taxes. “They’re talking about a commercial/personal proper­ ty tax,” he said. “BMG Holding, that’s the name of my company, has only $600 in materials, and I paid taxes on them in 2001, 2002 and 2003 but with depreciation, they now have no taxable value and my business had zero income in 2008.” Miller added that his busi­ ness is “intellectual proper­ ty” and he consults with clients via e-mail, telephone or by visiting their company. “It’s not the same. There is Fuller Street Elementary kindergarten teacher Andrew Peabody, surrounded by his no sign, no traffic, no retail students, prepares to take off down the sledding hill front of the school. space associated with my The students in Andrew seven years, has had a "gum­ the gumball machine four business, so I don’t need a Peabody’s kindergarten class­ ball machine" in his room times. They have had a pop-business permit.” room got a treat last week throughout his teaching career. corn party, two ‘extra’ recess­ However, Blair said that if when they braved the cold and When his students, as a whole, es on the big kids playground, he is in error, he will admit it. do something great, a paper and last week’s sledding party. “I am human and just like had a sledding party. “It’s a real motivator,” he everyone else I make misThis was not a typical class­ gumball is added to the room sledding party; this was machine. Once the gumball said. “The kids to do well, and takes,” he said. “But, if I do a sledding party the children machine is full, something they love seeing it chock-full make a mistake I want to be of gumballs.". the first to admit it. There are had to earn through good special happens. So far this year, Peabody two things I detest and that’s behavior. Peabody, a teacher for said his students have filled up February. Students'of the Month for January are Rage Sheldon, Jeanne Hansen’s sixth grade; Tia James, Robert Smith’s fifth grade; and Audrey Reid, Laura Smith’s fourth grade. February Students of the Month are Brock Weiler, Patty Braun’s sixth grade; TWP BOARD, continued from page 1 a liar and a thief, and I am neither.” Owens said he thinks it is a good thing that people from the community came to the board meeting Thursday night to air their concerns. “They brought up several different things during the meeting, and numerous peo­ ple took the board to task for making the library pay its utilities and looking at possi­ ble raises, and I think that is a good thing,” he said. “I want people there at board meetings to tell us their opin­ ions. I thought it was a good meeting. Even ifthey beat up on a us a little; it gives us an opportunity to correct things — and I like that.” GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Gunner Tobias, Susan Luyendyk’s fifth grade; and Haley Jones, Rebecka Jamros’ fourth grade. Sponsors who provide awards to the Students of the Month are Moo-ville Creamery, Nashville Subway and Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Timothy Wood Timothy Wood, a 2007 Maple Valley High School graduate, completed boot camp at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Dec. 23, 2008. He will complete advanced training for three weeks at Camp Pendleton, Calif., and then go to Aberdeen, MD, as a small­ arms technician. He is the son of Kenneth and Debbie Wood of Hastings. �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 31,2009 — Page 6 Lions share the ball, and get to share a victory ing that we need to share the coach Rick Williams. “We basketball. When we kick the learned how to win when Sports Editor Having a player, or two. or ball around and swing it, we we’re ahead the other night three capable of scoring 20 or get better shots,” said Wilkes.against Parchment, now we 30 points points in in aa varsity varsity girls girls’’ The Lions didn’t need to need to learn how to win 30 basketball game is great, but press too hard on the offen- when we’re behind.” Freshman forward often times its having a bunch sive end, and could make the of other players who can get effort to get everyone Adrianna Culbert kept the eight, or six. or four points involved thanks to their early Panthers in the game with her that make the difference in defense. The Lions held the biggest offensive game as a wins and losses. Panthers to nine points in the varsity player. She pumped in That’s why head coach first quarter, running out to a 19 points, and was a force on the boards. I^andon Wilkes is working so 20-9 lead. “She’s always had the “I think our press did a fair­ hard to make sharing a part of ly good job in the beginning shots inside, but she didn’t Maple Valley basketball. Maple Valley got 14 points of the game, but I thought we have the touch, ” said from Jennifer Kent, 13 from got a little bit winded,” said Williams. “What she’s doing now that she wasn’t before is Leslee Rigelman. and nine Wilkes.. Stewart Delton was within ten making shots.” from Elizabeth “She’s going to be a talentFriday night, but needed the points, at 31-21 at the half. six from Mikaela Bromley, Maple Valley bumped its lead ed player. She’s so coachable, and four each from Kayla to 38-21 with seven-point run it’s unbelievable. She’s so Shaw and Jorden Beachnau to to start the second half, on athletic. She just hasn’t put hold off the Delton Kellogg two twos and a three from the time in to basketball yet Rigelman, but then went that she has put into volleygirls.. Bromley was solid all through a nearly five minute ball.” around, with four assists and scoring drought. Culbert is one of three Delton got the Lion lead freshmen who see regular four steals too. Kent led the Lions with six rebounds, back down to 11, but that was minutes for the young Rigelman had five, and as close as they could get Panther team. “They’ve got stuff they’ve Beachnau four. until the final minute of the got to experience and we Maple Valley improved to game. 6-5 overall and 5-4 in the “We fought back. I called a can’t simulate that in pracValley time-out there at the end to tice,” Williams said. Kalamazoo Association with a 51-41 win say that to win these games Still, the Panthers showed you can’t miss those lay-ups much more on the court than over the visiting Panthers. “We’ve been working hard and have those turnovers,,” they did in their first meeting to get everyone understand- said Delton Kellogg head of the season against the by Brett Bremer Maple Valley’s Terri Hurosky (left) pulls a loose ball away from Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Holroyd during Friday night’s 51-41 Lion victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Former Tiger pitcher coming to Vermontville Former Detroit Tigers’ pitcher Milt Wilcox will be at Maplewood Elementary to sign autographs and take WaiirtTed Farmland to rent In Kalamo and Vermontville Township area's for 2009 crop year and beyond 5g-S19-Z035 photos with anyone who would like to attend begin­ ning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Wilcox is being brought to Vermontville, by the Nashville Shell, to host a pitching clinic for youth baseball players. Wilcox joined the Cincinnati Reds in 1970, and played for six different teams before leaving baseball in 1986. The bulk ofhis career, from 1977 to 1985, was spent with the Detroit Tigers where he was a part of the 1984 World Series Championship team. He was the winning pitcher in game three of the series. During his 16-year career, Wilcox won 119 games and struck out 1,137 batters. Hansbarge Heating & Air Conditioning LICENSED INSURED Vermontville, Ml COLE HAIMSBARGER Owner RUU£^ Featuring Ruud Bas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Duality Products • FREE Estimates Maple Valley’s Shawndenae Rost drives past Delton Kellogg’s Aiea Hammond during the third quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions which was a 57-29 loss on their home court. “They’re vastly improved,” Wilkes said of Delton. “You’ve got to give Rick a lot of credit. Whether his kids have talent or not, they come out and play. They do their jobs and stay where they’re supposed to stay. We’ve got to learn some of that.” Tuesday night, GalesburgAugusta scored a 71-47 win over the Lions. After a 13-13 first quarter, the Rams outscored the Lions 22-12 in the second quarter. The Lions never got going again. Galesburg pushed its lead to 55-36 by the end of three quarters. The Rams two big guns inside, combined for 40 points. Felicia Standley fin­ ished, with 26 and Sarah Hamilton with 14. The Lions got 11 points The Lions’ Leslee Rigelman rejects a lay-up attempt from Kent and 19 from Rigelman, who knocked by the Panthers’ Aiea Hammond during the fourth quar­ down five three-pointers on ter of Maple Valley’s 51-41 KVA win at home Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the night. Adding round three, moves Lions up to fifth in SMCCC Putting together their round three performance allowed the Lions to move up in the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference Wednesday night. After placing seventh in the seven-team field at the opening conference meet, with out taking the mat for round three, the Lions cam out had had the fifth-best round three performance of the night at Climax-Scotts. The 216.1 points they totaled in round three helped them to a fifth place finish overall, leaping ahead of Pennfield and Bronson who had finished ahead ofthem at the earlier league outing. The host team from Climax-Scotts took the title on the day, with a score of 607.3420. Schoolcraft, the winner of the first league jamboree, was second with a 590.2274, followed by Delton Kellogg 580.0944, White Pigeon 530.5430, Maple Valley 528.4000, Pennfield 525.1124, and Bronson 496.9220. That round three perform­ ance helped the Lions get by Pennfield on the day. Pennfield led the Lions by more than 20 points entering the final round, but the Panthers scored just a 199.7 in the third: The Lions scored a 167.3 in round one and a 153.0000 in round two. That round two score, was the fourth best of the night, and even better than the round two score of the Climax-Scotts team which scored a 156.3420. Climax-Scotts also scored a 201.3 in round one and a 249.7 in round three. Those were the highest scores in each of those rounds. The Lions Will head to Battle Creek Central today (Jan. 31), then will be off until heading to the Delton Kellogg Invitational next Saturday. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Friends of the Cemetery Volunteer Program are looking for people who are willing to help with the Lakeview Cemetery upkeep. Anyone interested in serv­ ing in a volunteer program doing needed ground work (mowing, painting, weeding & general maintenance) should contact Sandra Lundquist at 517-852-1543. Lakeview Cemetery Board 06686091 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, January 31,2009 — Page 7 Panthers get passing game going at Valley by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The 15 points Cody Anderson scored Friday night might be the easiest 15 points he gets. Anderson led the Panthers in scoring as the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team scored a 60-53 Kalamazoo Valley Association win at Maple Valley. i' Time and again Anderson got the ball heading towards the basket for a lay-up, or in great position for a short jump shot against the Lion zone defense. Delton head coach Mike Mohn was pleased, because that’s exactly what he’s been looking for from his team. “We spent some time talking this past week about delivering a pass your teammate can catch and have it lead to a basket," said Mohn. The Lions didn’t get many of those easy buckets. “We struggled executing our half-court offense,” said Maple Valley head coach Keith Jones. . “We did riot do very well mov­ ing the basketball.” A 15-5 run late in the second quarter turned an 18-12 Delton LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. OUR PLEASE CONTACT OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen K. Nicholson and Robert L. Nicholson, married, to Washtenaw Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 4, 2001 and recorded June 18, 2001 in Instrument Number 1061652, Barry County Records, Michigan. Lion guard Jesse Bromley looks for room along the baseline against Delton's Thad Calkins during the fourth quarter of the Panthers’ 60-53 win at Maple Valley High School Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kellogg lead into a 33-17 Panther edge at the half. Even when the Lions had the chance to stop that slide, Delton had an answer; Dustin Houghton buried a three-pointer with just over two minutes to play, after Delton had rattled off eight straight points, but ten seconds later Jordan Bourdo hit a three at the other end of the floor to swing the momentum back the Panthers’ way. y. Houghton finished with 13 points and seven rebounds. Jesse Bromley led Maple Valley in scoring with 15 points, and had four assists. Kyle Fisher was strong in the paint, finishing with 14 points and ten rebounds. The Panthers were keeping a special eye on Houghton. “We did a good job just shutting Houghton down,” Mohn said. “There aren’t many players around here better than him. We just wanted to make him work a lot harder than we’ve made him work in the past.” Robbie Wandell added 12 points for the Panthers, and 11. Jeremy Reigler had Anderson had a team high seven rebounds. 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He scored four straight points to put his team back up double figures, and the Lions went through a stretch of more than four minutes without a field goal. “This is the first game in a while where we’ve played man for the most part,” Mohn said. “I was pleased with our help defense, except during that three minute stretch where we got kind of silly.” Delton is now 3-6 overall this season, and 3-5 in the KVA. Maple Valley is also 3-6 overall, but just 1-6 in the league. Both coaches wore white sneakers on the sideline, as the Lions took part in the national Coaches for Cancer campaign. The schools raised S33O with a 50/50 drawing, thanks in part of Jerry Kent who donated his winnings back to the cause. The Lions have two tough ones on the road ahead in the league this coming week, at Pennfield Tuesday and Kalamazoo Christian Friday. Maple Valley jumped out to a 13-6 edge over the Galesburg-Augusta Rams Tuesday, and went on to a 44­ 36 win for their first KVA vic­ tory. The Lions’ balanced scoring Maple Valley's Kyle Fisher floats a shot over Delton attack was too much for the Rams, and their two big guns Kellogg's Robbie Wandell for two points in the fourth on the night, to overcome. quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Galesburg-Augusta had the game’s top two scorers. Ryan Thornapple Manor is a newly renovated, 138 bed, Trayer finished with 16 points term care facility with a state-of-the-art Rehab Unit. We are and Dylan Davis. 14, but only looking for a Speech Therapist to fill a need in our facil­ two other Rams scored on the ity. This is a unique opportunity for you to build a caseload night, and they totaled six and develop programs for both long term care and Rehab points. residents. You will work with a team of dedicated in-house Maple Valley had three therapists. This is a full time position but will consider part players with at least four time. We are also looking for a part time Occupational points, in the first quarter. 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Mon.-Thur. mm-iopm, FrlySat. 6AM-MIDnight, Sun. 9AM-10PM Bridge Cards - WIC In My Own Write by Sandra Ponsetto A little denial can be a beautiful thing It was a cold November afternoon in Chicago more than a decade ago when I first learned of the awesome, attitude-changing power of denial. “Welcome to our world. Welcome to our world of toys...” My friend and I had shopping in FAO Schwartz for about hour, shopping for Christmas gifts for our thenpreschool aged children. The incessant repetition of the FAO Schwartz theme song was starting to get on our nerves. So when we finally reached the checkout with purchases, my friend asked the cashier, “Doesn’t that music get to you after a while?” • “Music? What music? I don’t hearno music. You hear any music?” asked the sales clerk, nudging her co­ worker at the next register. The girl shook her head as she continued ringing up her customer. “There ain’t no music. Nuh uh. We don’t hear no music.” said the clerk emphatically, looking my friend right in the eye. Of course my friend and I both laughed thinking that the poor girl probably went to bed at night with, “Welcome to. our world. Welcome to our world of toys ...” echoing in her head. Still, I began to think that maybe the girl was on to something, and over the intervening years, I’ve often found denial a useful coping strategy. “Alarm clock? What alarm clock? I don’t hear anything. But, would you mind turning off whatever is making that annoying beep­ ing sound?” “Fat? I’m not fat, I’m voluptuous.” “I don’t have gray hair, those are highlights.” “The house doesn’t need cleaning. The dust gives everything a hazy, soft-focus look. I think its kind of pret­ ty.” After years of practice, I have become something of a master of denial. So when I hear people complaining about the snow, I just look them in the eye and say, “Snow? What snow? I don’t see no snow. You See any snow? There ain’t no snow. Nuh uh. I don’t see no snow.” GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL llc 301 N. Main (M-66), Nashville • 517-852-0000 Segment 1 $285 Segment 2 $40 Feb. 23-March 12 Feb. 16-Feb. 18 PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE FREE PARENT MEETING FEB. 21 @ 9AM We partner with parents for SAFE teen drivers!! §8 I www.qreenliqhtdrivinq.net I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-02-07.pdf ae772704fb9ffdaf0c2c57a1c13dbfbc PDF Text Text MAPLE 14 0S Public Library State St » Ml 49058-1817 mvn Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 6, February 7, 2009 A local paper oftoday! Vermontville library to hold 60th anniversary open house Everyone is invited to attend when the Vermontville Township Library holds its 60th anniversary open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Guests can have cake, punch and an opportu­ nity to visit with current and former librarians, library board members and peruse scrapbooks detailing some of the library’s history. The __ Vermontville Township Library had its beginning on May 3, 1948, when the Vermontville Women’s Club voted unani­ mously to undertake estab­ lishment of a public library. Club President Marge Slout appointed a committee: Mildred Allen, Iva Reed, and Margaret Wilson, who attended the next meeting of the Vermontville Village Council “to start the ball The librarian’s desk was donated by the local school district in 1949. rolling.” The women were granted use of the Town Hall base­ ment, which was owned jointly by the village and the township. Heat and light were to be furnished by the village. A partition had to be built across one end of the room, a restroom project having been promised to share part of the space. The lumber and door were donat­ ed by interested citizens, and the work was done by volun­ teer labor. In the fall ofthe same year the committee arranged a meeting with Public Library Consultant Grace Burgett of the Michigan State Library, who advised the women on correct methods and proce­ dures for establishing a library. Their first step was to contact the presiding offi­ cers of each of the communi- ty’s 19 service organizations and ask them to appoint a three-member committee to the new library board. The first meeting of the group was held Sept. 30, 1948, and the following offi­ cers were elected: President Mildred Allen, Vice-presi­ dent Iva Reed, Secretary Mabie Barnes, and Treasurer Mae Perkey. Committees also were assigned to prepare the room, arrange for shelves and solicit furniture dona­ tions. Volunteers had to clear the room of debris which includ­ ed fire hoses, racks and lad­ ders, voting booths, oil cans and various other objects. Once the room was cleared out, it had to be cleaned of years of accumulated grime before the walls and floor See LIBRARY, pg. 6 Local duo seeks to keep Vermontville family injured in fatal accident memory of friend alive by Amy Jo Parish One person died and nine others were injured, including five Vermontville residents, in a head-on collision Saturday, Jan. 31, at approximately 7:35 p.m. on Clinton Trail north of Vermontville Highway. Eaton County Sheriff’s deputies who responded to the scene reported that a Dodge Neon, driven by a 19-year-old Charlotte man, struck a Chrysler Town and Country mini-van head-on. Gregory VanGelder, 18, of Charlotte, a passenger inthe Neon, died of his injuries. The name and age of the second male passen­ ger in the Neon is unknown. The mini-van was driven by a 57-year-old Eaton Rapids man. Passengers in the mini­ van included a 55-year-old Eaton Rapids female, and a 33-year-old male, 29-year- old female, 6-year-old male, 8-year-old male and an 8-year-old female, all of Vermontville. The injured were transported to Sparrow Hospital. The extent of their injuries and their conditions were not available at press time. The roadway was cov­ ered by blowing snow. It is unknown if drugs or alco­ hol played a factor in the accident, which remains under investigation High school announces winter homecoming week activities Disney movies make up the theme for Maple Valley High School’s 2009 Winter Homecoming Feb. 11 to 14. Leadership classes have prepared a roster of activities such as, noon-hour events, dress-up days, bleacher dec­ orating and pep assembly games to pump up class and school spirit and dispel the midwinter gloom. Points will be awarded to each class based on their participation in each activity. Each class will be asked to decorate a section of bleach­ ers for the pep assembly according to its theme and colors: Seniors orange and yellow and “The Lion King;” juniors, black and red and “The Incredibles;” sopho­ mores, green and brown and “Tarzan;” and freshmen, pur­ ple and pink and “Finding Nemo.” Ten students will be able to get passes from the fourth and fifth period classes to decorate the bleachers. Sign­ up is in Duska Brumm’s office. After the pep assem­ bly, students will need to clean up the bleachers. However, the decorations on the wall may stay in place until after the basketball game Friday evening. Pep assembly games will include musical chairs (two boys and two girls from each class); Wrap ‘Em Up (two people from each class will wrap a third student in streamers from head to foot. That student will then hop from one end of the gym to another. The first person to make it across the finish line wins); Mystery Balloons (two people from each class must perform the tasks attached to each balloon. The first team to complete all of the tasks wins; three-point shot (three people from each class take a three-point shot into the basket. Each person gets 10 shots. If they make if they continue, if they don’t See HOMECOMING, pg. 2 Thanks to the work of Leroy Starks and Brian Chaffe, the memory of Tony Dunkelberger will continue for many years to come. The two have been work­ ing for the past several years to develop a scholarship fund in Tony’s name. This year, the pair is hoping to install a special brick at the Maple Valley High School athletic field as one more way to honor their friend. The 16by-16-inch brick will feature an etching ofTony’s likeness and will be placed in the wall of the tunnel in the athletic field entrance. “He was such a big athlete for Maple Valley,” said Chaffe. “It just seemed appropriate to put his face up there.” To help cover the $500 cost, an account has been set up at Eaton Federal Bank in Nashville. Special envelopes are available both at Eaton Federal and Hastings City Bank in Nashville. Donations may be made anonymously or information can be written on the envelope for those who wish to receive a receipt for tax purposes. “I think it will be very exciting for his family to be able to see the brick and also for people in the community who knew him,” said Starks. Along with the brick, a golf outing has been held in Tony’s name each year. All proceeds from the outing are deposited into a scholarship Tony Dunkelberger fund with the Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation. Starks and Chaffe said they are working to raise $10,000 to ensure that Tony’s memo­ ry will live on for decades into the future. “We have to get to $10,000,” said Starks. “They (MV Scholarship Foundation) give the interest away. This is a way that his name can go on forever.” The golf outing is more than just an ordinary shoot­ out Games or special activi­ ties add fun to each hole and an added twist comes in the form of ladies apparel worn by the men golfers. Participants are asked to dress up in skirts, dresses and other accessories for the day. Awards are given to the best costumes. This year, the outing will be held July 11 at Mulberry Fore in Nashville, and the group is hoping reach the $10,000 goal this year. “It’s going to be difficult to reach the goal without another fundraiser this year,” said Starks. “I’m going to be relieved when we hit that, but we plan on having the golf outing as long as people are interested in playing.” In This Issue • Vermontville man wins state honors for maple syrup • Library board stands behind librarian • Lions even their KVA mark at 3-3 by beating Pennfield • Lion cheer team hosts league championship meet Saturday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 7,2009 — Page 2 HOMECOMING, from page 1 Vermontville bank to host art show Candidates for the Maple Valley Winter Homecoming Court are (clockwise from top center) princess candi­ date Carrie Hummel, prince candidate Levi Westendorp, princess candidate Kayla Shaw, king can­ didate Jeff Burd, queen candidate Olivia Sprague, king candidate John Mater, queen candidate Ciera Royston, king candidate Alex Williams, queen candidate Erin Shoemaker, prince candidate Michael Caldwell, princess candidate Mackenzie Leinhart, and prince can­ didate Ian Cogswell (Photo by Adam Zank). This painting of a rooster is the creation Vermontville artist Sue Trowbridge. Valentine's Day will be even sweeter this year at the Independent Bank of Vermontville because of an art show featuring new paint­ ings by Sue Trowbridge. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in the lobby of the bank, which is doing its part in promoting local businesses. Because of the slow econ­ omy, Trowbridge is selling her new paintings in the frame for $25, which she of said, is reasonable for original art. She is able to offer these low prices because of the size (8-by-10-inch) and the use of acrylic paint, which dries quickly and cuts her painting time consider­ ably from when she paints in oils. Trowbridge said she is offering art for the popular audience because so few people understand her abstract art, which appeals to a more critical audience. '-Diana’s QQace 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 Vermontville artist Sue Trowbridge will sell her original acrylic paintings such as this during her one-woman art show at Independent Bank in Vermontville on Friday. This new work is symbolic, she said, with recognizable images, mostly of animals and religious objects such as the elements for Communion (the bread arid the cup.) All of Trowbridge's art has reli­ gious meaning, she said, and these new pieces are easy to understand and appreciate. Trowbridge also will offer her jewelry, puppets and small pottery for sale. "It's It's easy to find Valentine's Day gifts that are made in China these days, but here is an opportunity to buy a gift for your sweetheart that is made in Vermontville and stimulates the local econ­ omy,” said Trowbridge. “Even if you don't have a gift in mind, this art is worth the trip to downtown Vermontville. There is noth- ing like art to lift one's spirits in the middle of winter.” Girl Scouts learn first aid On Saturday, Jan. 17, the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville-Ambulance Service put on a first aid workshop for Junior Girl Scouts. “We would like to thank Sarah, Chris and Heath (at the ambulance service) for doing this for the girls,” said Diane Davis. “They provided much information to the girls and made it fun to learn it. After leaving Nashville, the Scouts also toured Barry County 911 Central Dispatch where they learned the workings of a 911 call. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUHDANT 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 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..... 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............. n 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 ......... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 they are out. The last person to niake a shot wins). In addition to activities during the school day, the traditional powerball game between the junior and senior boys will be held in the old gym at the high school at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. The winning team will then play the male staff team. Admission is $4. Scheduled noon-hour activities include: Wednesday, Lightning (three boys and three girls from each class, the first person shoots the ball to start the game, if it goes in they go to the back of the line, if they miss they have to keep shooting, but if the person behind them makes the basket they are out); Thursday, marshmallow toss (two students from each class are needed. One person will hold a bucket on his or her head. The other will stand behind the line and toss marshmallows into the bucket. Each marshmallow caught will equal 1 point); Friday, Life Saver game (four girls and four boys from each class will pass a Life Saver from one FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00..................................... Sunday 10: 00 Church 11: 00 Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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.prg 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's 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 Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH l ool vice 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 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 Sunday School................................. 10 A.M. Service................................ 11:15 P.M. Service.............................. 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH . PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 10 a.m. m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . . Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ................ 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ............ 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 108 North Main, Vermontville For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 2415 McCann Road NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship............ 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.....................9:45 a.m. A.M. Service........ ................... 11 P.M. Service........ ................... 7 Wed. Service ..... ...........7 p.m. Call for classifieds 203 N. State, Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (1!2 mile East ofM-66. 5 ml. south ofNashville) end of the line to the other via toothpicks held in their mouths. Teams will be awarded first through fourth place based on speed). Dress-up days are: Wednesday, Class Color Day; Thursday, Pajama Day; and Friday, Maple Valley Spirit Day. First-hour teach­ ers will record participation points. Afternoon co-op and vo-ed students should report to Brumm to be counted. Hats will be acceptable dur­ ing dress-up days. All attire must be school appropriate. Finally, Winter Homecoming Week will wrap up with a Valentine’s Day themed dance sponsored by the leadership classes from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Admission is $4 per person. Punch and light refreshments will be served. Pictures will be available. Sunday Services: Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, February 7,2009 — Page 3 Crowds turn out to celebrate library cat’s second birthday ,S2> S2> f if es iu*fke H HttJ J0((ii< ***wi' ww•« i'!4’ •«! **5•^«*! < »b^T** 1 *5»bT*1 <*5* *•** ** immlIIf? ff?*’* In honor of its cat's second birthday and first anniver­ sary at the library, Putnam District Library held a party Saturday morning. Fifty chil­ dren and their parents came to help celebrate. Many guests brought gifts of cat food, treats, litter and toys. The children decorated treat bags which they filled with goodies throughout the party. Assistant Director Emily Mater read the story If You Give a Cat a Cupcake and treated the children in atten­ dance to homemade cup­ cakes. While the kids enjoyed their treat, Cleo enjoyed a wet cat food cup­ cake in the middle of the party. Several games were played and a banner was signed showing Cleo's full name which Fuller Street Elementary students voted on earlier in the week when Director Shauna Swantek visited each classroom. It is clear that, like Dewey Readmore Books from Dewey: the Small-Town Cat Who Touched the World, Cleo Page Turner has a spe­ cial place in the hearts of many library patrons. Matthew Slaught shakes the cat toys he brought and unwrapped for Cleo. Cleo admires a balloon sculpture made in her honor by the Kopka family. to tyktaptf '*1 m 11 ibuiiifi ®!«. M si M istasitai i- itadhiK k hum ft® MM SOUTHKALWO I CHURCH This young man is signing the banner announcing the cat's full name: Cleo Page Turner. 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High honors (3.5 to 3.89 gpa) among full-time students at Kellogg Community College in the 2008 fall semester went to the follow­ ing: Bellevue — Michael Church, Kelcey Clevenger, Cody Cook, Kalyn Gable, Michelle Goshom, Devon Kauffman, Amber Kelly, Jennifer Mason, Wendy Pierson. Dowling — Derrick McKee. Hastings — Jesse Alender, Owen Anderson, Josh Angoli, Kevin Armstrong, Catherine Chandler, Theresa Constantine, Nicole Cordray, Ashley Downing, Catherine Engle, Miranda Fay, Heather Huska, Monica Livingston, Evelyn Mix, Sarah Okamoto, Michele Price, Tammy Ray, Martha Reyff-Banash, Jeremy Rogers, Christopher Sanders, Dakota Storey, Kevin Taylor, Kristin Williams, Stephanie Wingeier. Nashville — Sarah Olson, Jennie Pettengill, Rachael Thames, Felicia Tomich, Kathleen Welch, PUT YOUR TAX REFUND TO WORK 2 & 3 bedroom homes ready to move into Financing available plus 2 free months lot rent Baltimore Terrace Mobile Home Park 269*948*3906 06686728 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 7, 2009 — Page 4 Vermontville man wins state honors for maple syrup by Amy Jo Parish Brian Moore of Vermontville is celebrating his 10th year of membership in the Michigan Syrup Association in a big way. Mixire recently earned first place in the medium syrup category at the association's annual competition. Adding to the honor, Moore's sweet concoction also was chosen as "Best of Show.” "To me. that was a big honor. It really shocked me," said Moore. Nearly 50 producers entered their syrups in the contest's three categories — light, medium or dark. Creams and candies also could be entered into the Using a wood fire and steam-away system, Moore boils sap as soon as he collects competition. it from the trees. Moore has entered the take part in. contest for the past four “It’s not something that you been doing it all their life.” years and said the awards just jump into, and when The syrups are judged in “I had friends and family mean a great deal more than something like this happens, four categories: color, clari­ that were involved in it and just a plaque or ribbon. your confidence jumps ty, density and flavor. The figured it would be some­ “This showed me that I'm because you are being Haigh family in Bellevue thing for the kids learn,” said doing it right,” said Moore. judged with people that have won first place in the maple Moore. That first year, he took his cream category, third in candy and third in medium sap to local producer Don amber syrup. Fogel Family Hickey to cook into syrup. Farms of Mason won first Now,. Moore has his own place in the light syrup cate­ business, B Moore Sweet, gory, and Art and Jan Currey around 1,200 taps and boils ofFowlerville took home the sap for other collectors in the top prize in the dark catego­ area. He also sells his prod­ uct from his home on West ryMoore’s first venture into Main Street and at Duey’s syrup making happened back Corner Store south of in 1993 when his children Vermontville. were small and he thought it Not only does he tap in would be an interesting and Vermontville, each year fun activity for the family to Moore travels to Sugar After more than 15 years of producing syrup, Brian Moore of Vermontville won best in show at the Michigan Syrup Association’s annual competition. Island near Sault Ste. Marie where he has identical pro­ duction equipment. The weather usually cooperates and Moore is able to finish the syrup season in Vermontville before hastily heading north just in time to collect syrup at the Sugar Island site. Each producer has tricks Revueholdingauditions for ‘Willy Wonka’ in Nashville With the help of family and friends, Brian Moore has been collecting sap in the Vermontville. Here, Brian poses with his wife, Becky, during a boiling session. Valentine’s Dav Delivery Special All Tht Glitters^ Fu/L^nUr^ /lLl-S^enrUvirc^e Flnricf llnorriicsft P 234 N. Main • Nashville (517) 852-9224 After Cull: 51 7-852-1691 (Ask for Cind) Hours y EsPecia"y f°r Saturday, 6 n0 February 14th Additional Charge... Beautiful Selection of High-Quality Flowers at Reasonable Prices. Delivery Available. Good Selection of Beautiful Flowers and Plants, Ready For Your Sweetheart'. Regular Hours: Mon. 9-5; Tues. & Wed. 10-5: Thurs. 9-5; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 10-1 EXTENDED HOURS VALENTINE DAYS OPEN 9-8 Auditions for The Revue’s children’s theater production of “Willy Wonka Jr.” will be held Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Masonic building in Nashville. . Roald Dahl's timeless story of .the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The show features songs from the classic family film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” The score features "The Candy Man," "Pure Imagination," "Oompa Loompa" and "I Want it Now" by Academy and Grammy award winners Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Rehearsals will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 or 4:30 to 7 p.m., beginning Thursday, Feb. 26. The cast will include approximately 90 fourth through eighth grade students. Performances will be May 1 to 3 and 8 to 10. On Fridays, May 1 and 8, a mati­ nee will be performed for local schools in addition to an evening performance. The majority of the cast will be split and will perform a sin­ gle weekend of the two scheduled performances. Please arrive a few min­ utes early for the audition. Parents will need to fill out an audition form. Children will be called in groups of five or six to learn a portion of one of the songs and sing for the director, music direc­ tor and producer. Some chil­ dren will be asked to stay until the end to read from the script Each child cast in the show will be required to pay a $25 participation fee. This fee, to be collected at the first rehearsal, will cover a rehearsal CD of songs from the show, a souvenir short­ sleeve T-shirt, and any minor costume pieces that might be needed (shoes, tights, etc.). Willy Wonka Jr. will be the first production for The Revue in its new location in the old Masonic building in Nashville. The location is still a work in progress, but will be ready when the cur­ tain rises on May 1. The Masonic building is on the comer of Washington and Main streets. The Revue is housed upstairs, above the Green Light Driving School. Use the side entrance off Washington and go up the stairs to find the new theater. For more information, contact Hollie Auten at 517­ 726-0959 or e-mail therevue 1 ©yahoo.com. of the trade he or she believes will yield the best product, and Moore is no dif­ ferent. “I boil as soon as I get the sap home,” said Moore. “I believe that makes for a bet­ ter quality of syrup. When the sap is fresh, it just makes for a better quality of prod­ uct.” At both of his sites, Moore uses a 3b-by-12-foot wood-fired evaporator and steam-away unit to boil the sap. While using the more traditional wood system offers less consistency in the temperature, Moore said it allows him to use the natural resources around him to their full potential. “I’m using what nature’s providing,” said Moore. “I’m cleaning up the woods and using stuff people would throw away.” Like the sap running through the veins of the maple, Moore said syrup making has become an inte­ gral part of his life and is something he isn’t likely to give Up anytime soon. “It’s just in my blood, it’s there. That’s where my heart is,” said Moore. “Being out­ side, doing the nature thing — youjust have to like being outside, or it’s not you. You have to love it to go through the mud, snow, the hot and the cold.” 06086800 113 N. Main Nashville 517-852-9700 Jack & Judy's Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM j The Men of Vermontville United Methodist Church would like to invite the community to Breakfast Saturday February 14 • 7 a.m. -10 a.m. We will be serving eggs any way you want, pan­ cakes, biscuits & gravy and Texas toast Beverages are milk, OJ & coffee. 11 is a great way to start the day. Let us wait on you and clean up too. We will be acceptingfree will donations and all proceeds will gofor church missions. Country Kettle Cafe L FRIDAY SPECIALS All You Can Eat Fish (Cod, Perch or Catfish) 1 All You Can Eat Shrimp / SAT URDAY SPECIALS BBQ Pork Ribs Fried Chicken | SUNDAY SPECIALS ! 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Participants, ages 13 and up, are challenged to read 10 books in 10 weeks. After reviewing the books they read, patrons can earn prizes, and even a Putnam library coffee mug. Upcoming story time themes are “Lincolns for your Library” at 11 a.m. & . "'llWnt ® “’Wtlfcii SHUJMIlkik ®. IHl EQf if uj tefal ml »£ ifcb®saijjt soffit. JMi fabrtEi ® Mttsraltait ■ H|Mj[ ‘taita i d jA'inllM lit dtatffewiii 'lit till! srf ■■ tow' qh lit it 9} R ■i U Moat wi ra r3jfi gttalt# E0 gitUfS!®® tor tto nd r aim**:1:1 ,-tf #>kl*! । to tti utak11*^^ * ijlj. to mi®’ kit- to^ Florys to observe 65th wedding anniversary mp Commission on Aging Menu 7 and Schedule of Events Saturday, Feb. 28, and “Get Barry County Fired Up with Reading” in Commission on Aging March. Stop by the front Menu and Activities desk to pick up a calendar Hearty Menu with more details or visit the Monday, Feb. 9 . blog at www.putnamliChicken Teriyaki, white' brary.blogspot.com. rice, sweet and sour carrots. Putnam District Library is Oriental vegetables, mixed open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. fruit in jello. Mondays, 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sheppard’s Pie, com, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 stewed tomatoes, tropical p.m. Fridays, and 9 a.m. to fruit, biscuit. noon Saturdays. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Chicken and green bean, casserole w/cheddar, green peas, Oriental vegetables, plums. Thursday, Feb. 12 Hearty chili, winter blend, vegetables, peach cobbler, Michigan Technological com muffin. Friday, Feb. 13 University has released its Sliced turkey, mashed dean's list for the fall 2008 semester, recognizing stu­ potatoes and gravy, carrots, dents who achieved grade banana, dinner roll. point averages of 3.5 or high­ Cold Menu er. Monday, Feb. 9 Among the honorees are Meatloaf, marinated vegNicholas Childs of Bellevue and Christi J O'Dell of etables, diced pears, wheat bread. Vermontville. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Ground bologna and cheese, cucumber salad, mandarin oranges, hamburger bun. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Two local students make Michigan Tech dean’s list Fireproof’ to be shown at Vermontville Bible Church “Fireproof,” the nationally acclaimed movie, will be Mr. and Mrs. Glendon H. Flory, formerly of Nashville, shown at Vermontville Bible will observe their 65th wedding anniversary on February Church on Valentine’s Day, 19, 2009. Beulah Priddy returned with him to Camp Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. ., Crowder, Mo., when he was home on leave from the All adults are invited to Army. They were married in Joplin, Mo. They were attend. together only a short time before he was sent overseas. The film features Cap. He returned the last day of 1945. He retired from Caleb Holt, who at work Oldsmobile. She retired from the State of Michigan. lives by the old firefighter’s They have two daughters, Jeanne (Don) Graeber of adage: Never leave your partNashville, Ellen Coon of Hastings, and two sons, Donald ner behind. At home, in the (Sharon) Flory of Gould City, and Roger (Cheri) Flory of cooling embers of its marPahrump, Nev. riage, he lives by his own They have nine grandsons and two granddaughters rules. Growing up, Catherine and have three great-grandsons, and 11 great-grand­ Holt always dreamed of mardaughters. rying a loving, brave fire­ Cards or letters sent to them at 360 E. Tuttle Rd., Lot fighter, just like her daddy. 115, Ionia, Ml 48846 would be very much appreciated. Now, after seven years of marriage, Catherine wonders when she stopped being &VO y. oT)VO: w‘ VO y. oT)VO: 3‘‘ good enough’ for her huso & o*3 band. Regular arguments Salon Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 9-5 over jobs, finances, housework, and outside interests $ Evening Appointments ‘Tanning, Massage have readied them both to Available Salon move on to something with O ??O more sparks. As the couple prepares to New Massage Therapist enter divorce proceedings, Caleb’s father challenges his Dawn Farfieid is offering o Sl eox son to commit to a 40-day r experiment: The Love Dare. Wondering if it is even worth & ° v the effort, Caleb agrees, for his father’s sake more than for his marriage. While trying to stay true (o his promise, Caleb becomes All Over Senior 1 color frustrated time and again. He finally asks his father, “How Updo ’ s *• am I supposed to show love to someone who constantly brow was w/any hair service rejects me?” Come and enjoy the film to efo discover thfe answer to Caleb an Catherine’s marriage cri­ and ManiPedi Acrylic Combo sis. w si All specials expire 2-28-09 Vermontville Bible Church 'So is located at 260 N. Main St. 517-726-1506 in Vermontville. For more << 11505 N0. Main, Vermontville go o 06686806 information, call 517-726­ 0647. MSU Chicken and pineapple salad, carrot raisin salad, plums, wheat bread. Thursday, Feb. 12 Turkey and pasta salad, marinated vegetables, diced peaches, whole wheat crack­ ers. Friday, Feb. 13 Sliced pork, com and tomato salad, diced pears, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, Feb. 9: Hastings - Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Watercolor 1 p.m. H, W, N Reminiscence. Tuesday, Feb. 10: Hastings - Line Dancing 9;30 a.m. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards CALENDAR OF EVENTS Feb. 9 Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Master Gardener Class, 6:30 p.m., MSU Experimental Station in the Clarksville (regis­ tration required). Project Leaders Training, Thomapple Valley Church, 8 a.m.-l p.m. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. RUP Training, 9 a.m.-noon, MSU Experimental Station in Clarksville. RUP Testing, 1-3 p.m., MSU Experimental Station in Clarksville. State Awards Workshop, 6 p.m., Ionia County MSU Extension Office. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. BKC Workshop, “RELAX-Altematives to Anger,” 6:30 p.m., Pennock Conference Center. Crop Insurance Update, 7 p.m., MSU Horticulture Station in Clarksville. Feb. 12 Feb. 14 Feb. 16 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 announces 12:45-1:30 p.m. Potluck lunch; 1:30-3 p.m. Lifeline presentation. Wednesday, Feb. 11: Hastings - Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Low Vision Support 1:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, Feb. 12: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Cancer Support 1 p.m. Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, Feb. 13: Hastings - Valentine Party 10:30 a.m.; Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting, 9:30 a.m.; Model Railroad, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville Feast & Valentine Party. Feb. 20 dean’s list Feb. 20 Michigan State University has announced its dean s list for the fall 2008 semester. The dean's list honors all full­ time undergraduates who earn a 3.5 or better gradepoint average. The following area students were included on the list: Bellevue — Emily Bolt­ house, Amanda Williams. Nashville — Brett Leonard. Sunfield — Kristen Haskin, John Stemler. Feb. 24 Feb. 25 1 -YEAR PARTS LIMITED WARRANTY! All Goodman’ brand central gas furnaces are covered by a 10­ Year Parts Limited Warranty* for the registered, single-family homeowner. 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Richard Cobb David Cobb Thank goodness for Goodman: Ml Lie. #1748 Now Scheduling Appointments MAPLE^VALLEY Accounting and Tax, LLC Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent 8870 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, MI 517-852-1500 We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 7, 2009 — Page 6 LIBRARY, continued from page 1 The library is prepared for guests during a 1949 Book Week open house. The south side of the Vermontville Township Library as it appeared in 1949. The door to the children’s room stands open. were painted, curtains hung and flowers placed in the windows. Lumber for the shelves was donated by William Bamillgham and Nick Vierick and volunteer labor provided by George Hall, Hugh Parker, Ben Slout, Dean Hansen, Bernard Allen, Lloyd Faust and Ralph Perkey. The local school board donated a librarian’s desk which had MuluvStree. tHs AIR Salokb HsAIR :: tanning ta n n ing: L NAUS J 226 N. Main • Nashville 8 0 o0> o> 517-852-1757 Hair Care for the Whole Family ‘Warm your Sweetheart ‘Up! ‘February ‘Tanning ^WELCOME!, $301 (Month ‘Unlimited Qift Certificates Available Cheryl Pierce, owner/styllst Angie Joppie, stylist Michelle Snowden, nail tech • Liz Clements, stylist s (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Scott A. Daniels r,&F^ily Owncr/lvIcinB cci 06682750 ■ been refinished by the high school’s manual training department. Donated shelves, chairs and tables were painted by Iva Reed, Mrs. Reeve (first name unknown), Isabelle Zemke and Margaret McLaughlin in a “mild green shade” to blend in with the walls. These women also made the curtains and “arranged suitable art dis­ plays.” In January 1949, the library board mounted an intensive drive for books, more furniture and money. Chairperson Margaret Wilson mapped out the entire village and township, and the women went door to door seeking donations. A loan of several hundred books was secured from the Michigan State Library, and the Charlotte Book Club Vermontville Township Library Board President Janet Valdick, Library Director Carla Rumsey with grandson Bryce Rumsey, Treasurer Shirley Harmon, and Trustees Kay Marsh and Dotty McDougal look through library scrapbooks that will be on display during the library’s 60th anniversary open house. donated 100 books, which brought the total of holdings to 1,800 books when the Vermontville Public Library was declared officially ready for operation Feb. 12, 1949, the library held an open house for the public. Tea and cookies were served to the 200 visitors who registered from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. that day. More donations rolled in, and the library’s books soon totaled 3,325, and 439 people became registeied borrowers. A librarian was hired by the Vermontville Township Board at a rate of 75 cents per hour for 12 hours a week. A a sum of $200 a year was set aside for books and equip­ ment. The village council was soon able to give the rapidly expanding library use of the adjoining room, which was transformed into a children’s room stocked with juvenile books. The new children’s room was opened by Book Week, which was observed Nov. 13 to 19, 1949. That week, all children from local schools visited the library and were shown about by hostesses. During their visit, the children got to see the new ceiling projector in use and received a book­ mark to take home as a sou­ venir of their visit. A second open house was held that week for the community, and 291 people attended. In 1950, Vermontville Township put the operation and maintenance of the pub­ lic library on its April ballot — and the rest is history. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, February 7,2009 — Page 7 Library board stands behind librarian by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer During the regular January meeting of the Vermontville Township Board, Township Treasurer JoAnne Nehmer read a letter to the board in which she alleged misuse of public funds by a library board member and misuse of the library’s Walmart credit card by a library employee. Vermontville Township Library Board members, however, say there has been no misuse of public funds and they stand behind the library’s employees. In her letter Nehmer wrote, “I, as township treas­ urer has (sic) been asked to sign a recent check dated 1/13/09 for personal expen­ ders of the Library funds on their Walmart charge card. “While the discussion was going on in September and October of 2008 about the issues of the Library, I did not bring out in the public what that issue were (sic). I felt rather than embarrass the Library Board in public it should be handled discreetly. As you know the issues were rooted from the auditor report, of the Library expen­ ders, thus advising the Township Board that person­ al items were purchased on the Walmart credit card and not paid back in a timely matter (sic), and one incident a Library Board member purchased a computer with public funds, at audit it was not fully paid back ... Our Township auditor advised our board to obtain monthly Walmart charges for review to monitor charges.” The Vermontville Township Board voted last fall to assume responsibility for the library’s funds based on the advice of the town­ ship’s lawyer who said that it needed to be done in order to comply with ML 397.205. Nehmer said that since she must now sign all checks issued by the library board, she felt compelled to make the alleged misuses public. “I was presented the check to sign for payment of the Walmart invoice; I signed it only to review the statement to find the personal charges,” wrote Nehmer. “This puts me in a most peculiar posi­ tion of signing a check to cover expenses occurring for personal use of public funds. The fact that it was paid back does not excuse the occur­ rence of happening in the first place ... . “I am asking the Township Board to write a letter to the Vermontville Library Board in my support, expressing our disappoint­ ment of the reoccurrence of this situation, stating that our board feels that this kind of action of an employee is jeopardize (sic) the office of Treasury of the Township as well as the integrity of the Treasurer by signing the check for payment,” she con­ cluded. Nehmer put a copy of her letter on file for the town­ ship’s auditor, Walker Fluke and Sheldon Accounting of Hastings, and the Michigan State Tax Commission. “JoAnne has never come to the library board with her concerns,” said Library Board President Janet Valdick. “If she had taken the time to come and talk to us, we could have explained all of this to her. As it is, bringing these things up in a public forum has taken time and attention away from much more important things and disrupted Carla’s life.” Vermontville Township Library Director Carla Rumsey said the alleged mis­ use of the library’s Walmart credit card were simply mis­ takes that were quickly recti­ fied. She said last summer the clerk at Walmart rang her personal purchases through with items she was purchas­ ing for the library. “There were five or six people behind me in line and rather than make her void everything and ring it up again, I just let her finish ringing it up together,” explained Rumsey. “I had every intention of paying it back as soon as possible. However, I did forget but the library board caught it at their next meeting, and as soon as they brought it to my attention and reminded me, I paid it. That was my inten­ tion all along; I simply got distracted and forgot but our own checks and balances caught it.” The second time, refer­ enced in Nehmer’s letter, Rumsey said she was in the Hastings Walmart store and realized she had left her own debit card and checkbook at home so she had the items added to the library purchase with the intention of reim­ bursing the library for her personal purchases. “If I had been shopping in Charlotte, I would have just run home and got my check­ book or debit card, but I was in Hastings, so I just had her put it all on the card,” said Rumsey. “I put the money in the bag the very next day but I didn’t fill out the form until we were ready to deposit That’s why it looks like I paid seven days later.” Rumsey said she takes her responsibilities for purchas­ ing library materials and sup­ plies seriously and would never intentionally misuse funds. “As the library director, I am responsible for purchas­ ing supplies for the library. I do this on my own time, and more often than not, I am also doing my personal shop­ ping at the same time. And I don’t think it is unreasonable to think that an error may occur from time to time. I do regret the errors, and will make a concerted effort to avoid them in the future,” said Rumsey, adding, “I do wish to point out that I have been in possession of the library-owned Walmart credit card for 13 years, and using the card in error has only happened twice, and I did repay the library for the items that were added to the card in error. The only way to completely avoid an error of this kind, would be to order every item that comes into the library either online, by phone, or by catalog, and allow it to be delivered to the library. “This is neither practical nor cost-efficient. It is our practice to purchase new DVD releases on the day they ’ are available at Walmart, usually at a sale price. Even if the items are pre-ordered from our regular book and DVD/audio suppli­ er, they are not shipped until the release date, and then may take a week or more to arrive. Even with a library discount, the pricing is often more than the sale price that Walmart offers, and the delay time is unfair to our patrons.” Rumsey went on to.say that she often uses her own funds to purchase items for the library and is later reim­ bursed by the library board. “The Walmart credit card is the only credit card the library has. If it cannot be purchased at Walmart, then we order from mail order or online supply catalogs. If the company will not invoice or accept a purchase order, or if an item is purchased from a store other than Walmart, I use my personal funds for the purchase, and am then reimbursed at the next pay period for those purchases,” said Rumsey. “Having been a library employee for 13 years, first as the assistant director and currently serving as the library director for two years, it is my hope that my employment history and job performance speak for itself with my employers — the trustees of the Vermontville Township Library Board and the patrons of the Vermontville Township Library. My goal is to have the best library we can possi­ bly have, to provide quality services to our patrons, and for this library to be an active part of the community. I would never intentionally do anything to undermine those goals.” The library board’s credit card policy, adopted Jan. 14, 2003, states: “Library credit cards may be used only by the head librarian or treasur­ er of the library for the pur­ chase of goods or services for the official business of the library ... Transactions that do not appear to comply with this policy shall be reported to the library board ... Officers who use a library credit card in a manner con­ trary to this policy shall be subjected to the following disciplinary actions, as deemed appropriate by the library board: a. verbal coun­ HOMETOWN] www.hometownlumber.com Harmon and Rumsey, who ordered a computer from Dell in November, both paid for their computers in full and no public funds were used. They also produced copies of the Walmart credit card receipts and library deposit slips which also indi­ cated all personal purchases were .paid in full before the payments were due, and no public funds were involved. “All of our records are public and so are our meet­ ings. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month and anyone who is interested is welcome to attend,” said Valdick. “I think it is wrong to accuse Carla of wrong­ doing; the library has flour­ ished under Carla’s care,” said Harmon. “She has brought in all kinds of grant money and programming.” “We’ve added $3,000 in junior nonfiction thanks to the grants she has brought in,” said Valdick. “We are proud of our library ...” “And we are proud of our staff,” added McDougal. “We have great employees.” When Nehmer was told of the library board’s response to her letter, she replied, “I wrote the letter and present­ ed it in public because, if I am going to have to sign these checks and records are going on file with the Michigan Tax Commission, I feel I need to protect myself from any allegations of wrong-doing.” Wanted farmland to rent in Kalamo and Vermontville Township area's for 2009 crop year and beyond ^7-819-ZO# r Fazolli’s Spaghetti Supper Sat., Feb. 14th • 4:50pm-7:30pm Nashville United Methodist Church (Corner of State & Washington) $7 per person - Advanced tickets only For tickets or more information call 517-852-2043 Hosted by the Nashville United , Methodist Youth Group Valspar Paint Sale Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville • 517-852-0882 seling b. verbal reprimand c. reimbursement to the library for unauthorized expendi­ tures.” Library board members say they have faith in Rumsey and are satisfied that she paid for her personal pur­ chases initially put on the library’s credit card. “I think it is wrong to imply that library funds were deliberately misused and that the board condones it,” said Library Board Secretary Dotty McDougal. “The card was used in error, and the money was paid back before the credit card payment was due. No public funds were ever misused.” “We can assure anyone that is concerned that every­ thing is fine,” said Valdick. The library board also denies Nehmer’s allegation that public funds were used by a library board member to purchase a computer for per­ sonal use. “We have a small business account through Dell, and Shirley (Library Board Treasurer Shirley Harmon) ordered a computer for her home, which she uses for library business. She paid half up front when the com­ puter was ordered and the other half when it was deliv­ ered,” explained Valdick. Harmon explained that because the computer was ordered and a downpayment was made before the audit, and the computer was deliv­ ered and paid off after the audit, it at first appeared that the computer was not paid in full when it actually was. “The purchase was ques­ tioned at audit time, and we explained it at that time,” she said. The library board pro­ duced receipts and canceled checks indicating that both Savings Throughout the Store! The Right Price! LUMBER & HARDWARE 89 NJferT/rLapewX : AQ—l -l > since 1806 jahpar. 1-Gal. Latex 1-Qt. Interior WOODSl’AlN Flat Wall Paint v. S SafeOil Wood Stain Scrubbable. Stain A remarkably rich ric p. resistant. Soap and water clean-up. and workable pigmented finish tha (6387393) (44-26300) penetrates deep into wood surfaces. Formulated with the finest-grade oils and pigments. (6541130) (144-8125) «lfi" 1-Qt. 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MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Pedro Valdez and Rachel Valdez, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc acting solely as nominee for Concorde Acceptance Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2005 and recorded April 21, 2005 in Instrument # a/k/a 200504210005791 1145216 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 Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars Cents and Ninety-Six ($111,465.96) including interest THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. OUR PLEASE CONTACT O OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeremy J. Wood and Dusty 0. 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Under the power of sale 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, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 12, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13, Southeastern Village, according to the recorded plat thereof In Liber 6 of Plats, Page 28. Commonly known as 1429 S. Dibble Street, 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 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expira­ tion of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: FEBRUARY 4, 2009 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: 09-05217 ASAP# 2989220 02/07/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009,02/28/2009 ommooi 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on MARCH 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry County, Orangeville, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Fawn Lake Plat, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing can mortgagee rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 7, 2009 Orians Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.2007 ASAP# 2989144 02/07/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009 06686006 Nashville native to lead programs at Transformations Gertrude Maurer CSJ, who is on the staff of Transformations Spirituality Center, will help lead upcom­ ing programs at the Kalamazoo-area center. Maurer is a 1951 graduate of Nashville High School. She went on to Michigan State College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English. She then continued her education at the University of Notre Dame, receiving a master’s degree in English and a Ph.D. in 20th Century American literature. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 24, she will lead the Spiritual Literacy: Books You Have Been Meaning to Read ses­ sion on Mystical Hope: Trusting in the Mercy ofGod. Two subsequent programs on the same book will be held Tuesdays, March 10 and Maple Valley’s Youth Wrestling Program had a number of wrestlers score medals March 24, from 7 to 8:30 and trophies at last Sunday’s Byron Center and Mason tournaments. Chandler p.m. This slim volume, written Murton, (front from left) Jesse Brumm, (back from left) Garrett Pearson, Wyatt Baird, by Cynthia Bourgeault, illus­ and Austin Zank all placed in the top four in their weight classes, as did (missing from trates a way of living with photo) Christian Schrader and Zach Orsborn. hope that is not tied to out­ comes and is not linked to the future, but is rooted in the now, writes Christine Parks about the book. “Through reading, reflection and discussion, we will explore how to recognize this hope in our lives and the ways in which we are transformed by it,” said Parks, a Transformations staff member. Maurer has served as an PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ educator, retreat and spiritual paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act director, and minister for jus­ and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise tice in the U.S. and Ghana. “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ She also holds a certificate in tion based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, spiritual direction and is a age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or trained facilitator. discrimination.” Familial status includes After spending several children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant years in the west African women and people securing custody of country of Ghana, Maurer children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly returned to the Kalamazoo accept any advertising for real estate area, where she frequently which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings leads workshops and classes. advertised in this newspaper arc available on an equal opportunity basis. To report In May, she will be one ofthe discrimination call the Fair Housing facilitators for the Centering Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing Prayer Introduction. impaired is 1-800-927-9275. For more information, to register, or to purchase the book, call 269-381-6290 ext. 06682644 310, or visit www.transformationscenter.org Transformations Spirituality Center is located on M-43 Jesse Brumm shows off his trophy, with great-grand- (Gull - Road) just east of father Ray Barlond, at the Mason Tournament Sunday •Kalamazoo. The deadline to afternoon. Brumm won his weight class on the day. register is Feb. 17. Wrestlers have good days at Mason and Byron Center SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Maple Valley provides Safe Schools Caring Student-Centered Teachers • Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings • State-of-the-Art Technology We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the third trimester of the 2008-2009 school year. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Alternative Education Program. Residents of Eaton, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts are Welcome to join our schools. At Maple Valley Schools, your child receives the best of both worlds. The safety and personal care of a smaller rural school is combined with the program offerings of the larger urban districts. 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. Maple Valley Schools offers programs that prepare your children for the future. Applications will be accepted from February 16, 2009 until March 6, 2009. For enrollment information, call 517-852-9699. Could You Care for a Foster Child? Homes are needed in Barry County to care for foster children, especially sibling groups or even one teen. If you enjoy children and have 40 square feet of extra bedroom space, you are invit­ ed to consider foster care. Classes for interested singles and couples are periodically held by the Barry-Eaton Department of Human Services. Reservations are being taken now for Winter Classes to be held in Charlotte, Saturdays, February 21-March 14, 9am-4pm, with an orientation the evening of February 18th. Spring Classes will be offered in April/May. For questions or to pre-register for either of these classes please contact: 269-948-3216 or email: Mueller-HayesJ@michigan.gov. 06686682 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, February 7,2009 — Page 9 SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu S5 SStj! [’’Set? [Set? Monday, Feb. 9 Mini com dogs. Tater tots, peaches, brownie. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Macaroni and cheese. Green beans, pears, muffin. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Pizza bagels. Tossed salad, bread stick, mandarin oranges. Thursday, Feb. 12 Sack Lunch Day. PBJ. Chips, carrot sticks, juice. Friday, Feb. 13 Valentine’s Menu. Heart shaped nuggets. Mashed potatoes, cinnamon apples, heart shaped snacks. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut but­ ter and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string -cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich. Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort­ ed bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $130; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, Feb. 9 Com dogs. Baked beans, pineapple. Salad bar. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Ravioli. Whole kernel com, fruit cocktail. Breakfast bar. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Grilled cheese-. Tomato soup, grapes. Asian bar. Thursday, Feb. 12 BBQ Sand. w/chips. Celery w/p.butter, apple­ sauce. Mexican bar. Friday, Feb. 13 Valentines menu. Heart shaped nuggets. Mashed potatoes, peach crisp. Country chicken bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety of chicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fish sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds available on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. lUl /•HiH M.V. annual “free yearbook pizza sale begins next week V ’Wljtc He H ’ EiiteUSaiQzi • . The Maple Valley Junior­ Senior High School year­ book staff is offering the opportunity for all students in grades 7-12 to earn a free 2009 yearbook. The annual fundraiser will officially begin Monday, Feb. 9. Orders will be due to Cynthia Gatewood in Room B-3 by Thursday, Feb. 19, and all orders will be deliv­ ered Wednesday, March 18. Order brochures and sales information will be distrib­ uted to students in their first hour classes on Monday, Feb. 9. Students interested in obtaining a free yearbook need to sell a minimum of 24 individual items from the Choice Products sales brochure. These items range in price from $9 to $16.50. Students who have already paid for their yearbooks will receive a full reimbursement from the yearbook staff pro­ vided they have earned a free yearbook by selling the required minimum of 24 items and their names appear on the sales list generated by the yearbook publishing company. As an added incentive, a grand prize of $50 will be awarded to the Maple Valley student who sells the highest number of pizza and dessert items. ^ii'iSr strol 9 tN it m fa ii0GtaJb Toddler Time is changing venues nulDiUM 9I ia ns it ha!i iaisa^o Toddler Time is changing everything — the day, the time and the location. After spend­ ing the past year and a half at the Congregational Church, Toddler Time will be once again meet at the Vermontville Township Library. iMitatfe isssMffcE frotab®hnstiiiMKf tsaOp35 I Can is cay “We have genuinely enjoyed the church’s pre­ school room and sharing the space with Peas in a Pod, but the 11:35 a.m. time slot is right at the time most toddlers expect lunch,” said volunteer Amy Laverty-Meeker. Thornapple Manor is a newly renovated, 138 bed, long term care facility with a state-of-the-art Rehab Unit. We are looking for a Speech Therapist to fill a need in our facil­ ity. This is a unique opportunity for you to build a caseload and develop programs for both long term care and Rehab residents. You will work with a team of dedicated in-house therapists. This is a full time position but will consider part time. We are also looking for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapists Assistants to work weekends or on-call. Applications can be completed Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm in our business office, or send resume to: Thornapple MANOR 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, MI 49058 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE Olivet College is hosting its biennial V-Day benefit for the SIREN/Eaton Shelter in Charlotte with two per­ formances of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues.” The production, which is sponsored by the Betsy Dole Women’s Resource Center, will be held Friday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Margaret Upton Conservatory of Music Recital Hall. Tickets are $8. Among the cast members is Lori Poyer of Vermontville. 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI 517-852-9210 or 800-638-7484 An open dress rehearsal Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. is set for Olivet College students. Those in attendance are asked to bring a canned food donation. Director for the produc­ tion is Joanne Williams, assistant professor of journalism/mass communication and theater. V-Day is a global move­ ment to end violence against women and girls by raising funds and awareness through benefit productions of Ensler’s award-winning play. To date, V-Day has raised more than $60 million. This is Olivet’s fourth time hosting the production, which is held every other year in February. (The show contains adult language and situations.) For tickets or information, con­ tact Dianne Thomas, director of the Dole Center, at 269­ 749-6638 or dthomas @ olivetcollege .edu. Tickets are also available at SIREN/Eaton Shelter. Bioeconomy opportunities to be explored at MSU Extension program Production of feedstocks the MSU Product Center, for biofuels and use of alter­ and Ruben Derderian, the native energy may hold pos­ center’s associate director, sibilities for farmers, entre­ will start the day with a look preneurs and resource man­ at the current status and agers. Learn more about future opportunities present­ them by attending a ed by Michigan’s bioecono­ Michigan State University my. Extension program called Additional topics include “Energizing Your Future: energy policy programs and Opportunities in Michigan’s grants, anaerobic digesters, Bioeconomy,” set for Feb. biomass feedstocks, agro­ 24 in Charlotte from 10 a. m. nomic considerations, the to 3:30 p.m. The program sustainability of energy will be hosted at three other crops and woody biomass. locations in Michigan. Speakers will include MSU “Many farmers are inter­ ested in alternative energy, and they have lots of ques­ tions about various aspects of production and use,” said Mark Seamon, Extension educator and MSU Product Center bioeconomy innova­ The Red Cross will hold a tion counselor. “During this program, they’ll hear an blood drive from 1 to 6:45 update on the status and p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at potential of bioenergy proj­ Mulberry Gardens restaurant and banquet facility, 975 N. ects in Michigan.” Chris Peterson, director of Extension specialists and educators. A local farmer may dis­ cuss farm-scale energy opportunities that he or she has successfully put to use. Participants will be able to ask the speakers questions. The $15 registration fee is due one week prior to the meeting and includes lunch and all materials. To register for the Charlotte program, contact the Eaton County MSU Extension office. 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After trailing just 10-9 at the end of the first quarter, the Comets went on a 16-2 run. in the second to take a 26-11 half-time lead and take control of the ball game. “It was a lack of ball movement,” said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes of his team’s second quarter struggles. “A lack of working together. That has seemed to be our working main issue, together as a team for a complete game.” The Lions did fight back in the second half. They had the Comet lead as low as three, but in the fourth quarter the Comets took contested two-footer. Now control back at the free she’s taking the open throw line. They were 21- shots,” Wilkes said. Tuesday at Pennfield she of-27 from the foul line for the night, and ll-of-13 in led the Lions with 12 that fourth quarter. points. Kent chipped in ten Maple Valley was just 9- and Stewart seven, but that of-11 from the foul line all wasn’t enough offense as night the Panthers scored a 44“They went to the basket 38 KVA victory. Maple Valley jumped in pretty strong, and got a lot of offensive rebounds, and front 14-4 in the opening did what they had to do,” quarter and still led 24-18 Wilkes said ofthe Comets. at the half, but scored just Mikaela Bromley led 14 points the entire second Maple Valley with nine half. “We shot the ball very points. Jennifer Kent, Elizabeth Stewart, and well the first two quarters,” had said Wilkes. Rigelman Leslee In the second half seven points each, and Pennfield picked up its Shawndenae Rost had six. Kalamazoo Christian got play, doing a better job of 16 points each from Emily getting the ball inside to its Corning and Michelle center Breanna Pelloni. Westerman. “We’ve got to learn to For Bromley, it was the stop people,” said Wilkes. second game in a row that “We’ve just got to learn to she’s led the Lions’ in play lock down defense. scoring. That just comes from a Bromley’s recent offen- hard work ethic and mental sive success is thanks to toughness.” Maple Valley has to her having the confidence to shoot a little further head right back to the court away from the basket. today (Feb. 7), to take on “She’s just taking the Constantine. Tuesday the open shots that she gets. Lions host Schoolcraft She used to go to the bas- then next Friday they’ll be ket a lot, and pass up the home against Hackett open eight-foot shot for a Catholic Central. Need wedding invitations? Stop by and check out the large selection at . J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings vDiastie t mofo vWeidlc toox vs move Lion cheer team hosts league championship meet Saturday Maple Valley finished behind a trio of Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference foes at Saturday’s Bearcat Competitive Cheer Invitational hosted by Battle Creek Central High School. The Lions finished fifth out of five teams in the Division 3 competition, behind leaguemates Delton Kellogg. Coloma, and Pennfield. The SMCCC will hold its final jamboree of the season this Wednesday at Delton Kellogg, then the Lions will host the league championship meet next Saturday (Feb. 21). Delton Kellogg took the Division 3 championship at Battle Creek Central, scoring a total of 631.7160 points. Coloma was second with a score of 627.1270, followed by Napoleon 621.7688, Pennfield 581.7754, and Maple Valley 556.6230. The Lions scored a 172.5 in round one, 155.1230 in round two, and a 229 in round three. Delton had the best round one score in the comptition, and that carried the Panthers to the championship despite being outscored by Coloma in each of the next two rounds. Delton Kellogg got a 199.9 in round one, 178.2160 in round two, and a 253.6 in round three. The Comets scored a 191.6 in round one, 178.6270 in round two, and 256.9 in round three. The highest score in the four varsity competitions of the day came in Division 4, where Albion took the title with a total of 650.7874. Battle Creek Central won the Division 1 title at 646.3470, and Hastings won in Division 2 at 646.2804. Hastings’ girls also won the junior varsity championship with a score of 565.5304. Lion boys score two tough o February 28losses in their conference The date has been changed for the area’s visit from former Detroit Tigers’ pitcher Milt Wilcox. He will be at Maplewood Elementary to Liberty offers fast, accurate & friendly service. sign autographs and take photos with anyone who 101 W State Street would like to attend begin­ libwe rK t1 yT Across from Secondhand Corners ning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. SERVICE*!! $0/1 Tax Wilcox is being brought 1-866-871-1040 । OFF Preparation; to Vermontville, by the Nashville Shell, to host a www.hbertytax.com » Not valid with other offers. Expires 4/9. 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Ml COLE HAIVSBARGER Owner RUUD Featuring Ruud Bas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates Maple Valley’s varsity fell to 1-8 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a pair of league losses last week. Pennfield scored a 59-43 victory over the visiting Lions Tuesday night. The Panthers got 16 points from Derek Morris and 15 from Eric Johnson. The number 17 stood out for the Lions. They scored just 17 points in the first half, as Pennfield raced out to a 31-17 edge by the break. Dusting Houghton led the Lion team with 17 points. Jesse Bromley chipped in nine points and had 13 different players four assists. score in the ball game. The number 17 is one Jorden DeHaan was the the Lions would like to for- only one to reach double get after Friday night. figures, finishing with 11. That’s how many points Jacob Ryske and Tyler they had all night, in a 70- DeKoekkoek had eight 17 loss at Kalamazoo each. Three different playChristian. ersers had had seven seven points points each each Maple Valley scoredjust for the Comets. three points in the first Maple Valley has to turn quarter, two in the second, things around fast. They five in the third, and seven host Constantine tonight in the fourth. The Comets (Feb. 7), then will be back had a 17 point lead after in action next week at one quarter, 20-3. home against Schoolcraft Matt Hall and Kyle Tuesday and Hackett Fisher had four points each Catholic Central Friday for the Lions. night. Kalamazoo Christian J-ad Graphics g publishers of... • The Reminder • Hastings Banner • Sun and News • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News OFFICE HOURS: MON. - FRI. 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 p.m. PRINTING PLUS and SUNSHINE PACK & SHIP HOURS: Monday - Friday • 8:30 am - 6:00 pm �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Saturday, February 7,2009 — Page 11 Lions even their KVA mark at 3-3 by beating Pennfield Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling team will look to end the Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a winning dual meet record when it heads to Parchment to take on the Panthers this coming Wednesday night. The KVA championship meet is Feb. 14 at Pennfield High School. The Lions are 3-3 in the league now, after scoring a 42-24 win over Pennfield Wednesday night. Dansville, ranked third in the state in Division 4, scored a 52-24 win over the Lions in the nightcap. Zach Baird, Tyler Franks, Dusty Cowell, and Don Jensen were all 2-0 for the Lions on the evening. The dual between the Lions and Panthers was tied at 15 halfway through. The two Lion heavyweights broke the tie with pins in the first minute of their matches. Cowell stuck Aaron Squires 53 seconds into their 215pound match. Jensen, at 285, pinned Wade Willivize in 48 seconds. Pennfield then forfeited the 103-pound weight class The Lions’ Tyler Franks (left) drives Pennfield’s Tyler to Baird, and the Lions’ Anthony Molson followed Mughey down to the mat during their 145-pound bout that up with a big 11-10 win Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) over A.C. Putman in the 112- Maple Valley’s James Samann (top) nears a third-period pin against Pennfield’s Kyle Damerow in their 140-pound match Wednesday night (Photo by Perry Hardin) pound match which sealed the win. In the duaL the Lions also got a pins from Cody Cruttenden at 130 pounds, Lucas Brumm at 140, and James Samann at 152. Tyler The Barry County with state and federal offi­ Franks scored a 5-3 win for Chamber of Commerce will cials to discuss current issues the Lions in the 145-pound host a Legislative Coffee affecting the area. These match against Tyler Monday, Feb. 9, at 8 a.m. at coffees are free, informal and Mughey. the Mulberry Gardens open to the public. Pennfield had wins on the Banquet Hall at 975 N. Main For further information, night from Josh Smith (119), St. in Nashville. contact the chamber at 269­ Zack Case (125), Ray The public is invited to 945-2454. Hammer (135), Eric join this opportunity to meet Clements (160), Seth Walter (171), and Kevin Wezensky WeYlll (189). Only three Lions scored levels of play. PROVIDING GREAT SERVIC RVICE SINCE 1091 \H|”V Whether a local team is a wins in competition for their team against the Aggies. 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M-66) Lake Odessa recreational league or a tour­ Baird scored an 8-6 deci­ nament team, the focus is to make softball fun for all sion against Cole Ragon in players irrespective of their the 103-pound bout. Jensen ability. Eaton County won 13-11 against Johnny Softball is a league to pro­ Heinz at 285. At 145 pounds, mote softball for all girls and Franks pinned Jacob Hause DOfl'T GIVE UP n THIflG. to encourage all girls to in 1:10. Cowell won by forfeit at strive for a higher level of 215, as did Wayion Eaton in Play. the 125-pound flight. If teams want to step out In the other nine matches, and play in a few tourna­ the Aggies scored seven pins ments for the experience, they should and are encour­ and had one forfeit win. The aged to do so. Eaton County lone Lion wrestler to go the Softball offers an end-of-sea- distance in a loss was James Samann, who lost a major son tournament as part ofthe decision 15-7 against Andy league registration. The new league would not Parsons at 152 pounds. Luke Ragon (112), Cody be possible without the many Mulhollen (130), Ben volunteer parents bringing 1992 SUBURBAN qZ,.4 n0n U the players to games and Breslin (135), Kaleb Meyer 8-pass., V-8,2-wheel, loaded........... (140), Blake Mayes (160), working the concession 1997 SUBURBAN Q£,aoUnUn Grant Cooke (171), and V-8, loaded, 2-wheel, air, automatic... stands. For more informa­ Taylor Trim (189) scored tion, contact Ed Bartha at 1998 CARAVAN Oo onn pins for Dansville. 269-763-3596 or Jody 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO Franklin at 517-726-0387. $5,4UU 1/2-ton, 2-wheel, air, automatic, loade General information and league registration can be found online at www.byronline.org by clicking Eaton County Softball. Legislative Coffee will be in Nashville Monday Girls fast-pitch softball league forming wh i® n Wpa riKjHiitiDfatiit fesir- ooh ooe to rai fatit ■< idt 6®, Brill y pis H Rpte «IW ■ift DeKoekioek Mak hmm aitafe?< The opportunity for play­ ers and communities to rally around summer fast-pitch softball is a reality through the editors of community coordinators. Planners have been meet­ ing from Maple Valley, Bellevue, Olivet, Potterville and Pennfield to bring anoth­ er option to interested teams aWstapri ® bj trtCawts. left J^VikyWB nut fcs iimI jgjj (ft|l^ta«W (ft|lta«W jn OM K® *4 * EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP jiyiL SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential * Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... * Pumps • Tanks * Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE is Now accepting MasterCard & Visa in the area. A new league is forming for U10, U12 and U14 girls fastpitch in the local area. The new league, Eaton County Softball, is a parentdriven grass-roots effort to bring a quality program to the area. The objectives in creating something local were to help provide work­ ing parents with closer games, provide a fun and competitive league to further the players’ experience and to offset some of the pain facing families from high fuel costs. In travel leagues, long dis­ tances are to be expected. In smaller communities, there is no option of playing another schools without a high regis­ tration cost. This league is offering a balance ofthe two. Eaton County Softball aims to better prepare play­ ers for high school softball. The league offers a competi­ tive program during the week, while allowing teams to register for area tourna­ ments on the weekends to improve skills and increase Moo Tire w 616-374-1200 COOPER TURES NEED TIRES? NEED A CAR? GOT A TAX RETURN? IF THE ANSWER IS YES WE CAN HELP! USED CARS - WE FINANCE THE TRAFFIC SCENW Powerball tournament set for Wednesday The Maple Valley High School junior and senior boys will face off in the annual powerball game at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the new gym as part of win­ ter homecoming festivities. The winners will face a staff team in a play off for the championship. All tickets ate $4. “The seniors are really looking forward to this game, since last year's event was canceled due to bad weather,” said senior Jesse Bromley. “We plan to beat the juniors and this year’s staff, as well, with style and ease.” A Name That You Can Trust Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 Driver Education for students 14 years, 8 months or older Gas prices have dropped and so has the price of our Seg.l NOW $320 SEGMENT I CLASS March 2-19 April 13-30 SEGMENT II CLASS March 24-26 Come bring a friend and find out that learning to drive can be fun! To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Phil Smith, Denny Ackerson & Roily Krauss �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, February 7, 2009 — Page 12 24 HOURS OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK !ER Center offering free session on winter golf conditioning NASHVILLE <!ERIEXPRESS 133 5. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 $TOP You’re In, You’re Out... 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The first starts at 10:45 a.m. and the second is at 5:45 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the HGB well­ ness center and will feature PGA Golf Professional Ron English and Certified Personal Trainer Cheryl Jackson. Those who sign up' for the full program will join English and Jackson for eight weeks of structured, sport-specific golf exercises and lessons starting in March. Space is limited to 12 people. Off-season conditioning is one of the most .important variables in a golf game, according to Jackson. She explains that exercises to build cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibil­ ity, balance and mental focus can improve a golf game. "If you or someone you love is a golfer, consider adding golf conditioning in the pre-season months," said Jackson. "Pre-season pro­ grams are popular and extremely effective when conducted three months prior to hitting the links." Jackson pointed out that professional golfers often incorporate specific exercis­ es into their pre- and post­ training regimens. "We all get into repetitive Golf professional Ron English demonstrates a golf swing. movement patterns and over time, certain muscles become shorter and stronger, while opposing muscles may become longer and weaker. This creates muscle imbal­ ances that lead to poor pos­ ture, injury, pain and decreased mobility. Proper exercise improves imbal­ ances and leads to better pos­ ture alignment," said Jackson. Previous workshop partic­ ipant Lee Howser added, "I found golf conditioning helped me with balance in my stance and swing-. I was pleasantly surprised how the exercises improved my core strength and the overall flex­ ibility in my muscles." To sign up for the free ses­ sion on Feb. 19, call the HGB Wellness Center at 517-543-9575.' Olympic wrestler to give local clinic Ken Chertow, a United States Olympic wrestler, will be at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School Thursday, Feb. 12. Chertow will run a prac­ tice with Maple Valley varsi­ ty, JV, junior high and youth wrestlers from 4 to 7 p.m. and then will hold a later ses­ sion from 7 to 9 p.m. that is open to all area wrestlers. Areas of■ instruction will include technique, set-ups, timing and combinations, mental preparation, nutrition, strength training, goal setting and more. Chertow has performed at all levels, both as a competi­ tor and a coach. After win­ ning two state champi­ onships and Outstanding Wrestler awards, Chertow culminated his prep career by winning Junior Nationals in both freestyle and Greco at the Junior World Championship. While study­ ing and training at Penn State, he was a three-time NCAA All-American, World Espoir Champion, Pan American Champion and 1988 U.S. Olympian. He also was a three-time Academic All-American, graduating with a 3.6 GPA. Chertow conducted sum­ mer day camps throughout college and started a training system upon graduation from Penn State in 1989. During Chertow’s first five years conducting camps, he also coached at Ohio State and Penn State. During, his three years at Ohio State, he helped build the Buckeyes’ program- Ohio State finished fourth and fifth in the 1991 and 1992 NCAA Championships, respective­ ly, the program’s best finish­ es in school history. Chertow returned to Penn State in 1992 and joined the Nittany Lion coaching staff. His team won the national dual meet championship and was second in the NCAA Championships, PSU’s best finish since 1953. In 1994, Chertow left col­ lege coaching to focus his time and energy on helping young people through his local wrestling school and to devote more time to develop­ ing his camp system. Chertow’s summer camp draws and develops many champions. From 1998 to 2008, high school campers won 500-plus. state championships^ while younger campers won more than 250 AAU, NHSCA, and USA National Championships. Chertow conducts clinics throughout the country, has produced a series of instruc­ tional videos, and is the broadcast analyst for College Sports Television (CSTV). Chertow has also written a motivational book entitled, Wrestling: A Commitment to Excellence. For more information, or to register for the Chertow clinic. to be held at Maple Valley, call Coach Gary Pearson at 517-852-9275. Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads... 269-945-9554 or 1-808-870-7885 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-02-14.pdf 94a67e5f809a769e54ded74cfb83b5d1 PDF Text Text MAPLE UUZJT s ■flflflMl| ’ V 3 jfIbl 1WS9NUSVH 1S1NLS.LSV3ZZ? jttswsn onana $3nu.svm Ml 49058-1817 HAS i i PER Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 7, February 14, 2009 Board moves forward on boiler upgrades by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer With newly elected trustee Mark Wenger absent, the Maple Valley Board of Education unanimously approved a request for pro­ posal (RFP) from LINC Service to upgrade the boiler and electrical systems and improve energy efficiency in each of the district’s four schools and the bus garage. Before the business por­ tion of the meeting, LINC representatives from Kelly Pnacek and Kevin Coakley gave a presentation of their findings after a survey of the district’s heating, cooling and electrical systems. They estimated that the improve­ ments would total approxi­ mately $500,000 to $800,000. The representa­ tives estimated that with upgrades, the district could realize $40,000 to $60,000 annual savings in energy costs. The savings would be used to pay LINC Services for the upgrades over the course of 15 years, which would eliminate the need for the district to raise the capital needed to make the upgrades. Pnacek said LINC guaran­ tees energy savings; if the district does not save enough on its energy bill to cover the annual payment during the 15-year term, LINC will pay the difference. During a board discussion of LINC’s survey results, Trustee Tim Burd said, “The way this program is present­ ed, I think it would hard to get hurt by it ... It beats a poke in the eye.” Fellow trustees Kevin Rost and Andrea Montgomery also expressed their interest in pursuing a proposal from LINC. LINC will get bids for the project by Feb. 28 and will present the board with an official proposal in March. According to Pnacek and Coakley, if the board approves their proposal, work on the project could begin May 1 and be complet­ ed by Sept. 1. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer note that by approving a RFP resolution, the board is not bound to a contract with LINC unless it formally accepts a proposal when presented in March. If, in the meantime, the pro­ posed federal economic stimulus package becomes a reality and federal funds become available to the dis­ trict, Maple Valley would be free to pursue that option. In a later interview, Kramer stated that the district had submitted paperwork to the federal-government based on the last $5.3 million bond proposal turned down by Just in time for winter homecoming Maple Valley High School students now have Maple Valley voters. The more room to express their school and class spirit. Monday, Duane and Mike Hamilton proposal includes the replace­ donated and delivered a new “pride rock” to replace a much smaller one that had been ment of boilers in both ele­ near the band room door for many years. The rock was in place less than 12 hours when mentary schools and the high members of the Class of 2010 decided it was time to christen the rock and express their See BOILER, page 7 spirit High school gets new “Pride Rock” Recently elected school beam trustee continues to be a no-show by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter During the February meet­ ing of the Maple Valley Board of Education, com- munity members questioned the board about the contin­ ued absence of recently elected trustee Mark Wenger. Since winning his seat in the November elec­ tion, Wenger has failed to appear at both the January and February regular board of education meetings and at County board chair hears governor’s address in person State representatives Rick Jones (left) and Brian Calley (right) pose with Michael Callton on the House floor just prior to Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s state of the state address last week. The lawmakers invited Callton, chair of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, as their special guest. the special budget work ses­ sion on Feb. 9. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer told the com­ munity members that noth­ ing can be done unless Wenger voluntarily resigns his post. If Wenger resigns, then the board can accept applications, interview can­ didates and appoint someone to fill the seat until the next school election,, which is slated for 2010. In a later interview, Kramer said he has had con­ tact with Wenger. He stated that Wenger called him after missing the January board meeting and said he missed the meeting because he is a member of the military reserves and had been called to active service but intended to fulfill his duties as a mem­ ber of the board of educa­ tion. Wenger also met with Kramer Jan. 16, at which time he was given an infor­ mation packet and a laptop computer. School board members are issued laptop computers to keep them con­ nected to the district and allow them to receive month­ ly information packets elec­ tronically. Since that meet­ ing, Kramer said he has received one e-mail from Wenger asking for more information but no other contact. Since winning his seat in the November election, Wenger has failed to appear at both the January and February regular board of education meetings and at the special budget work session on Feb. 9. Repeated attempts by the Maple Valley News to con­ tact Wenger by telephone and mail prior to the November election were unsuccessful. Further attempts to contact Wenger in January and again this week were unsuccessful, as well. Both the telephone number given to Kramer and one listed with directory assistance have been discon­ nected. Attempts to reach Wenger via the e-mail address he provided the district were unsuccessful by press time. Ken Silfven, a spokesman for the Michigan Secretary of State Bureau of Elections, said that if district residents are unhappy with a board member’s performance or attendance, they can institute a recall election. However, he noted that while they could start the process, now, an elected official cannot be recalled during the first or last six months of his or her term. In This Issue • Vermontville Council agrees to seek federal funds • Bellevue forges agreement with South Haven development firm • Lions cheer team has its best day at Delton Invitational • Lions go 2-0 on final night of regular season �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 14, 2009 High school helps Maplewood fifth grade science lab When thinking of a sci­ ence lab, what kind of activ­ ities come to mind? Ask the mens Hind dis'sfettiflg’Bools, W^pb. offered to "hav4 seven of Ker"'stfidefit£' travel^ to impressive,” said teacher Maplewood Markelle Murton, who added (Left to right) Alli Hickey, Chloe Hicks, Catie Eldridge and Jason Green watch as Kyle Fisher dissects a crayfish. Abby Smith (from left), Nathanial Marshall, Ross Smith, Jenn Kent, Brianne Hampton, Lyndi Rose and Jacob Allerding gather around a clam they dissected. that she appreciated the help her students received from Webb and high schoolers Jenn Kent, Ross Smith, Amanda Paxson, Brad Laverty, Kyle Bums, Dustin (Left to Right) Jasmine Vantyle, Marcus Wesner, Kelly Murton, Amanda Paxson and Cheyanne Vantyle dissect a starfish. Houghton and Kyle Fisher, “We appreciate both the materials and the time that they gave us.” Shiann Adafns, (from left) Bryson Massie, Jeena Waffle and Anthony Sipperley gather around a crayfish they are dissecting. fifth graders at Maplewood School and they may say “dissecting animals.” With help from Maple Valley High School biology teacher Shannon Webb and some of her students, the Maplewood students were able to dig right into a science project. After donating the speci- Maplewood to share their skills. To cap off a body sys­ tems unit, students saw the inner workings of a starfish, earthworms, grasshopper, clams, frogs, perch and cray­ fish. “They thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and the men­ toring that took place was ‘Diana’s Dfiace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday (Left to right) Michael Sprague and Abbi Billings pose with a clam they dissected. 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............. 11a.m. .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................ Family Supper 6:00-7:15.............................Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00...................... Sunday School 10: 00............................. Church Service 11: 00...................................... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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 S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s 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 Senrices 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 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 mi. south of Nashville) Sunday School................................ 10 A.M. Service............... .11:15 a.m. P.M. Senrice............................... .6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service...................................... 11 P.M. Service........................................ 7 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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 McQann Road NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service ............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: ................. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ........ 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship...................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, February 14,2009 — Page 3 Nashville Village Council approves 2009-10 budget \by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council unanimously approved the village’s budg­ et for the 2009-10 fiscal year as presented by the council’s finance committee. Trustee Laurie Austhoff was absent, The approved 2009-10 budget shows a $968,953 beginning fund balance and a $1,033,413 ending fund bal­ ance with total revenues of $1,346,810 and expenditures of $1,282,350, which Village Clerk Cathy Lentz said is almost identical to the vil­ lage’s budget for the current fiscal year. With two months remaining in the fiscal year, the village’s current budget shows $1,268,169 in rev­ enues and $1,244,021 in expenditures and a beginning fund balance o $944,805. Council Trustee and Finance Committee Chairman Mike Kenyon said one of the finance commit­ tee’s “hold-ups,” was deter- mining that the village, as well as Castleton and Maple Grove townships which all support the Castleton Maple Grove -Nashville EMS, should set aside $10,000 in their 2009-10 budgets, “just in case,” the operating millage approved by voters in November is not enough to cover the service’s expenses. “This is not a scheduled quarterly payment; it’s bud­ geted, just in case. Even if we do have to pay the $10,000, it’s still a $15,000 savings,” said Kenyon. “And in this economy, the committee also recommends that we not do sidewalks this year because the homeown­ ers are required to pay halfof the cost.” During a public hearing on the budget, which preceded the business portion of the meeting, village resident Gary White questioned why no projects were listed in the budget and what restructur­ ing was being done to keep costs down. He also asked if council members were get­ ting a pay increase and whether the council was looking into hiring a village manager. Village Council President Frank Dunham replied that there were no pending proj­ ects, so the budget just reflects operating costs for the village. Council mem­ bers were not getting raises, he said, and the village was not looking at hiring a vil­ lage manager at this time. “And we’ve instructed our departments to maintain or decrease costs if at all possi­ ble, and they are doing that,” added Dunham. White said the council should mandate cost reduc­ tions for the village police and department of public works departments. “I think, with the economy the way it is, we’re doing a fine job at it. We do work at it,” responded Trustee Jack Holden. During his monthly report, Nashville Police Chief Jerry cutting measure will be the Schray stated that in May the creation of a police depart­ Nashville Police Department ment firing range at the would be closing its office at transfer and recycle station 208 N. Main St. near Central south of the village in June Park and relocating to the or July. He estimated that back room of the Nashville having a local firing range Village Office, located rather than having officers across the street at 203 N. driving to Hastings would Main, as a cost-cutting meas- save the village another $350 ure. a year. “The back room here is In other business, the vil­ the same size as the office lage council: we’re in now and this will • Approved a motion to save the village $1,500 in purchase a 2009 Ford Crown utility costs,” said Schray. Victoria from Signature Ford “Moving over here will help in Charlotte for a total of us better serve the communi­ $21,130. The village will ty because the office will be make four annual payments open more.” of $5,818 to pay for the vehi­ Schray said once the move cle. The new vehicle will is complete, utilities to the to replace the village’s blue the old building will be 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, turned off, but the police cars which Schray said has will continue to be stored in 140,000 miles on it and is, the garage until the building “nickel-and- diming,” the is sold. Approximately village with repairs. $28,000 from the sale of the Schray said it would cost building will then be used to an additional $1,550 to trans­ build a new garage behind fer equipment from the cur­ the village office. rent squad car to the new Schray said another cost- vehicle and have it detailed with logos. He added that the approximate $800 the village receives from the sale of the existing car could be rolled back into the department’s University Abrams car savings. The money for Planetarium, and The the annual car payments will Country Mill Apple Orchard. be taken from the $5,OOP the Social skills, such as prob­ village sets aside in savings lem-solving, self-help, and for the purchase of a new kindergarten preparation also vehicle for the department. • Unanimously approved are important goals of the $15,000 to cover the cost of Early 4s program. Each child is viewed as an individual engineering for possible and encouraged to learn and repairs to Kellogg Street should money become avail­ grow at his or her own pace. Call 517-852-2075 for able to the village from the federal government’s pro­ more information. posed economic stimulus plan. The cost of repairing the 1,800-feet stretch of Kellogg Street has been esti­ mated at $452,000. “The word is that the proj­ ects that are ready to go will get funds first,” said Early 4s enrollment for 2009-10 coming soon Maple Valley Early 4s preschool will be enrolling for 2009-10 beginning Monday, March 2. Early 4s is a Great Start Readiness Preschool (GSRP) that is grant-funded by the State of Michigan. This program is free to those who qualify. This year the Maple Valley School District is try­ ing a new enrollment process. Parents are encour­ aged to call and speak with the teachers to see if they qualify for the program. If they do qualify, parents can then take home an applica­ tion packet. Parents are also being asked to make an appointment on one of the preschool round-up days in March or April to return their applications. This will result in less paperwork in the fall, as well as admission letters being mailed in May or June, as opposed to August. To enroll, students must be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2009; meet at least two qual­ ifications set forth by the State of Michigan; and reside in the Maple Valley School district. The program runs Monday through Thursday. Class times are 7:55 10:55 a.m. or 11:55 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. The program is located inside Fuller Street Elementary School. Early 4s uses several dif­ ferent early childhood guides, including Creative Curriculum. Early 4s also participate in Zoo-phonics, which also are used in kindergarten and first grade at Maple Valley. Therefore, students are familiar with the Zoo Friends and their letter homes and motions upon entering kindergarten. Early 4s promotes handson learning both in and out of the classroom. Each year several field trips are planned where students .can go out and learn. This year, students in the program have planned or attended field trips to Impression 5 Science Museum, the Michigan State 06686999 Jack & Judy’s Nashville DPW Supervisor Scott Decker. “When every­ thing is said and done, it will probably mean matching funds of some sort. I don’t think they will pay 100 per­ cent.” “It s the same scenario as when we did the dam,” said Kenyon, referencing the board’s recent 5-2 decision to allow removal of the vil­ lage’s dam on the Thomapple River. “We did­ n’t know that we’d get 100 percent, but we did. To me, this street, the longer we wait, the more costly it could get. I think this is necessary." “Somewhere down the road we will get funded, and I have serious hope that when the dam is gone, it will alleviate some of the drainage problems,” said Decker. • Heard public comment. One village resident said his mail and Reminder box had been damaged by village snowplows. Another said his yard had been flooding since the school district’s bus garage had been built and thought that deepening the ditch might resolve the prob­ lem. Decker said he would look into both matters. White suggested that instead of the village seeking volunteers to maintain Lakeview Cemetery, it should use the $15,000 in its cemetery budget to hire a sexton. • Set a public hearing regarding the possible trans­ fer of zoning within the vil­ lage over to Barry County for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, providing that Barry County Zoning Administrator Jim McManus is able to attend. A special meeting for a public hearing on the proposed Downtown Development Authority is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. 113 N. Main Nashville 517-852-9700 Hours: •\ Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Country Kettle Cafe FRIDAY SPECIALS AH You Can Eat Fish (Cod, Perch or Catfish) All You Can Eat Shrimp SATURDAY SPECIALS BBQ Pork Ribs ______Fried Chicken SUNDAY SPECIALS Swiss Steak Baked Chicken & Dressing Ham Steak & Yams .Nashville's Friendly Family CHECK OUT OUR BREAKFAST Restaurant with Family Prices! 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The program helps evaluate business opportunities and develop an action plan for owning your own business. Call Us Be Envied TEN!KNOLL, SYTYL/ST& NAIL TECH; JANNA MM, STYLIST; Febru February Tanning Special The program will be Wednesdays, February 18th through April 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the KCC Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings. There is a charge for this program. Call 269-945-2454 or e-mail Valerie@barrychamber.com 1 Month Unlimited OR 15 Anytime visits I Teri is back on Wednesday nights! $OE 207 N. Main Street • Nashville • - Now Hiring! - 517-852-0313 Hours: Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 9-3 • Foryour convenience, please use back entrance. �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 14, 2009 Vermontville Council agreesto seek federal funds Carlos Villanueva NASHVILLE Carlos "Charlie" Villanueva on Feb. 7, 2009 Carlos Villanueva joined his daughter Sarah M. Villanueva; mother, Catalina (Fevela) Villanueva; father, Jose Villanueva and nephew Dion Villanueva. Carlos "Charlie" was bom in Sunfield, on March 22, 1942, the son of the late Jose and Catalina (Favela) Villenueva. He was raised in the Vermontville and Sunfield area and attended area schools there graduating from Sunfield High School in 1959. Charlie served his country in the U.S. Navy and was sta­ tioned on the USS Independence. He worked at at MotorWheel in Lansing for over 23 years and was also employed at the Unicorn Tavern (formerly known as the Shamrock) in Lansing for over 25 years. Charlie enjoyed working in his flower garden, and being in the yard. He loved animals and cherished his 12 cats and his beloved dog "sniffer". He also had a passion for old cars; Charlie enjoyed spending an afternoon visit­ ing car shows and showing off his 1966 Pontiac Bonneville. "Charlie" was well known and loved by his community and will be missed. Carlos is survived by his two daughters, Teresa and Sonya Villanueva; his special friend Sova; three sisters, Esther Madison, Marquita (Joe) Martinez, Mary Ainsworth; five brothers, James Gonzalez, Louie (Sue) Villanueva, Alex (Sue) Villanueva, Artemio (Anita) Villanueva, Robert Villanueva. Also surviving are many other family mem­ bers and friends. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service Woodlawn Cemetery Vermontville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Carlos "Charlie" Villanueva Memorial Fund at Comerica Bank - 5510 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing MI. Funeral Arrang Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter During its regular February meeting, the Vermontville Village Council approved a motion to spend between $10,000 and $15,000 with Wilcox Engineering to draw up preliminary paperwork for an upgrade to the village water system. If the paper­ work is completed and through the public hearing process by May 1, the village would, “have its foot in the door,” according to Village Council President Doug Kelsey for money from the proposed federal economic stimulus package. Kelsey also noted during the discussion that should the federal package fail to be approved or the village not be awarded funds, the money would not be wasted. The paperwork still would be needed when the village has set aside enough money to make upgrades to the water system on its own. The pro­ posed project would involve replacement of water mains on Fourth, Fifth and Elm streets and a portion of West Forest. In other business the vil­ lage council: • Approved Kelsey’s annual reappointment of Vermontville Department of Public Works Supervisor Monte O’Dell as the vil­ lage’s street administrator and wellhead administrator and O’Dell and Village Clerk Shirley Harmon as co­ zoning administrators. • Approved the purchase and installation of two ‘No Parking’ signs for the lot behind the hardware store and another for Third Street at the cost of $450 to 500 and the lengthening of Sherman and Seminary streets by adding a gravel cul-de-sac at the end of each at a total cost of $1,000. • Approved a $343 oneyear contract with the Tri­ County Commission on Aging for the delivery of 20 hot meals to the village from the Meals on Wheels pro­ gram each week. Eight Vermontville residents are currently enrolled in the pro­ gram, which also includes the Senior Dine card which can be used at local restau­ rants. The meals are deliv­ ered to the Vermontville United Methodist Church by E-Tran and are then distrib­ uted by local volunteers. • Responded to an e-mail from absent council trustee Mark Jorgensen, which stat­ ed he recommended a 5.8 percent cost of living raise for village employees, not council members. He also stated that due to the eco­ nomic climate, he would like to see the council members pay rolled back to $55 per month. Kelsey also request­ ed that his pay be rolled back to its 2008 rate as well. The council approved the motion unanimously. “This is a gesture of good will,” said Village Council Trustee Gary Patrick. “Nobody else is getting a raise, so why should we,” said Kelsey. • Approved a resolution, required by the State of Michigan, to allow the Vermontville Township Fire Department to a hold a Texas Hold’em poker tournament fundraiser. Kennard Brooks NASHVILLE - Kennard Brooks, age 78, of Nashville passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at Tendercare in Hastings. Funeral Arrangments for Mr. Brooks are pending at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Call 269-945-9554 for MV News classified ads Eleven medals come home from Okemos with wrestlers Maple Valley’s Youth Wrestling Program had 11 wrestlers finish in the top four in their weight class, and earn medals, at last Sunday’s Okemos Tournament. Jesse Brumm, Garrett Pearson, and Nate Baird all placed first. Chase Schriver and Derek Dickinson were second. Austin Zank and Sam Bonney placed third. Finishing fourth were Chandler Murton, Zach Osborn, Seth Feasel, and CJ Davis. Pictured are (front from left) Chandler Murton, Garrett Pearson, Nate Baird, Jesse Brumm, Austin Zank, Chase Schriver, Wyatt Baird, CJ Davis, (back) coach Murton, coach Pearson, Sam Bonney, coach Brumm, Bob Wood, and coach Brumm. Putnam Teen Advisory Group to meet Feb. 16 Write us a letter! The Maple Valley News welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. ’ • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. The teen advisory group (TAG) of Putnam District Libraty will meet at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at the library. The meeting will be used as. a brainstorming session for future events, programs and for creating a teen space at the library. A part of each meeting is dedicated to shar- ing about books and authors. All Maple Valley area youths ages 13 and up are welcome to attend and be a part of the future of the library. For more informa­ tion, contact the library at 517-852-9723 or e-mail Shauna Swantek at putnamlibrary.director@yahoo.com. NOTICE Vermontville Maple Syrup • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. Corporation will be... • We prefer handwritten letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. TAPPPING TREES Send your letters to: Editor c/o J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 or e-mail to: news@j-adgraphics.com in Vermontville, Ifyou don’t want your trees tapped, please put a white cloth around the. trees, Wfe 06686935 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 14,2009 — Page 5 Old items are new at Putnam District Library The adult winter reading program is in full swing at Putnam District Library in Nashville, but there is still time to sign up. Teen and adult readers are invited to “Warm Up With a Good Book” and read while earning prizes. The program runs to the end of March. Readers might consider one of these new titles added in January: Adult nonfiction Angels and Ages: A Short Book About Darwin, Lincoln and Modem Life by Adam Gopnik; Baptism by Fire: Eight Presidents Who Took Office in Times of Crisis by Mark K. Updegrove; Love and Respect: The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs; Made from Scratch: Discovering the Pleasures of Handmade Life by Jenna Wagenrich; How Starbucks Saved My Life by Michael Gates Gill. Adultfiction ‘ The Bodies Left Behind by Jeffery Deaver; The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts; Tomorrow’s Promise by Sandra Brown; Quicksand by Iris Johansen; The Last Detective by Robert Crais; The Winter Lodge: The Lakeshore Chronicles by Susan Wiggs; Summer at Willow Lake: The Lakeshore Chronicles by Susan Wiggs; Fireside: The Lakeshore Chronicles by Susan Wiggs; Mounting Fears by Stuart Woods; Plum Spooky: A Between the Numbers Novel by Janet Evanovich; Sixth Target by James Patterson; Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Cruise; Fireproof by Eric Wilson; A Moment of Weakness by Karen Kingsbury; In Search of Eden by Linda Nichols; The Shack by William Paul Young; This Side of Heaven by Karen Kingsbury; Kiss by Ted Dekker with Erin Healy. Teen andyoung adult Betwixt by Tara Bray Smith; Lords of Misrule: Morganville Vampires No. 5 by Rachel Caine; Evolution, Me and Other Freaks of Nature by Robin Brande; Three Willows by Ann Brashares; Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke; True Adventures of Charley Darwin by Carolyn Meyer; The Illustrator’s Notebook by Mohieddin Ellabbad. Children Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney; Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner; The Library Dragon by Carmen Agra Deedy ; Tack the Penguin by of upcoming events at Helen Lester; Harvest (John www.putnamlibrary.blogspo Deere boardbook); Mama, t.com. Regular business hours Do You Love Me? by Barbara M.. Joosse; Benny’s are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday Pennies by Pat Brisson; Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney; Steal Back the Mona Lisa! by Meghan McCarthy; Thomas and the Jet Engine. Movies An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong, Righteous Kill, Bangkok Dangerous, Pineapple Express, Surfer Dude, Babylon A.D., Henry Poole Is Here, Appaloosa, The Express: The Ernie Davis Story, Mirrors, My Best Friend’s Girl, iGor, Max Payne, Open Season 2, Fireproof, Lakeview Terrace. Visit Putnam District Library online for a calendar and Wednesday; 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Free resume writing class offered this week Putnam District Library, our world, there is a lot hap­ in conjunction with the pening. Many are losing Maple Valley Center of jobs. We are working to be Hope and Maple Valley proactive in that we want to High School business stu­ help people get jobs. We dents, will host a free resume hope to give them the best writing classes for area resi­ opportunity possible for a successful interview,” said dents this week. The first session is sched­ Cathy Christman, president uled for 6 p.m.' Thursday, of MVCCOH. Professionals from the Feb. 19/ A repeat session will be held again at 10 a.m. community and students Friday, Feb. 20. Both sessions from Maple Valley will be will be held at MVCCOH, on hand to teach, help and 233 N. Main St., Nashville. advise as needed. “The library cooperative's Everyone is welcome to mobile lab will be on site, so attend. “In our community and attendees will be able to cre- lisfcKiflfel# to'sOtatawtta slisLCteSdrwsiiW inlCItosWlJtlW ate their resumes on the spot,” added Christman. “It is the goal that attendees leave with a created resume.” “The library's mission is to use its resources to meet the needs of the community. We are glad to bring the mobile lab here and to help area res­ idents pursue their job searches in a concrete way,” said Shauna Swantek, Putnam District Library director. The library will provide follow-up support after the session by assisting atten­ dees in proofreading and by making resume paper avail­ able for printing. Registration forms are avail­ able the day of the class, at the MVCCOH and at the library. Questions may be directed to the library at 517-852­ 9723 or by e-mailing Swantek at putnamlibrary.director@yah oo.com or Christman at mvccoh@live.com. Shown here are some new additions to the library's collection. Due to $300 in donations made by the community during the 2008 Festival of Trees, Putnam District Library was able to purchase new or replacement copies of classic titles for the collection. Bellevue forges agreement with South Haven development firm The Village of Bellevue is expanding, literally. At a recent town council meeting, a unanimous vote was cast to work with the Goforth Group LLC, a South Haven real estate development and con­ sulting firm, to help grow the town of Bellevue. Goforth will provide eco­ nomic development consult­ ing services for the village as part of a proposed annexa- tion and development of 75 acres. Travis Brininstool, village manager, said, "We are very excited and pleased with the Goforth Group efforts to assist us in adding to the amenities of Bellevue and look forward to assisting them in any way we can. Steven Larsen, COO and general council of Goforth Group LLC, has met with Member FDIC Hastings City Bank Hastings City Bank requests the pleasure of your company to celebrate the retirement of Joan Rumsey Friday, February 20th From 2:00pm - 5:00pm Refreshments to be served Hastings City Bank 310 North Main St. Nashville, MI 49073 town business leaders, clergy and other interested citizens. Further meetings are planned to research potential medical facilities and services, affordable housing and apartment development, assisted living housing and other senior care businesses. Goforth will also work with governmental agencies, hos­ pitals and area professionals to identify potential funding sources and interest in Bellevue. With the new high school expansion on the west side of the proposed 75-acre annex­ ation property, Larsen said "the site is well-suited for the proposed economic develop­ ment to enhance Bellevue’s economy and quality of life. We are extremely pleased about this venture with the Village of Bellevue, but we have a lot of work to do to make this work in this diffi­ cult credit environment." Call anytime for Maple Valley News classifled ads 269-945-9554 Topic: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Symptoms • Diagnosis • Treatments • Causes • Prevention Susan Haasch Occupational Therapist Tuesday, Feb. 24 • 4:00-5:00 pm Speaker: Date: Location: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Somefrequently ask questions: Why do my fingers tingle? I don’t use a computer, why do I have carpal tunnel syndrome? Get these and other questions answered. Call Sara Basset at 269-945-1698 for any questions Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. 840 Cook Road P.O. Box 290 Hastings, MI 49058 Ph 269-945-9520 • fax 269-945-9580 �Page 8 — JuN Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday February 14. 2009 Lions have their best day at Delton Invitational by Brett Bremer rts Editor The Panther* haven't always bee at their bert on their o*n m t*. but Saturday they were. The Dclum Kellogg vanity ompetitive cheer learn won the l>»wer Division championship al its Delton Kellogg Invitational Saturday. by performing het let than any Delton cheer team ever “We had our highest score in every round today." said Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reynolds, "and we had the highest score we've ever had by 33 points They had a really good day today. They did their work today." The Panthers finished with a score of 654.6264. to edge Coloma by just over two points The Comets fin­ ished with a score of 652.6060 Delton was just a bit better than the Comets in each of the first two rounds, then the two teams tied with a score of 272 in round three. The third round score was big for the Panthers “I think we finally got the nerves out They're comfort­ able They're not scared to do it any ore." Reynolds said of the final round per­ formance. The Panthers ored a 200.40 in round one and a 182.2264 in round two. Coloma had a 199.40 in round one and a 181 2060 in round two. The girls were so excited They wanted it so bad today.” said Reynolds ”1 wanted it so bad " Bemcn Springs was third with a total of 378.8650, fol­ lowed by Hopkins 577.2040. Pennfield 574.1364, and Maple Valley 549.80. Maple Valley had its best score of the season. The Lions' round one score of 176.10 w as the lowest of the day. but an improvement for the team which had been working hard on that round They also added a 151.20 in round two and a 230.3 in round three “We've been going for the energy factor and they put a lot more oomph into their routine,” said Maple Valley head coach April Wagner The oomph factor includes having better energy, more tight formations, and “goosebumps”. “If you really get the GET THE BEST RETURN FOR YOUR MONEY ®® Liberty offers fast, accurate & friendly service. 101 W State Street 269-948-0400 • LIDIK I T Across from Secondhand Corners — SERVICE : SOA « Tax 1’ -866-W8 f7 11-I1U0T4U0 ! 46 V OFF Preparation Good at parti< ipating IocMkwm For new cwtomm www.Hbertytax.com • i** ”nrrw dence. They’re yelling better and their confidence is bet­ ter.” The skills the Saxons showed off included a toe touch, back handsprings, herkey jumps, back walkovers, and a heel stretch. The Saxons, Panthers, and Lions will all be a part of conference championship meets today (Feb. 14). Hastings beads to the O-K Gold Championship meet at Thornapple Kellogg, after not having a competition since Saturday. “It’ll be nice to get five straight days of practice in,” said Hubbell. The Lions and Panthers will be at Maple Valley Saturday for the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference Championship. The league held its final jam­ boree of the season at Delton Maple Valley's Amber Brownell shouts out to the crowd before joining the stunt group during round three Saturday at the Delton Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) crowd going, they'll get goosebumps," said Wagner. “When you watch those teams like Lakewood, they give you goosebumps. When you're watching teams like that, you know they’re good.” Lakewood didn’t give their coach goosebumps Saturday, but managed to finish second to Gull Lake. The Blue Devils took the Upper Division champi- ATTENTION! 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The Blue Devils had a 219.90 in round one and 220.0608 in round two. Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said that her team, which is still three girls short, as subpar in all three rounds. “If we would have had the round three we’re capable of, we would have beaten Gull Lake today,” said Martin. “They just didn’t have their hearts in it today. I was a little disappointed in all three rounds. It wasn’t what they .did on Wednesday night.” Hastings was even better than it was at its league meet last Wednesday night. The Saxons scored a 205.50 in round one, 198.680 in round The Lions’ Lindsey Hoffman shouts from the top of two, and 292.7 in round her stunt group during her team’s round three perform­ three. The Saxons had their best ance at Saturday’s Delton Kellogg Invitational. (Photo score yet in round two, by Brett Bremer) thanks in part to a bigger group of girls out on the mat. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Present They put 14 out for the round. “All of their skills were on,” said Saxon head coach Saturday, March 14, 2009 Amy Hubbell. “They keep Registration begins at noon, doing it with more confi- Texas Hold’em Tournament Tournament starts at 2pm Nashville VFW 304 S. State St, Nashville $50 Buy in with up to two $10 add ons. Hold'Em, Omaha, Stud, Etc., Side Tables • Cash Bar and Food Available No smoking in game room. SPONSORED BY SCORE MICHI AN Kellogg Wednesday night. The Panthers won that one at home too, with a score of 640.580. They just edged Climax-Scotts, which fin­ ished with a score of 639.736. Schoolcraft was third with a score of 617.220, followed by Pennfield 558.768, White Pigeon 547.665, Maple Valley* 527.200, and Bronson 504.805. The Lions’ scores were nearly as good as they were Saturday, with a 165.5 in round one, 147.300 in round two, and 222.4 in round three. 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Correction Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Milt Wilcox will sign autographs at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in the gym of Maple Valley High School, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville. | Any questions contact Jon Boss 517-388-4638 or Tai Gearhart 269-967-1219 License # M45301 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 14, 2009 — Page 7 BOILER, continued from page 1 OPEN. 7 DAYS A school, along with the declaring the week of Feb. 9 and Jeff Fisher, assistant; JV replacement of energy ineffi­ as principals’ week. baseball, Trent Harvey head cient windows and other • Unanimously approved coach and Bob Brumm, upgrades to schools in the the spring break trip to the assistant; head varsity soft­ district Easley, S.C., for members of ball coach Mary Lesage and In his report to the board the high school baseball Mike Beachnau and Dan Monday evening, Kramer team April 3 to 11. The trip Angus, assistants; JV soft­ said,, “We received two is i self-funded by members of ball, Landon Wilkes, head spreadsheets depicting how the baseball team; no school coach and Jeff Seavolt, assis­ the money (from the stimu­ funds are used to defray the tant. lus package) will be distrib­ cost of this annual trip. • Unanimously approved a uted. Each is different. At • Approved the following motion to participate in this time, we can say that roster of spring sports coach­ School of Choice for the third there will be some money es as presented by Athletic trimester from March 2 to coming to the district from Director Duska Brumm: Jr. May 29. the federal stimulus package. high wrestling head coach • Went into closed session At this time, we can not tell Rob Feasel; varsity boys at 8:18 p.m. to discuss the how much or when. The total track head coach Brian purchase or lease ofproperty amount is speculated to be Lincoln, and assistant Steve and the collective bargaining around $933,000 over two Hopkins; head varsity girls agreement. When the board years. We will just have to track coach Robert Browne returned to open session at wait and see.” and assistant Cindy 9:50; the board unanimously In other business the Allwardt; jr. high track co­ approved a motion to author­ board ofeducation : head coaches Jeff Webb and ize Kramer to propose an • Heard a brief summary Robb Rosin; varsity baseball early retirement incentive of proposed mid-year head coach Brian Carpenter program for employees. amendments to the 2008-09 budget from the district’s Director of Finance Darryl Sydloski. Later, during the business portion of the meet­ ing, the board voted unani­ mously to approve the rec­ ommended budget amend­ ments which reflect the Hearty Menu decrease in state and federal Monday, Feb. 16 revenues, the mid-year budg­ COA Closed. et cuts approved by the Tuesday, Feb. 17 board in December and other Tuscan bean soup, Calif, blend vegetables, mixed fruit cobchanges in revenues and expenditures not anticipated bler, oyster crackers. Wednesday, Feb. 18 when the board approved the Turkey ala king, country potatoes, broccoli and cheese initial budget in June 2008. • Heard Kramer recognize sauce, orange, biscuit. Thursday, Feb. 19 Maple Valley principals for Meatloaf and gravy, augratin potatoes, stewed tomatoes, their service to the district in response to Gov. Jennifer mixed fruit, dinner roll. Friday, Feb. 20 .Granholm’s proclamation Sloppy Joe, Italian blend vegetables,'buttered redskin pota­ toes, banana, bun. 24 HOURS nashville*/ER 133 5. 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Remember to look ing body systems in their online, using family access, life science unit. To illusto check on your child's trate the circulatory system, students located the progress. Tri-county’s got talent dorsal vessel in both a Here is something fun for room-temperature worm our high school kids. The and a worm from the on refrigerator. By watching National Council Alcoholism is sponsoring a the vessel along the back talent competition for stu- of the worm darken and dents in Clinton, Eaton and lighten, students were able Ingham counties. First prize to take the worms’ pulses. is a $500 award. Students They then took their own pay a $10 entry fee ad can try out in Grand Ledge on March 14. Contact Miss McCaul for an application this week. We have some amazing talent in this com­ munity so let's represent the Valley well. Love and Logic parenting classes ottered by Valerie Hynes McCaul Would you like to have more fun parenting, feel more confident and less frus­ trated at the end of the day? We have a free class for you. This is a great opportunity for parents at all stages ofthe game. Love and Logic par­ enting classes are being offered for free at Eaton Intermediate School, 1790 E. Packard Highway in Charlotte. Classes will run Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 Feb. 18 through April 1. So, if you are wondering how do I get my child out of bed in the morning, how can I stop my kids from fighting, how do I get my kids to help with the chores, etc., this class is for you. Solutions and ideas provided can make a difference for you and your family. For more informa­ tion, call Jodi Anthony at 517-541-8765. Class scheduling for next year We are off and running toward our goal of getting all senior high schedules com­ pleted. Counselors have been in classrooms meeting with students to explain the process. Please ask your child if he or she turned in class selections for next year. Parents do not have to sign the sheets this year. Testing dates Freshman, sophomores and seniors will be tested March 10. The tests are cre­ ated by the ACT testing com­ pany and are useful tools to track your child's progress. The ninth grade test Explore, pairs career interests with academic achievement to give students a realistic idea of career paths they should pursue. The 10th grade test, The Plan, focuses on aca­ demic strengths and weak­ nesses. It allows students the opportunity to practice tak­ ing a standardized test preparing them for the ACT/MME test, which replaces the MEAP test. Your child's scores on this test are used by colleges to determine acceptance into their programs. Maple Valley is proud to offer this series of testing tools free of charge to your child. Not all Maplewood fifth graders Payton Schrader, Logan Teneyck, Emily Morris and Seth Gurd use earthworms to study the circulatory system. pulses, first at rest and then again after one minute of jumping jacks. The results of all four pulses were compared and then graphed. Maple Valley Adult Soccer League Student KVA exchange day Four Maple Valley stu­ dents spent the day at Pennfield school this week. The students were part of a student exchange promoted to encourage leadership, exchange ideas and to expe­ rience a different school atmosphere. Pennfield sent five students to The Valley. It was a neat opportunity for all involved. Bailey Weiler, Taylor Medina, Zach Morse and Nicole Peters work on their body systems project. Important FAFSA dead­ line for seniors If you have a senior who will be attending college or vocational school next year, be sure to fill out a FAFSA application by March 1. Filling it our early is the best way to receive financial aid from the state and federal government. Many awards are on a first-come, firstserved basis. Remember you need to have your taxes com­ pleted to fill in the blanks on the FAFSA form. If you are filing online, you also need to obtain a parent number in advance, so get online for the information today. frittn thefritrulty Anyone who wishes to play soccer, brush up on their knowledge orjust have fun, may be interested in the Maple Valley adult soccer league. Soccer sign-ups for an adult soccer league will take place Thursday, Feb. 19, between 6 and 7:30 p.m. at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria. This is open to anyone 16 years or older, and the cost will be $10. Games will be played starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, and end­ ing on May 30. Players must sign up for this event. For more information, call Chris Fisher at 517-726­ 1049. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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Clinton Trail walking and are encouraging in Charlotte. The jamboree participation. Coffee, dough­ will offer an evening of nuts and other snacks will be music, dancing, food and fun provided. The Charlotte Eagles, a major sponsor for many years, will hold its annual 50/50 bingo on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 2 to 10 p.m. Eagles Aerie 3552 is located at 116 Lansing Road in Charlotte. There will be prizes, raffles, concessions and a bake sale. All proceeds from these activities benefit Walk for Warmth, a statewide event to raise money to assist income-eligible families within their home-heating bills. Funds are raised through contributions from individuals, civic organiza­ tions, businesses, clubs and church groups and are used solely to assist residents with home-heat-related emergen­ cies. With the dramatic increase in utility costs, local resi­ dents' needs have become far greater than service agen­ cies can resolve without additional resources such as Weight restrictions in effect for commercial truck traffic Effective Thursday, Feb. 12, weight restrictions for commercial truck traffic will be imposed and enforced on state roadways from the southern Michigan border north to Ludington and across to the tip of the Thumb. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sara Witte Weller and Jacob James Caliendo, wife and husband, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2007 and recorded October 5, 2007 In Instrument Number 20071005-0002782, Barry County Records, Michigan. There Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Two and 80/100 Dollars ($160,392.80) including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 100 p.m. on MARCH 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: : Lot 7, Misty Ridge according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 9 of Plats, on Page 30. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. Dated: February 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 514.0078 ASAP# 2995081 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02728/2009, 03/07/2009 oasvois There are no restrictions for legal axle weight loads on roads designated as "all­ season trunklines." On routes designated as "sea­ sonal," there will be a post- 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: Pedro Valdez and Rachel Valdez, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc acting solely as nominee for Concorde Acceptance Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2005 and recorded April 21, 2005 in Instrument # 200504210005791 a/k/a 1145216 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 Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($111,465.96) Including interest 7.555% 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, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 12, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13, Southeastern Village, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 28. Commonly known as 1429 S. Dibble Street, 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 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expira­ tion of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: FEBRUARY 4, 2009 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 Rle No: 09-05217 ASAP# 2989220 02/07/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009,02/28/2009 reesesof TO ALL VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS Any resident interested in serving as an election official for Vermontville Township, please contact Sharon Stewart, Township Clerk at 517-726-1159. 1 VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP ELECTION COMMISSION £ ed reduction of 25 percent for rigid pavements and 35 percent for flexible pave­ ments. All extended permits will be valid for oversized loads in the weight-restricted area on the restricted routes. Single-trip permits will not be issued for any over­ weight loads or loads exceeding 14 feet in width on the restricted routes. For weight restriction information and updates, call 800-787-8960. or access .this information on MDOTs Web site at ww .michigan. gov/mdot.Under ‘Favorite Links,’ click on ‘Truckers Services.' All-season routes are des­ ignated in green and gold on the MDOT Truck Operators Map, which is available on the MDOT Web site. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sean Qualls, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as solely nominee for it's successors and or assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 26, 2006 and recorded August 9, 2006 in Instrument Number 1168383, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by IndyMac Federal Bank. FSB by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Eight and 01/100 Dollars ($111,798.01) including interest at 6.5% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1 .*00 p.m. on MARCH 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 89 and 90 and all of Lot 88 which lies South and West of the Eastern line of Lot 89 if extended across Lot 88, all in Innovation Subdivision, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 21. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest Dated: February 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 Rle No. 225.1559 ASAP# 2995425 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009 066SHW THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeremy J. Wood and Dusty O Wood, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 3, 2007 and recorded May 14, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180512, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, NA. as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-OPT2. Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2007-OPT2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Seven and 49/100 Dollars (S289.837.49) including interest at 8.65% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on MARCH 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Fawn Lake Plat, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. Dated: February 7. 2009 Orians Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Rte No. 356.2007 ASAP# 2989144 02/07/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009 ceeBescs Walk for Warmth. Contributions can be made at any time by sending a check payable to "CACS Walk for Warmth” to CACS, 1370 N. Clinton Trail, Charlotte, MI 48813. Anyone interested in walking and obtaining pledges for the three-mile walk or in receiving addi­ tional information about anv LEGAL NOTICE TH IS FI RM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Janice S. Winch, a mar­ ried woman and Charley F. Winch, her husband, to Fifth Third Mortgage-Mi. LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2006 and recorded February 22, 2006 in Instrument Number 1160442, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty­ Seven and 15/100 Dollars (S117,947.15) including interest at 8.625% 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 sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, North along the West line of said Section 11, 475 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section 11,750 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said Section 11, 475 feet to the said South section line; thence West along the South section line 750 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 14, 2009 Orians Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 200.4077 ASAP# 2995418 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009 oeesnxz of the planned events may call 517-543-5465 or 517­ 482-3005. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Becki Salazar, a married woman and Paul Salazar, her husband, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 26. 2006 and recorded September 27, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170611, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy­ Eight Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Nine and 08/100 Dollars (S78.579 08) including interest at 11% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 19. 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 19 Rods and 9.50 feet West of the Northeast comer of Section 21, thence South 18 Rods and 13.50 feel, thence West 40 feet, thence North 18 Rods and 13.50 feet, thence East 40 feet to the place of beginning, in Town 4 North. Range 7 West, also commencing 18 Rods 12 feet We st of the Northeast corner of Section 21, thence South 13 Rods, thence West 8 feet, thence South 5 Rods, 13.5 feet, thence West 6 feet, thence North 18 rods 13.50 feet, thence East 14 feet to place of beginning. Also, the East 4 feet of the following described premises: Commencing 22 Rods West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence South 18 Rods 13.50 feet, thence West 4 Rods, thence North 18 Rods 13.50 feet, thence East 4 Rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe dale of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In thal event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 Fite No. 221.6188 ASAP# 2995694 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009 owtwb • WOOD FOR SALE • The Village of Nashville will be taking sealed bids on the wood acquired from the recent tree removals done on village property. All bids must be received by February 26, 2009 by 4:00 pm. They will be opened and the highest bid accepted at the council meeting scheduled for February 26,2009. For more information please contact Scott Decker at 517-852­ 9571. 06687119 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 14,2009 Lions have the last run, to score win over Hackett by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions are still learning, but they’re winning some games along the way too. Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team improved to 8-8 overall and 7-7 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 54-39 win over Hackett Catholic Central Friday night. Lion head coach Landon Wilkes said that for part of the night his girls were better at working the ball in and out ofthe post than they had been for much of the season. That gives the girls in the post chances to score, and opens things up for shooters outside. “We had good ball movement,” said Wilkes. “We found our open jump shoot- The Lions’ Elizabeth Stewart works her way around a Falcon defender during Saturday night’s KVA victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ers. We pressed a little bit too, and caused some chaos.” Those positives helped the Lions to run out to a 17-11 first quarter lead. They pushed that lead to 25-18 by the half.. Hackett battled back in the third quarter, tying the game at one point, but it was the Lions who had the last run in them. “They kept hanging in there, they would make a run then in the four quarter we ran away for the most part. We got some lay-ups late in the game.” Terri Hurosky and Jennifer Kent did a good job of attacking the basket late for the f 1 a-YEAR PARTS The Lions Jorden Lions’’ Beachnau drives past Constantine’s Brigette Casselman during Saturday night’s KVA con- LIMITED WARRANTY! test at MVHS. (Photo by All Goodman* brand central gas furnaces are covered by a 10­ Year Parts Limited Warranty* for the registered, single-family homeowner, it's the perfect solution to keep your home warm and comfortable year after year. Goodman' Air Conditioning & Heating FROST HEATING 8 COOLING QUALITY, VALUE 8 SERVICE (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 Lake Odessa Nashville © 2008 Goodman Manufacturing Company, LP, Houston, Texas ‘Online registration within 60 days ot installation required. Additional restrictions may apply For complete information on Goodman warranties, visit www.goodmanmlg.coni . Thank goodness for Goodman? Perry Hardin) Lions. Attacking the basket was key for the Lions all night. They also got good penetration from Shawndenae Rost, Elizabeth Stewart, Beachnau, and Jorden Mikaela Bromley did a nice job of controlling the point. Stewart led Maple Valley with 16 points on the night. Rost added ten and Kent nine. Kathleen Hawkins had a team-high ten points for the Fighting Irish. On Tuesday night, Schoolcraft’s girls scored a 52-48 win at MVHS. The Eagles flew past the Lions in the second quarter, outscoring them 20-11 in the period. “They got a lot of easy buckets, because we didn’t box out real well,” said Wilkes. “We played hard, we just couldn’t seem to get things kind of going our way the whole first half.” Schoolcraft took a 26-19 lead into the break. Maple Valley battled back in the sec­ ond half. The Lions pulled to within two to start the fourth quarter, but never did catch’ Schoolcraft. Leslee Rigelman led Maple Valley on the night with 21 points. Stewart added ten, Kent eight, and Rost four points. Carly Scott led the Eagles with 21 points. “She just ate us alive,” said Wilkes. “Everything she shot was basically inside the threepoint line. She did a lot of attacking the basket and hit mid-range jumpers.” The Lions’ Jenn Kent puts a shot up over Constantine’s Arica Freshour Saturday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lions beat up on Constantine last Saturday, scoring a 67-13 win over their visitors. The Lions only allowed two points in the opening quarter, as they moved out to a 12-2 advantage. “They struggled,” Wilkes said of Constantine. “We got off to a pretty good start, pressed them, got a lot of turnovers, and turned them into easy baskets.” Kent had 23 points to lead Maple Valley. Rigelman chipped in 12 points, and Hurosky and Rost had eight each. Beachnau chipped in six points. The Lions are on the road twice this coming week, at Parchment Tuesday then at Constantine Friday night. Lions go 2-0 on final night of regular season Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling team closed out its regular season with a pair of victories Wednesday night. The Lions ended the Kalamazoo Valley Association duals with a 72­ 0 win over Parchment to start the evening, then downed Gull Lake 43-35. The win over Parchment improves Maple Valley’s league record to 5-2. The league championship meet is at Pennfield today (Feb. 14). The Division 3 district tournament will be held this A < A Maple Valley Youth Soccer Spring Season Sign Ups Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009 Time: 6:00PM to 7:30PM Place: Maple Valley High School Cafeteria Cost: $20.00 Ages: 4-15 Wednesday at Maple Valley High School. Portland takes on the Lions in the opening round, beginning at 6 p.m. The winner of that match .will wrestle Lakewood for the district championship. Last Wednesday, Parchment had just five Panthers ready to take on the Lions and forfeited the other nine weight classes. Maple Valley got pins in three ofthe five matches that were wrestled. Don Jensen stuck Zack Peebles 2 min­ utes and 36 seconds into their 285-pound match. James Samann pinned Andrew Loria 3:14 into their 152-pound match. AT 119 pounds, Anthony Molson pinned Brandon Blankenship in 3:13. The Lions got a 13-8 win by Jessie Miller over Joe Perry at 171 pounds, and at 145 Tyler Franks topped Dillon Adams 7-6. Zack Baird (103 pounds), Wayion Eaton (125), Cody Cruttenden (130), Josh Fulford (135), Lucas Brumm (140), Ryan Brooke (160), Alex Reid (189), and Dusty Cowell (215) won against voids in the Panther line-up. The win over Gull Lake took some work by the Lions. The Lions six morepins against the Blue Devils. Winning by pin for Maple Valley were Baird (103), Molson (112), Fulford (135), Brumm (140), Franks (145), and Samann (152). In the 215-pound match, Cowell scored a 7-3 decision over Hunter Feralo. Eaton won a 19-7 major decision for the Lions over Steve Norton at 112 pounds. 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Hackett Catholic Central dropped the Lions record in the Kalamazoo Valley Association to 1-11 on the season, with a 50-45 win over the foul line over the course the Lions Friday night. of the final eight minutes to Taking care of the basket-hold them off,, knocking ball as the difference in the down 8-of-14 free throws iin ball game. The Fighting Irish the fourth. had 12 turnovers on the night. Jack Rider was 5-of-6 in The Lions coughed up the the fourth quarter at the charbasketball 22 times. ity stripe, and got to the line Still, the Lions were only all night long. He finished down five points (36-31) with a game-high 20 points. heading into the fourth quar- He was 11 -of-14 from the line ter. Hackett did just enough at for the game. He also had five Maple Valley head coach Keith Jones talks things over with his team during Saturday night’s KVA loss to Constantine. (Photo by Perry Hardin) steals. Those 14 points by the half. Jeff Burd added ten Kyle Fisher led the Lions’ Falcons were more than the points, Houghton eight, and fourth quarter charge, scoring Lions were able to put on the Josh Burd seven. six of his ten points in the board in the entire second Constantine got 12 points period. He also had 16 half. Maple Valley hit just from Kendall Hackney and rebounds. Dustin Houghton five field goals in the second ten from Jared McBride. added 12 points and nine half, and was just l-of-7 from Maple Valley will see the rebounds, and Jesse Bromley the free throw line, for 13 Falcons against this coming chipped in with nine points. points. Friday, in Constantine. Schoolcraft raced out to a Fisher led the Lions with Before that, the Lions head to 23-5 lead on Tuesday night 16 points on the night, but Parchment on Tuesday night. against the Lions, and by the had just one in the second end of three quarters had pushed its lead to 57-25. The Lions made things more respectable in the fourth quarter, putting up a 23-point period of their own. For the night, Houghton led the Lions with 15 points. We build on our reputation.. .just ask our customers! Jeff Burd added 13. Kody Chandler led the Maple Valley’s Jeff Burd crashes into Constantine’s Kendell Hackney as he rises Eagles with 27 points. He hit towards the basket Saturday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) seven threes. Last Saturday night, Constantine pulled away from the Lions late to score a 59-47 KVA victory. Building dreams since 1978 The Falcons took a 45-41 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: New Construction and Home Improvement lead into the fourth quarter, All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act 122 S. Lincoln, Charlotte Maple Valley Youth and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which No games will be played then pulled away by outscor­ collectively make it illegal to advertise ing the Lions 14-8 in the 06687083 (517) 543~1718 Soccer is making p'lans for April 25, due to the maple “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, the spring soccer season. In syrup festival, or May 23, quarter. handicap, familial status, national origin, order to receive a secured due to the Memorial Day age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference. limitation or spot on a team, players must Weekend. discrimination.” Familial status includes register at the Maple Valley Children will be placed in children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant High School cafeteria the same age group or divi­ women and people securing custody of children under 18. 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Chertow, a 1988 U.S. Olympian, spent five hours running a pair of clinics at the Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School after giving a motivational speech for the junior high school students at the end of the school day. More than 100 wrestlers took part in the two clinics, the first for Maple Valley athletes and the second open to athletes from around that state which many of the Maple Valley athletes also participated in. Participants came from as far away as Detroit and Sault Ste Marie. “They enjoyed it,” said Maple Valley youth wrestling coach Gary Pearson. “They were pleased with his enthusiasm and his work ethic. He was just great with the kids and worked hard with the kids. It didn’t Maple Valley Youth Wrestling coach Gary Pearson (left) helps a couple of the youngsters work on good set-ups during the visit from Olympian Ken Chertow Thursday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Visit Fillmore Equipment today and check outthe ALL-NEW John Deere 5E Limited Series! Experience the versatility of a utility tractor with the comfort arid convenience Ask about our □% W FIN FINANCING found in larger, more expensive machines. And right now, Fillmore has special financing that makes owning a 5E so much easier. matter if they were fouryear-olds of 17-year-olds. You could see the passion. He has a passion for what he does.” What Chertow does is train athletes at his gym dur­ ing the school year, and trav­ el across the country running camps throughout the sum­ mer months. He also is a TV commentator on the Big Ten Network. Pearson’s son, Garrett, took part in a Chertow camp in Pennsylvania over the winter break. After that experience was a positive one, coach Pearson began to look into bring Chertow to Maple Valley. It just so happened that Chertow was coming to Michigan to broadcast Friday night’s Michigan ver­ sus Ohio State dual. He just added a day to his trip. Coach Pearson said that one of the most impressive things he saw throughout the night of wrestling was how Chertow kept even some of the youngest campers enter­ tained and working hard for the full five hours. “You’ve got to keep it fun in elementary school, if you want them to get good,” said Chertow. “You can’t do one without the other either. You have more fun once you’re good.” The wrestlers spread out throughout the new gym at MVHS, with members of the Maple Valley Youth Wrestling program at one end, middle school wrestlers in the middle, and varsity wrestlers at the other end: Chertow had something to teach each of them. Even varsity coaches Chris Ricketts and Tony Wawiemia came up to Chertow from time to time • Available with John Deere turbodiesel engines from 83 to 101 HP • 12F/12R PowrReverser™ transmission John Deere • ‘Economy’ PTO setting saves fuel More Selection! More Service! More Convenience! More Value! 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Chertow was motivated to start coaching in the early 1990s. After four years at Penn State University that included being named an NCAA All American three times and also being named an NCAA Academic All American three times, Chertow moved on to Ohio State University. “After college I went' to medical school. I was a seri­ ous student and I also contin­ ued to train. I was training for the Olympics and also on the Ohio State coaching staff. I was really busy and decided to focus my priori­ ties on coaching and train­ ing,” said Chertow. He made plans to take'a year off from school. During that year offhe started devel­ oping his training program and also wrote a book, “Wrestling: A Commitment to Excellence”. Chertow has been build­ ing on his training program ever since, and now has a collection of instructional and highlight DVDs, and runs Gold Medal, Kids Training, Technique, and Future Champions camps. “I think it’s important (the wrestlers) get to see someone who’s been very successful, and be able to talk to that person and realize it takes hard work and. determination to reach your dreams,” coach Pearson said. 2900 N M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml (269) 945-9526 John Deere s green and yellow color scheme, the leaping deer symbol and JOHN DEERE are trademarks of Deere & Company. 06686950 7 Day Service Pumps Installed & Repaired Service On Submersible Pumps 2”-5” Well Drilling and Repair Olympian>Ken Chertow has a laugh with Maple Valley varsity wrestler Tyler Franks after taking him down to his back as he teaches high single-teg technique Thursday night at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 30 Years Experience Estimates Available 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. *1748 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-02-21.pdf cbf79fce4c06858344975b49b7af9ba9 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY new Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 40058-1817 US PO GE HAST PERM GS Ml N0.7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 8, February 21,2009 A local paper oftoda Vermontville Public Library celebrates 60 years by Amy Jo Parish For 60 years, the Vermontville Township Library has been a meeting place for those seeking a good book, or more recently a good Web site. The library celebrated its anniversary with a special open house Saturday, Feb. 14. Visitor log books and other memorabilia were on display, and the event and showed that 187 people attended the opening ofthe new library on Feb. 12, State Rep. Rick Jones presents a tribute from the Michigan House of Representatives and signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm honoring the Vermontville Township Library on its 60th anniversary. Pictured (from left) are Assistant Library Director Rita Miller, Director Carla Rumsey, Rep. Jones, Librarian Kim Eldred, and Librarian Diana Reid. 1949. Carla Rumsey, library director, said she is pleased with the turnout at the event the support from the commu­ nity the library has received over the years. She said the open house is a way to give patrons a glimpse into the past history ofthe library and also a glimpse of what the future could hold. “We decided to hold an open house because the library is such an important part of the community, and we wanted to share and show the changes that have been made to what we have now and what the next 10 years will bring,” said Rumsey. “We were afraid the snow would keep people away from the open house, but it was standing-room only for a while.” Current and former library board members attended the event and expressed their support of the library and its role in the community. “The library is everything to this community,” said Current Library Board Member Shirley Harmon poses for a photo with Library Director Carla Rumsey during the open house. Current Board Member Mary Fisher. “This is where people come to read books, check tapes and use the computer.” When she used to visit the library as a child and check out Nancy Drew books, the library was located in part of the hardware store. Fisher said the biggest change has been technology. “It used to be just books, LIBRARY, continued on page 2 2009 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen crowned evening, it was Arriannah Gardner, daughter of Steve Perez, the daughter of John and Janice Gardner of and Kathie Perez of Vermontville; and Kayla Vermontville, who was Shaw, daughter of Anthony awarded the title and the and Lisa Shaw of tiara. Vermontville. The other three candi­ The evening started in the dates, who were named as church basement with a members of the 2009 Swiss steak dinner hosted by Queen’s Court and also the Vermontville Lions awarded tiaras, sashes and Club, which gave the contest $300 scholarships, were judges a chance a meet the Shauna Frailey of Dowling, candidates and chat with daughter ofTodd Frailey and them informally. Judging Jody Jones; Hannah this year’s contest were Amy Parish, from the Charlotte Performing Arts Center and J-Ad Graphics; Tiffany Wahl, from the Charlotte Shopping Guide', and Sandra Ponsetto, from he Maple Valley News. After' dinner, the candi­ dates were brought upstairs one at a time to the sanctuary where the audience listened as the girls answered 15 questions about maple syrup production, the festival and the history of Vermontville, Arriannah Perez was crowned the 2009 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen after a competition that featured judging on the candidates’ poise, public speaking ability, maple syrup production knowledge and first-hand experience making the sweet treat (photo by Amy Jo Parish). Dozens of friends and family and members of the community crowded the sanctuary of the Vermontville Congregational Church as four local young women vied for the 2009 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen crown. At the end of the and why they wanted to be named queen. The girls were judged on poise and appear- continued OU page 11 Arriannah Perez (right) and Hannah Gardner (left) share a smile as Perez is named 2009 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen (photo by Amy Jo Parish). In This Issue... Queen Arriannah Perez (left) poses with her court after the competition. The court includes (from left to right) Hannah Gardner, Shauna Frailey and Kayla Shaw (photo by Amy Jo Parish). • Lakewood and Maple Valley join forces for ‘West Side Story’ • Maple Valley student numbers up, state aid may be down • Review volunteers discover artifacts during renovations • Lions lose to Lakewood in District Championship match �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 21,2009 Students attend business etiquette luncheon by Jennifer Kent MVHS Junior On Saturday, Feb. 7, Monique Colizzi and eight stu­ dents from her business classes at Maple Valley High School attended the Jaycees Business Etiquette Luncheon at the Eaton Area Senior Center in Charlotte. The students learned about professionalism and busi­ ness etiquette. Participants from MVHS included Cedie Angus, Evie Bromley, Jesse Bromley, Max Fischer, Kyle Fisher, Josh Gauss, Stephanie Sparks and Brittany Westendoip. They were asked to introduce them­ selves in a professional manner, participated arranging their place settings and learned nap­ kin-folding techniques, along with many other tips for inter­ viewing and conducting them­ selves in a professional envi­ ronment When asked about the expe­ rience, student Jesse Bromley commented, “I enjoyed myself. Learning how to properly set a formal table could be useful when attending business din­ ners at a fancier restaurant I really liked learning how to per- form the napkin ‘rose fold. The luncheon refreshed the students’ knowledge on topics they have been learning all year in Colizzi’s classes. “The experience introduced skills that would occur in the business world,” said senior Josh Gauss. “We go over that kind of stuffin class too.” He said his favorite part of the luncheon was the table eti­ quette section. Attendees also took part in a four-course meal. Topics such as eating tips, what and how to order a meal, grooming and ending the meal were covered LIBRARY, continued from page 1-----but now we have the comput­ ers where homework can be done. Now, there are so many kids and people using the computers that they have to put time limits on them,” said Fisher. Library Trustee Kay Marsh said putting together the new home for the library 60 years ago was a community effort and a special event for all involved. “I remember back when the library had just a little part of the building, and we worked on the addition,” recalled Marsh. “It was firn. We all came in and were sanding, painting and moving books.” State Rep. Rick Jones also attended the event and pre­ sented the library with a spe­ cial proclamation from the governor’s office. The proclamation congratulated the library on 60 years of service and stated, “This neighborhood gathering place has touched the hearts of Librarian Kim Eldred and daughter Emily look over those who have gathered here one of the visitor logs from an open house held in 1949. and continues to strengthen The records show that Dawn (Jones) Janousek attendthe bonds of our community. ed both the opening event and the 60th anniversary open house. Mona Ellard, director of Eaton County MSU Extension (left), discusses napkin folding with Jesse Bromley (center) and Kyle Fisher, Maple Valley High School seniors. Vermontville Lions name Student of the Month Lions Club President Mark Lawless presents Lydia Richards with a certificate commemorating her status as the club’s Student of the Month. During its regular meeting Monday night, the Vermontville Lions Club recognized 16-year old Lydia Richards, a junior at Maple Valley High School, as its February Student ofthe Month. Month. Richards, who said she enjoys learning new things and challenging herself every day, is involved in a variety of extracurricular activities including quiz bowl, band, softball, the DeCapo show choir and school musicals. “Music is a huge aspect of my life,” said Richards. “I find joy in communicating emotion through music, whether it be with my voice or with my clarinet.” She added that she has, “a wonderful support system,” of family and friends. “I have a so many great friends that I can go to for anything. My parents and sister always encourage me to work hard to achieve my goals and pursue my dreams. Without these people in my life, I wouldn’t be who l am today,” she said. Richards goals include attending college and work­ ing to better the lives ofthose less fortunate than herself. “It is my hope to attend a university to further my edu­ cation. I know that no matter what I choose as a career pathway, I will work extremely hard, while stay­ ing true to myself,” she said. Maple Valley attends FFA leadership contest ^Diana’s cpQace by Tyra Curth Maple Valley FFA Reporter 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 between the courses. The food and napkin-folding techniques were provided by Kris Hummel from Center Catering. The luncheon was hosted by the Charlotte Jaycees in cooper­ ation with MSU Extension, fea­ turing Director Mona Ellard as the speaker. Thursday, Feb. 5, several members of the Maple Valley FFA participated in a leadership contest held at the Allegan Area Career and Tech Center. Several parents also attended the contest to cheer on the competitors. This year, Maple Valley had nine members compete in the district event. Tyra Curth and Shelby Anderson earned gold ratings and sec­ ond place in prepared public speaking and creed speak­ ing, respectively. Tyra’s topic was “Feral Swine in the U.S.” There was one agricultur­ al Issues team consisting of Kristen Cantrell, Chandralyn Thornton, Eric Scott and Tiffany Ryan. They placed third and earned a silver rat­ ing, making them the alter­ native for regionals. Their topic was organic farming. Jaime Curth placed third in greenhand public speak­ ing with a topic of “EnviroPig.” Jessica Rushford also took third in junior high public speaking with “Animal Abuse” as her topic. Jaime ZUMBA Curth and Rushford received gold ratings and are the alternatives for regionals in their contests. Sarah Rowley, who com­ peted in the job interview contest, took sixth place. Regionals were held at Homer High School Thursday, Feb. 19. 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SAT/SUN/TUE 12:05,2:30,7:15 FRI/MON/WED/TH 7:15 TAKEN (PG-13) SAT/SUN/TUE 5:00,9:50 FRI/MON/WED/TH 5:00, 9:50 I Jiffi tin Jud fi'i i IgSuS tarfd E-ata .tfeniH tptata hfflM �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 21,2009 — Page 3 Lakewood and Maple Valley join forces for ‘West Side Story’ by Amy Jo Parish The Jets and Sharks are ready to rumble at the Maple Valley High School Auditorium. For more than 50 years, “West Side Story” has been interpreted on the Riff (Adam Zank, center) tries to cool down a few of his Jets who are ready to take on the Sharks. The story takes the tale of Romeo and Juliet into the 21st Century and into the heart of New York City. stage, and students from both Maple Valley and Lakewood will bring their version to life March 5 to 7 and 12 to 14. The cen­ tral story of the musical places Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet into the middle of New York City. Here, Romeo and Juliet become Tony and Maria, and the Montagues and Capulets, the Sharks and Jets. What will make this par­ ticular production especially memorable is the joining of the two student bodies for the show. Due to construc­ tion at the high school, Lakewood students are with­ out a stage this year, and the two groups decided to join forces and take on the com­ plex tale of “West Side Story.” Ryan Rosin, Maple Valley choir director and co-director of the show, said the process of join­ ing two student bodies is creating more than just a great production. “This has been fun for the Lakewood and Maple Valley kids to get togethMaple Valley’s Adam Zank (center left) and er,” said Rosin during a recent rehearsal. “They’re Lakewood’s Brandon Shapley agree to a ‘fair-fight’ rumstarting to hang out and ble with the best fighter from each of their gangs during of a scene of “West Side Story." do stuff outside rehearsals. It’s been a fun working with the Maple them because we were in experience.” Maria Licari of Valley cast has been ‘Guys and Dolls’ (at the Revue in Vermontville) but Lakewood plays the role rewarding. “I love it, I’m meeting a of Anita in the show and ‘WEST SIDE STORY’, said the experience of bunch of new people,” said continued on page 7 Licari. “I know some of Maple Valley High School students visit Flower House Combining the holiday season with cheer and a sense of giving back to the community is what Maple Valley High School students have done for the past five years at The Flower House assisted-living center in Nashville. Residents look forward to the cheer and camaraderie from students in Monique Colizzi’s technology and business classes. Prior to the visit, students spent nearly a week incorpo­ rating leadership, problem­ solving and teamwork skills to produce hand-sewn holi­ day placemats, ornaments and decorations. “Although this project is a far as you can get from tech­ nology, it is a critical piece in refining personal skills,” said Colizzi. “It’s great to see how the teams of students divide up, some cutting, some sewing, some assem­ bling and some organizing. Some of the best work I’ve seen in the past five years came from this year’s group of nearly 40 students. “Petr Bedrich, an interna­ tional student from the Czech Republic meticulous­ ly and with perfection pro­ duced some very beautiful placemats,” said Colizzi. When students arrive at The Flower House for their two-hour stay, they intro­ duce themselves to the resi­ dents and then quickly pair up, form conversation and help them assemble their Christmas crafts. Amanda Paxson, a senior at Maple Valley, also revealed her talents when she performed solo renditions of favorite Christmas songs. "It was heartwarming to see some of the ladies singing along, and the big round of applause she received after each song," said Colizzi. "Each year I take a new group of students, and it truly amazes me to observe their interaction and listen to how much they enjoyed the experi- ence. I believe they form a whole new appreciation for their independence, creating friendships and learning a les­ son of what community is truly about. "There were a handful of residents who were not able to participate in the event, and without instruction, my students took a self-directed approach and decorated per­ sonalized projects for them and hand-delivered them to the residents in their rooms." "We look forward each year to our visit at The Flower House and thank Lisa Flower for her support of Nick Smith of Maple Valley and Lynette King of Maple Valley High School’s Lakewood will play Tony and Maria for half of the per­ business program and pro­ formances. Mike Kennedy of Lakewood and Kayla viding this real-life experi­ Chapman of Maple Valley will take on the roles for the ence for the students." other performances. Beside The Flower House visit, two other groups of stu­ dents participated in commu­ nity service activities, help­ ing residents in Vermontville 113 N. Main and Nashville who were not Nashville able leave their homes and Jack & Judy s 517-852-9700 needed help getting ready for Hours: the holidays. Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Students who participated FRIDAY SPECIALS in all events included Cedie All You Can Eat Fish (Cod, Perch or Catfish) Angus, Mollyann All You Can Eat Shrimp Morehouse, Katherine Rood, SATURDAY SPECIALS ' Evie Bromley, Tina BBQ Pork Ribs Westendorp, Josh Gauss, ______Fried Chicken Rachel King, Teketha Pifer, SUNDAY SPECIALS Swiss Steak Amanda Paxson, Zach Baked Chicken & Dressing Drake, Nicole Nevins, Ham Steak & Yanis Kinsey Bartlett, Mallorie Nashville s Friendly Family CHECK 0UT 0Ur BREAKFAST Restaurant with Family Prices!! SPECIALS & Densmore, Jeff Burd and DAILY SPECIALS MON.-FRI. Tony Roy. Country Kettle Cafe Please note our Flower House resident Faith is joined by Mollyann Morehouse, a Maple Valley sophomore. Special Hours Wednesday, February 25 we will close at 5:00 p.m. so our staff may attend our annual employee meeting. The Hastings drive thru only will be open until 6:00 p.m. Hastings • Caledonia • Middleville Wayland • Nashville • Bellevue Member FDIC �Page 4 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. February 21.2009 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Many questions still surround ambulance millage Castleton Township because To the editor: I do agree with former they controlled the agenda Supervisor Justin Cooley’s and approved the expendi­ letter to the editor (Maple tures by using the Cooley Valley News Jan. 31) that supporters’ majority voting Castleton Township’s power. Also, responsibility finances are in bad shape. for the current financial situ­ Yet, he refused to make any ation cannot be shifted to my substantive changes to the shoulders or the shoulders of budget in past years, even the public because we did though pressing financial not have a vote or a seat at issues were discussed during the table, but we get to pay budget meetings, budget the bills that result from bad hearings, and when operat­ management. ing budgets were being From my perspective, it is approved by the board of finally refreshing to read that Castleton Township. the purpose of the ambulance His response to construc­ millage was to increase tive suggestions that failed to available cash in Castleton be fully supportive of the Township by reducing the policies imposed by Cooley budget commitment to the supporters (excluding Dave Castleton-Maple GroveDeMond and Loretta Pixley) Nashville EMS after the is paraphrased as follows: I millage was passed accord­ have the votes to pass the ing to former Supervisor budget and you cannot do Cooley’s last letter to the anything about it. editor. It is odd, not really, For the record, he was that this information was not absolutely right except for clearly and fully disclosed to the salary referendum on pay voters in newspaper articles, raises that voters overturned letters written to the editor or several years ago. the full-page ad published in It is constructive for the the Maple Valley News just public to be made aware of prior to the election. It is still what its elected officials are deceptive (charitable term) doing, and when elected offi­ to tell voters prior to the cials fail to keep the public election that the Castleton­ fully informed of their activ­ Maple Grove-Nashville ities on their behalf, that EMS will fail unless the leads to problems. As a millage is passed. result, the buck stops with Without any ofthe millage the elected officials of revenue approved by voters being included in their finan­ cial reports for Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville EMS, the financial well­ being continues to improve with $32,196 on hand as of Nov. 30, 2008, $33,480 on hand as Dec. 31, 2008, and $34,026 on hand as Jan. 5, according to financial records provided by elected officials in Castleton Township. The silence of public officials is the real tale of the tape measure; however, you are free to draw your own conclusions. Actually, the serious financial problems were and still are in Castleton Township and not in Castleton-Maple GroveNashville EMS; furthermore, this train wreck was visible several years ago, and it is no surprise to me that the finan­ cial chickens have come home to roost for Castleton Township. Others m Castleton Township have told me in the past that only a financial train wreck will result in the necessary budget changes occurring when checks can­ not be written to cover expenditures. The jury is still out at this time, but Castleton Township’s budget for the next fiscal year should provide detailed insight about ATTENTION! BUSINESS OWNERS . Tuition rebate upoi FastTrac® Venture Forward™ for Barry County Business Owners F An intensive 10-weekprogramfocused on helping business owners sharpen strategic thinking skills to grow and build a sustainable business Program Benefits: ■ Provides process to establish and strengthen your existing business ■ Learn new concepts to apply to your business each week • Develop business skills by learning from other entrepreneurs ■ One-time low-cost offering through grant funding When & Time: Wed., March 4 -May 6 5:00 P-m- ■ 8:00p.m. Kellogg Commo nity College Fehsenfeld CenuST . Cost. -5^ On]y $2215 per participant Registration: Online: www.banychamber.com Phone: 269/945-2454 Email: Valerie®barrychamber.corr1 Offer available to Barry County nzsidents, businesses and/or ChamberMeinbers. ATTENTION! FUTURE BUSINESS OWNERS Program Benefits: • Provides process to launch your business with confidence • Identify opportunities to start your business • Learn new concepts to apply to your business each week ■ Addresses individual planning needs • One-time low-cost offering through grant funding When & Time: Wed., March 4 - May 6 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Where: Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center Cost: 5700 Registration: Online: www.barrychamber.com Phone: 269/945-2454 Email: Valerie@banychamber.com Only $ 150 per participant Offer available Io Barry County residents, businesses and/or Chamber Members. PRESENTED BY S C O RE, a w s Wtra'« SCORE Business CounseI on. and E- Pi I lur members of fie HameTown Partners Initiative MICHI AN THE UPPER HAND SBA Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Ruainees Adminiatrarion. Reasonable arrangementsforpersons with disabilities will be made ifrequested at least tiro weeks in advance. 0668750 the future. But ifthe public is asked again to approve another millage increase because the Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville EMS will fail unless an additional mill­ age is passed, the public should not surrender to baitand-switch tactics without the facts so that back door funding of Castleton Township does not reoccur. A quote from a letter received by me after my pre­ vious letter to the editor sums up the situation as fol­ lows: "I, like many others in the township and village, had and still have questions regarding the ambulance millage. I would like to thank you for not only shedding light onto the issue but for having the courage to ask the necessary questions." Donald M. Wiggins, Nashville Putnam growth is good Vermontville Historical Society to hold potluck dinner, annual sugaring off The Vermontville Histori­ cal Society will host a potluck dinner Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Vermontville United Methodist Church, at 7 p.m. with the annual sugaring off immediately following. The sugaring off is an annual tradition that brings the community together for an evening of fun. Residents are invited to come on out and enjoy what the commu­ nity has to offer and bring a friend or two. Hearty Menu Monday, Feb. 23 Breaded chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter blend vegetables, hot cherry cobbler. Tuesday, Feb. 24 Salisbury steak and gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, hot blueberry cobbler, dinner roll. Wednesday, Feb. 25 Baked pollock, white rice, winter squash, sweet and sour carrots, grape juice. Thursday, Feb. 26 Sliced ham, sweet pota­ toes, asparagus, spiced apples, dinner roll. Friday, Feb. 27 Macaroni and cheese, broccoli, carrots, diced peaches. whole wheat crackers. Activities Calendar Monday, Feb. 23: Hastings - Watercolor 1 p.m.; Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m. Kinship Care 6:30 p.m. Delton - Birthday Party. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, Feb. 24: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Pickle Ball 1 p.m. Paczki Party 10:30 a.m. GL 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, Feb. 25: Hastings - Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, Feb. 26: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Pickle Ball 1 p.m.; Red Hat; Brown Bag Bingo 1:30 p.m. Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, Feb. 27: Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting, 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Woodland - Visiting. Cold Menu Monday, Feb. 23 To the editor: I would like to congratuHam, potato salad, pineaplate Putnam District Library ple and mandarin oranges, on its first year under the wheat blend. Tuesday, Feb. 24 direction of Shawna Swantek and Emily Mater. Roast beef and Swiss We should be proud of our cheese, tomato salad, tropical library and the services it fruit, wheat bread. offers our community. I’m Wednesday, Feb. 25 impressed by its growth, and Egg salad, cole slaw, tropiI’m sure such growth will cal fruit, wheat bread. continue in 2009. It would be Thursday, Feb. 26 wonderful to see a room Tuna pasta salad, Spanish added on to continue expand­ bean salad, tropical fruit, ing and giving back to the whole wheat crackers. community. 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According to Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer, preliminary numbers indicate the total student population of the Maple Valley School District to be “around 1400.” “Because of alternative ed at Kellogg School, where the population changes frequent­ ly with kids in and out of the program for various reasons, it’s hard to tell, but it appears iHOMSTOVNj J LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St., Nashville, Ml 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumber.com B WOLEVER’S Real Estate Elsie E. Wolver Broker Res. (517) 726-0637 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 we are up five or six students from the fall count.” Kramer noted that while the high school count showed a decrease of 15 stu­ dents, both Fuller Street and Maplewood elementary schools showed an increase in the student count With regard to the pro­ posed $59 per pupil cut in state funding proposed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm Thursday, Feb. 12, Kramer said it is almost too early to comment “The $59 cut would mean an $85,000 loss to Maple Science in Defense of Religion Most of the lime when we hear about science and religion, we expect it to be science versus religion, or science and religion in some way attacking each other. But this need not be the cose, os we see in a recent book by the Harvard psychologist George Valliant, entitled 'Spiritual Evolution: A Scientific Defense of Faith.' Valliant argues that we are hardwired to be religious. That is, our brains ore structured to make us spiritual beings. Positive emotions like joy, compassion and empathy, which ore advocated by all of the major religions, ore adaptive, whereas the negative emotions like envy, resentment, anger and fear, which all the major religions war against, tend to be maladaptive. Prayer has a positive, calming effect on the brain and the person praying. Whether or not prayer changes the world, it can hardly be doubted that it changes the person V who prays, either by calming fears or uplifting the spirit. Vaillant has been z criticized by some for 'biologizing' I religion, but his response to this is that philosophers and theologians have not done a complete job of examining religion, and that brain research is simply another way which to examine religion. And since we ore a profoundly religious, yet a profoundly unscientific nation, it is nice to occasionally see the two come together in a way that enhances both. I have seen the business that God has given to the sons of men to be busy with. He has made everything beautiful in its time; also he has put eternity into man's mind, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. 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 (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 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m............... Family Supper 6:00-7:15 Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00..................... Sunday School 10: 00............................ Church Service 11: 00.................................... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration... 9 & 10:30 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 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:00 & 10:30 am. Worship Services Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 am. 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 9:45 a A.M. Service.............. 11 a.m. P.M. Service...................................... 7 Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Located on the comer of State and Washington streets PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 am. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 am. Adult Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 ji Shirleys 4 IT llJMAM te viz 0 202 N. 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All I can say about the (budget) numbers right now is that they appear to be going in the wrong direction.” 9 V g LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Valley Schools, but other than that, I don’t know what to say at this point” he said. “The governor proposed these cuts but these things will continue to be negotiat­ ed in the Legislature through the summer. I’m at a loss ... I don’t know what number 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 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.......... 10 a.m. 1 am. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 .ST. ANDREW & . MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: ............ 9:15 am. Morning Prayer ........... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................ 6:30-8 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 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 am. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday 06652379 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 21,2009 Nashville is blood drive ‘largest yet’ Nashville Blood Drive Chairperson Doreen Dean reports that the February Red Cross blood drive, which was held at Mulberry Gardens restaurant and banquet facility in Nashville, was “the largest one yet,” with 68 donors presenting and netting 65 pints of blood. There were four first­ time donors, and the following pins were awarded: Gerald Hochstetler, two gal­ lon; Nettie Hochstetler, two gallon; Norma Miller, Miller one gallon; Mike Price, two gallon; Heather Primm, one gallon; Robert Bender, three gallon. The owners of Mulberry Gardens, Deborah and Dean Monroe, furnished sugar cookies for the donors in addition to the use of their facili­ ties for the blood drive. NASHVILLE MAPLE SYRUP ASSOCIATION will be tapping trees in Nashville SOON Place a white string around trees you o do NOT want tapped. g For questions or concerns contact Bonnie White 517-852-9189 ! PUT YOUR TAX REFUND TO WORK 2 & 3 bedroom homes ready to move into Financing available plus 2 free months lot rent Baltimore Terrace Mobile Heme Park 269-948-3906 06686728 LARGO, FLORIDA Kenneth Kistner, a long time public educator in Michigan schools, died in Largo, Fla. on Feb. 5, 2009 at the age of 85. Kistner moved to the Largo, Fla. area (Bardmoor) in 1984 from Warren, Mich., where he served as Superintendent of Schools for 16 years, and prior to that 11 years as a high school principal. His 35 years in education started in Nashville, as a classroom speech teacher and coach of all sports, followed by two years in Grand Rapids as a high school principal. Following his retirement in 1982, he was hired by the Michigan School Board Association working as a consultant with groups of small administrators across the state. Ken Kistner, as he preferred to be known, was noted for his innovation of programs, management team philosophy and his insistence on the achievement of high standards in all phases of his school operation. His most 77531853 EALTHY Topic: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Symptoms • Diagnosis • Treatments • Causes • Prevention Susan Haasch Occupational Therapist Tuesday, Feb. 24 • 4:00-5:00 pm Speaker: Date: Location: Emery J. Bennett ,Ken Kistne Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Somefrequently ask questions: Why do my fingers tingle? I don’t use a computer, why do I have carpal tunnel syndrome? Get these and other questions answered. far reaching contribution to education was his initiating a lawsuit via his Board of Education against the State of Michigan for improperly funding for schools, a land­ mark case known as Durant vs. Michigan, which eventually resulted in the refunding of over one billion dollars to special education programs in Michigan schools. Kistner’s most singular honor came in 1983 when he was inducted into the select “Michigan Educators Hall of Fame.” Kistner did his under graduate work at both Central and Western Michigan Universities, received his master’s degree from the University of Michigan and pursued further graduate studies at Michigan State University. He played three years of college football, was active in music and drama and served as president ofhis senior class. In World War II he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. His survivors include his one brother, Richard Kistner, Jacksonville, Fla.; his imme­ diate family,, his wife, Carmen W. Kistner; two daughters, Kristine Kistner Kunzi (Richard Kunzi), and Kerrin Kistner Bickley, (L.. Stephen Bickley) and one son, Kenneth K. Kistner II (Shona B. Kistner) and eight grandchildren. Private services for his family will be held at a later date. NASHVILLE - Emery J. Bennett, age 63, ofNashville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 at Borgess Pipp Hospital, in Plainwell. Emery was bom in Grand Rapids, on Nov. 6, 1945, the son of the late Bradley J. and Amelia E. (Sleesman) Bennett. He was raised in the Lake Odessa area and attended area schools there graduating from Lakewood High School. He continued his education at State Technical College where he studied Income Tax Accounting. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 - 1968 when he was Honorably discharged. During his time in the U.S. Navy Emery was decorated with two National Defense Service Medals, and the Vietnam Service Medal. He was the husband of Betty (Brown) Bennett. The couple was married in 1968 in Plainwell. They moved to the Nashville area in 1969 when they purchased their first home together. Emery and Betty raised their family together in that original home where they have lived together for over 40 years. Emery began his accounting career working at Mytle Smith Tax Service which was located in Battle Creek, dur­ ing the late 1970's. He then purchased the business in 1987 and changed the name to Bennett's Tax Service. Emery has been faithfully serving his clients for over 35 years. Kennard C. Brooks NASHVILLE Kennard C. Brooks, age 78, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at Tendercare of Hastings. Kennard was born in Butterfield, on Aug. 18, 1930, the son of the late Ernest L. and Bessie (Elliot) Brooks. He was a local farmer in the Nashville area for several years. He is survived by his sis- Call Sara Basset at 269-945-1698 for any questions Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. 840 Cook Road P.O. Box 290 Hastings, MI 49058 Ph 269-945-9520 • fax 269-945-9580 Our Family 'erring 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 06682750 Emery was an avid collec­ tor of Coca-Cola memorabil­ ia and liked to relax with a good puzzle. When he was younger Emery enjoyed fishing, coon hunting with his buddies, and camping with his family. Emery and Betty annually visited Mackinaw Mill in Northern Michigan, where they would walk the bridge with their friends. Emery is survived by two daughters, Shiela Alexander, Christy (Rob) Weiler; two sons David (Jerilyn) Alexander, and Scott (Rashi) Alexander He loved and cherished his surviving grandchildren, Katrina Smith, Kasandra Lown, Lee and Johnathon Alexander, Ashley, Bailey, and McKayla Weiler, Jimmy, and Christina VerWys; five great grandchildren, Caitlyn and Morgan Smith, Donna Coe, Cherriane CoeAlexander, and Joshua Lown Emery is also survived by three sisters, Luella (Walter) Myers, Elaine Sobleskey, Grace Mull, and a brother, Wade Bennett. He was preceded by his parents and his brother, Bradley Bennett. Funeral services were held at the Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville, on Tuesday, Feb. 17, with Lester DeGroot officiating. Memorials may be made to Maple Valley track and field program. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager ter-in-law, Carol Pestka; brother-indaw, Frazier Browning, and his nephew David. He was preceeded in death by his sister Gloria E. Browning, and his brother Thurman Brooks. Funeral services were held at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009. �Just Say ‘As Advertised m the Maple Valley News' Saturday. February 21. 2009 — Page 7 WEST SIDE STORY’, continued from page 3 it’s just awesome seeing the other talent. Everyone’s been really nice and really wel­ coming.” The idea of combining the two groups came from one of the actors playing Tony, senior Nick Smith. “Nick said something in passing one day, and we thought it sounded like a good idea because they won’t have a stage to work on this year,” said Rosin. Co-director Amanda Wells said working out a schedule has been the most challenging part of the proces. Along with a later rehearsal schedule to accommodate travel time and a few other chal­ lenges that arise when combining two large groups of teenagers, the show is not the easiest for any theater group to undertake. “Leonard Bernstein is hard music,” said Adam Zank of Maple Valley who plays Riff. “When 1 first heard we were doing this show I thought, ‘Sweet, it’s a dance show.’” With music by by Bernstein, lyrics Stephen Sondheim and Shakespeare as inspira­ tion, pulling off the show is no walk in the park. “It’s quite demanding. I don’t really have time for any other activities right now,” said Smith. “Learning the lines is probably the easiest part of the show. Learning what the directors want and the songs are very challenging. It’s been very interesting.” Show dates are March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 at 7 p.m. and also March 14 at 3 p.m. The lead roles of Tony, Maria, Anita and Anybodys are double-cast between each school. On their "off nights," stu­ dents will play a chorus part so that they will per­ form in all six shows. The cast includes (with designations of LW for Lakewood and MV for Maple Valley) Adam Zank playing Riff (MV), Nick Smith (MV) and Mike Kennedy (LW) as Tony, Joe Benedict (MV) in Action, Dale White (MV) as A-Rab, Jerry Grieser (LW) as Baby John, Cody Hale (MV) as Snowboy, Cam Eldridge (MV) as Big Deal, Chris Eldridge (MV) as Diesel, Clint Franklin (MV) as Gee-Tar, Casey Eldridge (MV) as Mouth Piece, The Sharks are ready to take on the Jets during a scene from the upcoming production of “West Side Story." Lakewood and Maple Valley students have joined together for the production. Annual Nick Smith (MV) and Mike Kennedy (LW) as Tiger each on their ‘non­ Tony’ nights, Brandon Shapley (LW) as Bernardo, Lynette King (LW) and Kayla Chapman (MV) as Maria, Brandy McKelvey (MV) and Maria Licari (LW) as Anita, Ian Henretty (LW) as Chino, Saeed Saeed (MV) as Pepe, A.S.M. Shafayatul Alam (MV) as Indio, Matt Dabernow (MV) as Luis, Jessa Cheeseman (MV) as Graziella, Amber Farnum (MV) as Velma, Sarah Buckmaster (LW) as Minnie, Lydia Richards (MV) as Clarice, Holleigh Kennedy (LW) as Pauline, Sheridan (LW) Saunders and Stephanie Schaffer (MV) as Anybodys, Megan Shoemaker (MV) as Rosalia, Sarah Pena (MV) as Consuelo, Chelsea Khouri (MV) as Teresita, Kayla Bite (LW) as Francesca, Amanda Paxson (MV) as Estella, George Van Den Driessche (LW) as Doc, RJ Brown as Schrank, Tyler Ray (LW) as Krupke and Seth Earl (MV) as Gladhand. Brittany Snook (MV) is a featured featured singer. Members of the chorus are Heather Kennedy (LW), AJ Kirby (MV), Kelsey Venton (MV), Lindsey Fisher (MV), Chloe Babcock (MV) and Elizabeth Smith (MV). Co-directors are Ryan Rosin (MV) and Kenneth Smith (LW). The assistant director is Sarah Shoemaker. Smith is also sound director and house manager. Amanda Wells is the music director, cos­ tumer and stage manager. Smith is the set designer. 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Sun. 9AM-10PM Bridge Cards • WIC �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 21,2009 Revue volunteers discover artifacts during renovations by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Since The Revue announced it was leaving the historic Vermontville Opera House after a 13-year run, volunteers have been hard at work transforming the space above Green Light Driving School in downtown Nashville, into the new home for the theater group. During the renovation, volunteers have unearthed a variety of artifacts dating — some even pre-dating — the building’s days as a Masonic lodge, including framed vin­ tage photographs, a Masonic Bible, a lodge pictorial direc­ tory, old receipt books, ticket stubs and numerous newspa­ pers from across Michigan dating from a nine-day span in 1928. When checking out the electrical system in the building’s attic, The Revues’ founder Bill Reynolds dis- covered eight old photo­ graphs shoved in the rafters. While the once-omately molded frames were crum­ bling and the glass covering them had fogged with years Of dust and grime, the photo­ graphs were still in good shape. Only two of the eight portraits were labeled with the names of their subjects. Two of the largest, one of a man and the other of a woman, in matching frames, are labeled, “Lewis Durkee, April 11, 1887,” and, “Sophia Durkee.” “It’s amazing what gets left behind over the years,” said Marvin Reffler as he cleaned a layer of grime from the glass to reveal the Durkees’ names written in pencil beneath the photos. “When things change, peo­ ple leave things behind because they’re not impor­ tant.” When the volunteers were cleaning up the building’s Masons were doing their ren­ earthen-floored basement so ovations and remodeling, they could use it to store they used newspapers as large plastic totes filled with inexpensive carpet padding. props and other gear, they When volunteers from The found old receipt books, Revue recently removed old tickets stubs, a Bible used in carpeting from two of the Masonic rituals and pictorial podiums that they are going to use as platforms for sound directories of the lodge. Reffler and Bill Reynolds’ and lighting equipment, they father, William Reynolds, found dozens of well-pre­ tried to match some of the served old newspapers from pictures in the directory to all over Michigan — as far the photographs found in the north as Emmett County at attic but with little success. the tip of the Lower They found some photos of Peninsula to towns along the people who looked similar, Indiana border. All of the but there were no direct papers are from a nine-day matches, so the identities of span, Jan. 11 to 20, 1928. Like the identities ofthose six of the eight people in the photographs remain a mys­ people in the photos, how and why they came to use tery, for now. It is possible that the peo­ newspapers from so many communities ple in the photographs may different a puzzle. still have relatives living in remains the Nashville area. Some of Newspapers found include: Charlotte Leader, the receipts for dues or tickets The to events found in the base­ Sunfield Sentinel, Eaton ment bear common Barry Rapids Journal, Coleman County names, such as Tribune, Perky Journal, Brumm, Dull, Gutchess, Dearborn Press, Crawford This is one of only two photos found in the attic of the Mater, Masse, Wing and Almanac, Rochester Era, Freeport News, Clare former Masonic lodge that was labeled with the name of many more. The history ofthe building Sentinel, Elk Elk Rapids the subject. The subject is Sophia Durkee. Montmorency may also yield some clues to Progress, the identity of the people in County Tribune, Huron the photographs. According County Tribune, Pigeon to the 1967 publication Progress, Sebewing Blade, History of Nashville, in White' Pigeon News, Delta 1867, 301 N. Main Street Reporter, Gobles News, City Gazette, was occupied by workshop Carson built by cabinetmaker Jacob Fowlerville Revue, Fenton Lentz, who manufactured Independent, Bancroft picture frames and furniture. REVUE, continued on page 12 By 1869 a factory was built Marvin Reffler looks through an old Masons’ receipt book found in the basement of the building located at the corner of Washington and Main streets in downtown Nashville Mike Callton, owner of the building which now houses These are three of the antique photographs found in the attic of the Masonic lodge in Nashville by volunteers Green Light Driving School and The Revue, looks from The Revue who were checking the electrical sys- through old receipts and tickets stubs dating back to tem. when the building was Nashville’s Masonic Lodge. and operated on the site until it was destroyed by fire in 1891 and the factory was This old Masonic Bible was found in the basement of moved to the east side of The Revue’s new home in Nashville, which used to be town. When Masonic Lodge No. a Masonic lodge. 255, founded in 1869, was looking for larger quarters in the late 1920s, the members decided to purchase the existing building owned by W.D. Feighner. At the time, the building served as both a furniture store operated by the Feighner family and a funeral parlor (furniture store/funeral parlors were common combinations in that era). Once the Masons acquired the building, they started remodeling it immediately. They added five more feet to the height to the side walls and reroofed the structure. The entire front of the build­ William Reynolds III reads a 1928 edition of the Eaton Rapids Journalfound under the carpeting of a podium in ing also was remodeled. The lodge’s new home was dedi­ This stack of old newspapers from around the state of Michigan were found under the former Masonic lodge which is being renovated as cated March 16, 1928. the carpeting of two of the podiums in the old Masonic lodge in Nashville. All of the the new home of The Revue. It appears that while the papers date from Jan. 11 to 20, 1928. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 21,2009 — Page 9 MAKE YOUR PRINTING SPECIALIST ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Catalogs / Catalog Sheets Flyers / Coupons Brochures Post Cards Business Cards Envelopes / Letterhead Booklets / Programs Posters Presentation Folders ... and much, much more! Natural Re^inrce f/ir/MitiUM ' Graphic t ER ESIGN STAFF CILITY AVAILABLE We have the people n �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 21,2009 Swipe or swap your gently used books Grace Community Church, 8950 E. M-79 Highway in Nashville, will host a series of “Book Swipe and Swaps” throughout the month of March: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7; 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 9;1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21; and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 23. “Since March is Reading Month, our chil­ dren’s’ ministry decided to have some fun with PUBLIC HEARING The Nashville Village council will hold a public hearing on March 12,2009 at 7:00 pm in the council chambers. PURPOSE: To obtain public input and hear discussion on the proposed change to county zoning. If you wish to comment in writing on this proposal you must do so by March 12,2009 and turn into the Village ofNashville, 203 N. Main St. PO Box 587, Nashville, MI. 06687444 Castleton Township BOARD OF REVIEW Meeting Schedule The Castleton Township Board ofReview for 2009 will be held at the Township Hall at 915 Reed Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073 on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3 - Organizational Meeting - 9:00 am Monday, March 9 - Appeal Hearing - 9:00-12 noon & 1-4 pm Tuesday, March 10 - Appeal Hearing - 2-5 pm & 6-9 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed nec­ essary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2009 assess­ ments. Written protests may be sent to the above address by Monday, March 9. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2009 are as follows: Agricultura Commercia Industrial.. Residential Personal... 50.31% 51.28% 49.12% 51,70% 50%... 0.9938 0.9750 1.0179 0.9671 1.00 Cheryl L. Hartwell, Supervisor Castleton Township 517-852-9479 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 06687465 • WOOD FOR SALE • The Village of Nashville will be taking sealed bids on the wood acquired from the recent tree removals done on village property. All bids must be received by February 26, 2009 by 4:00 pm. They will be opened and the highest bid accepted at the council meeting scheduled for February 26, 2009. For more information please contact Scott Decker at 517-852­ 9571. 06687119 MAPLE VALLY SCHOOLS Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract Maple Valley Schools is currently seeking bids for a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract. All bids should be sealed and clearly marked "Bid Enclosed - Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract” and should be submitted no later than March 6, 2009, 2:00 PM. If requested, RFP can be sent electronically. Please email kkramer@mvs.kl2.mi.us if interested. Bids should be submitted to the following address: Maple Valley Schools Kim L. Kramer, Superintendent 11090 Nashville Hwy. Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Phone: 517-852-9699 Fax: 517-852-5076 ’ ?Note - This district reserved the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities therein, and/or to award to other than the low bidder. These children hold up a sample of some of the books that will be available at the Grace Community Church Book Swipe and Swap. Pictured are (front row, from left) Evan Adrianson, Aaron Knoll, Grant Adrianson, Jacob Patzkowsky, (back) Shannon Mead, Jeannie Hale, Jarrett Hickey, Tyler Binkowski, Ethan Binkowski, Maggie Hughes and Heidi Krauss. Local students on WMU dean's list books,” explained organ­ izer Kelly Adrianson. “So do you have books at home that you have only read a few times and are still in good condition? If so, you can bring in your own books and swap them for someone else’s books. “Even if you do not have any books to bring in from home, you can still pick out some books to take home. We don't want anyone to think that they cannot come just because-they do not have any books to bring,” she BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Feb. 21 Feb. 21 Feb. 23 Western Michigan University has announced its dean’s list for the fall semes­ ter of the 2008-09 school year. To be eligible, students must have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average (on a LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sara Witte Weiler and Jacob James Caliendo, wife and husband, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2007 and recorded October 5, 2007 in Instrument Number 20071005-0002782, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Two and 80/100 Dollars ($160,392.80) including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged gg ppremises,, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7, Misty Ridge according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 9 of Plats, on Page 30. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing . mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale,-plus interest. Dated: February 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 514.0078 ASAP# 2995081 02/1'4/2009, 02/21/2009, ' 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009 06687015 scale of 4.0 being all A’s) in at least 12 hours of graded class work. Local students on the list include: Bellevue — Timothy Hall, Kyle Messenger, Amy O’Rourke, Caleb Pease, Courtney Wakley, Kara Wyman. Dowling Autumn Felder. Nashville Alaina Mater. Sunfield Shawn Schmuck. Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 Feb. 25 Feb. 26 March 1 March 1 March 2 March 4 GET MORE added. “This is a totally free community outreach. There is no cost for the books. With the economy problems, a lot of fami­ lies are looking for a fun family experience that is no .cost, and We are open­ ing our church doors for families to do that.” There will be books for adults, teens and children and a chance to enter a drawing for popular book series giveaways. For more information, call Grace Community Church 517-852-1783. March 5 March 12 Shooting Stars Trap Shoot, 6 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Shooting stars Leader Meeting, 5 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Goat Quiz Bowl & Skill-a-thon Practice, 6:30 p.m., Hastings Public Library. Rabbit Pizza Night, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. BKC Workshop, “RELAX-Altematives to Anger,” 6:30 p.m., Pennock Conference Center. Crop Insurance Update, 7 p.m., MSU Horticulture Station in Clarksville. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Enrollment deadline for all youth, leaders 2nd new clubs. T-Shirt Design Contest deadline. Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office. NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news fBarry County. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AU real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, 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. 06682644 TO ALL VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS Any resident interested in serving as an election official for Vermontville Township, please contact Sharon Stewart, Township Clerk at 517-726-1159. S VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP ELECTION COMMISSION § bO PUBLIC HEARING The Nashville Village council will hold a public hearing on March 18, 2009 at 7:00 pm at the Caslteton Township office located at 915 Reed St. The purpose of this hearing is to hear public discussion per­ taining to the proposed ordinance for the formation of a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the proposed downtown district. Any citizen shall have the right to be heard in regard to the establishment of the authority and the proposed downtown district. If you wish to comment in writing on the formation of a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the proposed downtown district you must do so by March 17, 2009 and turn it into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St. PO Box 587, Nashville, ML 06687381 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. February 21. 2009 — Page 11 QUEEN continued from page 1 ance, their knowledge of maple syrup production and local history, experience with syrup production, and their personal essays. While the judges retired to the basement to tally scores from the question-and- answer portion of the evening and review the essays, 2008 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Jaklynn Platte and court member Taketha Pifer spoke to the candidates and the audience about their experiences rep- resenting Vermontville and its maple syrup products and producers. The evening wrapped up with each of the girls being awarded their tiaras, sashes and scholarships. The queen and her court will reign dur- ing the 2009 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, which is slated for Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April, 26. Their first official appear­ ance will be at the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association Sugaring-Off party slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb., 28, in the basement of the Congregational Church. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage go up the stairs to find the made by Jack G. Nestell, married man and Kathleen S. Nestell, to new theater. For more information, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for please contact Hollie Auten lender and lender's successors at 517-726-0959 or e-mail and/or assigns, Mortgagee, therevue 1 @ yahoo.com. dated August 30, 2002 and recorded September 12, 2002 in Instrument Number 1087285, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Eleven Thousand THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ Four Hundred Sixty-Six and TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ 56/100 Dollars ($311,466.56) LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ including interest at 6.875% per TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE annum. Under the power of sale USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. contained in said mortgage and PLEASE CONTACT OUR the statute in such case made OFFICE AT THE NUMBER and provided, notice is hereby BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE given that said mortgage will be MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ the conditions of a mortgage gaged premises, or some part of made by Becki Salazar, a married them, at public vendue at the woman and Paul Salazar, her Barry County Courthouse in husband, to Option One Hastings in Barry County, Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH California Corporation, 26, 2009. Said premises are Mortgagee, dated September 26, located in the Township of Irving, 2006 and recorded September Barry County, Michigan, and are 27, 2006 in Instrument Number described as: That part of the 1170611, Barry County Records, Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town Michigan. Said mortgage is now 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Township, Barry County, as Trustee for Option One Michigan, described as; Mortgage Loan Trust 2007.-1 Commencing at the Southwest Asset-Backed Certificates, comer of said section; thence Series 2007-1 by assignment. North 00 degrees 00 minutes There is claimed to be due at the West 440.0 feet along the West date hereof the sum of Seventy­ line of said Southwest 1/4; thence Eight Thousand Five Hundred South 89 degrees 44 minutes 24 Seventy-Nine and 08/100 Dollars seconds East 330.0 feet parallel ($78,579.08) including interest at with the South line of said 11% per annum. Under the power Southwest 1/4 to the point of of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case beginning; thence North 00 made and provided, notice is degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds hereby given that said mortgage West 541.02 feet; thence South will be foreclosed by a sale of the 89 degrees 48 minutes 48 sec­ mortgaged premises, or some onds East 705.60 feet along the part of them, at public vendue at North line of the South 3/4 of the the Barry County Courthouse in Southwest fractional 1/4 of said Hastings in Barry County, Southwest fractional of Section 7; Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH thence South 00 degrees 14 min­ 19, 2009. Said premises are utes 19 seconds East 541.95 feet located in the Village of along the West line of the East Woodland, Barry County, 330 feet of said Southwest Michigan, and are described as: &#188;, Southwest &#188; ; Commencing 19 Rods and 9.50 thence North 89 degrees 44 min­ feet West of the Northeast comer utes 24 seconds West 707.46 of Section 21, thence South 18 feet to the place of beginning. Rods and 13.50 feet, thence Together with a non-exclusive West 40 feet, thence North 18 easement for ingress and egress Rods and 13.50 feet, thence East over the East 33 feet of the West 40 feet to the place of beginning, 66 feet of said South 3/4, in Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Southwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4, also commencing 18 Rods 12 except for the North 220 feet feet West of the Northeast comer thereof and also except for the of Section 21, thence South 13 South 506.0 feet thereof, Also Rods, thence West 8 feet, thence together with a non-exclusive South 5 Rods, 13.5 feet, thence West 6 feet, thence North 18 rods easement for ingress, egress and 13.50 feet, thence East 14 feet to utility purposes over the North 66 place of beginning. Also, the East feet of the South 506 feet of the 4 feet of the following described West 330 feet of said Southwest premises: Commencing 22 Rods &#188;. The redemption period West of the Northeast comer of shall be 12 months from the date Section 21, Town 4 North, Range of such sale, unless determined 7 West, thence South 18 Rods abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case 13.50 feet, thence West 4 Rods, thence North 18 Rods 13.50 feet, the redemption period shall be 30 thence East 4 Rods to the place days from the date of such sale. of beginning. The redemption TO ALL PURCHASERS: The period shall be 6 months from the foreclosing mortgagee can date of such sale, unless deter­ rescind the sale. In that event, mined abandoned in accordance your damages, if any, are limited with MCLA 600.3241a, in which solely to the return of the bid case the redemption period shall amount tendered at sale, plus be 30 days from the date of such interest. Dated: February 21, sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. The foreclosing mortgagee can Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box rescind the sale. In that event, 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ your damages, if any, are limited 502-1400 File No. 280.7561 solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus ASAP# 2999939 02/21/2009, 03/07/2009, interest. Dated: February 1.4, 02/28/2009, 06687337 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. 03/14/2009 Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 221.6188 ASAP# 2995694 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009 06687065 ‘Willy Wonka Jr auditions are tomorrow . The Revue will hold audi­ tions for its upcoming chil­ dren’s theater production of “Willy Wonka Jr.” on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the old Masonic building in Nashville. Roald Dahl's story of the famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features songs from the classic family film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” The score features “The Candy Man,” “Pure Imagination,” “Oompa Loompa” and “I Want it Now” by Academy and Grammy award winners ndu ^W^taBttat ^piEiyte. ^HwilCrah'i iitalfit Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Rehearsals will be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. or 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (alternating weeks), begin­ ning Thursday, Feb. 26. The cast will include approximately 90 fourth through eighth grade stu­ dents. Performances are May 1 to 3 and 8 to 10. On Fridays, May 1 and 8, a mati­ nee will performed for local schools in addition to an evening performance. The majority of the cast will be split and will perform in only one of the two sched­ uled performance weekends. Those auditioning Sunday are asked to arrive a few minutes early. Parents will need to fill out an audition form. Children will be called in groups of five or six to learn a portion of one of the songs and sing for the direc­ tor, music director and pro­ ducer. Some children will fie asked to stay until the end to read from the script. Each child cast in the show will be required to pay a $25 participation fee. This fee, to be collected at the first rehearsal, will cover a rehearsal CD of the songs from the show, a souvenir short-sleeve T-shirt and any minor costume pieces that one might be asked to pro­ vide (shoes, tights, etc.). LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 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: Pedro Valdez and Rachel Valdez, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc acting solely as nominee for Concorde Acceptance Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2005 and recorded April 21, 2005 In Instrument # 200504210005791 a/k/a 1145216 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 Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($111,465.96) including interest 7.555% 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, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 12, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13, Southeastern Village, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 28. Commonly known as 1429 S. Dibble Street, 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 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expira­ tion of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later. Dated: FEBRUARY 4,2009 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: 09-05217 ASAP# 2989220 02/07/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009,02/28/2009 ossaesoi THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default lias been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sean Qualls, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as solely nominee for it's successors and or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 26, 2006 and recorded August 9, 2006 in Instrument Number 1168383, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Eight arid 01/100 Dollars ($111,798.01) Including interest at 6.5% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, arid are described as: Lots 89 and 90 and all of Lot 88 which lies South and West of the Eastern line of Lot 89 if extended across Lot 88, all in Innovation Subdivision, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 21. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File. No. 225.1559 ASAP# 2995425 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009 06687047 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeremy J. Wood and Dusty D. Wood, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, elated May 3, 2007 and recorded May 14, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180512, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-OPT2, Asset-Backed Certificates', Series 2007-OPT2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Seven and 49/100 Dollars ($289,837.49) including interest at 8.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made arid provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, dr some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 12, 2009; Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Fawn Lake Plat, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 37, The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 7, 2009 Orlans Associates; P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.2007 ASAP/ 2989144 02/07/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009 06666906 “Willy Wonka Jr.” will be the first production for The Revue in its new location at the old Masonic building in Nashville. The location is still a work in progress, but will be ready when the cur­ tain rises on May 1. The building is on the cor­ ner of Washington and Main Street in Nashville. The Revue is housed upstairs, above the Green Light Driving School. Use the side entrance off Washington and LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janice S. Winch, a mar­ ried woman and Charley F. Winch, her husband, to Fifth Third Mortgage-MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2006 and recorded February 22, 2006 in Instrument Number 1160442, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty­ Seven and 15/100 Dollars ($117,947.15) including interest at 8.625% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest comer of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, North along the West line of said Section 11, 475 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of safcl Section 11,750 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said Section 11, 475 feet to the said South section line; thence West along the South section line 750 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 200.4077 ASAP# 2995418 02/14/2009; 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009 06667042 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 21, 2009 Local Backyard Bird Count takes flight A variety of birds, like this house finch, were reported in the nationwide Great Backyard Bird Count last weekend. More than 80,000 check­ lists had been turned in Thursday afternoon by vol­ unteer citizen scientists across the country during the 12th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, coordinated by the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology. “I am very pleased to see that participation in Barry County increased nearly 50 percent over last year,” said Thomas Funke, resident man­ ager of the Michigan Audubon Otis Sanctuary in Rutland Township, which hosted the only public bird count in Barry County Saturday. “Birdwatching is very popular. The economic activity generated by America’s birders surpasses hunting and is second only to fishing,” added Funke. In Nashville, where in the previous 11 years, participa­ tion ranged from zero to two people, 15 joined in the nationwide survey this year. As of 1:40 p.m. Feb. 19, birdwatchers in Nashville had reported a total of 379 sightings of 23 species of birds including Cooper’s hawk, red-tailed hawk, mourning dove, red-bellied woodpecker, downy wood­ pecker, hairy woodpecker, northern flicker, blue jay, American crow, backcapped chickadee, tufted tit­ mouse, white-breasted nuthatch, Eastern bluebird, European starling, American tree sparrow, song sparrow, dark-eyed junco, northern cardinal, house finch, com­ mon redpoll, pine siskin, American goldfinch, and house sparrow. The Great Backyard Bird Count started in 1998. That year, only two checklists were turned in by Barry County birders. In 2009, 75 checklists have been turned in as of Thursday afternoon. Cornell will accept check- lists until March 1. Birders count the maxi­ mum number of birds they see at any one time each day during a four day period over President’s Day Weekend. Observers can be of any experience level and may spend as much or as little time as they can. Data is used to track bird populations over time. For example, sandhill cranes were non-existent in Michigan in mid-February in 1998. Since winters have been warmer and shorter than normal for the past 10 years, the cranes have been arriving earlier each year, said Funke. “On the Web site, you can view how sandhill cranes have increased their numbers during this count period,” he explained. Michigan ranked 10th in the country for the number of checklists being submitted to the Web site. Most frequently reported birds across the country, as of Thursday afternoon were: 1. Northern cardinal 2. Mourning dove 3. Dark-eyedjunco 4. American goldfinch 5. Downy woodpecker 6. Blue jay 7: House finch 8. Tufted titmouse 9. American Crow 10. Black-capped .chick­ adee In Michigan, the top 12 birds reported as ofThursday afternoon were: 1. American crow 2. American goldfinch 3. European starling 4. Pine siskin 5. Mourning dove 6. House sparrow 7. Mallard 8. Black-capped chick­ adee 9. Dark­ eyed junco 10. Canada goose 11. Northern cardinal 12. Bluejay For more information, v i s i www.birdsource.org/gbbc. MVHS names Winter Homecoming royalty Members of the Maple Valley Winter Homecoming court pose for a photograph at the dance. Pictured are (from left) Freshmen Princess MacKenzi Leinhart and Prince Michael Caldwell; Sophomore Princess Kari Hummel and Prince Ian Cogswell; Senior Court members Olivia Sprague and Alex Williams; Queen Erin Shoemaker, King Jeff Burd, Senior Court members Cierra Royston and John. Mater; and Junior Princess Kayla Shaw with Prince Levi Westendorp. (Photo courtesy of Ron Wells of Superior Photography). Last week, Maple Valley High School stu­ dents had an opportunity to beat the winter dol­ drums and show their class and school spirit during Winter Homecoming Week. Wednesday through Friday, students partici­ pated in dress-up days, lunchtime activities, bleacher decorating and pep assembly games to show their school spirit and earn points for their class. At the end of the week, seniors won the spirit award and the junior class won the bleacher decorat­ ing contest. REVUE, continued on pag This large photograph of an unidentified woman was found in the attic of The Revue in Nashville. Commercial, Climax Crescent, Morenci Observer, Grandville Star, Swartz Creek News, Emmet County Graphic, Concord News, Gratiot County Clarion, Croswell Jeffersonian, and Mount Pleasant Daily Times. Whether intentional or not, the newspapers serve as an effective time capsule pf a few days in late-winter Michigan, 1928. Headlines include: “Lindbergh Is Well Acclaimed in Panama,” “Small Pox Cases Under Control.” Typical front-page stories included coverage of local high school basketball games, school and church news and reports about bear, deer and other wild game populations. In 1928, wolves were a problem for fanners, and the wild turkey popula­ tion was rapidly dwindling across the state. A hunter reported killing 40 deer that winter and a farmer shot a bear and sold the skin for $4, which was then used to start Senior Jeff Burd is crowned 2009, Winter a church library. Homecoming King and Erin Shoemaker is crowned Other finds turned- up by 2009 Queen during half-time at the basketball game Revue crew include a large ornately bound Bible once Friday night. (Photo courtesy of Ron Wells, Superior used in Masonic rituals and a Photography). wooden gavel. William Reynolds said his Driving School on the community theater group. son has said he is thinking ground level a year ago. For more information about displaying some of the “It’s exciting to see the about The Revue, to make a old newspapers in the stair- building coming back to life donation or to volunteer, call well leading to The Revue’s instead of sitting there, a big, Bill Reynolds at 269-838­ new home. empty hollow shell,” said 4216 or log on to Dr. Mike Callton, the Callton. “I think the build- www.theRevue 1 @yahoo.co Nashville chiropractor ing’s new life is going to be m. whose office abuts the north even eve more oe interesting eesg than itss Anyone with information side of the Masonic lodge, old one. And, The Revue will about the identity ofthe peo­ said he acquired the building add a lot of life to the town.” ple in the photographs or “a few years ago.” The The Revue plans to hold additional information about Masons continued to use the auditions for its upcoming pg theformer Masonic lodge is meeting room upstairs until children’s program Willy encouraged to contact they finally disbanded.. Wonka Jr. tomorrow (Feb. Sandra Ponsetto by calling The building was empty 21), and the production itself 269-945-9554 or via e-mail except for the Barry County is slated for early May. So, sandra @j-adgraphics.com. Commission on Aging’s volunteers continue spend weekly senior citizen lunch--ttheir evenings, days off, and eons until Gary and Bonnie weekends going over every White opened Green Light nook and cranny preparing the old Masonic lodge for its continued next column new incarnation as the home of the volunteer nonprofit �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 21,2009 — Page 13 Lions lose to Lakewood in district championship by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It gets tougher from here on out for the Vikings. Lakewood cruised to a 3 Division District Championship Wednesday night at Maple Valley, top­ ping the host Lions in the finals 57-10. Lucas Porter scored a 13­ 2 major decision at 152 pounds to start the night for the Vikings, and the Lions came back with a pin from Ryan Brooke at 160 and a major decision from Jesse Miller at 171 to take an early 10-4 lead. From there on out though, the Vikings didn’t lose a match. weight Ryan Steverson then “Portland was a little flat beat the Lions’ Don Jensen going against Maple 12-6 in their match. Valley, and Valley I The Vikings then got thought came out kind of wins from Brad Orszula flat against against us,” said (103 pounds), Willie Gross Lakewood head coach Bob (112), Jeff Baillargeon Veitch. (119), Joel Smith (125), “We threw a couple kids Laran Muhqueed (130), in there, Neo (Kuras at 160) Jarod Kent (135), Tallyn and Adam (Senters at 171) Alexander (140), and to get the match-ups we Mason Blackmer (145). wanted. Our kids wrestled Maple Valley and good. We didn’t wrestle Lakewood will both be a flat.” part of the Division 3 Lakewood bounced back Individual District win pins in the 189 and Tournament at Allendale 215-pound matches, from today (Feb. 21). The Alex Hunter and Kurds Vikings advance as a team Powell. Viking heavy- to next Wednesday night’s Maple Valley’s Don Jensen (right) fights to get away from Lakewood’s Ryan Steverson during their 285-pound match Wednesday evening at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) £ J |C&®**’* * 5 of • 1 LL <iir ” I t Maple Valley’s Jesse Miller (left) drives Lakewood’s Adam Senters towards the mat during their 171-pound match Wednesday night. Miller scored a 11-2 major decision to help the Lions to an early 10-4 lead over Lakewood. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) • Maple Valley Softball clinics will be held March 21 & 28 Maple Valley Little League Softball is offering a clinic for girls age six through 14, that will take place Saturday, March 21 and 28 in the Maple Valley High School gym. It will be a great way to start off the 2009 season. This is the time ofyear to get acquainted with the game or to start working towards summer ball. Clinics in each age group will be working on a series ofdrills that focus on the funda- mentals and mechanics of the great game of softball. Pee Wee girls, ages 6-8, will implement the skills they learn in a game of rag ball. This will be a fun way to provide hands on play in a relaxed environment. Girls age 10U, will focus on many concepts such as sliding, cut-offs, situational running and pitching along with improving their basic skills. . Girls in the 12U and 14U groups will cover a more Division 3 Team Regional at Comstock Park. The Vikings will take on Allendale in one semifinal, While Comstock Park faces Hamilton in the other. “We lost to Allendale last year in the quarterfinals. They beat us last year, and they didn’t lose anybody. We know it’s going to be a tough one,” Veitch said. Maple Valley started the night with a 46-27 win over Portland. Brooke and Miller started the Lions off strong in their win over the Raiders. Brooke pinned his oppo­ nent, Cody Cathcart 13 sec­ onds into the 160-pound match. Miller won an 8-5 decision over Justin Pang at 171. After a pin by Portland at 189 pounds, the Lions scored wins at 215 and 285. Cowell won by forfeit at 215, and Jensen earned an 8-3 win over Kevin Zimmerman at 285. Those two wins gave the Lions an 18-6 lead. Zack Baird then won by pin in the second period at 103. Portland started its come­ back bid at 112, and score three straight wins to pull within three points at 24­ 21. Cody Cruttenden and Josh Fulford turned things around for the Lions. Cruttenden won a 9-0 major decision at 130, then Fulford pinned his oppo­ nent at 135. Maple Valley closed out the dual with the Raiders by getting pins from Tyler Franks and James Samann at 145 and 152. Last Saturday Delton Kellogg’s string of consecutive Kalamazoo Valley Association championships came to an end as Schoolcraft won the KVA Championship Tournament at Pennfield High School The Eagles finished with 187.5 points to the Panthers’ 164.5. The host Lions were third with a score of 151, followed by Pennfield 125, Constantine 95.5, Olivet 56, GalesburgAugusta 33.5, and Parchment 0. “All in all a good wrestling day,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Rob Heethuis. “You know there are so many places you can make that up at a tourna­ ment. Give Schoolcraft the credit, they won the dual portion of the league and they performed well on Saturday and they’re the champions.” Delton Kellogg had ten medallists on the day, and three champions. Maple Valley and Schoolcraft both had four champions. Maple Valley’s Baird won the 103-pound champi­ onship, Lucas Brumm won at 140, Cowell at 215, and Jensen at 285. Anthony Molson was the lone Lion runner-up. Baird, Brumm, and Cowell all had two pins on the day. Baird stuck Schoolcraft’s Dylan Smith in the first period of their semifinal mach then pun­ ning Constantine’s Chase Gearhart 4:45 into the championship. In the 140pound weight class, Brumm pinned Pennfield’s Kyle Damerow 3:32 into their semifinal then Delton’s David Dempsey in 1:52 in the final. Cowell started the day in the semifinals by pinning Delton’s David Dalm in 1:35, then pinned Constantine’s Kaleb Davidhizar 2:54 into the 215-pound final. Jensen also started the day with a pin, of Pennfield’s Wade Willavize, then scored a 6-0 decision over Schoolcraft’s Colin Monroe in the championship at 285 pounds. Delton seniors Matt Loveland and Mark Loveland both won their third league championships. Matt was also second as a freshman. Mark pinned Maple Valley’s Molson 2:21 into the 112-pound championship match for his title. In the 130-pound champi­ onship, Matt scored a 17-5 major decision over Galesburg-Augusta’s Harley Delton Ring. Kellogg also got a championship from Steven Romero at 189 pounds. Other champions on the day were Schoolcraft’s Trent Rhoda (125), Cody Brookman (135), Connor Sharp (152), Brandon McNees (171), Constantine’s Zach Mallo (119) and Zach Lucas (145), and Pennfield’s Eric Clements (160). independent work ethic, atti­ tude, team play and hard work along with bettering their skills and looking towards high school softball. The clinic will cost $15 which includes a water bot­ tle. Registration and payment should be sent by Feb. 28 to ensure a spot. For registra­ tion, details on times, or with other questions call Jody Franklin at (517) 726-0387. Maple Valley’s Ryan Brooke holds Lakewood’s Neo Kuras down on the mat during their 160-pound match Wednesday night. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) �Page 14— Jus! Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. February 21. 2009 Shorthanded Lions have now won three in a row by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Twice in the fourth quarter Maple Valley’s varsity girls' basketball team had to take the lead back from Parchment Both times, Lion point guard Mikaela Bromley found teammate Terri Hurosky underneath to get the job done. The Lions scored a 48-41 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory at Parchment Tuesday night On back-to-back posses­ sions early in the fourth quar­ ter, Bromley drove into the lane and when the Panther defense converged on her flipped a pass to a wide open Hurosky on the other side of the lane to put their team up 40-37. Again, with the clock tick­ ing down towards a minute Bromley found Hurosky to put their team up 43-41. “Shawndenae (Rost) and Mikaela did an excellent job of getting in, driving in, and making a kick,” said Lion head coach Landon Wilkes. Hurosky finished with Maple Valley point guard Mikaela Bromley races past eight points, Bromley nine, Parchment's Tiara Gilliard to the basket during the third and Jorden Beachnau added quarter of the Lions' 48-41 win Tuesday night. (Photo by eight. Jenn Kent led Maple Brett Bremer) Valley with 12 points. Rost added six and Elizabeth Stewart five. The two teams had been back and forth all night long. Parchment held a 26-24 lead at the half, and pushed the Jr.-Sr. High School Maple Valley lead to 29-24 early on. Elementary Lunch Menu Lunch Menu That five-point edge for the Monday, Feb. 23 Panthers early in the third Monday, Feb. 23 Sweet sour chic-rice. quarter was the biggest lead Chicken fries. Mashed Broccoli and cauliflower, for either team in the second potatoes, peaches, cookie. applesauce. Salad bar. half, until the Lions started Tuesday, Feb. 24 Tuesday, Feb. 24 French toast sticks. Potato Chicken pot pie. Scalloped knocking down free throws in the final minute. Maple wedge, applesauce. Rice potatoes, PA & man. Valley was 5-of-6 from the Krispie Treat. oranges. foul line in the final minute of Wednesday, Feb. 25 Wednesday, Feb. 25 the game. Kent was 4-of-4 in MW: Walking tacos. Full­ Quesadilla. Whole kernel that stretch and 8-of-10 for er; Chic, tetrazzini. Whole com, pears. Soup/sandwich the evening. As a team, the kernel com, grapes. Gold­ bar. Lions were 20-of-27 from the fish crackers. Thursday, Feb. 26 foul line. Thursday, Feb. 26 HS/Kellogg Cottage Inn. “I thought tonight we did French bread pizza. Tossed Cottage Inn. Green bean an all around good job of salad, push-up, Chex mix. casserole, jell-o w/fruit. playing team basketball,” said Friday, Feb. 27 Mexican bar. Wilkes No School. Friday, Feb. 27 I’m certainly happy. With NOTE: Fuller Alternative No school. some ofthe issues we’re deal­ Entree Choices: Peanut butter NOTE: Entree’s available and jelly sandwich, honey daily: cheeseburger, variety ing with, the seven I’ve got, it’s an unbelievable victory and peanut butter sandwich. ofchicken sandwiches, pizza, for them. Kudos to them.” Maplewood Alternative peanut butter and jelly sand­ The Lion roster is down to Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt wich, fish sandwich, honey seven players because of w/string cheese, chef salad, and peanut butter sandwich, injuries and other issues. peanut butter and jelly sand­ 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. “It’s going to be a lot of wich. Maplewood offers a Side choices available variety of healthy snacks for daily: garden salad, juice, time management for the rest ofthe season, with only seven 50 cents each (cash only: fresh fruit kids left,” said Wilkes. “I told quarters or dollars only). Milk is included with all Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds them after the game I thought full meal purchases. Assort­ available on vegetables at no they did a great job ofpicking each other up tonight, and ed bread choices daily. additional charge. Assorted being supportive, and com­ Breakfast price: $130; bread choices daily. municating.” Lunch price: $1.90; Adult Breakfast price: $1.45; Page Setnrau lyas the only price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Lunch price: $2.25-52.50; Lion suited up who didn’t Adult prices: $2.75-$3.OO. score against the Panthers, Maple Valley Milk only: $.45. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley’s Shawndenae Rost (left) drives around Parchment’s Tiara Gilliard late in the first half of Tuesday night’s KVA win on the road. (Photo by Brett Bremer) but provided solid minutes off the bench. Parchment was led by Tiara Gilliard who finished with 15 points. Tapricia McGuffey added 11 points, and Abbey Nyberg six. Lions’ record is now 10-8 on the season, and 9-7 in the KVA. A 50-34 win at Constantine Friday night meant the they have now won three in a row. Maple Valley shut down the Falcons early, and moved out to a 20-6 lead in the first quarter. “We came out in a dia­ mond, and went into a man. I thought we were aggressive, and then we were non-aggres- Hansbarge Heating & Air Conditioning I in=NRFn INSURED Vermontville, Ml COLE HAIMSBARGER Owner RUUD Featuring Ruud Bas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates Maple Valley’s Jennifer Kent maneuvers around Parchment’s Leila Bouabdellaoui for a shot in the fourth quarter Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) sive, then we were aggressive, then we were nonaggressive,” said Wilkes. Constantine outscored the Lions in the second quarter 12-10, and the Maple Valley lead was still 12 entering the fourth quarter. Kent led the Lions with 17 points. Bromley had 11, Rost nine, Stewart eight, and Hurosky five. “I thought we played a pretty good all-around team ball game. We kicked the ball around a little bit, and moved it. We can still be better though,” said Wilkes. Morgan Balcom led Constantine on the night with 13 points. The Lions play again Monday night, at Hackett Catholic Central, then close out the regular season at home against Olivet Friday. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. February 21. 2009 — Page 15 Lions keep things close with Parchment this time by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions had a better plan, and a better result, in their second meeting with Parchment It still wasn’t exactly what fhe Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team was hoping for, but after falling by more than 20 points in their first meeting with the Panthers Maple Valley was within reach at the end at Parchment Tuesday night. The Panthers scored a 50-42 win over the Lions in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. Parchment raced out to a big lead in the opening quarter, burying three-pointer after three-pointer in the first meeting. The Lions did a goodjob of around switching the Parchment screens outside, and were able to stick with the Panther shooters outside much of the night. The Lions also used a man-to-man defense to do solid job on the boards. “That was a good effort. We actually beat them on the boards tonight,” said Lion head coach Keith Jones. “That’s the reason we started with man-to-man tonight You pretty much know who you need to box out and I thought we did a good job of communicating on defense.” The Lions had a 37-16 rebounding edge on the night. Late in the first quarter, and early in the second, the Panthers were able to get open for three three-pointers that took away a small Lion lead. A three by Michael Bailey put the Panthers up 8-6 late in the first quarter, then Brysen Beals added one in the open­ ing minute of the second quarter that pushed his team’s lead to 15-8. The Lions’ Dustin Houghton floats in, ahead of Panther guard Brysen Beals, for a lay-up in the fourth quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Parchment pushed its first half lead to double digits, before the Lions went on a 70 run in the last two minutes of the half. The Panthers led 23-21 at the break. Bailey hit another three to open the second half, and the Panther lead was quickly back up to seven points. After a three by Jeff Burd, and then a lay-up by Dustin Houghton on a quick transition after a defensive rebound by Burd, the Lions cut the Parchment lead to 44-42 midway through the fourth quarter. That lay-up though was the last basket of the night for Maple Valley. Burd finished with a gamehigh 14 points as well as six assists. Houghton added 12 points and ten rebounds, and Josh Burd and Kyle Fisher Maple Valley guard Jesse Bromley has his shot altered by Parchment’s Seth DeHaan during the first quarter Tuesday night at Parchment High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) WANTED HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING A select number of homeowners in Vermontville and the surrounding areas will be given the opportunity to have a lifetime Erie Metal Roofing System. If your home qualifies to install the look of our NEW Metal Shingle Roof, we will definitely make it worth your while. 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February 21.2009 MSU study shows 12 percent growth in Michigan’s agri-food industry Economic Impact of the importance of this grow­ state’s economic health.” Evidence also suggests Michigan’s Agri-Food and ing industry in rebuilding Agri-Energy System,” con­ and diversifying Michigan’s that employment in the agri­ food system has increased siders economic contribu­ economy.” The study shows the agri­ since the last economic cen­ tions from agriculture, food and related industries, includ­ cultural economy expanding sus data was made available ing nursery, turfgrass, at a rate more than five times in 2004. “Our last analysis showed ethanol, ornamental plants faster than the growth rate of the general economy (11.9 Michigan’s agri-food system and food processing. “Michigan’s agri-food percent versus 2 percent) accounting for 1.05 million jobs, both directly and indi­ system represents almost 20 between 2006 and 2007. said William “If Michigan’s agri-food rectly,” percent of the state’s overall economic engine, making it sector appeared on the Knudson, product market the second largest industry in Fortune 500 list, it would economist with the MSU Michigan, and it employs a rank 55th,” Koivisto said. 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The amended budget showed a $121,641 increase in general fund receipts while general fund expendi­ tures increased $95,674. That leaves a final general fund balance of $389,339, which is $25,967 more than projected when the budget was first approved in February 2008. The beginning total fund balance in February 2008 was $944,805. Total receipts were projected to be $1,340,928, but in the final amended budget showed an increase of $111,102. However, total expenditures rose from the $1,248,790 projected a year ago by $262,890, decreasing the fund balance $151,788 for an ending total fund balance of $855,155. Increases in general fund expenditures were seen in the following items: admin­ istrator $2,562; buildings and grounds $9,200; ceme­ tery $223; department of public works $30,100; side­ walks $21; locally adminis­ tered streets $9,015; street lights $5,000; parks department $3,387; fringes $7,350; unemployment $3,000; and miscellaneous $54,556. General fund expenditures were reduced in the follow­ ing areas and amounts: Governing body $725; audit $420; elections $475; attor­ ney $5,500; police $8,498; planning commission $10,350; zoning board $674; Putnam District Library $1,356; and retirement $700. Areas of the 2008-09 activity budget that saw increases in their ending fund balances were the cemetery $381, memorial fund $148, the newly estab­ lished DDA fund $200, and sewer $3,332. Areas of the budget that had decreases in the ending fund balance were: major streets $56,167 less, local streets $101,233 less and water $24,416 less. In other business, the vil­ lage council: • Unanimously approved a new policy for the Nashville Police Department regarding the use of the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN). • Accepted a bid of $515 from Paul Kesler for the pur­ chase of wood from trees removed from village prop­ erty. Kesler has 90 days to remove the wood as long as it is done in a consistent and timely manner. • Heard comments from the Nashville Syrup Association regarding its desire to tap the sugar maples lining the roads in Lakeview Cemetery. Members of the association said they would tap only trees along the road, with buckets only on the side of the trees facing the road. Four-wheel drive equipment would be used, and only adults would gather the sap in the cemetery in order to minimize any potential dam­ age to the roads. Any dam­ age incurred while tapping trees or gathering sap would be repaired by the associa­ tion. Council Trustee Mike Kenyon said that there had been many complaints about tapping trees in the cemetery in the past and that is why the practice was stopped. Trustee Sandra Lundquist said she thought that the vil­ lage should allow the associ­ ation to tap the trees in the cemetery as long as families who had loved ones buried near the trees did not object. If family members object then the trees in question would not be tapped. Vermontville Township cancels dust control by Amy Jo Parish At its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, the Vermontville Township Board moved to cancel the last dust control treatment of this fiscal year. Joanne Nehmer made the motion to cancel the $18,000 treat­ ment. “I would like to propose canceling all dust control and put that $18,000 towards the ambulance,” said Nehmer. “We’ve already done away with one dust control, and if people want dust control, they can have it for $75 for 200 feet (from the county).” Since the ambulance budget is part of the general fund budget, the money would be put back into the general fund which raised some concerns for Board Trustee Brian Moore. “I just feel funny telling people that they’re going to lose dust control and telling them it’s going into the ambulance, but it’s just going into the general fund,” said Moore. , Under the advisement of audience member Joe Harvey, Township, Supervisor Jack Owen said that no formal motion would have to be made on the deci­ sion and the change could be made without a vote. If dust control is canceled complete­ ly for the next fiscal year, $30,000 would be available in the budget for use in the general fund. At the meeting, the board also approved offering con­ tracts for fire and ambulance service to Kalamo Township. The two town­ ships have been negotiating the amounts of the contracts for several months. The revised fire contracts include a 4.4 percent increase, an increase of the alarm dis­ patch fee to $600 from $500 TOWNSHIP, continued on page 5 Complaint lodged against township trustee It's Tree-Tapping Time It’s a sure sign that spring is just around the corner when metal buckets start seem to sprout from the sides of the sugar maple trees lining the streets of Vermontville. Among the many volunteers helping to tap trees are (from left) 2009 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Arrianna Perez and court members Shauna Frailey and Kayla Shaw. by Amy Jo Parish A confrontation at the Feb. 19 meeting of the Vermontville Township Fire and Ambulance Board has resulted in a report filed with the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department against Vermontville Township Trustee Blair Miller. At the meeting, Miller ref­ erenced a study completed by the board concerning changing the boundaries of ambulance coverage. Under the proposed change, Charlotte Ambulance Service coverage area would extend to the Barry County line. During the public com­ ment portion of the meeting, audience member Marcia Grant requested a copy of that study through the Freedom of Information Act. “When public comment came about, I said I would like to request a copy of the study that was discussed at the last township board meeting concerning chang­ ing the boundaries, giving total ALS (advanced life support ambulance service) to Charlotte,” said Grant. “The (fire, and ambulance) board said they didn’t know of any study being done. They had talked about num­ bers, but there had not been physical study.” After Grant’s comments, Miller spoke about the study he had mentioned. “It was my turn to speak to respond to some accusations that people were making,” said Miller. “I was making a rebuttal and had to raise my voice over Marcia Grant’s. I was asked to lower my voice.” Grant said she did inter­ rupt Miller while he was speaking but it was in direct relation to what was being said. “He started talking about Don (her husband) and Marcia Grant, and I said It has nothing to do with Don. This is my FOIA request,” said Grant. “Because I inter­ rupted him, he started yelling and asking the board chair (Tim James), ‘Are you going to let her interrupt me?’ Tim then told Blair that he would have to lower his voice or leave.” Grant filed a complaint with the Eaton County Sheriff’s office on Wednesday of this week concerning the incident. Though the sheriff’s office COMPLAINT, continued on page 6 In This Issue, • HGB HealthFest next weekend • Modeling strategies used in Fuller Street classrooms • Residents can join the Zumba party • Sugaring off party marks start of syrup season • Lions get Jensen and Miller through tough district �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 28, 2009 Swipe or swap gently used books March 7 Saturday, March 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. Grace Community Church at 8950 E. M-79 Highway in Nashville will host the first of a series of “Book Swipe and Swaps.” Because March is “Reading Month” the church’s children’s ministry team will hold a series of book swaps throughout the month of March in addition to next Saturday’s event. Scheduled swaps will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 9; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21; and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 23. Anyone with books at home that have been read only a few times and are still in good condition may bring in their books and swap them for someone else's books. Those who do not have books to bring in may still visit and select some books to take home. There is no cost for the books; this is a free community event. There will be books for adults, teens and children and a chance to enter a drawing for popular book series give­ aways. For more information, call Grace Community Church 517-852-1783. Eaton board calls for smoke-free work places In an effort to eliminate the adverse effects ofsecondhand smoke on workers and patrons, the Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution Feb. 18 encouraging all workplaces, including bars and restaurants in the county, to voluntarily go smoke-free. The resolution was present­ ed in support ofa Bany-Eaton District Health Department campaign that will be focus­ ing on the business and health benefits of providing smokefree workplaces. The U.S. Surgeon General has concluded that second­ hand smoke contributes to heart disease find lung cancer. and recent research shows it also causes cognitive impair­ ment in children and adults. Since air-cleaning tech­ nologies cannot completely control exposure to second­ hand smoke, the only effec­ tive way to prevent exposure in the workplace is to prohibit smoking altogether. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department, support­ ed by a grant from the Michigan Department of Community Health, will be working with local bar and restaurant owners to help them make the business deci­ sion to go smoke-free. The board of commission­ ers and the health department view this partnership as a means to make Eaton County a healthier, more family­ friendly place to live, work and play by improving the community’s health as a whole. Two from area make CMU honors list Central Michigan University’s fall semester honors list includes two local students, Brianna Ferrier and Kyle Pash, both ofNashville. To be named to the honor’s list, students had to earn 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale. HGB personnel test blood sugar levels of a HealtFest participant. Annual HGB HealthFest coming next weekend 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. I (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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 Sunday S 10: 00 11: 00 Church Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday ness and smoking-cessation, among many other topics. Caricature artists and sto­ rytellers will entertain fami­ lies and children, who can also participate in hands-on activities. The Charlotte Police Department will be on hand with the canine unit to demonstrate how the dogs are trained to sniff out drugs and other dangerous materi­ als. Some screenings require pre-registration. Call HGB at 517-541-5950 or sign up online at hgbhealth.com. HGB is also adding a new feature this year. After HealthFest, the Charlotte Fire Department and Charlotte­ Area Emergency Medical Services will team up for a demonstration on how they help vehicle crash victims after an accident. Personnel will extricate simulated patients from a damaged vehicle using equipment such as the Jaws of Life and show It’s back — the Hayes Green Beach HealthFest. The family-friendly event that provides health information, screenings and resources takes place from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte. Community members will enjoy free health screenings, interactive activities, chair massages and the latest infor­ mation on health and well­ ness. More than 50 stations will provide interaction with clinical specialists, local organizations and support groups, as well as activities for children. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Information will be available and updated regu­ larly at www.hgbhealth.com. Activities range from skin cancer and blood sugar screenings to lab draws and information about diabetes, nutrition, cancer, physical fit­ KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH l ool vice 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 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 mi. south of Nashville) Sunday School.................................10 A.M. Service................................. 11:15 P.M. Service.............................. 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service....................................... 11 P.M. Service........................................ 7 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH . Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service ............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Nashville man on Iowa dean's list Fred Koning III of Nashville has been named to the 2008 fall dean’s list at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. ■To be honored, undergrad­ uates must have earned a minimum 3.50 GPA for the semester and be enrolled full­ time. 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 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH how the patients might be treated for their injuries. After the demonstration, tours of the ambulance, fire truck and equipment will be available. Once again, HGB will have local high school artists, who provide artwork that reflects their visions of healthy behaviors and their community. Their creative projects will be on display throughout the HealthFest venue. 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 28, 2009 — Page 3 Modeling strategies used in Fuller Street classrooms Rose Dunham, a reading teacher and instructional consultation team facilitator is now teaching "reading tips" in Fuller Street Elementary classrooms. Earlier this year, students took a note home to their parents or guardians promot­ ing the use ofthe reading tips at home. The tips include: • To develop listening, responding, and comprehen­ sion, parents are encouraged to read to their children daily. After a parent reads a paragraph, they may say to the child, "tell me what I read.” When students are unable to respond to "tell me what I read," parents should ask who, what, when, where, why questions from the story. Students also are asked to read aloud to adults at home. After reading a paragraph, students may say, "let me tell you what I read.” • To become fluent read­ ers, students need to use three cueing systems: mean­ ing, structure and visual cues. When students mis­ pronounce a word to cue meaning, parents can ask, "Does that make sense?" To cue language, parents may ask, "Does that sound right?" And, to cue visual clues, par­ ents might ask, "Does that look right?" • When choosing books, parents are encouraged to use an “instructional match formula,” which has three key components. The first is frustration level. A child should be able to read a book alone with 93 percent accuracy, which means the child would know all but seven out of every 100 words. The second com­ ponent is instructional level. When a child reads with the help of an adult, he or she should know all but four to seven words, meaning they should be able to read it with 93 to 96 percent accuracy. The third component is independence level. A good book for a child to read alone is one that he or she can read with 97 to 100 percent accu­ racy. Working at a child’s instructional level allows for a high rate of on-task behav­ ior, task completion and comprehension. Optimal learning condi­ tions are present at this level, said Dunham. If parents are unsure what level book to choose for their child a Fuller Street Elementary reading instructor Rose Dunham teaches three cue reading strategies to Amy Billings’ third grade class. teacher or librarian could offer assistance. 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Tuesday - Friday 9-7 * Saturday 9-2 STORE HOURS: M-TH. 9-7 • FRI. & SAT. 9-9 • CLOSED SUNDAYS �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 28, 2009 Michigan students to ‘read across America’ Monday Sneetches, Horton and Yertle the Turtle team up to help Thousands of Michigan students will pick up a favorite book to celebrate the 12th annual National Education Association’s Read Across America Day Monday, March 2. Many will also get a spe­ cial surprise. From Cat in the Hat to Thing One and Thing Two, beloved characters from Dr. Seuss books may visit local schools to help kick off the fun. Read Across America, which always falls on or around Dr. Seuss’s birthday, expects more than 45 million Events around Michigan are readers, both young and old,, to stop what they’re doing designed to bring reading to life and teach valuable lessons. Lakewood Public Schools will serve green eggs and ham for lunch. And the Cat in “ The more that you read, the more things you will the Hat and his friends, the Things, will delight students know. The more that you learn, the moreplaces you'll in Manistee. In Grosse Pointe Park, Dr. Seuss’s King Yertle go" will face a fifth grade jury in — Dr. Theodore Seuss a mock trial, and the Sneetches will toss beach balls to kindergartners to and read. The day honors the encourage inclusion. For more information on good doctor and encourages students to begin a lifelong special events, contact Kerry Birmingham at at 248-421-7222. 248-421-7222. love of reading. Birmingham Hayes Green Beach fitness instructor Cheryl Jackson leads a Zumba class. Residents can join Community asked to help identify the Zumba party subjects of vintage photographs Last week The Maple Valley News ran a story about a cache of photo­ graphs, newspapers, books Unidentified man 1 Unidentified woman 2 and other items that were discovered by volunteers from The Revue theater group while they were reno- Didn’t get in on one of the first Zumba classes at Hayes Green Beach? Due vating the former Masonic jects of six vintage photo- to the popularity of the roulodge in downtown graphs found in the attic of tine, there will be another the lodge. Anyone who may chance this spring. Nashville. Free Zumba samplers This week, the staff at The held at the Hayes Green Maple Valley News is asking Beach Memorial Hospital for help identifying the subWellness Center during the Christmas holiday season were packed with people of all ages wanting to discover what the fitness craze is all about, said Dawn Rodman, director of the HGB Wellness Center. "Since the new year, Zumba fitness has infiltrat­ ed the Charlotte communi­ ty, leaving participants wanting more," she Unidentified man 2 Unidentified woman 1 explained. "I have enjoyed every minute of the first six weeks in the current ses­ sion. Zumba is a great workout. It’s fun, fun, fun," said Jill Wright. "Having participated in group exer­ cise fitness programs for more than two decades, I needed variety. I totally enjoy the rhythms of the international and Latin music. Zumba fitness class­ es are not overloaded with choreography, so everyone can focus on having fun." Unidentified man 4 Twenty-year-old Kylie Allen says Zumba fitness is Unidentified man 3 UNIDENTIFIED, continued a unique alternative to reg­ ular cardio exercise. As a on page 6 member of the wellness center, Allen can enjoy Zumba for free as part of her membership. "I enjoy the cross-train­ ing opportunity the Zumba cardio fitness classes pro­ vide me. I have fun while (Tues & Thurs 6-7 pm) getting healthy,” said & Allen, “and it’s something different than the treadmill and elliptical’machines." Certified personal trainer (Tues & Thurs 7-8 pm) and Zumba fitness instruc­ tor Cheryl Jackson talks Starting March 17th with Instructor about the excitement Zumba has brought to the Angie Walker wellness center and the community. Try Zumba for FREE "I honestly view Zumba as a great gateway to exer­ March 17th 6-7 pm cise for people who have not previously embraced Call or emailfor more information exercising. Classes are full with people of all fitness levels. Currently, the par­ Director email: stepntime@hotmail.com ticipants range from their late teens to over 70 ... truly unbelievable," said Jackson. "As a fitness coach, I give friendly reminders before the class starts to encourage partici­ pants to keep the workout appropriate to his or her current fitness level so it can be effective and safe. "There are movements where your heart rate soars and your balance and coor­ dination are challenged, but it’s always to music and it’s always fun," added Jackson. "Both men and women enjoy the relaxed, non-competitive atmos­ phere. No dance talent is needed for Zumba, trust me." Bill Prahler, Potterville resident, said he enjoys Zumba because he "can’t fail." "I really enjoy that there’s no right or wrong way to do Zumba," said Prahler. HGB is adding more Zumba offerings to its group exercise classes start­ ing in March. Instructors Kim Kaminski and Becky Toodzio will be teaching the two new sessions: an early morning, before-theworkday-starts class and a late Friday afternoon, "TGIF" class. For more information on Zumba and other group fit­ ness classes at the HGB Wellness Center, call 517­ 543-9575 or visit www.hgbhealth.com. Bill Flower is having a Birthday! It was NOT in December nor February. It is NOT March 3rd - it is March 2nd. 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For comMa ^formation on Goodman warranties, vM www.podmannfg.aim Thank goodness for Goodman? �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 28, 2009 — Page 5 ‘Eat Smart, Play Hard’ topic of Family Workshop in Nashville Laura Anderson, a regis­ tered dietitian with Barry County’s Michigan State University Extension, will help people discover ways to feed their families smart and economically during the Family Workshop Series in March. She will be at Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 2. A pizza Hearty Menu Monday, March 2 Roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered carrots, applesauce, dinner roll. Tuesday, March 3 Baked chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, tropical fruit, dinner roll. Wednesday, March 4 Hearty chili, winter blend vegetables, peach cobbler, com muffin. Thursday, March 5 Hawaiian meatballs, white rice, cauliflower, diced beets, apple. Friday, March 6 Macaroni and cheese, California blend, vegetables, cherry cobbler. dinner and child care are pro­ vided. Registration is needed. “You already know that healthy eating is important for the entire family,” Anderson said. “As parents, we can help our children make powerful choices. Teaching them healthy habits is a gift they will use for life. Making sure that our children and family are eating healthy foods is not always an easy task.” Anderson will be giving four presentations around the county in March. In addition to Nashville, she will be at Delton Kellogg Elementary School March 9, First Baptist Church in Middleville March 16, and First Baptist Church in Hastings March 23. All workshops begin at 5:30 with a pizza dinner and child care. Registration is needed. Call the Child Abuse Prevention Council at 269-948-3264 to register. She has been an Extension educator in the county for seven years. Her background as a registered dietitian has enabled her to educate the community about healthy food choices and the impor­ tance of physical fitness to promote a healthy lifestyle. Anderson has worked with area elementary schools, teaching students about good Cold Menu Monday, March 2 Tuna salad, pea and peanut salad, mandarin oranges, wheat bread. Tuesday, March 3 Roast beefand Swiss cheese, carrot and raisin salad, pineap­ ple and mandarin oranges, wheat bread. Wednesday, March 4 Turkey and pasta salad, marinated vegetables, diced peach- nutrition and healthy food choices through interactive es, whole wheat crackers. lessons. She also oversees the Thursday, March 5 Turkey and Swiss cheese, potato salad, mixed fruit, wheat Family Nutrition Program, which works with families, bread. helping them to plan menus, Friday, March 6 Seafood pasta salad, tomato salad, fruit compote, graham budget food dollars and eat healthier on a budget. crackers. “Over nine million children Activities Calendar Monday, March 2: Hastings - March Birthday Party; over the age of six are consid­ Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; ered obese. In the past three Mini Massage 9-2 p.m. H,W,N- Reminiscence. Delton - decades obesity rates for chil­ dren between age 6-11 years Bingo Tuesday, March 3: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; has tripled. With these statis­ Kinship Info Series 1:30 p.m. Internet Safety. GL - 10:30­ tics and the economy in a tail­ spin, it is more important than 12:30 Cards. Wednesday, March 4: Hastings - Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; ever to offer opportunities for Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Mini Massage 11 a.m.; families to learn about how to eat smart and play hard eco­ Reminiscence. nomically, ” Anderson said. Thursday, March 5: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, March 6: Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting, 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Woodland - Mini Massage 11 a.m.; Visiting. for five hours and $120 per hour after that and an increase to $150 for each medical service support run the fire department com­ 113 N. Main pletes in which they do not Nashville transport any patients. Jack & Judy s 517-852-9700 The township also Hours: approved a contract for Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM ambulance service to Kalamo Township with a 4.4 percent increase. Owen made the motion to offer the con­ Come on in and tract at 4.4 percent after warm up with a bowl Kalamo turned down an offer of our freshly made of contract from soups and chili!! Vermontville Township at the rate of 5.8 percent. The Check our our motion failed with Blair Nashville's Friendly Family • Lunch Specials Miller, Joanne Nehmer and Restaurant with Family Prices!, • Niehtly Specials Sharon Stewart casting dis­ senting votes. Kalamo “This workshop will bring a wealth of information to the community on how to make the necessary adjustments in order to eat healthier as a fam­ ily and increase physical fit­ ness and make it a regular part ofthe family lifestyle. “We all know deep down that planning and making healthy meals shows our love for our families and gives them hope for a good future. Participants will learn how to plan quick, healthy and inex­ pensive meals using foods from every food group. For parents having difficulty get­ ting their kids to eat right, this program will explore some tips and tools to make meal time easier,” she said. “Grocery shopping can be very stressful at times espe­ cially when we take our kids. But with a plan in hand, this task can take less time and save you money as we discuss ways to make it more man­ ageable. We will talk about planning ahead, making a list The winter reading program "Warm Up With a Good and how to involve the kids in the experience of shopping Book" continues at Putnam District Library. Lisa Trumble shows the Putnam District Library coffee mug for food. “New studies are showing she earned by reading and rating books using the the vital importance of physi- bookmarks shown hanging behind her. The reading pro­ cal fitness for not only kids gram is open to teens and adults and continues through but also adults. Physical March 28. Contact the library 517-852-9723 for more activity in adults revitalizes information. the brain and helps to prevent deterioration as adults age as well as keeping the body healthy and strong,” Anderson said. “Physical activity for kids keeps their growing bodies healthy and helps to build necessary mus­ cle and bone strength while keeping the heart (a muscle) strong for pumping blood b b throughout the body. We will C Open Enrollment for 2009-2010 *£ look at different forms of physical activity that can be j Preschool Classes Begins March 2, 2009 incorporated into the family 2 • Preschool Classes will run from 2 structure as a regular routine. 3 September 2009 to May 2010 3 “We can help our children ® ® Offering 2 Preschool Classes make powerful choices and B “21/2-3 year olds: Tue 4 Thur 9-ll:30am create healthy habits to last g them a lifetime.” c • 4 year olds: Mon, Wed, Fri 9-ll:30am c Reading has many rewards ^Pre-^cbodi 1 TOWNSHIP, continued from page 1 Country Kettle Cafe j IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! Now Scheduling Appointments MAPLEVALLEY Accounting and Tax, LLC Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent 8870 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, MI 517-852-1500 2 3 Township will now have a chance to review the contract again at the 5.8 percent and vote whether to accept the increase in charges. The next township board meeting will be held March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Vermontville Opera House. A B $40 registration fee reserves your child's spot in class Classes are filling quickly -so please give us a call ifyou are interested! • Wrap-around child care available • Child Care - full A part time also available C Located at the <©> First Congregational Church 1 in Vermontville j 517-726-0726 for info —> i 2 3 A B c <©> 1 f Owned and directed by Kristi Lincoln <4 Carrie Hopkins TING Ist YEAR! - ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND SPECIALS 15-PK. CANS RC, GRAPE NEHI, ORANGE NEHI 2 LITERS BUD OR BUD LIGHT We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes DEPOSIT GRAND PRIZE • Farm Taxes MAGNAVOX 19" FLAT PANEL DIGITAL TV • Small Business Taxes DRAWING • Bookkeeping SUN., MARCH I ST, 2009 AT 6:00PM \jMUST BE PRESENT TO WIN Duey’s Corner Your Hometown Convenience Store GROCERIES • LOTTO • SPIRITS • COLDEST BEER IN TOWN! 2996 N. Ionia at Nashville Hwy., Vermontville 517-726-0486 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 28, 2009 SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, March 2 Chili/crackers. Potato wedge, pineapple, brownie. Tuesday, March 3 Reading Awareness. Letter shaped nuggets. Mashed potatoes, peaches, letter shaped snacks. Wednesday, March 4 Kdg.-lst snack lunches. Cheesie bred sticks. Spaghettios, carrot sticks, peaches. Thursday, March 5 Fuller Cottage Inn. Pizza Hot Pocket. Tossed salad, pears, animal crackers. Friday, March 6 Macaroni and cheese. Green beans, fruit cocktail, cookie. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort-ed bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $130; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, March 2 Cheesie bread sticks, spaghettios, applesauce. Salad Bar. Tuesday, March 3 Grilled cheese. Tomato soup, peaches. Burger/chicken bar. Wednesday, March 4 Chicken tenders. Mashed potatoes/gravy, apple crisp. Mini bar. Thursday, March 5 Kellogg Cottage Inn. Chili w/com bread. Whole kernel com, pears. Mexican bar. Friday, March 6 Pizza sticks. Veg. medley, mandarin oranges. Country chicken bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety of chicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fish sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds available on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.OO. Milk only: $.45. 50% OFF TAX PREPARATION Liberty Tax Service will charge you half ofwhat it cost to have your taxes done last year. That means ifyou paid $100 last year, we’ll only charge you $50. Just bring in last year’s tax prepara­ tion bill along with your records for the current year, and we’ll not only save you 50% off the preparation price, we’ll offer you a money-back guarantee. Come see the professionals at Liberty Tax Service today. For first-time customers only. Valid 3/1-3/31 at participating locations only; Must present coupon. Not valid with other offers. Hastings 101 W. State Street LIB E RTY 06687540 SERVICE„ Across from FULLER, continued from page 3 things he or she could have learned.” Dunham added that the studies also showed that age determines how long a child can focus on a particular task. To determine how long a child can stay focused, sim­ ply add two to the child’s age. For example: a 5-yearold can focus on a task seven minutes, a 6-year-old eight minutes, a 7-year-old, nine minutes, and so on. Finally, children learn new information through repetition. The number of repetitions are determined by the age and learning ability of the individual child. For example a 7-year-old would need to practice his or her three new pieces of information 25 to 55 times — 25 times if learning comes easy, 55 if learning is more diffi- cult for that child. A practical application would be if a 7year-old is presented with a list of 12 spelling words on Monday, optimally he or she would practice three new words that night after school (approximately nine minutes for each word) then add three more the next night, and so on until all 12 words are learned, said Dunham. Sources: nstructional Match-Betts. E. A. (1957) Fondations of Reading Instruction New York, American Book Company, Working Memory and Time on Task- Edward E. Gickling Ph.D. Instructional Assessment Consultant, Repetitions-Gates, A. I. (1930) Interest andAbility in Reading, New York, MacMillan. COMPLAINT, continued from page 1 took the complaint, they said no formal investigation would be done since it involved a verbal assault with no direct threat to per­ son or property. Local resident Tony Fayner attended the Monday night Vermontville Township board meeting and also raised concerns about the study referenced by Blair. “I asked Blair specifically after the meeting (on Feb. 19) if as the township representa­ tive, would he get me a copy of the study. He refused and suggested I call around to Charlotte and other agencies. I did so and they don’t know about any study,” said Fayner. In the minutes from the meeting, both Miller and James addressed the issue off the contended study. “Miller stated that he did not make up the numbers for the response times which the fire board looked at to make its recommendation to the township. The numbers came from the EMS -director and fire chief,” according to the minutes. “James stated that the term ‘study’ is misleading, and that no formal study was done. The FOIA request to be forwarded to the town­ ship as no formal study was done by the fire board.” Miller said he is open to any questions or concerns residents may have. “I look forward to answer­ ing any of these stories that are going around town about me,” said Miller. “You always have to consider the source and who’s got an ax to grind.” Marvel J. Cooper NASHVILLE - Marvel J. (Tyler) Cooper age 70 of Nashville, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at her resi­ dence after a long illness. Marvel was bom Oct. 25, 1938 in Windsor Township, Eaton County, the daughter of Lawrence and Eleanor (Cole) Tyler and had lived most of her life in the Nashville, Charlotte and Olivet areas. She was a 1956 graduate of Charlotte High School. Surviving are, her husband of 50 years, James A. Cooper; daughter, Bonnie (Michael) Silsbee of Nashville; son, Frank Cooper of Lynnville, TN; six grand­ children, Randy, Jason and Michelle Silsbee, Malinda (Clint) Pape, Barry and Lauren Cooper; two great grandchildren, Macie and Clayton Pape; four brothers, DeWayne (Nancy) Tyler of Charlotte, Larry (Bonnie) Tyler of New Port Richey, FL, Lyle (Irma) Tyler of Lansing and Gareth (Alica) Tyler of Olivet; three sis­ ters, Leona Martens of Lakeview, Marilyn (Darrell) Clements of Bellevue and Karen (Darrel) Reid of South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Arlene, Donna and Carol and brothers, Lowell, Daniel and Neal. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at the BurkheadGreen Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Michael Fuller and Pastor David Ames officiating. Interment will be in the Wilcox Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may go to the family. UNIDENTIFIED, continued from page 4 know the identity of the men and women in these photo­ graphs is asked to call Sandra at 269-945-9554 or e-mail sandra@j-adgraphics.com. Also, anyone having infor­ mation about the building (when it was built, by whom, etc.), which also served as a furniture .store and funeral parlor prior to being bought by the Masons is asked to share what they know. The information will be used for an upcoming story in The Maple Valley News. 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All donations are tax deduc­ tible. PLEASE CALL (269)962-2015 COOPER oorrr 6HY0UR COOPER TIRE give up n rmnG. DE H CDR/A41T EC!! BUYANY 4 QUALIFYING COOPER TIRES AND GET UP TO A $50.00 REBATE HURRY IN - OFFER GOOD FOR A LIMITED TIME Tii*c PROVIDING GREAT SERVICE SINCE 1991 ' Here. 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M-66) - Lake Odessa 616-374-1200 ' �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 28, 2009 — Page 7 Sugaring-off party marks the start of maple syrup season by Patricia Johns StaffWriter The basement of the First Congregational Church of Vermontville was filled to overflowing on Feb. 26 for the annual sugaring-off party. The evening began with a potluck supper that couldn’t be beat, and Eugene Fisher welcomed everyone to the community event that marks the start of the maple syrup season. Honored guests of the evening were the young ladies on the Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen’s court including queen Arrianah Perez. Along with the m was an honorary member of the court, Monte O’Dell, who wore a paper sash and crown. Some, of the maple syrup producers have already start­ ed collecting sap and some are ready to begin boiling Everyone had a chance to show off their candy-making techniques during the sugoff. The sugaring-offparty has aring-off party. (Photo by Elena Gormley) been held since the 1960s. While everyone was din­ ing, Larry and Karen Haigh Kayla Shaw and Queen Arrianah Perez attended the annual sugaring-off party which is the start of the maple syrup season in Vermontville. (Photo by Elena Gormley) SUGARING OFF, continued next page PUT YOUR TAX REFUND TO WORK 2*3 bedroom homes ready to move into Financing available plus 2 free months lot rent Baltimore Terrace Mobile Home Park 269-948-3906 7753215a Putnam seeks local crafters 4«fehi ’ M fenidne % ai >Hi kiitfetsiudu “* taitaikjiiw.1 tfuiimilM : Mint EEjfflBJmili W WW In recognition of March as National Craft Month, Putnam District Library in Nashville invites area resi­ dents to display their cre­ ations throughout the month. All residents are welcome to participate and should con­ tact Library Director Shauna Swantek 517-852-9723 or putnamlibrary.director@yah oq.com for more information or to arrange to drop off their work. The craft club meets at the library 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; all are welcome to attend. When You Speak, We Listen As part of the process of planning’ the future of health care in Barry County, we are examining national trends and issues specific to our area. Your opinion, as a member of this commu­ nity, is very important to us as we solidify our plans. We invite you to attend one of the following meetings 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 to contribute your thoughts and ideas regarding the use of the cur­ rent hospital property. Date/Time Location Hastings Hastings Hastings Hastings Nashville Delton Woodland/Lake Odessa Middleville Pennock Conference Center, 1009 W. Green St. Pennock Health & Wellness Center, 1005 W. Green St. Feb. 17,7:00 p.m. Feb. 19,9:00 a.m. Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St. Putnam Public Library, 327 N. Main St. Feb. 19,2:30 p.m. Feb. 26,4:00 p.m. March 2,5:00 p.m March 3,7:00 p.m. March, 9,7:00 p.m. March 10,7:00 p.m. Delton District Library, 330 N. 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Green St., Hastings, Ml 269-945-3451 www.pennockhealth.com 06687576 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 28, 2009 Castleton Township BOARD OF REVIEW Meeting Schedule The Castleton Township Board ofReview for 2009 will be held at the Township Hall at 915 Reed Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073 on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3 - Organizational Meeting - 9:00 am Monday, March 9 - Appeal Hearing - 9:00-12 noon & 1-4 pm Tuesday, March 10 - Appeal Hearing - 2-5 pm & 6-9 pm SUGARING OFF, continued from previous page were in the kitchen healing maple syrup up to 240 degrees and checking the thermometer constantly. As the dinner dishes were stowed away, the Haighs and their helpers poured hot maple syrup into waiting bowls, and everyone stirred like mad. The more experi­ enced shared their helpful hints on how to create sweet, soft candy instead of maple sugar. The annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is on April 24, 25 and 26 this year in downtown Vermontville. The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed nec­ essary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2009 assess­ ments. Written protests may be sent to the above address by Monday, March 9. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2009 are as follows: Agricultura Commercia Industrial.. Residential. Personal... 50.31 51.28% 49.12 51.70%. 50%... 0.9938 0.9750 1.0179 0.9671 1.00 Cheryl L. Hartwell, Supervisor Castleton Township 517-852-9479 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 06687465 Members of the Maple Syrup Court have first dibs on the hot syrup. (Photo by Elena Gormley) 2009 BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE Vermontville Township P.O. Box 215 Vermontville, MI 49096 Larry Haigh checks the candy thermometer to see if the syrup has reached 240 degrees. (Photo by Elena Gormley) 2009 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Vermontville Township Board of Review for 2009 will be held at the Vermontville Opera House, 230 S. Main St. on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 pm for an Organizational Meeting. Petitions will be heard on: Monday, March 9, 9:00 am to 12:00 and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm = Appeal Hearing Tuesday, March 10,1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm = Appeal Hearing. The Board ofReview will meet as many more days as deemed neces­ sary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2009 assess­ ments. By board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received prior to March 9. LEGAL NOTICE The best cooks in Vermontville brought their special­ ties to share during the potluck supper which precedes the sugaring-off event. (Photo by Elena Gormley) THIS The tentative ratios and multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2009 are as follows: Agricultural Commercial Residential Industrial Personal Property EAUQ MULTIPLIER 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Notice: The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board ofReview meetings upon three (3) days notice. Contact Jack Owens, 7540 Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville MI Telephone No. 517.726.1241. 06687649 Maple Valley Early 4’s Preschool is now enrolling for 2009-2010 Maple syrup candy is definitely spoon-licking good. (Photo by Elena Gormley) Early 4’s is Great Start Readiness Preschool (GSRP). We are funded by a grant through the Michigan Department of Education. This is a FREE program to those who qualify. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Students must: • be 4 years old by December 1, 2009 • meet at least 2 qualifying factors set forth by the State of Michigan • reside in the Maple Valley School District. We are unable to take school of choice students. . Call today to receive an enrollment packet and to schedule an appointment for our preschool round-up. 852-2075 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. 0663752, owhrSwSv 06682644 FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sara Witte Weiler and Jacob James Caliendo, wife and husband, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2007 and recorded October 5, 2007 in Instrument Number 20071005-0002782, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Two and 80/100 Dollars ($160,392.80) including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Barry Middleville, County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7, Misty Ridge according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 9 of Plats, on Page 30. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 514.0078 ASAP# 2995081 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009 06687015 LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Colleen Walls, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2007 and recorded February 1, 2007 in Instrument Number 1175877, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by. assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Eight and 2/100 Dollars ($129,728.02) including interest at 6.875% 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 vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 136, Middleville Downs Addition Number 7 to the Village of Middleville according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 241.6600 ASAP# 3008653 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009, 03/14/2009, 03/21/2009 06657725 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 28, 2009 — Page 9 Team has eight medallists, 3 champs, at Eaton Rapids LEGAL NOTICE The Maple Valley Youth Wrestling Program had eight medallists at the Feb. 22 tournament hosted by Eaton Rapids. Some of the participants in the tournament were (front from left) Sam Bonney, Zach Rosenberger (fourth), Levi Roush (third), Jesse Brumm (first), Chase Schriver, Garrett Pearson (first), Chandler Murton (second). They were joined by coaches, Brumm (back from left), Schrader, Pearson, and Murton. Other Maple Valley medallists on the day were Christian Schrader (first), Seth Geasel (second) and Kodee Crouch (third). was —J ssiottWE mm jj WWlNm mb he Wmikke HIWIMWIIO ■ OUR W«toi’i!r KIU tetWiM# NEU Mk If Ctte M i if mrib^ta Mn teiiSnit s I a wigage witWWi leM smritBP nijifead IbftKiMtajM IBME tt Fats a fcanwwm 0f», (Hfei IttpiSW’ I rt HU toy «*!*•£ Un n rtiW* W * ** 5^*2 5 5?“ 55-< j Ok iisH *sH * j ite Ifl [i<l * Sfe J I#* wttJ wtt 11* 1*0^ ^LiZ i1! jZso * LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE This THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR CONTACT OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sean Qualls, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as solely nominee for it's successors and or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 26, 2006 and recorded August 9, 2006 in Instrument Number 1168383, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Eight and THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeremy J. Wood and Dusty D. Wood, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 3, 2007 and recorded May 14, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180512, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-OPT2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-OPT2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Seven and 49/100 Dollars ($289,837.49) including interest at 8.65% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Fawn Lake Plat, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 7, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.2007 ASAP# 2989144 02/07/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/28/2009 06686906 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. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Pedro Valdez and Rachel Valdez, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc acting solely as nominee for Concorde Acceptance Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2005 and recorded April 21, 2005 in Instrument # a/k/a 200504210005791 1145216 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 Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($111,465.96) including interest 7.555% 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, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 12, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13, Southeastern Village, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 28. Commonly known as 1429 S. Dibble Street, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MGL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expira­ tion of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later. Dated: FEBRUARY 4,2009 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: 09-05217 ASAP# 2989220 02/07/2009, 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009,02/28/2009 oeesesoi 01/100 Dollars ($111,798.01) Including interest at 6.5% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 89 and 90 and all of Lot 88 which lies South and West of the Eastern line of Lot 89 if extended across Lot 88, all in Innovation Subdivision, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 21. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 225.1559 ASAP# 2995425 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009 06687047 Maple Valley youth wrestler Levi Roush works a half against an opponent at Eaton Rapids Sunday. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janice S. Winch, a mar­ ried woman and Charley F. Winch, her husband, to Fifth Third Mortgage-MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2006 and recorded February 22, 2006 in Instrument Number 1160442, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty­ Seven and 15/100 Dollars ($117,947.15) including interest at 8.625% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, North along the West line of said Section 11, 475 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section 11,750 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said Section 11, 475 feet to the said South section line; thence West along the South section line 750 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 200.4077 ASAP# 2995418 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009 06687042 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jack G. Nested, married man and Kathleen S. Nested, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2002 and recorded September 12, 2002 in THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ Instrument Number 1087285, TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ Barry County Records, Michigan. LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ Said mortgage is now held by TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assign­ USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ment. There is claimed to be due PLEASE CONTACT OUR at the date hereof the sum of OFFICE AT THE NUMBER Three Hundred Eleven Thousand BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Four Hundred Sixty-Six and MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE 56/100 Dollars ($311,466.56) SALE - Default has been made in including interest at 6.875% per the conditions of a mortgage annum. Under the power of sale made by Becki Salazar, a married contained in said mortgage and woman and Paul Salazar, her the statute in such case made husband, to Option One and provided, notice is hereby Mortgage Corporation, a given that said mortgage will be California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 26, foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ 2006 and recorded September gaged premises, or some part of 27, 2006 in Instrument Number them, at public vendue at the 1170611, Barry County Records, Barry County Courthouse In Michigan. Said mortgage is now Hastings in Barry County, held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH as Trustee for Option One 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Barry County, Michigan, and are Series 2007-1 by assignment. described as: That part of the There is claimed to be due at the Southwest 174 of Section 7, Town ■date hereof the sum of Seventy­ 4 North, Range 9 West; Irving Eight Thousand Five Hundred Township, Barry County, Seventy-Nine and 08/100 Dollars Michigan, described as; ($78,579.08) including interest at Commencing at the Southwest 11% per annum. Under the power corner of said section; thence of sale contained in said mort­ North 00 degrees 00 minutes gage and the statute in such case West 440.0 feet along the West made and provided, notice is line of said Southwest 1/4; thence hereby given that said mortgage South 89 degrees 44 minutes 24 will be foreclosed by a sale of the seconds East 330.0 feet parallel mortgaged premises, or some with the South line of said part of them, at public vendue at Southwest 1/4 to the point of the Barry County Courthouse in beginning; thence North 00 Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds 19, 2009. Said premises are West 541.02 feet; thence South located in the Village of 89 degrees 48 minutes 48 sec­ Woodland, Barry County, onds East 705.60 feet along the Michigan, and are described as: North line of the South 3/4 of the Commencing 19 Rods and 9.50 Southwest fractional 1/4 of said feet West of the Northeast comer Southwest fractional of Section 7; of Section 21, thence South 18 thence South 00 degrees 14 min­ Rods and 13.50 feet, thence utes 19 seconds East 541.95 feet West 40 feet, thence North 18 along the West line of the East Rods and 13.50 feet, thence East 330 feet of said Southwest 40 feet to the place of beginning, &#188;, Southwest &#188; ; in Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence North 89 degrees 44 min­ also commencing 18 Rods 12 utes 24 seconds West 707.46 feet West of the Northeast comer feet to the place of beginning. of Section 21, thence South 13 Together with a non-exclusive Rods, thence West 8 feet, thence easement for ingress and egress South 5 Rods, 13.5 feet, thence over the East 33 feet of the West West 6 feet, thence North 18 rods 66 feet of said South 3/4, 13.50 feet, thence East 14 feet to Southwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4, place of beginning. Also, the East except for the North 220 feet 4 feet of the following described thereof and also except for the premises: Commencing 22 Rods South 506.0 feet thereof, Also West of the Northeast comer of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range together with a non-exclusive 7 West, thence South 18 Rods easement for ingress, egress and 13.50 feet, thence West 4 Rods, utility purposes over the North 66 thence North 18 Rods 13.50 feet, feet of the South 506 feet of the thence East 4 Rods to the place West 330 feet of said Southwest of beginning. The redemption &#188;. The redemption period period shall be 6 months from the shall be 12 months from the date date of such sale, unless deter­ of such sale, unless determined mined abandoned in accordance abandoned in accordance with with MCLA 600.3241a, in which MCLA 600.3241a, in .which case case the redemption period shall the redemption period shall be 30 be 30 days from the date of such days from the date of such sale. sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: TO ALL PURCHASERS: The The foreclosing mortgagee can foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 14, interest. Dated: February 21, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 221.6188 ASAP#. 2995694 02/14/2009, 502-1400 File No. 280.7561 ASAP# 2999939 02/21/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009, 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009, 03/07/2009 06687085 03/14/2009 06687337 LEGAL NOTICE �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 28,2009 Lions get Jensen and Miller through tough district Maple Valley’s Dusty Cowell is held down by West Catholic’s Frank Bastien in the first period of their 215-pound championship semifinal match Saturday at Allendale High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood heavyweight Ryan Steverson lost for the first time this season on Saturday afternoon, in the 285-pound championship match at the Division 3 Individual District Tournament hosted by Allendale. The host Falcons’ Dan LaJoie scored a 4-3 win over the Viking heavyweight, but both still advance to Saturday’s 3 Division Individual Regional Tournament at Hamilton High School. . Steverson’s now 29-1 on the year, and LaJoie 43-2. The Vikings and Falcons met again in Wednesday night’s Division 3 Team Regional Tournament at Comstock Park High School, with the Falcons coming out on top. Those two teams domi­ nated Saturday’s Division 3 Individual District as well, with Allendale sending ten wrestlers through to today’s (Feb. 28) Individual The Lions’ Don Jensen (left) faces off against Allendale’s Dan LaJoie in the 285-pound championship semifinals Saturday during the Division 3 Individual District Tournament hosted by the Falcons. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Lions’ Zack Baird (left) fights for control with Lakewood’s Dylan Shoup during their 130-pound consolation semifinal Saturday at Allendale. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Regional Tournament at Hamilton High School. The Vikings had nine individual regional qualifiers. Hamilton was right behind, with eight. Maple Valley is sending a pair of wrestlers on to today’s meet. The Lakewood boys were just 1-5 against the Falcons Saturday, with the other Viking to reach the championship round also falling to an Allendale wrestler in the finals. Allendale’s Ryan LaJoie topped Kurtis Powell 5-3 in the 189-pound final. Allendale had five district champions. The top four in each weight class Saturday earned a spot in the regionals, and the top four at regionals will earn places in the Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills March 13-15. Don wasn’t sure if I’d do too Maple Valley’s Jensen fell to Dan LaJoie in good.” Godwin Height’s Frank his second match of the day, but bounced back to finish Castillo wound up topping fourth at 275 pounds. Jensen 3-1 in the match for Jensen’s teammate Jesse third place. Miller was third at 171. This Miller won his last three will be the first regional matches of the day to finish appearance for both. third at 171 pounds, topping “It’s pretty big,” said the a pair of Unity Christian senior Jensen. “It’s a good wrestlers in his last two accomplishment. I took a matches. He downed Ryan year off last year, and coach Koop 7-3 in the consolation wasn’t too happy.” semifinals, then beat Chad “I just figured I’d lift Scholma 13-11 in the match weights for football. That for third. didn’t turn out too well.” Maple Valley’s Zack The Lion varsity football Baird at 103 pounds, team went 4-5, but Jensen Anthony Molson at 112, was a better football player Josh Fulford at 135, and and has become a better Lucas Brumm at 140 wrestler. pounds all won two matches “They needed a heavy- on the day, but were defeatweight, so I figured I’d fill ed in the consolation semifithe void,” said Jensen. nals. “I’m glad now. At first, I Olivet tops Lions by 25 on final night by Brett Bremer night. She scored 25 of Sports Editor those in the first half. Katy The Eagles haven’t given Barkley finished with 16 their opponents much hope points for the Eagles, and early in games this season. picked up where Campbell Olivet’s varsity girls’ bas- left off in the second half. ketball team closed out an The Eagles picked things 18-2 regular season with a right back up in the second We build on our reputation...just ask our customers! 67-42 Kalamazoo Valley half too, outscoring the Association victory over the Lions 24-11 in the third Maple Valley Lions Friday quarter. night. “I thought we rebounded Olivetjumped out to a 20- the ball fairly well tonight,” 9 lead in the opening quar-Wilkes said. “We played ter, then pushed that edge to with them at times. I was 32-18 by the half. proud of the girls tonight. Building dreams since 1978 “They’re notoriously fast Over there, they beat us by New Construction and Home Improvement starters and they did exactly 30 and it wasn’t much of a 122 S. Lincoln, Charlotte that,” said Maple Valley game. My kids showed a lot (517) 543-1718 head coach Landon Wilkes. of heart.” Kelsey Campbell led The Lion coach was Olivet with 25 points on the happy with the way his team moved the ball on the offensive end of the floor, and with the solid rebounding night. Elizabeth Stewart led the Lions with 18 points and five rebounds. Jennifer Kent added 12 points. Terri LICENSED Vermontville, Ml Hurosky had seven points and six rebounds, while INSURED COLE HAIXI5BARGER Owner Mikaela Bromley added Featuring Ruud Bas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. | seven points and five Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates boards. Joe Montgomery Builders, Inc. Hansbarge Heating & Air Conditioning RUU^) The Lions end the regular season at 10-10, with a 9-9 mark in the KVA. Maple Valley opens Class C District action at Leslie against the host Blackhawks Monday night at 7:30 p.m. The winner of that game will play in the semifinals Wednesday, against either Potterville or PewamoWestphalia who play Monday at 6 p.m. “It’s a pretty tough district,” said Wilkes. “We just have to come and play and I think we’ll be all right. Playing in the KVA I think is a good thing come district time. I think in the KVA for the most part anybody can beat anybody on a given night.” The Lions fell in their final two nights in the league. Monday Hackett Catholic Central snapped a three-game Lion winning streak with -a> 37-31 in Kalamazoo. The Fighting Irish moved out to a 20-12 lead in the first half, then held off the Lions in the second half. “We came out and didn’t shoot the ball real well. I think we shot 20-percent for the night. It was one of those nights where we couldn’t put the ball in the basket.” Wilkes said that his girls missed 17 shots from within five feet of the basket. Kent led the Lions with 15 points, and Terri Hurosky added ten. Hackett got 13 points from Kathleen Hawkins, and eight from Alissa Gadouas. “We just could not get over the hump,” said Wilkes. “We’d steal the ball then turn it over. We’d steal it and turn it over. It was one of those nights.” COBB WELL DRILLING (REPAIR • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2" - 5" Well Drilling and Repair 30 Years Experience Estimates Available 517-726-0377 f 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb < Ml Lie, f1748 8g nW vl i Rrr Wfl �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, February 28, 2009 — Page 11 Lions 11th at the first district cheer competition by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “It’s nice not really being the underdogs anymore,” said Delton Kellogg junior Chana Gehrman Saturday afternoon at Otsego High School. The Delton Kellogg varsi­ ty girls’ competitive cheer team didn’t advance beyond Saturday’s Division 3 District Tournament, but earned lots ofrespect with its performance this season which included winning the first ever Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference Championship (Feb. 14). “It was the best meet we had in a long time,’” said Delton Kellogg senior Mandy Dye about the SMCCC Championship. “We were comfortable. We dominated. We earned a lot of respect through that league. “My freshman year was the last year we did KVA (sideline) and we won KVA. Ever since then in competi­ tive we’ve been waiting for the comeback year.” Dye earned first-team all­ district honors, and her team­ mate Gehrman was honor- '"’Xi ’s D«i ‘ "Llks w*m$L ;* $ ^k'* k'***£ £ 15*^1# *^1# ■ nftiiilatki WaMbL ”4’ H’lfcjiiii ifWiihiiU|< Mw Mujtan^ dMj^b MHMt iy a: i tan In Inn i|( /nniuJfait»ot*fa iiteasj- rttataila- idWffl MmUiitA Kt iii life! iW Lirtk^J The Lions’ Amber Brownell runs through her team’s round one performance at Saturday’s Division 3 District Tournament at Otsego High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) able mention all-district Delton Kellogg was sev­ enth at Saturday’s district meet, with a score of 629.0200. Holland Christian took the day’s championship, earning one of four regional berths, with a score of 736.3292. Lakewood was second with a score of 723.7064, Otsego third at 722.0510, and Lansing Catholic fourth at 685.8974. “Today was okay,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reynolds. “It wasn’t our best day, but it wasn’t our worst. There could have been a little more excite­ ment. They weren’t very excited today. “I think after they won the conference championship, they felt like the season was over even though it wasn’t” Delton scored a 192.7 in round one, a 174.9200 in round two, and a 261.4000 in round three. Holland Christian had the highest score in each of the first two rounds, with a 166.9 and 211.6292. Otsego had the number one round three score, at 303.4. “They’re just clean,” Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said of Holland Christian’s Maroons. “They did three clean rounds. I think where they did get us at is they’re betterjumpers than we are. But our round three is tough. We’re rough when we do the round three we’re capable of.” Lakewood’s girls scored a 213.7 in round one, 209.4064 in round two, and 300.6 in round three. “Our round two was pretty clean. Our stunts, our hand­ springs and waffles looked good,” said Martin. “There were no major errors. We just need that confidence, We had a great round three going until that last 15 sec­ onds.” The Maroons scored a 302.8 in round three. “Getting to regionals. Getting one step closer to the Maple Valley’s girls throw their arms up in unison during round two Saturday at the Division 3 District Tournament hosted by Otsego. (Photo by Brett Bremer) state finals. That’s where we want to be,” said Martin. “Next weekend we’re going to have to perform three clean rounds.” Behind the top four teams. Three Rivers scored a 678.0724, Paw Paw 646.1676, Delton Kellogg 629.0200, Coloma 615.9520, Comstock 612.8160, Allegan 593.9856, Maple Valley 581.4560, Berrien Springs 568.7360, Hamilton 565.8270, Hopkins 557.9000, and Pennfield 549.6358. Maple Valley scored a 186.5 in round one, 159.6560 in round two, and 235.3 in round three. “All of our scores were higher than they’ve ever been,” said Lion head coach April Wagner. “The girls came out. They knew what they had to do, and got their jobs done.” The Lions’ final total of over 581 points was more than 150 points higher than their score at the first meet of the season. They scored a ,M (ttnsW^® Eagle boys pass Lions in 2nd quarter 428 at the Barry County Meet in January. “We took it back to basics,” said Wagner. “The precision, the jumping, we focused on being more together as a team and work­ ing on the basic skills.” The Lions and Delton Panthers were together at Maple Valley High School Feb. 14 at the SMCCC Championship. Delton won the title with a score of 650,5232, breaking a three-way tie with Schoolcraft and ClimaxScotts heading into the final. Schoolcraft was second with a 635.4000 and ClimaxScotts 617.9000. “I think they were excit­ ed,” Reynolds said of her girls. “They wanted to win. They walked in ready to win. They were really pumped to do that first round. They knew they had the best round one our of all the schools, and they went our and proved it.” The Panthers scored a 209.3 in the first round. They just edged Schoolcraft, which scored a 208.7. The Delton girls then scored a 180.3232 in round two and a 262.9 in round three. They had the highest score in each of the three rounds. Pennfield finished fourth with a score of 573.9310, followed by White Pigeon 546.7990, Maple Valley 535.9000, and Bronson 524.6430. Maple Valley scored a 159.9in round one, 143.5 in round two, and 232.5 in round three. For Maple Valley, Danielle Rosenburger and Shelby Christopher were named first-team AllSMCCC and Lindsey Hoffman was named to the second team. Dependable, damage-free * Lockouts Tire Service Accident Recovery Long-Haul fir Off-Road A 27-point fourth quarter for the Eagles spoiled Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team’s final home contest of the season Friday night. Olivet outscored the Lions 27-17 in that run, to take a 4535 half-time lead, and went on to a 74-62 victory. Jay Cousineau had all eight of his points in the period for the Eagles, and Tim Johnson had seven of his 15. Jim McManus led Olivet for the night with 16 points, and did most ofhis damage in the second half as the Eagles held off the Lions. He had nine of the Eagles’ 14 points in the third quarter. Maple Valley hung with the Eagles early on. Jeff Burd scored eight points in the opening quarter, but finished with ten for the night. He had a great night passing the basketball, finishing with nine assists. Jesse Bromley had QUALITY DESIGN & CRAFTSMANSHIP 25 Years in the Business al Your Sendee Custom Cabinets • Built-Ins • InteriorTrirn ,JB Cabinets & TRIM Stair-Rail Systems • Mantels • Entertainment Centers « Raised Panel Doors • Wood Flooring • Counter-Tops § Call Jon for woodworking solutions 5l7388-4638 four assists. Dustin Houghton led Maple Valley with 22 points ten rebounds. Kyle Fisher added 14 points. Maple Valley is now 3-15 overall this season, and 1-15 in the KVA. The Lions close the regular season with trips to Galesburg-Augusta Tuesday and Delton Kellogg Thursday. Hackett Catholic Central topped the Lions 62-51 Monday night. The Fighting Irish got off to a solid start, outscoring Maple Valley 17-8 in the opening quarter. Hackett had a huge night at the free throw line in holding its lead, going 23-of-30. Jack Rider knocked down seven of those, and led the Irish with 16 points. Hackett also got 13 points from Mac Simotes and eight each from Michael Buday and Zachary Thayer. Maple Valley was led by Houghton’s 16-point night. Burd added 14 points and eight rebounds. Fisher had six points, and Bromley and Matt Hall added five each. DOBBINS JEFF DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. * t’’ Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician r;vcr 20 years experience NROLLING NOW!!!!! 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MICHE LOB ULTRA LIGHT Wharton Center docents Barb White, Jan Zimmerman and Joan Forgrave give a “Nate The Great!” presentation to Fuller Street second and third graders. CHICKEN BREASTS Hardwood BACON 1 Lb. 2/$400 3 LbS. IQF $4" acting and how to think about the story the actors are telling. They were then divided into small groups and then given a topic to plan and "act out" in pantomime. CHIPS / DORITOS 8 ■ 8.5 OZ. MASHED POTATOES 2/$E00 s2” 22% MIL ■^GALLON $999 Wharton Center docents watch second grader Christian Johnson act out a pantomime. LIMIT 2 IDAHO POTATOES COOKING ONIONS 10 Lbs. 3 LbS. 69 $|19 ANGEL SOFT TOILET TISSUE LAUNDRY DETERGENT 4-Roll Pkg. 50 OZ. 2/$200 $499 PUREX ULTRA For A Limited Time all FOOT-LONG SUBS We reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. None sold to dealers or minors. Some items not always as pictured. Nashville IGA Express Accepts: FriySat. 6AM-Mldnlght; Sun. 9AM-10PM cam-iopm, To create and build stu­ dent knowledge prior to the show and learn how acting works, the Wharton Center docents presented a detec­ tive, “Nate the Great!” les­ son. Students learned about LAY'S COUNTRY CROCK Mon.-Thur, Fuller Street Elementary second and third graders have tickets to the Wharton Center at Michigan State University to see the play, “Nate the Great!” next month. Bridge Cards • WIC Maple Valley bands present festival concert this Sunday The Maple Valley Junior High and Senior High Bands will perform their selections for this years MSBOA Music Festival at a concert begin­ ning at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, in the high school gymna­ sium. (Note the earlier start time.) The high school band will present “Mustang March,” “The Blue and The Gray (Civil War Suite),” and “Overture for Winds.” The junior high band will present “Project March,” “Eagle Mountain Overture” and “Liberty Bell Overture.” Both groups have been working on these selections in preparation for MSBOA festivals held next week. Call 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads HAS YOUR BANK BEEN TELLING YOU: 1. YOU NEED A DOWN PAYMENT TO PURCHASE A HOME? 2. YOU NEED TO HAVE PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE? YOST MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OFFERS U.S.D.A. GUARANTEED RURAL HOUSING LOANS 1. AN INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY CAN BORROW UPTO 102% FINANCING BASED ON APPRAISED VALUE. THIS ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR A DOWN PAYMENT. 2. LOW INTEREST 30 YEAR FIXED LOAN. 3. NO MONTHLY PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE. 4. APPROVAL FOR SOMEONE EVEN WITHOUT PERFECT CREDIT OR EVEN NO CREDIT! 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 10, March 7, 2009 Kalamo Township votes to change ambulance service provides Vermontville Township now has $10,000 hole in budget by Amy Jo Parish At its regular meeting Monday night, the Kalamo Township board voted to turn down a contract offer from Vermontville Township and to enter into agreements with Charlotte and Nashville for ambulance services over the next year. Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital operates the service in Charlotte, and the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Ambulance (CMGNA) is based out of Nashville. Kalamo Township resi­ dences east of Ionia Road will be serviced by Charlotte, and those west of Ionia Road will be serviced by CMGNA. Kalamo Board President Brett Ramey said the change will save around $7,000 and will provide the township with advanced life support (ALS) service. The Vermontville Township ambulance currently only offers basic life support serv­ ices and is unable to trans­ port anyone with life-threat- ening injuries. John Truba, emergency medical services director at Hayes Green Beach, said their coverage of half of Kalamo Township will cost around $1,300 per year, which will be put into a capi­ tal replacement fund to help repair and replace equipment. No per-run fees or other financial commitment will be required of Kalamo Township, said Truba. Ramey said the Kalamo Township board still wants to work with Vermontville Township in whatever way it can and wants to pursue other options with Vermontville Township in the future. At its last regular meeting, after months of discussion, the Vermontville Township board voted to offer a con­ tract to Kalamo Township for ambulance service with a 5.8 percent increase in per­ run fees, in line with the cost-of-living index. With Kalamo Township’s change to other providers, Vermontville Township is left with a hole in its budget for the next fiscal year. “I think it’s going to have a profound affect on the township,” said Vermontville Township President Jack Owens. “We are losing upwards of $10,000 for the ambulance.” Owens said the coverage given to Kalamo Township totals about 40 runs each year. An ALS program would be in the best interest for his township, he said, but the logistics and financial impacts make that difficult. “Just having basic life sup­ port, a lot of times we don’t transport patients; Charlotte or Nashville transports. If we don’t transport, we do not get to bill insurance or the patient, so we just made a run for zero dollars,” said Owens. “ALS is the best thing to have, but you have to have full-time people at the sta­ tion.” At its last meeting, the Vermontville Township board voted to cancel the final dust control run of this fiscal year and move that money into the general fund for use by the ambulance pro­ gram. Owens said that while canceling future dust control applications may be an option, the board is going to have to try and work out a way to support the ambu­ lance. “If we remove some ofthe dust control each year, the cost of the ambulance still goes up each year, and even­ tually we won’t be able to cover those costs,” said Owens. “This year is going to be a test year for that dust CONTRACT, continued on page 8 Milt Wilcox gives pointers to local baseball players Saturday, Feb. 28, fomer Detroit Tigers pitcher Milt Wilcox spent several hour working with young Maple Valley and Lakewood baseball players, ranging in age from 9 to 17 years old. “We have some high school athletes but also about a half dozen Little League players here,” said Little League coordinator Kyle Booher. “I think the kids have really enjoyed getting the opportunity to have a Major League baseball player come to instruct them.” The clinic was sponsored by the Nashville Shell gas station and Subway owned by Walters-Dimmick. Sue Walchak, manager of the store, was instrumental in arranging the event. “The owners are adamant about community involvement,” said Walchak, who is a friend of Wilcox. She said pitcher in Game 3 of the Wilcox won 119 games and she began talking to him series. struck out 1,137 batters. about a year ago about visit­ During his 16-year career, ing Maple Valley to give a clinic. “He does pitching lessons and gives them hands-on, one-on-one attention. He really loves working with kids,” she said. “He does tons of charity work and has told me that it is because he could never give back to baseball everything that baseball has given to him. He genuinely loves the sport.” Lakewood and Maple Valley high schools have joined Wilcox joined the together in a two-weekend performance of “West Side Cincinnati Reds in 1970, and Story.” The tale places Shakespeare’s Romeo and played for five different teams Juliet into the 20th Century. Above left, RJ Brown, Joe before leaving baseball in Benedict and Brandon Shapley paint a little creative 1986. The bulk of his career, advertising on the spirit rock outside the high school. from 1977 to 1985, was spent Above right, Nick Smith of Maple Valley and Lynette with the Detroit Tigers where King of Lakewood recreate the famous balcony scene. he was a part of the 1984 Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Milt Wilcox gives Kyle The duo will play Tony and Maria for half of the per­ World Series Championship Brumm some pointers during a workshop last weekend. team. He was the winning formances. Mike Kennedy of Lakewood and Kayla ‘West Side Story’ continues this weekend Vermontville Library Vermontville Township Library receives grant The Vermontville in community involvement in Vermontville, the library looking for friends' Township Library has and want to encourage and is asking its patrons to act as Several patrons have expressed an interest in form­ ing a Friends of the Vermontville Township Library group. This group would assist the library with fundraising projects and promote the ■library in our community. A list is being formed, and an organizational meeting is being planned. Anyone interested in join­ ing this group should call or visit the library to be added to the list so they can be notified of the organizational meet­ ing. received notification that it has been awarded the Libri Foundation “Books for Children” grant. The Libri Foundation is a nationwide nonprofit organi­ zation that donates new chil­ dren’s books to small, rural public libraries in the United States. The foundation, by matching funds raised by local sponsors, enables a library to obtain children’s books beyond its normal book budget. The foundation encour­ ages support of local Friends of the Library and other groups because they believe reward local support of libraries. The foundation will match any amount of money raised by the sponsors from $50 to $350 on a two-to-one ratio. The matching funds cannot come from the library budget. The Vermontville Township Library has committed to raise $350 and will receive $1,050 in children’s books. The library also has been selected to receive an additional $350 worth of math and science books, for a total award of $1,400. Since there is no existing Friends of the Library group the sponsors required to raise the necessary funds. The library is planning a raffle for a handmade lap quilt donated by Janet Valdick, library board presi­ dent and will have a donation canister in the library. Also, patrons wishing to adopt a book can make a contribu­ tion of $10 and will have a nameplate honoring the per­ son of their choice added to the book upon its arrival. For more information, contact the library at 517­ 726-1362. Chapman of Maple Valley will take on the roles in the other performances. The show will run March 7,12 and 14 at 7 p.m. with a matinee on March 14 at 3 p.m. The roles of Tony, Maria, Anita and Anybodys have been double-cast, with alternating performances. All shows will be at the Maple Valley High School Auditorium. For reservations, call Amanda Wells at 616-902-4193. In This Issue... • Fuller Street students celebrate reading month • Maplewood School names honor roll • Class offers hands-on training for high school students • Independent Bank providing free wellness checkups • Pair of Lions lose first two at regionals �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 7,2009 Fuller Street students celebrate reading month March is reading month in the state of Michigan, and students at Fuller Street Elementary have been celebrating with a variety of special events. The month was kicked off with an American Idol talent show and also included a Dr. Seuss dress-up day to celebrate the author’s birthday. Many other events are planned in the coming weeks, and calendars detailing the special cele­ Kindergartner Kayli brations were sent home Hansen role plays singer with each student. Fuller Street Sharpay from the “High Elementary is also curSchool Musical” movies. rently enrolling for the. the school at 517-852­ 2009-10 school year. For 2075. more information,.contact Emcee Robin Hamilton her for stu- Kindergartner Carleigh Lundquist dresses up as the Cat in the Hat, in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Second grade students Gavin Booher and Noah Hansen with guitars compete in “Fuller’s Idol Rock” ‘Diana’s D^ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Lunch staff members Laurie Cook, Kelly Vorce, Roxanne Ripley and Darlene Kirwin serve “Cat in the Hat” cake in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday March 2. Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. Third grade teacher Amy Billings, dressed up as Dr. Seuss character Thing 2, reads to her class. 1-517-852-9481 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 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ...................................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00..................................... Sunday 10: 00 Church 11: 00....................................... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration .9 & 10:30 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’s 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 Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH ool vice 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 Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. Pastor susan 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 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service ............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School'................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH . Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST 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 olsen Phone 517-852-1993 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 7,2009 — Page 3 Latchkey students to present play Students of the Maple Valley Latchkey Program are preparing to present a performance of a play for their parents and community ber of the latchkey program. The play deals with honesty and its rewards and consequences. All the children enrolled in the latchkey pro­ gram will participate. The fund future activities. In addition to the play, one of the first activities sched­ uled for the latchkey pro­ gram is an overnight camp­ ing trip in June. The stu- Practicing for the latchkey’s spring program are (front row, from left) Rose Brown, Olivia Peck, Kaelynn Brown, Rebecca Peck, Bryce Corey, (back row) Raven Corey, Drew Abbott, Michael Brown, Darius Abbott, Shia Reece-Jarman, Elijah Campbell, Evan Chapman and Corey Chapman Latchkey participants discuss plans for the spring program with instructor Elian Karman. Pictured are (group on left, front row, from left) Elijah Campbell, Drew Abbott, Shia Reece-Jarman, Bryce Corey, (back row) Raven Corey, Darius Abbott, (group on right, front row) Corey Chapman, Rose Brown, Evan Chapman, Michael Brown, (back row) KaelynnBrown, Rebecca Peck, and Olivia Peck. members at the Fuller Street School on Sunday, May 17. The program was written by Elly Jarman, a staffmem- students will be selling tick­ ets for the program for $1 each. The proceeds from the ticket sales will be returned to the latchkey program to dents, staff members and parent volunteers will spend two days and one night at a campground in Vermontville. ‘Everyone is really excit­ ed about all the preparations taking place as we prepare for the program and the camping trip,” said latchkey program director Terry Woodman. For more information regarding the Maple Valley Latchkey Program, call Woodman at 517-852-9421. Maplewood School names honor roll Maplewood School has announced the names of students on its honor roll for the second term of the 2008-09 school year. Fourth grade All A’s - Evan Adrianson, Jonah Denton, Dakota Kranz, Abby Mater, Bekah Mater, Rachel Morris, Noelle Rhode. A-B - Drew Allen, Alissa Bowerman, Nickolas Braden, Jacob Brighton, Jakub Cassaday, Karley Childers, Dustin Cook, Nathaniel Crane, Mark Dixon, Alison Dodge, Brooke Fisher, Raymond Halliwill, Sequoya Henigan, Andrew Hoyt, Brandon Kempf, Elizabeth King, Alex Musser, Kallie Orsbom, Logan Ramey, Jordan Reynolds, Audrey Reid, Elizabeth Rushford, Linsy Rushford, Matthew Schaub, Tom Shilton, Walker Skelton, Dillon Walker. Fifth grade All A’s - Megan Bonney, Michaela Johnson, Nicole Peters, Abby Smith A-B-Shiann Adams, Grant Adrianson, Jacob Allerding, Zachary Bement, Noah Christopher, Alaina Cobb, Austin Creller, Kayla Dankenbring, Shawna Dockter, Alyssa Egbert, Gavin Gardner, Isiah Gam, Jason Green, Jeanne Hale, Brielle Hammond, Samantha Henion, AlliHickey, Jarrett Hickey, TayleyHisted, Seth Gurd, Trenton Imes, Tia James, Brighton, Tanner Brownell, Brandon Kenyon, Aaron Erica Burkett, Trishawn Knoll, Wyatt Ledford, Carpenter, Jason Cassaday, Nathanial Marshall, Lindsey Lee Christopher, Kodee Mattocks, Lyndi Rose, Crouch, Jordan Denton, Payton Rourke, Shamin Samantha Denton, Sydney Rowley, Payton Schrader,.Denton, Jessica Eaton, Shara Zandra Siple, Ilene Smith, Gillean, MacKenzie Savannah VanStee, Jasmine Greenhoe, Terra Hall, Hunter VanTyle, Bailey Weiler, Hilton, Alec Alec Hosmer, Brock Weiler. Alexandria Hughes, Sixth grade Haley James, Brianna All A’s — Jennelle Ames, Jordan, Makayla Lee Brown, Felix Pena-Collier, Katie JJ Lehman, Misty Leonard, Dixon, Hannah Hammond, Ryan Mudge, Macy Mund, Beau Johnson, Emma Maizzy Nichols, Zach McGlocklin, Cameron Pifer, Orsbom, Anna Pash, Travis Jadelyn Stewart. Rockwell, Hunter Sebastian, A-B - Savanah Ackett, Grant Silvers, Gunner Tobias, Corbin Allen, Dustin Corey Turner, Turner, Katelyn Allen, Anderson, KatieBlodgett, VanMeter, Iva Weiler, Zach Sam Bonney, Wolcott. Bonney,Andrew These youngsters in the latchkey program practice a dance routine for their upcoming presentation. Pictured are (front row, from left) Rose Brown, Olivia Peck, Kaelynn Brown, Rebecca Peck, Bryce Corey, (back row) Raven Corey, Drew Abbott, Michael Brown, Darius Abbott, Shia Reece-Jarman, Elijah Campbell, Evan Chapman, and Corey Chapman. Ferris releases academic honors listj *4.25to‘4.75 ALL SEATS except adult evening (S) Stadium Seating O No passes More than 3,500 students earned academic honors for the semester that ended in December 2008 at Ferris State University and Kendall College of Art and Design. To be eligible, undergrad- uate students had to earn at least a 3.5 grade point aver­ age in at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Local students on the list include Amy Joostbems and Mary Jewell, both of / Come join us for \ (St. Patricks Ji Day Tue., March 17® Corned Beef /^Cabbage Nashville S Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! Our BURGERS Are ALL 1/3 lb! 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Don’t Need All the Carbs? Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Nashville. 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To be eligible, students must be at least 12 years of age. Class size is limited to 20 people. Call Jerri Nesbitt at 517-543-5257 or 517-372­ 8217 ext. 5257 to register. Call Us Be Envied miKNOLL, SYTYUSTSNAIL TECH; JANNA ROZENA, STYLIST; Spring Break and Prom is March Tanning Special 1 Month Unlimited OR 15 Anytime visits Start Your Tan Today! $mOVK ^sexyhair £I just around the corner. 207 N. Main Street • Nashville • 517-852-0313 Hours: Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat 9-3 • For yourconvenience, please use back entrance. | $ �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 7,2009 FmmOurReddas Load Citizens Speak M On Issues ‘From Garden to Plate’ workshop pIcHHied MSU Extension in Eaton ning vegetables and fruits preparing fresh produce for County is offering a Super using a hot-water bath can- the freezer and how to dry foods for long-term storage. Saturday "Getting back to ner and a pressure canner. The program will be held at bad shape, nor have I ever the Basics" education event "Everyone is looking for said I have the votes to pass to help those interested in ways to economize and now the MSU Extension office, the budget and you cannot growing their own produce may be the time to learn the 551 Courthouse Drive, do anything about it as Don and preserving it. The event basics of growing and pre­ Charlotte, and is open to the Wiggins said in his letter to will take place Saturday, serving your own produce," public. the editor Feb. 21. Because of limited seating, March 21, starting at 9 a.m. said Mona Ellard, Michigan Castleton Township is not registration is Information will be pro- State University Extension advance mandated to provide ambu- vided on how to grow, har- director in Eaton County. required by March 18. The lance service or fire protec- vest and store produce. This "Growing up as a youngster cost is $10 per person. tion, but they do. If funds segment of the program will and even into most of my Scholarships are available to for those two services were be taught by Eaton County adult life, we lowered our registered 4-H members and not provided from the limit- Master Gardeners in partner­ food budget by taking advan­ foods leaders. Contact the ed funds the township ship with Dr. George Silva, tage of the vegetables we MSU Extension office at 517­ receives, the other services Eaton MSU produced for canning or 543-2310 or by e-mail at County that are mandated could be Extension horticulturist. freezing." msue23@msu.edu to reserve properly funded. In the afternoon, guests Ellard will demonstrate a seat The ambulance service can learn the basics of can- the processes involved in has evolved from a volun­ teer service into full-time and is now providing the We Specialize in: best service available. This has increased the cost • Individual tremendously, so the town­ Taxes ship needed to ask for addi­ tional funding to help pay Farm Taxes for it. I do not believe township Small Business residents were misled in any way as Don Wiggins has Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent Taxes been saying. If they were, it 8870 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, MI was from the twisted infor­ Bookkeeping 517-852-1500 mation he has been printing. If Don Wiggins would take time to examine the budget - both revenues and expen­ ditures and becomes acquainted with the number of hours each elected offi­ cial works on his or her share of the operation, it should change his opinion, but it probably wouldn’t because of his mind set. He has recommended, because the officials are elected, they should be will­ ing to work for nothing. Maybe he should recom­ mend that to all elected offi­ cials. Castleton Township officials are paid less than comparable workers in the private sector. Perhaps the township 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. could find something Don ‘ P.O. Box 188 Wiggins would be capable Hastings, MI 49058-0188 of doing and pay him as he recommends. Sincerely, Justin W. Cooley, Retired Supervisor/Assessor Castleton Township Whether your printing needs are complex color brochures or simple black Township residents were not misled considerable additional To the editor: Don Wiggins is dead-set work. Having to deal with on causing Castleton Don Wiggins has made me Township problems. He is really appreciate the other even unwilling to pay an old residents and taxpayers in bill for a Freedom of the township. In my letter to the editor Information Act request he made several months ago. Maple Valley News Jan. 31) He continues to make I never said Castleton requests that cause the clerk Township finances were in Now Scheduling Appointments We would like to thank our neighbors, friends, family and the entire community for all your help and contributions in a time of need after our auto accident. 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ZUMBA (Tues & Thurs 6-7 pm) & PILATES (Tues & Thurs 7-8 pm) Starting March 17th with Instructor Angie Walker Classes are Filling Fast. Call and Reserve your spot today! DANCE STUDIO Try Zumba for FREE March 17th 6-7 pm 207 N. Main St. Call or emailfor more information Nashville 517-852-9910 Kimberly Rodriguez, Owner & Director email: stepntime@hotmail.com Publishers of: ■Hastings Banner • Hastings Reminder •Sun & News •Lakewood News •Maple Valley News •Marshall Chronicle & Community Advisor • Battle Creek Shopper • Lowell Ledger & Buyers' Guide To contact one ofour Printing Specialists Call: Phone (269) 945-9554 Fax (269) 945-5192 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 7,2009 — Page 5 Class offers hands-on training for high school students by Amy Jo Parish While many students are in the classroom learning from books and putting pen to paper, students in Jeff mits to be approved. Seavolt is planning to build a cold storage building at the high school to house supplies and equipment used by the class. math,” said Seavolt. “What they learn in a normal class­ room, they are able to apply in this setting with technical experience.” . Jesse Miller said the class gives him chance to use the lessons taught in other class­ es and also gain some realworld experience. “We use a lot of math because it’s just like real construction, and you need math to build anything, real­ ly,” said Miller as he meas- ured a length of 2-by-4. More than just construc­ tion skills, Miller said he has learned the value ofbeing on time and putting 100 percent into every task. “He (Seavolt) made me realize that you have to be here on time,” said Miller. “He grades on how good you do, as if it’s a real job. He grades on how you work in the class with others and if you’re on time and on task every day.” Teacher Jeff Seavolt gives instructions to a few of his students. Seavolt has taught the building trades class for the past eight years. Students of Jeff Seavolt’s building trades class at Maple Valley High School take a moment to pause for a picture on the stage they have been working on. Shown The Maple Valley building trades class constructed here are (from left) Dylan Myers, Brogan Bodemuller, picnic tables this winter that were presented to Brandon Hoffman, Jesse Miller, Tyler Murray, Matt Maplewood Elementary. This is just one of several proj-Turner, Mark Wehr, (on scaffolding) Sean Curtis, Levi ects completed by the students.. Westendorp and Justin Kennedy. Putnam Library ‘rocks’ with Abe Lincoln Levi Westendorp, Sean Curtis and Justin Kennedy work to carefully peel tin panels from the ceiling of the old Masonic lodge in Nashville. The building is now home to The Revue theater group. Seavolt’s building trades class are putting pencil to board, and applying in a very measured way what they have learned. The group has completed several community projects and is currently working to build a new stage for The Revue community theater group. The class is comprised of 13 students who, under Seavolt’s supervision, meet from 12:30 until 2:30 each day. Already ahead of sched­ ule, the group has nearly completed the floor of the stage and has started remov­ ing some of the tin panels from the ceiling to help accommodate the new struc­ ture. The stage project helps fill a hole in the class’ sched­ ule while they wait for per- mm anytime to place your Maple Valley NewsAOION-Ad & readi aver (hoasandsarea homes! The students recently completed a picnic table project for Maplewood Elementary School, and past projects have included a Habitat for Humanity house. “Anytime we have the opportunity to do anything that is community-service related we will,” said Seavolt. “It’s great experi­ ence for the kids to do some­ thing that benefits others.” The class is now in its eighth year, and Seavolt said the experiences and training the students receive are an extension of the traditional classroom setting “We’re the application for their other classes, like Assistant Director Emily Mater shares a poster about President Lincoln, while Christy Brooke, Ana Brooke, Esther Brooke, Justin Heinsen, Olivia Williams, Larissa Mater and Davita Mater look on. Last week, Putnam District Library was host to two special events for stu­ dents. On Friday, Feb. 27, 20 teens and ‘tweens’ stopped in to play Wii Guitar Hero. The Wii station was set up all day, and kids came and went at their pace. Students were encouraged to check out a good book while they wait­ ed to try their hand at the gui­ tar. The next gaming day at the library is scheduled for Monday, March 16, when Maple Valley does not have school. Preschool and elementary kids were presented with a story time about Abraham Lincoln on Saturday; Feb. 28. Facts about the presk dent’s life were discussed, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of his birth Feb. 12. The books, The Story of Abraham Lincoln by Patricia Pingry, and Benny’s Pennies by Pat Brisson were both shared. Afterward, kids took turns tracing hats, beards and pennies to fill posters with facts about Lincoln’s life. They also deposited pennies into a “Lincolns for Your Library” canister, which will collect pennies to be spent on children’s programming. Maple Valley Early 4*s Preschool is now enrolling for 2009-2010 106687886 CASH FOR YOUR OLD GOLD Serving Barry County Since 1931 Hodges Jewelry & Gifts 122 W. State St. Hastings 269-945-2963 Mon-Fri 9:30-6:00 Saturday 'til 3 Early 4's is Great Start Readiness Preschool (GSRP). We are funded by a grant through the Michigan Department of Education. This is a FREE program to those who qualify. Students must: • be 4 years old by December 1, 2009 • meet at least 2 qualifying factors set forth by the State of Michigan • reside in the Maple Valley School District. We are unable to take school of choice students. Call today to receive an enrollment packet and to schedule an appointment for our preschool round-up. 852-2075 06687621 �g_ juat Say '*• Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. March 7.200# Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events COUNSELORS CORNER Donald M. Shook VERMONTVILLE the ACT test, Work Keys test Donald M. Shook, age 78, of and additional required State Vermontville, went Home to of Michigan tests. Scoring be with his Heavenly Father Hearty Menu Scheduling for next well on this exam will give on Monday, March 2, 2009. Monday, March 9 year Split pea soup w/ham. Italian blend vegetables, blueberry We have had extremely students an opportunity to Don was bom in South busy weeks in the counseling eam the Michigan Promise Sioux City, Neb. on Dec. 25, cobbler, whole wheat crackers. Tuesday, March 10 offices. Counselors have Scholarship and also is the 1930 to Lloyd and Margaret Lemon chicken breast, chicken stuffing and gravy, country been working on next year s test most colleges use for (Haubrick) Shook. potatoes, California blend vegetables, banana. schedules with students in admission. Students should The loves of Don’s life Wednesday, March 11 eighth to 11th grades. Mrs. plan to be in their testing were his Lord and Savior, Roast turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean Yager met with sophomore rooms by 7:30 a.m. so that Jesus Christ, his family and casserole, pineapple and mandarin oranges, dinner roll. and junior students during testing can begin promptly at his farm. Thursday, March 12 their 7:40. English their classes.English Don is survived by Joyce Free tutoring Meatloaf and gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, Sophomores and juniors (Henney), his loving wife of Free tutoring is available 58 years; children, Pamela schedules have been sent spiced applet, dinner roll. Friday, March 13 home for parent signatures on Tuesdays and Thursdays Kruger, Mark and Jeanne ;and Hazel Henney; his parBaked pollock, white rice, winter blend vegetables, succo­ and should be back in Mrs. from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 Shook, Barb and Herb <ents, Lloyd and Margaret to 7 p.m. at the high school Roberts, Jamie and Kari Shook; and his brother, tash, mixed fruit in cherry jello. Yager’s office. office. Mrs. Benedict met with freshmen for students in kindergarten Shook, and Julie and Scott Harold Shook. Cold Menu students in English classes through 12th grade. We are Beglin; 20 grandchildren; 15 The funeral service will be Monday, March 9 and met with small groups of grateful to the many commu- great grandchildren; sisters, held at 2:30 p.m. on Sliced ham, pea and cheese salad, pineapple and mandarin eighth graders to explain nity members who have vol- Ardith and Dick Hart, Ann Saturday, March 7, 2009 at oranges, wheat bread. high school classes, require­ unteered for this project and and Vem Booher, and the Nashville Baptist Church. Maple Valley Audrey Tuesday, March 10 ments and tips for success. to the y; Burdick; sister-in- Burial will be in Woodland Meatloaf, marinated vegetables, diced pears, wheat bread. Eighth graders and freshmen Community Center of Hope law, Melva Shook; and the Memorial Park. Wednesday, March 11 will receive a copy of the for coordinating the tutoring. Henney family. The family has requested Chicken and pineapple salad, carrot and raisin salad, plums, schedules they developed Good communication is He was preceded in death that memorial contributions essential wheat bread. with Mrs. Benedict attached by his parents-in-law, Homer may be made to the Thursday, March 12 Please be sure and contact to their report cards at con­ Gideon’s. Tuna pasta salad, Spanish bean salad, tropical fruit, whole ference time. Mrs. Benedict teachers with any concerns have about your chil-Kristene M Green wheat crackers. and Miss McCaul will be you dren. Parents can access our Kristene M. Green Friday, March 13 available to discuss ninth and NASHVILLE - Kristene M. her friends and co-workers. Egg salad, tomato salad, tropical fruit, wheat bread. 10th grade schedules with on-line grading system to Along with her husband Activities Calendar parents at conferences April view their teens’ grades. If Green, age 60, of Nashville Monday, March 9: Hastings - Music with Sam; Crafts 1 and 2. Parent signatures are you do not recall your pass- passed away March 5, 2009 at Roger, the couple would visit 10:30 a m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Red Cross Blood Drive not required on ninth and word or need help accessing Battle Creek Health Systems, Las Vegas twice a year. Kris is survived by her 9 a.m.-4 p.m. H,W,N- Reminiscence. Delton - Bingo grades, contact the school; in Battle Creek. 10th grade schedules. Kris was bom in Charlotte, beloved children; a daughter, Tuesday, March 10: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. GL Classroom bullying lessons there are many ofus who can Holly (Tom) Postma, a son, - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Miss McCaul has been help with this. If you do not on Sept. 5, 1948, the daughter Wednesday, March 11: Hastings - Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; working with seventh grade have Internet access at home,, of the late Clare and Maxine Jasen (Megan) Green and her beautiful granddaughter Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Low Vision students during their aca- the local libraries can help (Maxwell) Bosworth. Suzannah Green. She was raised in the Support 1:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. demic center class discussing you once you have your user She was preceeded in death Charlotte area and attended Thursday, March 12: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a m. bullying — what it looks like name and password. Charlotte Schools graduating by her beloved husband Roger, Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. All seniors should fill out and how to stop it. Students Friday, March 13: Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed were receptive to anti-bully­ in 1966. Kris continued her and sister Sandra Ruthruff, FAFSAs ASAP by attending Funeral services will be held Media Painting, 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a m.; Model Railroad, 10 ing ideas. We hope parents attending All seniors should fill out education Application for Western Michigan University at the Daniels Funeral Home, a.m.-2 p.m. Woodland - Visiting. the Free are also taking the time at at 11 a.m. on home to talk to their kids Student Aid (FAFSA) imme- where she received her masters Nashville, Tuesday, March 10,2009 with a diately. It is available online degree in education. She was about the power of our member of the Delta Kappa Pastor Dave Hustwick officiatThere will be 127,000 births and 85,000 actions and words in influ­ (easiest to complete) dr in deaths in Michigan this year... ing. encing others for good or paper form (available from Gamma sorority. A lot ofgood and bad things happen to Michigan The family will receive visiKris's passion was helping bad. We can never overem­ Mrs. Yager). This form is the families every year. Fortunately, your Farm standard form required by and teaching children. For over tors on Monday, March 9, phasize the importance of Bureau Insurance agent has seven new life the State of Michigan and 32 years Kris served her com- from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. also at being kind to one another. insurance plans that will help your famihjac famihjacc^ colleges to award scholar- munity by educating and coun- the Daniels Funeral Home. Michael whatever life may bring. Get the securifMMM Important testing for Interment will take place you need. Call today. ship, grant and loan money to seling children in the Maple ninth, 10th and 11th Draft immediately following the students. Once taxes are Valley School district. graders March 10 to 12 9028 N. Rodgers Ct. S. E. completed, use the 1040 or Kris loved her job and worked funerall service at Hosmer Next week is an extreme ­ 'W Michigan'# Insurance Company Caledonia in Castleton ly important week of testing other tax forms to complete faithfully until retiring in 2005. Cemetery J BUREAU 616-891-1233 Kris married Roger Green Township. INSURANCE for students. Our ninth and the FAFSA. You will need to TheDraftAgcncy.com Memorial contributions can 10th graders will take the apply for a PIN to fill out the on Aug. 14, 1971 and they ACT Explore and ACT Plan. form online. The application enjoyed over 35 years of mar- be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund or the These tests are smaller ver- takes most people about two riage together. In her spare time Kris National Kidney Association hours to complete. Be sure The men of the VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST sions of the ACT students take as juniors and for col­ and stop by if you need help enjoyed enjoyed visiting the of Michigan. church would like to invite the community to breakfast. Funeral Arrangements have lege admissions. The tests with this. Sometimes the area casinos and looked forcomplicated, ward to her monthly "Bunco" been entrusted to the Daniels process seems will give us valuable data on Saturday, March 14th • 7am ■ 10am students’ achievements and but it is essential for anyone game which she played with Funeral Home in Nashville. We will be serving eggs anyway you want, pancakes, needs for remediation. They considering college for next biscuits & gravy and Texas toast. also provide students two year. Beverages are mile, OJ. & coffee. “practice” tests before taking Let us wait on you and clean up too. the ACT their junior year. It's a great way to start the day. We will be Ourjuniors will be taking the acceptingfree will donations and allpro­ Michigan Merit Exam, a LIMITED WARRANTY! ceeds will gofor church missions. three-day test which includes 06688046 by Lorraine Benedict l O -YEAR PARTS Daniels/ Owr* 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 9200EM-79Hwy.Nashville Scott A. Daniels Counselors needed for sixth grade camp Maple Valley juniors and seniors are invited to apply to be sixth grade camp coun­ selors. The group will leave Maplewood School at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, and return Friday, May 15, at about 2:30 p.m. Applications are available online at www.mvs.kl2.mi.us until March 13. Click on the sixth grade camp counselor appli­ cation tab for further infor­ mation. 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It was just a fun time.” The store, located on South Ionia Road, has received a facelift during the past year, and Eldred said he is always looking for ways to improve the service and products offered to his cus­ tomers. “The entire front exterior of the store is new. We had the new sign up front for the anniversary, and we have added to the inventory many times over,” explained The Eldred family shows off the new exterior and sign Duane. “We always try to at Duey’s Corner. Emily, Katie, Kim, Duane and Chris work with requests we get Eldred celebrated their one-year anniversary at the from customers.” store March 1. (Photo by Betsy Parish) Running the store is truly a family affair. Most days, Duane’s wife, Kim, and chil­ dren Katie, Emily and Chris can be found at the store. The whole family helped get the store ready for the anniver­ sary celebration, and Duane said they will likely hold a * * 24 HOURS 133 S. Main You’re In, You’re Out... 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Ken Priddy March 16 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 celebrates 80th p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. birthday March 17 Mandatory Horse Participants and Parents Ken Priddy will be cele­ Meeting, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church in brating his 80th birthday Hastings. March 12. If you would like, March 17 Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 send him a birthday wish. His p.m., Extension Office. address is 4691 N. Ionia Rd., March 17 Risk Management Series, Marketing 101 & Vermontville, 49096. His What We Learned Last Year, 7 p.m., family would like to shower Clarksville Hort. Station. him with cards. March 20 Extension Office Closed for Inservice. Lb. Bag s2“ ■fc talnnihB Courtney Cords was the big winner at the event and took home a 19-inch flat-screen television. Here, Duane Eldred presents Cords with the prize. (Photo by Betsy Parish) sal I MARCH W 20-Pk. 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Nashville IGA Express Accepts: ir 'SBfi Mon.-Thur. 6am-iopm, FrlySat. 6AM-Mldnight; Sun. 9AM-10PM r ~...... 1 Bridge Cards • WIC ii �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 7,2009 Community center looks to expand services, facilities (RLC), through the 21st feet of digging and possibly Century Grant of Michigan a 12-inch pipe with a bigger (Department of Education). basin needed. Trustee Sue Villanueva The group needs letters of support from the local gov­ moved to proceed with the ernments, churches and project, but without support, groups to include with the the motion was withdrawn. • Heard a report from grant. The grant could also O’Dell that the facade grant include money for wages for is moving forward, and all the librarians to keep the the participating owners are library open longer hours for ready. The projects should tutoring. They are also look­ be put out for bid soon. He ing into the purchase of the also reported that 117 tons of Michigan Magnetics build­ salt were used on the village ing, for conversion into the streets for the year 2008. • Heard a recommendation RLC, said Hosey. The council unanimously by O’Dell not to go forward voted to send a letter of rec­ with the work targeted with stimulus money because he ommendation for the center. In other business, has learned that the money is Vermontville Village not a grant but a loan with a 70/30 match. Council: • Approved a request from • Heard a report from the Maple Valley Wrestlers THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ Department of Public Works TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ Director Monte O’Dell con­ for use ofthe First Street ball LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ field and bathroom facilities. cerning the water drain at TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE • Heart Council President 688 S. Main. O ’ Dell said he USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Doug Kelsey explain what is PLEASE CONTACT OUR looked into costs and the OFFICE AT THE NUMBER project could be approxi­ happening with the tax tribu­ BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE mately $3,000 without a con­ nal. Assessor Jeff Winans MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tractor and $5,000 with con­ agreed to recommend that the Vermontville Township the conditions of a mortgage tractor. It would involve 161 made by Becki Salazar, a married board pay back half of the woman and Paul Salazar, her THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ 2005 taxes of 171 S. Main husband, to Option One TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ property, but that the town­ a LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ Mortgage Corporation, ship has not agreed to it. Corporation, California TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE Mortgagee, dated September 26, Villanueva moved that if USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 2006 and recorded September PLEASE CONTACT OUR the township does not agree The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope is working to start a regional learning center that would focus on helping 13- to 18year-old students. Roger Trowbridge explained the program to the Vermontville Village Council Thursday night at its regular meeting. The center currently has a community tutoring program which sees 23 volunteers and 54 students per week. The tutoring effort has already shown great improvements in the grades ofthe kids, said Trowbridge.' At the meeting, Sandy Hosey gave information on a grant which she and others have been working on for the regional learning center 27, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170611, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by-Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy­ Eight Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Nine and 08/100 Dollars ($78,579.08) including interest at 11 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage 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 vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 19 Rods and 9.50 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, thence South 18 Rods and 13.50 feet, thence West 40 feet, thence North 18 Rods and 13.50 feet, thence East 40 feet to the place of beginning, in Town 4 North, Range 7 West, also commencing 18 Rods 12 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, thence South 13 Rods, thence West 8 feet, thence South 5 Rods, 13.5 feet, thence West 6 feet, thence North 18 rods 13.50 feet, thence East 14 feet to place of beginning. Also, the East 4 feet of the following described premises: Commencing 22 Rods West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence South 18 Rods 13.50 feet, thence West 4 Rods, thence North 18 Rods 13.50 feet, thence East 4 Rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 221.6188 ASAP# 2995694 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009 06687085 OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janice S. Winch, a mar­ ried woman and Charley F. Winch, her husband, to Fifth Third Mortgage-MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2006 and recorded February 22, 2006 in Instrument Number 1160442, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty­ Seven and 15/100 Dollars ($117,947.15) including interest at 8.625% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 19,2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, North along the West line of said Section 11, 475 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section 11,750 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said Section 11, 475 feet to the said South section line; thence West along the South section line 750 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 200.4077 ASAP# 2995418 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009 06687042 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sean Qualls, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as solely nominee for it's successors and or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 26, 2006 and recorded August 9, 2006 in Instrument Number 1168383, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Eight and 01/100 Dollars ($111,798.01) including interest at 6.5% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 89 and 90 and all of Lot 88 which lies South and West of the Eastern line of Lot 89 if extended across Lot 88, all in Innovation Subdivision, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 21. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee. can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 225.1559 ASAP# 2995425 02/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 02/28/2009, 03/07/2009 06687047 to pay back half the taxes, the village should continue with the tax tribunal recom­ mendation and ask for a full refund. The council unani­ mously approved the motion. The next regular meeting of the Vermontville Village Council will be Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in the vil­ lage office. Eaton Clothing and Furniture Center in need of donations After seeing an increase in demand throughout the cold weather season the Eaton Clothing and Furniture Center’s current supply is dwindling. ECFC,, a non-profit, which supplies gently used clothing, furniture and many other household necessities to those who qualify for assistance and live in Eaton or Barry county is in need of dona­ tions. “When you clean out a closet or room or upgrade your furniture, your clean gently used items could directly help many in your community,” said ECFC volunteer Liza Sayer. “As the spring cleaning season arrives consider the affect your donation could have on a family struggling with unemployment or others caught in the recent eco­ nomic downturn.” ECFC is committed to the idea of reduce, reuse, recycle with the emphasis at ECFC being on the reuse portion of that motto. The idea being those items that one per­ son no longer uses may be of great value to another, said Sayer. Donations may be made during regular business hours which are Monday 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ECFC is located at 116 E. Lovett Street, Charlotte. Call 517-543­ 4334 for further informa­ tion. ECFC is a United Way community partner. CONTRACT, continued from page 1 control.” Looking to the future financial stability of the ambulance, Owens said the Vermontville Township will work to keep the program. “We’re going to do the best we can as far as keeping the ambulance. And in the future, we’re going to have to be looking at our expendi­ tures even more carefully so we can see where we can put money back in and try and support the ambulance as best we can,” said Owens. A joint ALS ambulance service that would include Sunfield, Kalamo and Vermontville townships has been discussed at various meetings. Sunfield shut down its ambulance service THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ PLEASE CONTACT OUR TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE - Default has been made in PLEASE CONTACT OUR the conditions of a mortgage OFFICE AT THE NUMBER made by Colleen Walls, a single BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE woman, to Mortgage Electronic MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE Registration Systems, Inc., as SALE - Default has been made in nominee for lender and lender's the conditions of a mortgage successors and/or assigns, made by Sara Witte Weiler and Mortgagee, dated January 30, Jacob James Caliendo, wife and 2007 and recorded February 1, husband, to Wells Fargo 2007 in Instrument Number Financial America, Inc., 1175877, Barry County Records, Mortgagee, dated September 24, Michigan. Said mortgage is now 2007 and recorded October 5, held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by 2007 in Instrument Number assignment. There is claimed to 20071005-0002782, Barry be due at the date hereof the sum County Records, Michigan. of One Hundred Twenty-Nine There is claimed to be due at the Thousand Seven Hundred date hereof the sum of One Twenty-Eight and 2/100 Dollars Hundred Sixty Thousand Three ($129,728.02) including interest Hundred Ninety-Two and 80/100 at 6.875% per annum. Under the Dollars ($160,392.80) including power of sale contained in said interest at 9% per annum. Under mortgage and the statute in such the power of sale contained in case made and provided, notice said mortgage and the statute in is hereby given that said mort­ such case made and provided, gage will be foreclosed by a sale notice is hereby given that said of the mortgaged premises, or mortgage will be foreclosed by a some part of them, at public ven­ sale of the mortgaged premises, due at the Barry County or some part of them, at public Courthouse in Hastings in Barry vendue at the Barry County County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Courthouse in Hastings in Barry APRIL 2, 2009. Said premises County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on are located in the Village of MARCH 19, 2009. Said premises Middleville, Barry County, are located in the Village of Michigan, and are described as: Middleville, Barry County, Lot 136, Middleville Downs Michigan, and are described as: Addition Number 7 to the Village Lot 7, Misty Ridge according to of Middleville according to the the recorded plat thereof in Liber recorded Plat thereof. The 9 of Plats, on Page 30. The redemption period shall be 6 redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 28, interest. Dated: February 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 241.6600 502-1400 File No. 514.0078 ASAP# 3008653 02/28/2009, ASAP# 2995081 02/14/2009, 03/07/2009, 03/14/2009, 02/21/2009, 2/28/2009, 03/21/2009 06687725 03/07/2009 06687015 last year, and a centrally located ambulance that could service each township would be an improvement, said Ramey. “That sure would be nice to have an ALS ambulance closer, but it’s going to take a lot of work to get it here,” commented Ramey. An evaluation of the amount of money each town­ ship can contribute annually to the joint service and whether there would be enough runs to warrant the service will have to take place, said Truba. Owens agreed that a joint ambulance program would have its benefits, though the logistics of starting the new program would have to be worked out between the par­ ticipating townships. “We have to have an agreement between three or four townships and agree that it is valuable to have ALS service in Vermontville since that is the best place to have one because of loca­ tion,” said Owens. “We have to talk and see how much money the townships are willing to give to an ALS service and if they’re willing to have a joint ALS service.” At their meeting, Kalamo unanimously Township approved a fire contract with Vermontville Township at a 4.4 percent increase and a $100 per-run increase. 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 The FairHUD Housing Center at 616-451-2980. tollgfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSWQ OPPORTUNITY 06682644 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 7,2009 — Page 9 Celebrate nutrition month with some myth-busting March is National Nutrition Month and Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte wants residents to know what’s in their kitchens. “Unfortunately, many of the foods we think are healthy can be packed full of calories. In order to help you make better meal choices, you should learn more about these ‘healthy foods’ that aren’t always healthy,” said Melanie Stanczak, a regis­ tered dietitian with the hospi­ tal. Granola “When we hear granola, we think of a natural and healthy treat,” said Stanczak. After all, granola does con­ tain oats, raisins and nuts. The glue that holds those SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Sup] tit) ‘ :tt{1i'' X Iu si 115^ , 1 •■ilnnSnj :p° .^‘kjsimu/ 'T’tatetUfjf . _ vintvak fT^ bb il tef ti i Ilf itilit ■®S taaiimp] ® titaptgnril ® BEtafci^ i rjg fariar-is IVt TXE«!jfart w iMMii’ *■■ HHWip nll,Jt , J>■t %bikbi> n >■ f gaatoaK g ’ ■fX iitflsifivliff j»: y/jfflfhte ** gtiskiaiiK’ rtSSt*18 tS ®^ i> i i* i k s>*i lyp^’’ ’ siflOpa-’®®18* [S^J <s*£ S5'*> %:: fftfS ftfeS ;■tf■e£S* ;■■ ;■■£ Z/W Monday, March 9 Mini com dogs. Baked beans, apple slices, choc, graham bites. Tuesday, March 10 Ravioli. Bread stick, whole kernel com, applesauce. Wednesday, March 11 Chicken tetrazzini. Green beans, pears, Teddy Grahams. Thursday, March 12 Pizza. Tossed salad, fruit cocktail, birthday cake. Friday, March 13 Sack Lunch Day. Mini cheeseburgers. Carrot sticks, banana, Rice Krispie Treat. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort-ed bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $130; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, March 9 Chicken enchiladas. Refried beans, pears. Salad bar. Tuesday, March 10 Lasagna and b. stick. Broccoli w/cheese, pineapple. Mexican bar. Wednesday, March 11 Variety of Hot Pockets. Green beans, applesauce. Deli bar. Thursday, March 12 Chicken pot pie. Celery w/p. butter, peaches. Hot dog bar. Friday, March 13 Ravioli. Whole kernel com, fruit cocktail. Pasta bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety of chicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fish sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds avail­ able on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. PUBLIC HEARING The Nashville Village council will hold a public hearing on March 18, 2009 at 7:00 pm at the Caslteton Township office located at 915 Reed St. The purpose of this hearing is to hear public discussion per­ taining to the proposed ordinance for the formation of a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the proposed downtown district. Any citizen shall have the right to be heard in regard to the establishment ofthe authority and the proposed downtown district. If you wish to comment in writing on the formation of a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the proposed downtown district you must do so by March 17, 2009 and turn it into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St. PO Box 587, Nashville, MI. 06687986 healthy ingredients together, however, is oil and honey. The serving size for granola is one half cup and may con­ tain between 200 and 400 calories depending on the brand, and these calories come from fat and sugar. A better choice for breakfast would be oatmeal. “If you like to eat granola on yogurt, try using Grapenuts or another highfiber, lowfat cereal instead,” suggested Stanczak. Frozen diet meals She also said frozen diet meals are great for built-in portion control. They also tend to be reasonably low in calories and fat. “The problem lies with the sodium,” Stanczak said. “One frozen diet meal could contain anywhere from 600 to more than 900 miligrams of sodium per package. The American Heart Association recommends healthy American adults eat less than 2,300 miligrams of sodium per day or about one tea­ spoon of salt. It is easy to eat almost half of your day’s sodium in one meal with frozen, processed meals.” Smoothies Smoothies appear to be a good way to get two to three fruit servings per day. Although smoothies often contain fruit, they may also have lots of added fat and sugar. “When you make smooth­ ies at home with fruit and lowfat yogurt, you know exactly what goes into them,” explained Stanczak. “When buying smoothies conscious ofthe portion size. betes support groups the elsewhere, however, they For more information fourth Thursday of every may contain high-fat yogurt, about making healthier food month. To learn more, con­ milk or ice cream, and they choices, consider making an tact Stanczak at 517-543­ often add sugary syrup.” appointment with a regis­ 1050 ext 1249. A 20-ounce fruit smoothie tered dietitian. HGB offers For more information can contain 200 to 400 calo­ nutrition counseling on a about HGB’s services, visit ries and 50 to 80 grams of flexible schedule and dia- www.hgbhealth.com. carbohydrates, she said. Snack bars Snack bars are often advertised as a health food. Depending on the type of bar, Stanczak said, it may not be a bad choice. An average granola bar can contain any­ where from 150 to 300 calo­ ries. Many are made with added sugar and sometimes fat. Choose snack bars with less than 200 calories per serving unless using the bar as a meal replacement. Salads When thinking of eating healthy, salad usually comes to mind. Salads may be full of a variety of veggies, but choosing the right toppings and dressings is key to a healthy salad. “A salad loaded with cheese, croutons and dress­ ing may have as much fat and calories as a cheeseburg­ er,” said Stanczak. “A typi­ cal taco salad from a fast­ food restaurant has about 700 calories, 40 grams of fat, and 50 carbohydrates.” A packet ofranch dressing can have up to 300 calories and 31 grams of fat, she said. Sadie D. Barcroft The same portion of fat-free Air Force Airman Sadie D. Barcroft has graduated from ranch dressing has only 100 calories and 0 to 1 grams of basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San fat. Always choose a fat-free Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, Barcroft studied the Air i or reduced-fat dressing whenever possible and be Force mission, organization, core values, and military cus­ toms and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. ELDREDS, continued from page 7 In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn cred­ its toward an associate in applied science degree relating similar event next year. “I’d like to thank the cus­ through the Community College of the Air Force. “It was a celebration of tomers from over the past Barcroft is a 2005 graduate of Maple Valley High School. just getting through this first year and that was what the She is the daughter of Nicole and Thomas Blodgett of year, but I’m sure we’ll do it day was all about,” said Nashville. again next year,” said Duane. Duane. “I just like being part The most rewarding part of the community. I love of owning a business in the talking to people every day. Maple Valley community is They come in, and we just the relationships he has built have a good time. That’s the BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING with the local residents, he best part of owning the (TRUTH IN BUDGETING) store.” said. SERVING OUR COUNTRY 2009 BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE NOTICE Vermontville Township P.O. Box 215 Vermontville, MI 49096 The Castleton Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 2009-2010 at the Castleton Township Hall on March 16,2009 at 7 pm. 2009 BOARD OF REVIEW THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PRO­ POSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. MEETING SCHEDULE The Vermontville Township Board ofReview for 2009 will be held at the Vermontville Opera House, 230 S. Main St. on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 pm for an Organizational Meeting. Petitions will be heard on: Monday, March 9, 9:00 am to 12:00 and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm = Appeal Hearing Tuesday, March 10,1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm = Appeal Hearing. The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed neces­ sary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2009 assess­ ments. By board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received prior to March 9. The tentative ratios and multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2009 are as follows: Agricultural Commercial Residential Industrial Personal Property RATIO MULTIPLIER 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board ofReview meetings upon three (3) days notice. Contact Jack Owens, 7540 Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville MI Telephone No. 517.726.1241. 06687649 A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the town.ship office at 915 Reed St., Nashville, Michigan 49073. The Castleton Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meet­ ing, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Castleton Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids and serv­ ices, should contact the Castleton Township Board by writing or calling the following: Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk 915 Reed St. Box 679 Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-9479 There will be a special township board meeting to follow the hear­ ing. Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Notice: Loma L. Wilson Castleton Township Clerk Notice complies with MCL 141.436 & MCL 211.24e 06688058 �Page 10 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 7,2009 New on the shelves at Vermontville Township Library The following items .are new on the shelves at Vermontville Township Library: DVDs The Women (PG-13),Eagle Eye (PG-13), Righteous Kill (R), Igor ( PG-13), Max Payne (PG-13), Fireproof (PG), Lakeview Terrace (PG13),Beverly Hills Chihuahua (PG). Adult fiction Bone by Bone by Carol O’Connell, The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb, Fire and Ice by Julie Garwood, A Body to Die For by G. A. McKevett, Final Justice by Fem Michaels, Delia’s Heart by V.C. Andrews, Cat Sitter on a Hot Tin Roof by Blaize Clement, Mommy’s Hometown Hero by Merrillee Whren, A Family for Luke by Carolyne Aarsen, Daddy for Keeps by Pamela Tracy, Whiteout by Ken Follett, Chances by Nora Roberts, Rocky Mountain Legacy by Lois Richer, Flashover by Dana Mentink, What Sarah Saw by Margaret Daley, Bayou Betrayal by Robin Caroil, Heart of the Night by Lenora Worth, The Associate by John Grisham, Marshmallows for Breakfast by Dorothy Koomson, See No Evil by Robert Baer, Six Seconds by Rick Mofina, Promises of Change by Joan Medlicott, The Wednesday Letters by Jason F. Wright, A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire, Black Ops by W. E. B. Griffin, Run for Your Life by James Patterson, Wreck of the Carl D. by Michael Schumacker, One Day at a Time by Danielle Steel, Every Fear by Rick Mofina, All I Have to Give by Melody Carlson, Double Minds by Terri Blackstock, Terminal Freeze by Lincoln Child, Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult. Adult nonfiction Multiple Blessings by Jon and Kate Gosselin, Creepy Cute Crochet by Christen Haden, Picasso by Rachel Barnes. Junior and easy fiction One False Note by Gordon Korman. _ Young adult fiction A Christmas Carol: the Graphic Novel by Charles Dickens, Three Willows the Sisterhood Grows by Ann Brashares, Independent Bank providing free wellness checkups Independent Bank offices across Michigan, including Vermontville, will host free health and wellness check­ ups for members of the com­ munity on Friday, March 13, as part of the bank’s “Get Fit” Big Day. Associates celebrate Big Days at the start of each new cycle in the bank’s gift pro­ gram, which offers free gifts to new customers and current customers who refer friends and family. The “Get Fit” Big Day marks the first day the bank will begin offering the new get Fit and Fresh Lunch on the Go containers, which will be available through the end of April. The gift comes at a time when many people are making an effort to bring lunch from home as an alter­ native to eating out. The re­ useable lunch containers make packing a lunch easy and convenient, which can lead to healthier lunches and money saved. To celebrate the launch of the new gift and expand on the get-fit theme, the bank is inviting representatives from local health centers, doctors offices, hospitals and com­ munity health groups to pro­ vide free on-site wellness checks to customers and members of the public. The health assessments vary by location but may include cholesterol screening, blood pressure checks and body­ mass-index analysis or con­ sultations from local Weight Watchers groups, holistic Maple Valley students can show spirit, fight cancer The employees, students and members of community of Maple Valley Schools are joining forces with The V Foundation for Cancer Research and Team ESPN in the fight against cancer. To celebrate the beginning of the basketball playoffs, on March 20, Maple Valley Schools will team up with $5 donations for the national Show Your Spirit campaign which raises money for can­ cer research. The campaign, annually coincides with the COBB WEll BRIBING (REPAIR • • • • 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. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Uc. #1748 beginning of the national collegiate basketball tourna­ ments. Participants are asked to contribute $5 each to the foundation in order to “earn” the right to wear their favorite team apparel to work or school on the Show Your Spirit days. ‘ Each participant will receive a “Don’t Give Up ... Don’t Ever Give Up” button to show their support and visibly remind others of the need for cancer research funding. Maple Valley Jr. and Sr. High students will enjoy a Moo-Ville ice cream party on March 20 at the end ofthe day for those students who have donated to the V Foundation March 9 to 13 during lunches. The event is sponsored by Jassen Dowling and Lonnie Spencer. Dowling said he is excited that this year is the third year of Jimmy V and junior high students are Maple Valley Youth team has ten medallists at Springport Heating & Air Conditioning Vermontville, Ml INSURED Customers and members ofthe public can also register to win a trip to participate in the Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk on September 7, 2009, compliments of Independent Bank. Individuals can visit any full-service Independent Bank location on Friday, March 13 to register. “It is our hope that people who might not otherwise be taking the time to focus on their health and well-being will stop in,” said Kelly Wolgamott, assistant vice president of HPC marketing for Independent Bank. “We realize that when money is tight, health care is one ofthe areas that people cut back on. We’d like to combat that problem by reminding peo­ ple about how important it is.” Healthcare providers who participate will also be encouraged to provide litera­ ture and information about healthy lifestyles, as well as resources available for peo­ ple dealing with decreased income or loss of health cov­ erage. Independent Bank loca­ tions can be found online at IndependentBank.com. included. myv.'org or call 1-800Current statistics reveal 4JimmyV. that cancer affects one of every two men and one of every three women in the United States. There are more than 12 million cancer survivors in the United States today, due to cancer research and treatments to prolong lives and improve the quality of life for those living with the disease, “In the fight against can­ cer, we all play on the same team,” said V Foundation CEO Nick Valvano. “What a powerful force we’d be, if millions of people across the country would join together against this common foe. Every single Show Your Spirit contribution will help make a difference in the fight against cancer, a disease that will eventually affect every American family.” A grant from Nike Inc. Garrett Pearson (left) holds a wrestler from Mason on his back during Sunday’s will cover all 2009 program tournament at Springport. expenses, The V Foundation guarantees that 100 percent of all Show Your Spirit donations will directly fund cancer research. The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, the legendary North Carolina State basket­ ball coach and ESPN com­ mentator. Since 1993, the foundation has raised more than $80 million to fund research grants nationwide. For more information on The V Foundation or to make a donation, visit www.jim- Hansbarge i health centers, chiropractic offices or dental offices. COLE HANSBARGER Owner RUUD Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates | » Chandler Murton (top) works to hold down an opponent at Springport Sunday. He was one of ten Maple Valley Youth wrestlers to place in the top four in his weight cclass at the tournament. He placed third. First place went to Christian Schrader Jesse Brumm, Garrett Pearson, and Rodney Bement. Chase Shriverr and Zacharv Rosenberger were second. Wyatt Baird also placed third, and Ryan Bennett and Sam Bonney were fourth. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 7, 2009 — Page 11 i K is DK takes first lead on last shot against the Lions free throws to tie the game at 46. The Lions were able to push their lead back up to 50-48 with 1:14 to play. “That group, as horrible as our record is, they never quit,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. They could have mailed that puppy in. We switched to our press and got some quick turnovers.” “Taylor Sewell came in. He hasn’t played a whole bunch this year, but I thought his fourth quarter was ^(V s( ^CS % *ki MJ S IX g. g **Mk^it ** M k^it . rrS> S»,is,kJ Maple Valley got 12 rebounds. Kyle Fisher fin­ points from Dustin ished with six points, eight Houghton, 11 from Jesse rebounds, and three steals. Bromley, and nine from Jeff “I was pretty proud of our Burd. Burd and Houghton kids. I thought they played weren’t on the floor late for hard. They played some the Lions though. Burd was great defense, especially in whistled for his fifth foul the first half,” said Jones. with 3:28 to play, and “We just got in a hurry a lit­ Houghton picked up his fifth tle bit.” with 2;26 left. Maple Valley ends the Burd also had five assists regular season with a 3-17 and four steals on the night. record. The Lions were 1-17 Bromley had four assists. in the Kalamazoo Valley Matt Hall played some Association. strong defense inside, and Galesburg -Augusta added four points and five topped the lions 66-31 on Tuesday night. Mark Cochran scored 15 points in the first quarter for the host Rams, knocking down three threes in the process, and finished the night with 23 points. Dylan Davis added 20 points for the Rams. The Lions only had six points as a team in the first quarter and trailed 19-6 after eight minutes. That was nearly as much scoring as the Lions did in the entire sec­ ond half. Jordan Litzenburg had the only field goal for the Lions in the second half. Maple Valley was just 3-for4 from the free throw line for its three points in the third quarter, then 4-of-8 to go along with the one field goal in the fourth. Fisher led Maple Valley with ten points, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots. Houghton added ten points and five rebounds. Maple Valley opens Class C District Tournament play against Dansville Monday at 7:30 p.m. The Lions are hosting the tournament. In other opening round games Monday, Bath faces Leslie at 4:30 p.m. and PewamoWestphalia faces Laingsburg at 6. ''*14 * u.% % •kit b^! The Lions’ Jesse Bromley is bumped off his path by Delton Kellogg’s Deon Ferris during the third quarter Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball coach Mike Mohn pulled a page from his Oakland University play­ book, and had his seniors address the crowd during senior night ceremonies Thursday night. Conrad Drum thanked teammate Jordan Bourdo “for making that shot.” Jeremy Reigler thanked the referees “for letting us win.” Delton Kellogg scored a 51-50 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over vis­ iting Maple Valley, as EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential * Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... * Pumps * Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe * Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE I Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Bourdo buried a three-point­ er with two seconds left from the right comer to give his team its first lead of the night. The Panthers were 22-of29 from the free throw line for the night, compared to 2of-2 for the Lions. Delton also used a full-court press throughout the second half that gave the Lions fits. “When they pressed us, and we thought we had it we hurried up a little bit,” said Lion head coach Keith Jones. “We needed to slow down a little.” The Lions led by as many as 11 points in the first half, and took a 27-17 lead into the break. They pushed that lead to 29-17, as Jeff Burd stole the ball away from the Panthers and raced the other way for the first basket ofthe second half. Maple Valley’s lead was still 12 points as the teams went into the fourth quarter, but Delton started the period on a 12-2 run. The Lions held off the Panthers until 2:53 remained in the game, when Reigler sank a pair of Maple Valley’s Matt Hall puts a shot up for two points in front of Delton’s Tyler Morgan during the third quarter Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) tremendous defensively. He kind of spurred us.” Robbie Wandell spurred the Panthers on the offensive end, finishing with 17 points. 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State in Nashville • 852-0882 www.hometownlumber.com 06687968 �Page 12 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 7,2009 Pair of Lions lose their first two bouts at regional meet The Lions’ Don Jensen (right) fights for control with Morely Stanwood’s Frank Taylor in the opening round of the 285-pound weight class at Saturday’s Division 3 Individual Regional Tournament. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) Maple Valley’s Jesse Miller works on top of Shelby’s Mason Courtright during their opening round contest in the 171-pound weight class at Saturday’s Division 3 Individual Regional Tournament hosted by Hamilton High School. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) The two Maple Valley wrestlers who reached WE JUST MADE SOME MEDICAL TESTS A LOT EASIER TO SWALLOW The New Center for Digestive Health Saturday’s 3 Division Individual Wrestling Regional at Hamilton High School lasted just two rounds. The Lions’ 171-pounder Jesse Miller and 285pounder Don Jensen were both 0-2 on the day to bow out of the state tournament. Jensen closed the year with a record of 34-12, after an 8-0 loss to Morley Stanwood’s Frank Taylor and an 8-1 loss to Shelby’s Felipe Salgado. Taylor went on to place third in the weight class, and earn a spot in the state finals. The top four wrestlers from each weight class advanced to next weekend’s Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Miller was 13-9 on the season. He fell 15-5 against Shelby’s Mason Courtright in the opening round, then was pinned by Lakeview’s Mark Newman in the first round of consolation. Allendale had eight indi­ vidual state qualifiers, and Remus Chippewa hills, Fremont, and Big Rapids five each. Allendale was a part of the Division 3 Team State Quarterfinals Friday afternoon in Battle Creek. The Falcons’ had three individual regional champi­ ons. Jeff Beebe and Dan LaJoie won the 215 and 285pound weight classes respec­ tively. William Jensen took the title at 119 pounds. Big Rapids had more regional champions than any other team, with four. Kyle Windquist took the title at 135 pounds, Seth Schaner won at 140, Garrett Schaner at 145, and Logan Renas at 189 pounds. The individual finals start Thursday afternoon with the Grand March at 2:30 p.m. The first round of wrestling is slated to begin at 2:45 p.m. Old cell phones being used by leadership class Pennock's new Center for Digestive Health lets our digestive specialists take a good look at what's going on inside without a lot of embarrassment or discomfort. That's because our doc­ tors and technicians are using the latest, least invasive diagnostic procedures such as the new PillCam technology and catheter-free Bravo pH monitoring system. They also can treat digestive ailments with the most advanced procedures available anywhere. Have old cell phones lying around collecting dust? The Maple Valley Leadership class is promoting the cam­ paign, “Cell Phones for Soldiers” and is collecting old cell phones. Bring old, broken, or unused cell phones to Maple Valley Schools, Putnam Library, Vermontville Library or Moo-Ville Creamery. Phones will be collected through the month of April. Any donations will be appre­ ciated. “We are happy to help our soldiers, wherever they are stationed, stay in touch with their families,” said Jaklynn Platte a senior leadership stu­ dent. For more information call Norma Jean Acker at 517­ 852-9275, ext. 40. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Present If you're concerned about heartburn, Texas Hold’em Tournament bowel changes or have been putting off having a colonoscopy, call the new Center for Digestive Health at 269-945-3901 or visit pennockhealth.com. The technology to heal. The care you trust. ln peI8U’” Pennock HEALTH Oh SERVICES Saturday, March 14, 2009 Registration begins at noon, Tournament starts at 2pm Nashville VFW 304 S. State St., Nashville $50 Buy in with up to two $10 add ons. Hold'Em, Omaha, Stud, Etc., Side Tables • Cash Bar and Food Available No smoking in game room. Any questions contact Jon Boss 517-388-4638 or . Tai Gearhart 269-967-1219 ' License # M45301 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-03-14.pdf 176c6ed2f6302c2cc949cbfbcccec803 PDF Text Text MAPLE VAL new PRSRT STD MVN US POSTAGE PAID HASTINGS Ml PERMIT N0.7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 11, March 14, 2009 A local paper oftoday! Early leave buyout offered to district employees District works to overcome $1 million projected deficit for next year by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer After a unanimous vote by the Maple Valley Schools Board of Education Monday evening, staff and faculty are being offered an early leave incentive pro­ gram. Employees taking advantage of the plan will receive 75 percent of their wages spread over a fouryear time period. Superintendent Kim Kramer said the percentage plan, rather than a lump sum, allows those teachers who have gone above and beyond by serving on com­ mittees, coached a sport or led an extracurricular pro­ gram to include those extra payments in the payoff amount. “Those types of extra things are part of their earn­ ings, so what we tried to do is create a plan that would recognize that. What we did is we came out with a plan that would say we will pay, over the course of the next four years, 75 percent of whatever they were earn­ ing,” said Kramer. The deadline for employees to take advantage ofthe plan is April 30. Kramer also said the plan is only available to those teachers who have reached the top of the pay scale. “This will save the most money for the district when that senior teacher is replaced by an educator at the low end of the pay scale,” he said. During their 10th year, teachers are at the Top ofthe scale. Support staff wishing to take the buyout must have worked for the district at least 11 years. The Michigan Education Association has been dis- cussing a retirement incen­ tive plan for several weeks, and Kramer said the dis­ trict’s program would become null and void if the state offers a program before June 30. The program is one way the district is hoping to close up a projected deficit of more than $700,000 for next year. ‘If we were to have six teach­ ers leave us and we were to not replace them because of cost­ cutting measures or because of the decline in enrollment... with this plan in place, we would still realize $438,385 in savings. And you’ll see in a later presen­ tation, we’re going to need every penny we can get in order to try and balance the budget,” Kramer told the board. If no teachers were to take the buyout, Kramer said the staff will have to be reduced by five or six teach­ ers next year. Both Fuller Street and Maplewood ele­ mentary schools would lose one position while the junior/senior high schbol would lose three. “The high school is down 53 students so it will have to have three less teachers,” said Kramer. “One will be easily absorbed at the junior high because of the class! numbers that are shifting from sixth grade to seventh grade. The other two will come from smaller sections in the courses that we offer at the high school. “It’s going to hurt people; it’s not going to be fun. We’re going to end up offering less electives for our kids at the high school (that’s) where it’s going to hurt the most. Yet, philo­ sophically and educational­ ly, we are going to be hurt­ ing at the early elementary grades because we’ve got class sizes that are running much higher than what I would like to see or what I think the staff likes to see.” The winter student count for the district totaled 1,464, down 10 students from the fall count. This number is also down 96 students from the February 2008 count. “Darryl (Syldoski, business manager) and I have to make a decision on next year’s budget in terms of, what number do we use? What do we predict? As you’ve heard us talk about this before, that is like throwing a dart at a dartboard. There is no way to know exactly how many students we are going to have,” said Kramer. The superintendent said he researched the past seven years of enrollment figures and found that the district is averaging a ' 36-student swing each year. Currently, there are 23 fewer kinder­ garten students, compared to students in the senior class. Adding the numbers together, Kramer is predict­ ing a loss of 59 students for next year. Kramer also detailed to the board a projected deficit of nearly $1 million for the next school year. The dis­ trict is currently $233,000 in the red. That amount, totaled with the student loss figure of $541,384 and added with the increasing costs of utilities and insur­ ance, brings the ,total to $973,408. Kramer, as the only appointed official on the board, expressed support of an upcoming millage by the Eaton Intermediate School District. Maple Valley cur­ rently provides some of the funding for the special edu­ cation program from its general fund. If the millage passes, Kramer said the dis­ trict would receive about $281,000 each year, which BUYOUT, continued on page 6 Nashville council continues talks to turn zoning over to county by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter The Nashville Village Council voted Thursday night to move forward with discussions on Barry County taking over zoning for the village. Though several council members expressed a hesi­ tancy to sign the zoning responsibilities over to the county, they did endorse the proposal to look into the costs and issues of doing so. Council President Frank Dunham said there were a couple ofreasons for looking into the possibility. “We’re looking at the eco- nomics and keeping the same policies. We’re looking to be more consistent,” said Dunham. Audience members voiced both opposition and support of moving the zoning to the county level. “I serve on both the Nashville and the county zoning boards, and one of the big advantages the coun­ ty has is that they have a budget and full professional staff,” said Mike Callton. “If there’s an enforcement issue, they already have a prosecu­ tor. I know you got into an issue a few years ago that cost tens ofthousands of dol- lars and you would no longer have that problem...” Others in attendance expressed displeasure toward the proposed change. “At the planning and zon­ ing meetings, we’re pretty much divided,” said Ron Ohler, a member of the zon­ ing board. “I think you would lose the local flavor and understanding, and you’re a little more likely to question the actions of the (local) zon­ ing administrator versus dealing with the county administrator. Financially, I can’t tell you it’s a bad idea. It would just mean a loss of local control.” Council and audience members also discussed the lack of interest from the community to serve on the planning and zoning boards. “Everyone in the room knows I’m a big local-con­ trol guy,” said Trustee Mike Kenyon. “I think it’s worth looking into. I cannot recall a time that I ever saw a full ZBA (zoning board of appeals).” Jim McManus, Barry County planning and zoning director, was on hand to answer questions during the public hearing and said if the council pursues the change, Nashville would be-the first village or city to have its zoning controlled at the county level. The county currently handles the zoning for 11 of its 16 townships. Later in the meeting, the council voted to continue dis­ cussion with the county and gather more information before making a vote on the issue. McManus said the next step is to work on developing an intergovernmental agree­ ment between the two enti­ ties. “I would do it (start devel­ oping the agreement) no matter what you are think­ ing,” said McManus. “It doesn’t hurt, but would I would get that started g because the process is going to require attorneys and a lot of work to be done.” There is no cost associated with these first steps of developing the agreement, however, McManus said the price tag for creating Nashville’s ordinances would total less than $10,000. At their meeting, the vil­ lage council also: • Voted to allow the cur­ rent free-standing wood­ burning ordinance to be sent ZONING, continued page 4 Local brothers recognized by American Angus Association Justin and Dylan Kennedy of Nashville were both recently ‘recognized with special awards from the American Angus Association. Justin and Dylan Kennedy of Nashville have each earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver Awards, according to Robin Ruff, junior activities direc­ tor of the American Angus Association in Saint Joseph, Mo. Justin, 17, is a senior at Maple Valley High School, Twelve-year-old Dylan attends Maple Valley Junior High School. They are the sons of Jeff and Heather Kennedy. Justin is a member of the Michigan Junior Angus Association, where he is the current president. He has attended the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development conference. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Justin has participated in the NJAA team fitting and team sales contests as well as the All­ American Certified Angus Beef Cook-off. He has shown his cattle at local, state and national shows. Justin submits weights on his calves to Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR), and he has con­ signed cattle to the Michigan Angus Association fall sale. Justin has been a member of the NJAA since 2005. Dylan has been building his herd of Angus for the past five years and submits weights to AHIR, as well. In 2006, he joined the NJAA. Dylan is a member of the Michigan Junior Angus Association, where he serves as a director. He has shown BROTHERS, continued on page 5 In This Issue, • ‘West Side Story’ ends today • Local students recognized by Optimist Club • Fire up with reading at Putnam Library • Board of review answers tax ques­ tions • Aggies edge past the Lions �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 14,2009 Reading monthcontinues at Fuller Elementary Emily Mater and her son Jared Mater dress as Harry Potter from the series. Megan Walker dresses as her favorite character, Frog, from Frog and Toad are Friends. Cindy Baker's second graders dress as their favorite storybook characters. After 35 Years ofPracticing Family Medicine, Dr. David M. Woodliff, located at 1005 West Green Street, Suite 303, Hastings WILD BE CLOSING HIS OFFICE Effective May 1, 2009. Dr. Thomas M. Hoffman will continue to practice at this loca­ tion. Your medical records will automatically remain with Dr. Hoffman unless I receive written authorization from you to transfer them to another physician. If you have further ques­ tions, please call 269-945-3401 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 77532753 Students and staff at Fuller Street Elementary dress as their favorite storybook characters Wednesday to help celebrate March is Reading Month. Emily Mater, Putnam Library librarian, dressed as a dragon, reads her favorite book, How Many Dragons are Behind the Door, to Cindy Baker's second graders. Issac Christopher and Carson Hasselback dress as Henry and Mudge from the series of books written by Cynthia Rylant. ^Diana’s cP$ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS S Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. a, Sweet Anointing to perform at Kalamo UMC The Kalamo United Methodist Church will welcome "Sweet Anointing" to perform on Saturday, March 21, at 6 p.m. at its next 1-517-852^9481 Saturday Night Special wor­ ship service. Sweet Anointing is a trio ofwomen who sing a variety of Christian music. 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 Aye. Vermontville, Ml 4'9096 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 ............ ...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 ...... 6:45 p.m. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-9258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15 Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 ........................ Sunday School 10: 00.............................. Church Service 11: 00...................................... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration .9 & 10:30 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 Worship Sendees 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 am. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH women say they love sharing their God-given talents spreading His message of love and acceptance. Everyone is invited to join 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 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 Sunday School................................. 10 A.M. Service................................ 11:15 P.M. Service........................................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School A.M. Service P.M. Service Wed. Service 9:45 11 a 7 p.m. 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH . PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday Worship Service .. .......... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ..................11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 , & 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) 852-915.4 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of $t. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings M-79 West Sunday School 0 a.m. Worship................................. 11 am: PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . 2415 McCann Road NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of kalamo Highway 203 N. State, Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) this experience. For more information, call 517-652­ 1580 or visit the Web site www.kalamochurch.org. 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 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. Everting Service . . .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 14,2009 — Page 3 Extension offers new bulletin series for horse owners Many Michigan horse owners call county Extension offices each year worried that there may be toxic plants present in their horse pastures or hay. Although numerous plants can create problems to horse health, the reality is that poi­ sonings from toxic plants are not that common, under most circumstances. In addition to toxic plants, horse owners also have ques­ tions about establishing and maintaining pastures and hayfields, problems associat­ ed with feed additives for other livestock species, and moldy feed. MV graduate writes grant for science program by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Emily Eldred of Vermontville doubled her rewards recently when she was able to earn full credit on a project and also help out the science program at Maple Valley High School. Eldred needed a project to complete for an environmen­ tal science class she is currently taking at Olivet College. For ideas, she Emily Eldred and Aaron Saari show off the 500-gallon fish tank that was purchased with funds from a grant written by Eldred for a project in one of her classes at Olivet College. turned to Aaron Saari, one of her teachers from Maple Valley High School. Saari teaches a variety of science courses and also leads the FFA program at the school. Ultimately Eldred, a fresh­ man at Olivet, decided to apply for a grant that would help purchase a fish tank and supplies for the school to use. “I think it’s something the students can learn from, and it’s a lot different than any­ thing else they’ve got,” said Eldred. The school was awarded a $2,000 grant from the Michigan FFA Foundation to purchase equipment for use in the science department. A fish tank and supplies were purchased with the grant money and about $700 from the agri-science department budget. The 500-gallon tank will Songs, skits planned for Maple Valley band bust Maple Valley High School Band will host its annual ‘band bust’ Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m. The students per­ form the band bust as a way to unwind after its concert season. Not only is this a production used to let loose and have fun, it serves as a fundraiser for the band pro­ gram. Funds from the event will be used to help fund the band’s trip to Chicago in May. The name of this year’s program is, “Whe are who? What? Oh . . . welcome to the freak show!” Some ofthe skits that will be performed include Napoleon Dynamite, Banana Salute, and Cops and Robbers. The jazz band will also perform a few songs. Tickets are $5 for all ages. ‘West Side Story’ ends today be used to raise fish for dis­ section in the biology class­ es, water quality tests in the physical science courses and also lessons in the natural resources classes, making the tank a good investment for the students, said Saari. “I think it’ll give the kids a different aspect of agricul­ ture and natural resources they have not been exposed to,” commented Saari. “If at least one kid is interested in working for the DNR or in the natural resources field, it’ll be worth it.” Currently, the tank is being stored in the FFA building next to the school until a home can be found inside the building. Saari said Eldred’s project has helped more than just her grade and will be a learning tool students will enjoy for years to come. “That was amazing, to have her complete the grant,” said Saari. “I’ve done other grants, but that was great, especially to have a student who is interested in environ­ mental science do the proj­ ect.” Correction To address concerns about toxic plants the MSU Extension equine area of expertise (AoE) team devel­ oped a series of four bul­ letins. These bulletins describe the most common toxins to horses that are found in hay, grain, pastures, landscaping and various trees. The bulletins include full-color photos to make identification easy. To assist with the area of pasture and hayfield estab­ lishment and maintenance, the equine AoE team worked with the MSU Extension for­ age AoE team to update an older publication titled Hay and Pasture for Michigan Horses. This publication will help horse owners make decisions about which plant species to use in various soil types, pest management, maintenance techniques, and renovating existing pastures. Finally, for those horse owners who have pastures near lakes, streams, or wet­ lands; MSU Extension staff teamed up with the Michigan departments of agriculture and environmental quality, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop a bul­ letin to address housing live­ stock in these sensitive areas. This publication addresses acceptable practices for fenc­ ing and watering livestock while protecting the water quality at the same time. These bulletins are all available on the Internet through the MSUE bulletin system at http://web2.msue. msu.edu/bulletins/. They can be ordered through this site or they can be downloaded or printed at no charge. Bulletins also can be obtained by calling the Eaton County Extension office at 517-543-2310 or 517-485­ 3417 ext. 2310. Jack & Judy s Country Kettle Cafe Tue., March 17* /Corned Beef/1 & Cabbage)I Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM An article last week con­ cerning Vermontville Township’s ambulance serv­ ice and contracts stated that the township’s basic life sup­ port ambulance is unable to transport patients with life­ threatening injuries. The BLS ambulance is able to trans­ port those patients but cannot administer IVs or medication to patients; only advanced life support ambulances may do so. Our BURGERS Are ALL 1/3 lb! Make your plans now % to nave Easter Dinner with us April 12th is 89th Annual Vermontville Fireman’s Dance Can 945.9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads Lakewood and Maple Valley High School’s have joined together and will present ‘West Side Story’. The tale places Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet into the 20th cen­ tury. Above, the cast and crew pause for a photo before Thursday night’s perform­ ance. The show will conclude today with a 3 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. show. The roles of Tony, Maria, Anita and Anybodys have been double cast, with alternating per­ formances. All shows will be at the Maple Valley High School Auditorium. For reser­ vations, call Amanda Wells at 616-902-4193. Hansbarge Heating & Air Conditioning LICENSED INSURED Vermontville, Ml COLE HAIXISBARGER Owner RUUD Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates March 28th Dinner 7:00pm • Entertainment 8:00pm Tickets: $10 per person Roadrunner’s Bar Main St. Vermontville 50/50 Raffle • Silent Auction • Raffle Prizes Hair • Nails * Tanning Call Us Be Envied TEN!KNOLL, SYTYUSTENAA TECH; JANNA MIENA STYLIST; Marc arch Tanning Special 1 Month Unlimited OR 15 Anytime visits Spring Break and Prom is just around the corner. Start Your Tan Today! $4E sexy hair 207 N. Main Street • Nashville» 517-852-0313 Hours: Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 9-3 • Foryour convenience, please use back entrance. �Page 4 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 14, 2009 ZONING, continued from page 1 back to the policy and ordi­ nance committee for possi­ ble revisions. Trustee Mary Coll introduced the topic and said restrictions in the ordi­ nance create a difficult situa­ tion for residents. “For anybody to have a wood-burner, this ordinance makes it almost impossible. I would like to send it back to policy and ordinance to have it re-done,” said Coll. A lengthy conversation with a local resident caused Coll to take a second look at the ordinance and its restric­ tions. “I was dead-set against these, and I fought against having these,” said Coll. “I just want to sit down and take this apart to make it a little more better because, to me, this doesn’t make sense.” • Heard a report from Scott Decker of the depart­ ment ofpublic works regard­ ing a water system reliability study that the village must undergo. The test is required every five years. The last time Nashville completed the test was in 1999. Though the village has not been penalized for the overdue test, Decker stressed the importance of completing the work in the near future. The test evaluates the water system’s supply, storage and distribution and would cost approximately $7,300 to complete. • Decker also reported the possibility- or replacing the 1989 Chevrolet one-ton dump truck currently used in the village. The vehicle would be put up for bids which will be presented at the next meeting. • Heard a report for Nashville Police Department Chief Jerry Schray. The department issued 16 cita­ tions during February, along with 20 violations, and 14 arrests during the month. The department saw a decrease in complaints com­ pared to the February of 2008. This year, there were 81 complaints, down from 115 last year. Schray also reported that the department received four chemical masks, a. case of filters and four safety vests through a grant awarded to Emergency Management of Barry County. • Trustees Sandra Lundquist and Jack Holden reported on a dam committee meeting they attended. Holden said the dam possi­ bly could be removed in October with the draw-down of water starting in April. Currently, the project has been awarded $275,000 in grants, with the possibility of $125,000 being awarded in the future. There will be a special meeting of the Downtown Development Authority Wednesday, March 18, at Castleton Township Hall. The next regular meeting of the Nashville council will be Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. in die village hall. Eaton Conservation District awarded Arbor Day mini-grant The Eaton. Conservation District is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Delta Township District Library. The district will be contributing natural resources books for adults and kids to expand the library collection. The conservation district was awarded an Arbor Day mini-grant by the U.S .Forest Service, State and Private Hearty Menu Forestry and Michigan Monday, March 16 Chicken w/Ziti, Brussels sprouts, apple crisp, wheat bread. DNR's Urban and Tuesday, March 17 Community Forestry pro­ Corned beef and cabbage, carrots, potatoes, pears in green grams to work with the Delta Township District library on jello. Wednesday, March 18 outreach. The district will BBQ chicken leg qtr., country potatoes, buttered carrots, also be creating an environ­ tropical fruit, biscuit. mental stewardship display Thursday, March 19 Meatloaf and gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, spiced apples, dinner roll. Friday, March 20 Vegetarian pizza casserole, Italian blend vegetables, banana, garlic bread. with funding from the Grand Ledge Meijer to encourage kids to get outside and con­ nect with the environment. The display will be up in the library during the month of April. The Delta Township Library is in the process of becoming LEED certified which makes them an ideal partner for the conservation district to work with. The LEED certification is part of a program from the US Green Building Council rat­ ing system to recognize Leaders in Energy and Environmental Design. It is a nationally recognized sym­ bol demonstrating that a building is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work. Part of the libraries mission in being a green building is to educate and provide resources to the community about eco-friend­ ly living. The mission of the Eaton Conservation District is to promote and encourage cooperation with other indi­ viduals, groups, organiza­ tions, or agencies in an organized effort to conserve and improve the natural resources in Eaton County. Stop by the Delta Township District Library in April to check out a book on trees, plants or wildlife. Learn about ways your family and friends can enjoy the out­ doors. Plant a tree, take a nature walk, go bird watch­ ing or learn about local flora and fauna. To learn more, visit the library or contact the district at (517) 543-5848 ext 5. Andrea Stay Executive Director Eaton Conservation District 551 Courthouse Dr, St 3 Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-5848 x 5 (517) 543-5962 fax www.eatoncounty.org/departments/EC D Local students recognized by Optimist Club Cold Menu Monday, March 16 Chicken pasta salad, Spanish bean salad, pineapple and mandarin oranges, saltine crackers. Tuesday, March 17 Calif. Reuben spread, garbanzo bean salad, plums, rye bread. Wednesday, March 18 Hard boiled eggs, sweet and sour carrots, diced pears, jello, wheat bread. Thursday, March 19 Chef salad, black bean and tomato salad, mandarin oranges, apple spice muffin. Friday, March 20 Tuna pasta salad, Spanish bean salad, tropical fruit, whole wheat crackers. Activities Calendar Monday, March 16: Hastings - Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Nashville 5 10:30 a.m.. H,W,NReminiscence. Tuesday, March 17: Hastings - St. Pats Fun 10:30 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; No Pickle Ball. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, March 18: Hastings - Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Red Hat PJ Party Big Boy 9:30 a.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, March 19: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Caregiver’s Sup. 3:30 p.m.; Cancer Support 1 p.m. Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, March 20: Hast-ings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting, 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville - Nashville 5+11 a.m.; Friendship Feast. — NOTICE — MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP A public hearing on the proposed Maple Grove Township budget for the coming fiscal year, April 1, 2009, through March 31,2010, will be held in conjunction with the annual meeting at the township hall, 721 Durkee St., Nashville, on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will also be a subject of this meeting. Copies of the 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. Susie Butler Maple Grove Township Clerk 06688179 The Charlotte Optimist recognized several local youth during their youth appreciation week recently. The group seeks to recognize the accomplishments of youth in the home, school, church and community through special recognition. Maplewood student, Abby Mater (left) was sponsored by Laura Smith and received a special award. Maple Valley High School students Joe Benedict (right) and Jeff Burd were also recognized^ Benedict was sponsored by Valerie Hynes McCaul and Burd was sponsored by Dawn Yager. A ceremony was held recently to recognize all 36 students who received an award. Maple Valley Superintendent Kim Kramer was the master of ceremony for the event. Local singer wins youth Karaoke contest With talent rivaling some of American Idol’s top contestants, Marissa Pierce was the audience favorite at January’s youth Karaoke night at the Dyerhart studio in Bellevue. Marissa, a seventh grade student at Maple Valley was excited to find a new dio. monthly karaoke star is based "At first, we were afraid on votes by the youth particithat some of our regular per-pants. formers would be intimidat-After counting votes, it was ed. However, it seemed to declared that Marissa was the produce an opposite reaction, Dyerhart’s Karaoke star for inspiring the contestants. January 2009. She was asked Performers sounded more to get back on the stage to polished as they sang their perform her winning song, will compete against eleven other finalists. If you enjoy singing you .should attend the next youth karaoke araoe night ng Saturday aur ay February 28th. Admission is is $5 for youth 14 and under. Chaperones may attend for $2. pTehoe eDsyerhayrt steudio ois is local venue for vocal per-standards. Kids broke free "Too Small." The audience located at 100 North Main formances that caters to her from their more comfortable listened with admiration and Sotcreaeet daowntown oBrellevuaen. age group. chorus performances to final- roared with applause. Call Jani Hart at 269-209The Dyerhart studio was ly perform solo.. Previous winners are 6313 for more information equally excited to have a new “By the end" of the two- encouraged to continue attend and a complete schedule for vocalist competing for the hour event, it was very diffi- the monthly competitions. 2009. 2009 season. cult for the judges to narrow it They can find new songs to "It was apparent from the down to the top three per- sing and work on polishing first verse of Marissa’s per- formers in preparation for the their standards while seeing formance of Carrie audience vote,” she added. who they will be invited to Underwood’s hit song ‘Too Jessica from Bellevue and compete with for the "Best of Small’ that our new partici-Kelsie from Olivet were cho-2009" title. All the monthly p pant was stepping up the sen along with Marissa as winners will be invited to competition," said Jani Hart, January’s top three perform- attend the "Best of 2009 New co-owner ofthe Dyerhart stu--ers. The final selection for the Year’s Eye Party where they �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 14,2009 — Page 5 Fire up with reading at Putnam library The children’s room at Putnam District Library in Nashville has tamed into a dragon’s lair. In partnership with Maple Valley elemen­ tary schools, March is Reading Month is being cel­ ebrated with the theme, “Fire BROTHERS, continued from page 1 his cattle at local, state and national shows. Ar the. National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Dylan has partici­ pated in the NJAA quiz bowl, team fitting and team sales contests, as well as the cook-off. In 2008, he con­ signed a cow to the Michigan Angus Association fall sale. The bronue and silver awards are the first two lev­ els of the NJAA recognition program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas ofjunior Angus associ­ ation activities and leader­ ship, participation in show­ manship, contests and shows, using performance testing to Up With Reading” In addition to dragons and Chinese lanterns, there are tons of good books to get fired- up about, say library staff members. In fact, every child who checks out 20 books in the month of March Olivia Williams, Julia Mater, Travis Mater, Damien Arnold, Christy Brooke, Justin Heinsen, Allison Dodge, Flame the Dragon, Ana Brooke, Esther Brooke, Jared Mater, Abigail Mater and John DeVoss participate in the Bubble-Blowing Dragon Night at Putnam Library. BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 16 March 17 March 17 March 17 March 18 March 19 March 20 March 23 March 24 March 26 March 31 April 1 April 2 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Mandatory Horse Participants and Parents Meeting, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church in Hastings. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Risk Management Series, Marketing 101 & What We Learned Last Year, 7 p.m., Clarksville Hort. Station. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Courts & Law Building. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Extension Office Closed for Inservice. Rabbit Cavy Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Risk Management Series, Marketing With Options, 7 p.m., Clarksville Horticulture Station Rabbit Cavy Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Risk Management Series, Market Update, 7 p.m., Clarksville Horticulture Station Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. All That Glitters^ Full Service Floral & Vintage Jewelry FLOWERS, PLANTS, BALLOONS & GIFTS for Weddings, Sympathy, Birthdays, We Rent Tuxes Anniversaries and Every Day! Delivery Available 234 N. Main, Nashville improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle. The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while providing leadership and development opportunities for nearly 7,000 members nation­ wide. Call anytime far Maple Valley News classiiiei! ads 269-945-9554or 1-809-876-7085 Nashville VFW Presents. can receive a free ice cream coupon from Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe. See the library or Roush’s for more details. On Tuesday; March 10, a dozen kids attended “Bubble-Blowing Dragon Night.” This special night­ time story time was held at 6:30 p.m., and youngsters came in their pajamas. They had fun acting out a dragon hunt and chasing bubbles while volunteer Gale Chaffee read Cinder, the Bubble-Blowing Dragon by Jessica Anderson. The library’s reading month festivities will con­ clude With “Is there a Dragon at the Library?” Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m. All ele­ mentary students and their siblings are invited to partici­ pate. Surprises and prizes await those who dare to attend. Putnam District Library is open Mondays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon. Flame grilled on our outside BBQ Pit. Build your own burger. Hamburger, Fries, Soft Drink .......... . . $5 Hot Dog, Fries, Soft Drink........ .. $3 FRIDAY, MARCH 20 • 5-7:OOPM 517-852-9260_ k nave a Printing ■ QjJf| Need? -[J I[J' Graphics 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 oh 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. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058-0188 We Have a Colorful Solution Whether your printing needs are complex color brochures or simple black and white forms, let J-ad Graphics design, print and deliver quality printed materials you'll be proud of. Complete design, printing and bindery facilities in-house to handle all of your printing needs no matter how large or small. Call one of our Printing Specialists today! 517-852-9224 • 517-852-1691 06688315____________________________ 06682644 THE TRAFFIC SCENE‘S A Name That You Can Trust Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 Driver Education for students 14 years, 8 months or older Gas'prices have dropped and so has the price of our Seg.l NOW $320 SEGMENT I CLASS SEGMENT II CLASS April 13-30 March 24-26 Come bring a friend and find out that learning to drive can be fun! To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Phil Smith, Denny Ackerson & Roily Krauss /'•'ieeasoaa Publishers of •Hastings Banner •Hastings Reminder • Sun & News •Lakewood News •Maple Valley News •Marshall Chronicle & Community Advisor •Battle Creek Shopper •Lowell Ledger & Buyers' Guide To contact one ofour Printing Specialists Call: Phone (269) 945-9554 Fax (269) 945-5192 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 14,2009 BUYOUT, continued from page 1 would free up those funds to go back into the general fund and help fill in the deficit. If passed, the mill­ age would mean a $100,000 home would pay around $50 per year. With the budget in the dire shape it is', Kramer detailed a positive change in the classes at the high school that may have -an even bigger impact in the coming years. This past year, 23 high school students took online courses in areas not offered at Maple Valley. Digital photography, advanced placement chemistry, French, oceanography and bioethics are just a few of the courses taken. Of the 23 students, 16 earned A grades, four earned B grades, two earned Cs and one student failed. Kramer said it is a possibility that in the next year and a half, a grant may come through that could expand the dis­ trict’s networking capabili­ ties and allow more students to take advantage of online courses. «> The school board will also hold a special meeting Monday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. to take a look at bids that have been submitted for an energy management plan in the district. Link Mechanical approached the district with a plan that would replace one of the boilers in the district by cut- ting energy costs. Kramer said that under a state plan, the district could borrow from a local lending source and use the money to help pay for a boiler replace­ ment. Link Mechanical would make the energy changes to the district and be repaid for its work through the energy savings. “It would, cost about $600,00 over the life of the program, about 15 years,” said Kramer. “They (Link) will guarantee that there will be enough savings to pay for it and if they’re not, they will pay the differ­ ence.” The district has put the energy plan out to bid and will look at the offers at the meeting before deciding which company to partner with. “The hope is to try to address the aging boilers. We are in financially tough times, and we cannot carve enough out of the general fund to replace the 45- to 50-year-old boilers,” said Kramer. “This is not an uncommon program, and it’s - not unusual. I was involved with one maybe 10 years ago, and it’s noth­ ing new, just a alternative way.” In other business at Monday’s meeting, the board: • Heard a report from Jody Franklin on behalf on the Maple'i Valley Little League Softball organiza­ tion. She expressed appreci­ ation for the school district allowing the program to use the high school fields last season and asked about the possibility ofdoing so again this year. Kramer said the school would work with the organization to go over any scheduling conflicts that may arise. • Heard a report from Maplewood Elementary Principal Fred Davenport about recent activities at that school. On Feb. 15, 12 girls participated in a math and science conference where they learned about geology, forensics and vet­ erinary science. Sixth grade camp funding has come through, due to a donation from a community member, said Davenport. The stu­ dents have also been cele­ brating March is Reading Month with a variety of activities. • Received news that the district has been awarded a grant of $23,800 from the Great Start Readiness Program. The money must be used in early childhood programming and must be spent this year. The board will meet again on March 23 to review the energy manage­ ment plan bids and will hold its next regular meeting April 20 at 7 p.m, in the administration building. Police Road patrols increased next week Drivers who follow the law by not drinking and driving-the weekends before and after St Patrick’s Day could' be savin’ the green. Local law enforcement agencies will be out in force over the next week with an “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” crackdown. Barry County drivers will find stepped-up patrols looking for drunk drivers beginning March 14 through March 21. A drunk driving convic­ tion is costly, with fines, legal fees, driver responsibil­ ity fees, court costs and high­ er insurance rates. In many cases, the highest price of all is a life lost In Michigan, a motorist can be arrested for drunk driving with .08 percent blood alcohol content or higher; Every 39 minutes and nearly 40 times a day, someone in the United States dies in an impaired drivingrelated crash. “We want people to have a good time and be responsi- Alzheimer's support group to meet Thursday A local Alzheimer’s care­ giver support group will meet Thursday, March 19, at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Respite care is available on site; call ahead 269-948-4856. The discussion group meets on the third Thursday of each month, offering sup­ port, education, problem­ solving and guest speakers. F3 ENERGY!|g There is more to growing vegetables and flowers than many might think. Jeffrey ReStuccio, a leading authori­ ty on gardening and health, and author of Get Fit Through Gardening, reveals common mistakes made by even the most experienced gardeners arid the right ways to improve health. “Gardening by itself is not good for you; it’s only when you garden using proper form and technique that you reap its benefits,” he said. Restuccio suggested the following tips for the healthiest gardening: • Stretch before and after weeding, digging, or hoeing Barry County Sheriff in the garden. Warm up for Deputies responding to a sin- five minutes before stretchgle-vehicle accident on ing and stretch again before a Thomapple Lake Road near cool-down. M-79 arrested Daniel • Change garden activity Andrew Kranz, 38, of every three to five minutes. Nashville after his blood Don't hoe or rake for hours alcohol level was determined on end. Mix up the gardening to be .146 percent. chores. . Kranz, who was injured in • Ease into it. After a long the accident, was transported to Pennock Hospital for treat­ ment. While he was. being taken to the hospital, his vehicle was searched by another deputy. The second deputy found a baggie containing what authorities believed to be marijuana. The contents of the -baggie were sent to the Michigan State Police Forensic Laboratory in Lansing. Additional charges may be filed when the results are returned. POLICE Car search turns up marijuana What Is F3 ENERGY!? F3 Energy! is a new program offered by Barry County MSU Extension for youth ages 9—13. F3 ENERGY! will be a fun, fast moving, hands-on program that will provide interactive nutrition education, while engaging youth in a gardening project with a business twist! Get the "bizz" through hands-on experiences in food mysteries, theme gardens field trips, Barry County Fair proj­ ects, marketing produce & more. Participants will meet at Moo-ville twice a month from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Meetings will start April 15 and run through September 30th with a Celebration on October 7. Registration Deadline April 3,2009. Call Barry County MSU Extension at (269) 945-1388 to register. This program is supported by the Barry Community 'Foundation and Barry County United Way. For more information contact Laura Anderson, RD MSU Extension Educator e-mail: ander359@msu.edu Kathy Pennington 4-H Program Associate e-mail: pennin25@msu.edu e-mail: pennin25@msu.edu Call 945-9554 for more information. Now Scheduling Appointments MICHIGAN STATE EXTENSION 206 W. Gouri SI. Hastings, Ml 49058 winter, be gentle on the body when beginning early spring gardening. • Protect the back from soreness and injury. Bend from the knees and raise straight up using the legs. • Keep gardening ambi? tions in line with time and ability. A smaller garden will be less work. Plan the garden to plantbed one in April, bed two in May, bed three in June, and so on. • Choose tools that are pulled and pushed, like a scuffle hoe, which slices the earth as it is pulled. • Make certain tools are of adequate length to avoid stooping. Don’t exacerbate a previous back or knee prob­ lem using poorly designed, short-handled tools. Use ergonomic tools to help accomplish more and work longer with less risk ofinjury. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 8i UN I V E R S Iif Y The group is open to all fam­ ily and friends of those suf­ fering from memory loss. For more information on the Alzheimer’s Association, call 800-272-3900. Gardens can reap other health benefits BEAT 06688336 ble. By stepping up enforce­ ment during the week of St. Patrick’s Day, we can keep motorists safe by removing drunk drivers from the road­ ways,” said Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. The extra enforcement is a joint effort between Michigan’s Office of Highway Safety Planning, Barry County Sheriff’s Department, the City of Hastings, Barry Township and Prairieville Township police departments. We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes MAPLEWVALLEY • Farm Taxes Accounting and Tax, LLC • Small Business Taxes Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent 8870 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, MI 517-852-1500 • Bookkeeping �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 14,2009 — Page 7 Board of review answers tax questions SK q Sjvj Wvis: Ss^ hi.. L^k^l SS "J 'tafclt^ ls* ®®sai^ Donald J. Martin VERMONTVILLE Donald J. Martin, age 81, of Vermontville passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009 following a brief, but valiant battle with cancer, at the home of his daughter. Don was bom in Lansing, on Jan. 2,1928, the son ofthe late Jay and Myrna (Mingus) Martin. He was raised in the Grand Ledge area and attend­ ed area school there graduating from Grand Ledge High School in 1947. Don was married to his beloved wife, Esther (Meister) Martin for 61 years, after meeting her at a youth fellowship event in Delta Mills. They made their home in the Lansing area until Don entered the Army in 1952. After returning home the couple moved to Vermontville were they raised their family together. Don was employed at the GM Fisher Body in Lansing for over 40 years until retiring in 1987. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to go hunting, fishing and camping. He also dabbled in wood working and always had a remodeling project in progress in their home. Don was a member of the Peace United Methodist Church of Nashville, the American Legion of Vermontville, Lions Club for over 30 years and was a Cub Scout leader and Cub Master in Vermontville for over 15 years. Don is survived by his best friend and wife Estherr (Suzie); two daughters, Gail (Bruce) Hulbert of Lansing, Lois (Wayne) Hammonds of Vermontville; a son, Donald J. (Lori) Martin II of Montrose; and a sister, Ila Sealy of Grand Ledge. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren He was proceeded in death by his sisters, Alice Parker, and Leloa Martin, and his brother, Wayne Martin. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville on Wednesday March 11, 2009 with Pastor Susan Olsen officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Peace United Methodist Church, 6043 E. M79 Hwy., Nashville MI 49073 or to the Adult Handicapped Program C/O Eaton Intermediate 1790 E. Packard, Charlotte, MI 48813 Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. tanking * ^*? 'fef aifaj iffiibtiiii esu tifeMg^ •i® leafe IHS t!0iKfci ikQ tn ■ Un, id tei tac fetteji sei '(terifci ttate |«^ii|Rteki aSlttiteit ■IK nil!ftp! [tette '.Mta® ■ate ate talshs >££. ££. iwtaia# ifettl iMSStlBiP VERMONTVILLE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL APRIL 24 6:00 PM THRU APRIL 26 FLEA MARKET The three-member Vermontville board of review, along with village and town­ ship Assessor Jeff Winans, were kept busy last week, answ answering residents’ tax questions. The group held several ses­ sions at the Vermontville Opera House so homeowners could get their questions answered. Several residents have noticed rather large changes in their amounts, both this year and last. A reassessment ofthe township was necessary after the Michigan State Tax Commission found the township to be “significantly non-compliant” in an August 2007 review. Winans said any changes resulting from thatt reassessment are helping to keep the township in compliance. “The reason for the changes in the reappraisal are to get an even playing field,” said Winans. “If a parcel is low, this brings it back up to where it should be and brings ones that are above down to where they should be.” In a letter from the town- ship at the time the reassess­ ment was announced, former Township Supervisor Russ Laverty said, “The reappraisal will not increase taxes on those properties that have been previously taxed for buildings on the property (except for the annual level of inflation required by the State Tax Commission on taxable val­ ues). If a building is found on the property that has not previ- ‘O«r ously been on the assessment/tax roll, that building will be added to the assessment/tax roll and will experi­ ence an increase in taxes.” LandMark Appraisal Company . completed the reassessment process. In late October 2008, Michigan State Tax Commission officials increased the taxable value by 4.4 percent of all properties having a state equalized value above the tentative 2009 tax­ able value. Village Clerk Shirley Harmon said there was a near­ ly $700,000 increase in the taxable value on the 468 parcels in town and that any resident wishing to see the tax records may do so at the vil­ lage hall during business hours. Both the township and village tax records are housed at the village hall. Family Serving Yours Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 VISA (517) 852-9712 Scott A. Daniels 9200 E M-79 Hwvy • Nashville n & F™ily Owner/Manager WE JUST MADE SOME MEDICAL TESTS A LOT EASIER TO SWALLOW. The New Center for Digestive Health Application for vendors available. 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Thank goodness for Goodman: 06688319 �Page 8 - Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 14, 2009 Summer program teaches leadership by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Local school districts are being contacted to encourage teens in 10th, 11th and 12th gradea to enroll in this year’sBarry County Youth Quest Teen Leadership Conference set for June 12, 13 and 14 at Barry County YMCA’s Camp Algonquin facility. Leadership Barry County is hosting this conference in order to provide a unique opportunity for local stu­ dents to challenge them­ selves, use cooperation to achieve success, leant what* trust really means, become a team member and have fun creating strategies to over­ come obstacles. The weekend conference involves a hands-on and a “learning-by-doing approach to leadership development. Barry Community Foundation’s Jennifer Richards says, “Leadership Barry County Youth Quest Teen Leadership Conference gives area teens the opportu­ nity to define and develop concepts that are vital to building strong leaders.” “We believe that this con­ ference can assist many young leaders to realize their potential and to exercise their experiences as they assume their leadership posi- tions within their communi­ ty,” she adds. Activities are designed to help students achieve suc­ cess through team-building, goal-setting, cooperation and creative problem-solving. Participants also will learn their own personal leader­ ship styles and how to recog­ nize the leadership styles of others. The goal ofthis inter­ active weekend is to help the students become more effec- Energy audit applications now being accepted U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the department is accept­ ing funding applications from eligible entities for grants to conduct energy audits under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). "For the first time ever, USDA will make grant fund­ ing available this^ year through the Rural Energy for America Program to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses obtain audits to identify ways to improve energy efficiency," Vilsack said. "The assistance LEGAL provided by this program is in keeping with President Obama's energy conservation goals for our nation." The program is authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill. The audits are intended to help rural small businesses and agricultural producers determine where to make changes in their operations to enable them to reduce energy consumption. Audits are required for renewable ener­ gy and energy efficiency projects funded through REAP that exceed $50,000. States, tribal and local Register at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr /. USDA Rural Development intends to pub­ lish and seek public com­ ment on a proposed regula­ tion for the REAP program later this year. Further infor­ mation on rural programs is available at a local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA Rural Development's Web site at www.rurdev.usda.gov.- ity of the weekend,” she adds. “All participants wear appropriate safety gear, hel­ mets, harnesses and sling lines. All adventure activi­ ties are led by trained and certified YMCA adventure facilitators.” The success of the Leadership Barry County Youth Quest Teen Leadership Conference weekend relies on the full participation of all attendees. Students are expected to stay on site for the entire week­ end, which begins on a Friday evening and runs through Sunday at 6 p.m. It is important that once a student is chosen to attend that they make the commit­ ment to attend, says Richards. Class size is limit­ ed, so sponsors should regis­ ter students as soon as possi­ ble. For additional-information or to sponsor a student, con­ tact Leadership Barry County at 269-945-0526 or jen@barrycf.org, New group forming for young widowed people NOTICE The newly formed Younger Widowed Persons Group will meet for the first time THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL-Tuesday, March 17, from 6:30 LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ to 8 p.m. at the Hastings TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE Public Library. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Sponsored by the bereave­ PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER ment services department of BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Colleen Walls, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2007 and recorded February 1, 2007 in Instrument Number 1175877, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Eight and 2/100 Dollars ($129,728.02) including interest at 6.875% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 136, Middleville Downs Addition Number 7 to the Village of Middleville according to the. recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale; unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale, in that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 241.6600 ASAP# 3008653 02/28/2009, .03/07/2009, 03/14/2009, 03/21 /2009 06687725 governments, land grant col­ leges or universities, other institutions of higher learn­ ing, and electric cooperatives and public power entities are eligible to receive funds to conduct the audits. Parties seeking audits from the grantees must pay 25 percent of audit costs. Applications for grants must be completed and sub­ mitted on paper or electroni­ cally no later than June 9. For further details about eli­ gibility rules and application procedures, see page 10533 of the March 11 Federal five both as leaders and as members of a team and to realize the full scope oftheir potential, says Richards. The program is open to area high school students who are identified and spon­ sored by area organizations or businesses as future lead­ ers. Students must be enter­ ing 10th, 11th or 12th grades. “It is a wonderful oppor­ tunity for the honored youth to further develop their lead­ ership and interpersonal skills through intense inter­ active exercises, team build­ ing activities and group net­ working,” adds Richards. This program, including all materials, lodging at the YMCA Gamp Algonquin, meals and activities, is offered at $150 per student, a savings of $150 due to con­ tributions. Participants. in the past have discovered that, “All the talk about leadership and problem-solving are just words, until you get up there and do it. Then it becomes real,” relates Richards. “Safety is the No. 1 prior- Barry Community Hospice, the group will offer support to those who have become wid­ ows or widowers in mid-life. Attendees of the first meeting are invited to bring their ideas and insights and help determine the course the group will take. Refreshments with a St. Patrick’s Day theme will be served. The-meeting will be facili­ tated by Bereavement Specialist Dona BattisforeKrebs and registered nurse Sandy Marcukaitis. Marcukaitis is a widow her­ self and will be on hand to offer personal perspectives on coping with the loss of a loved one. For more information, con­ tact Krebs at 269-948^8452. HASTINGS 4 I 269-205-4900 Goodrich UALITY Downtown Hastings on State St. HEATERS www.GQTI.com Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound 4.25to’4.75 ALL SEATS i except ad dult evening (§) Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 3/13 • 3/19 Turkey federation banquet is March 21 The Thornapple Valley Hunting Heritage banquet will be Saturday, March 21, at the Barry County Expo Center on M-37 in Hastings. The event is sponsored by the Thornapple Valley Chapter ofthe National Wild Turkey Federation. Doors will open at 5 p.m. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING (TRUTHINBUDGETING) NOTICE The Castleton Township Board will’hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 2009-2010 at the Castleton Township Hall on March 16,2009 at 7 pm; THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PRO­ POSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the town­ ship office at 915 Reed St., Nashville, Michigan 49073. The Castleton Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meet­ ing, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Castleton Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids and serv­ ices, should contact the Castleton Township Board by writing or calling the following: Loma L. Wilson, Clerk 915 Reed St. Box 679 Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-9479 There will be a special township board meeting to follow the hear­ ing. Tickets are $55 for a sin­ gle and $80 for a couple. For more information, contact Phillip Kuhtic at 269-792-9587 or via e-mail at jkuhtic@accn.org, or Dan Erskine at 616-891-1126. SPRING MATINEES O©RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN (PG) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:30,2:45, 5:00,7:10, 9:20 FRI/MON/WED/TH 5:00,7:10,9:20 FIRED UP (PG-13) DAILY 7:20,9:40 THE INTERNATIONAL (A) DAILY 4:15,9:50 O ©WATCHMEN (R) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:00, 3:10, 6:20, 9:30 FRI/MON/WED/TH 6:20, 9:30 CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC (PG) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:10, 2:30,4:50 FRI/MON/WED/TH 4:50 PUSH (PG-13) SAT/SUN/TUE 1:15, 7:00 FRI/MON/WED/TH 7:00 FREQUENT MOVIEGOERS Sign up at www.gqti.com for the Frequent Moviegoer Club E»m pointe a we movies fort birgiIn price. Maple Valley Early 4*s Preschool is now enrolling for 2009-2010 Early 4's is Great Start Readiness Preschool (GSRP). We are funded by a grant through the Michigan Department of Education. This is a FREE program to those who qualify. Students must: • be 4 years old by December 1, 2009 • meet at least 2 qualifying factors set forth by the State of Michigan • reside in the Maple Valley School District. We are unable to take school of choice students. Call today to receive an enrollment packet and to schedule an appointment for our preschool round-up. Loma L. Wilson Castleton Township Clerk Notice complies with MCL 141.436 & MCL 211.24e The event is the group’s largest fundraising activity of the year; funds raised go to support various wildlife con­ servation efforts with an emphasis on turkeys. Among the activities planned for the evening are live and silent auctions, raffles, a prime rib dinner and more. 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Am I included in this pro- posed increase of govern­ ment bureaucracy? What other costs will there be? Who will run this, and what further controls will be imposed upon my neighbors and me? Nathan J. Erwin, Nashville v Board Meeting & Election Notice •ttz « xS?* Maple Valley Junior B.XCT Cheerleading Organization We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner Monday, March 16,6:30pm at the High School All interested volunteers are encouraged to attend. Any questions call Susan Morris at 517-852-1897 QUALITY DESIGN & CRAFTSMANSHIP GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates A vailable 25 Years in the Business at Your Service Custom Cabinets • Built-Ins • Interior Trim (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. 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For questions or to pre-register classes please contact: Email: Mueller-HayesJ@michigan.gov . or 269-948-3216 06688269 Chili dinner planned at Vermontville Methodist Church The Vermontville United Methodist Church will hold its 10th annual chili dinner on Saturday, March 21. The event will feature a variety of chili recipes, including white-bean, com,e, five-alarm and others. The dinner will also include rolls, salad, cookies and drinks. All proceeds from the event will benefit the New Beginnings Camp at Albright Camp to help fund the arts and crafts program. New program to benefit Nashville VFW The dinner will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Call the church at 517-726-1165 for more information. Little League sign-up this week and next at MVHS As the weather warms up and the Detroit Tigers are training in Florida, it is time to think about playing base­ ball and softball. The Maple Valley Little League will be having two dates to sign kids up for the 2009 season. This season will prove to be fun for all involved and will improve on last year’s successful season. Boys and girls ages 4 to 12 will be eligible to play this The Men’s Auxiliary of the Nashville VFW Hall is beginning a new fundraiser for the hall. Visitors will be able to build their own burg­ er with all of the fixin’s and trimmings they can imagine. The burgers will be cooked outside on the grill and the funds raised will help support the hall’s community service projects and the operation of the hall. The first build a burger event will be held on March 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information call the post at (517) 852-9260. spring. A few changes will include improved facilities, an expanded season, differ­ ent age brackets, and a 14and-under baseball team. Parents are asked to please come out, get information and sign-up their children on Wednesday March 18, or Thursday March 26, between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Maple Valley High School Cafeteria. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 or e-mail to: news@j-adgraphics.com Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 14, 2009 — Page 11 Pierce Cedar Creek Institute offers spring break programs Looking for something for children to do to kick off spring break? Pierce Cedar Creek Institute has a variety of hands-on programs for students age 6 to 15. Each class is age-specific and an exciting way to learn about the natural world. Each day has its own theme and is a great way to liven up spring break, say organizers. Students will be outside for most of the class­ es and should dress, appropri- ately for the weather condi­ tions. Ages 6 to 10 Monday, April 6: Nature Detectives — become a nature sleuth and search for the clues animals and birds leave behind that help to understand their lives. Wednesday, April 8: Sense of Survival — explore nature using all five senses to gain an understanding of what it takes to survive as an animal in the wild. Friday, April 10: Artistic Endeavors- — from short sto­ ries to framed art, partici­ pants will use natural materi­ als to help tell a story they create themselves. Ages 11 to 15 Tuesday, April 7: Outdoor Survival Skills — learn how to build survival shelters, start a wanning campfire and make fire-starting candles. Thursday, April 9: Aquatic Life — explore aquatic environments to SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS determine the health of the Maple Valley quality of the water by Elementary Lunch Menu searching out and identifying its aquatic invertebrate Monday, March 16 inhabitants. No school. The classes run from 8 Tuesday, March 17 a.m. to noon. The cost for St. Patrick’s Day. Grilled cheese. Tomato soup, celery members is $20 per student and $25 per student for non­ w/p.butter, St. Patrick cookie. Wednesday, March 18 members. Pre-registration. is Chicken fries. Whole kernel com, grape tomatoes, peach required, and class size is cobbler. limited. Thursday, March 19 Call 269-721 -4190 for more M.W. Cottage Inn. Pizza Hot Pocket Tossed salad, apple­ information or to register. sauce, cookie. Friday, March 20 Goulash. Bread stick’, fresh broc. caul., pears. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. Michigan Works," which is a Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt free employment service. w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwich. For - more information i Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents about, any of these events, each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). visit or call the library at Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assoit-ed 517-852-9723 or send an e­ bread choices daily; mail to putnamlibrary.direcBreakfast price: $130; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: tor@yahoo.com. $2.75; milk only: $.45, Putnam Library and Center of Hope team up to offer new programs As part of a local econom­ ic stimulus package; Putnam District Library, in coopera­ tion with Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, will host several events dur­ ing March. On Wednesday, March 25, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m,, free resume creation workshops will be held. At 5 p.m. that same day, there will be a free "Getting Started on Ebay'' seminar. This seminar is for anyone who has ever thought about selling on the Internet auction site to earn some extra income. These events will be held at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope in downtown Nashville. Tuesday, March 3-1, a rep­ resentative from Michigan Works in Hastings will be at the library to help residents "Get the Most From Meals on a budget can be healthy Nd school. Eating healthy doesn’t have to. mean spending more money. According to Jill Graybill, cardiovascular dietitian with Spectrum Health Healthier Communities, wholesome eating requires just a little careful planning for shop­ ping and cooking. “We.need to stay focused on providing nutritious meals for ourselves and our families. There are ways to maintain a healthy diet while staying within a budget,” said Graybill. The following steps can help make the most of food dollars: • Buy fresh produce in season. “Buying fresh produce can sometimes be expensive, unless you buy it when it is in season,” said Graybill. “For example, during winter months, citrus fruits are usu­ ally less expensive.” Most fresh produce is more abun- BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Vermontville Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 at the Vermontville Qpera House on Thursday, March 26,2009 at 7:00 p.m. during the regular March 26, 2009 Vermontville Township Board The property tax millage rate pro­ posed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. meeting. Copies of the proposed budget are available at the- Vermontville Township Fire Station, Vermontville Public Library and Village of Vermontville office. The Vermontville Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meet­ ing, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon reasonable notice to the Vermontville Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or servic­ es should contact the Vermontville Township Board by writing, or calling Sharon Stewart, Township Clerk, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville, Ml 49096 or 517-726-1159._______________________________ 06688091 dant and cheaper in the sum­ saving electric crock or slow mer. In other seasons, buy cooker can turn inexpensive frozen fruits and vegetables cuts of meat into delicious, which are less expensi ve arid nutritious meals simply by can be used as needed with­ adding a few vegetables, out the worry of going bad. spices and a small amount of Canned produce is also a broth, she said. good choice, but Graybill • Recycle leftovers recommended buying lowPlan to have a leftovers sodium vegetables and fruit night at least once a week. in its own juice or light “Leftover food in the syrup. refrigerator tends to be for­ • Reduce food waste. gotten until after it goes According to the United bad,” said Graybill. Try serv­ States Department of ing leftovers buffet style and Agriculture, the average make it fun to enjoy “sec­ American family throws onds” of earlier meals. away 14 percent of its food • Use it up. or almost $600 in meats, Don’t throw away even fruit, vegetables and grain small portions of leftovers. products each year. These can be used for lunch­ To help reduce food waste, es or can be combined in Graybill recommended plan­ soups, stews or casseroles; ning meals in advance and Cook or use fruit that is past making a shopping list. And, its prime — even that very when shopping; “stick to your brown banana or mushy list so you’re not tempted to apple. They can be used for buy food you don’t need.” Not sauces, smoothies or ingredi­ only does, this decrease food ents in muffins, pancakes waste, but it saves money, too, and breads. Try putting she added. slightly wilted lettuce, cel­ • Check She refrigerator ery, or peppers in an ice bath each day. for 10 to 15 minutes to crisp Graybill said * to eat or them up. freeze anything that is near­ ing the end of its safe storage period. Check the refrigera­ tor, freezer and cupboards when making a shopping list, Hand fie and plan meals around what Power A is already in the house. Tools • Use a slow cooker. 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MEM IB | AMWCW 19 | MARCH 20 | MARCH 21 7- UP, SQUIRT, DR. PEPPER, A&W, SUNKIST, R C, VERNORS 2 LITER Dansville ended the Maple Valley varsity boys’ basket­ ball team’s season Monday night, with a 47-42 victory in the team’s Class C District opener. After falling behind by eight points in the first half, Maple Valley battled back late in the game. They pulled within three points with less than ten seconds remaining on a three-pointer by Jeff Burd. Dansville wound up clos- ing things out at the free throw line though to advance to Wednesday night’s district semifinal against PewamoWestphalia. Kyle Fisher led the Lions with 14 points. Burd had 12, and Dustin Houghton nine. Dansville got 16 points and ten rebounds from Cody Schiebner and 15 points from Eli Tinkle. In the other opening round games at Maple Valley High School Monday, Pewamo- topped Westphalia Laingsburg 56-44 and Leslie beat Bath 53-43. 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Bridge Cards > WIC STORE HOURS: M-TH. 9-7 • FRI. & SAT. 9-9 • CLOSED SUNDAYS � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-03-21.pdf d7f1d451fdd0e9b1d408694df0fb4e27 PDF Text Text MAPLE pew Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. A local paper oftoday! 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 ■wmwspueuc LIBRARY Phone: /(n 2e69n)\ n 9>4i5c -9nc5c5>4i 227EMTSWEST HASWJIB «QM Vol. 137-No. 12, March 21,2009 High school blood drive surpasses goal by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Each year more than 4 million people donate blood to the American Red Cross. . Locally, more than 60 donors gave their time and energy to support the Red Cross and its quest to provide life-saving services in times of need. Students in Norma Jean Acker’s leadership class at Maple Valley High School organized and staffed the day-long event that collected 51 productive pints of the life-giving fluid. Hoping for 49 usable pints, the group surpassed its goal for the event. Seniors Lauren Baker and Lanae Shade both gave g blood and provided moral support to each other through the process. Baker said she was nervous about giving blood for the first time but the idea ofhelping save a life helped her overcome her fears. BLOOD DRIVE, continued on page 5 Students from the leadership class at Maple Valley High School pause during the blood drive for a photo. They include (from left) Adam Zank, Jaklynn Platte, Cierra Royston, Samantha Newton, Holly Rathburn, John Staffen, Josh Burd, Hannah Gardner and Zack Baird. Lanae Shade and Lauren Baker, seniors at Maple Valley High School, take time out of their day to donate during the blood drive. Fire destroys garage, damages home by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer A fire that broke out around 1 p.m. Sunday, March 15, completely destroyed a garage and all off its contents at 9401 Kelly Highway, Vermontville. The Sunfield Fire Department responded to the call and dis­ covered the structure entirely engulfed. Carl Leonard was at home when the fire broke out and was alerted by his pets that something was happening. “I looked out the window because I heard the dogs barking, and they only usual­ ly bark when someone is here. And I saw flames com­ ing out ofthe windows,” said Leonard as he watched fire­ men sift through the remains. “I came out and tried to pull my car out ofthe garage. The whole front end was on fire, and that’s as far as I could get it before I couldn’t breathe anymore.” With the garage and home approximately 10 feet apart, FIRE, continued on page 6 Peeling away a wall, Vermontville firemen work to extinguish flames still burning within the walls of the garage. Little remains of the garage at 9401 Kelly Highway, after a fire engulfed the building. Nashville Dam removal project awarded grant %The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded the Barry Conservation District a $200,000 Inland Fisheries grant for the removal of the Nashville Dam, located just west of M-66 in the village of Nashville. The dam is one of six on the main stem of the Thomapple River, the others being operational hydroelec­ tric power-producing struc­ tures. Removal of the Nashville structure is tentatively sched­ uled for 2009, pending the receipt of necessary permits and completion of engineer- ing studies. The dam will be replaced by a weir system that will provide a gradual slope to compensate for the height of the existing dam and will allow for fish pas­ sage from the upper to lower reaches of the watershed. Prior to receiving the grant, the Barry Conservation District (BCD), along with project partners from the DNR, the Thomapple River Watershed Council, the Potawatomi Resource Conservation and Development Council and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality worked with the Nashville Village Council and its dam committee to explore man­ agement, maintenance and removal options for the structure. Lack of funding for dam maintenance has been an his­ toric issue for the village, and research provided very few grant options for dam repair or replacement. Two dam safety inspections in the past decade recommended several maintenance activi­ ties and noted increasing concern for the stability of the structure. In weighing the decision, council members considered the cost of needed repairs, potential liability issues, long-term maintenance fund­ ing and the availability of DNR funds to remove the structure. Many citizens participated in council meetings, voicing concerns about landscape changes resulting from the removal of the dam. The council formed a dam com­ mittee consisting of citizens and council members to research issues and concerns. A new section of the BCD Web site, www.barrycd.org, has project information and updates. Questions about the project can be directed to the Barry Conservation District office at 269-948-8056 ext. 3, or to joanne.barnard@mi.nacdnet.net. In This Issue • Robbie Welch named student of the month • Author to visit Vermontville Township Library • Barry Co. Leadership makes Library improvements • Dinner will benefitlatchkey program • Benedicts builds new syrup facility �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 21, 2009 Benedict builds new syrup facility, continues family tradition separate temperature con­ by Amy Jo Parish trols for each room and a StaffWriter The Benedict family of variety of upgrades to the Vermontville and maple equipment syrup production go togeth­ Whether it’s the new mac er like, well, maple syrup flu pan that provides more and pancakes. Brian sap surface area to work Benedict can trace his syrup with, a new revolution pan lineage back as far as the that rotates the flow to “I certainly try to upgrade and make things better each year. We thought we might remodel the bam or go for a new facility, which would be more expensive, but we opted /fr^onre>tjheq^u^iatter,” said uipment will Bri^v Brian Benedict stands next to his new boiler system that allows him to reach a high­ er level of efficiency and draw twice the amount of syrup for the same amount of fuel as his previous system. Lorraine Benedict (left) helps Jan Shockney pour a pail of clear sap that will be boiled into a brown maple syrup. allow the sap to be drawn off from the same side, or a device that evaluates the sugar content and tells the precise temperature that will make the best syrup, the facility is full of new pieces to learn. “The new equipment’s working good, there are just a few bugs to work out,” said Brian. Brian decided to make the change after the price of fuel oil prices jumped last year, and it was costing $10 per gallon of syrup for fuel alone. With the new setup, Brian is able to yield twice the amount of syrup for the same amount of fuel oil. 1850s, when ancestors of his father began production in the area. When asked why he con­ tinues to gather and boil the sweet concoction, Brian merely shrugged his shoul­ ders and said, “It’s some­ thing I’ve always done. I guess it’s special, but I’ve always done it.” Continuing the tradition of both his father’s and mother’s families, Brian, along with wife, Lorraine, and five sons have upgrad­ ed their equipment and process with a new facility and a few new gadgets. The new building includes a loft, fully licensed kitchen, begin to pay for itself after a few years.” Lorraine said the process of collecting, boiling, pack­ aging and distributing the syrup has provided many unique learning opportuni­ ties for their five sons — David, Daniel, Joe, Sam and Ben. “I like it because it’s a family tradition. We all can do it together,” said Lorraine as she paused between collecting buckets of sap in the woods behind their residence. “It’s more The second youngest of five, Sam Benedict helps collect sap from 1,300 taps each thanjust a business. We just year. had our biggest day ever of lessons over the years,” said Lorraine. With the new facility and a fully licensed kitchen, Lorraine said she is looking forward to developing new recipes and incorporating new ideas into the business. “I like to try and do something different each year. I like to be creative and try new packaging and new things and try out new ideas the kids may have,” said Lorraine. Adding to the tradition VERMONTVILLE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL APRIL 24 6:00 PM THRU APRIL 26 FLEA MARKET Application for vendors available. Send self addressed 'K stamped envelope to: 7 Lydia McCauley 5481 Brown Road Vermontville, Ml 49096 and family atmosphere of the business, Brian’s sister Iris and brother-in-law Leroy Wion travel from their home in Indiana each year to help collect sap. For Leroy, producing syrup became an annual part of his life after meeting Iris in college. This year, the cou­ ple brought friends Allen and Jan Shockney with them to take part in the process for the first time. SUGAR SHACK, continued on page 11 517-726-0633 mccauley_family@hotmail.com Location: Vermontville Museum Lawn - Outside Only -10x10 Booth $60.00 TALENT SHOW Three Divisions 7 & under 8-17 years 18 & over Main Street Salon Friday Evening 6:00 PM Downtown Prizes for all age groups Call for an application Don Rasey 517-726-1077 Applications also available @ vennontvillemaplesynjpfestival.com 226.Main St Hachviffe. 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March 21.2009 — Page 3 Dinner will benefit latchkey program by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter When lack of funding threatened to shut down the latchkey program at Fuller Street Elementary School, that didn’t stop Terry Woodman and her staff from continuing the service. Due to budget constraints, the program was removed from the school district’s budget in December. Seeing the need to continue a service that provides parents with a safe, education-based pro­ gram for their children. Woodman and her staff re­ opened the program on Jan. 5. “We re-opened just to keep the program going. There are so many parents that have to go to work, and they need this program,” said Woodman. “It provides the parents with stability. It’s there every day in the same location with the same staff, and they know they can count on it” The program is housed in the gym at Fuller Street Elementary and is open from 6 a.m until the start of school and after school until around 6:30 p.m. For children ages 5 to 13, the program is a place they can go to when their parents are working or commuting. An after-school snack, homework help, educational lessons, structured play and transportation to and from school are all part of the pro­ gram. Recognizing the value in the program and the service it presides to the communi­ ty, Leroy Starks and the con­ gregation of the Vermontville United Methodist Church decided to take action. On Saturday, March 28. the church will host a spaghetti dinner to raise funds for the program. Woodman said the money will go toward replacing some of the used equipment the program owns. Woodman said she was surprised when Starks first brought up the idea and is grateful to the church for supporting the program. “This is the first time any­ one has ever offered to do this for us. It's wonderful,” exclaimed Woodman. Starks said the church heard about the budget cuts and wanted to do something to help the program contin­ ue. “There are a lot of parents that don’t have a place to take their children before or after work,” said Starks. “It would have been great if there had been one of these programs there when we were raising our kids. The community needs latchkey.” Scott Eldridge (right) helps Aaron Gorman, ShiaReece-Jarman, Eli Campbell, Skyler Miller, Leigh into a papier-mache craft. Here, Aaron Gorman, Drew Abbott, Eli Campbell, Shia-Leigh Reece-Jarman, Darius Abbott, Danielle Gorman and Heather Primm work on Give the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.’ protection their projects. from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. 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Main, Nashville • 517-852-9680 �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday. March 21,2009 Hearty Menu Monday, March 23 Breaded chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter blend vegetables, cherry cobbler. Tuesday, March 24 Chicken teriyaki, white rice, Oriental vegetables, com, mixed fruit in orange jello. Wednesday, March 25 Salisbury steak and gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, blueberry cobbler, dinner roll. Thursday, March 26 Ham steak, sweet potatoes, Italian blend vegetables, spiced apples, dinner roll. Friday, March 27 Spaghetti w/marinara sauce, broccoli, diced peaches, garlic bread. Duane Alle Verg7e MarcellaFueri NASHVILLE Vergie Marcella Fueri, age 99, of Nashville," passed away on March 13, 2009. Mrs. Fueri was bom May 5, 1909 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Vern and Maude (Bollman) Cox. She is survived by daugh­ ters, Lois Ann Maurer of Maryville, Tenn, and Janet Gamer (Don Cook) of Charlotte; son, Paul V. Fueri ofAstatula, Fla.; daughter-in­ law, Mary Fueri ofNashville; 16 grandchildren and blessed Cold Menu with many great and great Monday, March 23 great grandchildren; special Sliced chicken, tomato salad, diced pears, wheat bread. friends, Harold Nelson, Ron Tuesday, March 24 Walden, Lori Green, Troy Ground bologna spread, American cheese, cole slaw, diced and Parady Murray, Roger peaches, hamburger bun. and Yvonne Beals and many Wednesday, March 25 brothers and sisters from var­ Egg salad, pea and cheese salad, mandarin oranges, wheat ious Jehovah’s Witness bread. Kingdom Halls. Thursday, March 26 Mrs. Fueri was preceded in Turkey w/Swiss, broccoli raisin salad, applesauce, wheat death by her husband, Robert bread. Raymond Fueri Sr.; sons, Friday, March 27 Robert Raymond Fueri Jr., Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, fruit compote, blueber­ Gordon Eugene Fueri and ry muffin. James Edward Fueri; daugh­ Activities Calendar Monday, March 23: Hastings - Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card ter, Virginia Carol Fueri; Making 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Kinship Care 5:30 p.m. son-in-law, Hugh (Lennie) Hastings Baptist Church. Delton - Nashville 5 11 a.m. H.W.N- Reminiscence. Tuesday, March 24: Hastings - Line Dancing. GL - 10:3012:30 Cards. Wednesday, March 25: Hastings - Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Red Hat PJ Party Big Boy 9:30 a.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, March 26: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Beading 5 p.m. Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, March 27: Hast-ings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting. 9:30 a.m,; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad. Woodland - Visiting. Maurer and daughter-in-law, Judy Fueri. Services were were held held on on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Pray Funeral Home with Troy Murray officiating. Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. If desired memorial contri­ butions may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Castleton, Nashville, Maple Grove EMS or Charlotte Area EmS. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Athletic boosters announce Texas Hold 'em winners 06608333 89th Annual Vermontville March 28th 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. Roadrunner’s Bar A special meeting of the Maple Grove Township Board will be held immediately following the annual meeting. Main St. Vermontville Susie Butler 50/50 Raffle • Silent Auction • Raffle Prizes Maple Grove Tbwnship Clerk The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters held a Texas Hold ’em fundraiser at the Nashville VFW Post on March 14. Denny Gordoneer (left) took first place at the tournament with Travis Rae and Steve Eaton placing second and third, respectively. After a Scott A. Daniels 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 05682750 05682750 __________ & Family Owner/Manager Call 269-945-9554 anytimefor Maple Valley News Action-ads! A public hearing on the proposed Maple Grove Township budget for the coming fiscal year, April 1,2009, through March 31,2010, will be held in conjunction with the annual meeting at the township hall, 721 Durkee St., Nashville, on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will also be a subject of this meeting. Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained at the township hall. Dinner 7:00pm • Entertainment 8:00pm Tickets: $10 per person 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 (Eva) Hamilton, Jeff (Suzi) Hamilton, Joy (Craig) Hamp; 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; one brother, Darrell (Claudette) Hamilton; brother and sister­ in-law, Russell (Linda) Ford; Aunt Marion Hamilton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Duane’s life will take place at Nashville Baptist Church on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Grove Bible Church, Pennock Hospice or to the Maple Valley Scholarship Association in the names of Duane and Ruth Ann Hamilton. Funeral arrangements g entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP Dance “Our Family Serving Yours --- NOTICE — Fireman’s DANIELS/ NASHVILLE Duane Allen Hamilton, age 72 1/2, ofNashville, went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2009 while surrounded by his wife and children. He fought a brief but determined battle against pancreatic cancer. Duane was born Sept. 13, 1936, in Hastings, the son of Emmett and Hazel (Hollister) Hamilton. He graduated from Nashville High School, then married Ruth Ann Ford on Nov. 6, 1954. As a teenager, Duane worked in his father’s lime, marl, and dragline business. In 1955, at the age of 19, he purchased his first bulldozer and established Duane Hamilton Excavating, which continues today. For the next 54 years, he did what he truly loved. Duane served on the Maple Grove Township Board as a trustee from 1970 through 1984. He attended Maple Grove Bible Church for 60 years. His favorite past-time was watching his children and grandchildren participate in all of their sporting activities. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, and stepmother Minnie Hamilton. His step brother Pastor Leonard Radtke of Aurora, Minn. His father and motherin-law, Maurice and Hannah Ford. Duane will be sadly missed by his caring, devoted and loving wife of 54 years, Ruth Ann and their seven children, Steven (Teresa) Hamilton Shelley (Rick) Winegar, , Gary (Tonja) Hamilton, Mike (Julie) Hamilton, Alan full day of competition, the winners table also includ­ ed Quincy Bozell, Eaton, Steve Denny Gordoneer Trent Harvey, Jon Boss, Max Wilson, Jake West. Missing from photo are Brian Dunlap, Travis Rae and Steve Augustine. 0668gi79 �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, March 21,2009 — Page 5 BLOOD DRIVE,continued from page “I wanted to help out, and I don’t think enough people do it,” Baker explained as her reasons for giving. “It doesn’t really hurt; it’s more of a mental thing. If I let myself freak out, it would probably be worse.” Shade echoed Baker’s sentiments and said the little time it takes to give is more than worth the results of helping others. “There are a lot of people that end of needing blood and not enough people give,” said Shade. Junior Adam Zank co­ chaired the event and said not only does it help those in need through the Red Cross, the event also makes an impact on those who help run it “It’s one of the nonprofit things we (the leadership class) get to do,” said Zank. “It’s a huge benefit for the community and kind of instills a sense of responsi­ bility in us beyond school.” The month of March is Red Cross month and President Barack Obama recently signed a proclama­ tion recognizing the organi- zation and its commitment to helping those in need. “The Red Cross has con­ tinued to serve those suffer­ ing from large- and small­ scale disasters. The organi­ zation is best known for its work helping communities deal with major disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. These largescale disasters represent a major part of the work ofthe American Red Cross." reads the proclamation. “Just as important are the tens of thousands of small-scale dis­ asters that occur every day in communities nationwide, and the volunteers who respond to them. These efforts include supporting our military and their fami­ nes, collecting and distribut- ing blood, helping the needy, delivering health and safety education, and providing aid abroad," March was first recog­ nized as Red Cross Month when President Franklin D. Roosevelt supported the group’s efforts to raise funds for World War II services in 1943. <V'A* “ ^HOMETOWN Develop a Discerning Spirit |fl LUMBER & HARDWARE Sums rr hb ta .v 202 It Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-2 pm; Fri. 8f Sat. 6 am-8 pm % Laming to dsreni the good from the bad is essaitiil for all ofus on our spiritual journeys, ad we nt al on spiritual journeys. Part ofthe difficult)' of discernment is that 219 S. 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So, we should destlop our spirit of discernment, relying on our conscience and our good judgement. However, we should not Elsie E. Wolver Broker Res. (517) 726-0637 be too quick to condemn our neighbors because we don’t know their beam 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 490960095 Do not quench the Spirit, do not despise prophesying, but test everything; hold fist what is good, abstain from every form ofevil. 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. Corner of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ot 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. M.orning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family .Night Service ......... .6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S’. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 Call R.S.V. 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main StVermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m. 6:00-7:15....... Sun: 9:00...... 10: 00............. 11: 00.............. .......Family Supper ......... Pioneer Club ..... Sunday School .... Church Service ............ Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration... 9 8 1030 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 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 1030 am. Sunday School for All Ages .1030 am. 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 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 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south of Nashville) QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School................... 10 am. AM. 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. Service 11 a P.M. Service......................................7 Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTQR MATT ROHDE 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Sunday Morning Worship: 930 a.m. Children's Sunday School: 9:30 am Adult Sunday School 10:50 am. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday 945-9554 Askfor our Sales Dept. Worship Service.............. 930 am. Sunday School................ 11:15 am. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship........... .... 10 a.m. ..... 11 am. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH .. . 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: ............... 9:15 am. Morning Prayer ........... 1130 am. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Corner ol Kalamo Highway 8 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 .. .630 p.m. AWANA................ 630-8 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 tun. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 00 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday 06652379 �Page 6 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, March 21. 2009 FIRE, continued from page 1 flames reached the house, but firefighters were able to stop the fire before it spread to other parts of the struc- Monte O’Dell said the cause ofthe fire has not been deter­ mined yet, and no injuries were reported. ture. All of the belongings in the garage were a total loss. Vermontville Fire Chief Working to make sure the rest of the wall is stable, a Sunfield firefighter works to remove some of the burned rubble. A fireman from the Sunfield Fire Department looks over the burned frame of a car after the fire has been contained. 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The alumni hope to raise at least 52,300 to match the highest auction that they had in 2006. “This is a great way to show support for the Maple Valley FFA and also get some extra work done around your home that you either have not had time to do or have put off. All work is guaranteed,” said Maple Valley7 FFA Advisor Aaron Saari. Members may be pur­ chased for up to eight hours’ worth of labor. The request for this labor must be done by Oct. 1. The FFA members willingly participate in the auction. Anyone is allowed to attend or make a bid. Questions can be directed to Saari at 517-852-9971. Queen's court makes appearance in St. Patrick's Day Parade 24 HOURS NASHVILLE I !ER 133 S- Main Nashvfne,NU 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... YOnuU' rrAe MH^mmAe Y Grocery store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! SALE ^22 MM. WE _n__u__t_. _M__S_)_. _f_r__i. 23 | MARCH 24 | MARCH 25 | MARCH 26 I MARCH 27 I MARCH 28 CHICKEN BREAST MOUNTAINEER SAUSAGE (Boneless - Skinless) ICEBERG LETTUCE (1 Lb. Roll) MICHIGAN RUSSET POTATOES 10 Lbs. Shauna Frailey, a member of the 2009 Vermontville Syrup Festival Queen’s Court, hands out candy and greets parade-goers March 17 in Hastings GALLON $999 LIMIT 2 I COURT-SIDEm EMBROIDERY & SCREEN PRINTING LOGO DIGITIZING - CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTING! AWARDS & ENGRAVING - SEWING & ALTERATIONS • WINTER SPORTS APPAREL • HATS • T-SHIRTS • FLEECE • JACKETS • RUNNING PANTS • SPORT RAGS OREAT VARIETY OF SIZES, STYLES AND COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM Hannah Gardner, a member of the 2009 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen’s Court pulls her fellow court mem­ ber, Kayla Shaw in a wagon during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hastings. 117 N. 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Due to the anticipated interest in this program, the Vermontville United Methodist Church has offered to host this event The free program will begin at 2 p.m. at the church. Refreshments will be served, and copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. The last day for submit­ ting tickets for the adult win­ ter reading program “Feed Your Mind ... Read” at will be Saturday, March 28, at 1 p.m. All tickets must be in the jar at closing time. The grand prize drawing will be held Tuesday, March 31. March is Reading Month activities continue on March 31 with “Fun with the Cat in the Hat.” Kids can watch the animated version of the story, and have a craft activ­ ity celebrating Dr. Seuss. The program begins at 6 p.m. Members ofthe communi­ ty are organizing a Friends of the Vermontville Library organization to help with promotion and fundraising for the library. Anyone inter­ ested in joining this group should contact the library. An organizational meeting will be scheduled soon. New at the library are: DVDs The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Milk, Role Models, Intolerable Cruelty, Australia, Starsky and Hutch, Twilight Adult fiction A Promise for Spring by Kim Vogel Sawyer, Montana Creeds: Logan by Linda Lael Miller, Until We Reach Home by Lynn Austin, Take One by Karen Kingsbury, Poisoned Secrets by Margaret Daley, A Silent Terror by Lynette Eason, Perfect Target by Stephanie Newton, Bluegrass Courtship by Allie Pleiter, A Taste of Murder by Virginia Smith, A Cowboy’s Heart by Brenda Minton, Shadows on the River by Linda Hall, Code of Honor by Lenora Worth, A Cloud of Suspicion by Patricia Davids, McKettrick’s Luck by Linda Lael Miller, Heaven’s Touch by Jillian Hart, True Colors by Kristin Hannah, Bound South by Susan Rebecca White, Shadows of Lancaster County by Mindy Stams Clark, Crossroads by Belva Plain. Young adult fiction Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. Three HGB employees recognized with annual Fulton Award of Excellence Three employees were hon­ improved and physicians are tive and efficient in the most ored recently with a Fulton able to treat their patients effi­ difficult situations. She treats Award of Excellence for their ciently. Her contributions to everyone - without exception contribution to the success of HGB result in better customer with respect Every patient feels Hayes Green Beach Memorial service and a more positive like he or she is the only person experience on a daily basis,” Sue has to interact with that day. Hospital in Charlotte: “Patients love her and ask for • Clinical award Sue said Sheppard. DeMuth, medical assistanL Jackson was lauded for her by name. The physicians Charlotte Medical Group. being “a standout leader among she has worked for say nothing • Non-clinical award — a strong team ofhigh perform­ but great things about her.” Although 19 employees Cheryl Jackson, fitness instruc­ ers” by her supervisor. Dawn Rodman, HGB Wellness were nominated by their peers, tor, HGB Wellness Center. supervisors and customers, Center director. • Leadership award — “She listens to the vision, these three recipients were cho­ Karen Wilson, RN, nursing sen after being evaluated objec­ message and questions, seeks director. DeMuth joined HGB in first to understand and then dia­ tively from anonymous nomi­ 1994. Jackson started in 1997, logues with her team. Then she nation forms with all names and Wilson has been with the gets behind a project 150 per­ removed. The award is based cent helping with communica­ on three important criteria: hospital since 1999. • Consistent and outstanding “Working for HGB means tion, coaching and staging. She working for an organization works intently on self-improve­ customer service skills. • Innovation and creativity at whose very purpose is to help ment and admits mistakes. “Jackson understands work. people. We are fortunate to • Willingness to go beyond attract competent highly skilled HGB’s role in the community staff who also have one other and works on many levels to the call ofduty. The award is named in honor very important skill: compas­ build bridges to new HGB of Robert Fulton for his many sion,” said HGB President and friends and partners.” DeMuth’s manager and contributions as a member of CEO Matt Rush, CHE. Wilson was commended for coworkers called her “consider­ the hospital’s board oftrustees. Putnam District Library's recognition of National Craft stepping up to the plate after the ate,” “likeable,” “even-tem­ Like the people who received the honor bearing his name, Month continues through March. The public is invited to family birthing center, which pered” and a “role model” Fulton is well known for help­ “ Sue is an excellent example she managed, closed last sum ­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC- visit and view the displays. A range of crafts are on dis­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ play, including quilting, needlework, doll clothes, pol­ mer. According to Maureen for her co-workers. She is a role ing to bring HGB’s dreams of LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ Sheppard, RN, chief nursing model for new employees as offering “quality local care” to TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE ished rocks, woodwork, fly-tying, painting and more. officer for HGB, Wilson well as for those who have reality. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Above, craft club organizer Rosalie Murphy stands near Any employee or manager PLEASE CONTACT OUR CONTACT OUR two of her needlework pieces on display at this year's accepted new projects and chal­ years of experience,” offers lenges “with a smile and a can­ Tammy Merritt, director ofthe with at least one year ofservice OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE show. The craft club meets at the library weekly. do attitude.” HGB Physician and Specialty with HGB is eligible for nomi­ MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE Through March the club will meet on Wednesdays from “She turned our Meditech Practices. “Sue helps create a nation. SALE - Default has been made in 4 to 6 p.m.- Beginning in April, the club will move to registration program into a pos­ work environment that is effecthe conditions of a mortgage made by Colleen Walls, a single Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Contact the library for more itive, and successful endeavor. woman, to Mortgage Electronic information at 517-852-9723. Karen also collaborates regular­ Registration Systems, Inc., as ly with other leadership team nominee for lender and lender’s! members to assure patients’ Foster Care Business Services successors and/or assigns, needs are met, processes are 2M0o0r7tgangede,reSXXuary^W OO0 GASIFICATION COULD YOU PROVIDE A LOVING HOME TO A FOS ­ 2007 in Instrument NumberBOILERS: used half the TER CHILD? If so, we need 1175877, Barry County Records,wood at competitors, 85% Farm you! Especially if you have Michigan. Said mortgage is nowplus efficiency boilers in extra bedroom space for a EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ held by CitiMortgage, Inc. bystock. small sibling group or a assignment. There is claimed towww.woodboilers.com gent need of HAY DONA­ teenager. No-obligation, no­ TIONS. We will come pick it be due at the date hereofthe sum (616)893-2264 Nate Kinsman, cost Foster Parenting Classes of One Hundred Twenty-Nine (616)292-8801 Derrick Borup. up, clean out your bam of Thousand Seven Hundred for singles and couples are old hay - (Any type of hay Twenty-Eight and 2/100 Dollars offered yearly in Barry coun­ that isn't moldy). We are al­ ($129,728.02) including interest ty, and they are coming right so looking for Pasture land PUBLISHER ’ S NOTICE: at 6.875% per annum. Under the up! The 24-hour class will be and hay fields. EARTH AH real estate advertising in this news ­ power of sale contained in said held Saturdays, April 19­ SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act mortgage and the statute in such and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which Matt Rush (far left) and Bob Fulton (center) are joined May 10, 9-4, with a required profit organization. All don­ case made and provided, notice collectively make it illegal to advertise Orientation Wednesday, by 2009 Fulton Award of Excellence winners Cheryl ations are tax deductible. “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ is hereby given that said mort­ April 16, 6-9: For an informa­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, PLEASE CALL (269)962­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale Jackson, Sue DeMuth and Karen Wilson after the hos­ handicap, familial status, national origin, tion packet or to register for of the mortgaged premises, or 2015 age or martial status, or an intention, to pital's celebration of these employees. the class, telephone (248)948­ some part of them, at public ven­ make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes 3216 or due at the Barry County children under the age of 18 living with Courthouse in Hastings in Barry E: Mueller-HayesJ@michiparents or legal custodians, pregnant County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on gan.gov women and people securing custody of children under 18. APRIL 2, 2009. Said premises This newspaper will not knowingly are located in the Village of DO YOU WANT QUALITY accept any advertising for real estate Middleville, Barry County, which is in violation of the law. Our read­ PRINTING at affordable Michigan, and are described as: ers are hereby informed that all dwellings prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at advertised in this newspaper are available Lot 136, Middleville Downs (269)945-9554. on an equal opportunity basis. To report Addition Number 7 to the Village discrimination call the Fair Housing of Middleville according to the Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollAs the weather warms up ent age brackets, and a 14- come out, get information recorded Plat thereof. The free telephone number for the hearing and the Detroit Tigers are impaired is 1-800-927-9275. redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such training in Florida, it is time Fulton Awards 2009 sale, unless determined aban­ to think about playing base­ and-under baseball team. and sign-up their children doned in accordance with MCLA 06682644 ball and softball. Parents are asked to please Thursday March 26, between 600.3241a, in which case the The Maple Valley Little redemption period shall be 30 06688671 days from the date of such sale. League has one more date TO ALL PURCHASERS: The planned to sign kids up for foreclosing mortgagee can the 2009 season. This season rescind the sale. In that event, will prove to be fun for all your damages, if any, are limited 25 Years in the Business at Your Service solely to the return of the bid involved and will improve The Village of Nashville will be taking sealed bids on a 1999 Ford Custom Cabinets • Built-Ins • Interior Trim amount tendered at sale, plus on last year’s successful sea­ Crown Victoria with 131,000 miles. The car can be seen at the village interest. Dated: February 28, son. garage weekdays between 8am and 3pm but you must contact Chief 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Schray at 616-293-6079 to make an appointment to see it or take it . Boys and girls ages 4 to 12 Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box for a test drive. A minimum bid of $800 is required. All bids must be 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ will be eligible to play this received at the' Nashville Village Office located at 203 N. Main by 502-1400 File No. 241.6600 Stair-Rail Systems • Mantels • Entertainment Centers spring. A few changes will March 26, 2009. They will be opened at the council meeting sched­ ASAP# 3008653 02/28/2009, Raised Panel Doors • Wood Flooring • Counter-Tops include improved facilities, 03/07/2009, 03/14/2009, uled for March 26, 2009. The Village reserves the right to accept or an expanded season, differ03/21/2009 06687725 reject any/all bids. 06688567 Call Jon for woodworking solutions 5,7388-4638 Putnam library celebrates National Craft month Little League sign-up this week Thursday at NIVHS CALL 269-945-9554 for Action-ads! QUALITY DESIGN & CRAFTSMANSHIP JB cabinets & TRUK FOR SALE �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, March 21,2009 — Page 9 Rehearsals underway as construction continues in Nashville ets in a chocolate bar and gets to spend a day with four other children at Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Rounding out the cast are Heidi Olson, Lily Conlin, Luke Domke, Marissa Gonzales, Morgan Lang, Ian Smith, Ben Anderson, Reagan Cool, Kayleigh Slone, Eliza Smith, Emily i*»s Smith, Jadelyn Stewart, Kelsi Harden, Betsy Reynolds, Tessa Sharp, Noah Freiburger and Sydney Khouri, along with 25 Oompa Loompas and 27 Candy Man Kids. Young performers now practicing three days a week hail from Nashville, Vermontville, Charlotte, Hastings, Woodland, Lake Odessa, Potterville and Bellevue. Willy Wonka will be per­ formed the first two week­ ends in May. For more information e­ mail therevuel@yahoo.com. JjjjSJ jjj W W ssl * Director Hollie Auten leads part of the cast through a scene on the recently built stage at The Revue’s new home in Nashville. $j*b & *2S fa ** a ft> ' *& !**** *i iui S» * jm ■ !S irtsatp Wi^fn Si » “Willy Wonka Jr.” is off to a “sweet” start at The Revue’s new home in Nashville. Under the direction of Hollie Auten, a cast of more than 70 children are the first to rehearse on the newly built stage on the second floor of the old Masonic Lodge. Revue Manager Bill Reynolds, along with Sherry Shoemaker, Al Reynolds, Marv Raffler, Rod Auten and others have been paint­ ing, laying ceramic tile and building shelves for storage. The Maple Valley High School shop class is building the stage, and Hickey Electric has been busy installing the heavy-duty system required for theater lights. In The Revue’s 44th pro­ duction and first show at the new location, Christian Timmis will play the part of Willy Wonka. Lee Christopher will portray Charlie, a poor boy, who finds one of the golden tick- Robbie Welch namedstudent of the month Robbie Welch was selected as the Vermontville Lions Club Student of the Month for March. Welch is an eighth grade student at Maple Valley. During his free time, he plays basketball in the winter and soccer in the spring and fall. 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The start of sap collect­ ing means it won’t be long before I can purchase maple syrup cotton candy at the festival. “Gentlemen, start your engines!” signifies at least a two-hour block when a good portion of the male version of our species tunes out everything but the horsepower on the screen in front of them. The spring cleaning of garages and basements means signs will be pushed into the ground and garage sale season will begin (my favorite season; fall comes in a close second). The brackets going around in homes and offices mean March Madness is in full swing. With all of these new things starting, I have decided to start something of my own. I have always been what you might call an ‘idea person.’ I have all these great ideas and plans about things to do. Like, I’ll clean out that old pas­ ture by the bam and put in a beautiful garden. Or, I’ll start the theater prop/costume shop I have always wanted to. 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Too much multi-tasking can mean too much multi­ focusing. If we only have 100 percent of ourselves to give, what happens when we try to give five different tasks our attention? They only get about 20 percent of our focus. So, this spring means simplicity for me. I will simply pick one thing off my mental list and focus on carrying out that one idea. Then once that gets completed, I will move on to the next item. With the length of my list, I may not get all the plans completed this decade., But hopefully, I will be focused on what I’ve accomplished instead of what is yet to be done. The only difficulty I can see is choosing which idea goes first. Maybe for next week, I’ll focus on getting my stories in before deadline. My editor would appreci­ ate that, and it would mean a less hectic Friday. Then again, I have always wanted to be in a rock band ... Need to Sell “I met Iris in the fall of 1961, in the spring of 1962 Allen and I had a track meet at Albion. I came out here with Iris, and the sap ran like crazy — like it is now — and that was my first introduction to the process,” recalled Leroy. Lorraine and Brian both expressed gratitude toward the friends and family who help each year. “We have a lot of volun- by Valerie Hynes McCaul one. That person is to do an Conferences are coming, act of kindness to someone don’t miss them else, record it on the tag and Conferences will be held then give the tag to someone at the junior/senior high else. When the tags are full, building April 1 and 2 from 4 the students return them to to 7 p.m. Plan to attend these the counseling office for a important meetings. Many new tag. We have seem some parents call us with and ques- amazing things happen tions regarding student around here when students grades, special concerns or play the game, and we can't classroom situations. This is wait to see what will happen your opportunity to meet this year. with all the staff in person Tag the community and find out the answers to Lorraine Benedict sug­ Parent gested that we open this yourr questions. involvement is of the utmost game up for the entire com­ importance in your child's munity to play. It’s a great success. Research shows that idea, and I hope you will students who have parents consider doing random acts directly involved and con­ of kindness for other people cern with their homework, in the community. It is espe­ grades and projects consis- cially fun to play in your tently have higher grades in family and can make spring school. A parent's interest break a lot of fun for every­ and involvement also one. So, make up your own impacts a child's choices to cardboard tags, and play Tag, go on to post-high school You're It. Spring break training or college. Your choice, to stay involved in Remember that spring your child’s life makes a dif­ break starts April 3. School ference. We look forward to resumes April 13. There will be no school for students on seeing you at conferences. Tag (You're It) is back April 24. Teachers have pro­ Tag, our annual game of fessional development that random acts ofkindness, will Friday. Be sure and mark begin Monday, March 23. I your calendars. Enjoy your will be meeting with junior break, take a day to do some­ high students to start the thing with your child. game at the school. Students Playing a board game, enjoy­ are given cardboard tags and ing an ice cream cone or are told to do a random act of going on a bike ride are inex­ kindness for each other. pensive ways to have some They are told to write the fun and enjoy each other. things they are going to do Have a safe and happy break. on the back of the tag, then do something nice for some- BIG SEEN & Get it SOLD! 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Lincoln, Charlotte Now accepting MasterCard & Visa 06688546 (517) 543-1718 06688593 �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 21, 2009 Two schools close production of ‘West Side Story’ Lakewood and Maple Valley High School students combined their efforts this year in the stage production of “West Side Story.” a book by Arthur Laurents Because of construction at with music by Leonard Lakewood, rehearsals and Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen performances were in the Sondheim, based on a con­ cept by Jerome Robbins. Maple Valley auditorium. The lead characters were The show, with a cast of 46 teens, was directed by double cast so each school Ryan Rosin from Maple had a turn of offering star­ Valley and Kenneth Smith ring leads. Tony was played by Nick Smith (MV) and from Lakewood. The play, a modem take Mike Kennedy (LW). Maria on Shakespeare’s Romeo was played by Lynette King and Juliet, was adapted from (LW) and Kayla Chapman ‘West. Side Story” cast and crew pose for a shot. Stephanie Schaffer gets Diesel’s (Chris Eldridge) hair hair ready ready for for the the play play by by applying many coats of hair gel. The combined cast members from Maple Valley and Lakewood are ready to take the stage for West Side Story. (MV). Anita was played by Brandy McKelvey (MV) and Licari (LW). Maria Anybodys were Sheridan Saunders (LW) and Stephanie Schaffer (MV). The story was about the two rival New York gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. Maria came from a Shark family and Tony was a Jet. The two fell in love and like Romeo and Juliet, tragically died as a result of the gang rivalry. Before the play, Rosin addressed the audience from WE JUST MADE SOME MEDICAL TESTS A LOT EASIER TO SWALLOW. Maple Valley and Lakewood, saying how well the two schools worked together and the number of friendships that had been made. He mentioned that the cast decided since there were two schools, they should have two cast parties. He also thanked the Lakewood parents who drove out of the district to get their children to rehearsals. Getting boys ready for the play required may applica­ tions of hair gel to accomplish the slicked-back look. They wore jeans and turnedup collars for most of the action. The Jet ladies wore 1950s era dresses. The Shark ladies wore colorful ruffled skirts typical of the Puerto Rican gang. After the play, audience members were heard to com­ ment how well the students sang and danced. They were especially impressed with the dancing of Cody Hale as Snow Boy who did two back flips in the performance. Gardner assumes Syrup Queen’s title The New Center for Digestive Health Hannah Gardner has assumed the role of 2009 Maple Syrup Queen. Ariannah Perez was named the queen but has moved out of the district. Gardner is a junior at Maple Valley High School and will help represent the festival at a variety of events throughout the state. 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Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: <269) 945’9554 Vol. 137-No. 14, April 4, 2009 Mulvanys named grand marshals for syrup festival by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Both Don and Lisa Mulvany’s earliest memo­ ries of the Vermontville Syrup Festival center around the grand parade. It seems only logical, then, that they were chosen as grand marshals for this year’s event. "I’ve been part of the parade from about 8 years old and on, I imagine," said Lisa. "I never really thought about it. It’s always been part of our life. It’s the syrup festival — we’ve always been in it or working it." The two have an almostnonchalant attitude toward the countless hours and energy they have put into the festival each year. They have helped with the Vermontville - Junior Farmers 4-H Club petting zoo for 16 years, co-organized the parade with Steve and Becky Galimore, helped Bonnie and Russ Laverty with the parade, flipped pancakes with the band boosters and even helped set up the sound system, just to name a few of their activities. The couple said they donate their time, not because they feel obligat­ ed, but because they can see the positive affect the festival has on the commu­ nity. We just enjoy helping as E H« DIPT ■ I Kt । Don and Lisa Mulvany have a long history with the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, part of the reason they were named this year’s grand marshals. out wherever we can," Don the couple was an easy community to come togeth­ community," said Lisa. commented on their rea­ pick to be the grand mar­ er and show off its best "How much more reward­ sons for working at the fes­ shals because of their com­ side. ing can it get to help out an tival. "There’s mitment to the festival. "It’s in our community entire community in one always someone who needs "Their name was put up and it benefits our entire weekend?" a hand. I still flip pan­ for all of the things they cakes, I love it." have done for the festival years," said Though the couple’s over the years, children have graduated Fisher. "They have been from Maple Valley High involved in a lot of ways School, Don still can be that people don’t even found every Sunday morn- * know about." ing of the festival flipping Quick to give credit to pancakes in the fire barn others, Don and Lisa said with the band boosters. He they couldn’t have made even manages to sing while such a difference if there standing at the hot griddle hadn’t been a whole net­ after playing a gig with his work of people donating band until 2 a.m. the night their time and talents. before. Rattling off a long list of In a way, the festival has names that includes the become a social event for Lavertys, the Galimores, the Mulvanys. During the Dan Laverty and a host of weekend, they get the others, the Mulvanys opportunity to visit with emphasize the roles that almost everyone in the others have played in the community and visitors festival through the years. who they might not have "We couldn’t have done seen since last year’s festi­ so much without so many val. people that helped," said "I think each of us have Lisa. "It’s a wonderful different parts of the festi­ honor, but we always ask. val that we enjoy," said about everyone else who Don. "I love the parade, I has worked so hard and really enjoy flipping pan­ hasn’t gotten credit. We cakes. Lisa enjoys the arts started out because we and crafts, and we love vis­ wanted to do community iting with people." service and good things for Don and Lisa Mulvany look over a scrapbook of pho­ "I love the social aspect our town." of it," agreed Lisa. Both Don and Lisa agree tos from past festivals. The couple has been named as Vermontville Maple that the festival is more grand marshals for the parade this year, (photo by Amy Syrup Association than just rides and sweet Jo Parish) President Gene Fisher said treats. It’s a chance for the Mobil station may get facelift by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Robert Prater, owner of the Mobil gas station, pre­ sented the Vermontville Village Council with a pro­ posal to buy a piece of land connected to the station. The property recently came up for sale, and Prater is hoping to obtain the land and use it to expand his store in the future. Showing several photos to the council, Prater detailed several options having the extra land would create. Space for a safer pump con­ figuration and expansion of the store itself were each dis- cussed by Prater. If moved forward, Prater said the only thing that wouldn’t change location would be the under­ ground gas tanks. Arranging the pumps in a ‘dive island’ configuration, where drivers can drive straight into the station and pull beside a pump, is a safer and more convenient setup, said Prater. "What we would like to do is redo that comer," Prater told the council. "We’re con­ cerned with how close the pumps are to the road." Council President Doug Kelsey referred the proposal to the planning committee Blood drive to be held in Nashville at new location A blood drive will be held by the American Red Cross at Grace Community Church in Nashville. The event will take place Thursday, April 9, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Those wishing to donate must be 17 years old, weight at least 110 pounds, be in good health and present photo identification. Call 269-948-2355 for more information. for review since the lot in question is currently zoned for residential use and would have to be changed to com­ mercial to allow Prater to move forward with his plan. The residence, currently located on the property, would be demolished as part of the plan. The planning committee will meet next on April 14 at 7 p.m. Vermontville Maple Syrup President Gene Fisher also presented a report to the council and asked for per­ mission to hold the grand parade. He also gaye a glimpse of what the produc­ ers have in store for next year’s festival. "Everything’s copasetic, and going good for the festi­ val this year," Fisher told the council. "We have big plans for the 70th year next year. We’re working on a big fire­ works display." Fisher said the festival committee is open to new ideas about how to improve the festival and would appre­ ciate community input. "It’s not just a festival," said Fisher. "It’s everyone working together and that’s what makes it great." At the meeting, the coun­ cil also: • Approved the $50,000 purchase of a used street sweeper to replace the aging rig currently used. Treasurer Kay Marsh said the vehicle purchase has been budgeted into this years numbers. • Voted unanimously to enter into a class-action law­ suit being brought against Consumers Energy by the Michigan Municipal League. The suit charges that Consumers Energy has been overcharging municipalities. The council agreed to pay $133.98 to enter the suit, an amount determined by the monthly cost of utilities for the village. • Heard comments from Larry Trumble concerning a water-retention issue at his address on South Main Street. The council voted to look into the current piping and tile system at the address to see if any repairs could be made to help with the water issues many residents on South Main are experienc­ ing. • Heard a report from Monte . O’Dell of the Department of Public Works concerning engineering bids that were received by the vil­ lage. Every three years, O’Dell said the village puts out for bids for a company to work with the village on any projects that may come up. Of the 14 companies who were sent bid packets, 12 responded with bids. • Motioned to table a deci­ sion to select a financial firm to complete the village’s audits for the next year. The council will take the next month to research the pro­ posals submitted and get any questions answered before voting to extend an offer of contract to one of the firms. The next regular meeting of the Vermontville Village Council will be held on May 7 in the village office. In This Issue • Committee moves forward on dam removal • Firemen’s dance raises funds for department • March goes out with a lamb • Historical presentation made to Putnam District Library Spring sports previews �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 4, 2009 Committee is updated, moves forward on removal of Nashville Dam The Nashville Dam is expected to take two to Committee met in the village three months. A final permit hall March 10 to hear request for the water draw­ updates on the dam removal down was filed with the project and to discuss moni­ Michigan Department of toring and community out­ Environmental Quality on reach plans. Chris Freiburger April 3. Once the permit is of the Michigan Department approved, the draw-down ofNatural Resources provid­ process will begin. Several culverts that cur­ ed a tentative timeline for the removal process, suggesting rently extend from streams to that if engineering plans and the millpond may have to be permits were approved, the altered or extended to reach dam would be removed in the new river channel. late September or early Freiburger expressed partic­ ular concern about one such October of this year. Freiburger and DNR staff culvert that channels water completed initial channel from the stream through Fore under surveying in early March, Mulberry and he explained the results Kellogg Street. Following using computer-generated discussion of the village’s three-dimensional models. maintenance schedule for The survey of channel depth Kellogg Street with Sandy and bank levels showed the Lundquist and Jack Holden, location of the high, or riffle, village council representa­ points ofthe channel that will tives to the dam committee, ultimately control the depth Freiburger announced that of the river. This information the project would provide will help to determine where funding and engineering weir structures might need to plans to replace the culvert. Joanne Barnard of the be installed and how high Barry Conservation District these structures should be. With further study, this sur­ also addressed the dam com­ vey also will determine mittee concerning ecosystem approximately which areas of monitoring and community land will be de-watered and outreach for the dam removal project. Several dif­ emerge as river banks. Freiburger explained that ferent kinds of monitoring well before the dam structure will take place both before was actually removed, the and after the dam is millpond impoundment removed, including water macroinvertewould be drained to almost chemistry, river level. This de-watering brate and algal sampling, and will be achieved by using the surveys of fish, waterfowl existing mill race gate to and mussels. Aerial and slowly release more water stop-time photography also from the pond. The process will be used to document the The Nashville Dam may be removed later this year. process. Chantel Caldwell, a biolo­ gy student at Grand Valley State University, has received a grant from the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s URGE program to study ecosystem responses to dam removal., Caldwell informed about the dam removal project’s progress. Along with providing press releases to the media, com­ mittee members suggested finding a location such as a storefront to post project updates, posting information on the village and conserva- will work with GVSU’s Dr. Eric Snyder to conduct a variety of sampling before and after the dam is removed. Barnard asked, for the committee’s help in identify­ ing ways to keep the Nashville community tion district’s Web sites and printing flyers for distribu­ tion in local gathering places. Barnard said she also is looking for ways to get students from the Maple Valley Schools involved in the project. Band booster reverse raffle tickets on sale ^Diana’s <-P(!ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS i Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. A 1-517-852-9481 It’s not too late to pur­ chase reverse raffle tickets to support student athletes at Maple Valley High School through the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters. The fourth annual reverse raffle will be held on Saturday, April 18, at the Nashville VFW and is a smoke-free event. 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........ 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 p.m. 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............. 1 a.m. .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening; Worship .................................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday Schooll .’.......... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship......... Evening Worship......... Wednesday Family Night Service .......... . .11 a.m. ...6 p.m. 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5486 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................ Family Supper 600-7:15 Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00...................... Sunday School 10: 00 Church Service 11: 00 Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebrationn....... 9 & 10:30 am. 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. Athletic Boosters President, Tai Gearhart, at 269-967­ 1219, or contact other boost­ er members. During the syrup festival this year, be sure to stop by the boosters dunk tank in front of the bank, where people can take a shot at dunking their favorite teachers, coaches, and community members: Tickets are $100 per per­ son and entitle holders to dinner, dancing, free drinks until midnight, and a chance to win up to $4,000. • Registration starts at 5, dinner at 6, and the raffle begins at 7 p.m. There will be a DJ and dancing after the raffle. To purchase tickets, call KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .1030 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 8:30 a.m 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 ml. south ofNashville) 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 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 10 a.m. 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . . 2415 McCann Road NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 am. Children's Sunday School: 9:30 am. Adult Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday Worship Service :............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday. School................ 11:15a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043" Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship............ 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School................9:45 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service........................................7 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH All proceeds will go to support student athletes at Maple Valley High School. 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 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 . . .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 4,2009 — Page 3 Students celebrate Grandparents Day with special activities On Wednesday, April 1, the Early 4s classroom at Fuller Street Elementary cel­ ebrated Grandparents Day. Students were asked to invite grandparents, great­ grandparents, uncle, aunt, parent or special friend to the classroom for special activi­ ties. They completed several projects with their guests during center time, including a handprint flower and a "You are special to me" book and they decorating cookies. Early 4s also prepared sever­ al songs for their guests. “Students had fun show­ ing their grandparents our classroom routine,” said Teacher Shannon Powers. “We finished the day by playing Number bingo and giving out key chain prizes to commemorate the day with the student's picture.” Cassidy Simpson paints with watercolors as her grandparents look on. Mollie Hoover was pleased to have her grandmother and great-grandmother visit her during Grandparents Day. Voter registration deadline nears for May 5 election School, community millage requests among local ballot issues Monday, April 6, is the last day to register to vote for the May 5 election. If your community has an election scheduled May 5 and you’re not already regis­ tered, I encourage you to do so,” said Secretary of State Terri Land, the state’s chief election officer. “Local elec­ tions have an impact on the schools your children attend and the neighborhood you live in. Voting is an excellent way to speak out and make your voice heard.” To register, applicants must be at least 18 years old by May 5 and be U.S. citi­ zens. Applicants must also be residents ofMichigan and of the city or township in which they wish to register. Voters may register in per- son or by mail. The mail-in form is on the Department of State Web site at www.Michigan.gov/sos. First-time voters who regis­ ter by mail must vote in per­ son in their first election, unless they hand-deliver the application to their local clerk, are 60 years old or older, are disabled or are overseas. To check registration sta­ tus, residents may visit the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.Michigan. gov/vote. Residents also can find information on voting by absentee ballot, Michigan’s voter identifica­ tion requirement, using vot­ ing equipment and contact­ ing their local clerk. In addi­ tion, they will find a map to their local polling place and a sample ballot. Residents are reminded of the voter identification requirement when at the polls on Election Day. They will be asked to present photo ID, such as a Michigan driver’s license or identifica­ tion card. Anyone who does not have an acceptable form of1 photo ID or failed to bring it with them to the polls can still vote. They will sign a brief affidavit stating that they’re not in possession of photo ID. Their ballots will be included with all others and counted on Election Day. Voters who don’t have a Michigan driver’s license or identification card can show the following forms ofphoto Pre-homeownership classes to be offered Joshua Brass shows cookies he decorated with his grandma and grandpa’s help. Grand Valley State University names dean's list (S) Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 4/3 - 4/9 FREE SPRING MATINEES & Sunday IO & 1 1 AM I [Saturday 4/4 & 4/5 HORTON HEARS A WHO (C.) | ©FAST AND FURIOUS (PG-13) « SAT/SUN/TUE 12:10,2:35,5:05,7:25.9:50 FRl/MON/WED/TH 5:05, 7:25,9:50 © DUPLICITY (PG-13) SAT/SUN/TUE1:30,7:00 FRl/MON/WED/TH 7:00 © THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT (R) DAILY 4:40, 9:40 o© MONSTERS VS. ALIENS (PG) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:40,2:45,4:55,7:10,9:20 FRl/MON/WED/TH 4:55,7:10,9:20 KNOWING (PG-13) SAT/SUN/TUE 1:10,3:50,6:50,9:30 Grand Valley State University has announced the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the fall 2008 semester. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Local students honored for the fall semester include: Bellevue — Stephanie Morse, Shaun Prickett. Nashville Lisa Hamilton. Vermontville — Kyndra Root. Housing g Services for Eaton County will host a pre­ homeownership class Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Goodwill Community Room located within the Goodwill Building at 350 Lansing Road, Charlotte. A certificate will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the workshop. Additionally, participants will be notified if they qualify for additional program components such as credit repair, a MSHDA mortgage, down payment assistance, home inspection expenses or home mainte­ nance classes. This workshop is free to the general public, but pre­ registration is required. Participants may bring a sack lunch or dine out. No child care will be provided. Call 517-541-1180 to reg­ ister by April 15. ID, as long as they are cur­ rent: • Driver’s license or per­ sonal identification card issued by another state. • Federal or state govern­ ment-issued photo identifica­ tion. • U.S. passport. • Military identification card with photo. • Student identification with photo from a high school or an accredited insti­ tution of higher education, such as a college or universi­ ty• Tribal identification card with photo. Additional election of information can be found at www.Michigan.gov/sos. Make your plans now to have fASTER PINNER Jack & Judys with us April 12th Swiss Steak Baked Ham a Yams 1 Country Kettle Cafe Baked Chicken a Pressing Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days: 6AM-8PM Hair • Nails • Tanning Call fir Classifieds msMoi Homiois Call Us Be Envied TERI KNOLL, SYTYL/ST & NA/L TECH; JANNA ROZENA, STYLIST; Come in and get a fresh look for spring! pr Tanning pril Special 1 Month Unlimited OR 15 Anytime visits $4K 207 N. Main Street • Nashville • - Schedule your protn appointments today - Now Hiring! - 517-852-0313 Hours: Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 9-3 • For your convenience, please use back entrance. �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 4,2009 Winter reading program ends at the Vermontville Township Library The fifth annual winter reading program for adult patrons of the Vermontville Township Library began Jan. 6 and ended with a grand prize drawing March 31. “Feed Your Mind ... Read” was the theme for this year’s program. Participants had a “menu” of types of books to read that coincide with a food group. They had to fulfill the required amount of servings in each food group to complete a healthy food pyramid. When the minimum amount of serv­ ings for a section of the food pyramid was completed, a ticket was awarded that was entered into a drawing for prizes donated by local mer- chants and service organiza­ tions. A second ticket was awarded when the maximum number of servings in a sec­ tion was completed. Winners in this year’s pro­ gram were: Lisa Trumble, g Fawn McHenry, Cheryl Sheridan, Rose Batdorff, Janet Valdick, Charlotte Cowell, Amy Peters, Diona Meyers, Rachelle Gorton, Dorothy E. Ames and Katherine Cahoon. NASHVILLE - Dorothy E. “Without the help of our Ames, age 97, of Nashville community and its generosi­ passed away peacefully on ty, library programs would Friday, March 27, 2009 at not be possible,” said Thornapple Manor in Library Director Carla Hastings. Rumsey. Dorothy was born in Nashville, on May 11, 1911 to A. Frank Hecker and Etta Mary (Messimer) Hecker. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville Public School. She married Mr. Carson D. Ames on May 29,1930. They spent 55 years together living Barbara (John) on the family farm in Kalamo Ames, where they raised their family Spagnoulo, Cheryl (Ted) DeMott, Michelle (Tim) together. Heating. Chris Rumsey Dorothy was employed at Ostergren, and Chris Ames; and Shane Hickey (above the Eaton County Medical 12 great grandchildren and right) sell raffle tickets dur­ Facility for several years as a seven great great grandchil­ nurses aide until she retired. dren. ing the event. Dorothy was a member of She was preceeded in death the the Kalamo Womens by her beloved husband Literary Club, Happy Hour Carson on May 25, 1990, 11 Birthday Club, Kalamo brothers and sisters, and her Historical Society, Kalamo grandson Jeffery Ames. WCTU, Nashville Garden Funeral services were held Club, and the Nashville at the Daniels Funeral Home United Methodist Church. on Monday, March 30, 2009 She was a caring, loving with Pastor Cathy Christman mother, grandmother, great officiating. Interment took grandmother, and great great place following the funeral grandmother, always doing service at Hillside Cemetery kind deeds for her family and in Kalamo. many friends. She especially Memorial contributions can liked cooking family meals. be made to the Nashville Dorothy is survived by her United Methodist Church. sons, Russell (Irene) Ames of Funeral Arrangements Hastings, and David (Shirley) where entrusted to the Daniels Ames of Hastings; her grand­ Funeral Home in Nashville. children, Randall (Becky) Firemen’s dance raises funds for department The annual Firemen’s Dance at Roadrunner's Bar in Vermontville raised funds for the department through a raffle and silent auction. The nigljt includ­ ed dancing and dinner. Josh Pitcher (left) was the big winner of the night, winning a two-night, three- Josh Pitcher recieves a free trip to Las Vegas day stay in Las Vegas. Denise Mead also won a $500 gift certificate she can use to have her duct­ work cleaned by Kanes Sylvia Irene Craun Chris Rumsey and Shane Hickey sell raffle tickets Main Street Salon 226 Main f>tfia&huif/e 1 month unlimited or IS visits ’ Stylists: Chery! & Unyie • Nail lech: Michelle Call today for your nem spring style or pamper your handss ana feet Stop in and check out the NLIR Reach Rags, handbags & Jeioelrg Just in time for Spring Rreak, faster & Prom SI7-8S2~I7S7 Hr&: Mon 9~2 Tup.-fri 9-S Snf 9-f2 Eoe bq appt 06689601 ATTENTION Maple Valley Alumni Survey sheets to be considered for a 2009 Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship are available at the superintendent's office. Completed surveys must be turned in to the superintendent's office by April 15sth to be considered. (Parents ofMaple Valley Seniors— ask your child ifthey have completed their survey yet) a 06689589 Need wedding invita­ tions? VERMONTVILLE- Sylvia Irene (Swift) Craun, 78, of Vermontville, died Saturday, March 28, 2009. Mra. Craun was bom June 5,- 1930 in Bellevue, the daughter ofRue and Hortense (Kelley) Swift. Mrs. Craun attended --N--a--s--h--v--i-l-l-e---B---a--p--t-i--s-t---C--h--u---r-c--h----f-o--r30 years and was recently was attending Vermontville Bible Church. She was a member of the Vermontville Women’s Club, the North Kalamo Birthday Club, and enjoyed volunteering for many organi­ zations in the Eaton County area including Eaton County Clothing Bank, and the Eaton County Department of Social Services. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her daugh­ ter, Kathy (Ron) Lane of East LeRoy; sons, Steven (Phyllis) Craun of Leslie, Gary (Pamela) Craun of North Manchester, Indiana along with six grandchildren, Laura and Brandon Craun, Joshua and Caleb Craun, Kelly It's a great time to buy. You may qualify for up to a $8000 tax credit Stop by and check out the large selec­ tion at J-Ad Graphics Printing Plus 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings (Matt) Dye, Jessica (Mike) Carpenter and four great grandchildren, Brayden and Tyler Carpenter, Allyson and Marissa Dye and sisters, Donna Woods, and Rosemary Perkins both of Charlotte, brother-in-law Virgil(Mary) Craun of Homer, and sister--i-n l--a-w -I--r-e-ne Brown of Lansing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hany Russell Craun in 1999 and their infant son David in 1951. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastors Dan Smith and Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery, Kalamo. If desired memorial contri­ butions may be made to Barry County Hospice, Vermont­ ville Bible Church or Nashville Baptist Church. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com For your confidential, straight talk regarding your real estate goals, call today! MARK POLL 4Ij4a zk/A Graduate REALTOR- Institute. REALTOR* Associate Broker Certified Residential Specjeflst s 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings 269-945-0514 Realty, Inc. “Your Real 6«tate Connection” EE® MLS �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, April 4, 2009 — Page 5 Local churches plan Easter, Holy Week observances Kuempel-McKay David and Diana Kuempej and John and Toni McKay are proud to announce the engagement of their children Michael David Kuempel and Jamie Sue McKay. Michael is a 1994 graduate of Maple Valley High School and Jamie is a 2001 graduate of Ionia High School and a 2005 graduate of Central Michigan University. Michael is currently employed at Cargill’s Sunny Fresh in Lake Odessa. The wedding ceremony will be performed on April 18, 2009 at Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Ionia, Michigan. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS The days between Palm Sunday, .April 5, and Easter, April 12, are among the holi­ est of the Christian calendar. Following is a listing of church services planned by local churches. • Grace Community Church, located at 8950 East M-79 in Nashville, will hold Easter services during their regular times of 9 and 10:30 a.m. The church is also once again sponsoring the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Putnam Park in Nashville on Saturday, April 11, at 10 a.m. The hunt is open for students attending grades six and under. • The Kalamo United Methodist Church is holding a joint Good Friday service with the Nashville United Methodist Church at the Kalamo UMC, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. An Easter egg hunt is planned for the young peo­ ple on Saturday, April 11, at 1:00 p.m. Other games are also planned, and everyone is welcome. Easter Sunday services will be held at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and a nursery attendant will be provided. The Church is located 8 miles west of Charlotte on M-79 to Ionia Road, then 1.5 miles south. You may listen to a radio broadcast of the Easter serv- Farm EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type ofhay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 Wanted BABYSITTER NEED FOR on call. Maple Grove area. (518)852-9272. ice at 9 a.m., Sunday morn- service ‘ 7 p.m. at the ing on WLCM 1390 AM. Gresham church. Pastor For more information, visit Kathy Smith said the service www.kalamochurch.org or will, "Use music and drama call 517-652-1580. to express what it cost God • Abundant fe to send His son to the cross." Fellowship Ministries will A special Easter sunrise hold Easter Sunday services service will be held at 7:30 at at 10:30 a.m. The church will the Vermontville church, fol­ hold no Good Friday events. lowed by breakfast and the • The combined congrega­ regular Easter service at 11 tions of Ainger Bible a.m. Church, Bright Hope Bible • Grace Lutheran Church, Church, Chester Gospel located at 239 E. North Church, First Baptist Church Street in Hastings, has of Sebewa and Vermontville planned special events for Bible Church will hold Good the entire week. For Palm Friday services at Chester Sunday, the church will pres­ Gospel Church at 7 p.m. The ent a Passion play at its 8 and church is located at 3744 10:45 a.m. services. On West Vermontville Maundy Thursday, a Potter’s Highway, one block East of Liturgy will begin at 7 p.m. Chester Road. There will be The annual silent crosswalk a nursery for babies two and begins at 9:30 a.m. on Good younger. A special chil­ Friday, with worship that dren’s ministry program for evening beginning at 7 p.m. youths attending grades five with Tenebrae, the service of and under will follow the darkness. On Holy Saturday, service, along with a finger­ the Easter vigil will start at 7 food fellowship. p.m. On Easter Sunday, the • Chester Gospel Church church will celebrate the res­ will also hold a special early urrection of the Lord with service at 8 a.m. Easter worship services at 6:30 and morning. Breakfast will be 10:45 a.m. Breakfast will be offered at 9 a.m. Sunday served following the 6:30 school will begin at 9:45 and a.m. worship. There will be morning service at 11 a.m. no Sunday school. • Chester and • Emmanuel Episcopal Vermontville United .Church, located at 315 W. Methodist churches will Center St. in Hastings (at the partner for a Good Friday corner of South Broadway and West Center Street), is a member church of the Worldwide Anglican Communion and welcomes all to attend Holy Week serv­ For Rent ices. The Maundy Thursday NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM service will be at 7 p.m?, with trailer, also 2 bedroom du­ the wash beginning at 8 p.m. plex (517)852-9386. Thursday through 8 a.m. Friday. Good Friday service Business Services will begin at 7 p.m. The WOOD GASIFICATION Easter Sunday service at 10 BOILERS: used half the a.m. will include the Rev. wood at competitors, 85% Hugh Dickinson and the plus efficiency boilers in Rev. William D. Ericson as stock. celebrants and F. William www.woodboilers.com (616)893-2264 Nate Kinsman, Voetberg directing music. (616)292-8801 Derrick Borup. Sugar J-lut Safe KENT OIL S’ PROPANE Vtl S. Main, Vermontville a AN K tjl M-66 at Village Limits, ■* <S 109 S. Main St., Nashville GA Nashville 852-9210 852-1830 Hhometowm [J LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St, Nashville 852-0882 COURT-SIDf hnwCiFE 202 N. Main St, Nashville 852-2500 EMBROIDERY & SCREEN PRINTING 117 N. Main, Nashville 852-9207 court-side@sbcslobal.net LLC 301 N. Main (M-66), 5715 S. M-66, Nashville CE Lent and the Easter season. Easter Day services are are Day services planned for 9:00 a.m. and will feature disciple discov­ ery for all ages. A worship celebration of the resurrec­ tion of the Lord will follow at 10:30 a.m. Call 616-374­ 8861 for more information. • Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church will cele­ brate the resurrection of the Savior on Easter Sunday, beginning with “Sonrise Service” at 7:30 a.m. in the church auditorium. At 8:30 a.m., there will be a breakfast in the church basement, followed by an egg hunt for teens and chil­ dren at around 9:30 a.m. The activities will end with a 10:30 a.m. worship service with music and a message. 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The information being shared at this month’s workshop will be keys to communication, the exploration of what love really is, as well as how to show love to the people you care about. Child care during the workshop presents activities related to the evening’s topic. The. Family Workshop series includes a free pizza dinner for those who pre-reg­ ister. “We know that many people are just getting home from work, so the free meal helps reduce the stress of getting to the workshop on time,” said Karen Jousma, executive director of the Child Abuse Prevention Council. The pizza dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and workshop is from 6-7:30 p.m. ried to his wife, Allison, for nearly 15 years. He has worked with students and families at the First Baptist Church of Middleville for April Family Workshops, sponsored by the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County. 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From the resident whose however, think it’s okay to be family founded the village to different We don’t have to be those who have j ust moved in friends with everyone, and we with a whole new viewpoint, don’t have to insult eveiyone it’s the people who make a we don’t like, but we should village unique. be able to co-exist Now, as you read this you We have a bunch ofpeople may be thinking, ‘Yeah, in our community who sit on we’ve got unique people all boards, chair committees or right, there’s that guy who just help out Those people always ... or that lady who help to make our community never seems to stop..." There unique. As the annual syrup are probably a few people festival approaches, I’m get­ who pop into your head when ting glimpses ofall the people you think of some of our who work so hard to make it ‘unique’ residents. happen. Ifyou bought a brand new From people riding cows in box of Crayola crayons and the parade, to the guy who opened it to find only green rides his motorcycle through wax sticks looking back at the bar, the festival is a virtual you, your pictures would be billboard ofthe unique people pretty boring, wouldn’t they? in our community. That’s If eveiyone drove the same what makes it fun to live in make and model of car, that The Valley — people are would be pretty boring, allowed to be a little offbeat wouldn’t it? Not to mention Now, people have com­ that it would make it almost mented on how schmaltzy I impossible for me to find my can be in these columns, but I car in the parking lot, and I just can’t seem to help it On already have enough trouble television, we hear about the with that as it is. Ifthere were budget crisis almost non-stop. only filet mignon to eat, even When things aren’t going so that would become bland after well, I tend to look for a bright a time. spot in the whole mess. Go Get where I’m going? ahead, call me a cockeyed Ifwe didn’t have people in optimist That’s just part of our community who were dif­ what makes me unique. I ferent from us, who would we could go into all of the other talk about over coffee? Who things that make me a bit ofan would rattle our cages or oddball, but I don’t think we make us think of a new solu­ have enough paper on the tion to a situation? At the very press for that Luckily I live in least, who would entertain us? The Valley where being a lit­ We don’t all laugh at the tle unique kind of goes with same jokes or like the same the territory. music, but isn’t that how life is supposed to be? We were all • Compatible with Windows® XP, Vista (32 and 64 bit) and Mac OS X 10.4 and higher FREE after $100 mall-in Rebate Free 877-GO-WIRED 20; and Hastings First Baptist Church Monday, April 27. Call 269-948-3264 to reg­ ister for the workshop of your choice. • High speed wireless connection speeds up to 3.1 Mbps of Hastings 614 West State Street - In the Kmart Plaza in Hastings (269) 945-4800 • Toll rrr High Speed Wireless Internet UTStarcom UM175 The workshops are in Nashville at Fuller Elementary Monday, April 13; Delton Elementary Tuesday, April 14; Middleville First Baptist Church on Monday, April Dustin Houghton On your NROTC Scholarship to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University! I We're veryproud ofyou! We loveyou! *For terms and conditions, see www.alltel.com/terms.html Mom, Dad & Harlee �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 4,2009 — Page 7 Vermontville library to host author; has new items The library will resume its summer hours April 7 and will be open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. Author Michael Schumacher will be visit the library as part of the 2009 Michigan Notable Books March goes out with a lamb Author Tour. In anticipation of a high interest in this pro­ gram, the Vermontville United Methodist Church has offered to host this event. The Wreck ofthe Carl D: A True Story ofLoss, Survival, and Rescue at Sea will be shared beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19. For more information, contact the library. New items at the library include: DVDs Rachel Getting Married, Bolt, Twilight, Seven Pounds, Slumdog Millionaire, Marley and Me, Quantum of Solace. Adult fiction The Centurion’s Wife by Davis Bunn and Janette Oke, Delia’s Gift by V.C. Andrews, Stormcatcher by Colleen Rhoads, The Durango Stage by Wayne D. Overholser, Deliver Me From My Enemies by Sharon Oliver, Married in Seattle by Debbie by Macomber, On Every Side by Karen Kingsbury, Karen Framed! By Robin Caroll, Cold Case Murder by Shirlee McCoy, Rawhide Flat by Chris Fisher hoists his son Evan to shake hands with Russ Laverty's lamb. Xlgt s$ g Wi •ki»to ki»to Wiw RR^attui* |_’Hr■ ■Ml* h|qt ttalita KJai’Hthlit Mm M«1 tepnltikji uksIfiifljiiE ?W1 tel^ffiiiji willr htaliioEr: iita? twamfii it he ixM i ins. iiEnni lint aianEsiirsi HeVij-^f Mltikii Hh$Ir* mdniniM' > id® aietta©5 mil jiatsnn^ Soft EhHUItW gwe takt®^ tea fcisssW rifc 4MeW spotiofc’^®'1 ,1 (F1^1 at# jjjIffllBlI** rf|« »W> Toddler Time had a guest speaker of the barnyard per­ suasion March 25 — a Suffolk ewe lamb came to visit. This week’s theme was “March goes out like a lamb.” The children heard lamb stories, sang lamb (and sheep) songs, made a lamb craft and then ventured to the parking lot to meet a real lamb. Russ Laverty donated his time, his lamb and his expertise for the youngsters. Guests are welcome to visit Toddler Time, listen to stories, play games, make a craft, dance and sing, play and jump, and best of all make some new friends. Toddler Time is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., at the Vermontville Township Public Library. The program is run entirely by volunteers of Eaton Intermediate School District and focuses on pre-literacy, school preparedness and just plain old fim. Activities typically consist of story time, dancing, singing, ABCs, 123s, a craft project and occasionally guest speakers; The program is specifically geared for children ages 0 to 5, but chil­ dren of all ages are welcome. Toddler Time themes for April are as follows: April 8 — Spring Break Field Trip - Butterfly Exhibit at Frederik Meijer Gardens. To join, meet at the library at 10:30 a.m. or meet up with the group in the lobby of the Frederik Meijer Garden at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $3 per person (children and adults). April 15 — rainbows and raindrops. April 22 — Maple Syrup. April 29 — Pajama Party (don’t get dressed just come in pajamas) May 6 — Mother’s Day. Ralph Compton, Murder is Binding by Loma Barrett, Bookmarked for Death by Loma Barrett, The Matchmakers by Debbie Macomber, Stephen King Goes to the Movies by Stephen King, Go with me by Castle Freeman Jr., Still Alice by Lisa Genova, Oh, Johnny by Jim Lehrer, Paths of Glory by Jeffrey Archer, The Caryatids by Bruce Sterling, Still Life by Joy Fielding, Batter Off Dead by Tamar Myers, True Detectives by Jonathan Kellerman, Kiss by Ted Dekker and Erin Healy, Corsair by Clive Cussler, A Love to Last Forever by Tracie Peterson, Spring Broke by Melody Carlson, Deceived by James Scott Bell, Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos, Adult non-fiction Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama, the Complete Idiot’s Guide to Baby Sign Language by Diane Ryan, Happy Gloves Charming Softy Friends Made from Colorful Gloves by Miyako Kanamori, Origami Card Craft: 30 clever cards and envelopes to fold by Karen Elaine Thomas, A Week in the Life of NASCAR by NASCAR, I Used to Know That by Caroline Taggart, I’m Perfect, You’re Doomed by Kyria Abrahams, Tea Parties with a Purpose by Bobbie Wolgemuth, The Lionel Legend an American Icon by Robert Schleicher, Betty Crocker Just Cupcakes, the Gingerbread Architect by Susan Matheson and Lauren Chattman, That Went Well by Terrell Harris Dougan, The Home Book by Carol Spier, Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts. Junior and easy fiction Tackylocks and the Three Bears by Helen Lester, A Dance of Friendship by Katharine Holabird, The Berenstain Bears and the Mama’s Day Surprise by Stan and Jan Berenstain, Just a Baseball Game by Gina and Mercer Mayer, A Day at the Fire Station by Richard Scarry, Sam’s First Library Card by Gail Herman, Just a Thunderstorm by Gina and Mercer Mayer, The Berenstain Bears Hug and Make Up by Stan and Jan LIBRARY, continued on page 8 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Hearty Menu Monday, April 6 Baked potato bar, hearty chili, broccoli, applesauce, com muffin. Tuesday, April 7 Hot dog, baked beans, cole slaw, hot blueberry crisp, hot dog bun. Wednesday, April 8 Meatloaf and gravy, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, diced peaches, din­ ner roll. • Thursday, April 9 Lemon chicken with gravy, sweet potatoes, asparagus, stuffing, fresh apple. Friday, April 10 Macaroni and cheese, green beans, mixed vegeta­ bles, tropical fruit. Cold Menu Monday, April 6 Turkey and Swiss cheese, carrot raisin salad, mandarin oranges, wheat bread. Tuesday, April 7 Egg salad, Spanish bean salad, tropical fruit, ham­ burger bun. Wednesday, April 8 Chef salad, potato salad, pineapple tidbits, wheat bread. Thursday, April 9 Roast beef and cheese, coleslaw, apricot halves, wheat bread. Friday, April 10 Tuna pasta salad, broccoli raisin salad, fruit in jello, saltine crackers. Activities Calendar Monday, April 6: Hastings - April Birthday party; Nashville 5+ 10:30 a.m.; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam. H,W,NReminiscence. Tuesday, April 7: Hastings - Line Dancing. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, April 8: Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Mini Massage 11 a.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, April 9: Hast­ ings - No Line Dancing; Easter Party 10:30 a.m. Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, April 10: Hast­ ings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting, 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad. Woodland Visiting. po «s^ jt«y *«s *i#t■ s )0 iff tfi trufl1 VERMONTVILLE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL APRIL 24 6:00 PM THRU APRIL 26 FLEA MARKET Application for vendors available. Send self addressed stamped envelope to: Lydia McCauley 5481 Brown Road Vermontville, Ml 49096 517-726-0633 mccauley_family@hotmail.com Location: Vermontville Museum Lawn - Outside Only -10x10 Booth $60.00 Participants at the March 25 Toddler Time session were able to get up close arid personal with a lamb. (Photos provided) COBBWEUDRIUIK ^REPAIR • • • • 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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Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! SALE aSL s Rom OurReaders APRIL 11 BUDWEISER BEER 18-Pk. Cans T the h editor: di To Ploy or reality — who can fill General Motors’ execu­ tive Rick Wagner’s shoes? Obama’s task force? Do politicians know the automo­ tive business? Not likely. What a ploy to help GM get rid of benefits. Bankruptcy would allow the breaking of contract commit­ ments and could take away pensions and health benefits for those retirees who worked 30 years and made profits for GM year after year after year. Now what happens to the economy? How many of those retirees will spend .to boost the economy? Plus, how many would survive? How strange, GM will get rid of benefit commitments and go on with business as usual. Who loses most? Obama and his “task force” won’t lose a dime. AIG and their scavengers won’t lose a dime. We, who dedicated our llives to the backbone of this country, will get the brunt of this major ploy. Another way to look at it is what hap­ pened, AIG gave more to the campaign than GM. We, the people, need the help. Save our benefits. Let’s band together. Write and call your senators; save the Midwest. Pat and Dennis Warner, GM retiree, Nashville LIBRARY, continued on page 7 2% MILK GALLON $999 LIMIT 2 HALF HAMS 5-7 Lb. average STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST 6 OZ. $1" BABY CARROTS /SK CELERY Berenstain, Show Me Your Smile! A Visit to the Dentist by Christine Ricci, A Day at the Police Station by Richard Scarry, The Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth by Jeanette Lane, The Magic a School Bus Takes Moonwalk by Joanna Cole, The Trouble with Tilly Trumble by Lynn Manuel, Fancy Nancy Explorer Extraordinaire! by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Duck for President by Koreen Cronin, The Berenstain Bears Bike Lesson by Stan and Jan Berenstain, Pop-up House of Inventions Hundreds of Fabulous Facts About Your Home by Robert Crowther, Dirt on Their Skirts by Doreen Rappaport, Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen Cronin, If You Were a Penguin by Wendell and Florence Minor, All God’s 1 Lb. Free tax help still available MAXWELL PEPPERIDGE FARMS CAKES HOUSE COFFEE 19.6 OZ. 33-34 OZ. 2/$^2$Q99 CRYSTAL FARMS BUTTER Quarters CRYSTAL FARMS CHUNK CHEESE so. 2/S4 For A Limited Time We reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. None sold to dealers or minors. Some items not always as pictured. Nashville IGA Express Accepts : Mon.-Thur. 6Am-iopm. FrisSat. 6AM-Midnight, Sun. 9AM-10PM Bridge Cards • WIC at CACS Capital Area Community Services, Eaton County Service center, has appoint­ ments available to assist Eaton County residents com­ plete and electronically file their taxes, free of charge. The assistance is by appoint­ ment only, which is available on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information or to make an appointment, call 517-543-5465. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AU real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, 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. Critters by Bill Staines, Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney, Chicken Cheeks by Michael Black, The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen, Duck and Cover by Jackie Urbanovic. Junior and easy nonfiction The cardboard box book by Danny, Jake, and Niall Walsh, Follow that Map by Scot Ritchie, Bubble Homes and Fish Farts by Fiona Bayrock. Young adult fiction Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer, Cracked Up to Be by Courtney Summers, Speak by Laurie Haise Anderson, Prom by Laurie Haise Anderson, Wintergirls by Laurie Haise Anderson, Max by James Patterson, If I Stay by Gayle Forman, Forever Princess by Meg Cabot, Doomwyte by Brian Jacques. Young adult nonfiction The Geeks’ Guide to World Domination by Garth Sundem. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP NOTICE The regular board meetings ofthe Castleton Township Board are the first Wednesday of each month, unless noted, at 7 pm at the Castleton Township Office located at: 915 Reed St. Nashville, MI 49073. The meeting dates are as follows: April 1, 2009 July 1,2009 October 7,2009 January 6, 2010 May 6,2009 August 5, 2009 November 4, 2009 February 3, 2010 June 3, 2009 September 2, 2009 December 2, 2009 March 3, 2010 The Castleton Township Board will provide auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ofprint­ ed materials, to individuals with disabilities at the meetings upon five days notice to the Castleton Township Clerk. Individuals with dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Castleton Township Clerk by writing or calling: Lorna L. Wilson Castleton Township Clerk 915 Reed St. PO Box 679 Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-9479 ® SPRING BRUSH CLEAN UP .The Village of Nashville will be picking up brush every Monday in April. Please place any brush, leaves, or limbs that you want picked up next to the curb by Monday morning. Nashville DPW 06689075 — NOTICE — The Vermontville Township board will be accepting letters of inter­ est from any Township resident interested in serving on the Vermontville township Fire and Ambulance board. Please submit letters to Vermontville Township, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville, MI 49096 by Thursday, April 30, 2009. Questions may be directed to any Vermontville Township Board member. VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD ow»rtu}!!t? 06682644 06689228 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 4, 2009 — Page 9 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COII FCTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER At the March 17 Putnam originally owned by Lucille BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE District Library board meet­ Hecker, was an atlas of the MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE ing, a historical presentation state of Michigan which was SALE - Default has been made in was made by Gordon the conditions of a mortgage signed by Clement Smith on made by Dennis R. Bernard and Hecker, son of former Aug. 4, 1874. Smith later Robin Bernard, husband and Nashville resident Lucille became a Barry County wife, tenants by the entireties, to Hecker. Mortgage Center LLC, judge. He gave the library a Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2006 Putnam District Library is and recorded June 20, 2006 in framed work of the historic honored to be the recipient of Instrument Number 1166253, carriage house which was these historic articles, said Barry County Records, Michigan. part of the original property Director Shauna Swantek, There is claimed to be due at the donated by the Putnams. and they will be added to its date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Two Hundred ThirtyLater, the building was collection. Six and 32/100 Dollars moved across the alley to its The local history room is ($86,236.32) including interest at present location. where Mr. open to the public one 8% per annum. Under the power Hecker and his family Saturday every month by of sale contained in said mort­ and the statute in such case resided for a number of appointment. The upstairs is gage made and provided, notice is years. open today, April 4, from 9 hereby given that said mortgage In addition to the framed a.m. to 12 p.m. At this time, will be foreclosed by a sale of the history — a scrapbook an informal meeting of those mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at depicting the carriage house interested in working on pre­ the Barry County Courthouse in as it has evolved over time serving the library’s historic Hastings in Barry County, — was donated. Both gifts items will be held. Call the Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL complement an earlier dona­ library with questions at 517­ 30, 2009. Said premises are tion by Lucille Hecker of a located in the Township of 852-9723. Baltimore, Barry County, scene she painted of the for­ Michigan, and are described as: mer carriage house. The gifts Commencing at an iron fence are on display for viewing in post set in concrete on the East the front room of the library shore of Clear Lake and on the East and West 1/4 line of said through April. Section 33, Town 2 North, Range The Hecker family also 8 West, and witnessed by a white donated two other items of oak 36 inches South 52 feet, 20 interest to Barry County res­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ inch elm Northeast 70 feet, 8 inch idents. One gift is an album TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ poplar Northwest 8 feet, runningGordon Hecker shows donated scrapbook to library LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ thence East following the said containing photos and post­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE East and West 1/4 line 161.8 feet cards of Nashville, dated board trustees Nadine Garlinger and Vickie Reid. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. to center of highway; thence in 1906. Another donated gift, PLEASE CONTACT OUR highway South 21 degrees 45 OFFICE AT THE NUMBER minutes West 575 feet; thence in BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE the highway South 15 degrees no MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE minutes West 810.35 feet, for SALE - Default has been made in place of beginning; thence FORECLOSURE NOTICE This the conditions of a mortgage Southwesterly along center of firm is a debt collector attempting made by Brandi Peters and highway 100 feet; thence North THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ to collect a debt. Any information Donald P. Peters, husband and 68 degrees no minutes West to TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ obtained will be used for this pur­ wife, to Chase Home Finance shore of Clear Lake; thence THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ pose. If you are in the Military, LLC successor by merger with Northeasterly along the shore of TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL- TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE please contact our office at the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Clear Lake approximately 100 Anyone who has ever LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA- USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. number listed below. MORT­ Corporation, a New Jersey feet to an iron fence post set in PLEASE CONTACT OUR GAGE SALE - Default has been Corporation, Mortgagee, dated concrete on the East shore of ‘ wondered "What do I have to TION WE. OBTAIN WILL BE OFFICE AT THE NUMBER made in the conditions of a cer­ June 13, 2003 and recorded July said Clear Lake; thence East USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. tell an employer about my PLEASE CONTACT OUR BELOW IE YOU ARE IN ACTIVE tain mortgage made by: Sharon 29, 2003 in Instrument Number approximately 491 feet to the disability?" or "Should I dis­ OFFICE AT THE NUMBER MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE 8. Wyman a/k/a Sharon Wyman 1109650, Barry County Records, place of beginning, township of to Kevin M. Wyman a/k/a Baltimore, Barry County, close my disability during an BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE SALE - Default has been made in married Michigan. There is claimed to be the conditions' of a mortgage Kevin Wyman, as joint tenants to due at the date hereof the sum of Michigan, except the following MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE interview or wait until after description: commencing at ah SALE - Default has been made in made by Arden D. Wilder and Mortgage Electronic Registration I’ve been hired?" may be the conditions of a mortgage Carolyn R. Wilder, joint tenants Systems, Inc., solely as nominee Ninety-Three Thousand Seven­ iron fence post set in concrete on teen and 92/100 Dollars NovaStar Mortgage, Inc., the East shore of Clear Lake and interested in a workshop by made by Kirk Robert Reed and with the rights of survivorship, to for ($93,017.92) including interest at One Mortgage Mortgagee, dated September 22, 6.125% per annum. Under the on the East and West 1/4 line of the Disability Network Candace Kay Reed, husband Option Section 33, Town 2 North, Range a California 2004 and recorded October 18, and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Corporation, 2004 in Instrument # 1135690 power of sale contained in said Southwest Michigan. Registration Systems, Inc., as Corporation, Mortgagee, dated and modified by agreement dated mortgage and the statute in such 8 West, and witnessed by a white The workshop will be held nominee for lender and lender's May 31, 2001 and recorded June oak 36 inches, South 52 feet, 20 June 6, 2007 and recorded July made and provided, notice inches, elm Northeast 70 feet 8 Wednesday, April 15, from 1 successors and/or assigns, 13, 2001 in Instrument Number 9, 2007 in Instrument#: 1182708 case is hereby given that said mort­ to 3 p.m. at the Michigan Mortgagee, dated February 3, 1061417, and re-recorded on Barry County Records, Michigan gage will be foreclosed by a sale inches poplar Northwest 8 feet, January 10, 2005 in Instrument Said mortgage was subsequently running thence East following the 2003 and recorded February 11, Works Service Center in of the mortgaged premises, or 2003 in Instrument Number Number 11.39922, Barry County assigned to: The Bank of New some part of them, at public ven­ said East and West 1/4 line 161.8 Hastings, located at 535 W. 1097473, Barry County Records, Records, Michigan. Said mort­ York Mellon, as Successor feet to the center of the highway; due at the Barry County Woodlawn. The workshop is Michigan. Said mortgage is now gage is now held by Wells Fargo Trustee under NovaStar Courthouse in Hastings in Barry thence in highway South 21 free, but participants must hSld by Nationstar Mortgage LLC Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Option Mortgage Funding Trust, Series County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on degrees 45 minutes West 575 feet thence in highway South 15 by assignment. There is claimed One Mortgage Loan Trust 2001­ 2004-4, on which mortgage there register ahead oftime. to be due at the date hereof the C, Asset-Backed Certificates, is claimed to be due at the date APRIL 30, 2009. Said premises degrees no minutes West 810.35 The workshop will cover sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Series 2001-C by assignment. hereof the sum of One Hundred are located in the Township of feet; thence Southwesterly along common concerns about Thousand Two Hundred Twenty There is claimed to be due at the Fifty-Two Thousand Three Irving, Barry County, Michigan, center of highway 75 feet or 39/100 Dollars date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and and are described as: That part of place of beginning; thence when to tell an employer and Thousand Six Hundred Twelve Seventy-Seven Cents the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Southwesterly along center of ($153,220.39) including interest about a disability. at 7.625% per annum. Under the and 82/100 Dollars ($96,612.82) ($152,333.77) including interest Town 4 North, Range 9 West, highway 25 feet; thence North 68 Participants will learn how to power of sale contained in said including interest at 8.8% per 9% per annum. Under the power described as: Commencing at the degrees no minutes West to the disclose a disability, as well mortgage and the statute in such annum. Under the power of sale of sale contained in said mort­ center of said section; thence shore of Clear Lake; thence contained in said mortgage and and the statute in such case South 00 degrees 00 minutes Northeasterly along the shore of as understand the.process for case made and provided, notice the statute in such case made gage made and provided, notice is East 165.0 feet along the West Clear Lake approximately 100 is hereby given that said mort ­ determining why a disclosure gage will be foreclosed by a sale and provided, notice is hereby hereby given that said mortgage line of said Southeast 1/4; thence feet to an iron fence post set in may be necessary at all. of the mortgaged premises, or given that said mortgage will be will be foreclosed by a sale of the North 89 degrees 54 minutes concrete on the East shore of by a sale of the mort­ mortgaged premises, or some East 713.86 feet to the East line said Clear Lake; thence South 68 "When you have a disabil­ some part of them, at public ven- foreclosed gaged premises, or some part of part of them, at public vendue, of Maple Street (66 feet wide) degrees, no minutes East 266 ity that is not immediately due at the Barry County them, at public vendue at the Circuit Court of Barry County at •and the place of beginning; feet; thence Southwesterly at Courthouse in Hastings in Barry obvious - like a learning dis­ County, Barry County Courthouse in 1:00PM on May 7, 2009 Said thence North 00 degrees 27 min­ right angles with the South Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Hastings in Barry County, premises are situated in utes 15 seconds West 165.0 feet ability or hearing loss - there MAY 7, 2009. Said premises are Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 7, Township of Castleton, Barry along the East line of said street; boundary of said parcel 40 feet; is a great deal of uncertainty located in the Township of 2009. premises are located County, Michigan, and are thence North 89 degrees 54 min­ thence South 68 degrees, no about when in the employ- Yankee Springs, Barry County, in the Said of Hastings, Barry described as: The West 36 rods utes East 49.5 feet; thence South minutes East 12 feet; thence ment process you should dis-Michigan,-and are described as: County, CityMichigan, Southwesterly at right angles with and are of the South 40 rods of the Lots 92 and 93, Valley Park described as: Lots 4 and 5 Block Southeast one quarter of Section 00 degrees 27 minutes 15 sec­ the South boundary of said parcel close your disability," says Shores Number 2, according to 8 and the 3 feet off the North end 2, Town 3 North, Range 7 West onds East 165.0 feet; thence 35 feet; thence South 68 degrees Paul Ecklund, ADA special- the recorded plat thereof in Liber of Lot 6 of Block 8 of Kensfield's Commonly known as 9585 Bayne South 89 degrees 54 minutes no minutes East to place of ist for Disability Network. 5 of Plats on Page 62. 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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 4,2009 Mapla WlJlaty Sprtag ori-j PravlaWi; Lion ladies are another year older and a year smarter too Kyle Fisher The 2009 Maple Valley varsity softball team. Team members are (front from left) Catrina Misiewicz, Tiffani Allwardt, Jorden Beachnau, Tina Westendorp, Page Semrau, (second row) assistant coach Mike Beachnau, Julia Mischlich, Terri Hurosky, Fizza Abid, Cassie Knauss, Lindsay Mudge, Cedie Angus, Lydia Richards, Brianna Misiewicz, and head coach Mary Lesage. (Photo by Amy Jo Parrish) The Lions couldn’t wait to get their gloves in the dirt this spring. It's been a long time since last spring, and the summer travel ball season. Maple Valley’s varsity softball team has eight returnees from last year’s varsity squad which won 17 games. Some cold weather at the start of the spring, and prac­ tices indoors have slowed progress a little, but not too much because of the type of kids coach Mary Lesage has coming back. “Experience, knowledge, and a passion for the game will be some of our strong points this year,” said Lesage. “Most of these girls have been playing with each other for three and four years now, so they know each other and what to expect from one another.” The Lions have a pair of pitchers returning, in junior Cedie Angus and sophomore Tiffani Allwardt. Second baseman Jordan Beachnau returns to the infield along with short stop Cassie Knauss, first baseman Brianna Misiewicz, and third baseman Tina Westendorp. Terri Hurosky, Page Semrau, and Knauss could all see time at catcher. Most of the top newcom­ ers to the squad are outfield­ ers, juniors Lydia Richards, Lindsay Hudge, Catrina Misiewicz, and seniors Fizza Syeda and Julia Mischlich. “With eight returning players we have a strong base to build with,” said Lesage. Knowledge and experience will go a long ways. With a few new layers coming up from last year’s JV, they will be learning from last year’s varsity players. We will have some depth to work with.” Maple Valley finished fourth in the Kalamazoo Valley Association last year, and start this season off with a couple tough home con­ tests against Pennfield April 14, and Kalamazoo Christian April 16. Galesburg-Augusta and Kalamazoo Christian are expected to be at the top of the league standings once again. The Rams are the defending Division 3 state champions. Lions look for growth as the baseball season progresses The Lions are going to try and build themselves some ball players. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ baseball team returns a handful of talented players from a season ago, including senior short stop Kyle Fisher, senior outfielder Michael Paisley, and junior second baseman Kyle Bums. There aren’t a lot of players out for the team this season to help them out, so head coach Bryan Carpenter has a plan. “We want to grow into a great baseball team by the end of May,” coach Carpenter said. “We have a solid core of kids, we just need to make them baseball players.” That task will be easier thanks to their work ethic and their desire to succeed. Carpenter said that they are learning to play the game the right ways The list of newcomers includes junior third base­ man Steve Creller, junior outfielder Tyler Franks, jun­ ior catcher Brandon Cosgrove, and sophomore shortstop Coty Franklin. At the end of May, the Lions will be hosting a Division 3 District Tournament. Winning that is a big goal of the team’s this season. As far as competing in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, the Lions are hoping to grow into a thorn in the side of their tough league opponents. Kalamazoo Christian and Parchment return two of the league’s top teams. The league season begins as soon as schools return from spring break. Maple Valley hosts Pennfield April 14 and Kalamazoo Christian April 16. Another thing the Lions are looking forward to at the end of May is a meeting with Lakewood, on the 20th. The brother of coach Carpenter, Keith Carpenter, has taken over the Viking program this season. Maple Valley girls start KVA play home against Parchment %A tough Kalamazoo slate of Valley Association games gets started for the Maple Valley var- sity girls’ soccer team when it returns from spring break. The Lions have one last non-league tune-up, at home against Barry County Christian April 13, then its right into the KVA with a visit from Parchment April 15. Lakewood scored an 8-0 victory over the Lion ladies in the final contest before the break. Elizabeth Smith moves into the goal this season for the Lions, and is one of a handful of returnees for the Maple Valley squad coached by Chris Ricketts. Also back are Amanda Paxson, Teketha Pifer, Emily Dietrick, Ashley Zander, Jasmine Grinage, Traci Grinage, and Sabrina Wright. Kalamazoo Christian and Hackett Catholic Central return the top two teams in the KVA once again. The Comets are the defending Division 4 state champions, and either them or the Fighting Irish from Hackett have won six of the last seven Division 4 state titles. Maple Va]ley takes on Hackett April 21, and faces the Comets April 27. Hansbarge Heating & Air Conditioning LICENSED INSURED Vermontville; Ml CDLE HANSBARGER Owner RUUD Featuring Ruud Bas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products * FREE Estimates The 2009 Maple Valley varsity girls’ soccer team. Team members are Sylvia Laymance, Rachel Howard, Jenna Williams, Jessica Curtis, Emily Dietrick, Amber Burhans, Megan Primm, Ashley Zander, Karen Leung, Jacqueline Dankenbring, Sarah Rowley, Sarah Pena, Lindsey Hoffman, Sabrina Wright, Abby Hoyt, Amanda Paxson, Traci Grinage, 23-Teketha Piter, Jasmine Grinage, goalie I iyzjg Smith, assistant coach Meghan Howard and head coach Chris Ricketts. (Photo by Amy Jo Parrish) �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, April 4,2009’— Page 11 Rebuilding project starts with four state qualifiers The 2009 Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team. Team members are (front from left) Mallorie Densmore, Erin Shoemaker, Melissa Browne, (second row) Shawndenae Rost, Elizabeth Stewart, Catara Briggs, Kayla Shaw, Lauren J. Trumble, Kaytlin Furlong, (third row) Bryarina Clow, Pantera Rider, Mollyann Morehouse, Kristen Iszler, Kamey Gibbs, Megan Shoemaker, Karlee Mater, Lindsey Perkins, Tiffany Ryan, (fourth row) head coach Robert Browne, Jessa Cheeseman, McKenna Mater, Nicole Porter, Jaime Curth, and coach Cindy Allwart. Missing from photo is Stacey Fassett. (Photo by Amy Jo Parrish) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley hasn’t used this word in a long time “rebuilding”. The cupboard isn’t bare for new Maple Valley varsi­ ty girls’ track and field head coach Robert Browne, but the Lion team will look much different than the one that won a Kalamazoo Valley Association champi­ onship and a regional cham­ pionship last spring.' The Lions are still shooting to be close to those marks though. “Our goal this year is a top two finish in both the league and the regional,” said Browne. “This is a rebuild­ ing year after losing eight talented athletes from last year’s team, but we should still be a force with the girls we have.” The group ofgirls Browne has includes state medallists Stacey Fassett and Elizabeth Stewart and state qualifiers Mallorie Densmore and Karlee Mater. Fassett, a senior, placed sixth in the pole vault last year at the Division 3 State Finals. Mater also qualified in the event, and the vaulters along with the throwers should lead the Maple Valley team to another strong show­ ing in the field events this season. “Our throwing crew is very young, but they are developing .into very good throwers,” said Browne. The group is led by sopho­ more Tiffany Ryan and freshman Nicole Porter. On the track, Stewart and start the league season at Densmore were both part of home against Constantine the 400-meter relay and 800- and Hackett Catholic Central meter relay teams which April 14. went to the state finals last The Lions are 2-0 in duals spring. They helped then- so far this season, having team to fourth place finish in scored a 97-28 win over the 400-meter event. Stewart Bellevue and a 77-60 win was also a qualifier in the over Leslie on Wednesday. 400-meter run on her own. Maple Valley had the top Other key returnees for the performer in four of the five Lions include Erin field events. Fassett and Shoemaker, who’ll be in the Mater tied for first in the sprints this year, Lauren pole vault at 8 feet. Trumble in the middle dis­ Densmore won the long tance races, Shawndenae jump at 14-0. Porter won the Rost in the sprints, and shot put at 32-10 and the dis­ Megan Shoemaker in the dis­ cus at 89-11. tance races. Mater also won the 100The Lions are also expect­ meter hurdles in 20.43 sec­ ing contributions from onds, and teamed with Erin Kaytlin Furlong in the dis­ Shoemaker, Morehouse, and tance events and Mollyann Stewart to win the 800-meter Morehouse in the sprints. relay in 2:05. In the 400There aren’t a lot of new­ ineter relay. Mater was comers to the team this year, joined by Kamey Gibbs, Browne said that depth Kristen Iszler, and Jessica issues could hurt the team at Cheeseman for a first-place invitationals this season. time of 1:07. Pennfield, Schoolcraft, Densmore won the 100and Delton Kellogg could all meter dash in 14.13, and push the Lions in the Pantera Rider was the 300Kalamazoo Valley meter hurdle champion with Association. The Lions will a time of 57.79. Lions boys have high expectations once again by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Success breeds success. Last spring couldn’t have been much more successful for the Maple Valley varsity boys’ .track and field team. The Lions were 7-0 in Kalamazoo Valley Association duals. They • won the KVA Championship Meet They were regional champions. They placed fourth at the Division 3 MITCA Team State Championships, and third at the MHSAA State Finals. That appearance at the MHSAA State Finals included EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks Plastic & Steel Pipe Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE o Now accepting MasterCard & Visa a state championship in the 1600-meter relay . Seniors Jeff Burd, Nick Thurlby,, and Rob Morehouse return from that state championship foursome. Burd was also the state runnerup in the 800 and placed third along with Thurlby in the 800meter relay. Thurlby was. a four-time state medallist last season, also placing third in tire 300-meter hurdles and fourth in the UO’s. Junior Jimmy Brown was also a part of that third-place 800-meter relay team. “Our leadership is awe­ some, probably the best I have had in my 10 years,” said Lion head coach Brian Lincoln. “Along with great leaders, we have some of the hardest working upperclassmen that I have had. When they work hard it makes the underclass­ men want to work hard too.” That’s only the start of the returning talent for the Lions. Other returnees include, seniors Dustin Houghton, Brandon Vaughn, Justin Kennedy, Josh Fulford,juniors Zac Eddy, Josh Hall, Jesse James, Adam Zank, and soph­ omores Luke Densmore, Brad Laverty, Joe Benedict, Trent Courtney, Josh Bind, and Aaron Kercefield. “We have 18 returnees from last year, plus four, that have returned after a year of two layoff. We have a total of 47 boys out,” said Lincoln. “Numbers are so big, it gives us depth in every event” Newcomers to. the team include senior Josh Perkins, sophomores Cody Lienhart and Cody James, and fresh­ men Garrett Rgid, Andy Pierson, Andy Zank, Austin Tobias, and Tyler Brumm. “The boys have created some very high expectations the last few years,” said Lincoln. “They expect to win when they step on the track. The 2009 Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team. Team members are (front from left) Josh Perkins, Anthony Molson, Dustin Houghton, Jeff Burd, Robert Morehouse, Joshua Fulford, Justin Kennedy, Brandon Vaughn (second row) Mitchell Hamilton, Cody Jones, Brady Halliwill, Petr Bedrich Saeed Saeed, Michael Miranda, Trevor Dukey, Joe Benedict, Zac Eddy, Maximilian Fischer, Josh Hall, (third row) coach Mike Hall head coach Brian Lincoln, Jimmy Brown, John Currier, Adam Zank, Chris Clark, Tyler Brumm, Niko Rose, Cody Lelnhart, Garrett Reid, Jesse James, Brad Laverty, Andy Zank, coach.Steve Hopkins, coach Charles Wymer, (fourth row) Darius France, Dylan Hall, Luke Densmore, Jake Ewing, Dakota Gross, Austin Tobias, Josh Burd, Andy Pierson, Adrian Conole Barrein, Trenton Courtney, Zach Melville, Alex Reid. (Photo courtesy of Superior Photography of Sunfield) We will have to continue to work hard to be in the hunt again this year. They know they are the hunted and are going to get everyone’s best shot That has kept the focus and drive the first few weeks ofpractice.” The Lions are 2-0 in duals so far this season, having scored a 91-46 win over Bellevue and a 106-31 win over Leslie Wednesday evening. Maple Valley used its depth to win all four relay races in the three-team meet The teajp of Hall, Morehouse, Eddy, and Vaughn won die 1600-meter relay in 3 minutes 39.89 sec­ onds. Brown, Kennedy, Vaughn, and Eddy won die 400-meter relay in 46.21 sec­ onds. Brown, Kennedy, Eddy, and Jeff Burd took the 800meter relay in 1:37.92. In the 3200-meter relay, the team of Laverty, Fulford, Perkins, and Morehouse won in 8:47.05. Jeff Bind won the 200meter dash in 22.87, and die 400 in 52.48. Morehouse took first in the 800 with a time of 2:0832. In the field events, Laverty won the pole vault at 10-0 and Houghton the discus with a throw of 112-4.5. The Kalamazoo Valley Association season begins after break, when the Lions host Hackett and Constantine April 14. ‘1 believe there are 4 or 5 teams that will be in the hunt for the league tide,” said Lincoln, including his team and Delton Kellogg, Pennfield, Olivet, and Schoolcraft. FOR REMODELING OR CUoTOrf PRINT© new construction �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. April 4. 2009 Michigan traffic deaths drop 10 percent in 2008 Deaths at lowest level since 1925 Traffic crashes, deaths and injuries all fell in Michigan in 2008, fueled in part by decreases in miles driven during summer months when fatal crashes tend to be high­ est. Traffic deaths dropped to crashes and fatalities. Increases occurred among drug-involved fatal crashes and motorcycle crashes and fatalities. Traffic crashes fell 3 per­ cent from 324,174 in 2007 to 980 from 1,084 in 2007. 1925 was the last year Michigan had fewer than 980 fatalities. Declines also were noted in alcohol, pedestrian and commercial motor vehicle EQUIPMENT, INC. The Deere of your dreams Announcing 316,057 in 2008. Injuries dropped 7 percent from 80,576 in 2007 to 74,568 in 2008. Alcohol-involved fatal crashes also declined from 313 in 2007 to 297 in 2008. “It will be difficult to dis­ cern what drove this large decrease in traffic deaths last year,” said Michael L. Prince, director of the Office of Highway Safety Planning. “One factor is the state’s extremely high safety belt use rate. Advancements in roadway and automotive engineering and in emer­ gency medicine also played a • Teen fatalities (age 13 to 19) dropped from 277 in 2007 to 207 in 2008. • Deer-vehicle crashes stayed nearly the same, drop­ ping slightly from 61,907 in 2007 to 61,010 in 2008. There were 12 people killed in deer-vehicle crashes in 2008. • Pedestrian talities dropped from 136 in 2007 to 115 in 2008. • Bicycle fatalities rose from 18 in 2007 to 25 in 2008. Community breakfast planned to benefit camp The men of the Vermontville United Methodist Church will be hosting a community break­ fast at the church on Saturday, April 11, from 7 to 11 a.m. The crew will be serving eggs prepared any /O FINANCING FOR 36 MONTHS* FO major role. However, we can’t ignore that motorists curtailed their driving when gas prices were extremely high. Further study may allow us to determine what impact each had on traffic deaths last year.” While drug-involved fatal crashes increased substan­ tially, from 90 in 2007 to 130 in 2008, analysts attribute this to better follow-up and reporting by police agencies. The crash data also shows. • Motorcycle fatalities increased from 124 in 2007 to 127 in 2008. way, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and Texas toast. Beverages will include milk, orange juice and coffee. "Let us wait on you and clean up, too," said Leroy Starks, who will participate at the event. "It’s a great way to start the day." 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Among them was Courtney Cady, from Maple Valley, who is studying com- Mothers of Preschoolers to tour Moo-Ville The Mothers of Preschoolers group from Vermontville Bible Church will host an ice cream social at Moo-Ville Creamery in Nashville. All mothers of children ages birth to 6 are invited to join the group Thursday, April 16, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for free ice cream and a tour of the creamery. Mothers also may bring a sack lunch and stay longer to visit or play. For more information, call Jessica Smith at 517-852­ 0750. chart, and all pilots who have an aircraft registered with the State of Michigan also receive a complimen­ tary airport directory. Both publications are available for purchase, either online at www.michigan.gov/aero or by mail, with a check or money order made out to the State of Michigan. Checks can be sent to MDOT, Finance Cashier, PO Box 30648, Lansing, MI 48909. A chart is available for $8; or 10 or more for $7 each. A set of flat charts for both penin­ sulas is $10. Directories are available for $10; or five or more for $8 each. Add 6 percent Michigan sales tax to purchase price. •The Michigan Airport Directory is also available online at http://www.michigan. gov/aero/0,1607,7-1456777 _7036—,00.html. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-04-11.pdf 6f4c6b022592db174bfd85ffc053f507 PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 15, April 11, 2009 Nashville Village Council approves Taser purchase by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter A new weapon can be found on the belt of the Nashville Police Department. The Nashville Village Council Thursday night unanimously passed a motion to allow the police department to purchase a Taser. Trustee Laurie Austhof was absent. Ron Define, a representa­ tive from Michigan Taser, attended the meeting and gave an overview of the stun gun and how it is used. “The bottom line is that the Taser is an electrical con­ trol device,” Dehne told the council and audience. “Basically, it interrupts the electrical flow in the body and jams the electrical impulses. It stays in the skeletal system of the body.” Dehne said he has subject­ ed about 450 people to the weapon through his years of training and law enforce­ ment. The threat of using the Taser, is often enough to deter many would-be crimi­ nals, said Dehne. Though there have been instances of physical damage being caused by their use, Dehne stressed that proper training can prevent that from hap­ pening. The pulse of the weapon lasts five seconds after discharge and causes the skeletal muscles to con­ tract. “If you’ve ever put a nine volt battery on your tongue, multiply that by about 400,” said Dehne. “It changes the attitude in about 90 percent of people that have experi­ enced it because they never want it to happen again.” Police Chief Jerry Sarver endorsed the incorporation ofthe weapon into the police force and said Nashville is a place where a Taser could be of great benefit due to the delay in getting backup to a scene. “Backup is 20 to 25 min­ utes away, and in that time you have to have a smooth tongue because no one wants to draw their weapon or shoot anybody,” said Sarver. “It would be a benefit for Nashville to move up to the times and for the safety of officers and the public.” The weapon shoots two barbs that can penetrate 1/2” into the skin and uses 2.1 milliamps of power. Sarver said he has been awarded a grant of $2,000 to purchase a Taser. The department also purchased a video/audio recorder that attaches to the bottom of the- Taser and records and can be used to record instances when the Taser is used. Sarver said the officers will be able to train through the Hastings Police Department at no charge. At the meeting, the coun- cil also: • Heard a report from Josh Leatherman concerning a new organization being developed in Nashville. Two or Three Together is a non­ profit group that is seeking to provide a positive place and events for local teens to take part in. Leatherman said the group is working to contact area church leaders about their mission and is hoping to expand its services in the near future. “Our goal is to get them (teens) offthe street and give them a place to go,” Leatherman told the council. “We want to share the gospel and we want to do stuff for the community. We’re look- ing for community service projects to get involved with.” The group currently meets at The Living Room in downtown Nashville. • Approved Dan Kellogg, president of the car show organization, to pursue obtaining a permit to hold the event on M-66 in down­ town Nashville. Due to flooding last year, the event was held on the street and the committee received positive feedback about the show in the new location. “It was such a good event,” said Kellogg. “We didn’t have one business downtown that did not like TASER, continued on page 5 Syrup Queen ready to represent village Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer The path for Hannah Gardner to become the Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen has come full circle. Named as the first Maple Syrup Princess, Gardner is the 2009 queen and couldn’t be happier about wearing the crown. “I was the first Maple Syrup Princess and after that I thought that I definitely want to do it (run for queen) now. It has been kind of a goal for me to be princess and queen. It’s kind of a royal bloodline thing,” Gardner joked with a laugh. Active in her youth group at Nashville Baptist, a trom­ bone player with the high school band, color guard member, part of the Maple Valley Equestrian Team and part-time worker at MooVille Creamery, Gardner stays busy year-round and is looking forward to the activ­ ities that come with the crown. The court took part in the Hastings St. Patrick’s Day parade recently and will be part of the Chesning Show Boat parade this sum­ mer, along with a variety of other events. Almost a celebrity in Maple Valley, Gardner, the daughter of Steve and Janice Gardner, said she has been getting a lot of attention from elementary age students. Her mother, works at the Maplewood Elementary cafeteria and has been given the nickname ofQueen Mum by the students. Hannah said all the attention gives her a chance to have a positive influence on others. “I think it’s really cool that the little girls look up to me,” said Hannah. “It’s nice to give them a good role model instead of what they see in Hollywood and give the village a good image.” As part of Norma Jean Acker’s Leadership Class at the high school, Hannah is able to take advantage of a variety ofcommunity service projects and contribute to the village in a positive way. “I like how we (the leader­ ship class) can offer ourselves to others and not be selfish,” said Hannah. “We get to show people compas­ sion and love. We’re volunQUEEN, continued on page 4 Vandals damage cemetery by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Almost each night on the news, stories of the rough economy make up much of the news. The evidence of the slumping financial situa­ tion, however, can be found locally in Vermontville. Vandals have wreaked havoc at the Woodlawn Cemetery on State Road. The cemetery has been the target of thieves over the past few weeks. Ums, name plates and planters have all turned up missing, and the one thing they have in com­ mon is the metal materials from which they are made. “We’ve got one monu­ ment with two brass flower vases that were screwed on that they stole those,” said Jack Rathbum, curator of the cemetery. “On some of the monuments for children, there is a picture of the child and a cover that snaps on and those are brass. They’ve Pat Yost and Jack Rathbum look over a site that was recently disturbed by vanVANDALS, continued on dals. An urn was stolen from the site and the contents dumped among the other page 9 markers. Hannah is the daughter of Steve and Janice Gardner and sister to Kylie and Gavin of Vermontville, (photo provided) In This Issue, • Nashville community calendars are back • Michael Schumacher visits Vermontville Township library • Red Hatters on the move again • Maple Valley Athletic Boosters plan event Wrestling club has four place �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 11,2009 Vermontville Township Library invites book lovers to ‘Read All About If with Author Michael Schumacher Vermontville Township Library has announced that Michael Schumacher, author of Wreck of the Carl D: A True Story ofLoss, Survival, and Rescue at Sea, will pay a special visit to library patrons at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. The event will be an after­ noon of first-rate story­ telling, book signing and a question-and-answer time with guests. Schumacher is visiting the Vermontville Township Library as part ofthe Library of Michigan’s 2009 “Michigan Notable Authors Tour.” This year, 16 authors whose engaging works were HASTINGS 4 269-205-4900 UALITY ?i« flEATERS www.GQTI.com Rock Rocking Boats • All Digital Sound 4.25to‘4.75 ALL SEATSI except adult evening] (3) Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 4/10 - 4/16 1 FREE SPRING MATINEES aturday & Sunday IO & 11 AM 4/ 4/HS4. .2 TM£0FDESPCTEAUX(O) O © HANNAH MONTANA: THE MOVIE (G) SAT/SUN 10:00,1220,2:35,4:50, 3 g 7:05,9:20 TUE 1220,2.35,4:50, 7:05. 9:20 FRI/MON/WED/TH 4:50, 7:05. 9.20 o FAST AND FURIOUS (PG-13) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:10,2:40, 5:05,7:25,9:50 FRI/MON/WED/TH 5:05,725,9:50 HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT (PG-13) SAT/SUN/TUE 1:15,3:20, 525,7:35, 9:40 FRI/MON/WED/TH 5:25, 7:35,9.40 MONSTERS VS. ALIENS (PG) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:40,2:4$, 4:55,7:15,9:30 FRI/MON/WED/TH 4:55,7:15,9:30 FREQUENT MOVIEGOERS Sign up at www.gqtl.com for the Frequent Moviegoer Club Earn points 4 see movies for a bargain price. chosen as 2009 Michigan Notable Books selections will visit nearly 53 libraries throughout the state. For details about this author event, call 517-726­ 1362 or visit the library online at www.vermontvillelibrary.blogspot.com. “It’s a literary treat to have Michael Schumacher in our community, sharing his cap­ tivating work with our friends and neighbors in such an open, accessible way,” said Carla Rumsey, director of the Vermontville Township Library. “Michigan is home to some of the best stories and story­ tellers found anywhere in the country. An author of Michael Schumacher’s cal­ iber here, in our library, will make it an afternoon to remember.” His book is based on the incident that happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. November 18, 1958, when the Carl D. Bradley, a 623foot limestone carrier caught in one of the most violent storms in Lake Michigan his­ tory, snapped in two and sank within minutes. Four of the 35-man crew escaped to a small raft, where they hung on in total darkness, braving massive waves and frigid tempera­ tures. As the storm raged on, a search-and-rescue mission hunted for survivors, while the frantic citizens of nearby Rogers City, the tiny Michigan hometown to twenty-six members of the Bradley crew, anxiously awaited word of their loved ones’ fates. In Wreck of the Carl D., Michael Schumacher recon­ structs, in dramatic detail, the tragic accident, the per­ ilous search-and-rescue mis­ sion, and the chilling after­ math for the small town so intimately affected by the tragedy. “This year’s Michigan Notable Books delve into wonderfully diverse topics and offer something of inter­ est for just about everyone,” said State Librarian Nancy R. Robertson. “The tour offers the opportunity for book enthusiasts in many comers of the state to join in the conversation about what constitutes ‘great writing’ and to hear from some of the Great Lakes region’s most beloved authors.” Schumacher is the author of nine books, including of biographies Allen Ginsberg, Eric Clapton, Francis Ford Coppola, Phil Ochs, and George Mikan. His earlier book, Mighty Fitz, an account of the sink­ ing of the Edmund Fitzgerald, was also a Michigan "Notable Books" winner. A lifelong resident of Wisconsin, Schumacherhas a passion for the Great Lakes, and has written the narratives for 25 documen­ taries on Great Lakes ship­ wrecks and lighthouses. He is currently at work on a biography of Will Eisner, father of the modem graphic novel. Author Micheal Schumacher with Frank Mays, the only surviving crew member of the Carl D. Bradley. Schumacher will visit Vermontville through a special program with the library. Michigan Notable Books is designed to promote read­ ing and raise awareness of Michigan’s literary heritage. The program annually selects 20 of the most out­ standing books published in that year - titles that are reflective of Michigan's diverse ethnic, historical, lit­ erary and cultural experi­ ence. In addition to the tour, the Library of Michigan Foundation will host a “Night for Notables” on Saturday, April 18 with Newbery Award Winner and 2008 Michigan Notable Author Christopher Paul Curtis as guest speaker. For more information about the evening program taking ‘Diana’s DCace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 2, 1-517-852-9481 The author of The Wreck of the Carl D., Michael Schumacher will sign books and answer questions on April 19 at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. 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 ofM-66 on Baseline) FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG 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 Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15 ............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 .........................Sunday School 10: 00.............................. Church Service 11: 00...................................... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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 Evening Worship................................ 6 Wednesday Family Night Senrice .......... 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’s 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 Senrices 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 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 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m 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) 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 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 10 a.m. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . . 2415 McCann Road NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN 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 Sunday Mass ....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship............ 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service........................................7 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. AUTHOR, continued on page ? 203 N. State, Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH place at the Library of Michigan in downtown Lansing, visit www.michigan. gov/notablebooks. The 2009 Michigan Notable Books program and tour are made possible thanks to the generous suptanstotegeneroussupport of Cooley Law School, ProQuest, Meijer, the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation, Auto-Owners Insurance, the Michigan Center for the Book, the Michigan Humanities Council, the Steelcase Foundation, Paul & Marge Potter, and the National Archive Publishing Company. Program partners 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 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 . . .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 11,2009 — Page 3 Nashville community calendars are back After a few years absence, Nashville community calen­ dars are available for pur­ chase thanks to the Nashville United Methodist Church. The group has taken up the task to re-launch project as a fundraiser for the church. The calendar will run from September 2009 through August 2010, to coincide with the Maple Valley school year. As with previ­ ous calendars, listings of school activities as well as community dates will be list­ order can call the church at ed each month. 517-852-2043, Cheryl The church has begun sell­ Hartwell at 517-852-1650, ing advertisements for the Herb Frith at 517-852-9756, calendars. Personal dates Tamara Martin at 269-945­ (birthdays, anniversaries, 0956 or Gary Roach at 269­ memorials, etc) and adver­ 945-8746. Hartwell, Frith tisement block are available. and Martin can also assist Organizations may also list any business or individual their montly or bi-monthly that would like to purchase meeting schedules for a fee. ■advertisement space in the Members of the church calendar. will be in the community The.sale ends on May 24 selling, however, anyone and calendars will be avail­ interested in purchasng an able in August g Free community dinners offer friendship and good food I""***! I""*1 Ik M J by Helen Mudry paper products, etc. StaffWriter “This is notjust for people The Monday evening free who are down on their luck, community dinners at but for everyone who wants Sunfield United Methodist to have dinner with their Church continue to be a pop­ neighbors and socialize,” ular place to eat. said Piercefield. “We recog­ Guests start arriving at 4 nize the need for a meal and p.m. for the meal. On a typi­ for fellowship.” cal night, as many as 100 Take-out meals are avail­ people come to dinner. able too, which Piercefield Chef Rob Piercefield , of said adds a flexible compo­ Swede’s Restaurant in nent to helping others. For Mulliken, prepares the main example, people who know course. The meal includes a of folks who can’t leave their tossed salad and dessert treat. homes may take a meal to The dinner is made possi­ them or if a spouse or child ble by free will donations won’t be available until after and donations from local 6 p.m., a meal can be taken businesses, churches, organi­ home for him or her. zations and individuals who The reason the meal pro­ pay for the cost of the food, gram starts at 4 p.m. is to ■« I® lit alt 21" ttlofejiif,, ^ss plrfCooltyhiu ■II JI® J ® Uray of tofan Uray of fc tic F®Im Mt 4® In, ik Jfc 11 Center foe fa fol» I' oo Jfifc fap d Corneil ik ta rai' me ter. id Ik Si® hl Mb ftfc Id Copoy. PiwMi f»® « HUM two I QjgiWtW iwn i _ Oes®f^aZ _ I ffllSJ’ accommodate elementary children (and their families) who are dismissed from school at 3:50. The inception for the com­ munity meal program- is reflective of the state’s diffi­ cult economic times. Pastor Jeff Schrock said the meals will continue as long as peo­ ple come and there is a need. A dragon hunter (library volunteer Gail Chafee) helped close out activities for The venue may change from inside the church to an out- March is Reading Month at Putnam District Library. She made a special appearance door location as the evenings at storytime to try and. hunt down the elusive beast. The theme for the month was “Fire up with reading” and included a variety of dragon related games and activities. gget warmer. Anyone who wants to vol- Above, Chafee poses with a crowd of little dragons who participated in storytime. unteer at the meal program or donate funds to help support it may call Piercefield at Swedes, 517-649-8941 or Schrock at 517-566-8448. The organizational meet­ group. Ifyou have any ques­ library at 726-1362. ing for the Vermontville tions, please contact the Friends ofthe Library will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the library. NashvilleVFW Presents ... Anyone interested in joining this group, whose mission is to promote the library in the community and help with Flame grilled on our outside fundraising efforts is asked BBQ Pit Build your own burger. to attend. This important Hamburger, Fries, Soft Drink ........... $5 Volunteer Luncheon. All structural meeting will $3 Hot Dog, Fries, Soft Drink................. sites closed. No Pickle include presentation of by­ FRIDAY, APRIL 17 • 5-7:00PM Ball.GL- 10:30-12:30 Cards; laws, nominations of offi­ _____ 517-852-9260 12:45 p.m. Potluck.. cers, and objectives for the Wednesday, April 15: Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 5875 S. M-66, Nashville p.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m. 2 mi S ofNashville, corner ofM-79 & M-66 Delton - Reminiscence. 517 852-9003 • 269 838-8017 Nashville - Mini Massage 11 www.MOO-ville.com a.m. Thursday, April 16: Hastings - Line Dancing; Caregiver’s Sup. 3:30 p.m.; Cancer Support 1 p.m. Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, April 17: Hast­ ings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting, 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo; Friendship Feast. Putnam ends reading month with special guest Friends of the Library to form IF harry arry Counlu ounu and Schedule of Events Hearty Menu Monday, April 13 Baked ham, sweet pota­ toes, Brussels sprouts, pineapple tidbits, wheat bread. Tuesday, April 14 All sites closed. Volunteer recognition lunch. Wednesday, April 15 Roast beef with gravy,mashed potatoes, spinach, applesauce, dinner roll. Thursday, April 16 Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, hot peach crisp, garlic bread. Friday, April 17 BBQ chicken leg qtr., au gratin potatoes, broccoli, banana, corn muffin. Cold Menu Monday, April 13 Sliced chicken, coleslaw, a" ‘>* I apricot halves, wheat bread. Tuesday, April 14 All sites closed. Volunteer recognition lunch; Wednesday, April 15 Cottage cheese, black bean and tomato salad, pineapple tidbits, muffin. Thursday, April 16 Seafood pasta salad, broc­ coli raisin salad, mandarin oranges, graham crackers. Friday, April 17 Stacked ham and cheese, .cucumber salad, diced pears, hamburger bun. Activities Calendar Monday, April 13: Hastings - Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam. Delton Mini Massage 11 a.m. H,W,N- Reminiscence. Tuesday, April 14: Hastings - No Line Dancing. SOgi MO Bqoiiw PONY RIDES Friday, April 17, 2009 ■ 4pm to 9 pm & Saturday, April 18, 2009 ■ 10am to 9pm jUi^1 jfH Corner of M-66 and M-79, Nashville, Michigan Call Us Be ErWied ti^V rem/mu, imurim mw/M/tm sm/st pril Tanning Special Sr < 1 Month Unlimited OR 15 Anytime visits I LEL. . 207 N . Main Street Na Come in and get a fresh look I for spring! Schedule your prom appointments today $4E- Now Hiring! - 517-852-0313 H__ours: Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9-7 •__F__r_i.__9_-_6__•__S__a_t_. _9 __-_3__•__F_o_ r.you—r con..ve-n--i--e--n--c--e--—, pl—ease— u—se b —a—c—k —entranc—e. See the following merchants for tickets Moo-ville Creamery Maple Valley Pharmacy Puey's Corner Store And of course M00-ville*s Employees Persons Without Tickets will be Charged. �Page 4 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 11,2009 QUEEN, continued from page 1 teering, not doing it for the money. I think it’s awesome that we get to help out and give of ourselves to others.” Through the queen title, Hannah is hoping to con­ tribute even more to her community and help resi­ dents see the history behind the festival. “My main goal is to teach people what the festival is really about,”, said Hannah. “It’s more than just rides and a social scene, I want to help people see the true depth of the festival and what it’s about.- It’s a piece of history turned into a modem day celebration.” For Hannah, the most interesting part of the festi­ val isn’t the games or food but rather the history and heritage behind the maple syrup products that are pro­ duced each year. “I like learning about the sap and syrup. I find it very, very interesting and I think that’s probably the coolest part,” said Hannah. “It goes from total blandness to something sweet that you can eat” Hannah and her court, Frailey, will take part in the grand parade at 2 p.m. on the Vermontville Syrup Festival. Maple Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues A letter of thanks To the Editor: The Nashville Police Department would like to thank Allen Childers for removing the graphics on old police car. He volunteered to do remove the decals when he found out we were selling the cars and we appreciate his services and the time he volunteered. Jerry Sarver, Nashville Police Chief BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Swine Tagging, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Barry County Fairgrounds. Apr. 13 Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Shooting Sports Practice Shoot, 6:30 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Apr. 15 Swine possession and pre-registration deadline. Apr. 15 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Courts and Law Building. Goat pre-registration deadline. Apr. 15 Market steer and beef breeding animals pre­ Apr. 15 registration deadline. Market Goat Weigh-in & Clinic, 6-8 p.m., Apr. 15 Fairgrounds. Market and breeding stock sheep pre-registraApr. 15 tion deadline. Swine Tagging, 9:30 a.m.-12 noon, Nashville Apr. 18 area (carpool area on M-66 near M-66 and M-79 intersection). Swine Tagging, 1-3 p.m., Delton area (Osborne Apr. 18 farm, 7165 W. Osborne Rd., Delton). Poultry Deyelopmental Committee Meeting, 7 Apr, 20 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Shooting Sports Practice Shoot, 6:30 p.m., Apr. 21 Barry County Conservation Club. Apr. 21 Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Apr. 24-26 Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop, Kettunen Center. Apr. 25 PQA Training, 10 a.m., Expo Center. Apr. 26 Fun Horse Show, 9 a.m., Expo Center. Apr. 27 Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. May 1 Dairy & Dairy Feeder Pre-registration deadline. May 2 Get the “Bizz” Workshop, 9 a.m., Extension Office. May 3 Open Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center. May 4 Mandatory General Leaders Fair Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. May 6 Safe Food Handling Workshop (for Cooking Competition), 6 p.m., Extension Office. May 6 Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Apr, 11 Part of the Maple Valley Equestrian Team, Gardner also shows horses on her own during the summer, (photo provided) Junior Hannah Gardner is this year’s Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen and will be traveling to various parades and events throughout the year to promote the festival, (photo by Amy Jo Parish) Make your plans now to have EASIER Jack & Judy’s DINNER with us April 12th • Swiss Steak Country Kettle Cafe Along with playing trombone in the high school band, Hannah is a member of the color guard and is active in her church youth group at Nashville Baptist, (photo pro­ vided) Opening Tuesday April 14th Landscaping & spring Clean-Up - call and get your projects booked NOW!! r———————— i10% OFF Got a landscape or plant Question? 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She had a little bump in the road when she fell, but is doing fine now. We have had sev­ eral Queens-for-a-day since the last news items. Some of them have been Grace Vedder, Rosa Fleetham, Delores Jenson, Charlene Goff, Ada Dennie, and Ruth VanHouten to name a few. Recently, the Red Hatters were at the Independent Village in Grand Ledge for a Red Hat Tea. Frank Stemett, who imitates Barry TASER, continued from page 1 * 6 ®SpltttStal,{)IH fetatoQi ffesifeafelfei cjaa(fit r^taWphi; LElJa&pfat. 5tSks.9uiLEipoCtia. sj^cijlta'fiKil sMUtfaWi dfotfa Mtat? iGasnlLeatoWt lO*’ lO it.” • Voted unanimously to allow the family of Duane Hamilton to make improve­ ments to Putnam Park in honor of Duane. “I think it’s going to be great, it’s going to look nice and be a nice addition to the park,” said Trustee Jack Holden. • Gave permission for Police Chief Sarver to place the new police garage out for bids. The new facility would be attached to the back of the village offices. • Went into closed session to discuss the sale of the police building. After the closed session, the council voted to allow President Pro-Tern Mike Kenyon to contact Gary White of Green Light Driving School about the offer on the building. The council will hold its next regular meeting April 23 at 7 p.m. at the village offices in downtown Nashville. Ron Dehne of Michigan Taser demonstrates how the weapon works during the village council at Thursday night’s meeting. Upcoming Putnam Library events announced %Putnam District Library's event calendar for the month of April is available at the library and online at www.putnamlibrary. blog spot, co m http://www.putnamlibrary.blogspot.com. Teens are invited to the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meeting at 3:45 p.m. Monday, April 13. The group will be planning for spring and summer events and con­ tinuing to work on the soon to be created teen space. At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, area residents interested in helping with the summer reading program are invited to a planning meetingO. This year's theme is "Be Creative At Your Library" and focuses on bringing the arts to life at the library. Artists of all kinds are encouraged to get involved and share their talents with t(Ub t(Ub *Ef*L Manilow, was there to enter­ tain us. He is great. When he sings, he sure does sound like Barry! He sang to Flo, and she really liked that. When he sang to someone else, it ruffled her feathers! We all had a wonderful time there. Once a month we go to Lake Manor Apartments in Lake Odessa to eat lunch with the seniors and play Bingo. It is always decorated so nicely for each season or holiday, and it seems that the Sunfield Red Hatters come home as Bingo winners quite often. Even if we don’t win at bingo, we sure have a great time there, and we thank them for welcoming us. Dave and Cindy Rosier, from Rosier’s Funeral Home in Sunfield, gave the Red Hats some lovely Vera Bradley purses. There was an assortment of colors and each one was designed differently. They have been used as special prizes for special events, and the group is appreciative to the Rosiers. We have had quite a winter. Between all the snow and the cold, many of us kept inside this last winter. Now that spring is here, we will be on the move again. That’s all this time. God Bless! FREE I> APPRAISALS [spoftlM F Tuesday, April 14 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Will be available to you at no charge courtesy of HCC, Inc., a firm of nationally recognized numismatists, and Independent Bank to evaluate your coins, paper money and precious metals. The Silver, Gold and Platinum Bullion Market is nearing all time highs. The value of silver dimes, quarters and half dollars, along with Gold American Eagles, Gold Canadian Maple Leafs and Krugerrands are skyrocketing! Additionally, collector coins like Morgan and Peace Dollars, Indian Pennies and Commemorative Coins are in GREAT DEMAND. So ifyour old coins are sitting around in a closet collecting dust, this is the time to see what they are worth! HCC will purchase your coins at the appraised value if desired. WE ARE BUYING! Independent Bank 194 Main St. Vermontville, MI * Cleaning coins mav decrease their value. * No appointment necessary! * Ifyou have questions, calk HV 1-800-422-4405 Visit us online...www.hcc-coin.com the community by help­ ing with a summer pro­ gram. Anyone interested in helping but unable to attend the planning meeting should contact Emily Mater at putnamlibrary. assistant® yahoo, com for more informa­ tion. The library board will meet for their annual meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. The board's- regular board's monthly meeting is 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. The public is invited to attend both meetings. At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Monday, April 13 Cheesie bread sticks. Spaghettios, pears, Teddy Grahams. Tuesday, April 14 Macaroni and cheese. Green beans, push-up, cookie. Wednesday, April 15 Fuller - Cottage Inn Pizza, tossed salad, fruit cocktail and brownie. Pancake wraps. Potato wedge, applesauce, Rice Krispie Treat. Thursday, April 16 Maplewood- Cottage Inn Pizza, tossed salad, fruit and cocktail and brownie. wraps. Potato Pancake wraps. wedge, applesauce, Rice Krispie Treat. Friday, April 3 Kdg. & 1st Sack Lunch Grape PBJ, carrot sticks, apple slices, and cookie. BBQ sandwich. Whole kernel com, mandarin oranges, cookie. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich. Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort­ ed bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $130; Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, April 13 Grilled cheese. Tomato soup, pineapple. Burger/ Chicken Bar. Tuesday, April 14 Chicken tenders. Cheesie potatoes, peaches. Mexican Bar. Wednesday, April 15 Kellogg Cottage Inn. Double dogs w/chili. Onion rings, cinnamon apples. Deli Bar. Thursday, April 16 Kellogg Cottage Inn. Lasagna w/B.Stick. Broccoli w/cheese, mandarin oranges. Salad Bar. Friday, April 17 Quesadilla. Refried beans, banana. Country Chicken Bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety ofchicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich, fish sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds available on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. the library directors will host an Uppercase an Uppercase Living party at the library. Uppercase Living offers a line of decorative decals that can use to personalize a home. The directors plan I I to use their hostess rewards to continue the children's room Please present this coupon at any Mid America I■ makeover. Catalogs are I Shows’ ticket booth & receive one regular priced available to preview at the library or visit I $16 P.O.P. Ride Wristband for only $14 during I www.uppercaseliving.co one of the following days & times: m <http://www.upperFriday, April 24 • 4PM to 10PM caseliving.com> . rsave» save"»2~! Vermontville montville Syrup Fest Festival April 24,25,26,2009 | ■ ■ Saturday, April 25 • 5PM to 11PM Sunday, April 26 • Noon to 6PM No Refunds • No Re-Bands • No Cash Value • No Rain Checks ■1 |1 ■ One coupon perperson. Duplications not accepted. There are height restrictions on some rides. AUTHOR, continued from page 2 are Mittenlit.com, Schuler Books & Music and Borders. Media partners are City Pulse, WKAR, Queue Creative and Tom Gennara Photography. The Library of Michigan is part of the Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL). Dedicated to enrich­ ing quality of life and strengthening the economy by providing access to infor­ mation, preserving and pro­ moting Michigan’s heritage and fostering cultural cre­ ativity, the department also includes the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Michigan Historical Center. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/hal. ve^mp°S Mobil Above offers effective April 11 - April 30, 2009 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5am-11pm; Saturday 6am-11pm; Sunday 7am-10pm �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 11,2009 Putnam library Maple Valley Athletic In My Own Boosters plan events The event is non-smoking. There will be a DJ and danc­ ing after the Raffle. To pur­ chase tickets, call the Athletic Booster President, Tai Gearhart, at 269- 967­ 1219, or contact other Booster members. During the Syrup Festival this year, the Boosters will have a dunk tank in front of the bank. Take a shot at dunking your favorite teach­ ers, coaches, and community members. All proceeds will go to supportr student ath­ letes at Maple Valley High School. It’s not too late to pur­ chase 2009 Reverse Raffle tickets to support the student athletes at Maple Valley High School through the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters. The 4th annual Reverse Raffle will be Saturday, April 18 at the Nashville VFW. Tickets are $100 per person and includes dinner, dancing, free drinks until midnight, and a chance to win up to $4,000. Registration starts at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and the raffle begins at 7 p.m. Mulliken man killed in auto accident pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary indications are that Dupree was traveling southbound on M-100 and lost control of his vehicle, crossing the center line and colliding with the north­ bound vehicle. Both drivers were belted at the time of the crash, and alcohol does not appear to be a factor. Dupree was driving a 2007 Chevy Uplander van. It is believed that weather conditions may have played a significant role in this crash. The crash remains under investigation. Deputies responded to report of a crash on M-100 south of Doane Highway on Monday, April 6 at approxi­ mately 8:20 a.m. They arrived to find two mini-vans involved. The driver, a 38 year old Charlotte woman who was driving a 2004 Chevy Venture van, was transported to Sparrow Hospital by Benton Township Emergency Medical Services, and her injuries were unknown, at press time. The second driver, identified as 35-year-old Matthew Dupree from Mulliken, was GREENLIGHTDRIVINGSCHOOLllc^ 301 N. Main (M-66), Nashville * $285 SEGMENT 1 — NASHVILLE — 517-852-0000|j^ $40 SEGMENT 2 — HASTINGS — May 11 -29 June 1 -16 May 26 - 28 — HASTINGS — April 20 - May 7 July 6 - July 21 FREE PARENT MEETING HASTINGS-APRIL 18-9AM NASHVILLE - MAY 9 - 9AM IVe partner with parents for SAFE teen drivers!! www.qreenliqhtdrivinq.net It's a great time to buy. You may qualify for up to a $8000 tax credit For your confidential, straight talk regarding your real estate goals, call today! MARK POLL nUlW InsSMl REALTOR* Ifflj Associate Broket Corttfied Residents SpectaBrt <HH» ; I 269-945-0514 Realty Inc. □t=j “Your Real Batata Connection" MLS “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 SS 9200 E M-79 Hw•y' • Nashville *^^"^0668275(1 68275(1 ________________________ Scott A. Daniels n&F^ly Owner/Manager Write awarded grant by Amy Jo Parish Unscrupulous scrapers In these economic times, I have done my best to look on the bright side of things but an incident this past week has turned my usual opti­ mism upside down. Some ‘unscrupulous scrapers’ as my mother called them, decided to visit one of the local cemeteries and take from gravesites. Whether it was to fund gro­ ceries or drugs, diapers or liquor, I don’t really care. I found it appalling that this would happen, let alone in our community. I can’t believe that someone would stoop as low as to take from a gravesite. I know things are bad but I don’t believe that in any way justifies wrong actions. Sure, we all make mistakes but these vandals made a choice to desecrate the sights. Just because life becomes diffi­ cult it doesn’t make it okay to do something that hurts others. Well, that’s about all the pessimism I would like to put into this column so I’ll change the subject. My 102-year-old great grandmother recently asked about how the Easter Bunny became the symbol for the holiday. Easter, to Christians is a celebration of Jesus, the Heed wedding invitations? Stop by and check out the large selection at J-Ad Graphics Printing Plus 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings Son of God willingly dying on the cross (on Good Friday) for the forgiveness of sin and rising from the tomb after three days (Easter Sunday). Not knowing > how the bunny figured into this pic­ ture, I decided to look it up. According to wisegeek.com, here is the answer. “The Easter Bunny derives from an ancient association of hares, rabbits, and eggs with the fertile season of spring. Since rabbits and hares are prolific breeders that often produce large lit­ ters in the springtime, and birds lay their eggs around the same time, both have served as symbols of fertility in Western Europe since antiquity. The Easter Bunny combines these two events in the form of an egg-laying rabbit that heralds the season of new growth and life after the barren winter. The Easter Bunny seems to have started in Germany, where it is dis­ cussed in writing as early as the 16th century.” So, if you ever wondered how the bunny became associated with Easter, now you know a little ofthe history. Whatever the reasons, my sweet tooth sure is glad he’s part of it. For Rent The Libri Foundation has awarded a “Books For Children” Grant to the Putnam District Library in Nashville. The organization is a nationwide nonprofit group that awards new children’s books to public libraries in rural communities through­ out the United States. The foundation believes in com­ munity involvement and, in an effort to encourage local support of public libraries, requires local sponsors be involved in raising funds to be matched by their organi­ zation. By shopping the Nashville library’s ongoing book sale, patrons can help the library raise these funds. The Libri Foundation will match monies raised up to $250 at a 2-to-l ratio. Putnam Library will then select $750 worth of books from the Foundation’s booklist, resulting in approximately 50 new children’s books. On Saturday, June 20, Putnam District Library’s (PDL) Teen Advisory Group (TAG) will host this’ year’s outdoor book sale during Nashville’s annual car show. The goal of PDL’s TAG is to involve more teenagers at the library and to help the library select books, movies, and activities for teens. Currently, the group is work­ ing toward creating a teen space for the library before the busy summer season starts. TAG meets once a month and is open to any interested teen age 13 and up. Young patrons can also support Putnam Library with the ongoing “Lincolns for your Library” canister. Donate coins at the circula­ tion desk and watch the jug fill up.When it is full, kids will have a chance to help select a new book for the library to purchase with the money raised. “Every little penny counts,” said Library Director Shawna Swantek. For more information on these programs or other ways to help the library reach its goals, visit the library during regular hours or call 852­ 9723. The library is open Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday 3 p.m.8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. James 4. Brown NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM James A. Brown, age 80, trailer, also 2 bedroom du­ passed away April 4, 2009 at plex (517)852-9386. his home. He was bom January 24, Household 1929 in Saginaw, to the late MAGIC CHEF GAS stove, Colon and Dora (Nolan) $300/obo, (517)852-4385. Brown. Lost & Found He was a retired area LOST: YOUNG BOY- 11 farmer and former Pet Milk years old - answers to the hauler. name of - Oliver Twist He enjoyed hunting, fish­ ..known to be hanging out ing and spending time with with a gang of thieves. For more information call Thor­ his family in Roscommon. He is survived by sisters, napple Players. Appearan­ ces April 30, May 1,2 and 3. Shirley (Donald) Drake of Tickets $8 and $6. Dowling and Jacklyn Business Services (Russell) Rogers of Howell and loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia in 1972. Visitation will be at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, Saturday, April 11,2009,4-8 p.m. Committal will be in Richardson Cemetery, Roscommon. Memorial contributions may be made to Bellevue Emergency Services. Arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. WOOD GASIFICATION BOILERS: used half the wood at competitors, 85% plus efficiency boilers in stock. www.woodboilers.com (616)893-2264 Nate Kinsman, (616)292-8801 Derrick Borup. VERMONTVILLE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL Fann APRIL 24 6:00 PM THRU APRIL 26 EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). We are alal­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 FLEA MARKET Application for vendors available. Send self addressed stamped envelope to: Lydia McCauley 5481 Brown Road Vermontville, Ml 49096 517-726-0633 mccauley_family@hotmail.com Location: Vermontville Museum Lawn - Outside Only - 10x10 Booth $60.00 Wanted BABYSITTER NEED FOR on call. Maple Grove area. (518)852-9272. TALENT SHOW Three Divisions 7 & under 8-17 years 18 & over Friday Evening 6:00 PM Downtown Prizes for all age groups Call for an application Don Rasey 517-726-1077 Applications also available @ vermontvillemaplesyrupfestival.com �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 11,2009 — Page 7 Vermontville Township Library announces new patron service ■’’’ih1* JSk '•uSS'S b?L h?71« 7S1* « ^S ^“s “kS kA sA L Ss 'S‘A '**?< *%’*Q •VS •V^S Mllh^C.,j,j,'.1 iWft'7 & , •£< •£<* *«% WK^ L^t* ’E’w 7,5 •«m, n $TMii Q lb#. WtaitK (.JWl ffid JfflK KtS « ntpkn ny24. Binptiu iis hWlffl"-',\toi Vsffliilfii Die!) tai inallM^ ttjB fjl tc • I ft Ewidi J # ,W8®'JJ • In the effort to provide the best service possible to their patrons, the Vermontville Township Library has upgraded our site-based library circulation system, Circulation Plus, to the web­ based circulation system Destiny. Destiny is a program that provides increased access to library materials through a web-based integrated library system. Destiny combines the library catalog and col­ lections into a single data­ base. With Destiny patrons can search for library materi­ als at the library, or from their home computer. This greatly increases the materi­ als available to library patrons. They no longer have to search for library materi­ als only on the shelves, or from a computer that is located inside in the library, and no longer are limited by library hours. They have the option of conducting search­ es from anywhere that they have a computer with access to a web browser, and they can search anytime of the day or night. Destiny has been designed to be an easy system to learn and use. In Destiny patrons can conduct searches by title, author, subject, series or key­ word. Patrons can check Destiny for specific informa­ tion, and a picture of the book cover, catalog “card”, and the status of the book appear. The patron can then determine if that item is available in the library or ifit is checked out. If the books are checked out, the date on which they are due back at the library will show on thescreen, and the patron can request that a hold be placed on the title. When the book is returned, the system will notify the patron that the book is available for check out. Patrons can create a user account, and access their own patron records, see the due dates of their materials, and even renew their materi­ als one time from a remote location. It also provides the patron with a history of everything they have checked out since the year 2000. Extra features include a top ten list of the most popu­ lar books and a list of new arrivals. Patrons will have the ability to write reviews and recommendations for other library users, to create a personal list of items of interest, and to send a “wish list” to the library staff of items they would like to see added to the collection. An added feature for younger users is Destiny Quest, a visually appealing and highly graphic online searching experience that allows them to visually browse the library shelves to find related titles. Destiny has the advanced ability to notify patrons by email as soon as the materi­ als they have placed on hold are available decreasing the time the patron has to wait for the materials. It will also LaLonde at 517-663-9190. In order to sell animals at the swap meet vendors must have the appropriate papers LICENSED INSURED Reg. $129.99 - $30.00 In-Store Rebate -$100.00 Mail-in Rebate starting at just $69.99 Unlimited text, picture & video messages 7 pm nights on selected plans. ‘With 2 year activation. 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We are asking all patrons to update their files to include an email address. This can be done in person, or emailed to vermontvillelibrary@yahoo.com. Destiny is compatible with both the Mac and PC plat­ forms and with different web browsers, so whether patrons are using Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Safari, they should have no problem accessing Destiny - anytime or anywhere. Patrons may access Destiny by visiting www.vmtlib.webhop.net, create a user account by entering their last name and library card barcode number. User guides are available at the library, and the staff would be happy to assist patrons in utilizing this new feature. Eaton County 4-H to hold rummage sale Eaton County 4-H Small Animal Association is hav­ ing a rummage sale, bake sale, and a swap meet from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2 in Kardel Hall at the Eaton County Fair Ground in Charlotte. The Small Animal Association is a county wide association that helps kids to expand their knowledge of goats, poultry, and rabbits. There are many opportuni­ ties for youth to go to county or state learning workshops. The association is nonprofit and allows anyone in 4-H in Eaton County to join for free. Every year on the last day of Fair at the Eaton County Fairgrounds the association sponsors a Small Animal Auction, where each youth member is allowed to sell animals. Many of them save up their money for college, or use the money to further their knowledge of their ani­ mals, or some even put the money right back into their projects. The rummage sale, bake sale, and swap meet will help;support the small animal auction at the fair­ grounds on Saturday, July 18, cover other expenses, and help youth and adults further their knowledge of goats, poultry, rabbits, and cavies. Stop by at the bake sale and enjoy homemade cook­ ies, brownies, cupcakes, cin­ namon rolls, and more. There will also be pizza, chips, candy, pop, and water available. The swap meet is where a person can sell items relating to animals or animals. This is open to the public free of charge. To purchase a swap meet space for $10 please contact Babette Trudgeon 517-663-8734 or Vicki Gonxif/ti/uj Compatible with Windows" XP, Vista (32 and 64 bit) and Mac OS X 10.4 and higher FREE after $100 mail-in Rebate With 2 year activation Expires May 10,2009 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 11,2009 Restoration of the wild turkey is a wildlife success story Few wildlife management had expanded enough that stories have been as dramatic wildlife managers began — or successful — as capturing and moving birds Michigan's reintroduction of from those flocks to other areas with suitable habitat. wild turkeys. Although native to the Turkey hunting opportuni­ southern part of the state, ties expanded quickly as new wild turkeys were extirpated flocks became established more than 100 years ago across the state By 2000, wild turkey pop­ when the last known wild turkey in the state was killed ulations were considered in Van Buren County in fully restored in Michigan. 1897. Despite several unsuc­ Today, the state boasts a cessful attempts at releasing population in excess of birds across the state, it was­ 200,000 birds — more than n't until 1954, when the twice as many as existed in Department of Conservation pre-settlement times — and purchased some turkeys wild turkeys can be found in from Pennsylvania — where nearly all of the state's 83 the birds had been reestab­ counties, absent only in lished — that the turkeys some places in the Upper were successfully reintro­ Peninsula. More than 100,000 duced here. The original birds from hunters have an opportunity Pennsylvania were released to pursue wild turkeys every in the Allegan State Game spring with a success rate Area. Within a decade, an that is the envy of many estimated 2,000 turkeys other turkey-hunting states. ranged freely in Michigan. In Additional fall turkey sea­ 1965, Michigan held its first sons allow for another har­ fall turkey hunting season in vest, especially in areas Allegan County. By 1968, where turkeys are thought to spring turkey hunting was be overly abundant. established in selected north­ "Today's Today's unmatched ern Michigan areas, and turkey hunting opportunities spring soon became the pri­ are the product of a long and mary season for Michigan careful process that has cou­ turkey hunting. pled the wishes of Buoyed by success, the Michigan's hunters with the Department of Natural preservation of a quality Resources began introducing hunting experience," said Al more birds around the state. Stewart, wildlife biologist Michigan acquired birds and the DNR's upland game from Iowa and Missouri, bird specialist. from habitats similar to A little more than a decade southern Michigan. By the ago, not everyone who want­ late 1980s, local populations ed to hunt turkeys in — NOTICE — The Vermontville Township board will be accepting letters of inter­ est from any Township resident interested in serving on the Vermontville township Fire and Ambulance board. Please submit letters to Vermontville Township, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville, MI 49096 by Thursday, April 30, 2009. Questions may be directed to any Vermontville Township Board member. VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD nUccbboQ jZjZ Michigan had the opportuni­ ty. According to Stewart, that has changed significant­ ly with today's large quota for the private-land-only hunt in southern Michigan and guaranteed licenses for those who opt for the later May hunt that is open across most ofthe state. "Now, everyone with an interest to pursue turkeys can hunt on public or private land and have a quality hunting experience," he said. Since the inception of modem turkey hunting, Michigan has managed its seasons with a zone-andquota system. Hunters applied for a limited number of licenses that were good for a specific area during a designated time period. Although the system is still very much in place, wildlife managers recognized that as turkey populations expand­ ed, opportunities could, too. In 1996, the DNR guaran­ teed all hunters who were willing to hunt at the end of the season that they would be able to get a license. Hunt 234, as it's now known, allows all those who pur­ chase their license by Feb. 1 the opportunity to hunt any­ where in the state except on the public lands of southern Michigan. That was followed by a license that allowed hunters to go anywhere on private land in southern Michigan where they have permission during the first two weeks of the season. The Area ZZ hunt, as it has come to be known, was established in 2002. The hunt has a license quota of 65,000 — enough to accom­ modate almost two-thirds of the state's turkey hunters, yet virtually guarantees there will be leftover licenses available for purchase over the counter. It is increasing in popularity among partici­ pants, according to DNR hunter surveys. The DNR has stayed with its zone-and-quota approach to prevent crowding among hunters and maintain the high-quality aspect of turkey hunting that Michigan hunters have come to expect. Attitude surveys show the majority of turkey hunters are pleased with their experience. "Turkey hunters in Michigan have the opportu­ nity to spend more time afield, and roam over' more territory than anyone thought Maple Valley Schools Fuller St. Elementary Kindergarten Round-up April 28th, 29th & 30th at the 2 Grace Community Church Your child must be 5 years old by Dec. 1, 2009. We will be evaluating for Kindergarten readiness through the Gessell Testing Program. Please call 517-852-9468 06688949 to set up an appointment for your child. possible when population restoration first began," Stewart said. The DNR currently is in the midst of a three-year experiment with stabilized hunting regulations to deter­ mine if the current licensing system continues to meet the needs of state turkey hunters. Some have suggested doing away with the zone­ quota-hunt period system and opening turkey season statewide like deer season. Some say they'd like to see a more liberal bag limit. But many hunters say they like the emphasis on quality that comes with the more restrict­ ed approach. "Managing wild turkey hunting is a balancing act involving both opportunity and quality of the experi­ ence," said Stewart. Although opinion surveys Spring signals the opening of the wild turkey season will help determine the in Michigan, and an estimated 100,000 turkey hunters direction turkey manage- statewide are preparing for the spring hunt which begins ment takes, Stewart warns April 20. The spring season also offers the perfect that Michigan's turkey popu- opportunity for experienced turkey hunters to introduce lations will not continue to the sport to a new generation of hunters, eager to bag expand forever.. their first gobbler. As with virtually every wildlife species, Stewart knows turkey populations are likely to peak, then find equilibrium at a somewhat lower level with intermittent fluctuations that have more to do with weather, habitat quality and food availability THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ than hunting pressure. TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ "Although there is no indi­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ cation that we've reached that TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. point yet in Michigan, — TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE PLEASE CONTACT OUR especially in southern USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. OFFICE AT THE NUMBER CONTACT OUR BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Michigan — others states PLEASE with long turkey-hunting tra­ OFFICE AT THE NUMBER MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE SALE - Default has been made in ditions report declining pop­ MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE the conditions of a mortgage ulations," cautioned Stewart. SALE - Default has been made in made- by Arden D. Wilder and DNR wildlife managers the conditions of a mortgage Carolyn R. Wilder, joint tenants believe turkey hunting pro2 made by Kirk Robert Reed and with the rights of survivorship, to One Mortgage Candace Kay Reed, husband Option vides hunters with an excel­ and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Corporation, a California lent opportunity to teach oth­ Registration Systems, Inc., as Corporation, Mortgagee, dated ers what makes hunting spe­ nominee for lender and lender's May 31, 2001 and recorded June cial. Because turkey hunters successors and/or assigns, 13, 2001 in Instrument Number 1061417, and re-recorded on Mortgagee, dated February 3, must exhibit a wide range of 2003 an and recor recorded e February eruary 11,, January 10, 2005 in Instrument woodsmanship, 2003 in Instrument Number Number 1139922, Barry County skills camouflage, calling and 1097473, Barry County Records, Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo marksmanship — the oppor­ Michigan. Said mortgage is now Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Option held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC tunity to mentor others, espe- by assignment.. There is claimed One Mortgage Loan Trust 2001­ cially youngsters, is unparal- to be due at the date hereof the C, Asset-Backed Certificates, leled. The sounds and Sights sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Series 2001-C by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the' in the spring woods offer a Thousand Two Hundred Twenty date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six and 39/100 -Dollars unique glimpse into the won­ ($153,220.39) including interest Thousand Six Hundred Twelve ders of natural systems. at 7.625% per annum. Under the and 82/100 Dollars ($96,612.82) As Michigan becomes power of sale contained in said including interest at 8.8% per increasingly developed, and mortgage and the statute in such annum. Under the power of sale LEGAL NOTICE more people are separated from the land, turkey hunting has become one of the best vehicles for connecting neo­ phytes with Michigan's long tradition of wildlife-related outdoor recreation. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Cal] 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news ofBarry County. 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 7, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 92 and 93, Valley Park Shores Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 62. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. . . y,Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 426.0423 ASAP# 3048851 04/04/2009, 04/11/2009, 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009 06689475 LEGAL NOTICE 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 7, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 4 and 5 Block 8 and the 3 feet off the North end of Lot 6 of Block 8 of Kensfield's Addition, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemp­ ttion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for .Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 248-502-1400, File No. 356.2660 ASAP# 3048855 04/04/2009, 04/11/2009, 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009 06689620 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 11,2009 — Page 9 VANDALS, continued from page taken those.” mark loved ones’ graves and Rathbum said he and oth­ this is hard,” said Pat as she ers have looked at each of looked over the site and dis­ the sites and have checked covered another piece miss­ the cemetery more often than ing. “This is just terrible. usual in hopes of cutting These people are the lowest down on the incidents. of the low.” Pat Yost, of Nashville, Brent Cowan, who works visited the grave site of her at Padnos Louis Iron and husband two weeks ago, Metal Co. in Hastings, said only to find that other visi­ they have not seen any tors to the site had desecrated increase in cemetery items the items she and her family being turned in and even if had placed there. there had been an increase, “You do what you can to the company will not accept the items. “We don’t even accept it if it does come in,” said Cowan. “We don’t accept those types of items unless they come from the cemeter­ ies themselves.” Pat’s son Jim spent an afternoon combing through the cemetery when the first piece was found missing, hoping the vandals had just tossed it over a fence. He said the cost of replacing the items is not the big issue. Meeting planned to organize Summerfest events Kim Hirness Hirness of Roadrunner Bar in Vermontville will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, for anyone interested in helping to plan this year’s Summerfest event. She is looking for commu­ nity participation to help organize the event. During this first meeting, Hirness said the goal is to decide which community organiza­ tion should receive the pro­ ceeds from the event. Last EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks * Plastic & Steel Pipe * Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE I Now accepting MasterCard & Visa PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06682644 year, the event raised over $1,000 that was donated to the Maple Valley FFA pro­ gram. While some ideas, such as the- library and Boy/Girl Scouts have already been suggested, Hirness is seeking input on the final decision. The group will continue to meet once a month until June 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: Sharon 8. Wyman a/k/a Sharon Wyman married to Kevin M. Wyman a/k/a Kevin Wyman, as joint tenants to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for NovaStar Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2004 and recorded October 18, 2004’: in Instrument # 1135690 and modified by agreement dated June 6, 2007 and recorded July 9, 2007 in Instrument #: 1182708 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2004-4, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($152,333.77) including interest 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage 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 vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 7, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 36 rods of the South 40 rods of the Southeast one quarter of Section 2, Town 3 North, Range 7 West Commonly known as 9585 Bayne Rd, Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expira­ tion of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later. Dated: APRIL 1, 2009 The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2004-4, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-07952 ASAP# 3049037 04704/2009, 04/11/2009, 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009 06689465 when they will meet a few times a month to hammer out the details of the event. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING- TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dianne L. Schwiegershausen, an unmar­ ried woman, to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC fka Centex Home Equity Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May .4, 2005 and recorded May 11; 2005 in Instrument Number 1146275, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-One and' 06/100 Dollars ($121,871.06) including interest at 7% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 14, 2009.- Said premises are located in the Township of Lake Odessa, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: beginning at a point on the North section line, North 89 degrees 57 minutes 57 seconds West 352.00 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 57 seconds West 951.06 feet along the North line of Section 7; thence South 208 feet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the. Northeast 1/4 of Section 7; thence South 89 degrees 57 min­ utes 57 seconds East 951 feet more or less to a point 352 feet West of the East line of Section 7; thence North 01 degree 02 min­ utes 07 seconds East 208.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount, tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 426.0434 ASAP# 3055676 04/11/2009, 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009 06689667 The ethics, or lack thereof, behind the missing items is what bothers him the most. “It isn’t the cost of the thing that matters,” said Jim. “I could go out right now and buy another one, but that’s not the point. They’re steal­ ing from my dad and he can’t defend himself.” Eaton County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Peacock said there has been an increase in thefts since the price of met­ als increased but this if the first he has heard of cemeter­ ies being the target. “Ever since the price of metals went up, the incidents with metals being stolen have gone up,” said Peacock. “This is the first time I’ve heard of anyone desecrating a cemetery. It has mostly been abandoned houses that they have been breaking into LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. Hatch and Judith L. Hatch, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender arid lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 6, 2004 and recorded October 27, 2004 in Instrument Number 1136217, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred FortyNine and 91/100 Dollars ($233,949.91) including interest at 5.37% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21,2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, arid are described as: The West 25 feet of Lot 1 and all of Lot 2 of McLenithan Subdivision, Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed. Except the East 3 feet of the West 25 feet of Lot 1 of McLenithan Subdivision to Jordanlake in Section 4, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.2891 ASAP# 3057370 04/11/2009, 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009 06689852 and stripping it of metals.” The Yost family filed a police report when the first piece, a cowboy boot-shaped planter went missing and is hoping to put an end to the crimes so that other families will be able to visit the grave sites' of loved one without having to worry about van­ dalism. Jim is offering a $100 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the indi­ vidual or individuals respon­ sible. Anyone with informa­ tion in encouraged to contact the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department or they can con­ tact Jim directly at his office, (517) 852-9710. “We want to alert people that this has been happen­ ing,” said Jim. “The bottom line is we want it to stop.” LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brandi Peters and Donald P. Peters, husband and wife, to .Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger with Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2003 and recorded July 29, 2003 in Instrument Number 1109650, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Seven­ teen and 92/100 Dollars ($93,017.92) including interest at 6.125% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 30, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving,' Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes East 165.0 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes East 713.86 feet to the East line of Maple Street (66 feet wide) and the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 27 min­ utes 15 seconds West 165.0 feet along the East line of said street; thence North 89 degrees 54 min­ utes East 49.5 feet; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 15 sec­ onds East 165.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes West 49.5 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption peri­ od shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.3886 ASAP# 3039754 03/28/2009, 04/04/2009, 04/11/2009, 04/18/2009 06688962 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis R. Bernard and Robin Bernard, husband and wife, tenants by the entireties, to Mortgage Center LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2006 and recorded June 20, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166253, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Two Hundred ThirtySix and 32/100 Dollars ($86,236.32) including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage 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 vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 30, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at an iron fence post set in concrete on the East shore of Clear Lake and on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, and witnessed by a white oak 36 inches South 52 feet, 20 inch elm Northeast 70 feet, 8 inch poplar Northwest 8 feet, running thence East following the said East and West 1/4 line 161.8 feet to center of highway; thence in highway South 21 degrees 45 minutes West 575 feet; thence in the highway South 15 degrees no minutes West 810.35 feet, for place of beginning; thence Southwesterly along center of highway 100 feet; thence North 68 degrees no minutes West to shore of Clear Lake; thence Northeasterly along the shore of Clear Lake approximately' 100 feet to an iron fence post Set in concrete on the East shore of said Clear Lake; thence East approximately 491 feet to the place of beginning, Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, except the following description: commencing at an iron fence post set in concrete on the East shore of Clear Lake and on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, and witnessed by a white oak 36 inches, South 52 feet, 20 inches, elm.Northeast 70 feet 8 inches poplar Northwest 8 feet, running thence East following the said East and West 1/4 line 161.8 feet to the center of the highway; thence in highway South 21 degrees 45 minutes West 575 feet thence in highway South 15 degrees no minutes West 810.35 feet; thence Southwesterly along center of highway 75 feet or place of beginning; thence Southwesterly along center of highway 25 feet; thence North 68 degrees no minutes West to the shore of Clear Lake; thence Northeasterly along the shore of Clear Lake approximately 100 feet to an iron fence post set in concrete on the East shore of said Clear Lake; thence South 68 degrees, no minutes East 266 feet; thence Southwesterly at right angles with' the South boundary of said parcel 40 feet; thence South 68 degrees, no minutes East 12 feet; thence Southwesterly at right angles with the South boundary of said parcel 35 feet; thence South 68 degrees no minutes East to place of beginning. The redemption peri­ od shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited, solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 393.0174 ASAP# 3040174 03/28/2009, 04/04/2009, 04/11/2009, 04/18/2009 06688967 �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 11,2009 Wrestling Club has four place in top eight at the state meet The Maple Valley Youth Wrestling Club had four of its wrestlers reach the 2009 State Championships March 4-5 at Michigan State University. finished as the runner-up. Person placed third. Murton ended the tournament in eight place. Those four made up less than halfofthe Maple Valley Christian Schrader, Jesse Brumm, Garrett Pearson, and Chandler Murton all wres­ tled at the state finals. Schrader was the champion in his weight class. Brumm Maple Valley’s Austin Zank (top) placed fifth at his team’s regional tournament March 21 in Holt. youth wrestlers who finished in the top six in their weight class at the March 21 region­ al meet in Holt. Brumm was a regional champion, and Schrader, Pearson, and Murton all were runner-up finishers. Maple Valley’s Chase Schriver was third at regionals, Zachary Rosenberger and Sam Bonney both placed fourth. Christopher Davis and Austin Zank were fifth place finishers, and Travis Franks placed sixth. Maple Valley’s Sam Bonney (top) was a fourth place finisher at his team’s region­ al tournament March 21. Maple Valley wrestlers Christian Schrader (on podium from left), Jesse Brumm, Garrett Pearson, and Chandler Million celebrate their medal winning performances at the State Finals. 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Fishers and maple syrup are a festival tradition by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer For the past 69 years, the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival has taken over downtown and attracted a crowd from all over the state and even from neighboring states to the little village. What began as a pancake breakfast and a way to pro­ mote the area’s maple syrup have been hooked ever since. “We just love working with the children,” Gene explained. ““Sometimes Sometimes they they come come up up with such cute stuff with their floats and costumes. They get real creative sometimes, and that’s fun to see.” This year, the duo has added a new twist to the children’s parade. For the first time, families and not just children can take part in the event. “This year, we have changed it so whole families can take part ifthey want to,” said Mary. “The five win­ ning families get meal tick­ ets, the kids get ride tickets, maple sugar candy and a Frisbee.” Hoping the change will revitalize the parade, the Fishers are hoping to entice more people to take part and can remember years when 30 to 35 families would be in the parade. “If it doesn’t work out, we’ll try something differ­ ent,” said Mary. “We’re open to suggestions.” The theme for this year’s parade is ‘Vermontville’s treasures families, kids and maple syrup.’ Along with maple syrup, another tradition of the festi­ val is an oversized orange foam hat Gene wears every year during the children’s parade. The hat’s appearance in the festival grew out of necessity rather than fashion. “The families and kids did- . n’t know where to go to regisGene and Mary Fisher have become almost as big of ter for the parade,” said Gene. “That’s why I started wearing a tradition as the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival it. They would see the orange itself. The couple has chaired the children’s parade hat and they would know since 1964, and Mary has attended all but one of the 69 where to go to register with festivals. my darling wife.” products has blossomed into a three-day event that includes carnival rides, parades and entertainment. . Since 1964, Gene and Mary Fisher have organized the children’s parade which takes place on Saturday of the festival. The couple first became involved with the parade through their daughters taking part, and they The Maple Valley - Ionia Community Band will perform in the opera house at 11:30 a.m. Saturday and will also be part of the grand parade. Visit www.vermontvillemaplesyrupfestival.org for a full list of events. In the festival full of tradi-' tions, the Fishers have become traditions them­ selves. Their history with the event can be traced back to the very first event. Mary has only missed one festival, and that was due to an unplanned hospital visit. A virtual history book of the festival, Mary and Gene can recall a variety of people and events that are no longer part of the weekend. “One ofthe things with the festival I remember is that there used to be bingo, and the top prize was a live turkey in a cage,” said Mary with a laugh. “It’s changed a lot since the first ones.” Mary remembers that when the festival first began, pan- FESTIVAL, continued on page 9 Maple Valley exploring free preschool expansion possibilities Survey deadline is April 30 Often, due to county lines, transportation issues or family schedules, schedules parents have been unable to find a preschool opportunity that meets their child’sneeds. Each child and family situation is unique and the preschool , experience a child needs is not always available. In an effort to survey the need and make preschool more available for all local children, the Maple Valley School District is providing an opportunity for families of 3- and 4year-olds to participate in a phone survey. This survey will collect family information and is an effort to bring to ‘The Valley’ opportunities that will meet family needs, provide a quality experience for children and help youngsters be ready for school. Parents of children who will be 3 or 4 years old by Dec. Dec. 11 are are asked asked to to call call 517517852-2075 or 517-852-9468 to participate in this survey.. “The more calls we receive that indicate parents want this opportunity for our children, the higher the possibility that we can secure this opportunity for Maple Valley,” said Ronda Rucker, Great Start Collaborative coordinator with Early Childhood connections of Eaton County. “Maple Valley Schools may have a unique opportunity to expand free preschool programming in our area. In order to do this, we must demonstrate a need to the funding fundingagencies. agencies.We Weare arecurcurrently taking information on this survey to document the interest of families in the Valley that have a desire to send their child to a quality preschool program in the fall run at Fuller (Elementary),” said Superintendent Kim Kramer. “We are asking for your help by spreading this word and encouraging parents who have preschool-age children to respond to the survey that is on the district’s Web site or can be picked up at Fuller. Surveys must be in our hands by Thursday, April 30.” All information received in the survey will be con­ tained at Maple Valley, and sensitive information will be shared only if permission is given to do so, said Kramer. The reason for the start of the festival 69 years ago, the sweet concoction of maple syrup, is made from clear sap tapped from maple trees. It can take more than 30 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup, depending on the sugar content of the sap. Nashville Police Department moves office The Nashville Police Department has moved across the street from its pre­ vious location. The department will now be housed at 203 N. Main and will be connected to the village office. At its last meeting, the Nashville Village Council voted to place the renovations for the village office out to bid. The building recently vacated by the department is up for sale by the village. In This Issue, • Grace Community Church hosts Egg-stravaganza • Community breakfast sends kids t camp • Voice behind the plays recognized for decade of service • Burd sets record as Lion boys domi­ nate on track �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 18, 2009 Legislative Breakfast features U.S. Senator Stabenow and CongressmanEhlers The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Legislative Breakfast on Monday, April 13 at the at 8:00 a.m. in Inn MiddleVilla Middleville. The event will feature guest speakers: Senator Stabenow, Debbie Vernon Congressman Ehlers, Representative Brain Calley, and Amanda Price from Senator Patricia Birkholz’s Office. “We are honored to have such esteemed speakers at our Legislative Breakfasts,” said Lynn Hatfield, activities coordinator for the Chamber of Commerce. “The Chamber is working to revise our Legislative Coffee formats to pro­ vide more in-depth leg­ islative topics and dis­ cussions relevant to today’s business issues, concerns and opportuni­ ties.” Stabenow will provide an update on her priori­ ties in the areas of health care reform, manufactur­ ing policy and alterna­ tive energy issues, which are at the forefront of Congress today. She is also interested in hearing about federal issues of interest to Barry County’s business com- Senator Debbie Stabenow The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. 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As a member of the 111th Congress, Congressman Ehlers serves on three standing house committees: The Science and Technology Committee, the Transportation and I n f r a s t r uc t u r e Committee and the Education and ]Labor Committee. Ehlers joined Congress 1following a distinguished tenure of service in teaching, sci­ entific research and pub­ lic service. He has served on numerous boards and commissions and was elected to the Kent County (Mich.) Board of Commissioners, and the Michigan House and Senate. The first research physicist to serve in Congress, Ehlers has been recog­ nized for his strong work ethic and proven leader- Congressman Vernon Ehlers ship skills in his duties on Capitol Hill. The April Legislative Breakfast is sponsored by Chemical Bank and is In last week’s Maple Valley offered free of charge to News, Nashville Police Chief Chamber Members and Jerry Schray’s name was mis­ $10 to non-members, spelled in the Nashville payable at the door. 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Rare photographs will be on display as will be a poster telling the names of the sol- diers in Company K, where they came from and what happened to them in the war. Czopek has been called “Lansing’s History Detective.’* He grew up in Michigan during the centen­ nial of the Civil War, when stories in Life magazine and special television programs captured his imagination and started a lifelong interest in Civil War history. As a boy, he would watch a movie on TV and then go to the library and find out how much ofthe story was true. This was the beginning of his career as a “history detective.” After college, Czopek worked for a newspaper, joined the Army and served six years in military intelli­ gence, volunteered for an archaeological dig in Israel, worked as a tour guide at the state capitol, a photographer for the Michigan Senate, and in the offices ofthe Michigan State Police. He lives in Lansing with his wife, Bonnie. In recent years, Czopek has become known to Michigan historians for his research of Civil War sol­ diers. He has published three books on local history and has been a consultant for The History Channel. Currently, he is writing a book that will tell the story of Company K. Light refreshments will be provided at the seminar. Additional information and maps to the seminar can be obtained by visiting the Curtenius Guard, Camp No. 17, Sons of Union Veterans Web site at suvcw.org/mi/017 and click­ ing on ‘Announcement.’ Dave Arnold is the com­ mander of the Curtenius Guard, Camp No. 17 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The Sharpshooter Monument, dedicated to the First Michigan Sharpshooters, is located on the capital lawn in Lansing. (Photo provided) by Dave Arnold The Lansing/Sunfield, Camp No. 17, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will be sponsoring the next in its series of free Civil War history seminars 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Sunfield Community Room located at 186 Main St. in Sunfield. The community room is located just east of the fire station. The topic of the presentation will be The Story of Company K Michigan’s Native American •Sharpshooters in the Civil War. During the Civil War, a regiment of sharpshooters was being recruited to fight for the Union, but few men could pass the marksman­ ship test. Since Michigan’s Native Americans were famous as skilled hunters, it was decided to recruit one company - Company K from among the tribes in Michigan. Nearly 150 men volunteered. Each man passed the test, hitting a fiveinch circle from a distance of 220 yards. The soldiers of Company K wore the same uniform and received the same pay as the rest of the regiment. They were sent to Virginia in 1864 to fight in some of the fiercest battles of the war. Then they were forgotten. Lansing historian Chris Chris Czopek, Lansing's History Detective will be speaking at Sunfield Community Room 7 p.m. April 28. (Photo provided) Czopek has spent 15 years gathering information on the soldiers of Company K. He will visit Sunfield to make a rare public appearance to tell the tale of these forgotten warriors. Some stories will be told in public for the first time. Guests will hear of Lt. Graveraet whose name is carved on the Civil War monument on the front lawn ofthe state capitol. 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We have reduced building budgets, eliminated teaching positions, cut administrative positions and instructional aides, cut bus runs, reduced field trips, increased class sizes, postponed maintenance to our build­ ings, reduced energy costs and eliminated some programs for students. In addition, the district has used $2.2 million from fund equity to avoid deeper, more severe, cuts to programs such as athletics, transportation and other valuable extra-curricular programs. The projection for next year’s budget, based on what we know now, is that the district will again be facing an $831,948 deficit. The board of education will begin wrestling with this deficit at its meeting Monday night The board will be setting dates for public forums to be held in the next month to allow the community to .voice its thoughts on how to deal with this dilemma. The district’s early leave incentive is generating some interest and could possibly cut the deficit down to around $300,000. This potential $300,000 deficit would then be the number that must be cut in order to adopt a balanced budget Unfortunately, the district is at its core; not much is left to cut except things that will dramatically affect students. We are not alone in this dilemma. For the past several years, schools in the Eaton Intermediate School District (EISD) region — Grand Ledge, Potterville, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids as well as Maple Valley — have made significant cuts in their budgets and educational programs. One common issue facing all five districts is the under-funded support each gets to operate fed­ erally mandated special education programs.- Our current budget has more than half a million dollars coming from the general fund in order to fund these required programs. Simply, this is why the EISD is asking voters to consider approving a l-mill increase in the current funding for special education. This 1 mill, levied for five years, would increase property taxes for home owners by $50 per year for every $100,000 in market value, or $50,000 in taxable value of a home. That is equal to $4.17 per month. Because of Michigan’s Homestead Property Tax Exemption, senigrs with incomes up to $40,000 who qualify for the exemption may see a smaller tax increase or none at all. While funding generated by the May 5 proposed millage won’t cover all of the special education costs in our district, it will help. The portion that we would receive of this tounty-wide millage would be $281,090 per year for the next five years. There is never a good time to raise taxes, and the board of education is well aware that our community is struggling; however, we feel that it is our duty to provide the taxpayers with the opportunity to make a decision that will help preserve the quality of education in the district. If this millage request is passed, the district will be able to come close to balancing its budget for next year. At least $281,090 fewer cuts will have to be made. Please consider this request seriously, and don’t forget to exercise your right to be heard by voting Tuesday, May 5, at your regular voting place. Take care to avoid damage during wildfire prevention week Michigan residents often believe that wildfires occur either “Up North” or “Out West” and are not a problem where they live. In reality, about 8,000 wildfires occur in Michigan each year, and at least half ofthem, occur in the southern part ofthe state. Fire experts estimate that, on average, more than 100 incidents of damage to Michigan homes, structures and other personal property occur each year due to wild­ fires. “Wildfires are not just ‘forest fires,’” said Mark Hansen, Michigan State University Extension-wild- fire specialist. “Wildfires are any fires that consume natu­ ral vegetation, such as trees, brush and grass.” In Western states, light­ ning causes more than half of the fires, but about 95 per­ cent of Michigan wildfires are caused by human behav­ ior such as burning brush or lighting fireworks, camp­ fires, using ATVs or other outdoor activities. Hansen said that most Michigan wildfires bum less than 50 acres but are more than enough to destroy a home, bam, storage shed or RV. 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Homeowners and residents can help reduce the number of wildfires as well as the use of tax dollars to extinguish those fires by being careful and preventing wildfires from starting. For more information or fact sheets on wildfires or protecting homes, contact the county MSU Extension Michigan office, local Department of Natural Resources office or U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service office. More information is available at www.firewise. msu.edu. To obtain a bum permit, contact a local fire department dr township office. Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager VERMONTVILLE Sharon Elaine Mason, 61 of Vermontville, died Sunday April 12, 2009 following a lengthy illness. Sharon was bom March 4, 1948 in Battle Creek, to her parents Franklyn and Helen (Conine) Richmond. Many will remember her as a cashier at the’ .local Kmart store in Charlotte. Sharon was a member of the Vermontville Congregational Church Ladies Christian Association and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an avid reader and enjoyed sharing time with friends and family over a game of cards. Over the years she learned a great deal about the world by opening her home to foreign-exchange students. Sharon is survived by her husband of 38 years Bill; her daughters Tamira (Kurt) Mockridge of Jackson, TN, and Rebecca Mason of Vermontville; her three grandchildren, Kylynne, Kayla, and Dylan Mockridge; and two step brothers, Charles (Connie) Corbin, and Robert (Sherri) Corbin, both of Battle Creek. Funeral sdfvices were held Friday, April 17, at the First Congregational Church of Vermontville with Rev. Israel Young and Rev. Sally Nolan officiating. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Vermontville Congregational Church Endowment Fund. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com Mabel I. Wilson Mabel I. Wilson passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2009 at Woodlawn Retirement Meadows Community. Mabel was born on October 9, 1928 to Walter and Mabel (Gray) Furlong. On May 14, 1950 she married Neil Wilson, and they lived their entire life in the Lake Odessa area. She attended the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Mabel worked at the Lakewood High School cafe­ teria for 25 years. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and crafting, but mostly she enjoyed spending time with her family. She and Neil visited each state within the continental United States, most often in their motor home. Mabel is survived by her children, David Wilson, Sheryl (Mark) Remington, Lisa Wilson, and Kathi Marine; grandchildren, Crystal (Matt) Tuffy, Tim Wilson, Michelle (AJ) J-Ad Graphics staff' is Fun Guide and would like to Robison, Dan Mazei, Emily working on the local Summer include summer church Wilson, Rebecca; Kristen and events. Nick Marine, and Corey Any Barry County church (Owen) McCloskey. Mabel that is holding Vacation Bible also had four great grandchilSchool or other celebrations dren, Auden Robison, Hunter to which the public is invited McCloskey, and twins, Grace may send the information to and Isobel Tuffy. She is also Patricia Johns via e-mail at survived by two brothers, Richard Furlong and Russ pabicia@j-adgraphics.com. For more information call 269-945-9554. Summer church events needed 06690269 tst media attention, but hun­ dreds of smaller fires cause thousands ofdollars worth of damage in Michigan every year, he added. Another misconception is that all wildfires happen in the summer and fall. Hansen pointed out that people usual­ ly hear about major fires dur­ ing late summer and fall because that is the driest sea­ son in the Western states. In Michigan, spring is usually the biggest wildfire season because people are busy burning dead grass and leaves from the previous summer. When yard waste is burning, fire can escape and easily ignite dead grass and leaves. If the wind picks up, it can quickly and easily spread a fire out of control. “Both fall and spring can be a bad time for wildfires in Michigan, but spring is often worse just because people are out burning,” Hansen said. “It’s a law in Michigan that if you bum debris and the ground is not snow-cov­ ered, then you need a bum permit. Local fire depart­ ments and the Michigan Department of Natural Sharon Elaine Mason (Irene) Furlong; and sistersin-law, Sandie Furlong and Ingrid Wilson. For the past 3 1/2 years, Mabel’s family also included the entire staff at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Neil, in 2005; her parents; two broth­ ers; and many other dear loved ones. The funeral service was held Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, or Barry County Transit. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book at www.koopsfc.com. Reach over 7,000 area homes with an ad in the Maple Valley News. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 18,2009 — Page 5 Grace Community Church hosts Egg-stravaganza C^ldre,Vrom Presch00110 fourth 9rade dash through Putnam Park and collect eggs Pastor Don Roscoe helps start the race and takes cover behind a tree as the chillast baturday. The young seekers were divided by age groups to make the hunt fun dren dash towards the plastic eggs hidden throuahout the Dark for all of the participants. Children gather on the morning of April 11 to hunt down 6,000 eggs that were hidden in Putnam Park by volunteers from Grace Community Church of Nashville. the Sugar Jiut Safe Welcomes back the Vermontville Maple Syrup festival! Stop in Festival Weekend for good food After finding an egg with a special ticket inside, Michael Johnson Jr. wins a new bike at the egg hunt. Winning a special prize including books and a stuffed animal, Rian Rumsey smiles for the camera’ Syrup Festival Week Hours: • Monday-Thursday 7 am-2 pm & 5 pm-9 pm • Friday 7 am - 9 pm • • Saturday 8 am-9 pm • Sunday 8 am^t',?. 517-726-0975 $krpi^ 174 S. Main Street - Vermontville $5690467 ?■ VERMONTVILLE EXPRESS MODII 12 Packs Bud & Miller $8.99 ANY Size Coffee or Fountain Pop 79* g Plus Tax King Size M&Ms EXPRESS MEAL DEAL 12-oz. Cup Soup One Hot Dog and a 24-oz. Fountain Drink $1.99 Collecting eggs in his baseball-shaped basket, Brennon Sensaba hurries to find as many as he can during the hunt. 06690283 Above offers effective April 11 - April 30, 2009 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5am-11pm; Saturday 6am-11pm; Sunday 7am-10pm �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 18,2009 Local 4-H members to testify in Lansing next week Teens from the Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council, including three from the Barry County area, will testify before the Michigan Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Wednesday, April 22, in Lansing. Jennifer Curtis of Nashville, Enoch Castonguay of Freeport and Dakota Hewlett ofCaledonia will join other council mem­ bers when they propose a statewide wastewater code and improved water quality monitoring for Michigan’s inland lakes and rivers as a part of the Michigan Great Lakes Restoration Plan. The council is a statewide 4-H group established in 1998 to engage teens in active stewardship’ and citi­ zenship work related to emerging and ongoing com­ munity-based environmental issues. The council presents its annual findings and proposes solutions to the Michigan Legislature around Earth Day each year. Council activities this year are funded by a two-year grant from the DTE Energy Foundation and a state funding allocation through the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. In past years, Youth Conservation Council testi­ mony helped create the Michigan Heritage Water Trail program and led to the introduction of a bill that would improve marine fuel­ ing techniques and reduce environmental problems associated with marine fuel spills. The council has received numerous awards, including the 2005 Natural Resources Conservation Service Youth Environment Award and the 2003 Michigan Senate White Pine Award for Environmental Excellence. For more information on the Michigan State University Extension Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council, visit http://webl.msue.msu.edu/ cyfryouth/m4hycc.html. Putnam District Library awarded special collection America.” for America by Barbara The We the People Kerley; Harvesting Hope: Bookshelf on “Picturing The Story of Cesar Chavez Kathleen America” contains the fol- by Krull; Cosechando esperenza: La lowing books: Kindergarten to grade historia de Cesar Chavaz by three: Walt Whitman: Words Kathleen Krull (translated by Alma Flor Ada" and F. Isabel Campoy); The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Henry adsworth Longfellow; and Sweet Music in Harlem by Debbie Taylor. Grades four to six: The Birchbark House by’Louise more food after running out. ing, keeping the volunteers Erdrich; American Tall Tales by Amy Jo Parish by Mary Pope Osborne; On Frith said the tables were hopping. Staff Writer the Wing's of Heroes by at packed for most of the momThe congregation Richard Peck; Forty Acres Vermontville United and Maybe a Mule by Methodist Church held a Harriette Gillem Robinet; community breakfast on and The Captain’s Dog: My Saturday, April 11, to raise Journey with the Lewis and funds to help send children to Clark Tribe by Roland Camp Albright this summer. Smith. “We want to send two or Grades seven to eight: The three children to camp,” said Life and Death of Crazy Marilyn Frith as she helped Horse by Russell Freedman; serve breakfast to the nearly The Legend ofSleepy Hollow packed church. “We have by Washington Irving; La enough from the chili dinner leyanda de Sleepy Hollow by we held earlier this year to Washington Irving (translat­ send one.” ed by Manual Broncano); The camp costs $369 per Across America on an camper, and the congregation Emigrant Train by Jim is planning more events to Murphy; and The Adventures help campers with the cost. 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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 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. 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In addition, there are natural conse­ quences to our thoughts, words and actions; it seems they are port ofthe fundamental nature of things. Just os the low of cause and effect does­ n't take a holiday in the physical world, neither does it take a holiday in the social and spiritual realm. I 4s a society, we cannot expect to treat the most disadvantaged among us with disdain and not reap the consequences. As sociologists sometimes say, every society gets exactly the criminal element it it deserves. Likewise, individually we cannot expect to mistreat people and not be adversely affected. And even \ js (frig Qq J? (fri^ FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Senrices Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15 ............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00...................................... Sunday 10: 00.............................................. Church 11: 00....................................... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration....9 & 10:30 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 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH ool 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................... 8:30 a.m 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 mi. south of Nashville) QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH vice 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 School Worship............ 0 a.m. .11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service...............11 a.m. P.M. Service........................................ 7 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s 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 Worship Service................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 5)7-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday 06652379 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. April 18 2009 Annie, they’re gonna get your gun Folks stockpiling guns, ammo by Jon Gambee StaffWriter The increasing concern over the faltering economy has caused a rise in the num­ ber of people who are taking Gun and Tackle in Hastings, said the result of all the spec­ ulation is that dealers across the country are running short of weapons and ammunition. “It started about last November,” Hayes said, “and I don’t know how long it will continue. But the fact is, many people are coming in and stocking up on ammu- steps to protect themselves and their families. That means an increase in sales of guns and ammunition. However, at the same time, President Obama has taken a stance that is similar to the position Bill Clinton took in 1994 to restrict the sale of some types of weapons. Steve Hayes, of Bob’s Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Hearty Menu Monday, April 20 Roast turkey and gravy, stuffing, green bean casse­ role, sweet potatoes, tropical fruit. Tuesday, April 21 Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, applesauce, dinner roll. Wednesday, April 22 Chicken parmesan, spaghetti and marinara sauce, peas and carrots, orange, gar­ lic bread. Thursday, April 23 Baked pollock, rice pilaf, com, Brussels sprouts, diced peaches. Friday, April 24 White chicken chili, California blend, wax beans, banana, crackers. Nashville 5+ 11 a.m. H,W,NReminiscence. Tuesday, April 21: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. GL- 10:30-12:30 Cards. Cold Menu Monday, April 20 Pork and Swiss cheese, coleslaw, apricot halves, wheat bread. Tuesday, April 21 Turkey and cheese, potato salad, plum halves, wheat bread. Wednesday, April 22 Chef salad, broccoli bacon salad, applesauce, muffin. Thursday, April 23 Chicken pasta salad, toma­ to salad, fruit in jello, saltine crackers. Friday, April 24 Tuna salad, carrot raisin salad, pineapple tidbits, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, April 20: Hastings - Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam. Delton - Wednesday, April 22: Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Woodland - Mini Massage 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Beading 5 p.m. Nashville - TV Time; Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, April 24: Hast­ ings - Spaghetti Supper 4­ 6:30 p.m.; Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting, 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. 69th Annual VERMONTVILLE Maple Syrup FRIDAY, APRIL 24% 2009 - 6:00 P.M. OFFICIAL OPENING SUNDAY, APRIL 26™, 2009 7: 00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pancakes American Legion/Nashville Lions 6:00 p.m. Greetings, Invocation and Introductions Presentation of Queen and Court Starting at 11:00 a.m. Bar-B-Que Chicken - Lions Club 8: 00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pancakes - Band Boosters 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts Talent Show - The official opening of the festival is the Talent Show to be held on the stage downtown with Don Rasey (517) 726-1077 as chairman. Talent Show winners appear on the Saturday program. Maplewood School Friday Night Special Starts 4 p.m. - Mid America Shows 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flea Market (Dmwi/mwi by Museum) Pay One Price - $16.00 I 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 4: 00 * 8:00 p.m American Legion/Nashville Lions 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 Bible Church Men’s Quartet (Stage) Serve Pancakes at the Legion Hall - Program 5: 00 - 8:00 p.m Band Boosters Serve Pancakes at the Fire Bam Church Services 10:00 a.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 25™, 2009 Congregational Church • 110 S. Main Welcome by Douglas Kelsey Master of Ceremonies for the Weekend 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ibject to Change - Church Services 11 .*00 a.m. Methodist Church • 108 N. Main Pancakes Vermontville Bible Church • 250 N. Main Nashville Lions / American Legion at Legion Hall 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pancakes Band Boosters at the Fire Bam 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts - Maplewood School 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Flea Market (By Museum) 10: 00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Maple Valley Jazz Band 11: 00 a.m. 11: 00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m Lansing Capital City Chordsmen Barbershop 12: 00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m Sunday Afternoon Special 6 Hours of Rides $16.00 Director: Dennis Vanderhoeff 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Little Miss Maple Princess Talent Children’s Parade 1:00 p.m. Introduce Queen & Court Theme: “Vermontville’s Treasures, Families, Kids & Maple Syrup” Chair persons Mary & Gene Fisher Presentation of Queen and Arm Wrestling Chairman: Matt Rohde Sponsored by MC Auto Repair & Towing Court Crowning of 2009 Queen Egg Toss, Other Games by 2008 Queen Jaklynn Platte Chairman: Merle Martin 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Maple Valley High School Choir 11: 30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Director: Ryan Rosin Maple Valley Ionia Comm. Band 12: 30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Glen Erin Bagpipe Band 1: 00 - 2:00 pm Jeromy Robertson 2: 00 p.m. Grand Parade Grand Marshals: Puff Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull Chairpersons: Rex A Deb Cook nition because there is specu­ lation out there that it will be harder to come by in the future.” Hayes said he has heard President Obama is consider­ ing making ammunition manufactures put serial num­ bers on ammunition and if that happens he has heard it could increase the price by as much as 30 percent. “I don’t know that for a fact, but I have heard the speculation,” Hayes said. “In 1994 Bill Clinton issued a crime bill that out­ lawed certain types of firearms and although that ban has been lifted, there is rumor that Obama may rein­ stitute the ban. “And as the economy becomes less stable, people are taking steps to protect themselves and their fami­ lies,” Hayes said. “Where they used to come in and purchase a box of ammo, they are now coming in and purchasing five or 10 boxes, worried that it will be more expensive and harder to get in the near future. Hayes said that has caused a shortage in most retail out- lets and even with suppliers. Hayes said the shortage includes .380, 9 millimeter, 40 cal., 45 cal., .38 Special and even .357 ammunition. “The demand for these types of ammunition is very high right now,” Hayes said. “It has caused problems all across the country.” Hayes said he believes the shortage will pass, but was hesitant to guess when. “It has affected the sale of guns, ammo and even acces­ sories,” he said. “How long this shortage will last, I hesi­ tate to guess.” Band boosters to serve pancake breakfast The Maple Valley Band Boosters will be serving up pancakes and sausages at their annual fundraising event during the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, at the Vermontville Fire Bam. On the menu will be pan­ cakes, with locally made fresh maple syrup, as well as sausage, Moo-ville milk and coffee. Extra sausage or milk will be available for a nomi­ nal fee. Customers may come in and enjoy the allyou-can-eat pancake break­ fast all times of day during the festival weekend. Serving will begin Friday evening and run through the closing of the festival Sunday. The annual pancake breakfast contributes more than 70 percent of the boost­ ers annual budget for each school year. This year’s event is especially important to the students, since it will help to fund the senior high band’s trip to Chicago, which will take place the fol­ lowing weekend, May 1, 2 and 3. Eaton Federal makes donation to Center of Hope food pantry For the second year in a row, Eaton Federal Savings Bank has donated $2,400 to the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Food Pantry. The food pantry serves an average of 150 families a week, offering food and personal items of all kinds to the Nashville, Vermontville and Woodland communities. Everything is done on a donation or volunteer sys­ tem. On average, 30 volun­ teers put in a total 3,000 hours a year. Again this year the Feinstein Foundation is offering a $1 million chal­ lenge grant to food banks across the country. But for those in a position to reach out to neighbors, the Feinstein Challenge offers an opportunity to provide hope. The foundations will match 10 percent of dona­ tions submitted by April 30. Every dollar given to the food bank provides $8.25 in food to pantries that are helping hungry house­ holds. Gifts to the food bank may be eligible for a spe­ cial Michigan tax credit. For more information or to donate to the food pantry call 517-852-0664. Dawn Meade, (center) branch manager from Eaton Federal Savings Bank, donates $2,400 to Karen Snyder (left) and Janet Jarman, representing Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Food Pantry. (Opera House) Don & Lisa Mulvany Parade Theme: “Time to Shine in 2009” 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parade Chairperson: Dina Miller Griff & John (After Hours Experience) 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Talent Show Winners 5:00 p.m. (Opera House) Little Miss Maple Syrup Pageant 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Tamera Ford 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Special - $16 / 6 hrs. of rides Chairman Kathie Perez For more information about this year’s festival call (888) 482-8780 or www.vermontvillesyrupfestival.org Fann EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type ofhay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501 (c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 Bears Den Party Store (on the “South End” oftown) 637 S. Main • Nashville • 517-852-1560 " New Owners - Locally Owned & Operated - Tfeat /Ittttccole iBaill ill/toUF T _a. Featuring: R I t rff rw pmiu ine eer . tuor otto ovies Check out the new lunch counter ■___ 06690475 ■’<< �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 18, 2009 — Page 9 FESTIVAL, continued from page OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK 24 HOURS u r n .. . NASHVILLE V V / V i'i' EXPRESS 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 SXsSfe V SX ksSSff<e V k v< s® s® s i^v1' iv1 i1 xNS SN You’re In, You’re Out... me You're H Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! C/|/ C SUN APRIL 19 MON. APRIL 20 THE. APRIL 21 SALAD MIX 72 OZ WED. APRIL 22 THUR. APRIL 23 FR1. APRIL 24 SAT. APRIL 25 TEXAS ONIONS $|29 I’1’ 4 St$ I The festival is put together each year by a large group of volunteers who work almost year-around to prepare for the weekend. Here, Mike Haag, Shawn Scott, Gene Fisher, Jon Stafford, Doug McDougal and Kadyn Stafford work to clean out the dozens upon dozens of buckets that were used by the syrup association to collect sap. < *>« SkZM ‘W Wp -v faBtihmt «i»tWp The children’s parade takes place on Saturday and for the first time, whole families can enter their wagons into the parade. ? passage (pierapy |a f ^Mpssage q)Ti erapist: <J)awn ^^airJieW Mother,'4, ZbdM Special SAVE *30.00 Purchase Four Massage Gift Certificates at once, between April 15,2009 and May 11,2009 For Four 30 Minute Massages For Only $50.00 (Regular One 30 Minute Massage $20.00) Come to Nashville Chiropractic Center 307 N. Main St, Nashville or please call (517) 852-2070 SORRY NO credit or debit cards Or Janelles Hair, Nails & Tanning 150 Main St, Vermontville or please call (517) 726-1506 YES we do accept credit & debit cards cakes with maple syrup were given out for free with the pancake mix provided by Aunt Jemima. As attendance grew, the producers couldn’t afford to give the breakfast away for free and began charging. Now, the Maple Valley Band Boosters and the Vermontville and Nashville American Legion post serve the meals each day ofthe fes­ tival. Gene said the festival will feature a variety of entertain­ ment, some new to the festi­ val, and some old favorites. The Glen Erin Bagpipe Band, Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band, Maple Valley High School Jazz Band, the Lansing Capital City Chordsmen Barbershop group and singer Tamera Ford of Bellevue will all entertain the crowds throughout the weekend. The festival begins Friday, April 24, at 6 p.m. with the official opening and talent show. The festival runs through Sunday, April 26. For more information on the weekend, visit www.vermontvillemaplesyrupfestival.org. Don and Lisa Mulvany were chosen as grand mar­ shals of the grand parade that will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. The Mulvanys have been involved with the 4-H pet­ ting zoo, band boosters pan­ cake breakfasts and have served as chairpersons of the grand parade for several years. Gene said they were a natural choice for grand marshals because of all the time and energy they have put into the festival over the years. “Their name was put up for all ofthe things they have done for the festival over the years,” said Gene. “They have been involved in a lot of ways that people don’t even know about.” With this year’s festival not even underway, Gene said the syrup association is already planning for next NAVEL ORANGES 8 Lb. $/|99 2% MILK GALLON $999 LIMIT 2 KEYSTONE LICHT 18-Pk. 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April 18, 2009 From Our Readers Maplewood announces March Local Citizens Speak Out On Issuesstudents of the month Each month, the staff at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville rec­ ognizes three students who Some 1,670 children have been nominated by under the age of 14 and their teachers for upstanding younger were killed in traffic conduct and work in school. crashes, according to the sur­ The selected students are vey, and at least 274 ofthese treated to a trip with children died as a result of Principal Fred Davenport to alcohol-related vehicle inci­ Moo-ville Creamery and dents. receive coupons to Nashville As a law enforcement pro­ Subway and Roush’s fessional for 33 years, I Sidewalk Cafe. would strongly encourage all February students of the of our legislators and the month were sixth grader governor to please think Katie Dixon, fifth grade stu­ twice before supporting and dent Toree Heney and fourth passing irresponsible legisla­ grader Nick Braden. tion that compromises the safety of our citizens. State trying to expand alcohol sales To the editor: Did you know some Lansing legislators, with little tn no regard for your public safety, are trying to pass laws to expand the sale of alcohol? This would change existing laws meant to protect all ofus. According to the Detroit News’ Lansing Bureau reporters, some legislators want to “ ... increase liquor sales and longer bar hours ... The plan involves liquor stores and restaurants selling spirits on Sunday mornings and bar owners buying per­ mits for their establishments to stay open until 4 a.m.” LEGAL NOTICE You may ask, “Why would any responsible per­ son even consider changing these laws?” Is it worth the increased risk to our safety? I would say, “No.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the U.S. during 2007, the rate of alco­ hol impairment among driv­ ers involved in fatal crashes was four times higher at night than during the day. The same study reported that 12,998 lives were lost in crashes involving at least one driver with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher. Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET, Sunday, April 26th. 400 exhibitors. First show of 2009. Rain or shine. 7:30am-4:00pm. Located at THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ the fairgrounds right in Alle­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ gan, MI. $4.00 admission. LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ made by Robert A. Hatch and TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ Judith L. Hatch, husband and LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ wife, to Mortgage Electronic TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Registration Systems, Inc., as PLEASE CONTACT OUR nominee for lender and lender’s OFFICE AT THE NUMBER successors and/or assigns, BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Mortgagee, dated October 6, MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE 2004 and recorded October 27, SALE - Default has been made in 2004 in Instrument Number the conditions of a mortgage 1136217, Barry County Records, made by Jeffrey D. Hay and Michigan. Said mortgage is now Ronni S. Hay, husband and wife, held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by to Mortgage Electronic assignment. There is claimed to Registration Systems, Inc., as be due at the date hereof the sum nominee for lender and lender’s of Two Hundred Thirty-Three successors and/or assigns, Thousand Nine Hundred Forty- Mortgagee, dated March 26, Nine and 91/100 Dollars 2007 and recorded April 6, 2007 ($233,949.91) including interest in Instrument Number 1178405, at 5.37% per annum. Under the Barry County Records, Michigan. power of sale contained in said Said mortgage is now held by mortgage and the statute in such CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. case made and provided, notice There is claimed to be due at the is hereby given that said mort­ date hereof the sum of One gage will be foreclosed by a sale Hundred Four Thousand Five Seventy-One and of the mortgaged premises, or Hundred 89/100 Dollars ($104,571.89) some part of them, at public ven­ including interest at 7.99% per due at the Barry County annum. Under the power of sale Courthouse in Hastings in Barry contained in said mortgage and County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on the statute in such case made MAY 21,2009. Said premises are and provided, notice is hereby located in the Township of given that said mortgage will be Woodland, Barry County, foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ Michigan, and are described as: gaged premises, or some part of The West 25 feet of Lot 1 and all them, at public vendue at the of Lot 2 of McLenithan Barry County Courthouse in Subdivision, Township of Hastings in Barry County, Woodland, Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY Michigan, according to the 21, 2009. Said premises are recorded plat thereof as record­ located in the Village of ed. Except the East 3 feet of the Nashville, Barry County, West 25 feet of Lot 1 of Michigan, and are described as: McLenithan Subdivision to Lot 106 of Mix Addition to the Jordanlake in Section 4, Town 4 Village of Nashville, Barry North, Range 7 West, Woodland County, Michigan, according to Township, Barry County, the recorded Plat thereof, as Michigan. The redemption period recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page shall be 6 months from the date 69. The redemption period shall of such sale, unless determined be 6 months from the date of abandoned in accordance with such sale, unless determined MCLA 600.3241a, in which case abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 11, 2009 interest. Dated: April 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Ml 48007-5041 2487502-1400 File No. 241.2891 ASAP# File No. 241.1504 ASAP# 04/18/2009, 3057370 04/11/2009, 3065198 05/02/2009, 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/09/2009 06690316 05/02/2009 06689852 LEGAL NOTICE For Rent Mike Raines, NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM Eaton County Sherifftrailer, also 2 bedroom duplex (517)852-9386. Lost & Found Garage Sale LOST: YOUNG BOY- 11 years old - answers to the name of Oliver Twist of Oliver ..known to be hanging out with a gang of thieves. For more information call Thor­ 269-945napple Players, 2332. Appearances April 30, May 1,2 and 3. Tickets $8 and $6. APRIL 24TH & 25th Friday and Saturday, 9am-? 11946 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville. Women's men's, an oys coes, ses and boy's clothes, dishes and crafts, household items, toys, and much more. LEGAL NOTICE To represent the fifth grade, Toree Heney was cho­ sen as student of the month as is part of Josh Meersma’s class at Maplewood Elementary. GARAGE SALE: 6412 Dow Road, Vermontville (comer of Allegan & Dow). Thurs. 23rd-Sat. 25th, 8am-5pm. GARAGE SALE: FRIDAY 24th, Saturday 25th, 8-6. 2 family garage sale, lots of THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ household items and some TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ baby items, 617 Washington LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE St., Nashville. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR HUGE 5 FAMILY yard sale: OFFICE AT THE NUMBER Girl's clothes baby to teen clothes 0-plus, BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE women's MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE boy's and men's clothes, SALE - Default has been made in brand new crafts and decothe conditions of a mortgage rations, riding lawn mower made by Daniel Daliege, a single with plow and deck, kitchen man, to Mortgage Electronic table and much more! 172 Registration Systems, Inc., as Walnut, Vermontville. April nominee for lender and lender's Wednesday 22nd-Saturday successors and/or assigns, 25th, 9am-? Mortgagee, dated January 11, 2007 and recorded January 17, Katie Dixon was chosen as the sixth grade student of 2007 in Instrument Number LARGE GARAGE SALE: Antique oak ice box, GE the month at Maplewood Elementary and is in Laurie 1175151, Barry County Records, refrigerator, Pettengill’s class. Michigan. Said mortgage is nory Side-by-side held by IndyMac Federal Bank Longaburger baskets & potwasher & dryer, FSB by assignment. There is tery, claimed to be due at the date 3/4h.p. compressor, grill, hereof the sum of One Hundred loveseat, comer computer Sixty-Two Thousand Twenty-One desk, Coca Cola Bistro table and 82/100 Dollars w/2 chairs, Stampin-Up ($162,021.82) including interest items, womens clothes & lots at 8.55% per annum. Under the of misc. Thurs. & Fri. 8ampower of sale contained in said 5pm, Saturday 8am-? 10496 mortgage and the statute in such Nashville Hwy. case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or A student is the fourth some part of them, at public ven­ due at the Barry County grade class of Vicky Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Williams, Nick Braden was MAY 21,2009. Said premises are chosen as the fourth grade located in the Township of student of the month at Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Maplewood. Lot 52, Lynden Johncock Plat Number 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as record­ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: ed in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 33. AH real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act The redemption period shall be 6 and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which months from the date of such collectively make it illegal to advertise sale, unless determined aban­ “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ doned in accordance with MCLA tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, 600.3241a, in which case the age or martial status, or an intention, to redemption period shall be 30 make any such preference, limitation or days from the date of such sale. discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with TO ALL PURCHASERS: The parents or legal custodians, pregnant foreclosing mortgagee can women and people securing custody of rescind the sale. In that event, children under 18. your damages, if any, are limited This newspaper will not knowingly solely to the return of the bid accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ amount tendered at sale, plus ers are hereby informed that all dwellings interest. Dated: April 18, 2009 advertised in this newspaper are available Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys on an equal .opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollMl 48007-5041 248-502-1400 free telephone number for the hearing File No. 225.3006 ASAP# impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 3065182 04/18/2009, 05/02/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/09/2009 06690321 06682644 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 18,2(X)9 - Page 11 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER behind the microphone, announcing is a way he can Without the help of his BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE priceless.” support his community and trusty sidekick, Jim Brown, MILITARY-DUTY. MORTGAGE High School Athletic the students of the district. Weiler said he wouldn’t be SALE - Default has been made in Director Duska Brumm said “I enjoy helping the able to announce with such the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis R. Bernard and Weiler’s services have been school out. It’s a way I’m accuracy. Brown began assist­ Robin Bernard, husband and invaluable over the years, able to give back a bit,” he ing Weiler shortly after wife, tenants by the entireties, to and he has become the Center LLC, said. Weiler began announcing and Mortgage ‘Voice of the Valley.’ This year, even more has helped ever since. At Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2006 “It’s been awesome hav­ spectators may have the times, the duo has worked and recorded June 20, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166253, ing Jeff volunteer,” said opportunity to hear Weiler’s from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m., Barry County Records, Michigan. Brumm. “We have had a lot voice. With the addition of a announcing five games in one There is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of Eighty-Six of compliments from other pressbox at the baseball field day. Thousand Two Hundred Thirtyvisiting schools that he does at Maplewood Elementary, “He’s my spotter. Jim has Six and 32/100 Dollars a greatjob.” Weiler has been asked to been by my side and is my ($86,236.32) including interest at Recognized not only by announce the varsity base­ eye in the sky,” said Weiler. 8% per annum. Under the power other teams’ coaches, ball games, as well. “I couldn’t do the job I do of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case Brumm said the athletes Weiler said the fun of the without Jim.” made and provided, notice is appreciate Weiler and his sports and the program itself hereby given that said mortgage time at the games. have kept him announcing will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some “The kids love it,” said for more than a decade. part of them, at public vendue at Brumm. “He does a play by “At Maple Valley, when the Barry County Courthouse in play throughout the game; he we host a game, we really Hastings in Barry County, doesn’t just introduce the run a classy affair and it’s Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL athletes.” 30, 2009. Said premises are kind of nice to be part of located in the Township of For Weiler, a 1981 gradu- that,” said Weiler. Baltimore, Barry County, ate of Maple Valley, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at an iron fence THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ post set in concrete on the East TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ shore of Clear Lake and on the LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ East and West 1/4 line of said TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, and witnessed by a white USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. oak 36 inches South 52 feet, 20 PLEASE CONTACT OUR inch elm Northeast 70 feet, 8 inch THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ OFFICE AT THE NUMBER TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE poplar Northwest 8 feet, running thence East following the said THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE East and West 1/4 line 161.8 feet LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE - Default has been made in to center of highway; thence in TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE PLEASE CONTACT OUR the conditions of a mortgage highway South 21 degrees 45 USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. OFFICE AT THE NUMBER made by Kevin Schultz and Judy minutes West 575 feet; thence in PLEASE CONTACT OUR BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Feathers-Schultz, husband and the highway South 15 degrees no OFFICE AT THE NUMBER MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE wife, to CitiMortgage, Inc. suc­ minutes West 810.35 feet, for BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE SALE - Default has been made in cessor by reason of merger with place of beginning; thence MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Southwesterly along center of SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 22, highway 100 feet; thence North made by Brandi Peters and the conditions of a mortgage Donald P. Peters, husband and 2003 and recorded June 6, 2003 68 degrees no minutes West to made by Dianne L. shore of Clear Lake; thence Schwiegershausen, an unmar­ wife, to Chase Home Finance in Instrument Number 1105906, Northeasterly along the shore of ried woman, to Nationstar LLC successor by merger with Barry County Records, Michigan. Clear Lake approximately 100 Mortgage, LLC fka Centex Home Chase Manhattan Mortgage There is claimed to be due at the feet to an iron fence post set in Equity Company, LLC, Corporation, a New Jersey date hereof the sum of Two concrete on the East shore of Mortgagee, dated May 4, 2005 Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Hundred Thousand One Hundred said Clear Lake; thence East and recorded May 11, 2005 in June 13, 2003 and recorded July Twenty-Two and 04/100 Dollars approximately 491 feet to the Instrument Number 1146275, 29, 2003 in Instrument Number ($200,122.04) including interest Barry County Records, Michigan. 1109650, Barry County Records, at 6% per annum. Under the place of beginning, Township of Baltimore, Barry County, There is claimed to be due at the Michigan. There is claimed to be date hereof the sum of One due at the date hereof the sum of power of sale contained in said Michigan, except the following Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Ninety-Three Thousand Seven­ mortgage and the statute in such description: commencing at an iron fence post set in concrete on Eight Hundred Seventy-One and teen and 92/100* Dollars case made and provided, notice 06/100 Dollars ($121,871.06) ($93,017.92) including interest at is hereby given that said mort­ the East shore of Clear Lake and including interest at 7% per 6.125% per annum. Under the gage will be foreclosed by a sale on the East and West 1/4 line of annum. Under the power of sale power of sale contained in said ■of the mortgaged premises, or Section 33, Town 2 North, Range contained in said mortgage and some part of them, at public ven­ 8 West, and witnessed by a white the statute in such case made mortgage and the statute in such due at the Barry County oak 36 inches, South 52 feet, 20 inches, elm Northeast 70 feet 8 and provided, notice is hereby case made and provided, notice given that said mortgage will be is hereby given that said mort­ Courthouse in Hastings in Barry inches poplar Northwest 8 feet, County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale running thence East following the gaged premises, or some part of of the mortgaged premises, or MAY 21,2009. Said premises are said East and West 1/4 line 161.8 them, at public vendue at the some part of them, at public ven­ located in the Township of feet to the center of the highway;Barry County Courthouse in due at the Barry County Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, thence in highway South 21 Hastings in Barry County, Courthouse in Hastings in Barry and are described as: All that cer­ degrees 45 minutes West 575 Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 14, County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on tain piece of parcel of land situat­ feet thence in highway South 15 2009. Said premises are located APRIL 30, 2009. Said premises ed and being in the Southwest degrees no minutes West 810.35 in the Township of Lake Odessa, are located in the Township of one-quarter of Section 19, Town feet; thence Southwesterly along Barry County, Michigan, and are Irving, Barry County, Michigan, described ^?s: Part of the and are described as: That part of 1 North, Range 7 West, more center of highway 75 feet or place of beginning; thence Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, particularly described as follows: Southwesterly along center of Commencing at the South one4 North, Range 7 West, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Woodland Township, Barry described as: Commencing at the quarter post of said Section 19; highway 25 feet; thence North 68 County, Michigan, described as: center of said section; thence thence North on the North and degrees no minutes West to the beginning at a point on the North South 00 degrees 00 minutes South one-quarter line of said shore of Clear Lake; thence section line, North 89 degrees 57 East 165.0 feet along the West Section 350 feet; thence West Northeasterly along the shore of Clear Lake approximately 100 minutes 57 seconds West 352.00 parallel with the South line of said feet from the Northeast comer of line of said Southeast 1/4; thence Section to the center of Bascom feet to an iron fence post set in concrete on the East shore of Section 7; thence North 89 North 89 degrees 54 minutes also . known as said Clear Lake; thence South 68 degrees 57 minutes 57 seconds East 713.86 feet to the East line Creek, thence degrees, no minutes East 266 West 951.06 feet along the North of Maple Street (66 feet wide) Wabauscon Creek; line of Section 7; thence South and the place of beginning; Northerly and Northeasterly feet; thence Southwesterly at 208 feet along the West line of thence North 00 degrees 27 min­ along the center of Bascom right angles with the South the Northeast 1/4 of the utes 15 seconds West 165.0 feet Creek, also known as boundary of said parcel 40 feet; Northeast 1/4 of Section 7; along the East line of said street; Wabauscon Creek to the inter­ thence South 68 degrees, no thence South 89 degrees 57 min­ thence North 89 degrees 54 min­ section of said North and South minutes East 12'feet; thence utes 57 seconds East 951 feet utes East 49.5 feet; thence South one-quarter line; thence South on Southwesterly at right angles with more or less to a point 352 feet 00 degrees 27 minutes 15 sec­ said North and South one-quarter the South boundary of said parcel West of the East line of Section 7; onds East 165.0 feet; thence 35 feet; thence South 68 degrees thence North 01 degree 02 min­ South 89 degrees 54 minutes line to the place of beginning. The no minutes East to place of redemption period shall be 6 utes 07 seconds East 208.00 feet West 49.5 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption peri­ to the point of beginning. The beginning. The redemption peri­ months from the date of such od shall be 6 months from the redemption period shall be 12 od shall be 6 months from the sale, unless determined aban­ date of such sale, unless deter­ months from the date of such date of such sale, unless deter­ doned in accordance with MCLA mined abandoned in accordance sale, unless determined aban­ 600.3241a, in which case the doned in accordance with MCLA mined abandoned in accordance redemption period shall be 30 with MCLA 600.3241a, in which 600.3241a, in which case the with MCLA 600.3241a, in which days from the date of such sale. case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such redemption period shall be 30 case the redemption period shall days from the date of such sale. be 30 days from the date of such TO ALL PURCHASERS: The sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: can The foreclosing mortgagee can TO ALL PURCHASERS: The sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: foreclosing mortgagee foreclosing mortgagee can The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, rescind the sale. In that event, rescind the sale. In that event, rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited your damages, if any, are limited your damages, if any, are limited your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid solely to the return of the bid solely to the return of the bid solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus amount tendered at sale, plus amount tendered at sale, plus amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 18, 2009 interest. Dated: March 28, 2009 interest. Dated: April 11, 2009 interest. Dated: March 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 393.0174 ASAP# File No. 426.0434 ASAP# File No. 310.3886 ASAP!# File No. 201.3562 ASAP# 3040174 03/28/2009, 3065189 04/18/2009, 3055676 04/11/2009, 3039754 04/04/2009, 04/11/2009, 03/28/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009, 04/18/2009 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 04/04/2009, 06668967 04/11/2009, 05/02/2009 06689667 05/09/2009 06690401 04/18/2009 06688962 Voice behind the plays recognized for decade of service by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer For more than a decade, parents and spectators have heard the voice of Jeff Weiler over the public address system. Weiler has announced games for youth football and varsity basket­ ball over the years and has become a mainstay in the community. A chance inci­ dent turned into hundreds of games behind the micro­ phone. “Eleven years ago I was attending my stepson’s fourth grade football game. Rob Gorris came through the stands to me and said, ‘We don’t have an announcer. Can you help us out?”’ recalled Weiler. “I thought it was just for that day, but I’ve been doing it ever since.” If Weiler’s contributions were made into a Mastercard commercial it might go like this: “Team uniforms, $600; new cleats, $100; pop and a hot dog from the concession stand, $3; having Jeff Weiler LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Jeff Weiler has announced hundreds of games for Maple Valley Schools during the past 11 years and was recently recognized for his service by High School Athletic Director Duska Brumm. BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Apr. 18 Swine Tagging, 9130 a.m.-12 noon, Nashville area (carpool area on M-66 near M-66 and M-79 intersection). Apr. 18 Swine Tagging, 1-3 p.m., Delton area (Osborne farm, 7165 W. Osborne Rd., Delton). Apr. 20 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Apr. 21 Shooting Sports Practice Shoot, 6:30 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 Apr. 21 p.m., Extension Office. Apr. 22 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Apr. 24-26 Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop, Kettunen Center. Apr. 25 PQA Training, 10 a.m., Expo Center. Apr. 26 Fyn Horse Show, 9 a.m., Expo Center. Apr. 27 Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 pjn., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Apr. 27 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hstings. Apr. 28 Shooting Stars Practice shoot, 6:30 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Ag Awareness Orientation Meeting, 7 p.m., Apr. 29 Star Elementary School (Science Lab). Dairy & Dairy Feeder Pre-registration deadline. May 1 Get the “Bizz” Workshop, 9 a.m., Extension May 2 Office. Open EWHA Pleasure Horse Show, 9 a.m., May 2 Expo Center. Goat Workshop, 9 a.m. Dawn Horton’s May 2 Residence (4823 Center Rd., Hastings). Open Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo May 3 Center. Mandatory General Leaders Fair Meeting, 7 May 4 p.m., Expo Center. Shooting Sports Practice Shoot, 6:30 p.m., May 5 Barry County Conservation Club. Safe Food Handling Workshop (for Cooking May 6 Competition), 6 p.m., Extension Office. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, May 6 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. LEGAL NOTICE �Page 12 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 18, 2009 High school seniors take on local theater production town Nashville. Auditions are open to any area high school student Junior high students with pre­ vious experience also may audition. Famum and Smith, along with Vermontville resi­ dent Amy Jo Parish are team­ ing up to direct the show. The set for the play will be minimal and is meant to keep the focus on the relationships between the characters and the story line itself. “A lot of times, the audi­ ence can drown in the amount of set pieces used,” said Smith. “When a few pieces are used effectively, rather than a lot of pieces, it helps people focus on what’s important in the story — like the people, themes and rela­ tionships.” Those wishing to audition do not have to prepare a monologue but should be pre­ pared to read, from the script Rehearsal dates and times will be determined based on the availability of those cast in the show. The show will run June 18, 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. For more information e­ mail parishamyjo@hotmail.com. Submitted by The Revue. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Maple Valley students, Amber Famum and Nick Smith will be helping to direct “Flowers for Algernon” at The Revue Auditions, slated for Monday, April 20, are open to area high school students. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy test for the May 5, 2009 Eaton Intermediate School Election has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 28,2009 at 9:00 am at the Vermontville Township Fire Station, 125 W. First St, Vermontville, Ml, The Public Accuracy Test will be conducted by Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township Clerk, to demonstrate that the program and tabulators that will be used to tabulate the ballots ofthe election have been prepared in accordance with the law. Sharon Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk vnOccUnjn’ljoJcOo WE’VE MOVED 207 E. Main St., Vermontville April 23rd • 4-8 pm & April 24, 9-6 pm Lincoln/Hopkins/Priddy ofnamebrand kids clothes I Size 3 months -5years & household items 301 N. 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The two are active in both scientists use Charlie to test a Friday, April 24 the high school and commu­ new therapy that increases No school. nity theater scene and have intelligence. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter decided to tackle the play, Through the experiment, “Flowers for Algernon.” Not Charlie does indeed become and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt only are the two creating smarter, smarter, and and his his knowledge knowledge of the w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwich. opportunities for themselves even surpassess that t to take part in another pro­ doctors who administered Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents duction and get a bit of the experiment. However, each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort-ed directing under their belts, through his new-found intelthey are creating an opportu­ ligence, Charlie is able to bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $130; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: nity for area high school stu­ discover a flaw in the experiment that leads to a tragic $2.75; milk only: $.45. dents, as well. “We want to give high ending of the story. Maple Valley school students an opportu­ The play is being pro­ Jr.-Sr. High School nity to expand their creativi­ duced through The Revue Lunch Menu ty and take part in another theater group of Nashville Monday, April 20 show, especially since Maple and will hold auditions on Chicken pot pie. Veg. medley, fruit cocktail. Salad bar. Valley’s program might get Monday, April 20, at 5:30 Tuesday, April 21 cut in the near future with the p.m. in the first level of the Macaroni and cheese. Tater tots, pears. Mexican bar. budget issues that the district Masons Building in downWednesday, April 22 Club sandwich. Broccoli cheese soup, churro. Subway bar. Thursday, April 23 HS/Kellogg Cottage Inn. Cottage Inn. Carrots and celery, P.A. & man. orgs. Hot dog bar. The Village of Nashville is soliciting bids for a Friday, April 24 24X44 pole barn construction garage. No school. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety of Anyone interested in bidding should contact chicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, Chief Schray at 517-852-9866 for details. fish sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Construction information can be picked up at Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. the Village office. All bids must be submitted Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds avail­ able on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread in writing before 5:00pm on April 30, 2009 to choices daily. the Nashville Village Office. 203 N. Main, P.O. 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Burd also set a new school record in the 400, and helped the Lions to wins in the 800-meter and 1600meter relay races on the evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 517 726-1500 UTO PARTS & REPAIR 130 S. Main • Vermontville Parts • Tires • Auto Repairs team look like they’re on a mission his spring. Burd set a new Maple Valley school-record in the 400-meter run Thursday night at Lakewood High School, hitting the finish line in 49.8 seconds. His closest competitor was Lakewood’s Sam Desgranges, who fin­ ished nearly three seconds back. Burd also won the 100meter dash in 11.45 seconds, and helped the Lions to wins in the 800-meter (1 minute 33.52 seconds) and 1600meter (3:28) relay races. Thurlby was also in those two relays, and won both hurdle events. He took the 300-meter hurdles in 40.60, over four seconds ahead of his nearest competitor from Pennfield. “It amazes me how well Maple Valley’s Karlee Mater clears the bar at 10 feet in the pole vault Thursday they’re running this early in evening at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the year,” said Maple Valley varsity boys’ coach Brian Lincoln, “and we practiced hard yesterday.” The Lions were. 2-0 in their duals at the Lakewood Tri-Meet, topping the host Vikings 80.5-56.5 and Pennfield 101-36. Lakewood won its dual with Pennfield 100-37. Lakewood head coach Jim Hassett said he was impressed with his team’s time in the 1600-meter relay race, saying “it was pretty impressive. We couldn’t compete with Valley, but...” Maple Valley has three members from its Division 3 state championship 1600meter relay team back this season. The Lion boys dominated the day on the track. Brad Laverty, Burd, and Thurlby each won two individual events. Laverty took the The Lions’ Nick Thurlby flies around a corner in the 800-meter relay during 1600 in 4:55.12 and the 3200 in 11:03. Rob Morehouse Thursday’s Tri-Meet with Lakewood and Pennfield. (Photo by Brett Bremer) took the 800 for the Lions, finishing in 2:09.1. won the 3200-meter relay in relay, the team of Justin Maple Valley’s boys 9:23.23. Burd, Morehouse, Kennedy, Brandon Vaughan, swept the relays. The team of Zac Eddy, and Thurlby took Laverty, Josh Perkins, Cody the 800-meter relay in TRACK, continued on page 16 Lienhart, and Morehouse 1:33.52. In the 400-meter EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Open M-F 8-5:30 • Sat 8-1:30 ■ Big Torn Contest; _ , Sponsored by Duey’s Comer & Eaton County Struttin Toms @ Massage Salon @ Massage Salon 150 N. 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They put in countless hours to make it a success, and everyone works together tremendously well,” said Gene. “I think Vermontville’s very fortu­ nate that they’ve got such fabulous people that keep it going.” For the Fishers, the decades of service they have put into the festival haven’t been for a need to be recog­ nized or a need to be in the spotlight. They have volun­ teered because oftheir desire to help the community and to keep the tradition of the maple syrup festival alive. “We love Vermontville,” said Mary. “We don’t think of it as work. It’s just some­ thing we do to try and make things a bit better. I guess it gets in your blood.” by Brett Bremer out much in game two. mak­ Sports Editor ing five errors. The Comets mercied the At the plate. Fisher led the Lions twice in Vermontville Lions going 2-for-3 with Thursday afternoon, but there three RBI. Cody Cruttenden were things that Maple was 2-for-2 and scored two Valley varsity baseball coach runs. Tyler Franks was 1-forBryan Carpenter saw that he 3 with a run scored. liked out ofhis team. Pennfield topped the Lions The Lions fell to 4-0 in the 4-3 and 6-2 on Wednesday Kalamazoo Valley night in another league douAssociation with the two ble header. to Kalamazoo losses Maple Valley took a 2-0 Christian. The Comets took lead into the top of the sevgame one 10-0 then scored a enth of game one, only to 13-3 victory in game two. have Pennfield score four “I was a little big disap- runs to jump ahead. pointed Wednesday night “We got a little complawith the way we rolled over cent,” said Carpenter. “We in game two against got a little lax, and we just Pennfield. My kids had a didn’t finish. They put a couwhole different attitude ple of hits together and we Thursday night,” Carpenter helped them out by missing said. some cut-offs and throwing “We just got ran over by a the ball around.” better team.” The Lions put together a Playing league double rally of their own in the botPancakes are a mainstay at the festival. Visitors can headers in back-to-back tom half of the seventh. enjoy breakfast at the American Legion hall above nights didn’t help the Lions at Fisher came home from third Independent Bank (above) or with the Maple Valley all either. Michael Paisley on an RBI single from took the loss in game one, Paisley, but the final two Lion Band Boosters in the fire barn. staying on the mound for all batters struck out with runfive innings while allowing ners on second and third. 11 hits and six earned runs Fisher took the loss on the while striking out three. mound, going the distance Kyle Bums, Kyle Fisher, and striking out five while and Steven Creller had the allowing seven hits and four only three hits for the Lions. earned runs. In game two, Levi At the plate, Fisher was 2Westendorp was left out there for-3 with a stolen base. for six and a third innings, Bums and Brandon Cosgrove allowing 12 hits and nine had two hits each as well, and earned runs. The Lion Cosgrove added a pair of defense didn’t help its pitcher RBI. The Glen Erin Bagpipe Band will again entertain the audiences during the grand parade and on the main stage for a special concert. 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Cody Franklin scored both those runs. He was l-for-4 in game two. Cosgrove was 2-for-3 with a single and a double. Bums took the loss on the mound, allowing four hits and four earned runs in four innings of work. Maple Valley hosts its own invitational today (April 18). The Lions face Bellevue in the opener. Saranac and Morenci meet in the other opening round game. Saranac will play again in the third game of the day, whether its the championship or consolation final. COBB Will DRILLING (REPAIR •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. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie *1748 Big or small your Diesel Fuel needs are important. Quality and service can make the difference. With the cost of equipment it’s even more important to use a dependable diesel fuel with the proven service to get it there when you need it. 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Lakewood swept the top Hwy., Vermontville, MI well. 9 0 9 6 spots in the field events For anyone interested, the 4 though, with Wes Cramer athletic department will be dbrumm@mvs.kl2.mi.us. taking the discus at 120 feet accepting resumes until 3 inches and the shot put at April 28. Applicants are 45-7.5. Richie Noyce won asked to please submit in the pole vault at 106, Neo writing or via email to Duska Kuras the high jump at 5-10, and Kyle Shanks the long jump at 19-4.5. Cramer had a new person­ al record marks in each throwing event. His team­ mate Trent Ohren was sec­ ond in each, throwing the EQUIPMENT, INC discus 115-5.5 and the shot Serving Western Michigan Since 1976 44-11. Lakewood swept the shot put, with Jared McConkey adding a throw of 43-0. “We have good technique, we’re pretty strong guys, and pretty tall right around 6-2. With that good technique it makes for good throws,” said Cramer. ave up to The Lion boys open the league season Tuesday at Delton against the host or get Panthers and Galesburg0 FINANCING FOR Augusta. 48 MONTHS* “I feel pretty confident,” said Lincoln. “I fell pretty excited to see your young­ sters stepping up the way they have.” Pennfield’s girls wereT 2-0 on the day Thursday, topping Lakewood 74-63 and Maple Valley 78-58. Maple Valley downed the Viking girls 78­ 59. Karlee Mater had a pair of victories for the Lions, win­ ning the 100-meter hurdles in 18.97 seconds and the pole vault at 10-0. Elizabeth Stewart had the only other Maple Valley victory on the day, taking the 400 in 1:03.12. Fillmore Save Big on Select 5 Series John Deere Utility Tractors $1,000 % The Lions’ Elizabeth Stewart takes off after getting the baton from teammate Mallorie Densmore in the 800meter relay Thursday afternoon at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Breaking news from John Deere! 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Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 17, April 25, 2009 Tax revolt created change for Nashville businesses by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer The economic recession and business taxes that are driving small business out of Michigan are familiar topics to Ardith Jordan. Watching the news over the past few weeks and seeing stories of communities gathering for modem day tea parties on April 15, Ardith remembers a day in the spring of 1981 when local merchants, under the organization of her hus­ band Ahmo, took a stand against tax increases on small businesses. Local merchants had just experienced some of their assessments increasing as much as 90 percent in one year and decided to do some­ thing about it. "Everyone was being hurt so badly. They were being taxed to death, and from what I hear, that’s what’s happening again," said Ardith. This year’s tea parties took place in 1,000 towns and cities across the nation. Ardith said she hopes the ral­ lies continue to keep the gov­ ernment thinking about the small businesses that make up the backbone of many communities. "I’m hoping these tea par­ ties spread across the U.S. keep going and doesn’t die," said Ardith. "If it’s kept in the public eye, it might make a difference." In 1981, one man and one community were trying to send a message to the govern­ ment. Rather then sit back and complain ofthe tax increases on his business and those around him, Ahmo took mat­ ters into his own hands. "Everybody sat around grumbling. Finally, my hus­ band said, ‘I’m going to do something," Ardith remem­ bered with a touch ofpride in her voice. "He set out to show that one person can make a difference." On March 25, 1981, nearly all of the businesses in Nashville closed for the day to show support for the tax revolt. "I think we had all but three businesses close. They supported us but couldn’t close because they needed the money to pay taxes," laughed Ardith. More than 100 residents REVOLT, continued on page 9 More than 100 residents marched in the tax revolt that took place March 25, 1981 in Nashville. Carrying signs, the group protested a recent increase in taxes for small businesses in the area. School board enters into energy agreement, discuss deficit Maple Valley School Business Manager Darryl Sydloski, at Monday’s board meeting, presented a prelimi­ nary budget for the 2009-10 school year that shows a pro­ jected student loss of 74 for the district. This student loss will result in $541,000 rev­ enue loss for the district, he said. Overall, Sydloski said the district is projecting an $831,000 deficit for next year. The retirement incen­ tive that is currently avail­ able to staff and employees of the district has a deadline ofApril 30. Sydloski said the projected $500,000 from the incentive plan is not included in the $831,000 total. Nine staff members and two sup­ port staff have already applied for the plan. “If that comes true, then we are looking at about a $331,000 deficit, but we won’t know that until the end of April,” said Sydloski. If the special education millage is passed May 5, it will free up $281,000 that will be put back into the gen­ eral fund, he said. Superintendent Kim Kramer and Sydloski both emphasized that the numbers are estimated and cannot be finalized until the student count numbers come in and the amount of funding from the state is known. Kramer presented a budg­ et scenario packet for the board, detailing options that could help balance the budg­ et. Included in the packet was the option of not replac­ ing five of the teachers who have applied for the early retirement incentive plan. Kramer said that due to the from a local lending source student loss over the past few and use the money to help years, the loss of those posi­ pay for a boiler replacement. tions will not result in larger Line Mechanical would classroom sizes. Another make the energy changes to option is to not replace the the district and be repaid for one custodial staff position its work through the energy that will be left vacant after savings. “It would cost about the incentive plan takes $600,00 over the life of the effect. Trustee Tim Burd detailed program, about 15 years,” that the Finance and Labor said Kramer. “They (Line) Committee has scheduled will guarantee that there will public budget hearings for be enough savings to pay for May 11 and June 8 prior to it, and if there’s not, they the regular board meetings will pay the difference.” • Heard a report from Ron scheduled for those evenings. The hearings will Martin who updated the dren's parade will take place begin at 7 p.m. and be held in board and audience on the downtown at 11 am. The the high school cafeteria. fishing program for Maple Valley High School In other business, the Maplewood fifth graders. choir will take to the stage board, with the exception of This is an eight-week pro­ from 11:30 am. to 12:30 pm, Trustee Mark Wenger, who gram for 45 minutes each and the Maple Valley-Ionia was absent: week that currently has 280 Community Band will play in graders from • Unanimously voted to fifth the opera house at 11:30 am. Clarksville, enter into a contract with Woodland, Festival-goers can sample Line Mechanical for an ener­ Sunfield and Maple Valley barbecued chicken at both the gy-savings project that will participating. He also Lions Club booth and allow the district to replace detailed that the program Methodist Church starting at two aging boilers at no cost will be expanding into the 11 am. The Congregational to the district. Hastings school district next Church will feature roast beef Kramer said earlier this dinners. SCHOOL BOARD, month that under a state plan, The grand parade will the district could borrow continued on page 6 make its way through town at 2 p.m. and the talent show winners will take to the main stage at 5 p.m. On Sunday, the Vermontville Bible Church will hold a service on the main • Dinner raises funds for latchkey pro­ stage at 10 am The Lansing gram Capital City Chordsmen Barbershop will perform on • EISD recieves $10,000 Lowes grant the main stage a> 11 am and • First production in new location, the Little Miss Maple Syrup Revue prepares for opening Princess talent show will take place at 12:30 pm • Fuller students ‘fiddle’ around Visit www.ver• Lions rebound in consolation game montvillemaplesyrupfestival.org for a full list ofevents. Syrup festival events continue through weekend Workers from Mid-America Carnival set up the Ferris wheel next to the hardware store Thursday afternoon, (photo by Amy Jo Parish) The 69th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival continues today and tomorrow with a variety of events. Both days, the Maple Valley Band Boosters, along with American Legion and Nashville Lions Club will serve pancake breakfast Maple syrup products, from cotton candy to gallons ofthe all-natural sweet synip, will be available in a variety of forms from numerous ven­ dors. Doug Kelsey, master of ceremonies will welcome vis­ itors to Vermontville Saturday at 10 am The Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club will host a petting zoo near the Maple Manor building, and the Vermontville Historical Museum will be open Saturday from 9 am until 2 p.m. and 1 p.m until 5 pm on Sunday. The arts and craft show, along with the flea market will be open both days. Entertainment on Saturday will feature the Maple Valley Jazz Band on the main stage from 10 to 11 am. The chil- In This Issue... �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 25, 2009 Passion for planting leads to business opportunity by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Evidence of Kathy Carrigan’s passion for plant­ ing can be seen from the first curve of her driveway off Kinsel Highway and through every bit of her property. Kathy, along with husband Tom, is celebrating the oneyear anniversary of their business, Lacy Creek Growers and said it has been the perfect partnership of her passion for planting and hard work ethic. "Our basic philosophy is that we just really believe in honesty, hard work and being of service," said Carrigan. Working with plants rang­ ing from evergreens to spe­ cialized perennial designs, Carrigan is able to cater her plants to her customers’ needs and enjoys all aspects ofthe year-round business. "I enjoy all of it," said Carrigan. "I enjoy taking care of the plants, but it is a huge amount of work. I enjoy working with the peo­ ple and have been told I have an eye for design, so I enjoy the creative side as well." When Tom retired from General Motors in July, Kathy also left her position at the company and the duo decided to devote more time to their hobbies. For Tom, that hobby is rebuilding clas­ sic cars into custom cruisers. For Kathy, horticulture called her name. Her business really began years ago when she started dividing her perennials and selling them at her garage to sale so she could buy new plants each year. "People started to ask me for more plants, so I thought I would give it a try," she said. Wanting to have the knowledge to back up her business, she completed Master Gardener classes and said she has spent hours upon hours poring over books and articles to learn all she can about plants. Through farmers markets, e-bay, consignment auctions and now their own Web site, www.lacycreekgrowers.com , Kathy has worked to offer a unique product and service. "We are trying to be dif­ ferent in what we’re growing and what we’re selling," said Kathy. "I really want to have knowledge of the plants I’m selling." Along with evergreens, Kathy said one ofthe biggest sellers is a tough to find grass that is appealing to deer hunters.Miscanthus Giganteus is an oriental grass that grows 10 feet tall and provides cover that both hunters and deer can take advantage of. One of the main areas of focus for Kathy is not only making sure the plants sold are right for the project but also for the climate they will be planted in. "A lot of the seed sources you can purchase from are out of state," said Kathy. "I want to grow things in a dif­ ferent method really. The horticulture business is pret­ ty much done on a large scale. There are huge suppli­ ers, but what is brought in is not necessarily for our area and is not accustomed to our area." Her passion for planting and people make the busi­ ness a natural fit for Kathy. She can see the joy her busi­ ness brings, not only to her­ self but others as well. Kathy Carrigan shows some of the plants she grows as part of her business, Lacy Creek Growers, at 7338 Kinsel Highway, Vermontville, (photo by Amy Jo Parish) look at a beautiful picture of plants is just awesome for me, and it’s so easy to see how other people enjoy that. Its just my passion. I just really love beautiful things. I’m a plant freak really," said Kathy with a laugh. "Just to Michigan Notable Author visits Vermontville Township Library Michael Schumacher, guests over refreshments. author of Wreck ofthe Carl Every year, the Library of D.: A Story ofLoss, Survival Michigan selects up to 20 of and Rescue at Sea, spent the the most notable books writ­ afternoon ofApril 19 sharing ten by a Michigan resident or his book and other adven­ about Michigan or the Great tures with the community as Lakes. The selected books part of the 2009 Michigan are honored in the year after Notable Books Author Tour. their publication or copyright Approximately 40 guests date. Each selected title listened as Schumacher speaks to the state's cultural, talked in-depth about the historical and literary her­ research required to present a itage. book dealing with a histori­ The Library of Michigan cal event and about remain­ honors and celebrates this lit­ ing true to the memory ofthe erary heritage each year with lost crewman and their fami­ the Night for Notables and lies. with the annual grant-funded Copies of the book were authors' tour to libraries available for purchase, and throughout the state. Schumacher happily signed Submitted by Vermontville the books and chatted with Township Library. Call 269-945-9554 anytime for Maple Valley News Action-ads! ^Diana’s ^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. Readers got a chance to chat with author Michael Schumacher at a special event sponsored by the Vermontville Township Library, (photo provided) 1-517-852-9481 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 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................ Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00........ ........... Sunday School 10: 00.............................. Church Service 11: 00...................................... Fellowship 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 9 & 10:30 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 ......... :45 p.m. 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 It’s been kind of easy to start because other people enjoy it" . PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s 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 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Services Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 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 P.M. Service........................................ 7 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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 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 Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH . Sunday Mass ....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 DO a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 25,2009 — Page 3 Dinner raises funds for latchkey program On Saturday, March 28, Methodist Church held an dinner. The proceeds of $360.57 were donated to the Maple Valley Latchkey Program. Latchkey is a school­ based, before- and after­ school program that provides Maple Valley students in grades kindergarten through seventh a safe place to go while their parents are work­ ing or commuting. The program is located at Fuller Street School. This is the program’s second year and most of the equipment is the original equipment they started with. Proceeds from this dinner will enable the program to replace some of that equipment. They also will be able to purchase some bean bag chairs for stu­ dents to use when they are The congregation of the Vermontville United Methodist Church serves a complete spaghetti dinner as a fundraiser to aid the latchkey program at Fuller Street Elementary. time out from their Saturday to host this dinner,” said Woodman. “We appreciate their generosity and find it difficult to express our grati­ tude. Our plan is to "pay for­ ward" their act of kindness.” Submitted by Latchkey. reading in groups or working puzzles. Terry Woodman runs the program and expressed grati­ tude to the church for hosting the dinner. “The families, staff and children of the program are very thankful to the congregation members that took Moving has never been cheaper! Donna Coe-Alexander shows the marker she used to color a tablecloth and placemat at the dinner. If you're a first or move-up buyer, this is your market! Call today! Cathy Peck and her daughter Rebecca enjoy dinner and help out the Latchkey program at the same time. MARK POLL 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings Local student named to National Technical Honor Society On Friday, March 20, 91 students of Eaton Intermediate School District Career Preparation Center were inducted into the EISD chapter of the National HASTINGS 4 I 269-205-4900 Goodrich UALin —Dowon«.os.."..ns , Heaters www.GQTI.com Rocking Seats * All Digital Sound ’4.25to‘4.75 ALL SEATS (S) Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 4/25 - 4/30 FREE SPRING MATINEES & Sunday IO & 11 AM I [Saturday & 4/26 HOTEL FOR DOGS (PG) | Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Courtney Cady from Maple Valley was inducted as part of the computer graphics/web design pro­ gram. 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WEDEUVERTO NASHVILLE, VERMONTVILLE, HASTINGS & CHARLOTTE. �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 25,2009 Enhanced driver’s license arrives Convenient card to benefit Michigan’s security, economy land and sea borders on June 1, Land said at a press con­ ference in Detroit. The dual-purpose EDL, which serves as a driver’s license and border-crossing card, will benefit Michi­ gan’s economy as well as its security, she noted. “The enhanced driver’s license promotes the smooth flow of trade and tourism Michigan residents may begin applying for the state’s new enhanced driver’s .license (EDL), Secretary of State Terry Lynn Land has announced. The optional card is con­ venient, affordable and the most flexible option for trav­ elers to meet tougher federal document requirements that go into effect at America’s The‘Nashville Qar Show is June 20th We are planning on a parade this year and would like to have you join us. You could have a float, band, tractor, truck, car or just walk. Please calf Dorothy McMillen at I 517-852-9667 8 if you are interested or want more information. Main Street Solon 226 Main &t Nashoills Hair, Tanning & Haifa Prom is May 9fh ' Caff today to schedule your hair, naifs & tanning appointments Stylists: Chery! & Angie • Nail Tech: Michelle Stop in and check out the beach Sags, handbags 8 Jeioelry - Just in time for Prom ’SIT8S2J7S7 ftfan 9-2 Tue-fri 9-5 Sat 9-12 Cue by appt.^ 06690360 between our state and Canada and aids law enforcement in its efforts to make our borders more secure,” Land said. “This is the common-sense solution we have been working for years to achieve for the peo­ ple of Michigan.” Enhanced driver’s licenses are equipped with the latest technology to speed up bor­ der crossings and deter fraud. They cost $45 and enhanced state identification cards are $30. Applicants will receive them in two to three weeks. The EDL eliminates the need to carry multiple ID documents when returning to the U.S. by land or sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean, Land said. It is ideal for those who may be heading to Canada, such as sportsmen, day travelers and vacationers. “This is a very positive development for Michigan. The chamber has been advo­ cating for enhanced driver’s licenses since 2005,” said Richard Blouse Jr., president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber. “Con­ venient border travel strengthens our economic partnership with Canada and is a benefit that should be extended to all border states throughout the nation.” When travelers approach an American border station in a vehicle, they simple hold up their EDL. Tech­ nology in the card allows it to be scanned from a dis­ tance. By the time travelers reach the station, security personnel will usually only need to make a quick visual check. No personal informa­ tion is transmitted during this process. Land was an early advo­ cate of creating a higher security driver’s license as an innovative way for border states to meet requirements of the federal Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) while protecting their economic interests/ Due to the relative expense and difficulty of obtaining passports - which cost $100 and take four to sic weeks to receive from theU.S. State Department - Notice ... udy’’ss Jack & Judy As of May 1st we will be a Land and many other gov­ ernment and business lead­ ers were concerned the requirement would deter many people from traveling across the border for business and tourism. The twoway trade relationship between Michigan and Canada averages more than $1 billion dollars a week. “Thousands of our members travel across the border throughout the seasons to use the great wilderness that our Maple Leaf cousins enjoy so much. This step will make it easier and certainly more efficient for Michiganders to travel to boats, cottages and cabins dotting Ontario and other provinces,” said Dennis Muchmore, executive director of Michigan United Conservation Clubs. “We congratulate Secretary Land and legislative supporters for providing this innovative solution.” The U.S. Department of Homeland Security embraced the dual-purpose ID concept and has granted approval for enhanced licenses in Michigan, Washington, Vermont and New York. State legigslation authorizing Land’s EDL plan was passed in February 2008. The state received federal approval to proceed in October 2008. Enhanced licenses are available to Michigan residents who also are U.S. citizens, To apply, residents may visit any Secretary of State SUPERICenter or other select branch offices. The application process is relatively easy for those who already have a current driver’s license. They onlyneed to present proof of a valid Social Security number and U.S. citizenship in addition to their driver’s license. EDLs are offered for voluntary purchase and are not required. Residents may continue to received stan­ dard driver’s licenses and state identification cards if they choose. Land thanked the gover­ nor, Legislature and the many individuals and groups on both sides of the border whose support help-ed make enhanced licenses a reality in Michigan. For more information on how to obtain an enhanced driver’s license, visit www.Michigan.gov/sos. Royce Eldon DeMond NASHVILLE - Royce Eldon DeMond, age 85, of Nashville passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 peacefully at Thomapple Manor, in Hastings. Royce was born in Nashville on April 23, 1924, the son of the late Robert and Esther (Springett) DeMond. He was raised in the Kalarno Township area and attended local schools. He graduated from Vermontville High School in 1942. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 until being honorably discharged in 1946. While serving his country Royce was wounded in combat while serving in Italy, and was decorated with a Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Battle Stars, one Overseas Serrvice Bar, the Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal Germany and the Purple Heart. He was the husband of Roberta (DeCamp) DeMond. The couple was married on July 3, 1946. Royce and Roberta made their home together on the DeCamp family farm where they raised their family. Royce was employed with the State of Michigan where he did highway maintainence for over 20 Years. He and Roberta also owned and operated the Thornapple Skating Rink, and ran the family farrrt which they purchased in 1958. Royce retired in January of 1983. Royce enjoyed flying and riding motorcycles. He also loved to take his family fishing in Canada every year. He was a member of the American Legion Hastings Post #45 Royce is survived by his FRIDAY NIGHTS Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days: 6AM-8PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT STEAK SPECIALS Call 945-9554 for more information. The Nashville Village Council will hold a Special Meeting on April 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. PURPOSE: To consider bids for the New Police garage. 06690931 sfmrekee restaurant/ Specials ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY PERCH, COD OR CATFISH GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. SPECIAL MEETING s Country Kettle Cafe beloved wife, Roberta; a daughter, Judy (Terry) Lancaster; two sons, Royce DeMond, Ron (Diane) DeMond; 10 Grandchildren, and 20 Great Grandchildren He was proceeded in death by his brothers Leo, Stephen and Robert DeMond Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday April 27, 2009 at the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, April 26 from 2-5 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Hastings American Legion Post or The American Cancer Society. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. 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 16 OZ. PORTERHOUSE FLAT IRON 8 OZ. SIRLOIN S3 (517) 852-9712 cott A. Daniels 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville „ & Family Owner/Manager �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 25,2009 — Page 5 Library honors volunteers at special event Corkwells celebrate 40th anniversary Larry and Suzy Corkwell of Nashville celebrated their 40th anniversary on Sunday, April 19. Larry and the former Susan Johncock were married on April 19 at Nashville Baptist Church. Larry is employed at First Congregational Church. Suzy is employed at Kellogg’s. The couple have two children, Lisa Guernsey of Vermontville and Mike and Becky Lewis of Battle Creek. They also have seven grandchildren. In observance of National Volunteer Week (April 19 to 25) the Vermontville Township Library hosted a celebration with refreshments and a small gift of appreciation to recognize the people who provide a little extra for the library and its patrons At the event April 21, Judy Scott was recognized for her help with library programs, playing Mrs. Claus for Santa’s visit, pro­ viding snacks for programs, decorating the library for holidays and “always being there for whatever needs to be done.” Janet Valdick was recog­ nized for helping to make the library cozy by sewing curtains, a table skirt, and seasonal table runners for the library. Cheryl Sheridan was acknowledged for her help with children and teen pro­ grams for the library. Janice Jensen was recog­ nized for helping with library programs and her fundraising efforts for the library. Joyce Rathbum was hon­ ored for being the "cheer­ leader" for the library. She continually sends people in to find the book that "Joyce said I had to read," and is instrumental in forming Friends of the Library group. Eugene Miller was rec­ ognized for building 12 new bookcases for the library. Emily Eldred was hon­ ored for her help with chil­ dren’s programs and being willing to wear a costume if necessary. Katie Eldred was acknowledged for her help with children’s programs, and for being the official photographer for the library’s "read" poster proj- EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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M-66, Nashville I Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Volunteers who have taken on special projects or donate time at the Vermontville Township Library were recently honored at a special reception. (Photo provided) ect. Christopher Rumsey was recognized for his work on the library flowerbeds and for general handyman help when necessary. "Without volunteers like these, the library would not achieve the level of service the community deserves. We want them to know we appreciate them," said Library Director Carla Rumsey. Submitted by Vermontville Public Library. B .a a Beginning May 1st we will be SMOKE FREE! TP Chuckwagon Cafe o' 202 N. Main St. Nashville • 517-S52-25OO MEXICO NIGHT every other Friday FISH FRY every other Friday $ SUN-THU 6AM-2PM • FRI & SAT 6AM-8 PM i § Happy Trails ... and Richard The Gardners: Shirley (f % Q&fy A big... f f ‘TD V Ai rrr> V ’ to everyone who attend the 89th Annual Fireman’s Dance and to all ofourgreat sponsors: Pizza Hut in Charlotte Pauls Gun Shop O Wendy’s in Charlotte Carquest Trumble Agency M Candy Ford Jansens Equipment in Charlotte |M Riverside Oak Iw Charlotte Barber Mobile Gas in Vermontville D&G in Charlotte Meijer’s Charlotte donated Carls Supermarket donated Farm Machinery - Charlotte IM Williams Citizens Elevator Vermontville Hardware Miller’s Photographic Studio Vermontville Stantons Ace Auto - Vermontville Country Kettle - Nashville Lowe’s - Lansing Kanes Heating and Ventilating Iw Candy Ford - Charlotte Maple Valley Implement Ken’s Standard - Vermontville w s*Duey Comer Store - Vermontville Janet’s Salon - Vermontville Applebee’s - Charlotte Sugar Hut Cafe - Vermontville Mobile Gas - Vermontville Team One Chevrolet - Charlotte Mike’s Automotive - Charlotte Mancino’s - Charlotte Little Ceaser’s - Charlotte Badler John Deer Supplier - Portland Michigan Vet Supply Jason Byington David Spencer - Vermontville Bigby Coffee - Charlotte Car Quest - Charlotte Arby’s - Hastings Byrum Hardware - Charlotte Fantasic Sams Sunset Creation Tanning Barber Shop - Charlotte Paul’s Gun Shop - Charlotte Flamingo Tanning - Charlotte Yarn Garder - Charlotte D&G Equipment Wheeler Marine - Nashville Kent Oil - Nashville Courtside Printing - Nashville Farm Bureau Insurance Hastings/Denton Agency Eaton Federal - Nashville Shayne Hickey - Nashville Wetzel Family - Vermontville Max Rodeman - Vermontville Whepley Family - Nashville Roadrunner’s - Vermontville Vermontville Library Independent Bank - Vermontville o Maple Valley Pharmacy itf] xT% B Bl B x> Bl x> Ml �Page 6 — Juat Say Advertised m the Maple Valley Newt* Saturday. April 25 2009 -S---C---H -OOL SCHOOL BOARD, continued fro year. “My mam goal it ‘No kid left inside ' We see too many kids nowadays with comput­ ers and Gameboys and tele­ vision. and I think we're just wasting the whole outside And to if can get kids inter­ ested in fishing, they can get their parents interested in fishing. and we can get peo­ ple outside and using the facilities that we have at our disposal." said Martin They take a field trip in May to a local pond to prac lice skills that arc learned in class The students learn fly fishing, spin-casting, and pol icy to accommodate the tracking of students. She many other skills Through grants, the program is pro­ vided at no cost to the schools; the districts are just required to provide trans­ portation for the students. • High School Athletic Director Duska Brumm sub­ mitted the football field in a competition sponsored by Pioneer. The Maple Valley Football Field won the “Field of Excellence" award and will receive a banner to place at the field and a cer­ tificate of recognition. • Terry Woodman, assis­ tant transportation supervi­ sor. has proposed a change in contacted area schools for their policies and has pro­ posed a change to discontin­ ue multiple stops for one child or family. There was consensus of the board to add this issue to May’s meet­ ing for a vote. • The summary of the superintendent’s annual evaluation was read aloud by April Heinze. The board of education approved the eval­ uation as presented. • During public comment, Betsy Parish made the board aware of a scholarship avail- able through the Maple Valley - Ionia Community Band for performing arts. The scholarship is given to one student from both Maple Valley and Ionia school dis­ tricts at the school’s awards night each spring. The band is supported by both school districts and gives more than 30 performances a year. The band does not charge to per­ form, and any donations received are used to fund the scholarship program. The board will meet again Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m. in the administration build­ ing at the high school. From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Less politics, more advocates needed common occurrence when senior legislators gain unlim­ ited power through indefinite terms in office. Under the restriction of term limits, representatives and senators are less likely to be influenced by special interests as career politicians are checked out of the sys­ tem. Citizen advocates at the capitol are more apt to gov­ ern through common sense, reliability and truthfulness knowing that there is no chance for re-election beyond the term limit. Voters of Michigan decid­ ed in 1992 to build a "citizen" legislature. After a few flush­ es through the system the legislature should be com­ prised of fewer career politi­ cians and more real people. Recent claims that our state lacks a legislature with sen­ ior legislative fluency shows this to be a developing reali- cates of recognition, or using There has been a swell of state funds such as postage opinion from political pun­ expense to garner the atten­ dits and probable candidates tion of the media, incumbent for future office of late with elected officials acquire an advantage persuasive pleas for ending overwhelming term limits in Michigan. over challengers. Highly incumbent senior These appeals, however, fail to address the fundamental legislators overwhelm oppo­ reasons for which term limits nents (statistics show this were imposed in our state in even when those incumbents have low satisfaction ratings 1992. Term limits for our state from their constituents). This elected officials are neces­ disturbs the balance of sary because of the sad reali­ power. Moreover, without ty of political incumbency. term limits, districts with Ninety-nine percent of junior legislators are disem­ incumbent elected officials powered as senior legislators who have spent more than develop unfettered authority six years in office get and clout. reelected. This is due to the Then there is the matter of inherent advantages of pork barrel legislation, laws incumbency, including the packed with favors that leg­ ability to use taxpayer time islators hand out to their dis­ and resources to campaign tricts back home, courtesy of for the next election. all taxpayers. Pork-like leg­ By manipulating photo islation, most often with spe­ opportunities with certifi- cial interest involvement, is a To the editor: CURRENT MESSAGE SERIES: Faith & Doubt Come you are... .encounter GOD. Joyful Worship Refreshments Sunday School Contemporary Worship Community Foundation is 1.5 Miles West ofM-66 on M-50 4 Miles East ofLake Odessa on M-50 used to help fund activities throughout the county in FROST HEATING 8 COOLING _________QUALITY. VALUE S SERVICE Lake Odessa Monday, April 27 Spaghetti, broccoli, pears. Rice Krispie Treat Tuesday, April 28 Chicken sandwich, carrot sticks, peaches, cookie. Wednesday, April 29 Cheesie bread sticks, Spaghettios, celery w/p. butter, man­ darin oranges. Thursday, April 30 French bread pizza, tossed salad, fruit cocktail, brownie. Friday, May 1 Chicken fries, biscuit and honey, mashed potatoes, apple­ sauce, NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort-ed bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $130; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, April 27 , Chicken fries. Mashed potatoes, push up. Salad bar. Tuesday, April 28 Cheesie bread sticks. Spaghettios, peaches. Burger/Chicken bar. Wednesday, April 29 Sweet and sour chicken. Cal. blend veg. applesauce. Mini bar; Thursday, April 30 Spaghetti. broccoli Spaghetti. cheese, fruit cocktail. Mexican bar. w/ Friday, May 1 Corn dogs. Whole kernel com, pears. Country chicken bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety of chicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fish sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds avail­ able on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. Bob Robinson, Vermontville A gift to the Barry 11:00am Lakewood Live New Construction Designed and Installed Boiler Installation and Service Radiant Floor Tubing and Ceiling Installation Duct Cleaning and Sanitizing High-Efficiency Furnace and Air Conditioning Installation 24-Hour Phone Service Free Estimates Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Give a memorial that can go on forever Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 (269) 367-4800 | www.lumc.ee 9: 30am 10: 30am 11: 00am ty. This is good, because with real people at the seat of a government (for the peo­ ple, of the people and by the people), the quality of legis­ lation as it relates to the lives of everyday folks will improve. The current limits of three two-year terms for House legislators and two, fouryear terms for state senators may not be perfect, but why throw the baby out with the bath water? Michigan is a work in progress. Let’s move for­ ward, not go backward to the old way of doing things by eradicating term limits. Perhaps going to two fouryear terms for state legisla­ tors and three four-year terms for senators would make sense and bring term limits into line with guberna­ torial administrations. The Michigan citizenry has decided, as have voters in 15 other states, that it wants fresh faces to bring new ideas to a floundering state. Michigan voters intu­ itively know that the benefits of term limits far outweigh the disadvantages. LUNCH MENUS Goodman r • Fuel Oil Furnace Installation and Service * Geo-Thermal Installation and Service Rinnai Tankless Water Healer Sales and Senrice Air Conditioning & Heating *Up to 30% Tax Credit available on ’ many products. A 0 Smith Water Heater Sales and Senrice Serving Your Community for Over40 Years * Empire Space Heater Sales (616) 374-7595 Nashville and Service (517)852-9565 I the name ofthe person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Order Your Open House Kegs Today! Pont Forget our Big Tom and largest Morel Mushroom Contest ______ Stop in for details! Get Your Turkey and Fishing Licenses Here! uuey’s Corner Your Hometown Convenience Store GROCERIES • LOTTO • SPIRITS • COLDEST BEER IN TOWN! 2996 N. Ionia at Nashville Hwy., Vermontville 517-726-0486 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 25,2009 — Page 7 EISD receives $10,000 Lowe’s grant Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Eaton Intermediate School District Career Preparation Center to build a public safety obstacle course at Lansing Community College. The grant award was oration of Lowe’s and Skills USA. Skills USA is a nation­ al career and technical stu­ dent organization that focus­ es on preparing individuals to be strong leaders and active, responsible employ­ ees who seek out education and training to be the best individuals in the world of Cottage destroyed by fire early Wednesday developed between a collabWoodland firefighters, along with Sunfield and Nashville departments, were called to a 3:30 a.m. fire Wednesday morning on Saddlebag Road in Woodland Township. Woodland Fire Chief Kevin Stowell said the struc- KtaiJbl Apr. 27 Apr. 28 Apr. 29 HilBllriahW KiUtetatM May 1 May 1 May 2 16 bri pt MJ IM May 2 UA16 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 5 May 6 May 11 May 16 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 18 outdoor obstacle course to be used in preparation for the physical fitness component of individuals within the public safety career classes. It would also serve as a tool in training and preparation for service work within the criminal jus- Maple Valley Jazz Band performs for The Flower House work. ture, a small cottage, is owned by Robert Carolwitz of Lansing. Due to the sever­ ity of the fire, Stowell said it is unlikely any cause will be found. No one was at home at the time of the fire. There were no injuries. The cottage was insured. BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Apr. 25 Apr. 26 Apr. 27 Students and staff, along with Lowe’s volunteers and several individuals from the c_o_m__munity, w”ill con_s•t—ruc;t an, PQA Training, 10 a.m., Expo Center. Fun Horse Show, 9 a.m., Expo Center. Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Shooting Stars Practice shoot, 6:30 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Ag Awareness Orientation Meeting, 7 p.m., Star Elementary School (Science Lab). Dairy & Dairy Feeder Pre-registration deadline. Pbultry Pre-Registration deadline. Get the “Bizz” Workshop, 9 a.m., Extension Office. Open EWHA Pleasure Horse Show, 9 a.m.,Expo Center. Goat Workshop, 9 a.m. Dawn Horton’s Residence (4823 Center Rd., Hastings)., Open Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center. Mandatory General Leaders Fair Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Safe Food Handling Workshop (for Cooking Competition), 6 p.m., Extension Office. Shooting Sports Practice Shoot, 6:30 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7, p.m., Expo Center. State Poultry Palooza Show, 9 a.m., Expo Center. Trial Clinic/Ride, 10 a.m., 80 Furrow Rd., Hastings. 4-H Point Horse Show, Expo Center. Mandatory Poultry Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, following the Mandatory Meeting, Expo Center. tice and fire science career fields. “The grant for the career center represents Lowe’s commitment to education,” said Larry D. Stone, chair­ man of Lowe’s Charitable and Education Foundation. “By supporting local schools like the EISD Career Preparation Program, we believe we are not only investing in community proj­ ects that are important to our customers and employees, but we’re also helping schools build a stronger foundation for the children who will be tomorrow’s employees, homeowners and community leaders.” CALL 269-945-9554 any time for M.V. News Action-ads! The Maple Valley Jazz Band plays a hit from the 1940's for the residents of The Flower House. The jazz band from Maple Valley High School put on a private concert for the residents of The Flower House on Thursday. The special per­ formance was a result of a fundraising raffle the band held to send the band to Chicago. Tickets were sold, and the winning tick­ et holder was able to choose between the marching of the jazz, band to perform a concert at a location of their prefer­ ence. After a drawing done just before spring break, the winning ticket holder was announced and she chose to have the jazz band perform for the resi­ dents of the local assistedliving home. The residents enjoyed tunes from the 1940s such as “Swing Machine” and several oth­ ers spanning the genera­ tions to The Final Countdown from the 1980s. After the perform­ ance, the band members introduced themselves and met with the residents for a brief visit before return­ ing to school. Hansbarge Heating & Air Conditioning Vermontville, Ml LICENSED INSURED COLE HANSBARGER Owner Dunn Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates sponsored by Hastings Orthopedic Clinic sports • performance • enhancement • education • and • development To register, please contact: Jeff Tinkler at Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. Phone: 800-596-1005 269-945-1696 E-mail: JEFFT@hoc-mi.com Held at Hastings High School Football Field Session 1 June 15th-17th Session 2 August 3rd-5th Time: 4:00-5:00pm Grades 4th-12th Registration Deadline: June 1st Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D. Eric S. Leep, D.O. James L. Horton, Jr., D.O. improve speed, power, coordination, body awareness and explosive strength The purpose of this camp is to help athletes and anyone interest­ ed in fitness or sports to improve performance and reduce injury. Every athlete knows success is achieved as a result of hard work and dedication. Improvements in speed, agility, strength and coordination can often make the difference between success and failure in athletics. Our camp includes various drills and circuits focusing on these key factors. Camp SPEED helps athletes achieve their maximum potential in a safe, efficient environment. Camp Fee: *$30.00 *Fee includes both sessions, t-shirt & water *bottle �Page 8 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 25,2009 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Hearty Menu Monday, April 27 Baked chicken and gravy, au gratin potatoes, spinach, tropical fruit, dinner roll. Tuesday, April 28 Italian sausage and Ziti, broccoli, wax beans, diced pears, garlic bread. Wednesday, April 29 Roast pork and gravy, com bread dressing, sweet pota­ toes, cauliflower, applesauce. Thursday, April 30 Chicken salad, split pea soup with ham, tossed salad, hot cherry cobbler, wheat bread. Friday, May 1 Hearty beef stew, redskin potatoes, spiced apples, bis­ cuit. Cold Menu Monday, April 27 Stacked ham and cheese, macaroni salad, tropical fruit, hamburger bun. Tuesday, April 28 Turkey pasta salad, sweet and sour carrots, applesauce, whole wheat crackers. Wednesday, April 29 Roast beef and cheese, broccoli raisin salad, diced pears, wheat bread. Thursday, April 30 Chicken salad, tomato salad, diced peaches, wheat bread. Friday, May 1 Ground bologna w/ American cheese, coleslaw, apricots, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, April 27: Hastings - Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Business Services Farm WOOD BOILERS: GASIFICATION used half the wood at competitors, 85% plus efficiency boilers in stock. www.woodboilers.com (616)893-2264 Nate Kinsman, (616)292-8801 Derrick Borup. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey D. Hay and Ronni S. Hay, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2007 and recorded April 6, 2007 in Instrument Number 1178405, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-One and 89/100 Dollars ($104,571.89) including interest at 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 106 of Mix Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 69. The redemption period shall be 6 months from, the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.1504 ASAP# 3065198 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009, 05/09/2009 06690316 EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type ofhay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Kinship Care 5:30 p.m. Hastings Baptist Church. Delton Birthday party. H,W,NReminiscence. Tuesday, April 28: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. GL -10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, April 29: Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Woodland - Legal Aid 10 a.m.-noon. Thursday, April 30: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Nashville - Nashville 5+ 11 a.m.; TV Time. Delton Puzzles, Trivia. First production in new location, Revue prepares for opening The nearly 70-member cast and crew of The Revue’s production of “Willie Wonka Jr.” have been hard at work practicing their songs and dances amidst sawdust, two-byfours, and paint as The Revue prepares to open its 44th show in a new facility, the Main Street Theatre House. “The former Masonic Temple building at 301 N. Main Street in Nashville should be on HGTV,” said Pat Campion, a long-time Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: FRIDAY 24th, Saturday 25th, 8-6. 2 family garage sale, lots of household items and some baby items, 617 Washington St., Nashville. Lawn & Garden The cast rehearses a scene on the newly built stage in the former Masonic Lodge in downtown Nashville. (Photo provided) ROTOTILLING/DRILL POST HOLES; I will till volunteer with The Revue your garden and drill post referring to a cable television holes with my 45hp tractor. program that features all Don't procrastinate! Call sorts ofremodeling projects. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ now! (269)9082035. The building’s historic TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ features such as a tin ceiling LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Daliege, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 11, 2007 and recorded January 17, 2007 in Instrument Number 1175151, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Federal Bank FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Twenty-One and 82/100 Dollars ($162,021.82) including interest at 8.55% 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 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 52, Lynden Johncock Plat Number .1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 33. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale, in that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 225.3006 ASAP# 3065182 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009, 05/09/2009 06690321 Producer Bill Reynolds teaches a dance routine to some of the cast of Willie Wonka Jr. (Photo provided) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie J. Schaecher and Amber Schaecher, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2004 and recorded March 9, 2004 in Instrument Number 1123362, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred Seven and 17/100 Dollars ($120,807.17) including interest at 6.375% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 55 Middleville Downs Number 3, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA '600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 25, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 200.1588 ASAP# 3073148 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009, 05/09/2009, 05/16/2009 06690740 are being restored to display its rich character. The Maple Valley High School shop class is nearly done building the new stage, and Producer Bill Reynolds plans on hang- ing lights next week. Lots of cleaning and painting have been going on to get ready for opening night on May 1. Hollie Auten is directing the children’s show, along with planning the set, mak­ ing props and designs, organ­ izing finding costumes,' and choreographing some of the numbers. The show, featuring chil­ dren from several area towns, will take place Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 2, at 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m.; Friday, May 8, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 10, at 3 p.m. Reserved seating is avail­ able by e-mailing therevuel@yahoo.com or calling Campion at 517-749-1229. Submitted by The Revue. ORDINANCE ADDRESSING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE Community Name: Village of Nashville, County: Barry ORDINANCE # 4-23-09-A An ordinance to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility ofthe Village of Nashville located in Barry County, and to designate regulated flood hazard areas under the pro­ visions ofthe State Construction Code Act, Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amend­ ed. The Village of Nashville ordains: SECTION 1. AGENCY DESIGNATED. Pursuant to the provisions of the state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b (6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the Building Official of the Barry County / Professional Code Inspection is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Village of Nashville under the Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, State of Michigan. The County of Barry assumes responsibility for the administra­ tion and enforcement of said Act through out the corporate limits ofthe community adopting this ordinance. SECTION 2, CODE APPENDIX ENFORCED. Pursuant to the provisions of the state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b (6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code shall be enforced by the enforcing agency within the Village ofNashville. SECTION 3, DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Entitled Barry County Michigan (All Jurisdictions) and dated 5/4/2009 and the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMS) panel number(s) of 26015C; 0351C, 0352C, & 0355C and dated 5/4/2009 are adopted by reference for the purposes of administration of the Michigan Construction Code, and declared to be a part of Section 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code, and to provide the con­ tent of the “Flood Hazards” section of Table R301.2( 1) of the Michigan Residential Code. SECTION 4, REPEALS. All ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 5, PUBLICATION. This ordinance shall be effective after legal publication and in accordance with the provisions of the Act governing same. Adopted this 25th day ofApril, 2009 This ordinance duly adopted on April 23, 2009 at a regular meeting of the Village of Nashville and will become effective April 25, 2009. Signed on April 23,2009 by Cathy Lentz, Clerk of the Village ofNashville. Attested on April 23,2009 by Frank Dunham, President of the Village of Nashville. 06690935 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 25,2009 — Page 9 REVOLT, continued from page Ahmo Jordan speaks with representatives from ABC Nightly News during the protest. marched down Main Street, received a call from a com­ carrying signs to protest the munity in South America tax increases. The signs interested in learning how included both comical and the revolt was started. gloomy phrases: Shortly after the revolt, "When the last business then-Township Assessor leaves, turn off the lights." Justin Cooley announced that "Have you heard the one there would be a slight reduc­ about taxation without repre­ tion in taxes due to die results sentation?" of sales study completed by In newspaper articles cov­ the county equalization direc­ ering the protest, Ahmo’s tor. conviction showed through. Ardith, counts that change "We’re tired of the state as a victory and a testament government forcing small to the difference one person businesses to go broke or can make. move out of Michigan," "We won. There was a Ahmo told reporters. small decrease in taxes. That Government no longer didn’t last too long, but at cares about small business, least it worked for a little the farmer or the small town. while," said Ardith. "It’s (the We may die ... but we might revolt’s) main object, I think, as well go down fighting. was that one person can This is worth fighting for." make a difference ifthey put The couple owned their mind to it. I think any Country Comers Market at person can do it if they try." the time and gained so much publicity that they even went THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ on a speaking tour of sorts to TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ help other small communi­ A highlight of the protest, Kathi Hughes dressed as LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ ties in Michigan work out Lady Godiva, one of the most famous tax protesters in TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. their tax issues. Featured on history. PLEASE CONTACT OUR the nightly news, the revolt OFFICE AT THE NUMBER was highlighted in newspa­ BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ pers as far away as Florida TOR. ATTEMPTING TO COL­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ and California. Ardith even LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ SALE - Default has been made in TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ardith Jordan looks over USED PLEASE CONTACT OUR a scrapbook containing OFFICE AT THE NUMBER newspaper stories and fly­ BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE ers from the tax revolt she SALE - Default has been made in and her husband Ahmo the conditions of a mortgage made by Dianne L. organized in 1981. (photo Schwiegershausen, an unmar­ by Amy Jo Parish) ried woman, to Nationstar CALL 269-945-9554 any time for M.V. News Action-ads! 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. 06682644 --- --- Maple Valley Schools Fuller St. Elementary Kindergarten Round-up • April 28th, 29th & 30th at the Grace Community Church Your child must be 5 years old by Dec. 1, 2009. We will be evaluating for Kindergarten readiness through the Gessell Testing Program. Please call 517-852-9468 to set up an appointment for your child. [ 06688949_ Mortgage, LLC fka Centex Home Equity Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 4, 2005 and recorded May 11, 2005 in Instrument Number 1146275, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-One and 06/100 - Dollars ($121,871.06) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made arid 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 14, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Lake Odessa, Barry County, Michigan, and are 'described as: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of .Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: beginning at a point on the North section line, North 89 degrees 57 minutes 57 seconds West 352.00 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 57 seconds West 951.06 feet along the North line of Section' 7; thence South 208 feet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7; thence South 89 degrees 57 min­ utes 57 seconds East 951 feet more or less to a point 352 feet West of the East line of Section 7; thence North 01 degree 02 min­ utes 07 seconds East 208.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such, saie^ unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: the foreclosing .mortgagee can rescind the sale. Iri that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-504-1 248-502-1400 File No. 426.0434 ASAP# 3055676 04/11/2009, 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009 06689667 TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. Hatch and Judith L. Hatch, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 6, 2004 and recorded October 27, 2004 in instrument Number 1136217, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred FortyNine and 91/100 Dollars ($233,949.91) including interest at 5.37% 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, orsome part of them, at public ven­ due at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21,2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 25 feet of Lot 1 and all of Lot 2 of McLenithan Subdivision, Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof as record­ ed. Except the East 3 feet of the West 25 feet of Lot 1 of McLenithan Subdivision to Jordanlake in Section 4, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O.- Box 504-1 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.2891 ASAP# 3057370 04/11/2009, 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009 06689852 the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin Schultz and Judy Feathers-Schultz, husband and wife, to CitiMortgage, Inc. suc­ cessor by reason of merger with CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2003 and recorded June 6, 2003 in Instrument Number 1105906, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof .the sum of Two Hundred Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Two and 04/100 Dollars ($200,122.04) including interest at 6% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21,2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that cer­ tain piece of parcel of land situat­ ed and being in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the South onequarter post of said Section 19; thence North on the North and South one-quarter line of said Section 350 feet; thence West parallel with the South line of said Section to the center of Bascom Creek, also known as Wabauscon Creek; thence Northerly- and Northeasterly along the center of Bascom Creek, also known as Wabauscon Creek to the inter­ section of said North and South one-quarter line; thence South on said North and South one-quarter line 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 MCLA 600.3241a, in which case .the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing ' mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 201.3562 ASAP# 3065189 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009, 05/09/2009 06690401 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 25,2009 Fuller students 'fiddle’ around by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Fuller Street Elementary students spent the afternoon fiddling around with the Michigan Fiddlers and Fiddlers and Strums group from the Community Music School. The gym was full of kindergarten through second graders who were able to see some children their own ages take to the stage. The young fiddlers included James Thurlby, McKenna Quinn and Katie Cheeseman. Quinn said she has been playing her instrument since The strummers show off their skills during a special concert at Fuller Street Elementary. The Strummers include Justin Moore, Jacob Moore, Giacinto Lucci, Elijah Campbell, Lucas Miller and Jacob Bross. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) the beginning ofthe year and finds enjoyment in creating music and listening to others play. “It’s fun to listen to the music,” said Quinn as the strums took to the stage. “I had a little bit of stage fright, but it’s fun.” Steve Youngs led the groups and also led the audi­ ence in singing a few num­ bers. Cheers and laughter erupted after Youngs asked the school’s social worker, Rob Domer to demonstrate “The Twist” whilp the group played, “Twist Again” by Chubby Checker. Nashville Chiropractor and Barry County Commissioner Mike Callton played the harmonica and mouth harp during the pres­ entation. The students clapped and danced through his version of “Jumbalya.” Youngs told the second grade students that begin­ ning next year, when they reach third grade, they would be eligible to take lessons at Fuller Street as part of a new program. Steve Youngs leads students in a rousing rendition of “She’ll be Coming ‘Round the Mountain.” (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) COUNSELORS CORNER by Valerie Hynes McCaul We have a multitude ofyear end events to share with you this week, so here goes ... Junior high pride trip If your junior high student earned the opportunity to go on the Cedar Point Pride trip, you will want to read this. The trip is scheduled for May 21. You will need to drop your kids offat the school parking lot by 5:15 a.m. Students will arrive back to the parking lot around 10:30 p.m. The cost is $60 and is due by May 1. Permission slips need to be returned on that day also. Students will need extra money for food and a locker if they want to ride water rides. In My Own Write Students must wear schoolappropriate swim wear — onepiece bathing suits only or shorts and an extra T-shirt Be sure to send sunscreen with your children to use for the day. We have 'ordered' a warm sunny day, so, we are planning to need a lot ofit Report cards We will be sending home junior and senior high report cards Wednesday, April 29. They will be sent home with your child. Be sure to watch for them. awarded the Pioneer Athletics Field of Excellence Award for 2008. This award is given to recognize the care, dedication and overall qualities in field maintenance. Photos of the playing field may be used in upcoming publications by Pioneer. Congratulations to our athletic and maintenance departments. Enjoy the maple syrup festival and spend some time with your kids this weekend. Fuller Street Social Worker Rob Dorner demonstrates The Twist with the assistance of Fiddler Katie Cheeseman. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Prom Prom will be held in Battle Creek at the Federal Center on May 9. Have your cameras ready. Seniors information Senior honors night will be Tuesday, May 19, in the audito­ rium. The seniors’ last day of of the fair, it kind of loses its class will be May 20. They will be taking exams May 21 and charm. Now, however, the buzz is 22. Graduation rehearsal is at 1 back. With the syrup festival Thursday, May 28, with this weekend, I find myself Baccalaureate at 7 that evening. looking forward to the taste of Graduation will be at 7 p.m. syrup and pancakes that I Friday, May 29. Enjoy these haven’t cooked, visiting the final days with your students; arts and craft show and play­ they will be gone before you ing with the Maple Valley- know it Junior high information Ionia Community Band. Junior high Olympic day will It’s no longer the Tilt-aWhirl that gets me dizzy; its be Friday, May 22. The junior the fun of visiting with so high staff has worked hard to many people and seeing create a day of fun competition Vermontville showcase its and memories for the kids. It's a good day to send sunscreen best side. While I still might take a since most events are held out­ spin on the Ferris wheel (it side at the track Be sure and provides a great angle for thank the stafffor their efforts in photos), I think I’ll leave the this. It's a really great day for the Graviton to those that are children. The springjunior high dance closer to my nieces’ ages. My sweet tooth, though, will be May 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. can’t wait to sample the in the cafeteria The junior high awards maple cotton candy and find out if there are other sweet assembly, honoring the success­ samplings to try. Plus, there es of our students, will be held are tons of entertainment and during fifth and sixth hours. sites to see that don’t require May 20. Athletics’ field of excel­ a fee. lence awarded See you at the festival! Maple Valley has been The buzz is back Every year in elementary school, there would be a few days that we students looked forward to the most. The last day of school and the first day of summer vacation top that list, but there’s one more that is unique to Maple Valley. Each year, the Thursday before the syrup festival,, us young’n’s would glue ourselves to the bus windows, desperately trying to see which rides were getting set up at the festival. Is the Tilt-a-Whirl there? Hey! It’s the Graviton — the one that spins so fast, you are plastered to the wall. • There’s the Spider! There was a general buzz of anticipation for the festival and all the fun the weekend promised. As the teenage years set in, the thrill wasn’t quite as big. It also didn’t help that since I was 5, my family had spent the entire week at the Eaton County Fair where Dad is the electrician and Mom runs the fair office. After two decades of seeing the backstage view This Sharpshooter Monument, dedicated to the First Michigan Sharpshooters, is located on the capitol lawn in Lansing. Sharpshooters, specifically Company’K, Michigan’s Native American Sharpshooters in the Civil War, will be the topic of a history program at the Sunfield Community Room, 186 Main St., Tuesday, April 28. The program is part of a series hosted by the Lansing/Sunfield Camp 17 of Union Veterans of the Civil War and is open to the public. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 25,2009 — Page 11 Volunteers spruce up fire station A group of volunteers donated their time recently to make a few improvements to both the interior and exterior for the fire station in Vermontville. Chris Rumsey and At Tuesday night's library board meeting, Putnam District Library received a gift of Curt Willis, along with Rhonda and Steve Pifer installed the historic bell outside of the six framed photographs. Jackie Goddard and her husband Jerry, shown here, part- station, completed landscape work and also repainted with interior. The walls now nered to create the snapshots of time passing. Jackie captures images of area build- boast the EMS and fire department logos, along with poems detailing the dedication ings, and Jerry adds a touch of computerized artwork. Their combined passion is to of the volunteers in the department. It had been 13 years since the interior was last preserve local history. Many of the buildings they have photographed are no longer painted and Fire Chief Monte O’Dell said he couldn’t be happier with the results. standing. “This upgrade really decorated the fire station,” said O’Dell. “We’ve had a lot of “The board is grateful for the couple's gift as well as the contributions they encour- people stop and say that it’s a really good improvement, and I’m very happy that they age from the community,” said Library Director Shauna Swantek. “The public is did it.” encouraged to stop in and view the new artwork.” Submitted by Putnam District Library. Capital Area MICHIGAN WORKS! Creepy crawly critters visit Fuller Street Elementary Are you 14 to 24 years old and looking for a summer job? Is your family considered low-income? You may qualify for a summer job earning $7.40/hr. and get paid to take classes! Jobs are available working at private companies, non­ profits, parks, gardens, community centers and more. Flyers are available at Capital Area Michigan Works! 311 W. First St., Charlotte, Ml 48813 Please call to set up an orientation appointment on April 27th, 28th or May 4th! Fuller Street Elementary third grade students recently completed a science unit on animal classification that included a visit from the reptile world. Jackie Blanc from Eaton County Parks visited the school and brought along a prairie rat snake. Above, Josef Gillean and Nathan Gorman get an up-close and personal visit with the snake. (Photo provided) Maplewood announces April students of the month Each month, the staff at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville rec­ ognizes three students who have been nominated by their teachers for their out- standing conduct and work in school. The selected students are treated to a trip with Principal Fred Davenport to Moo-Ville and receive coupons to Nashville Subway and Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe. Submitted by Maplewood Elementary Dee Behl 517-541-8763 06690929 ORDINANCE #4-23-09-B AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING INTERFERING WITH THE PUBLIC WATER SERVICE OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: It shall be unlawful for any property owner, occupant, or other person to turn the public water service on or off for any premises within the Village of Nashville without the express written permission of an authorized official or agent ofthe Village. SECTION 1. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall not apply to the authorized termination or start of water service per­ formed by a Village officer, employee, or designated agent. person who violates this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to pun­ ishment by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, the imposition of fines in an amount not more than $500, and court costs. SECTION 3. A SECTION 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed insofar as the conflicting portions thereof are concerned. SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall be published in full in the Maple Valley News, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village, promptly after its adoption, and shall be recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Village and such recording authenticated by the signatures of the Village President and Village Clerk. SECTION 6. Logan Ramer from Dave Hustwick’s class represents the fourth grade class as Student of the Month for April. For the fifth grade class, Gavin Gardner was select­ ed as Student of the Month. He is in Matt Powers’ class. A student in the class of Judy Fox, Zach Orsborn is the Student of the Month for the sixth grade. This Ordinance shall become effective twenty (20) days after its publication. PASSED and adopted by the Village ofNashville, Michigan on April 23, 2009. YEAS: Lundquist, Harwood, Holden, Kenyon, Coll, Dunham NAYS: none ABSENT: Austhof Ordinance No. 4-23-09 adopted. 06690933 Frank Dunham, President Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 25,2009 OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK 24 HOURS our’’ 133 5. Main Masftvste mi 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... you're HMhie $TOP 5ww i Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! Lions rebound in consolation game at their own tournament Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team had a Jekyll and Hyde performance at its own Maple Valley Invitational Saturday in Vermontville. The Lions dropped game one of the tournament to Bellevue 10-2, then bounced back to beat Saranac 14-1 in the consolation game. “We came out flat and never really showed up to play,” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. Kyle Bums and Kyle Fisher were each 2-of-4 at the plate for the Lions in the game against the Redskins, both had a single and a dou­ ble. Bums added an RBI. Coty Franklin picked up the loss, allowing four hits and just one run in five and two thirds innings of work. He struck out seven. “We were a much differ­ ent team the second game,” Carpenter said. “We showed up to play and were into the game. Our attitude was dif­ ferent and we played much better. We have to learn to come to both games and not just here and there.” Fisher was 2-of-4 with a pair of RBI’s to lead the Lion attack. Steven Creller was 2for-3 with a pair of RBI’s. Bums, Brandon Cosgrove, Fanklin, Matt Spencer, and Tyler Franks had one hit each for the Lions. Maple Valley is at Battle Creek Central today (April 25). The Lions then have a contest with Leslie sched­ uled for Monday. They return to league action next Friday against Schoolcraft. Lion golf team tops Olivet for a Kalamazoo Valley win Maple Valley split its Kalamazoo Valley Association duals with Delton Kellogg and Olivet at Mulberry Fore Golf Course Thursday afternoon. The Lions fired a round of 191. Delton scored a 160, and Olivet 211. Caleb Walker led the Lions on the day with a 44. His teammate Ian Cogswell added a 48 and Rob Sebastian a 49. Hutch Joppie and Dylan Myers both shot 50’s for the Lions. Delton Kellogg had the top four individual scores of the day, as well as the top team score. The Panthers got 39’s from Cody Morse and Mitchell Wandell and 41’s from Robbie Wandell and TJ Boreham. Olivet was led by Joe Deppe and Brad Newman who both fired 51. It was the second day in a row that the Lions and Panthers had met up. Maple Valley was a part of the eight-team Delton Kellogg Invitational at Mullenhurst Golf Course Wednesday afternoon. Hastings took the champi­ onship on he day with a team score of 307. Wayland fired a 32, Delton 334, Pennfield 356, Parchment 364, Marcellus 364, Lawton 385, and Maple Valley 399. Joppie led the Lions with a 93. Walker shot a 95, Cogswell 103, and Clint Franklin 108. Hastings had five of the top ten individual scores of the day, led by medallist Tyler Kalmink who shot a 73. Wayland’s Jarrett Doire was second with a 74, and Pennfield’s Nick Haudek tied Hastings’ Jon Kalmink for third with 77’s. Delton’s Mitchell Wandell and Hastings’ Matt Cooley both fired 78’s. Rounding out the top ten were Hastings’ Jason Baum (79), Wayland’s Keegan Pawloski (79), Marcellus’ Blake Terrill (79), and *Hastings Brian Baum (82). Maple Valley adult soccer league to meet at new time The playing time for the Maple Valley Adult Soccer League has changed to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday (except today) at the Fuller Street School soccer field. The league is open to any­ one 16 and older for a regis­ tration cost of $10. Shin guards and cleats are not required but are recommend­ ed. For more information, call Chris Fisher at 517-726­ 1049. Boys’ track team won first three KVA duals, all Thurs. Only one ofthe three teams at Delton Kellogg Thursday night was able to hold the Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team to less than 100 points. The Lions scored three Kalamazoo Valley Association as more than a third of the league got together to make up some duals. The Lions defeated Delton Kellogg 102-35, GalesburgAugusta 112.5-24.5, and Constantine 97-40. Among all four teams, the Lion boys won every single event on the track one of the five field events. Jeff Burd both won three individual events for the Lions. Burd took the 100meter dash in 11.50 seconds, and the 200 in 23.34, and the 400 in 50.74. Nick Thurlby won both hurdle events, taking the 110-meter high hur- dles in 15.08 and the 300meter hurdles in 40.27. In the longer races, the Lions got a win from Rob Morehouse in the 800-meter run (2:05.06), Brad Laverty the 1600-meter run (4:53.94), and Josh Perkins the 3200meter run (11:00.44). The Lions won the 3200meter relay in 8:38.03, the 800-meter relay in 1:34.68, the 400-meter relay in 45.78, and the 1600-meter relay in 3:33.64. Zac Eddy added a win in the long jump for the Lions, flying 18-8.75. Constantine’s Aaron Wood won the discus with a throw of 139 feet 8 inches and the shot put at 139-8, and his teammate Hostetler won the high jump at 6-2. Delton Kellogg’s Matt Ingle won the pole vault at 12-0. The Lion ladies were downed 85-46 in their dual with Delton. Other scores weren’t available from the afternoon. Lauren Trumble won the 3200-meter run in the race against the Panthers, finish­ ing in 13:57.88. Elizabeth Stewart won the 400 in 1:04.96. Karlee Mater won a pair of field events for the Lions, taking the pole vault at 9-0 and the long jump at 13-4. Hannah Williams, Katie Searles, and Sarah Strohbusch all won two indi­ vidual events. Williams took the 100-meter dash in 13.4 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 50.21. Searles took the 100-meter hurdles in i 16.53 and the 200-meter dash in 28.02. Strohbusch won the throws, taking the discus at 99-7 and the shot pout at 317. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-05-02.pdf a69d8ce32609ca38c20683cca948694a PDF Text Text MAPLE n 6vv HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 EAST STATE ST HASTINGS, Ml 4905S Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper of today! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 18, May 2, 2009 Township adopts burn ordinance, moves assessor’s office by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer A new burn ordinance is in place after a unani­ mous vote by the Vermontville Township Board Thursday night. Under the newly adopt- ed ordinance, permits are good for three days and the resident/property owner must be at the site of the fire at all times until.the fire is put out or it has burnecj itself out. The penalty for burning without a permit will be Winans is the assessor for the cost of the fire depart­ both the village and town­ ment’s response to the ship and will now work site. Burning barrels and from both sites. recreational outdoor fire “My issue is that it’s containers do not require costing us $600 a year, a.permit, and only vegeta­ and I’d like to get rid of tive material gathered it,” said Miller. “I don’t from or found on the site see spending 600 bucks may be burned under a because someone thinks permit. it’s (the office) pretty.” Residents may obtain a Nehmer said confiden­ permit by calling 517­ tiality has been an issue at 726-1269. the village office, though Supervisor Jack Owens both Owens and Trustee reported at the meeting Brain Moore stated they that the township will ‘have received no com­ have its tax roll back after plaints about confiden­ tion millage previously it was seized by the State tiality. approved by the electors. Department of Treasury. “I don’t know how, with Shall the current charter The roll will be returned the fire and ambulance peo­ limitation on the annual after the township pays ple going in and out, how property tax rate for the $4,356.80 in fees incurred this is more confidential,” education of persons with during the evaluation of said Owens. disabilities in Eaton the township’s assessStewart said the num­ Intermediate School ment practices. Owens bers of fire runs each year District, Michigan, be also reported that the are minimal and the fire increased by 1 mill ($1 on township passed the 14- department staff would each $1,000 of taxable point review conducted have to move any meet­ valuation), for a period of by the department. ings or debriqfing ses­ five years, 2009 to 2013, Looking for ways to sions upstairs if the asses­ inclusive; if approved the pay that bill, Treasurer sor is working. estimate of the revenue Joann * Nehmer, Her affirmative vote for Clerk the intermediate school Sharon Stewart and the move stemmed from a district will collect in Trustee Blair Miller voted letter sent by the village, 2009 is approximately to move the assessor’s explained Stewart. $2,698,609 from local office to the fire barn. “I was a little disappointed property taxes authorized The assessor’s office is when we got a letter from the herein? currently housed in the village saying they were village office. Jeff charging $5 more a month Eaton County voters to decide millage proposal On Tuesday, May 5, residents in Eaton County will vote on a proposed millage for the Eaton Intermediate School District to help fund the special education pro­ gram. Maple Valley Superintendent Kim Kramer said if passed, the millage will save the dis­ trict $281,000 a year which could be put back into the general fund to help balance the budget. The language voters will find on the ballot is as follows: This proposal will increase the levy by the intermediate school district of special educa- because we didn’t renew our lease at the end of December,” said Stewart. “They could have called and said, “Hey, are you guys going to renew your lease?” I think there’s plenty of room (in the fire station) and it isn’t $600, it’s $660.” The motion to move the assessor passed 3-2, with Owens and Moore casting the dissenting votes. Stewart said Winans will have to wait until the township acquires a desk and office equipment for him at the new location. Filing cabinets containing records, of the township also will have to be moved. In other business, the township: • Voted to table a deci­ sion on the fire and ambu­ lance bylaws presented by the fire and ambulance board. The new bylaws will be voted on at the May township meeting. .• Unanimously voted to lower the charges for res­ idents who submit a Freedom of Information Act Request. Previously, residents were charged $1 per page for each request. Under the act, residents are only to be charged the cost of making the copies and filling the request. The board adopted a lower fee of 25 cents per page. • Discussed dust con­ trol for the township. Owens said he has looked into several companies, each of which does not treat individual locations. The companies would require that the township buy a large quantity of the chemicals used then sell it back to those resi­ dents wanting their road­ ways to be treated. • Decided to place a lock on the roof access panel of the opera house after photog­ raphers were spotted perched on the roof during syrup fes­ tival. • Approved the pur­ chase of 288 flags for area cemeteries. The American Legion purchased and repaired flag holders and asked the township to help pay expenses by purchasing the flags at a cost of $259. The next regular meet­ ing of the township board will be Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. in the upper level of the opera house. Vermontville GFWC introduced to genealogy General Federation Women Club’s Vermontville hosted guest speaker Jeremy Reynolds, a local resident, researching his family tree. Gathering the information has been a long tedious search, said Reynolds, and he is far from being finished. His recommendation* for the Club Women who are interested in learning their family histories was to start with those who are still liv­ ing, such as grandparents and older relatives. A lot of information can be found on the Internet on sites such as the Latter Day Saints, Google, www.findagrave. River restoration project receives another grant The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation recently announced that the Nashville/Thornapple River restoration project has been awarded a $50,058 grant. The grant will be matched by $517,079 in contributions raised by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Chris Freiburger of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has been working on the project and said a permit has been submit­ ted by the Barry Conservation District for the village of Nashville for the drawdown of the Nashville impoundment. “The permit application requests that a slow drawdown commence as soon as the per­ mit is issued by MDEQ and run though mid-August. The slower the drawdown, the less impact on fish and wildlife and sediment movement downstream,” wrote Freiburger in a recent e-mail. “We anticipate hearing some­ thing from MDEQ in the next few weeks when they will be able to take action on the per­ mit for field review.” The group also is working on design options for the proj­ ect and is currently sifting through the survey data and analyzing alternatives for design. “We need to continue to move on this since the final design will go through consid­ erable review from all of the resource agencies, and we want public comment and this will take several months.” said Freiburger. “So, even though it is spring, if we hope to have late summer or fall construc­ tion work, it does not leave a tremendous amount of time.” Submitted by the Department of Natural Resources. Art show will be at bank May 8 Sue Trowbridge will be showing her latest paintings of birds, animals and flowers at the Independent Bank in Vermontville on Friday, May 8, throughout the day. The purpose of her work is to show how God's breath is in every living thing and how God watches over even the sparrow and adorns the lilies. After serving as a pastor for 17 years, Trowbridge felt called from the pulpit to the easel. These new paintings are creat­ ed to fufill her call and to bring joy to the viewer. The works are done on canvas panel in acrylics and priced at $25 because ofthe budget crunch so many people are facing. Trowbridge said she wants her paintings to be affordable to as many people as possible to spread the beauty ofGod's love. Submitted by Sue Trowbridge. com and Heritage Quest. The sites can be accessed from the Michigan State Library through a local library. Creating a family tree is like putting a puzzle together backwards with no picture to look at, said Reynolds, who ha? traveled out of state to search cemeteries and for documentation for his family history. Jeremy’s favorite site is Anserity.com which is obtained by purchasing a subscription. Each state has its own sites to obtain records. The search is end­ less, he said. The May meeting for GFWC will begin at the Methodist Church at 6:30 pm. with a potluck dinner. May 12 will be State Capitol Day. GFWC mem­ bers throughout the state will meet in Grand Ledge for a brief session and then be bused to the State Capitol to lobby the Legislatures on domestic violence, prescrip­ tion drug abuse awareness and dumping ofballast water in the Great Lakes. Club members will also take a Capitol tour, attend commit­ tee meetings and observe session from the gallery. In This Issue • Putnam Library recognized as ‘Everyday Hero” • 2009 Syrup Festival a success, despite weather • Kiwanis club forming to serve com­ munity • Maple .Valley Athletic Boosters hold Rafle �Page 2 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 2,2009 Putnam Library recognized as ‘Everyday Hero’ by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter April 23. members of the Barry County United Way Volunteer Center Board of Directors, volunteers and their guests gathered for the organization’s annual Everyday Hero Awards Reception, which was held at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute near Dowling. Bears Den Party Store opens for business Bears Den Party Store officially opened its doors for business this week. The store, located at 637 S. Main in Nashville, is the building was formerly called South End Party Store but is now under the new ownership of Penny VandenBerg. The store will be open Monday through Thursday 5:30 a m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony were (from left) Rene Robertson, Julie DeBoer, Jane Robertson, Teresa Michela, Justin Reeds, Emily Bauer, Penny VandenBerg, Rob Ranes, Ben Ashley, Shannon Ashley and Valerie Byrnes. ’Main Street Salon 226 Main L Naahuiiia Hair, Tanning & Nails i I " Mother’s Day is Sunday, May fOth Gift certificates for Hair, Tanning & Nails... ■, fl the perfectgiM | Stgiista: Cheryl & fingie • Nail Tech: Michelle gg S17-SS2-17S7 ^^^^^ffrmfifon 9-2 Tue-fri 9-5 Sat 9-12 £oa by appt. The Barry County United Way pauses annually to rec­ ognize a few of the many vol­ unteers who give of their time, talents and energy to make Barry County a better, safer and healthier place to live. After a few opening remarks, Barry County United Way Volunteer Center Board Chair Lyn Briel and Barry County United Way Volunteer Center Director Kat Smith, longtime volunteer and Barry County United Way Board Member Carl Schoessel gave a speech entitled, “Do the Right Thing, Build a Bridge,” in which he used the letters in the word bridge to illustrate how volunteers build “bridges” in Barry County every day. Among the recipients, the United Way’s Education Award of Excellence was presented to Putnam District Library in Nashville for pro­ viding “quality library resources and services which fulfill the educational, recre­ ational and informational needs of the entire communi- Representing District Library, which received the Education Award of Excellence, are Volunteers-Erika Hummell, Katlina Mata, Marge Wolff, Deb Crandall, Library Director Shauna Swantek, and volunteer Emily Mater. The nearly 70-member cast and crew of The Revue’s production of ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ has been hard at work practicing their songs and dances amidst construction as The Revue prepares to open 44th show in its new facility, the Main Street Theatre House. “The former Masonic Temple building at 301 N Main St. in Nashville should be on HGTV,” said Pat Campion, a volunteer with II 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 ^^^g 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 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship ............ ..11 a.m. Evening Worship........ ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........................ 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM Comer ol Baseline & Church Hoads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG ........ 9 a.m. 10:30 am. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 ...... '................ Sunday School 10: 00............................................. Church 11: 00....................................... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ............... 9:45 am. P.M. Worship ............ ^Diana’s ^Pfoce MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Sunday: A.M. Worship Reserved seating is avail­ able by sending an e-mail to therevuel@yahoo.com or calling Campion at 517-749­ 1229. Submitted by The Revue. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling Reach over 4,000 area homes with an ad in the Maple Valley News. Call 269-945-9554 to place your ad. BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church Service...... Sunday School...... The show will take place Saturday,. May 2, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m.; Friday, May 8, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 10, at 3 p.m. The Revue. The historic features such as the tin ceiling are being restored to display the build­ ing’s rich character. The Maple Valley shop class built a new stage and Producer Bill Reynolds took care of the new lights. Hollie Auten directs the show and also planned the set, made props, designed, organ­ ized, and found the costumes, and choreographed some of the numbers. LOCAL CHURCH 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 that have opened its doors and welcomed our commu­ nity inside to share and ben­ efit from.” (For complete story, see the April 30 Hastings Banner.) ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ is first production in new location 06691222 ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER on hand such as computers, books, etc., also trained speakers such as those from Childhood Early Connections. The library has developed and put into practice programs and services ty,” according to nominator Deb Crandall, who added that the library provides, “well-planned activities that fit around the community’s schedules and routines and having the needed resources 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 PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 1030 am. 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: 930 a.m. Children's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 1050 am. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:00 & 1030 am. Worship Senrices Sunday School lor All Ages .. .1030 am. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH S.E. Comer 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 am 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 vice (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 QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE P’ASTOR MATT ROHDE 0 am. .11 am. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . . 2415 McCann Road NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 930 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 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 M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship............ 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 A.M. Service...................................... 11 P.M. Service........................................ 7 Wed. Service ........................ :7 p.m. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Sunday Services: ................ 9:15 am. Morning Prayer ............ 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................... 9:45 am. Worship Service ..................... 11a.m. Sunday Evening Service ........6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 2, 2009 — Page 3 2009 Syrup Festival a success, despite weather The grand parade was filled with a variety of groups and individuals. Here, the Glenn Erin Bagpipe band makes its way through downtown. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Participating in his 25th syrup festival, High School Band Director Dennis Vanderhoef directs the jazz band during a special concert. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Don and Lisa Mulvany were named grand marshals of the grand parade. Here, the couple get ready to take a spin dqwn the parade route in a vehicle provided by Eaton County Commissioner Art Luna. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Children take turns competing in the egg toss, one of the games that takes place each Sunday afternoon of the festival. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) 2009 SYRUP FESTIVAL , photos continued on next page HASTINGS 4 Students from Fuller Street Elementary’s Latchkey program get ready for their big debut in the grand parade. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Festival-goers duck for cover under the awning of Roadrunner’s Bar during one of the rain showers on Saturday. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Jack & Judy’s Shirleys * $ Beginning May 1st we will be SMOKE FREE! huckwagon Cafe o' Kettle 202 N. 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Gorman took home second place in the 8- and 9-year-old age group, behind Emily Hillard who completed two full pulls. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Syrup queen court member Kayla Shaw works to keep her hand off the table against Queen Hannah Gardner during the arm wrestling competition. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Tammy Frank flips hotcakes.at the fire station for the band boosters program. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Sophia Bilello grabs an unsuspecting duck in one of the many games at syrup festival. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Andrew Hoyt of Cub Scout Pack 649 holds the Mede Martin and grand-American Flag during the grand parade. (Photo by Amy children brought out a Jo Parish) May ZUM^A Classes start May 5th! NOW TWICE AS MUCH FUN!!! Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. -ANDTuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pan. (NEW CLASS!) Nashville Kimberly Rodriguez, Owner & Director alT2694454554 anytime for ACTION-ads! 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(Photo by Amy Jo Parish) 2009 SYRUP FESTIVAL, photos continued next page �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 2,2009 — Page 5 2009 SYRUP FESTIVAL, continued Michigan Tech honors graduates Michigan Tech honored the were awarded. achievements of approximateAmong the graduates was ly 300 graduates Dec. 13, Christi J. O'Dell, of 2008, at mid-year commence- Vermontville, who earned a ment. A total of 260 under- bachelor of science in busigraduate degrees, 27 master's ness administration degree. degrees and 16 Ph.D. degrees GARAGE SALE Wed, Thur, & Fri May 6,7,8 • 9 an>5 pm Pete Benton’s 2764 N. Ionia Rd, Vermontville Nurses Uniforms, sz. med & lg. Womens & Mens clothing, crafts, antiques, collectibles & quality junk. No early sales. Lions Club President Mark Lawless has a chance towave in between customers at the chicken dinner booth. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) • FREE ESTIMATES • v.aiintl Garden Center Jennifer Upright Upright promoted at Vermontville bank Ready to show off a derby car in the parade, Hardware store owner Greg Wendorf waves as he waits for the 2 p.m. start time. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Jennifer Upright has been promoted to bank manager for Independent Bank’s Vermontville office. Upright joined the bank in 2002 as a part-time teller. Most recently, she held the position of lead teller for the Charlotte banking office. MEL KIVELA will he held-on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 1:00p.m. at the Vermontville First Congregational Church There will be a luncheon following the service. Don’t forget Mother's Day Sunday, May 10th Buy I Hanging basket and get 50% off a shepards hoock ■MOW Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes, Annuals & Vegetables 6 Types of Mulch from S20-S33 per yard 5 Types of decorative stones Top Soil - Black Dirt - Compost Rural High Speed Internet MARK POLL NOW AVAILABLE 8 can 269-945-0514 Realty Inc. “Your Real Estate Connection 1-800-383-4784 MLS QMS’ eNl^ht OUt SH0P & DINE DOWNTOWN HASTINGS THURSDAY, MAY 7,2009 • 5:00 p.m. to 0:00 p.m 215 S. JEFFERSON ST. H9W. STATE ST. JEFFERSON STREET GALLERY THE SHANTY 205 S. JEFFERSON ST. 139 W STATE ST..SUITE 8 FALL CREEK HODGES JEWELRY AND GIFTS 201 S. JEFFERSON ST. 122 W. STATE ST. RAZORS EDGE HEARTS DESIRE GIFT BOUTIQUE 112 E. COURT ST. 118 W. STATE ST. THE MEXICAN CONNEXION RESTAURANTE SECOND HAND CORNERS 131 S. JEFFERSON ST. GILMORE JEWELERS 102 E. STATE ST. 123 S. JEFFERSON ST. DOUBLE LOVIN' BAKERY 107 S. JEFFERSON ST. " COUNTY SEAT LOUNGE/RESTAURANb 128 S. JEFFERSON ST. BOSLEY PHARMACY 118 S. JEFFERSON ST. NORTHLAND OPTICAL LOOK FOR THE PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES WITHHOTPINK BALLOON BOUQUETS! More information available at www.barrychamber.com and www.wbch.com 104 E. STATE ST. STATE GROUNDS COFFEE HOUSE 108 E. STATE ST. ENJOY FEMALE CAMARADERIE, SPECIAL DINING AND SHOPPING] FUN IN DOWNTOWN HASTINGS! DR. NOSANOV'S OFFICE (STATE GROUNDS COFFEE HOUSE GUES1) 108 E. STATE ST. Ladies, treat yourself and your girlfriends to the best shopping party of the year! JAMI'S CRAFT SUPPLIES T30E. STATE ST. (BOSLEY PHARMACY GUEST) 1 IBS. JEFFERSON ST. LADY PEDDLER/HASTINGS ANTIQUES OLDE TOWN TAVERN 142 E. STATE ST. THE HANGER - HOT CLOTHES, CREATIVE DESIGNS HAIR & NAILS COOL PRICES 114 S. JEFFERSON ST. - COOPER oon r Give up n mine. ** Cooper Cooper Tires I M lire PROVIDING GREAT SERVIC RVICE SINCE 1991 J s \ Hen.y 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M-66) - Lake Odessa 616-374-1200 i ■ 102 W. STATE ST. BELL CLEANERS SCOOBEDOO'S & KITTY'S TOO I 3 “Ipromise and deliver national exposure to all my clients at TradeMarkRealty.com." Let us show you why our downtown is so special. ALFRESCO HOME & GARDEN DfcOR WBCH A service in memory of LANDSCAPING IS A GREAT GIFT FOR MOM! (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-1864 Graduate REALTOR* Institute. REALTOR* Associate Broker Certified Residential Specialist MEMORIAL SERVICE 175% OFF ALL LAWN ORNAMENTS I 5715 South M-66 • Nashville 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings The Capital City Chordsmen took to stage to entertain the crowd with songs old and new. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) & Landscaping 101 W. STATE ST. 118 N. MICHIGAN QUILTING PASSIONS LAURA'S HEART STUDIO 214 N. JEFFERSON ST. 118 N. MICHIGAN ANNE'S HEALTH FOOD SALON 37 103 W. STATE ST. 116 N. MICHIGAN BARLOW FLORIST AND CHRISTIAN BOOK STORE WALLDORFF BREW PUB & BISTRO 109-111 W. STATE ST. 105 ESTATE ST. G & L VARIETY HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 117 W. STATE ST. 227 E. STATE ST. Chamber of commerce ♦Girls Nighl Oul is sponsored by lhe Hostings Downtown Business Teom (o committee of the Bony County Chomber of Commerce ond lhe Downtown Development Authority) There will be lots of special discounts, give-aways, demonstrations and refreshments shopping has never been this much fun! �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 2,2009 Students learn the costs of smoking High school students visited the elementary as part of Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU). Using worksheets and demonstrations, the teens described how• tobacco impacts the body and immune by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Students at Maplewood Elementary learned the costs behind tobacco use through a special program with Barry County Substance Abuse. Rosalie Gould NASHVILLE Rosalie "Esther" Gould, age 98, of Nashville passed away Friday, May 1, 2009 at her Nashville home. Funeral arrangements for Esther Gould are pending at the Daniels Funeral Home in Rachel Morris works to fill out a worksheet that details several of the consequences of smoking. Those include, yellowed teeth, damaged lungs and many oth­ ers. (photo by Amy Jo Parish) Showing the difference between a healthy lung (on the right) and a smokers lung, Zach Melville points out the black color, reduced size and capacity of the dam­ aged organ, (photo by Amy Jo Parish) system. Using multiplication, stu­ dents were able to determine that smoking one pack a day for five years would cost $9,125 if the packs cost $5 each. Students also learned some of the chemicals such as ammonia, nickel, carbon monoxide, acetone and vine­ gar are in each cigarette. Jenna Williams said she takes part in the program to be a mentor to younger stu­ dents and to show how much smoking affects the body. “I’m part of it because I want to set an example for kids saying that they don’t have to smoke,” said Williams. “I want to show them that they can be leaders and nc>t smoke and live above the influence.” Program aims to make Maple Valley lighter by Amy Jo Parish a 12-week program that is meant to educate participants about healthy choices. Hammond has experi­ enced first-hand the success of the program which is part of the Herbalife company. Staff Writer Amy Hammond has a challenge for the residents of Maple Valley: become healthier. The challenge cre­ ates a reachable goal through g 8 p foDDon't rgoen'tt forget.. ’ Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10thh j 10+ YEARS EXPERIENCE WILL WORK WITH YOUR BUDGET FRESH OR SILK ARRANGEMENTS PHONE: 517-852-1864 Located at Ewing Garden Center, 5715 S. M-66, Nashville {Message eThcrapist; CQawn ^^airjteW h SAVE $30.00 * Purchase Four Massage Gift Certificates at once, between April 15,2009 and May 11,2009 ( (Regular One 30 Minute Massage $20.00) Come to Nashville Chiropractic Center 307 N. Main St., Nashville or please call (517) 852-2070 SORRY NO credit or debit cards Or Janelles Hair, Nails & Tanning 150 Main St, Vermontville or please call (517) 726-1506 YES we do accept credit & debit cards one, especially in this econo- my, can earn a few extra dol­ lars. Whether they’re losing a whole bunch or a little bit, anyone of any size can learn to eat healthy.^Tt’s based on the percentage of weight lost, so everyone has an equal chance of winning,” said Hammond. The program will meet-at the Vermontville Congregational Church, and participants can choose to attend meetings on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. or Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. For more information on the program or to pre-register, contact Hammond at 517- 490-9522. Joy in the Journey ministry formed , {Message Qpierapy For Four 30 Minute Massages For Only $50.00 After attending three ses­ sions in the Hastings area, Hammond was able to drop almost 70 pounds. “Just being accountable for weigh-ins,” is what keeps participants on track said Hammond.*“Everyone says, ‘I’ll start tomorrow,’ but tomorrow never comes. This way, you know you have to weigh-in and are accountable for what you’ve put in your mouth that week.” Though there is a cost for joining, Hammond said money is pooled, and the biggest loser will receive the cash at the end of the 12­ weeks. Depending on the number of participants, that prize could be a significant amount. “I would say that every- Keeping up with rising waters Art Frith Art Frith has been staking out this nest made by a pair of mute swans along the Thornapple River in Nashville. “My plan was to get the shot of the chicks coming out of their shells,” he said. “However, the rising water of the river may kill that idea, literally.” Here, the pair is busy Wednesday morning, trying to salvage and rebuild the nest to protect the seven eggs. (Photo by Art Frith) Lakewood grads considering reunion Bonnie Mattson nee Gilliland is inviting Lakewood alumni from all graduating classes who are interested in organizing an all-school reunion to meet 7 p p.m. Monday, May 11, at the Outlaw Steakhouse on Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa. Mattson is from the Class of 1977 but is hoping all graduating classes from 1961 to 2008 will show interest in keeping in touch. The Web site www.lakewoodalumni.com has been created to put graduates in contact with classmates. Look for the Lakewood reunion table at Art in the Park July 4. Call 269-945-9554 anytimefor Maple Valley News Action-ads! A group of Lakewood area Scholarships are available. women has formed “Joy in Kilpatrick is located on the the Journey” ministry. Their comer of M-66 and Barnum. goal is to bring Christian Road in Woodland. speakers and programs to the Lakewood area. The first program will be Saturday, May 2, at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Kathi Schrock, wife of Sunfield Methodist pastor Jeff Schrock, will present a talk called “God’s Love.” Registration is from 2 to “Our Family Serving Yours' 2:30 p.m., with worship from Nashville's Only Family Owned, Independently 2:30 to 3 p.m. and the mes­ sage from 3 to 4 p.m. A social Operated Funeral Home hour and fruit bar will be Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room from 4 to 5 p.m. Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free The cost is $8 in advance Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 or $10 at the door. For tickets, call Kilpatrick Scott A. Daniels at 269-367-4534 or Schrock & Family at 517-566-8448. (517) 852-9712 Owner/Manager 06682750 Nashville. You may visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome. net <http://www.danielsfuneralhome.net> for updated funeral service information. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 2,2009 — Page 7 Kiwanis club forming to serve community by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Residents in the Maple Valley and Kalamo area will have a new opportunity to help those in need through a new chapter of the Kiwanis Club that is now forming. According to its Web site, the mission of Kiwanis is to serve children of the world. Each year, 8,000 clubs in 96 countries sponsor, nearly 150,000 service projects and raise more than $107 million to support their mission. John Nash is the new club building chair for the Michigan District of Kiwanis and said a new club will help fill needs that are present in the community. “The club will be able to decide what the needs of the community are and fill the needs as they arrive,” said Nash. The Hastings club is spon­ soring the new formation and hosted Kiwanis International President Donald R. Canaday at aluncheon Wednesday afternoon. “The focus of Kiwanis International this year is on growth,” Canaday told the Hastings members. “We have had 15 straight years of declining membership ... With the world economic sit­ uation, we need Kiwanis more than ever. The leading district of new clubs and overall positive growth is in Michigan.” Canaday told stories of how Kiwanis has made an impact worldwide with the Hastings Kiwanis Club President Nathan Tagg, Michigan District Gov. Denny Kiroff, International President Donald Canaday and New Club Building Chair John Nash pause for a photo. Canaday and Nash have been working to recruit members for a new club that will encompass the Maple Valley and Kalamo com­ munities. (photo by Amy Jo Parish) told stories of how Kiwanis is positive the community has positively impacted indi­ will come through and back viduals, through programs the new club with member­ like Bring Up Grades (BUG) ships. which recognizes student “It’s going amazingly achievement. ' well,” said Nash. “We “The more hands we have, ■ should have the required the more services we can chartermembership of 25, provide,” said Canaday. and we’re working for as “The children are there and much as 40 or as many as they need us.” want to join from the com­ In just two and a half days munity.” of recruiting, Nash, Canaday For more information and others have been able to about Kiwanis or the new sign up 19 members, just six chapter, contact Nash at shy of the 25 required to jnash28991@aol.com or charter a club. Nash said he visit kiwanis.org.. 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PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD CLARK. A SINGLE MAN and BETTY JO NOOR­ MAN, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, to DAVID PIC­ CININI, INC., Mortgagee, dated April 16. 2003, and recorded on April 24, 2003, in Document No. 1102644, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCI­ ATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMOR­ GAN CHASE BANK N.A. AS > TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2003KS4, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($106,285.44), including interest at 11.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01 00 PM o'clock, on June 4, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 18, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 18, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST, ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 18, 2373.68 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 I 2 OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 , 689.13 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 18, 285.45 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 18, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, ON SAID EAST LINE 689.16 FEET, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION THENCE 18, SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 DEGREES WEST, ON SAID SOUTH LINE, 285.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 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: April 28, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPA­ NY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2003KS4 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, Ml 48075 ASAP# 3082281 05/02/2009, 05/09/2009, 05/16/2009, 05/23/2009 06691045 warned to be extremely cautious when selecting a contractor to pave a driveway or parking lot. Each paving season, bands of con artists, often referred to as traveling criminals or gypsy pavers, enter Michigan in order to scam unsuspect­ ing homeowners and business people. Their favorite targets are senior citizens. According to the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan, asphalt paving scams warning signs include: • Selling door-to-door. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS'A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin Schultz and Judy Feathers-Schultz, husband and wife, to CitiMortgage, Inc. suc­ cessor by reason of merger with CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2003 and recorded June 6, 2003 in Instrument Number 1105906, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Two and 04/100 Dollars ($200,122.04) including interest at 6% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that certain piece of parcel of land situat­ ed and being in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the South onequarter post of said Section 19; thence North on the North and South one-quarter line of said Section 350 feet; thence West parallel with the South line of said Section to the center of Bascom also known as Creek, Wabauscon Creek; thence Northerly and Northeasterly along the center of Bascom Creek,, also known also known as Wabauscon Creek to the inter­ section of said North and South one-quarter line; thence South on said North and South one-quarter line 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 MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys forr aSnesrviscseor cPa.Oe. sB,ox. 5.041orTnreoyys , Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 201.3562 ASAP# 3065189 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009, 05/09/2009 06690401 Reputable asphalt con­ tractors will rarely, if ever, sell their product door-to-door. • Claiming they have leftover asphalt from another job. Professional asphalt contractors will know, with great accura­ cy, how much paving material is needed to complete a project. Rarely will they have leftover material. • Push sidents to make a quick decision. Reputable contractors will provide a written estimate that will be valid for days or weeks. If the great deal they are offer­ ing today is not available tomorrow or next week, it is probably a scam. Never hire someone on the spot. Ask for references, then check them. • No contract offered. Insist on a written con­ tact, specifying in detail, the work to be performed and the agreed total price - not the price per square foot. Chances are unless the homeowner measured the area to be paved, he or she would not know what the total cost will be. • Cash-only sales. Most reputable contractors take checks or credit cards and don’t require cash-only terms. • Deals that seem “too good to be true.” If the quoted price seems very low, chances are the qual­ ity of the work also will be quite low. • Unmarked vehicle. LEGAL LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dianne L. Schwiegershausen, an unmar­ ried woman, to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC fka Centex Home Company, LLC, Equity Mortgagee, dated May 4, 2005 and recorded May 11, 2005 in Instrument Number 1146275, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-One and .06/100 Dollars ($121,871.06) including interest at 7% 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 in Barry . County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 14, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Lake Odessa, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township Barry oo an owns p,, B County, Michigan, described as: beginning at a point on the North section line, North 89 degrees 57 minutes 57 seconds West 352.00 feet from the Northeast corner of Section 7; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 57 seconds es 951.06 . feet ee along aong the e North or West line of Section 7; thence South 208 feet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7; thence South 89 degrees 57 min­ utes 57 seconds East 951 feet more or less to a point 352 feet West of the East line of Section 7; thence North 01 degree 02 min­ utes 07 seconds East 208.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 426.0434 ASAP# 3055676 04/11/2009, 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009 06699667 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. Hatch and Judith L. Hatch, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration egsra on Systems, ysems, Inc., nc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 6, 2004 and recorded October 27, 2004 in Instrument Number 1136217, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is is now now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred* Thirty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Fortyand 91/100 Nine and 91/100 "Dollars "Dollars ($233,949.91) including interest at 5.37% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: , The West 25 feet of Lot 1 and all of Lot 2 of McLenithan Subdivision, Township of County, Woodland, Barry Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded. Except the East 3 feet of the West 25 feet of Lot 1 of McLenithan Subdivision to Jordanlake in Section 4, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland. County, Township, Barry Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.2891 ASAP# 04/11/2009, 3057370 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009 06689852 Often the trucks they travel in are unmarked or they have out-of-town address and phone num­ ber. A little research will reveal that they have no permanent address and the phone number often is an answering machine. A professional designed and properly constructed asphalt pavement will last for many years, and most reputable contractors will stand behind their work. They also will know whether a permit may be required before work begins. Consumers are safer dealing with a con­ tractor who has roots in the community. For a brief overview of asphalt paving and some helpful information regarding working with asphalt contractors, visit the website, www.apami.org. On the left menu bar and scroll down to “driveways.” SUPERINTENDENTS CORNER Tuesday, May 5, is special education millage vote by Maple Valley Schools Board ofEducation At our. last board meeting Monday, April 21, we took a preliminary look at the dis­ trict’s budget for next year. Again, it was not pretty. It showed a possible deficit of around $830,000 next year. This estimate will fluctuate when unknown factors become known such as health insurance cost increas­ es and the state aid amounts for next year. We have made it clear that we want to adopt a balanced budget and not use our fund equity, which has dropped significantly in the past five years. We know that having to cut this much again will be difficult and painful for our district and community. We have cut $2.5 million out of our budg- et in the past five years. There simply is not much more we can cut without impacting our students and programs that are vital to offering a quality education. Anticipating this deficit, we put together a plan to offer an early leave incentive in order to absorb at least five teaching positions. It appears that this plan is working since we have nine teachers and three support staff members who have signed up. When we calculate the savings, we are approaching the. $500,000 mark. This reduces the deficit down to $330,000 and more than $500,000 a year from our general fund to pay for these mandated services to our most needy students. This millage will simply allow us to shift less money from the -general fund and use this money to fund dol­ lars to maintain programs for all students. We know that our commu­ nity is hurting from the econ­ omy. We see it daily in the eyes of our students and their parents. Some will say this is not the time to ask for more money but we believe that we have a duty to allow the community to decide if it wishes to see more cuts to the education program or if it wants- to hold the line on what cuts have already been made. Regardless, we will continue to make belt-tight­ ening decisions as we all deal with this tough economic time. We, as your board of edu­ cation, have supported the placement of this question on the ballot and'encourage the community get out and vote. Our next budget hearing will be Monday, May 11, in the cafeteria of the high school at 7 p.m. The public is always welcome to attend and par­ ticipate in our budget discus­ sions. it appears that we will be able to avoid teacher layoffs. But we still face a deficit of $330,000 and must make cuts. On May 5, our district will be joining other schools in our intermediate school district in asking voters to approve a 1-mill increase in taxes for ISD-wide special education costs. Maple Valley would receive an additional $281,000 a year, for the next five years, if this millage request were to pass. If we were to get this money, then the deficit would be down to $49,000. We want the community to know that currently we are shifting 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 fenter at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-C free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06682644 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 2,2009 — Page 9 Maple Valley Athletic Boosters hold raffle Height has advantages My job is to write the news, not make it. This week, however, I managed to do a bit of both. Seeking a higher vantage point to take some photos of the syrup festival, I climbed onto the roof of the Vermontville Opera House, thinking it would be a much better, non-moving option than the Ferris wheel. Little did I know that my vantage point would cause a ruckus at the Vermontville Township meeting. So, I just wanted officially enter my apology on the record and offer to purchase the padlock for the roof access door (I’ll even install it since I’m familiar with how to get there). I must say, though, that it was nice to look down on what was happening. Being a smidgen under five feet tall, I don’t often get that chance. On another syrup festival note, I had a good time this year despite the rain. Luckily, it stayed dry for the grand parade and the children’s parade, allowing for all of the floats and entries to make their way through the route. Also, congratulations to Don and Lisa Mulvany for being named grand marshals. They certainly deserve the title. They have donated time, energy and resources every year not only to the festival but to a host of other com­ munity events. They are the perfect embodiment of who the grand marshals should be,-generous, gracious and giv­ ing. So, here’s to next year — the 70th anniversary festival. Maybe we can celebrate with a beautiful weekend with­ out precipitation. Then again, we’re used to eating ele­ phant ears in the rain. Weather aside, I’m sure it will be a fun festival, full of the traditions that make this community event so special and maybe have some new events as well. Maple Valley Athletic Booster President Tai Gearhart presents a $4,000 check to Carl V Reck Jeweler employees Matt Deleeuw and Pam Burt, grand prize winners at the athletic booster reverse raffle. The village would like to remind all village residents that to be in accor­ dance with the Noxious Weeds/Plants Ordinance #10-68, they must not allow their grass/weeds to grow to more than 12” high. To accomplish this they must mow their grass at least every 2 weeks under normal growing conditions, between May 1 and November 1. If all residents work to keep the village looking nice and keep the mosquito population under control, everyone will benefit Some of the Top 10 reverse raffle winners are (from left) Matt McClelland, Jerry Hansbarger, Rod and Sally Magoon, Phares Courtney, Bonnie Maker, Jeff Wetzel, Pam Tobias, Duska Brumm (standing in for Gary Pearson) and Brenda Valiquette. All That Glitters Full Service Floral 234 N. Main, Nashville MAIN On Saturday, April 18, the by DJ Kyle Christopher. Maple Valley Athletic Among the top winners Boosters held its fourth annu­ were Jeff and Chelsey Wetzel al reverse raffle at the and Tim and Pam Tobias who Nashville VFW, which donat­ split the second place $1,000 ed the hall for the event. winning ticket. The third Approximately 140 people place winner of $500 was were in attendance, and all Rob Rosin. 200 tickets were sold for the The grand prize winner this event. Everyone in attendance year was Carl V Reck had dinner and drinks provid­ Jewelers of Charlotte, and ed with the chance to win they graciously donated their cash or prizes donated by area $4,000 prize back to the businesses throughout the Maple Valley Athletic evening. The grand prize Boosters. totaled $4,000 in cash. Submitted by MV Athletic After the raffle, there was Boosters. dancing with music provided AFTER HOURS 517-852-9224 - 517-852-1691 It’s Mom & Prom! Maple Valley Prom is Saturday, May 9th • Tuxedo Rentals Big City Selection at a Small Town Price. Local pick-up and local return . Corsages & Boutonnieres All, the latest trends including Glitter, Rhinestone, Decorative Wire and Slap Bracelets Wish I could Shop at All That Glitters Special Day Sunday, May 10th Mom's PC Cl I! We have everything you need for mom... Big City Selection - Small Town Price. Flowering Plants • Indoor & Outdoor High Quality Hanging Baskets New Lower Prices Fresh Florals - Including Lilies, Roses, Daisies, Carnations Hours: Mon. 9-5; Tue. 10-5; Wed. 10-5; Thur. 9-5; Fri. 9-6; Sot. 9-1 WE DELIVER TO NASHVILLE, VERMONTVILLE. HASTINGS 4 CHARLOTTE. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie J. Schaecher and Amber Schaecher, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2004 and recorded March 9, 2004 in Instrument Number 1123362, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred Seven and 17/100 Dollars ($120,807.17) including interest at 6.375% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of therh, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 55 Middleville Downs Number 3, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 25, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 200.1588 ASAP# 3073148 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009, 05/09/2009, 05/16/2009 06690740 Thank you Nashville Village Clerk THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Daliege, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.,' as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 11, 2007 and recorded January 17, 2007 in Instrument Number 1175151, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Federal Bank FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the dum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Twenty-One and 82/100 Dollars ($162,021.82) including interest .at 8.55% 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 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21,2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 52, Lynden Johncock Plat Number 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 33. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return* of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 225.3006 ASAP# 3065182 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009, 05/09/2009 06690321 06691161 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey D. Hay and Ronni S. Hay, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2007 and recorded April 6, 2007 in Instrument Number 1178405, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-One and 89/100 Dollars ($104,571.89) including interest at 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 106 of Mix Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 69. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.1504 ASAP# 3065198 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009, 05/09/2009 06690316 �Page 10 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. May 2 2009 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Be aware and share the road with motorcycles To the editor: By a certificate of procla­ mation. Gov. Jennifer Granholm has proclaimed May as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” to remind motorists of the sea­ sonal return to motorcycle enthusiasts to Michigan roadways. The event is sup­ ported by legislative resolu­ tion and is being promoted by state department and motorcycle rider groups con­ cerned with highway safety. The awareness campaign seeks a broader recognition of motorcycles in the trans­ portation mix and strives to reduce the number of motor­ cycle accidents, injuries and deaths on state roadways. The target audience incorpo­ rates vehicle drivers and motorcycle operators. The principle concerns are to increase driver recognition of motorcyclists in traffic, while encouraging motorcy­ clists to participate in Motorcycle Safety Foundation training avail­ able through the Michigan Department of State. Blood drive exceeds goal A blood drive held at Grace Community Church in Nashville April 9 gathered 58 pints, exceeding the goal of 46. There were 10 first­ time donors at the drive, the most of any drive according to Dorene Dean, one of the organizers ofthe blood drive. Pins were given to Darlene Mask for reaching the one- gallon mark and to Russ Laverty for five and six gallons, who received credit after he produced records rndas-­ showing his previous dona tions. The'next drive will be held June 11 at the church, with strawberry shortcake for those who donate. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. (g 517 726-1500 UTO PARTS & REPAIR 130 S. Main • Vermontville Parts • Tires • Auto Repairs Open M-F 8-5:30 • Sat 8-1:30 Joe Montgomery Builders, Inc. We build on our reputation...just ask our customers! Building dreams since 1978 New Construction and Home Improvement 122 S. Lincoln, Charlotte (517) 543-1718 06691101 As highway safety sup­ porters, motorcyclists ask that motorists get in the habit oflooking for motorcycles as they drive, both during the safety awareness month and throughout the riding season. We are your neighbors, friends, and families. Together we pan share the road safely. Eric Larson, Eaton Rapids Gold Wing Touring Association Motorcycle Safety Awareness Coordinator Domestic Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Hearty Menu Monday, May 4 Polish sausage, sauerkraut, redskin potatoes, blueberry crisp. Tuesday, May 5 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, peas and carrots, apple crisp, baked garlic bread. Wednesday, May 6 Honey mustard chicken, home fries, broccoli, mixed fruit, wheat bread. Thursday, May 7 Cheese omelet, home fries, asparagus, blueberry muffin, orange juice. Friday, May 8 Meatloaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, wax beans, spiced apples, dinner roll. Cold Menu Monday, May 4 Tuna salad, potato salad, pineapple, wheat bread. Tuesday, May 5 Chicken salad, coleslaw, pears, wheat bread. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS violence Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu volunteer crisis training Monday, May 4 Macaroni and cheese. Green beans, fruit cocktail, animal crackers. SAFE Place is now Tuesday, May 5 accepting applications for M.W. Mexican Bar. Soft tacos. Whole kernel com, orange interviewing for the next wedge, cinnamon bread stick. 42-hour domestic violence Wednesday, May 6 crisis intervention coun­ Chicken nuggets. Mashed potatoes, pineapple, apple crisp. selor training program in Thursday, May 7 May. Fuller Cottage Inn. Stuffed crust pizza. Tossed salad, peach­ Trainees selected will es, Elfin Grahams. receive intensive instruc­ Friday, May 8 tion in the dynamics of BBQ sandwich. Whole kernel corn, pears, cookie. domestic violence, empa­ NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter thy techniques, suicide and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. intervention, legal Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt aspects, the effects of w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwich. domestic violence on chil- Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents dren, substance abuse, each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). sexual assault, and shelter Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort-ed YOU WANT QUALITY at orientation. bread choices daily. affordable prices when you The training will enable Call J-Ad Breakfast price: $130; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: buy printing. Graphics for everything from participants to respond $2.75; milk only: $.45. business cards and brochures effectively to the crisis to newspapers and catalogs. hot-line, to handle emer­ Maple Valley Phone (269)945-9554 or stop gencies and to work Jr.-Sr. High School in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., intensely with shelter res­ Lunch Menu Hastings. idents. Monday, May 4 SAFE Place, a United Chicken nuggets. Mashed potatoes, cinn. apple slices. Salad Way-funded agency serv- Bar. ing residents of Calhoun, Tuesday, May 5 Barry, and Eaton counties, Quesadilla. Asparagus, applesauce. Mexican Bar. provides domestic vio­ Wednesday, May 6 lence crisis intervention Macaroni and cheese. Cal. blend veg., mandarin oranges. and shelter services Deli Bar. including: a 24-hour Thursday, May 7 domestic violence hotline Kellogg Cottage Inn. Green beans, grapes. Breakfast Bar. OFFERING COMPLETE residential and non-resiFriday, May 8 WATER & WELL dential support groups and DRILLING & PUMP Sloppy Joes w/chips. Veg. medley, pineapple. Asian Bar. counseling, children’s NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety of SALES & SERVICE programming, volunteer chicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, opportunities, community fish sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt 4” TO 12” WELLS education/outreach, and w/string cheese. • Residential family legal advocacy. 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Richard Ewing Owner Accident Recovery LICENSED Wednesday, May 6 Roast beef w/Swiss cheese, coleslaw, apricots, wheat bread. Thursday, May 7 Turkey pasta salad, broc­ coli raisin salad, plums, saltine crackers. Friday, May 8 Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, tropical fruit, blueberry muffin. Activities Calendar Monday, May 4: Hastings - May Birthday Party; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Nashville 5 10:30 a.m. Delton Bingo. H.W.NReminiscence. Tuesday, May 5: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Legal Aid 10:30 a.m.noon; Kinship Info Series Medicine Abuse and Underage Drinking. GL 10: 30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, May 6: Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m.;MMAP speaker Medicare Fraud 11 am. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, May 7: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; HHS Flute Ensemble 11: 30 a.m. Nashville - TV Time. Delton Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, May 8 - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m. Mother’s Day Party 10:30 a.m. Nashville - Movie and dinner day. < Owner, JeffDobbin,ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 2,2009 — Page 11 Maple Valley boys push record to 5-0 in the KVA Maple Valley’s Jeff Burd continues to re-write his school’s record book. Burd won the 1600-meter run in a school-record time of 4 minutes 25.50 seconds Tuesday afternoon at Schoolcraft, helping the Lions to a pair of Kalamazoo Valley Association victories along the way. The Lions improved to 5-0 in the league with a 119-18 win over Kalamazoo Christian and a 105-32 win over Schoolcraft.Burd also won the 100meter dash in 11.40 seconds and the 200 in 23.60. The Lions swept the three scoring places in both of the sprints. James Brown was second in the 100 in 11.90 and Brandon Vaughan third in 12.14. In the 200, Vaughan was second in 24.30, and Brown third in 24.70. Brown and Vaughan also teamed with Alejandro Reid and Zach Eddy to win the 400-meter relay in 46.10. Maple Valley won all four relays in their Tri-Meet. The team of Cody Leinhart, Trenton Courtney, Josh Fulford, and Rob Morehouse won the 3200-meter relay in 8:34.80. Nick Thurlby, Brown, Eddy, and Morehouse won the 800meter relay in 1:36.30. In the 1600-meter relay, the team of Justin Kennedy, Max Fisher, Thurlby, and Morehouse took first in 3:34.60. Thurlby won both hurdle races on the day, taking the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.70 and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 40.00. The Lions’ Morehouse won the 800 in 2:02.00. In the field events, the Lions earned a sweep in the pole vault Adam Zank was first at 9 feet 6 inches. Brad Laverty was second at 9-0, and Anthony Molson third at 8-0. Lucas Densmore won the shot put at 46-11.75 and the discus at 114-10. Dustin Houghton won the long jump at 18-3. Schoolcraft’s Garner Small won the high jump at 6-0. On the track, Christian’s Ryan Herder won the 400 in 51.50 and Schoolcraft’s Charlton Craig won the 3200 in 10:22.90. The Lions tried for a sec­ ond time to compete against Hackett Catholic Central Thursday, but were rained but again. Maple Valley returns to league action on Tuesday at home against Pennfield and Olivet. Next Friday, the Lions run at Olivet College. Last Friday, the Lions won the Ovid-Elsie Marauder Lions Club Invitational by more than 40 points over second-place Corunna. Maple Valley fin­ ished with 157.33 points, to 114.33 for the .Cavaliers. Behind the top two teams, Ovid-Elsie scored 93 points, Chesaning 81, Fowlerville 41.33, and St. Charles 36. Burd set the school’s 200meter dash record there, fin­ ishing in 22.24 seconds. He also won the 400meter dash in 50.54, and was a big part of the Lions’ Bellevue cattle fare well at state show The 20th annual Michigan Beef Expo gave cattle pro­ ducers an opportunity to showcase some of the best seedstock genetics available. This year’s special event included eight breed shows and sales, youth contests, an indoor trade show and a jun­ ior steer and heifer show. Approximately 100 con­ signors exhibited 150 head of cattle from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio ~ and Pennsylvania. The highest selling female was consigned by Dingman Farms of Bellevue and sold to Barry Bush Farms and Gary and Wendy Lorenz of Vandalia for $4,500. The Supreme Champion Heifer was the Angus female consigned by Chapman Horse and Livestock from Bellevue. She sold for $4,000 to Zelinko Brothers Cattle Company of St. Me'Nashville far Show is June 20th We are planning on a parade this year and would like to have you join us. You could have a float, band, tractor, I truck, car or just walk. .I Ple L Please call Dorothy at 517-852-9667 or or J Sandy at 517-852-1543 J Charles. The highest selling bull was consigned by Little Cedar Creek from Beaverton and sold to Zelinko Brothers Cattle Company from St. Charles for $6,000. • The Expo Supreme Champion Bull was awarded to the Hereford Champion Bull consigned by the Herman Family from Continental, Ohio. He sold for $3,050 to Joe Alexandrowski of Reading. Among breeds, the Champion Shorthorn Female was exhibited by Dingman Farms from Bellevue and the Champion Shorthorn Bull was shown by Narrow Brook Shorthorns of Charlotte. The Beef Expo, a project of the Michigan Cattlemen’s Association, is designed to promote the beef industry through sales, shows and dis- A Special Thank sweep ofthe four relay races. Burd, Morehouse, Josh Hall, and Thurlby won the 1600-meter relay in 3:30.80. Burd also teamed with Morehouse, Eddy, and Thurlby to win the 800meter relay in 1:32.41. The team of Reid, Eddy, Vaughan, and Brown won the 400-meter relay in 45.91. Laverty, Leinhart, Courtney, and Morehouse won the 3200-meter relay in 8:32.10. Thurlby won both hurdle races, taking the 110-meter race in 15.05 and the 300meter event in 40.71. Morehouse took the 800 in 2:05.40. The Lions’ also got a win from Josh Burd in the high jump (6-0) and Houghton in the long jump (18-0.75). The Maple Valley girls placed second to Corunna. Tiffany Ryan took first in plays of seedstock genetics, focus media attention on the beef industry, unite the vari­ ous breeds and provide an opportunity to share in a major statewide beef indus­ try promotional event. In total, 150 cattle lots sold for an average of $1,634. The females averaged $1,450 on 100 lots and 50 bulls averaged $2,002. In addition, nine embryos grossed $15,800. the discys for the Lion ladies, throwing 92-9. Her teammate Nicole Porter was second in the shot put at 31­ 9.75 and third in the discus at 79-7. Elizabeth Stewart placed first in the long jump at 14-7, and second in the 100 with a time of 13.3. Karlee Mater won the pole .vault for the Lions at 9-0, and placed third in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 18.7. COBB WELL DRILL! NC (REPAIR • 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. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. *1748 rawDummiui 301 N. Main (M-66), Nashville • 517-852-0000 We partner We partner I $285 SEGMENT 1 S40 SEGMENT 2 with parents for SAFE teen drivers!! — NASHVILLE — — NASHVILLE — May 11 -29 June 1 -16 July 13 - 28 August 3-18 May 4 - 6 — HASTINGS — — HASTINGS — FREE PARENT MEETINGS July 6 - July 21 May 9 - NASHVILLE May 30 - NASHVILLE July 11 - HASTINGS May 26 - 28 THE MAPLE VALLEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE BUSINESSES WHO DONATED ITEMS TO OUR 4th ANNUAL REVERSE RAFFLE HELD AT THE NASHVILLE VFW ON APRIL 18, AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE WINNERS WHO WON THE ITEMS! Carl V Reck Jewelers Court-Side Embroidery Custom Home Interiors Fun Services Hansbarger Construction Jack & Judy's Country Kettle Janelle's Tanning & Massage Marathon Gas Station Main Street Salon Merle & Marlene Martin Radio Shack of Hastings Roush's Sidewalk Cafe’ Shell Gas Subway Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro Wal-Mart Wilson Sugar Bush CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP WINNERS You 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 69th Festival a success! Eugene Fisher, President .jfe;06690967 1st PLACE WINNER OF $4000 - CARL V RECK JEWELERS OF CHARLOTTE!! PLACE $1000 WINNER - Split by Tim & Pam Tobias and Jeff & Chelsey Wetzel 3rd PLACE $500 WINNER - Rob Rosin 2nd A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO— • • • • • The Nashville VFW for donating the hall Carl V Reck Jewelers for donating their winnings back to the Athletic Boosters Kyle Christopher for his DJ service Ticket sellers and helpers before and during the raffle Everyone who purchased raffle tickets to support the Athletic Boosters - WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! What does the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters do with the money it raises? In the 2008/2009 school season so far. the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters have helped many student athletes in every sport to cover their pay to participate fee. We have purchased mats for competitive cheer, enhanced the sound system at the athletic complex and high school gym, and recently purchased sound systems for the press boxes at the baseball field, softball field, and the soccer field. THEATHLETIC BOOSTERS SOLE PURPOSE IS TO RAISE MONEYFOR MAPLE VALLEY i STUDENTATHLETES. �Page 12 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday. May 2. 2009 24 HOURS OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK Lions’ Angus no-hits Hackett Catholic Central, then Leslie ONE'* 133 5. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... « You’re HMme a WE. MM 5 MOH MM 4 WED THUR. HU. MM 6 MM 7 MM 8 AMT9 2MILK TCALLON 2/$eo umit 2 7-UP - DR. PEPPER, A&W - SUNKIST 2 Liters - Buy two Get Two FR E E BUD H bly with Galesburg-Augusta next week. “We’ve got to get our bats rolling against some of the faster pitchers, but they’re doing well though.” Maple Valley picked up its third and fourth wins in the league last Friday over Hackett Catholic Central. The Lions didn’t need their bats to do too much in the opener, as Angus no-hit the Fighting Irish. She struck out ten and didn’t walk a batter. She did hit one Irish hitter. Knauss led the Lion attack, going 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI’s. The Lions put four runs on the board in the fourth, then added two in the fifth. In game two, Allwardt earned the win pitching her team to a 4-0 victory. She struck out four and allowed just three hits. Knauss was 2-for-3 with a pair of stolen bases. Catrina Misiewicz had an RBI, and Brianna Misiewicz had a sin­ gle. The Lions are at the Bellevue Invitational today (May 2). Next week they face Galesburg-Augusta on the road Tuesday and then head to Constantine Friday for KVA double headers. For Rent Business Services Card ofThanks FOR RENT IN NASH­ VILLE: Two bedroom mo­ bile home, $450 per month plus security deposit. Phone (517)726-1159. WOOD GASIFICATION BOILERS: used half the wood at competitors, 85% plus efficiency boilers in stock. www.woodboilers.com (616)893-2264 Nate Kinsman, (616)292-8801 Derrick Borup. THANK YOU for cleaning out my driveway this winter with your JD. Joyce Sports Editor Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! UM 3 the Blackhawks battled back to tie the game in the fifth inning. Tiffani Allwardt start­ ed pitching for Maple Valley, and Angus came in to shut down the Blackhawks in the fifth. The Lions had their bats going in the game though, fin­ ishing with 15 hits. They finally pulled back in front with two runs in the seventh. Knauss and Angus started the rally with singles. Briana Misiewicz and Hurosky drove them in with RBI singles. Angus was 4-for-4 at the plate in the game, while Knauss, Hurosky, and Westendorp had two hits each. Knauss’ average is up to .469 for the season now. Maple Valley had won four in a row heading into last night’s (May 1) Kalamazoo Valley Association double header with Schoolcraft. The Lions were 4-2 in the league heading into those contests. The Lions started the league season with two wins over Pennfield, then dropped two close games with Kalamazoo Christian. “We’re going to struggle with that team,” LeSage said of Kalamazoo Christian, “and we’re going to struggle proba- by Brett Bremer BliBk l At some point the Lions were just going to have to play through the rain, and they were glad they did on Tuesday afternoon. Maple Valley’s varsity softball team improved to 8-3 overall on the season with a pair ofvictories at Leslie. “They’re doing well. I’m real pleased with it,” said Lion head coach Mary LeSage. Pitcher Cedie Angus threw her second no-hitter of the season in the opener, a 3-1 Maple Valley victory. Three Lion errors combined to take the shut out off the board for Angus in the bottom of the seventh inning. She struck out ten and walked three in. the game. The Lions scored once in the second, once in the third, and one more time in the fourth inning to build a 3-0 lead. Cassie Knauss and Paige Semrau were both 2-for-3 in the contest for the Lion offense. Terri Hurosky added a triple in the'fourth inning, and came home on a sacrifice bunt by Tina Westendorp. In game two, the Lions moved out to a 3-0 lead before 18-Pk. Bottles J49 BRATS & LINKS BAR-S FRANKS 1 Lb. JUMBO OR BUN SIZE TROYER SAUSAGE 2/$E00 99* NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM trailer; also 2 bedroom apart­ ment; also 2 bedroom at Thornapple Lake. (517)852­ 9386. Garage Sale HUGE BARN SALE: Appli­ ances, tablesaw, lots of stuff. Open May 7-9, 9am-5pm, 9776 Guy Road, Nashville. Mobile Homes SWEET CORN RUSSETT POTATOES 5 Lbs. Michigan s/s2 IGA GRATED PARMESAN CRYSTAL FARMS AMERICAN SINGLES 8 OZ. 12 OZ. FOR SALE: 12X50 1 bed­ room mobile home with 12x20 knotty pine addition. New vinyl siding, new vinyl windows, nice deck, ceramic tile floor in bath and new fixtures with large walk-in shower. Laminated floors in kitchen, new 10x12 storage shed with electricity. $3,500 FIRM. (517)852-2305. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 19, May 9, 2009 Maple Valley class of ‘09 announces top 9 Brooke Davis With a grade point aver­ age of 3.844, Kala Bishop has earned the title of vale­ dictorian for the Maple Valley High School Class of 2009. From Nashville, Kala is the daughter of Mary and Kenneth Bishop and is part of both the National Honor Society and band. Under community service, Kala lists Putnam District Library, the Jimmy V Foundation and tutoring. Her. inspiration is her mother and her philoso­ phy is: “If at first you don’t Kala Bishop succeed, try, try again.” Kala’s favorite quote is “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Her favorite book is Twilight by Stephenie Myer and she plans to attend KCC with an undecided major. Brianna Misiewicz has been named salutatorian with a GPA of 3.831. Brianna is the daughter of Jodie and Ken Misiewicz of Vermontville and lists senior Lanae Shade Dustin Cowell Brianna Misiewicz class president and high hon­ ors under her achievements. Brianna has played basket­ ball, volleyball and softball and contributed her time to the Jimmy V Foundation, The Flower House and St. Vincent dePaul. Her inspiration is her dad and her favorite book is Velocity by Dean Koontz. Brianna’s favorite quote is, “When you’re right, no one remembers. When you’re wrong, no one forgets.” She plans to attend LCC TOP 9, continued on page 8 Nick Smith Ashely Zander Tyra Curth Voters turn down millage, education funding faces more cuts Teacher retirements announced by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Voters of Eaton County decided Tuesday, May 5, against a special education millage through the Eaton Intermediate School District. Of the 183 Vermontville voters who took part in the election, 49 voted for the millage and 134 voted against it. If passed, the millage would have freed up $218,000 the Maple Valley School District could have put back into its general fund to help cover the projected $331,000 deficit for next year. Only one precinct in Sunfield, one in Windsor and one in Westphalia Vermontville’s Theresa O’Dell honored for service Vermontville resident Theresa O’Dell was honored for extraordinary service and achievement by Eaton County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sauter and the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan at the Prosecutor Development Staff Theresa O’Dell (second from left) recently was honored for her service and achievement. Pictured with her are Tia Gilding, Eaton County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sauter and Jane Sobleskey. (Photo provided) Conference April 22. The Frances A. Smith Prosecutor Staff Achievement Award is given to secretaries, victim advo­ cates office managers, or prosecutor investigators who have made a significant impact in their communities, over the course of their careers. O’Dell received the award following 20 years of service as an executive sec­ retary and victim advocate for the Eaton County Sheriff and prosecuting attorney. “Theresa is a natural vic­ tim advocate — sensitive but always professional. Her nickname of Mother Theresa is well deserved,” said Sauter. The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan was established in 1929. It is a voluntary association of all 83 of the state’s prosecuting the Attorney attorneyss General and the U.S. attor­ neys serving in Michigan. passed the millage and only by one vote in each precinct. “It means the board has $281,000 more in cuts to make,” said Maple Valley School Superintendent Kim Kramer of the millage failure. On the agenda for the May 11 school board meet­ ing is a list of possible cuts for the district. Kramer said the news from state government is anything but good concerning aid for the next school year. There is an estimated $800 mil­ lion shortage in the school aid fund alone for the 2009-10 school year. Any funds that could be received from the federal government will be more than absorbed by the loom­ ing deficit, said Kramer. Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed a packet of expen­ diture reductions April 5 that includes a $363,500 cut for the department of education. An early incentive plan by the district will provide a savings of approximately $502,000. The list of those taking the plan includes high school geography teacher and football Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt, sixth grade teacher Jeanne Hansen, sixth grade teacher Susan Luyendyk, high school art teacher Denise Berry, kindergarten teacher Linda Gaber, spe- MILLAGE, continued on page 9 In This Issue... • Eaton Federal makes comfortable donation to The Revue • Volunteers needed to help feed local residents • Maplewood announces May Students of the month • Birthday girl leads DK to league win over Valley �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 9,2009 Eaton Federal makes comfortable donation to The Revue by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Patrons of The Revue now have a more comfortable seat to view the shows after a donation by Eaton Federal Savings Bank. The Revue recently moved to a new location in Nashville and was in need of seating accommodations in its new facility. The opportunity to give back to the community was a welcome one, said Dawn Meade of Eaton Federal. “We’re always into the community, and we want to promote the arts,” she said. Producer Bill Reynolds said the contribution helped The Revue transition into its new location and demon­ strated a spirit of generosity by the bank. “I just really appreciate the generosity and support,” said Reynolds. “They have supported us for the past 13 years and are looking towards supporting us in the future, so that is really excit­ ing and appreciated.” The Revue opened its first production, “Willy Wonka Jr.,” in the new location this past weekend and Reynolds said many positive com- ments were heard about the new facility and the renova­ tions. “The first weekend turned out to be a great success,” said Reynolds. “People loved the new building with the permanent lobby.” Christian Timmis as Willy Wonka and Lee Christopher as Charlie head up the cast of the 44th show presented by The Revue. Nearly 70 children make up the cast and come from Nashville, Vermontville, Charlotte, Hastings, Woodland, Lake Odessa, Potterville and Bellevue. The play tells the story of Charlie, a young buy who finds a golden ticket and is given the chance to tour the Wonka Chocolate Factory. Shows are scheduled for Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 10, at 3 p.m. Reserved seating is available by e-mail to therevue 1 @yahoo.com. The Revue’s new location is at 301 N. Main St., Nashville in the second level of the former Masonic tem­ ple. Girl Scouts to host tea party Dawn Meade of Eaton Federal Savings Bank (left) and Revue Founder Bill Reynolds show seating that was donated to the theater group by the bank (Amy Jo Parish). Correction In last week’s Maple Valley News, it was reported that Vermontville Township had passed a burning ordi­ nance. What was passed, however, was not an ordi­ nance but a set of rules and regulations for open burning and bum permits. 'Diana’s cP£ace 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 i£ Dust offthe tiara or top hat, fluffup the boa, and put on the fancy duds, Girl Scout Troop 516 and Putnam District Library will host a “Fancy Nancy Tea Party” Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m. Girls (and boys) ages 6 to 10 are invited to attend. Kids are encouraged to dress up and come ready to acces­ sorize. Snacks will be served, and the Girl Scouts will be presenting a perform­ ance as well as teaching les­ sons about etiquette. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is required. To register, ask at the front desk or call the library at 517-852-9723. Don’t know who Fancy Nancy is? Check out one of her books at Putnam Library. She is the character from a series written by Jane O’Connor. Fancy Nancy is a little girl who doesn’t like things that are plain. She likes sparkles, glitter, lace, feathers, and sprinkles. Fancy Nancy also likes to speak French because “things just sound fancier that way.” From her sparkly tiara to her rhinestone-stud­ ded heels, Nancy is full of fun and surprises. The tea Girl Scout Troop 516 has been practicing for its performance at Saturday's tea party. Shown here (from left) are Chloe Hicks, Jeannie Hale, Shawna Dockter, Savannah VanStee, Britney Flory, Cassidy Fisher and Zandra Ziple. party is bound to be the same. Make plans to join 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.............. 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 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) FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG 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 Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 Sunday S 10: 00 Church S 11: 00...................................... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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 MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 . PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s 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 Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH ool vice soiree (that’s a fancy word for party) on May 16. 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 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 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 QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 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 Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL BUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Putnam 203 N. State, Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Submitted by District Library. 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. 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 . . .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06652103 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 9,2009 — Page 3 ‘Girls’ have night out in Lake Odessa Wednesday Suzanne Dahms (left) and Karen Banks get ready to enjoy the spring evening of shopping on Lake Odessa’s Girls’ Night Out on Wednesday, May 13. (Photo provid­ ed) Lake Odessa will host a the Lakewood Area Girls Night Out event Chamber of Commerce. A Wednesday, May 13, from 4 gift basket packed full of to 8 p.m. prizes valued at over $500 Ladies of all ages are will be on display and invited to abandon their awarded to one lucky lady. weeknight rituals for a bit of Following are participat­ fun and relaxation right in ing businesses and their Girls their own neighborhood. Night Out specials: With more than 30 business­ • Lake dessa es participating, “girls” can Community Library, 1007 be assured of an evening full Fourth Ave. Check in here to of good fellowship with begin a adventure. Free some “retail therapy” on the shopping bags to the first side. 200 “girls,” compliments of The Lake Odessa the Lakewood Area Community Library will Chamber of Commerce. serve as the official check-in • 3 C’s Fitness, 1137 point for the affair, where Fourth Ave. Drawing for a ladies can pick-up extra free T-shirt or a free one“passports” and a guide to all week pass. On-site nutrition­ the fun and folly. ist. Complimentary nutri­ The first 200 guests will tious snacks and beverages. receive a complimentary • Aaron Freeman Family shopping bag provided by Dentistry, 924 Fourth Ave. HASTINGS 4 Binder Park Zoo offering free 269-205-4900 Goodrich UALITY Health and happiness starts with a white smile. Any appointment scheduled during Girls Night Out is $25 ($25 off) or receive coupon worth 50 percent offteeth whitening. • Bronzing Boutique, 930 Fourth Ave. Buy any pack­ age or visits and get a free sample of Smile Your Dark. Lia Sophia jewelry on dis­ play and available for advance purchase for pick­ up by May 20 • C&R Homestyle Caf6, 1027 Fourth Ave. Free soda, coffee or tea with purchase. Enter door prize drawing for a free luncheon or dinner sandwich • The Closet, 1004 Fourth Ave. Come visit The Closet for unique fashions at great prices. New spring fashions. DDA Downtown Beautification Committee, Downtown. “Lake Odessa” logo wear and merchandise. With every $20 donation, enter for a chance to win a beautiful hanging basket donated by attorney Jim Banks. • Doane surance Agency, at Union Bank. Giveaways, door prize draw­ ing. • Endless Expressions, 924 Fourth Ave. Come cele­ brate the opening of Endless Expressions at the new store location. Coupons for $20 off future service. Drawing for a free Lakewood jacket. Complimentary refresh­ ments. • The Hair Port, 938 Fourth Ave. Introducing new manicure and pedicure tech­ nician, Marlene. Drawings, coupons and hand massages. Complimentary refreshments. • Heirlooms Gallery, 1001 Fourth Ave. Free matted 5by-7 flower sketch created exclusively for Girls Night Out (available only for this evening). • Imaging Art Portraits, downtown. Offering a 4-by6 keepsake photograph. • Kathy’s Flower Patch, 1453 Jordan Lake St. In­ store specials. Door prize drawing. Complintentary gourmet food samples. • Kellie’s Design Team, 911 Fourth Ave. Discounts, coupons and free samples. Makeup and hair style demonstrations and paraffin wax hand dips. • Lake Odessa Antique Mall, 1014 Fourth Ave. Over 100 dealers in authentic antiques and collectibles all under one roof. • Lake view Lanes, 1223 Lakeview Drive. Half off drinks for all “girls” 4 p.m. to close. • Lakewood Real Estate, Downtown Hastings on State St. IEATERS www.GQTI.com admission to moms Sunday Rocking Seats ■ All Digital Sound s4.25to*4.75 HLL OCHId except adult evening © Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 5/9-5/14 ©STAR TREK (PG-13) FRI-SUN 11:00,1:45,4:30,7:15,9:55 MON-TH 4:30,7:15,9:55 STATE OF PLAY (PG-13) FRI-SUN 11:30,220,6:55 MON-TH 6:55 CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE (R) DAILY 5:00,9:30 CXDX-MN ORIGINS: WOU/ERINE (PG-13) FRISUN11:40,2:10,4:40,7:25,9:45 MON-TH 4:40,725,9:45 ©©GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST (PG-13) FRI-SUN 12:10,2:30,4:50,7:05,9:20 MON-TH 4:50,7:05,920 ,,0 Don't forget. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th Stop in and pick Up an arrangementfor Mom - premade or *■ custom orders Imagine taking mom to Africa to celebrate Mother’s Day for free. Area residents can do just that at Binder Park Zoo Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Battle Creek zoo is hosting a Mother’s Day cele­ bration Sunday and moms will be admitted for free when accoiripanied by their children or grandchildren. In addition to free admis­ sion, mothers can enter con­ tests and receive free small soft drinks or coffee in Beulah’s Restaurant or Kalahari Kitchen. The whole family can enjoy programs ^BECKY EWING all about “Animal Moms.” Program times are 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. and will take place on the lawn adjacent to the Smith Snow Leopard Encounter. Animal Play Day activities will also be in full swing at several animal exhibits high­ lighting the topic of “Training Day.” Training animals to cooperate in some of their day-to-day care can be fun for the animals as well as the zookeepers. Guests can watch the keepers’ techniques in stimulating the minds and bodies of many monkeys, giraffes, and other busy ani- Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! 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Drawing for a free gift val­ ued at $80. • Penny’s Five Star Pizza, 1033 Fourth Ave. Free bev­ erage with any dine-in food purchase. Buy one pizza, get Second 25 percent off. Girls Night Out specials on select menu items. • Robin Chase Insurance Agency, 1443 Jordan Lake St. Complimentary refresh­ ments Enter to win a free gift basket. • So Simply, 942 Fourth Ave. Jewelry sale. Free gift with every purchase. Complimentary gourmet food samples. • Starlite Stylehouse, 1110 Jordan Lake St. Join a Hawaiian luau, complete with island music, a tiki bar, complimentary island drinks and a chocolate fountain. Prize drawings for a Kitchen Aid stand mixer, hand mixer and cooking accessories. • Tammy’s Hair Salon, 1003 Tupper Lake St. Coupons, product samples, free demonstrations and mini massages. Free raffle. • Thompson Interiors, 1039 Fourth Ave. Free area rug with purchase of any hard-surface flooring. • Union Bank, 933 Fourth Ave. Home and garden dis­ plays. Giveaways and coupons. • Uppercase Living, at 3 C’s Fitness. Make a craft. Door prizes, Coupons. • Village True Value Hardware, 1019 First St. Home repair demonstrations. Faux painting seminar with Jo Raines. Coupons and free giveaways. • Walker Pharmacy, 838 Fourth Ave. Buy a large Yankee Candle and get 50 percent off an accessory or 25 percent off gift items except Willow Tree. Grab bags and many clearance items. Complimentary refreshments. • Weatherwax Whistle Stop, 1135 Fourth Ave. Drawing for $25 gift certificate. Nashville VFW Presents. Flame grilled on our outside BBQ Pit. Build your own burger. Hamburger, Fries, Soft Drink.......... Hot Dog, Fries, Soft Drink................. FRIDAY, MAY 15 • 5-7:00PM 517-852-9260 • FREE ESTIMATES • w.mintl Garden Center & Landscaping 175% OFF ALL LAWN ORNAMENTS I LANDSCAPING IS A GREAT GIFT FOR MOM! 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BAKED HAM & YAMS • SWISS STEAK BAKED CHICKEN & DRESSING INCLUDES SALAD BAR Have a very nice day Mom! ... Jack & Judy We are a smokefree restaurant �Page 4 - Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. May 9 2009 Singer, songwriter to perforin at Kalamo church Clare T. Eash — Esther Gould A memorial service will be held for Clare T Eash on Saturday, May 16,2009, 3:00 pm at the Hope Church of the Bethren, 14275 92nd St SE, Freeport. The church is on M50 at the Kent Ionia county line. Clare T. Eash, age 95, of Morrison Lake, passed away Monday, January 26. 2009 al his home. He was bom in Bowne Township near Freeport on August 27, 1913 to Abraham and Polly (Mishler) Eash the ninth of eleven children. Clare attended the Logan School through the eighth grade at which time he leftt school to devote his time and effort to his parents and their farm. He married Beryl A Heller of Dutton on September 15, 1934. Tragically Clare Jost his left arm while working at his parents farm on the evening of December 24. 1934. Never one to make excuses or expect anything less than the best from himself he went on to be a successful farmer, served on the Jennings School Board, and expand his farm as he and Beryl raised seven children. After his retirement from fanning Clare worked as a truck driver hauling logs for Buskirk Lumber in Freeport and worked at the lumber yard as well. Later he began a new business supplying sawdust to daity and horse farms, and shredded bark to local landscapers, businesses and private individuals across the state. He also donated and delivered many loads of sawdust to area fairs NASHVILLE Esther Gould, age 98. of Nashville, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2009 peacefully at her home. Esther was bom in Martin on June 21, 1910, the daugh­ ter of the late Dirk and Henrietta (Nykamp) Hoffman. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Norton Country School. Esther was the widow of Gaylord Gould. The couple was married on April 8,1936 in Battle Creek. They made their home together on the family farm in Nashville where they raised their children together. Esther and Gaylord had been married for 64 years when Gaylord passed away in 2000. Esther was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church and the PFC Bible study group. Esther enjoyed lending a watchful hand to help raise several different young children throughout her life and often hosted an after school bible club for young children in the community. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and making homemade butter, bread and ice cream. Esther is survived by four daughters, Barbara (Larry) Hawblitz, Betty (James) Pierce, Loretta (Wayne) Neil, (Thomas) and Beverly Oleson; her son, Wayne (Sherry) Gould, and her brother, Harden Hoffman. Also surviving are 14 grand- for 4-H livestock. Sadly, his home and all possessions were lost in a fire in March of 2004, at which time he relocated to Morrison Lake and began true retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, all ten broth­ ers, sisters and in-laws, his daughter Sally Eash Ingall in 1990 and his beloved wife Beryl on January 24, 2003. He is survived by his children Patricia Sage of Florida, Wintergarden, Nancy and Jerald Cook of Wolverine, Michigan, David and Peggy of Alto, Georgia, John of Gun Lake, Judy and Ron Bjork of Clarksville and Susan and Fred Fulsher of Morrison Lake, 19 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, sixgreat-great-grandchildren. many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family suggests memorial contributions be made Lupus to the Foundation of America, Inc., P.O. Box 631047, Baltimore, MD 21263-1047; your local Animal Shelter/Humane Society in the name of Clare and Beryl Eash. Let us process your ! COLOR FILM... Quickly! PRINTING PLUS at J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 MEMORIAL SERVICE A service in memory of MELKIVELA will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 1:00p.m. at the Vermontville First Congregational Church There will be a luncheon fallowing the service. Kalamo United Methodist Church invites the public to a special Saturday night of worship and music by Brian Westphal Saturday, May 16, beginning at 6 p.m. Friends of library meeting set children, 21 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gaylord; daughter, Alice (Gould) Dingman; brothers, Ernest, Edwin, Richard, Hollis and Gordon Hoffman; sisters, Margaret, Frances, Joyce and Ruth; half brother, Pete; half sisters, Anna and Nellie and her grandson, Jimmy Pierce. Funeral services were held at the Nashville Baptist Church on Monday, May 4, 2009 with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment took place immedi­ ately following the funeral service at Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. In lieu of flowers the fami­ ly requests memorial contri­ butions be made to the Nashville Baptist Church or Grade Community Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. www.danielsfuneralhome.net Latchkey kids preparing to perforin play Children from the Maple Valley Latchkey Program will present a play Sunday, May 17, at 3 p.m. at the Kellogg School Building. The production is part of the group’s" fund-rais­ ing efforts to earn enough money to go to a local camp in June. The story was written by Ellen Jarman, a staff member of the Latchkey program, and tells the Westphal, with his guitar, will sing a soft variety of his own Christian songs. The church is located one and a half miles south of M­ 79 on Ionia Road. story of Peter who pre­ tends to be sick to get out of a spelling test. Later, through the help of some unusual friends, he discovers that lying is never a good idea. The children have been practicing hard for the past few months and are excited about being able to perform for their friends and families, said Terry Woodman, coordinator of the Latchkey program. The play is open to the public and admis­ sion is $1 per person. The next organizational meeting of the Vermontville Township Friends of the Library will be Thursday. May 14, at 7 p.m. in the library. The purpose of the group is to assist the library with fundraising projects and pro­ mote the library in the com­ munity. Anyone interested in join­ ing the group or learning more about it may call the library at 517-726-1362. Two Nashville restaurants are first in county to go smoke-free Two Nashville restaurants — Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe and Jack and Judy’s Country Kettle Cafe — are the first restaurants in Barry County to go smoke-free, said a representative from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Friday. The two eateries became smoke-free establishments the same day, May 1. Shirley’s Chuckwagon is located at 202. N. Main St., and the Country Kettle is at 113 N. Main St. The health department has been working with the Michigan Department of Community Health to pro­ mote smoke-free businesses. Catch a breeze and fly kite safely Consumers Energy offers safety tips for those who take advantage of Michigan’s breezes by launching a kite. “We urge everyone to fol­ low a few important safety rules when flying kites,” said Wayne Lynn, executive manager of energy services east. “When it comes to out­ door fun, look up to identify hazards and obstacles. Stay away from overhead electric lines, and stay safe.” Kites should never be flown near electric power lines. If a kite gets tangles on an overhead wire, don’t try to get it — let it go. Adults should caution children to never climb a utility pole, a tree located near a power line or an antenna tower to retrieve a kite. Buying a new kite is the safest course of action. Here are more basic rules to help kite flyers have fun and avoid trouble: • Keep away from all overhead wires, especially electric lines. • When buying or making a kite, make sure it is con­ structed of wood, plastic or paper. Never use anything metallic such as aluminum foil or Mylar polyester film; they conduct electricity. • Use dry kite string when flying a kite and never use wire. • Fly the kite in open areas in dry weather. Avoid streets and highways and keep away from television and radio antennas. Nashville VFW Post 8260 Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner $Oo in vUn With all the fixings..... Children’s Meal: 2 Hot Dogs (Instead ofPork Chop) (12 & under} aa TiVU SATURDAY, MAY 16 • 5-6:30 P.M. Money Raffle Drawing at 6:00 p.m. ‘ Our ramify y Serving S Yours Nashville's Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Hansbarger Heating Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517) 852-9712 ’ZOOEM-TPHwj.Nashvme 00682750________________ cott A. Daniels LICENSED INSURED Vermontville, Ml COLE HANSBARGER Owner RUUD Featuring Ruud Bas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 9, 2009 — Page 5 Moped buyers should ask questions when shopping around Hamilton-June wed friends attending. Kent was the previous owner of Hamilton Black Dirt on M-66 in Nashville for approximately 18 years before he left to minister in Florida in 2007. He is employed with Wholesale Landscape Supply in Palmetto, FL. Jackie is a Tampa native and associate director of court operations with the clerk of the circuit court in Tampa. Kent and Jackie are minis­ tering together in music at Kings Avenue Baptist Church in Brandon, FL. The couple resides in Tampa. A Michigan reception/open house will be held for all friends, family and once faithful patrons of Hamilton Black Dirt who wish to congratulate the cou­ ple. It is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Vermontville Bible Church, located at 250 N. Main in Vermontville. Nashville, MI native, Kent Hamilton joined in marriage with Jackie Woodham June on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. Their wedding was held dur­ ing a beautiful sunset on Longboat Key Beach, in Manattee Co., Florida. Pastor Safstom of Fellowship Baptist Church, Bradenton, FL presided, with immediate family and close Rigelman-Smith Mark and Lynn Rigelman of Vermontville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynzie Sue to Eric Michael Smith, the son of Richard and Christine Smith ofNashville. The bride-elect is a graduate of Douglas J Aveda Institute and is currently employed with Douglas J. The groom-elect is a grad­ uate of Kellogg Community College and is currently employed with Hayes Green Beach Hospital. A June 5, 2009 wedding is being planned at Nashville Baptist Church. Spring tea planned at Vermontville library The Vermontville Township Library is hosting a special event in celebration of the arrival of spring. “Spring Tea for Grandma and Me” will be held Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. Guests will be treated to an afternoon filled with crafts, games and of course tea and what do you think? with Barry County 5th District Commissioner Mike Callton Unemployment Rises Sharply Unemployment has taken a big leap in Barry County. Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates for March jumped 4.2% in just one year. That translates into 1,132 more workers unemployed than at the same time last year. Barry County Unemployment Rate . (Seasonally adjusted for March) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2008 2009 6.0% 5.7% 5.9% 6.1% 10.3% Is help on the way? I’ve been tracking Federal Stimulus dollars that are coming into the county. $5^6,000 will go to the road commission and will be used on the 11 million dollar Finkbeiner Bridge project in Middleville. No other Stimulus dollars will be avail­ able for county roads. Community action has received 6 million dollars to weatherize low income housing in a four county area over three years. The county has applied for Stimulus money that would hire two police officers over a four year period. Maple Valley Schools will receive $5,600 for technolo­ gy (enough to buy a few computers) and $118,000 for new programs, but no money for infrastructure so far. Some funding has become available to hire summer students to help with conservation projects. I realize that there is more Federal Stimulus money coming, but so far I don’t see anything that will touch the 1,132 jobs that we lost in the county last year. S m Paid for by Dr. Mike Callton, D.C., P.O. Box 676, Nashville, Ml 49073 michaelcallton181 © hotmail.com Comments made by Dr. Callton are not intended to represent the views of other Barry County commissioners. treats. The event was inspired by a book by Sarah Ferguson, duchess of York, Tea for Ruby. Girls and their grandmothers are encouraged to have fun dressing up in their favorite “foo-foo” finery (think feather boas, tiaras and maybe Grandma's high heels). Sign up at the library by May 13 or call 517-726-1362 to reserve a place for what is sure to be one ofthe season’s funniest, fancy social events. Submitted by Vermontville Township Library. Local student As warm weather arrives, and Michigan residents consider buying a gas-sipping moped for quick trips to work or around town, they need to ask the right questions when visiting a retailer. Buyers should be aware of the differences between a moped and motorcycle so they don’t end buying what is legally a motorcy­ cle when they thought they were getting g etting a moped. Unlike motorcycles, mopeds don’t require insurance, a title or license plate. “Know the facts when you shop for a moped,” said Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land. “Mopeds and motorcycles both offer riders riders aa fun, fun, gas-saving gas-savin alternative to driving a car, but buyers need to know the important differ­ ences between the two. Just because a moped doesn’t look like a motor­ cycle doesn’t mean necessarily that’s the case. Make sure you know what you’re g etting if you decide to buy.” Under Michigan law, a moped: • Has an engine that produces two horsepower or less, and is 50 cubic centimeters in size or less. • Must not be able to travel faster than 30 miles an hour on a level surface. • Doesn’t require the operator to shift gears. Faster, more powerful two-or-three-wheeled vehicles are legally considered motorcycles regardless of their design. To legally operate a moped Michigan on streets, the rider must have a valid driver’s license or moped license. The a moped also must have a valid registration sticker, which is good for three years, axe affixed to o thee back. ac. Riders who are 18 years old or younger must wear document. The buyer must a U.S. Department of take the assigned moped Transportation-approved registration to a Secretary helmet, and only one per­ of state office to register it son may ride on a moped in his or her name. For at one time. motorcycles, a private Additionally, mopeds seller must reassign the must have safety features motorcycle’s title, includ­ that include a horn, a ing the odometer disclo­ mounted headlight, mount- sure statement^ to the pur­ ed seat, brakes on both chaser. The buyer then wheels, a rear-view mir­ takes the reassigned title ror, and tail and brake to a Secretary of State lights. office to title and register Motorcycle operators it in his or her name. must have a valid driver’s For more information license with a motorcycle about owning and operat­ endorsement in addition to ing a moped or motorcy­ insurance and a license cle, visit plate. Motorcycles legally www.Michigan.gov/sos. may carry the operator and one passenger, who both must wear approved hel­ mets. When traveling g faster than 35 mph, a motorcyclists must use a windshield, goggles or a face shield. Motorcycles also must be titled like a A gift to the Barry car. Buyers should know that Community Foundation is some small motorized bikes or scooters often used to help fund activities sold for use by children and known as mini-chop­ throughout the county in pers or pocket bikes may not be driven on public the name of the person you streets because they lack required safety features. Land also reminds peor designate. Ask your funeral pie that buying a moped from a private seller is director for more similar to buying a snow­ mobile or nontitled water­ 7199 on the BCFor craft in a private transaction. The seller must comcall (269) 945-0526. plete and sign the back of the moped’s registration Give a memorial that can go on forever | TheWashville far Show is June 20th We are planning on a parade this year, Sat. June 20th at 11 a.m. and would like to have you join us. You could have a float, band, tractor, truck, car or just walk. Please call Dorothy at 517-852-9667 k or Sandy at 517-852-1543 i________________________ 0669 recognized at Olivet College honors program Olivet College recognized the best of its student body at the annual honors convoca­ tion held April 15 in the col­ lege’s Mott Auditorium. Joseph Desrochers, a sen­ ior from Nashville, received the Peer Mentor in Science Award. This award is pre­ sented to a senior science major, nominated by his or her peers, who has made sig­ nificant contributions to the learning of others. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. HOME-SWE Hand fir Power ' Tools Vinyl Siding Harbor Cabinets ME USG Drywall The World Leader in Specialty Building Products. 'Imuwaiion b our num nituuUr iisut" Armstrong Ceiling Tile Oak, Pine Molding Mix Crete supply Plywood, Lumber AMERICA'S CAOrCTKAMR* £omc ho ommec.to home.to Anq quality duearlsiteyn . 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Tuesday, May 12 Mini com dogs. Baked beans, push-up, apple brownie. Wednesday, May 13 Chicken tender. Mashed potatoes, green beans, cinnamon applesauce. Thursday, May 14 MW Cottage Inn. Pizza. Tossed salad, raisins, cookie. Friday, May 15 Sack Lunch Day. Ham and cheese Hot Pkt. Carrot sticks, banana, Teddy Grahams. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort-ed bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $130; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, May 11 Grilled cheese. Tomato soup, sherbet. Salad bar. Tuesday, May 12 Chicken tenders. Cheesie potatoes, peaches. Subway bar. Wednesday, May 13 Double dogs w/toppings. French fries, pears. Pasta bar. Thursday, May 14 Kellogg Cottage Inn. Chicken pot pie. Scalloped potatoes, mandarin oranges. Mexican bar. Friday, May 15 HS Cook Out!. Free ice cream with every meal purchase! NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety of chicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fish sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds avail­ able on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. Linda Ramey, along with her husband, Kermit, started the Vermontville program in 1997. It was a genuine desire to help others that motivated the Rameys to take on the program more than 12 years ago. “We knew there was a need,” said Linda. “Kermit and I went to the meeting because we wanted to see what it was about, and it just grew from there.” Currently, the Rameys and one other couple are the only volunteers in the Vermontville program. They serve 16 individuals and alternate the days they deliver. With so few volun­ teering, the group delivers frozen meals on Tuesday for the residents to re-heat on Wednesday. Linda coordinates the program and said there has never been such a need for volunteers. The meals are delivered by Eatran around noon each weekday to the Vermontville United Methodist Church where they are picked up by the drivers. With 16 people on the list, the route is 55 miles long, something Linda would like to see split between volunteers to ease the workload. The route takes any­ where from one to two hours, depending on the amount of time spent at each stop. Linda enjoys checking on the people and often takes time to visit with the residents before moving on to the next-stop. “I do enjoy the people,” said Linda as she organized the cooler full of meals. “There’s a lot of days I know I’m the only one they see.” It’s the enjoyment of the work and knowing that she is serving others that keeps Linda driving area back roads to deliver sandwiches and hot meals. “I guess God keeps telling me that they need me,” Linda explained. Ken Jo Papranec is the program coordinator for Eaton County and said the program is a vital resource for the community. “Our program depends on dedicated volunteers from all walks of life; many work for businesses or are members of organizations or places of worship that sponsor delivery routes. Often, parents and children deliver meals together. Training is provided and there is always staffbackup and support,” said Papranec. The time commitment is minimal for the volunteers, and drivers can elect to make deliveries just once or twice a month — however it Linda Ramey, along with her husband, Kermit, began the Meals on Wheels program in Vermontville in 1997 and have been helping provide nutritious meals to resi­ dents ever since. The program currently is down to just two volunteer couples who are hoping others will step up to help out area residents. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) the noon hour one or more times a month. This is a great way to give'back to your community and meet some great people,” wrote Papranec in a recent e-mail. For more information on the Eaton County Meals on Wheels program, contact Papranec at 517-541-2330. works best with their sched­ ules. With only two couples currently in the Vermontville area, Papranec said the need is great in the Vermontville area. “We are in need of vol­ unteer drivers for Vermontville to make our special deliveries during Citizens urged to use state’s Clean Sweep program for pesticide disposal With warmer weather here, many Michiganians have begun their annual spring-cleaning rituals around the house. The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) is urging Michigan residents to utilize the department’s Clean Sweep program — a free collection and disposal program, to properly dispose of potentially dangerous, outdated pes­ ticides. “MDA’s Clean Sweep CURRENT MESSAGE SERIES: Faith & Doubt Come as you are... ...encounter GQD. program helps protect our natural resources and works to prevent pesticide pollu­ tion,” said Don Koivisto, MDA director. “Thanks to this program and through public-private partnerships, we are able to provide a more secure and thriving environment for Michigan families and agribusiness­ es.” Michigan Clean Sweep collects and safe­ ly disposes of outdated, unused, unwanted and potentially harmful pes­ ticides such as DDT and chlordane as well as lead arsenate. Mercury also will be. accepted in addi­ tion to pesticides. The state, in cooperation with local and federal part- ners, has established per­ manent 15 Clean Sweep sites located throughout Michigan to accept these materials at no cost from any Michigan resident, including homeowners, renters, farmers, golf courses, agri-businesses, and other individuals. Started in 1996, Clean Sweep is made possible by a variety of resources and entities. Construction of sites is funded primarily by grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with support from local units of government and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. MDA, through its Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program, funded with fees paid by pesticide users, helps coordinate the program and pays for the safe and proper disposal of pesti­ cides dropped off at sites. Local units of gov­ ernment staff and main­ tain the sites, as well as schedule collections and conduct other activities. For more information and a list of Clean Sweep sites across Michigan visit www.michigan.gov/mda or call 517-241-0236. Graduation Cakes Order yours today! Custom 1/4, 1/2 or Full Baked Sheet Cakes Also Ice Cream Cakes Call and askfor Sheila Lakewood UM Church 10265 E. Brown Road Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 (269) 367-48001 www.lumc.cc 9: 30am Joyful Worship 10: 30am 11: 00am Refreshments Sunday School 11:00am Lakewood Live Contemporary Worship 06691358 5875 South M-66, Nashville 2 mi. S ofNashville, comer ofM-79 & M-66 Miles West ofM-66 on M-50 4 Miles East ofLake Odessa on M-50 (517) 852-9003 www.M00-ville.com 06691309 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 9,2009 — Page 7 Trip helps students bring language to life p- JH’ii fatal q Smlw ten is pesticide m kip ta miJta ik [® 1 as, pfilfcpiillcfp is- tides M 11 d gataliW aiMi stiff nl® b ubHM* (Ufctofetl®* 1 .((ta Jj |# i .1 m*r ijj OfClllJ111 * k i J by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Bringing the language to life and realizing its value beyond the classroom, high school junior Marty Shilton and sophomore Pantera Rider recently traveled to Ecuador for nine days and were able to put their Spanish skills to work. The duo traveled with high school Spanish Teacher Sandra Cade and elementary Spanish teacher Mindy Otto. “The whole (trip) was, like, sweet,” said Shilton. “There wasn’t, like, one highlight; it was the whole thing.” For more than a week the students and instructors immersed themselves in the local language and culture. The group was able to observe local traditions, such as the celebration of Good Friday and some of the local cuisine. Guinea pigs are part of the menu in Ecuador, and though the students didn’t sample that particular dish, they did try other dishes. “I had green banana soup, they were not quite ripe but it was good,” said Shilton. The students said the expe­ rience taught them not only about a new culture but also about themselves. They dis­ covered they knew enough Spanish to get. around in the country and also eliminated some misconceptions they might have had about Ecuador. “I had this idea of it being kind of second worldish, but it’s not really,” said. Rider. “It’s an old city itselfbut it’s a modern country.” “It was amazing because it was, like, they have pollution but not as much as our coun­ try,” said Shilton. “It was very retro. The people are all really cool and drive like maniacs.” Otto said the blending of the old traditions with new ways of living was what intrigued her. “I was actually very sur­ prised,” said Otto in between classes at Maplewood Elementary. “You see pic­ tures in a textbook in school and think it was taken 50 years ago. The indigenous people from the mountains — this is how they are. They still dress like their ancestors. Everything is very modem, but I didn’t expect to see an old woman carrying 50 pounds of grass or whatever on her back.” Cade organizes similar trips every two years and said they give students a chance to broaden their knowledge about the world and its cul­ tures. “I just think it’s tremen- Marty Shilton and Pantera Rider pose in front of a tra­ ditional wood-burning oven in a museum dedicated to study of the Inca knowledge of astronomy on their trip to Ecuador. (Photos provided) dously important, especially today when the world is as small as it is electronically. It’s important to see people face to face,” said Cade. More than just a vacation or chance to get away from parents, Cade said the trips provide students with a new perspective about the world and their place in it. “It makes the world real,” said Cade. “They find out that other people in other places are human beings just like them and that the world is different, and that’s good.” Traveling with students for more than 30 years, Cade said each trip is a unique experience from which both she and the students benefit. “There is nothing more exciting than traveling with kids. 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MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD CLARK, A SINGLE MAN and BETTY JO NOOR­ MAN, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, to DAVID PIC­ CININI, INC., Mortgagee, dated April 16, 2003, and recorded on April 24, 2003, in Document No. 1102644, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCI­ ATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMOR­ GAN CHASE BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2003KS4, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($106,285.44), including interest at 11.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on June 4, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 18, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 18, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST, ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 18, 2373.68 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 ! 2 OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 , 689.13 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 18, 285.45 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 18, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, ON SAID EAST LINE 689.16 FEET, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION THENCE SOUTH 18, 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 DEGREES WEST, ON SAID SOUTH LINE, 285.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 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: April 28, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPA­ NY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2003KS4 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, Ml 48075 ASAP# 3082281 05/02/2009, 05/16/2009, 05/09/2009, 05/23/2009 06691045 of Tyra Curth Vermontville is the daughter of Mary Anne and Ed Curth and has a 3.804 GPA. She is a senior scholar, part of the National Honors Society and earned high honors. She sings in the choir and is a cheerleader at Maple Valley. The Red Cross Blood Drive, FFA and Relay for Life are listed under her community service endeav­ ors. Her inspiration is her family, especially her Uncle Russ. Her favorite book is The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen and her philosophy is, “When you pay attention to all the little LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin Schultz and Judy Feathers-Schultz, husband and wife, to CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by reason of merger with CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2003 and recorded June 6, 2003 in instrument Number 1105906, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Two and 04/100 Dollars ($200,122.04) including interest at 6% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that certain piece of parcel of land situat­ ed and being in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the South onequarter post of said Section 19; thence North on the North and South one-quarter line of said Section 350 feet; thence West parallel with the South line of said Section to the center of Bascom Creek, also known as Creek; Wabauscon thence Northerly and Northeasterly along the center of Bascom Creek, known also as Wabauscon Creek to the inter­ section of said North and South one-quarter line; thence South on Said North and South one-quarter line 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 MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 201.3562 ASAP# 3065189 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009, 05/09/2009 06690401 details, life can stink, but it’s those details that make it wonderful. A member of FFA, her favorite quote is, “No farmers, no food.” Tyra plans to attend MSU with a dentistry major. With a 3.695 GPA, Kinsey Bartlett has received a spot in the top of the class. She is the daughter of Tina and Mike Bartlett of Vermontville, has received high honors, an MV academ­ ic award and is part of the National Honor Society. She enjoys scrapbooking and has volunteered for Relay for Life and the Red Cross blood drive. Kinsey’s inspiration is her Grandpa Sargent, and her philosophy is, “Never say ‘Things can’t get worse,’ they just might.” Her favorite book is Daddy’s Little Girl by Mary Higgins Clark and her quote is, “Yesterday is history, tomor­ row’s a mystery, today is a surprise.” Kinsey plans to attend Olivet College with a pharmaceutical major. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in, the conditions of a mortgage made by Victor Jaworowski and Phyllis Jaworowski, husband and wife, and Melissa Jaworowski, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 17,2007 and recorded July 27, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070727-0000224, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Four and 20/100 Dollars ($112,494.20) including interest at 8.5% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Hastings inin Barry Barry County, County, Lanae Shade, daughter of Melissa Kenyon and Brett Shade ofNashville, earned a 3.695 GPA. She has received honors, MV academic awards and has played on both the volleyball and soft­ ball teams. She enjoys hunting, mud­ bogging and hanging out with friends in her spare time. Lanae’s inspiration is her family and her philoso­ phy is, “Smile, it confuses people and regardless of the mood you’re in, it will always make you feel bet­ ter.” Her favorite book is As Long as we Both Shall Live by Lorlene McDaniels and her favorite quote is, “Those who live in the past will never move on.” She plans to attend Olivet College and go into the medical field. Brooke Davis holds a 3.646 GPA and is the daugh­ ter ofLisa and Richard Davis of Nashville. She is part of the National Honor Society and is a senior class officer. She has volunteered at both the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope and Tendercare Nursing Home. Her parents are her inspiration and her philoso­ phy is, “Everything happens for a reason.” Her favorite author is Mary Higgins Clark and her quote is, “Life is not His community service about waiting for the storm includes community theater to pass, it's about learning to and being the church librari­ dance in the rain.” She plans to attend Southeastern an. His inspiration is those Louisiana University and who’ve come before him and his philosophy is, “Life is a major in nursing. Ashely Zander is the tale told by an idiot, full of daughter of Judy and sound and fury, signifying Michael Zander of nothing.” His favorite book Nashville. She has earned a is The Return ofthe King by 3.538 GPA and received JRR Tolkien, and his quote both senior scholar and hon­ is, “He has the right to criti­ ors recognition. She is part cize who has the heart to help,” by Abraham Lincoln. of the choir and soccer pro­ grams and has volunteered Smith plans to attend Cedarville University where with Operation Christmas Child, her church youth he will pursue theater and group. She lists her grand­ Biblical studies. Dustin Cowell is the son mother as her inspiration and her philosophy is, “If you of Sue and Ken Cowell of quit before you try, nothing Vermontville and holds a you do will help you to suc­ 3.490 GPA. He has been part ceed.” of the football, track and Her favorite books are the wrestling teams at Maple Left Behind Series and her Valley. He has been an favorite quote is, “A memory active member in his 4-H lasts forever, never does it club and enjoys hunting and die. True friends stay togeth­ fishing. His inspirations are er and never say good-bye.” high school teacher Cindy She plans to attend Texas Gatewood and wrestling A&M University where she Coach Tony Wawiemia. will major in marine biology. Dustin’s philosophy is Nick Smith is the son of “Have fun and help others Phyllis and Daniel Smith of along the way.” He lists Bow Vermontville and holds a Hunting Magazine as his 3.525 GPA. He is part of the favorite book and his favorite National Honor Society and quote is, “If you ain't cheatin, has been recognized as a sen­ you ain't tryin.’” ior scholar and high honors. He plans to attend Lansing He is part of the choir and Community College where drama departments. he will study welding. Canine cause nets $221, another one scheduled by Helen Mudry StaffWriter Deputy Gina, the Barry County Sheriff’s narcotics dog that makes up the K-9 unit, had a chance to meet her fans last Saturday at the Hastings 4 Theater . Theater manager Greg Faubert knew Gina needed to raise funds for an operation, so he invited her and her handler offi­ cer Richelie Spencer to last Saturday’s two free showings of “Hotel for Dogs” and the chance for barrij Counlu movie-goers to pose for pictures for a donation. Spencer said Gina, a German shepherd, has a spinal cord condition called lubarization of the sacrum and not hip dys­ phasia as had been reported. The dog’s con­ dition will cause her to lose function of her hind legs. An operation can be done at Ohio State University to correct the condition, but it costs $7,000, said Spencer. Saturday’s event raised just under $221. Another “Pose with Gina” fundraiser will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at ' Charlton Park Saturday, May 23, with May 24 as a rain day. No admission will be charged at the park that weekend, which will be the celebration of Charlton Park Days. Spencer said Gina is an excellent police dog and has many more years of service to the county if the problem can be cor­ rected. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 11, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Menu and Activities Thornapple, Barry County, Hearty Menn Michigan, and are described as: Monday, May 11 Lot 1, Block 8, Keeler Brother's Salisbury steak w/gravy, Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the mashed potatoes, glazed carrecorded Plat thereof, being a rots, peach cobbler, dinner part of the Southwest quarter of roll. Section 23, Town 4 North, Range Tuesday, May 12 10 West, Thomapple Township, BBQ chicken leg qtr., Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 sweet potatoes, green beans, months from the date of such banana, com muffin. sale, unless determined aban­ Wednesday, May 13 doned in accordance with MCLA Cabbage roll, mashed 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 potatoes, Calif, blend vegetadays from the date of such sale. bles, tropical fruit, wheat TO ALL PURCHASERS: The bread. foreclosing mortgagee can mortgagee can Thursday, May 14 rescind the sale. In that event, Roast turkey w/gravy, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid mashed potatoes, combread amount tendered at sale, plus dressing, comi applesauce. interest. Dated: May 9, 2009 Friday, May 15 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys Beef and noodles, peas, for Servicer P.O. Box'5041 Troy, cauliflower, mixed fruit in Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.8314 ASAP# jello. 3094529 05/09/2009, 05/16/2009, 05/23/2009, Cold Menu 05/30/2009 06691333 Monday, May 11 Turkey w/Swiss cheese, carrot raisin salad, tropical fruit, wheat bread. Tuesday, May 12 Egg salad, Spanish bean salad, mandarin oranges, hamburger bun. Wednesday, May 13 Chef salad w/dressing, potato salad, pineapple, saltine crackers. Thursday, May 14 Ground bologna w/ American cheese, cucumber salad, mandarin oranges, hamburger bun. Friday, May 15 Tuna pasta salad, broccoli raisin salad, pears, Ritz craokers. Activities Calendar Monday, May 11: Hast­ ings - Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Mini Massage 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Delton Nashville.. 5+. H,W,N- Reminiscence. Tuesday, May 12: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. GL- 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, May 13: Hastings , - Nails/Music; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; Low Vision Support 1:30 p.m. Delton - MMAP Speaker 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Transit from Presby­ terian Church to “Senior Lifestyle Fair” 9 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Nashville - TV Time. Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, May 15- Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m.; Model Railroad, Bingo. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. �% Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, May 9,2009 — Page 9 Maplewood announces May Students of the Month Each month, the staff at Maplewood Elementary School recognizes three stu­ dents who have been nomi- nated by their teachers for their outstanding conduct and work in school. The May students of the month are fourth grader Abby Mater, fifth grade student Austin Creller and sixth grader Brian Weil-Dennis The chosen students are treated to a trip with Principal Fred Davenport to MooVille Creamery and receive coupons to Nashville Subway and Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe. Submitted by Maplewood Elementary. THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos JW'SS§ «'S «S FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS ^s$ $*c^ “^1 r" ai J? Abby Mater is a fourth grade student at Maplewood and was named Student of the Month. She is in Laura Smith’s class. North of Hastings on M-43 For the sixth grade, Brian Weil-Dennis was named Student of the Month. He is part of Jeanne Hansen’s class. $s :<> I* <ta£*””1*•*•** t*a•1,1^ ’®h jKnhfil. * ta^M *1 Wtofe* lkl WhUoMpa I®® ii (M® Pti lik tafc.iy^ ?ij5- JIsyJjaiHii)', tea .'iojiEMiik i» chained a tie pi te ED oeeteoi sitkh «il! te iH lie eeitaln of ChataPafDijs. ate SpasaiGiiiiiii! ® KtafteM £5 BMjWtffiOl faga ’spAM^' । jee ssi LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. CONTACT OUR PLEASE CONTACT OUR PLEASE OFFICE AT THE NUMBER OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey D. Hay and made by Jamie J. Schaecher and Ronni S. Hay, husband and wife, Amber Schaecher, husband and to Mortgage Electronic wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, Registration Systems, Inc., as LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 3, nominee for lender and lender's 2004 and recorded March 9, successors and/or assigns, 2004 in Instrument Number Mortgagee, dated March 26, 1123362, Barry County Records, 2007 and recorded April 6, 2007 Michigan. There is claimed to be in Instrument Number 1178405, due at the date hereof the sum of Barry County Records, Michigan. One Hundred Twenty Thousand Said mortgage is now held by Eight Hundred Seven and 17/100 CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. Dollars ($120,807.17) including There is claimed to be due at the interest at 6.375% per annum. date hereof the sum of One Under the power of sale con­ Hundred Four Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-One and tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and 89/100 Dollars ($104,571.89) including interest at 7.99% per provided, notice is hereby given annum. Under the power of sale that said mortgage will be fore­ contained in said mortgage and closed by a sale of the mortthe statute in such case made gaged premises, or some part of and provided, notice is hereby them, at public vendue at the given that said mortgage will be Barry County Courthouse in foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ Hastings in Barry County, c gan at 1:00 : p.m. on MAY 28,, gaged premises, or some part of Michigan them, at public vendue at the 2009. Said premises are located Barry County Courthouse in in the Village of Middleville, Barry Hastings in Barry County, County, Michigan, and are Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY described as: Lot 55 Middleville 21, 2009. Said premises are Downs Number 3, according to located in the Village of the recorded Plat thereof. The Nashville, Barry County, redemption period shall be 6 Michigan, and are. described as: months from the date of such Lot 106 of Mix Addition to the sale, unless determined abanVillage of Nashville, Barry doned in accordance with MCLA County, Michigan, according to 600.3241a, in which case the the recorded Plat thereof, as redemption period shall be 30 recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page days from the date of such sale. 69. The redemption period shall TO ALL PURCHASERS: The be 6 months from the date of foreclosing mortgagee can such sale, unless determined rescind the sale. In that event, abandoned in accordance with your damages, if any, are limited MCLA 600.3241a, in which case solely to the return of the bid the redemption period shall be 30 amount tendered at sale, plus days from the date of such sale. interest. Dated: April 25, 2009 TO ALL PURCHASERS: The Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys foreclosing mortgagee can for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, rescind the sale. In that event, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid File No. 200.1588 ASAP# 04/25/2009, amount tendered at sale, plus 3073148 05/09/2009, 05/02/2009, interest. Dated: April 18, 2009 06690740 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys 05/16/2009 for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File. No. 241.1504 ASAP# 3065198 04/18/2009, 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009, 05/09/2009 06690316 A student in Robert Smith’s fifth grade class, Austin Creller was selected as one of the May Students of the Month. MILLAGE, continued from page 1--------------------------cial education teacher Debra Clift, high school Spanish teacher Sandra Cade, third grade teacher Elizabeth Snodgrass, fifth grade teacher Robert Smith and support staff members Denny Smith, David Gilding, Laurel Dean and Brinda Hawkins. Kelly Dickinson is resigning from the district and Terry Woodman from administration is taking the early incentive plan. There is no doubt that the Maple Valley Board of Education will have to make cuts, the question now becomes what pro­ grams will be hit the hardest, said Kramer. “We’ve already cut $2.9 million in the last two years,” he said. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AU real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, 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 dweUings 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. opp1onxwvtv 06682644 GRANT APPLICATION The Nashville Police Department has applied for a grant from the USDA for the amount of $1,000. Any comments on the grant application should be brought to the Nashville Village Council at the May 14, 2009 meeting that is held at 203 N. Main St. .at 7:00 pm. Nashville Police Department UboyiooU SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by PATRICK G. NAULT, A SIN­ GLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated June 4, 2004, and record­ ed on June 15, 2004, in Document No. 1129293, and assigned by said mortgagee to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSO­ CIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2004-HE7, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars and Fifty Cents ($210,960.50), including interest at 6.990% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on June 11, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL 4: THAT PART OF THE EAST. 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST 1319.51 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 760.0 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 270.0 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52 MIN­ UTES 16 SECONDS EAST 210.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST 270.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST 210.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH AND SUB­ JECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILI­ TY PURPOSES OVER A 66 FOOT STRIP OF LAND, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENC­ ING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 COR­ NER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST 1076.51 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 10.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 243 FEET OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 1731.78 FEET; THENCE NORTHEAST­ ERLY 94.56 FEET ALONG A 100.0 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 54 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 46 SECONDS AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 26 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST 90.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 53 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 349.03 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 305.53 FEET ALONG A 500 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 35 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 42 SECONDS AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 36 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 300.80 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 271.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 04 MIN­ UTES 09 SECONDS EAST 115.00 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION AND THE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID EASEMENT. 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 period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 5, 2009 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED SECURI­ TIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2004HE7 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, Ml 48075 ASAP# 3093281 05/09/2009, 05/16/2009, 05/23/2009, 05/30/2009 06691328 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 9, 2009 Birthday girl leads DK to league win over Valley by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg senior Lauren Knollenberg had a present for her teammates on her 18th birthday - a hat­ trick. Knollenberg scored three goals in her team’s 6-0 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over vis- iting Maple Valley Monday evening, scoring the only two goals of the first half. She added a third with 7:56 left in the game, which pushed her team’s lead to 5­ 0. “It was fantastic,” said Knollenberg. “I needed it. I think all the girls really need­ ed this pick-me-up to show The Lions’ Jessica Curtis (left) crashes into Delton Kellogg’s Lauren Knollenberg as they fight for posses­ sion of the ball during Monday’s KVA contest in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • Lockouts • Tire Service Dependable, damage-free towing! Recovery * Long-Haul & Off-Road DOBBWVfJ EFFDOBBINS EFF DOBBINS AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20years experience we could do it, we could win.” The three goals are the first three of the season for Knollenberg, who’s last hat­ trick came during her fresh­ man season. The win was also the first win of the sea­ son for the Panthers, who are now 1-10. Both teams were battling for their first KVA victory of the season. “They needed this real bad,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Traci Webster. “We’ve just been struggling, so we really needed this win to get our confidence back up there and it was fun.” Webster attributed the win to improved communication, which helped lead to a solid passing night by the Panthers. “I think we just had the spirit,” said Knollenberg. “We really wanted it tonight. Our passing has improved so much since the beginning of the season. We just work so hard during practice. We do so many drills and we really do work hard.” Delton controlled the play most ofthe night, and started to pull away from the Lions in the opening minutes ofthe second half when Anna Goldsworthy chased down a pass from teammate Taylor Peavey and put a shot offthe inside of far post and past the Maple Valley keeper. Traci Grinage did make a few nice saves for the Lions after coming in late in the second half. The Lions also got some strong play from Maple Valley goalkeeper Traci Grinage makes a diving save during the second half Monday night against Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) sophomore midfielders Jenna Williams and Jessica Curtis, as well as seniors Amanda Paxson and Ashley Zander along the back line. Goldsworthy played a strong second half up front for the Panthers, coming out of her net for the first time this season. She combined with Katelyn Grizzle to earn the shut-out in goal for Delton. Peavey then got a goal of her own ten minutes into the second half, off an assist from Cara Phelps. Phelps had the Panthers’ final goal with 2:25 left to play. Raissa Mendonca and Joanna Hoeberling had assists on goals by Knollenberg in the contest. Maple Valley’s Amanda Paxson fends off Delton, Kellogg’s Emilee Everett (right) as they chase after the ball during Monday’s contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ram pitcher limits Lions to one hit in two KVA contests The Lions have had a rough couple outings in the Kalamazoo Valley Association lately. Maple Valley’s varsity softball team dropped a pair of games 6-0 and 10­ 0 against last year’s state champions from Galesburg-Augusta Tuesday afternoon. Lion head coach Mary LeSage said she knew her team had its work cut out for it as it headed into the contest. “They don’t see pitch­ ing like this unless it is Galesburg,” she said. The Lions struggled to get their bats on the pitch­ es from Jackie Bowe, who’s already committed to play at Notre Dame next year. She was firing them in there between 60 and 65 m.p.h. After a solid effort in game one, the Lions got a little frustrated in game two and saw a few errors start to pop up. Tina Westendorp was able to hit several fouls off of Bowe but didn’t get that one hit that would put her on base. The only hit in the series for the Lions came from Page Semrau who doubled in the fourth inning of game two. Last Friday, the Lions lost a pair at Schoolcraft 11-5 and 12-4. The Lions were without a few regulars, and pitch­ er Cedie Angus was knocked around for 14 hits. She struck out two in the loss. Tiffani Allwardt and Semrau were both 2-for-3 for the Lions. Errors hurt the Lions in game two. They commit­ ted five in the first inning, and the Eagles capitalized for three runs. Allwardt took the lost for Maple Valley. She struck out two. Cassie Knauss led the Lion offense, going 3-for4 and scoring two runs. The Lions squeezed in the- Bellevue Invitational on Saturday, between the league double headers. They were 1 -2 on the day, and still without a number of regulars. Maple Valley topped SOFTBALL, continued next page Maple Valley Youth Soccer would like to Thank the following people who worked or donated supplies for the U-10 Soccer Field. 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) Sophomores Cody Brumm and Matt Woodman sparked the Maple Valley offense in game two at Galesburg-Augusta Tuesday afternoon, but the Lions couldn’t finish the contest against the Rams. The game was called, tied 8-8. The Rams had won game on of the Kalamazoo Valley Association double header 9-3. Woodman was 2-for-4 with two RBI’s in the second game, and Brumm went 2for-4 and scored two runs. “They came up for these games and did a great job of contributing right away, it is a great compliment to our JV program that those kids are getting prepared to come up and contribute,” said Maple Valley head coach Bryan Carpenter. The varsity regulars did their thing two. Matt Spencer was 3-for-3. Tyler Franks and Kyle Fisher also added two hits each. Michael Paisley pitched three scoreless innings of relief for the Lions, striking out five. In game one, Fisher was 3-for-3 at the plate. He pitched the complete ’ six inning contest, allowing ten hits and six earned runs. He struck out seven. Kyle Bums was 2-for-4 and scored a pair of runs for the Lions, and Franks, Spencer, and Coty Franklin had one hit each. “We are trying to put our best effort on the field every time, and we are searching for that consistency,” Carpenter said. “We need to learn to believe that we have a chance to win every game and not go in expecting bad things to happen.” The Lions dropped a pair of league games at home against Schoolcraft last Friday, 5-2 and 9-3. Fisher took the loss in game one, allowing nine hits and four earned runs in seven innings of work. He struck out ten. Bums, Steven Creller, and Spencer had two hits each for the Lions, and Cody Cruttenden, Fisher, Brandon Cosgrove, and Jordan Sprague had one each. “We had kids gone on the band trip and out due to ill­ fall lente Potterville 9-0 in the third game of the day. The LlbfrS Scored three times in the second and then five times in the third to build a commanding lead. Angus and Allwardt were both 2-for-3 to lead the Lion attack. Centreville topped the Lions 3-1 in the first game of the day. Errors in the fourth, fifth, and sixth led to Centreville scoring EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... * Pumps * Tanks - Plastic & Steel Pipe •Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 8 § 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa a single run in each of those innings. “It Was a good game, and even the JV players had some good plays,” said LeSage. “I feel if we had our full team the girls would have won this game. It's hard to predict what another player will do or how they will react if you have never played with them before. But they hung tough and played a pretty good game.” Springport then topped the Lions 8-1 in game two. The Spartans had a 2-1 lead until the fifth inning, when errors started to catch up with the Lions again. “The girls need to focus on one batter at a time, one pitch at a time,” LeSage said. “I still feel they would have been more focused if they would of had their com­ plete team.” The Lions will get another chance at GET AIL THE NEWS OF BARKY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554for more information. plate with three RBI’s. Franklin was 2-for-3 as well, and Cosgrove and Fisher had one hit each. Maple Valley was slated to play two games at Constantine Friday after­ noon. They return to action next week at home against Springport Monday after­ noon. Tuesday, the Lions play a league double header at Delton Kellogg. Sports physicals will be offered on May 28 The Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School will be hosting its annual sports physical night on Thursday, May 28 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the gymnasium. Any boy or girls in grades four through 12 is welcome to participate. The cost is $20, and organizers aSk for cash only. The physicals will be administered by Dr. Kimberly Johnson, Dr. Scott Randall, and their staffs. Physical cards may be picked up in the high school office in advance. Direct any questions to Mindy Schriver at (517) 852-9275, ext 11. Maple Valley Youth Soccer Fall Season Sign Ups Saturday, May 16, 2009 9 am - 11:30 am Fuller St. Soccer Complex-Concessions Wednesday, May 27, 2009 6 - 7:30 pm Maple Valley High School Cafeteria SOFTBALL, continued from previous page toll ta If util ness, so we went in missing a couple of bats,” Carpenter said. “We got people on base we just couldn't come up with a big hit when we need­ ed one. We are so inconsis­ tent, we play well defensive­ ly, we don't hit, we hit the ball we don't make plays on defense, we will continue to struggle until we can put a complete game together.” Creller was 2-for-3 at the Springport, when they meet in districts. Maple Valley was 9-9 overall on the season heading into Friday’s double header at Constantine. The Lions will be at Battle Creek Central today (May 9), then Monday face Springport again. Next Tuesday, the Lions return to league action at Delton Kellogg. Saturday, May 30, 2009 9 am - 11:30 am Fuller St. Soccer Complex-Concessions REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2009 Questions Call: Brenda Green at 517-852-1626 06691417 sponsored by Hastings Orthopedic Clinic CAMPSPFL sports ■ performance • enhancement • education -and• development To register, please contact Jeff Tinkler at Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. Phone: 800-596-1005 269-945-1696 E-mail: JEFhT @hoc-mi.com Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D. Eric S. Leep, D.O. James L. Horton, Jr, D.O. Held at Hastings High School Football Field Session 1 Session 2 June 15th-17th August 3rd-5th Time: 4:00-5:00pm Grades 4th-12th Registration Deadline: June 1 st 07521673 Improve speed, power, coordination, body awareness and explosive strength The purpose of this camp is to help athletes and anyone interest­ ed in fitness or sports to improve performance and reduce injury. Every athlete knows success is achieved as a result of hard work and dedication. Improvements in speed, agility, strength and coordination can often make the difference between success and failure in athletics. Our camp includes various drills and circuits focusing on these key factors. Camp SPEED helps athletes achieve their maximum potential in a safe, efficient environment. Camp Fee: $30.00* *Fee includes both sessions, t-shirt & water bottle* �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 9, 2009 24 HOURS OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK nashville!IER. Wrestlers earn top finishes The Maple Valley Wrestling Club had two wrestlers compete beyond the regular season last month. Fuller Street kindergartner Jesse Brumm took first place in the freestyle state champi­ onships in the 40-pound class, 2003-04 age group. The tournament took place on April 4 and 5. Brumm and fellow Fuller Street kindergarten student Chandler Murton competed in the NUWAY National Tournament in Battle Creek on April 11. Murton finished first in the nation for the 52pound weight class in the 5and 6-year-old group. Jesse Brumm placed fourth in the nation for the 40-pound class, also in the 5and 6-year-old group. IER. 133 S.Maln You’re In, You’re Out... Nashville, Ml You're 517-852-0868 Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! H#ne SALE _ fri NW 15 THUR NW M WED. NW 13 MON. NW 11 SUN NW 10 SAT. NW 16 LOFTHOUSE COOKIES 2/$E00 15 OZ. 7-UP - SQUIRT DR. 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(Photo provided) between 9 and 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, at the cMafaeptleer iaV baeltlweye eHnig6h anSdch7:o3o0l Families and children to be p.m. The last day to register will be Saturday, May 30, at the Fuller Street soccer complex between 9 and 11:30 a.m. This is open to anyone On Tuesday, May 19, the between the ages of 4 to 15. Barry County Community Practices will begin the Breakfast will be held from week of Aug. 24 and will be 8 to 9 a.m. at the First held in the evenings. Games United Methodist Church will be played Saturday located at 209 W. Green St. mornings beginning Sept. 5 in Hastings. and Oct. 10. 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He holds degrees in psychology, child development and social work from Central Michigan University and Grand Valley State University. The breakfast will be sponsored by Strong Families/Safe Children Foster Home Recruitment, the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County, the Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program and Commission on Aging Kinship Care. Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP by calling 269-948-3264, how­ ever, attendees are not required to have reserva­ tions. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-05-16.pdf 841aca13cf954e699f902e30c782888f PDF Text Text MAPLE rpRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID HASTINGS Ml I permit not Hastings Public Library new 227 E State 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. 137-No. 20, May 16, 2009 A local paper oftoday! Eaton County cuts fair premiums, Barry still deciding by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Included in Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s budget that was adopted by the state legisla­ ture last week is a cut of all premiums for county and state fairs. This totals nearly $1.5 million and means county fairs will have to take a hard look at what they will offer for this year’s fairs. EJ Brown, executive director of the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions, said premiums have always been on a matching-funds basis with the local fair boards. Most fairs contribute 30 to 35 percent of the premiums. “Most fairs are consider­ ing if they should increase the portion they’re paying locally or keep it at the same level,” said Brown. “The 87 fairs in the state of Michigan are all their own separate entities. Some fairs have 1,000 attendees, and there are some with 400,000 atten­ dees. Each community is looking at it with their own perspective.” Ron Tobias, president of the Barry County Fair Board, said the board is gathering facts and figures before it decides what the next step will be. “As ofright now, I would­ n’t even venture to guess where we’ll be,” said Tobias. “We know (the funding) won’t be there, but what are we going to do?” The executive board met Wednesday night to formu­ late some recommendations that will be presented to the board at the next regular meeting Thursday, May 21. In Eaton County, Fairboard President Theo Savage said they have decided not to distrib­ ute premiums for the 2009 fair. “There will be no premi­ ums for open class, draft horses, 4-H — everything. We’re not paying this year,” said Savage. Two years ago, Granholm had proposed cutting fund­ ing to the fairs, only to rein­ state it. Savage said that Eaton County only had a handful of participants who withdrew at that time due to lack of premiums, or cash paid for awards at the fair. “The last time this issue came up, it only affected about half a dozen 4-Hers,” said Savage. “It’ll impact the fair to the point that the ones who have come only for the money won’t be here and the regular 4-Hers that want to show off their exhibits will be here.” Along with the premiums, $1 million also was cut from the purses and supplements for fairs and licensed tracks. Tobias said they will proba- bly reduce the number of days of harness racing from three to one. “We’ll possibly have one day of racing, and the other two will be gone. We won’t know for sure until next week,” said Tobias. “Everyone’s in bewilder­ ment right now and explor­ ing how we can do some­ thing and have it hurt the least.” The premium funds from the state total between $26,000 and $27,000 for the Barry County program, said Tobias. In Eaton County, harness racing also will be reduced to one day. The cuts weren’t a surprise to the board. “We expected it. It’s noth­ ing new,” said Savage with a shrug. Despite the bad news, Tobias said he and the board will move forward with fair plans as best they can and will work to come up with financial solutions that have the least impact on the pro­ gram. “To get completely cut and have the horse racing cut was kind of a surprise. We thought they might reduce the premiums,” said Tobias. “We’ll make the best of it. We’ll have the fair and have a good time.” Impacting more than just exhibitors, Brown said the cuts will have an impact on local communities, also. For some of the smaller fairs already facing a tough eco­ nomic future, the cuts could mean pulling the plug on the whole program. “This doesn’t just affect exhibitors. It affects the draft horse pulling. That money used to come from premiums, also,” said Brown. “Anyway you look at it it’s going to be a tremendous impact on fairs financially. We could lose sev­ eral fairs by the end of the year.” As year-round operations, fairgrounds are used as rental facilities, for training’ pro­ grams. and 4-H animal shows, all of which could be impacted by this change. “This is a viable $145 mil­ lion industry for the weeks that the fairs take place. That’s a chunk of money and that’s not considering the other 51 weeks of the year,” said Brown. “There’s going to be an economic impact locally to the communities, and this is an area of grave concern. With Michigan’s economy, it’s a tough situa­ tion for all of us.” Budget options discussed by Maple Valley school board The Maple Valley Board of Education held a public budg­ et hearing Monday night to discuss upcoming budget changes and gather input from residents. At the meeting, Superintendent Kim Kramer outlined some options the board is considering. Freezing administration salaries would save the district $5,300. In his report, Kramer noted that administrators took no increase last year and gave back their raises at mid-year this year. “Can’t keep cutting the administration just because they are administrators,” wrote Kramer. “They are humans, and have families,, families, also.” The reduction of five teach­ ing positions through the early leave program will save the district $448,000. Kramer reported that the reduction corresponds with the loss of 150 students in the past two years and that the early leave program will not be available next year. If enrollment con­ tinues to fall, layoffs will have to occur next year, he said. Included in the options is not replacing one custodial position, saving $63,500; elim­ ination of the liaison police officer through the Barry County Sheriff, saving $15,000; and an $11,100 reduction in coaching costs itf junior high sports are eliminat­ ed. Kramer detailed that if this option is chosen and volun­ teers step forward to coach, the program could continue with the district paying transporta­ tion and referee fees. Other options for considera­ tion by the board are the reduction of one bus driver after realigning the routes, saving $13,300; reduction of textbook and building supplies by $40,000; technology budg­ et reduction by $27,000; and eliminating the half-time jun­ ior high counseling position, for a savings of $20,000. Business Manager Darryl Sydloski presented a prelimi­ nary budget tfor the 2009-10 school year in April that shows a projected student loss of 74 for the district. This decreased enrollment will result in $541,000 in revenue loss for the district. Overall, Sydloski said the district is projecting an $831,000 deficit for the next year. The early leave program, however, reduces that total to around $383,000. After the budget hearing, the board held its regular meeting, during which mem­ bers unanimously voted to accept the notices of intent to retire from teachers Guenther Mittelstaedt, Jeanne Hansen, Susan Luyendyk, Denise Berry, Linda Gaber, Debr;a Debr; Field day brings fun to Fuller Students at Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville were able to take their class­ rooms outside during Field Days, held Thursday and Friday. The event included several stations where stu­ dents could run, ride or pull their way to the finish line. The annual event also used fun to help the students apply some of the lessons they learned in class. Team­ building, positive encourage­ ment and even math were featured at some the stations. tee-ball, Tug-of-war, t obstacle courses and foot races were just a few of the many events students could take part in. See more photos on page ? Clift, Sandra Cade, Elizabeth Snodgrass, Robert Smith; sup­ port staff members Denny Smith, David Gilding, Terry Woodman, Laurel Dean and Brinda Hawkins, notice of intent to resign from Kelly Dickinson, and a request for maternity leave from Hillary Leatherman for May 18 through the end of the current school year. The vote passed 5-0 with board members Kevin Rost and Mark Wenger absent. In other business at the meeting the board: • Received news that kindergarten teacher Linda Gaber was named Teacher of the Year by the Charlotte Optimist Club. • Voted to accept the bond issue offer from Comerica at an interest rate of 4.837654 percent to be paid back over the next 15 years with savings from the energy project through Line Mechanical. • Heard a report from High School Principal Todd Gonser. He informed the board that a band concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, and graduation will be Friday, May 29, at 7 p.m. • Fuller Street Elementary Principal Jason Miller report­ ed that Fuller students have been participating in Mrs. Wilde’s ““Feelin Feelin’ ’ Good Mileage Club” this year, earn­ ing awards for the number of laps completed. Fuller hosted an Ag Day petting fair in cooperation with Maple Valley FFA students. Emergency drills for the year are complete. Kindergarten enrollment for 2009-10 is 84 at the end of this year’s Kindergarten Roundup. The students were treated to the Willy Wonka play at The Revue last Friday. Fuller Street Elementary met average yearly progress this year. • • The Maplewood School report given by Fred Davenport included an update on upcoming plans for sixth grade camp and the fifth grade BOE, continued on page 11 In This Issue, Students do their best to hang on to a large circle piece of cloth during breezy conditions Thursday. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Using their math skills, students race to find the answers to problems during one of the games. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) • Memorial Day parades planned in area May 25 • Spring forward but slow down • Kindergarten students read their way to pizza party • Building trades class puts skills to work • Coaches lean on experience �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 16,2009 New Kiwanis club forming to serve community by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Residents in the Maple Valley and Kalamo area will have a new opportunity to help those in need through a Kiwanis club that is now forming. John Nash is the ilew-club building chair for the Michigan District of Kiwanis and said the new organization will help fill needs in the community. The Hastings Kiwanis Club is sponsoring the new forma­ tion and recently hosted Kiwanis International President Donald R. Canaday. “The (new) club will be able to decide what the needs ofthe community are and fill the needs as they arrive,” said Nash. In just a few short days, Nash and Canaday were able to sign up the 25 members needed to make charter, and Nash said he is positive the community will come through and back the new club with memberships. “It’s going amazingly well,” said Nash. “We should have the required charter membership of 25, and we’re working for as much as 40 or as many as want to join from the com­ munity.” The first meeting of the new club will be a pre-organizational meeting and will be held May 21 from noon until 1 p.m. at MOO-ville Creamery in Nashville. Nash said new members and those interested in becoming mem­ bers are welcome to attend. Requirements for becom­ ing a Kiwanian are simple, said Nash. All a person needs is to be at least 18 years of age and have a will­ ingness to serve. “It’s that easy,” said Nash. New members also must be sponsored by a Kiwanian, and Nash said many Hastings members would be more than happy to be sponsors. 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Many churches have scheduled special services or invited veterans to attend Sunday services to be hon­ ored. Veterans groups also will play an integral role in area communities as they honor their fallen comrades. From a barbecue dinner in Hickory Comers to a special service on the original Memorial Day,' May 30, in Sunfield to numerous parades and ceremonies in between, local residents will have many opportunities to pause and remember those who have served their coun­ try. Following is information on Memorial Day events that has been provided by area organizations. Clarksville Clarksville’s service will be Monday, May 25, with line­ up for the parade at 8:15 a.m. at Gateway Church and the parade starting at 8:45 a.m. Boys and girls in the community are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and wagons and join in the parade. The service at the cemetery will be at 9:15 a.m. Hastings The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings will hold its annual Memorial Day parade at 10:30 a.m. Participants will gather at the comer of Boltwood and State streets at 9:30 a.m. Led by the Operation Military Kids contingent, the parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. Operation Military Kids is a Legion-sponsored group that provides support for children of deployed military personnel. The parade route will be the same as last year’s, stopping first at the courthouse, where participants will place wreaths on the monuments there. After a salute is fired by the Post 45 rifle squad, the parade will continue to North Broadway, then north to Tyden Park, where a wreath will be placed at the foot of the soldier’s monument. Riverside Cemetery will be the next stop for the parade, and participants will place a wreath on the ceme­ tery’s Great American Revolution monument. Memorial Day ceremonies will then be held. The grave of the most recently buried veteran at Riverside Cemetery will receive the final wreath of the event. As with previous years, no political signs or banners will be allowed in the parade, and participants will not be allowed to distribute candy to spectators. This year, adver­ tisements ofany kind may not be incorporated in any aspect of the parade. “This is a solemn occasion to honor the present and past military personnel who have give the ultimate sacrifice to uphold the freedom and ideals of American,” said Parade Chairman James Atkinson. “We do not want to make this a political­ opportunity event.” Those who wish to partici­ pate in the parade may get registration and other infor­ mation by calling 269-216­ 4191. services will be held; con­ ducted by the American Legion Post 484. The event also will feature light refreshments and a fly­ over. A chicken barbecue will follow at the Legion. Individuals, groups or clubs that wish to participate in the parade may contact Chris Reed at 269-721-3299. Lake Odessa’s service is planned for 11 a.m. in the cemetery on M-50 east of the village. Rev. Bruce Barker from Faith Bible Church will be the speaker. A parade will follow at noon on Fourth Avenue. The Memorial Day parade in Nashville is planned for May 25 at 11 a.m., starting at the Main Street bridge and proceeding through town to Lakeview Cemetery, where a short ceremony will be held. Woodland Woodland’s service will be at 10 a.m. in the cemetery on Velte Road south of M-43. Vermontville 3 §3 Call for PHONE: 517-852-1864 Located at Ewing Garden Center, 5715 S. M-66, Nashville 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You're H me Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience.' MON. SME awt » 7UE. MW 19 Classifieds SW. 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This event will pay tribute to the founder of the park, Irving Charlton and marks the official opening of the park for the summer season, with extended daily and weekend hours. Residents of Barry County and its many visitors enjoy Irving Charlton’s vision annually. “This is our ‘thank you’ for their support of the living history museum of bygone days in Barry County and the park’s recreation area,” said Park Director Keith Ferris. With support from many local sponsors and numerous volunteers, this is a free event and is not funded by the millage-supported park budget. Plenty of free hot dogs chips and drinks will be provided. A Country and Western Garden Center & Landscaping Increase your property value by 20% with good landscaping. Call Chris for a FREE ESTIMATE! Great Selection of...Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals We have Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes, Vegetables. Ton Son - Black Dirt - Compost _________• Mulch • Stones_________ _________14/ie Deliver!!________ 5715 south M-66 • Nashville 517-852-1864 (Just Worth of MOQ-Ville) 1 s music show will be directed by Gary Phillips from the Country Fever Dance Ranch. “This promises to be a great show and will feature local talent and imperson­ ators of many country favorites,” said Phillips. Local not-for-profit organ­ izations are encouraged to reserve space to show the public their services during Charlton Park Day and the many other community events held at the park through the summer. Individuals and families are encouraged to attend this special event to tour the many historic buildings and enjoy treats at different loca­ tions, play games, on the vil­ lage green and watch roping demonstrations by park employee Tom Campbell. Guests will have opportu­ nities to wander through the recreation area and ride on the park’s tram pulled by a vintage tractor as well as an old-fashioned buggy ride. To learn more about Charlton Park and the many opportunities to volunteer, call the park’s office at 269­ 954-3775 or log on to www.charltonpark.org. Delores A. Garrett Nov. 15, 1938 -May 19, 2005 Remember Me Remember me when flowers bloom Early in the spring Remember me on sunny days In the fun that summer brings Remember me in the fall As you walk through the leaves of gold And in the wintertime-remember me In the stories that are told But most of all remember Each day-right from the start I will be forever near For I live within your heart We love you, Wife & Mother Donald, George, Dale, Donna, Donnie, & Grandchildren Main, Nashville. The meeting will focus on the progress of the Nashville Dam Removal Project, with Michigan Department of Natural Resources Biologist Chris Freiburger reporting on permit status, draft engi­ neering plans, and an updat­ ed project timeline. Joanne Barnard of the Barry Conservation District will discuss ecosystem mon­ itoring projects related to the dam removal as well as edu­ cational and public outreach opportunities. In mid-April, the Barry Conservation District (BCD) submitted a permit request to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to begin drawing down the water from the millpond. The dewatering process would be done slow­ ly, over approximately two months. A 20-day public comment period on the per­ mit application began April 30. Ifthe permit is approved, the draw-down could begin near the end of May. The BCD and DNR are working to complete a sec­ ond permit application, this one for the dam-removal phase of the project, which would include removing the dam structure, filling in the mill race and constructing any weir structures needed to compensate for elevation changes in the stream bed. The permit application will request that the DEQ hold a public hearing, probably in late June or July, so that community comments and concerns can be noted. Citizens are encouraged to attend the dam committee’s May 26 meeting to learn more about all aspects of work on the dam-removal project, including those beginning this spring. Project partners will be on hand to answer questions following the presentations. For more information on the project, contact the Barry Conservation District at 269­ 948-8056 ext. 3. That may seem insignifi­ Springtime is a great but definitely' hectic time of cant, but that drive gives year. The calendar is just me a few moments of full of graduation events respite before the next task and end-of- school-year calls my name. Thinking about graduation and events. Not to mention all advice, if any, that I would of the household things that take place this time of give to seniors, it would be year. For those of us put­ this. All of your life, there ting in a garden or working will always be things that to finish spring cleaning ‘need’ to get done but don’t lose yourself in those. Too (or starting it in my case), spring signifies not only often, I have wondered growth and new birth but where the week, month, or extra miles on the car and a even year has gone. Take calendar that has more ink full advantage of those on it than the dictionary. moments between the Maybe because it’s busy-ness of life to soak in deadline day Friday, the good things we have maybe because I just real­ and look toward the future. ized I have four months to It’s not what you’ve plan a wedding that I knew done that matters, it’s what was coming a year ago or you do that makes the dif­ maybe because I haven’t ference. We have no influ­ had a bona fide vacation in ence over the past, what we years,! all of these events can change is the present. seem a bit overwhelming. Sure, we’ve all made I have no idea how grad­ choices in the past that will uating seniors fit all of the affect the future — some events into their schedules. for better and some for the Spring sports, baccalaure­ worst, but I’ve always ate, honors night, band con­ thought that life isn’t about certs, choir events, various what happens to you, it’s clubs and oh, yeah, gradua­ about how you react to it. tion itself, make for a full In the Book of Job, God few weeks. In all of this allows all kinds of horrific hustle and bustle, I am things to happen to Job. reminded of a sign that His family is gone, his hangs in the sanctuary of wealth is gone, and he is the church I attend (not as less than the picture ofper­ often as I would like). It fect health, but the story says, ‘Beware the barren­ doesn’t center around ness of a busy life.’ those events. It centers on In this technological how he reacts to those age, we are becoming so events. We can’t change used to having everything other people or circum­ at our fingertips the stances that are beyond our moment we want it that we control; we can only get lost in our lists of change how we react to things to do. I have found them. that one of the benefits of So, this spring I am working two part-time jobs going to react to the hectic (besides being able to pay schedule with a discrimi­ the bills) is the 40-minute nating eye. I won’t be drive I take from Hastings looking for events or hap­ to Charlotte four or five penings; I’ll be looking for times a week. During that those moments when I can time, I don’t have to worry grab my iPod and sing a about checking e-mail, horrible rendition of one of writing a story, setting up my favorite songs or spend for the next event at the time with family and Charlotte Performing Arts friends who too often, get Center (my other employ- lost in my busy schedule. ment) or answering the phone. I do my best to keep the phone out ofreach dur­ ing the drive, not only i because talking creates a distraction but because EMBROIDERY & SCREEN PRINTING during those 40 minutes, I LOGO DIGITIZING - CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTING can almost relax. AWARDS & ENGRAVING - SEWING & ALTERATIONS Sometimes I drive with the • SUMMER SPORTS APPAREL •HATS* T-SHIRTS radio blaring and singing • FLEECE • JACKETS • RUNNING PANTS • SPORT BAGS very offkey and very loud­ GREAT VARIETY OF SIZES, STYLES AND COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM ly. Other times, I don’t 117 N. MAIN STREET • NASHVILLE even turn on the radio at all 517-852-9207 court-slde@sbcglobal.net but just enjoy the drive. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. cowr-smc _NewSummer Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-5 * Sat. 10-2»Evening Hours By Appointment �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, May 16,2009 — Page 5 Putnam announces summer reading program As the school year winds down, the Putnam District Library winds up for its sum­ mer reading program. This summer, the library will encourage everyone to “Be Creative at Your Library.” The programs and activities will be focused around the arts — dance, music, voice, visual and writing. Programs are being planned for all ages, from “read-to-me” through adult. The reading program involves a lot of fun and some prizes but is primarily a way to encourage literacy through the summer months. HOMETOWN] LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumber.com □ WOLEVER’S Real Estate Mark the calendar for Saturday, May 30, and plan to attend Putnam District Library's summer reading kick-off, “Creativity Carnival.” The fun will be held on library lawn, and everyone is invited to stop by between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. In addition to signing up for the reading program, partici­ pants will create a travel art kit. Young readers will receive a new art supply at each event they attend through the summer. There will also be an instrument pet­ ting zoo sponsored by Maple Valley Bands and band boost­ ers, face painting, a chance to make and swap artist trading cards, and free popcorn and cotton candy. Balloon animals will be made for lucky visitors by a very, very tall mystery guest. Contact the library at 517- 852-9723 for more informa­ tion. Musicians, artists, writ­ ers or dancers who would like to volunteer to be a part of Putnam District Library's pro­ gramming this summer, may call or e-mail Shauna at putnamlibrary.director@yahoo.c om. Anger 15 NOW L SMOKE J free One of the works of the flesh mentioned by Paul in his epistle to the Galatians is anger, a translation of the Greek word “thumos.” The word “thumos” is vari­ ously translated as anger, wrath, or passion, and was considered by the ancient Greeks to be the spirited element within humans. Plato claimed that the psyche had three components, including nous (intel­ lect), thumos (passion), and epithumos (appetite), and he compared thumos to a spirited steed that needed to be controlled by the other two elements. Likewise, when Paul uses the word “thumos” he is describing the kind of anger and passion characterized by uncontrolled, explosive outbursts, and which readily flares into violent words or deeds. 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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 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 .......... 6:45 p.m. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m. .Family Supper 6.00-7:15............................... Pioneer Club Sun: 9.00 .Sunday School 10:00................................................ Church S 1100........................................... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration.... 9 & 10:30 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's 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 .9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Services Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 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 vice 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 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 . PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................. 11:15 am. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship........................ 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 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 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. Service............................... 7 p.m. Wed. Service ............................. 7 p.m. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA ........ :.. .6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday 06652379 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 16, 2009 The Revue, CPAC to offer summer musical theater camps The Revue of Nashville and the Charlotte Performing Arts Center will hold two summer musical theater camps in 2009. The first session will be held at The Revue's theater in Nashville June 15 to 26. A second identical session will be held at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center July 6 to 17. The camps are open to children entering first through eighth grades. During the two-week ses­ sions, campers will have an opportunity to explore their theatrical creativity through movement, music and drama games. They also will learn Laura /. Keller - SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, May 18 French toast Sausage, potato applesauce. sticks. wedge, Tuesday, May 19 Chicken fajitas. Whole kernel corn, mandarin oranges, birthday cake. Wednesday, May 20 M.W. Potato Bar. Ravioli. Tater tots, fruit cocktail, bread stick. Thursday, May 21 Pizza bagels. Tossed salad, sherbet, Goldfish Crackers. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, May 18 Chicken fajitas. Refried beans, applesauce. Salad bar. Tuesday, May 19 Wrap sandwich. Potato wedge, PA and Man. oranges. Mexican Bar. Wednesday, May 20 Cheesie bread sticks. Spaghettios, peaches. Hot dog bar. Thursday, May 21 HS/Kellogg Cottage Inn. Pizza. Carrot sticks, fruit cocktail. Potato bar. Friday, May 22 Friday, May 22 Hot dog. French fries, pineapple, cookie. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich. Maplewood Alternative Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich. Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assort­ ed bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $130; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. BBQ chicken sandwich. Smile potatoes, pears. Asian bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety ofchicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fish sandwich, honey and peanut butter sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily; garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds available on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. Amanda Wells gives instructions to young thespians. Youngsters can take part in this summer’s theater camp at The Revue of Nashville. about “world theater” as well as acting techniques and be able to apply their lessons to an actual production per­ formed for family and friends on the final day ofthe camp. Session One takes place in Nashville at The Main Street Theatre House located at 301 N. Main St. above the Green Light Driving School. During this session, fourth through eighth graders will attend from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 15 to 26. First through third graders will attend from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., June 22 to 26. The deadline to register for sesg sion one is June 1. Session One camp participants will perform for family and friends in a variety show from the musical “Disney's Aristrocats Kids” at 6 p.m. Friday, June 26. Session Two takes place at the Charlotte Performin g Arts Center located at 378 State St. During this session, fourth through eighth graders will attend from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 6 to 17. First through third graders will attend from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 13 to 17. Session Two camp partici­ pants also will perform for family and friends in a vari­ ety show of “Disney's. Aristrocats Kids” at 6 p.m. Friday, July 17. The deadline to register for Session Two is June 8. Both camps will be under the direction of Hollie Auten and Amanda Wells with assistance from Sarah Shoemaker and a group of teen team leaders. The cost for first through third graders (one session only) is $75. The cost for fourth to eighth grade students (one session only) is $175. A minimum of 12 and maximum of 20 participants per age group are required per session. Full-day, twoweek campers must provide their own lunch, snack, and beverage each day of camp. Half-day, one-week campers must provide their own snack and beverage each day of camp. For more information and to register, contact Hollie Auten at 517-285-4037. Highway work.to start May 18 Dial-gauge pressure The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be treating more than 23 miles of roads in five loca­ tions for asphalt cracks in Barry and Calhoun counties, starting May 18. The work is expected to be completed by July 17. The $151,000 project will cause some single-lane closures in the village of Nashville and the city of Battle Creek. Traffic will be flag controlled. For more information, call the Marshall Transportation Service Center at 269-789­ 0560. canner testing available Eaton County MSU Extension will offer free dial-gauge pressure canner testing Thursday, June 4, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. The testing will take place at the Eaton County MSU Extension BATTLE CREEK - Laura J. Keller, (McKelvey), age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away May 11, 2009 at the Heartland Nursing Home. She was born June 21, 1925 on the family farm near Maple Grove, Barry County, the daughter of Harry E. and Stella (Harding) McKelvey. Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Keller and brothers, LeRoy, Clarence, and James McKelvey and sisters, Isabell Bensinger, Marguerite Davis, and Marie Walters. Surviving are brothers, Arthur and Ted McKelvey of Barry County and sister, Margaret Wilson (Arnold) of Waterford. Laura attended the rural one room Moore School and Battle Creek Central High School, she lived and worked most of her adult life in Battle Creek except for two years she lived in Hawaii. She was an honored mem­ ber of the Masons and many years a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She enjoyed traveling, gar­ dening, raising flowers, car­ ing for her pets and doing things with her family and friends. Memorial services at Daniels Funeral Home, 9200 East M-79 Highway, May 23, 2009. Visitation at 10:30 a.m., services at 11 a.m. Reverend James McKelvey officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Heartland Nursing Home of Battle Creek or a charity of your choice. Please visit the website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Joyce E. Starring BROOKSVILLE, FL Joyce E. Starring (Donaldson) age 78, died Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Hemado-Pasco Hospice Center in Brooksville. Joyce was bom Feb. 16, 1931 in Otsego to Thomas and Lillian Donaldson. Joyce married Harold A. Starring, Sr. on Sept. 14, 1957 in the home of her par­ ents in Otsego. Joyce and Harold moved to Nashville, where Arnold was a lifelong dairy farmer. Joyce was appointed treasurer to Maple Grove Township to finish out a vacated term. She ran for election to that post and served the residents as township treasurer for 29 years. The family hosted foreign exchange students in the late 60’s and early 70’s. They also cared for several foster children in their home for several years. Harold and Joyce retired in 1999 and spent their winters in Brooksville, FL. Joyce is survived by her husband of 52 years, Harold Sr.; son, Harold Jr. of Plainwell; daughter, Fran Starring of Vermontville; grandchildren, Trent Starring of Tempe, AZ, Lisa Starring of E. Chicago, IL, Steven Starring of Hastings and Russell Nichols of Fort Sill, OK and four great grandchil­ dren. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the Nashville United Methodist Church, located at 210 Washington St., Nashville. She will be interned next to her mother and father at Wilcox Cemetery across from the family farm. In lieu of flowers, dona­ tions may be made to Hospice or a charity of one’s choice. Graduates honored at Miller College commencement office at 551 Courthouse Drive, Suite One, Charlotte. “It is time to get your can­ ning equipment in good The third annual comworking condition before the mencement at the Robert B. actual canning season Miller College in Battle begins. If you have a pres­ Creek honored 55 individu­ sure canner that uses a dial to als for obtaining their bache­ record the pressure, the dial lor’s degrees. should be properly tested for Included among those accuracy every two to three receiving their degrees were: years,” explains Mona Bellevue - Colleen Marie Ellard, county Extension director. “The only part of the canner needed for testing is the lid.” For additional informa­ tion, contact the Eaton County MSU Extension The Maple Valley Jr/Sr office at 517-543-2310. High School will be hosting its annual sports physical night on Thursday, May 28 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the gymnasium. Any boy or girls in grades four through 12 is welcome to participate. The cost is $20, and organizers ask for Barlond, bachelor of applied science; Amy Joy Kleinfelt, bachelor of science in nurs­ ing. Dowling — Shannon Ann Shafer, bachelor of applied science. Hastings Marlin J. Miller, bachelor of science. Sports physicals will be offered on May 28 'erring 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 ^^-^- 06682750 _______________ Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager Call 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads cash only. The physicals will be administered by Dr. Kimberly Johnson, Dr. Scott Randall, and their staffs. Physical cards may be picked up in the high school office in advance. Direct any questions to Mindy Schriver at (517) 852-9275, ext 11. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 16,2009 — Page 7 New program and new books arrive at Putnam Putnam District Library patrons are now enjoying the benefits of borrowing mate­ rials from all over the state for free and from their home or public access computer. By searching Michigan's Electronic Library's Catalog, or MeLCat, patrons are able to use their home library cards to request items from other libraries. In April, more than 150 items were bor­ rowed from Michigan libraries and delivered to Nashville residents for pickup at Putnam library through this patron-initiated borrowing system. Borrowing is easy. Visit www.mel.org and click on “MeLCat” to begin a search. Patrons need a library card to complete the request. Visit the library for a How-To Bookmark or for help in making requests. For those not wanting to use the computers them- selves, the library staff is able to process requests for them. “Limited budget and space make this a fantastic and eco­ nomical service for patrons,” said director Shauna Swantek. As always, the library is adding new items to its shelves. Recent additions include: Adult nonfiction American Sign Language: The Easy Way by David Allan Stewart; The Complete Elder-Care Planner by Joy Loverde; Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin; Marley and Me by John Grogan; Always Looking Up by Michael J. Fox. Adult fiction Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult; Corsair by Clive Cussler; Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz; In Odd We Trust by Dean Koontz; Brother Odd by Dean Koontz; Forever Odd by Dean Koontz; Just Take My Heart by Mary Higgins Clark; T is for Trespass by Sue Grafton; Best Intentions by Emily Listfield; Long Lost by Harlan Coben; The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz; The Curse of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz; Revenge ofthe Spellmans by Lisa Lutz; Waiting to Surface by Emily Listfield; Montana Creeds: Logan by Linda Leal Miller; Montana Creeds: Tyler by Linda Leal Miller; Texas Lucky by Sandra Brown; Take One by Karen Kingsbury; The Centurion’s Wife by Davis Bunn and Janette Oke; Double Minds by Terri Blackstock; Dark Pursuit by Brandilyn Collins; The Missionary by William Carmichael and David Lambert; The Apothecary’s Daughter by Julie Klassen; Secret by Beverly Lewis. Teen and young adult Twilight: The Director’s Notebook by Catherine Hardwick; Max: A Maximum Ride Novel by James Patterson; Fade by Lisa McMann; Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder; Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder; Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder; The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Dicamillo; Simply Sewing by Judy Ann Sadler. Children Haiku Baby by Betsy Snyder; A Picnic with Monet by Julie Merberg; Animals: Lift-A-Flap Fun; Let’s Dance Little Pookie by Sandra Boyton; In the Garden with Van Gough by Julie Merberg; Mother Goose Rhymes; Curious Pups by Nancy Parent; What’s In Oscar’s Trash Can? by Lisa Findlay; DressUp Peekaboo! by Charlie Gardner; Twinkle Toes by Karen Katz; It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw; Baby Beluga by Raffi; Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by JeffKinney; Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris by Jane O’Connor; Fancy Nancy’s Favorite Fancy Words by Jane O’Connor; Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly by Jane O’Connor; Peter and the Wolfby Sergei Prokofiev; 12 Dancing Princesses by Susanna Davidson; All God’s Critters by Bill Staines; Dance by the Light ofthe Moon by Joanne Ryder; Berloiz the Bear by Jan Brett; I Know A Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello by Barbara S. Garriel; I Spy: Extreme Challenger a Book of Riddles Book by Jean Marzollo; I Spy Year-Round Challenger: A Book of Riddles by Jean Marzollo; Monster at the End of this Book by Jon Stone. Movies Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Changeling, Australia, The Haunting of Molly Hartley, Flash of Genius, Watchmen: Complete Motion Comic, Role Models, Milk, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Cadillac Records, Transporter 3, Rachel Getting Married, Elegy, March Madness, Twilight, Seven Pounds, Slumdog Millionaire, Marley and Me, Quantum of Solace, Bolt, Bedtime Stories, The Tale of Despereaux, Yes Man, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Doubt, Frost/Nixon, The Reader, Notorious, The Wrestler, The Spirit. Putnam District Library is open Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday 3 to 8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Kindergarten students read their way to pizza party (latest ritite tis Aitemift ■t HklpaM. rift llij U JBii ■i'iiWHhs it js dri M 11 ni IripLMi sfajj StiilMitO te wtiti si (rii iifB Bi W?8 । |g jtiWir. Ik btaoffte® dtaMlf*1 These students, along with several others, are on their way to reading novels after learning 80 out of 92 sight words and earning a pizza party. (Photo provided) Kindergarten students from four classrooms at Fuller Street Elementary earned a pizza party by learning sight words. (Photo provided) On May 7, students from Linda Gaber’s, Natalie Donovan’s, Kelly Gardner’s, and Andrew Peabody’s class­ rooms earned the opportunity to go to a very special pizza party. This party revolved around early reading. Students needed to learn and master a minimum of 80 out words is very important. The more words that are mas­ tered, the quicker and better children will be able to learn, said the teachers. Students who earned a trip to the pizza party are: Emilee Allwardt, Kaelynn Brown, Katelyn Caldwell, Summer Cournaya, Adam Finkler, Kailin Foster, Jacob French, Kaylee Grinage, Jesse Hochstetler, Drake Johnson, Austin Jones, ones, Jayce Kaufman, Kurt Kienutske, Lilly Anne Laws, Jarrett Lumbert, Beyonca Molson, Hope Musser, Alyssa Reid, Justin Schliep, Blaze Sensiba, Shane Travis, Curtis Walker, Kaeli West, Kenneth Woltjer, Sean Benedict, Rose Brown, Elisabeth Christopher, Robert Domer, Rebecca Fairfield, Weston Fisher, Michael Groves, Lauren Haag, Carleigh Lundquist, Olivia Peck, Addison Ramey, Olivia Roush, Kirsten Sears, Zachary Seaton, Trevor Sebrell, Sydney Skelton, Keith Barke, Jessee Brum, Keiln Carpenter, Cole Clark, Austin Fox, Mason Garrison, Emilee Gonser, Jayce Hansen Kayli Hansen, Trista Medina, Lane Morris, Raven Morrow, Nicholas Osborne, Hannah Pixley, Tyler Smith, Lyssa Walker, Taylor Croff, Josh Allerding, Damian Arnold, of the 92 sight words in order to earn a trip to the pizza party. A total of 92 sight words are introduced in kinder­ garten. Teachers choose three or four to ‘study’ for the week. These words are worked on throughout the week in a variety of ways. Flash cards, sand writing, smelly markers, magnetic letters, and wicky sticks are some of the ways the chil­ dren are able to learn these words. Students, parents, teachers and many more people are responsible for the children attaining this hefty goal. Learning these sight dri jce fiUj iU ut J* J' - >* Hearty Menu Monday, May 18 Cold Menu Monday, May 18 Roast beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, cherry cobbler, dinner roll. Tuesday, May 19 Turkey Alfredo, Fettuccini noodles, carrots, corn, orange. Sliced chicken, coleslaw, apricots, wheat bread. Tuesday, May 19 Sliced meatloaf, potato salad, plums, wheat bread. Wednesday, May 20 Hearty chili, home fries, broccoli, diced peaches, com muffin. Thursday, May 21 Baked pork chop, au gratin potatoes, Brussels sprouts, applesauce, wheat bread. Friday, May 22 iifFur fFuri Baked chicken w/gravy, mashed potatoes, summer squash, diced pears, dinner roll. Wednesday, May 20 Cottage cheese, black bean and tomato salad, pineapple, apple spice muffin. Thursday, May 21 Seafood pasta salad, broc­ coli raisin salad, mandarin oranges, graham crackers. Friday, May 22 Ham w/American cheese, cucumber salad, fruit in Jell­ o, hamburger bun. Activities Calendar Monday, May 18: Hast­ ings - Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Kinship Care 6:30 p. m. Woodland Mini Massage 11:30 a.m. H,W,NReminiscence. Tuesday, May 19: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Red Hats to Shipsee 8 a.m. Nashville - Nashville 5+ 11 a.m. GL- 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, May 20: Hastings - Nails; Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m. Woodland - MMAP Speaker 11:30 a.m. Delton - Mini Massage 11:30 a.m.; Reminiscence. Thursday, May 21: Hast­ ings - Eating site closed. Nashville - TV Time. Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. 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(M-66), Lake Odessa Nashville 616-374-1200 852-1991 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 16, 2009 Building trades class puts skills to work The building trades class students at Maple Valley High School have been hon­ ing their trimming and edg­ ing skills with their latest project. The group has been working with builder Jeff Wetzel on a remodeling proj­ ect at Jim’s Buggy Parts in Nashville. The project has created a new opportunity for the students, one that doesn’t come along every day. “These guys are.the trim­ ming crew. They’re setting doors and running base- boards,” said teacher Jeff Seavolt. “This is something I don’t get an opportunity very often to do with the kids, and it gives them the opportunity to work with a builder.” From picnic tables to the­ ater stages, the class has experienced many aspects of building trades. With trim work, however, the students said they are getting to see a new aspect of the work. “It’s got to be precise because people are going to see it,” said junior Matt Turner. ./‘It’s hard, but we Sean Curtis and Justin Kennedy pose in front of some of the cabinets they worked on through the buildings trades class at the high school. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Teacher Jeff Seavolt gives instructions to some of the students. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) kind of expected it.” Coming into a project part way through has been an interesting aspect to the proj­ ect for the students and one Seavolt has used as a teach­ ing tool. “This is a remodel project. We didn’t do the framing, so we have to work around what the other guys did,” Installing locks and knobs is just one of the aspects of the current project. Here, Dylan Meyers works to install a lock. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) develop new skills that have practical applications outside of school. “In the class, you’re learn­ ing skills that you can carry with you,” said Myers. Along with all of the trim work in the walkout base­ ment, the class also complet­ ed cabinet work in the upstairs kitchen. said junior Dylan Myers. Working construction for his step-father, Myers said the class has helped him More FIELD DAY photos from page 1 Cassidy Thompson and Eston Sheldon share a smile while waiting their turn for one of the stations at field day. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Installing trim is a precise task, one that the students of the building trades class are up to. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Mother's Day on the Thornapple Alexis Guernsey and Dakota Wagner fly down the slide. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) One hour after it began pecking away at its shell, this Teams race to see who could pass three hula hoops mute swan cygnet made its debut Sunday in Nashville over each team member without releasing their hands on Mother’s Day, May 10. Five hours later, the mother at one of the stations. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) mute swan and sole offspring were doing fine. Originally, the nest held seven eggs, but some were lost on the river which endured high water from heavy rains. One cygnet, which had hatched overnight Saturday, died. A seventh egg did not hatch. (Photo by Art Frith) EMS department to hold open house Andrew Nichols and Tyler Rosa work to keep the ball between their shoulders and make it to the finish line. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) An inflatable jumping tent is one of the fun things students experience. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) The Vermontville EMS department will hold an open house Thursday, May 21, to celebrate national EMS week. The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. and will be at the fire station. Hand-outs and information will be available to guests. Eaton County 911 also will have a booth set up, and the American Red Cross will have information. Drinks and cake will be served. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, May 16,2009 — Page 11 Summer reading program registration begins Registration for the Vermontville Township Library Summer Reading Program “Be Creative at Your Library” will begin Tuesday May 19, and contin­ ue through June 6. Registration is recommended so that enough materials are available. The program is designed to encourage children to keep reading during the sum­ mer, to use the library and its resources, and to have fun. The summer-long program will run from June 9 to Aug. 25. Pre-readers through age 14 are invited to participate in the programs and reading challenge. Participants will receive an activity packet for each month of the program, with required and optional reading activities. “Library Loot” will be earned for each activity com­ pleted in the packet. The “loot” can then be used at the auction for prizes donated by local businesses at the end of the program. Refreshments furnished through a donation from the Vermontville Women’s Club will be served at all programs. The schedule for this year’s program is: June 9 Be Creative: Dance, Move and Play kick­ off event. June 16 Movie: “Bedtime Stories.” June 23 — Stormy the Clown: “Being Creative is Magic.” June 30 — Movie: “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.” July 7 — Imagine, Create, Participate. July 14 — The Puzzle Palooza Show. July 21 — Castles in the Sand. July 28 — Movie: “Muppet Treasure Island.” Aug. 4 — Movie: “Journey to the Center ofthe Earth.” Aug. 11 — Take Part in Art at the Library. BOE, continued from page 1 Local bowler earns top spots Elizabeth Smith of Vermontville recently took home a host of awards at the Greater Lansing Youth Bowling Tournament. She earned first place in the doubles event with Chelsea Smith, first place in the singles competition and bowled 500 pins over her average. For Rent Help Wanted NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM trailer; also 2 bedroom apart­ ment; also 2 bedroom at Thomapple Lake. (517)852­ 9386. CDL-A DRIVERS WANTED: Good driving record & can pass a drug test. Relia­ ble, willing to go over the road. Call (269)945-4300 for more information, or stop by FLT Transport 1272 W. Green Street next to Dairy Queen, Hastings. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 Business Services R & B Landscaping. Mow­ ing, landscaping, yard clean up. Dirt cheap. References. (269)945-4578 or (269)578­ 6247. Pets BE AWARE: animals offered for free may end-up being sold to research or used in dog fighting. (A message from Barry County Humane Society) CALL 269-945-9554 for Action-ads! Jobs Wanted WILL MOW YOUR LAWN in the Nashville area. Call Larry (517)852-9749 or (269)838-5814. trip to Greenfield Village. Lori Courtney at Courtside printing in Nashville gave the school a deal on shirts for both classes to wear during their events. Third graders were to visit Maplewood May 12. Sixth grade graduation will be held May 28 at 8 a.m. in the high school gym. • Alternative Education Principal Chris Parkinson summarized activities at Kellogg including the last day for alternative education sen­ iors on May 20 and the annual Senior Grill Out May 19. May 20 will be the Spring Swing Softball Tournament in Grand Rapids. Alternative education graduation will be Tuesday, May 26, at 7 p.m. in the Kellogg gym. • Athletic Director Duska Brumm reported that the ath­ letic boosters reverse raffle April 18 was a success, with the grand prize winner, Carl V Reck Jewelers donating the prize back to the boosters. The athletic committee met April 23 to discuss handbook issues, Schedule B salaries, contract­ ing out coaches, and public concerns and issues. The boosters met May 4 to discuss concessions for districts and regionals and Buy a Brick. Maple Valley was to host track regionals May 15, the middle school KVA track meet May 18, and the softball and base­ ball districts May 26 and 30. • Sydloski provided an update related to the 2009-10 budget, and the National Stimulus money. More state budget information will be available after the May Revenue Sharing Conference. • Pat Powers reported that May has been a very busy month for the building and grounds staff. He has present­ ed his custodial staff with the concept of a team cleaning approach, and they have agreed to try it as a pilot pro­ gram at one of the buildings. The transportation department will attend the regional school bus rodeo May 16 at Grand Ledge Schools, with Bob Harvey and Vem Reid partici­ pating. Restructuring of the routes is in full swing now that Kindergarten Round-up is complete. • Kramer reported that the regular June meeting will be held at 8 p.m. on June 8. A public forum is set for 7 p.m. for a budget hearing for next year. The Truth in Taxation and Budget Adoption meeting will be held Monday, June 22, in the board room. Kramer updated the board on the pro­ cedure that will be followed to fill open positions following the early resignation incentive. He asked for a volunteer to sit on a committee to discuss the options ofthe expansion of the Great Start Readiness Program and Head Start. Andrea Montgomery expressed interest in being the board representative for this committee. Kramer discussed the possibility ofnot holding a •July meeting. There was con­ sensus of the board to tenta­ tively not hold a meeting in July, unless a reason makes it necessary. Kramer will be forwarding a presentation to board mem­ bers from the state governors conference on education deal­ ing with Michigan and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The next regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education will be Monday, June 8. at 8 p.m. with a public budget forum at 7 p.m. with Delton Kellogg’s girls game, but the Lion defense stiffened from there and held the Panthers off the board until Peavey assisted team­ mate Cara Phelps with 2:30 left in the half. Peavey earned her second assist, on a goal by Katelyn Grizzle with 23:57 to play. Lion goalie Elizabeth Smith had a strong game, stopping 23 of the 26 shots against her. Kalamazoo Christian scored an 8-0 win over the Lions in the opening round July 9 — Art with Sue Trowbridge. July 16 — Wii Music Night. July 20 — Castles in the Sand. Aug. 13 Drama Workshop. Aug. 25 — Prize Auction Wrap-Up Party. Program registration is encouraged but not required. All teen programs will begin at 6 p.m. in the library and last for about two hours. BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events May 17 May 18 4-H Point Horse Show, Expo Center. Mandatory Poultry Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, following the Mandatory Meeting, Expo Center. Rabbit & Cavy Showmanship Clinic, 7 p.m., Barry Expo. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. PQA Plus Training for producers, 6:30 p.m., Eaton County MSU Extension Office. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Courts & Law Building Community Room. Safe Food Handling Workshop (for Cooking Competition), 9 a.m., Extension Office. County Shoot Mandatory Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. County Shoot Mandatory Meeting, 6:30 p.m, Barry County Conservation Club. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6;30 p.m., Extension Office. Rabbit 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. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Community Room-Courts and Law Building. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Preparation Day, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Barry County Fairgrounds. May 18 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 20 May 30 May 30 June 1 June 3 June 4 June 8 June 9 June 11 June 13 June 15 June 17 June 18 June 20 WANTED HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING Lions better in second date The Lions cut the number of goals allowed in half in their second meeting with Delton Kellogg. Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ soccer team fell 3-0 at Delton Kellogg on Wednesday evening, in the second round of the Kalamazoo Valley Association tournament. The Panthers had beaten the Lions 6-0 in their regular season meeting. Taylor Peavey scored in the first 45 seconds of the Aug. 18 — Movie: “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Aug. 25 — Prize Auction Wrap-Up Party. Flyers with complete details on each program are available in the library. There will again be a sep­ arate program for teens 14 and over. The schedule for the teen program is: June 18 — Tie Dye Tshirts. June 25 — CD Scrapbook and Origami Fun. of the KVA tournament on Monday afternoon. The Comets got three goals from Liz Ruimveld in the first half, as they built a 6-0 lead. She added a fourth goal in the second half, as her team ended the game early. Maple Valley clsoes the regular season with a couple games at home this week. The Lions take on Calhoun Christian School Monday, then will take on Dansville Wednesday. Homeowners will be given the opportunity to have a lifetime energy saving, steel shingle roof installed on their home at the best price ever with the added benefit of us matching the Federal Energy Tax Credit. Let us install one of our beautiful and permanent roofs on your home this year and we will match the $1500.00 tax credit, that is a combined savings of $3000.00 off the cost of putting an end to your roofing worries......for good! Ask about these additional savings and if you qualify! We also offer affordability with access to our special bank financing that includes: no money down, low interest and very reasonable monthly payments. An Erie Metal Roofing System will provide your home with unsurpassed “Beauty and Lasting Protection”! 1-800-952-3743 066917H email: roofing@eriemetalroofs.com www.ErieMetalRoofs.com �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 16, 2009 Pro golf instructor and Maple Valley graduate offers classes in Sunfield by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter For Maple Valley graduate Spring Javor, it was the grass LEGAL NOTICE SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD CLARK, A SINGLE MAN and BETTY JO NOOR­ MAN, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, to DAVID PIC­ CININI, INC., Mortgagee, dated April 16, 2003, and recorded on April 24, 2003, in Document No. 1102644, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCI­ ATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMOR­ GAN CHASE BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2003KS4, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($106,285.44), including interest at 11.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them,, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on June 4, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 18, TOWN 2 NORTH,* RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 18, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 18, 2373.68 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 , 689.13 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 18, 285.45 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 18, THENCE THENCE SOUTH SOUTH 00 00 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, ON SAID EAST LINE 689.16 FEET, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION THENCE SOUTH 18, 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 DEGREES WEST, ON SAID SOUTH LINE, 285.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.. The redemption period shall be 12 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: April 28, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPA­ NY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2003KS4 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, Ml 48075 ASAP# 3082281 05/02/2009, 05/09/2009, 05/16/2009, 05/23/2009 06691045 that drew her into the sport of golf. A turfgrass major in the horticulture department at the University of Maryland, Javor discovered her love for the game after spending hours upon hours on the green. “I just kind of got addict­ ed,” said Javor. “Working at a course, I could practice every day and play every day.” Now, Javor is an LPGA Teaching Pro and has turned her passion for golf into an opportunity to help others be the best players they can be. This summer, she will be teaching a variety of courses at Centennial Acres in Sunfield. The courses are designed to introduce young­ sters to the sport and also hone the skills of more expe­ rienced players. Javor said teaching les­ sons for the past 12 years has been an enjoyable experi­ ence for her and one that she hopes to continue long into the future. “I have found that I enjoy LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Victor Jaworowski and Phyllis Jaworowski, husband and wife, and Melissa Jaworowski, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 17,2007 and recorded July 27, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070727-0000224, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Four and 20/100 Dollars ($112,494.20) including interest at 8.5% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 11, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry County, Thornapple, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Block 8, Keeler Brother's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the rrecorded Plat thereof, being a part of the Southwest quarter of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 9, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.8314 ASAP# 3094529 05/09/2009, 05/16/2009, 05/23/2009, 05/30/2009 06691333 teaching more than working on the grounds crew,” said Javor with a laugh. “It’s a great environment to be around. You get to meet peo­ ple from all walks of life. It’s kind of fun. From Joe Farmer to Pish Posh Congresswoman, it doesn’t matter.” The satisfaction of helping someone improve their tech­ nique and enjoy the game even more is something that keeps Javor teaching. “I like seeing someone improve. Just to watch them, after a few moments, get bet­ ter and just see the smile on their face, I think that’s cool.” Spending her winters in Florida, where the weather is much more agreeable toward taking to the green in December, this will be Javor’s first summer teach­ ing at Centennial Acres. The openness of staff to working with her and the availability of a driving range enticed Javor to pursue holding the lessons at Centennial. The Sunfield SPYs group has been tremendous help to getting started this season, said Javor. Along with pur­ chasing a set of junior clubs for the course to use, the group also is sponsoring any LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jamie J. Schaecher and Amber Schaecher, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2004 and recorded March 9, 2004 in Instrument Number 1123362, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred Seven and 17/100 Dollars ($120,807.17) including interest at 6.375% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 55 Middleville Downs Number 3, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 25, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 200.1588 ASAP# 3073148 04/25/2009, 05/02/2009, 05/09/2009, 05/16/2009 06690740 Maple Valley graduate Spring Javor (left) works with Chelsea Erb during a recent lesson. Javor, an LPGA Teaching Pro, will be offering classes this summer at Centennial Acres in Sunfield. (Photo provided) girl golfer who would like to participate in Javor’s Little Strikers or Junior Launchers classes. The strikers classes are for those children 4 to 5 years of age and will focus on the full swing, putting and etiquette. The junior launchers is open for 6- to 9-year-olds and is a one-hour class that will teach the basics of golf, including putting, chipping, full swing and etiquette. There also will be a junior camp for all expe­ rience levels of players age 10 to 17 and an elite junior academy for those in the same age group who can break 40 for nine holes. The fun of driving a ball toward the flag or chipping one up on the green is some­ thing that keeps Javor swing­ ing and entices people of all ages to grab a club. Lion golfers split with Olivet and DK Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ golf team scored a win over Olivet in the Kalamazoo EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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There’s no other sport you can play no matter what age you are,” said Javor. “I know many 90year-olds, even if they don’t play a full round, they hit a few balls at the driving range. It keeps them happy.” For more information about the classes?” e-mail Javor at springtraininggolf@yahoo.com. 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 Lions had four of the seven scorers in the 400, with Brandon Vaughan plac­ ing fourth in 54.32, Josh Hall fifth in 54.38, and Justin Kennedy seventh in 55.24. Delton’s Robbie Wandell broke up that pack, placing sixth in 55.22. Having great 400 runners translated into a win in the 1600-meter relay as well for Maple Valley. The Lion team finished in 3:24.90. Lansing Everett teams won the two sprint relays, taking the 400-meter relay in 43.32 and the 800-meter relay in 1: 31.11 Holt took the 3200meter relay in 8:21.86. The Lions were third in the 400meter relay and the 800meter relay, and second in the 3200-meter event. The Lions’ Brad Laverty and Josh Perkins placed sec­ ond and third in the 1600meter run, with Laverty fin­ ishing in 4:46.01 and Perkins in 4:46.82. Rob Morehouse was second in the 800 in 2: 03.22. Janson Fluty had the lone championship on the day for the Lion’s league rivals from Delton Kellogg. He won the shot put with a throw of 41­ 10. His teammate Matt Ingle also had a good day for the Panthers, placing second in the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.76, third in the 300meter hurdles in 41.76, and second in the pole vault at 12-0. Elizabeth Stewart had the lone victory for the Maple Valley girls on the day, win­ ning the 400-meter dash in 1'01.69. She was .also third in the 100 (13.52), fifth in the 200 (28.22), and third in the long jump (14-11). Nicole Porter was third in the shot put at 30-4.5, and also seventh in the discus at 81-3. Her teammate Tiffany Ryan as fifth in the discus at 85-3. In the pole vault, the Lions’ Karlee Mater was second at 9-6 and Stacey Fassett third at 8-6. Lauren Trumble was fifth in the 1600-meter run in 6:10.93, and Megan Shoemaker was eighth in that event in 6:21.84. The Lion boys scored another pair of KVA wins Tuesday, topping Olivet 90­ 47 and Parchment 120-17 at Parchment High School. The Eagles edged the Lion boys by eight tenths of a sec­ ond in the 400-meter relay to spoil a sweep on the track. The Lions won the 800meter relay in 1:32.52, the 1600-meter relay in 3:34.70, and the 3200-meter relay in 8:30.25. Maple Valley managed two wins in the field to go along with its 11 wins on the track. Dustin Houghton took the discus at 115-6 and Kennedy the pole vault at 13-6. Thurlby won both hurdle races, winning the 110’s in 15.0 and the 300-meter inter­ mediate hurdles in 39.47. He also won the 200-meter dash in 22.91. Burd won the 100meter dash in 11.13, the 400 in 52.31, and the 800 in 1:57.66. In the distance races, Brad Laverty took the 1600-meter race with a time of 4:53.14 and Josh Perkins the 3200meter run in 10:51.93. The Lions will look to secure a KVA championship on Wednesday, as the league gets together for its champi­ onship meet at Constantine High School. LEGAL NOTICE Maple Valley’s Garrett Reid flies through the air in the long jump during the Olivet College Comet High School Invitational Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) MAPLE GRQVE TOWNSHIP Public hearing will be held June 3, 2009 at Maple Grove Township Hall, 726 S. M-66, Nashville, Mich, at 7:00 p.m. to consider proposed ordinance addressing Floodplain Management Provisions of the State Construction Code. Maple Grove Township, Barry County Ordinance Number 2-2009 An ordinance to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Township of Maple Grove located in Barry County, and to designate regulated flood hazard areas under the pro­ visions ofthe State Construction Code Act, Act No. 230 ofthe Public Acts of 1972, as amended. The Township of Maple Grove ordains: Section 1. AGENCY DESIGNATED. Pursuant to the provi­ sions of the state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b(6) ofAct 230, ofthe Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the Building Official of the County of Barry is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Township of Maple Grove under Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, State of Michigan. The County of Barry assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of said Act through out the corpo­ rate limits of the community adopting this ordinance. Section 2. CODE APPENDIX ENFORCED. Pursuant to the provisions ofthe state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b (6) ofAct 230, ofthe Public Acts of 1972, as amended, Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code shall be enforced by the enforcing agency within the Township of Maple Grove. Section 3. DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Entitled Barry County, Mich (All Jurisdiction) and dated May 4, 2009 and the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMS) panel number(s) of 26015C - 03270 - 0330C - 0331C - 0332C : 0335C - 0350C - 0351C - 0352C - 0355C 0375C and dated May 4, 2009 are adopted by reference for the pur­ poses of administration of the Michigan Construction Code, and declared to be a part of Section 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code, and to provide the content of the “Flood Hazards” section of Table R301.2(l) ofthe Michigan Residential Code. Section 4. REPEALS. All ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Susie Butler Maple Grove Township Clerk 517-852-1859 06691608 Maple Valley’s Elizabeth Stewart turns the corner in the 200-meter dash at Friday’s Olivet College Comet High School Invitational Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP MEETING DATES 2009-2010 TOWNSHIP BOARD: April 30, 2009 May 28, 2009 June 25,2009 July 30,2009 August 27,2009 September 24, 2009 October 29, 2009 November 24,2009 December 23,2009 January 28,2010 February 25, 2010 March 25,2010 The Tbwnship Board meetings are held at the Opera House at 7:00 p.m. FIRE & AMBULANCE BOARD: April 23,2009 May 21,2009 June 18, 2009 July 23,2009 August 20, 2009 September 17,2009 October 22, 2009 November 19,2009 December 17,2009 January 21,2010 February 18,2010 March 18, 2010 The Fire & Ambulance Board meetings are held at the Fire Station at 7:00 p.m. LIBRARY BOARD: April 14,2009 May 12,2009 June 9,2009 July 14,2009 August 11,2009 September 8,2009 The Library Board meetings are held October 13,2009 November 10,2009 December 8,2009 January 12,2010 February 9,2010 March 9,2010 the Library at 7:00 p.m. o g> SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by PATRICK G. NAULT, A SIN­ GLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated June 4, 2004, and record­ ed on June 15, 2004, in Document No. 1129293, and assigned by said mortgagee to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSCOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES» CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2004-HE7, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars and Fifty Cents ($210,960.50), including interest at 6.990% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on June 11, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL 4: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 14 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST 1319.51 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 760.0 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 270.Q FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52 MIN­ UTES 16 SECONDS EAST 210.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST 270.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST 210.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH AND SUB­ JECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILI­ TY PURPOSES OVER A 66 FOOT STRIP OF LAND, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENC­ ING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 COR­ NER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST 1076.51 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 10.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 243 FEET OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 1731.78 FEET; THENCE NORTHEAST­ ERLY 94.56 FEET ALONG A 100.0 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 54 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 46 SECONDS AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 26 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST 90.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 53 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 349.03 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 305.53 FEET ALONG A 500 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 35 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 42 SECONDS AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 36 DEGREES 0.5 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 300.80 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 271.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 04 MIN­ UTES 09 SECONDS EAST 115.00 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION AND THE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID EASEMENT. 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 period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 5, 2009 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSCOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED SECURI­ TIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2004HE7 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, Ml 48075 ASAP# 3093281 05/09/2009, 05/16/2009, 05/23/2009, 05/30/2009 06691328 �Page 14 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 16, 2009 DK baseball busts out of slump against the Lions The Lions’ Cody Cruttenden is tagged out at the plate by Delton Kellogg catcher Gavin Brinley, with an assist going to Delton right fielder Sam Hoff, during the bottom of the sixth inning of game two Tuesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ® The ‘Nashville Car Show is June 20th by Brett Bremer Sports Editor We are planning on a parade this year, |R ' g Sat. June 20th at 11 a.m. and would like to H' have you join us. You could have a float, band, tractor, truck, car or just walk. 3 Please call Dorothy at 517-852-9667 or Sandy at 517-852-1543 [StantowS i^AJCTiOrWi G ecHtObMF, ESTATE AUCTION LOCATED at 420 Durkee St, Nashville, Ml (south of downtown Nashville on M-66 to M-79, one block west to Durkee St., and south to sale site). THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2009 -10 A.M. Clocks with New Haven, German, 1930 Spartan, Seth Thomas, Ansonia, more; 1880's vintage German violin; very good "Bacon Professional" 5 string banjo w/MOP inlay, signed and stamped; large Victorian print; hand carved folk pieces; antique open book­ case; four piece waterfall style bedroom furniture w/dropwell dresser; Vintage oil paintings and prints; collection of glass paperweights; antique table and chairs; children's items; craft items; old magazines; glassware; crocks; old kitchen items; more. Call for a flyer! JANE SHOUP ESTATE, Marilyn Wright, Personal Representative 144 South Main St. P.0. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0060 e-mail: stanlonsauctionsQfSbcglobal.net wvw.stantons-auctlons.com hris Stanton 543-0598 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 617-349-823 Both Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley’s varsity base­ ball teams are trying to get things straightened out as the regular season winds down and district tournaments approach. Both were a little shaky on Tuesday, as the host Panthers swept a Kalamazoo Valley Association double header from the Lions. The Panthers won game one 6-3 then took game two 9-5. “We’re just so inconsis­ tent,” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. “Friday night we went down to Constantine. We lost 2-1, but we made great plays. Last night, we fielded the ball behind (pitcher Kyle Fisher). Today we boot it, we don’t hit, and we watch pitches.” Delton only needed five hits to score its 9-5 game two win. The Panthers put togeth­ er a five run second inning, then added three runs in the third and one more in the fourth. The bottom of the Panther order sparked the rally as number five hitter JeffBissett led off with a walk. Number seven hitter Thad Calkins eventually drove in Bissett with an RBI single. CJ Let us help with your outdoor project #1 USED RAILROAD $9" Anderson added a single and would score in the inning, and Sam Hoff and Chris Horrocks also added runs after reaching on Lion mis­ takes. Bissett had a single to start the third run rally for the Panthers as well, the only hit of the three-run inning for Delton. A single by Darrin Pursley with one-out in the fourth, and a two-out single by Anderson later in the inning were the only other Delton hits. Kyle Bums took the loss for the Lions, striking out three and walking three in three and two thirds. Brandon Cosgrove gave up a single to the first batter he faced, then he and teammate Levi Westendorp shut the Panthers down the rest ofthe night. Maple Valley managed just six singles off Panther pitcher Quinn Seaver, one each for Cody Brumm, Kyle Fisher, Brandon Cosgrove, Jordan Sprague, James Samann, and Coty Franklin. Cosgrove had an RBI single as part of the Lions’ three run-rally in the seventh that cut the Panther lead down to four runs. The first four Lion runners reached base to start the bot­ tom of the sixth, but Maple Valley couldn’t get even one run out of it. Seaver went the distance on the mound for Delton, striking out eight and walking seven. “In this high school game, we have so many games in a row that it all depends on how your rotation ends up and who you end up pitch­ ing,” said Delton head coach Bill Humphrey. “A lot of guys are asked to do things they might not be used to, and they have to step up.” Humphrey liked what he saw from Seaver in game two, and his game one pitch­ er Brennan Smith. Smith threw the first six innings in game one, striking out four and walking two. He allowed just five ofthe Lions’ six hits. Cosgrove had three of those six hits, a pair of singles and a double off of the Panthers’ Brad Meyers in the seventh. Delton had just rallied for four runs in the top of the sixth, to pull in front 6-2. Seaver. Bissett, and Shoup started off the sixth inning attack with singles. A walk to Meyers drove in Delton’s first run of the inning. Gavin Brinley followed with a two run single and Smith drove in a run with another single. Smith and Sever both had a pair of singles in game one for Delton. Franklin was hit with the loss. Westendorp came on to record the final three quick outs in the sixth, after the Panthers’ scored their four runs off him. Franklin struck out six, and walked two in his five innings of work. Delton had eight hits off of him. The Lions came into the double header on a high, after Fisher threw a no-hitter Monday afternoon against Springport, the first of his varsity career. Maple Valley scored a 3-0 non-conference victory. Fisher struck out ten, and a pair of Lion errors accounted for the only two Spartan base runners. “1 got a lot of ground balls. The curve ball started work­ ing. I haven’t thrown my curve ball very well all year.” “1 wasn’t trying to throw it too hard. That’s mostly what Carp (coach Carpenter) and coach (Jeff) Fisher said. They said I was using my legs more,” said Fisher. Coach Carpenter said, “he got ahead early in the counts. He threw strikes, and he didn’t overthrow.” A Cosgrove double to start the second inning ignited a three-run Lion rally. Franklin and Bums had RBI singles in the inning, and Fisher drove in the final run when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. Fisher was 2-for-2 at the as well. Burns, plate Cosgrove, Franklin, and Tyler Franks finished with a single each. “We had good defense. I had ten strike outs. Everyone played well. Everyone fielded their position quite well. We had five hits in the game. That’s been the thing we’ve been struggling with,” said Fisher. Last Friday, the Lions fell 2-1 to Constantine in KVA action. Maple Valley had just three hits off the Falcons. Bums walked to open the game, and came around to score on an RBI single from Fisher. Bums added a single in the third and Cosgrove one in the seventh of the only Lion offense. Pitcher Michael Paisley took the loss for the Lions despite only allowing three hits and three walks through six innings of work. He struck out two and gave up two earned runs. The Falcons got both their runs in the bottom ofthe fifth. DOG EARED FENCING 6’ X 8’ PANELS $42« 8’ LANDSCAPE TIMBERS Each base after driving a single to left field during the top of the sixth inning of game one Tuesday at Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SPLIT RAIL (INCLUDES 2-10’ RAILS AND 1 LINE POST) 2 Sides Rounded, 2 sides flat $2437 lHOMSTOVNj H LUMBER & HARDWARE Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville • (517) 852-0882 www.hometownlumber.com 517 726-1500 p>ued here Levi Westendorp pitch­ es for Maple Valley during the sixth inning of game two Tuesday at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) UTO PARTS & REPAIR 130 S. Main • Vermontville Parts • Tires • Auto Repairs Open M-F 8-5:30 • Sat 8-1:30 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 16,2009 — Page 15 Coaches lean onexperience in double header split by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After the first batter reached against Allwardt in the top of b The Panthers and Lions the sixth, she was relieved by both wanted game two of Cedie Angus. Tarah Keim their Kalamazoo Valley' came on to replace Blacken at SX. *.sjw! si'll* s«(SS to (Sto •cjcsS. •cjcsS C ali’S*« < 5». *52«« o *• ■ikktarfti were going to control the pace of the game a bit more,” said Maple Valley head coach Mary y LeSage, g, “and you y ’re able to determine where the the start of the bottom of the ball is going to go. The other sixth. t two girls, they’re young. Keim and the Panthers They’re still learning.” came away with a 3-2 victory Allwardt had a no-hitter as the teams traded rallies late going when she came out of in the game. The Lions had the game, although she had taken game one 6-0. hit one batter and walked four “They are both our ace others. Blacken allowed just pitchers, and we knew they two hits through five. with them pitching that they “I thought Taylor did okay,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Kelly Yoder. “She doesn’t pitch that much. My though was at the begin­ ning I’d need to get two or three innings out of here and she gave us five.” The first batter to face Keim, Page Semrau, drilled a single off the pitchers’ foot to start the bottom half of the sixth. Semrau stole second, moved to third on a ground­ out by Cassie Knauss, and came home on an RBI single to center field by Terri Hurosky. That run gave the Lions a brief 2-1 lead. Kami McCowan walked to lead-offthe top ofthe seventh for the Panthers, and back-toback bunt singles by Sara Weimer and Keim loaded the bases. Angus got the next two batters to strike out, but Amber Saurers delivered a two-out RBI single to left field that tied the game. The winning run scored on a throwing error with two outs. s was 2-for-2 with a pair of singles in the second game. Keim and Weimer had the The Lions’ Cedie Angus pitches in the bottom of the only other Delton hits. sixth Inning of game one Tuesday afternoon at Delton For the Lions, Hurosky was 2-for-3 with a pair of sinKellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Association double header bad enough to send their aces back out to the center of the diamond in the sixth inning. Delton Kellogg sophomore Taylor Blacken and Maple Valley sophomore Tiffani Allwardt pitched their teams to a 1-1 tie through five innings Tuesday afternoon. The Lions’ Tina Westendorp is forced out at second base by Delton Kellogg short stop Katie Marshall for the second out in the bottom of the seventh inning of game two Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hansbarge Heating & Air Conditioning LICENSED INSURED Vermontville, Ml COLE HAIXISBARGER Owner RUUD Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates gles, and Semrau and Brianna Misiewicz added a single each. Semrau scored both Lion on runs, runs, with wt the te first rst comcoming in the bottom of the first g after she’d reached on an error. Delton tied the game at one in the top of the third as Marshall led off the inning g with a walk and came around to score. “I’m not happy with one (win),” said LeSage. “I wanted two. It should have been two. They just didn’t have their game today.” Yoder thought her team could have been smoother as well. “We’re not playing our best ball right now. We Were ’re making too many mistakes. I making too many mistakes.I . I think the end of the school year, kids are thinking about a lot of other things. They haven’t been real focused on the games. They were a little tegames. ey werea tte more focused in the second game today.” Maple Valley won the first game of the double header 6-0. A one-out single by Marshall in the bottom of the sixth was the only hit the Panthers managed off Angus. She struck out ten and walked two in the complete game vic­ tory. Delton errors contributed to three-run Lion rallies in the fourth and fifth innin gs. Angus and Hurosky both had a pair of singles to lead while Semrau the Lion attack, wh and Misiewicz had one each. Keim took the loss, allowing six hits and striking out seven. Maple Valley’s girls came into the double header on a SOFTBALL, continued on page 16 Maple Valley’s Cassie Knauss pulls a ball towards the left side of the Delton infield during the bottom of the third inning of game two Tuesday. 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Jordan Beachnau drilled an RBI single to score Misiecwiz in the bottom of the seventh, breaking a 9-9 tie. Misiecwiz had reached on a walk, and then stole sec­ of his for the Lions in the contest The Lion bats didn’t slow down in game two. LeSage said she has not seen her team come alive like it did in game two. It was Maple Valley that jumped in front to start game two. The Lions first four bat­ ters, Semrau, Knauss, Angus, and Hurosky all scored. Springport came right ond to get into scoring posi­ tion. Beachnau was 3-for-4 in the game. Springport built an 8-2 lead in the first three innings of game one. The Lions did­ n’t give up though. The Maple Valley bats woke up and put five runs up in the fourth inning, then added two more in the sixth to take a 9-8 lead. Semrau and Tina Westendorp both had a pair back with three runs in the bottom of the first though. “I was a little nervous, hoping that the girls would hang on to that feeling from the first game,” said LeSage. Hurosky knocked an RBI double to score Knauss from first base in the second, giv­ ing the Lions a little more breathing room. “Knauss runs the bases very well, so when ever she is onl don’t worry too much,” said LeSage. “Knauss knows how to run the bases, and she loves the challenge.” The Lions went on to add three runs in the fourth, three in the fifth, and four runs in the sixth to end the game early. Hurosky and Westendorp were both 4-for-5 in the game, and Allwardt went 2- for-4. Last Friday at Constantine, the Lions won a pair of league contests 14-3 and 7-6. Westendorp scored the winning run in the bottom of the eighth in game two. Knauss had a big game, going 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI’s. In game one, the Lions got three hits each from Knauss and Semrau, and Beachnau went 2-for-4. Hurosky added a hone run in the fourth inning of the rout. Maple Valley followed up taht contest by finishing sec­ ond at the Battle Creek Central Invitational. Battle Creek Lakeview topped the Lions 4-3 in the final, after Maple Valley had started the day with a 9-3 win over Jackson. The Lions lost a couple players to the prom in the second game, and had to fill in with junior varsity play­ ers. “Of course it leaves us to wonder if all the players had been there would the out­ come be different,” said LeSage. “It is hard switching players around, and not play­ ing their normal positions does get frustrating. But we did what we had to do to play.” Lakeview snapped a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the sev­ enth. The game-winning run was on third base with two outs, and came home when a throw by the Lion short stop forced the Lion first baseman off the bag. She came back down with the ball, but too late to get the force and pre­ vent the run. 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The night, emceed by teachers Norma Jean Acker and Ryan Rosin, began with awarding scholarships to stu­ dents from area organiza­ tions and then transitioned into the ‘in-house’ awards which included citizenship, leadership and academic recognition. Justin Kennedy was awarded the first scholarship of the night, the Zemke Memorial Scholarship. Recognizing both science in the classroom and some­ one who is an athlete, the MV Science Athletic Scholarship is sponsored by Pharmacist Shane McNeil and was awarded to Ashliegh Penny and Jeff Burd. Dawn Meade of Eaton Federal Savings Bank was on hand to present the Herbert B. Black Scholarship to MacKensye Ancona. The Leadership scholarship was awarded by Acker to Lauren Baker. Former High School Counselor Ward Rooks pre­ sented Olivia Sprague and MacKensye Ancona with Nashville Lions Club Doug Vogt Memorial Scholarships. On behalf of the Vomberg Foundation, Teacher Monique Colizzi presented Kayla Chapman with a scholarship. Nick Smith and Holly Rathbum were awarded scholarships from the Child­ Demeray Vermontville Legion Post 222, presented by Tom Williams. In choosing the athletes of the year, Athletic Director Duska Brumm said they had such a hard time that two were chosen as the male recipients of the award. Kyle Fisher and Jeff Burd were named Male Athletes of the Nick Smith and Holly Rathburn receive scholarships from Tom Williams of Vermontville American Legion Post 222 in recognition of their academic achievements. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Year and Erin Shoemaker was named Female Athlete of the Year. Given in memory of long­ time band member Jane Shoup, Betsy Parish and Fred Lyons of the Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band presented Nick Smith with a scholarship. Band Teacher Dennis Vanderhoef presented Amanda Paxon with the Kathy Carl Memorial Award. Dawn Meade of Eaton Federal Band Teacher Dennis Vanderhoef Savings Bank (right) presents- senior awards senior Amanda Paxon with MacKensye Ancona with the Herbert the Kathy Carl Award. (Photo by Amy B. Black Scholarship. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Jo Parish) Vanderhoef has been teach­ ing at Maple Valley for 25 years and joked about his longevity. “The man who brought me to this job, Burr Hartenburg, asked me if I would stay for two years. I said yes, now I guess I have to figure out which two I have stayed for,” joked Vanderhoef. Kyle Fisher and Erin Shoemaker received the Army National Scholar Athlete Award, and Justin Kennedy and Stacey Fassett were awarded the Marine Corps Scholar Athlete Award. Dustin Houghton is one of 13 in the state given the opportunity to join the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. He will be attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and representa­ tives from the Marines esti­ mate his awards and scholar- ships will total $150,000 by the end of his college educa­ tion. Nick Smith and Kala Bishop were both recognized by the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Barry County. Graduation for these and all of the seniors of Maple Valley High School will take place Friday, May 29, at 7 p.m. at the athletic complex behind the high school. Maple Valley boys three-peat as KVA champions by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s Nick Thurlby ate up most of the gap between himself and Hackett Catholic Central’s number three runner, Philip Herzog, in the 1600-meter race during Wednesday night’s Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship Meet at Constantine High School. The Lions’ Rob Morehouse then took the baton and blew past the Hackett anchor, Peter Herzog, in the first 100meters. Morehouse wound up hitting the finish line in 3 minutes 27.60 seconds. The two Lions weren’t just chasing the Hackett runners ahead of them in the race. They were chasing redemption. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ track and field team made up for its second place finish at last Friday’s Division 3 Regional Meet by winning its third consec- utive KVA championship Wednesday. The Lion team hasn’t been beaten in a league dual or at the league meet in the three seasons. “I let it all go tonight,” said Morehouse. “I just wanted to get it all out here tonight.” Justin Kennedy and Josh Hall led off the 1600-meter relay race for the Lions. Maple Valley took a different approach in the confer­ ence meet. “I wasn’t taking any chances today,” said Maple Valley boys’ coach Brian Lincoln. “We took the relays apart, and we still won them.” Lincoln was kicking himself last week for not putting one of his studs, Jeff Burd or Thurlby, in one more individual event at the regional which the team lost by half a point. Both won their two individ­ ual races, and helped the Lions to victory in two relays on that day. “I decided after Friday night, we weren’t going to take any chances, so, we put Jeff in three individual events and Nick in three individual events and left each of them in one of the relays.” Burd ran in the 800meter relay, teaming with Morehouse, Hall, and Jimmy Brown for a firstplace time of 1:32.70. Morehouse was the only athlete on the day to be a conference champion in all four of his events. He teamed with Trent Courtney, Brad Laverty, and Cody Leinhart to win the 3200-meter relay in 8:30.70. He was the 800meter run champion on his own, finishing in 2:01.60. “I think (Morehouse) wanted to redeem himself tonight, and I think he defi­ nitely did. He felt like he let the team down Friday, but I don’t think he did,” said Lincoln. “Being the cham­ pion in the 800, that’s great.” “That was sweet,” Morehouse said ofracing to the front of the 1600-meter relay pack, “but the 800 was better though.” The lion boys finished with 169 points. Constantine was second with 106, followed by Delton Kellogg 93, Schoolcraft 74, Olivet 55, Hackett Catholic Central 40, Galesburg-Augusta 39. Parchment 32, Pennfield 31, and Kalamazoo Christian 24. See CHAMPIONS, page 9 In This Issue, Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ track and field team celebrates its 2009 Kalamazoo Valley Association championship in Constantine’s Sweetland Stadium Wednesday night. It is the third consecutive league championship for the Lion boys’ team. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • Zank is headed to Interlochen • Plane to ‘crash’ at Charlotte airport • Foundation announces new scholar­ ship • Library hosts ‘Grandma and Me’ tea party • Wolfpack half point better than Lions at regional �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 23,2009 Roush’s celebrates six years of business This month, Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe in Nashville is celebrating its sixth year in business. To celebrate, own­ ers Andy and Kristy Roush have teamed up with Ewing’s Landscaping of Nashville to give the exterior courtyard a new look. Overhead lighting now illu- minates the courtyard at night. “Stop by and enjoy dinner and sneak a peak at the new landscaping by Ewing Garden Center and Landscaping of Nashville,” said Kristy. “This is especially wonderful at dusk when the romantic light­ ing strikes a perfect Italian mood.” Since opening in May of 2003, the duo have worked to make Roush’s the home of pizza perfection. Andy even recently traveled to Las Vegas to learn more about the pizza industry at the 25th annual International Pizza Expo. It is the world’s largest and oldest pizza trade show and fills a center the size of four football fields with nothing but pizza-related goods, equipment and serv­ ices. While at the expo, Andy attended several educational sessions and saw more than 900 exhibits. He even got to experience exciting pizza competitions. Andy and Kristy said they are taking all this informa­ tion and using it in their busi­ ness to make “Nashville’s Favorite Pizzeria” even bet­ ter. They have already imple­ mented a new Loyalty Rewards Program which gives their customers points for every purchase and coupons all year long. Roush’s is open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more informa­ tion visit www.roushs.net. Andy, Kristy and Joshua Roush are celebrating six years in the pizza business. (Photo provided) Zank is headed to Interlochen by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Interlochen Fine Arts Camp is known throughout the world for providing opportunities for students of all ages to further their knowledge in the arts. Internationalartists such as Singers Josh Groban and Norah Jones have spent time at Interlochen. This summer, Maple Zank. “I love musical the­ ater, I’ve been doing it since the fourth grade, and I really want to take it further as a career.” That career includes an education in music therapy with a minor in musical the­ ater, possibly at Western Michigan University, he said. Zank’s sessions at Interlochen will have three main focuses: dance, vocal and acting. Beyond the class­ room, Drama Teacher Norma Jean Acker said Interlochen is a stepping stone for his future. “It seriously is a differ­ ence maker. People look at Interlochen, and it opens doors,” said Acker. “I think it’s great. I think he has tons of talent and it’s a huge opportunity. It isn’t only nationally but internationally renowned.” According to its Web site, Interlochen campers come from each of the 50 states and more than 50 countries Valley junior Adam Zank will have those same oppor­ tunities when he participates in an eight-day musical the­ ater program. Zank is hopeful that his time at Interlochen will take him to the next level in his theater studies and provide the instruction he needs to hone his skills. “I want to really grow in my skills and talents,” said Becky and Chris Ewing of Ewing’s Garden Center and Landscaping recently completed a project at Roush’s in celebration of the cafe’s anniversary. (Photo provided) ^Diana’s <-P4?ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Rehearsing a scene earlier this year from “West Side Story,” Adam Zank (center) has been accepted into Interlochen Fine Arts Camp. He will be attending a musical theater camp for eight days and plans to hold area fundraisers to help pay for the session. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S: Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00..................................... Sunday 10: 00 Church 11: 00 Fellowship 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 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 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Senrice, 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's 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 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Senrices Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 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 a.m. P.M. Service........................................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY ool vice 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 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 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship...................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service........................................7 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. each year. The audition process included letters of recom­ mendation, a theater resume and a recorded audition that included two songs, a mono­ logue and a dance piece. Zank said without the dead­ line, reminders from his mom and dad, help from teacher Ryan Rosin and Sarah Shoemaker or the initial idea from Acker, this opportunity may not be possible. With the hurdle of being accepted out of the way, Zank has one more hurdle to jump — finances. Today, Saturday May 23, Zank will be holding a dona­ tion-only car wash in the parking lot of the Hastings McDonald’s. The wash will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Zank will also be accepting pop cans and bot­ tles to put toward his trip. He also will have a drop­ off station for cans at Carl’s Market in Nashville May 30 and 31. 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 23,2009 — Page 3 Students at Fuller Street Elemantary learn how to sign by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Students in Paula Guajardo’s first grade class at Fuller Street Elementary can now add another item to their list of accomplish­ ments. The children have learned some ofthe elements of sign language and put on a special program to show off their skills Thursday after­ noon. stemmed from a student, Brandon Henion, who was part of Guajardo’s class at the start of the year. Henion is legally deaf and required a translator to help him work in the classroom. The interpreter, Heidi Gottleber, not only helped Henion but also taught some of the other students a bit of sign language so they could interact with him. Students in Paula Guajardo’s first grade class demonstrate their sign language skills at a special pro­ gram Thursday afternoon. Gottleber said multiple posi­ tive effects that have mani­ fested themselves from this experience. “Sign language has helped the students- make connec- tions with how to spell words,” said Guajardo. Gottleber said it has helped the students be able to communicate and become “comfortable around some- Paula Guajardo took a course in sign language and has been teaching those skills to her students. Local restaurants first in county to go smoke-free it ■ JfHilknir: ■ i’fhtttaht.' B uaiZWiH tj i^E^aslIdft issjsMiisli}. iMtailty e. isutauM'i g K dl by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Two Nashville restaurants have been the first business­ es in Barry County to switch to a smoke-free environ­ ment. Shirley’s Chuckwagon and the Country Kettle both have recently made the change and were recognized by the Barry -Eaton District Health Department. According to the American Lung Association, 392,000 people die every year from tobacco-caused disease, making it the lead­ ing cause of preventable death. The association also reports that an additional 50,000 people die from exposure to secondhand smoke. Aside from those numbers, Shirley Gardner said that her restaurant experienced an SOUfflWWW 10 church (*«** |N« • ■««*'’* ,:•• 13 I ffflsf Employees from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department present a certificate to Shirley Gardner of Shirley’s Chuckwagon in Nashville for switching to a smoke-free environment. Pictured with Gardner (center) are Dana DeBrugn, Sue Thuma, Dr. Robert Schirmer, Greg Caboose, Ken Bowen, Eric Pessell, Wynn Berny, and Steve Tackitt of the health department. said the students continued with their lessons and used rhyming and songs to leam even more of sign language. Plane to ‘crash’ at Charlotte airport Local emergency crews invite community to watch plane crash simulation on May 30 at Fitch H. Beach Airport in Charlotte. (Photo provided) Charlotte and Eaton Rapids-Area Emergency Medical Services personnel will soon leam more about how to handle victims of airplane crashes, and the public is welcome to watch. At 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, a simulation will be held at Fitch H. Beach Airport on Island Highway, just east of 1-69, in Charlotte. The training program is designed to teach those in the emergency services field how to correctly extract people from an air­ plane crash, improve safety with airplane rescues and fire suppression, and generally educate them on how to effectively handle such an incident. The public is invited to attend and watch the process. Contact John Truba, HGB emergency medical services director, at 517-541-5908 for more information. Bricks still available through boosters Judy Quantrell (center) of The Country Kettle in Nashville accepts a certificate from the Barry County Health Department in recognition of her designation as a smoke-free restaurant Pictured with Quantrell are June Gillespie, Janey Donnini, Regina Young, Jodi Trantham and Steve Tackitt of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. IB one who that’s not just like them.” Though Henion left the school mid-year, Guajardo almost immediate improve­ ment. “It’s nice to have the restaurant smell like food instead of cigarettes,” said Gardner. “It’s a lot cleaner, and I’m tickled that we did this. I hope a lot ofother peo­ ple follow suit.” Judy Quantrell of The Country Kettle said she had thought about going smokefree in the past and when Shirley’s Chuckwagon made the move, it seemed like the perfect time. “I had thought about it when we took the restaurant back,” said Quantrell. “I’m not sorry about the change, I’m very happy about it. I have had lots of good com­ ments about it.” The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters are reminding residents that brick space is still available at the Maple Valley Athletic Complex. Brick pricing starts at $80 and all lines of engraving are limited to 14 characters. The bricks that are already in place represent Maple Valley graduates and make a nice memorial for loved ones or a great graduation gift, say the boosters. To purchase a brick or find out more about them, contact any athletic boosters member or pick up a form at the high school office. Open Late Memorial Weekend Open Memorial Day 9am-4pm ■■waiinll Garden Center & Landscaping Memorial Day Sale!! 25% off trees & shrubs with a $50 purchase of Annuals or perennials Specialty mushroom workshop offered in Eaton County The demand for gourmet mushrooms such as Shiitake, oyster and Enoki mushrooms is increasing and there are opportunities for local agricultural entre­ preneurs to take advantage of such niche markets. The current retail prices for many of these delicacies often can be out of range for many restaurant owners and home cooks. Mushrooms can be Thursday, June 18, from 9 grown without a large ini­ a.m. to 3 p.m. The work­ tial investment and by any­ shop will be held at the County MSU one with less technical Eaton office, 551 skills. Empty warehouses- Extension Drive or basements could be used Courthouse as can animal waste for fer­ Charlotte. The registration tilizer. Plus, there are no fee is $20. Participants will be engaged in some handsharmful byproducts. The Eaton County MSU on activities in propagating Extension will host a full- mushrooms. The class will be limited day workshop on growing specialty mushroom to 20 people. Registration brochure and additional information can be found at http://webl .msue.msu.edu/ eaton/mushroomworkshop.pdf Call the Eaton County Extension office at 517­ 543-2310 or fax 517-543­ 8119 for more information. Great Selection of...Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Vegetables. 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Officers will be practicing at the range, which located at 300 and read the literature used the EMS Department of E, Casgrove St., behind the to inform the public about Castleton Township after transfer recycle station. the need for the millage, and Cheryl Heartwell became There, will be night qualifica­ the facts don’t support the supervisor since handwritten tions, as well as day and story being told, then or now. reports used in the past have When the millage expires, been replaced. Bravo for the weekend practices. voters will get another new blood on the board of chance to vote the millage up Castleton Township for or down, assuming an exten­ changing the inherited status sion is requested by elected quo. officials. Voters will need to It would be nice to see the be sure then that the elected year-to-date expenses com­ officials are not employing pared to the adopted budget Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound hollow rhetoric again to get made available for our elect­ the millage renewed. From ed officials in Castleton *4.25 an elected official perspec­ Township on a monthly basis ALL SEATS tive, it would be advisable so they know where they except adult evenlrtgKd not to use the budget wind­ have been and where they (S) Stadium Seating Q No passes fall in the townships and vil­ are going in the future. SHOWTIMES 5/23 - 5/28 lage for projects other than Hopefully, this process O NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN (PG) those that benefit the public, will be extended to the FRI-MON 11:45,2:00,4:25,6:45,9:10 roads being No. 1 on a list ambulance and fire depart­ TUE-TH 4:25,6:45,9:10 □ ©TERMINATOR SALVATION (PG-13) priorities. ments because it has already FRI-MON 11:55,2:20,4:45,7:15,9:40 It would not be unreason­ been demonstrated last year TUE-TH 4:45,7:15,9:40 O®ANGELS AND DEMONS (PG-13) able for elected officials to that financial tools are not FRI-MON 1:00,4:00,6:55,9:50 TUE-TH 4:00,6:55,9:50 be prepared to explain where being used. -Until the soft­ STAR TREK (PG-13) the extra dollars in the town­ ware purchased in 2004 FRI-MON 11:00,1:40,4:20, 7:05,10:00 TUE-TH 4:20,7:05,10:00 ship and village budgets becomes fully operational, have been spent to benefit financial accounting will the public. If they cannot continue to be poorly per­ provide the details, then the formed even though five voters should have second years has elapsed since the thoughts on millage exten­ purchase occurred. sion. A statement was made in a It has always been hard to recent board meeting ques­ determine the financial tioning how the board of health of Castleton Castleton Township should Township. On Aug. 6, 2008 handle or deal with “irate during board comment at the residents.” Since I’m not monthly Castleton Township sure of the context of those OFFERING COMPLETE meeting, Mr. Cooley told the words, my advice would be WATER & WELL board that township expens­ to make sure that any state­ DRILLING & PUMP es would exceed revenues ments to the public by elect­ for the year ending March ed officials and their sup­ SALES & SERVICE 31, 2009, by approximately porters in the future be truth­ 4” TO 12” WELLS $41,000, which resulted in a ful and fact-based rather than • Residential strong reaction by several misleading propaganda to • Commercial board members. According get another tax increase to an interim report for last passed. • Farm year, expenses for last year Ardith Jordan advised us We stock a complete line of... exceeded revenues by recently that the time for • Pumps • Tanks $16,465, which means another tax revolt should be • Plastic & Steel Pipe Castleton Township’s finan­ high on the public’s agenda. • Other Well Supplies cial position deteriorated less We can only stop irresponsi­ WE OWN OUR OWN than projected by Mr. ble behavior by not sitting EQUIPMENT & DO Cooley. back and by taking action OUR OWN WORK. Red ink was the reason since some elected officials Richard Ewing attempts were made before are betting-that the reverse Owner the budget was adopted last will happen. The choice is GRAVEL WELLS year to get elected officials yours. Your incentive, the A SPECIALTY to trim expenses from their millage revenue of $426,904 Estimates Available proposed budget. Since is being transferred from you expenses were allowed to to local government over the exceed revenues, it is evident next four years to solve a that efforts to get budget dis­ problem that did not exist last cipline implemented failed. year and still does not exist What constitutes a bad today. (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW financial situation is in the VERMONTVILLE eyes ofthe beholder. But, red Donald M. Wiggins, Now accepting ink is always bad news, and Nashville s MasterCard & Visa the budget for the current year indicates another oper­ ating loss of $4,862, which Nashville VFW Post 8260 will be increased by the recently announced reduc­ tion in revenue sharing by the State of Michigan, and will grow to $10,814 from IVIonday, May 25th $4,862. 11:00 a.m. Expenses have been exceeding revenue since on Main Street 2005 according to the town­ Anyone wishing to be in the parade ship’s audited financial state­ ments, except for 2007 when meet at the VFW at 10:00 a.m. expenses were $11,247 less Please come join us in memory of than revenue. How long can a family last when expenses our fallen soldiers continually exceed income? On a positive note, I’ve POTLUCK DINNER IMMEDIATELY seen some improvement in FOLLOWING AT THE VFW financial records provided to Concerns seem altered after passage of millage will have to decide whether The financial well-being to laugh, hold your nose or of the Castleton-Maple be angry that the board Grove-Nashville EMS con­ would be so irresponsible tinues to improve without with the public purse in the any funds from the millage current economic environ­ passed last year being ment An old income tax included in the totals report­ planning saying, fits these ed for the first quarter of circumstances and goes as follows: “When pigs become 2009. The amount available for hogs, they get slaughtered.” Also, the budget adopted operations was $49,006, $33,343 and $47,000 at the for the Castleton-Maple EMS end of January, February and Grove-Nashville March, respectively, which shows no financial support means the capital balance of being provided by the town­ $20,000 needed to sustain the ships or village for the cur­ ambulance operations has rent fiscal year. Simply stat­ been adequate, and collapse ed, the townships’ and vil­ did not occur as predicted by lage’s financial support for tax-and-spend elected offi­ EMS has gone out the back door as the millage revenue cials. The balances would have starts flowing through the been higher except for the front door. fact that the paramedics and I can take the criticism by EMTs received a raise of 50 Jud Cooley in his last letter cents per hour (5.13 percent to the editor except his posi­ and 6.45 percent, respective­ tion on my unwillingness to ly) in December 2008 (cost pay an outstanding bill for of raise for December 2008 information that was request­ through April 2009 was ed last year. His story does $1,472), which is well-’ not tie back to the written deserved in view of the serv­ paper trail related to the ice they provide to local Freedom of Information Act communities. (FOIA) request for financial Also, a raise of 5 percent and budgeting information. was given to the executive For the record, in 2008, I director and is in line with submitted four FOIA the treatment handed out to requests to Castleton the other employees. But, the Township and withdrew one 20 percent pay increase request for a net total ofthree given to the treasurer (Loma requests for information. Wilson) by the board of One bill was received and a directors' of the Castleton­ written response was Maple Grove-Nashville promptly sent to Castleton EMS is disproportionate and Township that indicated no counter-productive for the payment was due since it fell organization. The frosting on under an exemption from the cake: the effective date copying charges when less was April Fool’s Day. You than 10 pages were requested To the editor. 108 Cotton rOrm In many colors. Great for quilt backs. Cute Woodland Animals from Spectrix May Special Quilt Books 15% Off thru 5-30-09 QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. 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It was also indicated that FOIA requests had resulted in hardships for the clerk of the township. My requests for last year resulted in less than 25 pages of data being provided to me, which was used to prepare a financial projection on the Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville EMS and ongoing commen­ tary in letters to the editor about the funding shell game that was being played out by elected officials. If opening a file and copying 25 pages is a hardship for elected offi­ cials, I would suggest that any officials not able to copy this small number of pages should look for employment elsewhere. Furthermore, private enterprise does not employ many people who cannot operate in environments with much higher levels of stress and challenges than Mr. Cooley deemed to be appro­ priate for the township clerk. Mr. Cooley liked the fact that residents and taxpayers in Castleton Township have not asked questions since accountability was not nec­ essary in the past. Simply put, what you did not know has never rocked his boat as supervisor. Voters’ lack of information about elected officials’ activities has been a blissful state for elected officials in Castleton Township. The lack of meaningful information given to voters was the tactic used with the millage request for the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville EMS. You never heard Mr. Cooley or any other elected officials or sup­ porter of the millage request actually tell us or publish information before the August or November elec­ tions that the townships and village would be withdraw_ing their budget support assuming the millage passed. Absent any public discus­ sion oh this matter, you would still not be informed about the budget plans or the EMS actual financial condi­ tion and would have assumed that your affirma­ tive vote saved EMS for the communities. Remember, you were told that the ambu­ lance service would crash and burn unless the millage passed. It’s easy to say that voters were not fibbed to after the fact when the mill­ age has been passed and the tax will be paid by taxpayers until the millage expires in 2012. I attended the meetings to$4.75« ! EWING WELL DRILLING INC. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 23,2009 — Page 5 Foundation announces new scholarship SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS More than $40,000 will be awarded this year Each year, dozens of Ann raised seven children, Maple Valley students and all of whom graduated from alumni get an extra boost to Maple Valley. the financial aspect of their The Duane and Ruth Ann college education from the Hamilton Scholarship will be Maple Valley Memorial added to the existing 12 Scholarship Foundation. named scholarships. This year is no exception. A The foundation, started by total of $40,000 will be dis­ Dorothy Carpenter and Junia tributed by the foundation Jarvie, began in 1987 when this year. the duo awarded the first Adding to the philanthrop­ $300 to two students. Their ic nature of the foundation, a goal was to someday be able new scholarship has also to award $1,000. That goal been added to the list for this was realized and exceeded year. The Duane and Ruth the second year when they Ann Hamilton Scholarship were able to award $1,500. has recently been established In the past 22 years, the and will be included in the foundation has awarded 421 named awards for the Maple scholarship awards that have Valley Class of 2009. totaled $411,300. This year’s Duane Hamilton, who awards will bring the total to recently lost his battle with $451,330. pancreatic cancer, graduated from Nashville High School in 1954. He and wife Ruth Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, May 25 Memorial Day. No School. Tuesday, May 26 Grilled cheese. Tomato soup, celery w/p.butter, p/a and man. orgs. Wednesday, May 27 Cheesie bread sticks. Spaghettios, pears, surprise dessert. Thursday, May 28 Last day of school. Pizza rolls. Tossed salad, peaches, p.butter choc. bars. Friday, May 22 No School. Graduation Night! Have a great summer! NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, honey The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation and peanut butter sandwich. Maplewood Alternative has added a new scholarship this year. The Duane and Ruth Ann Hamilton Scholarship will be awarded with the Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, 12 others at graduation Friday, May 29. peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich. Maplewood offers a variety of healthy snacks for 50 cents each (cash only: quarters or dollars only). Milk is included with all uals who have contributed 09 officers installed the 2009­ full meal purchases. Assorttheir time and service to the 10 officers: President Kristen ed bread choices daily. local FFA chapter. This year’s Cantrell, Vice President Eric Breakfast price: $130; recipients were Tracy Scott, Secretary Chelsea Hale, Lunch price: $1.90; Adult Anderson, Rep. Brian Calley Treasurer Nicole Porter, price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. and Lavem Yutzy. Reporter Jaime Curth, Sentinel After thanking their parents Chandralyn Thornton and and presenting a year-in- Historian Jessica Rushford. review slide show, the 2008- Maple Valley FFA hosts annual banquet II til lit ■PumfB'Tanks ■PWtlMty by Jaime Curth FFA Reporter On Friday, May 15, Maple Valley FFA held its annual banquet The evening started with a meal of roasted pork provided by Duane Davidson and members of the FFA. There was also a silent auction with items provided by various community businesses. After dinner, everyone moved to the auditorium for speeches and an awards cere­ mony. Welcoming the crowd for the evening were State Rep. Rick Jones, State Rep. Brian Calley and Maple Valley Superintendent Kim Kramer. The open i ng address was given by Region I State Vice President Aaron Balowski of the Bronson Chapter. The first awards given were for the top 10 point system award winners. Each time an FFA member participates in an activity, he or she is given points for the efforts and thepoints are tallied at the end of the year. The award winners this year were Kristen Cantrell, Tyra Curth, Chandralyn Thornton, Jaime Curth, Eric Scott, Nicole Porter, Jessica Rushford, Matthew Scott, Chelsea Hale, and Ashliegh Penny. This year’s outstanding junior was Chelsea Hale. This year’s outstanding sophomore was Kristen Cantrell. The Chapter Proficiency Awards were handed out by Larry Ruffner, president ofthe Maple Valley FFA Alumni Association. They went to Eric Scott for horticulture, Kristen Cantrell for swine and Nicole Porter for diversified livestock Rep. Jones then presented two special awards on behalf of the State Legislature. These were the FFA Alumni Lifetime membership award which went to Larry Ruffner and the Outstanding Senior award to Ashliegh Penny. Aaron Saari, Maple Valley FFA advisor, presented the star awards for the evening. The Star Greenhand (first-year member) went to Jaime Curth, the Star Discovery (junior high member) went to Jessica Rushford. The Chapter Star Farmer went to Tyra Curth. The next set ofawards were the Honorary FFA Degrees. These awards went to individ- Enjoy better signal and the best in High Speed Internet with our newly upgraded towers. BlackBerry® Peart™ Flip 8230 Reg. *169.99 - $20.00 In-Store Rebate - $70.00 Mail-in Rebate sygra Unlimited E-mail Unlimited Internet Access with Smart Choice Packs starting at just 569.99 „ Regular Pearl FREE After Rebate! Unlimited text, picture & video messages 7 pm nights on selected plans. 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Expires June 7, 2009 High Speed Wireless Internet UTStarcom UM175 • High speed wireless connection speeds up to 3.1 Mbps • Compatible with Windows" XP, Vista (32 and 64 bit) and Mac OS X 10.4 and higher FREE after $100 mail-in Rebate With 2 year activation Expires June 7,2009 �Page 6 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday. May 23, 2009 Library hosts‘Grandma and Me’ tea party Clarence D. Couts Michigan visiting their chil­ dren and camping. Clancy was known all over West Michigan as the "Sprinkler Man". For over 20 years he owned and operated his own business installing and servicing underground sprinkler systems Clancy loved to be out­ doors, and spent each fall deer hunting in the Michigan woods. During the summer he and his family enjoyed spend­ ing time together camping in Emily Eldred helps some participants create paper Covert or better known as fans at the party. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) "Grandpa's Lake". One of his true passions were the children in his life; he loved to spend time with his grandchildren as evidence by their smiles when "Grandpa Clancy" was around. Clancy is survived by his parents Bo and Wanda Couts, his beloved wife Michele; his children, Ron (Sharon) Couts, Heather Nicole Couts (Bower), Mechel (Kenny) Pagel, Scott (Betty) Smith, Heather Ann Channells, Dorrance Hoffman, Randi (Kirk) Rickerd, Nicole (Jim) Cronk, Jamie Simington, Mercedes Scott works Scott (Andrea) Campbell, Robert Simington, Joshua to cut tissue paper into a Simington; his brother, Mark flower to decorate her hat. Couts, and 22 grandchildren. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) A Memorial Service was held at the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville, on Friday, May 22, 2009 with Pastor Glenn Brahnam. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website atPlease visit our website at Hummel/Palmer www.danielsfuneralhome.net. David Hummel Jr. and Trudy Akin of Nashville wish to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Terryn E. Hummel to LIMITED WARRANTY! Raymond Palmer, the son of Nanette Neff of Nashville All Goodman’ brand central gas furnaces are covered by a 10­ and Clarence Palmer of Year Parts Limited Warranty* for the registered, single-family Elkhart, IN. homeowner. It's the perfect solution to keep your home warm With their tiaras in place, and comfortable year after year. The bride elect is currently ‘Queen’ Elizabeth Parish ■ Complete Goodman Sales & Service employed with Party Lite. and ‘Queen’ Elizabeth An August 1, 2009 wed­ $1500.00 Federal Tax Credit Colyer pose for a photo. ding is being planned at Available on AH Goodman (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Nashville Assembly of God High Efficiency Furnaces Air Conditioning & Heating & A/C Systems Church. Ladies young and old dug out their tiaras and boas for a tea party sponsored by the Vermontville Township Library. The party, on AEALITY. VALVE E SERVICE Sunday, May 17, included crafts and treats for all par­ Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 ticipants. Nashville (517) 852-9565 Paper hats, fans and © 2006 Goodman Manufacturing Company, LP, Houston. lem games were just a few ofthe registration within 60 days of MMon required. AMM reottokn may apply. Hearty Menu compMi Homclon on Goodman warranties, visit www.goodmanmfgcom. events that took place at the Monday, May 25 Memorial Day. COA Thank goodness for Goodman: TEA PARTY, continued page 8 closed. No Meal Delivery Tuesday, May 26 Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, com, carrots, tropi­ cal fruit-., Wednesday, May 27 Baked chicken w/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, diced peaches, dinner roll. “Our Family Serving Yours Thursday, May 28 Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Roast pork w/gravy* com­ Operated Funeral Home bread dressing, sweet pota­ Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room toes, Bmssels sprouts, apple­ Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free sauce. Friday, May 29 Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 Baked pollock, rice pilaf, asparagus, coleslaw, cherry s Scott A. Daniels crisp. & Family HASTINGS - Clarence D. "Clancy" Couts, age 59, of E. Center Rd. Hastings, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, in Grand Rapids, after a brave battle with Lung Cancer. Clancy was born in Marysville, CA on December 23, 1949, the son ofClarence "Bo" and Wanda (Roller) Couts. Clancy was raised in Gerberville and Monteray California where he attended local schools graduating from Salinas High School in 1968. During his senior year, Clancy and his friends skipped school every Monday to go fishing which his par­ ents didn't find out until the night of graduation when all of the "pink slips" where given to them. Clancy continued his edu­ cation by attending college before joining the United States Navy in January of 1969. Clancy served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was deco­ rated with the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. In 1970 Clancy moved to Michigan to be closer to his children. He was the husband of Michele (Poore) Couts. The couple was married on June 7, 2008 in their Hastings home. Clancy and Michele enjoyed travelling together to the west coast and around 1 □ -YEAR PARTS 1 FROST HEATING 6 COOLING 056527 05652750 West-Shoemaker Steven and Lori West of Nashville are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey Anne, to Courtney James (C.J.) Shoemaker, son of Chris Edward Shoemaker of Augusta. The bride-to-be is studying bio-medical sciences at WMU and is employed at MPI Research. C.J. is major­ ing in history and foreign lan­ guage, also at WMU. The couple will be married on June 6, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo, of which they are members, with a recep­ tion at St. Bart’s Hall. Pat Shellington turns 80 Pat Shellington will celebrate her 80th birthday on May 28th. She has three daughters, five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Those wishing may send birthday greets to Pat at 8521 108th St., Middleville,MI 49333. CaH 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville SONY DSCVermontville Township Library Director Carla Rumsey awards Megan Valiquette with a prize porcelain doll. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Owner/Manager Cold Menu Monday, May 25 Memorial Day. COA Closed. No Meal Delivery. Tuesday, May 26 Chicken salad, coleslaw, pears, wheat bread. Wednesday, May 27 Ground bologna w/ American cheese, cucumber salad, mandarin oranges, hamburger bun. Thursday, May 28 Turkey pasta salad, broc­ coli raisin salad, plums, saltine crackers. Friday, May 29 Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, tropical fruit, blueberry muffin. Activities Calendar Monday, May 25: COA Closed in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 26: Hast- ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. GL -10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, May 27: Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m. Woodland Nashville 5+ 11 a.m. Delton Birthday Party; Reminiscence. Nashville MMAP Speaker 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Beading 5 p.m. Nashville - TV Time. Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, May 29 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Media Mixed Painting 9:30 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m.; Bingo. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 23,2009 — Page 7 Good News from the Pulpit Falling foliage and flip-flops by Bryce Feighner Pastor Kalamo United Methodist Church As Jesus Christ was set­ ting out on a journey, a rich man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus Christ, looking at the rich man, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in Heaven; then come, follow me.” (Mark 10:17,21) This Scripture passage is not a general condemnation ofthe wealthy. Rather, it was a call to follow Christ more completely; a call the rich man refused to answer because he had many posses­ sions and he refused to give them up. Christ still calls us to fol­ low him. And Christ is still looking at us with love when he does because serving him is a privilege. And he sees something in our lives that is preventing us from serving him more completely. Maybe, just like the rich man, you have possessions that are more important to you than serving God. Maybe Christ is calling you to turn some aspect of your financial life over to him. Maybe you have some- thing else in your life that is more important to you than serving God. Maybe it’s time. Maybe you are not making time for worship and Christian fellowship. Maybe you are not making time to serve others. I don’t know. There are as many possibili­ ties as there are people. But I know there is something. Everyone has something for which when Christ looks at us with love, we say, “I’m sorry Lord. I just can’t give that up to follow you right now.” So, we go away sad, even grieving, just like the rich man did so long ago. I don’t know what that something is for you, but Christ knows. And as sure as Christ lives within you, you know. And as sure as Christ lives within me, I know what that something is for me. We know our own answer to Christ’s question “What must we do?” Let us not fool ourselves about that. Don’t go away sad as did the rich man. Answer the call to discipleship. Experience the joy of serving Christ and serving others in his name. Take that next step; take it soon; take it this week. Take that next step in your incred­ ible discipleship journey to follow Christ more closely. Follow him. Mike Lawless, Mike Myers and another helpful resi­ dent take time to clear the tree that was blocking the roadway. ftiMujiutjj} W ii tetaNiklittiii nof MijM She te'te aafemih l(J' uHlMpiitt ids itawiiiijHffi i i- HiiMihuf. H StW ■bi ffl sI UM W 52- *a> •**A flHi# #! fl ’ ’ jjWj. I know that I have droned on about the perks of living in a small community, but please forgive one more indulgence. Last week, while headed to town, I encountered a tree that had fallen across Kelly Highway, completely block­ ing traffic in both lanes. In the ‘big city,’ the road crew would have been called and complaints lodged about the inconvenience of the tree until it was removed. This case, however, was a little different. After getting out and discovering that the tree was too big for this ver­ tically challenged girl to move, I was headed back to the car when Mike Lawless pulled up. Mike is the president of the Vermontville Lions Club, and his community service skills kicked in almost imme­ diately. He pulled out his cell phone, called his wife and asked her to bring the chain­ saw from the bam. While this was taking place, another gentlemen stopped (I didn’t catch his name). Well, just a few short min­ utes later, Mike’s wife arrived with the wood-eater in tow, and he began to cut the tree into sections that were easy to move. Another Vermontville resident, Mike Myers, pulled up and instead of turning around to find an alternate route, hopped out and helped the three of use move the tree. In no time, we had the road clear and traffic (all half-a-dozen cars including ours) were able to use both lanes. Another example hap­ pened a couple ofweeks ago. I left early in the morning to attend an event at Maplewood School. Unfortunately, I had forgot­ ten my cell phone on the counter at home. It’s amaz­ ing how much we get attached to our gadgets but a day without my cell phone is almost like a day without eat­ ing. My wonderful mother merely called Maplewood and let Tammy Franks at the front desk know where my phone was. After the event, I stopped into the office and was given the note. Only in a small town can someone (including your mother) track you down and get a message to you without knowing exactly where you are. Maybe we don’t need cell phones quite as much as we think we do. The perks to living in a small community can be seen in not only these examples but a plethora^ of other small moments that happen daily. So, now that I have plugged small town living, I have to take a somewhat neg­ ative turn, something I don’t often do here, but I feel I must vent a little. When did cargo shorts, tank tops, flip-flops and chomping gum with your mouth open become “dress­ ing up?” I attended honors night this week, and a good portion of the participants looked like they were being honored for their summer clothing lines. Now, there were some who put a bit of time into their wardrobe, Kala Bishop, Nick Smith and Holly Rathbum, to name a few but for the most part car­ gos and plastic floppy footwear was the trend. I guess I was a bit disappointed that the “best and brightest” of Maple Valley didn’t dress for the part. It did however, create a moment that I never thought would come. I found myself uttering the phrase I heard my parents vocalize and one that I vowed I would never utter myself, “Kids these days.” % 0* I®" Maple Valley High School will host a baccalaureate service Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The service will include testi­ monials from graduates and a stu­ dent-led praise band. Pastor Matt Rhode from Nashville Baptist from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. 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Main, Vermontville • 517-726-0580 225 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-9680 STAN KELLY DEBBIE KEN BETTY FREDERICK �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 23, 2009 Nashville Car Show gift decorates library party. Titled “Spring Tea for Grandma and Me,” the event was inspired by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and her book, Teafor Ruby. Holding the winning tick­ et, Megan Valiquette won a porcelain doll at the party. LEGAL NOTICE WINDMILL FRAME: $100. (517)852-1945______________ Antiques ALLEGAN MARKET, ANTIQUE Sunday, May 31st. 400 exhibitors. Rain or shine. 7:30am-4:00pm. Locat­ ed at the fairgrounds right in Allegan, MI. $4.00 admis­ sion. Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. PC., IS ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions cboynRdIitCioHnAsRof oDf Ca Lmortgage ARorKtgaAg Se INmade m mGaLdEe by RICHARD CLARK, A SINGLE MyAN and BETTY J,O NOOR- & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Fil­ ters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Cale­ donia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. Shown here, Jami, Aaron, and Brianne Rhodes enjoy some family reading time in the newly redecorated children's room at Putnam District Library in Nashville. With a gift from the Nashville Car Show in honor of librarian MAN, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS Brenda Shoup, the library has created a parent and JOINT TENANTS, to DAVID PIC­ CININI, CININI, INC., INC., Mortgagee, Mortgagee, dated dated child reading area in the children's room. Each year, the April 16, 2003, and recorded on car show makes donations to the community for special April 24, 2003, in Document No. projects such as this one. This year's car show will be 1102644, 1102644, and and assigned assigned by by said said Saturday, June 20, and the library will hold its annual mortgagee to THE BANK OF Maple Syrup Court Member Kayla Shaw gets a cus­ NEW YORK MELLON TRUST book sale and host children's games sponsored by tom-made hat constructed by Katie Eldred. (Photo by COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCI­ Grace Community Church. Amy Jo Parish) ATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMOR­ GAN CHASE BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2003KS4, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($106,285.44), including interest at 11.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01 00 PM o'clock, on June 4,, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 18, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 18, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST, ON THE SOUTH LINE OF ,THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 18, 2373.68 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 , 689.13 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 18, 285.45 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 18, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, ON SAID EAST LINE 689.16 FEET, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 18, THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 DEGREES WEST, ON SAID SOUTH LINE, 285.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 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: April 28, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPA­ NY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2003KS4 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, Ml 48075 ASAP# 3082281 05/02/2009, 05/16/2009, 05/09/2009, 05/23/2009 06691045 For Sale TEA PARTY, continued from page 6 ROTOTILLING/DRILL POST HOLES; I will till your garden and drill post holes with my 45hp tractor. Don't procrastinate! Call how! (269)908-2035. For Rent FOR RENT: LARGE 2 bed­ room apartment, down­ stairs. $475/month plus de­ posit. Call (517)852-9700. ODESSA: across from Jordan Lake. 2 bed­ room mobile home. $500 per month. 1st month & security deposit required. (616)437­ 2745 LAKE LEGAL NOTICE SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by PATRICK G. NAULT, A SINMAN, to Mortgage GLE Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns,, g ,, Mortgagee, g g , dated June 4, 2004, and record­ ed on June 15, 2004, in Document No. 1129293, and assigned by said mortgagee to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSO­ CIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2004-HE7, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars and Fifty Cents ($210,960.50), including interest at 6.990% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on June 11, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL 4: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST 1319.51 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 760.0 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 270.0 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52 MIN­ UTES 16 SECONDS EAST 210.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST 270.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST 210.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH AND SUB­ JECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILI­ TY PURPOSES OVER A 66 FOOT STRIP OF LAND, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENC­ ING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 COR­ NER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST 1076.51 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 10.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 243 FEET OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 1731.78 FEET; THENCE NORTHEAST­ ERLY 94.56 FEET ALONG A 100.0 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 54 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 46 SECONDS AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 26 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST 90.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 53 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 349.03 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 305.53 FEET ALONG A 500 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 35 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 42 SECONDS AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 36 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 300.80 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 271.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 04 MIN­ UTES 09 SECONDS EAST 115.00 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION AND THE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID EASEMENT. 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 period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 5, 2009 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED SECURI­ TIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2004HE7 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C.. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, Ml 48075 ASAP# 3093281 05/09/2009, 05/16/2009, 05/23/2009, 05/30/2009 06691328 LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. CONTACT PLEASE OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Victor Jaworowski and Phyllis Jaworowski, husband and wife, and Melissa Jaworowski, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 17,2007 and recorded July 27, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070727-0000224, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Four and 20/100 Dollars ($112,494.20) including interest at 8.5% 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' mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 11, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple,, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Block 8, Keeler Brother's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a part of the Southwest quarter of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 9, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.8314 ASAP# 3094529 05/09/2009, 05/16/2009, 05/23/2009, 05/30/2009 06691333 LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marie E. Timmons, a single woman and Maryann L. Timmons, a single woman, as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005 and recorded July 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149542, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Bank F.S.B. nka OneWest Bank, FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Seven and 23/100 Dollars ($100,567.23) including interest at 6.5% 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 vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17 of Block C of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File File No. No. 225.1119 ASAP# 3118553 05/23/2009, 05/30/2009, 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009 .06692300 NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM trailer; also 2 bedroom apart­ ment; also 2 bedroom at Thomapple Lake. (517)852­ 9386. Mobile Homes 16X70 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE:, good starter home for new couple, resonably priced, 3bd, 2bth, terms available. Call Don (269)580-4096 anytime. Help Wanted CDL-A DRIVERS WANT­ ED: Good driving record & can pass a drug test. Relia­ ble, willing to go over the road. Call (269)945-4300 for more information, or stop by FLT Transport 1272 W. Green Street next to Dairy Queen, Hastings. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. 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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. or5o«TuiuTv or5oTuiuTv 06682644 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 23, 2009 — Page 9 CHAMPIONS, continued from page 1 Schoolcraft topped (11.12) in the 100-meter Olivet 165-144 in the girls’ dash. standings to earn a confer­ Constantine athletes won ence championship in its three of the five field first season in the league. events. Aaron Wood won The other win in the both throws, hitting 48 feet relays for the Lion boys’ 8 inches in the shot put and was by Kennedy, Garrett 140-1 in the discus. His Reid, Brandon Vaughan, teammate Tom Middlestadt and Brown in the 400- won the pole vault at 13-0. meter relay. That foursome Schoolcraft’s Gamer Small finished in 45 seconds, was the high jump champi­ besting Olivet’s team of on at .6-1, and Delton Cam Colson, Aaron Kelley, Kellogg’s Tyler Bourdo Zach Campbel, and Jordan won the long jump with a Jones by a tenth of a sec­ mark of 19-2. ond. The only other boys’ to Thurlby was the 1 IO­ win races on the track were meter high hurdle champi­ Parchment’s Stuart Crowell on in 14.78 seconds and the in the 1600-meter run 300-meter intermediate (4:36.90) and Schoolcraft’s hurdle champion in 38.50. Charlton Craig in the 3200 He edged Constantine’s (10:20.20). Mark Rentfrow in the 110’s Behind Schoolcraft and by one hundredth of a sec­ Olivet in the girls’ meet, ond. Pennfield was third with 82 The only race Thurlby points, followed by Delton didn’t win was the 200- Kellogg 79, Maple Valley meter dash, where he fin­ 66, Galesburg-Augusta 41, ished behind Burd. Burd Parchment 30.5, won that event in 22.50, Constantine 28.5, and Thurlby finished in Kalamazoo Christian 13, 23.10. The Lions had four and Hackett Catholic boys score in that race, with Central 13. Brown fifth (23.80) and The lone win for the Kennedy eighth (24.40). Lion ladies came in the Burd won the 400-meter 400-meter dash, where dash in 50.10, and was sec­ Elizabeth Stewart finished ond to Galesburg- in 1:01.60. Augusta’s Jordan Kuhse Maple Valley’s girls had Ki arl affiifajKfe hi ra nidMii 5® niMii^ bH HI fejpit ffl I * GnfelBttDij ■Jt 4$ Me te [MB®®!* !•■ jJB®!® SI* ©hsfflfii11 u« 1* * iffisni*''’' I* ^.jsiMU i* 0#* »•* &® &®1 t* Jfi i*___ Mlb* w ll tf id If The Lions’ Jimmy Brown takes off with the baton after getting it from teammate Brandon Vaughan in the final hand-off of the 400-meter relay at Constantine Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) p a solid day in the field events. Stewart was third in the long jump at 14-10.75, behind Olivet’s Kelsey Maple Valley’s Rob Morehouse sprints towards victo­ ry in the 800-meter run Wednesday during the Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship Meet in Constantine. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Campbell (15-0.25) and Erika Isham (14-11.25). Schoolcraft’s Alicia Dorko won the pole vault at 10-3, but Lions Karlee Mater (9-0) and Stacey Fassett (8-6) placed second and third. Maple Valley’s Tiffany Ryan was second in the discus at 90-7, and Nicole Porter was fourth in the shot put at 32-0. Constantine’s Brigette Casselman won the shot put at 34-7, edging out Olivet’s Tiffany Cowell (33-4). Cowell won the dis­ cus though with a throw of 104-10. Schoolcraft’s Kendall Dow was the high jump champion, clearing 5­ 0. The Schoolcraft girls picked up points by win­ ning two of the relays, tak­ ing the 3200-meter event in 10:19.40 and the 400 in 51.40. The Eagles’ other champions were Krista Broekema, who won the 3200-meter run in 12:13.60, and Carly Scott who took the 100-meter dash in 12.35 and the 200 in 26.20. Other champions in the girls’ meet included Delton Kellogg’s Katie Searles in the 100-meter hurdles (16.01) and the Delton team of Andrea Polley, Jolene Drum, Searles, and Hannah Williams in the ■fl if I at f f i i I f • FOR SALE • The Village of Nashville will be taking sealed bids on a 1989 Chevy 1-ton dump truck, 4 speed, 350 engine, with 56,000 miles. The truck can be seen at the village garage weekdays between 8am and 3pm but you must contact Scott Decker at 517-852-9571 to make an appointment to see it. All bids must be received at the Nashville Village Office located at 203 N Main by June 3,2009. They will be opened at the DPW meeting Scheduled for June 3, 2009 at 6 pm. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any/all bids. 06692369 1600-meter relay (4:17.40); Parchment’s 800-meter relay team of Casandra Barnes, Me’azeshia Goiser, GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Elizabeth Tecca, and Lacee Williams (2:02.00); Olivet’s Kayla Case in the 1600 (5:32.50), Emma Fishnick in the 300-meter low hurdles (45.60), and Katy Barkley in the 800 (2:25.70). Maple Valley’s Kamey Gibbs makes her way over one of the first hurdles in the 300-meter low hurdle race at Wednesday’s KVA Championship Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lion softball team sets win mark for 2nd straight year With two wins over Potterville Tuesday, the Maple Valley varsity softball team tied the school record for wins, which was set at 17 last year. Then Wednesday, the Lions lost two games at Lakewood. Withjust one more chance to improve on the mark from last year during the regular season, the Lions took care of business Thursday in the Kalamazoo Valley Association finale against Parchment. Maple Valley topped the Panthers 4-2 and 11-0 in the two games. The Lions are now 19-15 overall on the season, and end the KVA schedule with a 9-9 mark. Maple Valley scored twice in the second inning and then two more times in the fifth to build a 4-0 lead over the vis­ iting Panthers. Teri Hurosky was 2-for-3 at the plate in the game, and tripled in the sec­ ond. She would come home on a hit by Tina Westendorp, who eventually scored her­ self on a passed ball. Catrina Misiewicz and Page Semrau had RBI’s for the Lions in the fifth. Parchment tacked on its only two runs of the game in the top of the seventh. Cedie Angus was the win­ ning pitcher in both games for Maple Valley. She only had to go five innings in game two, as the Lions earned the mercy rule victo­ ry“They seemed ready to go and were up beat and that showed in their total game,” said Lion head coach Mary Lesage. “They had no errors, which helped shut down the Parchment team in five, but their bats really shinned in the second game.” Lesage decided to play the short game to see if her team could start its rally early on in game two. With bunts, slaps, and drags the Lions were able to score six runs in the first inning. The Lions would tack on four more runs in the third and one in the fifth. Leading 11-0, Maple Valley exchange students Fizza Syeda and Julia Mischlich. “Neither girl had ever played softball before com­ ing to Maple Valley,” said Lesage. “It was nice to see them get to bat. They had fun, and the whole team has been so supportive the whole season with Julia and Fizza.” Cassie Knauss led the Lion attack in the night cap, going 2-for-2 with a triple and a single. Hurosky was 2for-3 with a triple and a sin­ gle as well. Westendorp had a pair of hits, and Brianna Misiewicz had a long fly ball to center that helped plate a couple Lion runs. Misiewicz was honored at Thursday’s game, which was the senior’s last home con­ test. “She has been an awe­ some player and will be missed greatly,” Lesage said. Lakewood topped the Lions 4-1 and 11-2 on Wednesday. Maple Valley’s girls struggle to get their bats on the ball in both games. Facing some good hitters, the Lion ladies found themselves getting very frustrated and losing focus and their errors seem to get the best of them, said coach Lesage. “It just wasn't a good night,” she added. The Lions had won handi­ ly on Tuesday, topping Potterville 6-0 and 17-0. Potterville had 13 errors in the first game, and the Lions managed just one hit. “We had just come of two games on Friday with Olivet where the pitching was fast and then we come up against a slow pitcher, the girls don’t adjust well to the timing,” Lesage said. Hurosky had a double in the fifth for the only Lion hit. The Lion ladies finally adjusted their bats and start­ ed to hit the ball in game two. Hurosky was 2-for-3 with three RBI’s. Westendorp was l-for-2. Potterville still struggled with errors, helping the Lions score seven of their 17 runs. The Lions are at home for two today (May 23) against Saranac, then are off until next Saturday when the open the Division 3 District Tournament they’re hosting at 10 a.m. against Springport. Olivet and Stockbridge meet in the only pre-district game, Tuesday. The winner of that game meets Leslie on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 23. 2009 Wolfpack half point better than Lions at regional pack and cheering on the by Brett Bremer boys from Lansing Catholic Sports Editor Most of the members of or one of the other schools the Maple Valley varsity bringing up the rear in the track and field team got their final heat ofthe event Laingsburg’s foursome of cool down laps in a little Kranich, Michal early, racing back and forth Josh Marshall, Chris Koemer, and across the infield. They were trying to get as Matt Johnson had won the many opportunities as they previous heat in the race, could to spur on the Lion with a time of 3:37.51. To boys’ 1600-meter relay team catch the Wolfpack in the in the final race of the night team standings, the Lions at Friday’s Division 3 needed to win the 1600Regional Meet, which the meter relay, and have Lions hosted. The problem Laingsburg finish no higher was, the Lion foursome of than seventh. Maple Valley’s runners Rob Morehouse, Josh Hall, Nick Thurlby, and Jeff Burd did their job, but so did the didn't need any extra incen­ Wolfpack’s. Laingsburg finished with tive. They won the race by 100 points to the Lions’ 99.5, more than two seconds, fin­ ishing in 3 minutes 27.12 earning a regional champi­ seconds. No Lion foursome onship and a spot in this has lost that race since 2007, coming Saturday’s Division a string which includes the 3 Michigan Interscholastic Track and Field Coaches 2008 state championship. The problem was that the Association Team" State Lions should have been Meet. “It was weird going into. looking further back in the that race tonight 1 wasn’t really rooting for our team, knowing I had to root for six other teams behind us,” said Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field coach Brian Lincoln. “That was some­ thing different.” It didn’t take any time at all for Lincoln to realize that his team had come up just short The sixth place team in the final heat of the 1600meter relay, Lansing Catholic, came in about five seconds behind the Wolfpack’s time. Thurlby, still breathing heavy from making up a small deficit at the start of the third leg of the race, asked his coach for the ver­ dict as soon as he was out of the chute. Lincoln shook his head. Burd tried to console Thurlby a bit, but just got in a quick hug in before Thurlby walked away. That senior duo had done all it could do. Maple Valley’s Nick Thurlby glides through the air in the 300-meter intermediate hurdle race Friday during the Division 3 Regional Meet hosted by the Lions. (Photo by Brett Bremer) help with four outdoor projects $9" DOG EARED FENCING 6' X 8’ PANELS M249 “They are two of the most amazing athletes 1 have ever seen,” Lincoln said. “I expected us to win six events and we won six. Jeffwon his two individual events and Nick won his two individual events, and we won the 4X2 (800-meter relay) and the 4X4 (1600-meter relay) which they were both in.” Together, they have their names on every single track record at Maple Valley except for the 400-meter relay, the 100-meter dash, and the 3200-meter run which Burd says he broke in gym class but has yet to run in a meet. Thurlby broke his own school-record in winning the 110-meter high hurdles Friday with a time of 14.5.8 seconds, and was the region­ al champion in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles with a time of 38.73. “It was perfect. I can’t say it better than that,” Thurlby said of his 110-meter race. “My start was good. I’ve been having problems with my starts and that helped me out at the end.” “That gets me one step closer to being a state champ in the 110’s. In the 3’s I’m hoping to win it this year. 1 was supposed to last year. I just had a bad day.” Burd broke his own school-mark in the 400meter dash, taking the regional title in 48.78 thanks in part to being pushed by Perry’s Tony Rasch who fin­ ished second in 39.63. Burd also won the 200-meter dash in 22.38. “That’s the last race on this track’ for us seniors,” said Burd. “1 don’t know about everyone else, but it’s getting to me. Tonight’s just one meet, but it was a big one and one we wanted to win.” Burd and Thurlby also teamed with Morehouse and Zac Eddy to win the 800meter relay, in 1:32.09. Laingsburg made it’s mark early in the day, in the field events. The Wolfpack didn’t win one, but had at least two scorers in three of the five events and three in the discus where Jake Ridsdale took second at 137 feet 11 inches, Greg Mcewan third at 131-7, and Lucas Jorae seventh at 123-5. Ridsdale was also second in the shot put, (48-1.75) and Mcewan sixth (43-0.25). Ithaca’s Josh Macha won both throwing events, tossing 50-2.5 in the shot put and 139-7 in the discus. Laingsburg also had the second and third place fin- Maple Valley’s Jeff Burd races to victory in the 400meter run at Friday's Division 3 Regional Meet. Burd set a new school record in the event, finishing with a time of 48.78 seconds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Lions’ Lauren Trumble races around the track during the 1600-meter run at Friday's Division 3 Regional Meet at Maple Valley High School. 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Maple Valley’s Hutch Joppie and Caleb Walker earned spots in next week’s Division 3 Regional Tournament in Otsego with their performance at Thursday’s Division 3 District Tournament at Willow Wood Golf Course in Portland. The top six teams and top six individuals not on those teams earned spots in the regional Thursday. Joppie and Walker were among those six individuals. Joppie fired a 97 and Walker 98. The Lion team was eighth overall. West Catholic took the district championship with a score of 330, Portland was second with a 338, fol­ lowed by Delton Kellogg 344, Otsego 344, Calvin Christian 348, and Allendale 372 in the top six. Half of the individual qualifiers came from the sev­ enth place team, Belding, which shot a 376. The Redskins’ Ryan Peless shot an 89, and Alek Shotko and Cody Christensen both scored 92’s. The other individual regional qualifier from the tournament was Hopkins’ Derek Tahaney who shot a 101. Maple Valley scored a 405, Fennville 433, Hopkins 438, and Kelloggsville 463. Behind the top two players for the Lions, RJ Browne fired a 102 and Ian Cogswell 108. The Lions’ KVA rivals from Delton Kellogg got an 82 from Mitchell Wandell, a 86 from Robbie Wandell, and 88s from Cody Morse and TJ Boreham. Portland’s Derek Roe was the day’s medallist, with a 76. His teammate Mitchel Hoppes shot an 85, Tanner Lundberg an 87, and Jared Jones a 90. For the first place team from West Catholic, Christian Thompson shot a 77, Steve Kelly an 83, and Nick Aikens and Derrick Rogers both scored an 85. The Kalamazoo Valley Association season ended Monday, at the Lynx. Hackett Catholic Central capped off its conference championship season by tak­ ing the league tournament, with a score of 311. Kalamazoo Christian was second Monday with a 319, followed by Schoolcraft 328, Delton 340, Parchment 351, Pennfield 361, Maple Valley 396, Constantine 401, and Olivet 403. Maple Valley got 94’s from Browne and Walker, to go with a 100 from Joppie and a 108 from Cogswell. Hackett had three golfers finish in the 70’s, with the day’s medallist Jon Christ finishing up with a two-overpar 74. The Irish also got a 78 from Henrik Blix and a 79 from Jack Rider. Christian’s Dave Sarkipato scored a 74, and Schoolcraft got a 76 from Mike Prior and a 77 from Patrick Werme. GET ALL THE ■MPORTANTDMKJORTHt NEWS OF 2009 SEASON May $2280th-t3t:h00 H-6i:0h 0S-Phhyslicals $20 at the High School Maple Valley’s Hutch Joppie taps a putt towards the home on the number four green at Willow Wood Golf Course Thursday morning during the Division 3 District Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) BARRY T5:OO-6:3O-Stgnup behind the High School COUNTY! July 20th - 6:00-7:30 Coaches JTu7ly 2o1i , 22, 23 - 6:00-8:0. 0 pf.im,h. 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You're HOne Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! Aw 24 WED. MKY 27 WE. MAY 26 MON. MAY 25 THUR. MAY28 FR1. MAY 29 SAT. MAY 30 STRAW BERRIES IDAHO POTATOES 2/S/I00 $989 ^^2 I 7 10 Lbs. MOUNTAINEER MAMA ROSA’S PIZZAS ROLL SAUSAGE 2/$|A00 2/$200 3 K I V 2-Pk. JMt2% Mt2 MIL H'ffl'GALLON Lions and Vikings hit 5 home runs, score 50 runs by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood’s varsity base­ ball team found two ways to win this week. The Vikings won with pitching against Lansing Catholic on Tuesday night, then turned around Wednesday and won with their bats against Maple Valley. Lakewood took game one 16-10 from the Lions, then won the night cap 15-9. Maple Valley jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the top.of the second inning of game one, but the Vikings settled down and worked their way back into the game with a run in the second and then five more in the third. Lakewood moved in front with a seven­ run Thomas Ackerson, Logan Lake, and Ben McKinney were all 3-for-5 at the plate. Lake had a home run and finished with six RBI’s, and Thomas Ackerson drove in five runs. Dustin Dennie and Alex Backe had two hits each. Kyle Fisher led the Lion offense, going 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in the seven-run second inning out­ burst Lake earned the win on the mound for Lakewood, allowing nine hits and three walks while striking out ten in six innings of work. The Vikings scored four times in the second inning of game two, only to see the Lions come back with five runs in the third. The runs kept coming. Maple Valley scored once in the fourth, twice in the fifth, and then one more time in the seventh. Lakewood trailed 6-4 head­ ing into the bottom of the fourth, then scored two runs to tie things up. Trailing again, 8-6 heading into the home half of the fifth, the Vikings finally put the Lions away with an eight-run rally. “It was nice,” Carpenter said of all the offense. “The night before, against LCC, we only scored nine runs. We’ve done that all year long where get two or three innings where out kids, they blow up. We’re very capable of having some big rallies this season.” Ackerson, Lake, Greg Forman, and Dennie all had two hits in the game two win for Lakewood. Lake, Dennie, and Levi Seese all had home runs in the game. Lake and Dennie both finished with three RBI’s, while Forman had two. Levi Westendorp and Steven Creller both had two hits for Maple Valley. “He’s got those kids swining the bats,” Keith Carpenter said of Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. “We scrimmaged them in the beginning of the year, and they’re a much better team now.” Lakewood aces Brian Satterly and Spencer Schuiling picked up wins in their team’s double header sweep of the Lansing Catholic Cougars in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division action Monday. Schuiling struck out three, walked four, and allowed four hits through six innings in a 4-3 game one victory by the Vikings. In game two. Satterly struck out six, walked two, and gave up seven hits in a complete­ game effort as Lakewood took game two 5-1. Both Lakewood and Maple Valley will be a part of district tournaments next week. The Lions are hosting in Division 3. They’ll take on Springport next Saturday at 12:30 a.m. Stockbridge and Olivet meet in the district’s only pre-district game, Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. The winner of that one meets Leslie Saturday in Vermontville at 10 a.m. Lakewood heads to Charlotte for its Division 2 Distrcit Tournament on Saturday, and will play the winner of the Hastings and Portland game from Tuesday afternoon. TRACK, continued from page 10 LIMIT 2 7-UP - SQUIRT DR. PEPPER - SUNKIST VERNORS E■ BEIE 2 Liters - Buy Two Get Tw CHI CHI SALSA HUNT'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE 2/$A00 4/$eoo 16 OZ. W 26.5 OZ.. IGA KETCHUP IGA (PCS.) 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Maple Valley started dig­ ging its way out of the hole with a third place finish in the 3200-meter relay (8:18.41), which met the state finals qualifying time, but Laingsburg was right there behind the Lions in fourth place (8:19.64). “Laingsburg scored about 25 points more than I thought they would,” Lincoln said. “They stepped up and they were ready to perform tonight. And our kids did good tonight. We kind of performed where we were seeded. We didn’t get better, and they did.” The Wolfpack didn’t have a single regional champion on the day. Both the Lions and Laingsburg had eight state qualifying performanc­ es. Athletes earned spots in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 State Finals, which will be held May 30 at Comstock Park High School, by finishing in the top two in an event or surpassing quali­ fying times and distances. The Lions earned finals spots in all four relays. The 400-meter relay team of Justin Kennedy, Garrett Reid, Brandon Vaughan, and Jimmy Brown was third in 45.16. The Maple Valley girls had three state qualifying performances, with Elizabeth Stewart placing second in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:01.50, and Karlee Mater and Stacey Fassett both meeting the qualifying height in the pole vault. Mater was fourth at 9­ 6 and Fassett sixth at 9-0. Stockbridge’s Christina Watson won the girls’ pole vault at 11-0, behind Portland (44.47) and Linden (44.93). Lansing Catholic dominat­ ed the girls’ meet, finishing with 120 points. Stockbridge was a distant second with 68, followed by St. Charles 63 and Laingsburg 62.66. Leslie was fifth with 62.66 points, and the Lion ladies sixth with 46.5. Lansing Catholic girls only won two events all day, and they came back to back late in the competition. Freshman Catherine Swiderski won the 1600meter tun in 5:25.31, edging out sophomore teammate Megan Heeder who was sec­ ond in 5:25.56. The Cougars then took the 400-meter relay, with the team of Annie Hanis, Jessica Doody, Mary alice Fata, and Lexi Solomon finishing in 52.63. Behind those top six girls’ teams, Durand finished with 42 points, Ovid-Elsie 41, Portland 40, Ithaca 33, Perry 27.33, Chesaning 26, Linden 17.5, Carson City-Crystal 12, and Byron 11. Regional champions included Portland’s Sarah Trieweilier in the high jump (5-3) and Sydney Vanmunster in the shot put (34-0.25); St. Charles’ Jessica Gonzales in the long jump (16-0.5) and Kelsie Williams in the 100-meter dash (12.80) and the 200 (25.84); Laingsburg’s Sarah Hazel in the discus (108-10); Chesaning’s Ashley Yeager in the 100-meter hurdles (17.08); Stockbridge’s Zoey Hohmann in the 400 (59.25) and Jasmine Holloway in the 800 (2:24.34); and Leslie’s Kristen Seburg in the 300meter low hurdles (48.16) and Anna Rudd in the 3200 (11:42.14). Stockbridge won the 1600-meter relay in 4:11.84, St. Charles the 800-meter relay in 1:49.38, and Ithaca the 3200-meter relay in 10:02.21. Behind the top two teams in the boys’ meet, Portland was third with 68 points, fol­ lowed by Ithaca 63, Perry 51, Linden 46.5, Chesaning 42, Lansing Catholic 38, OvidElsie 37, Leslie 32, Durand 30, Stockbridge 25, St. Charles 14, Carson City­ Crystal 10, and Byron 7. Other champions in the boys’ meet were Ithaca’s 3200-meter relay team (8:14.25); Stockbridge’s Ian Bumpus in the high jump (61); Lansing Catholic’s Garrett Swain in the long jump (21-2); Ovid-Elsie’s Dave Russek in the 100meter dash (11.02); Carson City-Crystal’s Raymond Enbody the 800 (1:59.92); and Durand’s David Madrigal in the 1600 (4:26.27) and 32$ (9:45.07). � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-05-30.pdf 198030e494738bb11f4ebf0769082d59 PDF Text Text hustings Rjeucumiwr 227 EASTSWE ST MASTMG*,II «QM blished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 22, May 30, 2009 EMS director’s contract not renewed; others resign by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer The position of EMS director for the Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville dis­ trict is vacant after a board decision Thursday night. Rod Crothers, EMS board chairman, said the contract of Tina Fein will not be renewed for another year. Crothers said Fein is an atwill employee who can be dismissed with or without cause. At the meeting, Crothers asked if there was a motion at the table to extend Fein’s contract. Receiving no reply, the motion died. Earl Wilson was then asked by his wife and board member Loma Wilson to escort Fein to her office to clean out her desk. Asked what the motiva­ tion is for not renewing Fein’s contract, Crothers later said, “Basically, the board had lost confidence in her leadership ability going forward.” Fein had been the director since April of 2006, and the decision to not renew her contract was not an easy one, said Loma Wilson. “This decision did not come lightly,” she said Friday. “Was it an easy deci­ sion? No, it was not.” Fire Chief and son of Loma and Earl, Bill Wilson submitted his resignation from EMS service at the meeting and Assistant Director Sarah Harton also turned in her resignation. The position will be advertised in the near future to fill the vacancy. Heidi Wight was appointed during the meeting as interim direc­ tor until the position is filled, explained Crothers. Wight is the supervisor and was the subject of a sus­ pension which she had appealed to the board. In a closed session Thursday night, the board decided that the suspension was inappro­ priate and it was lifted, said Crothers. Citing the closed meeting, Crothers said he could not go into detail about the reasons for the initial sus­ pension. When asked if a suspension against Wight had been lifted at the meet­ ing, Loma replied, “I have no comment on that at this time.” Loma also replied no comment concerning what the board is looking for in a new director and said they are going to take a look at both the contract and job description before posting the position. Crothers said the board will review the contract before hiring a new director but is looking for a candidate Communities honor veterans during Memorial Day Remembering those who have fallen, shots were fired over the bridge on South Main in Vermontville in tribute, (photo by Amy Jo Parish) More photos on page 3 with good leadership quali­ ties who can keep the opera­ tion running smoothly. At the meeting, resigna­ tions were turned in from Every day, we hear about the loss of more jobs as the economy declines and our home values plummet. If we do not act now, we could be the first generation to leave our state in worse condition for our children. We can’t let that happen.” Robinson has 30 years of business experience. He is accredited in public relations and has worked as a commu­ nications and public relations professional since 1998, serving volunteer organiza­ tions. He currently works in membership development for The National Association of College and University Food Services in Okemos. Prior to 1999, he was pub- be covered at the next ambu­ lance board meeting Monday, June 8, at 7 p.m. in the Castleton Township Hall, said Crothers. 17 graduate from alternative education Maple Valley Adult and Alternative Education pre­ sented 17 graduates with diplomas Tuesday, May 26, at the Kellogg Community Center Gym. Principal Chris Parkinson welcomed staff, family and friends to the event, and special awards were presented by Elliott London. Superintendent * Kim Kramer presented the keynote speech for the event, and the Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band performed a special piece entitled, “Lincoln Celebration” in recognition of the 200th anniversary of the 16th pres­ ident’s birth. Rose Heaton from the Maple Valley Memorial Mix Memorial Scholarship by Rose Heaton of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. (Photo by Betsy Parish) Vermontville man enters race for state representative of Eaton County Bob Robinson of Vermontville has filed a committee to run as a candi­ date for state representative of Eaton County, District 71. “Our state is deteriorating before our very eyes,” said Robinson. “Everything we have worked so hard to achieve for ourselves and our children is slipping away. other employees, though Crothers wouldn’t go into detail until after all members of the board have reviewed the resignations. They will lisher of Profiles Magazine, a community-based variety magazine. He is author of How to Use the Internet to Find a Job, which chronicled a detailed history of organ­ ized employment in the United States. Robinson and his wife, Amy Rose, have two daugh­ ters, Zoey and Keeley. The Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band provides music for the event. (Photo by Betsy Parish) Alternative Education Principal Chris Parkinson Maple Valley Superintendent Kim Kramer delivers the keynote address at alter- welcomes graduates and native education gradua- their families. (Photo by Betsy Parish) tion. (Photo Parish) Parish) by In This Issue. • Dune buggy show is Saturday at Charlton Park • Girls Scouts go fancy to get badge • Sixth Grade graduation is bitter­ sweet • Lion boys’ team third at the D-3 Team State Finals Betsy �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 30,2009 Two local da nr projects to share $107,000 in funding ,S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that $107,000 has been tapped to support removal of the Nashville Dam. on the Thomapple River in Barry County and Maple Hill Dam on Butternut Creek in Eaton County. Removal of the Nashville and Maple Hill dams will open up 60 main stem and 105 tributary stream miles and reconnect five inland lakes to the Thomapple River, which will benefit fish and other aquatic resources. Habitat fragmentation has caused loss of species diver- sity upstream of the dams. “The Midwest Region has a long tradition of enjoying the fish, wildlife, lakes, rivers and prairies we are so fortunate to have,” said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Regional Director Tom Melius. “The projects we will undertake in the Midwest as part of ARRA will provide jobs, increase the energy efficiency of gov­ ernment buildings, protect and enhance our natural resources, provide greater opportunities for people to enjoy those natural resources and, perhaps most important­ ly, help current and future generations understand and share our passion for the nat­ ural world.” Recovery Act projects address long-standing priori­ ty needs identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through its capital planning process. The Service worked through a rigorous merit-based process to identify and prioritize investments meeting the cri­ teria put forth in the Recovery Act: namely, that a project addresses the depart­ ment’s highest priority mis­ sion needs, generates the largest number ofjobs in the shortest period of time, and creates lasting value for the American public. For a full list of funded projects nationwide, go to the Department’s Recovery Web Site at The Michigan Department Resources pledged $200,000 toward the Nashville Dam removal in March. Funding for these projects and hundreds more across the nation comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Of the $3 billion appropriat­ ed to the Department of the Interior, the Act provides $280 million for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which includes $115 million for construction, repair and energy efficiency retrofit projects at FWS facilities, and $165 million for habitat restoration, deferred mainte­ nance and capital improve­ ment projects. of ' Natural http://recovery.doi.gov/. For a list ofFWS projects, click on the logo at the bottom of the page. Secretary Salazar has pledged unprecedented lev­ els of transparency and accountability in the imple­ mentation of the Department of the Interior’s economic recovery projects. The public will be able to follow the progress of each project on the recovery Web site, which will include an interactive map that enables the public to track where and how the department’s recovery dol­ lars are being spent. In addi­ tion, the public can submit questions, comments or con­ cerns at recoveryact@fws.gov. Dune buggy show is Saturday at Charlton Park The dam on the Thornapple River in Nashville is scheduled to be removed later this year. Vie Are SMOKE FREE!!! 4 TF Chuckwagon Cafe '6' 202 N, Main St. Nashville • 517-652-2500 $I * (i? $ MEXICO NIGHT every other Friday FISH FRY EVERY OTHER FRIDAY § rK w SUN-THU 6AM-2PM • FRI & SAT 6AM-S PM 70 Happy Trails... The Gardners: Shirley and Richard <TT> Xtrfy rm V Jim's Buggy Parts from Nashville and Historic Charlton Park are pleased announce the 14th annual Jim’s Buggy Parts Dune Buggy, VW Show and Swap Meet. This event is open to the public Saturday, June 6, with rain date Sunday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. for the following: Best Engine, Best Engineered, Best Paint, Judges’ Choice, Promoter’s Choice, and a special award for Used and Abused. As always, there will be door prizes, food concessions on site, and something for the kids, ail against the backdrop of the old-time village in Charlton Park. Cost and fees are $5 gen­ eral admission, children under 12 years are free; $10 for show spots (includes driver), $50 for vendor spots log on to www.jimsbuggy(includes one person). For more information, call parts.com or www.charltonCindy at 517-852-9595 orpark.org. The 14th annual dune buggy show comes to Charlton Park Saturday, June 6. 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 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................. 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m.............. Family Supper 600-7:15.......................... Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00.................... Sunday School 10: 00 Church Service 11: 00 Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Sendee, 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's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday Individual and club spon­ sorships are still available. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 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 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 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 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 Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH . Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 10 a.m. n a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . . 2415 McCann Road NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................ 6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 30, 2009 — Page 3 Communities honor veterans during Memorial Day i? n. VM Sfcs cs SSs XS w s» SS> \ Decked out in patriotic colors, community members showed their support for veterans during the Nashville parade, (photo by Amy Jo Parish) Charlotte Garlinger remembered those who fought in the Civil War. She read an article celebrating the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln and said the number of sol­ diers lost inthe Civil War would be the equivalent of los­ ing 5 million of our men and women today, (photo by Amy Jo Parish) At the Vietnam War Memorial in Vermontville, Tom Williams of Vermontville American Legion Post #222 paid tribute to those who have served in the military, (photo by Amy Jo Parish) Maple Valley Cub Scouts and Daisy Troop #522 members carry flags in the parade through Vermontville, (photo by Amy Jo Parish) Shirley Gardner and son E7 Navy Chief Glen Godbey pay tribute to those who have served on the seas at Nashville’s Memorial Day celebration, (photo by Amy Jo Parish) The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday #1 S.E. 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The school year is coming to an end. and teenagers have extra time on their hands The summer is an excellent opportunity to share time with youths and teach them hou to have fun without getting into trouble Spending just four hours a month with a teenager can change his or her life. To become a mentor, visit www. msue. msu .edu/eaton and follow the STOMP link on the left or call Roger Tijerina at 517-543-2310. Eaton Federal to sponsor golf outing for local nonprofit Eaton Federal Savings Bank invites the public to golf with them Friday. June 26. at Centennial Acres Golf Course in Sunfield as a benefit to support Housing Services for Eaton County Tickets are $65 and include a round of golf. cart, continental breakfast and lunch The morning’s festivities include men and women’s contests with special prizes including for longest drive and longest putt for both men and women. The shotgun start is scheduled for 8:30 am MSEC serves the low- to moderate-income residents of Eaton County who arc struggling with a housing crisis. Last year, the agency served 461 households with 637 adults and 585 children. The agency is funded through various federal and state grants, foundations. Eaton County United Way. churches, and private dona­ tions. To secure federal dol lars. the agency is required to provide a 20 percent cash match from the community. Fundraisers, such as this golf outing, enable the agency to accomplish this goal. Information and registra- tion forms for the golf outing can be found on the agency’s new Web site at www.housingservicesec.org or tickets can be purchased from the agency's office at 319 S. Cochran, Charlotte. A por­ tion of each ticket is consid­ ered a donation. Receipts for taxes will be available. Putnam kick-off carnival is today As the school year winds down, the library winds up for its summer reading pro­ gram. Putnam District Library encourages everyone to “Be Creative at Your Library" this summer. Programs and activities this year will be focused around the arts dance, music, voice, visual and writing. Programs are being planned for all ages from “read to me" through adult The reading program involves a lot of fun and some prizes but is primarily a way to encourage literacy through the summer months. Today, Saturday, May 30, plan to attend Putnam District Library's summer reading kick-off “Creativity Carnival.” The fun will be held on library lawn, and everyone is invited to stop by between 11 a.m. and I p.m. In addition to signing up for the reading program, partici­ pants will create a travel art kit. Young readers will receive a new art supply at each event they attend through the summer. An instrument petting zoo sponsored by Maple Valley Bands and Boosters, will be set up, along with face paint­ ing. a chance to make and swap artist trading cards, and free popcorn and cotton candy. Balloon animals will be made for lucky visitors by a very, very tall mystery guest Contact the library at 517­ 852-9723 for more informa­ tion. Musicians, artists, writ­ ers or dancers who would like to volunteer to be a part of Putnam District Library’s programming this summer, may call or e-mail Shauna at putnamlibrary.directoratyahoo.com. GoodNews From The Pulpit by Pastor Marc S. Livingston Chester Gospel Church I don’t have any trouble with my forgetter, but 1 do have issues with my remem­ berer. I am finding that the only thing that is getting bet­ ter with age is my forgetter. God has given us a great big rmitna Garden Center tWTO & Landscaping Great Selection of...Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Vegetables. Fata Sou - Blech Dirt - Conmost _______________• Mulch • Stones Need help getting ready for graduation open house? Call us to | _______spruce up your home! NEW Becky’s Flower Barn I'loral Design & Wedding Consulting FREE Landscape Estimates • IVe Deliver!! S71S South M-H • Nashville (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-1864 note to help us remember what he expects of each of us. II Peter 3:1-18 is just one of those notes and reminders of things not to forget. This reminder note only takes a couple ofminutes to read, but for now I’ll just give you the highlights. God’s goal is to use this reminder as a stimu­ lus toward wholesome think­ ing (verse 1). What does the picture look like in the future (verses 3 and 4)? Scoffers will come and try to discount the word of God and replace it with their own evil desires. Actually this has happened long before this year. Their goal is to get you to have doubts about the authenticity of these reminders and give you a false sense of security so you will fall for their agenda. It’s kinda like the politicians of our day who promise us the world before November, and deliver only peanuts after January. They somehow (maybe purposely) forget the past (verses 5 to 7), just like we as Americans forget our own history. God doesn’t forget, and what he says will become reality. God is giving all mankind the time to call on him as Savior and God (verses 8 and 9). What then should be our thinking (verses 11 to 15)? • To live holy and godly lives. • To look forward to the day of God. • To be found spotless and blameless. • To be at peace (real peace) with God. Be on your guard, people, , because lawless ones will try to and make it their sole pur­ pose in life to make you fall (verse 16) Promises, promises, prom­ ises, empty promises. God’s reminder is this: Grow in His grace and grow in the knowl­ edge of Him (verse 18). The more you recognize the real thing, the easier it will be to spot the counterfeit. Jesus Christ is the real thing - Don’t forget it. The real Memorial Day was on the May 30, most of us don’t remember that ... . How long did it take for this to happen? Think about it... Ronald C. Grider the couple traveled al] over the world building churches and schools for over 10 years in such countries as Haiti, Europe, Equidor, Spain, Hawaii and several other locations in South American. Ron loved to be outside working in his yard and garden. Ronald is survived by his beloved wife Betty: their three daughters, Patricia Rambo. Georgiana (Jeff) Haugen, Tammy (Tony) Houghton; three sons Ronald C. (Pam) Grider Jr.. John A. (Cam) Grider, James M. (Sheila) Grider; two brothers. John (Ruth) Grider, Thomas (Marie) Grider, gGrandchildren. 36 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He was preceeded in death by his brother Richard Grider. Funeral services will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville, at 7 PM on June 2, 2009 with Pastor Glen Branham officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5-7 PM on June 2, 2009. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Eaton Community Hospice. Arrangements Funeral have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further information. NASHVILLE - Ronald C. of Grider, age 73, Vermontville passed away May 28. 2009 at Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte. born in Ronald was Lansing. MI on May 21, 1936, the son of the late John R. and Dorothy L. (Ridenour) Grider. He was raised in Perry, where he attended local school graduating from Perry High School in 1955. He continued his education by attending college in the Lansing area where he stud ied accounting. He was the husband of Betty (Bidelman) Grider. The couple met at the age of 12 years old when Betty ran into Ron while he was doing his paper route. The collision sent Ron's newpapers scattering everywhere. The couple was married in 1953 in Perry. They moved to the Vermontville area in 1972 where they raised their fami­ ly together. Ron and Betty have been married for over 55 years. Ron began working for the State of Michigan Department of Corrections in the early 1970's where he served for 18 years before retiring in 1995. Ronald loved missionary work and each year would use his vacation time to help others all over the world. Along with his wife Betty. Barbara R. Todd HASTINGS - Barbara R. Todd, age 80, of Hastings passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009 with her fami­ ly by her side. Barbara was born in Hastings, on September 22, 1928, the daughter of the late Leland and Agnes (Kinny) Weaks. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools graduating from W.K. Kellogg High School in 1946. After raising her family. Barb began working at Bradford White in Middleville where she worked until retiring in 1991 after 20 years. She was the wife of Wendell Todd. The couple was married in Hastings, in October of 1959. The couple made their home together in the Hastings area and would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this October. Barb and Wendell enjoyed country line dancing with their close friends and family which they did for several years as members of the Michigan Two Steppers dance group. Her annual Christmas party was always something that she looked forward too as a time to entertain and gather with her family and neighbors. Barb and Wendell enjoyed traveling and annually ven­ tured to Myrtle Beach to unwind during the summer months. During these travels Barb was able to enjoy anoth­ er of her favorite pass times; visiting the casinos. Over the years, she has been to casinos from Michigan to Texas and everywhere in between. It was not uncommon for her to to just "stop in" when she would see a casino advertised while they were on the road. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband Wendell; her three daughters, Laura (Marshall) Pierson, Karen (Paul) McClurkin, Molly (Norman) Westrate, and the "other daughter" Karen Lancaster; her sister, Mildred Houghtalin; seven grandchil­ dren; 17 great grandchildren, and one great great grand­ daughter She was preceeded in death by her sisters Virginia, and Geraldine. A Celebration of Barb's life will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 7 PM on Thursday, June 4,2009 with Pastor Bobbie Weller officiating. The family will receive visitors also on Thursday June 4 from 5-7 p.m. at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 30,2009 — Page 5 Girls Scouts go fancy to get badge by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer To earn their bronze badge, girls from Maple S kU sJvv Jvv he 7 s'S? Valley Girl Scout Troop 516 decided to bring a touch of sophistication to town. Using the Fancy Nancy book series as inspiration, the troop spent months planning and prepar­ ing for a special tea party that took place on Saturday, May 16. With tea sets and more feathers and jewels than a Vegas showgirl’s closet, the Nashville Fire Station was transformed into a setting worthy of a spot in the Fancy Nancy books. Visitors were treated to feather boas and beads hand­ ed out by members of the Maple Syrup Festival court They were even able to make a crown of their very own with syrup festival queen Hannah Gardner. Before treats were served, members of Troop 516 explained that etiquette is a fancy word for manners and also demonstrated many of the manners to use at a tea party. After treats and drinks were served, the girls per­ formed a play based on one of the Fancy Nancy books. Putnam District Library Director Shauna Swantek said the library was excited to partner with the Girl Scouts for the event and help them earn their bronze awards. “This was an enormous event for them to put togeth­ er. There was a lot the girls could do,” said Swantek. “For the library, it was a win- From OurRBadets Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Dressed in their finery, Larissa Mater, Davita Mater and Chloe Kelly enjoy a spot of tea at the party. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) “*> * '■ ftrS1 ftr^'S1 > bis is? 9 Putnam District Library Director Shauna Swantek pours tea for some of the ‘Fancy Nancy’ participants. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) kk’T^i ?S ’’ ?^kfe ?^ ^^ktfe ?S^t S^t Sw • ^^H»n Some of the Girl Scouts from Troop 516 pose by the treats they created for the ‘Fancy Nancy’ tea party. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) win situation because of the literary connection.” Car wash fundraiser is today in Hastings wi Kifasa jj i*: 3® . steat w--- Board should be more open To the editor: I am writing this letter in response to Don Wiggins’ letter about the board failing to keep the people of the townships and village informed about the reason why the people had voted for thousands of dollars to Nashville EMS. The purpose ofthe millage was to be used for operations and expenses, not on salaries. The board or the director should had stated that some ofthe funding will go to rais­ es for EMTs and paramedics, but they did not. I know how important ambulance services need funding to run and save lives because ambu­ lance crews help save lives and give their lives so ours may live. The board should have been more open on how the money should be handled better. They misled on some issues, and on some issues they did not. The board should have put the millage for one year to see how things go and to fund for the next three years. Nashville EMS is not a big ambulance service but a small-town service that should not have full-time paid positions for EMTs and paramedics. The director is paid as full-time person, but the others are part-time personnel. The service moved to full-time service over the years. I support Mr. Wiggins on his letters and his investiga­ tion into misuse of funds that can be used somewhere else. The millage is too high for a small-town ambulance serv­ ice, and the millage should be cut in half or less. Maybe a third party should be formed by members of the township and village to help keep track of the funds. I am just standing up for the peo­ ple and speaking out so the local governments can be accountable for their deci­ sion-making and help them become better. If misleading keeps going, there will be “Tea Party in Nashville.” Nicholas Ewing, Maple Grove Township n8. Btaltoapl 96 siteta^a, SS). E»k(8ffift5il * wB.stetebMtas» 11 Mitauba i' 0’J KitaHito itk M rfglWlhH ilk fiisjra®^18- gjkl iitaisa# ,fcil*ii*i^ nii tai#*!’ With assistance from Maple Syrup Queen Hannah Gardner, Rel Angell works on decorating a crown. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Lansing Ophthalmology , t |Nn«|W «|Wf r ■ 'otter Lakewood *1^ 1^*5 06692726 i ! in Aft " .t..* 8uU I -; " ... uU I - , We are pleased to welcome Kyle Booher, O.D. to Lansing Ophthalmology Lakewood. 14 Lj< I** Dr. Booher is accepting new patients. •Quality Eye Care •Certified Optician •Glasses & Contacts • Caring Staff John P. Hemming, O.D., F.A.A.O. Kyle R. Booher, O.D. 616.374.3284 t 1170 Jordan Lake St., Lake Odessa Interlochen Fine Arts Camp is known throughout the world for providing opportunities for students of all ages to further their knowledge in the arts. This summer, Maple Valley junior Adam Zank will have those same opportunities when he participates in an eight-day musi­ cal theater program. Today, Saturday, May 30, Zank will be hold a dona­ tion-only car wash in the parking lot of the Hastings McDonald’s to help raise the $900 fee of the courses. The wash will take place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Zank will also be accepting pop cans and bottles to put toward his trip. He will also have a drop-off station for cans at Carl’s Market in In Memory of Nashville May 30 and 31. Zank has been active in a variety of area theater groups including The Revue. He is shown above The family of Esther R. Gould would like to thank family and friends for all of with Lakewood’s Lyndsey their support during this time. Thank you all for your love, thoughts, prayers, Hemming in a scene dur­ phone calls, cards, visits, flowers and food brought in by special friends, and for ing last season’s produc­ the contributions in memory of Mom... tion of “A Funny Thing Special thanks to Pastor DeGroot and Pastor Lamphere, and the Nashville Happened on the Way to Baptist church members for the memorial and luncheon provided. the Forum.” Esther R. Gould GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Words alone cannot express our thanks to four very special ladies who cared for our Mom every day when we could not be there. Thank you to Lucy Matson, Liz Tabor, and Lois Pierson, Naomi Arlos. We thank God that he sent you to us to take care of Mom. Thank you also to Dr. Barnett and his staff for their care and support for our Mom and our family. Barbara and Larry Hawblitz andfamily, Betty and James Pierce andfamily, Loretta and Wayne Neil, Beverly and Tom Oleson andfamily, Wayne and Sherry Gould and Family. 06692672 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 30,2009 Graduates reflect on school years during Baccalaureate An all-student praise band leads the audience in singing. The band includ­ ed Nick Smith, Amber Farnum and Emmy Robinson. Not pictured are Austin Coplin, Erik Godbey and Chris Loveall. (Photo by Patti Farnum) Wells named Lions Student of the Month Brian Wells was selected as the Vermontville Lions Club Student of the Month. He is a sixth grader at Maplewood Elementary in Genie Hansen’s class and said he would like to become a policeman when he is older. He enjoys playing video games and said his perfect day would be a day with video games. Ifhe won a mil­ lion dollars, Wells said he would buy a Wii gaming sys­ tem and all of the games to go with it. If he could meet one celebrity it would be singer Kid Rock, and Wells said one of the things he loves about Maplewood is that it is a safe, caring, violence-free environ­ ment. Olivia Sprague performs a lyrical dance to "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus. (Photo by Patti Farnum) barru Counlu Lions Club Member Bill Mason presents a certificate to Brain Wells to recognize his selection as Student of the Month. (Photo provided) Enjoy better signal and the best in High Speed Internet with our newly upgraded towers. |TM BlackBerry® Pearl| Flip 8230 Reg. *169.99 - $20.00 In-Store Rebate - $70.00 Mall-In Rebate “ Regular Pearl After Rebate! r See store for details. "69.99 -. Unlimited text, picture & video messages 7 pm nights on selected plans. • Phone with 2 yr. agreement and $70 mail-in rebate • Phone with 1 yr. agreement: $299.99 • Phone only: $509.99 ‘With 2 year activation. Expires June 7,2009 With My Circle, exclusively (rom AM you choose who you e call lot Hee. 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Delton BP Clinic 11 a.m. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, June 2: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Kinship Speaker 1'30 p.m. GL -10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, June 3: Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Nashville - Mini Massage 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Bus Trip to Cornwells. Nashville - TV Time. Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, June 5 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m.; Bingo. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 30,2009 — Page 7 Eaton County holds 4-H Style Review Young sewers and knitters had their moment in the spot­ light April 18 at the annual 4­ H Style Review. 4-H mem­ bers from both Eaton and Calhoun counties involved in the personal-appearance project had been sewing and knitting for weeks in order to model their garments at this event. The event was kicked off with judging in the after­ noon; the evening show fol­ lowed at 7 p.m. Both the judging and the show took place at the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids. Youths aged 9 to 19 were evaluated during the after­ noonjudging session. During the evening show, members presented their projects on stage for family, friends and community members. Cloverbud members, those 5 to 8 years old, also show­ cased their talents during the evening show. The purpose of the style review is to help youths learn to positively present them­ selves in public forums with ease and confidence. They learn how to select appropri­ ate fabrics and patterns, sewing and knitting skills and techniques, in addition to decision-making, commit­ ment and time management. The garments created by the members were truly out­ standing, and the judges had a very difficult time making their award selections, said Award winners from the style review are (from left) Marlena Smith, Allie Kramer, Cody Lindermulder, Kara Mott, Grace Mott, Kelsie Letts, Marie Ruedisueli, Elizabeth Althouse, Emily Smith, Emma Bartley, Maisie Baker and Keli Lindermulder. organizers. Best of Show plaques were awarded to those whom the judges felt were the top 5 percent of the group. Style review pins were awarded to the next 10 percent, and Honor Group rosettes to the next 15 per­ cent. Best of Show plaques were awarded for sewing to Grace Mott of FIRST 4-H Club, Allie Kramer of Maurer 4-H Club, Elizabeth Althouse of We-R-A-4-H Club, and Marlena Smith of Gresham Grain Grinders. Elizabeth Althouse of We-RA-4-H-Club received a Best of Show plaque for her knit­ ting. Receiving a Style Review pin for knitting was Maisie Baker of Maurer-4-H Club. In the sewing division, pins were awarded to Emma Bartley of the Maurer 4-H Club, Kara Mott of the FIRST 4-H Club, Keli Lindermulder and Cody Lindermulder, both of Gresham Grain Grinders. Honor Group rosettes for sewing were presented to Marie Ruedisueli and Kelsie Letts both of Happy Hustlers 4-H Club in Calhoun County. Emily Smith of WeR-A-4-H Club also received an Honor Group rosette for knitting. For more information on the style show or 4-H, con­ tact Jenny O’Neal at the Eaton County MSU Extension office at msue23@msu.edu or (517) 543-2310. Vermontville Twp. Library receives grant The Vermontville Township Library was hon­ ored recently by being awarded for the third time with a grant from the Wilson H. Craig Jr. Private Foundation. The foundation was creat­ ed by Craig, who passed away in 1998. His vision was to provide financial support to educational programs in the fields of astronomy, mathematics, science, engi­ neering, technology, inven­ tiveness, critical thinking and creativity. The foundation solicits requests by invitation only and chooses different schools and libraries ran­ domly each year based on geographic location. Vermontville’s grant, totaling $2,000, was used to purchase items for the library collection that adhered to the guidelines set by Craig. The items purchased for the library include the following book collections: Eyewitness Earth Science Set: Weather, Crystal and Gem, Rocks and Minerals, Hurricane and Tornado, Earth, Dinosaur, Fossil, Prehistoric Life, Volcano and Earthquake. Eyewitness Life Science Set: Human Body, Life, Evolution, Epidemic, Archeology, Early Humans. 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Eyewitness Technology Set: Electricity, Electronics, building, Crime and Detection, Boat, Car, Flying Machine, Invention, Train, Media and Communications Spy­ Headline Science: Collapse: the Science of Structural ngineering Failures, Feel the Gs: The Science of Gravity and GForces, Orbiting Eyes: The Science of Artificial Satellites, Out of Control: The Science of Wildfires, Storm Surge: The Science of Hurricanes. Great Inventions: The Automobile, the Camera, The Phonograph, Plastics, Radio and Television, The Steam Engine, The Telegraph and Telescope, The Telescope and Microscope. Isaac Asimov’s 21st Century Library of the Universe: Space Junk. The grant also allowed for the purchase of creativity items to be used inside the library. These items include: deluxe activity center sea life play cube, sand, bead, and water blocks, Interstar build­ ing blocks, Gears! Gears! Gears! Workstation, Playscapes Magical Heat­ Sensitive Play Center, GeoSafari Ant Factory, and a Mysterious Magnet Tube. These items have been ordered and will arrive soon. �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, May 30,2009 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Cloverbud Camp 2009 is ‘Kickin’ it with 4-H’ The Eaton County 4-H program will host the sixth annual Cloverbud Camp this July. Cloverbud Camp is a day camp for youths age 5 to 8. This year’s camp will be held Wednesday, July 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Eaton County Fairgrounds. Campers will have the opportunity to get more THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bill J. Stone and Kathleen M. Stone, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Lawn & Garden Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2005 and recorded June 27, 2005 in AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ Instrument Number 1148662, TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish Barry County Records, Michigan. & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Fil­ Said mortgage is now held by US ters. Apol's Landscaping Bank National Association, (for­ Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Cale­ merly known as, Wachovia Bank, donia. (616)698-1030. Open N. A.), as Trustee for GSAA Monday-Friday 9amHome Equity Trust 2005-14 by 5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of One Hundred Sixty-One ROTOTILLING/DRILL Thousand One Hundred FortyPOST HOLES; I will till One and 18/100 Dollars your garden and drill post ($161,141.18) including interest holes with my 45hp tractor. at 6.875% per annum. Under the Don't procrastinate! Call power of sale contained- in said now! (269)908-2035. 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of the THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ Town 2 North, Range 7 West, LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ described as: Beginning a point TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE on the South line of Section 30, USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. distant West 20 rods from the PLEASE CONTACT OUR Southeast section comer; thence OFFICE AT THE NUMBER West along South Section line BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE 660 feet more or less to a point MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE 20 rods East of the Southwest SALE - Default has been made in corner of said East 1/2 of the conditions of a mortgage Southeast 1/4 of Section 30; thence North 726 feet parallel made by Victor Jaworowski and with the East 1/8 line of said sec­ Phyllis Jaworowski, husband and tion; thence East approximately wife, and Melissa Jaworowski, to 660 feet; thence South 726 feet Mortgage Electronic Registration parallel with the East Section line Systems, Inc., as nominee for to the place of beginning; Maple lender and lender's successors Grove Township, Barry County, and/or assigns, Mortgagee, Michigan. The redemption period dated July 17,2007 and recorded shall be 12 months from the date July 27, 2007 in Instrument of such sale, unless determined Number 20070727-0000224, abandoned in accordance with Barry County Records, Michigan. MCLA 600.3241a, in which case There is claimed to be due at the the redemption period shall be 30 date hereof the sum of One days from the date of such sale. Hundred Twelve Thousand Four TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can Hundred Ninety-Four and 20/100 rescind the sale. In that event, Dollars ($112,494.20) including your damages, if any, are limited interest at 8.5% per annum. solely to the return of the bid Under the power of sale con­ amount tendered at sale, plus tained in said mortgage and the interest. Dated: May 30, .2009 statute in such case made and Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys provided, notice is hereby given for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, that said mortgage will be fore­ Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 closed by a sale of the mort­ File No. 306.2708 ASAP# gaged premises, or some part of 3123724 05/30/2009, them, at public vendue at the 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009, Barry County Courthouse in 06/20/2009 06692442 Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 11, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Block 8, Keeler Brother's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the The Village of Nashville IS NO LONGER picking up recorded Plat thereof, being a brush. The Village only picks up brush in the spring part of the Southwest quarter of and the fall. PLEASE DO NOT PUT BRUSH IN THE Section 23, Town 4 North, Range ROAD AT ANY OTHER TIMES DURING THE YEAR. 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The Ifyou have brush in the road at this time please remove redemption period shall be 6 it as soon as possible. Thank you. months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ Nashville DPW 06692591 doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid The Village of Nashville will be flushing amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 9, 2009 hydrants on June 4th & 5th. We are sorry for Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, any inconvience this may cause. Be aware you Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 may experience rusty water. File No. 285.8314 ASAP# 3094529 05/09/2009, Nashville DPW 05/23/2009, 05/16/2009, in.h'.JVi : 05/30/2009 06691333 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Loraine Fahling and Ronald Fahling, wife and hus­ band, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2006 and recorded September 22, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170427, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-HE2 by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Three and 44/100 Dollars ($255,903.44) including interest at 7.99% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2,2009. Said prem­ ises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan. Except: that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of said Section 23, thence Westerly, 660 feet to the point of beginning; thence East along the South section line a distance of 594 feet; thence North a distance of 586 feet; thence West 594 feet; thence South 586 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption peri­ od shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 306.2710 ASAP# 3123738 05/30/2009, 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009, 06/20/2009 06692437 • BRUSH • ATTENTION VILLAGE RESIDENTS LEGAL NOTICE familiar with the grounds, make several arts and craft projects, meet the Cloverbud judges, eat lunch with friends, play on a slip and slide, participate in a bicycle rodeo and more. The theme this year is “Kickin’ it with 4-H,” and each camper will receive a T-shirt to commemorate the day. The registration fee for HUGE 4-H members is $15; the fee for non-members is $25. Registration forms can be picked up from the Eaton County Extension office or downloaded from www.msue.msu.edu/eaton under the 4-H Youth Development icon. The deadline to register is June 12, and space is limited. For more information, contact Garage Sale Fann GARAGE SADDLES FOR SALE. 615 SALE: Thursday, Friday & Satur­ day, 6/4-6/6, 8am-5pm. Large assortment of girls domes from infant to size 12 and womens clothes and many other items. 11309 Kalamo Hwy, Nashville. For Rent FOR RENT: LARGE 2 bed­ room apartment, down­ stairs. $475/month plus de­ posit. Gall (517)852-9700. For Sale FOR SALE: POND LILY HAY. Cafi E-Flat 517-726­ 0251. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marie E. Timmons, a single woman and Maryann L. Timmons, a single woman, as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005'and recorded July 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149542, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Bank F.S.B. nka OneWest Bank, FSB by assign­ ment There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Seven and 23/100 Dollars ($100,567.23) including interest at 6.5% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17 of Block C of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 225.1119 ASAP# 3118553 05/23/2009, 05/30/2009, 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009 06692300 the Eaton County MSU Extension Office at 517-543­ 2310 or 517-485-3417 ext 2310 or Kristen Roll at 517­ 231-1287 or by e-mail at MSUE23@msu.edu. Lost & Found LOST DOG: IN the area of Guy Road, Lawrence & M66, Cocker Spaniel/Springer Spaniel mix, black/white medium size, wearing red underground fence collar. Call (517)852-1893._________ Business Services E. Mill Street, Hastings. Eng­ lish, $150; Western, $250; R & B Landscaping. Mow­ Western show, $200. ing, landscaping, yard clean (269)945-9775 up. Dirt cheap. References. (269)945-4578 or (269)578­ 6247. Real Estate ANTRIM COUNTY: 5 beau­ tiful wooded acres. Close to state land, lakes, trails and slopes. Driveway and cleared site. Electric. $19,900, $500 down, $250 month, 11% land contract. www.northemlandco.com Northern Land Company, (231)258­ 5100. Pets BE AWARE: animals offered for free may end-up being sold to research or used in dog fighting. (A message from Barry County Humane Society) LOST DOG: IN the area of Guy Road, Lawrence & M66, Cocker Spaniel/Springer Spaniel mix, black/white EXPERIENCED GRILL medium size, wearing red COOK and waitress wanted. underground fence collar. Apply in person erson 113 N. Call (517)852-1893. Main, Nashville,, country Kettle Cafe. Mobile Homes Help Wanted Farm EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type ofhay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ 16X70 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: good starter home for new couple, resonably priced, 3bd, 2bth, terms available. Call Don (269)580-4096 anytime. ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP Public hearing will be held June 3, 2009 at Maple Grove Township Hall, 726 S. M-66, Nashville, Mich, at 7:00 p.m. to consider proposed ordinance addressing Floodplain Management Provisions of the State Construction Code. Maple Grove Township, Barry County Ordinance Number 2-2009 An ordinance to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Township of Maple Grove located in Barry County, and to designate regulated flood hazard areas under the pro­ visions ofthe State Construction Code Act, Act No. 230 ofthe Public Acts of 1972, as amended. The Township of Maple Grove ordains: Section 1. AGENCY DESIGNATED. Pursuant to the provi­ sions of the state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b (6) ofAct 230, ofthe Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the Building Official of the County of Barry is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Township of Maple Grove under Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, State of Michigan. The County of Barry assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of said Act through out the corpo­ rate limits ofthe community adopting this ordinance. Section 2. CODE APPENDIX ENFORCED. Pursuant to the provisions ofthe state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b (6) ofAct 230, ofthe Public Acts of 1972, as amended, Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code shall be enforced by the enforcing agency within the Township ofMaple Grove. Section 3. DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Entitled Barry County, Mich (All Jurisdiction) and dated May 4, 2009 and the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMS) panel number(s) of 26015C - 0327C - 0330C - 0331C - 0332C - 0335C - 0350C - 0351C - 0352C - 0355C 0375C and dated May 4, 2009 are adopted by reference for the pur­ poses of administration of the Michigan Construction. Code, and declared to be a part of Section 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code, and to provide the content of the “Flood Hazards” section of Table R301.2(l) ofthe Michigan Residential Code. Section 4. REPEALS. All. ordinances inconsistent with the provisions ofthis ordinance are hereby repealed. Susie Butler Maple Grove Township Clerk 517-852-1859 0 b b 91b 08 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 30,2009 — Page 9 Sixth Grade graduation is bittersweet by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter For the sixth grade stu­ dents of Maplewood Elementary, week this marked both the beginning and the end. This fall they will beginning their educa­ tion at the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High, and on Thursday, May 28, they said ‘good-bye’ to the faculty and staff with whom they have spent the past three years. The day was also a bitter- “The community has helped us a lot from kinder­ garten through now,” said Johnson during his speech. “The community sponsors sports teams and pays taxes that no one really wants to pay but some of that money goes to the school.” Greenhoe gave examples of how friends have helped her with math homework and friends who have helped oth­ ers in her class. McGlocklin recalled the band concert, sixth grade camp and math days as some of her most fond days from Maplewood. “Our feet may leave but our hearts will always stay,” said Pash. “As we graduate, we are leaving one family for a bigger one, the junior-sen- ior high.” Of the 93 graduates, 14 were honored for receiving all As and six for perfect attendance. Awards also were presented for national fitness, math days and band. Rage Sheldon accepts his diploma from teacher Genie Hansen. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 30 ■■ tase tagfltan ^yjainii^F 2 5 52 2 **i2* k:‘ g?: g # # % l&’X r4* 1 14* Safe Food Handling Workshop (for Cooking Competition), 9 a.m., Extension Office. May 30 County Shoot Mandatory Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. June 1 Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. June 3 Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. June 4 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. June 4 Fair Entries Due to the Fair Office, Fair Office open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 5 County Shoot Registrations Due to the Extension Office. June 6 Open Pleasure Horse Show, 9 a.m., Expo Center. June 7 Open Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center. June 8 Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. June 8 Mock Dog Show, 6 p.m., Show Arena at the Fairgrounds. June 9 County Shoot Mandatory Meeting, 6:30 p.m, Barry County Conservation Club. June 10 Exploration Days Orientation Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Room, Courts and Law Building. June 11 Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office. June 12 Adult Riding Clinic, MSU Pavilion. June 13 Point Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center. June 15 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. June 16 Mock Dog Show, 6 p.m., Show Arena at the Fairgrounds. June 17 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Community Room-Courts and Law Building. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. June 18 Fair Preparation Day, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., June 20 Barry County Fairgrounds. Mandatory Poultry Meeting for Fair, 7 p.m., June 22 Expo Center. Poultry Showmanship Clinic, follows June 22 Mandatory Meeting. Open Pleasure Horse Show, 9 a.m.. Expo June 27 Center. Open Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo June 28 Center. June 26-28 State 4-H Trail Ride, Goose Creek. Superintendents meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. June 29 517 726-1500 UTO PARTS & REPAIR 130 S. Main * Vermontville Parts • Tires • Auto Repairs Open M-F 8-5:30 • Sat 8-1:30 Teachers Susan Luyendyk and Genie Hansen pres­ ent Macy Mund with her diploma. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Jadelyn Stewart and Iva Weiler perform the national anthem to begin graduation. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) 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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Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates s �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 30, 2009 Don’t sacrifice safety when hitching a trailer Land reminds people that As Michigan residents get their campers or boats ready the law requires trailers or for a trip to a campsite or pop-up campers weighing lake, Secretary of State Terri 3,000 pounds or less to have Lynn Land reminds people two reflectors, one on each to ensure their trailers are side, as well as safety chains that connect-the tow vehicle towed safely. “Make sure your vacation to the trailer. The chains memories are about summer should be loose enough to fun, and not roadside repairs allow sharp turns but not or worse,” Land said. “Take drag on the road. Additionally, before head­ a few extra minutes before you leave to look over your ing out, drivers should: • Check tire pressure on trailers' so you and your loved ones reach your desti­ the trailer and tow vehicle. • Ensure the wiring is nation safely. When you’re on the road, use extra caution . loose enough to make turns and allow more stopping without disconnecting or time and distance between touching the ground. • Verify that the vehicle vehicles.” Vermontville Join us as we remember 60 years of God’s Blessing Sunday, June 7th 10am Sunday School 11am Worship 1pm FREE Pig Roast and hitch setup is able to pull the size oftrailer they have. • Check all turn signals, and running, hazard and brake lights to see if they’re in working order. • Make sure all items on the trailer are properly secured. • Position side- and rear­ view mirrors for good visi­ bility. • Raise the trailer jack, tongue support and any sta­ bilizers and lock in place. “Nothing makes for a fun summer getaway like a trip to your favorite campsite or lake,” Land said. “Keep your vacation enjoyable and care­ free by properly securing your trailer so it’s ready to hit the road.” Once on the road, drivers should: • Give themselves a much greater stopping distance than they would need with­ out the trailer. • Signal well in advance when passing a slower vehi­ cle and allow extra distance to clear the vehicle. • Use the automatic gear setting that the vehicle man­ ufacturer recommends for pulling a trailer. • Avoid sudden starts or stops that can cause skid­ ding, sliding or jackknifing. • Make wider turns at cor­ ners so the trailer doesn’t hit the curb. • Have another person assist when backing up the Maple Valley FFA busy preparing fields by Jaime Curth Maple Valley FFA reporter On Thursday, May 21, three members of the Maple Valley FFA chapter, Jaime Curth, Kristen Cantrell and Eric Scott, went to Pioneer Seed representative Roy Simpson to express their appreciation of discounted seed com for the FFA’s land lab located just outside the village of Nashville. Maple Valley FFA mem­ bers arid students in the agribusiness management class have been discussing strategies to market the com in the fall. In class, students learned about forward con­ tracting and futures markets as part of the agribusiness marketing unit. Dustin Cook, Eric Scott and alumni member Duane Davidson prepared the field for planting. Davidson plant­ ed the field May 22. FFA Leroy Starks and Brian Motor Oil Pricing: Mobil 424 Hydraulic Fluid $510.40 Drum $56.25 Pail Kent Oil & Propane, Inc • Lockouts Tire Service Accident << Recovery Long-Haul ® A group of golfers show off their skirts (and legs) at last year’s Crunch Classic golf outing. (Photo by Miller Photography) The foundation will use interest from the $10,000 donations to award scholar­ ships to local graduates and alumni. This method was appealing to both Chaffe and Starks when they were think­ ing of an appropriate way to' honor their friend. “This way, it will carry on and on even after the golf out­ ing is done,” said Starks. “Hopefully, people will hear his name when the scholarship is awarded and talk about him.” The golf outing features a twist that makes the event more fun than just an ordi­ nary round of golf, said the pair. Men golfing will be able to tee offfrom the ladies distance, provided they wear 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI Phone (517) 852-9210 or (800) 638-7484 towing! COBB WELL DR I III NG (REPAIR www.kentoilpropane.com • • • • Off-Road DOBBjIVS JEFF DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician * a skirt during the round of golf. With just one golfer not doning a skirt last year, both gentlemen count it as a suc­ cess. “We wanted to have something unique,” said Chaffe. “There’s a golf outing every weekend, so we wanted to do something dif­ ferent.” To purchase a $5 raffle ticket or learn more about the golf outing, contact Leroy Starks at 269-838-2873, Brian Chaffe at 517-930­ 3383 or Steve Augustine at 517-726-1485. Dependable, damage-free & We Deliver a productive season this year. by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter For the third year in a row, Big or small your Diesel Fuel needs are important. Quality and service can make the difference. Count on Kent Oil & Propane with over 70 years of service to provide all your fuel needs. members and Advisor Aaron Saari are looking forward to Raffle set to honor Dunkelberger Chaffe are giving residents a chance to earn a bit of cold hard cash while they work to fe Bought and Paid For vehicle and trailer when pos­ establish a. scholarship to VBC Men’s Quartet honor their friend, Tony sible. Dunkelberger. Tickets are being sold for a 50/50 raffle. The winner will be drawn at the annual golf outing, The Crunch Classic. The first year ofthe raffle, the winner was awarded more than $1,000, and the duo is hoping to beat that record this year. “I think we’ll go beyond the first year’s amount,” said Chaffe. “People have been really good at supporting our cause. We’ve been really lucky.” The drawing will be held July 11 at 8 p.m. at the Nashville VFW hall, after the golf outing. 09346567 Working to earn $10,000 to establish a scholarship through the Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation, the pair has held the golf outing since 2001. With around $3,500 to go, the friends are hoping to reach their goal this year and keep With the cost of equipment Dunkelberger’s memory it’s even more important to alive long into the future. use a dependable diesel “We are very hopeful that, Mobil Delvac MX 15W-40 fuel with the proven service one way or another, we can have the scholarship to give to get it there when you $487.30 Drum out at next year’s gradua­ need it. $54.20 Pail tion,” said Chaffe. 2pm Concerts by: FFA member Jaime Curth-presents Pioneer Seed Dealer Roy Simpson with a certificate of appreciation for his help in obtaining seeds for the FFA’s land lab. (photo provided) - over 20years experience 7 Day Service Rumps Installed & Repaired Service On Submersible Pumps 2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair 30 Years Experience Estimates Available 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb (* David Cobb Ml Uc. #1748 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 30,2009 — Page 11 Barry County titles go to Trojans and Saxons The Trojan girls finished with Delton Kellogg’s Matt 198 to Hastings’ 123.33. In Ingle won the pole vault at the boys’ meet, the Saxons 11-6, Lakewood Lakewood’’ss Jared scored 202 points to 137.5 for McConkey the shot put at 45Maple Valley. 2, and Thomapple Kellogg’s Both the Saxon boys and Joel Smith won the 800-meter Trojan girls won eight of the run in 1:59.52. 17 events on the day. Delton Kellogg was third Hastings’ senior Ryan in the boys’ standings, with Burgdorf and Maple Valley 75 points, followed by senior Jeff Burd had a few Lakewood 60, and good battles on the day. Thomapple Kellogg 42.5. Burgdorf edged Burd in the In the girls’ meet, Delton 100-meter dash (10.74 sec- Kellogg was third with 75.33 onds to 11.33) and the 200 points, followed by (21.63 to 22.43), and Burd Lakewood 66.33, and Maple Saxons’ Molly Smith was second to Winchester in both distance races. In the field events, TK got a win from Kathrin Koch in the long jump (15-2.25) and from Brittany London in the pole vault (10-7). Lakewood got victories from Ashley Jemison in the discus (100-1) and Beth Walkington in the shot put (31-7). Hastings’ Brittany Morgan won the high jump (5-0). The Saxons also got a win from Jessica Lee in the 100- Valley 60. Thomapple Kellogg’s Emma Ordway and Allyson Winchester both won two individual events, and helped a Trojan relay team to victory. The Thomapple Kellogg girls won the two distance 1600-meter relay in 3:29.91 relays, with the team of Hana and the Lions taking the 400- Hunt, Stephanie Betcher, meter relay in 45.18 and the Stephanie and Ryfiak, 3200-meter in 8:32.00. Ordway winning the 1600The only athlete to win meter relay in 4:06.93 and the three individual events on the team of Jordan Bronkema, day was Maple Valley’s Nick Kimberly Johnson, Danielle Thurlby, who won the high Fredenburg, and Winchester jump at 6 feet 2 inches, the taking the 3200-meter relay in 110-meter high hurdles in 10:23.70. 14.68, and the 300-meter Hastings’ girls took the intermediate hurdles in 39.31.other two relays, winning the The Saxons’ Troy Dailey 400-meter event in 51.69 and won two events, taking the the 800 in 1:49.64, with 1600-meter run in 4:41.03 Thomapple Kellogg teams and the 3200-meter run in placing second in both events. 10:26.25. Hastings also got a Ordway also won the 200first place finish from Gordon meter dash in 26.28 and the Conley in the long jump (18- 400 in 58.06. Winchester won 11) and Brandon Bower in the the 1600-meter run in 5:14.96 discus (152-0). and the 3200 in 11:44.84. The got Burgdorf in the 400 (49.05 to 49.25). The Lion boys won six of the nine events that the Saxons didn’t. The two teams split the two relay races, with Hastings winning the 800meter relay in 1:30.58 and the Maple Valley’s Josh Hall hits the finish line in fourth place in the 400-meter dash Tuesday at the Barry County Meet in Middleville. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) The two teams with O-K Gold Conference Championships and Division 2 Regional Championships on their resumes added Barry County Meet Championships on Tuesday in Middleville. Thomapple Kellogg’s girls and Hastings’ boys both edged out the second place teams at the Barry County Meet by roughly 70 points. Joppie and Walker see meter dash, as she finished in 12.73 a hundredth of a second ahead of Maple Valley’s Elizabeth Stewart. Delton Kellogg’s Katie Searles won the 100-meter hurdles in 16.02, and was sec­ ond to teammate Hannah Williams in the 300-meter low hurdles (46.73 to 49.08). Lakewood’s lone win on the track came from Ashley Pifer in the 800-meter run. She finished in 2:22.80. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2009-2010 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 8,2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Office Board Room, the Board of Education ofMaple Valley Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 2009-2010 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2009-2010 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2009-2010 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the District 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. 6692773 Andrea Montgomery, Secretary H ThWee ‘Naraesphlvanilnlein [ga orn Sah poawradiseJthuins eye2a0r,th |S| the S S Sat. June 20th at 11 a.m. and would like to have you join us. You could have a float, 8 band, tractor, truck, car or just walk. Comets win a regional title The season ended for Maple Valley’s last two golfers on Thursday. The Lion varsity boys’ golf team’s Caleb Walker and Hutch Joppie both com­ peted in the Division 3 Regional Tournament at Prairiewood Golf Course in Otsego. Walker fired a 91 and Joppie a 108. It was a decent day for the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The league had three teams at the tourna­ ment, and one of them left with a regional champi­ onship. Kalamazoo Christian took the regional title with a score of 313. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams earned a spot in next weekend’s state finals. Behind the Comets, Portland scored a 317, West Catholic 318, Coloma 326, Schoolcraft 327, Dowagiac 328, Delton Kellogg 329, Calvin Christian 333, Paw Paw 336, Otsego 339, Allendale 361, and South Haven 362. Portland’s Alex Haik was the day’s medallist, with a 71. Kalamazoo Christian got a 72 from Dave Sarkipato, a 76 from Pat Scheffers, 79 from Jacob Rykse, and an 86 from Josh Rykse. Nick Aikens led West Catholic to its third-place finish, with a 75. half an hour after the contest between the Blackhawks and Eagles. Stockbridge faces Leslie in the first baseball semifinal in Vermontville, at 10 a.m. Springport and Maple Valley square off in the second one, at 12:30 p.m. That game will be followed by the district championship contest. In the two pre-district contests Tuesday, Stockbridge’s varsity baseball team topped Olivet, while the Olivet softball team scored a win over Stockbridge. TtSrJ! sponsored by Hastings Orthopedic Clinic sports • performance • enhancement -education -and • development To register, please contact: Jeff Tinkler at Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. Phone: 800-596-1005 269-945-1696 E-mail: JEFFT@hoc-mi.com Valley baseball and softball host district tourneys today Maple Valley’s varsity baseball and softball teams will be competing for district championships on their home diamonds today (May 30). Both teams are hosting Division District 3 Tournaments, starting at 10 a.m. The Lion varsity softball team faces Springport in the first of two semifinal match­ ups, at 10 a.m. Leslie and Olivet meet in the second semifinal of the day, at 12:30 p.m. The district championship softball game will follow, ea Please call Dorothy at 517-852 9667 k or Sandy at 517-852-1543 Held at Hastings High School Football Field Session 1 June 15th-17th T1 ’ Session 2 August 3rd-5th ■. 4-. 00 - S-. nnp Grades 4th-12th R_egi.st,ration Deadline: JTune 1 ,st Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D. Eric S. Leep, D.O. James L. Horton, Jr., D.O. Improve speed; poweI.( coordination, body awareness and explosive strength The purpose of this camp is to help athletes and anyone interest­ ed in fitness or sports to improve performance and reduce injury. 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The Jake Clare team of McFadden, Nick Ohler, Mike Drew, and Ryan Sersaw, bested the Lion team ofJosh Hall, Rob Justin Kennedy, Morehouse and Nick Thurlby by four tenths of a second at the Division 3 MTTCA Team with 904, and Maple Valley third with 893.5. State Finals last Saturday. The Lion and Pioneer The Clare foursome finished first in the event with a 1600-meter relay teams will time of 3 minutes 26.57 sec- meet again today (May 30) at onds. The Lion team hit the the MHSAA State Finals in Comstock Park. finish line in 3:26.97. The Lions won two indiIt still wasn’t enough points for either team to catch vidual championships on the Grand Rapids West Catholic. day at the team state finals. The Falcons won the team Thurlby took the 110-meter state title with 1,014.5 points high hurdles in 15.16 secon the day. Clare was second onds, and the 300-meter inter- Get More Tractor for a Lot Less. mediate hurdles in 39.42. 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M-43 Hwy • Hastings John Deere Hours: M-F: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-05-30-1.pdf d5c701f4d8a45f8c9cd6051c8279fe82 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALfiEY US POST E PAID Sf| HASTINGS Ml PERMIT NO.7 H Hastings Public Library R45™«S PUBLIC UBUabv Hastings Ml 49058-1817 hasbnc Pu&Rshed by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper of today! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 22, May 30, 2009 Nashville Dam drawdown begins Village approves river restoration plan Scott Hanshue, of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, levels the staff gauge above the Nashville Dam spillway. More than 20 citizens were on hand for the Nashville Dam Committee meeting at the village hall Tuesday, May 26, to see the engineering plans for the Nashville Dam removal proj­ ect. Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District (BCD), began the meeting by announcing that the draw­ down of the millpond had begun. Chris Freiburger of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources provided a summary of river survey data to explain the final design plan for the Thornapple River restora- tion. The Nashville Department of Public Works (DPW) had opened a portion of the spillway gate on Friday, May 22, following the receipt of a Michigan Department of Environmental Quality per­ mit the previous day. A staff gauge has been placed in the channel above the spillway - visible from the Good Time Pizza parking lot - to measure the daily water level, he said. The ini­ tial gauge reading was 2.58 feet, and the drawdown rate is scheduled to not exceed .032 inches per day. The DPW will conduct daily water level monitoring and adjust the spillway gate height as needed to manage the drawdown. A permit for the removal of Charlotte’s Maple Hill Dam on Butternut Creek, a tributary of the Thomapple River, also was approved May 23. This project will clear out remnants of the small dam, add two cross­ vanes and shore up the banks with boulders and fill dirt. Approval of the plans for another DEQ permit applica­ tion — to physically remove the Nashville Dam and replace it with a series of weirs — was the business of Thursday night’s meeting. Freiburger explained to the audience results of stream channel and bank surveys which indicated that a weir structure was needed to com­ pensate for the approximate four-foot difference in chan­ nel height above and below the dam. The proposed design is a rock arch rapids, he said, to be installed just below the existing dam. The structure would consist of four C-shaped weirs that would each raise the channel by approximately one foot. The rapids will be con­ structed of field stone vary­ ing in size from about seven inches to five feet, with smaller cobble added to fill in voids. The design would allow for canoe and kayak passage through the center of the structure and also permit fish to move upstream, said Barnard. River surveys indicate that the natural river channel width is approximately 132 feet. However, the dam struc­ ture is 165 feet wide, making it necessary to fill in the sur­ rounding areas including the spillway, old fish ladder and portions on each bank just below the dam. The total fill (boulder and clay) needed for narrowing the channel is 3,484 cubic yards. Freiburger prepared slides showing aerial views of the river with the weir structure in place and the location of the river channel after the drawdown is complete. These and other illustrations helped to answer the many questions raised by those in attendance. Following the question-and-answer period, the dam committee voted to recommend the design and permit application for approval by the Nashville Village Council. At its regular meeting on Thursday, May 28, the village council unanimously approved the design plans for the dam removal and river restoration, allowing the Barry Conservation District to submit the removal and restoration permit application to DEQ. This application will take between 65 and 90 days to process, said Barnard, and will include a public hearing to allow citizens to share comments directly to DEQ staff. Freiburger told council members that to date, grant funds for the project total $375,000. The most recent grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - federal stimulus funds (see related story). Barnard remarked that the level of support for the Nashville and Maple Hill Dam Removal project, from federal, state and national conservation partners, speaks to the project’s quality and its importance for natural resource conservation. Lion boys win D3 1600meter relay title, again Graduates bid farewell to teachers and classmates by Amy Jo Parish Maple Valley senior Jeff Burd (right) sprints to the fin­ ish line, just ahead of Albion’s Todd Atchison, to win the Lions’ second consecutive Division 3 state champi­ onship in the 1600-meter relay at Comstock Park High School on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) StaffWriter The Maple Valley class of 2009 bid farewell Friday, May 29, to the familiar halls of the high school and the teachers who have been with them for the past four years. Graduation is often a time of reflection and high expec­ tations for students. Through speeches, they were remind­ ed of their school days and also encouraged to look to the future and all it holds. “Our first chapter has been written; it’s complete,” Valedictorian Kayla Bishop told her classmates. “As we accept our diplomas, we are flipping to the first page of Chapter Two. Walk proudly today, proud to graduate. We G/MDMIES, continued on page 2 See story page 11 In This Issue... Caps fly as the students celebrate the conclusion of their high school years. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) • Nashville car show set to take over downtown • Airplane crash helps train local res­ cue workers • Putnam carnival kicks off summer program • Lion boys win D3 1600 meter relay title, again �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 6,2009 GRADUATES, continued from page 1 have accomplished a lot... I look forward to seeing you at our class reunions and shar­ ing stories from our books.” Rose Heaton presented scholarships to more than two dozen students on behalf of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Including schol­ arships to alumni and one alternative education gradu­ ate, the foundation presented more than $40,000 this year. High School Teacher Norma Jean Acker was cho­ sen by the students to give the keynote address and used her time at the podium to encourage the graduates to explore their talents and pur­ sue their passions. “Find something you are passionate about and pursue it,” Acker told the students. “You have talents and abili­ ties. You need to share these by being generous, not finan­ cially, but by showing com­ passion and encouraging others to lift up their spirits.” An English teacher, Acker encouraged the students to keep reading books and stressed the importance of continuing their education, whether in a traditional classroom or out in the world. “This is a glorious day, but these are not the glory days,” Acker said. “I’d like to read you my favorite Italian proverb, ‘After the game has ended, the king and pawn go back into the same box.’ You can make a difference.” Kayla Chapman per­ formed the song “Whenever You Remember,” Sarah Pena sang the Carrie Underwood song, “Don’t Forget to Remember Me,” and Mackensye Ancona per­ formed the Miley Cyrus song, “The Climb.” Saeed Saeed, one of 24 foreign exchange students at the high school this year, shared some of his thoughts about the past year. “I’m very thankful to be here with such nice people in the school and community,” said Saeed. “The memories are priceless to me.” A native of Yemen, Saeed said the months he spent in the Maple Valley communi­ ty had given him a positive view of America that he will take back home with him. “Through us, when we go back home, we will change some of those stereotypes that other have of this coun­ try,” said Saeed. He presented Principal Todd Gonser with an engraved plaque to thank the district for hosting so many students. Libor Jordan, a foreign exchange student from Germany, agreed with Saeed about how his stay has changed his own opinions of America. “I’ve learned a lot,” said Jordan, “I’ve seen how most ofAmerica is. All the cliches throw. Concluding her speech with one last bit of advice for the students, Acker urged them to remember one important element they should use throughout their life. “And oh yeah, use sun­ screen,” closed Acker. Recipients of scholarships from the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation included: Tate Mix Award — Mercedes Ann Smith; Delmar and Thelma Carr Award — Tyra Curth; Lloyd J. and Frances H. Eaton Award — Catalina Mata; Dorothy Edmonds Award — Sara Pena; William and Jarene Fox Family Award — Joshua Fulford; Wayne Fuller Award — Justin Kennedy; Elizabeth Good Award — Nick Smith; Burr Hartenburg Award Ashley Zander; Hugh H. Hickok Award — MacKensye Ancona; Alice Keihl Award — Stacey A few of the 24 foreign exchange students pause for a photo after the ceremony. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Graduates make their way to the field after the cere­ mony. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Some members of the graduating class of 2009 listen to a speech by one of their classmates. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) ^Diana’s ‘-Pfoee The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. .06682803 1-517-852-9481 Teketha Pifer and Libor Jordan pose for a photo after the ceremony. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) 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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PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s 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 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Senrices Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 Foreign exchange student Saeed Saeed presents Principal Todd Gonser with a plaque during the ceremony. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) 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 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 Clovercile Road (1/2 mile Eat 1 ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School................................ 10 A.M. Service................................. 11:15 P.M. 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State, Nashville Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 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. 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06652103 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 6,2009 — Page 3 Maplewood students earn top spots at Math Day Maple Valley participated in Eaton County Math Day May 18. The annual compe­ tition for sixth through ninth graders is held at Olivet College. Each grade level brings eight students to com­ pete in three categories. In the first category, stu­ dents compete individually in Quick Calcs. In the second event, Dual Digs, teams of two solve word problems. In the last event, teams of four answer questions in a Jeopardy competition. Team placings for the local schools were sixth grade, first place — MV Blue team of Katie Dixon, Macy Mund, Sam Bonney and Felix Pena-Collier. The seventh grade team took second place and included Kyle Brumm, Tecumseh Hakenjos, Anthony Mahler and Sam Benedict. Earning a first place, the eighth grade blue team was Clark, Nate VanStee, Erwin. Robbie Welch and made up of Robbie Welch, Jake Clark, Nate VanStee and Ryan Tyler. The ninth grade MV Blue team also took first place. Mikaela Bromley, Dylan McNamara, Dale White and Kolt Ewing made up the team. In the Jeopardy competi­ tion, the sixth, eighth and ninth grade MV Blue teams each took first place, with Brandon the seventh grade (>lue and red teams tying for second. In the Quick Calcs por­ tion, Katie Dixon took first, and Macy Mund second for the sixth grade. Kyle Brumm placed first in the seventh grade division, Robbie Welch took second for the eighth graders and Dale White and Nathan Ebgert tied for first in the ninth grade group. Members of the seventh grade math team are Tyler Kersjes, Kyle Brumm, Anthony Mahler, Sam Benedict and Tecumseh Hakenjos. (Missing from photo: Aleesha Peake Jamie Richter and Doug Sears.) The Dual Digs competi­ tion found Katie Dixon and Macy Mund taking first for the sixth grade, Jamie Richter and Aleesha Peake placing first for the seventh grade, Kyle Brumm and Tecumseh Hakenjos finish- GRADUATES, continued from previous page included: Lanae Shade, Dusty Cowell, Brooke Bracy, Holly Rathburn, Brianna Misiewicz, Aleena Hamilton, Brooke Davis, Olivia Sprague, Austin Tabor, Jennifer Schrump, Ashleigh Penny, Emily Hosmer, Kayla Chapman, Mallorie Densmore, William Russell and Emily Dietrick. Alumni MVMSF recipients included: Matt Gordoneer, Dustin Jones, Keith Lackscheide, Ryan Schroder, Megan Putnam Smith, Daniel Benedict, David Benedict, Megan Gaber, Allison Oleson and Sara Trumble; and Dorothy Edmonds Continuing Awards Mary Jewell, Kreshel Reid and Jacob Furlong. ing second for the seventh grade, Nate VanStee and Ryan Tyler placing second for the eighth grade, Dale White and Kolt Ewing taking first, along with Nathan Egbert and Austin Furlong placing second for the ninth grade. Dale White and Kolt Ewing also were awarded the Sharlot Sours Award. Singing, “Don’t Forget to Remember Me,” Sarah Pena used music to say good-bye to her class­ mates and teachers. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) 113 N. Main Nashville 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Class Salutatorian Brianna Misiewicz tells her classmates that, “Looking forward to the future is the best thing we can do.” (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Country Kettle Cafe FRIDAY SPECIALS All You Can Eat Fish (Cod or Perch) All You Can Eat Shrimp SATURDAY SPECIALS BBQ Pork Ribs Fried Chicken Nashvilles Friendly Family Performing “The Climb,” Mackensye Ancona sings before the graduates and their families. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) fRestaurant with Family Prices! CHECK OUT OUR EARLY RIRD RREAKFAST SPECIALS & DAILY SPECIALS MON.-FRI. SUNDAY SPECIALS Swiss Steak Baked Chicken & Dressing Ham Steak & Yams SMOKE-FREE RESTAURANT Mdn Street Solon Graduate Dusty Cowell flips the coins and escorts the usher up the ramp to the stage. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) 22 G Main St Nashville HASTINGS 4 Goodrich UALITY lEATERS 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. www.GQTI.com Seats • All Digital $4.25tos4,75 ALL SEATS Call for Classifieds 269-945-9554 6)e flfre so excited! Aleena • Hamilton accepts her diploma and class flower at graduation. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) on June 17th Plmy invites all her friends, family and clientele to visit her and receive $2 offana service except adult evening (S) Stadum Seating Pimu IsSiikes teill 6eJoining us O No passes SHOWTIMES 6/6-6/11 O©LAND OF THE LOST (PG-13) Stylists: Cheryl, hnyie & Hmy • Nail lech: Michelle & hmy FRI-SUN 12:00,2:20,4:40,7:00,9:30 MON-TH 4:40,7:00,9:30 O THE HANGOVER (R) FRI-SUN 11:40,2:00,4:20, 7:10,9:20 MON-TH 4:20,7:10,9:20 O© UP (PG) FRI-SUN 11:50,2:10,4:30,6:50,9:10 MON-TH 4:30, 6:50, 9:10 -X/rs; Mon 9-2 lue-fn 95 Sat 9-12 £oe by appt. NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: OATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN (PG) FRI-SUN 11:30,1:50,4:10,6:40, &:00 MON-TH 4:10,6:40,9:00 More than two dozen graduates were awarded schol­ arships through the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) 06692948 �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, June 6, 2009 Nashville car show set to take over downtown The ninth annual Classic Car Show is set to take over Main Street in Nashville on June 20. Events will run from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will include a variety of activities throughout the town. Last year, heavy rain and flooding forced the show to be moved from the parks behind the business onto Main Street and the turnout grew from previous years. This year, organizers have planned for the event to take place on Main Street and have worked with area busi- nesses to make the day’s schedule even fuller. There will be a pancake breakfast at the fire station, a dunk tank sponsored by the Nashville VFW, a book sale at the library, free pony rides at MOO-ville, free horse" drawn wagon rides spon­ sored by the Hale Family and a host ofother free activities. Ruth Hickey, one of the organizers of the event is hoping for a day filled with residents learning more about what the town of Nashville has to offer and enjoying all of the free activ- ities. Hickey said the car show was bom after resident Duane Hamilton wrote a let­ ter to the editor in the news­ paper asking if anyone else was interested in starting a car club. Through that letter, a car show committee was formed. Each February, the committee begins work organizing and setting up the annual car show. Local merchants sponsor more than 50 trophies for prizes to the car entries, and the first 200 vehicles are given dash plaques. Other events and specials planned for the day include, free trolley rides from Musser’s Gas Station to MOO-ville, free five minutes massages at Maple ape Valley aey Pharmacy, music by Kyle Christopher, and 10 percent off products at the Main Street Salon. The show will also feature a three-on-three basketball tournament at Putnam Park. The tournament starts at 9 a.m. and all proceeds will benefit the skate park. Applications and fees must be submitted by June 13. Call Sgt. Shapley at 269­ 838-2996 for more informa­ tion. This year will also feature a parade for the first time with several local groups and churches participating. 250 l\l. Main, Vermontville Join us as we remember 60 years of God’s Blessing Sunday, June 7th 10am Sunday School Cars will line the street June 20 for the ninth annual Nashville car show. A variety of free events are also planned for the day. 11am Worship 1pm FREE Pig Roast fe 2pm Concerts by: Bought and Paid For 37 VBC Men’s Quartet $ Lansing Ophthalmology Lakewood We are pleased to welcome Kyle Booher, O.D. to Lansing Ophthalmology Lakewood. Dr. Booher is seeing new patients on Thursdays. •Quality Eye Care •Certified Optician ’Glasses & Contacts •Caring Staff John P. Hemming, O.D., F.A.A.O. Kyle R. Booher, O.D. 616.374.3284 1170 Jordan Lake St., Lake Odessa ferwwg hn/rs” Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville S^jO—^'006682750 ^ Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager Blood drive set for June 11 The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Grace Community Church in Nashville. Thursday, June 11, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. • Hie Red Cross is in need of O positive and O negative blood types. Elbert Dalen Carpenter Carpenter, Elbert Dalen passed away May 30, 2009 at the age of 84 after a coura­ geous 3 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer and con­ gestive heart failure. Bom a “Waldron Boy” in 1925, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Rose (Hallenbeck) in 1950 and moved to the farm in Vermontville. Together, they had three children upon whom he doted Roz Carpenter, Mary (David) Belz, and James (Charlotte) Carpenter. (Commissioner for 10 years). He was the much loved Lions Club (president and tail grandfather of his best buddy twister among his offices), and number one farm hand, many committees of the David Lingholm, Rebekah, Vermontville United Adam Lingholm, Belz, Methodist Church, and as a Belz, Logan Katherine charter board member of the and Carpenter, Scot Maple Valley Memorial Carpenter. Scholarship Foundation. Elbert, spent 42 years He enjoyed playing golf working on the railroad, but, beyond his family, his starting as a telegrapher and greatest passion was the famending as freight master. A ily farm in Vermontville. boomer, he was employed by A memorial service is the Big 4 (CCC & StL), planned for Tuesday, June 16 Cincinnati Northern, New at 11:00 a.m., with a lunch­ Michigan eon following, at the family York Central, Central, Florida East Coast, farm: 7068 W. Vermontville and Grand Trunk Western Hwy., Vermontville, (Canadian National) rail- Michigan 49096. roads. He also served as the The family will be at the general secretary and treasur- farm to receive guests on of the er B.R.A.C. Monday, June 15 from 5 to 8 (Brotherhood of the Railway, p.m. Airline, and Steamship Please, no flowers but Clerks) with a membership of rather, donations to the over half a million, making it Maple Valley Memorial the largest labor union in the Scholarship Foundation, world at that time. Eaton County Hospice, and He also served his commu- the Vermontville United nity jn many ways including Methodist Church. the Jaycees, Boy Scouts Inadequate sleep is associated with health and safety Healthy sleep fs vital to everyone. However, more than 70 million Americans struggle with a sleep disorder, causing more problems than simply being tired, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). During Better Sleep Month in May, Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital’s Sleep Station in Charlotte is hoping to educate the community on the importance of a good night’s sleep. According to Dr. C. Mohan Gera, a pulmonary and sleep specialist with the Sleep Station, NSF recently released its 2009 Sleep in America poll that reveals sig­ nificant differences in the sleep .patterns, health habits and quality of life between healthy and unhealthy Americans. Those in good health are two times more likely than those in poor health to work efficiently, exercise or eat healthy because they are getting enough sleep. The number of Americans reporting a sleeping problem has increased 13 percent since 2001. In the past eight years, the number ofAmericans who sleep fewer than six hours a night rose from 13 percent to 20 percent, and those who reported sleeping eight hours or more dropped from 38 per­ cent to 28 percent “Sleep deprivation is a diagnosed medical condition, however, it has the ability to affect more than just your morning; Many people are unaware ofthe dangers of not allowing themselves a full night of sleep,” says Dr. Gera. Expanded and redesigned in 2008, the HGB Sleep Station allows patients to receive consultations, testing, follow-up care and treatment options to help improve their quality of life. Sleep depriva­ tion often is linked to a num­ ber ofdiseases and conditions such as diabetes, cardiovas­ cular disease, obesity and even depression, Gera explains further. Additionally, lack of sleep can negatively affect job per­ formance, concentration and reaction time — increasing risk of accidents. The 2009 NSF poll found that more than one-half of adults, roughly 110'million licensed drivers, have driven when drowsy at least once in the past year, causing a seri­ ous safety issue. From anxiety, stress and depression to hormonal changes, medical conditions and genetics, many causes can lead to sleepless nights. However, making minor changes may help improve nights, according to Gera. Going to bed an hour early will add to'a longer night’s sleep, removing disruptions from the bedroom such as the TV, and turning the thermo­ stat down at night are believed to aid in a* better night’s sleep. It is important for people to be aware of the amount of sleep they are getting each night and how much the lack of sleep can affect lifestyle. To learn more about ways to help improve sleep, contact the HGB Sleep Station at 517-541-5948 or visit www.hgbhealth.com for a quiz on healthy sleep' myths. Submitted by Hayes Green Beach Hospital Hansbarger Heating & Air Conditioning LICENSED INSURED Vermontville, MI COLE HANSBARGER Owner Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. ________Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 6,2009 — Page 5 From the Pulpit Large trees sought to represent Eaton County ‘Good news’ from the pulpit by Rev. Cathy Christman Nashville United Methodist Church For the graduates of Maple Valley and for all those who are about to start something new, I bid you congratulations. Take pride in the steps you have taken to get this far, and continue to seek God’s guidance in wherever you find yourself. This is an exciting time of the year. High school stu­ dents prepare to step out into the big world of “adulthood” and colleges. College stu­ dents graduate with dreams of finding a job. Those of us already in the world are looking forward to the days of summer when we get to rest and enjoy being out in God’s good creation as often as we possibly can. For all who start some­ thing new, this can be a joy­ ful time but also a time of anxiety and worry. The old phrase, “I don’t know what tomorrow is going to bring,” comes out more and more. Confidence begins to waver, and as a direct result faith begins to lose focus. No matter how much we lose our confidence and our faith, we know that as Christians, we are called to be strong. We are called to stand tall and be joyful in our faith. With knowing Christ, all of our burdens, cares and worries were taken from us. Christ has called us, just like his disciples, to serve in a world despite all the many times of fear and worry that we find ourselves in. All through the Gospels, you will find stories from Jesus about the calling of his disciples. All of these mes­ sages though, call us to leave behind our lives and to fol­ low the life of Christ. As much as faith is about bring- Eaton Conservation District is looking for big ing other people to it, faith is trees. The district is partners about our personal relation­ annually with Global ReLeaf ship with Jesus Christ. Mark of Michigan in the Michigan 9:35 says, “Sitting down, Big Tree Hunt Jesus called the Twelve and The Michigan Big Tree said, "If anyone wants to be Hunt is a way to get people first, he must be the very last, of all ages out looking at and the servant of all." Once trees and helping find those we get beyond our own atti­ that are champions in size. tudes and self-doubt, we can Nominated trees may then go out and serve to our eventually be included in the full potential. National Register of Big Graduates and all those Trees, issued every two years who are starting something by American Forests. new, I pray that you know Global eLeaf f that God will give you the Michigan reviews nomina­ strength and encouragement tions in the biennial you need to be a faithful dis­ Michigan Big Tree Hunt. ciple of Jesus Christ. When Winners are announced in the times get tough, know September, with certificates that God is there, waiting for and prizes awarded at a spe­ you to turn and ask for help. cial ceremony. Winners are When the burdens get heavy, then forwarded to Dr. know that Christ died so that Woody Ehrle, Michigan we may live fully and free. Botanical Club Champion Let us respond joyfully, con­ Tree coordinator for the fidently and abundantly. State ofMichigan, for further review and possible inclu­ sion in the State Champion Tree List. To qualify, all entries must be postmarked by Aug. 1. Trees must be living and accessible for verification. Tree trunk circumference, in inches, must be measured 4 1/2 feet above ground. project was kicked off Participants are asked to try last year when nationally to identify the species. Certificates and prizes recognized futurist and Leanne awarded for the largest tree philanthropist Kaiser Carlson came tb of any species submitted in Charlotte and spoke about contest by a tree hunter 16 what it meant to be gener- years of age and over; largest ous. Since then, a coali­ tree of any species submitted tion has been formed, and in contest by a tree hunter 15 several projects have been years of age and under; white discussed that will largest pine demonstrate and inspire (Michigan's state tree); and generosity in the area. . “Generosity goes way beyond how much money you give to a cause,” explained Fulton. “It’s Farm about how you help others EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ with your time, talents gent need of HAY DONA­ and spirit as well.” TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of She pointed out that old hay - (Any type of hay anyone who likes planting and sharing their time for that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land the betterment of the and hay fields. EARTH community is welcome to SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ sow some seeds on June profit organization. All don­ 13. ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ “The Preserve Project 2015 is just one example of Help needed to plant giant exclamation point ia iWriif ftsa । • fc Vtnort EI & .MatafaCtai Miltl a daees. bbM ctsS® # ad k® ® ® sp alah#.'^ g ftutw, mte ® K. g GajtHi^ Lt wiBiiduhP^1 As part of the next phase of the Power of One and Generosity Projects, Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital is inviting the community to participate in planting a sunflower patch at the former Felpausch Grocery Store site 800 W. Lawrence in Charlotte. The patch will be shaped like an exclamation point to generate enthusiasm for more generosity in the Charlotte area. The Preserve Project event will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13. Individuals, service groups, gardeners, churches, youth organiza- tions and businesses are all invited to help. People can bring children, friends and family, as well. Seeds will be pro­ vided. Master Gardeners and landscapers will be on hand to help direct the activities. Participants are asked to bring rake and hoes, if they have them, though it is not necessary. Charlotte is striving to become the most gener­ ous community in the country, according to HGB’s Barbara Fulton, who has been HGB’s coordinator of the Generosity Project along with other community and business leaders. The i- t fai faikWa’4’’ I fl **?* Joe Montgomery Builders, Inc. Wfe build on our reputation...just ask our customers! I 1 1*^1 1 Building dreams since 1978 New Construction and Home Improvement 122 S. Lincoln, Charlotte (517) 543-1718 > »* how people of all kinds are coming together out of generosity,” she explains. “Everyone in the area is invited to share their time and talents to make Charlotte the best it can be.” Jon Sommer of Starr Gardens and Doug Buck, HELP NEEDED, continued on page 9 Having an Open House or Summer Celebration? We Have Kegs In Stock and by Special Order. Check Us Out For All Your Party Supplies! i ?^rBox Zinfandel Duey’s Corner Red or White Wine 99 + Tax We Have Propane Tanks largest tree in county (any species). Previous winning trees and trees listed in the Michigan Big Tree Register are excluded. An additional award may be given for the largest tree submitted of any species that when verified is larger than the current Michigan state champion. Entry forms can be found a t www.globalreleaf.com/treehunt.htm. For information, cafi 800-642-7353. Plant sale planned Plants like this joe-pye weed will be available for pur­ chase when the Eaton Conservation District holds its native plant sale at Tractor Supply Company in Charlotte Saturday, June 13, from noon to 4 p.m. Plants will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Other plants available will include white trillium, wild geranium, Solomon seal, cornflower, boneset, prairie smoke, butterfly weed, wild lupine, Pennsylvania sedge, big bluestem, Indian grass, maidenhair fern, wild ginger and more. Garden sets also will be available. To see the list of available species, visit www.eatoncounty.org/departments/ECD. Plants will be sold in quart pots for $5 and rescued plants for $7. Funds raised will go toward funding con­ servation projects in Eaton County. Volunteers are needed for this event; if interested, contact the office at 517-543-5848 ext. 5. finiintl Garden Center gVuWy & Landscaping Great Selection of...Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Vegetables. 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Ionia at Nashville Hwy., Vermontville Licenses Here! 517-726-0486 269-367-4528 or Toll Free 1-800-688-8118 Summer Hours: OPEN Monday-Thursday til 8pm, Friday til 5pm, Saturday by appt. \ �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 6,2009 Airplane crash helps train local rescue workers by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Emergency response per­ sonnel from across Eaton County participated in a mock airplane crash scenario Saturday, May 30, at Fitch Airport in Charlotte. The day SERVING OUR COUNTRY Local Marines join in Partnership of the Americas Several area Marines from the 24th Marine Regiment, Kansas City, Mo., recently participated in this year’s Partnership of the Americas (POA) exercise at Naval Station Mayport and Camp Blanding, Fla. U.S. Marines partner with service men and women from Canada and countries throughout Central and South America including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru participated alongside each other in order to promote maritime securi­ tyUNITAS Gold and POA were conducted simultane­ ously this year to showcase more than 25 ships, four sub­ marines, 50 rotary and fixedwing aircraft, 650 Marines and 6, 500 sailors. POA is an annual U.S. Marine Corps Forces South multi-national joint exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability between U.S. Marines and partner nation marines in amphibious oper­ ations, non-combatant evac- Sat. June 20th at 11 a.m. and would like to have you join us. You could have a float, band, tractor, truck, car or just walk. HQMESWE upcoming “Be Creative at Your Library” Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy a pro­ gram entitled Art, Architecture and Environment: Grand Rapids Art Museum, Serving West Michigan for 100 Years. The evening is appropriate for anyone age 10 and up who ME The World Leader In Specialty Building Products. “Innovation is our most valuable asset" USG Drywall Armstrong Ceiling Tile Oak, Pine Molding Mix Crete Supply Cabinets Pre-Hung Steel Doors Eaton County 9-1-1 Supervisor Rob Stalin explains some of the technology improvements that have bene­ fited emergency centers in recent years. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) ’□ /i Plumbing Supplies is interested in the arts. Stephanie A. Neal, outreach coordinator and planned giv­ ing officer, will share a pres­ entation about the new art museum, cited by Newsweek as one of the world’s six best new buildings of 2007 and the first art museum in the world to be LEED Gold certi­ fied, its permanent collection, current and upcoming exhibi­ tions, programs and services. One family in attendance will win a pass for up to four to visit the new museum for free. The weekly summer read­ ing program Monday, June 15, at 11 a.m. will focus on comics and cartooning. Joining the library staff that day will be artist John McNees. He is a self-taught artist and illustrator with a degree in graphic design. He is a freelance artist and instructor at KCC and at the Art Center of Battle Creek. McNees will instruct up to 20 young people on the basics of comics and cartooning. Pre­ registration is requested since space is limited. Free instruction in painting with acrylics is being offered on Wednesday, June 17 1-3 pm. Sue Trowbridge, a Maple Valley area resident, will guide artists of all ages in working with this medium. Trowbridge earned her bach­ elor of fine arts degree from the College of Creative Studies in Detroit and her master’s of divinity from Boston University. She has been painting her entire life and said she looks forward to sharing her love for art with others interested in creating. All ages are welcome, but space is limited to 12 partici­ pants. Pre-registration is required. To register for these free workshops, stop in or call the library. Putnam District Library is open Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Visit the library online at www.putnamlibrary.blogspot .com. ------ —* * CertainTeedH Call Us Be Envied **OKAM». yanks *IUSD fill Station 1®!^ * [hometown! HARDWARE I „ We would like to welcome Lynzie Rigleman to our styling team! Janna Rozema Kle Rigelman Lynzie comes to vs from Douglas J. stylist Call today to book an appointment! Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. 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Halliwill, son of Raymond Halliwill of Nashville. He is a 2002 graduate of Maple Valley High School. • Lance Cpl. Jacob M. Diekhoff, son of Sherry A. Diekhoff of Lake Odessa, and Mark J. Diekhoff of Hastings. Diekhoff is a 2006 graduate of Lakewood High School. • Lance Cpl. Joseph B. Sisco, son of Larry J. Sisco' Pilot Dave Mace explains the safety challenges of of Bellevue. approaching a plane that has crashed as Vermontville • Lance Cpl. Andrew Firefighter Jeff Byington looks on. (Photo by Amy Jo Brest, a 2004 graduate of Parish) Bellevue High School. • Lance Cpl. Josh M. Phillips. He is a 2005 gradu­ ate of Bellevue High School. | Hie ‘Nashville far Show is June 20th Hand & Power ■ Tools Vinyl Siding the personnel an up-close view of how the chopper transports patients and the various safety issues that are created by landing a helicop­ ter at a crash site. Representatives from Eaton County 9-1-1 also were present to give the workers a glimpse into what takes place at the other end of the radio during an emer­ gency. Truba said the event was meant to be a learning expe­ rience for the personnel and would not have been possi­ ble without the help of sever­ al local businesses and indi­ viduals. Northside Towing transported the vehicles to the airport and Crandall Brothers of Charlotte even used a crane to transport the fuselage of an aircraft. do something educational that would be fun and interest­ ing.” Vermontville, along with Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Olivet and other communi­ ties participated in the day and were able to learn from pilots and other trained offi­ cials what to do in a crash­ landing situation. si Pilot Dave Mace led a ses­ sion in a Skyhawk II aircraft. He explained to rescuers that turning off the fuel supply and power were two of the first things that should be done in the event of a crash. The small, four-seat plane is able to carry 240 pounds of fuel in its wings, making it a virtual bomb if detonated. A Lifenet helicopter that works with Sparrow Hospital was on hand to give was a chance for the person­ nel to receive training in a situation that, thankfully, does not happen often. “This is a celebration of EMS week,” said Hayes Green Beach EMS Director John Truba. “We looked to 207 N. Main Street • Nashville • 517-852-0313 06692977 l NEW SUMMER HOURS STARTING JUNE 22: MON 3-9 • TUE 9-6 • WED 9-7 • THU 10-7 • FRI 9-6 • SAT 9-4 For your convenience, please use back entrance. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 6,2009 — Page 7 New on the shelves at Vermontville Township Library DVD: Taken, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Valkyrie, Revolutionary Road, He’s Just Not That Into You. Adult fiction: Tall, Dark, and Texan by Jodi Thomas, Cemetery Dance by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, Joelle’s Secret by Gilbert Morris, Deadly Competition by Roxanne Rustand, Protecting Her Child by Debby Giusti, The Taking of Carly Bradford by Ramona Richards, The Defender’s Duty by Shirlee McCoy, Without a Trace by Colleen Coble, Beyond a Doubt by Colleen Coble, Through the Fire by Diane Noble, Right Next Door by Debbie Macomber, The Nine Lessons by Kevin Alan Milne, The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman, Into the Deep by Colleen Coble, April and Oliver by Tess Callahan, Heartless by Diana Palmer, How Do I love Thee? By Nancy Moser, Things Left Unspoken by Eva Marie Everson. Adult nonfiction: Columbine by Dave Cullen, The Backyard Homestead by Carleen Madigan, Hello, Cupcake! By Karen Tack and Alan Richardson, Country Living the Farm Chicks in the Kitchen by Teri Edwards. Junior and easy fiction: The Boy who wouldn’t share by Mike Reiss, Sunny Bunny Tales by Rosemary Wells, How to Potty Train Your Monster by Kelly DiPucchio, Dinotrux by Chris Gall, Fancy Nancy the Dazzling Book Report by Jane O’Connor, Who’s Jim Hines? By Jean Alicia Elster. Junior and easy nonfic­ tion: Manners in the Library by Carrie Finn, Manners in Public by Carrie Finn, Yikes! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff Underwater by Pam Rosenberg, Yuck! Icky, sticky, gross stuff in your garden by Pam Rosenberg, Yecch! Icky, sticky, gross stuff in your house by Pam Rosenberg, Ugh! Icky, sticky, gross stuff in the Hospital by Pam Rosenberg, EEW! Icky, sticky, gross stuff in your Body by Pam Rosenberg, Blecch! Icky, sticky, gross stuff in your School by Pam Rosenberg, EEK! Icky, sticky, gross stuff in your Food by Pam Rosenberg, ACK! Icky, sticky, gross stuff under­ ground by Pam Rosenberg, Do you read me? Famous Cases Solved by Handwriting Analysis! By Diane Webber, Guilty by a Hair! Real-life DNA Matches! By Anna Prokos, Sound projects with a Music Lab by Robert Gardner, Forensic Science Projects with a Crime Lab by Robert Gardner, The most Fantastic Atlas of the Whole Wide World by the Brainwaves, Dusted and Busted! The Science of Fingerprinting by D.B. Beres, The right bite Dentists as Detectives by Elizabeth Siris Winchester, Shot and Framed Photographers at the Crime Scene by Diane Webber, Skulls and Skeletons True-Life Stories of Bone Detectives by Danielle Denega, Toe Tagged True Stories from the Morgue by Jamie Joyce, Gut-Eating Bugs Maggots Reveal the Time of Death! By Danielle Denega, Have you seen this face? The Work of Forensic Artists by Danielle Denega, Killer at Large Criminal Profilers and the Cases they Solve! By D.B. Beres, Killer Wallpaper True Cases of Deadly Poisonings by Anna Prokos, Bullet Proof! The Evidence that Guns Leave Behind by Jaime Joyce, Laser Man Theodore H. Maiman and His Brilliant Invention by Edwin Brit Wyckoff, Ferris Wheel! By Dani Sneed, Stopping Bullets with a Thread by Edwin Brit Wyckoff, Electric Guitar Man by Edwin Brit Wyckoff, Be a Crime Scene Investigator by Lorraine Jean Hopping, Join a Shark Expedition by Suzy Gazlay, Be a Demolition Engineer by David Dreier, Astronomy by Melanie Melton Knocke, The Periodic Table elements with style! By Adrian Dingle, Physics why Matter Matters! By Dan Green, The Jaws of Life by Toney Allman, Jackson and Bud’s Bumpy Ride by Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff, Silly Street by Jeff Foxworthy. Young adult fiction: Summer Girls by Hailey Abbott, If the Witness Lied by Caroline B. Cooney, This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen, Dreamland by Sarah Dessen, Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen, Just Listen by Sarah Dessen, That Summer by Sarah Dessen, Breathless by Lurlene McDaniel. Monoring America’s Soldiers 12:30pm - 5:00pm barrij County Rolling Thunder, Mid Michigan Chapter 4 arriving at 1:00pm Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Hearty Menu Monday, June 8 Baked ham, sweet potatoes w/apples, Brussels sprouts, pineapple, wheat bread. IMj Tuesday, June 9 Roast beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, spinach, apple, dinner roll. Wednesday, June 10 Sloppy Jo, tossed salad, tator tots, peach crisp. it Jute SufaiMri jMt ffiit'dfeii «fl 18ffll'i®si taXCilEi it a! ridiMto ssis fowliMd .Qri dta®sii» ,tl ABlSSBW®1 Btsof spaisW’^ tfr fr pffi W0' Wednesday, June 10 Cottage cheese, black bean salad, pineapple, muffin. Thursday, June 11 Seafood pasta salad, broc­ coli raisin salad, mandarin oranges, graham crackers. Friday, June 12 Sliced turkey, American cheese, cucumber salad, peaches. Activities Calendar Monday, June 8: Thursday, June 11 Sweet and sour chicken, rice, peas, cherry crisp, for­ tune cookie. Friday, June 12 BBQ chicken thigh, cheese potatoes, broccoli, banana, com muffin. Cold Menu Monday, June 8 Chicken thigh, potato salad, apricots, wheat bread. Tuesday, June 9 Meatloaf, coleslaw, plums, wheat bread. Hastings - AARP Driver’s Safety Class 12-5 p.m.; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Mini Massage 9-2 p.m. Delton Nashville 5. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, June 9: Hast­ ings - AARP Driver’s Safety Class 12-5 p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Kinship Info Series. GL -10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, June 10: Hastings - Music with Sam; Featured Guests: Lake Odessa VFW - Jackson-Mutschler Post 4461 American Legion Post 45 Faith Christian School Children’s Choir Bugles A cross America Jadelyn Stewart Shannon Hughes D J Robb Rep. Brian Calley and Michael Callton Harvest Community Church Pra'seTrio Center Stage Dance Redemption Riders Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m.; Low Vision Support 1:30 p.m. Delton - Mini Massage 11 a.m. Thursday, June 11: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Nashville - TV Time. Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, June 12 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland - Mini Massage 11 a.m. Nashville - Bingo. UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter landing at Fairgrounds. Sped al Performance by: America’s Got Talent Star Jessica Price Presented by: ^.Lakewood Area iP Chamber or Commerce For Rent NASHVILLE: 2 bedroom apartment; also 2 bedroom house at Thomapple Lake. (517)852-9386. Clarksville Freeport I^ake Odessa Sunfield Woodland 07523209 Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. — Now offering — We Deliver GUARANTEED PRICE PROGRAM 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI We install and service Phone (517) 852-9210 or (800) 638-7484 POOL HEATERS! • State Licensed Installers • Competitive Prices • Budget Plan • $1.00 Lifetime Lease Fee (Based on 500-gal. min. annual usage) FOR 2009 - 2010 Call for details �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 6,2009 Putnam carnival kicks off summer program by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Kicking off the summer eading program, Director Shanna Swantek and the staff at Putnam District Library transformed the yard into a carnival. Complete' with a juggler, cotton candy and music, the day was a held to entice readers of all ages to participate in the upcoming summer reading program. Patrons can take part in a host of activities throughout the summer that Swantek and others have planned to help promote literacy and keep the students reading outside ofthe classroom. “The biggest goal is to keep kids reading all summer long so when they go back to school in the fall, they haven’t missed a beat,” said Swantek. With no registration dead­ line, the summer reading program is open to all ages. The last day to turn in read­ ing logs is Aug. 1, so the ear­ lier patrons register, the bet­ ter, said Swantek. With a focus on the arts, the program features a vari­ ety of special workshops and visitors. Monday, June 8, patrons can learn about instrument families and make some noise at Musical Monday. The Grand Rapids Art Museum will visit for a special program at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. Readers can show off their superstar skill at Rock Band and Guitar Hero day on Friday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other events in the month ofJune include acrylic paint­ ing workshops, comics and cartooning with John McNees of the Art Center of Battle. Creek along with vis­ its from local authors Sue Trowbridge and John Boggs. Four-year-old Clowey Fust holds still during a face painting session at the carnival. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage the conditions of a mortgage made by Bill J. Stone and made by Loraine Fahling and Kathleen M. Stone, husband and Ronald Fahling, wife and hus­ wife, to Mortgage Electronic band, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2005 Mortgagee, dated September 15, and recorded June 27, 2005 in 2006 and recorded September Instrument Number 1148662, 22, 2006 in Instrument Number Barry County Records, Michigan. 1170427, Barry County Records, Said mortgage is now held by US Michigan. Said mortgage is now Bank National Association, (for­ held by Deutsche Bank National merly known as, Wachovia Bank, N. A.), as Trustee for GSAA Trust Company, as Trustee for Home Equity Trust 2005-14 by Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I assignment. There is claimed to Inc. Trust 2007-HE2 by assign­ be due at the date hereof the sum ment. There is claimed to be due of One Hundred Sixty-One at the date hereof the sum of Two Thousand One Hundred Forty- Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand One and 18/100 Dollars Nine Hundred Three and 44/100 ($161,141.18) including interest Dollars ($255,903.44) including at 6.875% per annum. Under the interest at 7.99% per annum. power of sale contained in said Under the power of sale con­ mortgage and the statute in such tained in said mortgage and the case made and provided, notice statute in such case made and is hereby given that said mort­ provided, notice is hereby given gage will be foreclosed by a sale that said mortgage will be fore­ of the mortgaged premises, or closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged some part of them, at public ven­ premises, or some part of them, due at the Barry County at public vendue at the Barry Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are p.m. on JULY 2,2009. Said prem­ located in the Township of Maple ises are located in the Township Grove, Barry County, Michigan, of Maple Grove, Barry County, and are described as: A parcel of Michigan, and are described as: land in the East 1/2 of the The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 30,' the Southeast 1/4, Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning a point Maple Grove Township, Barry on the South line of Section 30, County, Michigan. Except: that distant West 20 rods from the part of the Southwest 1/4 of Southeast section corner; thence Section 23, Town 2 North, Range West along South Section line 7 West, Maple Grove Township, 660 feet more or less to a point Barry County, Michigan, 20 rods East of the Southwest described as: Commencing at the corner of said East 1/2 of South 1/4 comer of said Section Southeast 1/4 of Section 30; 23, thence Westerly, 660 feet to thence North. 726 feet parallel the point of beginning; thence with the East 1/8 line of said sec­ East along the South section line tion; thence East approximately a distance of 594 feet; thence 660 feet; thence South 726 feet North a distance of 586 feet; parallel with the East Section line thence West 594 feet; thence to the place of beginning; Maple South 586 feet to the point of Grove Township, Barry County, beginning. The redemption peri­ Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date od shall be 12 months from the of such sale, unless determined date of such sale, unless deter­ abandoned in accordance with mined abandoned in accordance MCLA 600.3241a, in which case with MCLA 600.3241a, in which the redemption period shall be 30 case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: foreclosing mortgagee can The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 30, 2009 interest. Dated: May 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 306.2710 ASAP# File No. 306.2708 ASAP# File No. 3123724 05/30/2009, 3123738 05/30/2009, 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009, 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009, 06/20/2009 06692442 06/20/2009 06692437 Juggler LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wade Kriekaard and Christina Kriekaard, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns,' Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2007 and recorded March 16, 2007 in Instrument Number 1177568, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Eighty and 90/100 Dollars ($259,080.90) including interest at 9.65% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 8 of Romeyn Condominium, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Liber 679 on Page 4 , and amendments thereto, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 9, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth In said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Public Acts .of 1978, as amended The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please, contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 6, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.6275 ASAP# 3136220 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009, 06/20/2009, 06/27/2009 06692853 practices moves Neil Sauter his juggling with Dekota Wagner. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marie E. Timmons, a single woman and Maryann L. Timmons, a single woman, as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005 and recorded July 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149542, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Bank F.S.B. nka OneWest Bank, FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Seven and 23/100 Dollars ($100,567.23) including interest at 6.5% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17 of Block C of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 225.1119 ASAP# 3118553 05/23/2009, 05/30/2009, 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009 06692300 Carnival attendees are able to decorate artist trading cards to swap for cards that other patrons have created. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Members of the Maple Valley High School Band brought their instruments to the carnival and gave younger patrons a chance to learn about the music they can create. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) • NOTICE • VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS 2 positions are open on the Planning Commission and on the Zoning Board of Appeals Send letters ofinterest to: 06693048 PO Box K Vermontville, MI 49096 or vermontville@itwifi.net by June 18th VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE WIDE „ Thursday, Friday and Saturday June 11th, 12th & 13th 9:00 am to 4:00 pm �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 6, 2009 — Page 9 HELP NEEDED, continued from page 5 Master Gardener, are overseeing the design and planting processes. Gerrit Douma of Charlotte han­ dled ground preparation. They said they are excit­ ed to see this opportunity Confaedbiprewoii/swtan My great-grandmother, Mabel Burleigh, poses along with her daughters, Sylvia Williams, Virginia Trumbell and Margaret Maurer at her 103rd birthday party May 23 (missing is Mary Firth, who resides in California). In each of our lives there are people we admire. Some admire a celebrity, local prominent citizen or neigh­ bor who always seems to ■know how to help. For me, one of the people I admire the most is my great-grand­ mother, Mabel Burleigh. Widowed twite and the mother of four daughters, she has seen more change in her lifetime than a slot machine. She recently cele­ brated her 103rd birthday and it caused me to think about how much the world has changed during her life­ time. Through my whole life, however, she has always remained the same. Quiet, with a sense of humor that surprises most, she is to me, a person to be admired. No matter how much the circumstances around her changed, she has remained the same — true to herself and the person she was created to be. So, in tribute to her, here is a look back at the year of her birth, 1906. What a difference a century makes! • The average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47 years. • Only 14 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a bath­ tub. • Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone. • A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost $11 (about $271.60 today*) • The U.S. had only 8,000 cars in and only 144 miles of roads were paved. • The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. • Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa and Tennessee were each more heavily populat­ ed than California. • The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower. • The average wage in the U.S. was 22 cents per hour (or about $5.43 today*) • The average U.S. work­ er made between $200 and $400 per year (between $4,938 and $9,876 today*). • More than 95 percent of all births in the U.S. took place at home. • Ninety percent of all U.S. doctors had no college education. Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press and by the govern­ ment as “substandard.” • Sugar cost 4 cents a pound (99 cents a pound today.*) • Eggs were 14 cents a dozen ($3.46 today.*) Continued next column • NOTICE • • Coffee was 15 cents a pound. (Take that Starbucks — and your $5 latte) • Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used borax or egg yolks for shampoo. (How did this work? If you didn’t get all of the egg out, did it cook in the sun to make an omelette on your head?) • Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason. (Guess that means I won’t be traveling across the bor­ der) • Five leading causes of death in the U.S. were: pneumonia and influenza, tuberculosis, diarrhea, heart disease and stroke. • The American flag had 45 stars — Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska hadn't been admitted to the Union yet. • The population of Las Vegas, Nevada: 30! • Crossword puzzles, canned beer and iced tea had not yet been invented. • There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day (take that Hallmark). • Two out of every 10 U.S. adults could not read or write. • Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school. • Marijuana, heroin and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores. Back then the pharmacist said, “Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regu­ lates the stomach and bow­ els, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health.” • Eighteen percent of households in the U.S. had at least one full-time servant or domestic help. • About 230 murders were reported in the entire U.S. (Conversion information rom www.measuringworth.com) Try to imagine what it might be like in another 100 years. I don’t think I can begin to guess how the world will change. for families, individuals Services will likely about the Preserve and community-minded include wellness, rehabil­ Project may call Carrie organizations to come itation, women’s health Rathbun Hawks, HGB’s together and “grow” and integrative medicine, marketing communica­ Charlotte. with others to come in the tions director, at 517­ “This is very exciting and future. 541-5913 or visit unique,” said Sommer. “Not Anyone witl^ questions www.hgbhealth.com. . only are we designing a spe­ cial mark with the exclama­ tion point, we are bringing it to life with the help of a mix of people who want to be hands-on with their generos­ ity.” HGB purchased the June 6 Open Pleasure Horse Show, 9 a.m., Expo Felpausch property in Center. 2007 and is in the plan­ June 7 Open Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo ning stages of convertingCenter. the facility into a commu­ June 8 Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 nity-based health park. p.m., Expo Center. June 8 Mock Dog Show, 6 p.m., Show Arena at the Fairgrounds. June 9 County Shoot Mandatory Meeting, 6:30 p.m, Barry County Conservation Club. . June 10 Exploration Days Orientation Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Room, Courts and Law Building. Parents will be able to pick June 11 Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 up report cards at the Maple p.m., Extension Office. Valley Junior/Senior High June 12 Adult Riding Clinic, MSU Pavilion. School office beginning June 13 Point Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center. Monday, June 8. June 15 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 The office will be closed p.m., First United Methodist Church in during the week of June 29 Hastings. for cleaning. June 15-17 Red Cross & 4-H Babysitting Day Camp, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m, Delton District Library. Lawn & Garden June 16 Mock Dog Show, 6 p.m., Show Arena at the AQUATIC PLANTS: WAFairgrounds. TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish June 17 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., & Koi, Liners, Pumps, FilCommunity Room-Courts and Law Building. ters. Apol's Landscaping June 18 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Cale­ Fair Preparation Day, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., donia. (616)698-1030. Open June 20 ’Barry County Fairgrounds. Monday-Friday 9amJune 22 5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. Mandatory Poultry Meeting for Fair, 7 p.m., Expo Center. ROTOTILLING/DRILL June 22 Poultry Showmanship Clinic, follows POST HOLES; I will till Mandatory Meeting. your garden and drill post June 27 Open Pleasure Horse Show, 9 a.m., Expo holes with my 45hp tractor. Center. Don't procrastinate! Call June 28 Open Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo now! (269)908-2035. Center. June 26-28 State 4-H Trail Ride, Goose Creek. June 29 Superintendents meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Report cards now available OMPARE AND SAV When you compare the product quality, performance warranties and energy efficiency savings of any Goodman® central air conditioner against any other brand, you’ll discover that the best can cost less. Goodman' Ai< Conditioning & Heating VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS There will NO longer be Brush Pickup in the village You must call the garage during normal business hours (726-1444) for the lagoon gates to be open for you to haul your brush there. Leaves will be picked up in the fall during posted dates only, at a cost of $10.00 per month. Winter storm damage brush will be picked up during the second week of April only, at the same cost. 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 undeK18. 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. FROST HEATING 8 COOLING QUALITY, VALUE 8 SERVICE Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Nashville (517) 852-9565 03MGooOhi>UnAMiga»vantlAHistnta& (Me sgsOakn 60 days of Mtafai required. fortaq*k Nmion m fate: wranOes. M vaw goodmanm^a Thank goodness for Goodman: 06693042 06682644 g �Page 10 - Just Say “As Advertised m the Maple Valley News' Saturday June 6, 2009 M00-ville to help break world record MOO-viJJe butter will be part of a world record of the Guinness vtl vx>n if all goes as planned at Lansing Community College on June 29. The culinary department at LCC will attempting to break the world record of 5XI5O pounds of fudge at the West Campus facility. Not only does the team plan to break the record, they “intend to shatter that record," said Chef William Nicklosovich. one of the organizers Pre-sales of the fudge are taking place now with the proceeds • benefiting Gateway/Cross roads Community Services for youth and homeless, along with scholarships to help stu­ dents who are not financially able attend college. The event will take place Lions no-hit by the Eagles’ Sundberg in district finale from 11 am. until 6 p.m. with ceremonies at 3 p.m. Nicklosovich said the mayor of Lansing and celebrities including NFL players and Single runs in the second members ofthe casts of Dirty and fifth inning were enough Jobs, Discovery Channel and offense for the Olivet varsity Survivor also will be al the softball team to score win event over Maple Valley in the Vis t Division 3 District www.candyrecord.com for Championship game the more information. Lions hosted last Saturday. The Eagles scored a 2-0 win to advance to this week­ end’s regional tournament. Olivet pitcher Chelsea Sundberg threw as no-hitter against the Lions, allowing A total 268 students have just two base runners all been named to the Olivet game. Cassie Knauss College spring semester reached on an error to lead­ Dean’s List. off the home half of the first, To make the dean’s list, a then Catrina Misiewicz student must be full-time and reached on an error in the earn a grade point average sixth. 3.5 or higher. Students are Sundberg finished with 12 listed in zip code order. strike outs, striking out at An * indicates that the stuone Lion batter in each dent earned a 4.0 grade point least li inning. average for the semester. Knauss had a pair of steals Nashville —Charlene after reaching base in the Baker, Melissa Bender, Joseph first, but was left stranded at Desrochers, Cody Ward. third as the next three Lion Vermontville — Emily hitters went down on strikes. Eldred,* Krystal Root Misiewicz moved to second Olivet College announces dean's list Byron Williams of the NFL New York Giants and Jon Drummond Olympic gold metal winner are just two of the famous people who will be at the world recordbreaking event at LCC, along with Peppermint Jim, Chef Rajeev, president of the American Culinary Federation, and the manager of Kellogg Hotel Geoff Parkenson. Miller College announces dean’s list for spring term The Revue 303 Main Street, Nashville Tickets available at the door $6-Adult, $5-Seniors/Students Questions? Call 517-231-1554 Based on the 1959 novella by Daniel Keyes, winner of Hugo and Nebula literary awards and basis for the 1968 Oscar winning movie Charly Dependable, damage-free Lockouts Tire Service Accident "Recovery Robert B. Miller College in Battle ' Creek has announced its dean’s list for the spring semester. Included are the following area stu­ dents: Bellevue Colleen M. Barlond. Amy J. Klcinfelt, Robert L. McCleary, Molly O’Rourke, Naomi M. Phillips, Tames P. Stegenga Jr. Dowling Jason Kubasiak, Tammy Whitmore. Hastings — Teresa L. Borton, Robert C. Jordan, Cheryl L. Sinclair. Vermontville Eric M. Smith. COBB WEU DRILLING &REPAIR ]|• ;» Long-Haul • • • • Off-Road DOBBIN'S JEFF PWWMBHMKlU DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, JeffDobbin, A.SE Master Technician 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 Pease Rd., Vermontville - ly I £ Richard Cobb David Cobb * Ml lx >1748 THE TRAFFIC SCENW A Name That You Can Trust by Leslie in D3 District Final The Lions couldn’t over­ come their own mistakes, and a six-run fourth inning by Leslie, in the Division 3 District championship game which they hosted in Vermontville Saturday after­ noon. Leslie advanced to today’s regional tournament with a 12-8 win over the Lions last weekend. Three Maple Valley errors helped the Blackhawks to a six-run fourth inning. That rally wiped out a 5-3 Maple Valley lead. The Blackhawks then added three runs in the fifth and the Lions three in the sixth to close out the scoring. The Lions jumped right out to a 2-0 lead in the cham­ pionship game, getting an RBI single from Kyle Fisher. Cody Brumm and Tyler Franks came across to score for the Lions in the inning. Leslie came right back with three runs in the home half of the first. The Lions then tied things up as Brandon Cosgrove led off the second with a single, and came home on an RBI single from Matt Spencer. Things went back and fourth again in the fourth. The Lions took a 5-3 lead on a two run double by Coty Franklin. To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Phil Smith, Denny Ackerson & Roily Krauss The Lions had ten hits in the game, including a pair of doubles and two RBI’s from Franklin. Brumm, Fisher, Cosgrove, and Spencer all had a pair of singles. Brumm and Fisher both had two RBI’s. Fisher was hit with the loss for the Lions on the mound. He struck out four. Leslie had eight hits in the game. Leslie’s Brendan Smith and Cody Manthei were both 2-for-3 with a pair of singles. Manthei had a pair of RBI’s, and Smith one. Nathaniel Jansen drove in a pair ofruns for the Blackhawks with a double in the fourth inning rally. Ryan Masters pitched the Blackhawks to victory, strik­ ing out five along the way. Leslie started the day with a 3-2 win over Stockbridge in the district semifinals. Maple Valley beat Springport in its semifinal contest, 9-8. The Lions broke a 7-7 tie in the top ofthe fifth, with an RBI double from Kyle Bums, which scored Franks who had reached with a lead­ off walk. Bums would score on a Springport error to make it 9-7. Springport got one run in the bottom of the sixth, then had three different players reach third bast the rest of the game against Lion pitch­ er Michael Paisley but never got another one home. Three of the final four outs record­ ed by the Lions were strike outs. Maple Valley trailed 7-1 in the game heading into the fifth inning, and put six runs up on the board to tie the game up. The rally started with Fisher’s second single of the game. It was the first of five singles in the inning by the Lions. Steven Creller drove in Fisher with his single, and later Franklin would drive in the final two runs of the inning. Fisher and Burns were both 2-for-4 at the plate in the semifinal for the Lions. Fisher scored Lwo runs, after leading off both the fourth and fifth innings with sin­ gles. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: FRIDAY & Saturday, June 12th & 13th, 9am to 5pm. 1/2 mile south of M-50 on Shaytown. Pictures, clothes, linens, collect­ ables and much more. Loa Kinyon. Eaton Conservation District’s 3rd'AnnuabNative1PlanUFiindrais Driver Education for students 14 years, 8 months or older Come bring a friend and find out that learning to drive can be fun! Springport tied the game in the top of the sixth, then the Lions got the go-ahead run in the bottom of the inning. Tiffany Allwardt doubled to start the bottom of the sixth for the Lions, and would score on a Springport error. Allwardt was 2-for-3 in the game, with a double and a single. She scored two of the Lion runs. In the fourth, she singled. Knauss followed that hit up with a single of her own. They both came home on a two-run triple by Page Semrau. The Lions got their two runs in the third thanks to a Knauss double, an RBI sacri­ fice bunt by Terri Hurosky, and RBI single from Tina Westendorp. Angus pitched the Lions to the win, striking out ten, and giving up just five hits and three walks. Three of the five Spartan hits came in their team’s two-run third inning. Lion baseball team downed Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 SEGMENT I CLASS II SEGMENT II CLASS July 13th- 30th June 30*1 - July 2 August 3rd-20 August 25,h-27 on a passed ball in the sixth, but couldn’t advance from there. Emily Wilson had an RBI doubles, which scored team­ mate Paige Richmond in the top of the second for the Eagles’ first run. Richmond had reached on an error to start the inning. The Eagles tacked on their second run in the fifth, as Chelsea Britton came home on an RBI single by Lauren Fisk. Cedie Angus took the loss for the Lions. She struck out six, walked three, and gave up four hits. Olivet reached the cham­ pionship game with a 6-0 win over Leslie in the semifi­ nals. The Lions topped Springport in their semifinal contest 5-4. Trailing 3-0 heading into the bottom of the third, the Lions scored twice in their half of the inning and then two more times in the bottom of the fourth to pull ahead. Tractor Charlotte, MI • Saturday June 13th, 2009 • Noon - 4:00 p.m. Here is o sample of what is available: White Trillium, Wild Geranium, Solomon Seal, Cornflower, Boneset, Prairie Smoke, Butterfly Weed, Wild Lupine, Maidenhair Fern, Wild Ginger, and much more! Plants will be | || , sold in quart pots for $5 and rescued plants for $7. _Sotes9° to^dsfunding conservation projects in Eaton County To see the list of available species, please visit www.eo1oncounty.org/deportments/ECD �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, June 6,2009 — Page 11 Lion boys win D3 1600-meter relay title, again by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ik SaS S' 'kC 'CS'k CSSk *'k^IIk* $$$’ x!SSX?« % “I love Burd.” That’s what Maple Valley senior Rob Morehouse shouted ahead to teammate Nick Thurlby as they walked out of the chute following the 1600-meter relay race at Saturday’s Division 3 Track and Field Finals hosted by Comstock Park High School. The Lions won the state championship in the race for the second year in a row, with Morehouse, Josh Hall, Thurlby, and Jeff Burd com­ bining this year for a time of 3 minutes 23.86 seconds. That was just four hun­ dredths of a second better than the time of Albion’s second-place foursome of Patrick DeWalt, Darius Crum, Dion Mitchell, and Todd Atchison. X C Vi Vi?* !>&: &:i kh*JSH«. rll°i i ., ^WW «IU ■ *•&> *U»»e JXfeJ niiiikikni win 4aa®^. 1 & dftftyfa ’M ^ataKWta t&na ditUittA ^Wisi (Hjkliumk A i4te ^titiyi 11 itatesiii sik SaiislyisE ss’j ,«kWiiik jj Fl ax ji lit nl) £ IdtM Sl'iiMisIslift ■Ms. i£»fc'R'lk t typtl liSM®^ Lrf« JJjji fciiftit*’ *** M B »»« ftkrud b & ?« •5 td ^"ul •S S*”4 fpN** Lion senior Nick Thurlby pulls away from pack after getting the baton in the 1600-meter relay Saturday dur­ ing the Division 3 Track and Field Finals at Comstock Park High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Burd had a decent sized lead as he raced off with the baton, after taking it out of the hand of Thurlby, but Atchison came on strong. They raced side by side in front of the full bleachers for the final 100-meters. “Maybe an arm (was all Atchison ever got in front),” Burd said, “but that’s about it. “I was looking around for him too, and then he was right beside me. I was like, ‘uh oh’.” Those moments have been few and far between over the past two seasons. “Not very often with Thurlby running third. That’s the first time I had to think ‘uh oh’ ever,” Burd said, who also was the state champion in the 400-meter dash. Burd, Thurlby, and Morehouse are all seniors, and were joined by then sen­ ior Charles Wymer in win­ ning their 1600-meter relay state title a year ago. Hall is a junior. “Three ofus are done Josh Hall,” said Burd, as the four­ some waited around for the medal ceremony. “You’ve got to pick your squad next year.” Burd was also the state champion in the 400-meter dash, hitting the finish line in 49.38 seconds. He placed fourth in the 200-meter dash, in 23.02. That 200-meter championship was won by Atchison in 21.86. The Lions and Wildcats were doing battle on the track all day long. Burd, Thurlby, Morehouse, and Jimmy Brown placed third in the 800-meter relay with a school-record time of 1:30.95, a race which the Albion team of DeWalt, Ryan Hopson, Crum, and Atchison won in 1:30.39. Clare was second in that race in 1:30.94. That same foursome for Albion own the 400-meter relay in 1:30.39, and the Wildcats used all those high finishes to win the Division 3 State Championship with 61.5 points. Allendale, led by throwing champion Zack Hill, finished in a tie for second place with Kent City with 43 points each. Maple Valley was fourth with a 42 points. Thurlby had the only other medal winning performances for Maple Valley. He was third in the 300-meter inter­ mediate hurdles with a school-record time of 38.21, and fourth in the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.25. The other championship for Albion on the day came in the long jump, where Hopson flew 22 feet 10.5 inches. Hill won the discus at 181­ 0 and the shot put at 63-9.5. His Allendale teammates Alex Shepherd, Chris Ruens, David Cheatham, and Josh Moskalewski won the 3200meter relay in 8:00.12. Kent City had its best per­ formances in the distance races, with Alex Wilson win­ ning the 1600 in 4:17.82 and the 3200 in 9:25.40. Isaac Austin won the pole vault for Kent City at 14-6. Rounding out the top ten in the boys’ team standings were Michigan Center 32, Meridian 18, Bangor 16, Flint Beecher 16, Central Montcalm 15, and Detroit Communication Media Arts 13. Things couldn’t have gone much better for the Frankenmuth girls Saturday. They bested second-place Benzie Central by 20 (68-48) points to earn the Division 3 state title. Frankenmuth got state championships from Kelsey Ritter in the 200-meter dash (25.32), the team of Olivia Shelton, Emily Wee, Ritter, and Chelsea Mertz that won the 800-meter relay in 1:44.00 and the 1600-meter relay in 4:00.82. Shelby’s Rachel Hoffman was a three-time state cham­ pion. She took the 100-meter hurdles in 12.36, the 300meter hurldes in 46.09, and won the long jump at 17­ 3.25. Two time champions included Standish-Sterling’s Ashlyn Gulvas in the discus (144-9) and the shot put (445.25), and Albion’s Amelia Bannister in the 100-meter dash (12.36) and the 400 (56.84). Maple Valley junior Josh Hall rounds the first corner on the second leg of the 1600-meter relay Saturday at the Division 3 Track and Field Finals hosted by Comstock Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Laid off? Need a break? We want to lend a hand. 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The award, presented by the Michigan Association of Extension 4-H Youth Staff Association, recognizes new 4-H staff who demonstrate excellence in the develop­ ment and organization of their county 4-H Youth Development Programs. O’Neal started her career with Michigan State University Extension in December 2007. She is a graduate of MSU, having earned a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences and a master’s degree in nat­ ural and applied science. Before coming to Eaton County, she worked for the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service as a 4-H program assistant. O’Neal had immediate success upon working in Eaton County by developing a grant proposal and receiv­ ing $5,000 to develop a cooking school in Delta Township. This special week-long school targeted Jennifer O’Neal was given the 2009 Achievement youths age 8 to 13 who had Award. no previous 4-H experience. Thirty-two youths developed program for Because of the recent eco­ life skills in the areas of con­ mentoring tributions to group effort, youths 14 to 19 years of age nomic conditions in the state and the loss of the paid 4-H teamwork, healthy lifestyle who are involved in the fos­ choices, personal safety, crit­ ter care program. This pro­ program assistant position, ical thinking, planning and gram will train mentors to there have been major chal­ work with youths who need lenges in the 4-H program. organizing and social skills. O’Neal has worked diligent­ O’Neal has been innova­ extra support and links to ly to expand youth develop­ tive in developing a process community resources. To manage the traditional ment by securing new that included an Americorps re-evaluating volunteer under the 4-H 4-H program, O’Neal has resources, activities and finding volun­ Mentoring Initiative. A part­ worked with adult volunteers and trained 4-H youths to teers to give leadership to nership was formed with the Eaton County Department of take additional leadership necessary and popular activi­ in the program. ties and events. Human Services to develop a roles New program offers certain prescriptions to newly unemployed Lb. ICA ECC NOODLES 4-H Educator receives 4-H achievement award IGA VEGETABLE JUICE Pfizer has launched a free medi­ cines program to help eligible unem­ ployed Americans and their families who have lost their health insurance to maintain access to their Pfizer medicines for free. The program, which applies regardless of prior family income, will be open for enrollment through Dec. 31 and applies to eligible Americans who have become unem­ ployed since Jan. 1. It is designed to help recently unemployed Americans and their families who have lost their insurance and are tak­ ing Pfizer medicines to continue treatment for free up to one year or until they become re-insured, whichever comes first More than 70 Pfizer primary care medicines will be available through the program. Other eligibility requirements of the new program include: prescribed and taking a Pfizer medicine for at least three months prior to becoming unemployed and enrolling in the program; lack of prescription drag coverage; and being able to attest to financial hardship. To make it easy for people to apply, the program will be integrated into Pfizer’s existing programs called Pfizer Helpful Answers; Interested people may call 1-866­ 706-2400. The new program will be fully operational July 1. However, people in need now may call now for help. Why Dan Lives United... I think it is important to LIVE UNITED. 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Trustee Mark Wenger has Maple Valley Board mem­ “I’ve had no personal con­ resigned his position on the ber, I have kept the superin­ versations with him at any Maple Valley School Board. tendent Mr. Kramer point in time, so I don’t com­ Wenger was elected to the informed on my situation,” pletely understand his posi­ position in November of wrote Wenger. “I am sorry if tion,” said Allen. 2008. Since taking the posi­ I let people down but I must In the one e-mail commu­ tion in January, Wenger has think of my family first. I nication Allen received from not attended any meeting will continue to be a member Wenger, he mentioned his held by the school board. of the community and sup­ job and the complications it Superintendent Kim port the staff and students of was causing, she said. The e­ Kramer said the administra­ Maple Valley Schools.” mail was originally sent to tion office received his letter Wenger detailed that in Kramer and then forwarded of resignation Wednesday October of 2008 his job was to Allen. In the note, Wenger morning. In a letter to the moved out of state. The elec­ said he had been, “working editor of The Maple Valley tion for his position took diligently” with his employ­ News dated June 1, Wenger place the following month. er to get the time off needed cited a new job as the reason Board President Teresa to be part of the board, he for his resignation. Allen said ommunication also apologized for his Staff Writer absences. Allen said Wenger had vis­ ited the administration office some time after the election and signed forms accepting the position. Other than the e­ mail, Allen said a voice mail left before a meeting in January was one of the only contacts the board has had with him. “We hadn’t heard that he wouldn’t be there, however, there was a message left that day on Kim’s voice mail that was missed. It was left very late in the day,” said Allen. “That was the only message we have received from him in six months.” Kramer said he has been in contact with Wenger a few times and discussed his job situation during the discus­ sions. “I know he had anticipated doing that (resigning) over concern about him not being at meetings, and I suggested he do this,” said Kramer. The next move for the Maple Valley School Board will be to either accept or reject the resignation which they will do at the June 22 truth in taxation meeting held in the administration building. If his resignation is accepted, the board will ask for applications from inter- ested community members. Residents will have 30 days to submit the completed applications which the board will review and choose a candidate at its July 13 board meeting. The new member will then begin his or her term on the board at the August meeting. According to the Eaton County Clerk’s office, the seat will be filled with the appointed person until the next election in 2010. Volunteers rally donations for fair premiums With Gov. Granholm’s recently passed budget eliminating premium funding for state and county fairs, local fair boards are faced with tough decisions. The nearly $1.5 million cut means county fairs will have to take a hard look at what they will be able Cars and community to shine at Nashville Car Show Along with vintage vehicles, the community of Nashville will also be on display June 20 at the ninth annual car show. The day will feature a parade for the first time, and several local businesses are taking part in the events. Most of the activities are free to visitors and are a way to show off the positive things happening in the community, explained Ruth Hickey, one of the organizers. See the ad inside for a full list of the many events planned. to do for this year's fairs. EJ Brown, executive direc­ tor of the Michigan 'Association of Fairs and Exhibitions, said the premi­ ums have always been on a matching-funds basis with the local fair boards, and most fairs contribute 30 to 35 percent of the premiums. Eaton County Fair has decided to cut all premiums, both 4-H and open class, from this year’s activities. Barry County will continue to pay one-third of premiums. The Lansing State Journal reported that the House panel voted Wednesday to restore money to state fairs and funds to keep live horse racing dates. According the report, however, the Senate is not likely to pass the measure because horse racing and state fairs “are not a priority in the healthy, safety and edu­ cation categories that we are focused on,” said Jessie Wortley, spokeswoman for Senate Appropriations Chairman Ron Jelinek, RThree Oaks. Kevin Kemper, a superin­ tendent of both open class and 4-H departments at the Mobil station moves forward with expansion by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Robert Prater, owner of the Mobil gas station in Vermontville, confirmed this week that his company has purchased the vacant home next to the station. Prater said that while the property has not been rezoned for commercial use, he has sub­ mitted the paperwork and is working with the village to set up a date for a public hearing, which is part of the process. Village President Doug Kelsey further detailed that the plans will have to go to the zoning board of appeals to make any changes and the zoning board will recom­ mend a course of action to the village council. Prater said plans for the land include an expansion of the' gas station to include diesel and ethanol, along with more pumps. The new 5,000-square-foot facility may also include a laundry­ mat, a mini-IGA grocery store and a -fast-food restau­ rant, depending on the results from a market study,' said Prater. Village Clerk Shirley Harmon said the public hear­ ing has not been set up at this time. Prater said the project will not move forward with­ out the proper changes in zoning and may be put on hold, depending on the econ­ omy. After recent state budget cuts eliminated the funding for fair premiums, local residents began gathering resources and contributions to help 4-Hers like these still receive rewards for their hard work. Eaton County Fair, has taken it upon himselfto fill in some of the holes left by the cuts. Kemper is collecting $10 donations for gift cards to give in place of premiums to one exhibitor from each sec­ tion of the non-livestock classes. His desire to help this year stems from the pos­ itive impact the 4-H program has had, not only in his own life but the rest of his family also. “I have been a part of the Eaton County Fair for 34 years. I grew up learning more from the program than I can ever pay back,” said Kemper. “So, even though my son has moved on and out of 4-H, I do as much as I can to help. We all need to give back to our communities, especially during the hard times. This program and fair is in need of support from our community to make sure that FAIR, continued on page 9 In This Issue. • Center of Hope to Host open house • School board discusses budget options to fill holes '• State offices will close six days this summer • Lions’ Thurlby will represent Ml at Midwest Meet today • New at Putnam District Library �Page 2/The Maple Valley News, Saturday. June 13,2009 Center of Hope to host open house More than hot rods to be displayed at car show the work. With multiple members in most families, the pantry provides food to nearly 500 residents every tn Ami Jo Parish also will be open. The new Staff Writer artistic painting work com­ pleted by Kim Fletcher will Keech said the 15 to 20 volunteers who spend each Tuesday morning at the cen­ ter make the pantry a success and donate around 1,400 hours each month. She has been worki ng in the pantry for the past seven years and said the service it provides to residents has kept her active in the program. “It’s the need I see in this community," explained Keech as to why she volun­ teers. “My children grew up here and they're doing well and I have to think its due in part because of how they were brought up, the commu­ nity they were brought up in and the school they attended. I just want to help in whatev­ er way I can.” Cathy Christman, pastor of the United Methodist Church, helps operate the Along with classic cars and vehicles, the Nashville Car Show also will feature some of the generous and philanthropic nature in the Maple Valley community During the event, the Maple Valley ( 'immunity Center of Hope will open its door*, to give the community a glimpse into the many pro­ grams and services it pro­ vides Members of the center’s board yf directors will be on hand to explain the mission and goals of the center to vis­ itors The clothing ministry, which provides donated clothing to families in need. also be shown off that day. One of those programs is the food pantry While many may think of food pantries or places like a soup kitchen as needed only in large cities, the need for the pantry' is great even in the Maple Valley community, said board members. Each Tuesday, the center is filled with volunteers who unload case after case of food donated through the South Central Michigan Food Bank. The food pantry program serves about 200 families each week, said Joanne K eech who organizes week center and said the dedica­ tion of those like Keech make the center what it is — a place of hope. “It’s the volunteers who are here, not only on Tuesday morning but until 3 in the afternoon cleaning up," who are the key to the center’s success, said Christman. “It takes that level of commit­ ment to accomplish any­ thing.” Though the center is cur­ rently seeing a time of growth and expansion, it began as just a truck full of food and a dream. The food was distributed from the back of a truck before the building the center is now housed in became available. At Saturday’s car show, the group is hoping to share that dream with the commu­ nity and impact even more residents. “I hope the community will see the passion that’s here to serve, ” said Christman. “We would be a Leila Hawblitz, one of the many volunteers at the Center of Hope, organizes some of the groceries from the food bank. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) success on car show day if more volunteers came out for it or if we were able to help one just clothes.” person with Local graduates team up for Revue production Each Tuesday morning, rain or shine, nearly 20 vol­ unteers work to unload supplies and distribute them to families at the food pantry. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) 1 A .M Jk « Qiana s Q^ace W f Place to Gofor Professional Styling £ MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN ft 77te HAIR STYLING & NAILS R Open Tuesday - Friday 0* S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. ay 1 1-517-852-9481 •sk s __ _ _ _ Has medicine gone too far? Who is to judge what quality of life actually has quality? These are some of the questions at the heart of the story behind “Flowers for Algernon,” the latest produc­ tion of The Revue. The story centers on Charlie Gordon, a mentally challenged young man who undergoes a radical surgery under the guidance of his teacher, Alice. The surgery accomplishes its goal — to increase Gordon’s intelli­ gence — however, the affects of such a dramatic change taking place so quickly were never account­ ed for in the original research. In the midst of all this change, Gordon becomes attached to Algernon, the lab mouse who became the Einstein of the mouse world after having the same opera­ tion as Gordon. Surpassing the doctors in intelligence, Gordon finds the flaw in the surgery that could lead to disastrous results. The production is team directed by Amber Farnum, Nick Smith and Amy Jo Parish. For recent high school graduates, Farnum and Smith, this is the first time they have sat in the director’s chairs, and they say they have enjoyed get­ ting their feet wet before heading off to college this fall. The show runs June 18,19 and 20 at 7 p.m. in the Revue’s new location in the second floor of the Masonic building in Nashville. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kaiamo Twp. Hall 0960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service.............. 10.30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .8 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (617) 852-0896 or (517) 652-9606, 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 Sped a I ’ For inf ormat ion call 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 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 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 6 Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 530 p.m 6:00-7:15....... Sun: 9:00...... 10 00 ........... 11:00 ............. Family Supper ...Pioneer Club .Sunday School .Church Service ....... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 4 10:30 am 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 am 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: 543-5486 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices .9:00 & 1030 am. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Chris Eldridge (Professor Nemur), Lynette King (Dr. Strauss) and Brittany Snook (Berta) check up on Charlie Gordon (Nick Smith) after he has an operation to increase his intelligence. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) For more information about the show, call Parish at 517-231-1554 or visit The PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 4 Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................... 8:30 a.m Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects 4 more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Heads-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday School....................... 10 a m. AM Service....................... 11:15a.m. P.M. Service .............................. 6 p.m: PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School ........ :45 a.m. A.M. Service........... ... 11 a.m P.M. Service ............ ...,6 p.m. Wed. Service ......... .... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR -MATT ROHDE QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Sunday Morning Worship: 930 am. Children's Sunday School: 930 a m Adult Sunday School 10:50 a m Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday Worship Service ............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 am. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Corner of Kaiamo 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 Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of SL Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 8593 Cloverd le Road (1/2 mile Eas. ofM-66, 5 mi. south of Nashville) Revue’s online home at www.nashvillerevue.com. Sunday Services: ............... 9:15 am. Morning Prayer ............ 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or RL Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 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 , .630 p.m. AWANA ........ 6:30-8 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 ».m. Sunday Morning Worship: 1130 am Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �The Maple Valley News, Saturday, June 13, 2009/ Page 3 Specialty mushroom workshop, set for June 29 The demand for gourmet mushrooms such as Shiitake, oyster and Enoki is increas-' ing, and there are opportuni­ ties for local agricultural entrepreneurs to take advan­ tage of niche markets. The current retail prices for many of these delicacies often can be out of range for many consumers and restaurant owners. Mushrooms can be grown without a large initial invest­ ment any by anyone with less technical skills, using empty warehouses or base- ments. Animal wastes can be used as fertilizers and there are no harmful byproducts. The Eaton County MSU Extension will host a fullday workshop on growing specialty mushrooms Monday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eaton County MSU Extension Office, 551 Courthouse Drive Charlotte. The regis­ tration fee is $20. Participants will be engaged in some hands-on activities in propagating mushrooms. The audience will be agricultural entrepre­ neurs, commercial mush­ room supply providers and interested low-cost home producers. The class is limit­ ed to 20 people. Registration brochure and additional information can be found at http://webl .msue.msu.edu/e aton/mushroomworkshop.pd f. Call the Eaton County MSU Extension office at 517-543-2310 or fax 517­ 543-8119 for more informa­ tion. New Kiwanis Club ready to impact community by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer With the goal of establish­ ing programs and events to help the community, a group of citizens have joined together to form the Kiwanis Club of Maple Valley. The club held its first offi­ cial organizational meeting Thursday afternoon and elected Ashley Ulberg as its new president. Becky Ewing was elected vice president and Jennifer Upright treasur­ er. Katie Lawrence, Chris Ewing, Shane McNeil and Shauna Swantek were elect­ ed to the board or directors. “I’m really excited to get started and get some projects going,” said Ulberg in her New atPutnam District Library The annual summer read­ ings program is underway at Putnam District Library in Nashville. Residents may sign up at any time and begin reading to earn prizes. There is a program for everyone in the family, from preschool to adult readers. Stop by the library to reg­ ister and to pick up a calen­ dar of events. While there, check out one of the new additions to the library shelves: Adult nonfiction Art Class: A Complete Guide to Painting; The New Strong Willed Child by Dr. James Dobson; How To Do Everything: Digital Camera by Dave Johnson; Start Your Own Mail Order Business by Entrepreneur Press and Rich Mintzer; Start Your Own Kid-Focused Business and More by Entrepreneur Press and Krista Thoren Turner; 50 Fish to Catch Before You Die by John Bailey; Autism; How to Do Everything with YouTube by Chad Fahs. Teen and adult fiction Vision in White by Nora Roberts; Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber; The 8th Confession by James Patterson; Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs; The Dark Power Collection by Bill Myers; Invisible Terror Collection by Bill Myers; Mixed Bags by Melody Carlson; Viva Vermont! by Melody Carlson; Homecoming Queen by Melody Carlson; Stealin g Bradford by Melody Carlson; Graveyard Book by Neil Garman; The Selected Works ofT.S. Spivet by Reif Larsen; Firebirds Rising by Sharyn November; Faith and Doubt by Patrice Vecchione; The Way by Joseph Bruchac; Hurt Go Happy by Ginny Rorby; Saint Iggy by K.L. Going; Trash by Sharon Darrow; Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt; Jackal in the Garden by Deborah Ellis; The Savage by David Almond; Twice Told by Scott Hunt; Rash by Pete Hautman. 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The Dangerous Book for Boys by Hal Iggulden; The Cardboard Box Book by Danny, Jake and Niall Walsh; Garage Band (Graphic Novel) by Gipi; Maximum Ride (Graphic Novel) by James Patterson; Paper Towns by John Green; The Talented Clementine by Marla Frazee; Room One by Andrews Clements; The Willoughbys by Lois Lowny; Crickwing by Janell Cannon; Olivia Forms' a Band by Ian Falconer; Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig by Kate DiCamillo; Rafi and Rosi: Carnival! By Lulu Delacre; Happy Birthday, Good Knight by Shelly Moore Thomas; Lightship by Brian Flora; Feathered Dinosaurs by Christopher Sloan; Dinohockey by Lisa Wheeler; Take Care, Good Knight by Shelley Moore Thomas; The Man Who Named the Clouds by Julie Hannah and Joan Holub; The Art of Freedom: How Artists See America by Bob Raczka; The Heart ofthe Beast: Eight Great Gorilla Stories by Nancy Roe Pimm; On the Run: The Elijah Project No. 1 by Bill Myers; Dale Earnhardt Jr. by ‘ David Poole; Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraordinaire! By Jane O’Connor; The Knights Tales: The Adventures of Sir Lancelot the Great by Gerald Morris; Cork and Fuzz: Short and Tall by Dori Chaconas; Tony Stewart: Driven to Win: Winston Cup Champion by Jason Mitchell; Jeff Gordon: Running Up Front by Woody Cain; Dale Earndardt: A Legend for the Ages by Rob Moore; Fold Me A Poem.by Kristine O’Connell George; Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed . by Eileen Christelow; The Enemy Closes In: the Elijah Project No. 2 by Bill Myers; The Knight Tales: The Adventures of Sir Givret the Short by Gerald Morris; Masterpiece by Elise Broach; Middle School is Worse Than Meatloaf by Jennifer L. Holm; Chiggers by Hope Larson; Fairest by Gail Carson Levine; A Dog for Life by L.S. Matthews; Soccer Chick Rules by Dawn FitzGerald; Something Invisible by Siobhan Parkinson; Smiles to Go by Jerry Spinelli; Out of Patience by Brian Meehl; A Drowned Maiden’s Hair by Laura Amy Schlitz; What the Moon Saw by Laura Resau. Movies The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Last Chance Harvey, Elmo and the Bookaneers, Bride Wars, Hotel for Dogs, Not Easily Broken, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Valkyrie, Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts, Revolutionary Road, Defiance, Taken, New in Town, The Return of Megatron, He’s Just Not That Into You, Me, Eloise. Newly elected President Ashley Ulberg is greeted by Kiwanis Executive Director for the Michigan Distinct, Al Dailey. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) speech to the fledgling organization, sponsored by the Hastings Kiwanis. The club will hold its weekly meetings Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m. at MOO-ville Creamery in Nashville. John Nash of Kiwanis has been working to put the club together and shared his opti­ mism about the future of the organization and the impact it can have on the communi­ ty“The potential here for the community is phenomenal,” Deadline extended for basketball tournament The three-on-three basket­ ball tournament slated to take place during the car show on June 20 will help bring the dream of a skate park one step closer to a reality. The registration deadline has been extended to June 18. The competition will begin at 9 a.m., and all proceeds will benefit the skate park. Call Sgt. Shapley at 269-838­ 2996 for more information. Nash told the group. “I think there is a lot of potential here. It’s not every, club that I personally join as a mem­ ber but I have joined this one.” Jumping right into the community, club members will take part in a parade slated to take place at 11 a.m. June 20 during the Nashville Car Show. For more information about Kiwanis, visit www.michigankiwanis.org. 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Main Street • Nashville 517-852-0313 NEW SUMMER HOURS STARTING JUNE 22: MON 3-9 • TUE 9-6 • WED 9-7 113 N. Main, Nashville • THU 10-7 • FRI9-6 • SAT 9-4 517-852-9700 For your convenience, please use back entrance. Hours* Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM �Page 4/The Maple Valley News, Saturday, June 13,2009 Senior Project Fresh gets support from Extreme Community Needs Fund Last year, 200 coupon *This year, the Extreme income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eli- Community Needs Fund at books were distributed along Barry Senior Project Fresh is a g ible foods at the Hastings and the Community with nutrition information. Foundation administered by Redemption of the books program to provide low- Middleville farmers markets. the Barry County United Way brought in more than $3,000 is matching donations which in revenue at local fanner’s 211 N. State St. will allow providing more markets. Laura Anderson, family coupon books for more older WOODLAND - Margaret and great-grandchildren. Nashville and consumer science educa- J. residents. She is survived by her hus­ Smith, age 88, of g Project Ffesh provides a tor with MSU Extension, has Woodland, went to be with band, John; sons, Thomas 4 bedrooms coupon book with $20 worth 100 coupon books to distrib- her Lord on June 7, 2009, (Lynda) Smith, Dennis 2 baths ofcoupons which can be used ute. She would like to have while surrounded by her fam- (Kathy) Smith, Gary Good investment at fanners markets to pur- area residents donate funds to ily(Debbie) Smith, and David property, needs chase fresh vegetables and provide more books to reach She was born on Dec. 12, Smith; daughters, Jeanne some work. 31. more senior citizens. fruits through Oct. 1920 in Castleton Township (Mark) Shook, Janet Adams, This-is where the Extreme to Homer arid . Gertrude arid Joanne (Rick) King; sis-, Grocery stores and permanent farm markets do not qualify. Community Needs Fund sup- Rowlader. ter, Midge Kidder; 15 grand­ Coupons can be used only for port will help. The fund will She lived her entire life in children; and 13 great-grand­ fresh fruits and vegetables. match donations, dollar for Woodland, and had attended children. Charlotte Application forms for the dollar. The state provides Wellman Country School Visit my website to view listings and the MLS... CariaHD.com The funeral service was coupon books are available at support as well. Combined a and graduated from held on Wednesday, June 10, the Commission on Aging in donations of $20 to purchase Woodland High School in 2009 at the Lakewood United Hastings- or at the Extension one book will equal three 1940 Methodist Church. Interment MAPLE office in Hastings. A house- coupon books for distribution at Woodland Margaret married her high followed hold of one person 60 years in Barry County, school sweetheart, John J. Memorial Park. Anderson said she is very Smith, on Sept. 8, 1942. She old or older may make The family has suggested $1,669.63 or less monthly to excited about this effort. devoted her' life to raising that memorial contributions qualify. A household of2 can Checks can be made out to' their seven children garden- may be made to Barry earn $2,246.21 or less month-MSU Extension c/o Senior ing, canning, ,quilting, ing, canning, quilting Community Hospice. ly. This is 185 percent of the Project Fresh and sent to 206 sewing, crocheting, and readArrangements by Koops poverty level. W. Court Street, Hastings ing her Bible. She especially Funeral Chapel in Lake 49058. enjoyed her grandchildren Odessa. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 22,2009 at 7:00 p.m. at She asked that information the High School Cafeteria of Maple Valley Schools will hold a public Lawn & Garden hearing to consider the district's proposed 2009-2010 budget. included with the check, espe-Donald E. VanAuken, Sr. AQUATIC PLANTS: WA- cially if donated by an organi­ The Board may not adopt its proposed 2009-2010 budget until VERMONTVILLE - Mr. his family enjoyed trips to TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish zation, list the organization’s after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2009-2010 budget is & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Fil- name, contact person, address Donald E. VanAuken, Sr., Canada and Florida where available for public inspection during normal- business hours at the age 90, of Vermontville Donald could pursue his pasters. Apol's Landscaping and telephone number. District Administration Office, 11090 Nashville Highway, Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Cale ­ passed away Tuesday, June sion for fishing. Vermontville, MI. The Middleville Farmers donia. (616)698-1030. Open 9, 2009 peacefully at his Along with his beloved Market is open from 7 a.m. to Monday-Friday 9amThe property tax millage rate proposed Vermontville home. wife Aleta the couple win­ 2 p.m. every Friday in the 5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. to be levied to support the proposed budget parking lot behind village ee Donald was ' born- in tered in Florida. Nashville, Mich, on Aug. 29, Donald is survived by his For Rent will be a subject of this hearing. hall, downtown. The Hastings Farmers 1918, the sOn of the late beloved wife Aleta; his Hastings Farmers NASHVILLE: 2 bedroom This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. apartment; also 2 bedroom Market is open from 9 a.m. to Brian and Severe (Swift) daughter, Tina M. (Dennis) Andrea Montgomery, Secretary house at Thomapple Lake. 1 p.m. every Saturday on the VanAuken. He was raised in Miracle; two sons, Thomas 06693321 (517)852-9386. Barry . County courthouse the Barry County area and (Teresha) VanAuken, and Terry L, VanAuken Pets lawn, and Tuesdays and attended local schools. He was the husband of He was preceded in death Thursdays at the American FREE Landscape Estimates!! BE AWARE: animals offered Aleta (Penfold) VanAuken. by his son Donald VanAuken for free may end-up being Legion on Sopth M-37. For more sold to research or used in information The couple was married in Jr. and his brothers Rex, and dog fighting. (A message about Senior- Project Fresh, 1939 at the same house that Ralph VanAuken. from Barry County Humane call Anderson at 269-945-, Donald was bom. They made Funeral services were held Society) their home together in. the at the Vermontville Bible g 1388 or the Commission oh Maple Grove area for the Church on Friday, June 12, Aging at 269-948-4856. Great Selection of...Trees, Shrubs, Perennials,' Farm early part of their marriage, 2009. Pastor Daniel Smith Annuals, Vegetables. g EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ ion SaH - Stack Dirt - Contnost - Mutch • Stones g then purchased the family, officiated. gent need of HAY DONA­ l/lfe Cam USA CertifiedPlaygroundMulch $24.00/yard farm on Cloverdale Road Memoriall contributions TIONS. We will come pick it where they raised their fami­ can be made to the up, clean out your barn of ly together. Vermontville Bible Church. old hay (Any type of hay All Vegetable ^Annual Flats 25% OFF • All Roses 25% OFF In 1944, Donald joined the Funeral arrangements were that isn't moldy). We are al­ U.S. Navy and earned the entrusted to the Daniels so looking for pasture land if booked by 6/30/09 j and hay fields. EARTH rank of E3 before being Funeral Home in Nashville. A gift to the Barry SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ Honorably Discharged in For more information please ne iv profit organization. All don­ Community Foundation is 1946.-While serving, Donald visit _Floral Design & Wedding Consulting our website at ations are tax deductible. was decorated with the. 5715 South M-66 • Nashville PLEASE CALL (269)962­ used to help fund activities Victory Medal WW1I, and www.danielsfunefalhome.net (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-18G4 2015 the Asiatic Pacific Medal. throughout the county in MICHIGAN’S MASSIVE Donald worked as a the name ofthe person you Supervisor at Union Steam 5875 S. IVt-66, Nashville mi S ofNashville, cornerofM-79 & M-66 Pump for over 40 years until 8 COLLECTIBLE S17 852-9003 • 269 838-8017 designate. Ask your funeral he retired in 1981. ☆ ☆ www.MOO-ville.com Donald enjoyed working director for more SUN, JUNE 14 NK with wood and being outside. information on the BCF or He loved to spend time in his • CENTERVILLE, Ml .☆•B FAIBGB0UN0S • (MSB) garden and show people his .☆BOOTHS AVAILABLE call (269) 945-0526. plants. 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W ^Our Faihily Serving Yours • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home • Fally Staffed Children’s Resource Room • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 n (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager ☆ BUY • SELL • TRADE ☆ �Maple Valley News, Saturday, June 13,2009/ Page 5 from Our Mas Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Trustee resigns, apologizes To the editor: I have turned in my letter of resignation for the posi­ tion of Maple Valley School Board Trustee. My resigna­ tion will take effect at close of business on June 5, 2009. The reason for my resigna­ tion is; at the end of October of 2008, my.job in Michigan was moved out of state, so I had to find another job to support my family. My new job keeps me away from my duties as a Maple Valley Board member. I have kept the superintendent, Kim Kramer, informed ofmy situ­ ation. I am sorry if I let people down, but I must think of my family first I will continue to be a member ofthe communi­ ty and support the staffand stu­ dents of Maple Valley Schools. The Revue 303 Main Street, Nashville Tickets available at the door $6-Adult, $5-Seniors/Students Mark A. Wenger, Nashville Questions? Call 517-231-1554 Based on the 1959 novella by Daniel Keyes, winner of Hugo and Nebula literary awards and basis for the 1968 Oscar winning movie Charly. Come Join Us For Summer Fun & Learning at Peas In A Pod! Community News and Events Smith-Favre united in marriage ’ ^iBrik n Nathanael Weston Smith and Elizabeth Lou Favre were united in marriage on June 12, 2009 at 5 o’clock in the evening. The ceremony was performed by the father of the groom, Reverend Daniel Smith of Vermontville Bible Church, at Brook Lodge in Augusta, Michigan. Also attending were Nate’s mother, Phyllis Smith and the bride’s parents, Professor David and Martha Favre of Charlotte. ‘ The bride wore an ivory ballroom style gown, a simple veil embellished with freshwater pearls and crystals, and carried a bouquet of mixed orange flowers. The Maid of Honor was Katie Harris. The bridesmaids were Sarah Zygadlo and Cristin McCurley. All three were college roommates of the bride. The attendants wore dresses of marine blue and carried bouquets of orange flbwers. The Best Man was Benjamin Smith, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Joshua Smith and Nicholas Smith, both brothers of the groom. Nate and Bizz will be residing in the greater Chicago area where both plan to teach. ii UktoKjtul 'ta U|kW !* UninnH 1 k i it Vjrt kkWg^ItL K H Hoti U IM atte * i it milt»ik MiftHkM it Mrettn ittnstdokM a talfatiWt j 2 ni r kft 1 d Lansing Ophthalmology Lakewood 06692994 We are pleased to welcome Kyle Booher, O.D, to Lansing Ophthalmology Lakewood. Dr. Booher is seeing new patients on Thursdays. •Quality Eye Care •Certified Optician At They will be singing a variKalamo United Methodist ety of Gospel songs June 20 Church at 6 p.m. On The church is located four Saturday, June 20th miles east of M-66 on M-79 (Lawrence Highway), then Bryce Feighner, pastor for one and a half miles south on the Kalamo United Methodist Ionia Road. Church, invites the public to a For more information, call special Saturday night service 517-652-1580 or visit the of worship, with music pro- Web site at www.kalamvided by “Pastor Tim and ochurch.org. Karen Smothers.” Get passports stamped in Nashville While enjoying Nashville’s annual car show next weekend, guests should have their Barry County Passports in hand. Mulberry Fore, Putnam District Library, The Revue, and MOO-ville are all “desti­ nation partners” in the new Passport to Barry County program. Good Time Pizza will also be a participating location after it reopens in July. The Nashville destinations are unique spots in the county and those participating are excited to be highlighting their roles as local treasures. Visit any of these loca­ tions to pick up a free Passport to Barry County and to receive that location’s spe­ cialized stamp. Then visit the Barry County Tourism Council’s Web site at www.explorebarrycounty.co m to plan a trip of Barry County to collect more stamps for the passport. When a total of six stamps (including a freebie from the tourism council) have been collected, residents may redeem the passports for rewards at participating busi­ nesses and attractions. For example, visit MOO-ville with a completed passport and receive a free pint of milk, or go to Mulberry Fore for $3 off a round of golf. 1170 Jordan Lake St., Lake Odessa For enrollment information please call: 517-726-0726 BORN TO DIE JUNE 22-26,2009 9:30-11:45 a.m. Age 4 thru 12lh grade MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH (5 miles south ofNashville on M-66, one-half mile east on Cloverdale Road) For transportation, call (517) 852-0861 Main Street Salon 226 6)e Main St dnshoille____________ Stop in Sat., June 20th for Car Shoos Specials are sa eKcifedl f)mg IsSHkes toiii 6ejoining us on June 11th * Amy invites all her friends, family and clientele to visit her and $2 offana service Stylists: Cheryl, Snyie 8 hmy • Nail Tech: Michelle 8 Smy S17~8S2~!7S7 John P. Hemming, O.D., F.A.A.O. 616.374.3284 .. .are just some of the exciting topics we will cover over the summer months. receive ’Glasses & Contacts ’Caring Staff Kyle R. Booher, O.D. Visit the Web site often, since it is continually updat­ ed with new reward informa­ tion. The mission of the Tourism Council is to engage focal and regional partners to create a dynamic and inte­ grated approach to promote tourism and recreation that values local assets and con­ tributes to the economic vitality of Barry County. Participants can begin a tour of Barry County in Nashville and then investi­ gate what the rest of the county has to offer. Child Care 4* pre-Schoo| We are pleased to offer full and part time child care openings for the summer months! GIRL, Kendall Delores, born at North Ottawa Community Hospital on June 4, 2009 to Jeff and Angie Munford of Grand Haven. Weighing 7.13 lbs. rs: Mon 9-2; Tae-Thurs. 9-S; fri. 9-V; Sat 9-12 £oe by appt I �Page 6/The Maple Valley News, Saturday, June 13,2009 School board discusses budget options to fill holes Choices include privatization, eliminating elementary specials by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Facing a deficit and an unknown amount of state aid, the Maple Valley School Board worked to find solu­ tion to budget shortfalls at a public hearing and regular meeting of the board Monday evening. Superintendent Kim Kramer began the public hear­ ing portion of the meeting by explaining numbers in the budget “Starting out the year, we were $800 and some odd thousands of dollars in the red. A few weeks ago we were $172,000 in the red,” said Kramer. “The best I can possibly tell you now is that we’re $143,494 still in the red for next year’s budget.” The board will adopt a budget for the 2009-10 school year at its next meet- ing on June 22. Kramer asked the board for direction on a list of possible cuts he had submitted for review. The board already decided to not replace one custodial position vacated by a recent early leave incentive pro­ gram. It also chose to reduce textbook and building supply budgets by 10 percent take $27,000 out of the technolo­ gy supply budget and reduce one Title A teaching posi­ tion. Other options on the list submitted by Kramer includ­ ed freezing administration salaries, eliminating the liai­ son police officer position, eliminating junior high sports, cut a half-time junior high counseling position, eliminate the elementary technology position and cut­ ting extracurricular activi­ ties. Badder’s Auto Sales Chevrolet Lumina 4-Dr Pontiac Transport Chevrolet Venture 1997 1993 1997 $2,295 $1,850 $1,500 Located 1/2 Mile North of 1-96 on M-66, Ionia 616-527-0813 06693293 Privatizing non-instructional positions, including custodial and transportation employees also was on the list Kramer explained that the board asked at the May meeting for the administra­ tion to gather preliminary numbers concerning privati­ zation. In the first year, due to contract obligations, the savings could total $84,565 with $198,969 in possible savings each year after. The board must vote on a budget by July 1, the start of the district’s fiscal year. Using the fund equity to bal­ ance the budget and raising the pay-to-participate fee also were discussed. No decisions were made during the hearing on the budget. In the regular meeting held after the public hearing, the board: • Heard a report from Athletic Director Duska Brumm that Maple Valley has been chosen to host the district games for both girl’s basketball and volleyball. • Received official notifi­ cation from Kramer that Bev Black, special education director, has submitted her official retirement paper­ work. Due to the specific and demanding requirements of the position, Kramer said a replacement should be sought for the vacancy. • Unanimously voted to participate in the Schools of Choice program with no limit on the number of stu­ dents allowed to join the dis­ trict through the program. • Approved a recommen­ dation by the district school improvement committee to purchase new social studies curriculum textbooks for the third grade. • Unanimously approved Balanced Literacy as the Fuller Street Elementary lit­ eracy curriculum. The pro­ gram encourages students to read through a variety of activities and level-appropri­ ate reading materials. • Discussed a report by Kramer concerning the pos­ sibility of the Eaton Intermediate School District hosting a Head Start program at Fuller Street Elementary. The board moved into closed session to discuss col­ lective bargaining agree­ ments before adjourning. The board will meet again June 22 at 7 p.m. in the administration building, at which time they will adopt a final budget for the upcom­ ing year. Library ‘creativity’ continues in Vermontville The Vermontville Township Library’s summer reading program, “Be Creative at Your Library” began June 9. Registration is recommended so that enough materials are available but is not required to participate. Patrons can join the program at any point throughout the summer. The reading program is designed to encourage chil­ dren to keep reading during the summer, to use the library and its resources, and to have fun. The summerlong program will run through Aug. 25. Pre-readers through age 14 are invited to participate in the programs and reading challenges. Participants will receive an activity packet for each month of the program, with required and optional read­ ing activities. “Library Loot” will be earned for each activ­ ity completed in the packet. The “loot” can then be used at the auction for prizes donated by local business at the end of the program. Refreshments furnished with a donation from the Vermontville Women’s Club will be served at all pro­ grams. The schedule for this year’s program is: June 16 — Movie: “Bedtime Stories.” June 2? — Stormy the Clown: '“Being Creative is Magic.” June 30 — Movie: “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.” July 7 — Imagine, Create, Participate. July 14 — The Puzzle Palooza Show (funded in part by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Michigan Humanities Council). July 21 — Castles in the Sand. July 28 — Movie: “Muppet Treasure Island.” Aug. 4 — Movie: “Journey to the Center of the Earth.” Aug. 11 — Take Part in Art at the Library. Aug. 18 Movie: “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Aug. 25 — Prize Auction Wrap-Up Party.. Flyers with complete details on each program are available in the library. A separate program is geared toward teens 14 and over. The schedule for the teen program is: June 18 — Tie Dye Tshirts. June 25 — CD Scrapbook and Origami Fun. July 9 — Art with Sue Trowbridge. July 16 — Wii Music Night. July 20 — Castles in the Sand. Aug. 13 Drama Workshop. Aug. 25 — Prize Auction Wrap-Up Party. Program registration is encouraged but not required. All teen programs will begin at 6 p.m. in the library and last for about two hours. For more information call 517-726-13612 or visit the library. Watch for motorcycles and scooters Monday Saturday, June 20th •— Schedule ofEvents •— Registration in the Park in the Middle of Town 7:00-11:00 a.m. Firemans Pancake Breakfast North on Main st 9:00 a.m........... VFW Raising the Flag in front of the Firebams FREE Blood Pressure Check at ambulance station by Firebams 9:00 - 3:00 Bouncer for All Kids (FREE) at the library Book Sale and Face Painting at the library FREE Trolley Rides from Moo Ville to Mussers Gas Station - Every HalfHour FREE Pony Rides at Moo Ville FREE Horse Drawn Rides Around Village in alley behind the Central Park Bake Sale by Peace United Church Central Park 10:00 -2:00 Barry County Police Finger Printing for Children (FREE) down by the Firebams Maple Valley Pharmacy will have FREE 5 to 10 min. Massages and Hula Hoop Contests for all ages Same Dips and Veggies and Fruits Inside Pharmacy Pork Sandwiches Sold and Dunk Tank by Pharmacy Parking Lot - West Side ofStreet • Sponsored by VFW 11:00 a.m............................... Parade Down Main St 11:00 a 2:00.......................... 50/50 Raffle winners will be announced VISIT OUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS FOR LUNCH OR BREAKFAST More motorcycles and scooters than usual are expected to be out Monday, June 15, for Ride to Work Day, and everyone is encour­ aged to share the road. Ride to Work Day is an annual effort nationwide to heighten visibility and pro­ mote the benefits of motor­ cycling. It is sponsored by Ride to Work, a nonprofit, volunteer organization that advocates the use of motor­ cycles and scooters for trans­ portation. Gas savings, less pollution and traffic conges­ tion as well as minimal space needed for parking are just some of the advantages of two- and three-wheeled com­ muting promoted by the group. “Motorcycling is a fun, cost-effective and practical means of transportation, and its popularity is growing,” said Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land. “Ride to Work Day provides an additional incentive for riders to take to the road. To keep everyone safe, motorists and motorcy­ clists must drive responsibly and share the road.” Land explained that it is important for drivers to keep alert for motorcyclists at all times, especially at intersec­ tions, when changing lanes and at night when crash risks are greater. Motorcyclists are respon­ sible for ensuring they have the proper gear, training and skills to ride and that their motorcycle is in good operat­ ing condition. A motorcycle endorsement is required to legally operate a motorcycle on Michigan roads. To obtain an endorsement, riders must pass a written test and successfully com­ plete a motorcycle safety class or a skills test given by a state-authorized third-party testing organization. The safety class is required for 16- and 17-year-olds as well as for adults who fail the rider skills test twice. The Department of State administers Michigan’s Motorcycle Safety Program. It oversees the network of public and private training programs. The state has more than 530,000 licensed riders. Approximately 30,000 resi­ dents are expected to attend motorcycle training or com­ plete a third-party skills test this year. The first Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day was observed July 22, 1992. More information can be found at www.ridetowork.org. Can 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads Hansbarge Hearing & Air Conditioning 1-00....................................... 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According to Eric Pessell, director of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, this figure, though similar to last year’s grant, reflects a Hearty Menu Monday, June 15 Chicken parmesan, noo­ dles, asparagus, blueberry crisp, garlic bread. Tuesday, June 16 Roast turkey w/gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, orange. Wednesday, June 17 ■ I Grilled chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, peaches, bun. ai reduction what the depart­ ment was given last year. Last year, the department received about $7,700 for the 2008 swimming season, while it received just over $8,000 to last both 2009 and 2010. “They never gave us a rea­ son,” he said in reference to the reduction. “We had to scramble and figure out how to turn it into a budget we can do.” Department of Environmental Quality toxi­ cologist Shannon Briggs said the DEQ moved to a twoyear budget in order to cut down on “time chasing paper.” She said when they made this move, they boost­ ed the budget from the nor­ mal $100,000 to closer to $200,000. However, Briggs said two or three more agencies applied for the grants. “We have more, beaches monitored,” she said. “But everybody is getting less.” Pessell said that while the department usually tests the beaches on a weekly basis, they will now test them bi­ weekly. “Typically, we start right before Memorial Day and finish after Labor Day,” he said. Now, however, the depart­ ment will not begin testing the water until closer to the Fourth of July. Pessell said in order to properly test a beach, water samples must be gathered from three different places on the beach. When the three beaches get tested, this adds GL-10:30-12:30 Cards. Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Wednesday, June 17: Hastings - Music with Sam; Red Hat Amish lunch; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, June 18: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Caregiver’s Support 3:30 p.m.; Cancer Support 1 p.m. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, June up to nine samples that must be sent to the lab. Costly lab fees force the department to limit how frequently the beaches are tested. “When we did it weekly, it had a little more reality to what’s going on at the beach,” said Pessell. He said he would like pri­ vate funding to help keep the beaches safe and clean. Still, Pessell said there must be just the right condi­ tions for a beach to close. Since 2004, the local depart­ ment closed beaches only twice, and special circum­ stances caused those clos­ ings. Briggs said she was unsure if the budget would increase in the future, as more agencies apply for these grants. “It could go either way,” she said. “There was one year that we got no money.” For more information or to access testing information throughout the summer, log on to www.deq.state.mi.us/beach/p ublic/default.aspx. 19 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m.; Father’s Day Party 10:30 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. Thursday, June 18 R® Wisrtjj ®* jli-HBl’iiai R fan. Baked pollock, rice pilaf, Brussels sprouts, corn, tropi­ cal fruit. 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Tuesday, June 16: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Alltel to an any 5,10 or 20 numbers on r any network wireless authorized agent • 1000 National Anytime Minutes • Includes My Circle - choose any ten numbers on any network to call for free COBB WELL DRILLING (REPAIR • Bonus Feature: 1000 text/pic/video messages or Nights and Weekends starting at 7PM • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair ' You've gotquestions. HfetegotMMwx.* 30 Years Experience 5 517-726-0377 I -$10.00 in-Store Rebate 2 lines only ‘With 2 year activation. Expires July 9, 2009 s8 4 9! — — mo. Additional charges apply. 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Choose the one thats ouandgetunlimitedfreecallin Activities Calendar Monday, June 15: Richard Cobb David Cobb BlackBerry* Peart •Media Player w/ Music Connection •GPS Capable with TeleNav GPS starting at just ‘With 2 year activation. Expires July 9,2009 Chicken Caesar salad, com salad, cantaloupe, muffin. 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville pe month - on your laptop or desktop with Alltel Wireless Friday, June 19 fiito* fiito*- 30 • Compatible with Windows® XP, Vista (32 and 64 bit) and Mac OS X 10.4 and higher FREE after $100 mail-in Rebate With 2 year activation Expires July 9,2009 �takrtay. June 1» 2D08 Rag* SMapte Vatoy Rolling Thunder riding into Lake Odessa June27 Vermontville resident to sing national anthem Qa Saturday. Junr 27. the be rolling Every fallen soldier’* I Ac (Jde**a 1' * thru Mrveadb annual EadurMg The $10 per peraon doaauoa registration for nden will atari a 9 am at opinion located at MJ2 Highway m am The name raise* of Enduring lowed by a 21 gun salute and shadow “Tap*” nde stale Freedom will he read, fed Blue Stan the Michigan who served during a Saugatuck from Operation 1 ’mverwty Km k teand* will he raised al II of the Name**' ceremony will take utii Freedom ride "Reading a u Thunder iMitt Chapter 4) wdl where from Stewart Jaden of rendition Vermontville will be staging Michigan children'* chow from Earth Christian School and Earth to arrive at Swifty* Part tn Iakewood lake Odeaaa around I p m singing “1 Pledge My Life" for Weal Chamber of Commerce tact for the event The Lake a Other singer* w ilI include Odessa VFW Post 4461. the America's Got Talent finalist Picnic table* w ill be set up Jessica Price from Freeport in the park but people are encouraged to bring Legion Post 4S special by Shannon Hughe* from I ake American Odessa. Rep Brian Cafley and Bugle* Across America She Barry will also help in the day s Nashville. Tenn . where she Commissioner events A second panel to the just finished with singing County partner will be from home recording their own lawn chairs The event her is free to attend Beverages, food and T-shirts will be for the fmdunng Freedom Wall will first CD. Harv est ( omnwmt y Church be on display. which will list area men and women who "The event is our commu nity's way to say. 'thank sale, with the proceeds going Praise Trio. Enduring Freedom Wall and any capacity dunng the dura you' to those who serve, defend and protect ow free­ the tion of Operation Endwing dom - past and present." said the event For more Police Freedom The event also will feature organizer Pearl Goodemoot contact Pearl Goodemoot at M ichael The Callton and Redemption Rider* Mid Michigan Chapter will be coordinating Lake Odessa ith Department on traffic kjgis have served in the mi litary m the from Area Ijikewood tow and the cost of the information, 616-902-7355 GOOD NEWS FROM THE PULPIT the national anthem and the veteran* organization* The nder* art u heduled fund* performance and "The Price of Freedom.*' Bible Church area in will Old Glory and God's glory the be Pastor Daniel E. Smith LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM it A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT ANY INFORMA t ion wf obtain wm se USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PIE ABE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BE I OW B YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MH FTARY DUTY MORTGAGE SAL E ■ Datouft hm bean made In the condition* of a mortgage made by Loraine Fahbng end Ronald Fehling wit* and hue­ bend. to Mortgag* Electronic Reg»eirot«on System*. Inc . a* nominee tor tender end tender** successor* and/or assign*. Mortgage* doted September IS, 890$ end recorded September 22, 2006 tn tnouumoHi Number 117OM7. Bony County Record* Michigan Said mortgage la now held by Oeutedhe Bar* National Trvai Company, a* Trustee tor Morgan Stentey ABB Capital I Inc True! 2007HE2 by aaaign ment There I* claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum o* Two Hundred Fitly Five Thousand Nine Hundred Throe and 44/100 Dote* ($255,903.44) including interest st 7 99% per annum Under th* power of aate contamed in *aid mortgage and toe statute In such case made and provided nolio* i* hereby given tool sexi mortgage win be torectoeed by a seie ot toe mortgaged premteee. or come pan of them O public vendue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County, Michigan at 100 pm on JULY 2,2000. Said prem­ ises are located in toe Township of Maple Grove. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan Except that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North. Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, deeortoed as Commenci ng at the South 1/4 comer ot said Section 23, thence Westerly, 600 feet to the point of beginning; thence East along the South section line a distance Ol S94 feet; thence North a distance of 586 feet; thence West 504 feet.; thence South 586 test to toe point of beginning The redemption peri­ od shall be 12 morfhs from toe date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In tout event, your damages, II any, are limited solely to toe return of toe bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest Dated: May 30, 2009 Orton* Aaeooiates. P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 46007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 306.2710 ASAP# 3123738 05/30/2009, 06/06/2009 06/13/2009, 06/20/2009 obbw.37 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE • Default has been made In toe condition* of a mortgage made by BUI J. Stone and Kathleen M Stone, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee tor lender and lender's successor* and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2005 and recorded June 27, 2005 in Instrument Number 1148662, Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National AeeocMUton. {for­ merly known as, Wachovia Bank, N A). as Trustee for GSAA Home Equity Trust 2005-14 by assignment There is claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of One Hundred Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred FortyOne and 18/100 Dollars ($161,141 18) Including interest at 6375% per annum under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, af puMc ven­ due at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County, Michigan al 100 p.m on JULY 2. 2009 Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ol land in the East 1/2 ol the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning a point on toe South line of Section 30 distant West 20 rods from the Southeast section comer, thence West along South Section line 660 feet more or less to a point 20 rads East of toe Southwest corner of said East 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 30; thence North 726 feel parallel with toe East 1/8 line of said sec­ tion; thence East approximately 660 feet; thence South 726 feet parallel with toe East Section line to toe place of beginning; Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sale TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sale In tost event, your damages, il any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. Dated: May 30, 2009 Orfans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Fite No 306.2708 ASAP# 3123724 05/30/2009, 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009, 06/20/2009 VirwiwwiTviZlr Bible Church LEGAL NOTICE TH IS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wade Krtekaard and Christina Krtekaard, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a* nominee for lender and tender's successors and/or aaaign*, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2007 and recorded March 16, 2007 in Instrument Number 1177568, Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage is now held by CilMortgage, Inc. by assignment There Is claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Eighty and 90/100 Dollars ($259,080.90) including interest at 9.65% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m on JULY 0, 2009 Said premises are located In toe Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Unit 8 of Romeyn Condominium, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Liber 679 op Page 4 and amendments thereto, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 9, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978, as amended The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sate TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sale In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to toe return of toe bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 6, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys tor Servicer P.O Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Fite No 241.6275 ASAP# 3136220 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009 06/20/2009, 06/27/2009 O56928W Sunday, June 14, is Hag Day across our country. It is awesome to sec so many homes qnd business display ing the American flag, not just on a day, but throughout the entire year. Hie Second Congressional Congress for­ mally adopted the Stars and LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made In toe condition* ol a mortgage made by Marie E. Timmons, a single woman and Maryann L Timmons, a single woman, as Joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as nominee for tender and tender'* successors and/or assigns.. Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005 and recorded July 15, 2005 In Instrument Number 1149542, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Bank F.S.B. nka OneWesI Bank, FSB by assign­ ment There Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Seven and 23/100 Dollars ($100,567.23) including interest at 0.5% per annum. Under toe 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, al public ven­ due at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County, Michigan al 1 00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17 of Block C of Pleasant Shores, according to toe recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in Which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 Fite No 225.1119 ASAP# 3118553 05/23/2009, 05/30/2009, 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009 00002300 Stripes as our national flag on June 14, 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation estab­ lishing June 14 as Hag Day. In 1949, President Harry Truman signed legislation designating Hag Day as an annual national holiday. The flag has a special sig­ nificance to me since it reminds me of our nation’s military and those who have sacrificed, fought and died to protect the freedom and lib­ erty that wc enjoy today. A few years ago, I was called up to active duty as a chaplain and spent six months at Pl. Stewart, Ga., training with a combat infantry brigade, and then a year-long tour of duty in Iraq. I have experienced first-hand losing fellow sol­ diers in combat and under­ stand what it is like being PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Ail rml eMair sdvsrUsinf in this paper it- nubjexT u» the Pair Hnuning Alm end the Michigan Civil Rights Act which < idleetively mMr il illegal u* advertiK “any pTrlrrTmT. Iintilatwm ra diacnmin* tion based on race, cniof. rrligam sen, handicap, familial Matui, national origin, age <w martial mmu* or an intmtam tn make any such p»rfrrrmv limitation oi separated from friends and loved ones for a year at a time. I am deeply grateful that they stand watch so that we all might enjoy life, liber­ ty, and the pursuit of happi­ ness. 1 am also deeply grateful for the sacrifice another made for me so that I might have life. John 3:16 says that God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, who came and died on the cross, who took my sin on Himself, that I might have forgiveness and eternal life and a relationship with God today. Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds me that that forgiveness isn’t because of who I am, or because of what 1 have done, it is because of what Jesus did for me on the cross. Eternal life is a gift of God, not as a result of our good works, whatever they may be. Romans 10:13 promises that whoever will call upon the name of the I x»rd shall be saved. 1 asked the U>rd to save me as a teenager many years ago. That offer is open to anyone who asks. di* nminafam “ I amilial «imu* include* children under the age of IM living with parents »w legal pregnant cuatodian* women and pftt^rir aerunng cuatody of children unrirr IM Tht* accept newspaper will rv>< knowingly any advertising for ml ratal# which h in violation of Ihr law Our read an are hereby iaformed that all dwelling* advertiaed in tilth newspaper are svailahlr on an equal rrpportunily basis Tn report call the Pair Housing discrimination Center at 61ft 451 2W» Thr HUP mil free telephone number tor the impaired is f -WMl-927^275. hearing CALL 269-945-9554 any time for M.V. News Action-ads! • NOTICE • VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS There will NO longer be Brush Pickup in the village You must call the garage during normal business hours (726-1444) for the lagoon gates to be open for you to haul your brush there. Leaves will be picked up in the fall during posted dates only, at a cost of $10.00 per month. Winter storm damage brush will be picked up during the second week of April only, at the same cost �Maple Valley News, Saturday, June 13,2009/ Page 9 FAIR, continued from page 1 future generations can also benefit as me and my family has over the years.” In previous years, along with ribbons, exhibitors received $3 for each ‘A’ placing, $2 for a IB’ and $1 for each ‘C’ placing. According to the fair office, 552 4-H exhibitors and 124 open class exhibitors have registered with 8,708 class entries. Kemper said that while the premium amount may not seem like a lot, it’s the lesson behind the premium that is the most important aspect. “You may wonder why it’s important for a 4-Her to get ■$3 for showing their animals that they raised all year long or for the cake they made the night before fair,” explained Kemper. “It’s a simple answer: it’s a reward. Just like we go to work every day and draw a paycheck. We are telling them that there are rewards for working and doing a good job.” Kemper said he is seeking contributions for both busi­ nesses and individuals, hop­ ing the community will step up to help out the program and the youths who are part of it “I know it’s not enough to pay for a bag of grain to feed that goat or the wood for the woodworking project, but it’s enough to say ‘goodjob.’ So, I have decided that I would make sure that I would do what I can to help say ‘good job’ to those 4-Hers,” said Kemper. “It makes no difference ifyou only get one gift card or 10. It’s the fact that you are willing to tell a youth ‘goodjob.’” Neal O’Bryant, superin­ tendent of the draft horse, mule and pony open class show at the fair, also is seek­ ing help with keeping this year’s show running. “The young people of today need all of. the help they can get, and by showing, pulling and working with the draft horses, mules and ponies, they can understand that food goes from the field, to the grocery stores and then to our tables. Keeping the draft horse, mule and pony Write us a letter! Sfc Sfcs **4j& S ■sS: sS: ritel if MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2009-2010 BUDGET The Maple Valley News welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the High School Cafeteria of Maple Valley Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 2009-2010 budget. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2009-2010 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2009-2010 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the District Administration Office, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI. • “Crossfire” letters between the sajme two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer handwritten letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. * Hi, ,5;i^”W ^ ten ,; open class show at the Eaton County 4-H Fair going is one way to help our future adults,” wrote O’Bryant in a letter he distributed to local businesses and individuals. For more information or to contribute, contact Kemper at Kevin530@yahoo.com or call the fair office at 517­ 543-4510. Send your letters to: Editor c/o J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 or e-mail to: news@j-adgraphics.com This notice is given by order ofthe Board of Education. ndrea Montgomery, Secretary 06693321 * *•*> *•*>* 1* * ■’ tarfijoin, in , Water Quality Report for Village of Nashville iitawttiiiia ’• ifaitok® June 2009 * taUfoijUfy IBt Hbissiiijjjl nkilniflB m| itinsSSjE! 2£fjisktiait “ nKiits^iw Tsll jaseteip This report covers the drinking water quality for the Village ofNashville for the calendar year 2008. This infor­ mation is a snapshot of the quality of the water we provided to you in 2008. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. Terms and abbreviations used in the table: • Maximum Contaminant Level Coal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety. • Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’sare set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology. The water we supply you comes from three groundwater wells located on Sherman Street' and Water Alley. The state of Michigan will be performing an assessment ofour source water by 2009. We will inform you how to get a copy of this assessment report when it becomes available. • N/A: Not applicable • ND: Not detectable at testing limit • pob: parts per billion or micrograms per liter • ppm; parts per million or milligrams per liter • pCi/1; Pico curies per liter (a measure of radiation) • Action level: The concentration of a contaminant, which if exceeded, triggers treatment or other require­ timtiitch • Contaminants and their presence in waters Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts ofsome contaminants. The presence of contaminants doe?not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe ments which water systems must follow. Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level(MRDL); The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking • Vulnerability ofsub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromi'sed persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline r water. There is convincing evidence that addition of disinfectant is necessary for the control of microbial contaminants. • Maximum Residual Disinfection Level Goal (MRDLG); The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLG’s do not reflect the benefits ofthe use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Regulated Sampleis Collected from the Wells or Plant Tap Our Highest Water Results MCL MCLG Date Violation Yes or No Fluoride (mg/l) 0.21 4 4 7/21/08 No Arsenic * (ug/l) 3 ppb 10 10 7/21/08 No Barium (mg/l) 0.132 2 2 2/23/00 No n/d 10 10 7/21/08 No Contaminant at 1-800-426-4791. • Sources ofDrinking Water: The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reser­ voirs, springs, and wells. Our water comes from wells. As water travels over the surface ofthe land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and in some cases, radioactive materials, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. • Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Nitrate Likely Source of Contaminant Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits. Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards, and glass & electronics production waste. Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge of drilling waste, and from metal refineries. Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching of septic tanks, run off from fertilizer. * These arsenic values are effective January 23.2006. Until then, the MCL is 50 ppb and there is no MCLG. • Microbial contaminant!, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural operations and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agricultural and urban storm water run-off. • Radioactive Contaminants, which may be naturally occurring or the result ofoil and gas production and mining activities. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-prod­ ucts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can, also, come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. In order to ensure tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which provide the same protection for public health. The attached table lists all drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2008 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 - December 31,2008. 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. 06673868 Gross Alpha (IRP#1 &#2) oCi/l Radium 226/228 (IRP#1 &#2) pCi/l Radiological Contam nants Sampled from the Wells or Plant Tap Erosion of natural deposits from certain minerals 15 0 <3 7/28/03 No that are radioactive. 5 Erosion of natural deposits. 0 <1 7/28/03 No ••UnregulatedSampies Collected from the Wells or Plant Tap NA 3/19/07 NA Erosion of natural deposits. Sodium (mg/l) 35 NA NA 11/23/03 I linking water disinfection. Haloacetic Acids(uq/l) ** Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. NA 0.001 Regulated Samples Colleced from the Distribution System Maximum Residual Disinfectant (Chlorine) Level (mg/l) Total Trihalomethanes (uq/l) Haloacetic Acids (ug/l) .50avg (range 0­ 220) 21 ppb 4 80 NA 2008 8/30/07 No N/A Water additive used to control microbes. Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. N/D 60 NA 8/30/07 N/A Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. More Regulated Samales Collected from the Distribution System Contaminant Lead (uq/l) 90th Percentile of OurWater 2ppb Action Level (AL) # of sites over the Action Level (AL) Date 15 0 8/28/05 1300 0 Copper (ug/l) 456 2/28/05 Typical source of contaminant Corrosion of Household plumbing; Erosion of natural deposits. Bacteriological Samples Collected from the Distribution System Contaminant Total Coliform Bacteria Our# Detected MCL MCLG Violation Yes or No 0 1 positive monthly sample (or 5% of monthly samples positive) 0 No Typical source of contaminant Naturally present in the environment. �Page 10/The Maple Valley News, Saturday. June 13. 2009 Looking For a PRINTER! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH The area's most complete printing facility Call one of our sales professionals today! 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The closures will apply to ail general offices and services in state govern- ment. Public notice of the are not impacted. closures is being provided Services that will be so citizens can plan maintained without inter­ accordingly and avoid ruption are Michigan inconvenience. State Police road patrols, Some state services ' correctional facilities, including those vital to state psychiatric hospi­ public health and safety. tals, veterans’ homes and Emerald ash borer insecticide guide now available Homeowners, arborists and tree care specialists nationwide now have a comprehensive guide on emerald ash borer (EAB) control. This insect pest feeds under the bark and has killed tens of millions of ash trees in Michigan and northern'Ohio alone. Insecticide Options for Protecting Ash Trees from Emerald Ash Borer, written by research specialists from Michigan State University, Ohio State University, Purdue University, the University of Wisconsin and the University of Illinois; is available online a t www.emerrildashborer.info . Printed copies will be’ available within the next month. “This guide is the result of years of research on EAB and potential options for protecting landscape .ash trees. It provides the most up-to-date informa­ tion on insecticides that can be used to combat this pest, EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP as well as what to consider before treating ash trees,” said Deborah McCullough, MSU forest entomologist. “The guide is a collabora­ tive effort to bring the best knowledge we have to peo­ ple living in areas with EAB.” “Our understanding of how EAB can be managed successfully with insecti­ cides has increased sub­ stantially in recent years,” said lead author Dan VBS at Maple Grove Bible Church Vacation Bible School at Maple Grove Bible Ghurch will begin Monday, June 22, at 9:30 a.m. “Bom to Die” is the theme of the school this year, with Bible lessons telling who Jesus is and why He came into this world. Children ages 4 through 12th grade are invited to the sessions from, 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday. Parents and friends are invit­ ed to the closing program which will be presented Friday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m. The church is located five miles south of Nashville on M-66 and a half mile east on Cloverdale Road. For transportation or fur­ ther information, call 517­ 852-0861. SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS Henns, an entomologist with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and OSU Extension. ““There There are effective treatments avail­ able for both professionals and do-it-yourselfers, including some that are applied in the soil, injected in the trunk of the tree or sprayed on the trunk, branches or foliage.” Since it was discovered in 2002 in the Detroit area, EAB has been found in 12 states (most recently Kentucky) and two Canadian provinces. It con­ tinues to kill tens of mil­ lions of ash trees. Because the pest was virtually unknown outside its native Asia before 2002, scientists have been scrambling to find out all they could about die pest and the best ways to control it. “People still want to know ifthey can either save or protect their ash trees from EAB,” said David Smitley, MSU Extension entomologist. “The infor­ mation in this guide should be very helpful for those dealing with EAB or con­ templating what to do as infestations are found in their area.” The guide includes fre­ quently asked questions, information on insecticide products available for EAB • Commercial Maple Valley' Basketball Camp • Farm Cost is $25.00 per camper • Residential We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Grades going into (2nd-6th) June 15-19 Camp is for one week. M-F 9am-12pm | Grades going into (7th-9th) June 22-26 Camp is for one week. M-F 9am-1pm I Contact MV High School - 517-852-9275 Richard Ewing Owner 517 726-1500 GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available control and how to use them, and a summary of results from studies that tested the effectiveness of the various insecticides. The guide also presents key points to consider and rec­ ommendations for dealing with EAB. “As EAB infestations continue to be found, it’s important for everyone, to realize that North America could lose its entire ash resource — that’s at least 15 ash species,” McCullough said. “Though insecticides can effectively protect valuable ash trees in the landscape, billions of ash trees in U.S. forests will not be treated. These trees will eventually be killed by EAB. To help slow the spread ofEAB, we encour­ age people to buy their fire­ wood locally,' bum it com­ pletely before leaving a campsite and avoid trans­ porting ash firewood.” youth facilities, emergency human services programs, and the Unemployment Insurance Agency. An- executive order issued by the- governor and approved by the House and Seriate appro­ priations committees in May, mandates the unpaid furlough days to help eliminate the state’s current b.udget deficit. The unpaid furlough days will save the state $21.7 mil­ lion before Sept. 30, the end of the state’s fiscal year. Approximately 37,400 state employees will be fur­ loughed for the six days while another 15,500 are exempt to maintain public health and safety services. 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Nashville IGA Express Accepts: Masters Mon.-Thur. 6AM-iopm: FrlvSat. MM-Midnlght, Sun. 9AM-10PM Bridge Cards - WIC Lions’ Thurlby will represent Ml at Midwest Meet today Maple Valley’s Nick Thurlby and Hastings’ Ryan Burgdorf, recent high school graduates, will be a part of Team Michigan at the 2009 Midwest Meet of Champions this Saturday (June 13) in Jackson. Thurlby is slated to run in the 300-meter intermediate hurdle race. He is the top seed from Michigan compet­ ing in the event, and placed third at the Division 3 Track and Field Finals in the race, while also earning medals for a fourth place finish in the 110-meter high hurdles, and with the state champion 1600-meter relay team from Maple Valley and the third place 800-meter relay team. Thurlby’s Team Michigan counterparts in the 300meter hurdles will be Wayne Memorial’s Renaldo Powell and Milford’s Kyle Podvin, ’who both earned medals in the event at the Division 1 Track and Field Finals. The plan is for Burgdorfto run in the 4x200-meter relay along with Rochester Adams Aaron Taylor, Southfield’s Niko Richey, and East Kentwood’s Christian Jessie. Taylor was the Division 1 200-meter dash champion this year, running a time of 21.91 seconds at the Track and Field Finals. Richey placed second and Jessie was fourth in the event at the Division 1 Finals. Burgdorf was the second place finisher in Division 2, and also placed second in the 100 and sixth in the 400. The meet, which includes teams from Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, will be held in Jackson’s Withington Nick Thurlby Stadium. Field events start at noon with the men’s pole vault. Track events begin at 1 p.m. with the women’s 3,200-meter relay. Each state will have three entries in the 13 individual men’s and women’s events and one entry in the four relay races. The top six fin­ ishers in individual events will score points on a 10-8-6­ 4-2-1 basis. The scoring sys­ tem for the relays will award 10 points for first place, six for second and two for third. Admission is $5. The Midwest Meet of Champions is one of the longest running postseason high school track meets in the nation. It began in 1974 and several of its alumni have won medals at the Olympic Games or World championships. Earl Jones, Brian Diemer, Jim Spivey and Maicel Malone. Nashville VFW hosting benefit dinner tonight The Nashville VFW will hold a fundraiser taco din­ ner Saturday, June 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to benefit a Michigan soldier through the Homes for Our Troops program. Homes for Our Troops, with the help of many local individuals and organiza^tions, recently completed a home in Barry County for injured Marine Cpl. Josh Hoffman. That home was the first in the state of Michigan. The Nashville veterans group is now planning to raise funds for the state’s second home, one for Army Spec. David Knapp of Shelby Township, who while oir his final mission before going on leave, lost both legs after an improvised explosive device exploded near him in March 2008. Though neither the home nor the soldier are local, the Nashville VFW still feels the program, which builds homes for wounded mili­ tary personnel, is impor­ tant. “Its an organization that we feel is worth support­ ing,” said Dennis Mapes, senior vice commander of the Nashville VFW. “We’re always there to support our troops, especially the dis- abled.” Tickets for the dinner are $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. The VFW is located at 304 S. State St., Nashville. • NOTICE • VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS 2 positions are open on the Planning Commission and on the Zoning Board of Appeals Send letters ofinterest to: PO Box K Vermontville, MI 49096 or vermontville@itwifi.net by June 18th 06693048 | The ‘Nashville [ar $hqw is June 20th We are planning on a parade this year, Sat. June 20th at 11 a.m. and would like to have you join us. You could have a float, band, tractor, truck, car or just walk. Please call Dorothy at 517-852-9667 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-06-20.pdf 14a710e4062dc1dc11ca976a01dd3e98 PDF Text Text PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID HASTINGS Ml PERMIT NO.7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 25, June 20, 2009 Local authors to share stories at Putnam library “I used some of my own by Amy Jo Parish experiences in investiga­ StaffWriter Two local authors will tions,” said Boggs. “It’s a bring their written works to true-to-life police investiga­ the Putnam District Library tion but not a true-to-life this week as part of the crime.” Nashville library’s summer Making the change from reading program. Sue writing police reports to a Trowbridge and John Boggs novel was a bit of a chal­ will share their creations lenge for Boggs. “As a police officer, with patipns of the library and will have copies of their you’re trained to write short, works available for purchase concise reports. What was fun trying to do was use and signing. Boggs used his experi­ vocabulary and imagery to ences as a member of the lengthen the story out so it Michigan State Police to would be interesting to develop the story line of his read,” said Boggs. “That was book. He joined the MSP a fun thing for me do to — when he was just 21 and get out of the police style spent 17 years of his career where you don’t want to add anything special.” as a detective. Television programs such Boggs’ fictional story fol­ lows the investigation sur­ as NCIS and others have rounding the kidnapping of given the public some mis­ an, Indiana State Trooper. conceptions about how Local officers fail to realize investigations are typically immediately that the deed is run, said Boggs. “On television today, every­ just one in a long string of crimes perpetrated by a thing is solved in one hour, and sociopathic killer making his DNA results are back in three minutes,” laughed Boggs. “I way across the country. think the current backload for the DNA at the MSP lab is at least nine months.” This is the first book Boggs has published, and he hopes that readers enjoy it. “I hope (readers) say that it was an interesting story and they enjoyed it,” said Boggs. “I hope they come away learning some things about how investigations are done.” Boggs resides in Nashville with his wife Rachel, to whom he dedicated the book. The couple has two grown children. He will hold a book sign­ ing at Putnam District Library Tuesday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. Sue Trowbridge of Nashville also will make an appearance at Putnam library to promote her first pub­ lished work, a children’s book she based on her own experiences. Trowbridge said writing and illustrating the book has been the fulfillment of a dream. “Throughout her life, Sue Trowbridge dreamed of hav­ ing a child, then writing and illustrating a children's book for that child. This dream has finally come true. The name of the child is Seth and the name of the book is Red the Rooster," Trowbridge wrote in a press release. When Seth was in the sec­ ond grade, Trowbridge wrote the story and shared it with the class. At that time, she also displayed five of the illustrations that were com­ pleted and would later be added into the book. She completed the illustrations in five months and even let stu­ dents from Seth’s class con­ tribute to the artwork. When the book was pub­ lished and ready to be picked up, Sue blindfolded Seth and presented him with a copy of the book. “Seth was a great teenag­ er, he sat down with Sue and AUTHORS, continued on page 9 Sue Trowbridge presents a completed copy of her book, Red the Rooster to her son Seth. Stimulus funds fill hole, for now by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Maple Valley School District received word this week that it has been granted close to $550,000 in stabi- lization/stimulus funds. However, it also received word that the state has cut that same amount from per­ pupil funding for the 2008­ 09 school year. Superintendent Kim Kramer said the stabilization funds came and went in one day. “It’s unfortunate,” said Kramer. “On the one Nashville car show takes over downtown Along with vintage vehicles, the community of Nashville will also be on display today, June 20 at the ninth annual car show. For the first time the event will feature a parade (at 11 a.m.) and a host of other free events are slated to take place. Several local merchants are offering special deals and discounts during the day. There will be a pancake breakfast at the N-MG-C Firestation, a dunk tank sponsored by the Nashville VFW, a book sale at the library, free pony rides at MOOville free horse drawn wagon rides sponsored by the Hale Family and a host of other free activities. Other events and specials planned for the day include, free trolly rides from Musser’s Gas Station to MOO-ville, free five minutes massages at Maple Valley Pharmacy, music by Kyle Christopher, at 10 percent off products at the Main Street Salon. hand, they give it to us, and oiv the other, they take it back. So we’re left in the same financial situ­ ation.” The $370 per-pupil cut marked a big change from projected cuts the state announced earlier in the year. Darryl Sydloski, direc­ tor of finance for Maple Valley schools, said the state had predicted a $54 cut per pupil in January and then announced fur­ ther reduction in the amount to $265 per pupil at a May revenue confer­ ence. Rather than being a boost to next year’s budg­ et, Sydloski said it now has to work as a Band­ Aid for the current budget that ends in 10 days. “These are not additional funds. They are just filling the holes,” said Sydloski. “Now, it is just a replace­ ment for what has been taken away.” Both ■ Kramer and Sydloski are looking to the future of the district and what will happen when the stimulus funds are no longer available. That time will come even more quickly for the dis­ trict now that the funds have to be applied to this year’s numbers. With an anticipated shortfall of $590 per pupil from the state for next year’s budget, the future is noth­ ing if not uncertain. “The stimulus money, we understood that it was for next year and the year after,” said Kramer. “That means that two years down the road the stimulus funds are out, and I don’t know where we’ll be.” Along with stimulus funds, however, comes paperwork and specific reporting guidelines that have to be followed. Sydloski said he has worked on applications and paperwork for the stimulus funds for nearly two complete days. Specific budget paper­ work must be filed, detailing how and where the stimulus money will be used and follow-up reporting will also take place. “It seems like things change daily,” said Sydloski. “Now that there are federal moneys involved, there are new account numbers and they have to be reported dif­ ferently. Anything over $300,000 is classified as a major program and has to be audited. There will be quarterly reports and also the Feds will come to visit the local districts for the next two years' to make sure that they are adhering to all the rules.” The board of education will hold a truth in taxa­ tion budget hearing Monday at 7 p.m. in the STIMULUS, continued on page 9 In This Issue. • Library creativity continues in Vermontville • Dads get in free on Father’s Day at the zoo • HGB upgrades technology to enhance diagnostics • Vermontville native takes place in MSU sale �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 20,2009 Nutrition and entrepreneurial gardening program begins the young gardeners par­ ticipate in nutrition educa­ tion and physical fitness activities prior to work in the garden. They are encouraged to return to the garden at least twice a week to tend their plots. Parent and family involve­ ment is encouraged. According to Laura Anderson, MSU Extension educator and coordinator of the F3 ENERGY pro­ gram, research backs up the educational portion of the program. value of eating fresh veg­ etables far longer than those children who just read it in a book,” she said. On May 2, F3 ENERGY provided a workshop called “Going Solo” for seven youths as an out­ reach component of the program. This program focuses on the “nuts and bolts” of creating and suc­ cessfully maintaining a business,. This curriculum, along with “Be the E,” are two business programs used with the F3 ENER- Children work on projectsfor the F-3 energy program MSU Extension recently received a $5,600 grant from the Barry Community Foundation along with $5,000 in fund­ ing through the state 4-H participation fee grant pro­ gram for a nutrition educa­ tion and gardening project for young entrepreneurs. The program, called F3 ENERGY (Fundamentals of Food and Fitness plus Entrepreneurship + Nutrition + Eating Right = Great Youth), fosters healthy choices among school-aged children while -encouraging local entre­ preneurial gardening activ­ ities. The project encourages local food production and how it relates to a healthy lifestyle^ Program activi­ ties include healthy food and fitness choices for everyday life, creating a simple business and mar­ keting plan, presenting at the Barry County Fair and planting, tending and sell­ ing garden products. The F3 ENERGY onesixth acre garden site was donated by MOO-ville Creamery south of Nashville. Currently 10 elementary and ‘ middle school youths from Maple Valley and Hastings schools are participants.. Each youth is given a plot to tend for the season. The project utilizes the expertise of a summer intern, staff and volunteer expertise from four Barry County MSU Extension programs (4-H, Food and Nutrition, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Master Gardener pro­ grams) and engages com­ munity partners in the tar­ geted rural community including the Maple Valley- School District, local businesses, restaura­ teurs, farmers and farm market outlets. As part of the program, Happy fathers Dau. from the of off at... Main Street Solon 226 Main St Nashville Sfyliefe: Cheryl, Cngie & Qmy /Vo// Tech: Michelle & Cmy ST7-8S2-T7S7 Man 9-2 Tue-fri 9-S Sat 9- 1 2 £vb 6y appt. 06693529 markets which will give education activities are the youth garden entrepre­ offered twice per week for neurs money for next the student participants year’s seeds and plants to during the summer lunch help sustain the program program. The students as well as offer a taste of then head to the new com­ fresh food to the commu­ munity garden to work with PIE (Partners in nity. "F3 ENERGY is actual­ Education)- group growing ly part of a larger local a variety of vegetables. MSUE did the soil test­ foods network that Barry County MSU Extension is ing and donated seeds and promoting and facilitat­ a number of flats of veg­ ing,” said Ginger Hentz, etable plants along with MSU Extension director other resources and infor­ for Barry County. “In a mation to assist with mak­ concrete way, it teaches ing the garden a success. The MOO-ville garden bur youth and encourages our businesses and resi­ is planted- and growing. interested in dents to grow local and Anyone learning more about the F3 buy local food.” The F3 ENERGY pro­ ENERGY program may gram provides outreach to contact MSU Extension at other areas of the county 269-945-1388 or stop in at including Delton’s com­ the MOO-ville garden site. munity garden. Nutrition Dylan Brooks and his mom Tammy Eisner are from Nashville. They are working on their garden at Moo-ville which -is part of the F-3 Energy Project. “The research tells us that children and youth who get the hands-on experience ofplanting garden vegetables will retain about the knowledge healthy eating and the GY project. F3 ENERGY youths will cultivate markets for produce with local restaurants, farmers markets and schools. Once harvested, food will be sold in these The garden plot area was donated by Moo-ville for this summer’s F3-Energy project. BCF celebrates 14th anniversary with reading To celebrate the Barry Community Foundation’s (BCF) 14th anniversary, foun­ dation board members and vol­ unteers are joining Barry County libraries to promote lit­ eracy while sharing the impor­ tance ofphilanthropy. During the first two weeks in July, foundation represen­ tatives will visit all of the libraries in Barry County, reading stories from the “Circle of Giving” program about philanthropy in Barry County written by Barry County citizens. At many of the libraries, volunteers .also will create a “giving quilt” with the young people at the library that day. The giving quilt is an art proj­ ect constructed from paper and pictures about philanthro­ py created by the children. The concept behind the quilt is to allow children to expand their definition of philanthro­ py to include time, talent and treasure. A short discussion with foundation volunteers will lead the children into drawing their vision of how they see themselves contributing to the community through their own form of giving. The “quilt” will be assembled from the pictures and hung in the library for all to view. BCF is happy to share its anniversary with the commu­ nity and to encourages the positive growth of Barry County children as an essen­ tial piece of sustaining the future. The Circle of Giving Program will be at the fol­ lowing libraries: Freeport District Library Wednesday, July 1, at 10> a.m.; Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library (at Lee Elementary) in Middleville Monday, July 6, at 1 p.m.; Hastings Public Library, Monday, July 6, at 2 p.m.; Putnam Public Library in Nashville Tuesday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m.; Dowling Public Library, Wednesday, July 8, at 1 p.m?, Spindler Memorial Library in Woodland, Thursday, July 9, at 10 a.m.; and Delton District Library, Friday, July 10, at 10:30 a.m. For more information about the Circle of Giving reading program, call the. Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526. tNIBROIDfRY & SCREEN PRINTING LOGO DIGITIZING - CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTING AWARDS & ENGRAVING - SEWING & ALTERATIONS HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! 117 N. 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Brian Calley’s third annual summer reading con­ test Calley has sponsored the contest every summer to help retain and improve students’ reading skills. Students in Barry and Ionia counties can pick up special contest book­ marks at local libraries and keep track of the books they read over the summer. They can then drop off the book­ marks in contest boxes at the libraries. Local golf experts to hold youth clinic by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Golfers from age 7 to 17 will have the chance to hone their skills and develop new techniques at a junior golf clinic being held at Mulberry Fore in Nashville. Ryan Rosin, golf coach at Maple Valley High School, is help­ ing organize the eVent and is hopeful that participants will develop more than just the mechanics of the game. “We want to build a love of the game along with a knowledge of the game,” said Rosin. “We also want them to learn to respect the game.” Don Roy, a PGA card member and Ryan Simon, an all-state golf player in high school, have been working with Rosin to put together the clinic. Rosin said he is certain that the amount of experience and skill repre­ sented in the instructors will ensure the success of the clinic. Rosin has been “hitting the green” since he was no taller than a putter and said golfing isn’t a solo activity but one that can bring fami­ lies together. IIWMMjt U il Mb We partner with parents for SAFE teen drivers!! i friifaa jfj. takCtt^ ta jfet®®'4 July 13-15 FREE PARENT MEETINGS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 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Main (M-66), Nashville • 517-852-0000k BlackBerry® Pearl" Flip 8230 ilfiipJataa! to 1 W WUilta Portland are participating in the contest. Winners from each library will be chosen. The students and their families will be invited to participate in “Lawmaker for a Day” events in Lansing in the fall. For more information about the contest,r residents may call Calley at 517-373­ 0842 or e-mail him at briancalley@house.mi.gov. uffDunrah^ Enjoy better signal and the best in High Speed Internet with our newly upgraded towers. iWtWtW, j® itflfiMMi:' itflfiMMi ti gm 53. u; “I’ve been playing since I was about 4 years old, and I grew up at Mulberry Fore and on the golf course. It’s something I’ve done with my Dad for the last 32 years,” said Rosin. “It’s kind of like hunting and fishing; it’s a fun past-time you can do with family and friends.” It’s not the relaxing time spent outdoors or the time away from the office that appeals the most to Rosin and keeps him chipping one up on the green. The chal­ lenges and ever-changing atmosphere of the game appeal to him the most. “It’s the challenges that I enjoy. It’s not challenging like a video game — you never master a level. There’s always something niore to learn and it’s always chang­ ing,” said Rosin. The clinic will run June 22 to 26 with a cost of $20 for the first child and $10 for each sibling. Sessions are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information about the clinic and how to sign up, contact Mulberry Fore at 517-852-0760. “The reading contest is a great way for young people to hone their reading skills during the summer months and hit the ground running when school starts back up,” said Calley, R-Portland. “I encourage area parents to get their children involved. It’s a fun way for students to learn during summer break.” Libraries in Hastings, Ionia, Lake Odessa, Middleville, Nashville and WIRED UP LLC 614 West State Street - In the Kmart Plaza in Hastings (269) 945-4800 • Toll Free 877-GO-WIRED HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am-8 pm; Saturday 9 am-7 pm; Sunday 11 am-4 pm ♦For terms and conditions, see www.alltej.comAerms.html • Compatible with Windows* XP, Vista (32 and 64 bit) and Mac OS X 10.4 and higher FREE after $100 mail-in Rebate With 2 year activation Expires July 9, 2009 �Page 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 20,2009 Festivals abound in Eaton County A variety of events and festival are slated for Eaton County communities in the coming months. Below are a list of some of the special events that residents, can take part in. • Yankee Doodie' Days — June 18 to 20, downtown Grand Cedge. A thfee-day festival in late June cele­ brates the country’s inde­ pendence Call 517-627­ 2383. • Celebrate Charlotte — Always held Father’s Day weekend in downtown Charlotte, the event features a Friday night car show, arts and crafts on Saturday and a Saturday night balloon glow. Visit www.celebratecharlotte. net for more informa­ tion. • Delta Rocks Family Festival — fourth Saturday in June at Sharp Park, 1401 Elmwood Road with a free shuttle from the Lansing Mall parking lot 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 517-323-8555 or visit www.deltami.gov/parks/even ts/DR. This festival is designed to provide afford­ able fun for the entire family with an emphasis on chil­ dren. • Charlotte Bluegrass Festival — June 25 to 27 at the Eaton County Fairgrounds. This is the old­ est continuous bluegrass fes­ tival in Michigan and is in its 37th year. Call 517-543­ 4510. • Dam Festival — June 27 and 28, 635 State St., Eaton Rapids. Dam tours, arts and crafts show, car show, 5K run, children’s activities, Funny Boat Race, live music, pedal tractor pull, plus lots of food arid ice cream. Call 517-663-3288 to learn more. • Delta wnship Fireworks — July 3 (rain date July 5) at Sharp Park, 1401 Elmwood Road, Delta Township. Held for more than 41 years, Delta Township’s fireworks have become known in the Greater Lansing Area. Call 517-323-8555 or visit oldest one-day art fair in Mid-Michigan with 130 www.deltami.gov/parks. • Eaton County Fair — artists and craftsmen. Call July 13 to 18 at the Eaton Julie Beiver at 517-944-1439 County Fairgrounds, or Marilyn Smith 517-627­ Charlotte. From carnival rides 9843. • Antique Engine and and harness racing to a collec­ tion of 4-H exhibits there is Machinery Show — second something for everyone at the weekend of August in down­ fair. Visit www.eatoncounty- town Bellevue. Call Bernie Holcomb at 269-76’3-9324. fair.com. • , Bellevue Athletic • Frontier Days — Always Boosters Car and Truck the weekend after Labor Day Show — second weekend of in downtown Charlotte. A July in downtown Bellevue. Tradition for over 38 years, Enjoy historic downtown this celebration is Charlotte’s Bellevue, join a street dance, largest. The event kicks off view a vintage car show and with the Saloon ribbon-cut­ play in the local golf tourna­ ting On Wednesday and ment. Contact Les grows from there. More than Greenfield at 269-763-2247. 40,000 people attend for the • Olivet Fireman’s entertainment, shopping, Festival — Last weekend of food, parade and the profes­ July in downtown Olivet. sional rodeo. Features a parade, tractor, (Information on thesefes­ car, truck and motorcycle tivals wasprovided by eatonshow and much more. Call county.org: Anyone who has 269-749-4085 for more additional news on upcom­ information. ing festivals may contact • Island Art Fair — first Maple Valley News at Saturday in August at Grand amy@j-adgraphics.com.) Ledge’s Island Park. The Sunfield VBS is ‘Amazon Expedition’ $444 Jean Primm Jean passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009 after a battle with cancer at the age of 76. She was born February 4, 1933 to Farm (Son) and Edna Eldred in St. Johns where she lived until she married J.T. Primm on June 6, 1951. They had seven sons and one daughter, Bill (Vicky), David; Steve (Edith), Jeff (Karen), John (Nikki), and Deborah Jean Primm; 22 grandchildren Jeannie Gilbert, Tom (Mavis) Primm, Roger Warren Primm, Primm, Donna Primm, Candra Morrel, Robin (Jason) Freer, Charles (Cindy) Primm, James Primm, David Primm, Jessica Primm, Brooklyn Primm, Dustin (Jessica) Primm, Alyssa Primm, Jacob Primm, Andrew Primm, Kristina (Josh Primm, Jennifer (Ben) Fust, Amber (Kenny) Carns, Heather Primm, Mega Primm, Teresa Primm Kristin Primm; 20 and 11 great grandchildren. Jean is proceded in death by her parents, her husband of 53 years; her daughter Debbie; a sister, Mary Eldred; a brother, Dewayne; half brothers, Robert and Richard Smith; one grandson Roger Primm. Jean leaves her sons and grandchildren; one sister, Joan (Marvin) Whitford of St. Johns and a brother, Charles (Ann) Eldred of North Carolina; many nieces and nephews; also brothersin-law and sisters-in-law in Jonesboro, Arkansas. JT and Jean owned and operated their business in Vermontville for 30 years when their son John took over because of ill health. JT and Jean volunteered to dress-up for holidays in nurs­ ing homes, hospitals, doctor offices, and parades. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Daniels Funeral Home, con-, ducted by Bruce Primm. Memorial contributions •can be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Daniels Funeral Home. www.danielsfuneralhome.net. Vermontville church hosting Bible school Kurt Lanberg plays the part of Noah for the Sunfield United Brethren Bible School. Sunfield United Brethren Church invites children to a FREE Landscape Estimates!! lanrtscaphig if booked by 6/30/09 SALE OFF - _______All Vegetable & Annual Flats & All Roses ~ Now is the time to plant perennials - check out our great selection! A£1I Becky s Flower Barn - Floral Design & Wedding Consulting vaauinfl Carden Center & Landscaping 5715 South M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-ville) The Vermontville United Methodist Church at. 108 N. Main St., is sponsoring a Bible school program for children from kindergarten sixth grade, ney through the Amazon, through learning about the breath­ Monday, July 6 through taking beauty and dreadful Friday, July 10, from 6:30 to danger ofthe remote areas of 8 p.m. the rainforest. Good News Clues is an The. curriculum includes interactive learning experi­ lessons on creation, corrup­ ence where the kids will tion, catastrophe, confusion, learn about living for Jesus in five different discovery sites. Christ and consummation. Sunfield United Brethren is on M-43, west of Sunfield. Call 517-566 8481 for more information. The Sunfield United Brethren Church Bible School crew has been practicing to present the Amazon Expedition. 517-852-1864 vacation Bible school “Amazon Expedition” Monday, June 22, to. Friday, June 26. Classes are 5 to 8 p.m. for children 2 years old to sixth grade. Dinner is included each evening. The expedition continues Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, with a free family food and fun day. Games and inflatables from Bouncing Palace will be included. Children will go on a jour- HASTINGS 4 I Goodrich UALITY ^EATERS i They will find clues of Creation in the garden; clues of Jesus’ love in the dining room; clues ofJesus’ forgive­ ness in the family room; clues for growing in God’s grace in the kitchen; and clues of Heaven in the living room. 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(Matthew 22:37-40) The entire Old and New Testament are a love story: The love of God for his people and their frequently wavering love for God and for each other. But how often we see that God’s people need to be reminded of this. And again, how often we hear the prophets reminding them, and us, that God does not want strife or sacrifice, but a loving heart. Jesus tells us repeat­ edly that love is about loving our enemies and turning the other cheek, and the Epistles drive home this same point again and again. Consider how much hatred and dissension there is in the modem world. Political, ethnic and religious strife, and wars around the world all show us that, contrary to the requirements of all the world’s major religions that we love one another, we are constantly failing to uphold the first and foremost of God’s commandments. We should not be deceived; we cannot be constantly filled with hatred, strife and neglect of our fellow man, and still be considered a child of God. So, we should banish hatred and strife from our life and show active goodwill toward our fel­ low man. We must ask God to give us a loving heart, and then go forth and do His good work. 113 N. Main, Nashville (517) 852-9700 HOURS: Open 7 Days 6am to 8pm Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! D WOLEVER’S Real Estate Elsie E. Wolever Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God, and everyone who loves is bom of God and knows God. 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 Broker Res. (517) 726-0637 New K.J.V.l John 4:7 BASELINE FIRST UNITED METHODISTCONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. OF VERMONTVILLE Comer of Baseline & Church Roads ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER (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 202 H. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-2 pm; Fri. & Sat. 6 am-8 pm 517-852-2500 A HAPPY TRAILS... THE GARDNERS: SHIRLEY AND RICHARD nT> yfy r^c^, nmy A Low-priced prescriptions, great coffee & relaxing massage. 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NO NOW • SMOKE FREE Because God is love, love is the first fruit of the Spirit. When Jesus was asked which commandment was the greatest He answered unhesitantly, “You shall bve the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI Judy's. was $4.3 million, increasing from $2.7 million in 2007. Contact: Ken Nye, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2020 Love dp LUMBER & HARDWARE Jack & per tap is estimated to be 0.269 gallons, up 17 percent from the previous season. In 2008, Michigan producers sold 42 percent oftheir syrup retail, 20 percent wholesale, and 38 percent bulk. The value of production for 2008 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... P.M. Worship............. 1a.m.' ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration... 9 & 10:30 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 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 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Services Sunday School tor All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Wed. 5:30 p.m.................. Family Supper 6:00-7:15........................... Pioneer Club 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday S ool Sun: 9:00 (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 10: 00 Church S vice 5 mi. south ofNashville) 11: 00................................... Fellowship Sunday School ......................10 a.m. A.M. Service.............................. 11:15 P.M. Service..................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH . KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . . PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s 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 9:45a A.M. Service ........................... 11 a.m. P.M. Service -7 p Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ............. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN 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 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........... 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................ 6:30-8 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. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday 06693591 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 20, 2009 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Privatization is not the solution To the editor: I write this letter both as a taxpayer whose Castleton Township property taxes support this community and as a business person who supports Maple Valley schools in many different ways. I will be unable to attend this Monday’s meet­ ing. I begin with appreciation for the Maple Valley school board members who have each offered themselves up for the thankless job in serv­ ing on the school board. There is certainly no elected position more thankless than serving on the school board. I am sure your positions are personally rewarding because each of you would not serve if your interest was not trying to make the best school system for our com­ munity. You will be heavily criticized however you decide. I wish you well and offer you my prayers. I read the article written by Amy Jo Parish on the dif­ ficult decisions you are cur­ rently faced with, and do not envy being in your position, whatever decision you make. My concern and reason for writing is the reference in the article to the privatization of “no'n-instructional positions, including custodial and transportation employees.” When General Motors decided to mandate mail­ order prescriptions for their retirees and then their employees, I am sure they made this decision with the bottom line in mind. There was little to no thought to the local impact on each com­ munity. Personally, I think they were sold a bill ofgoods in that there are no real sav­ ings in mandating mail order. The playing field should be even. Instead, Michigan taxpayers are forced to send their dollars out of state, never to return, never to trickle down within their individual communi­ ties. What GM did not factor in and what the Michigan legis­ lature continues to ignore in refusing to permit a level playing field for local com­ munity pharmacies by contin­ uing to allow mandatory mail order is the local impact of these bottom-line decisions. When you mandate away from the local comfort level of a community, not only does this financially deci­ mate the local economy by sending a vast majority of business, income and jobs away, never to return, but it also guts the confidence, familiarity and peace of mind that exists in every small community by killing the relationship of doing business with people you know and trust — your friends and neighbors. When people call and complain about having to go mail order, they do so because they do not have the trust and faith that is built when you know who you are dealing with and you know who is responsible and will be held accountable to make things right. When a mail order pharmacist in Nevada makes an error or you need some advice on a prescrip­ tion, people tend to realize the value of getting things done locally. The real problem is your local pharmacy has no voice is even being considered to compete against the mandat­ ed mail-order plans. They make the rules. The same is true for our “non-instructional positions” in this instance. The decision, whatever it may be, will not be made by them, but they will have to deal with the consequences, as will their current customers, the local community. When local jobs are outsourced, there may be a tangible savings of a few dollars, but the intangible loss of losing the people our children look to and interact with every day being replaced by strangers will soon be real­ ized. If these positions are out­ sourced, no one is going to know who next year’s custo­ dians or bus drivers may be. Parents will ask ofyou: “Did whoever is responsible for doing background checks actually do their job?” This also will be in the back ofthe minds of children and anx­ ious parents who never had to worry about things like that when their neighbors and friends still had these positions. Other communities have made headlines for having custodians and school bus drivers brought up on crimi­ nal or disciplinary proceed­ ings for harming or neglect­ ing children. In my time here, Maple Valley has had no such issues. These “non-instructional positions” are the backbone of our school system, if not our community. They are the local comfort level that will never be replaced if their jobs are farmed out to people who don’t live in the com­ munity, don’t shop in the community, don’t pay taxes in the community, don’t care about the community or pos­ sibly much else other than getting their paycheck until something better comes Good News from the Pulpit Fatherhood is a tall order by Kathy Smith home be like if husbands took this passage of Vermontville United Scripture seriously; if they truly love their Methodist Church wives the way Christ loves the church? Christ Father’s Day is celebrated this year on June loves the church so much that he gave his life 21. What a wonderful world this would be if for her. He sacrificed everything. That’s a tall all fathers were so filled with the Spirit of the order, husbands. Lord that homes would be places where God The Bible also has something to say about is glorified all the time and love for Jesus just fathers. In Ephesians 6 it says: “Fathers, do exudes from each family member. Sounds too not exasperate your children; instead, bring good to be true, doesn’t it? tthem up in the training and instruction of the There would be no more fractured families, Lord. no more emotionally crippled men, no more So, fathers, if your relationship with Christ homes filled with abuse of any kind. Laughter is real, it will prove itself in the home — the and joy would fill each home. Adam and Eve hardest place of all. Being a father is not easy; really spoiled it for us, didn’t they? Good it takes patience to raise children in a loving, thing Jesus came to redeem it. Christ-honoring manner. Statistics show that Th£ Bible does have some things to say if the father of a household is a Christian, about husbands and fathers. In Ephesians 5 there is an 80 percent probability that the we read: “Husbands, love your wives, just as children will be as well. Christ loved the church and gave himself up God bless all our Christian fathers. They for her to make her holy ... In this same way, are important role models for the young men husbands ought to love their wives as their who are new at it or who have yet to become own bodies. ” hhusbands and fathers. Have a happy Father’s Now this doesn’t let the wives offthe hook, Day,, men. by any means, but what would the Christian along. (I personally know several Dean transportation drivers and would absolutely trust them to transport my children. But these select few drivers are from our community, and I know them. They are not strangers; they are our friends and cus­ tomers ofthe store. Any new drivers would be unknown to our community — they don’t live here; they don’t raise their families here; they don’t have a vested interest in our community.) These “non-instructional positions” have years of experience and years of familiarity with generations of families. They live in and care for this community. It’s comforting -that the Maple Valley school district com­ munity has our neighbors and friends serving our chil­ dren as bus drivers and cus­ todians. These are the people who personally know and care about our kids, look out for them, answer their ques­ tions, give them directions and guidance. Cuts have to be made, and difficult decisions are ahead for our school board, but we get what we pay for. And the school board should consider not breaking up a system that is trusted, known and has served our community so well. Shortcuts and “cost-sav­ ing measures” will catch up with us. When this communi­ ty gives its last job away and there is no one left to pay the taxes, it will be too late. We are fortunate to have people that our kids trust, like, know and respect looking out for them every day. These are not “non-instructional positions;” these are our neighbors and friends. Administrators have a voice in what happens and a platform from which to be heard. Our school bus driv­ ers and custodians do not have the same platform or voice. Every day for years, these neighbors and friends have been there for our chil­ dren. They now need our support, our thanks and our voice. It is important to thank these public servants, our custodians, our bus drivers, and our school board mem­ bers for what they have done and for what we have not had to worry about because each of them are professionals who took the time to care and did more than just show up at their jobs. I do not know what the correct or best decision is, but I can tell you loyalty goes out the window when the important things that few people appreciate get taken for granted and outsourced. GM had great customer loy­ alty. I doubt that their out­ sourcing almost all of their retirees and employees pre­ scription business to any­ where but Michigan is what brought GM down, but a fail­ ure to appreciate the impor­ tance of keeping things local and having peace of mind is never healthy for a commu­ nity’s long-term best inter­ ests. Shane McNeill, Nashville Community invited to help give facelift to library Mara and Andy Pena invite the community to join them and their friends as they paint the ceiling of Putnam District Library. Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m., the library will share the book It Looked Like Spilt Milk and encourage guests to create similar patterns on the ceiling of the children's room. Volunteers should wear old clothes and be sure younger children are accompa­ nied by an adult. Contact the library for more information at 517-852-9723. KCC announces spring dean’s list Kellogg Community College has announced its spring 2009 full time dean’s list. Highest honors (3.9 to 4.0 grade point average) among full-time students in the spring semester went to: Bellevue — Sheryl Williams. Hastings — Josh Angoli, Kaylyn Armstrong, Jessica Chaffee, Tanya Edger, Catherine Engle, Rebecca Lyles, Tammy Ray, Julia Thomas, Shelby Winans. Nashville — Erika Hummell. Sunfield Karlyn Beavers. Earning high honors (3.5 to 3.89 GPA) as full-time students at Kellogg Community College in the spring semester were the fol­ lowing: Bellevue — Michael Church, Kelcey Clevenger, Cody Cook, Kalyn Gable, Melissa Hutchings, Devon Kauffman, Brian Kerwin, Benjamin Klepper, Jennifer Mason, Charles Potter, Luke Schafer, Laura Trumble. Dowling Loretta Franklin. Hastings — Paula Allerding, Heidi Banning, Michael Bush, Joseph Cary, Catherine Chandler, Rebecca Davis, Ellen Frey, Stewart Hadley Jr., Lyndi Henry, Austin Hurless, Heather Huska, Abel Johnston, Tyler Kalmink, Amanda Kloostra, Carson Letot, Samantha Mater, Mark McNatt, April Mix, Jodi Pennington, Leanne Pratt, Kaitlyn Semler, Dakota Storey, Kevin Taylor, Denise VanBuren, Stephen Vandermade Jr., Kailey Vanengen, Stephanie Wingeier. Nashville — Tara Stewart, Shawna Tevelde, Felicia Tomich, Rachel Vincent. Vermontville — Laura Lewis. Joe Montgomery Builders, Inc. We build on our reputation...just ask our customers! Building dreams since 1978 New Construction and Home Improvement 122 S. Lincoln, Charlotte (517)543-1718 4 �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, June 20,2009 — Page 7 Vermontville native takes part in MSU sale S i',Sj S , *»» * J»»?2* ’'w w • Dp, Mtr fe rii Mutely fit! laUk Bi ta - Mi st .(efcMfci isn. Students are accustomed to writing term papers and making presentations in front of classmates and instructors, but 20 Michigan State University animal sci­ ence students — including one from Vermontville — tackled a much larger project as part of regular course­ work. They managed a pure­ bred sheep sale from start to finish. Students in Professor John Shelle’s animal science course, merchandising pure­ bred livestock, gained realworld experience managing the MSU Sheep Production Sale held May 2 at the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. Jamie Hayes, of Vermontville, along with 19 other students were engaged with each step of the process, from creating and placing sale advertisements to design­ ing the sale catalog to fitting (preparing) the sheep for sale to setting up the sale area to registering buyers and clerk­ ing to accepting bids in the sale ring. Shelle said the course on merchandising purebred livestock, developed in the 1970s by animal science pro­ fessor emeritus David Hawkins, grew out of stu­ dent demand. “Students have a chance to learn from the experts because industry representa­ tives provide many of the course lectures. Students also benefit by having a firsthand opportunity to become involved with any of the purebred sales associated with the MSU livestock herds, which equips them with real-life experience,” he said. “In merchandising pro­ grams, there really is no sub­ stitute for ‘hands-on’ learn­ ing, so many of the skills needed to effectively mer­ chandise livestock are diffi­ cult to teach in a traditional classroom environment.” Indeed, learning the ropes from Alan Culham, MSU Sheep Teaching and Research Center farm man­ ager, was a key component of the class project. Culham, a 1978 graduate of the MSU animal science program, brings more than 40 years’ worth of sheep industry experience and insight to share with the students. A leader in the industry’s genetic evaluation program (National Sheep Improvement Program) since its inception, he is also skilled in evaluating both live animals and carcasses and is often called on to judge shows and contests. “Too often, students are taught how to breed, feed and care for the livestock, but little effort is made to teach them how to sell their product,” he said. “All the expertise in the world in the other disciplines can be wasted if one can’t sell the resulting product.” Hayes, a 2009 animal sci­ ence graduate and the sale chairman, concurred about the value of learning about merchandising first-hand. She said the project provided students with hands-on sale preparation and auction experience that they may not have received otherwise. “Not all of the students have a background in agri­ culture, so this experiehce went far - beyond reading about something in a book,” she said. “We all had jobs to do, and we had to dive right in and work at every aspect ofthe sale process, from get­ ting the animals ready to learning how we selected the ones to sell to how we would advertise them. Students were able to get the full per­ spective of What goes into a sale — something you don’t get by just being there on sale day.” The top-selling animal was a Suffolk yearling ram that brought a final bid of $3,000 from John Phillips of Paul, Idaho. Thirty-four MSU-bred breeding stock lots sold for an average price of $547. By breed, the Suffolks averaged $688 and the Dorsets aver­ aged $265. The current slaughter lamb price is $135. This year’s sale was the first held at MSU since 1997. Plans are to hold the MSU Sheep Production Sale every two years; the next sale is planned for 2011. The MSU Sheep Teaching uate research projects. The and Research Center is locat­ farm regularly employs eight ed on 90 acres south of the to 12 MSU students. main MSU campus in East The MSU Sheep Teaching Lansing. Home to approxi­ and Research Center will be mately 125 breeding ewes exhibiting animals at the and their lambs, the farm Michigan Suffolk Show, the maintains a purebred Suffolk Michigan State Fair and the flock with 50 breeding North American North females and a flock of 40 International Livestock International Dorset ewes in addition to 35 Exhibition in Louisville, crossbred commercial ewes. Ky., in November. MSUThe sheep at MSU offer bred animals will be constudents the opportunity to signed to the Center of the gain management experi- Nation National Sheep ence. 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Main, Vermontville • 517-726-0580 225 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-9680 Gary & Alta Mast • 517-726-0232 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 i Replacement and New Construction n STAN KELLY DEBBIE KEN BETTY FREDERICK �Page 8 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 20,2009 Civil War history series to spotlight capitol architect The Lansing/Sunfield, Curtenius Guard Camp 17, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) will host the next in its series of free Civil War his­ tory seminars at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Sunfield United Brethren Church on M-43, west of Sunfield. (Note new loca­ tion.) The topic of the pres­ entation will be “Elijah E. Myers America’s Greatest Capitol Architect.” Myers was an American architects. He was bom in Philadelphia in 1832 and studied law and carpentry before apprenticing with a friend who was an archi­ tect. Myers started his own architectural firm in Springfield, Ill. His first important commission was an Illinois county court­ house. In 1872, Myers’ life changed dramatically when he won the commission to design the new State of Michigan capitol. Myers based his design for the Michigan Capitol on the U.S. Capitol by adopt­ ing two important features: a tall dome and balanced wings. When the Michigan Capitol opened in 1879, it set the standard for state capitals and similar public buildings. Myers went on to design capitol buildings in Texas, Colorado, Utah and Idaho. He also designed many LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bill J. Stone and Kathleen M. Stone, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2005 and recorded June 27, 2005 in Instrument Number 1148662, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, (for­ merly known as, Wachovia Bank, N. A.), as Trustee for GSAA Home Equity Trust 2005-14 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred FortyOne and 18/100 Dollars used for That purpose. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Loraine Fahling and Ronald Fahling, wife and hus­ band, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2006 and recorded September 22, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170427, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-HE2 by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Three and 44/100 Dollars ($255,903.44) including interest at 7.99% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2,2009. Said prem­ ises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan. Except: that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Michigan, Barry County, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 23, thence Westerly, 660 feet to the point of beginning; thence East along the South section line a distance of 594 feet; thence North a distance of 586 feet; thence West. 594 feet; thence South 586 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless deter-mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy,, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No: 306.2710 ASAP# 3123738 05/30/2009, 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009, '06/20/2009 06692437 ($161,141.18) including interest at 6.875% 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 vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of the Southeast: 1/4 of Section 30, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning a point on the South line of Section 30, distant West 20 rods from the Southeast section corner; thence West along South Section line 660 feet more or less to a point 20 rods East of the Southwest corner of said East 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 30; thence North 726 feet parallel with the East 1/8 line of said sec­ tion; thence East approximately 660 feet; thence South 726 feet parallel with the East Section line to the place of beginning; Maple Grove Township, Barry County,, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of s.uch sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 306.2708 ASAP# 3123724 05/30/2009, 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009, 06/20/2009 06692442 other buildings in Michigan. Some have been demolished, including the 1875 Lansing High School, the 1878 Eastern Michigan Asylum for the Insane and the 1888 Grand Rapids City Hall. Others that survive are the 1888 Central United Methodist Church in Lansing, the he 1892 Stockbridge Town Hall and the 1902 Howell Carnegie District Library). By the time of his death in 1909, (and subsequent burial in Detroit. Myers had become one of the most successful and important architects of public buildings in America. Egotistical, temperamen­ tal, flamboyant and exceed­ ingly talented, Myers left his mark across the country both thrpugh the buildings he designed and the eVents in which he participated, including President Lincoln’s funeral, and both the Philadelphia and Columbian expositions. Yet despite his contribu­ tions to architecture, Myers today is largely forgotten. At the seminar, guests will learn more about the “mysterious” of Myers when Valerie Marvin, of the Michigan State Capitol Tour and Information Services Division, shares the story of the ’“Capitol Architect” Light refreshments will be provided. Directions and maps to the meeting location can be found on the Curtenius Guard, Camp 17 Web site a t http://suvcw.org/miZ017/01 7home.htm and clicking on the ‘Announcement’ link. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wade Kriekaard and Christina Kriekaard, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.,- as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2007 and'recorded March 16, 2007 in Instrument Number 11-77568, Barry County Records; Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Eighty and 90/100 Dollars ($259,080.90) including interest at 9.65% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009- Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 8 of Romeyn Condominium, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Liber 679 on Page 4 , and amendments thereto, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 9, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth In said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978, as amended The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 6, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File NO. 241.6275 ASAP# 3136220 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009, 06/20/2009, 06/27/2009 06692853' Elijah E Myers was the architect of the capitol in Lansing. Lions’ Hurosky helps U-18 Bombers to title in Indiana The Michigan Bombers U-18 Girls Softball Team finished this last weekend with a 6-1 record to win the Diamonds of the North National Qualifier in Portage, Ind. In the Championship game against the Indiana Garage Sale BIG MOVING SALE: June 27th-28th, 8am-5pm, 9493 E. Cloverdale Road, Nashville. Furniture, appliances, household items, etc. Inferno Maple Valley’s Terri Hurosky was 3-for-4 with an RBI to lead the Bombers’ attack. Lansing Catholic’s Lina Harrington and Olivet’s Chelsea Sunberg teamed up to pitch the Bombers to vic­ tory, combining for nine strike outs. Sunberg was voted the Most Outstanding Player at the tournament, earning four wins. Other players from around the Lansing area who are a part of the Bombers are Olivet’s Page Richmond, LARGE GARAGE SALE: Friday & Saturday, June Antiques 19th-20th, 9am-5pm. 30" gas ANTIQUE range, range, 3 dressers re ssers wmrrors. w/mirrors. ALLEGAN MARKET, Sunday, June g y 28th. 400 exhibitors. Rain or 9613 Brumm Road, Nash­ ville, off M66 by Putman shine. 7:30am-4:00pm. Locat­ ed at the fairgrounds right in Park. Allegan, MI. $4.00 admis­ sion. Farm DeWitt’s Rayanne Burl, Eaton Rapids’. Ashley Milheim, Amber Sawyer and Amanda Wolfe, Waverly’s DeAnne Stickler Gatson, Lansing Catholic’s Lauren Lenard, and Okemos’ Kimberly Lohman. The team is coached by Megann Lohman, Tom Smith, and Hub Waite. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Ca// 259-945-9554 to start getting all the news ofBarry County. For Rent EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ NASHVILLE: 2 bedroom TIONS. We will come pick it apartment; also 2 bedroom up, dean out your bam of house at Thomapple Lake. old hay - (Any type of hay (517)852-9386. that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501 (c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE 2015 • NOTICE • 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. There will NO longer be Brush Pickup in the village You must call the garage during normal business hours (726-1444) for the lagoon gates to be open for you to haul your brush there. Leaves will be picked up in the fall during posted dates only, at a cost of $10.00 per month. Winter storm damage brush will be picked up during the second week of April only, at the same cost. 06693042 06682644 RESIDENTS �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 20,2009 — Page 9 HGB upgrades technology to enhance diagnostics A new CT scanner is now up and running at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte. The 32-picture scanner is faster, healthier for the patient and more effi- cient overall, say HGB offi­ cials. Installed in April, the new GE Lightspeed VCT takes eight times more pictures than the previous scanner in In My Own Write by Amy Jo Parish B; Can you fix the economy? John F. Kennedy once said, “If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.” There has much talk of stimulus funds and gov­ ernment health care reform to fix the economy but I think the change that is going to spur the economy needs to happen right here. It occurred to me during the past few weeks what an opportunity the recession has created. Not an opportunity for business or profit but an opportunity for the human spirit. We’ve all seen the commercials on television for wonderful groups like Compassion International that help those less fortunate in other parts of the world. There has always been, however, those right here in our communi­ ties that also need help. If nothing else, this recession has shined a light on those around us who could benefit from a little compassion locally. Whether the recession is the fault of the banks or the families who have over extended their resources to the point of breaking, it makes little difference. I personally think that much of the responsibility lies on the shoulders of those who took out the loans, knowing full well that two brand new vehicles, a new house with more bedrooms than needed, jet skis, quads, and a host of others toys would stretch their finances too thin. That, however, is a whole different column. Now that these families, our neighbors and friends, are in these situations, I think it’s time for those who can to step up to the plate. We may not be in a position to help out financially but we can help out in so many other ways. “I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back,” wrote the poet Maya Angelou. Those who can, should help out those how are in need and there has never been a greater needs for volunteers than right now. The Center of Hope in Nashville has a list ofprograms and services they provide. Each one of them, however, is dependent upon volunteers who give of their time and tal­ ent to help. From the food bank every Tuesday to the clothing ministry, backpack drive at the start of school and Christmas programs, the board and volunteers of the cen­ ter work hard to fill the needs of those in the community. Service clubs like the Lions and newly formed Maple Valley Kiwanis group also work year-around to benefit the local community. We don’t have to be the next Mother Teresa, just do what we can to help out those around us. It isn’t the industry, the buildings or the programs that make a community stand out, it’s the people. It’s the people who work both behind the scenes and . also in the spotlight that give a town its style and flavor I just wanted to take a moment to say thanks to all those who contribute to the Maple Valley community by taking the time and effort to help others. Great examples of this are the members ofthe school board who have a tough job that keeps getting more complicated in these budget straining times. Or, the Nashville car committee who vol­ unteer each year to bring hundreds of hot rods and people to downtown Nashville. The list of those who give of themselves could go on and on, a testament to how giving this community already is. Let’s not get so caught up in the financial situation ofthe world that we forget about the day-to-day situations of those around us. Giving of yourself often has selfish results. Ask just about anyone who has volunteered and they will tell you that the rewards they receive are often greater than those they are helping. In her keynote address at graduation, Teacher Norma Jean Acker gave the graduates advice that I think can be applied to all of us. “You have talents and abilities. You need to share these by being generous. Not financially, but show compassion and encourage others to lift up their spirit,” said Acker. “Volunteer, ifyou have not already learned the value of it talk to someone in leadership class. Your time is the most valuable thing you can give.” the same amount of time. This means doctors can see more extensive and detailed “slices,” or pictures, of the area being scanned. Instead of the four views provided by the previous machine, there are now 32. Faster scan times also mean patients do not have to hold their breath as long or worry about mak­ ing any sudden movements during the process, thus resulting in fewer rescans. In addition to being faster and more efficient, the new unit gives off less radiation than the previous scanner. With up to 40 percent less radiation and a decrease in the amount of IV contrast (dye) used by 25 to 50 per­ cent, patients receive a safer scan. “We are very proud of our A new scanner has been added to the inventory at Hayes Green Beach Hospital. new technology that offers a more relaxed environment The scanner takes eight times more pictures that the old scanner in the same amount for our patients and allows us of time. (Photo provided) to improve the quality of diagnostic work we do. large arteries in the neck that ment at 517-543-1050. more than 70 doctors from a For more information variety of specialties, visit While this type of technolo- lead to the brain), had to be ■gy has always been safe, it is scheduled on different days. about HGB and its services, www.hgbhealth.com. always more comforting to With the new speed of the including a directory of its the patient and the physician CT scan, however, the whole when even more safeguards process can be undergone in are in place. This scanner one day and with only one brings that enhanced type of injection of dye, making the Wheat farmers in loaves). A bushel of wheat service closer to home for process of undergoing a CT Michigan expect to harvest makes about 90 1-pound scan easier and more time the residents of our area,” 570,000 acres in 2009, which loaves of whole wheat bread. said Dr. Mark Cimmerer, efficient, he added. represents a substantial HGB is continuing to medical director of the HGB decrease from 710,000 acres Anheuser-Busch plans to advance its technology and Radiology Department. last year. Wheat pro.duction launch a wheat version of Previously, when under­ improve the patient experi­ in the state is expected to Bud Light beer this fall. going a CT, a cerebral ence. A physician referral is total 39 million bushels, Consumers are asking for angiogram (an image of the required for diagnostic serv­ down 20 percent from the wheat beer because it offers brain's vessels) and a carotid ices such as CT scans. previous year's wheat crop. more flavor, according to the angiogram (an image of the Contact the radiology departcompany. QUICK FACTS: Wheat STIMULUS, continued from page 1 high -school cafeteria., Kramer said the board will, hopefully, adopt a budget for the 2009-10 year. The board is work­ ing to balance a budget that is $143,494 in the red. The district has already cut $2.5 million from budgets in recent years and must now take a hard look at programs and offerings available. Freezing administration salaries, eliminating the liaison police officer position, eliminating jun- ior high sports, cutting a half-time junior high counseling position, elim­ inate the elementary tech­ nology position, cutting extracurricular activities, privatizing non-instructional positions including custodial and transporta­ tion employees all have been discussed as possi­ ble ways to help close the gaps in the coming year’s budget. More foods are made with wheat than any other cereal grain. One bushel of wheat weighs approximately 60 pounds. A bushel of wheat yields 42 commercial loaves of white bread (1. 5 pound The main ingredient in crackers is unbleached flour from soft red or soft white wheat. Source: ational Agricultural Statistics Service, Wheat Foods Council and American Farm Bureau Federation Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers AUTHORS, continued from page 1 let her read the book to him,” wrote Trowbridge in the press release. “He loved it. The theme of the book is to wait until the time is right before having children. This lesson is taught in a fun-lov­ ing way through a story about a rooster who cannot crow.” Trowbridge said she was concerned about raising a child in a society with such a high rate of teen pregnancy. She is hopeful that the book C08BWEUNIUIM 6REPAIR • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2” - 5" Well Drilling and Repair will teach young children about the value of waiting. She will be holding a watercolor class on Monday, June 22, at Putnam library and will have copies of the book available for signing. 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Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 20,2009 State cuts impact Barry County Fair by Patricia Johns StaffWriter The 2009 Barry County Fair, scheduled for July 20 to 25 with 4-H events begin­ ning July 18 and 19 will go on as planned, mostly. The state has cut its $1.4 million in premium pay­ ments to county fairs. In the past, the Barry County Fair has paid one-third of premi­ ums, or ribbon money, and the state has paid two-thirds. Members of the Barry County Agriculture Society Board of Directors, the fair board, recently voted to con­ tinue to pay its one-third of premiums. Board President Ron Tobias explained that this means that instead of $3 paid for a non-livestock blue rib­ bon, the premium will now be $1. Open class, which is traditionally an adult compe­ tition in a variety of areas, also will continue, but with reduced premiums, and rib­ bons. “We hope everyone inter­ ested in open class will regis- ter by the June 18 deadline,” Tobias said. Another change to the 2009 fair will be a reduction in harness racing from three days to one. The colt stakes will be held on Sunday. Racing begins at noon. Tobias noted that the fair will receive less money since racing has been cut. Tobias says he feels very positive about this year’s fair. However, due to scheduling concerns, the fair will not host a concert by Jessica Price this year. She will be appearing at other concerts in the area this summer. For more information about the Barry County Fair call the fair office at 269-945-2224 or go online to www.barryexpocenter.com. Michigan has 85 county and local agricultural fairs, which were attended by 4 million citizens in 2008. The fairs attract 78,000 exhibitors. Charlotte’s ‘Hurry the Jug’ to perform in Hastings Hurry the Jug, a Celtic folk group, will perform a Fridays at the Fountain con­ cert from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 26, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. The Celtic folk group is 06692881, Dependable, damage-free towing! • Lockouts Tire Service ■’ Accident Recovery Long-Haul & Off-Road DOBBINS JEFF DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Iv T* Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20years experience led by co-founder Patrick DeWitt who, in addition to his schedule as a performer, is also a band director for the Alma Public Schools. DeWitt is a multi-instrumentalist on penny whistle, great D whistle, flute, bag­ pipes and vocals for Hurry The Jug. The DeWitt family is well represented in the group with the inclusion of Pat’s son Collin. 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In addition to be a doctoral stu­ dent at Michigan State University, Troxell teaches music history and other music courses at Central ^Availabl M Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville • 517-852-0882 • www.hometownlumber.com ay at the zoo This Father’s Day, dads can p.m. and will take place on see something that does zero the lawn adjacent to the to 60 in three seconds, or go Smith Snow Leopard somewhere that they can Encounter. spend a fun-filled day with the Kids don’t have to give family and still have time in Dad another tie or a new the evening for a round of razor; they can give him their golf. Binder Park Zoo offers time by spending the day at both this Father’s Day. Binder Park Zoo. What bet­ Kids can take their dads by ter way to spend Father’s the cheetah exhibit to see the Day than by going on an world’s fastest land mammal African safari with the famiand spend the day discussing lywho would win in a street race, Binder Park Zoo is open a cheetah or dad’s vehicle. Monday through Friday 9 Dads will be admitted free a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 when accompanied by their a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday children or grandchildren. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more The zoo is hosting a special information about upcoming Father’s Day event Sunday, events or Binder Park Zoo June 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 general information go to p.m. www.binderparkzoo.org or In addition to free admis­ call 269-979-1351. sion, dads can enter fun con­ tests and receive a free small soft drink or coffee in Beulah’s Restaurant or Kalahari Kitchen. The whole family can enjoy programs all about “Animal Dads” some animal dads are pretty amazing, too. 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Participants will receive an activity packet for each month of the program, with required and optional reading activities. “Library loot” will be earned for each activity completed in the packet. The “loot” can then be used at the auction for prizes donated by local busi­ ness at the end of the pro­ gram. Refreshments furnished with a donation from the Vermontville GF Women’s Club will be served at all pro­ grams. The schedule for this Readers in the summer program at the Vermontville Library were able a complete a hacky-sack craft at one of the recent sessions. Programs and events are sched­ uled throughout the summer as part of the program. year’s program is June 23 Stormy the Clown: “Being Creative is Magic;” June 30 Movie: E.T. The Extra­ Terrestrial; July 7, Imagine, Create, Participate; July 14, The Puzzle Palooza Show; July 21, Castles in the Sand; July 28, Movie: • Muppet Treasure Island; Aug. 4, Movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth; Aug. 11, Take Part in .Art at the Library; Aug. 18, Movie: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Aug. 25 prize auction wrap-up party. Flyers with complete details on each program are available in the library. There will again be a sep­ arate program for teens 14 and over The schedule for the teen program is June 25, CD Scrapbook and Origami Fun; July 9, Art with Sue Trowbridge; July 16, Wii Music Night; July 20, Castles in the Sand; Aug. 13, Drama Workshop; Aug. 25, prize auction wrap-up party. Program registration is encouraged but not required. All teen programs begin at 6 p.m. in the library and last for about two hours. For more information call 726-13612 or visit the library. and Schedule of Events KETCHUP MUSTARD 99c Library creativity continues in Vermontville [“3 S R Bridge Cards - WIC Hearty Menu Monday, June 22 Roast pork w/gravy, corn­ bread stuffing, mashed'potatoes, green beans, apple crisp. Tuesday, June 23 Sausage ziti, broccoli, com, applesauce. Wednesday, June 24 Macaroni and cheese, cau­ liflower, asparagus, pineap­ ple, wheat bread. Thursday, June 25 Swiss steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, glazed car­ rots, cherry crisp, wheat bread.. Friday, June 26 Hawaiian meatballs, rice, broccoli, peas, grape juice. Cold Menu Monday, June 22 Egg . salad, coleslaw, peaches, wheat bread. Tuesday, June 23 Turkey pasta salad, sweet and sour carroft, tropical fruit, wheat crackers. Wednesday, June 24 Sliced roast beef, Swiss cheese, broccoli raisin salad, pears, wheat bread. Thursday, June 25 Sliced turkey, American cheese, potato salad, plums, bun. Friday, June 26 Ham salad, zesty tomato salad, apricots, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, June 22: Hastings - Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m. H,W,N Reminiscence. Nashville - Nashville 5+ 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 23: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. GL -10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, June 24: Hastings - Tendercare Craft 11 a.m.; Nails; Euchre 12:30­ 2:30 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m. Woodland - Nashville 5+ 11:30 a.m. Delton Birthday Party; Reminiscence. Thursday, June 25: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Beading 5 p.m.; Nashville - TV Time. Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, June 26 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. BARRY COUNTY ARE BACK! Every Friday Until 1O% Take OFF All Stock Merchandise ______________Cash ond Carry__________ 269-945-3431 222659 -N9. 4In5d-u3s4tr3ia1l [Barry County 225 N. 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With state aid fund­ ing being cut by $370 per pupil for the 2008-09 year with less than two weeks left in the fiscal year, federal stimulus funds meant to boost the financial situation merely evened it back out. “Things are' changing so fast, we can’t keep up,” said Superintendent Kim Kramer. “In just the last 11 days, I have learned that the State of Michigan is in a much deeper hole than we were led to believe.” In what may be a move filled with either heavy irony or pre-planned precision, the state awarded the district almost the same amount that was being cut. “We learned that Maple Valley would receive $556,000, but almost within the same hour we received word that we would receive a $370 per student cut on this year’s budget,” said Kramer. “Then five days ago, we were alerted that the state senate passed recommenda­ tions that next year’s budget be cut by nearly $550 per student” With such huge cut loom­ ing, the board voted 5-1 to accept a budget for the 2009­ 1D year that makes some large slashes in the district’s numbers. Trustee Tim Burd cast the only dissenting vote. The position of elemen­ tary music teacher has been eliminated for next year, five teaching positions will not be filled after several retired through the early leave incentive program, and the board approved seeking requests for proposals (RFP) for privatizing some or all of the custodial services. Negotiations with the teach­ ers union also are being investigated to help cut costs on the payroll end of the budget. Wages make up nearly 75 percent of the overall budget for the dis­ trict. “This is not a good cut, as music is so important in the development of the whole child,” said Kramer. “We’re building into the budget an additional $80,000 in cost reductions. These reductions may come from wages, ben­ efits dr possibly further pri­ vatization of some posi­ tions.” The new budget also freezes administrator’s salaries and reduces pay increases by $150,000. Both Kramer and Board equity has taken as a result of hour?” asked Greg Wendorf, President Teresa Allen said the cuts. Just four years ago, in reference to privatization. the cuts need to create long­ the fund equity totaled $4.2 “You would pay more term savings for the district million or 34 percent, now money to get your car and not temporarily fix a that has been reduced to $1.3 washed ... Consider out­ problem that may not be million or 10 percent. Not a sourcing jobs to China, solved in the near future. savings account, the fund Mexico or wherever these “You have to support the equity is used to cover the jobs are- going to come local community, but when costs of wages during the from.” it’s a choice between privati­ first month and a half of the “We really do want to zation or losing more teach­ school year, before the state look at educating the whole ers, where do you choose? aid funding is distributed to child,” said High School Because, that’s the truth of districts. When districts do Teacher Ryan Rosin. “I want where we’re at,” said Allen. not have enough funds in you to think about the repu­ “The decision to pursue priva­ their equity to cover those tation we have ... What ram­ tization has nothing to do with costs, they must borrow from ifications are there going to the quality of service, the the state and pay around 5 be when it comes out in the quality of our employees or percent interest, something Maple Valley News that the reputation they have Maple Valley has done for at Maple Valley makes huge helped the district build, least the past two years. cuts to the arts? We need to which is an outstanding repu­ Several members of the come together as a group and tation.” more than 100-person audi­ community. I’m afraid that if Maple Valley Business ence voiced concern about we lose one program, we Manager Darryl Syldoski the cuts and the possibility of will lose students and lose outlined the budget for next privatization. another program. Next it school year and detailed the “What kind of a job do hit that the district’s fund you expect for $7.50 an SCHOOL BOARD, continued on page 6 Confrontation leads to third police report against township trustee by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer The Eaton County Sheriff’s office now has three reports on file concern­ ing Vermontville Township Trustee Blair Miller. This latest report was filed by Vermontville Township Library Director Carla Rumsey after a confrontation with Miller Wednesday night. Rumsey is part of the fire and ambulance board as a representative of Kalamo Township and participated in a special meeting of the Vermontville Township Board Wednesday evening. The purpose of the meet- ing was to “clarify what our fire and ambulance board is, and a lot of people thought it was a board, but it really wasn’t; it was formed under what was called a non-statutory committee, committee,”” said Township Supervisor Jack Owens. “Our township board had gotten to the point with Blair’s recommendation, they didn’t understand whether they should recog­ nize it or not because didn’t know what they were found­ ed under. This meeting and a couple of others were to establish what (the fire and ambulance board/committee) were created under.” Rumsey said that during the meeting there was talk of creating a fire authority between surrounding town­ ships, which has been dis­ cussed in the past. “There was talk of form­ ing a fire authority. That was one of the reasons Kalamo (Township) was appointed to the board was to work towards this in the future,” said Rumsey. “(Blair) said that I said that (the town­ ships) had to compromise every time. Even though it wasn’t public comment time, I said, ‘That’s not what I said.’” A bit of discussion Sun shines on Nashville Car Show Nearly 200 vehicles line M-66 for the ninth annual Nashville Car Show Saturday, June 20. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) See more photos inside. between the two ensued dur­ ing public comment. Miller approached Rumsey after the meeting had been adjourned and attempted to resume the conversation. “I was talking with (Vermontville Fire Chief) Monte O’Dell and Blair came up to me, shook his fin­ ger in my face, and started yelling at me, ‘You said compromise and don’t you ever call me a liar again,”’ recalled Rumsey. Rumsey said she held her hand up toward Blair and requested that he stop and then turned away. Rumsey said that another audience member, Dawn Conklin, held up a notebook between Miller’s finger and Rumsey’s face while he was yelling. “During the meeting, Blair was getting pretty agitated because things weren’t really going his way. Blair always accuses Kalamo, which makes it personal, that they don’t pay their share and they’re always are ‘ripping off! Vermontville Township,” commented Owens. “Carla said some­ thing about in previous meet­ ings they maybe talked about compromise. That set Blair off, and he basically said, ‘you’re-lying,’ but that had nothing to do with the com­ mittee anyway, so I put a stop to that. “Then after (the meet­ ing),” continued Owens, “that stuff still weighs on his mind and he got up and went out and right into the crowd TRUSTEE, continued on page 7 Three police reports have been filed with the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office concerning Township Trustee Blair Miller. In This Issue, • Maple Hill Cemetery Dam removed • Local author and artist shares les­ sons • Township residents want to clear the air on dust control • Local resident recalls early Nashville history • 35th annual Art in the Park is July 4 �Page 2 -r- Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. June 27. 2009 Maple Hill Cemetery Dam removed Representatives from the Department of Natural Resources have completed the work of removing the small dam at Maple Hill Cemetery and have begun restoring the stream. Originally, the dam at Maple Hill Cemetery was built to provide irrigation for the cemetery but has been abandoned for many years. Over the decades, the river eroded the unstable banks, and more concrete and fill were added. The Eaton Conservation District has partnered with the Maple Hill Cemetery, Barry Conservation District and the Department of Natural Resources to remove this dam. A Michigan Department of Environmental Quality per­ mit for the dam’s removal was approved May 23. The project will remove the rem­ nants' of the small dam. add two cross-vanes and shore up the banks with boulders and fill. Butternut Creek is a tribu­ tary to the Thomapple River. This dam removal was part of a larger watershed project to improve the water quality in the Thomapple Watershed. The Eaton Conservation District has been involved with many watershed improvement projects in the past including river clean-ups, implementa­ tion Of buffer strips, commu­ nity and school presenta­ tions, storm drain labeling and the Bennett Park Dam Duane Thatcher to conduct patriotic concert Wednesday removal and restoration of a mile of river upstream. Later this summer, the Barry Conservation District and Department of Natural Resources will be removing the Nashville Dam and replacing the existing striicture with a series of four Cshaped weirs that will form rock arch rapids. The rapids will be constructed of field­ stone varying in size from about seven inches to five feet, with smaller cobble added to fill in voids. The design will allow for canoe and kayak passage through the center of the structure and also permit fish to move upstream. With regard to resource management, the most sig­ nificant environmental bene­ fits of dam removal include: • Re-connection of impor­ tant seasonal fish habitat. • Normalized temperature regimes. • Improved water clarity (in most cases). • Improved dissolved oxy­ gen concentrations. • Normalized sediment and energy transport. • Improved biological diversity. Sousa. Other light classics will be included. Thatcher is known in the Barry County area for his career as a music teacher at Thornapple Kellogg and Maple Valley high schools, He brings his expertise and musical knowledge to the podium as he and the band present this annual concert of patriotic favorites. The 4-H clubs of Eaton All city band concerts County are working on a begin at 7:30 p.m. and take project to help deployed serv­ place in Fish Hatchery Park ice members and their fami­ in Hastings. Guests should lies. The group will be col­ bring chairs or blankets. lecting donations at the Eaton County Fair to compile hero packs, as well as items for care packages to send to deployed local service mem­ bers. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling Hero packs are book bags •i filled with items to show appreciation and to assist children who have parents Open Tuesday - Friday serving away from home. S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd. Each hero pack will include support information for par­ ents, a hand-written letter to The Hastings City Band returns Wednesday, July 1, with patriotic music in antic­ ipation of America’s birth­ day. Duane Thatcher, former Maple Valley band director, will take the baton and lead the 65-member band as it presents several familiar tunes. Included will be a salute to the Armed Forces, the everpopular “America The Beautiful,” and to make the concert complete, the band will perform the “Stars and Stripes” by John Phillip DNR construction crew works to remove remnants of the Maple Hill Dam on Butternut Creek in the Thornapple River Watershed. tions, or agencies in an organized effort to conserve and improve the natural resources in Eaton County. For more information about The mission of the Eaton Conservation District is to promote and encourage cooperation with other indi­ viduals, groups, organiza- the above project, call 517­ 543-5848 ext. 5 or e-mail to andrea.stay@mi.nacdnet.net. 4-H clubs support hometown heroes ^Diana’s cP#ace MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS 1-517-852-9481 the child, a fun item, and three communication tools to help the youths stay connect­ ed with their deployed fami­ ly members. According to Jenny O’Neal 4-H Extension Educator, “This project is about bringing the communi­ ty together and boosting the morale of service men and women and their families in these tough times.” In order for this project to be a success, the support and involvement of community members and local business­ es are essential. The community is encour- aged to stop by the booth in the gray building at the Eaton County Fair and donate items, money and time to write letters to service mem­ bers and their children. Items needed for hero packs include: pens, envelopes, stamps, lined paper, dispos­ able cameras, stationery, journals, photo albums and toys. Items needed for serv­ ice member care packages are: hand sanitizer, packets of tuna, gum, energy/granola bars, cans of stew, DVDs and CDs. For more information on how to donate or get involved, contact the Eaton County MSU Extension Office at 517-543-2310 or onealj7@msu.edu.' 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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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main SL, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................ Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00....................... Sunday School 10.00 ............................... Church Service 11:00.............. Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School 9:45 am. 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 a.m. Evening Worship................................ 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ......... :45 p.m. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488- 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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 am. Children's 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 Services 9:00 & 10:30 am. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverd .le Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School................................ 10 A.M. Service................................ 11:15 P.M. Service .............................. 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 9:45 A.M. Service ...... ...11 P.M. Service ....... ....... 6 Wed. Service ...... ........... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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 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 Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m’. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia RdSunday 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 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH . Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of, St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermvi.*ville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 am. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday I �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 27,2009 — Page 3 Sun shines on Nashville Car Show The parade featured a tram full of representatives from Centennial Farms, Charlton Park, Putnam Library and other organizations. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Traveling in a custom ride, Larry Snowden makes his way through the parade route. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Hamilton on Owens honors list More than 2,800 students were named to the academic hon­ ors list at Owens Community College for spring semster 2009, including Matthew Hamilton of Nashville.' Students must achieve at least a 3.5 grade point average to be eligible for academic honors at the Findlay, Ohio, School. ninrak Our office and Nashville classroom have moved! ® Nashville: 208 N. Main (next to Shirley's Chuckwagon) Hastings: 114 E. State Street, Suite 3 (above Help Hardware) Buffing up Carrie Varney’s 1968 Chevy C-10 350 turbo truck, Scott Reed makes sure he can see his reflection in the bumper. (Photo by Amy.Jo Parish) SEGMENT 1 ($285) SEGMENT 2 ($40) July 6-21 Hastings July 13-28 Nashville August 3-18 Nashville July 6-8 Nashville July 13-15 Hastings Earl Wilson’s 1952 Farmall putts its way through the first parade of the Nashville Car Show. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) www.qreenliqhtdrivinq.net Ammer fcr* JftcK HASTINGS 4 ■ I Goodrich \UUALITY ^THEATERS 517-852-0000 Come check out our new office at the upcoming ____Free Parent Meeting: Sat., July 11 at 9 a.m. (Nashville) CONGELOS ...\$ 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. OW A JOB WEBB BOMEf www.GQTI.com You were awesome in directing “Flowers for Algernon.” The show was AMAZING! A shoutLooutf teo Mtheo cmasCt & Ikc®rew also! You were GREAT! 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Those interested in purchas­ ing a copy may e-mail Sue Trowbridge, local artist and author, shares her recently self-published book Fled the Roosterwith a full house at Putnam District Library June 22. Gavin and Alexis Booher begin their watercolor paint­ ings. ' . CE 517 726-1500 UTO PARTS & REPAIR 130 S. Main • Vermontville Parts • Tires • Auto Repairs Open M-F 8-5:30 • Sat 8-1:30 Artist Sue Trowbridge gives directions to a sidewalk full of aspiring artists. Enjoy better signal and the best in High Speed Internet with our newly upgraded towers. BlackBerry® Pearl™ Flip 8230 Reg. *199.99 - $50.00 In-Store Rebate - $70.00 Mail-in Rebate «79” as starting at just $69.99 mo. 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Barry County Sheriff deputies discovered foot­ prints outside of a window through which the thieves entered. Several gaming systems, a flat-screen televi­ sion, DVD players and other items were taken during night. The resident left the premises around 9 p.m. and returned several hours later to find the items missing. The sheriff’s department is still investigating, the inci­ dent. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 27,2009 Upcoming events at Putnam Library Putnam District Library in Nashville has what it calls some exciting events planned over the next couple of weeks. However, the library will be closed Friday,. July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. Monday, June 29, at 11 a.m., local storyteller Beverly Baron will share an hour of storytelling. Baron teaches third grade at Southeastern Elementary in Hastings and volunteers at the Caledonia Library during the summer. Monday, July 6, at 11 a.m. Middle Eastern dancer Christine Kiel will share the folklore behind belly danc­ ing with everyone and instruct older attendees on the beginning techniques of the dance. Kiel teaches at Delton Kellogg High School and coaches the school’s Charlton Park The U.S. will celebrate its 233rd birthday Saturday, July 4, and Historic Charlton Park wants to welcome everyone to join in a patriotic party. Observe the Fourth ofJuly the Barry County way and bring the whole family to the 27th annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July and Veterans Barbecue at Charlton Park. Middle Eastern dance team. All ages are welcome at this event Tuesday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m., board members from the Barry Community Foundation will present a program focused on creating a “-community of caring.” This evening program will include the creation of a com­ munity quilt. Wednesday, July 8, from 1 to 3 p.m., artist Sue Admission to this event is free.. 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The township board voted more than two months ago to eliminate dust control and use the money to fund the ambulance program that was in the red. Shirleys Chuckwagon Cafe We Are SMOKE FREE!!! 3 202 N. Main St. Nashville • 517-S52-2500 0 MEXICO NIGHT every other Friday FISH FRY EVERY OTHER FRIDAY SUN-THU GAM-2PM • FR1 & SAT 6AM-S PM Happy Trails... The Gardners: Shirley and Richard nm V rrr> Vt* on July 1“ Bursitis in your knee, you have a glitch in your shoulder. How’s it feel to be another year older? lines in your face grow deeper each Baby, I wouid’nt have you any other way. I’ve become addicted to the smell of mentholated balm, It soothes me and makes me feel secure, safe and calm. the limp in your step and your watery eye, sures me I’ll love you til the day I die. zens of Nashville who a car with a bubble. Wish the Chief a Happy 50th and you may not get in trouble. Tony’s Repair we Service • • • • Motorcycles ATV’s Lawn Mowerr Trimmers ( Leaf Blower Chain Saws PICK-UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE MTD Warranty Service Center 1830 S. Bedford Road (M-37), Hastings 269-818-0324 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 08682750_______________ Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager Joanne Weiler, one of those residents, asked the board what had happened to the service. “How come there’s no dust control or chloride this year?” questioned Weiler. “We pay taxes. That money was appropriated for it, why aren’t we getting it?... We’re eating dust We can’t even be outside, it’s so bad.” Township Supervisor Jack Owens described the steps that led to elimination ofdust control. The township board voted to cut one of the two dust control treatments ofthe year when it discovered that the ambulance’s budget was in a precarious position. “Our ambulance was losing so much money. We were afraid we were going to lose our ambulance,” said Owens. “We cut one dusf control and then found we were still in dan­ ger oflosing the ambulance.” Owens said the township is not obligated to supply dust control but will do so when the budget allows. “If the general public says we don’t need the ambu­ lance, then we’ll get rid of the ambulance and put it back into the roads,” said Owens. He said he will research options for residents and bring that information to the next board meeting. Companies will not contract with private individuals for chloride treatments, said Owens, but the board has offered to collect funds from residents and pay a company to perform the treatments if there is enough interest. Anyone wishing to take part should attend the next board meeting July 24 to learn more. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the opera house. In other business, the board: • Heard a report from Eaton County Sheriff Deputy Brian Peacock about calls for service during the month of May. The depart­ ment received 29 calls from the township and 22 from the village during the month. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wade Kriekaard and Christina Kriekaard, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2007 and recorded March 16, 2007 in Instrument Number 1177568, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Eighty and 90/100 Dollars ($259,080.90) including interest at 9.65% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 8 of Romeyn Condominium, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Liber 679 on Page 4 , and amendments thereto, and designated as Barry County Condominium .Subdivision Plan Olivet College recognized. Number 9, together with rights in 154 graduates for the 2008­ general common elements and 09 academic year during limited common elements as set commencement ceremonies forth In said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Public Acts May 16. of 1978,. as amended The Among the graduates was redemption period shall be 6 Joseph Desrochers of months from the date of such Nashville, who earned a sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA bachelor of arts degree. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, Can 269-945-9554 your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid for Maple amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the News ads property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 6, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.6275 ASAP# 3136220 06/06/2009, 06/13/2009, 06/20/2009, 06/27/2009 06692653 Desrochers earns degree at Olivet College Valley classified Monte O’Dell that the department had been on eight runs during the month and completed training with landing zones. • Listened as Dan Sowles told the board that the ambu­ lance had completed six calls, including one fire standby and five patient transports. • Agreed to remove a bill for Michigan Township Association on-call manuals back to the fire department Board member Joanne Nehmer said . the books should be charged to the fire department because they relate to that department. The five manuals cost $125. • Heard a report for Trustee Brian Moore con­ cerning an insurance claim the township is looking into to fix the roof of the opera house after a recent storm. • Approved of Moore working on re-keying the opera house locks before the next regular meeting of the township. SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 1 could be art, then PE. It’s about reputation.” At the meeting, the board also voted to accept applica- 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, io 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 aii equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center al 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. o^ioriTuniT v tion for an empty board seat until July t. Those who apply for the position are asked to attend the July 6 school board meeting where inter­ views will take place. Applications can be picked up and returned to the admin­ istration .office, and the meet­ ing will take place at 6 p.m. in the board room of the administration office. If the board room becomes too crowded, the meeting will be moved to into the high school. The seat has been left vacant after the resignation g of Trustee Mark Wenger. Wenger won the election for the position in November of last year but failed to attend any meetings, citing an employment conflict. 06602644 — NOTICE — PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS On July 14th at 7pm at the village office, 121 Eastside Dr. Topic for consideration is the Rezoning of 122 Round Lake from RSI (Low Density Residential) to Bl (General Business) so that Kelly Fuels may expand and reposition the Mobil Station. Village ofVermontvill e Planning Commission uoby.jozy • NOTICE • VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS There will NO longer be Brush Pickup in the village You must call the garage during normal business hours (726-1444) for the lagoon gates to be open for you to haul your brush there. Leaves will be picked up in the fall during posted dates only, at a cost of $10.00 per month. Winter storm damage brush will be picked up during the second week of April only, at the same cost. 06693042 NOTICE MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS has a vacancy on the Board of Education. Anyone interested in filling this position until approximately December 31, 2010 should contact the Administration Office, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI (852-9699) by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. 06694060 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 27,2009 — Page 7 NSK NS N KSr S ? Vv ) ? V) Local residentrecalls early Nashville history lU’ b ^ L S It l SS, S %/JS Pauline Lehman still has postcards from *1925 that she sent to her sister. The postcards show both the downtown of the village (right) and the train depot in its busiest years, (left) s» sv> SSr Sr9 ** n nS/*9--- & hh*wu wu? to ■' ■' H 4,»t , 3StaJ r»i ■** Wil'S ffllH fiasJas-uilBtes Pauline Lehman grew up in Nashville and remembers businesses and people from its past. Here, she looks over photos of the village and her family who emigrated from Austria. (Photo provided) by Amy Jo Parish . Staff Writer Having a conversation with Pauline (Daus) Lehman is like stepping into the pages of a history book about Nashville. The 91-yearsyoung Bellevue resident grew up in the village of Nashville and remembers a variety of stories about its past. One of five children, Pauline and her parents emi­ grated from Austria to New York and eventually made their way to Nashville, all without being able to speak English. Their only connection to this area was a cousin in Detroit. After living with those cousins for awhile, Pauline’s parents traveled across the state to learn more about a potential job. “They saw an ad for some­ one to help farm. They would give the person who answered a fully furnished house to live in,” , said Pauline. “They couldn’t speak English but Uncle Charlie put them on a train with the clipping, and when they got to Nashville, they showed one of the railroad workers the clipping. He rec­ ognized the farm and showed them how to get there.” Afraid that by the time they traveled the long dis­ tance the opportunity would have vanished, the Dauses were relieved to discover that the job was still avail­ able, said Pauline. Through the years, she witnessed a score of changes to the village. Her brother Adolf helped build the Masonic Temple (now the home ofThe Revue) on Main Street and even gave Pauline and her friends a chance to make their mark on the “new” structure. “All of us young kids would watch it being built and Adolf said, ‘How would you like to help build this?’ He showed us how to put the mortar on the bricks and let each of us add one to the Itebt Dependable, damage-free 06692881 • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident Recovery • Long-Haul towing! 6 001100 Off-Road DOBBIN'S JEFF DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 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Of course, he cleaned up our work and made it smooth,” said Pauline with a chuckle. “So, I’ve got a brick there but my initials aren’t on it, and I don’t remember which one it is.” A furniture store was tom down to build the Masonic Lodge, and the structure held a certain amount of awe for the children of the neighbor­ hood. In a time when funeral directors weren’t paid until after estates were settled, funeral directors often oper­ ated furniture stores in the same location. “We — the other kids and I — would walk quietly and slowly past the preparation room. That was where they embalmed the bodies, and we always thought it was a bit haunted,” laughed Pauline. Little did she know that she would have to overcome those feelings when she would marry Carl Lehman, a funeral director. Called into service in World War II, Carl found a way to communicate his location to Pauline, despite having each of his letters’ censored by the military. “We were married just at the beginning of the war,” said Pauline. “He was gone for three years, and when he landed in England on his assignment, he didn’t know that I had had the baby, and I didn’t know that he had land­ ed in England.” When letters began arriv­ ing from Carl, Pauline’s middle initial would be a dif­ ferent letter on each enve- lope. Through that one-letter change, Carl was able to tell Pauline that he was stationed in Woking, England, before he was shipped to France. Pauline said she has been amazed at the advancements in technology over the years. “We had some friends come out to visit. They locked their keys in the car and used On-Star to get their car unlocked,” said Pauline, the mother of two. “From a Model T to that — I was flabbergasted. I think my first date was in a Model T.” !"lO% OFF Landscaping if booked by 7/12/09 Property dispute uncovers outstanding warrant A civil dispute over prop­ erty resulted in the discovery of a felony warrant against one of the parties. Barry County Sheriff deputies found that Jeffrey John Smith, 39, of Bellevue held a valid warrant out of 56­ B district court in Hastings when they checked his name after responding to an argu­ ment over property last week. Smith was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail on the warrant. that had happened during the past year or more. Rumsey said she felt threatened enough this time to take action. Miller responded, “No comment,” to a series of questions concerning the incident and refused to talk on record. He did, however, submit his resignation from the fire and ambulance board at the township’s regular meeting Thursday night. He again answered, “No com­ ment,” when asked about his reasons for resigning. The two other reports filed with Eaton County stem from similar incidents with former Township Supervisor Russ Laverty and former Township Clerk Marcia Grant, a member of the ambulance crew. | FREE Landscape Estimates!! " Driveway"Washed Out? | Garden Flooded Out? We've got gravel and nice selection of vegetables. SAI-E - 26% OFF TRUSTEE, continued from page 1 in between the chairs and everything and approached Carla, aggressively, and she held up her hand and said, ‘Please don’t.’ That didn’t stop him, and he got right in her face and started yelling.” After witnessing the con­ frontation, Owens said he told Miller that his actions were not appropriate and he needed to stop. “Then he walked around the chairs, came over to here, leaned all the way over (the table) put his face four inch­ es from me and started screaming at me and said, “I’ll get in anybody’s face I want to,” recalled Owens. Rumsey filed a report with the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department concerning the incident and said she had considered filing a report after other confrontations Her memories represent a glimpse into Nashville’s past and a simpler time when the train roared through the vil­ lage, doctors made house calls, the town was safe enough for children to be left to play on their own, and neighbors went out of their way to help each other. “It was a nice village to grow up in. Everyone was concerned about everyone else,” remembers Pauline with a smile. “I loved grow­ ing up there, it was wonder­ ful.” All Vegetable & Annual Flats & All Roses A’Eir Becky’s Flower Barn - Floral Design & Wedding Consulting ■".■uiMCl Garden Center & Landscaping 5715 South M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-1864 RESTAURANT HomeCookit / Jack & Judy's Saturday July 4th ? Coumap L, Kettle] W■E CafeV .J ■ ■ Serving Fried Chicken and Homemade Potato Salad 113 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 2772009 24 HOURS OPEN. 7 DAYS A WEEK EXPRESS NASHVILLE 133 5. Main S17SS0868 3S f1 Z7-OSjS2-0U8o6O8 O You’re In, You’re Out.. You're H^hie Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! SUN. MON. WE. WED. THUR. FR1. SAT. JUNE 28 JUNE 29 JWE 30 JULY 1 JULY 2 JULY 3 JULY 4 30-PK. CANS NATURAL LICHT ~7-UP SQUIRT A&W • DR. PEPPER SUNKIST • RC HEAD LETTUCE $|19 TROYER BRATS BAR-S FRANKS 2/$E00 995 3 BUSH’S SWEET BABY RAY'S BAKED BEANS BBQ SAUCE 2/5 TOO W KRAFT MIRACLE WHIP/MAYONNAISE The Lake Odessa Arts Commission and the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce have planned a Fourth of July “staycation” at the Lake Odessa Village Park on M-50 and Jordan Lake Beach. The village park will be a bustling place on the Fourth, filled with juried artists and shoppers looking for that special painting, piece of jewelry or other artwork. Besides art, there will be favorite food vendors and live entertainment. Free parking will be avail­ able at the Lake Odessa fair­ grounds as well as the Lake FREE MS49 WATER­ MELONS Lake Odessa’s 35th annual Art in the Park is July 4 a-1 18 OZ. STEAK Monday, June 29 Polish sausage, sauerkraut, seasoned Redskin potatoes, blueberry crisp, bun. Tuesday, June 30 Honey mustard chicken, California blend, seasoned Redskin potatoes, peaches, wheat bread. Wednesday, July 1 Oven fried chicken, sea­ soned Redskins, spinach, apple, dinner roll. Thursday, July 2 Goulash, com, California blend, apricots. Friday, July 3 COA closed in observance of Independence Day. No meal delivery. KINGSFORD CHARCOAL Cold Menu Monday, June 29 Sliced bologna, American cheese, pickled beets, man­ darin oranges, wheat bread. Tuesday, June 30 Tuna salad, potato salad, peaches, wheat bread. Wednesday, July 1 Chicken salad, coleslaw, pineapple, hamburger bun. Thursday, July 2 Italian pasta salad, creamy cucumber salad, tropical fruit, graham crackers. Friday, July 3 COA closed in observance of Independence Day. No meal delivery. Activities Calendar Monday, June 29: Eaton Intermediate School District (EISD) has designed and is implementing a model reading intervention for students in kindergarten through sixth grade in Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Maple Valley and Potterville. On June 16, pre-kindergarten through second grade students gathering at Maple Valley’s Fuller Street Elementary to attend a summer reading acade­ my on Tuesday and Wednesdays, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for eight weeks. Students in all four districts will receive specialized instruc­ tion in reading through creative, lively, activities for students K through 6th grade. Activities include group unison reading word and letter recognition, Zoo Phonics, comprehension activi­ ties, fluency phrases, partner reading and read-alouds. The goal ofthe summer read­ ing academies is for straggling readers to learn skills necessary to read fluently, with understanding and to leam to love the adventure ofreading. Since reading and mathematics are the ★Annual July Sale 7-1-09 thru 8-1-09 A JL, fabrics 15% OFF excludes sale items We have cotton flannel, calico, monotones, florals, wildlife, stripes, solds and more 10 oz. LIQUID DETERGENT Hastings - Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, June 30: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. GL-10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, July 1: Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Nashville - Legal Aid 10:30-noon. Delton Reminiscence. Thursday, July 2: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Patriotic Fun 11 a.m. Nashville - TV Time. Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, July 3 - COA closed in observance of Independence Day. Summer Reading Academy begins at Maple Valley SAUCE 32 OZ. perform from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The Thunder Floor Cloggers will end the art show with clogging from 3 to 4 p.m. From 5 to 7 p.m. the Nowhere Band will perform Beatles tunes, and the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce will host a chick­ en barbecue in the park. The action then moves lakeside to the Jordan Lake Beach pavilion where the Rock the Port concert series continues with the Decibel Doctors from 8 to 10 p.m. Lake Odessa’s Fourth of July ends with a fireworks display over the lake. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events 2/$V00 W Odessa Township parking lot with shuttle services provid­ ed by area church organizations every hour to and from the park throughout the day. The morning’s show starts off at 10 a.m. with the Lakewood Area Choral Society singing the national anthem. A color guard will be in attendance, represent­ ing each branch of the Armed Forces. Folk musician Jeff Speas takes the stage from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., Highway 94 will sing traditional, clas­ sic country and Gospel. Center Stage Dancers will X-TRA 2X McCall, Simplicity and Kwik Sew Patterns...33% OFF us. 218 E. State St., Hastings • M 945-9673 OPEN:: Monday-Thursday onay-ursay 8 amam-5:30 : pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturdays am-5.-30 pm ™ IS --- 1 Hulst HulstCleaners CleanersPick-Up PickUpStatlon~\ Statlon~\. . SWtAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAA A< gatekeepers to all other learning, it is essential that all students leam to read well. Research shows that third grade is a benchmark year that determines in large measure a child’s ultimate reading ability. In support ofthe need for every child to read and comprehend by the end of third grade, the EISD is supporting balanced literacy training and collaborating with each partner district to imple­ ment a literacy guarantee that calls for enhanced reading instruction for K-6 students throughout the school year. The EISD’s strategic approach to intervening on behalf of struggling readers was piloted in 2006-07 in Potterville. During the school year, strug­ gling readers were supported through supplemental reading instruction, and the first reading academy occurred last summer in Potterville and Eaton Rapids. This summer, the program has grown to include Charlotte and Maple Valley. Data shows that children who participated in both parts of the pilot in 2006-07 either gained in reading fluency or, at a minimum, maintained the reading progress they had made during the prior school year. We reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. None sold to dealers or minors Some items not always as pictured. M)a Mon.-Thur. FrisSat. MM-MIdnlght Sun. 9AM-10PM mm-iopm. Nashville IGA Express Accepts: H9 isi Bridge Cards - WIC LICENSED INSURED Vermontville, Ml COLE HANISBARGER Owner RUUD ^UUd ?as Fumaces and Air Conditioners. F.ull Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estima.tes f. | � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-07-04.pdf ddc78f8ef7838d11810976befd66a4bd PDF Text Text PRSRTSTD US POSTAGE HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY PAID 721 EAST STATE ST ‘HASTINGS. Ml 49058 HASTINGS MI PERMIT NO.7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 27, July 4, 2009 Council votes to close road for Summerfest, pursue engineering firm After a unanimous vote by the Vermontville Village Council, South Main Street will be blocked off to allow for a car show and other events during Summerfest on Aug. 8. Jim Miller of Miller’s Photographic Studio was at the meeting and explained that holding the event on the street will be a boost to both the exhibitors and business­ es. “Blocking off the street so we can have the car show right in town, we felt would be more beneficial to the par­ ticipants and the other busi­ nesses,” said Miller. “Last year, the vehicles had to park out on the ball field and there were some complaints about having to drive over dirt roads and be so far away from everything.” Along with a car, truck, tractor and motorcycle show, the event will feature games, entertainment, motorcycle competitions and a waterball competition hosted by the fire department. Proceeds from Summerfest will be donated to the Latchkey Program at Fuller Street. Greg Wendorf of Vermontville Hardware also attended the meeting to update the council about the facade grant program and the lack of quality communica­ tion with the village’s engi­ neering firm, Wilcox. “I really feel like Wilcox is really snowballing a lot of people,” said Wendorf. “I feel like Fred (of Wilcox) has a way he wants these buildings to look, and it doesn’t matter what I think.” The facade project is fund­ ed by both a grant and the business owners. Village President Doug Kelsey agreed with Wendorf about the poor communication from Wilcox. “I’ve been disappointed with how Wilcox’s commu­ nication had deteriorated,” said Kelsey. The council decided to set up a meeting with Wilcox on Tuesday, July 6, at 1 p.m. to discuss the project with both the firm and business owners who are participating. Later in the meeting, the council discussed the search taking place for a new engi­ neering firm. The council is looking into the possibility of working with a new firm and will hold a meeting Thursday, July 16, at 7 p.m. to detail what they are seek­ ing in a firm. Engineering companies will be able to meet with the council July 21 and 23 to gain further details and be interviewed by the council. Kelsey also asked the council to consider the possi­ bility ofpurchasing the home at 146 E. Main St. for possi­ ble use as a village office. The manufactured home was the site of an adult-assisted living home before becom­ ing a HUD home and being placed on the market. Kelsey said the asking price is $68,000 and that ren­ ovations needed to bring the current office up to code would cost approximately $45,000. The current office was purchased in 1982 from Maplewood Elementary where it was used as a class­ room for many years. Council member Gary Patrick suggested that a time be set up so that the council could tour the facility and determine if it would be pos­ sible to convert the space into the needed offices. In other business, the vil­ lage council: • Set a public hearing for July 14 at 7 p.m., during the regular planning commission meeting. The hearing will be held to answer questions concerning the proposed ren­ ovations at the Kelly Fuel’s Mobil Station in town. • Heard a report from the DPW’s Monte O’Dell about an energy-saving initiative through Consumers Energy. The plan helps communities and individual residents change their lights to more energy-efficient versions. • Voted unanimously to allow Miller’s Photographic Studio to use the park next to Roadrunner’s Bar for pic­ tures during the “Biking for Granny” event that will take place on July 11. . • Detailed that there are openings on both the plan­ ning commission and zoning board authority for members at large. The village is now accepting applications for those open seats. The council will hold its next regular meeting Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. in the village office. New owners set to reopen Good Time Good Time Pizza will be open once again due to the work of new owners, Bill and Jenny Reynolds and their family and friends. Pictured with the Reynolds family are Sherri Shoemaker, Marv Raffler and Sue Raffler, just a few of the people who have helped renovate the building. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Anyone who spends time with Bill Reynolds of Woodland soon reaches the understanding that he gives 100 percent to any project he is taking part in, whether it’s the next show at The Revue Theatre or one of the many groups he is part of at Vermontville Bible Church. His most recent project takes him and his entire family into the restaurant business. Bill, along with wife Jenny, purchased Good Time Pizza in Nashville and have been working for several months to renovate the space. Their goal is to recre­ ate some of the positive memories they have of the restaurant. “I worked at Good Time out of high school and Jenny and Sue (Raffler, mother of Jenny) have worked here for 20-plus years,” said Reynolds. “It’s always been sitting in the back of my mind that this would be a great place to own.” With the help of their par­ ents, children and others from the community. Good Time Pizza has been given a complete interior facelift. Walls have been painted, tables refinished and new flooring laid to create an atmosphere that the Reynoldses hope will pro­ vide a comfortable place for the community to dine and catch up with old friends. “We want this to be a fun, community gathering place,” said Bill Reynolds. .“We want it to be a place where people know they can come and get great service and great food.” Bill’s mother-in-law echoed his sentiments, saying that while the renovation has been a lot of work, it will be worth the effort once the business is officially reopened. “I’mjust excited about the thought Of Good Time being open again for the communi­ ty,” said Raffler. “It has been a lot of work, but hard work pays off.” With a focus on quality, both in the menu items and service; Reynolds is hoping the community will provide input on the changes to the restaurant. “We’re going to be very big on comments from cus­ tomers. We want people’s feedback,” he explained. “This is Maple Valley’s Good Time. We want that feedback, and we’re here to GOOD TIME, continued on page8 Burd signs at Cornerstone University As a three-sport ^standout at Maple Valley High School, Jeff Burd has decid­ ed to hone his skills to one sport in college and pursue track and field at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids. The unabashed leader of Maple Valley’s team through the years. Burd capped his senior season with a quartet of MHSAA Regional Championships in the 200meter, 400-meter, 4-by-200meter and 4-by-400-meter relays. At the Division 3 state meet in May, Burd fol­ lowed up his three All-State performances from his junior season with four All-State awards. Burd’s 2009 state meet quartet of events included a fourth place finish in the 200-meter, third place in the 4-by-200-meter relay and a pair of state titles in the 400meter and a repeat title from 2008 in the 4-by-400-meter relay. “I first saw Jeff anchor the 4-by-400 at the 2008 state meet and saw the guts he put on display that day. That was exactly what I look for in runners,” said track and field recruiting coordinator Paul Koutz. Topping the school record board in six events, Burd is thought to have considerable range, which will be utilized in college, added Koutz. Burd’s personal records include times of 22.0 for the 200-meter dash and 48.6 for the 400. He is considering pursuing athletic training at Cornerstone University and Will report to school in late August. He is the son of Tim and Kari Burd of Nashville. Bill Reynolds (left), along with Marv Raffler work on removing the old finish from one of the tables before applying a new coat of sealer. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) In This Issue Jeff Burd is joined by his dad, Tim, as he signs on in Cornerstone University’s track and field program. • 2009 Heritage Award winners • Bismark community building receives historical grant • The Disciples to sing at Kalamo church Sunday • Library program brings out imagina­ tion and creativity • MV baseball team wins tournament �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 4,2009 Golf tourney open to ladies and, well, ladies t-.r , through the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. The foundation uses the interest from the $10,000 donations to award scholar­ ships to local graduates and alumni. This method was appealing to both Brian On July 11, men will don skirts and other accessories when they take part in the annual Crunch Classic at Mulberry Fore Golf Course. The event is in memory of Tony Dunkelberger, and all proceeds will be put toward a scholarship in his name Chaffe and LeRoy Starks when they were thinking of an appropriate way to honor their friend. “This way, it will carry on and on even after the golf outing is done,” said Starks. “Hopefully, people will hear his name and the scholarship they wear skirts during the round of golf. With just one golfer not donning a skirt last year, both gentlemen count it as a success. “We wanted to have some­ thing unique,” said Chaffe. “There’s a golf outing every weekend, so we wanted to do is awarded and talk about him.” The golf outing features a twist that makes the event more fun than just an ordi­ nary round of golf, said the pair. Men golfing will be able to tee off from the ladies’ markers, provided something different” To purchase a $5 raffle ticket or learn more about the golf outing, contact Starks at 269.-838-2873, Chaffe at 517-930-3383 or Steve Augustine at 517-726-1485. Park Gas and Steam Show is next weekend Guests can enjoy Westinghouse steamed com, strolling the historic village, riding in a steamboat and even a spark show the evening of July 10. More tractors and steamers are expected this year than ever before, said park director Keith Ferris. Show hours are Friday July 10, from noon until dusk; Saturday, July 11, from 8 a.m. to dusk; and Sunday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to this event for Friday and Saturday is $5 for 38th annual Gas and Engine Show will be t Historic Charlton ly 10, 11 and 12. tors will see the histongines in the making, steamboats to tractor s to a working sawmill open class horse pull held Friday, July 10, m. with the Michigan Pulling Boat. strations will include making, threshing, ling and the operation 890 Corley Sawmill. adults each day, $3 for chil­ dren. Sunday the charge is and $3 for everyone. New this year is a special two-day pass for Friday and Saturday at $8 for adults and $4 for children 4 to 12 years. Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville on Charlton Park Road just off M-79. For more information, call 269­ 945-3775, visit www.charltonpark.org, or search Historic Charlton Park on Facebook. A group of golfers show off their skirts (and legs) at last year’s,Crunch Classic golf outing, (photo by Miller Photography) All kinds of old-time farm machinery will be displayed or demonstration at the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Show July 10 to 12. ■LVOVCXAfL c WCM— URCM JSVCfHlEEMDUUfcLE 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 of M-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 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. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship............ Wednesday Evening: Worship ...................................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... Evening Worship ... Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting................. ..7 p.m. .11 a.m. 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship . Evening Worship . .6 p.m. Wednesday Family .6p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM .11 a.m. .6 p.m. Night Service .......... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................................. Family 6:00-7:15 ............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9;Q0...................................... Sunday 10:00 ................................Church Service 11 SO........................................ Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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 Worship Senrices :00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE ppeBrIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ool (1/2 mile East of M-66, 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 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 Sunday School.............................. 9:45 11 a P.M. Service........................................6 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 0 a.m. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH .ST. . 2415 McCann Road NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 . Located- on the comer of State and Washington streets Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass ................. 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship............ 304 Phillips St., Nashville A.M. Service 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 203 N. State, Nashville 5 ml. 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 south kalamo CHURCH 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 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 .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST ~H'<RCH 108 North Main, Vermc-.uiile PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 4,2009 — Page 3 Rolling Thunder roars into Lakewood to honor vets by Helen Mudry Fourth Avenue which was blocked off for the bikes. The Redemption Riders Mid-Michigan Chapter coor­ dinated with the Lake Odessa Police Department on traffic logistics for the event. Prior to the bikers’ arrival, the park was filled with Lakewood area patriots, friends and parents of past and present soldiers. The stage and posts of the pergo­ la were decorated with the 300 stars bearing veterans’ names made by Marilyn DeJong for the Winter’s Festival of Light. A trio from Harvest Community Church sang praise choruses as people settled on lawn chairs and Staff Writer Lake Odessa Village Park was decorated in red, white and blue last Saturday to welcome the Rolling Thunder motorcycle riders Michigan Chapter 4 on its seventh annual Enduring Freedom ride. The event in Lake Odessa was sponsored by Lakewood Real Estate, Union Bank and the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce. The ride began at 11 a.m. in Saugatuck and the 110 bikes arrived in Lake Odessa about 1 p.m. The Rolling Thunder riders lived up to their name as they were heard entering town. They parked facing south on 2009 Heritage Award winners Sunfield Historical Society and Jim Zemke of Vermontville are the winners of the 2009 Heritage Awards given by the Eaton County Historical Commission. From publishing five books on families, schools and cemeteries to hosting four county-wide workshops on local history and genealo­ gy and countless other volun­ teer contributions, the Sunfield Historical Society has worked tirelessly on behalf of historical preserva­ tion in Eaton County. Its large volunteer base is an outward sign of the inclu­ sive, helpful group they are, said the commission’s Julie Kimmer. Zemke has provided countless hours of work restoring and preserving the museum along with collect­ ing Vermontville and Eaton County history. He is always the first to lend a hand when one of Vermontville’s his­ toric structures needs help, said Kimmer. The awards are made annually by the Eaton County Historical Commission. They are given to individuals or organiza­ tions who make important contributions to the restora­ tion, preservation or public awareness of the county’s historical heritage. The award presentations are planned for the Heritage Conference Sept. 26, hosted this year by the Vermontville Historical Society. For fur­ ther information, contact Julie Kimmer at 517543-6999 or preserve@ia4u.net. Community Notices Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound © Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 7/4-7/9 778 O® PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) FRI-SUN 1:00,4:10, 7:10,10:05 MON-TH 4:10,7:10,10:05 O ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (PG) FRI-SUN 11:45,2:05,4:20,6:40,9:00 MON-TH 4:20; 6:40,9:00 O ©TRANSFORMERS: THE REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (PG-13) FRI-SUN 12:45,4:00,7:00,9:55 MON-TH 4:00, 7:00,9:55 THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) FRI-SUN 11:30,1:50,4:30,6:50,9:20 § MON-TH 4:30,6:50,9:20 C CLASS REUNION Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School Class of 1994 Nashville VFW 304 S. State, Nashville August 8th, 6:00PM-l :00AM Pig Roast, $10 per person Potluck-bring a dish to pass Raffles, cash bar, music RSVP by August 1,2009 We are looking for the following classmates: Paul Davis, Amy Kreps, Kristine Leonard, Rich Furlong, Sean Milboume, Hillary Stevens, Todd Guernsey For more information or if ” you didn't receive an invite in the mail contact Adam Gusey at (517)543-3066. Happu tyfh ofJufu ® from the of offat... Main Street Solon] picnic tables for the after­ noon’s events. Village Council President Karen Banks welcomed the bikers and introduced Sue VanWieren from the Rolling Thunder organization. She shared information about Rolling Thunder, its mission and goals. According to its Web site, the major function ofRolling Thunder Inc. is to publicize POW-MIA issues and edu­ cate the public that many American prisoners of war were left behind after all pre­ vious wars and to help cor­ rect the past and to protect future veterans from being left behind should they become prisoners of war or missing in action. A very somber part of the program was the reading of names of Michigan’s 181 fatalities from the Iraq war. Cards with the names were passed out randomly to peo­ ple in the audience. When the soldier’s name, rank and branch of service was read, the person holding the sol­ dier’s name stood. The card holders then formed two rows on either side of the pavilion. A bell was rung for each name, creating a fune­ real toll. The names were read alphabetically, and many from the area knew that Nyle Yates, who died in action in 2006, would be one of the last names on the list. With a tearful crack in her voice, Yates’ mother, Jamie Edgecomb, read her son’s name. This was followed by a 21-gun salute fired by the VFW. Mike Smith, a profes­ sional player from Bugles Across America played “Taps.” Jadelyn Stewart from Vermontville sang the “Star Spangled Banner.” The chil­ dren’s choir from Faith Christian School and Faith Bible Church sang “I Pledge My Life” and “The Price of Freedom.” Pastor Bruce Barker from Faith Bible Church prayed for protection for those mili­ tary members in harm’s way and thanked God for being able to meet for freedom’s cause. A POW flag and an MIA flag were dedicated for the Veterans Chapel on M-50. A “thank you” for the civilians who stay home to take care of business was given. Music continued with Shannon Hughes from Lake Odessa. State Rep. Brian Calley sang and played keyboard while Barry County Commissioner Michael Callton played harmonica. Their vocal selections included “All Gave Some and Some Gave All.” They commiserated with the Michigan economy singing “They’re living it up on Wall Street, but in the real world they’re shuttin’ Detroit down.” The program ended with America’s Got Talent finalist Jessica Price singing songs from her new CD. The Lake Odessa VFW Post 4461 and the American Legion Post 45 helped in the day’s events. The patriotic program was organized in part by Pearl Goodemoot from the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce. “The event is our commu­ nity’s way to say, ‘thank you’ to those who serve, defend and protect our free­ dom — past and present,” said Goodemoot. MICHIGAN’S MASSIVE ANTIQUE 6 COLLECTIBLE ☆ MARKET ft CIUIN9 JIlUli11V1 1If9i O NEW HOURS 8am3:3Opm Ml • CENTERVILLE, FAIRGROUNDS • (M86) BOOTHS AVAILABLE ZURKO * 7I5-S26-9769 www.zurkopromotions.com I N COLLECTOB CAB COBBAL BUY . 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We don’t offer $4 gimmicks, then make you wait two hours for them to be filled for three good reasons: 1. ) we can’t run a business losing money filling prescriptions 2. ) we don’t gouge you on meds NOT on the “$4 list” or brand name medications 3. ) we won’t deliberately make you wait—tempting you to spend money on other items in the store Shop and compare. We have. Please call or stop by MVP for price comparisons on 90 day or 180 day prescription cash fills. r We’ll be fair, honest, and most importantly, keep your money local so it helps support jobs in our store and projects in our community. The big box stores and out-of-state mail order stores provide “service” from people you either never see face to face or never see more than once. If something goes wrong with your prescription, your local pharmacy will make it right. Unlike mail order or the chains, we.’ll take care of your prescription needs and work with you in difficult times. When you spend your money locally, it stays local. It pays local taxes to support community services. It supports local jobs who often then shop at other local establishments. The big box stores are generally a longer drive to get to, the “service” is often not an accurate description of what you really receive, and your money will never come back to your community. Mail order is even more predatory. Meds get lost in the mail. You don’t know where, or by whom, your prescription is being filled. Shopping local assures quality and responsibility from people you know. At Maple Valley Pharmacy, we are responsible for what we do. We are professionals with more than 32 years ofpharmacist experience between Jody and myself. We take our responsibilities seriously and provide the personal care and attention you deserve for your pharmaceutical needs. We strive to help you immediately during regular hours, and are available even after hours for urgent needs—things the big box and mail order pharmacies cannot do. In addition, Jody and myself are immunization certified to administer the Zostavax (Shingles) vaccine, flu and pneumonia shots—right here at the store for your convenience. At MVP, we provide many other unique services, like Medical Massage Therapy, UPS shipping, free Wi-Fi and more. We make every effort to treat you right. Our employees greet you, often by name, because we are your neighbors. We truly care about your health care needs. So give us a chance. Shopping local does a lot of good in our community. Compare our cash prices for 90 days and 180 days against our chain or mail order competitors, and see the good we can do for your wallet and ultimately your well-being. We’ll make you feel better. 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Built in 1863 to serve the school children of the rural farming community, the building now serves as a. community center for neigh­ borhood potluck dinners, boosters meetings and local events. The school is located between Vermontville and Sunfield at the comers of Round Lake Road and Bismark Highway. “We’re very grateful for the help of the Eaton County Historical Commission,” said Boosters Vice President Bob Robinson. “In recent years, we’ve been able to make important repairs to preserve Floyd G. Conley The Bismark school was the recent recipient of a $550 grant to restore windows. the building. The building is historically important to the agricultural heritage of our area.” In addition to resurfacing the school’s original hard­ wood floors, new appliances and hot running water have been added. The 2009 histori­ cal grant for $550 will go toward renovating the build­ ing’s original multi-pane win- dows. For more information on monthly potluck dinners and other Bismark community events, call Boosters President Ross Jackson at 517-281­ 4483. MAPLE VALLEY CLASS OF ‘82 Randy Beachnau Jeff Beebe Pam Bell Scott Benton Paul Best Undo Boucher Roni Bracy Kayleen Brandon Brian Brass Rachel (Cantrell) Davis Glenn Coffman Melissa Coffman Kristina Fuller Linda Hall Indoor picnic set We are looking for you! to benefit NUMC Sheri Harshman Debbie Hartwell Bob Hubbel Candy (Williams) Hummel Debbie Hummel Steve Hummel Steve Lukasewycz Lonnie Morrow Sonya Pike Rick Roberts Melanie Rogers Doug Root Mark Rushford Robert Schultz Scott Sears Sonya Slocum Robin Kurtz Dan Mllllous John Pomeroy Debbie Soderberg Mariann Strong Sharon Symonds Randy VanZandt Becky Williams Robin Wright If you have contact Information for any of these classmates please call Lisa (Cogswell) Trumble at 517-726-0002 or Michelle (Frith) Dunkelberger at 231-373-0439, We are planning a reunion Saturday, August 22nd at the Nashville VFW. The Nashville United Methodist Church invites the public to its annual summer fundraiser, “Indoor Picnic” Saturday, July 18, beginning at 4 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for kids 4 to 12, and kids 3 and under will be admitted free. The menu includes bar­ becue and regular chicken, all-you-can-eat hamburgers and hot dogs, as well as pota­ to salad, brownies and lemonade. community is Tailoring a Gift to serveyour charitable interests'andfinancial goals The Barry Community Foundation offers a range ofphilanthropic options. Unrestricted Funds, or Community Action Funds, give the foundation the discretion to make grants that address the most urgent needs of the community as they change from time to time. Field-of-Interest Funds benefit a specific area of interest to the donor. They can also benefit a geogeo­ graphical area. Donor-Advised Funds are often created as an alternative to a private foundation and allow donors to recommend the charitable organizations and causes to be considered for grants. They can be established in two forms: Non-Endowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from both principal and income. Endowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from the income of the fund. Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established. Scholarship and Award Funds are established by donors wishing to make education available to individuals in their communities. You may also wish to: • consider naming your community foundation as the beneficiary ofyour IRA or life insurance polity. • make a bequest to a community foundation in your living trust or wilL • establish a Supporting Organization through the community foundation. A Supporting Organization is a separate legal entity for tax purposes and has its own governing body; by affiliating with a com­ munity foundation, the'Supporting Organization enjoys public charity status and the professional staff services of the community foundation. Howeveryou approach making a gift to the Community Foundation, your caring gesture will make a difference in the lives ofothers and the life ofyour community. 629 W. State Street • Suite 201 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 269-945-0526 • Fax: 269-945-4536 Email: bcf@wmis.net Website: www.barrycf.org to enjoy the perks of a picnic without without any any of of the the hassle. hassle. The church is air conditioned and bug-free. Tickets are available through the NUMC office at 517-852-2043 or numcooffice@att.net. An old fashioned hymn sing following the meal at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Money raised will help support , the church and its various min­ istries. HASTINGS - Floyd G. Conley, age 87, of Hastings passed away Monday, June 29, 2009 peacefully at Pennock Hospital. Floyd was bom in Lansing on June 16, 1922. He was raised in the Bath area and attended area schools there. Floyd served his country during WWII as an artillery gun crewman where he saw combat in the Rhineland Campaign, and > Ardennes Campaign. He was decorated with the European-AfricanMiddle Eastern Theater Ribbon, two Bronze stars and the Good Conduct Ribbon. He was the widower of Emma J. (Bruce) Conley. The couple was married on October" 25, 1959 in Charlotte. Floyd and Emma lived in the Lansing area until October of 1976 when they retired. During their retirement, the couple lived in the Silver Lake area and spent their winters in Archadia, Florida. Floyd and Emma attended Welcome Corners United Methodist Church in Hastings. Together they enjoyed camping all over the country and were members of the National Camping and Hiking Association. Their favorite camping destination was 6 Lakes Michigan in Edmore as they were especially fond of the 5th lake in the chain. Floyd enjoyed being out­ doors fishing, hunting,, and later in life found a passion for golf, and playing horse­ shoes. Floyd is survived by his daughter, Dolline (Aaron) Martin; two sons, David (Lynn) Conley, Floyd W. (Mary) Conley;- step son, Richard (Gloria) Moon and daughter-in-law Janet Moon. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren. Floyd was preceded in death by his beloved wife Emma in 2007; his brothers, David, Wallacetine, Wallace, Dorval, and Theron; his sister, Leona, and his step-son, Carroll. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville on Friday, July 3, 2009 with Pastor Susan Olson officiating. Interment took place following the funeral service at Floral Lawn Cemetery in Battle Creek. 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The groom-elect is a grad­ uate of Lakewood High School in 2003 and Kettering University in 2007 and is cur­ rently employed with Spartan Chassis in Charlotte. An August 29, 2009 wed­ ding is being planned at Sunfield United Brethren Church, The couple will reside in Vermontville. Dr. and Mrs. Douglas VanDerMeulen of Marshall are pleased to announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter, Amy to Ben Smith-, son of Reverend and Mrs. Daniel Smith of Vermontville, Michigan. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Marshall High School and a 2008 graduate of Hope College in Holland, Michigan where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education. She currently works at Whistle Stop Child Development Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 2008 graduate of Hope College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education. He is employed by Kelloggsville Public Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The couple will be married July 24, 2009 in Marshall. Sunfield blood drive exceeds goal MIMlI tall Caimi talullffl isfe' Ik Not 1IJ> The American Red Cross exceeded its goal of 25 pints by collecting 31 at Monday’s Sunfield United Brethren Church Blood Drive. Sunny Crest Youth Ranch CEO Ron Coppess helped recruit donors and contacted 18 area churches for volun­ teers. American Red Cross Donor Recruitment Representative Susan L. Clements said sum­ mer is an important time to donate. There seems to be more need with more acci­ dents, she said. At the same time, donations are fewer with schools and colleges not in session and people on vaca­ tion. One pint ofblood can save three lives, said Clements. She then tallied Lakewood’s spring donations of 37 at Clarksville, 54 at Central United Methodist and 31 at Sunfield for 122 units times three means 366 people were helped. The next drive at Sunfield is Monday Aug. 30 from-1 to 6:45 p.m. The Monday evening free community dinners at Sunfield United Methodist Church continue to be a pop­ ular dinning option for many in the Lake wood area. Some come because their food budget needs a break and some attend for fellowship with friends. The simple menu varies but always includes a salad, main course and cookie. The Monday count is usu­ ally around 130. The success of the dinners has spread to the Methodist Church in Mulliken, serving 80 to 100 on Mondays, and Emmanuel reflective ofthe difficult eco­ nomic times. Piercefield said the meals will continue as long as there -is a need, as long as people keep coming. People who need a ride to the meal program may call him at his restaurant Anyone who wants to volunteer at the meal program or donate funds to help support it may call him at Swede’s, 517-649­ 8941. Goodner wins grill in drawing Sunfield library summer reading program is ready to launch Sunfield area kids will “book it” soon during the Sunfield District Library’s summer reading program, which runs July 7 through Aug. 3. Included in this year’s pro­ gram are four special-events day with two performers and two craft days. Entertainers are Michael Brown and his talkative pup­ pet, Beethoven, at the library on 11 a.m. Monday, July 20, and renowned Frisbee-catching dogs, The Flying Aces on 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3 at Sunfield’s village park. The performances by Michael Brown and Beethoven, and The Flying Aces, are free and open to kids and families throughout the Lakewood community and will last approximately one hour. The two craft days are Mondays, July 13 and 27, at 11 a.m. at Sunfield’s Main Street Community Room. Garage Sale SALE MOM & DADS: Brand name clothes, boys & girls, teens,, guys & gals, womens, air hockey table, car parts, kitchen, bedding, toys & misc. July 10th & 11th 9am-6pm. 7808 Vermontville Hwy, Vermontville. Lawn & Garden Lost & Found AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Filt ters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Cale­ donia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. LOST DOG: IN the area of uy Road, o Guy Co ycker' Lawrence & M66, r' Spaniel/Springer Spaniel mix, black/white medium size, wearing red underground fence collar. Call (517)852-1893. The VERMONTVILLE UNITED r METHODIST CHURCH B is holding a Very Exciting / BIBLE SCHOOL PROGRAM r Lutheran in Grand Ledge, fellowship.” serving 60 to 80 people. Take-out meals are avail­ Chef Rob Piercefield of able too, which Piercefield Swede’s Restaurant in said adds a flexible compo­ Mulliken does the cooking, nent to helping others. For and volunteers serve the example, people who know meal. of folks who can’t leave their The meal is made possible homes rrfty take a meal to by donations from local busi­ them, or if a spouse or child nesses, churches, organiza­ won’t be available until after tions and individuals who 6 p.m., a meal can be taken pay for the cost of the food, home. paper products, etc. The inception for the com­ “This is notjust for people munity meal program is who are down on their luck, but for everyone who wants to socialize,” said Piercefield. “We recognize the need for a meal and for for ages kindergarten through sixth grade, Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10, from 6:30 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. Reading and craft events are reserved for Sunfield area kids entering kindergarten through seventh grades. Sign up begins Tuesday, July 7, when the library opens for the day. In addition to events each week, reading participants will receive weekly give­ aways, earn reading rewards in the form of coupons for free videos, IGA Faygo pop, and Marko’s candy. Readers also will take their shot at a candy Guess Jar, which will Gloria Goodner (right) was the winner of a grill be awarded at the end of the program to the closest guess- ensemble from Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe in Nashville. er. Other reading incentives Owner Kristy Roush, holding son Joshua, joins and surprises are planned, as Goodner. The restaurant held a drawing for the grill as a customer-appreciation gesture. well. Inquiries about the Sunfield District Library’s summer reading program may be made by calling the library during open hours, at 517-566-8065. Open hours are Tuesday through.Friday, 2 to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We build on our reputation...just ask our customers! Joe Montgomery Builders, Inc. Real Estate FOR SALE: TWO bedroom house, new carpet, roof and hardwood floors. 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For more information contact Pastor Kathy at 517-726-0526 PRINTING PLUS and SUNSHINE PACK & SHIP HOURS: Monday - Friday • 8:30 am - 6:00 pm �Page 6 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 4,2009 Hum OurReadas Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Less politics and more solutions, please fellow lawmakers about budget considerations by throwing the political gaunt­ let down in an article in the newspaper? Wouldn’t this ‘‘urging” have been better aimed in a cooperative effort at fellow lawmakers? To hurl it toward citizens leaves many feeling even more embittered in a state stalled in troubles. The message to our legis­ lators should be clear: We, as citizens, are tired of the trench-warfare-like partisan­ ship we see and hear in Lansing that is preventing progress and positive change, when there are so Hers age 5 to 8.1 felt this part many people hurting. Many To the editor: More than 5 million of the 4-H program was a have lost homes ^or jobs. youths who participate in 4­ great opportunity to fascinate Others have fled the state H every year. This program their minds with all of the entirely. Can we not work in is phenomenal for instilling different projects that are unity and cooperation to bet­ ter serve the average person hard work, commitment and available. The Eaton County 4-H and stop the public bicker­ knowledge into each youth Fair is a big attraction to ing? Then perhaps we can who is enrolled. In my experience, not only Charlotte. Most individuals get on with the important has it instilled hard work, associate the fair with carni­ task of rebuilding our state. commitment and knowledge val rides, grandstand shows Bob Robinson, but it has also developed and the delicious food. Vermontville However, what most peo­ long-lasting friendships and strong family bonds. 4-H is a ple don’t know is that the tradition in the Roll family. projects and animals dis­ Generation after generation played by the 4-H members Real Estate has participated in the agri­ are year-round projects. This FOR SALE: TWO bedroom culture-based program and is the week when the house, new carpet, roof and especially in one specific acquired skills have the hardwood floors. This 2-bedarea, swine. If you ask the chance to shine for other roonrf house has been com­ younger members of my members, family, friends and pletely remodeled and has a family why they like the fair, the public. The opportunities large double lot with a large they would simply say, that go along with 4-H are shade tree and room for a garden, $55,000. Call 616­ “Because it’s fun.” endless. 481-5571. I have become very active Fann in the Cloverbud Program Kristen Roll, which is for the younger 4Charlotte EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type ofhay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH , SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ All Annual Flats s6 profit organization. All don­ Still good selection of garden plants ations are tax deductible. Tomatoes 25C/4-pack PLEASE CALL (269)962­ Perennials - BUY 4 get 1 free 2015 To the editor: Once again, legislators in Lansing show how partisan­ ship prevents our state from progress toward solutions to our serious problems. This was most recently demon­ strated by State Rep. Rick Jones in his recent Lansing State Journal guest column, urging lawmakers to reject the lease on Michigan State Police headquarters. Now fully built, funds for the new building were blocked by Jones and other legislators over partisan bickering. Rep. Jones is hard work­ ing and respectable, but as Lansing State ^Journal Executive Editor Michael Hirten asserted in his snub of the debacle, the numbers games are unnecessary. Especially over an expensive building which many feel would have been best not built at all. It is counterpro­ ductive to our state, already on the ropes. And why urge Making the best better >FREE Landscape Estimates!! Closed Sat., July 4th~ ________Boses *16.95___ jV£Hr Becky’s Flower Bara - Floral Design & Wedding Consulting Carden Center & Landscaping 5715 South M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-1864 Time for a new Maple Valley football coach Valley for 15 years. Maple 13 times, State semi in 1992 To the editor: I have had the opportunity Valley has been successful and State runner-up 1997. to teach and coach Maple because of dedicated coaches From 1999 to 2005, we had Valley Schools for the past at all levels, and especially seven straight playoff teams. 36 years. They were the because of the passionate The past three years, we were only 9-14 in the KVA. greatest years of my life. and focused players. I just spent 2 1/2 months The years 1981 to 2005 Maple Valley was a very with my wife, caring for my were some the Valley ’ s good place for our family to Relscha live and grow. Our children greatest years. In 25 years we ailing mother, had many good teachers and had only one losing varsity Mittelstaedt, and it is with a coaches. We were a very fine season and only two losing heavy heart that I have decid­ ed that Maple Valley needs school system and had very junior varsity teams. It was started by Dan someone who can give more competitive athletic teams. Our teachers, coaches and Watson and his staff. Maple time than I can to the pro­ community cared deeply Valley football was respect­ gram this summer. It is time ed in the league, the area, and to get a new varsity football about Maple Valley. In football, we had unbe­ for many years, throughout coach for Maple Valley. I appreciate Don, Gary, lievably dedicated players, the state. From the junior coaches and community sup­ class of 1986 to 2005, every Marty, Chris, Jared, Tony, port. Our teaching staff and single class won a champi­ Kevin, Mike Schneiderhan, administration were once onship or made the playoffs Dave Finkler, and all of the very supportive and helped either their junior or senior other dedicated coaches at all years. Sometimes they did levels. Thank you very much the football program. The past 24 years I have both in both years. We expe­ for allowing me to coach a been the head football coach. rienced 9-0 varsity teams in sport for which I have a We have had many great 1990, 1991, 1997, 1999, tremendous passion. Best longtime football coaches: 2000, and 8-1 teams in 1983, -wishes. It has been great. Don Roscoe, 21 years; Gary 1988, 1992, 1995, 2002 and Guenther Mittelstaedt, St.Onge, 19 years; Marty 2004. Nashville Maple Valley was respon­ Martin, 14 years; and my friend, Chris Ricketts, who sible for some outstanding has been very loyal to Maple teams. We made the playoffs Chicken barbecue tradition continues at Eaton County Fair The 4-H food shack, locat­ ed on the east end of the racetrack at the Eaton County Fair is the place to find barbecued chicken for the whole family with none of the work. The 4-H Council will be selling chicken dinners and pro­ ceeds from the barbecue help cover the costs of field trips, state events, camp scholar­ ships and educational pro­ grams for Eaton County 4-H members, leaders and clubs. The chicken barbecue is a long-standing tradition at the fair, started in the 1960’s by Fred Dixon. Dixon had help from a young 4-Her named Mark Siple. The two have dedicated countless hours to making the barbecue. Dixon has since stepped down, passing the tongs and his secret recipe on to Siple. 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Grand Ledge Highway, Sunfield Tuesday, July 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 11, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Distribution and pickup for both sites will take place Saturday, July 25, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Sunfield United Brethren Church. Orders for August also can be made during the July 25 distribution. This month’s menu is available online at www.sunfieldubchurch.com. Kalamo church Sunday Pastor Bryce Feighner invites the public to a special service of worship at Kalamo United Methodist Church, with music provided by The Disciples, an energetic, youthful group singing con­ temporary Christian songs, Sunday, July 12, at 9 or 10:30 a.m. The church is located four miles east of M-66 on M-79 (Lawrence Highway), then one and a halfmiles south on Ionia Road. For more information, call 517-652-1580 or visit the Web site www.kalamochurch.org. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Hearty Menu Monday, July 6 Beans and franks, California blend, apple crisp, wheat bread. Tuesday, July 7 BBQ chicken, spinach, com, orange, com muffin. Wednesday, July 8 Roast pork and gravy, cornbread stuffing, sweet potatoes, cabbage, apple. Thursday, July 9 Spaghetti and meat sauce, Brussels sprouts, cherry crisp, garlic bread. Friday, July 10 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, scalloped toma­ toes, diced peaches, dinner roll. Cold Menu Monday, July 6 Scrambled eggs, sausage, hashbrown potatoes, spiced Call for Classifieds apples, blueberry muffin, orange juice. Tuesday, July 7 Beef stew, green beans, peach crisp, dinner roll. Wednesday, July 8 Sliced roast beef, cheese, coleslaw, apricots, wheat bread. Thursday, July 9 Chef salad, macaroni salad, cantaloupe, muffin. Friday, July 10 Turkey pasta salad, sum­ mer corn salad, mandarin oranges, club crackers. Activities Calendar Monday, July 6: Hastings - July Birthday Party; Crafts/music 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; AARP Driver’s Safety Class. Delton BP Clinic/ Mini Massage 11 a.m. H,W,N - Reminiscence. 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Woodland - Mini Massage 11 a.m.; Visiting. • Compatible with Windows'® XP, Vista (32 and 64 bit) and Mac OS X 10.4 and higher FREE after $100 mail-in Rebate With 2 year activation Expires July 9,2009 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 4,2009 Library program brings out imagination and creativity A crowd of attentive readers gathers on the library lawn Monday to listen to a local storyteller. MICHIGAN 1>RfiSS ASSOCIATION Summer reading participants at Putnam District Library were captivated by the tales told by local storyteller Beverly Baron Monday. Baron shared several stories involving imagination and transformation. Following the storytelling, she shared instructions with listeners for how to create their own growing beanstalk out of newspaper. While readers sat still and listened this past Monday, tomorrow’s reading program will have everyone up and moving with Christine Kiel. Christine is a student of Middle Eastern dance (bellydancing), and she will share the folklore of the art as well as beginning instruction. Younger readers will explore movement with music and manipulatives while the older crowd learns. Who benefits from those public notices? You do. Hardly a week passes without some small notice being printed in this newspaper. These legal advertisements affect you, your family and friends. They show how your government is being run, how much money is being spent and where. Through this newspaper.They keep you in touch with your government That's the whole idea. More than two-thirds of active Michigan voters think legal notices should continue to be placed in your local newspaper. to shimmy and shake. The program begins at 11 a.m. and (including brave all ages adults) are encouraged to attend.. Tuesday features the summer’s only evening story time beginning at 6:30 p.m. Join community leaders from Barry Community Foundation as they celebrate their 15th year anniversary at the library. They will share stories of philanthropy and information on the Circle of Giving. Participants will work together to create an community inspirational quilt. While the program is geared toward families with young children, all are welcome to participate. artist Sue Local Trowbridge returns to the library Wednesday to assist artists with acrylic painting. Participants will work on can­ vas and are encouraged to bring photos or images with them for inspiration. Pre-registfation is required for this session, and only a couple of spots remain. Stop by or call the library to reserve a spot. Friday afternoon, the library’s teen advisory group will meet at 2 p.m.-Any teen interested in helping to select materials or activities for area teens is encouraged to attend. For more information about the teen group, the new teen area or upcoming events, contact the library at 517-8529723: Storyteller Beverly Baron transforms mountains and valleys into a crocodile as she tells a story about a mischievous GOOD TIME, continued monkey. from page 1 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: support and have fun with the community.” The community will be able to check out the changes for themselves Friday, July 10 when the Reynolds family will host a grand opening at 4 p.m. The restaurant will be open seven days a week, Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. and Sundays 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. The building will feature free wifi, big screen televisions and Direct TV in all rooms. 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 HOUWM OPPORTUNITY UOOO2D44 — NOTICE — PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS On July 14th at 7pm at the village office, 121 Eastside Dr. Topic for consideration is the Rezoning of 122 Round Lake from RSI (Low Density Residential) to Bl (General Business) so that Kelly Fuels may expand and reposition the Mobil Station. Village of Vermontville Planning Commission • NOTICE • VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS There will NO longer be Brush Pickup in the village This newspaper supports your right to know. You must call the garage during normal business hours (726-1444) for the lagoon gates to be open for you to haul your brush there. Leaves will be picked up in the fall during posted dates only, at a cost of . $10.00 per month. Winter storm damage brush will be picked up during the second week of April only, at the same cost. 06693042 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 4, 2009 — Page 9 Looking PRINTER? 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Broadway st Lowell, Ml 49331 (616) 897-9261 Fax (616) 897-4809 �age 10 Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 4,2009 Michigan ag industry supports proactive aggressive stance on animal care Several members of Michigan’s agriculture com­ munity provided testimony last week in support of House Bills 5127 and 5128 which would ensure that holistic and definitive animal care standards are established in state law for farm animals raised in Michigan, and the standards can be modified with public input to adapt to evolving science. The bills are sponsored by Representatives Mike Simpson (D-Jackson) and JeffMayes (D-Bay City) and have the support of a broad- based agricultural coalition that includes the Dairy Farmers of America, GreenStone , Farm Credit Services, Michigan Agri­ Business Association, Michigan Allied Poultry Industries, Michigan Cattlemen’s Association, Michigan Com Growers Association, Michigan Equine Partnership, Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Pork Producers Association, Michigan Sheep Breeders Association, Michigan Soybean Association and Michigan Veterinary Medical Association. Th? legislation also has the sup­ port of the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). “The agriculture commu­ nity respects that some con­ sumers want reassurance that farm animals raised for food are well cared for. This legis­ lation validates the ethical standards demonstrated by Michigan’s livestock- farm­ ers and assures families that the meat, milk and eggs on their tables have been raised In My Own Write by Amy Jo Parish We've all heard the plight of local school districts. Their funding seems to be on a never-ending roller coaster which, lately, has been on that last, stomach­ churning descent before coming to the end of the ride. Through all of the cutting and crunching, there has been a lot of discus­ sion about what shouldn’t be done. What seems to be missing, however, is what can be done to help. Personally, I believe that privatization is not a favorable choice. I also believe that cutting extracur­ ricular activities hurts education. What I do not believe, however, is that there is noth­ ing that can be done about it. I believe that those who truly care about a program will find a way for it to contin­ ue, even if it is taken out of the school’s budget. Take the Latchkey program as an example. Terry Woodman has worked dili­ gently to continue the program, even with­ out funding from the district. Why? Because she believes it is a worthwhile program that makes a difference. Giving students a safe, educational place to go before and after school while parents are working has become the goal of Latchkey. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that cutting music from the elementary schools will cause some children to miss out. They may miss out in discovering that they have a talent for music or they may miss out on learning how to appreciate music and what it can bring. The same holds true for sports. Not a sports player in high school (the uniforms always made me looLshort), I can still see the value the pro­ gram has for many students. So, how do we change this? How do we make these programs available in a climate of “just getting by” with school budgets? How do we meet the newer, tougher grad­ uation requirements while still developing the full education of a student? These and other questions have been asked and re-asked throughout the commu­ nity and the school district for several months. In midst of all the ruckus, few ideas or solutions have been presented. Mostly what has been presentedjias been in the form of what shouldn’t be done. Recently, however, I heard one community member detail an idea that I believe holds a great deal of potential. It was suggested that the county takes a look at creating an Eaton County School District. This district would have a ‘cam­ pus’ in each of the communities that now have a high school. These high schools would become specialized campuses that focus on one curriculum over the rest. For example, Maple Valley could become the building trades campus, Charlotte the per­ forming arts and music campus, Bellevue the technology campus, and so on. This would give students the chance to pursue a specialized high school career in the area of their choosing. It would be similar to Schools *of Choice, except that each cam­ pus would be part of the same district and would share both the benefits and chal­ lenges of such a system. Sure, there Would be transportation issues to work on and commutes may be extended for some students who choose to attend a campus in the opposite comer of the county. Some students are already on the bus for more than an hour as it is, so it might not be that big of a deal. This plan could save some students from multiple changes ofmajors in college since they will have already had the opportunity to experience a focused curriculum. Take it from this, education/technical theater/journalism major who probably still be paying student loans into retirement. In this new ‘campus’ approach, elemen­ tary schools would remain as they are with only those students in senior high having the option to choose. Despite the logistics, this is the only idea I have heard that gives students a chance to have the choices in programs they want while creating an opportunity for districts to meet both the financial and educational constraints they are under. It would also be a chance for local school districts to work together through these stressful stimulus-funded times and pool their resources. With or without funding, what makes an education effective is the. people behind it. Think about it, what do you remember the most from high school? Is it the history units about the Civil War or the way the teacher brought them to life and made the class interesting and fun? Is it the books you read or the teacher who helped you realize your knack for writing? Was it the elemental chart or the way the chemistry teacher showed the interactions and the connected­ ness of the world? With or without fund­ ing, the Valley has a great resource in the people of the district. Why not pool our resources with other districts who are in the same situation as we are? Just a thought. with the highest safety and accountability standards,” said Sam Hines, executive vice president of the Michigan Pork Producers Association. Many livestock sectors already adhere tp national animal care standards, but standards are still being developed for some species. House Bifis 5127 and 5128 would require that animal care standards be adopted and enforced on Michigan farms with the aid of thirdparty audits and penalties to bring farms into compliance. Given the state’s limited budget resources, coalition members say the bills are smart to propose using exist­ ing scientific standards that are nationally accepted by food companies and retailers as a foundation to build from and requiring that the stan­ dards be reviewed once every five years — at a min­ imum — to ensure that the latest and most advanced standards are followed in Michigan. They also say forming a citizen-based animal care advisory council to review the standards and make rec­ ommendations to the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and MDA for ultimate adoption is only appropriate, since the coun­ cil provides a public struc­ ture and the Agriculture Commission and MDA are the state, entities charged with oversight of production agriculture and food safety. To ensure that the council is “evenly stacked” for fair rep­ resentation of all stakehold­ ers, only two farmers direct­ ly involved in production agriculture would be appointed. The remainder of the council would be com­ prised of veterinarians as well as individuals represent­ ing an animal welfare agency, animal welfare research, restaurants and Michigan’s food processing and retail food industries. “This system would give Michigan the most proactive approach in the nation to making changes to animal care standards and ensure that everyone has a voice,” said Larry Julian, legislative liaison for the Michigan Equine Partnership. Dr. Janice Swanson, direc­ tor of animal welfare with the Michigan State University Department of Animal Science, said she is neutral on the legislation, but in providing expert testimo­ ny, she lent credibility to the utilization of industry stan­ dards as a measuring stick for animal care. “If you asked me 10 years ago, I would have said ‘no,’” she said, explaining that ani­ mal care standards initially started out as industry-led initiatives that were limited in scope. However, as more food companies have taken an active interest over the years, the marketplace has dictated science-based stan­ dards and more public input ip the process. “So many of the standards in place today are very scientific and multi­ disciplinary. They consider all factors from animal behavior to animal health COALITION, continued next page Good News from the Pulpit Welcoming us home by Rev. Bryce Feighner a father who has lost his son. God stands Pastor, Kalamo United Methodist ready to restore you completely to his side, Church no matter where you have strayed, no mat­ Luke 15:20 — So the son set off and ter if the rest of the world thinks like the went to his father. But while he was still far older brother in the parable — that your off, his father saw him and was filled with restoration is unjust. Our Heavenly compassion; his father ran and put his arms Father’s love is much bigger than that. around him and welcomed him home. We need to accept these great truths Summer is here and it is such a blessing. before we can appropriate them. We need It is a wonderful time ofyear that allows us to realize that we are loved before we can to appreciate the great outdoors by being a be loving individuals. The party that the part of it. Camping, fishing and swimming older son wanted in the prodigal son para­ are just a few ofthe things we do to re-con­ ble and the party we all want from our nect with our Creator and His creation. Heavenly Father, is already here. We are Enjoy your summer vacations and be already a part of God’s family. All of thankful for the beauty of creation that sur­ God’s bounty, all ofthe beauty of creation, rounds us. all of our heavenly inheritance is already Summer is also a time of homecomings ours. God has already claimed us and and reunions with our families. The Luke redeemed us through his son Jesus Christ. 15:20 Scripture is from Jesus’ very familiar However, we need to accept that fact parable ofthe prodigal son. Some ofus will •before we can experience Christ living in travel great distances to hear those same US; words spoken by the father in the parable to I praise God for welcoming me home his youngest son, “Welcome home!” and for the privilege to serve such a loving Whether we travel near or far, we all long God who welcomes others home. to hear those words and to be part of a lov­ God has prepared for us the greatest ing family. family reunion of all time. God is calling Just as our earthly family longs to wel­ you home. Won’t you come and help wel­ come us home, God also longs for you like come others home to God’s family? CHEERLEADING CAMP Sponsored by: Maple Valley Junior Cheerleading Organization July 20, 21, 22 • 6:00-8:00 pm Maple Valley High School Football Field. $10.00 registered by July 12th $15.00 after deadline Receive T-Shirt Call Susan Morris, 517-852-1897 or Sandie Furlong, 517-726-0040 QS694271 Registerfor2009 Season incoming 4th thru 8th �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 4, 2009 — Page 11 Healthy Youth and Healthy Seniors Fund proposals accepted we I.I. •w£^?V* A?V ch* ...•w s. £ ^A » ch s» ' M • s* * '*?»*? »?>& S*>*& *vS* *;,s ,s * ”Ms<!<g< * % ’ %! B1r<*ta . «H* •’kiiisfesiGjI® s^satwa^tfeji iKHRnto!!ii|diii tifcatfitnilttiiit ■UBrijrit-ta ■sfwiaiijsttoE IdHtytejrtri , twflttaftw I •IjaVtHWK I eiditw>nift| *iigg6gaap* *& &> <<>* <>* The tobacco settlement grant committee of the Barry Community Foundation will be accepting grants for the Healthy Youth and Healthy Seniors Fund. The advisory committee will give consideration to programs that are geared toward tobacco control, ces­ sation or tobacco prevention for youths, seniors and work­ places. Grants will be accept­ ed at the foundation office on or before Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. The committee will then review the requests and make a recommendation to the Barry Community Foundation Board of Directors at its September meeting. The board will review the committee’s rec­ ommendation, and the appli­ cants will be informed and checks will be issued at the beginning of October. Previously, the Barry Eaton District Health Department and Barry County Substance Abuse have been the two organiza­ tions that have been awarded grants. The health depart­ ment has sponsored a pro­ gram toward the promotion of smoking cessation among seniors and others in Barry County through the use of Zyban or nicotine patches along with professional counseling. Barry County Substance Abuse has put together the Barry County Tobacco Reduction Coalition and started a' Youth Education Project and the Teens Against Tobacco Use. These programs were funded by the Healthy Youth and Healthy Seniors Fund with tobacco settlement money. BCF continues to look for organizations with innovative, proactive grants for tobacco cessation and prevention. Grant applications may be obtained on the BCF Web site at www.banycf.org or by call­ ing the community foundation office at 269-945-0526. State offers summer pet vaccination reminder . The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding residents to pro­ tect animals and humans from harmful diseases by vaccinating pets and live­ stock. By following some easy guidelines, owners can take significant steps toward providing a safe and healthy summer for their animals. A standard vaccination program includes vaccina­ tions required by law; along with those for diseases com­ monly found throughout the state. Licensed vaccines also are available for horses, cows, sheep and goats. “Pet and livestock owners should always consider the animal’s environment when deciding on vaccinations,” said Dr. Steve Halstead,'state' veterinarian. “If animals will be attending fairs or exhibi- tions, for example, they should receive additional vaccina­ tions to protect against dis­ eases they may be exposed to in group housing or stressful situations. Owners should consult their private veterinar­ ian to develop an appropriate vaccination program specific for their animals.” In addition, an equine infectious anemia test, also known as a Coggins test, to check for this bloodborne disease of horses, is manda­ tory for all horses entered into exhibitions, expositions or fairs. MDA also suggests vaccinating all horses against rabies, Eastern/Western equine encephalitis, tetanus, and West Nile virus. Along with the standard vaccinations; household pets must meet additional requirements. Michigan law requires owners to license their dogs. To be licensed, an owner must show proof of up-to-date vaccinations for rabies. MDA recommends having dogs checked for heartworm and intestinal parasites, along with vacci­ nations against canine dis­ temper, parvovirus and aden­ ovirus. Pet owners also should have cats checked for heart­ worm and internal parasites. Vaccinations for cats should include rabies, herpes virus, calicivirus and panleukope­ nia. Ferrets must be vaccinat­ ed for rabies and cannot be sold without the Ferret Health Advisory Sheet. This advisory can be found online. For more information on pet and livestock vaccination requirements, visit www.michigan.gov/mda. COALITION, continued from previous page and food safety, and. you need this holistic approach.” Swanson points out that many of the standards that the bills would codify address animal care for live­ stock in all types of housing; this includes animals in caged as well as cage-free systems. Legislative initia­ tives in other states such as California have focused exclusively on behavioral freedom and, depending on how the performance stan­ dards are legally interpreted, they could conflict with an animal’s natural behavior, she said. For instance, hens are flocking animals, so pro­ viding California-raised hens enough room to extend their wings and turn around with­ out touching another hen could prove challenging to meet compliance even under cage-free housing condi­ guarantee the continued care tions. and ethical treatment of all Coalition members empha­ animals in the food chain,” size that animal care standards said Wood. “These bills pro­ mandated by the bills go vide a holistic, balanced beyond emotion-driven agen­ approach that is good for ani­ das that focus on single issues mals, people, rural communi­ such as animal housing or ties and our state.” The House Agriculture farm size. “They take into considera­ Committee took initial testi­ tion everything involved in mony June 24 and 25. An providing food safety, animal identical package of bills, welfare, and a wholesome 654 and 655, has been intro­ and affordable food supply,” duced in the Senate by said George House, executive Senators Wayne Kuipers (Rand Gerald director of Michigan Allied Holland) VanWoerkom (R-Norton Poultry Industries. The proposed legislation ' Shores). These bills also doesn’t go to unnecessary have the support of the agricultural extremes but doesn’t under­ broad-based deliver on animal care either, coalition, and have been said Wayne H. Wood, presi­ referred to the Senate dent of the Michigan Farm Agriculture and Bioeconojny Committee for future action. Bureau. “The intent of the legisla­ tion is sound, and that’s to THE TRAFFIC SCENW A Name That You Can Trust 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 13th- 30th August 3,a-20th August 25th-27 To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Phil Smith, Denny Ackerson & Roily Krauss Lake Odessa Fair time is almost here, with five days of traditional family farm fun. The festivities begin Wednesday, July 8, when the midway opens at 4 p.m. Schmidt is providing the rides. The pay-one-price option is $12 for Wednesday and Thursday and $15 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The parade steps off at 6 p.m. with Laurel Garlinger as grand marshal. Bleachers will be set up on Fourth Avenue. All participants in the parade are asked to give a card with their name and float name to Janet Thomas so the announcer will know the float. The dodgeball tournament begins at 7:30 p.m. on the fairgrounds. While youths are dodging balls, antique tractors will be testing their strength at 7:30 p.m., with a pull in the grandstands. This is for trac­ tors 1,300 to 6,500 pounds built in model year 1952 or before. • Thursday starts with the dairy show at 9 a.m. There are many classes and breeds to be judged — Holstein, brown Swiss, Ayrshire, Guernsey, red and white and milking shorthorn. Guests say is always impressive to watch the youngsters lead the cows that outweigh them by hundreds of pounds. The midway opens at 4 p.m. and the lightweight horse pull at 7 p.m. • Friday begins with beef (Angus and Simmental) and sheep (Suffolk, Hampshire, Dorset, Rambouillet, Oxford, and southdown) judging at 9 a.m. The 4-H exhibits will be on display throughout the fair after judging at 9 a.m. Visitors can see cakes, sewing, knitting, crocheting, flower arrangements and arts and crafts. The youth horse show will start at 10 a.m. with many divisions for halter, English under, saddle and Western under saddle. The midway opens at noon. Volleyball starts in the d afternoon. Texas Hold 'em Tournament will begin at 6 p.m. the same time as the horse speed show in the horse arena. Scramble track racing begins at 7:30 p.m. • Saturday’s events begin at 10 a.m. with the draft horse show.. There will be many classes for Belgians, Clydesdales and Percherons. The midway opens at noon. Kids games sponsored by the Lakewood FFA begin at 1 p.m. and will include crawling races, foot races, egg-and spoon-races, egg toss and three-legged race. The volleyball tournament continues in the afternoon. The Lake Odessa Fire Department will have a pork and sweet com roast begin­ ning at 4 p.m. At 7 p.m., the lawn mower races begin. • Sunday, the midway will open at noon. There is bike racing at 1 p.m. and volley­ ball in the afternoon. 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JULY 10 HARDWOOD REE BONELESS, SKINLESS BACON CHICKEN BREAST 2/$Q00 $2" SWEET CORN COLE SLAW MIX 5/$900 99' OPEN PIT CHI CHI SALSA BBQ SAUCE 4/$E00 W 18 OZ. SMUCKER'S ICE CREAM TOPPING 13 OZ. OZ 16 OZ. On June 20 and 21, Maple Valley's 14 and under baseball team scored 59 runs in four games to win the annual baseball tournament held in Olivet in memory of Ric Hare. With great offense and pitching, Maple Valley went 4-0 on the weekend to cap­ ture the title. Pictured are (front row, from left) Garrett Miller, Devin Greenfield, bat­ boy Chase Schriver, Sammy Benedict, Cody Sivyer, Cody Wilmath, (back) Brandon Erwin, Assistant Coach Scott Johnson, Beau Johnson, Tommy Mudge, Tyler Hickey, Austin Gonser, Assistant Coach Todd Gonser, Garett Mater, Kyle Brumm, and Head Coach Adam Brumm. (Missing from photo is Joe Eddy.) Blue County Line returns to Fountain series Music lovers don’t have to travel to the Appalachians to hear authentic and vintage bluegrass music; it’s right here in Barry County in the form of a group called Blue County Line. This group of men from Barry County will return to Fridays at the Fountain July 10 with their own twist on some classic bluegrass. The membership consists of “Humble” Ted Geldhof who contributes vocals and guitar; Tom Freridge on vocals and guitar- as well as dobro; Duane Curtiss lends a hand on guitar; Orville Harrington adding the unique sounds of the man- dolin; Jim Metzger on banjo; and adding the foundation on string bass is Slimy Perkins. The Fridays at the Fountain series is presented each Friday June through August on the Barry County Courthouse lawn near the fountain in downtown Hastings. Concerts begin at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m. In the event of rain, con­ certs will move indoors to the community room , in the lowqr level of Hastings City Bank. 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State in Nashville • 517-852-0882 • www.hometownluitiber.coin Bridge Cards - WIC � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-07-11.pdf 570a3d42b44a75402c104008abe7bdfc PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY ne\ Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID HASTINGS Ml PERMIT NO.7 MVN Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 28, July 11, 2009 A local paper oftoday! Tony Shaw chosen to fill empty school board seat by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer After a 4-2 vote by the Maple Valley Board of Education, Tony Shaw has been selected to fill the vacant board seat. Shaw will complete the term of former trustee Mark Wenger who resigned his post recently due to employment^onflicts. After public interviews with each of the candidates, board members listed their top two choices and were left with a three-way tie between Shaw, former board member Brian Green and Brenda Valiquette. With a tie vote of 3-3 between Shaw and Valiquette after the second round of vot­ ing, the decision was Iqft to board Secretary Andrea Montgomery, the last of the six members to vote. Montgomery said that while it was not an easy decision due to the qualifications and expe­ rience each candidate brought to the table, it was Shaw’s business background and union experience that set him apart Shaw took the oath of office after the regular meet­ ing and immediately took his seat on the board during a closed session to discuss negotiations. He commended the other candidates and their willingness to work to improve the district. “I think all the candidates here are valuable to the com­ munity, and I hope they con­ tinue to bring input to the board. I think we all care about the same things,” said Shaw. “They are great peopeo pie, every one of them.” In his interview, Shaw said he hopes to use his busi­ ness background and com­ munity connections to help the district in this difficult fiscal environment. “I want to represent our children and school district. I want the surrounding com­ munity to be proud of the school district they live in,” Shaw told the board. “My goal would be to hit the ground running, get on board as fast as I can and set some goals with the board, teach­ ers and community.” Shaw has two children who attend Maple Valley Schools, has worked with unions for the past 14 years and recently completed negotiations with Post Cereal. Shaw said his busibusi ness background and ability to look at all sides of a prob­ lem are among his strengths. Shaw will sit on the board for 17 months, until the November 2010 election. In other business, the board: • Heard a report from Lori Thomas concerning the importance of music in development and education of students. At its meeting last month, the board voted to cut the elementary school music program due to budget constraints. .Thomas was the only music teacher and said she was presenting the infor­ mation not because she lost hefjob or needed it back, but because music is an impor­ tant piece of the educational program. “I’m here because music Photos needed for the ‘Day in the Life of Barry County’ calendar The Barry Community Foundation and MainStreet Savings Bank, in partnership with Pennock Hospital and the Thomapple Arts Council, are ready to begin work on this year’s calendar, with theme of “A Day in the Life of Barry County.” Local artists are invited to submit their photographs to tfce Barry Community Foundation by Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. The contest is open to all Barry County residents. Each entry should be an 8by-10, original work, with a label containing the artist’s name, address, and phone number, as well as the title of the print. Color prints must be accompanied by a digital file or negative. The judges will be looking for the top 12 photos. Each calendar will cost $5, and proceeds will sup­ port The Louise Ann Stockham Memorial Fund. The fund makes donations in the form of art to Barry County area non-profit organizations. A monetary donation also makes funds available for the Thornapple Arts Council to jury new pieces for the collection. The fund also accepts donations of any art form that can be displayed throughout the county for residents to enjoy. This is the last calendar in a series. Next year, the mar­ keting committee plans to create a coffee table book out of the past calendars. Anyone looking for more information about the calen­ dar photo contest may con­ tact the Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526. Two-day Civil War muster returns July 18 History comes alive in Barry County Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, at Historic Charlton Park’s Civil War Muster, with hun­ dreds of re-enactors depict­ ing Confederate-and Union infantry, cavalry and artillery units. Guests can be a part of the history of America with authentic battles on the field outside the village on terrain that allows visitors to see and understand the fierce battles between the Blue and Gray. Visitors can shop on Sutler Row, play parlor games, watch a fashion show, see military demonstrations, par­ ticipate in the country bam dance and enjoy the candle lantern tour in the evening. Everyone is encouraged to talk with the re-enactors in their Civil War era clothing and see the authentic camp. The battles will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Saturday at 9:45 p.m., guests can witness a night firing over the river, followed by a candle lantern tour at 10 p.m. Food vendors will be on site by the river. Admission to the entire event is $5 for adults and $3 for kids 5 to 12 years; chil­ more information call 269­ dren 4 and under will be 945-3775, visit www.charl• tonpark.org or search admitted for free. Charlton Park is located Historic Charlton Park on between Hastings and Facebook. Nashville, just off M-79. For education is important,” said Thomas. “Students exposed to music develop the intel­ lectual capacity to stay in school later on.” Thomas cited several stud­ ies and reports that show how music positively impacts the education of stu­ dents. Thomas cited a UCLA study that involved 25,000 students over 10 years. The study found that music-mak­ ing students .outperformed their non-musical peers and the results were the same for all socioeconomic groups. “Music is a core subject that should be taught to all students in all grades. It’s not a thrill or extracurricular activity,” said Thomas. “Music creates better thinkers, better communica­ tors and better citizens.” • Heard an update from Superintendent Kim Kramer concerning the early child­ hood program the district was hoping to expand next year. Kramer and others in the district were working with the Eaton Intermediate School District to offer two additional sections next year. The Michigan Senate, how­ ever, recently voted to cut Filling the empty seat of Maple Valley Board of Education Trustee Mark Wenger, Tony Shaw was chosen from among four candidates to fill the remainder of Wenger’s term. the funding needed. Kramer said they are still cautiously moving ahead and have enough funding to run one section for one year. The next regular meeting of the school board will be Monday, July 13, at 7 p.m. in the board room ofthe admin­ istration office. U.S. Ag Secretary to be at Country Mill Monday U.S. • Secretary of ties. Vilsack will also high­ Agriculture Tom Vilsack light American Renewal and will hold a rural community Reinvestment Act projects. U.S. Sen. Debbie forum in Charlotte Monday, July 13, as part ofthe Obhma Stabenow and Congressman Administration's Rural Tour. Mark Schauer will join The forum is open to the Vilsack at the forum. Vice public and will be held from President Joe Biden and 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Vilsack kicked off the Rural last week in Country Mill Farm, 4648 Tour Otto Road. Doors open at Pennsylvania at an event announcing Recovery Act noon. Vilsack will share infor­ funds to expand broadband mation on what the U.S. service in rural America. USDA is encouraging all Department of Agriculture is doing to revitalize and Americans to follow the Rural rebuild rural America, and Tour’s progress on a new Web seek public input on how site, www.RuralTour.gov or Twitter at USDA can help in strength­ on ening the economies of www.twitter.com/RuralTour. Michigan’s rural communi- In This Issue, • Lakeview Cemetery Chapel restora­ tion project continues • Supporters camp out for grand re­ opening of Good Time Pizza Council approves street-repair bid Ve'rmontville library presents classic summer ‘drive-in’ movies With the warning call, “Fire in the hole,” members of Battery B let lose with the first volley of the battle at last summer’s re-enactment. �JmM Say “As A0»*tM0 a> t*» Map* Vtoay News’ Sauraey Arty 11. MM Little League team makes itto the minors holiday weekend, three teammales, Danus Jerne. Chase Schnvcr and Ward Smith, were not able to join Member* of tfie teem (6- and 7-yoar-okj Pee Wee team) who attended a Lansing Lugnuta gam® are (front row. from leftj Jayoe Hansen Eh Nelson. Dillon Jorgensen, Jaden Drab* Marshal Pratt (middle) Aaron Gorman. Hunter Loveland Noah Hansen. Gavin Booher, (back) coaches Deb Smith, Kyle Booher, Tony Hansen and Mark Jorgensen, game and be part of a “dream team.*' AsMtcam Coach Mark Jorgcnvcn had «»mc connec- Young duggcr* in the Maple Valle* Little League had the appratamty to be Mile to so to a Lamaw I tym tions with the Lugnuts organization and arranged to attend a game Sunday. July S. at 2 p.m.. Due to it being a Just prior to the game, the Maple Valley team and coaches were escorted to the Lugnuta* dugout where they waited for their turn to be called out onto the field. Each Phyer was then called out by name and they ran to their position. Once they were all in place, the Lugnuls players joined them and they stood together for die singing of the national anthem The game ended in a loss for the Lansing I ugnut*. but the local boys had a great time watching and trying to catch foul balls. For the 7th inning stretch, the boys were able to sing “Take Me Out to the Bailgame*’ into micro­ phones provided by the Lugnuts staff and got to watch themselves on the big screen. This team was sponsored by Ewing Garden Center and I.landscaping, whose owners. Chris and Becky Ewing, were able to attend the game with the team Hunter Loveland gets an autograph from the team’s mascot, Big Lug. F3 Energy group to visit Barry County Fair from Master Gardener* and tour the fair MSU F.xtmxion recently received a S5.W9I grant from the Barr* < (immunity l-oundation for an innovative nutrition education and gar Member* < rt flic F3 Energy < fundamental* of Food and f rtnr** fnlrcprcncirr*hip ♦ Nutrition ♦ fating Right ■ Great Youth!) will be *i*it mg the Harn ( ounty Fair Wedn day. July 22. to leant I ft < ^-Diana’s PPncc The Place to Gojoe Profess ional Styling MEN,WOMEN&CHILDREN ft HAIR STYLING & NAILS A S.li. Corner oj M-66 & 7 hornapple Ijake Rd, Open Tuesday & S S09 a09 ay £. Friday 1-517-852-9481 5 demng project for young entrepreneur* The 10 young gardener* have ertahttithed garden plot* at MOO vilie Creamery in Navhville They will be meeting with the Master Gardener* to talk lifcMyle Program activitic* will include healthy food and fitnc** choice* for everyday life, creating a aimpie buMne«a and marketing plan, participating in the Barry County Fair, planting, and about gardening topics, to sec the gardens planted in the Master Gardener and 4-H children’s gardens and to view the open class vegeta­ bles and fruit on display in the Expo Center building. Project Director Laura Anderson, a family and con­ sumer science educator, hopes that F3 will encourage local food production and how it relates to a healthy selling their garden products. For more information, contact Anderson at the MSU Extension office at 269-945-1388 or e-mail her at ander359<&’msu cdu or contact Kathy Pennington. 4 H program associate at the same telephone number or by e-mail at pcnninZSf® msu.edu. Oomv yw tmf dbwY Arrv IM mow MmI art Kurfamo Twp Hall WBO Av® WnhbnMBb, Ml MOM Momfcnjl ftprvlo® F vwvn® SwrvioB HI ft M Sunttoyi 10 30 IH pjn. REV DAWN GOODMAN Contort numbers (517) 852-0896 * #17) 85? 9806, toBM toMMfW ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A SftMMMM Church Meeting art the Maple L eat Grange Hwy M -OS eoiHh rt Aaeyrto Rd NashvIHe , Ml 49073 Sun Praise ft Worship W 30 IM. •Wpm Waft 8:30 ft,m Meut CM) in» boys ft fMa eges 4-13 Pwton David ft Rose MacDonald An oaair rt God’s love. "Where Everyone is ftonwon® Spaniel ’ For WitortMhon oeB V618- 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St.. Nashville Sunday Scbort .50 a.m Sunday A M Worship 11 a m Evening Worship 6 Wednewlay E vening Prayer Meeting 7 p.m PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E Baseline Rd Comei al BaMkn* ft Chumh Roads a miles eeel o! MW on aaauU*) Church Service ,8 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 am (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other acuvttm Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER VIRGINIA HELLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller Si Sunday School Sunday AM Worship PM Worship Nashville :45 am ......... 1 a.m pm Wednesday Evening Worship ............... 7 pm REV ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W Vermontville Sunday School Morning Worship........ Evening Worship......... Wadneedwy Family Night Service ... Hwy .9:45 a.m ...11 a.m. ... 6 p.m .6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St.. Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed 530 p.m. 630-7:15 Bun 9:00 1090 1130. Family Supper Pioneer Club .Sunday Church FetouMsp GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-76 Highway; Nashville 9 6 1030 ajn Morning Celebration Contemporary Bendoe Relevarrl Praotlcd Teaching, Nursery. Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR DON ROSCOE Phone (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org greshXm united METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north at Vermoetvllle Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows July 19, Aug Z16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 6 26, Aug. 9 4 23 at Gresham Sunday School 930 a m Worship Time 1030 am Need wedding invitations? Stop by and check out the large selection at J-Ad Graphics LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Members of the Maple Valley Little League team hang out with the Lugnuts team during the national anthem. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servttm .9:00 6 1030 a.m Sunday School for All Ages 1030 a.m PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 CIoverdate Road (14? mto EmT of M4N ft m muP> of dunctoy Sohool 10 ft.m AM BoMoe . . 11:15a.m P.M Sarvioe 6pm PASTOR GEORGE GAY ool vice NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillip* St., Nashville Sunday School .9:45 am A M Service 11 am. P.M. Service .6 p.m Wed Service ...... 7 pm pastor lester Degroot PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E M 79 Highway 4 miles weal ol Nashville (oor M-79 6 Berryville Rd.) Bunday Worship .630 a.m 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 Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service Sunday School .930 am 11:15 am PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone 852-2043 Comer of Kaiamo Highway S Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .1030 a.m Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m. PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (617) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N State, Nashville QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Mass 9:45 a.m FATHER AL R US 8E L L A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Hastings M-76 Weal Sunday School Worship ... 10 am 1 a.m PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616)945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Sunday Services: ................ 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer .1130 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 BIBLE CHURCH. 250 N Main St, Vermontville Sunday School 9 45 am Worship Service ............ .... 11 a.m Sunday Evening Service 6pm Wed Evening Service .630 p m AWANA ,630-8 p.m Wed PASTOR DANIEL E SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with VermonMte UMC as follows July 19, Aug. 2,16 4 30 at Vermontvffle July 12 4 26, Aug. 9 4 23 • Gresham Bunday School 930 a.m. Worship Time: 1030 a.m. ___ �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 11,2009 — Page 3 New club promotes more than ribbons and awards The leaders and members of the Maple Valley HomeStyle Club share many common traits. They enjoy creating 4-H projects to show -at the Barry County Fair and have joined together to form a new club this year. More than just the projects and ribbons, deeper ties bind the group together. “We think the same way, have the same values and they are around good Christian kids,” said Cindy Weidig. Weidig is the dog leader for the club and also helped organize its formation. She said the motivation for the club came from the children themselves and working to fair. Nicole Weidig has been working with her dog for many months and reached a goal recently when her per­ sistence paid off. “I practiced with him for hours one day, and finally he goes down,” said Nicole with a sigh of relief. Michelle Fierro said her children and the others in the club are learning life lessons when they are completing their project books or teach­ ing their dogs to sit. “They learn to get along with other children and are gaining confidence at the same time,” said Fierro. “They also learn to work as a team with each other and their dog.” Though the club is just in its first year, Fierro said the future of the club is in the hands of its members, the 4- Hers. “We will keep the club around for as long as the children are interested,” said Michelle. “The dogs seem to awhile.” be a pretty lasting interest, sb it may be around for quite Members of the new 4-H club Maple Valley HomeStyle walk their dogs as part of the obedience por­ tion they will take part in at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Cheerleaders to hold car wash Saturday Kaitlin Fierro and her faithful companion Babette Jenna Fierro, Nicole Weidig and Kaitlin Fierro have all been working with their pets to get ready for the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) create a fun and educational atmosphere. “I was teaching dogs at ' other clubs and the kids weren’t happy going to the other clubs so it made sense to have it here and continue it on,” said Weidig. The club currently has nine members. Not only are 4-H members required to spend time training their dogs, they also have to com­ plete project books. The books include research on different dog breeds and four reports put together by each 4-Her. The members also have been teaching their canine friends obedience and agility, classes they will compete in at the fair. Along with working on their own, the club has participated in dog clinics and workshops with other clubs to sharpen skills and prepare for the HASTINGS 4 Goodrich UALITY 269*205*4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. IEATERS www.GQTI.com Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound show some of the skills they have learned as part of the new club, Maple Valley HomeStyle. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Parish) Enjoy better signal and the best in High Speed Internet with our newlv uooraded towers. BlackBerry® Pearl" Flip 8230 Reg. S199.99 - $50.00 In-Store Rebate - $70.00 Mail-in Rebate Q No passes SHOWTIMES 7/10-7/14_ * HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF­ BLOOD PRINCE (PG) starting at just $69.99 mo. Unlimited text, picture & video messages 7 pm nights on selected plans. • Phone with 2 yr. agreement and $70 mail-in rebate • Phone with 1 yr. agreement: $299.99 • Phone only: $509.99 . ’With 2 year activation. 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All proceeds from the auc­ tion will benefit Eaton Community Hospice and Charlotte Frontier Days. “The idea came about ANNIVERSARY SALE! 20% OFF All Trees and Shrubs In Stock *1.00 OFF Every Yard of Bulk Product Purchased Through July 18, 2009 All Flats Perennials s6.00 Buy 4, get 1 FREE A’EW Becky's Hower Bain - Floral Design &. Wedding Consulting —Garden Center & Landscaping 5715 South M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-1864 because we thought it would be a way to get the commu­ nity involved without having to go to the downtown busi­ nesses for money,” said Frontier Days committee member Cindy GaedertWiflg. “It’s not just for single ladies either. There will be silent auctions, grab bags, a cash bar and a chance to win a $200 piece ofjewelry from Carl V. Reck Jewelers. It should be a fun ladies night out.” Kip and Linda Williams from United Auctioneers will donate their services for the event, and Tunes R Us will provide music to keep the night moving. “Our goal was to have 12 studs, but we had to turn peo­ ple away because we got such a great response,” Gaedert-Wing said. “We have a great variety of men.” Tickets are going fast. Advanced tickets are $15 Friday, July 17, at noon at The County Journal, Mike’s Sports Page, Page, Keller Williams, Eaton Pub and Grille and Rolle’ Chiropractic. The event will be held at the Eaton Area Senior Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the auction starts at 7 p.m. Tickets at the door will be $20. Fastpitch Hall will honor class today The Freeport Recreation ■ Association recently ’’ announced its eight class into the Freeport Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame. The group of five inductees, who will be honored around noon between games of the annual Hall of Fame Tournament on theTiorth ball fie Id in Freeport today (July 11), bring the total number of men and women in the regional hall of fame to 45. The list, announced by Freeport Recreation direc­ tor Rich Kunde, and Hall of Fame committee chair Pat Loftus, includes Ernie • Olson, Jim Sheehan, 4 Phillip Seese, Shannon Lydy, and Howard Thaler. Locate More & Bigger Fish with the j Stream 6 Lake Map ol Michigan A Why every angler and boater needs this map Professor Higbee’s* Stream & Lake Map ofMichigan is the first and only \ highly detailed map ofits kind. The 4-foot-by-4-foot Michigan map shows 35,000 The STREAM & LAKE MAP OF MICHIGAN resembles another mapknown to Pennsylvania anglers as the “Lost Stream Map.’ The “Stream Map of Pennsylvania’ was completed in 1965 after a 30 year effort by Howard Higbee, a former Penn State Professor. 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Write by Amy b Am Jo Parish Pursuing truth and freedom I forgot my independ­ ence. Such a weird state­ ment, but true. Last week­ end was the celebration of our nation's and in turn, our individual, independ­ ence. As the day drew clos­ er, however, it seemed to slip my mind on a number ofoccasions. First, I put off a trip to the post office on Friday until Saturday, not remembering until I was in front of the building that it was a holiday. Secondly, I made no plans for a barbe­ cue or to watch fireworks. While we did end up going to • the fireworks in Bellevue, it was more of a last-minute decision. Now, 1 could blame this on my increasing age, the gray hairs I found a few weeks ago, or being so busy planning a wedding and starting a new job at Eaton County 911, but I think the problem goes a bit deeper. I think that I and often, we as a nation, forget about our independence because we experience it every day. I have the freedom to make choices each day that many other people in other coun­ tries don’t have. I can choose to pursue a job in any field 1 wish. I’m not under restrictions from the government concerning where I can travel or even with whom I can associate. Sometimes, I forget about what may. be the biggest freedom we are given, the freedom to make our own choices. Sometimes I know I don’t make the wisest choices (like the time I decided to try skiing, knowing full well that I have as much balance as ateeter-totter with one pas­ senger) but at least I have the ability to choose. 1 was doing a little research on the origins of the holiday and discovered some interesting informa­ tion that I must have slept through in history class. Not observed as an offi­ cial holiday until 1941, Independence Day began after the signing and adap- Available rolled or folded. 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When is was first observed in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776, Independence Day includ­ ed bands playing, city bells ringing and the readings aloud of the Declaration of Independence! How many of us know what the Declaration of Independence actually says, beyond the “We hold these truths” and ‘^... the pursuit of happiness” parts? Did you know that there’s a whole paragraph before “We hold these truths to be self-evident?” The declaration lays out a lot of choices that the United States did not have before the declaration. The choice to “levy War, con­ clude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm Reliance on the Protection of the divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.” So, maybe instead ofcel­ ebrating our freedoms just once a year. I’ll try and be thankful each time I’m able to make a choice without hindrance. Just think of where we would be without the Declaration of Independence or work of our forefathers. I’m not saying they or their work was perfect (all men are equal, but slavery wasn’t abolished until after the civil war?) but what they did for our nation shouldn’t be brushed aside. It’s because of them and the men and women who have fought to keep our free­ doms that we even have a nation at all. And besides, being under the thumb of the British wouldn’t be any fun — my British accent is bloody awful. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 11,2009 — Page 5 New on the shelves at Vermontville library DVDs by Mary Kay Andrews, Flowers on Main by Sherryl Woods, Harbor Lights by Sherryl Woods, The Crying Tree by Naseem Rakha, Sunnyside Blues by Mary Carter, Death Mask by Cotton Smith, The Man from Nowhere by Ralph Compton, A Soldier’s. Reunion by Cheryl Wyatt, Suddenly One Summer by Barbara Freethy, The Last Summer of Her Other Life by Jean Reynolds Page, Black Hills by Nora Roberts, Killer Summer by Ridley Pearson. Forever Strong (PG-13), Ink Heart (PG), American Graffiti and More American Graffiti (PG), A Plumm Summer (PG), Montana Sky and Carolina Moon (NR), Where Angels Go Trouble Follows (G), Angels Fall and Blue Smoke (NR), The Pink Panther 2 (PG), Stealth (PG-13), Labou (G), Confessions of a Shopaholic (PG), Young Guns (R), The Trouble with Angels (PG), Muppet Treasure Island (G), Jonas Brothers the Concert Experience (G). Junior and easy fiction Adult fiction «SI «SJ*v? ! >■'' ! iL* 1 », »dit'l ?,ll',’’II» tai u "*« <^1 5 i^Mih ** ^ofcftttu * Visger-Foster Deckers to celebrate golden wedding anniversary June and Larry Decker will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 17, 2009. They were married at June’s parents’ home on Maple Street in Nashville. Their children are Scott and Teresa Decker, and Lori and Phares Courtney of Nashville. They have six grandchildren, Ray (Erin) Decker and Angie (Byron) Hettinger, Stephie and Trenton Courtney. They also have four great-grandchildren, Cole, Alicia and Mackenzie Decker, and Matthew Rettinger. Please send them a card of congratulations to: 1640 Price Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073. Scott and Yvonne Visger of Vermontville announce the engagement of their daughter, Mackenzie Rae Visger, to Adam Richard Foster, Adam is the son of Amy Foster and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Foster of Charlotte. The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Maple Valley and is currently attending Kellogg Community College for her associates degree in early childhood develop­ ment. She currently works at Tot Spot. The prospective bride­ groom is also a 2007 graduate of Maple Valley and is currently working at Johnson’s Lumber. An October wedding is planned. 2 ® ® Liss ■ •• fesaliunri n tai' ta ^staaiji b? tatanfetasp n wiaillrt K Uftdtafd aloititanta Hamis si if b itatitiulftiita h p a Dtdnta f htpnte««at J a uMniliU ■ I j® in literal j, npkdlilMit j! jjaSi®®' ■ji #ste^^E ,_ oi n’)ta«tai? p InsM g 2 I. । Vermontville library presents classic summer ‘drive-in’ movies The Vermontville Township Library will be offering a viewing of classic summer movies “drive-in” style, showing films on the back wall of the fire station. Movie-goers are invited to bring their lawn chairs to the back parking lot of the fire station, coat themselves in bug spray, and pack up some snacks for an evening of fun. Movies will begin at dusk. The classic summer movie schedule is Friday, July 24, “Jaws;” Saturday, Aug. 8, (Summerfest) “American Graffiti;” and Friday, Aug. 28, “Grease.” For more information, con­ tact the library at 517-726-1362. 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In its bid package, Murray’s detailed that they will use 85 tons of mix on 11,333 square feet of road at a cost of $11,500. “My recommendation is that we take their bid and run with it,” said Decker. “Legally we (Nashville DPW) can only haul four and halftons at a time, and that’s a lot oftrips to Battle Creek.” At the meeting, Trustees Mike Kenyon and Mary Coll gave details concerning the second annual softball tour­ nament which will feature teams made up of members from Nashville’s DPW, EMS, police and fire depart­ ments. The council approved the use of riverside field for the event which will take place on Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. At last year’s tournament, the DPW team came out the victors, something they are hoping to repeat at this year’s competition. Whether, they win or lose, both said it will be a fun-filled day that will support a local organiza­ tion. “We had great weather last year, and a lot of people showed up,” said Kenyon. “If you don’t want to play, it’s still a fun day and there are other ways to donate.” Players are asked to give a donation, however small, to the organization the event is supporting. This year, the proceeds will go to the skate park being developed in Nashville. Teams will play each other in a round-robin style, and the day will include food, prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Cathy Christman of the Nashville United Methodist Church was also on hand to ask for permission to use one of the ball fields on Aug. 7 and 8 for a church softball event. Christman is hoping to have eight teams partici­ pate and the event will begin on Friday at 6 p.m. and con­ tinue on Saturday at 9 a.m. The council approved the use of the field for the event and also for Aug. 21 and 22 in case of rain. The council also: • Discussed the volunteer policy currently in place. Larry Filter has been travel­ ing from Rockford to mow and help maintain the The Nashville Village Council approved the use of the riverside fields for two soft­ ball tournaments in August. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) grounds at Lakeview Cemetery and inquired about Local ingredient helps achieve world record Setting a world record, students and staff at Lansing Community College create the world’s largest slab of fudge. MOO-ville Creamery in Nashville donated more than 700 pounds of butter for the project. Maple Valley High School 10 YEAR REUNION Saturday, July 18th, 2009 at Harpers 131 Albert Street, E. Lansing, MI 48823 7 p.m. in the Pool Room For the past six years, Jim Crosby of St. Johns has been unsuccessful at trying to break the Guinness World Record for the largest slab of fudge. But on June 29 at Lansing Community College’s West Campus, he claims to have done it. LCC culinary professor William Nicklosovich, Crosby and a team of Lansing Community College students created a slab of fudge that Crosby said weighed 5,500 pounds. Using 705 pounds of MOO-ville butter, 2,800 pounds of chocolate and 305 gallons of sweetened, con­ densed milk, they bested the current record of 5,050 pounds that was set on May 24, 2007. The fudge is available at MOO-ville Creamery in Nashville and the money will benefit students at Lansing Community College with scholarship support and Gateway/Crossroads Charity. the possibility of mileage compensation for his travel­ ing. Under the policy, how­ ever, Clerk Cathy Lentz said that if any money or com­ pensation is given, the per­ son is no longer considered a volunteer. The council, voted to table the vote until Lentz is able to look further into the guidelines. A member of the audience suggested that a canister be put on the count­ er to seek donations for Filter so his classification as a vol­ unteer would not have to be changed. • Approved minutes from the last meeting in which the council voted to start the process of turning village zoning to the county, A pub­ lic hearing and the signing of an intergovernmental agree­ ment must both be complet- ed as part of the process. • Heard a report from Nashville Police Chief Jerry Schray. He detailed that sev­ eral unlocked cars in the vil­ lage have been burglarized in recent weeks. A purse, change and ipod are among the items that have been taken from the vehicles. Schray also reported that the department has complet­ ed 39£ breathalyzer tests since Jan. 1, and at a cost of $3 each, $1,960 has been brought back into the depart­ ment. As a part of parole or probation, offenders often are required to complete the tests, which measure bloodalcolhol levels.. The next regular meeting of the council will be Thursday, July 23, at 7 p.m. Saved by Grace Quartet to sing at Kalamo The Kalamo United Methodist Church invites the public to a special worship service with music provided by Saved by Grace Quartet from Battle Creek. In harmony, they will sing a collection of Southern Gospel songs Saturday, July 18, at 6 p.m. 3tom now- until July 31 «t, a special offex with 3dm only... 3SIE£ eyefixow waring with euexy service Callfax an appointment with 3dm today and ash about hex The church is located four miles east of M-66 on M-79 (Lawrence Highway), then one and a half miles south on Ionia Road. For more information, call 517-652-1580 of visit the Web site www.kalamochurch.org. Stave eve length, and fun cotivea ovex. yvtve entitle head! Call 3aday fox a consultation with 3awny THE NEW IMAGE 101 N. Main Street - Woodland 269-367-4528 or Toll Free 1 -800-688-8118 Summer Hours: OPEN Monday-Thursday til 8pm, Friday til 5pm, Saturday by appt. Jbfe �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 11,2009 — Page 7 Latchkey kids enjoy theater, camping, more OPEN. 7 DAYS A WEEK NASHVILLE The Maple Valley latchkids gave a May per­ formance of “honesty” for approximately 80 family members and friends. Using the Kellogg center gym and stage in Nashville, the chil­ dren dazzled the audience with their singing and danc­ ing abilities. The play was written by latchkey staff member Elian Jarman. She and a staff vol­ unteer, Naomi Yenger, spent hours working with the chil­ dren in preparation for the play. The play was presented as a fundraiser for an overnight camping trip for the latchkey children, and the net profit from the play was $168. 24 HOURS <!ER ,n Y uYe ut- NashVlIle^MI YOU TO H 517-852-0868 Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Conveniences CAI C SUN. JULY 12 MON. , JULY 13 * TUE. JULY 14 S^~ JULY 18 FRF. JULY 17 Some of the students who are part of the Latchkey program (include) Skyler Miller, Shia-Leigh ReeceJarman, Jozlynn Miller, Rebecca Peck, Lily Miller and Olivia Peck. 2/$9OO 3 15-PACK CANS BUD / BUD LT MILLER LITE $W" W + Dep./Tax Students and Counselors enjoy the water on a sunny during their recent camping trip at Shady Pastures campground. two days and one night at the Shady Green Pastures camp­ ground. The campground has a fishing pond and a swim- IBS IesB’*'31 ft THUR. JULY 16 CRAPES BACON ito WED. JULY 15 GREEN SEEDLESS BEST BUY On June 4, the group boarded a bus at Fuller Street School and traveled to Gresham Highway in Vermontville to camp for me IMPORTANT THINGS NOT TO FORGET! 1. WHEN TO PICK UP THE KIDS 2. PAYING THE ELECTRIC BILL 3. NEW PHONE NUMBER FOR GOOD TIME PIZZA ... 517-852-9100 - NEW OWNERS - NEW LOOK - ORIGINAL GREAT TIME NOW OPEN! ming area with a slide and raft. The playground was across the drive from the cot­ tages in which the group stayed. They were housed in six cottages with a counselor or parent in each cottage. Counselors were Catie Eldridge, Jordan Woodman, Casey Eldridge and Matthew Woodman. Three parents also helped out, Jason Loveland, Cathy Peck and Mary Miller. “The campground is small enough that the children were able to go where they wanted and they were still within sight of the coun coun-­ selors and parents,” said Terry Woodman. “They wore themselves and us out with all the different activi­ ties, non-stop. There is an area for groups to have a bonfire, make s’mores. Our children had the full run of the campground, and we knew they were safe. The other campers welcomed them into their group games and were very patient with even the shortest of our campers. “It would be an under­ statement to say we had a great time,” she added. “Everyone is still talking about how milch fun we had, from swimming, fishing to stories before bed. 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MM-Mldnight; Sun. 9AM-10PM P3 Bridge Cards ‘ WIC �Page 8 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 11,2009 Supporters camp out for grand re-opening of Good Time Pizza by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer In anticipation of the grand re-opening of Good Time Pizza in Nashville, several friends of the Reynolds family set up camp in the parking lot to show their support “We did it to hang out with friends and support Bill who’s our youth leader at church,” said Joe Benedict, one of die mosquito-bitten the entire night, playing games and visiting with local law enforcement “Nightly activities con­ sisted of volleyball, Frisbee, euchre and talking to the When the doors officially re-opened at Good Time in Nashville, a group of local youths were ready. They had camped overnight in the parking lot to be among the first to enter the restaurant. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Nick Smith paints another milestone on the ther­ mometer the group created to count down the hours until the opening. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) LEGAL NOTICE FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Deborah Howell 12580 Near Lane Caledonia, Ml 49316 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mort­ gage servicer. The person to con­ tact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing coun­ selor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_se arch/), telephone- (517) 373­ 8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer's designate, foreclosure will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800­ 968-0738. Dated: July 11, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File Number: 285.9664 ASAP# 3175911 07/11/2009 06694409 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Sue Raffler offers some freshly baked chocolate chip cookies to the weary campers. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) AU real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, 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. gratitude to the Shell station in town for allowing them to use their “facilities” during the adventure. The restaurant will be open seven days a week. Hours Monday through Thursday will be 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays 4 to 10 p.m. The restaurant will feature free wifi, big-screen televi­ sions and Direct TV in all of the rooms. Boosters’ to hold golf outing Aug. 9 The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will host their ninth annual golf outing at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville Sunday, Aug. 9. The four-person scram­ ble will begin with a shot­ gun start at 1 p.m. The cost to participate is $50 per person. That fee gets the participant 18-holes of golf with a cart and dinner. An optional skins game will be available for an addi­ tional $20. The day will also fea­ ture raffle prizes, a 50/50 drawing, a putting con­ test, long drive and clos­ est to the pin competi- tions, and more. Prize money will be determined by the number of teams entered. To register for the event send a check payable to the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, along with a team name, and four player names and phone numbers to Keith Jones; 4432 Barryville Rd; Nashville, MI; 49073. Contact Jones with any questions at (517) 852­ 1901, or call Mulberry Fore at (517) 852-0760. Tee sponsorships are also available. Contact Jones for more informa­ tion. 06682644 Become a Member Castleton - Maple Grove Nashville Area Ambulance Subscription Plan Can Do For You! For more information contact: 517-852-9479 or ^517-852*8385 Lorna Wilson at H^idi Wight • NOTICE • VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS 2 positions are open on the Planning Commission and on the Zoning Board of Appeals Send letters ofinterest to: PO Box K Vermontville, MI 49096 or vermontville@itwifi.net by July 24th Lawn & Garden Farm Garage Sale AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Fil­ ters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Cale­ donia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501 (c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962-. 2015 FIVE FAMILY GARAGE Sale: 4580 S. M-66, Nashville. Huge Sale. High chair, Packn-Play, raial arm saw, furni­ ture, fireplace, fenders, painted table with matching mirror, mens & womens clothing, kids 1 toys. Too much to mention. Something for everyone & everything must go! Watch for signs & go up the hill-. No prior sales. Friday & Saturday, July 17th & 18tn, 9am-5pm. BRUSH HOGGING, drill holes, Tilling, with 45hp tractor. (269)908-2035. For Rent 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, Cen­ tral air garage, nice. $650/month plus deposit. (269)838-9687 COMPLETELY REMODELED 2-BEDROOM house for rent in Nashville. Large double, lot and detached ga­ rage for storage. Deposit and d references required. (616)481-5571 leave w/return phone number. NASHVILLE: 2 bedroom apartment; also 2 bedroom house at Thomapple Lake. (517)852-9386. Community Notices FELLOW B-93 FLOOD VIC­ TIMS. We need to band to­ gether to seek compensation. We have a solution, call (616)642-6312 leave phone number. No up front cost. Pets BE AWARE: animals offered for free may end-up being sold to research or used in dog fighting. (A message from Barry County Humane Society) Real Estate FOR SALE: TWO bedroom house, new carpet, roof and hardwood floors. This 2-bedroom house has been com­ pletely remodeled and has a large double lot with a large shade tree and room for a garden, $55,000. Call 616­ 481-5571.- MANCELONA: 4.7 RE­ MOTE wooded hilly acres. Ideal deer hunting and camping base. Drive and cleared site. $17,900, $500 down, $210 month, 11% land contract. www.northernlandcoxom, Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 11,2009 — Page 9 Movers and shakers fill library lawn The lawn was filled with movers and shakers Monday morning at Putnam District Library. Following an intro- duction and Egyptian fairy tale inside, the group learned the fundamental movements of Middle Eastern dance to authentic music outside. Attended by boys and girls of all ages, no sitting or watching was permitted and everyone got involved mak­ ing this a true community event Monday, July 13, at 11 a.m., the library will host Storybook Theatre. This group ofteen performers will entertain with original selec­ tions. The reading program continues through July with Monday morning programs. Registration is still open. Readers are reminded that reading logs are due by Saturday, Aug. 1. Contact the library for more informa­ tion. Instructed by Christine Kiel and Emily Hardy, a group gathers on Putnam library’s lawn Monday for belly dancing lessons. Eaton County to conduct dog census J. L' * •? “®a«'ih» k’H-mift “■iftwlFiirf i® h U ta 11)’ te MkW, its Mi. CsMtaitiuj kttpM ill'll HI i M181. k d khl 3 Is [hK ks iurabfc CoWrt I* b Mt i'*0®' poi* Teen Advisory Group members and library staff get involved. Shown here (from left) are Jenna Kopka, Erika Hummed, and Catalina Mata. The Eaton County Sheriffs office will be con­ ducting a county-wide dog census. State law requires that all dogs 4 months of age and older be vaccinated for rabies and have an annual license. Sheriff Mike Raines urges all dog owners who Christine Kiel, Delton.have not yet purchased a Kellogg High School 2009 dog license to do so immediately to avoid a cita­ teacher and Middle Eastern dance troupe tion. Under county ordinance, coach, demonstrates a the fine for an unlicensedmovement. dog citation is $75 per ani­ mal. Dog licenses may be purchased in person at both the county treasurer’s office and the animal control shel­ ter. A valid vaccination cer- tificate must be presented at the time of purchase. The county treasurer’s office is located at 1045 Independence Blvd. in Charlotte. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The animal control shelter is located at 756 Courthouse Drive in Charlotte and office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch) In addition to the regular usom u Dining with diabetes cooking school offered Eaton County MSU Extension is offering a foursession cooking school for people living with diabetes, their family members and caregivers. Diabetes is a serious and costly disease, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose (sugar) level, eat healthy and exercise regular­ ly can lower their risk of future physical complications^ The Dining with Diabetes Series will meet Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. in the public meeting room of the 551 Building at 551 Courthouse Drive, Charlotte. Sessions will be held Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25. During these ses­ sions, participants will learn how to prepare me'als that are healthy, easy and taste good. Taste testing is included. Participants also will learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise and how to under­ stand common diabetes lan­ guage. Each participant will receive a notebook with more than 70 recipes and additional resource materi­ als. The school is limited to the first 20 people who regis­ ter. The cost is $50 per per­ son and $60 for two in the same family, sharing a note­ book. To register for the class, contact the Eaton County MSU Extension office at 517-543-2310. Deadline to register is July 24 or until the class meets the limit. Hansbarge nows Gary & Alta Mast* 517-726-0232 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 COLE HANSBARGER Owner । i Replacement and New Construction § Support Our Troopefl) is average folks who simply believe wo al ought to look out for those who look out for all of us. They preserve our lib­ erties, livelihoods, and businesses, and we in turn operate a wide range of programs to stand up for them. How can I get involved? • Bring donation items and monetary gifts to the 4-H Booth In the Grey Building at the Eaton County Fair. • Write a letter to a deployed eoldior or their children at the Eaton County Fair. Needed Items: Needed Items: Phone Cards Gum/Mints Visa/MC gift cards Energy/Granola bars 1 or 2 GB USB memory sticks Beef Jerky and sticks Wet Wipes individually Peanuts and nuts in cans with wrapped in foil packs > lids Chap sticks JK Flavored Coffee and Floss and toothbrushes 1 cappuccino Disposable razors - men’s and DVDs & CDs (clean content) women's Books (dean content) Foot powder Women’s products Nothing less than the best for these first otaespeoptel All first aius, brand new, unopened, safety-sealed goods for Amerloa’s finest Mease Include copies of the purchase receipts for the Items for safet sa e y cross-cec cross checkin ngwen when poss ossiblee. Cards, letters, and the Ilka need to be unseated and inepect-sbIs Vermontville Ml Featuring Ruud Bas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Duality Products • FREE Estimates ny The Rules Heating & Air Conditioning LICENSED INSURED hours, the shelter will tem­ porarily stay open until 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and be open on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon only for the purpose of selling licens­ es. Residents also may buy dog licenses from the animal control shelter through the mail. Call the shelter at 517­ 543-5755 for details or for more information. �Page 10 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 11,2009 Lakeview Cemetery Chapel restoration project continues by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer The chapel at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville has been getting a facelift through the hard work of a group of community mem­ bers. New drywall and fresh paint are just part ofthe reno­ vation of the chapel. New planters on the exterior have replaced the broken original stonework, and landscaping has spruced up the flower beds. Sandra Lundquist has. taken on the project and hopes to restore the building so it can be used as it was intended. The building was erected in 1958 from a bequest left by Nashville res­ ident Daniel Smith in 1934. He left the funds to build the chapel in memory of his wife, Sylvia Teen, who died in 1908. Cemetery equipment was stored in the upper level until recently when Lundquist took on the task of restoring the structure. Lundquist, along with Ben Page, Larry Filter, Ron Bracy and Jake Goodner have cleaned the interior, hung new drywall and located four long-lost pews that were once part ofthe building. (They learned that the pews were in a building at the park). Lundquist and the group are hoping to complete the interior this year and finish work on the exterior next year. Grateful for the support Sandra Lundquist, along with grandson Brandon Henion show some of the work that has been and is in the process of being completed inside the Lakeview Cemetery Chapel. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) from others in the project and community, Lundquist said the work wouldn’t have been completed without their help. The group also is working Erected in 1958, the Teen Smith Memorial Chapel includes a room that will seat 100 people and is being given a facelift by a group of community members. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) to build a pole bam on the north end of the cemetery property that will house the equipment once inside the chapel. parked Cupboard to Cupboard program begins Saturday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Saturday, July 11, the “Cupboard to Cupboard” program will be launched to help peo­ ple in the Barry County area hit hard by the eco­ nomic recession. The pro­ gram encourages neighbors to help each other by donat­ ing items that cannot be pur- chased with ‘bridge’ cards or and the drop-off site par­ ticipants who have agreed food stamps. Different items have to be part of this partner­ been selected for the ship. The United Way weeks leading up to Aug. will oversee disbursal of 15, but all items can be the items through the var­ dropped off at any time at ious food distribution any of the collection sites sites in the county and to those agencies that work listed below. On Wednesday, July 8, directly with those in members of the need. Hometown Partnership Week 1 has been designat­ community assets pillar ed for personal care items met at the Bradford White such as deodorant, feminine Corporation in products, toothpaste, dental Middleville to kick off floss, mouthwash, shave the program. The compa­ cream, razors, ’bar soap, ny is donating a semi­ shampoo, conditioner, band­ trailer that will be parked ages, lotion, combs and hair­ in front of the Pennock brushes. Anyone driving by State Street Center in the Hastings Country Club Hastings. on Friday, July 17 can drop Lani Forbes from Barry off items for the collection County United Way during the MainStreet praised the cooperation of Savings Bank Bill Porter the company, its union, Golf Classic as well. During the week of the Barry County Fair from July 18 to 25, a special drop-off site will be housed in the emergency services tent on the fair­ grounds. The week of fair is Week 2, which is the 517 726-1500 iUTO PARTS k & REPAIR 130 S. 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Week 3, July 26 to Aug. 1, is the week for household items such as toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap, tissues, paper towels, cleaning products, aluminum foil, plastic storage bags,, pajJer cups, plates and napkins, sand­ wich bags, plastic wrap and garbage bags. Week 4, Aug. 2 to 8, is for baby care items including diapers, wipes, lotions, shampoo, pullups, cotton swabs and cotton balls. A special collection site that week will be at the Next Generation Fund’s “Drive In Movie Nite” at the Barry Expo Center com­ plex on Friday, Aug. 7 beginning at 7 p.m. Cupboard to Cupboard ends with Week 5, Aug. 9 to 15? by collecting school sup­ plies. These also will be used for the county’s backpack program. Donations being Maple Valley High School is beginning its search for a new varsity football coach. Any interested candidates are asked to submit in writ­ ing their letter of interest to the high school athletic director Duska Brumm via e­ mail at dbrumm@mvs.kl2.mi.us or by mail to Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School; attn: Duska Brumm; 11090 Nashville , Hwy; Vermontville, MI; 49096. Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt recently retired after 36 years of coaching and teaching at Maple Valley, and was the varsity football coach for the last 24 years. sought this week include backpacks, pencils, note­ books, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, colored markers, notebooks, folders, colored pencils, pencil boxes, scis­ sors, glue and glue sticks. In addition to the Bradford White trailer parked in front of the Pennock State Street Center, other drop-off locations include the Cracked Pepper Restaurant in Middleville, WBCH in Hastings, Freeport’s Shamrock Tavern, Woodland’s Double D’s Pizza, Goldsworthy’s in Hastings, Maple Valley Pharmacy, Delton Floral, and the Gun Lake Grind in Orangeville. 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To help them make their decisions, Michigan State University Extension and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for July 14 in Ithaca, July 16 in Bad Axe, July 27 in Mason, July 28 in Allegan and Lawrence, July 29 in Centreville -and Clarksville, Josh Hoffman and fiancee to host party Marine Cpl. Josh Hoffman and his fiancee, Heather Lovell, will host a celebra­ tion Saturday, July 18, from 2 p.m. to midnight at their home at 4454 Foxmoor Court in the Fox Glove Estates, off West State Road in Irving Township. They are hosting the event for the volunteers, donors, friends and family who helped build their home. The party will include lots of food, music and an open bar. Anyone planning to attend should RSVP by July 12 by calling 269-795-7492 or 616­ 822-3574 or via e-mail at heatherlovell 18@yahoo.com. “Please join us for a day of celebration in our new home as a way for us to ‘thank you’ for all your have given us,” said Lovell. “We hope to see you at the party.” Former Marine Corporal Hoffman has been paralyzed from the chest down since he was shot by a sniper’s bullet in Iraq in January 2007. His new home has been personally adapted for him. It was built at no cost to him with volunteer labor and materials coordinat­ ed by Caledonia American Legion Post 405 and the “Homes for Our Troops” organization, along with numerous community, business and individual donors. Aug. 3 in Coldwater, Aug. 4 in Hanover and Aug. 7 in Zeeland and Comstock Park. “This program potentially involves big dollars — over $100 per acre — and risk management with lasting implications,” says Roger Betz, MSU Extension dis­ trict farm management edu­ cator and the program’s facilitator. “Though the ACRE con­ cept can be difficult to understand, the basic ques­ tion producers need to ask themselves is whether their main objective is to enhance farm income or help manage farm risk,” Betz adds. “The meetings being offered will help participants answer some of these questions and decide ifthe new ACRE pro­ gram is right for them in 2009.” Presenters will include FSA staff members and MSU Extension educators. No registration is required. For mote information about any of the sessions, contact Janice Knuth at the Calhoun County MSU Extension office by calling 1-888-678­ 3464. For more information about the ACRE program, call the local FSA office. Deadline nearing for Country Music Showdown Wednesday, July 15, at 5 p.m. is the deadline for sub­ mitting entry forms to com­ pete in the WBCH/Colgate Country Showdown coming to the Barry County Fair Monday, July 20, at 7 p.m. when finalists will be select­ ed for the Tuesday, July 21, finals. The winner at the Barry County Fair will advance to statewide competition at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit in August The act selected as the state, winner will go on to regional and national contest to compete for the grand prize of $100,000 and the national title. Details and contestant rules are available at wbch.com. Thornapple Arts Council announces logo contest The Thomapple Arts Council is giving artists a chance to have their work displayed throughout Barry County by submitting designs for its 15th annual art auction logo. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 29, July 18, 2009 ■f W Secretary of Agriculture discusses the future of farming in Michigan by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer The role of the United States Department of Agriculture and possible changes that could help stim­ ulate the agricultural com­ munity were part of a town­ hall-style discussion last Sunday with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. The event was part of the Obama Administration’s Rural Tour. Nearly 400 peo­ ple gathered at the Country Mill north of Charlotte, each with a vested interest in at least one part of the agricul­ tural field. Katie Eldred of Vermontville was there to find out if ag education will see any changes in the near future. Peggy Beals of Grass Lake attended to see if the USDA will help make it eas­ ier for small dairy farmers to communicate directly with consumers and provide a fresher product. Joe Harvey ofVermontville was interest­ ed in new programs being developed by the USDA and the expansion of solar energy possibilities. Whatever their interest, it was evident from the packed bam that Vilsack’s visit cre­ ated a unique opportunity for residents to have direct dia­ logue with Washington, D.C. Vilsack opened his por­ tion of the meeting by stress­ ing to the crowd how instru­ mental farmers are to the world’s economy. “Every family needs a farmer,” said Vilsack. “Every family in the nation needs a farm producing food for them.” Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Rep. Mark Schauer host­ ed the event and opened the program by looking to the role agriculture can play in helping the economy rebound. “There’s an important role agriculture can play as a pos­ itive part of the solution,” said Stabenow. “I continue to believe that this is so important for out country, especially for our state and our way of life.” Stabenow detailed a train­ ing center being developed by with the Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek. The center would provide standardized training for food producers in the state and around the nation. The Kellogg company has already contributed $5 mil­ lion toward the creation of the facility. Currently there is no uniform training system in place for producers, and Stabenow said it is a natural fit to have the institution in a state where agriculture is the second leading industry. “It ought to be right here in Michigan. We should be bringing people here to train,” said Stabenow. Vilsack talked to the crowd about the financial sit­ uation of many farming fam­ ilies and the need to revamp agriculture as a viable busi­ ness for producers, both large and small. “Ninety percent of farm families require off-farm employment to make the farm profitable and equi­ table,” said Vilsack. United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack addresses the crowd at the Country Mill in Charlotte. Representative Mark Schauer and Senator Debbie Stabenow also took part in the event, (photo by Amy Jo Parish) Beyond the financial side or farming, Vilsack said SECRETARY, continued on page 4 Astronaut takes time for local friends and family Son of NasMe mnan is firing a dream’ by Nick Smith Dr. Andrew Feustel has a perspective that not many can claim this side of space. He has seen Earth from above, with just a space suit separat­ ing him from this planet. Feustel, an astronaut with Nashville resident Barb Burrill poses with her son, astronaut Dr. Andrew Feustel at an open house held in his honor. (Photo by Nick Smith) NASA, recently returned to gravity after his first space mission. His mother, Barb Burrill of Nashville, held an open house for him Saturday, July 11. Friends and family had the opportunity to show their support for Feustel and learn about his unique experi­ ences. Burrill, a pastor at the First Wesleyan Church in Battle Creek, is proud of her son’s accomplishments but said she never imagined he would choose to pursue a career with NASA. “It’s the most wonderful thing,” said Burrill. “He’s living a dream.” Feustel’s dream began in his early teens in Lake Orion when he discovered his pas­ sion for space. Fast forward a few years, and he was at Purdue University on his way to earning a bachelor’s degree in solid earth sciences and a master’s in geophysics. He then went on to pursue a doctorate of geological sci­ ences from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. While applying to get into the space program, Feustel held several jobs, ranging from mechanic to seismologist He was accepted into the program in 2000, and in 2006 he was assigned to his first space mission and Hubble’s last repair mission, STS-125. The Hubble Telescope, in operation since 1990, has had four previous repair mis­ sions. On this, the fifth, Feustel and the team repaired faulty devices and added some technology to the tele­ scope. No further missions are planned to repair the telescope, and in five years a new telescope is set to replace Hubble. In the midst of all of the technology, there were some unforgettable moments on the mission, said Feustel. From the first time in null gravity to the last space walk, the crew melded and worked as a team he said. But the most profound moments were those quite separate from the rest of the Maple Valley graduate victim of neighbor’s anger Former Maple Valley resi­ dent, Tracy Beardslee was shot to death by his Mussellshell County, Montana, neighbor on Tuesday, July 7. The Associated Press reports that Beardslee’s neighbor Robert Cooksey was charged Wednesday, July 8, with deliberate homicide. His bail, was set at $500,000. say Court records Beardslee was found lying in the grass along a fence line with a gunshot wound to his shoulder. He had apparently been trimming weeds at the time of the shooting, and the trimmer was still running. Cooksey used a high-powered rifle. The two apparently had an ongoing dispute over the use of a driveway. Mussellshell County Sheriff Woodrow Weitzeil said Cooksey was detained Tuesday after calling the sheriffs office to say he’d shot a man at his house 12 miles southeast of Roundup, Mont., and needed an ambulance. Beardslee graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1979. The STS-125 crew poses for a photo near Space Shuttle Atlantis on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in California following their landing which ended the STS-125 mission to repair and upgrade NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. From the left are mission specialist Mike Massimino, pilot Gregory C. Johnson, Commander Scott Altman; and mission specialists Megan McArthur, John Grunsfeld, Andrew Feustel and Michael Good. (Photo courtesy of NASA.gov) astronauts. On his first space walk, Feustel had a vision most can only dream of. Due to the way the shuttle was positioned, he could see nothing on either side except space. Directly in front ofhim was Earth, and for a few moments, he said it seemed as ifhe and the Earth were alone. ASTRONAUT, continued on page 4 In This Issue, • Putnam Library hosts acting troupe • Donation upgrades equipment at library • Teen library group awarded grant • Summer is time for bats, bugs and bacteria • Assasins make for unconventional musical �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 18, 2009 Assassins make for unconventional musical by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Throughout past couple of centuries, a handful of indi­ viduals have attempted or succeeded in killing an American president. The musical “Assassins” com­ bines each of their stories into one and takes the audi­ ence through a virtual history book of those incidents. Though the years are meshed together to allow the characters a chance to inter­ act with each other, their sto- ries are each given a turn on Good Time Pizza and didn’t the stage. have the time needed to be The unconventional story part of the cast” line appealed to Director The show runs July 23 to Amanda Wells, though it 25 and July 30 to Aug. 1. All was The Revue’s Producer shows begin at 8 p.m. at The Bill Reynolds who first pre­- Revue located at 301 N. sented the idea ofperforming Main Street in Nashville. “Assassins.” The story opens with the “Actually, Bill chose proprietor, played by Revue ‘Assassins’ because he really regular Adam Zank, who wanted to be in it,” said encourages the characters to Wells. “He wants to expand ““Come Come on on and and Kill Kill a our horizons as a theater President” in the opening troupe. As luck would have song. Wells said that the it, however, Bill then bought character of John Wilkes Booth acts as the forefather to the other criminals, and Lee Harvey Oswald is the culmination of their efforts. Rather than glorify their efforts, the show conveys an important lesson to the audi­ ence. “The point of the show is not to glorify these people but to make us think about what’s important,” said Wells. “We’re in a free country, and there’s bad that work to get where we are.” The cast includes: comes with the good. It’s a reminder of how important Proprietor - Adam Zank; Balladeer Jeremy our freedom is.” Parallels can be drawn Schneider; John John Wilkes between the show’s plot and Booth - Kenneth H. Smith; the current plight of the Charles Guiteau Steve country. Shaughnessy; Leon Czolgosz “We are facing a difficult - Mark Shoemaker; Giuseppe time, now but we’ve faced Zanagara - Mac Arney; Lee them before,” said Wells. Harvey Oswald - Brandon “We heal and we move on. Shapley; Samuel Byck - Scott That’s what we do as Peters; Lynette “Squeaky” Americans. We pick our- Fromme - Lindsey Hemming; selves up and forge ahead.” Sara Jane Moore Laura Wells said the cast has Soule; John Hinckley Jr. been working hard to master Chris Caldwell; David their roles, a task that is a bit Herold - Zac Coddaire; more difficult since the char­ acters are based on actual people and not fictional personalities. “It’s always a challenge playing a person that really existed and that’s something that’s different for most of them,” said Wells. “They’re doing a fantastic job with it, but it has taken a lot of hard Emma Goldman Maria Licari; and Billie - Alivia Benedict The ensemble includes: Zac Coddaire, Terry Dennison, Lynette King, Maria ara Licari, Kelly Schneider, Nick Smith, Heather Wortley, Dale White and Tarah Yenger. Patrons are encouraged to reserve their seats by calling Wells at 616-902-4193. Tickets are $ 10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children under 12, although parental discretion is advised due to the mature story line. Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme (Lindsey Hemming) and Sara Jane Moore (Laura Soule) discuss their attempts to kill President Gerald Ford in a scene. (Photo by Amanda Wells) Ken Smith plays the character of John Wilkes Booth in The Revue’s production of “Assassins.” (Photo by Amanda Wells) <-Diana’s ^Pfoce The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. ,06682803 1-517-852-9481 i E Mark Shoemaker plays the role of Leon Czolgosz, President McKinley’s assassin. Here he rehearses a scene with Maria Licari who plays the anarchist Emma Goldman. (Photo by Amanda Wells) POOL CARE PRODUCTS Shock Products ancers Sanitizers Ihometowi J LUMBER & HARDWARE M°nday*hru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 06694791 Stati Availabl 219 S. State in Nashville-517-852-0882 • www.hometownlumber.com Members of the ensemble rehearse a scene for The Revue’s production of Assassins. Pictured are Nick Smith, Heather Wortley, Terry Dennison, Kelly Schneider, and Zac Coddaire. (Photo by Amanda Wells) Baseline church hosting ‘family-style’ VBS Bellevue United Methodist and Baseline United Methodist churches invite area residents to join in “Veggietown Family Values” sharing God’s love from generation to generation. Two-and-a-half hours of fun have been planned for five different Sunday after­ noons this summer. The activities are appropriate for all ages, children and adults, families and singles. Participants will sing, play games, hear Bible stories and end the evening with a simple meal all at no cost to guests — as a way for the family to spend time togeth­ er. The dates are July 19 and 26 and Aug. 9, 16 and 23 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Baseline United Methodist Church, 9617 E. Baseline Road, one mile east of M-66 North, at the corner of Baseline Road and Church Road. For more information, call Baseline United Methodist at 269-963-7710. SMOKE-FREE^^ssses RESTAURANT Home Cookih' It’s Fair Time! / Jack £ Judy's ’ Bring the Family CowBS Kettle Cafe J in and enjoy a Home Cooked Meal at Family-Friendly Prices before you head to the Fair. I 113 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 18,2009 — Page 3 Summer is time for bats, bugs and bacteria As Michigan residents enjoy camping, swimming, and fresh homegrown food this summer, health officials are reminding everyone to reduce their risks of expo­ sure to bacteria and viruses that can cause illness. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department kicked off a month-long awareness campaign July 1 to inform local residents about what they can do to prevent illness and what the health depart­ ment is doing to protect of Barry and Eaton residents and visitors. “Be aware of potential infection from various sources during the summer months, but do not let it keep you from enjoying the many activities that the county has to offer for fun and recre­ ation,” said Heather Sanders, health educator for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. “You can pro­ tect yourself and your family by taking special precau­ tions.” Michigan residents should be aware of and protect themselves from illnesses such as Lyme disease, rabies and West Nile virus. Lyme disease is a bacterial infec­ tion resulting from the bite of an infected deer tick. If left untreated, it can cause chills, fever, headaches and muscle and joint pain. Although the risk of developing Lyme dis­ ease is minimal in Michigan, residents should be aware of the risk of infection and seek immediate diagnosis and treatment upon possible exposure. Rabies and West Nile virus are both viral infec­ tions. Rabies is contracted through a bite or scratch from an infected animal. It also can be transmitted if saliva from an infected ani­ mal gets into an open wound or into a person’s eyes, nose or mouth. In Michigan, rabies has been reported most often in bats. There is no treatment for rabies once a person or animal shows signs of the disease, so reducing expo­ sure is crucial. West Nile virus is spread to humans primarily by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes becomes infect­ ed after biting birds that carry the virus. Most people who are infected with West Nile virus either have no symptoms or experience mild illness such as fever, headache and body aches. Those suspecting exposure should seek medical care immediately. Not only should a person be aware of potential illness­ es from animal and tick bites during the summer months but also illness from con­ suming contaminated food and beverages. Here are some precautions to take to protect against food-borne illness: • When carrying food to another location, keep it cold to minimize bacterial growth. Cold food should be held at or below 40° F. Pack food right from the refrigera­ tor into a cooler immediately Red Cross jittEtaaswrt MjSli'l IB M hosting two blood drives Tuesday American Red Cross per­ sonnel hope eligible area res­ idents will attend one of two blood drives Tuesday, July 21. A blood drive in Charlotte will be held at the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. At noon the same day, the Potterville United Methodist HASTINGS 4 9 I Goodrich WUALITY Ftheaters 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. www.GQTI.com Rocking Seat* * All Digital Sound © Stadium Sealing O No passes SHOWTIMES 7/18-7/23 O® HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (PG) FRI-SUN 12:30,3:30,6:30,9:30 MON-TH 3:30.6:30,9:30 PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) FRI-SUN 1:00,9:15 MON-TH 9:15 ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (PG) FRI-SUN 11:45,2:00,420,6:40,9:00 MON-TH 4:20, 6:40,9:00 Church will host a drive until 5:45 p.m. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. “The need for blood is constant, and during the summer months, we see a decrease in the number of individuals donating blood,” said Susan Clements, donor recruitment representative with the American Red Cross. “People get busy with summer activities, and donating blood is not in the forefront of their minds. However, with increased traffic on the roadways and waterways, the hospitals we service see an increase in traumas and an increase in the need for blood.” All presenting donors at Tuesday’s drives may enter to win a $500 Meijer gift card. Walk-in donors are wel­ come or call 800 GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment. before leaving home. • When using a cooler, keep it out of the direct sun by placing it in the shade or shelter. Avoid opening the lid too often, which lets cold air out and warm air in. • Be sure there are plenty of clean utensils and platters. To prevent food-bome ill- ness, don’t use the same plat­ ter and utensils for raw and cooked meats and poultry. Harmful bacteria present in raw meat and poultry and their juices can contaminate safely cooked food. Teen library group awarded grant The Teen Advisory Group Council received nearly at Putnam District Library $20,000 in grant requests and recently was awarded a grant had only $6,000 to award. from the Barry County Putnam District Library’s Foundation’s Youth Advisory teen group received $1,060 to Council. The grant will allow fund exactly half of what was the library to add a technolo-requested. With the money, gy center for teens in the the group plans to purchase newly created teen area. one multi-media laptop comThe Teen Advisory Group puter, one mini-laptop and started in June of 2008 as part accessories. The new computer workof Putnam District Library’s summer reading • program. stations will be reserved soleThe group looks for new and ly for teen use but will be fun ways to bring teens to the available to adult patrons if Receiving a check for new technology at Putnam library and recommends not in use by teens. Putnam materials specifically for District Library will work District Library is the Teen Advisory Group grant-writing teens. with Maple Valley High team of Vickie Casteel, Courtney Cady, Jenna Kopka, New members are always School’s leadership class to Erika Hummed, Kari Hummed and Catalina Mata. Youth welcome. Contact the library host a kick-off party to pres-Advisory Council member Kayla Vogel presents the for more information. ent these new items to the check. The Advisorycommunity in the fall. Youth Donation upgrades equipment at library eliminated the need to stamp due dates inside books, and a cordless handheld scanner will be used during busy times to help patrons check out even more quickly. Residents attending the summer movies also will hear the new upgrade. A sound system has been installed for use during the summer pro­ gram, making the flicks much more enjoyable for the audi­ ence. “One week we watched the movie without a system and the children couldn’t hear the movie, so it didn’t hold their attention,” said Rita Miller, assistant library director. “The next week we had the system, and it made all the Assistant Library Director Rita Miller uses a new difference.” The new equipment was receipt printer to check out books for Tony Strotheide. The printer is one of the donations to the library from the donated to the library by the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association. (Photo by Amy Vermontville Maple Syrup Association. Miller said the Jo Parish) gifts are “very appreciated” by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Patrons of the Vermontville Township Library may notice a few upgrades to the equipment used to check out resources. A new receipt printer has by the library staff and come at a time when financial con­ straints make purchasing new equipment difficult. “Because of our budget, they gave us the extra things that we cannot afford but are very useful to the library,” said Miller. “They came and asked us for a list, and we were very surprised that they bought all three. That was over the top.” Upcoming events at the library include Castles in the Sand on July 21, a showing of the movie “Muppet Treasure Island” on July 28, a showing of the movie “Journey to the Center of the Earth” on Aug. 4 and Take Part in Art at the Library on Aug. 11. All programs begin at 6:30 p.m. Visit the library’s Web site at www.vermontvillelibrary.blogspot.com for more information. Saturday, July 18,2009Bachelors Charlotte Frontier Davs Stud Auction AND THEIR DATE PACKAGES! At the Eaton Area Senior Center • Charlotte Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Auction Starts at ?:00 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Eaton County Hospice & Charlotte Frontier Days Running The Auction, Kip & Linda Williams ofUnited Auctioneers • Silent Auction . 50/50’s ©iris r •Jewelry Raffles from Carl V. Reck & Hodges Jewelers • Cash Bar TICKETS $20 At The Door ©TRANSFORMERS: THE REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (PG-13) FRI-SUN 12:45,4:00,7:00,9:55 MON-TH 4:00,7:00, 9:55 MY SISTER'S KEEPER (PG-13) DAILY 4:10, 6:50 Derek] Must Be 21 Or Older W �Page 4 _ just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. July 18. 2009 SECRETARY, continued from page 1 agriculture should be pre­ served and expanded for less tangible reasons. “It's important because there’s a value system here. A value system of hard work, community and genuinely caring about other people in the community,” said Vilsack “I think for the first time in a long, long while, we’re providing tools to pro­ tect that value system.” All three speakers urged those in attendance to think outside the box in terms of the future of agriculture and incorporate other areas such Lavern DeWitt It was standing room only at the town hall meeting held last week at the Country Mill in Charlotte, (photo by Amy Jo Parish) as technology into their busi­ nesses. “Our challenge in rural development is to figure our how to focus to create those economic opportunities,” said Vilsack. “Think creativity. Innovation doesn’t have to be limited to urban centers ... Creativity and innovation is out on a farm when the com­ bine breaks down out in the field. You use ‘a little of this’ and ‘a little of that’ to make it go” Stabenow used wind torrents as an example of how their use in the agriculture world would create even more opportunities in other areas such as manufacturing. “We can build every single part (of a wind turbine) right here in Michigan,” said Stabenow. “There’s a lot of innovation here, and we just can’t sell ourselves short. ASTRONAUT, continued from page 1 — Though he was thousands of miles away, home was never that far, thanks to daily reminders. Each morning, Ground Control in Houston Senator Debbie Stabenow and United States Secretary of played a song chosen by one Agriculture Tom Vilsack answer questions from the media of the team’s families as a after the event (photo by Amy Jo Parish) wake-up call. Antiques Lost & Found For Rent ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET, Sunday, July 26th. 400 exhibitors. Rain or shine. 7:30am-4:00pm. Locat­ ed at the fairgrounds right in Allegan, MI. $4.00 admis­ sion. WANTED: SET OF keys mistakenly taken from the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope on 7I1A/09. Please return next week. Lawn & Garden FOR SALE: TWO bedroom house, new carpet, roof and hardwood floors. This 2-bedroom house has been com­ pletely remodeled and has a large double lot with a large shade tree and room for a garden, $55,000. Call 616481-5571. REMODCOMPLETELY ELED 2-BEDROOM house for rent in Nashville. Large double lot and detached ga­ rage for storage. Deposit and references required. (616)481-5571 leave w/retum phone number. AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Fil­ ters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Cale­ donia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. BRUSH HOGGING, drill holes, Tilling, with 45hp tractor. (269)908-2035. Jobs Wanted DAYCARE HAS OPEN­ INGS. Maple Valley Schools, all ages. Please call Donna (517)852-0319. Real Estate NASHVILLE HOUSE FOR sale: Two bedroom house on a double lot has new carpet, roof, and hardwood floors, hook up for washer and dryer, detached garage - low monthly payments. $55,000. Call (616)481-5571 Gary & Alta Mast • 517-726-0232 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 Replacement and New Construction | I COMPLETELY REMODELED 2-BEDROOM house for rent in Nashville. Large double lot and detached ga­ rrage for storage. Deposit and references required. (616)481-5571 leave vtl re­ turn phone number. NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM trailer also 2 bedroom apart­ ment. (517)852-9386. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501 (c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 “Each morning, we had all this equipment to take off, and we all had to rush to the mic by the time the song was done, laughed Feustel. “Then Houston would say ‘Good morning (astronaut’s name), this song’s for you,” and the person who the song was for would have to get to the mic and reply.” Feustel said he appreciated the support of everyone who came to the open house Saturday and everyone who prayed for him during the mission. From now until August Feustel is educating politicians and the public through events like the open house. His goal is to show the importance of his mission, the space program as a whole, and to justify funding. Feustel said the biggest misconception of astronauts is a misunderstanding of what being an astronaut entails and the day-to-day work it involves. “The public doesn’t understand what we do,” said Feustel. “It’s important to continue exploring space ... We need to expand our culture beyond Earth.” 1-800-870-7085 “Our Family Serving Yours** s #9 (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager (DeWitt) Hecker, on the front lawn of the Ostroth place on Nashville’s north side. By 1950 Lavern had been hired by his mother to man­ age the DeWitt Convale­ scent Home in the Striker House located at the comer of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings. Later in the 1950’s he bought and moved to the Dave Goodyear Algonquin Lake cottage located on Ogimas Street. He subsequently bought proper­ ty across that street and built a spec house. By 1960 he had purchased the Patton brothers VelvetSoft water softener business while working nights at Eaton’s in Battle Creek. He owned and operated VelvetSoft until its sale in 1977 at which time he retired and moved to Sebring, Florida. At the time ofhis death, he was living with his only son, Robert DeWitt, in Lexington, North Carolina. He is survived by his son, numerous grandchildren, nephew Gordon Hecker, and his younger sister, Lucille DeWitt Hecker. Mary Jane Norber NASHVILLE - Mary Jane Norberg, age 85, of Nashville, formerly Pontiac died July 16, 2009. She worked as a GMC secretary, at the Oakland Press, and Sears. She was a past president of the PTA and Campfire leader, church leader of the Pontiac Aldersgate United Methodist and Nashville United Methodist church. She was the mother of Nancy Turk of Decatur, Sharon (Jerry) Reese of Nashville, Susan (Gary) Pyle of Dennis, MS; grandmother of Kris Vanderveen, Heidi Watson, Michael Turk, Chip Reese, Lee Ann Pyle, Joey Pyle, Cathryn Turk and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Norberg was preced­ ed in death by her loving hus­ band, Melvin S. Norberg; brother, Bill Thompson, and sister, Lillian Richman. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2009 at the Nashville United Methodist Church, 210 Washington, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville UMC, P.O. Box 370 or Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, P.O. Box 683 Nashville. Arrangements made by Daniels Funeral Home. Joe Montgomery Builders, Inc. We build on our reputation...just ask our customers! Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or • 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 Bom Saturday, June 4, 1910 of Herbert DeWitt and Core E. Biggs in Evart, Herbert Lavern DeWitt died Thursday, June 4, 2009. In 1917 the family moved to Hastings from Evart and resided at 515 Montgomery Street, Hastings, until mov­ ing to Nashville in 1920. During the 1920’s, the era of two reel silent films, Lavern was Nashville’s favored projectionist at the local movie theatre because he could change reels faster than other projectionist’s. He also worked as delivery boy for Nashville’s Belson’s Bakery and sold magazine subscriptions to “Successful Farming” door-to-door, and raised sheep until his Aunt Mabie (DeWitt) Little got him a job at Milling’s Drop Forge in Lansing during the summer of 1938 where he remained through World War II and into the late 1940’s. Lavern was graduated from Nashville High School, class of 1931. On June 11, 1939 he mar­ ried Marian E. Cheeseman in a double wedding ceremony with his sister, Lucille Building dreams since 1978 New Construction and Home Improvement 122 S. Lincoln, Charlotte (517) 543-1718 Hansbarge Heating & Air Conditioning I imMsm INSURED Vei i । lontvllle, Ml «»»» Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. 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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. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School....................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ........... 11a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Corner 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 Morning Worship................................. 11 Evening Worship.................................. 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ........... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 A 0 Smith Water Heater Sales and Service Serving four Community for Over 40 Years * ^mP're ^P00® Heater Sales and Service • Free Estimates (616) 374-7595 Nashville (517)852-9565 NOW T. ► SMOKE * L free js Peace IT The third grace mentioned by Paul as a fruit of the Spirit is peace. Peace can be both internal as well as external; it is possible to be at peace within oneself while all around loom chaos and mayhem, just as it is possible for one to be at peace externally, and even to have a calm outward disposition, while war and strife rage within. Ideally, we should strive to have both internal and external peace, to be at peace with everyone, and to live harmoniously with those around us while being in a tranquil state of mind. Peace with others can only come from good relations and the active goodwill towards all that is characteristic of true Christian love. Peace within ourselves requires that we truly trust in God and believe that He has us safely in His hands, and from knowing that we are doing His will. This last point is crucial. This is, we must love God's word and heed His commandments to have real peace within ourselves. Those who knowingly do wrong cannot know peace, for they will have a dissonant spirit from knowing what is right but still doing what is wrong. So, we should study God's word and do the good works that He has set before us as our task. Love God and love one another, and peace will follow. tan ta 0 202 H. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-2 pm; Fri. & Sat. 6 am-8 pm 517-852-2500 Wed. 5:30 p.m.................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15 Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 Sunday S 10: 00 Church S 11: 00........................................ Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration... 9 & 10:30 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 .Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 5 & 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. QMi A 5a rm V rm y Low-priced prescriptions, great coffee & relaxing massage. We'll help you feel better! lAaple Valley pharmacyregular hours • Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 219 N. Main • Nashville 517.852.0845 • toll free 877.852.2601 • Fax 517.852.0461 www.maplevalleyrx.com the Dean-- c-o--u-n-te-r jAvp massage therapy All That Glitters Full Service Floral & Vintage jewelry FLOWERS, PLANTS, BALLOONS & GIFTS for Weddings, Sympathy, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Every Day! Delivery Available • We Rent Tuxes 234 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9224 • 517-852-1691 CINDY HEINSEN, OWNER R.S.V. Isaiah 48:18 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG fN HAPPY TRAILS... commandments! Then yourpeace would have been like a river, andyour righteousness like the waves ofthe sea... FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE vr THE GARDNERS: SHIRLEY AND RICHARD V LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Sales and Service “Up to 30% Tax Credit available on many products. Conditioning Installation 0 that you had hearkened to my 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 Geo-Thermal Installation and Service Air Conditioning & Heating • 24-Hour Phone Service Lake Odessa Fuel Oil Furnace Installation and Service Goodman • Boiler Installation and Service KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH ool i o ol vice 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 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 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday Schoo ................ 10 A.M. Service... ......... 11:15 P.M. Service............................................6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST . 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.................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship........................ 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 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 M-79 West . Sunday Schoo Worship............ 10 a.m. 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School............................... 9:45a A.M. Service........................................ 11 a P.M. Service.......................................... 7 p Wed. Service ............................. 7 p.m. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA.................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 5 & 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. 06693591 �Page 6 - Just Say *As Advertised in the Mapte Valley News' Saturday. July 18. 2009 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Supervisor, others tell different story To the editor: I am truly disappointed by the article written by Amy Jo Parish regarding the con­ frontation of a Vermontville Township trustee at a town­ ship board meeting. I was also amazed by the large picture and the nega­ tive headline. That trustee just happens to be my hus­ band. I. too, was at that meet­ ing My version is different than what was written in the paper. I am not sure why Amy (who was not at the meeting) wrote the article in the manner that she did. Why was there nothing in the arti­ cle about anything else that was discussed at the meet­ ing? I guess you thought the article you chose to put in the paper made for good reading. The people who commented on the “incident” are the very people who are trying to make my husband's life mis­ erable. They will complain about almost anything he says or does Not being at the meeting and taking the word of a small group of people and reporting after the fact is just not right. Just because peo­ ple say things does not make them true. Carla Rumsey’s quotes in the paper might have been what she remembered, but it is not what I remember. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMU­ NICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PRO­ TECTIONS. To: Warren Searles and Charlotte Searles Thomas J. Alvey and Christina N. Alvey 8877 Dunkley Road Delton, Ml 49046 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meet­ ing with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing coun­ selor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/ counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800­ 382-4568. If you request a meet­ ing with the servicer's designate, foreclosure will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. if you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mort­ gage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice, if you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: July 18, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File Number: 200.4636 ASAP# 3184527 07/18/2009 06694671 Carla and Dawn Conklin, a member of the Kalamo Township Board, were standing together in front of me. After the meeting ended, my husband was walking toward the back of the room when he stopped to talk to Carla Rumsey. Before he even said anything, Carla put her hands up in front of her and said in a loud voice (not yelling) as she stated in the paper “Don’t go there Blair, don’t go there.” She also stated in the paper that she was talking to Monte O’Dell, our fire chief. She was talking with Dawn Conklin, the Kalamo Township treasurer, not Monte. Carla also stated that my husband shook his finger at her, and that is not true, either. She did not request my husband to stop (as she said in the paper), since he was not doing anything. A conversation ensued which lasted about one minute before Dawn Conklin said to Carla, “Let’s go,” and told Carla to file a police report. There were some quotes in the paper made by Jack Owens which also need some clarification: The peo­ ple who attend the township board meetings know how much Jack Owens likes my husband. Jack was quoted as saying, “Blair always accuses Kalamo, which makes it per­ sonal, that they don’t pay their share and they’re always ‘‘ripping off ripping Vermontville Township.” My husband did not nor has he ever said that Kalamo Township is ‘“ripping off Vermontville Township.” He has stated several times he believes that Kalamo Township should pay its fair share when it comes to its contracts for the fire and ambulance. When Vermontville Township contracted with Kalamo Township for our ambulance service, the resi­ dents of Vermontville Township were paying twice what Kalamo residents were paying. He has a right to be upset, as do all of the Vermontville Township resi­ dents. Why should we have to pay double of what Kalamo was paying? Vermontville Township resi­ dents need to be more aware of what is going on around their township. Jack also stated, “That set Blair off, and he basically said, ‘you’re lying,’ but that had nothing to do with the committee, so I put a stop to that.” How can Jack say he basically said that he was lying when he did not actual­ ly say that? Also, Jack stated that my husband ran between chairs to talk to Carla. My husband walked down the outside aisle to where Carla was standing. Jack also must have super hearing to know what Carla said exactly since he was sit­ ting at the table up front with some of the other board members. She was loud to begin with, but then she spoke normal, so how could he hear it all? My husband was not yelling; Carla was, apparently so she could get some attention. Everyone knows that Jack dislikes Blair and shows it every chance he gets at the board meetings. Jack even goes so far as to let people call Blair names at the meet­ ings. Has he ever compli­ mented Blair for anything that he has done? Blair offered to move the assessor or to work with Jack to do it, but Jack would have no part ofit. He stated this at a meet­ ing. Jack was not very happy to see Blair wiring the new phone line for the assessor at the fire station, either. Blair complimented him on the purchase ofthe “on-call” fire books and instead of thank­ ing him for that, Jack turned right around and criticized him saying, “Well, the board has been asking me to pur- • NOTICE • VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS 2 positions are open on the Planning Commission and on the Zoning Board of Appeals Send letters ofinterest to: PO Box K Vermontville, MI 49096 or vermontville@itwifi.net by July 24th NOTICE CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The July 2009 Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, July 21,2009, at 9:00 A.M. to correct clerical errors, approve Principal Residence Exemptions not timely filed and take any other action allowed by statute. Cheryl L. Hartwell, Supervisor chase those for a long time.” Wow. I have even witnessed Jack’s actions at a fire and ambulance board meeting. I happened to be sitting where I could see him and every time Blair spoke Jack was in the comer giggling with someone. Is that the way a supervisor should be acting? His next quote stated, “that stuff still weighs on his mind ...” How does Jack know that? Is he a mind reader? Are these the actions a supervisor is supposed to take toward a board mem­ ber? My husband is a smart man and is very knowledge­ able about many things, yet the only time Jack says any­ thing about him, it is nega­ tive. I sometimes wonder if Jack just make things up at these board meetings as he goes along. The way Jack Owens runs his meetings is not the way meetings are intended to be run. He lets everyone run the meeting instead of running it himself. There are so many interruptions, why does he even bother with public com­ ment? Oh, I know why. The people who actually wait their turn to talk during pub­ lic comment need to be heard, too. Most of the peo­ ple do not raise their hand to speak; they just speak when­ ever they want to. The township board should be working together, not tearing each other apart. Jack Owens’ misquotes in the paper are just not right. He is the supervisor, the one the people elected to do ajob who should not be biased against one of his board members. I don’t think he is grasping the whole picture of what a supervisor’s job is. As much as I disliked Russ Laverty as supervisor, he never showed what Jack Owens showed when he did this interview in the paper. Like it or not, there were plenty of untruths to what Jack said in the article. I for one am not his biggest fan. What a shame. All of the people who were quoted in the paper should be ashamed of themselves. They did not tell the whole truth to the paper, and it was just because they don’t like some of the things Blair does or they don’t like Blair. The people who do know him also know that he is a hard worker and not afraid to speak what he thinks. Maybe that is why the people try to make him look bad every opportunity they get. I know better, since I am married to him, and he is a wonderful person. There also needs to be a correction in this article. Marcia Grant is not with the ambulance, she quit her job some time ago. She is nowjust a resident like the rest ofus. Lauren Miller, Vermontville (Editor’s note: Reporter Amy Jo Parish was not able to attend the meeting, but she did contact people to share “both sides” of the issue. Blair Miller repeatedly responded, “No comment.’’) Shop classes are creating craftsmen? To the editor: Possibly unknown to many members of our community, our own Maple Valley High School offers to our students the chance to learn about working with different metals in our metal shop - forming, casting, and gas and electric welding. Across the hall from the metal shop, they leant wood working, including lathe work, power and hand saw­ ing, routering, planing and using a raised panel machine for making door and drawer fronts. The school also has its own sawmill for cutting logs into the wood they use. Another great program offered is the building trades. We have had the opportunity to work with these classes this year. Early in the school year, students took on the task of building raised panel doors and drawer fronts for our kitchen. The workman­ ship, quality, finished prod­ uct and attitude of the stu­ dents was more than we expected. Over the past few months, we have been making repairs to our basement from a flood that happened during the February thaw last year. Students have been working with contractor Jeff Wetzel doing concrete, replacing studding, dry walling and mudding, to name only a few of the repairs. Wetzel contacted Jeff Sevolt and offered the build­ ing trades students a chance to do the finish work on our basement Their task includ­ ed cutting down the new doors and frames to fit each room. Setting new counters and tops, cutting, fitting and installing window trim, door trim, base boards, and hang­ ing dropped ceilings in the bedrooms, kitchen and bath­ room. My wife, Cindy, and I appreciate the Maple Valley High School shop and build­ ing trades teachers for their efforts showing these young men and women the right way to do projects like these. The students who worked on them are craftsmen. Jim and Cindy Whelpley, Nashville Native Americans and cranes return to Bellevue Bellevue, the oldest settle­ ment in Eaton County and former home to a large com­ munity of Native Americans, will play host to the Bellevue Dancing Cranes Powwow. Honoring the Medicine of the Crane, the event will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26, at the Elementary School grounds at 201 West St. All traditional wigwams and teepees are welcome. Free camping is available for vendors, dancers and drums. The public is welcome and should bring chairs. Saturday, gates open at 10:30 a.m. Grand entry will be at 1 and 7 p.m. On Sunday, gates open at 10:30 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. a.m. with grand entry at noon. No alcohol, drugs, politics pets or open drum will be allowed Admission is $4 for adults and kids under 5 will be admitted without charge. Parking is free. For powwow and vender information, contact Frank Snyder or Leslea Boyd at 269-763-3197 or e-mail bellevuepowwow@ayhoo.co 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 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. woonJS?? 06682644 FREE Landscape Estimates (Book your landscape job by 8/1/09 and get 10% Off Buy 1 Tree, Get 1 Shrub 50% OFF (Offer on any trees & shrubs in stock now through 7/25/09) Shop Local and SAVE I AH Flats /Perennials M.00 / Buy 4, get 1 FREE || .VEH' Becky's Flower Burn • Floral Dcslgii & Wedding Conmdting Center CBMwlliin™Q Garden & Landscaping 5715 South M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-1864 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 18,2009 — Page 7 Bellevue craft show seeking vendors Bellevue’s 10th annual “Made in the USA” craft show will be Oct. 17. To reserve a booth to showcase homemade crafts, 5s call Tandra Angus at 269­ 758-3318. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Craft carriers and concessions will be available. Bellevue old-time tractor show is Aug. 7-9 *J$i £<$ The sixth annual Bellevue Antique Tractor and Machinery show will be held Aug. 7, 8 and 9 in the park, open to the public with free admission. Exhibitors are encouraged to attend and vendors are welcome but space is limit­ ed. Saturday’s events will include music in the park, tractor games, a parade, chil­ dren’s pedal pull and more. Guests can come out for some old-fashioned fun, learn about America’s agri­ cultural heritage and see the world of old-time tractors. For more information, contact Bernard Holcomb at 269-763-9324 or Brian Holcomb at 269-968-8082. ^s Ik BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS UU•*!!>iS M>iS1 nU!>iS n* {*&% ^ ^4 5t! hWhi July 18 Non-Livestock Judging Day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fairgrounds. July 18-19 4-H Advisory Council Scholarship Fundraiser, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Fairgrounds. July 18-25Fair Week! July 29 ACRE (Average Crop Revenue Election) Informational program, 7-10 p.m., MSU Horticulture Station, 9202 Portland Rd., Clarksville. Aug. 6 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Aug. 13 Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office. Varneys to celebrate 60th wed­ ding anniver­ sary Bob and Ardeen (Decker) Varney will cele­ brate their 60th anniver­ sary July 17, 2009. They were married at Ardeen’s parents’ home on Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville. Their children are Lorna Dickinson of Nashville and Russell Varney (Sharon Warner) of Middleville. They have four grandchildren, Brenda and Kristen Dickinson, Brandon Warner and Ryan Varney. * u^!»i»« Gardners to celebrate golden wedding anniversary To send them a card, please mail to 610 S. Wellman Road, Nashville, Ml 49073. ?k m Bob and Lois (Mahar) Gardner were married on July 31, 1959. Today their children and grandchildren cor­ dially invite you to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Please let your presence be their present at a card shower social on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 from 3 to 5 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096. “* ®1 pnipiiiij( ht Ini and Schedule of Events ’• iJ dliiifaJiih ■it iial sitai te ». Mrife ti for pww» ui wta Tffi iliMHMfcl fcir <r Leslea fol t m Mffl i i-oi ® tapwiijta ear i ■ KlUffllW® J/iO**'*" ££«*»* •'*****£ Hearty Menu Monday, July 20 Beef Stroganoff, noodles, com, California blend, apple­ sauce. Tuesday, July 21 Goulash, corn, Brussels sprouts, apple. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP □rjs®’’”®' te I :A& i ’‘“iL^Liiud1® ’‘“^Lud1® ^wJE7n»*at wn»at <*2^* SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential * Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... * Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe * Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. 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HW VERMONTVILLE 8 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Activities Calendar Monday, July 20: Hast­ ings Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.;Kinship Care 6:30 p.m. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, July 21: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Wii in the lunchroom 10 a.m. GL -10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, July 22: Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Red Hats to Marshall. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, July 23: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Don and Pearl; Beading 5 p.m. Nashville - TV Time. Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. Friday, July 24 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Nashville - Bingo. Woodland - Visiting. Kinship Camp July 24 Camp Mishawana. Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Uc. #1748 Ardeen (Decker) Varney is celebrating her 80th birthday on July 24th. Her special day will be celebrated at an open house on Sunday, July 26th from 2 to 6 p.m. held at Russell Varney’s home located at 1645 Norris Road, Middleville. Relatives, friends friends and and neighbors are welcome. Please stop by and say hello. No gifts please. Birthday wishes can be sent to 610 S. Wellman Road, Nashville, MI 49073. 06692883 • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident Recovery • Long-Haul Dependable, damage-free towing! DOBBIN'S Off-Road BOBBINS JEFF DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Ardeen Varney to celebrate 80th birthday • v Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience Smiths to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Edgar and Phyllis (Woodbury) Smith of Charlotte will celebrate their 50th anniversary, Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 1 to 5 p.m. at their home at 2436 N. Chester, Charlotte. The couple have three children, Carol (Tom) Pell, Bob Smith and Marc (Pat) Smith; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Please join us in the celebration if you know the happy couple. No gifts, please, your presence will be enough. Casual attire. �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, July 18, 2009 24 HOURS OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK NASHVILLE I!ER !ER \ EXPRESS You’re In, You’re Out... You're H*ne 517^52-0868 Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! SALE jSfn MON. MY20 TUE. MY21 15-PK. CANS BUD LIGHT or MILLER LITE $|Q99 W+Tax/Dep. Tax/Dep. DRUMS & THIGHS CHICKEN 99' IDAHO POTATOES THUR. MY23 WED. JULY 22 FR1. MY24 str. MY25 7-UP • VERNORS A&W • SQUIRT 2 LITERS k FREE TROYER STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS 4/$E00 3 eo2. STRAW­ BERRIES 2/$Q00 5 LbS. IGA POWDERED & LIGHT BROWN CEREALS SUGAR TOASTED OATS BRAN ।e ।2 /SA FTTym e 13-20 OZ. ■ ICA ICA CANNED ECG NOODLES TOMATOES 99 2X LAUNDRY SOAP NORTHERN DOUBLE-ROLL x-tra TOILET PAPER 2/$E00 _________ The Putnam Library lawn was again filled with laugher Monday morning when Storybook Theatre, a teenage acting troupe from Lansing, entertained the group with improvisational comedy. Using suggestions from the audience, the group had guests of all ages laughing and smiling while learning what setting and genres are. Monday, July 20, at 11 a.m. patrons can join the library staff on adventures with Harold and the Purple Crayon. A morning of multi­ media entertainment is planned for all ages to enjoy creating their own adventure stories. The following Monday morning, July 27) will be the final summer reading event. All will be encouraged to use their voices to make some noise. Readers are reminded that reading logs are due by Saturday, Aug. 1, and teen trade-ups for prizes must be completed at this time, as well. Contact the library for more information. 1 Lb. ICA crSs^c Putnam Library hosts acting troupe 68-78 OZ. 4-Pk. TRY OUR FRESH BREWED FUZZ TEA We reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. None sold to dealers or minors. Some items not always as pictured. ISUBWmz Mon.-Tnur. MM-ioPM^FrixSat. MM-Mldnight, Nashville IGA Express Accepts; » HR The end to an impromp­ tu skit by Storybook Theatre actors features humorous superheroes. Kyla VanAlstine, Travis Mater, Jared Mater, Curtis Walker, Logan Boldrey, Kyle Knoll, Blake Joppie, Gavin Booher, Lyssa Walker, Courtney Walker and Molly Walker watch a performance oh the lawn. Good News From The Pulpit Marc S. Livingston Pastor, Chester Gospel Church Psalm 150:1-6 (NTV) says, “Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. “ Over the years, I’ve been encouraging people to remember to “praise the Lord.” I simply say that if God has answered us when we’ve prayed, than we ought to do what God says. The word “praise” means: to give glory; boast; to make shine; to commend; and yes, even to celebrate. Psalms 150 gives us some instructions on the aspect of “praise.” Where should we “praise” God? In His sanctuary — the church, and in his mighty heavens — outdoors. What should we praise God for? His acts of power and his surpass­ ing greatness. How can we praise God? By the sounding of the trumpet, with the harp and lyre, with tambourine and dancing (to whirl about), With the clash of symbols, and with resounding symbols. We should “praise” God with music — loudly and energetically. And lastly, who should be doing these acts of praise? Everyone who has been given breath. Maybe it’s time the church quits bemoaning what it doesn’t have and starts praising God for what it does have. Maybe America should start doing the same. And maybe, just maybe, this praise should start with you and me. Start your “praise” life by inviting the “praisemaker” into your life as Savior. Psalm 46:10a says, “Be still and know that I am God...” Think about it... Football camp starts Monday at high school The Maple Valley High School football camp, for student-athletes entering grades nine through 12 this fall will be held from 8 a.m. to noon each day from July 20-23. Sessions will be held at the varsity football field behind the Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School. The cost is $20, and campers receive a camp Tshirt. The mission ofthe Pennock Promise is to advance, through philanthropy, the health ofthe Barry County Community by supporting excellence in health care at Pennock Hospital. One ofthe ways individuals give to the Pennock Promise is through wills and trusts. Many plans allow you to make I charitable gifts and at the same time provide yourself with an | income for life. By making a donation, you will be having a direct impact on our community for years to come. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news ofBarry County. I Please give your tax deductible donation to the Pennock Foundation and consider the Pennock Promise in your estate plans. For additional information, please contact Janine Dalman, iPennock Foundation Executive Director, at (269) 945-3651 or via email, jdalman@pennockhealth.com All inquires are confidential. Pennock • FOUNDATION Your Legacy ofCaring www.pennockhealth.com/pennock_foundation 1009 W, Green St. * Hastings, MI • 49058 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-07-25.pdf a1d6b6a5f3993af38fa43b4b149651a8 PDF Text Text PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID HASTINGS Ml PERMIT NQ.7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 30, July 25, 2009 Local youth earns spot in national competition by Amy Jo Parish Rehearsing her sermon, Amy Ruedisueli prepares for national competition. Her sermon and performance earned her a spot from among 100 contestants. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Staff Writer Amy Ruedisueli has talked her way into winning. The ninth grade student at Maple Valley High School has earned a spot in a nation­ al competition for a sermon she wrote and presented. Ruedisueli was one of about 100 contestants who took part in the fine arts festival through the Assembly of God church organization. The state level of competi­ tion took place in Grand Rapids, and Ruedisueli was the last one to compete dur­ ing a full weekend of entries. Being the last to present worked out to her advantage since most of the crowd had already left for the day. “All of the others left except those from my church, so the only new peo­ ple there were the judges, and that made it a lot easier,” said Ruedisueli. Michigan youths could enter a variety of events, including drama, vocal solos or instrumental solos. Ruedisueli said she wanted to compete last year but decided to wait until this year when she would be 13 and have a whole year to put together her presentation. “I was interested in doing a sermon because I want to be a missionary when I grow up, so it’s good preparation for what I wanCto do,” said Ruedisueli. Though she did have a mild case of the butterflies before the competition, she said rehearsing the piece helped calm her nerves. “I wasn’t really nervous that much because I had already preached it tons in church,” said Ruedisueli. Glenn Branham, pastor at Ruedisueli’s Jiome church, the Nashville Assembly of God, said the competition is “designed to hone the skills of ministry for young peo­ ple.” Ruedisueli will be travel­ ing to Orlando in August to compete against nearly 300 other contestants. To help raise funds for the trip, she will be hosting a car wash today at the Nashville Fire Bam from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. In the state competition, contestants were given a spe­ cific theme to write about. This year’s theme was “extraordinary.” She chose to write about the first mis­ sionary, Paul and the mother of Jesus, Mary. She titled her sermon, “Extraordinarily Ordinary” and used the sto­ ries from the lives of Paul and Mary to illustrate how God can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things. “Here’s Mary. An angel comes and speaks to her, tells her she’s been chosen among many to give birth to Jesus,” paraphrased Ruedisueli. “She’s close to my age, and there are angels coming to her and saying ‘you’re going to have God’s son’ that’s pretty cool.” Branham said he is eager to see how Ruedisueli will perform at the national event but couldn’t be prouder of the accolades she has already received. “I think it’s wonderful,” said Branham. “I’m excited for her. She stands a really good chance of representing Nashville very well.” Local teens spend summer helping others by Amy Jo Parish The Nashville Assembly of God group poses with the Thomas family and others during a trip to Macedonia. The group of teens included Amy Ruedisueli, Klista Gilean, Deseray DePyper, Zachary Branham, Autumn Branham, Daniel Beard, Amelia Angus, Kristen Bulow, Audrey Potter (assistant youth pastor) and Karen Branham (youth pastor). StaffWriter While most teenagers may have been lounging at the pool or hanging out with friends, a group of youths from Nashville spent part of their summer helping others on a recent trip to Macedonia. The teenagers, all part of the Nashville Assembly of God, took two weeks out of their summer to help the community of Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. The teens spent time hold­ ing vacation Bible school with gypsy children from the area, renovating a classroom and working in a soup kitchen, among other activi­ ties. The teens worked with the Thomas family who are from Michigan and now serve as missionaries in that south-central European coun­ try. “We all loved working with the children, and the missionaries were . awe­ some,” said Autumn Branham, one of the teens. Karen Branham is the youth pastor at the church and said the trip helped open some of the teenagers’ minds about the world and the eco­ nomic situations of other countries. Local 10-year-old sinks hole-in-one by Amy Jo Parish Drew Allen of Nashville sunk his first hole-in-one at Mulberry Fore Golf Course recently. StaffWriter Drew Allen of Nashville has achieved a feat most golfers can only dream of. On a recent trip tp the Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville, Drew sunk a hole-in-one shot on Hole 17. “A hole-in-one is excep­ tional for any golfer at any age, but for a 10-year-old, it is extraordinary,” said Mulberry Fore Owner Marcia Kinney. “Many golfers go their whole life without scoring a hole-inone. We’re very proud of Drew, who is a member along with his brother Troy and sister Carlee, and of course their dad, Bob Allen.” A 96-yard, par three hole, No. 17 features severe slopes and hills on either side of the green, a fairway that runs downhill and a grass bunker next the green. After the ball dropped into the cup, the phone lines were busy, said Drew’s mother, Teresa. “He was so excited. The group ahead of them saw the shot, and the phone calls began,” said Teresa. “I was called at work, the grandpar­ ents were called and any of our friends who golf.” Drew received a new set of clubs for Christmas last year and spends time each week on the course with his dad and siblings. The fifth grade student at Maplewood Elementary has been playing since he was 3 and said the hole-in-one helped make his “best game ever.” “Sometimes it is hard to remember how easy we have MACEDONIA, COnM On page 3 Summerfest ready to take over downtown Vermontville The Vermontville Summerfest is slated for Aug. 8 and will feature a variety of activities throughout the day. A waterball contest by the local fire department, motorcy­ cle games, live music and children’s games are just a few of the events planned. This year, the car and motor­ cycle show will take place on Main Street to give spec­ tators a better opportunity to look over the hot rods and custom rides. Above, Chelsea Hale and Clayton Beers check out some of the entries in last year’s show. Look in next week’s Maple Valley News for more information on the event. In This Issue. • Baseline United Methodist Church turns 100 • Vermontville Township Library ves grant • Putnam hosts philanthropy program • Maple Valley FFA visits Michigan Ag Expo �Page 2 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, July 25, 2009 Influenza-related death of Eaton county resident reported body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Diarrhea and vomiting also have been reported with this virus. Influenza should be considered in someone with the abrupt onset of a fever and sore throat or cough. Individuals may spread the flu to others for up to seven days after they become sick. To guard against influen­ za, individuals should: • Get vaccinated against seasonal influenza. Vaccines are expected to be available in September. • Get vaccinated against pandemic influenza. Currently, accine is being tested and may be available in limited supply this fall, initially for persons at risk for complications or for persons likely to spread flu to at-risk persons. • Cover up when cough­ ing or sneezing. • Wash hands, especially after coughing or sneezing. A resident of Eaton County has died from com­ plications of pandemic influenza, reported the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. The health department extends its sympathy to the family and friends for the loss of their loved one. The United States is in an influenza pandemic, a worldwide epidemic due to a novel influenza virus. Currently, influenza illness is waning in the communi­ ty. However, influenza activity is expected to increase with resumption of school this fall. Influenza is spread from person to person, primarily in droplets from coughing or sneezing. Droplets do not remain suspended in the air and generally travel only a short distance (less than six feet). « Influenza causes fever, as well as cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose. Ray Schriver (Dad on winning 1stplace and Best ofClass with your 1968 Hurst Olds at the Oldsmobile Nationals in Pennsylvania Jfi? love you... Love, yourfamily! '^2 IT Shirleys Chuckwagon Cafe We Are SMOKE FREE!!! 202 N. Main St. Nashville • 517-352-2500 MEXICO NIGHT every other Friday FISH FRY EVERY OTHER FRIDAY SUN-THU 6AM-2PM • FRI & SAT 6AM-S PM ■FK w <5 $ z> a- Happy Trails... The Gardners: Shirley and Richard rrr' V 'Tn V ya • Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth since germs spread that way. • Stay home for seven days after symptoms begin. Anyone who becomes ill with influenza should seek medical attention ifthey are at risk for influenza compli­ cations. Conditions that increase risk for complica­ tions include: • Age younger than 5 years old and 65 and older. - Chronic lung problems, such as asthma or emphyse­ ma. • Chronic heart (except high blood pressure), kid­ ney or liver disease. • Chronic blood disor­ ders such as sickle cell ane­ mia. • Diabetes. • Immuno-suppression, including HIV-related dis- ease or caused by medica­ tions such as steroids • Compromised lung function and conditions that increase the risk for aspira­ tion • Troubles handling res­ piratory seijfetions due to problems such as seizures • Pregnancy • Long-term aspirin ther­ apy for diseases such as arthritis. Most persons with influenza have mild illness and do not need medical attention. However, urgent medical attention should be sought for children with: • Fast breathing or trou­ ble breathing. • Bluish or gray skin color. • Not drinking enough fluids. • Severe or persistent 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...... 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 am. Sunday School................. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER by Linda Jo Scott The Baseline United Methodist Church' in Assyria Township will mark its 100th anniversary with a special celebration Aug. 1 and 2. On Saturday afternoon, festivi­ ties will include food, fun and fel­ lowship. Sunday at 10 a.m., a spe­ cial service will be held with Methodist Bishop Sharon Rader speaking. Rader has a special connection with this small country church — she was its first woman pastor from 1978 to 1981. The original church building, which was completed, debt-free, in 1909, burned to the ground jn May of 1943. The stone bell tower, which had been added just three years earlier, was an inde­ pendent structure and survived the blaze. Despite the devastating fire, various, members of the church were determined that the its serv­ ices and Sunday school classes continue without interruption, and 35 members came to a nearby country school building for wor­ ship and religious education. The present church building was completed in less than two FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 530 p.m Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00..................................... Sunday 10: 00 Church 11: 00 Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 Evening Worship................................ 6 Wednesday Family Night Service .......... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC 3. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 Anti-viral medications are available to reduce the duration and severity of influenza. Antivirals are most effective when started early (within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms). Do not use aspirin-containing products for persons 18 years old and younger because of the risk for a disease called Reye syn­ drome. Antivirals also are rec­ ommended to prevent influenza infection in per­ sons at risk for complica­ tions and who have lived with or cared for a person suspected of having influenza. Additional information about pandemic novel influenza A is available at www.cdc.gov/h 1 n 1 flu. Baseline United Methodist turns 100 years. Since that time, a new sanc­ tuary, with a spacious entry, and kitchen and dining facilities have been added. In 1994, another fire ignited from a lightning strike while dur­ ing remodeling. That fire destroyed the new roof. Kenneth Strain, 87, is one of the congregation’s oldest mem­ bers. “He came here and sat on his mother’s knee,” said Jan Vandlen, Centennial Committee chairper­ son. Strain .remembers when the church used to have paper drives to get money to purchase fuel for the old coal furnace. He' also remembers outside restrooms, a shed in back for horses, an ice house for ice gathered from near­ by Loon Lake in the winter, and a Delco Light Plant because there was no rural electrification. He said his fondest memories, however, are eating chicken sup­ pers at the church and helping make ice cream in five-gallon hand-freezers — and then, best of all, getting to lick the paddles. Among the most beautiful fea­ tures of the present church, LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER vomiting. • Not waking up or not interacting. • Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held. • Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough. In 'adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. • Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen. • Sudden dizziness. • Confusion. • Severe or persistent vomiting. • Flu-like symptoms improve but .then return with fever and worse cough. 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration........ 9 & 1030 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 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 al Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. .. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9.00 & 1030 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .1030 sum. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Baseline United Methodist Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary Aug. 1 and 2. (Photo by David Vandlen.) besides the old stone bell tower, are the stained glass windows and chandeliers made by long-time member, David Vandlen. In recent years, the Baseline Church has been affiliated with the Bellevue United Methodist Church, sharing its pastor and joining together for vacation Bible school classes and other special programs. “This church has had two extensive fires, but it’s also the fire within the church that has rebuilt it every time,” said current pastor, Rev. Virginia Heller. “The faith and the power of prayer in this little church has always PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship ............ 830 a.m 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 ool 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School................................. 10 A.M. Service 11:15 a P.M. Service........................................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY oo vice NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service............................ 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............................ 6 p.m. Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DEGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH mv Located on the comer of ■ State and Washington streets Worship Service............... 930 a.m. Sunday School................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN 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. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH amazed me, and I have no doubt that 100 years from now, no mat­ ter how many fires hit,'(his church will still be alive and burning with God’s light.” Baseline United Methodist Church is located at 9617 Baseline Road, approximately five miles southwest of Bellevue. A hard-bound book with color photos ofthe church’s history will be available for $30 at the celebra­ tion. For more information about this book and about the celebra­ tion itself, contact Jan Van Vandlen at 269-962-9394 or e­ mail her at janvandlen@yahoo.com. Sunday Services: . r............ 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA ............ 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 25,2009 — Page 3 MACEDONIA, continued from page 1 it here at home until we trav­ el to other places in the world,” said Karen Branham. The trip gave Airiy Ruedisueli a new perspective on life and the luxuries that often are taken for granted in America. “They’re (the children) happy, no matter what,” said Ruedisueli. “There’s garbage lining the streets, and they always have a smile on their face.” Even in the face of eco­ nomic hardship, Autumn Branham said God’s love was demonstrated each day in their work with the chil­ dren, and the faith of one local Christian family has helped them overcome diffi­ cult circumstances. “The dad of this Christian Along with vacation Bible school and working at the soup kitchen, teens spend time playing games with local children. family had a brain tumor, and die doctors told him he didn’t have long to live,” recalled Autumn Branham. “He said, “I believe God will heal me.” Though he still has the tumor, he is no longer showing any symptoms, and the doctor’s say there’s no way he should be alive. That family lives totally on God’s provision.” On the last day of their trip, the group set a record at the soup kitchen, serving 128 children, the most the kitchen has eVer served. The trip gave some in the group a desire to serve in the mis­ sions field again and possi­ bly even work in Macedonia. “Macedonia was awe­ some,” said Ruedisueli. “It was a life-changing experi­ ence. It’s hard to put it all in words. I would go back in a heartbeat.” The group spent the six months prior to the trip rais- Local children would gather outside the gate an hour before the soup kitchen opened to get in line for their food. ing the funds to cover the costs. Karen Branham said the support, and contributions from the community made the trip possible. “We couldn’t have done it without everyone buying cookie dough, baked goods, hot dogs, coming to the car washes and yard sales,” said Karen. “For most of the teens, it was the first time they had left the country. For some, it was the first time they had flown. God was with us and kept us safe. We had a great time. I was so proud of all these teens.” Vermontville Township Library ves grant r ** i I * Ktsdr.- I" ’iftfatotoj I toW< !n! W i to i III ® Itokpto fe Mstefth s IMsWtii taftttfltarS s krtoitiiHltkdto lit ataiiffiiE k Bl ig bJ (to Il 'l ft cs kl k * ik jnta^ui The Vermontville Township Library has a received a grant from the Libri Foundation’s Books for Children Program. The Libri Foundation is a nationwide nonprofit organi­ zation that donates new chil­ dren’s books to small, rural public libraries in the United States. The foundation, by matching funds raised by local sponsors, enables a library to obtain children’s books beyond their normal book budgets. The founda­ tion encourages support of local Friends of the Library and other groups because it believes in community involvement and wants to encourage and reward local support of libraries. The foundation will match any Rocking Seats * All Digital Sound SOUfflKWW I CHURCH QnriUW^ ' srt**** - cifflo'yc}^ j(5ii ’4.25to’4.75 ALL SEATS except adult evening (S) Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 7/25 - 7/30 O®THE UGLY TRUTH (R) FRI-SUN 12:10,2:20,‘4:40,7:10,9:20 MON-TH 4:40, 7:10,9:20 O G-FORCE (PG) FRI-SUN 12:20,2:30,4:50, 7:00, 9:10 MON-TH 4:50,7:00, 9:1'0 O © HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (PG) FRI-SUN 12:30; 3:30,6:30, 9:30 MON-TH 3:30,6:30,9:30 ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (PG) FRI-SUN 11:45,2:00,4:20,6:40,9:00 MON-TH 4:20. 6:40, 9:00 amount of money raised by the sponsors from $50 to $350 on a two-to-one ratio. The matching funds cannot come from the library budg­ et. The Vermontville Township Library commit­ ted to raise $350, and has received $1,050 in children’s books. The library has also received an additional $350 worth of math and science books, for a total award of $1,400. In March, the library asked its patrons to act as the sponsors required to raise the necessary funds. Through an adopt-a-book plan, dona­ tions, and the help of the Vermontville First Congregational Church LCA Group, the goal was met. The books have arrived, and are now available for patrons to check out. The following titles are part ofthis new col­ lection: 10 Little Rubber Ducks by Eric Carle, Actual Size by Steve Jenkins, Apples to Oregon by Deborah Hopkinson, Are You Ready to Play Outside? by Mo Willems, Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr., The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan, The Black Book of Colors by Menena Cottin, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr., Buffalo Song by Joseph Bruchac, The Case of the Booby-Trapped Pickup by John R. Erickson, The ROADRUNNERS 177 S. Main Vermontville C517J 726-1043 7 Days a Week - AYCE Fish Fry s6" Wednesdays & Saturdays 2 pizzas and a pitcher s20°° Thursday Night Bike Nights $125 Domestic Can Beer Friday Nights - AYCE Crab Legs $2295 s Mark your calendars Summerfest 09 is August 8th Case of the Most Ancient Bone by John R. Erickson, Chicken said, “Cluck!” by Judyann Ackerman Grant, Ever by Gail Carson Levine, Fairest by Gail Carson Levine, Gathering the Sun by Alma Ada, Goldilocks and the three Bears by Jim Aylesworth, A Good Day by Kevin Henkes, Gossamer by Lois Lowry, The Hat by Jan Brett, Hide and Snake by Keith Baker, How do Dinosaurs Go to School? by Jane Yolen, How do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? by Jane Yolen, How High Can a Dinosaur Count? by Valorie Fisher, I am invited to a Party by Mo Willems, I Love My New Toy, by Mo Willems, I’m Bad by Kate McMullan, I’m Dirty by Kate McMullan, I Stink, by Kate McMullan, I will Surprise My Friend, by Mo Willems, IfYou Give a Pig a Party by Laura Numeroff, If You Take a Mouse to School by Laura Numeroff, Imaginative Inventions by Charise Mericle Harper, Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen, Leonardo, The Terrible Monster by Mo Willems, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, Lilly’s Big Day by Kevin Henkes, Listen to the Wind by Greg Mortenson, Mail Harry to the Moon, by Robie Harris, Max Counts His Chickens by Rosemary Wells, Max’s ABC by Rosemary Wells, Max’s Bunn Business by Rosemary Wells, Max’s Valentine by Rosemary Wells, Max’s Words by Kate Banks, My Life as a Chicken by Ellen Kelley, My One Hundred Adventures by Polly Horvath, The Night Worker by Kate Banks, Not a Box Antoinette Portis, Nothing by Jon Agee, Olivia’s Opposites by Ian Falconer, Owen’s Marshmallow Chick by Kevin Henkes, Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr., The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall, Penny from Heaven by Jennifer Holm, The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too, by Mo Willems, The Pigeon Loves Things That Go, by Mo Willems, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling, The Sdh of Monsters by Rick Riordan, Sheila Rae’s Peppermint Stick by Kevin Henkes, Small Steps by Louis Sachar, Terrific by Jon Agee, There Is a Bird on Your Head! Mo Willems, There’s a Frog in My Throat by Loreen Leedy, The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke, The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan, Togo by Robert J. Blake, Wemberly’s Ice­ Cream Star by Kevin Henkes, When Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Brock, Wild Tracks, by Jim Arnosky, The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry, Math & Science Books: Albino Animals by Kelly Halls,Astrobiology by Fred Bortz, Computer Animation by Don Nardo, Computer Game Designer by Don Rauf, Cryobiology by Cherie Winner, Dinosaurs by Thomas R. Holtz, Diving to a Deep-Sea Volcano by Kenneth Mallory, The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins, Full House by Dayle Ann Dodds, Girls Think of Everything by Catherine Thimmesh, It’s Probably Penny by Loreen Leedy, Mapping Penny’s World by Loreen Leedy, Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy, My Little Sister Ate One Hare by Bill Grossman, Nanotechnology by Rebecca L. Johnson, One Hundred Hungry Ants by Elinor J. Pinczes,' Where in the Wild? by David M. Schwartz. 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Bonnie Hildreth, president and CEO of the foundation, described philanthropy as “the giving of one’s time, treasure or talent.” The chil­ dren in attendance suggested ways they give to those in their community, at home, at school, at the library and to other organizations. Foundation board member Karen Heath read a story from a book titled Circle of Giving. The story illustrated how the gift of a doll passed from one homeless child to another helped to ease the children’s pain. Hildreth also shared a story of how one young man in Barry County asked for donations to Green Gables Haven in place of birthday gifts and raised nearly $700 for the organization. Following a time of stories and sharing, library director 517 726-1500 UTO PARTS & REPAIR William R. Bruce Joining library director Shauna Swantek are the creators of Putnam Library’s Giving Quilt, including Zebadiah, Syddona, Hannah, McKenna, Brielle, and Will Hammond and Alexis and Billy Nelson. 130 S. 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Pre-Hung Steel Doors Fiberglass Insulation Marque-Ltae I* 00M STSTIMS Guardian Fiberglass Insulation CertairileedH HUCR HUCR. ProilWBE fill Station hometowni LUMBER & HARDWARE Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-0882 www.hometownlumber.com 06695054 Shauna Swantek assisted the children in creating a “giving quilt.” Those in attendance created a square with an image depicting a way in which they give oftheir time, talent or treasure. The squares were then combined onto one large sheet of paper in a quilt-like fashion. The giving quilt is hanging in the children’s room of the library. The library staff hopes to collect more squares and enlarge the quilt before returning it to the Barry Community Foundation for display at its annual gather­ ing in the fall. Those interest­ ed in creating an image of giving are encouraged to stop by the library and par­ ticipate. For more infonriation about BCF and how to become involved, visit www.barrycf.org or call 269­ 945-0526. HASTINGS William “Bill” R. Bruce, age 76, of Hastings passed away Friday, July 17, 2009 at his home. Bill was bom in Nashville, on April 22, 1933, to the late George and Zula (Walker) Brace. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools. _ Bill served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he was decorated with several medals and was hon­ orably discharged in 1954. He was the husband of Marlene (Tilburt) Bruce. The couple was married on January 5, 1952 in Marion, Indiana. After Bill returned from the Marine Corps the couple made their home together in the Hastings area where they raised their family. Bill*was employed at the Viking Corporation in Hastings for 31 years, where he served as president of Local 5965 for over a decade. Bill loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing. He especial­ ly enjoyed the family camp­ ing trips, which led them all over the United States. One year they camped throughout the state of Michigan in an effort to visit every waterfall in the state. Bill also served as Scoutmaster for Troop 74, where he led four members of his troop, including two of his sons, to Eagle Scout. He was also very passion­ ate about Native American culture, American History, and country music. Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Marlene; three daughters, Vickie Gregory (and Martin Landes), Melinda (Tim) DeMarse, Joan Bruce (and Diane Norton); three sons, Robert (Bonnie) Brace, Jeff (Kathy) Brace, William II (Angela) Brace; his brother Jay Brace; four sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; 22 grand­ children; 29 great-grandchil­ dren, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were two brothers, six sisters, one sister-in-law, and son-in­ law, David Gregory. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 21, 2009 at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, with Pastor Robert Tilburt II officiating. Interment took place immedi­ ately following the funeral service at Fuller Cemetery, Hastings. In lieu of flowers the fami­ ly has requested memorial contributions be made to American Diabetes Association and Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further information. Summer reading program to wrap up Monday Putnam District Library in Nashville will host its final Monday event ofthe summer on July 27 at 11 a.m. The library is holding everyone “a place in the choir.” Bring a vocal instrument to the library and help make some noise. The library reminds its Real Estate summer reading participants NASHVILLE HOUSE FOR 'that this year’s program ends next Saturday, Aug. 1. All reading logs must be turned in at this time, and prizes must be collected. Grand prize announcements will be made the following week. Contact the library for more information. sale: Two bedroom house on a double lot has new carpet, roof, and hardwood floors, hook up for washer and dry­ er, detached garage - low monthly payments. $55,000. Call (616)481-5571 Gould/Oleson/Booher Fann Garage Sale EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it . up, clean out your barn off old hay - (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). We are alal­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501 (c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 Friday, July 31st £ Saturday August 1st 9:00am to 5:00pm 540 Durkee St., Nashville Furniture, housewares, bedding, cloth­ ing (infant to adult), kids toys, books and Much more! 06695246 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, July 25,2009 — Page 5 Frisbee dogs to fly in Sunfield The Flying Aces Frisbee Dog Show will perform at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, in Sunfield’s village park. It is free to any Lakewood area child or adult, no registration is required. Performing will be ’ Ulysses the Frisbee Dog of the Flying Aces Show. The Flying Aces were founded by Brian Hayes more than 20 years ago, and they continue to perform for audiences around the world. They have put on shows in all 50 states as well as other countries including Canada, Puerto Rico and Saudi Arabia. They have appeared on numerous local and national TV spots, performed at national athlet­ ic events, including MSU and Detroit Pistons games, and have been profiled in newspaper articles across the country. The,show will last approx­ imately 45 minutes. The park, located at the comer of Second Street and Logan in the village of Sunfield, offers parking and bathroom facili­ ties. Inquiries about the event can be made by calling the Sunfield District Library during open hours, at 517­ 566-8065. The library is open Tuesday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The show is sponsored by the library’s Friends group, •which holds fundraisers and accepts donations throughout ■ l .tai M® .tassijnta m QmlWllite sr. Qri HmsttkR i is taatnsdiiitW te FtEiltaWl SIT ItelSdUtlltl te, mitalsDita Jr Mm ihri OPEN. 7 DAYS A WEEK 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 24 HOURS You’re In, You’re Out... You’re | I e Grocery store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! SALE JULY 26 MON. JULY 27 7WE. JULY 28 7-UP • VERNORS A&W • SQUIRT 2 LITERS Ulysses, the Frisbee Dog, will be at the Sunfield park 11 a.m. Monday Aug. 3. The free show is open for all. the year to fund summer reading activities and events such as this, FREE Landscape Estimates (Book your landscape job by 8/1/09 and get 10% Off Buy 1 Tree, Get 1 Shrub 50% OFF (Offer on. any trees & shrubs in stock now through 7/25/09) Shop Local and SAVE AH Flats M.00/ Perennials 8 uy 4, get 1 FREE | JVE1V Becky’s Flower Bam * Floral Design & Wedding Consulting —tw—*i*w*>*«“1 Garden Center & Landscaping 5715 South M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-1864 'he ^Crunch Classic would like to thank thefollowingfor their support! i Nashville VF.W. Hometown Lumber Moo-VUle Nashville Family Chiropractic Nashville Locker Hastings City Bank Shirley’s Chuck Wagon Carl’s Supermarket in Nashville ■ Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe Kent Oil Trumble Agency ofVermontville Trumble Agency ofNashville Two J’s Vermontville Hardware Independent Bank Janelle’s Haircuts, Tanning and Massage Maple Valley Athletic Boosters SheU Sugar Hut Road Runners Bar & Grill Maple Valley Pharmacy Bear’s Den All that Glitters Floral Eaton Federal Bank C-Store Jeff and Laurie Little Dick Chaffee & Team Chaffee For the the BBQ Beef K&K Custom Engraving For all the people we had selling prize and 50/50 tickets Kyle and Angle Christopher - for the music and the Vegas hole Ben Page MG Auto Kelly Fuel Maple Valley High School Charlotte Walmart Duey’s Corner Court-Side Ewing Garden Center Envy Salon Purpose Rose Massage Main Street Salon Carl’s Supermarket in Lake Odessa Mulberry Fore County Ket tic Miller Photography Vennontvffle Syrup Assoc. Outboard Inn Lee Augustine Little’s Country Store Thunder Bay Golf Club and Resort in Alpena Wendy’s of Charlotte Tony Joostbems Ken’s Standard VF.W. Women’s Aux. for some great food WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH SUPPORT FROM ALL OF THE MERCHANTS AND COMMUNI­ TY. WITHOUT YOU WE WOULD NOT BE THIS SUCCESSFUL. THANK YOU SO MUCH! And last but not least, for all the golfers, with their fashions and accessories which makes every year a memorable one e! BUY 2 GET 2 TROYER WED. JULY 29 THUR. JULY 30 FR1. SAT. JULY 31 AUG. 1 BUD BUD LICHT or MILLER LITE 15-PK. CANS $10" ________ M BRATS & ^^P+Tax/Dep. Tax/Dep. MAMA ROSA 14 PIZZAS BREAKFAST LINKS 2/$E00 3 iu>.>. 2/$ll HEAD LETTUCE MUSH­ ROOMS 99* 2/$900 MILK CHEESE 3 KRAFT SHREDDED 2/$E00 2/SQ00 3 8 OZ. Cat JIF STAR KIST LIGHT PEANUT BUTTER 2/$E00 TUNA 99* 18 oz. IGA STICK IGA MACARONI & MARGARINE SPAGHETTI 69* 99< SUBS! TRY OUR FRESH BREWED FUZZ TEA We reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. None sold to dealers or minors. Some items not always as pictured. Nashville IGA Express Accepts : 06695316 Mon.-Tnur. 6AM-10PM. FriySat. 6AM-Midnlght; Sun. 9AM-10PM Bridge Cards •> WIC �Page 6 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, July 25,2009 LEGAL NOTICES FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT, ANY. INFORMA­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO CONTACT OUR COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT PLEASE ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ 2009. SAXON MORTGAGE CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Clark SERVICE, INC. hereby provides Harrington 1725 Rowden Road notice to Diane E. Lancaster Carlton, Ml 49058 State law (Formerly Chilton), 4920 Waldorf requires that you receive the fol­ Road, DELTON, ML 49046 lowing notice: You have the right ["Mortgagor(s)"], that Diane -E. to request a meeting with your Lancaster (Formerly Chilton)’s mortgage holder or mortgage mortgage ("Mortgage") is in servicer. The person to contact default and you have the right to and that has the authority to request a meeting with SAXON make agreements for a loan MORTGAGE SERVICE, INC. modification with you is: Orlans . through their designated agent, Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, ("Designated Agent"), 23100 Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. Providence Dr., Suite 450, You may contact a housing coun­ Southfield, Ml 48075, 248-539­ selor by visiting the Michigan 7400 (Tel), 248-539-7401 (Fax), State Housing Development email: designatedagent@sspcleAuthority ("MSHDA”) website or gal.com. Diane E. Lancaster by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number (Formerly Chilton) also has/have the right to contact the Michigan of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_se State Housing 'Development arch/), telephone (517) 373­ Authority ("MSHDA") at their 8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If website you request a meeting with the www.michigari.gov/mshda or by servicer's designate, foreclosure calling MSHDA at (517) 373-8370 will not start until 90 days after (Tel). If Mbrtgagor(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceed­ the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s ing will be commenced until the Designate reach an agreement to expiration of 90 days from the modify the mortgage loan, the date Notice was mailed to the mortgage will not be foreclosed if Mortgagors) pursuant to Section you abide by the terms of the 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act agreement. You have the right to 30 of 2009, If Designated Agent contact an attorney. You may and Mortgagor(s) agree to modify contact attorney of your choice. If the mortgage, the mortgage will you do not have an attorney, the not be foreclosed if the telephone number for the Mortgagors) abide by the terms Michigan State Bar Association's of the modified mortgage. Lawyer Referral Service is 1 -800­ Mortgagor(s) have the right to 968-0738. Dated: July 25, 2009 contact an attorney or .the State Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Service at (800) 968-0738'(Tel). Ml 48007-5041 File Number. Pub Date: -July 25, 2009 450.0037 ASAP# 3197418 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, 07/25/2009 06695032 P.C. 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450 Southfield, .Ml 48075 ASAP# 3193112 07/25/2009 06694969 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Karl Golnek and Suzanne Golnek 5600 Upton Road Hastings, Ml 49058 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meet­ ing, with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a Ioan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MJ 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing coun­ selor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") website'or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.infp/counseling_se arch/), telephone (517) 373­ 8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the. servicer's designate, foreclosure will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800­ 968-0738. Dated: July 25, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File Number: 356.3007 ASAP# 3196778 07/25/2009 ,06695009 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Elmer Currier, Jr. and Star Currier 224 East Francis Street Nashville, Ml 49073 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meet­ ing with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Tbe person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing coun­ selor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_se arch/), telephone (517) 373­ 8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer's designate, foreclosure will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to' contact an attorney. You may contact attorney Of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephpne number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800­ 968-0738. Dated: July 25, 2009 Orlans*Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File Number: 280.9647 ASAP# 3196772 07/25/2009 06695007 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT' COM­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILLBE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Cay Velderman 750 Coats Grove Road Hastings, Ml 49058 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mort­ gage servicer. The person to con­ tact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing coun­ selor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of , MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_se arch/), telephone (517)' 373­ 8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. if you request a meeting with the servicer's designate, foreclosure will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed-if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1 -800­ 968-0738. Dated: July 25, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File Number: 285.9732 ASAP# 3196807 07/25/2009 06695005 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS' YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Dohavon Parks and Lou Anne Parks '240 Welcome Road Hastings, Ml 49058 State law requires that you receive the fol­ lowing notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the' authority to make agreements for a Ioan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing coun­ selor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MS.HDA is: (www.mshda.info/ counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800­ 382-4568. If you request a meet­ ing with the servicer's designate, foreclosure will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mort­ gage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attor­ ney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1 -800-968-0738. Dated: July 25, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O: Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 FileNumber: 393.0216 ASAP# 3196776 07/25/2009 06695003 Tractor Days putts into town Four-year-old Blake Bryner gets ready for the Big and Little Tractor Days at the Eaton County Fairgrounds on the John Deere 60 that his grandfather, Daryl E^ryner Sr. built. The Big and Little Tractor Days will take place Aug. 1 and 2 and will feature tractor games, mini- and antique pulls, a tractor rodeo and several other events. Though John Deere is the featured tractor at this year’s event, all tractors are encouraged to participate. Log on to www.eatoncountyfair.com for more information. AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners,- Pumps, Fil­ ters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Cale­ donia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9 am5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. BRUSH HOGGING, drill holes,-Tilling, with 45hp tractor. (269)908-2035. For Rent COMPLETELY REMODELED 2-BEDROOM house for rent in Nashville. Large double lot and detached ga­ rage for storage. Deposit and references required. (616)481-5571 leave w/return phone number. NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM trailer also 2 bedroom apartment. (517)852-9386.. Lost & Found Garage Sale Lawn & Garden HUGE GARAGE SALE: LOST: HORSE, MINIATURE Nashville area. Some furniture at 417 N. Main St., Nashville. Court­ Please call (517)652-1058 ney's; next to Good Time Pizza Thursday-Saturday Ju­ PUBLISHER’S NOTICEi ly 30th-August 1st, 8-4. Pets BE AWARE: animals offered for free may end-up being sold to research .or used in dog fighting. (A message from Barry County Humane Society) Real Estate GAYLORD: 10 REMOTE wooded acres near the Pi­ geon River state forest. Ideal hunting and camping. Deer, elk, bear roam these woods. $29,900, $500 down, $370 month, 11% land contract. www.northemlandco.com, Northern Land Company, 1­ 800-968-3118. 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 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY UCOCDQOOZCOA4 A4 H Jobs Wanted DAYCARE HAS INGS. Maple. OPEN­ Valley Schools, all ages. Please call Donna (517)852-0319. COBB WEIL DRILLING 0 REPAIR • • • • 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. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 20,2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. SUBJECT: The purpose of this hearing is to hear public discussion on a request for enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance - doing business in a residential^ zoned district (section 14.05, section 23.14, section 23.15), Ordinances 10­ 8-1981 (Junk Yard Ordinance) and Ordinance 10-9-1986 (Storage of dismantled vehicles) at 424 Kellogg Street. Ifyou wish to comment in writing on this request you must do so by August 20,2009 and turn it into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St. P0 Box 587, Nashville, MI. '____________________________________ Ml Lie. *1748 06695215 Maple Valley Schools is accepting bids on three used buses and one van which are described as follows: s I 2 1990 International Chassis Model 1 1991 International Chassis Model All buses have: Carpenter body - 65 passenger DT 360 diesel engine AT 545 automatic transmission 4-wheel hydraulic disc brake 1986. Chevrolet Van 350 Chevrolet gas engine Turbo 350 automatic transmission Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m. on August 7, 2009. All bids are to be clearly marked bus bid and sent to Kim Kramer, Superintendent of Schools, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI 49096. The board will act upon the bids at their regular meeting to be held August 10,2009’ The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and is not bound to accept the low bid. Buses may be inspected at our bus garage by contacting Pat Powers at 517-852-9421 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 25,2009 — Page 7 Good News from the Pulpit Smile for the Camera Rev. Cathy Christman Tobias-Boness Broersma/Meek Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Tobias of Hastings are excit­ ed to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter Sarah Jane Tobias to Andrew Michael Boness, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Boness of Carmel, Indiana. The future bride is a 2005 graduate, of Barry County Christian School and a 2008 graduate of Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids. She works in Grand Rapids as a nanny. The future groom is a 2006 graduate of South Christian High School and attended Grand Rapids Community College and is now employed by Owens and Minars in Kentwood. Vows will be exchanged Aug. 2nd at Bay Pointe In. The happy couple will reside in Kentwood. Our love story is a prayer story. Marlin and Karla Broersma of Middleville announce the engagement of their daughter, Krystle Voogt to Seth Meek, the son of Jim and Becki Meek of Hastings. The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of home schooling and currently owns her own business. The groom-elect is a 2004 graduate of Barry County Christian School and is cur­ rently employed with Meek Construction. An outdoor wedding is being planned for Aug. 22, 2009. Garage Sale Huge book sale. 100's old, new, hardcover, paperbacks, mis­ cellaneous items. August 8th, 9am-6pm, 212 W. Third Street. VERMONTVILLE: Nashville UMC I love to take pictures. Whenever I am out at the Center of Hope or down at the church, I often have a camera in my hand or within reach. I love to capture images of God’s children at work, play and rest I love to watch as we worship and give thanks for some ofthe wonderful things that God has done for us. What fascinates me the most is how all the pictures, when they are put together, paint a larger picture of God at work in our world. These photos create a beautiful tapestry that is us at our best. There are pictures of our kids at play in VBS next to pictures of volunteers from local churches. There are images of our neighbors next to pictures of adult disciples. Each of these images captures different times and places. Whether it is something as simple as a freshly opened flower or a picture of a friend creatively working on an art project, each image captures something special. Every picture is unique. These images are as unique as we are. Each ofus is very different. We all have different gifts and graces. We all have different things we like to do at work, at play and even at church. Like the pictures I take with my camera, when we all gather as believers, we are completing the whole picture. Very often you will hear the words the “hands and feet of Christ.” We, as believers, are called to be servants. We are called to work together to show and be Christ to all in our midst. Each of us brings our own unique talents and gifts to complete the picture. When we work together, using that which is near and dear to us, we make the image of Christ whole. In Acts 2, Scripture says, “They devoted themselves to the apostles, teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. All the believers were together and had everything in common.” For someone who might not know Christ like we do, we paint a picture of wholeness and peace that is found in Christ. We paint a picture ofjoy and grace that is given to us by God through Christ. Each of us, special with our own talents, com­ pletes an image of hope and reconciliation. Now, each time you look at a picture or greet your neighbor during the pass­ ing of the peace in church, smile because you know that you are greeting your brother or sister in faith. You are being a photographer or an artist and completing a picture of hope and joy. You are a shining example of Christ in this world. Maple Valley FFA visits Michigan Ag Expo Maple Valley FFA mem­ bers Jennifer Porter, Nicole Porter, Matthew Scott and Eric Scott along with FFA Advisor Aaron Saari and Bill and Norm Porter visited the Michigan Ag Expo on the campus of Michigan State University Tuesday, July 21. Eric Scott participated in the State FFA Tractor Driving Contest and placed fourth in the state of Michigan in the junior divi­ sion. The contest consisted of taking a 50- point safety test along with driving a sin­ gle-axle trailer through an obstacle course. The FFA members had the chance to visit with represen­ tatives of several agricultural companies. The members said they found the experi­ ence to be educational and valuable, said Saari. Maple Valley FFA mem­ ber Eric Scott won fdurth place in the tractor driving contest at the Michigan Ag Expo this week. Crunch Classic ADVERTISEMENT winners announced FOR BIDS Village ofVermontville 1121 Eastside Drive Vermontville, MI 49096 Gary & Alta Mast • 517-726-0232 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction ofthe downtown businesses front facade refurbishment project including upgrades to five (5) existing area Replacement and New Construction businesses along the main street corridor. The nature of the work is to restore and/or replace existing exterior finishes and provide details that will reflect the “old town” design motif that was indicative ofthe original build­ ing designs. Work includes removal of existing exterior cladding materials, installing and/or replacing new windows, doors, installing entry canopies, new roofparapet walls, replacing roof gravel stops and generally painting all exposed surfaces that are not prefinished to provide a completed exterior package for the storefront presentation. Bids will be received by the Village ofVermontville, Michigan at the office of the Village Supervisor, 121 Eastside Drive, Vermontville, Michigan, 49096. Bids will be received until 3:00 pm, (Standard Time), July 30,2009 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. This is a Federally Funded project The Contractor and Subcontractors on this project must comply with HUD contract provisions 24CFR part 85.36(i), the Davis-Bacon Act, Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment -Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Section 3 Requirements, Anti-Kickback Act, Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and Department of Labor Standards andRegulations as set forth in the Contract Bid Documents. This municipality is an equal opportunity employer, businesses owned by women or minorities are strongly encouraged to bid. The Crunch Classic, a golf tournament held in mem­ ory of Tony Dunkelberger, raised nearly $3,000 for the scholarship fund. The scholarship will be given through the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation in Dunkelberger’s name. The team of (from left) Mike Desrochers, Ray Garvey, Brandon Garvey and Tony Joostberns dons its finery to be able to swing from the ladies’ tees and took home first place at the event. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: 1. Wilcox Professional Services, LLC 5859 Sherman Road Saginaw, MI 48604 2. Builders Exchange 1240 E. Saginaw Street Lansing, MI 48906 Wilcox Professional Services, LLC 111 W. Edgewood Blvd, Suite 7 Lansing, MI 48911 ■ Vermontville Village Office 121 Eastside Dr. Vermontville, MI 49096 3. Builders Exchange 3431E. Kilgore Road Kalamazoo, MI 49001-5513 4. guilders Exchange Subscribe to the 4461 Cascade Road, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office ofthe Architect Wilcox Professional Service, LLC, located at 5859 Sherman Road, Saginaw, MI, 48604, or 111 W. Edgewood Blvd. Suite 7, Lansing, MI, 48911, upon payment of $40.00 for each set. July 17,2009 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! 06694941 Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. i II �Page 8 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 25,2009 Local church celebrates six decades by Nick Smith Maple Valley News Intern It can be difficult for something to continue with the same purpose for even one year. Vermontville Bible Church, however, has con­ tinued for 60 years with the same goal — missions. “It’s been missionaryminded since Day One,” said Lillian Brown of Nashville, who has attended the church EWING WELL DRILLING . INC. all 60 years. “In 1949... we started in the opera house,” Brown recalled. “It was cold and dreary — not very clean back then. We had a small group at first, only 19 or so.” The church then moved to several different heatdeprived buildings in town, including structures where the post office and the fire bam now stand. “[I remember] going down the night before to light a fire,” said said Brown. “Sometimes we had some cold services.” In 1952, the church bought the property where the building currently stands and began construction on what is now called Christman Hall. Due to random acts of kindness and support from the parishioners, the entire project was finished at mini­ mal cost, and the church held its first official service in the Write * Residential * Commercial • Farm WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Church members work at a pig roast for the church’s anniversary celebration. (Photo by Dave Ramey) Dependable, damage-free Lockouts . Tire Service Richard Ewing Owner •Accident Recovery GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY * Long-Haul Estimates Available Off-Road BOBBIN'S JEFF a 8 DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 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HEALTH by Amy Jo Parish I am sure we can all remember a time when bikes in 30 years. These were two true bikers, we were young and an adult delivered a cliche the last people one might think of to help-out line like, “Keep your chin up,” “Every cloud and step up to the plate. has a silver lining,” or “Don’t count your But, step up they did, and they also took a chickens before they hatch.” I am also sure few swings. While one helped Mom up and that most can remember rolling our eyes or asked if she was okay, (her knee connected groaning at the comment. As we grow older, with a bit of cement and is still showing.the however, we tend to see some of the wisdom effects) the other walked over to the wanna-be behind those sayings. -One saying in particu- tough guys and simply waited with his arms lar, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” holds crossed. a little more truth for me after a recent inci­ When his friend joined him, they told the dent. youngsters: “You don’t laugh at a lady.” The This story isn’t about me, but I couldn’t help all-attitude group answered with, “We’ll but pass it along — after my side stopped hurt- #$%@ing laugh at whoever the &%A@ we ing from laughing so much, that is. It is retold want to.” Not a good idea when dealing with here with the person’s permission and the hope bikers — or really anyone for that matter. that it brings a smile to your face as you read it Without a further word, the two bikers Let me preempt this story by saying that swung their fists and gave the punks somemy mother has always maintained that she thing else to swear about, to the cheers and wasn’t named Grace for a reason. She was whistles of the workers in the station who recently driving to the Upper Peninsula when probably already had had enough ofthe punks she stopped to fill up her gas tank near and their attitudes. With all three now more Grayling. As the gas was pumping, she decid- worried about the condition of their well­ ed to clean the road-trip papers that seem to manicured and pampered faces, the bikers accumulate during a journey. As she stepped walked back to Mom and asked her which over the hose to get into the passenger side, way she was driving. North, she told them, her sandal caught, and down she went. and they proceeded to ride with her until she Taking a moment to collect herself, she was onto the highway to ensure the punks didheard a burst of laughter from the pump clos- n’t bother her, though I think by that time they est to her. When she looked, three males who were busy calling their mommas to make an can only be described as “preppy punks” were appointment with plastic surgeons to repair having a good chuckle at her expense when their broken noses. she was on the ground. You know the type: This just goes to show that you really can’t wearing Ambercrombie shirts bought by their judge a book by its cover, “money doesn’t parents and sporting an attitude taken right mean happiness (or niceness)” and “you can out of an episode of “Beverly Hills 90210.” tell a person’s true character by how they treat When she pulled into the station, she had others.” ' noticed two Harley Davidson bikers who Though I feel bad for her injury, Mom sure were two pumps away on the other side of provided a perfect example of why those say“the punks.” The way she describes them is ings have been around for so long — they that they looked like they hadn’t been offtheir actually might be true. Family Practice Now Pennock opportunity to serve,” said current Pastor Dan Smith about recent projects to reach the community, including a pig roast and the replacement of a roof for someone in need. “We always have a ways to go, but I’m very excited that our people have a heart to reach the community.” The biker code of ethics: Lesson 1 SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Pumps * Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe * Other Well Supplies vacation Bible schools, youth rallies and other com­ munity-centered events. The years flew by. Additions were made to both the structure and the congre­ gation, which has grown to about 200 members. New programs have been added over the years, such as Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) and Awana, to con­ tinue reaching the communi­ ty“We’re grateful for the In My Own OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP We stock a complete line of... new building on Easter Sunday, 1953. The church didn’t have a full-time pastor in it’s early years — all it they could afford were interim pastors from Grand Rapids School ofthe Bible and Music. “We didn’t have a parson­ age back then, [pastors] stayed in our home,” Brown recollected with a chuckle. Even in the early days, the church worked toward reach­ ing the community with 750 Durkee St, Nashville Call today, 517-852-2133! Hearty Menu Monday, July 27 Cold Menu Monday, July 27 Pulled pork BBQ, tator tots, California blend, Mandarin oranges, hamburg­ er bun. Tuna salad, potato salad, peaches, wheat bread. Tuesday, July 28 Pancakes, sausage, hash­ brown potatoes, orange juice, spiced apples. Wednesday, July 29 Honey lemon chicken, stuffing, glazed diced carrots, asparagus, grapes. Thursday, July 30 Chicken wings, macaroni and cheese, broccoli, aspara­ gus, grape§. Friday, July 31 Pork chop,, cheesy pota­ toes, winter squash, tropical fruit, wheat bread. Tuesday, July 28 Turkey pasta salad, Spanish bean salad, tropical fruit, club crackers. Wednesday, July 29 Sliced roast beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato, coleslaw, apricots, wheat bread. Thursday, July 30 Chef salad, pea salad, can­ taloupe, muffin. Friday, July 31 Egg salad, broccoli raisin salad, jello with fruit, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, July 27: Hast­ ings - Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Mini Massage 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Kinship Care 6:30 p.m. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, July 28: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Wii in the lunchroom 10 a.m.; Legal Aid 10:30-noon. GL-10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, July 29: Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Cooking Demo 10:30 a.m. Delton - Delton Party; Reminiscence. Thursday, July 30: Hast­ ings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Don and Pearl. Nashville - TV Time. Delton - Puzzles, Trivia. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-08-01.pdf 3c1332da1071be329901cd9563ec03d7 PDF Text Text PLE VALLEY •17 7-7 ^1 STATE ST HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID ' .•ir :”>^ ';U' .•ir: 7 C HAS»7CS^BL,CL,B’W HASTINGS Ml PERMIT NO 7 M ■ ' ' Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 31, August 1,2009 Competition and cars part of Summerfest by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter For the second year in a row, Kim Hirneiss has devoted months of planning and preparation toward building a day of fun events to boost Vermontville’s local economy. Summerfest will fill the streets and downtown on Aug. 8, and Hirneiss hopes the day will prove beneficial for both the partic­ ipants and area businesses. “It’s just a way to help out the local businesses and bring the community togeth­ er,” said Hirneiss. One of the unique aspects ofthe day is that all proceeds from the games and events are donated to a local charity Taking his turn at one of or organization. Hirneiss the many children’s said this year the committee games,. Hayden May tries chose a program that has to win a prize at last year’s been cut from the budget of Vermontville Summerfest. the school district but fills a need in the community. “We chose the latchkey program because we need the program,” said Hirneiss. “It provides a safe, educational place for kids to go when their parents are at work before and after school. Without the program these kids might not have a place to go-” Sveral new events are planned for this year’s cele­ bration including a silent auction, car wash and finger­ printing by the Michigan State Police. Adding a new twist to the festivities, spectators will vote on the car show partici­ pants and decide which hot rods and cruisers will be awarded special prizes. Family games also are planned for this year. Families can compete in a tug of war, gunny sack race, Spectators will be able to admire rides of all shapes and sizes at Summerfest in Vermontville. This is the second year for the event and the vehicles will be lined up on Main Street for easier spectator viewing. Bandits damage three local businesses Vandals broke the glass entrance door at the Independent Bank Branch in Vermontville early Wednesday morning. by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Several businesses and res­ idences in the Maple Valley area have fallen victim to breaking and entering inci­ dents over the past few weeks. The most recent incident happened Wednesday morn­ ing at about 1 a.m. in Vermontville. The front door of Independent Bank on Main Street was discovered to be smashed completely out of its frame. The bank was closed for part of the morning Thursday while the door was repaired but was open for business in the early afternoon. Messages left with the marketing director of Independent Bank were not returned at press time, though an employee did report that it appeared as if nothing had been taken from inside the bank. This inci­ dent is still under investiga g ­ tion. MOO-ville Creamery and Ewinj? Landscaping in Nashville were both hit by criminals during the night on Tuesday, July 21. At MOO-ville, the suspects used a golf club to smash the drive-through window and steal a cash register sitting on the counter. A piece ofthe club broke off and was left at the scene. The register was later found in the yard of a resi­ dence on Maple Grove Road. The bandits also made off with the cash register from by Brett Bremer Ewing’s Landscaping. The Sports Editor register contained $60 in “We’re hoping to throw change. the ball a little bit more.” A request for more infor­ That would be a bigg mation through the Freedom of Information Act has been I change for the Maple submitted to the Barry । Valley varsity football team, but the biggest possi­ County Sheriff’s ble change has already hap­ Department, but no response pened. Brian Lincoln offi­ had been received before the cially took over the head paper went to the presses. coaching duties last week, from retired head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. Mittelstaedt compiled a record to 173 wins and 70 | losses in his 24 seasons I leading the Lion varsity ilies and children with this I program. His teams reached the state playoffs 13 times, new guidance and assistance. including a run of seven The children will have available to them volunteers i. straight times from 1999 through 2005. The Lions from diverse backgrounds. | reached the state semifinals They will learn how to do in 1992, and the Class CC many things that they previ­ Finals at the ously have not been exposed I State I Silverdome in 1997 where to, she added. volunteers to reinstate the all-day program for 3- and 4year-old children in the portable which included a pre-school separate from the other program. “After a recent meeting with a partial board from the MVCCOH, it is obvious that this will be a very beneficial merger for the latchkey pro­ gram. The latchkey has lim­ ited resources and a small staff. This limits the ability of the director to research and apply for funds and grant mojties. The MVCCOH board and volunteers have offered their time, services and knowledge to the latchkey program. This is going to open up a whole new avenue of funding and knowledge for the program, said Woodman. The program can only grow, improve and increase the services for fam- ment and live music also will SUMMERFEST, continued on page 12 Lionstab Lincoln to take over for Mittelstaedt Center of Hope, latchkey form new partnership The Maple Valley School, from 6 a.m. until 6 Community Center of Hope p.m. Every week, the kids and the Maple Valley focus on a specific theme. Latchkey Program recently The children have structure joined forces in a continuing in the morning and free time effort to serve the families in the afternoon. When and children of the Maple school resumes in the fall, the program will be in ses­ Valley community. “The latchkey program and sion from 6 to 7:45 a.m. and the Early 4s will be a part of from 2:45 to 6 p.m. The pro­ the tutoring program that gram is housed in the Fuller started last school year,” said Street gym. The partnership brings a Roger Trowbridge, MVCnew sense of hope and a fresh COH vice president. The latchkey program was round of volunteers for the originally sponsored by the latchkey program, said Terry Maple Valley School District Woodman, latchkey director. but became a mid-year budg- The program is partnering in et cut in January. With the the afternoon with the tutoring support and assistance of program which is held parents and family members, Tuesdays and Thursdays after the director was able to re­ school. Tutoring will be open the program at Fuller offered in all three schools this year. Street School. With this new partnership, The latchkey program is currently in session five days added Woodman, there- is a week at Fuller Street also hope for the staff and tricycle race, three-legged race or egg toss. Motorcycle games, a threeon-three basketball touma- “This merger is about much more than the benefi­ cial gain from grant money and the use of volunteers for the program, said Woodman. “It is about all the different personalities and back­ grounds of the new people that will be involved with the children. It is as if a whole new world has opened up for our program. We are very excited.” The Maple Valley Support for Student Success is the PARTNERSHIP, continued on page 1 Brian Lincoln, the new Maple Valley varsity foot­ ball coach, cheers on members of his boys’ : track and field team at the state finals in May. 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August 1, 2009 — Page 3 Health department hosting breastfeeding celebration next week During August, Breastfeeding Awareness Month is celebrated in com­ munities throughout Michigan. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is hosting a celebration for WIC clients and their fami­ lies Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the Hastings office and Thursday, Aug. 6, in the Charlotte office from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Mother’s milk has all the good things a baby needs. Packed with nutrients and antibodies to protect against illness, breast milk is nature’s perfect food. Health officials say moth­ ers should breastfeed exclu­ sively (offering infants no water, juice or formula) for the first six months of their infant’s life. Studies show that babies who are not exclusively breastfed for six months are more likely to develop a wide range of infectious diseases including ear infections, diarrhea and respiratory illnesses, as well as require more hospitaliza­ tion. According to Heather Sanders, certified lactation specialist and WIC breast­ feeding coordinator, exclu­ sive breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed an infant. The health depart­ ment recommends starting breastfeeding in the first hour of life, hold baby skinto-skin, introducing solid foods at six months, and con­ tinuing to breastfeed through the first year of life. Research shows that exclusive breastfeeding for six months decreases an infant’s risk of developing several chronic diseases later in life including obesity, diabetes, and asthma. “It is important that moth­ ers are aware of the health consequences of their infant feeding decisions. When a mother chooses to breast­ feed, we have a responsibili­ ty to protect and support her decision by providing an environment that enables her to be successfill,” said Sanders. Call the Barry-Eaton District Health Department at 269-945-9516 (Hastings office) or 517-541-2630 (Charlotte office) for more information about the first annual breastfeeding celebra­ tion. Longbow invitational to be at Charlton Park Aug. 7 to 9 The Michigan Longbow Association will hold its sev­ enth annual Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park Friday through Sunday, Aug. 7, 8 and 9. The Great Lakes Longbow Invitational, the world’s largest longbow event, is in its 25th year, while the asso­ ciation is celebrating its 26th anniversary. Historic Charlton Park is the location for the invitational, which previously has been held in Marshall, Brighton, Berrien Springs and Grass Lake. The invitational is a week­ end full of longbow shoot­ ing, browsing traditional archery vendor displays, eat­ ing and meeting 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. A range will be 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. Guests can visit the invita­ tion all weekend orjust for a day. Either way, since this is a longbow and wooden arrow event, guests should leave their other bows at Thornapple watershed management plan to be revealed next week Meetings to introduce and solicit comments on a draft of the Thornapple River Watershed Management Plan will be held Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Barry County Courts and Law Conference Room 206 W. Court St., Hastings, and again Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Charlotte USDA Service Center, 551 Courthouse Drive, Charlotte The plan assesses water quality conditions through­ out the Thomapple River Watershed to determine pol­ lution levels, their sources and causes. Where pollution levels impair or threaten water uses such as drinking water, fisheries, swimming, boating or wildlife habitat, critical areas have been defined and targeted for improvement, said Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District. Barry County lies within two regional watersheds, the Thornapple River and Kalamazoo River. All of the smaller rivers and streams within the local watersheds eventually feed into one of these two primary water­ ways, according to statistics from the conservation dis­ trict. Rivers and streams within the county total 716 the watershed. 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For more infor­ mation on the park, visit www.charltonpark.org, call 269-945-3775 or search Historic Charlton Park on Facebook. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling An additional meeting on the same plan will be held Thursday, Aug. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Ada Township Hall, 7330 Thomapple River Dr., Ada. All stakeholders and inter­ ested citizens are encouraged to attend a meeting. Enjoy better signal and the best in High Speed Internet with our newly upgraded towers. BlackBerry* Pearl™ Flip 8230 home. The association 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. 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STOMP is the only men­ toring program in Eaton County focusing on teenagers’ healthy develop­ ment Volunteers can become part of the solution and help change the future of Michigan for the better. This is an opportunity to give back to an individual, the community, the state and the country, said coordinator Roger Tijerina. “All it takes is 48 hours out of the entire year to change the life of a youth forever,” he said. “So, do you have 48 hours to dedi­ cate to the healthy develop­ ment of a teenager?” Reach over 4,000 area homes with an ad in the Maple Valley News. Call 269’945’9554 to place your ad. Carnival 4 Open House Fuller Street School in Nashville Maple Valley Landscape Program If contact Tijerina at 517-543-2310, e-mail to Our ramify Serving Yours" Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children's Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (V-l !) JLZr 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville w?no _______________________ Albert J. Bruce- Wilda Bust----MARINETTE, WI - Wilda (Martens) Bust age 100, of Marinette, WI, formerly of Charlotte. MI, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2009 at the Luther Home in Marinette where she had been for the past 4 1/2 years. She was the ninth of 13 chil­ dren bom to John Henry Martens and Eva Lena (Davis) Martens on Dec. 6. 1908. Her birthplace was the last brick house on the south side of West Lawrence Ave. as you come to M-66 south of Nashville. She attended Beigh School for eight years, before going to Nashville High School. Her graduating class of 1926 had 26 students. After attend­ ing Western State Normal for one year she was granted a life teaching certificate for teaching elementary school. She finished her bachelor’s degree in 1958. Her first school was the Ells School. She met Paul Bust and they were married. She continued to teach school in many rural schools: Scott A. Daniels J1 F“™,y Owner/Managcr Come as you ere 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 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 pt Baseline 8 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 am. ■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 Wednesday Family Night Service ........ :45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5.30 600-7:15 Sun: 90 10: 00.... 11: 00.... p.m................. Family Supper ........................ Pioneer Club ................................. SundayS .................................Church ................... ..........Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration......9 & 10:30 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 . 517-7264)526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 990 a.m Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. NASHVILLE - Albert "Jay” Bruce, age 85, of Nashville passed away Monday, July 27. 2009 peacefully at Pennock Hospital, in Hastings. Jay was bom in Nashville, on April 21, 1924. the son of the late George and Zula (Walker) Bruce. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended area schools. Jay left his home, and fam­ ily in 1942 in served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWI1. As the primary radio operator flying B -29 Bombers in the pacific the­ ater Jay was responsible for radio communications to insure proper targeting and safe return for his flight crew. He also served as the relief Belly Gun Turrett Operator on the B-29 Bomber, which was one of the most danger­ ous assignments a soldier could have. Jay was honor­ ably discharged from active duty in 1947. Jay was the widower of Marie "Babe" (Ritter) Bruce. The couple was married almost 50 years when "Babe" passed away in 1997. For over 30 years Jay was employed as a welder at Clark Equipment' until retir­ ing late 1980's. Along with . his wife "Babe" the couple enjoyed going to Beadle Lake in Battle Creek where they Barnes, Maurer, VerPlank, Carlisle, North Kalamo, Canfield, Zachariah, West Windsor and Morse for a total of 17 years. Her teach­ ing career also included 10.5 years at Galewood, six years at Washington and one year in Coolidge, AZ. She retired in 1971. Wilda and Paul were mar­ ried on May 29, 1934. Paul preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1968. She is survived by two sons, Donald (Leone Locke) Bust of Menominee, and Gordon (Tunde) Davis of Budapest. Hungary. She has five grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and two great­ great grandchildren. She has numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews that have enriched her life the past six years since her stroke with their love, cards, letters, gifts, flowers, visits and prayers. Wilda’s hobbies included playing cards, raising flowers and making many quilts. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Charlotte and their circle made many quilts for charity. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home of Charlotte. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memo­ rial contributions may be made to the Activity Department of Luther Home, 831 Pinebeach Rd., Marinette, WI 54143. Envelopes available at the Funeral Home. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER to become a mentor. and follow the STOMP link to find the necessary forms tijerin3@ nisu.edu, or go to www.msue.msu.edu/eaton KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices 9:00 8 10:30 a m Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH ool ool nrice Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley ACTION-Ads Reach over 4,000 area homes 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 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 Sunday School.............................. 10 A.M. Service............................. 11:15 P.M. Service ........................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.................9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ..................... 11 a.m. P.M. Service........................... 6 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............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN 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 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66. 5 ml. south ofNashville) danced together. Most days Jay could be found in his shop welding and fabricating flag poles and shepard hooks which today can be found in back yards, and municipali­ ties all over Barry County. When Jay was younger he loved to bowl, and during WW1I was a Tri State Champion Golden Gloves Boxer. Jay was a proud lifetime member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260. Jay is survived by his son. Jay "David" and his wife Peggy Bruce; a step daugh­ ter, Betty Dunn, and a step son, Danny and his wife Barbara Ritter, and a step­ daughter in-law Peg Ritter. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Jay was proceeded by his beloved wife "Babe", three brothers, and six sisters. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville on Friday, July 31, 2009. Interment took place immediately following the funeral service Lakeview Cemetery Nashville. In lieu of flowers the fam­ ily has requested Memorial Contribution be made to the Nashville VFW Post 8260 in Jay's honor. Please visit our website at ww w.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH . Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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: ........... 9:15 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA............... 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 19, Aug. 2.16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 al Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 1, 2009 — Page5| OPEN. 7 DAYS A WEEK 24 HOURS Flight coordinator to speak g p N4SM7UE r riSJ jEXPRESS at next community breakfast On Tuesday, Aug; 18, the quarterly Barry' County Community Breakfast will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. at the. First United Methodist Church located at 209 W. Green St. in Hastings. In addition to the general public, personnel from local schools, medical and govern­ mental offices, and businesses are encouraged to attend this free event which will feature a presentation by Nicole Sears, coordinator of Barry and Eaton county’s, Foster Living in Good Hearted Teens (FLIGHT) panel. Also featured .during the breakfast will be presenta­ tions by the foster youth who make up the panel and who will share their experiences pertaining to the organiza­ tion, which was created in December 2008. “I believe teens have a lot to offer when given the J11 Lawn & Garden ■* & chance to speak out,” said Sears, who has worked with at-risk teens for more’ than eight years. For the youths, being part ofthe FLIGHT panel is com­ parable to having a part-time job, she said. Members ofthe panel receive monetary incentives — which have been used to start and main­ tain savings accounts for the youths — for their participa­ tion in meetings, which regu­ larly incorporate any number of agenda items, including those relating to training opportunities for life skills and planning of public speaking, fundraising and other events. The youths play the largest role in the panel and decide the directions it takes; They were responsible for creating its bylaws, naming the organization and electing its officers, she added. The breakfast will be sponsored -by Strong Families/Safe Children Foster Home Recruitment, the Child Abuse Prevention Council ofBarry County, the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, and Commission on* Aging Kinship Care. Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP by calling 269-948-3264. AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Fil­ ters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Cale­ donia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. IWifflM,, fctar. !®^ teiiwiiii bbi mju^inlKi tefej faMgfak 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You re Hme Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! MON. AUG. 3 SALE WE. AUG. 4 BUD BUD LIGHT.. MILLER LITE $fQ99 15-PK. CANS Woodstra-Gilbert wed Jolene Woudstra and Drew Gilbert exchanged wedding For Rent vows on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at their home in Nashville. NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM The celebration was continued With a trip to the Smoky trailer also 2 bedroom apart­ Mountains. Jolene is from Nashville and. Drew is from ment. (517)852-9386. Ypsilanti. Garage Sale Thank you to the following people who purchased our 2009 hogs at the Eaton County Fair! E&E Farms Wes's Barnwood Grafts Craig Lackscheide 0>JJ? Dad & Mom VERMONTVILLE: Huge book sale. 100's old, new, hardcover, paperbacks, mis­ cellaneous items. August 8th, 9am-6pm, 212 W. Third Street. Business Services CAN'T GET FINANCED? Been turned down? Bank­ ruptcy? Foreclosures? NO PROBLEM ! Call LAND­ STAR HOMES 517-645­ 4444, Restrictions apply. A+ ELECTRIC. All your electrical needs, free esti­ mates, (269)948-8960. Farm Thank you to the following for your premiums; *%*{ %{ #<*” « #< E&E Farms, April Heinze, The Flower House, Trumble Insurance; Russ & Bonnie Laverty, Hansbarger Construction, Grandpa & Grandma Erwin> State Representative Rick Jones, Quality Care Automotive LLC, and Eaton County Commissioner Mike Hosey. ~We appreciate your support” Jake & Storm Ewing EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 rm. AUG. 8 7-UP 2 LITERS REE COUNTRY FRESH COUNTRY FRESH 2% ICE CREAM SQUARES MILK BAR-S SLICED BAR-S BOLOGNA FRANKS 99? 1 Lb. CELERY FRESH TOMATOES 99* 09 Lb. KELLOGG'S KELLOGG'S CORN POPS / APPLE JACKS & FRUIT LOOPS POP TARTS 2/$E00 RiV 12.3-12.5 OZ. ICA ICA MACARONI & CHEESE TOMATO JUICE 4/SOOO ^■1 6-7.251 SUBS! TRY OUR FRESH BREWED FUZZ TEA We reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. None sold to dealers or minors. Some items not always as pictured. Nashville IGA Express Accepts: Mon.-Ttlur. 6AM-10PM, FriySat. 6AM-Midnlght; Sun. 9AM-10PM 06695548 THUR. ADE. 6 M ^M^+fax/Pep. fax/Pep. Child Care DIANE'S DAYCARE HAS 1st. shift openings for 18 month & older. 19 years ex­ perience, 1 mile north of Nashville. Call (517)852­ 9868. LC# DG080284592 WED. AUG.'S Bridge Cards - WIC �Page 6 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday August 1. 2009 Putnam District Library wraps up summer reading Kids of all ages found their places in the choir dur­ ing the final summer reading session at Putnam District Library Monday, July 27. Nearly 20 children attend­ ed the event, which culmi­ nated with a sing-along of Bill Staines’ book, All God's Critters. The book’s mes­ sage is that all creatures have a place in the choir, no mat­ ter what noise they make. Kids discussed which ani­ mals could likely hit high notes and which ones could sing low notes. Afterward, Assistant Library Directorr Emily Mater helped the little ones make animal masks to take home. Older students created a collection of thumbprint animals with ink and colored pencils under the artistic direction of Shauna Kids create animal masks with the help of Maple Valley Latchkey Director Terry Woodman. Emily Mater directs the choir while Abigail Mater sings to Bill Staines1 book, All God’s Critters. Good News From The Pulpit by Pastor Daniel E. Smith Vermontville Bible Church Back in 1646, a man by the name ofTheodore Rcinking wrote a book that greatly offended the king. Because of his offense, Rcinking was arrested and sentenced to be exe­ cuted. As the time of the execution drew near, the king offered “Teddy” the alternative of literally eating his book, or losing his head. With little choice, he tore his book into shreds, soaked it in soup, and started munching away. He did that until he had devoured the entire book. He literally ate his words, I don’t know this for sure, but I am guess­ ing that is how alphabet soup got started. Sometimes, we all wish we could eat our words. But once they are out, they are gone. We can be so critical of other people. We spread gossip at times. We lose our tem­ pers, and yell at the kids. Our words can shatter our fam­ ilies, split lifelong friends, ruin reputations for life. We need to get a hold of that little organ wc call the tongue. James 3:5-12 says that the tongue is like a fire that is out of control. It can do so much damage. James 3:8 also says that no man can tame his tongue. James is right. But the Bible gives us a strategy on how God can help us control iL Jesus made a remarkable statementin Matthew 12:34b. He said "... For the mouth speaks out ofthat which fills the heart.” In other words, what we say is only a reflection of what wc arc on the inside. If we want a pure tongue, then we need to have a pure heart. How can I cultivate a pure heart? It begins by knowing Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. And then to nurture a walk with God. Proverbs 23:7 says that as a man thinks in his heart, so is he. Your behavior is only a reflection of what you are feeding your mind. Spend time every day reading the Bible and in prayer. Find people who love the Lord to be your friends, and seek out a good church to attend regu­ larly. Stay away from things that will pollute your think­ ing and affect your behavior. No man can control the tongue, but God can. What you say is the result of what you are. Build character on the inside, and you will have a positive tongue. Swantek. These creations are on display in the kids’ room for the week and can be picked up by their creators during their next visit to the library. Saturday, Aug. 1, will be the final day for readers young and old to redeem their reading logs for prizes. Grand prize drawing winners will be notified the week of Aug. 10. Swantek said the library is grateful to the many volunteers and com­ munity members who have helped make this year’s sum­ mer reading program a mar­ velous success. Special appreciation goes to the library’s business partners Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe and MOO-ville Creamery for their donations of ice cream certificates. Vermontville Syddona Hammond creates a thumbprint animal while Jared Mater looks on. PARTNERSHIP, continued from page 1 after-school tutoring pro­ gram that began in January at the high school. The program originated out of a conversa­ tion between Trowbridge, Maple w Valley School Superintendent Kim Kramer and the MVCCOH board. This program was a vital pro­ gram for many students to succeed in school last year, said Trowbridge. “We had our ups and downs with the program, but we know that we did good work,” he said, adding that they worked with a student who, in January, was not sure he would be able to graduate.. “At graduation this past spring, his tutor had the joy of handing him his diploma. He is now down south at a tech school.” “This is a great program for the MVCCOH and the' Maple Valley schools,” said Rev. Cathy Christman, presi­ dent of MVCCOH. “This is one way we are bringing hope into the community by training our kids and giving the best opportunity possible to succeed.” With this cooperation comes an increased under­ standing of the responsibili- Township Library to hold book sale at Summerfest Seven Will Get You... Smoke-free? President Barack Obama says he’s had trouble giving up smokes. Maybe he could benefit from a simple new tool showing promise in pre­ dicting who is most likely to relapse — and why. A seven-question survey created at the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI) has proven more accurate (Iran other surveys drat have been used to identify those prone to relapse. Tire survey is called WI-PREPARE (Wisconsin Predicting Patient’s Relapse). The first three questions: How strong are your cravings on a scale ofone to 10? What time of the day do you typi­ cally light up your first ciga­ rette? How many total ciga­ rettes have you smoked? are fairly routine. They are meant to assess a smoker's depend­ ence on tobacco. “But the other four ques- tions are quite novel for a short questionnaire assessing proneness to smoking relapse,” says Dr. Megan Piper, one of the survey cre­ ators. “These questions assess environmental factors and individual differences that can influence a person’s tendency to relapse.” The four additional ques­ tions reveal smokers’ expo­ sure to other smokers, smok­ ing restrictions in their homes and their workplaces as well as their education levels. “Those novel questions, especially the one pertaining to education level, allowed WI-PREPARE to predict short-term relapse better than the standard questionnaire used today, the Fagerstrom Test of Nicotine Dependence,” says Piper. CTRI researchers support recommendations drawn from the U.S. Public Health Service's clinical practice guidelines on treating tobacco use and dependence. These include participation in formalized cessation programs, support groups, “quitlines” offering confidential coach­ ing, one-on-one counseling, and use of nicotine replace­ ment therapy and other med­ ications. “The WI-PREPARE can help clinicians recognize patients at greatest risk and possibly in need of more aggressive interventions,” says Piper. “Treatments could be also tailored to specific fac­ tors that place people at high­ est risk ofrelapse.” UW-CTRI is a national leader in conducting and implementing research on treating tobacco use. The cen­ ter’s focus is twofold — to bet­ ter understand tobacco dependence and to increase the use ofeffective treatments to help smokers quit for good. fall of 2007, the latchkey program started at Fuller Street School. Currently, 46 children are actively enrolled in the program. Numerous other families have used the program over the past two years for occasional child care services to cover doctor or dentist appointments, family emergencies, and to take advantage of after-school activities that occur before The Vermontville Township Library will host a used book sale at the Summerfest Celebration Saturday, Aug. 8. The library currently is accepting donations of clean used books to add to the sale. These can be dropped off at the library during regular business hours. The library requests that patrons refrain from donating encyclopedias, Reader's Digest condensed books or magazines. Anyone who wishes to volunteer to help out the day of the sale should contact the library at 517-7261362. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, August 1,2009 — Page 7 Looking For a PRINTER! J FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH The areas Btost comsLete printing facility Call one ofour sales professionals today! 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Aug 4. to discus* creating township offices in the hi*toric open bouse The spe ual meeting will take place at 7 pm in the opera house Al it* regular meeting Thursday night. the board discussed the possibility of using the upstair* of the build mg as riffice space for the township Treasurer Joe Ann Nehmcr brought the idea to the board. stating that the board needs office* to work from Also at Thursday'* meet­ ing. Scot! Peter* and Ira Hower* er* were appointed to the fire and ambulance com­ mittee by the township board, though some confu*ion their status Township Supervisor Jack Owen* said that under direction from the board at the last meeting, he sent let­ ters to the two resident* detailing their acceptance to the committee Trustee Blair Miller and Nehmer. however, said Thursday that the consent of the board wa* not given for the letters. Without those new member*, the commit tee tfad not have a quorum at it* last regular meeting and should not have held a meet­ ing w ithoul rt Trustee Brian Mmire wa* appointed a* the represent* tive for the fire and ambu lance board after a rm<ion by Miller to appoint Owens failed Owen* said that with to b e part of the com­ mittee A 4 -1 vote appointed Moore to the hoard. Miller cart the dissent ing voice Owen o discus ed an e-mail sent by Miller to members of the board and other township committee members that presented Miller'* personal opinion* and view* about township matter* “I don't think we should send e-mails tn other depart ments with our opinion ... This e-mail if you want to write this and say 'these arc my suggestions." that * fine — but you accuse Tim James (fire and ambulance commit tee chair| of a lot of things in this c-jna>l in unnecessary language that this board Maple Valley Schools is accepting bids on three used buses and one van which are described as follows: 2 1990 International Chassis Model 1 1991 International Chassis Model All buses have: Carpenter body - 65 passenger DT 360 diesel engine AT 545 automatic transmission 4 wheel hydraulic disc brake 1986 Chevrolet Van 350 Chevrolet gas engine Turbo 350 automatic transmission Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m. on August 7,2009. All bids are to be clearly marked bus bid and sent to Kim Kramer, Superintendent of Schools, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. The board will act upon the bids at their regular meeting to be held August 10,2009. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and is not bound to accept the low bid. Buses may be inspected at our bus garage by contacting Pat Powers at 517-852-9421 5875 S. M-66, Nashville 2 miS ofNashville, corner ofM-79 & M-66 517 852-9003 • 269 838-8017 www.MOO-ville.com ^Why you should buy MOO-ville Products 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. Better Taste, quality guaranteed NO High Fructose Corn Syrup Gluten FREE Locally Produced NO Artificial Hormones Used Family Owned & Operated FREE Petting Farm Nearly 40 people attend the township meeting Thursday night, more than double the usual amount. Supervisor Jack Owens said he hopes that the larger crowd will become the norm for meetings. “They are an attentive audience, a great group, and that's what we need at these meetings," said Owens. (Photo by Rose Heaton) would not approve of you to use," said Owens. Miller contended that he had a right to his opinion and should be able to e-mail whomever he wishes, regardless of any public position held. “I don’t know how an elected official somehow loses his right to an opinion. Just because I am on the board doesn’t mean that I have to slop thinking for myself," Miller responded. According to Owens, the letter was written without the consent of the board and cre­ ates a communication prob­ lem with the public. “All the people in ation dance at the meeting doirt know what’s going on,” sa Owens. “When they are not announced in a meeting and people do not have the chance to comment, that's a bad deal.” In other business: • Miller tailed Thomapple River Cleanup day he is organizing to coin­ cide with one being held in Barry County. Miller is look­ ing for individuals or groups ofvolunteers to help with the project in September. • The bo.grd will be accept­ ing bids for a roof repair project at the opera house in the coming weeks. Trustee Moore is putting together spec sheets for the project; those must be completed before bids can be submitted. The board will meet again Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. to discuss use of the opera house and will hold its next regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. ‘Old-time tent show’ is COA picnic theme The Barry County Commission on Aging’s annual summer picnic will be Thursday, Aug. 6, beginning at 10:30 a.tn. This year’s theme is an “Old-Time Tent Show” with music and activ­ ities being planned at the COA headquarters in Hastings. A tractor and quilt show, lunch, music and prizes will be part of the activities. All Barry County senior citizens 60 and older and their guests are invited to attend. Cost is $3.50 per per­ son. Reservations can be made by calling the COA at 269­ 948-4856 by July 31. Lion fall sports practices begin 2nd week of Aug. This weeks Jumpy Blow-Ups for you to enjoy for FREE Special is the 3 Friday August 7th and Saturday August Sth until 4pm (Thursday they are reserved for Farm Credit Customers ONLY) _______Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am-10pm Practices for Maple Valley High School's tall sports practices get going soon. The season starts with the first football practices of the year. All levels will hold their first practice from 8 a.m. until noon at the high school practice field Monday, Aug. 10. All other sports get started on Wednesday. Aug. 12. The volleyball program will hold its first practice form 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the high school. The soccer team will prac­ tice twice to start the year, from 8:30 am. to 10:30 a.m. and then again from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Cross country practice will be for seventh .and eighth grade student-athletes and high school athletes from 9 a.m. to noon at the high school track Athletes must have a phys­ ical oh file with the office to participate PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AU real Mtitr ndvertiKing in ihi* news­ paper in MibjBd to the Fair Houming Act and the Michigan Civil Right* Act which collectively make h illegal to advcrtikc “any preference, limitation or diiscriminn tion based on race, color, religion, ses. handicap, familial ntaluk. national origin, age or martial slatuk, or an intention, io make any such preference. I mutation <w discrimination “ Familinl statu* includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal cuatodians. pregnant women and people sec'tiring custody of children under 18. Thia newspaper will nol knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which o in violation of the law. Out read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper arc available on an equal opportunity basil. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616*451-2980 The HUD toll free telephone number feu the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Lyndla Crawford 604 South Jefferson Street Hastings, Ml 49058 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mort­ gage servicer. The person to con­ tact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing coun­ selor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www. mshda .lnfo/counseling_se arch/), telephone (517) 373­ 8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer's designate, foreclosure will'not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800­ 968-0738. Dated: August 1, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File Number: 514.0112 ASAP# 3206355 08/01/2009 06695386 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 1,2009 — Page 9 Opera house has become a fixture in village history by Amy Jo Parish before going on the road. In been recognized as Staff Writer existence for more than 30 Michigan’s oldest tent show On South Main sits a large years, the Slout Players have company. brick structure that is as much a part of the history of Vermontville as is maple syrup. The Vermontville Opera House was built in 1898 and in those 111 years has been the home to a vari­ ety of activities. After the building that had formerly housed the village and town­ ship offices burned in 1896, the new structure was erect­ ed to replace it. Articles found in the Vermontville Historical Museum detail the construction and use of the building. The construction of the first story ofthe building was financed by the village while the second story was financed by the township. The original plans never intended for a stage to be built at all. A local shoe deal­ er (Charles Fleming), bank cashier (W. C. Alsover) and hardware merchant (E. D. Barber) funded the construc­ tion of the stage, wings and other backstage areas. Perhaps the most famous of all groups to use the opera house was the Slout Players. A native of Vermontville, L. Verne Slout began a trav­ The Vermontville Opera House was completed in eling theater troupe that 1898 and has hosted a variety of events during its 111 started out in the opera house years. After the curtain closed, and the Slout Players took its final bow on the stage in 1953, fire department equipment was stored in the east end of the building until the new equipment proved too large for the space. Everything from wed- In disrepair, officials considered tearing down the structure but decided to renovate the space in 1990. *■ fflWW E SM 10 KNEE raw ra tel m ■ on OACE COULD Et KB ffWff OUIIIMIH OUIIIMIHW Inf iwai® i owm®s BJjfffflWW afflOIKMS^ C w1®8 ■fc and Delton competed. Providing official timekeep­ ing were 4-H member Doug Baker and Hastings City Police ChiefJerry Sarver. Placing second place was * • Residential • Commercial • Farm ** infse^J fi Conditioning Vermontville. Ml COLE HAIXISBARGER Owner The first place team from Nashville of Max Wilson, Kevin Hanson and Tom Powers holds the trophy from this year’s Barry County Fair Waterball Tournament. Through the month of August open a kids account or deposit into an existing account at the Nashville Branch and SIGN UP FOR OUR DRAWING TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 31 ST. 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Volunteers from the Freeport Fire Department dings, movies, roller skat­ ing, basketball tournaments, meetings, graduations (the class of 1928 was the last to graduate there) and plays have taken place inside its brick walls. Now, it is home to the VermontviUe Public Library. Having fun with a beach ball and squirt guns is the second place team from Johnstown Township. Pictured are (from left) Perry Shepard, Jennifer Peake, Chris Jozwik and Corey Keeble. g y 1g 06695626 BANK FDIC FIVE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Homs Office ■ Charlotte * 517-543-3880 Nashville - 517-852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 517-663-1551 Olivet-269-749-2811 Grand Ledge-517-627-6292 �Page 10 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 1,2009 LINCOLN, continued from page 1 they fell 6-0 to Oakridge. “Obviously he’s the one that put Maple Valley on the map,” said Lincoln. “It’s definitely scary to try to replace him. I don’t think you can replace him.” To be fair, Mittelstaedt’s teams weren’t totally ground based. He said most of his teams averaged about a touchdown pass a game. The thing was, they led so often that they were better off con­ trolling the ball and running down the clock Mittelstaedt took over the football program in 1985, after coach Dan Watson stepped aside. From 1981 to 2005, the Maple Valley var­ sity football program had just one losing season, and there were only two losing seasons on the junior varsity level. Mittelstaedt is especially proud of his teams’ 27-game regular season winning streak that stretched from 1989 to 1992 and another 25game streak that went from 1998 to 2001. Going to the playoffs for the first time, in, 1987, was nearly as sweet as getting to the Silverdome. “We were one of 16 teams in the state to make the play­ offs (in 1987). One ofthe top 16 of 189. We won our first game versus an 11th ranked opponent,” said Mittelstaedt. “I think that showed the kids at Maple Valley that we were just as good and capable of playing with any team in the state.” Mittelstaedt taught and coached at Maple Valley for 36 years. He accepted a buy­ out to end his teaching career, and says he would still be teaching if it hadn’t been for that. He would also like to coach again, but had to be away from the game to care for his mother, Relscha Mittelstaedt, who passed away and couldn’t devote the kind oftime a head coach needs to give a varsity pro­ gram. “It was really tough, really tough,” he said. “It was a tough decision to quit teach­ ing too. I’d been doing it for a lot of years, a lot of years, and I really enjoyed the coaching too.” It was a tough ending to his coaching career at Maple Valley for Mittelstaedt. The Lions were 4-5, missing the playoffs for the third consec­ utive season. The Lions were 9-14 in their three years in the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA). “I was a little disappointed last year,” said Mittelstaedt. “I thought we had a chance to be a playoff caliber team. I had three starters out. Two were academically ineligi­ ble, and Adam Kennedy broke his neck in track.” A number of other players missed time as well, and things just didn’t pan out in the tough KVA. The Lions finished in a tie for fifth in the league. “It was just a frustrating ending, and yet if we had gotten four more yards ver­ sus Olivet and gotten the extra point, we’d have been in the playoffs,” said Mittelstaedt. Lincoln spent five sea­ sons, beginning in 2001, coaching the Lion junior var­ sity with Bryan Carpenter and has been a varsity assis­ tant the last three seasons. He was the defensive coordi­ nator for the team last fall. He said one of the biggest things he’ll take from his time under Mittelstaedt is the ability to delegate. “He always let his assis­ tant coaches coach,” said Lincoln. “I’ve been told that by numerous coaches. Surround yourself with good sity coach and then assistant people and let them coach so varsity. He knows our kids. you don’t have to try and do Our boys’ track team has been successful. He works everything yourself.” Recognizing important hard with them and he’s assistants was a big part of going to bring that work the letter Mittelstaedt wrote ethic over to football also.” While the football team to the community announc­ ing his resignation in early has struggled in its three July. He mentioned guys like years in the KVA, the boys’ Don Roscoe who coached at track and field team has Maple Valley for 21 years, flourished, winning three conference Gary St. Onge 19 years, consecutive Marty Martin 14 years, and championships. The team Chris Ricketts who’d also won its first ever region­ coached football with him al title in 2008. “I’ve been pretty lucky in for 15 years. Lincoln said he plans to track to get something going keep Ricketts around, and pretty special,” said Lincoln. his staff will also include “So, I’m hoping for the same offensive coordinator Kevin thing in football, but it takes Stewart, Matt Rohde, Steve the athletes.” If the athletes aren’t there. Hopkins, and Carpenter on the JV level. He’s still look­ He’ll try and build them. “You always want kids to ing to add another coach or be faster. A lot of the things two to his staff. Rohde comes from Olivet, we do in track I’ve been try­ where Lincoln played his ing to implement in football high school ball before mov­ the last couple years any­ Guenther ing on to Olivet College. way,” said Lincoln “The kids are buying into pie concentrating so much Lincoln teaches math at our new program. TTiey were on the offensive side of the Maple Valley High School. In addition to teaching and excited with camp last week. ball,” said Mittelstaedt. coaching football, I could see a lot of excite­ “There is’ a lot more Mittelstaedt spent time as a ment. You can tell they want exchanging of tapes, or now baseball coach, a basketball to win and want to work CD’s and DVD’s or whatev­ coach, a track coach, and a hard. I have some great er you call them. It’s a year assistant coaches, and they long job now. You no longer softball coach. “He’s been a huge, huge are already putting in a lot of can get away. In the spring asset,” said Maple Valley hard work.” you’re constantly doing athletic director Duska It’ll take some work to things. There’s the emphasis Brumm. “He’s been teaching learn the new schemes on the passing leagues and here for I don’t know how Lincoln wants to put in. the summer camps. long. He’s coached it all.” “We’re changing the It has never been an easy Lincoln has had some offense up a little bit,” said job. I don’t think people real­ coaching success himself in the coach. “We’ll have mul­ ize what’s involved until you another arena, building the tiple formations, but we’re become a head coach and Maple Valley varsity boys’ still going to run some of the experience it. I’m amazed at track and field team into one Wing-T stuff. We’re going the longevity I’ve had. I’ve of the best in the state in to add a lot of motion. We’re watched a lot ofpeople come Division 3. He’s had athletes hoping to throw the ball a lit­ and go, a lot of great coach­ win state championships in tle bit more.” es.” each of the past two seasons. Mittelstaedt said that a While there are a lot of “He definitely was quali­ focus on offense is some­ reasons' that the job is a fied,”. Brumm said of thing that’s very different tough one, there are a lot of Lincoln. “He’s been working from 25 years ago. reasons its a rewarding one. with Guenther these past few “The biggest change is all “Love of the game,” said years. He was the junior var­ the spread offenses, and peo- Mittelstaedt Mittelstaedt. “I enjoy work­ ing with the young people. We’ve had some great young people at Maple Valley. Most of them have worked very hard to become very good ball players.” Mittelstaedt has plans to sell his house in Nashville, and he and his wife Janice are moving to their retire­ ment home west of Mount Pleasant. “I really think we’re going to be on the way up,”' Mittelstaedt said of the Lion football program. “A lot of the players coming up, I had their parents. 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F* Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident Recovery Long-Haul & Off-Road The Power of One Luncheon fundraising event on Friday, Aug. 28, at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Gary & Alta Mast • 517-726-0232 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 Replacement and New Construction Joe Montgomery Builders, Ing. We build on our reputation...just ask our customers! Building dreams since 1978 New Construction and Home Improvement 122 S. Lincoln, Charlotte (517) 543-1718 And Michigan’s archery industry has stepped up to the plate and offered to outfit the winners with new archery gear. Just about anyone — resi­ dent or nonresident — can apply, though nonresidents cannot currently purchase an elk license. Applicants must be at least 12 years old and have completed hunter safety train­ ing. Individuals who have a court-ordered restriction pro­ hibiting them from buying a hunting license may not partic­ ipate. License rights are not transferable — winners will be the only ones entitled to a license. “We think this is going to be huge,” Mason said. “Imagine hunting elk in August, bears in September, and ducks and turkey in October — Pure Michigan license holders will be able hunt just about every They’ll be on sale for the 2010 day in the fall and early winter hunting season until Dec. 31. Winners will be announced in until they fill their tags.” Pure Michigan Hunt appli­ January. “So go ahead and take a cations will go on sale ■ Monday, July 27, at 11 a.m. at chance. Buy one. Or several.. all retail license agents and Or a bunch,” encouraged through the electronic license Mason. “It’s a new way to system at enjoy the Pure Michigan expe­ www.michigan.gov/dnr. rience.” Cheer team to host car wash, bake sale The Maple Valley Cheerleaders will have a car wash and bake sale Saturday, Aug. 8, from. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The car wash will be located at the Vermontville fire bam. There is no set fee but the cheerleaders are asking for donations. Proceeds will help fund sideline and competi­ tive cheerleading for the 2009-1Q season. Local residents are encouraged to bring in dirty cars or trucks to help support the cheerleaders. World War II heroine to speak at Power of One Luncheon DOBBIN'S DOBBIN'S JEFF Xi will generate, it could be huge, he predicted, calculating that if just the hunters who participate in the antlerless deer, elk, bear, turkey and managed waterfowl area hunts apply one time, it will total more than 100,000. “Add in the folks who want a second or third chance at any of those opportunities and the numbers could skyrocket, all at a time when the Game and Fish Protection Fund — like all state budgets — is under stress,” Mason explained. “If we sell 500,000 applica­ tions, that’s $2 million in rev­ enue we don’t have right now,” he added, The program has other incentives, as well. Lucky Pure Michigan Hunt winners who choose to participate in a reserved waterfowl hunt will get the first choice of hunting zones at the managed area. when the season reopens in December. “And you still have the option of moving from hunting area to hunting area if you don’t like what you’re seeing,” explained Mason. “This is a chance to keep hunting until you fill your tag or the season runs out, whichever comes first” The same measures apply to antlerless deer „ “You will be able to buy a license that allows you to pur­ sue the game in any Deer Management Unit that is open to antlerless hunting,” he added. “The same tag will be valid at a southern Michigan farm or an Upper Peninsula forest” Although no one is project­ ing exactly how many applica­ tions the Pure Michigan Hunt likely will motivate and inspire anyone attending with the sto­ ries presented by Diet Eman, author and Holocaust survivor. MV Boosters’ golf scramble will be Aug. 9 The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will host their ninth annual golf outing at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville Sunday, Aug. 9. The four-person scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost to participate is $50 per person. That fee gets the participant 18-holes of golf with a cart and dinner. An optional skins game will be available for an additional $20. The day will also feature raffle prizes, a 50/50 draw­ ing, a putting contest, long drive and closest to the pin competitions, and more. Prize money will be determined by the number of teams entered. To register for the event send a check payable to the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, along with a team name, and four player names and phone numbers to Keith Jones; 4432 Barryville Rd; Nashville, MI; 49073. Contact Jones with any questions at (517) 852-1901, or call Mulberry Fore at (517) 852-0760. Tee sponsorships are also available. Contact Jones for more information. Young Eman and her fiance, chased in advance to allow for Hein Sietsma, worked to save the appropriate number of Jewish residents in the books to be ordered. Janie Netherlands during World War Bergeron, director of Green II. The resistance work cost Gables Haven said, “Space is Sietsma his life. Eman was limited, and we suggest that imprisoned in a Nazi concen­ tickets be reserved quickly.” tration camp. She said she She noted that Eman was in wrote a book and speaks about Hastings in March to a stand­ her experiences to make sure ing-room-only crowd. people hear recounts of the “We suspect this event will events. sell out very quickly” Individual tickets to the ' To purchase tickets or to luncheon are $50, which learn more about sponsorship include an autographed copy opportunities, contact of Eman’s book, Things We Bergeron at 269-945-0526 or Couldn’t Say. Tickets without e-mail to janie@greengablea book reservation (lunch shaven.org. only) are $35 per person. All tickets must be pur- SUMMERFEST, continued from page 1 be part of the event. The Vermontville Library will host a special viewing of the movie “American Graffiti” behind the fire bam at 9:30 p.m. Rather then a drive-in, the movie will be a sit-in. Movie watchers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the film as part of the library’s summer reading pro­ gram. Throughout the months of planning, Himeiss said there are a few simple objectives for the event. “The goal of it all is to Jim Miller of Miller’s Photographic Studio will be on have people come out, have hand to once again create a classic style photo featur­ fun and build a sense of com­ ing some of the vehicles entered in the car show. munity,” said Himeiss. Make your appointment today to get a Friday Evening, August 7,2009 Sports Physical BENEFIT niNNER & AUCTION or Immunizations Before School Begins for the Vermontville Ambulance held at the Vermontville Fire Barn Support i your Community!! 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Charlotte, Ml 48813 (517) 543-7113 — � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-08-08.pdf 193230598d21e4d20fc80c6721b2dadf PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC L1BRAW 227 EASTSWE ST HASTINGS. Mi 49058 prsrtstd US POSTAGE S Ml noj Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 32, August 8, 2009 Reading Academy sharpens skills of area students by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Though school may be out for the summer for most stu­ dents, a group of more than 50 Maple Valley youngsters is getting a head start on reading Sharpening her skills, Jade Scott reads one of the many books available during the reading acade­ my. at Fuller Street Elementary. For the past several weeks, dozens of readers have spent time in the classroom to sharp- en their skills as part of the Reading Academy through the Eaton Intermediate School District. Special Education Instructor Mary Jo Fralick reads aloud to some of the kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students taking part in the reading academy. America’s a nice place by Carl Olson J-Ad Graphics News Bob Skelding is finding out that, “America’s a nice place at 3 miles an hour, 10 to 20 miles per day.” The 50-year-old, who was bom and raised in the Grand Rapids area, now hails from Deerfield, N.H., but calls America his home as he trav­ els via a wagon pulled by two horses on highways and byways of America. His horse-drawn wagon, complete with bathroom kitchenette, shower, toilet, computer and sleeping quar­ ters, was in Battle Creek Tuesday on a second trip through the countrysides of America. “Americans are great, and I’m taking it all in,” said Skelding. “I value non-tangible things, and I like people for who they are and not for what they have.” He was spotted pulling up near North Avenue and Baseline Road Tuesday evening. His route will take The nine-week program runs for three hours, two days a week and incorporates games and activities to help the stu­ him through Barry County toward Ionia for the week­ end. Skelding has two “won­ derful kids,” Daniel and Lisa, both in college. Daniel, 23, is a senior at Plymouth State University studying criminal justice. Lisa, 22, is a junior at San Diego State University, studying engi­ neering. They, and others, can keep up with his progress and stories of the road online at www.wagonteamster.com. Until recently, Skelding was employed as an electri­ cal maintenance instructor at a nuclear power plant. He also had a small hobby farm in New Hampshire where he raised horses, sheep, chickens and the occasional cow or pig. He planted about two acres of vegetables a year, most ofwhich were sold on a small self-service vegetable stand. He raised his own hay and sold what he didn’t use. “I didn’t know where I was going, or where I’d end up,” said Skelding, “but I thought I’m really going to enjoy the people I meet and places along the way.” He left Deerfield, N.H., Aug. 17, 2008, on Trip No. 1. His first trailer, guided by a team of four Percheron horses tapped 1,747 miles through New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and North Carolina. On Feb. 10 of this year, after 1,500 miles without any major incidents, tragedy struck. Skelding’s trailer was rear-ended by a fully loaded tanker truck at highway speed. The wagon was com­ pletely destroyed and two horses, Dolly and Deedee, were killed. This required construction of a new wagon and a new team, two Belgian horses, Bob and Bill. Being a philosophical guy, Skelding occasionally feels the need to share his wis­ dom: If a guy has a horse, he mission involving a Nashville native. Naval Chief Petty Officer Teresa Frith took part in Operation Continuing Promise. The mission inte­ grated both military and civilian personnel to bring medical services to seven Latin American countries. During the four-month mis­ sion, more than 193,960 pre­ scriptions were filled, 1,657 surgeries performed and 4,444 teeth were extracted. Frith said the program pro­ vided many necessary serv­ ices to the 100,049 patients “I really like (the program). The kids seem to enjoy it and are picking up a lot of skills through it,” said Hall. Last year, the district offered the program for pre-kinder- READING, continued on page 9 Working to match syllables and words together, students play word bingo as Teacher Kelly Gardner lends a hand. at 3 miles an hour can get out of town. With a fast horse, he can leave quickly. But with two fast horses, he can get out of town, not only right away, but in comfort. Preparation for Trip No. 2 started April 27 in Bentonville, Ind. “Getting the new wagon broken in and the new team of two ready was the priority for heading north t through Indiana,” explained Skelding. “We left Mays, Indiana, June 19 — on the road again.” Barry County residents may have caught a glimpse of Skelding as he headed north along M-66, through Assyria, Nashville, the out­ skirts of Woodland, and Woodbury this week. His next goal: to visit rela­ tives in Grand Rapids. “The sole purpose ofthese trips (is) to travel by horse and wagon and meet peo­ ple,” he said. “I want them to share their experiences with me, and I’d share mine with them. I’m not supporting any Nashville Navy Officer helps thousands on recent mission by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter War and conflict. These two items are usually the association with the armed forces. There is another side to the military, however, and that side was demonstrated on a recent humanitarian dents build their reading com­ prehension and skill. Valerie Hall teaches early childhood special education at Fuller Street and said the pro­ gram is helping prepare the stu­ dents for the coming academic year. seen during the four months and also was a way to pre­ pare for natural disasters. “The program is a way to show these nations that the United States is committed to being in partnership with MISSION, continued on page 4 cause, trying to achieve a goal, nor am I sponsored by anyone. “The reason I’m traveling in this fashion is because it combines all the things I like best, and eliminates those I like least,” he added. “Also, I can’t think of a cooler thing to do.” “With no Grand Ole Opry, this must be Nashville, Michigan,” wrote Bob Skelding under this photo on his blog, www.wagonteamster.com, where he records the events of each day as he travels across the country. He passed through Nashville Wednesday. (Photo from www.wagonteamster.com) In This Issue... • F-3 Energy gardeners harvesting their crops • Cross-country traveler wanders up ‘Route 66’ • Bikers raise money for breast can­ cer • Vermontville United Methodist Church celebrating 150 years �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 8,2009 Calley announces bid for state senate close friend for a long time, I wouldn’t have run against her, and I would have sup­ ported her had she decided to run,” he said. Explaining the role oftim­ ing in his decision to run for the Senate, Calley noted that, because terms in the legisla­ tive body are not staggered, if he did not run for the Senate in 2010, he would not have another opportunity to run in such a race until 2018. The opportunity to serve more efficiently through a seat in the Senate, as opposed to one in the House, also influenced his recent bid, he said. “I’ve always looked at my time in government as a tem­ porary assignment. And, if I’m going to take a portion out of my private-sector career in order to serve in this way, I insist that it be as productive as possible,” said Calley, who also serves as vice president of the Irwin Union Bank in Lansing. “The situation in the House today is such that, while I have been able to establish a very good work­ ing relationship with my col­ leagues there, conservatives serve in an extreme minority in the House, and so the role there is (one of) constantly reacting to a policy and a by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Republican State Rep. Brian Calley this week offi­ cially announced his plans to run for the state Senate seat that Sen. Alan Cropsey will be forced to vacate in 2010 due to term limits. Calley currently repre­ sents the 87th House District, which includes of all of Barry County and much of Ionia County. The 33rd Senate District current­ ly represented by Cropsey includes Clinton, Ionia, Isabella and Montcalm coun­ ties. Re-elected in 2008 to serve a second term in the House, Calley said he has several reasons for choosing to run for the Senate instead of pursuing a third term in the House, a pursuit in which Calley said he would have a good chance of emerging victorious. According to Calley, for­ mer state Rep. Judy Emmons’ decision not to seek Cropsey’s seat was the biggest factor in moving for­ ward with his bid. Term lim­ its prevented Emmons from running again for the House after her third term with the legislative body ended in 2008. “Judy has been such a ^Carnival 4Open House O Fuller Street School in Nashville Maple Valley Latchkey Program o Fun & Games! grand policy direction that is set by someone else. And I think there’s a real opportu­ nity in the Senate to be in a position to set the policy direction in the first place.” Describing his platform for the election, Calley explained that jobs, govern­ ment spending reform and property tax reform provide the foundation for his cam­ paign. “Jobs would be my No. 1 and 2 and 3 priority,” he said. According to Calley, small businesses provide an extraordinarily valuable part of the state’s economy. “Big business has shed about 1 million jobs in the last decade in the state of Michigan; small businesses added a net 100,000 jobs, in spite of all the economic trouble and turmoil that we’ve faced,” he explained. In citing some of the steps he has taken to preserve the presence of small businesses in the state, Calley said his predominant efforts in pass­ ing legislation to modify the Michigan Business Tax (MBT) resulted in approxi­ mately 100,000 small busi­ nesses being exempt from the tax. He added that anoth­ er 50,000 small businesses have become eligible for tax credits after additional legis­ lation he championed was passed. Calley explained that in addition to reductions and exemptions from the MBT, small businesses also are afforded less labor difficul­ ties and regulations than are larger businesses. If larger businesses could access the same benefits, the bigger 06696003 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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..... ........ 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 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., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m Family Supper 600-7:15.......................... Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 Sunday S 10: 00 Church 11: 00 Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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 .Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Senrices Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 'Diana’s D^ace MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS 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 Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer 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 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 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service....... .................. 11 P.M. Service....... .................. 6 Wed. Service ..... ......... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH . Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville l ool vice nent’s name or image in any kind of political material, and that’s a distinction I’m very proud of.” Another difficulty Calley said he faces in his campaign is the prospect of no longer officially representing Barry County. “I kind of think of myself as an adopted son of Barry County,” he explained. “It was a place where I had to get to know people in the beginning from scratch, and I didn’t know very many people around here at all. And just (by working hard), knocking on doors, (I) just got to know and love this community so much. I hope that people around here will look at it like they’ll have two senators in Lansing, as opposed to one, because the values of the counties that I’ll be representing match very closely to the character and the type of economies and so forth of (this area)” Even though Calley said he will campaign heavily for the upcoming election, he stressed that those he cur­ rently represents will contin­ ue to be served by him throughout his bid. “People shouldn’t expect any difference (in) the serv­ ice they see from my office,” he assured. “I’d like people not to forget that.” Calley has been married to his wife, Julie, for more than 10 years. The couple have two children, a boy and a girl, and they are expecting a third child. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling Reach over 4,000 area homes with an ad in the Maple Valley News. Call 269-945-9554 to place your ad. August 15th 11-4 ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER get fewer laws. You get less laws passed, and I think that would be a big win for the people of this state. And, I think the laws that pass would be better laws.” In describing his goals as a senate member, Calley said he will continue to pursue reform to make information relating to legislative finances more readily and easily accessible to the pub­ lic. Such reform will increase accountability and promote a sense of responsi­ bility in legislators, he explained. Calley said that, as he pre­ pares for the upcoming elec­ tion, he will use his previous successes and lessons learned from them as a guide. “An election is always a hurdle,” he commented. “I think, when people take elec­ tions for granted, they lose. So, I plan to approach this election the same way I have all elections. “I think, probably, the part I’m most uneasy about is that every time you take a step up in politics, the methods of running an election get ugli­ er,” he said. “I’m not willing to go there. I’m not willing to change my method ofpol­ itics. My philosophy is that I run for an office, not against another person. In my life­ time, I’ve gone through eight elections, not including the (election for) class president that I lost, but all other ... elections I won, and I’ve never once used an oppo­ businesses could be more successful, he said. “Take those characteristics, and, ifyou were able to apply them more broadly across the entire economy, I think that you could make some pretty good headway, some pretty good progress,” he explained. One of his primary con­ cerns with government spend­ ing is the tendency of state departments to use funds in unnecessary areas simply because such funds are allowed only to be spent in those areas. Regarding property tax reform, Calley said one of his primary concerns is that property taxes be fair for property owners and reflec­ tive of the actual value of properties. When asked about legisla­ tion he plans to pursue if elected to the Senate, Calley said that while he always has been vocal in his support of reducing the amount of time the state legislature is in ses­ sion, he will only further support such a reduction if he wins his election bid. “I ... plan to make a lot more noise on (a) part-time legislature,” he explained. “Every day, the legislative leadership, and I use the term very loosely, proves the case for the idea that we don’t really need as much time to do ... things. And, ifyou give more time, more time is taken, and that’s not a posi­ tive thing. “If we were to look at ... the other 40 states that have true part-time legislatures, they do operate cheaper, and that’s good, but that’s not my main motivation,” he said. “My main motivation is you 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................ 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 8,2009 — Page 3 ^EE^Ss iSS S1 S^XS'i SLi x *S*SL x. &$S SW L?S s>L >1 s& sS$ *»SZ wSZ c?$ ?$ •«h •‘‘tt«yyh staSM staSM fikL 2 ““,2,5522 S*w5' ’s* ।2*?B PSu{! * ft **»**£ **»** ,* ,’“‘*k *- *•* *•* “ * crrt1 fillfl F-3 Energy gardeners harvesting their crops by Patricia Johns StaffWriter The young gardeners who worked hard this past spring to plant garden plots at MOOville Creamery in Nashville are beginning to see the results of their hard labor. They are harvesting herbs and vegetables for their farmers market. The F-3 Energy garden south ofNashville is a project coordinated by MSU Extension Barry County. Before going out to harvest their crops Wednesday, Aug. 5, they learned from Kathy Pennington, Barry County 4­ H assistant, about how to pro­ vide customer service. Pennington reminded them to interact well with their cus­ tomers and reminded them that having excellent cus-, tomer support can bring in more customers and more business. The information included having a plan, knowing what a customer wants and not over­ charging for products. Laura Anderson, who is organizing the F-3 Energy project, also worked with the students before harvest time to help them deal with “difficult” customers, as well. Claire Anderson, Grace Beauchamp and Dylan Brooke say they are amazed at how popular their spinach crop has been this summer. Also surprising, they reported, is that zucchini squash can grow really fast and that the squash that was too little to pick one day is really big the next. The young gardeners have a farmers market for their pro­ duce Monday through Thursday. Call 269-945-1388 to find out the times of the market. Sunfield Scouts to host dunk tank IM® i |0llffllB» tH I l«fl l Ii *»»«■ ■>* < w • h ”11 h|eTsa ^,'. sa 5H®” af#fllS1t®?** |ps ffllSt JfM uM*”' -f JI J*** Area residents are invited to come out and dunk a favorite person and support the Sunfield Boy Scouts at the Sunfield Farmers Picnic Friday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug. 15. The cost to pitch a few is $1 for three balls or $5 for an automatic dunk. The schedule- for dunk volunteers is as follows: Friday, Aug. 14 2:30 to 4 p.m. — Jeff Gibbs, Farmer Farmer’’ss Picnic board president 4 to 5:30 p.m. — Lee Buckmaster, Lakewood Band Booster. 5:30 to 7 p.m. — Troy Hansbarger, Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. 7 to 8:30 p.m. — TBA 8:30 to 10 p.m. — Eric Wegener, Sunfield IGA. BlackBerry® Pearl" Flip 8230 Reg. *169.99 - $70.00 Mail-in Rebate any network. 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Local students on Miller College dean’s list The Miller College Dean’s List for the summer 2009 semester has been announced and includes the following local students: Bellevue Molly O’Rourke. Dowling Jason Kubasiak. Hastings — Katherine DeMond, Cheryl Sinclair. Saturday, Aug. 15 1 to 2:30 p.m. — Patti Ray, Lakewood School sec­ retary. 2: 30 to 3:30 p.m. — Jake Hastings and Tina Nelson. 3: 30 to 5 p.m. — Randy Shepard, Cub Scout Pack 157. 5 to 6:15 p.m. — Angie 269-205-4900 *yX Wednesday, three of of the the F-3 F-3 Energy Energy gardeners gardeners learned learned Wednesday, three how to market their produce and then went out to their garden plots to harvest ripe vegetables and herbs to sell. Pictured from left are Claire Anderson, Grace Beauchamp and Dylan Brooke. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Free Will Offering All You Can Eat irWiurfW/ i WBffi Dylan Brooke of Nashville is proud of his sunflowers. He is already harvesting cucumbers and tomatoes from his plot in the F-3 Energy garden plot at MOO-ville. (Photo by Patricia Johns)) • Compatible with Windows' XP, Vista (32 and 64 bit) and Mac OS X 10.4 and higher FREE after $100 mail-in Rebate With 2 year activation Expires Aug. 13, 2009 �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, August 8, 2009 MISSION, continued from page 1 them, and the other part is training personnel in case of a natural disaster,” said Frith. Each morning, a long line of patients would be waiting outside the ship, hoping to be seen by the medical or dental personnel on board. According to the mission’s Web site, close to 650 med­ ical professionals from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, U.S. Public Health Service, nori-govemmental organizations and other international partners took part in the mission. The list of services pro­ vided on the mission covers everything from physical therapy, prescription fills, ophthalmologic surgery, optometry screenings and a host of other procedures. Frith joked that the crew per­ formed just about every pro­ cedure imaginable, short of open-heart surgery. Gaining a new apprecia­ tion for the’ services and eas­ ily available health care in the United States, Frith said the months on the ship Frith. “What kind of amazed me a lot was just the poor­ ness of some of these nations. People in the United States are complaining about what they have and some of our homeless people have it better than some in these countries.” The story of one mother and her son demonstrated how desperately the medical procedures are needed and the common bonds that tie all humans together, she said. After being told that Judette Dacius waits in line with her daughter Neritza doctors could fix her 8month-old son’s crossed Dor to be seen by physicians of the hospital ship USNS eyes but there were no more Comfort in Killick, Haiti, April 12. Neritza was the first open ’ appointments, the patient aboard Comfort during the Continuing Promise mother drove through the 2009 mission to Latin America and the Caribbean night to be one of the first in region. She was operated onboard April 11 for an imperline when the ship docked at forated anus. the next port. Doctors were PACIFIC OCEAN - Hospital ship USNS Comfort (TAH 20) receives supplies from supply ship USNS Peary (T-AK 5) as Comfort heads for its liberty port in Panama July 16 here. Teams onboard Comfort have been on a four month humanitarian and civic assistance mission called Continuing Promise 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1 st Class Benjamin Stratton) TUMACO, Colombia - Navy Commander Shawn Safford and Navy Lieutenant Krista Puttier perform a left thyroid labectomy on a Colombian patient onboard hos­ pital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) here June 12. Comfort is on a four month humanitarian and civic assis­ tance mission to seven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean called Continuing Promise 2009 (CP09). The ship is scheduled to be in Colombia until June 17. (DoD photo by A1C Clara Karwacinski) Main Street Salon 22 6 Main Haahoide Hair, Tanning & Hails Chief Petty Officer Teresa Frith (front, right) poses with some of the other personnel on board the ship. A Nashville resident, Frith has served nearly 30 years in the United States Military. tingle: Sfylief Gt/ wise,” reported Frith. “For some, it meant their life because of what was treat­ ed.” Frith began her military career by serving four years in the Army followed by 12 in Navy Reserve before enlisting in active duty with the Navy. Stationed in Norfolk, Va., Frith plans to retire in just over a year with 30 years of service under her belt. nmy: Stylifit Cheryl Stufi&t Owner Pre-homeownership class to be offered for Eaton County trail Tech 1 FR££ Oi&it with any limning Package nKBeach Bagc, OFF RFMMFOR BOCK TO SCHOOL (MTH 0 HLIi) S7YLL Housing Services for Eaton County will hold a pre­ homeownership class Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Goodwill Community Room located within the Goodwill Sf7-8S2-f7S7 Hrtt: Rfnn 9-2 Tue-Thuro 9-5 FrL 9-9 Sat 9-12 tie hg appt 0669596 SMOKE-FREE RESTAURANT HomeCookih' / Jack g- Judy's < Coun^M Kettj afe ^06695884 Saturday thru Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. This workshop is free to the general public, but pre­ registration is required. Participants may bring a sack x2 Dinners - Your Choice • Flat Iron Steak •Chicken Stir Fry • Country Fried Steak • 1/2 lb. Smoked Pork Chop • potato 113 N. 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With WS4 for their children.” Serving as mass commu­ nication chief, Frith was in charge of 12 public affairs officers during the mission and said the time spent on board provided valuable experiences and memories she will carry with her through the rest of her Navy career. “There were some who called (the mission) a mira­ cle because they wouldn’t have been treated other- Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, August 8, 2009 — Page 5 Cross-country traveler wanders up ‘Route 66 "... I’m driving a wagon on a journey throughout the United States. My only goals are to see new places, meet plenty of nice people like yourself, and to enjoy this great country of ours like it’s meant to be enjoyed.” So writes Bob Skelding, a 50-year-old native of Grand Rapids who now lives in Deerfield, N.H., when he is not on the road. On the road, for him now involves being pulled by his team of two Belgian draft horses. This week, Skelding trav­ eled along M-66 through Barry County, almost cer­ tainly turning a few heads when he stopped at the MOO-ville Creamery in Nashville Wednesday. That night, after creeping north on M-66, and going through his nightly ritual that includ­ ed tending to his horses and sitting down at his computer, Skelding wrote on his Web save lives, but they can make site, driving a wagon difficult. A www.wagonteamsters.com: couple of miles south of Aug. 5, Woodbury — "This Nashville, I stopped at the was one ofthose really great Moo-Ville dairy barfor lunch. days ofdriving. With regret, we While I watered and left my gracious hosts and grained the team, I chatted drove a couple ofmiles over a with a nice guy that drives gravel road back to Route 66. his quarter horses both sin­ Once on the main road, gle and double. I’ve now there was a good shoulder met severalpeople that drive until the town of Nashville. riding horses and get a lot of However, I could do without pleasure out ofit. the rumble strips. I'm sure they After putting away a cou­ ple ofchili dogs, I met Judi, who had been following the blog and drove out, hoping to meet us. She brought a really nice 100-pound sack Grade Bites by Heather of grain, which the horses Brewer; The Chronicles of enjoy a lot. I talkedJudi into Vladimir Tod: Ninth Grade riding along for the after­ Woudstra-Gilbert wed Slays by Heather Brewer; noon after convincing her Jolene Woudstra and Drew Gilbert exchanged wedding The Chronicles of Vladimir that there’s always someone vows on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at their home in Nashville. Tod: Tenth Grade Bleeds by at the end of the day that The celebration was continued with a trip to the Smoky Heather Brewer; Along for would drive her back to her Mountains. Jolene is from Nashville and Drew is from the Ride by Sarah Dessen; truck (and of course, there Ypsilanti. “We are truly blessed by our newly combined famWriting Magic: Creating w was). It was nice to have ily and friends. Stories That Fly by Gail someone to chat with. The Carson Levine; Max horses are patient listeners, Quigley: Technically Not A but I fear they’re getting Bully by James Roy; The tired ofthe same old stories. Mysterious Benedict Society Tonight we’re camped at a Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 by Trenton Lee Stewart; 113 farm about three miles south Aug. 13 p.m., Extension Office. Things To Do By 13 by ofthe burg of Woodbury, off Extension Office Closed for Staff Inservice. Brittany Macleod; The North the main road. My hosts are Aug. 14 4-H Advisory Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Courts Pole Was Here by Andrew terrific and made sure we Aug. 19 and Law Building. C. Revkin. have everything we need. Pond Management Clinic, 6:30-8:30 p.m., For young readers Tomorrow, I should have Aug. 20 MSU Clarksville Experimental Station. Soy Beans: An A-Z Book no problem making my by Susan Anderson and cousin Tim’s place, about JoAnne Buggey; Soy Beans three miles north of 1-96. In the Story of Agriculture Friday, Tim and I plan oh by Susan Anderson and driving together the 15 or 20 JoAnne Buggey; The Story miles to my granddad’sfarm 177 S. Main Vermontville of. Salt by Mark KurLansky; (north of Muir). Look-Alikes Around the C517J 726-1043 What a great day! World by Joan Steiner; Frankenstein Makes A New Look... New Deck Coming Sandwich by Adam Rex; Stop and Go, Yes and No: 7 Days a Week-AYCE Fish Fry $6 99 What Is An Antonym? by Brian P. Cleary; The 39 Wednesdays & Saturdays Clues: One False Note by 269-945-9554 2 pizzas and a pitcher $20°° Gordon Korman; The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones Thursday Night Bike Nights ■ by Rick Riordan; Harold and M.V. 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Stop in on August 29th and meet ‘Blue means true’ at Putnam 'k’Wli •• tai laity taatiikuj fcfo d' e®j Hteta ® J wk'snjjjjj tai fl&Anyfcllj!! ■» i%bil&| I iff aiSKIlMB 'Un it Nq. tai i ik mujisiwiHi: B- XfflfimM 4: Hl Putnam District Library in Nashville encourages its young patrons to observe a big change in the children’s room. Nonfiction items are being reorganized. Blue labels using the Dewey deci­ mal system are being placed on the bottom spine of each book. Young readers are encour­ aged to notice that books with white labels are fiction, or made-up stories, and the new blue labels are nonfic­ tion, or true stories and factu­ al information. Thus, suggest library staff, “Remember, when in the Putnam kids’ room, ‘Blue Means True.’ More changes are on the way in the kids’ room this month. The library will be closed Aug. 24 to 29 for ren­ ovations in the children’s room. The drop box will be available for returns during this time, but readers are encouraged to stock up before. Perhaps one of the new items below will be the per­ fect read: For adult readers The Noticer by Andy Andrews; Cruel Death by M. William Phelps; Signed in Blood by Jeanne King; Charley’s Web by Joy Fielding; Silent Run by Barbara Freethy; Deadlock by Iris Johansen; Knock Out by Catherine Coulter; Swimsuit by James Patterson; Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton; Relentless by Dean Koontz; Lying Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris; Red Blooded Murder by Laura Caldwell; Red Hot Lies by Laura Caldwell; Finger Lickin’ Fifteen by Janet All Evanovich; That by Remains Patricia Cornwell; Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs; Danger In A Red Dress by Christina Dodd; Death Angel by Linda Howard; Matters of the Heart by Danielle Steel; Dark of the Night by Suzanne Brockman; Hidden Currents by Christina Feehan; In the Midnight Hour by Kimberly Raye; Midnight Sons, Volumes 1 and 2 by Debbie Macomber. 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Vermontville United Methodist Church celebrating 150 years The Vermontville United Methodist Church will celebrate its sesquicentennial Sept. 20 with a special anniversary celebration. In September of 1859, the Vermontville United Methodist Church received its formal conference charge as the Vermontville Methodist Episcopal Church. The church is an official Michigan Historic Site. Included in the day's activities will be an old-fashioned picnic lunch and program on the lawn following the 11 a.m. worship service. Historical items will be on display in the fellowship hall, and the worship service will include the singing of hymns writ­ ten by John and Charles Wesley. Former pastors will be on hand to participate. The public is invited to attend both the worship service and the picnic, or just the picnic and program, and share this momentous occasion. Public Auction Monday August 17, 2009 (a 6:00 P.M. Mn iri M4i.ni Real Email A Persoxal Property Ai< tkix Located at 333 W. Cosgrove Rd., Nashville, Ml - follow Main St. (Hwy.-66) South to Cosgrove Rd. then go West (Right) to sale. Sunfield's Fanners Picnic, begun in 1892, will be cele­ brated this week, beginning 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, with SPY’s ball games at the main field. The Picnic continues Thursday, Aug. 13, with a 2 to 8 p.m. book sale at the library, a Fanners Picnic pig roast at 5, ball games at 6 and reception for the grand mar­ shal (the recently departed Sunfield High School) from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday’s events begin with the book sale from 2 to 8 p.m. at the library, chicken barbe­ cue at 4:30, booths opening at 5 p.m., SPY’s ball games at 6, a parent’s group cake walk under the small tent at 6, crowning of the prince and princess near the stage at 7 p.m., and the Conquerors on stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s lineup starts with a pancake breakfast served from 8 a.m to noon in the community room. Ball games begin at 8 a.m., the barnyard classic three-onthree basketball tournament at 9, the book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., open class craft judging at 10 a.m., open class crafts exhibit from noon to 6 p.m., booths open­ ing at 10 and the GAR Hall open for viewing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The parade will be at noon. The Eaton County Sheriff Mounted Division will host a “meet and greet” at the park after the parade. An open horse shoe con­ test begins at 1, firemen’s bingo 1 to 7 p.m., Ming the Magician at 1, Marbles the Clown 1 to 7, frog-jumping contest at 3 p.m. family games at 4 p.m, Lions ox roast at 5. variety show at 7 and fireworks at 10 p.m. On Sunday, a community church service will begin at 11 a.m. The Sunfield all­ school reunion will be at the Sunfield United Brethren Church at 1, Poorman Pullers mini-modified tractor pull will begin at 2 p.m., the same time that the food vendors open for business. Eaton County offering hunter safety classes The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office Office has announced the following schedule for free hunter safe­ ty classes. The response last year was tremendous and the classes were very well received, said Sheriff Mike Raines. The classes will be held in the training room at the sheriffs office, 1025 Independence Blvd., Charlotte. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Aug. 17,19 and 21 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 31, Sept. 2, and 3 — 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Sept. 14,16 and 18 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Oct 5, 7 and 9 — 6 to 9 p.m Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Oct. 19, 21, and 23 6 to 9 p.m. Class size is limited to 50 students each session, and registrants must be at least 10 years of age by the start of hunting season. To sign up or for more information, call Jerri Nesbitt at 517-543­ 5257. The hunter safety course, or similar approved course by another slate, province or Good News from the Pulpit organization, is a require­ ment to obtaining a Michigan hunting license for anyone bom on or after Jan. 1, 1960. Even though the course is not required for persons born before that date, it is recommended, especially for beginning hunters. Classes are taught by cer­ tified instructors and cover firearm safety and laws, basic hunting terminology, conservation, safe hunting practices, outdoor ethics, wildlife identification and management, survival, limit­ ed first aid and Michigan wildlife regulations. The course is free and prepares sportsmen for a safer, more rewarding experience while in the outdoors. by Pastor Kathy Smith w alk-Out Lower Level I // »t Real Estate Info Hidden Acres! -3 Bedroom House (1,426 Sq. 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TERMS: Cask, Good Ched w Credit Cards with Proper I D Not responsible for accidents or goods after sold Announcements made day of GLASSMAN * SM1TTENDORF Owners (269)461-6271 FAX (269) 461-6293 www.glassmanauctions.com Guenther & Jan Mittelstaedt 1-888-996-8243 333 W. Casgrove Road Nashville, MI 49073 Vermontville United Methodist Church Here is it August already. In a matter of weeks, the kids will be back in school, vacations will be over and our sched­ ules will be filled with different kinds of activities. Busy­ ness seems to be the watchword ofour days, doesn’t it? The day runs out before all of our tasks are completed. Someone or something is always demanding our time or attention. Have you ever finished the day frazzled and exhausted? Of course you have. Then hear the good news from Jesus when he says: “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep com­ pany with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”' Matthew 11:28 (from The Message translation.) You can always come to Jesus in your mind and heart and tell him all about the things that are making you crazy - the demands made on you and how you are struggling to han­ dle everything; and the promise in the above words is that Jesus will give you rest The rest may not be physical rest because we still have obligations to fulfill, but maybe Jesus will ask you to change your priorities or he may just tell you everything will be fine. He can bring calm in the midst ofthe storm, or sometimes he calms the storm. The rest that Jesus promises is one that; embodies his love, his healing and a peace and inner confi­ dence that we don’t even understand. 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Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... STOP You’re HWme SHOPP/HE Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! SUN. AUG. 9 MON. AUG. tO TUE~ AUG. 11 7-UP • SQUIRT A&W • VERNORS 2 LITERS The first annual Bikers for Boobs” took place Aug. 1 with 75 bikes and more 100 riders who cruised to support the fight against breast cancer. The route went from Charlotte to Turkeyville, said Pat Warner of Nashville, who took part along with her husband, Dennis. More than $2,300 in proceeds was raised for Breast Cancer 3­ Day. The Backdraft Bike Shop of Charlotte organized the event. Warner said it was a “great success.” Founders Fest welcomes parade and rib contest entries, arts and crafts it A"t “S :r:2a., ?* ssatgjj *■* snniiihQ ■"■ stB. ate "jj ■tttftni Many events and activities are in the works for the 36th annual Delton Founders Festival Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8, and there are many opportunities for area citi­ zens to participate. Entries for the 1 p.m. parade on Saturday, Aug. 8 are being welcomed. The parade theme is “Christmas in August” Decorated floats are especially appreciated. No advance registration is required. Registration takes place in the morning before the parade. For more infor­ mation, call 269/623-2020. The first annual Delton Rib Fest is part of the events too. More people are invited to join in the fun and the judging will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Advanced registration is necessary for this event because four slabs of ribs will be provided to each contestant and the cost is included in the $25 entry fee. Contestants also have to bring their own cooking equipment because the ribs must be cooked on site. Prizes will be awarded. Details are available by call­ ing Wes Kahler, 269/623­ 6742. The Arts and Crafts Show takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 and there is still room for more exhibitors. Call 269/623­ 2020 for more information. Kuiuito I| AUFRL FGR. 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Thursday, August 13 Seafood pasta salad, cucumber salad, Mandarin oranges, club crackers. Friday, August 14 Tuna salad, summer com salad, jello with fruit, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, August 10: Hastings - AARP Driver’s Safety Class 1-5 p.m.; Music/Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m. Delton - BP Clinic. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, August 11: Hastings - AARP Driver’s Safety Class 1-5 p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Wii in the lunchroom 10 a.m. GL 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, August 12: Hastings Low Vision Support 1:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; “Stroke Awareness” 11 a.m. Nashville - Mini Massage 11 a.m. Thursday, August 13: Hastings - Music with Don and Pearl; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/ Trivia; Nashville - TV Time Friday, August 14 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. 10 Lbs. 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If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1 -800-968-0738. Dated: August 8, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File Number: 310.4756 ASAP# 3213759 08/08/2009 06695690 West of Thomapple Lake Rd. Some furniture, electric tools, knick-knacks, clothing, some new items & lots of wood trim. evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Trumley Education Center. Several Saturday sessions also will be held throughout the course. The Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Fil­ ters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Cale­ donia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am- 5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation 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 MOUBM OPPORTUNITY UDOOZD44 PUBLIC HEARING The Nashville Village council will hold a public hearing on August 27,2009 at 7:00 pm in the council chambers. Maple Valley fall sports practices begin next week Practices for Maple Valley High School’s fall sports practices get going soon. The season starts with the first football practices of the year. All levels will hold their first practice from 8 a.m. until noon at the high school practice field Monday, Aug. 10. All other sports get started on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The volleyball program will hold its first practice form 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the high school. The soccer team will prac­ tice twice to start the year, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and then again from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Cross country practice will be for seventh and eighth grade student-athletes and high school athletes from 9 a.m. to noon at the high school track. Athletes must have a phys­ ical on file with the office to participate PURPOSE: To obtain public input and hear discussion on the application for the Community Block Grant that will be used to reconstruct Kellogg Street from Main Street to the village limits. If you wish to comment in writing on this grand application you must do so by August 27, 2009 and tum into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St. PO Box 587, Nashville, MI. 06695892 269-945-9554 $800 tuition will cover all books, uniforms and supplies needed. A payment plan may be arranged. A deposit of $100 will be required if selected for this program. For more information, contact Paramedic Dan Sowles at 517-541-5912. In My Own ‘Club’ offers a room with a gown The following column was written this week by Helen Mudry, reporter for the Lakewood News. It is a great example of how an attitude can make all the difference. Ijust had to pass it along, with her permis­ sion ofcourse. Enjoy! by Helen Mudry StaffWriter (and guest columnist) I’ve just found the perfect place for a “stay­ cation” right here in beautiful Barry County — Club Pennock. It didn’t cost me an arm and a leg — just my appendix. In case you haven’t heard it through the Lakewood grapevine, I had an appendectomy Tuesday. So if this week’s Lakewood News seems to be a bit sparse, I have a pretty good doctor’s excuse. I woke Monday morning with a bit of a pain in my tummy, but I thought I was just hungry. My regular bowl of oatmeal didn’t totally squelch the squeamish feeling but it was not at a “stop-the-presses” stage. So off I went to Sunfield to take pictures of Frisbee-catching dogs then back to the Hastings office. By the time I got there, I felt like death warmed over and must have looked worse. A friend at work called my son Jon to come and fetch me. He and granddaughter Brook loaded me in his big Expedition and dropped me off at Pennock’s Urgent Care. They took one look and sent me to the emer­ gency room. A fever, high white blood cell count, CAT scan and tummy pain clinched the diagnosis of appendicitis. And each time a well-inten­ tioned lab tech poked my arm looking for more blood, Brook whimpered, “Don’t hurt my grandma.” Surgery was set for Tuesday, and word spread via phone and e-mail to family and friends about my date with destiny. Monday night, the nurse had several questions about my health history, and if I had chosen some­ one with power of attorney in the unlikely event that... So Jon and I filled out the forms telling where my worldly goods were and what would become of them, a comforting thought as I drifted off to sleep with the con­ stant “beep, beep” of distant alarms. I didn’t know what to anticipate in pain, so to be proactive, I had a morphine drip. (Dude, don’t buzz my trip...) Tuesday morning (early, like 6:30 a.m.), the surgeon, Dr. Rappaport, stopped by to So I wouldn’t have to use up my sick days, I thought about my column. That counts as work .doesn’t it? I compared this hospitalization staycation with a vacation at a trendy resort. Here’s what I came up with: • I was waited on hand and foot and had round-the-clock attention. With a mere press of a button, someone was there to cater to my every need, which was usually helping me to the restroom. Moving around with all the IV paraphernalia was a real challenge. And I didn’t need an advanced medical degree to know that liter after liter of saline solution dripping into my blood stream created some serious bladder issues. • Food service, or room service, was included with the room My Tuesday night post-operative meal was Jell-O, broth and coffee. Jon and Paul took pity on me and brought in something more substantial from a local restaurant. Thanks, guys. • Laundry service was a perk of the staycation package. It even included clothing — not the trendiest but enough to get by. There were no signs reading “No shirt, no shoes, no service.” There were times when it was even a clothing-optional resort. How hip is that? • I got some color. No, it wasn’t a tan from the sun. More like black and blue from the bloodwork and IV needles. They are the only battle scars I’ll show. • There were no fancy rides, but the bed elevated my head and feet to the most unusu­ al angles. It helped pass the time. • My room had cable TV. No pay-perview, but I did get to see the Tigers lose to Baltimore. That loss may have set back my recovery a-bit. • A wristband entitled me to all sorts of privileges. I got to ride on a rolling bed, a gurney, an elevator, a wheelchair and even got to see the operating room (before I slipped under the happy gas.). • I had no need for an alarm clock. I was well aware of shift changes ’cause that meant a new checking of temp, blood pres­ sure, pulse, etc. I haven’t seen the tab for this staycation, but I’m sure it equals a week in a high-class European spa. I might check with a cardiologist before I open the bill. Seriously, I am so thankful for skilled medical care, the help from friends and fam­ ily and the support from the staff at J-Ad. You guys are the greatest. [Editor’s note: Helen just couldn’t get enough of the Lakewood News and her readers; she was back at the office Wednesday morning (which sort ofchanged theplans ofthose who were going to visit her at the hospital over the lunch break. The ink on the “get-well cards’’ wasn’t even dry.) After tying up afew loose ends, she was suc­ cessfully escorted out ofthe office. Thursday evening, she reported in an e-mail that her son had her “under house arrest. ” Hopefully, she’s coming up with morefodder explain the events that would ensue later that day. And so I waited and waited and waited. Two flower arrangements arrived from my three sisters and three sons to lighten my spirits. Pastor Vic Collins from Kilpatrick Church came with a prayer for me. Jon and my friend Paul, who is also my ex, came to wait with me. Paul is an RN, so he knew what questions to ask. Finally at 1 p.m., I was moved to the oper­ ating room and was waking up back in my room by 2 p.m. I was thankful the surgery was uneventful. The procedure was done with space-age technology that left three small incisions in my stomach. I was never in much pain, just some dis­ for her column; you’ll be thefirst to know. comfort, and I had lots of time to think. We’rejust glad she’s doing so well.] �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, August 8, 2009 — Page 9 READING, continued from page 1 garten and kindergarten stu­ dents. This year, the district partnered with the EISD and expanded it to include students going into first through fourth grades. Using buddy reading, choral reading, nursery rhymes, games and a host of other tools, stu- dents not only become better readers but usually discover that they enjoy reading, said Hall Through the program, Trey Leonard has discovered the antics and stories of Curious George and is eager to discover what funny situation the ener­ getic monkey will find himself Trey Leonard, Nathan Gorman and Aaron Gorman play a round of word rummy. in next “I like the Curious George books. He’s curious about everything,” said Leonard. “In some books, he gets yelled at and chased. They’re so cool.” Often, students forget about reading during the summer months, and the program is a way to bridge the gap between June and September, said Fuller Reading Teacher Mrs. Steward. “A lot of these kids don’t read in the summer and lose the skills they learned,” said Steward. “This helps them maintain over the summer what they might have lost over the months.” EISD has partnered with school districts in Eaton Rapids, Potterville and Charlotte for the past few years and may be looking to develop it into a state-wide program. Not only a chance to devel­ op reading skills, Hall said she believes the program gives new students a chance to get to know their school building and environment so they are more comfortable attending full time in the fall. “I think it gives the kids who haven’t been to school and introduction to school activi­ ties and a head start,” she said. “I think that' reading is so important in every-day life that the more exposure you can give them, the better.” Fuller Street Teacher Mary Keeley reads with Ben Adams during one of the classroom sessions. HGB expands leadership team ^ZSi tisd ^SS® •Ihhas ^'“Mtaiii Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital has announced the newest addi­ tion to its staff, Patrick Sustrich of Dewitt, as the director of health and well­ ness services. In this position, Sustrich will oversee a variety of pro­ grams for HGB. He will manage the wellness center, rehabilitation department, worksite wellness programs, women’s health services and weight management. He also will eventually be responsi- ble for the new HGB health park at the former Felpausch store. Sustrich is working closely with HGB leadership and architects on the new building’s design and pro­ gramming. Sustrich was formerly the athletics and facility director at the University Club of Michigan State University. His management experience extends throughout hospitals and wellness centers in Michigan as chief executive officer, wellness center director and exercise physi­ pleased to have Mr. Sustrich ologist. on board with us,” said Matt Sustrich attended Rush, president and CEO of Northern Michigan HGB. University where he received his masters of science and exercise science degree as well as a bachelor of science and exercise science degree. “Patrick’s notable past experiences, along with his vast amount of knowledge and friendly demeanor, make him a significant addition to Hayes Green Beach Memorial. 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If you cannot attend the meeting we encourage you to contact our Board Members. You can find their contact information on our school web page at... www.mvs.k12.mi.us Or Call our Administration office at: | 517-852-9699 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 8, 2009 MHSAA provides hot-weather practice information for fall season With the beginning of another high school sports season approaching, there are always concerns about physical activity in hot and humid conditions. ' The Michigan High School Athletic Association contin­ ues its role in providing its member schools educational information to assist them in minimizing the possibility of heat-related catastrophic injuries to student-athletes. The topic of heat-related injuries receives a lot of attention at this time ofyear, especially when deaths at the professional, collegiate and interscholastic levels ofsport occur, and especially since they are all preventable with the proper precautions. In football, data from the National Federation of State High School Associations shows that 29 high school players have died from heat stroke since 1995 four occurring last year. Each Spring, the MHSAA has provided information to its member schools to help them prepare for hot weather practice and game conditions in the late Summer and early Fall. Football practice can begin at MHSAA member schools on Monday (August 10), followed by all other Fall sports on Wednesday (August 12). “Heat Stress & Athletic Participation” is information from the National Federation of State High School Associations which the MHSAA makes available on its website-for use by all Fall sports teams. The informa­ tion points out that student- athletes are subject to a vari­ ety of maladies from heat cramps to heat strokes at this time of year. Preventative steps are outlined, including hydration guidelines about what to drink and what not to drink. There are links to the Fall Sports Coaches Preseason Alerts, as well as additional information about hydration and heat illness on the Health & Safety page of the MHSAA Website. A copy of . the information is available ■ on the MHSAA Web site http://www.mhsaa.com/Scho ols/HealthSafetyResources.a spx. “Our coaches are so much more aware of hydration and heat issues now, but you can never let your guard down. We cannot emphasize enough that water be avail­ able in unlimited quantities, at all times during practices,” said John R. Johnson, com­ munications director for the MHSAA. “Additionally, coaching staffs need to be tuned into their student-ath­ letes and be sure they are partaking of water. There is no excuse for any number of heat stroke deaths since they are all preventable. If schools and their student­ athletes follow these guide­ lines; then we minimize the risk for heat-related prob­ lems.” Johnson added that as stu­ dent-athletes work out on their own individually or with a group ofteammates in informal settings during the Summer, they also need to be aware of their hydration. Stabenow comments on ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program success WASHINGTON­ U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today made the fol- ing, and sales tax income though the initialfundingfor flowing into struggling the CARSprogram has been states, CARS has injected suspended. “This program has helped money into communities From bring people back to show­ across America. Maine to California, 'from rooms to see what incredible Michigan to 'Texas the cars and trucks we make in country. I urge impact is dynamic. It took a . this and the lot ofhard work to. get the Congress votes to pass this program Administration to provide into law, so I am grateful additional funding so that ‘Cash for Clunkers’ may that consumers love it. I am delighted to hear dealers say continue under its - original until that all oftheir salespeople authorization are busy and they are selling November. more cars in a day than they encourage anyone involved had been selling in a month. - U.S. Senator Debbie with agriculture to stop by That is terrific news and I Stabenow and get their voices heard.” hope the sales continue even The task force, consisting of state House lawmakers, is traveling throughout the state seeking input from Michigan farmers. For more information about the task force hearing, ' HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING contact Calley at 517-373­ 0842, or e-mail briancalA select number of homeowners in Vermontville and ley@house.mi.gov. as the CARS program, which short-term stimulus for the Well, .we have mirrored her -Drive America economy. Forward Act introduced this found it in the CARS pro­ gram. With over 200,000 year. “It is amazing that ‘Cash cars sold, hundreds of lowing statement regarding for Clunkers’ would be this employees on thejob serving the overwhelming success of successful this quickly. Many customers, millions of dol­ ‘Cash for Clunkers,’ known people talk ofthe needfor a lars in advertisement spend- Proven shortterm, economic stimulus caffs far additional funding to keen CARS program raffing Panel seeks public policy ideas from Barry County farmers The legislative Strategic Task Force on Agriculture will stop in Ionia Monday, Aug. 10; to gather grassroots ideas on how best to strengthen Michigan’s, agriculture indus­ trystate Rep. 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August 8. 2009 Stage ag commission opens public comment period for bovine TB The Michigan Department of Agriculture’s Animal Industry Division this week presented information to the Michigan Commission on Agriculture on the proposal to shrink the bovine Tuberculosis modified accredited zone to high-risk northeastern Lower Peninsula counties begin­ ning the public comment period on this proposal. “Public comment is an important part of the zoning process,” said State Veterinarian Steven Halstead. “The dairy and beef industries need to be aware of the changes and take every oppor­ tunity to comment on the pro­ posal before it becomes law.” The affected counties are Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle, and portions of Ogemaw and Iosco counties within the zone where the disease is endemic in wild free-ranging deer. Cattle and bison producers will be impacted by a change in interzonal movement restrictions, the need for wildlife risk mitigation in certain areas, and risk-based surveillance which is set up to trace cattle that may have been exposed to infected wildlife. These changes are designed to improve market access for producers and will help eradicate bovine TB from Michigan. MDA will accept com- ments on the proposal to change the zonal boundary until Aug. 21. The proposed zoning order and comment form may be found on the Internet at www.michigan. gov/emergingdiseases and on the MDA Web site at www.michigan.gov/mda. $15 million available to help Michigan's small manufacturers diversify 14,2009. Any for-profit man­ ufacturing business physically located in Michigan with 500 or fewer full-time or equivalent employees is eligible to apply. A business that relocates to Michigan’s advanced manufac­ Michigan by the time of the turing and research talent to award also will be considered work leading the nation in the eligible. emerging green economy.” “We’re looking for business­ The Recovery Act funds will es that can produce renewable provide financial assistance to energy systems or the compo­ eligible Michigan businesses nents such as turbines, blades, looking to diversify into or solar technology. The proj­ advanced manufacturing of ects must be able to be imple­ renewable energy systems and mented immediately and con­ components. The goal of this tribute to the reduction of funding opportunity is to create greenhouse gas emissions,” new markets for Michigan’s said Stanley “Skip” Pruss, manufacturers, provide support director of the Michigan to renewable energy original Department of Energy, Labor equipment manufacturers and & Economic Growth, which Tier 1 suppliers, and create will oversee the application anchor companies to attract process. businesses to Michigan. The $15 million initiative is The funds will be awarded just the latest step in the through a Request for Proposal Granholm administration’s grant process. Applications efforts to create jobs by grow­ will be accepted until August ing the state’s alternative ener- Recovery Act funding will create jobs, expand markets LANSING Governor Jennifer M. Granholm announced July 20 that her administration will make $15 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds available to small manufacturing compa­ nies in Michigan looking to diversify and create jobs in renewable energy through the Michigan Clean Energy Advanced Manufacturing Initiative. “We are making a $15 mil­ lion investment in Michigan’s future by enabling small manu­ facturers to create jobs in highgrowth renewable energy fields such as wind, solar, biomass, or geothermal industries,” Granholm said. “This is one more step in our efforts to put gy economy. In the last five years, Michigan has committed more than $1 billion to help alterna­ tive energy and advanced bat­ tery companies locate and grow here, including $700 million in advanced energy battery cred­ its, $43 million in the innova­ tive Centers of Energy Excellence program, and $370 million in tax incentives to attract and grow renewable energy companies. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 33, August 15, 2009 County board chairman to run for State House seat Nashville chiropractor and chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, Mike Callton stands in front of his campaign headquarters in Nashville. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Nashville businessman and Barry County Board Commissioner Chairman Mike Callton has thrown his hat into the ring for the 87th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives currently held by fellow Republican Brain Calley. The 87th District includes all of Barry County and most of Ionia County. Callton previously served on the Maple Valley School Board for eight years (six as president) and the Eaton County Intermediate School District Board for seven years. He also served five years as a member of the Nashville Village Council and five years on the Barry County Board of Cbmmissioners (three years as chairman). Callton said his campaign motto is, “Proven leadership to fix Michigan.” “Michigan is broke, and Michigan is broken, and it affects everyone whether they are a Democrat or a Republican, a liberal or a Callton said the condition conservative,” said Callton of the state finances is what in a recent interview. led him to the decision to run “Everything that we value for state office. such as education, health “I’ve worked with over 20 care, safe streets, the envi­ yearly budgets over 10 mil­ ronment, good roads, et lion dollars. Barry County cetera — all these things are just had it’s bond rating suffering because of the improved to AA, and this is state’s financial condition.” at a time when the state’s Callton said it his opinion bond rating fell from AA to that the state’s financial situ­ AA-minus,” he said. “Barry ation is no accident. County now has a better “The state’s budget got bond rating than the State of this way through conscious Michigan. but poor fiscal planning, and “I think that the state it has affected everything. should be embarrassed,” he Our roads are deteriorating, added. “As I said before, we’re letting people out of these things don’t happen by prison, the crime rate is accident. The county has a going up,” he said. “I was at higher fiscal standing than the State of the State address the state and this happened and was impressed by Gov. through conservative fiscal (Jennifer) Granholm’s goal planning.” of doubling the number of The No. 1 and No. 2 issues college graduates in facing Michigan are jobs and Michigan. But, they are just the economy, according to empty words if you don’t Callton. back them up financially. “The state’s unemploy­ With what we are currently ment has skyrocketed the last doing with schools, I’d couple of years and, again, expect that the number ofour that didn’t happen by acci­ college graduates would dent,” he said. “It all comes drop.” down to the decision to take risks, play it loose, and not take control of the budget. “According to statistics from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, our state is one of the five worst places in the country to do business and that is caused by a com­ bination of our tax structure and our regulatory struc­ ture,” he said, adding, “busi­ ness equals jobs — you can’t have jobs and growth with­ out business. When we make it difficult to do business, we make it difficult to retain or develop jobs. So, the answer to our state’s jobs problem is to improve the business envi­ ronment in the state.” Callton said the way to improve that environment is not through cutting taxes but through changing the overall structured “I was talking to Jim Murphy who owns Carbon Green, the ethanol plant in Woodbury, and he told me he’d like to make Woodbury, the hub of high-tech green technology by adding carbon CALLTON, continued on page 2 School employees show support for custodians as district considers privatization by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Showing their solidarity, more than 100 teachers and staff members of the Maple Valley School District attended Monday night’s school board meeting. The group, clad in bright orange T-shirts, had a specific agen­ da: educate the board and public about what privatiz­ ing custodial services means to the district. In the midst of state aid cuts and decreasing enroll­ ment, the school board has had to make a number of budget reforms during the summer months. In order to cover a portion of that short­ fall for the coming year, the district is in negotiations with the union to hammer out a contract for its employ­ ees. Currently, the jobs of the 11 custodial'employees are being considered for privati­ zation to save money. Superintendent Kim Kramer said no official decision will be made until the board’s Sept. 14 meeting. The dead­ line for bid packages is Aug. 21 at 3 p.m. Kramer told the audience Monday that while privatiza­ tion is never the first choice, the current economic situa­ tion of the district has made it necessary for the board to explore all options. “This is not an easy deci- sion for the board,” said Kramer. “As custodians of the district’s money, it is our duty to at least investigate whether there will be savings or significant enough savings if we go to privatizing.” Kim Hansen, one of the 11 custodians, presented the board with a stack of peti­ tions signed by 1,261 com­ munity members, showing their opposition to privatiza­ tion. Mary Haley from the Michigan Education Association attended the meeting and introduced each of the custodians in atten­ dance. Combined, the custo­ dians have a total of 347 years as residents of Maple Valley and 166 years of work experience with the district. “So, to ask if they know your community and schools — well, I think we know the answer to that,” <Haley told the board. The board also is currently negotiating contracts for the teachers of the district but has been able to establish a calendar for the first 30 days of school. The first full day for all students will be Wednesday, Sept. 9. The details of the remaining months of the calendar will be decided as negotiations continue. Food Service Director Karen Locke voiced her sup- Community comes together to port of the custodial staff during the public comment PRIVATIZATION, continued on ppge 10 Custodial employee, Kim Hansen turns over more than 1,200 signatures to the school board in support of the current staff and to show opposition to privatization. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) raise funds for ambulance service by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Each year, the Vermontville Township Ambulance is called into service at the drop of a hat to help community members during a medical emergency. Those who work on the ambulance or fire depart­ ment have hundreds of sto­ ries of incidents they were called to and the people they helped. One ofthose memories for Fire Chief Monte O’Dell occurred 18 years ago when then 4-year-old Lisa Coblentz had an allergic reaction to a bee sting. “We were toned out to go to Coblentz’s for a young girl who had been stung by a bee,” recalled O’Dell. “We got there and couldn’t even recognize her, she was so swollen up.” Whisking her away in the ambulance, O’Dell and the rest of the crew were able to take Coblentz to the hospital where she was treated and released soon after. The close call, however, still remains on Coblentz’s mind, and both she and her father, David, believe it was the swift response of the ambu­ lance that saved little Lisa’s life that day. “The doctors said that if it had been three minutes later, I wouldn’t have made it. I still remember that day — it was scary,” said Lisa. The Coblentz family, along with the Yutzy family and several others, donated their time and talent to host a benefit dinner and auction AUCTION, continued on page 12 In This Issue • Public hearing set for Aug 25 on Nashville Dam removal • GoodTime giveaway helps students gear up for school • ‘The Plant’ is new book by former resident • Coach Carpenter plans to teach more than volleyball �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 15. 2009 Public hearing set for Aug. 25 on Nashville Dam removal The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Aug. 25, to accept comments on the Barry Conservation District's request for a per­ mit to remove the Nashville Dam. The hearing will be held at the Nashville Village Hall, 203 N. Main St., at 7 p.m. The hearing has been scheduled at the request of the conservation district to ensure that all interested par­ ties have an opportunity to share their views on the pro­ posed project, said Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District The removal and restora­ tion project will require dredging approximately 908 cubic yards of spoils and rock from the dam site. These materials will be used on site to fill in the mill race and fish ladder areas and to construct the proposed weirs, said Barnard. An additional proposed 4.539 cubic yards of such materials will be used to fill in areas on each side of the dam in order to return the river channel to its normal width. This process will create nearly one acre of wetland along the river corri­ dor, she added. Four rock-arch weir struc­ tures will be installed in the river channel in order to “step down” the water level, which varies by approxi­ mately four feet above and below the dam, noted Barnard. The weirs will gen­ erally be submerged, creat­ ing a rock rapids which will allow for fish passage and canoe and kayak travel through the former dam area. A rock vane structure will be installedjust below the M-66 bridge on the north bank of the river to prevent bank ero­ sion, she said. The Aug. 25 hearing will focus on the second of two permits applied for by the district for the Nashville Dam Removal Project The first permit requesting per­ mission to draw down the waters in the millpond impoundment, was approved in May. This second permit application requests authori­ ty to remove the dam, install weir structures and restore the river channel. The full permit applica­ tion may be viewed online at the MDEQ Web site, www.deq.state.mi.us/CIWP1S using the permit applica­ tion number, 09-08-0027-P. The application also may be reviewed at the Barry Conservation District office, 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings, during regular business hours. Local residents are invited to a hearing Tuesday, Aug. 25, to share views on the removal of the Nashville Dam. CALLTON, continued from page 1 capturing, carbon recycling, heat capture, miller’s grain production and a switchgrass converter to the ethanol plant,” said Callton. But, Jim said that he could go to any state in the country with this. And, unless he saw some change in our state’s tax and regulatory structures, he would have no reason to bring it here.” Callton said he has been watching the progress of the federal government’s eco­ nomic stimulus program. “I hope it works. In a sense, if the stimulus fails, we all fail,” he said. “But, I’m critical of the fact that the stimulus money is being channeled through govern­ ment instead of businesses. Small business is the answer fCarnival d Open House Fuller Street School in Nashville Maple Valley Latchkey Program Fun & Games! to our economic problems — not government The econo­ my can’t be saved by grow­ ing the government, but it can’t be saved by growing small business. “What we need right now are strong leaders with a strong business back­ ground,” he said. “Now is not the time to elect the nicest or the prettiest candi­ date. “I’m not that nice and I’m not that pretty, but. I’m pretty sure what needs to be done. “I’ve been preparing for this for three years, and now it is showtime. I feel that I am the candidate with the answers to the problem and the personality to make change happen,” said Callton, who said that his previous government experi­ ence makes him uniquely qualified for the job. “With term limits, the people in Lansing need someone who has a lot of experience when he or she comes in.” Callton said that with his 7-0 undefeated election record, he is looking forward to the upcoming campaign and election. “I can’t wait to have the opportunity to have a vigor­ ous debate on the issues — this is the time for new ideas and vigorous debate,” he said. Calltori said that his cam­ paign staff led by campaign manager Alan Klein and fundraising chairman, Jack Miner, also are ready for the campaign. “We had 13 people attend our first meeting,” he said. “This is going to be a mod­ ern campaign with a Web page, www.mikecallton.com, con- nected to FaceBook, YouTube, and Twitter.” However, Callton said his campaign will still rely heav­ ily on community contact and involvement “I’m about to begin a ninemonth ‘listening tour,’ to hear what the people have to say and learn what they want,” he said. “And, if any­ one would like to show their support or help, they can con­ tact us. They can put up a yard sign, host a coffee for friends and neighbors or arrange a visit with their organization.” Callton’s term on the county board expires Dec. 31, 2010. He said he will not pursue the seat on the county board in January because he anticipates that his campaign for the House . of Representatives will take up more and more of his time as Kalamo church to host bands The public is welcome to a special outdoor tent meeting BACK-TOSCIMMIL SPECIALS! FRIENDS Ji FAMILY SMltlAI. Buy one salon service and get the second salon service (of equal or lesser value) (Beihijik a; snroiams special ready - Be envied Bring in your new College ID and get Any Salon service Lynzie, Teri, Evie Kimberly and Janna. L-R. o <H’ Aug. 22 and 23 at Kalamo United Methodist Church. The Smyrna Band from Myrtle Beach, S.C., and the band Broken, from Charlotte, will provide music, both playing contem­ porary Christian songs. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. Fellowship will continue at 7 p.m. Also on Sunday, Aug. 23, will be The Kineman Family from the Charlotte area. They will perform during both 9 and 10:30 a.m. servic­ es. Kalamo United .Methodist Church is located four miles east zof M-66 on M-79 (Lawrence Highway), then 1.5 miles south on Ionia Road. For more information, call 517-652-1580 or visit www.kalamochurch.org. 06696142 the August 2010 primary and November 2010 general elec­ tion draw nearer. If elected to the House, Callton will assume his seat Jan. 1, 2011. A Nashville resident, Callton has owned and oper­ ated a chiropractor clinic in downtown Nashville for 19 years. He and his wife, Shelly, have two grown sons. He has bachelor of science degree from Michigan State University and a doctorate of chiropractic from the National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Ill. Callton also served in the United States Army from 1982 to 1985. HASTINGS 4 269-205-4900 | Goodrich 'UALITY Heaters Downtown Hastings on State St. www.GQTI.com Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound s4.25to 4.25to’4.75 ALL SEATS) except adult evening! (S) Stadium Sealing • Q No pMM. 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For EVERY BREADSTICK ORDER we will enter you towin FREE TOSHIBA LAPTOP for the 2009-2010 School Year. Stop by th check It out! This giveaway Is Intendedfor ages 12-25please. Elementary age stuffed backpack also awarded. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 15,2009 — Page 3 Maple Valley juniors continue climb toward proficiency by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter The students of Maple Valley School District have achieved a steady climb in scores on the Michigan Merit Exam. Though they are still not quite up to par, Curriculum Director Julie Schwartz said the district will continue to see improve­ ments as new initiatives are implemented. “We are slightly below the state average, but we have lift­ ed scores steadily in the last three years,” said Schwartz. In writing, 38.2 percent of students scored at the profi­ cient or advanced level, compared to the state aver­ age of 43.4. On the reading portion the juniors scored 61.2 percent, compared to the state average of 59.9. Mathematics found 47.6 percent proficient, compared to 49.3 percent statewide? In the science category, 56.3 percent were proficient, with the statewide average of 55.6 percent. Social studies showed 84.5 percent ofjun­ iors proficient, with 81.3 of students statewide scoring in the proficient or advanced level. The scores have helped the district achieve adequate year­ ly progress, a status needed to receive much of the funding from the state. A new district-wide writ­ ing program is helping all stu­ dents be on the same page and provide standardized goals for each classroom. The plan also requires writing in each of the subjects areas taught “It’s a district-wide initia­ tive that ensures writing hap­ pens in every class,” said Schwartz. “It gives teachers a way to manage writing. The idea of having writing going on in each classroom has made our scores edge higher.” A new math series in the elementary schools and working to align the high school curriculum with con­ tent . expectations also are helping to improve scores, said Schwartz. The district is taking a look at how it determines areas that need attention through the use of data in their research. “We are beginning to use data to drive instruction,” said Schwartz. “During the last two years, we’ve been learning how to input and interpret data, and that’s going to help. When we can see where our weaknesses are, we can fix them.” Community donations build barn at Lakeview Cemetery by Nick Smith Maple Valley News Intern At Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, volunteers are working on a pole bam to store lawn equipment and other supplies. The equipment was previ­ ously stored in the bottom floor of the cemetery chapel. In the early 1990s, the lower floor flooded, requiring the equipment to be stored on the main floor ofthe chapel. Several people have worked to restore the chapel’s main floor, includ­ ing Sandra Lundquist, of the Lakeview Cemetery Board. “The chapel was built in 1958 as a chapel,” said Lundquist. “The basement was for equipment.” Over the years, the sug­ gestion was made that a pole bam could be built to house the equipment. The cemetery board thought it was a good idea. “We don’t have to worry about the equipment getting wet in the basement of the chapel,” Lundquist explained. “The basement is low, and we; have lakes up there by the cemetery.” The bam is being built with contributions from the community: Volunteers are working to build the bam, which should be completed in the next month. Among the volunteers helping erect the structure are Jay Rice, Ben Page, Ron Bracy, Rich Champagne, Jamie Wells, and the Nashville Department of Public Works. 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Organizers are looking for all talents and all ages, and performers are not restricted to Woodland residency. Anyone who can show his or her talent, whether dancing, stand-up comedy, balloon animals, magic, singing, or other is encouraged to enter. Trophies will be awarded to the top three acts. Hrs: fifon 9-2 Tua-Thun 9-5; fri. 9-V Sat 9-12 foe by appt Call Tresea Makley at 269-367-4787 or Stacey Morton 269-367-4879 for more information. 06696296 06696292 5875 S. M-66, Nashville 2 mi S ofNashville, corner ofM-79 & M-66 517 852-9003 • 269 838-8017 www.MOO-ville.com SOAR tft«te *elllBu fe FREE Concert at MOO-ville SMOKE-FREE RESTAURANT S> w Cookin' Jack £ Judy's A CguntW Kettle cCafS 113 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM A 2 for $1500! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy. at MOO-ville on Includes 2 Dinners - Your Choice • Flat Iron Steak • Chicken Stir Fry, • Country Fried Steak • 1/2 lb. Smoked Pork Chop vegetable potato soup & salad bar and dessert - your choice pie dr cake — 1 PONY RIDES (that’s every night except Friday!) • • • • Presented by Pleasantview Church Today Sat. at 7:00 p.m. r k Saturday thru Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. With 0 x X X Fillyour cardandget a FUFF HGIR.CUT X Oalid aith Cheryl, hngie or Gmg X X X X. SHAttdlSl Get a Haircut Get a Punch Tues. & Wed. Sept 1 & 2 Noon until 8 With each gallon ofMILKpurchased receive a FREE couponfor a pony ride. t \FrequentBuyer’s Cards are back! Buy 10 gallons of MILK, I I I I GET ONE FREE Offer good only at MOO-ville Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am-10pm �Page 4 - Just Say ’As Advertised m the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. August 15, 2009 GoodTime giveaway helps students gear up for school by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer An order of breadsticks will mean more than just a full stomach for two local students. From Aug. 16 to 20, each order of breadsticks at GoodTime will give the purchaser a chance to enter a drawing for two back-toschool prize packages. A backpack stuffed with all of the school essentials will be given to a student in grades kindergarten through sixth. A new Toshiba laptop will be awarded to one junior high through college-aged student GoodTime Owner Bill Reynolds said the giveaway is just one way the restaurant is supporting the community and families who might be facing a tough time due to the recession. “Our philosophy as a group is to be part of the community,” said Reynolds. “These supplies are hard for some families to afford right now, so we want to give a few students a fresh start to the year.” The breadstick order does not have to be placed by the eligible student; family or friends can use their tickets to give someone they know a chance to win one of the prizes. Carylen S. Spidel TREE SALE ! NASHVILLE - Carylen S. Spidel, age 72, of Nashville passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009 peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Carylen was born in Swayzee, IN on July 17, 1937, the daughter of the late William and Ada (Kelly) Petro. She was raised in Swayzee Indiana and attend­ ed area schools there. She was the wife of Gene Spidel. The couple was mar­ 10 great ried on December 8, 1973 in grandchildren, Nashville, where they made grandchildren She was proceeded by her their home together. Carylen loved the hot sum­ parents, Funeral services were held mer days when she could spend time in her flower gar- at the Nashville United dens. For over 14 years Methodist Church, Nashville, Carylen bred and raised on Thursday, August 13, Sphynx cats. 2009, with Pastor Cathy Along with her husband Christman officiating. Gene, the two loved to travel Interment took place and spend their winters in the immediately following the "warmer" climates of Florida funeral service at Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. and Arizona. Funeral arrangements have Carylen is survived by her two daughters, Sherry (Scott) been entrusted to the Daniels Russell, Karen (Curtis) Funeral Home in Nashville. Rainwater, a son, Jerry W. Please visit our website at (Mary) Fager, a step www.danielsfuneralhome.net son,William Spidel, and 1J for further details. ALL TREES IN STOCK! Good Selection • All over 5 feet tall Grace Church blood drive exceeds goal Olivia Blakely (left), Jill Eddy and Bill Reynolds show the items that will be given away to two students. Two auto accidents claim two lives in Eaton County Eaton County Sheriff's deputies responded to a fatal accident Wednesday, Aug. 12, at approximately 6:27 p.m. on East Clinton Trail (M-50) just east of Stewart Road. The deceased, Wiliam Lynn Owens, 46, of Charlotte was eastbound on M-50 and, according to witnesses, was attempting to pass another vehicle when he went into the This accident occured on the corner of Charlton Park Rd. and East State Rd. Most caliber over 1-1/2 inches 7 Apple 1 Peach 3 Smoke Bush 1 Blue Arctic Willow 2 Gold Chain 8 Crab Apple 1 Hawthorn 1 Large River Birch 4 Weeping Cherries 5 Flowering Pear 9 Maples (4 varieties! 3 Japanese Lilac 3 Flowering Plum 15' Blue spruce TREES starting at *38.95 r.Mtntl Garden Center & Landscaping 5715 South M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-villel 517*852* 1864 NEW HOURS: Closed Monday Tues.-Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-4pm on-coming travel lane and struck a west- bound semi with trailer head-on. Owens was driving a 1994 Chevy S-10 pickup. The driver ofthe semi, a 57-yearold male of Edmore, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hos­ pital. MDOT came out to the scene to assist with arrows and cones to shut down the road. The accident remains under investigation. The Eaton County Sheriff Department responded to a two vehicle crash Aug. 9 at the intersection of Spicerville Highway and Narrow Lake Road south of Charlotte in Brookfield 06696187 20th Annual Clarksville Steam & Gas Engine Show Clarksville, Michigan Township. Deputies said appears that a car traveling east failed to stop at the posted stop sign and was struck by a southbound pick-up truck. The driver ofthe car was killed at the scene. A passenger in the car and the driver of the truck were transported to Sparrow Hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries. The intersection was closed for several hours. The deceased was identified as Michael Magliochetti, 57, of Meriden, Conn,The identities of the injured was unknown. The crash remains under investigation while accident investigators review evidence and reports. Call 269-945-9554 anytime for Maple Valley News Action-ads! August 20, 21, and 22 Homemade Ice Cream, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Served Daily FEATURING: UNIQUE and UNUSUAL TRACTORS! New Tractor Games with FREE Popcorn after the Games! For Information Call: Josh (616) 723-4975 or Will (616) 795-7121 Patton for completing two gallons, Emma Bender for a five-gallon milestone and Mark Zimmerman for reach­ ing the eight-gallon mark. Donors were served root beer floats furnished by Carl’s Supermarket and cookies furnished by mem­ bers of Grace Community Church. The next blood drive will be held Oct. 1 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Grace Community Church on M-79 just outside of Nashville. ^Diana’s T^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 giiELSl DIRECTIONS: South of Clarksville on Nash Hwy. to Robbins Road, just south of Big L Lumber, then west to the show grounds. WATCH FOR OUR SIGNS! Tractors Gas Engines, Bailing, Thrashing Silo Filling, Saw Mill run by Steam Engines, Craft Sales, Flea Market, The August blood drive held by the American Red Cross at Grace Community Church in Nashville exceeded its goal for pints gathered. The drive had four first-time donors, and a total of 61 donors presented though four of those were deferred for a total of 57 pints collect­ ed. Pins were presented to Heather Primm for donating and Fred Spears Jr. for reaching the one-gallon mark, Jem Perkinge for reaching the eight-gallon mark, Jerry Family Nerving 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 06682750____________ Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager �Ajst Say "As Adveresed m the Maoe Va*ey News' Saturday. August 15. 2009 — Page 5 Dining with diabetes cooking school to be offered Eaton County MSU Extension is offering a foursession cooking school 'for those living with diabetes, their family members and care givers. The Dining with Diabetes series will meet Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. David s Episcopal Church. 1519 Elmwood Road. Lansing (north of the Lansing Mall). The session* will be held Sept 8. 15, 22 and 29. Dunng these ses­ sions. participants will leant how to prepare meals that are healthy, easy and taste good. Taste testing is included. Diabetes is a serious and costly disease, but research has shown that those who leant to manage their blood glucose (sugar) levels, eat heal thy and exercise regularly can lower their risk of future physical complications. Participants also will learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise and how to under­ stand common diabetes lan­ guage. Each participant will receive a notebook with more than 70 recipes and additional resource materi- als. The school is limited to the first 20 people who regis­ ter. The cost is S50 per per­ son and S60 for two in the same family, sharing a note­ book. Payment is preferred prior to the start of the first class. To register for the class, contact the Eaton County MSU Extension office at 517-543-2310. Deadline to register is Aug. 28 or until the class is full. Impurity LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5.-30 pm www.hometownlumber.com The second of the works of the flesh mentioned by Paul in his epistle to the Galatians is impurity; which is a translation of the Greek word "akatharsia.” The word ’akatharsia" originally referred to something being literally dirty or unclean. However, in the Greek Old Testament it referred to ritual uncleanness, which prevented a person, such as a menstruating woman, from approaching the temple or engaging in religious rituals. Jesus and his disciples were accused of "akatharsia" by the Pharisees when they ate without washing their hands. (Mark 7.1-6) Jesus responded to the Pharisees by telling them that they were hypocrites, following the letter of the law, but failing to realize that it is not what goes into one's mouth that makes them impure, but rather what comes out of their mouth, since our words have their source in our hearts. Impurity, then, is more properly considered not the literal uncleanness of our bodies, but the metaphorical impurity of our hearts and minds. Impurity, therefore, is a work of the flesh which taints the whole person. Our hearts, minds and personalities become defiled by impure thoughts and deeds. We should each prayerfully consider whether our hearts and minds are pure, and strive to rid ourselves of impure thoughts. i i WOLEVER’S 1EALT0R* 1EALT0R* Real Estate Elsie E. Wolever Broker Res. (517) 726-0637 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-6095 Forfam within, out oftlo hart ofnw, email dmfa,foment, fafi, murder, adultery, mtm^, widttdnes, dm liatttiama, at} deader, pride, friidmat Ad these adding tmfhm within, and they defile a mtn. 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 8 3rd Sunday) . . .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (51 /) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leal 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 & Rose MacDonald An oasis of Gods 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 lAaple Valley pharmacy- regular hours • Mon4Fri 9-A • Sat 9-1 219 N. Main • Nashville 517.95a.0945 • toll free 877.852.2601 • fox 517.852.0461 www.maplevalleyrx.rom trie DCafl counter manage therapy All That Glitters Full Service Floral & Vintage Jewelry FLOWERS. PLANTS, BALLOONS & GIFTS for Weddings, Sympathy, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Every Dnyl Delivery Available • We Rent Tuxes 234 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9224 • 517-852-1.691 CINDY HEINSEN, OWNER LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Low-priced pre scrip lions, great coffee & relaxing massage. Well help you feel better! BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (I miles east a! M-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 ........ :45 a.m. Sunday: A M Worship ......... P.M. Worship ............ .JI am .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ................... .7 pm. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School ............ :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 SL, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 pm 6:00-7 15 ... Sun 9OT 10OT............. HOT............ Family Supper . Pioneer Club Sunday School .Church Serves ..... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway. Nashville Morning CeMvaSon .9 & 10:30 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 Muffiken Road. Chartone one m3e north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-7260526 Combined Sunday Morning Wbrsfsp with WrmonMte UMC as fotows Jtfy 5 8 19. Aug. 2.16 8 30 at Wrmoffrtfo July 12 8 26, Aug. 9 8 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9OT aun. Worship Tune 10OT a.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9OT8 1040am. Sunday School for All Ages .1030 tun. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road flZ? mfc East ofM-66. 5 mi. south ofNastMte) Sunday Schoo ............ 10 a.m. A.M Service. ...11:15a.m. P.M. Service . ....... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Comer of Kalamo Highway 6 Ionia Rd. Sunday AM Worship 10:30 am Evening Worship....... .... 6 p.m. Sunday Worship .. ...... .8:30 am Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT Other: Prayer Walk. UM Women, (517)852-9154 Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. 6043 E M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 8 Banyvitte Rd.) PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 930 am Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN Al Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N State, Nashville Sunday Mass .9:45 am FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship -. - 10 a.m 11 ® m PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ct . Sunday School.................... 9:45 am A.M. Service ............................ 11 am P.M. Service ..............................7 p.m. Wed. Service ........................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 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 Husfwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for ail services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N Mam Si, Vermontville Sunday School ....... . 9 45 a.m. Worths) Service ... . .11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wed Evening Service .6:30 p.m AWANA 630-6 pm Wed PASTOR DANIEL E SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with VermonMe UMC m Mtom: Jufy 5 & 19, Aug. 2.16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 98 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9 00 am Worship Time: tot® am. �Page 6 - Just Say 'A* AO^erltved m the Mapte Valley News' Saturday August 15 2009 Vermontville library gives news on book sale, ‘Grease’ and new items Due Io the rainy weekend of SummerfeU. the library did rxM hold the book wle as planned Staff is currently planning to bold the sale inside the library beginning Sept 15 and running for two weeks. The final classic summer movie will be held Aug 28 "Grease" will begin at dusk behind the fire station. Bring lawn chain, bug spray and macks and end the summer with a fun family movie The summer reading pro­ gram "Be Creative al Your Library" will end with a prize auction Aug. 25. Participants should bring their "Library Loot" and be prepared Io bid on the prize of their choice DVDs The International). Push, Race to Witch Mountain, The Soloist, oist, Obsessed. Tortoise vs. Hare the Rematch of the Century. Goldilocks and the 3 Bears. 17 Again. Adult fiction So Long al the Fair by Christina Schwarz. Goliath by Steve Alten. Try Fear by James Scott Bell, The Loch by Steve Alten. The Paper Bag Christmas by Kevin Alan Milne. Sister’s Choice by Judith Pella, Return to Love by Betsy St. Amant. Lone Star Cinderella * by Debra Clopton. Second Chance Family by Margaret Daley. Healing the Boss's Heart by Valerie Hansen, Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner, The Mist by Carla Neggcrs, Meg Hell’s Aquarium by Steve Alien, Abomination by Colleen Coble. Someone to Maple Valley Community Center of Hope & Maple Valley Latchkey will have available thisfall: • Programs for before/after school care • Pre-school & all day care for 3-4 year olds Trust by Ginny Aiken, Deadly Intent by Camy Tang, The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn by Liz Johnson, Witness to Murder by Jill Elizabeth Nelson, The Accidental Lawman by Jill Marie Landis, Fire and Ice by J. A. Jance, The Traffickers by W.E.B. Griffin, Crossing Fire River by Ralph Cotton, Secrets She Left Behind by Diane Chamberlain, the Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain, Dead and Alive by Dean Koontz, The Eleventh Victim by Nancy Grace, Lord John and the Hand of Devils by Diana Gabaldon, Cry in the Night by Colleen Coble, A Piggly Wiggly Wedding by Robert Dalby. Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan, South of Broad by Pat Conroy, Smash Cut by Sandra Brown, Blindman’s Bluff by Faye Kellerman, Intervention by Robin Cook Adult nonfiction Energy Efficiency by John Krigger and Chris Dorsi, Bring Me By Machine Gun: the battle for the soul of South Africa from Mandela to Zuma by Alec Russell, Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela, Faith Like • Tutoring for school children of all ages GET ALL THE For more information about any of these programs, please plan to attend a meeting at the NEWS OF Center of Hope on Tuesday, August 25 BARRY COUNTY! at 7:00pm Subscribe to the Forfurther information, call Terry Woodman 269-838-4854 Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. by Laurie Friedman. Lester Fizz, Bubble-Gum Artist by Ruth Spiro, Monkey with a Tool Belt by Chris Monroe, Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Noisy Problem by Chris Monroe. Young adult fiction Benny and Omar by Eoin Colfer, All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris, Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris, Dead until Dark by Charlaine Harris, Gifted: Out of Sight, Out of Mind by Marilyn Kaye, Gifted: Better Late Than Never by Marilyn Kaye. by Monica Kulling, The Meanest Doll in the World by Ann M. Martin, Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg by Gail Carson Levine, The Flag We Love by Pam Munoz Ryan, Spot the Plot by J. Patrick Lewis, Double Trouble in Walla Walla by Andrew Clements, Little Bear’s Big Sweater by David Bedford, Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld, Two Bad Pilgrims by Kathryn Lasky, The Bears in the Bed and the Great Big Storm by Paul Bright, Thanksgiving Rules Potatoes by Angus Buchan, Better Homes and Gardens Christmas from the Heart, Getting It Through My Thick Skull by Mary Jo Buttafuoco. Junior and easy fiction Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, The Fall Festival by Mercer Mayer, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. Junior nonfiction Elephants Life in the Wild Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Hearty Menu Monday, August 17 Turkey Stroganoff, green beans, sweet peas, orange. Tuesday, August 18 Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed diced carrots, cherry crisp, dinner roll. Wednesday, August 19 Beans and franks, aspara­ gus, apple crisp, wheat bread. Thursday, August 20 BBQ Ribette, com, California blend, grapes, bun. Friday, August 21 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, blueberry crisp, wheat bread. salad, applesauce, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, August 17: Hastings - Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Mini Massage 9-2 p.m.; Card Making 12:30 p.m. H.W.N Reminiscence. Tuesday, August 18: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Wii in the lunchroom 10 a.m.; Red Hats “A day in the Sun” 12:30 p.m. at Alvina’s. GL-10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, August 19: Hastings - Music with Sam; Thursday, August 20: Hastings Music with Don and Pearl; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Caregiver’s Support 3:30 p.m.; Cancer Support 1 p.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville - TV Time Friday, August 21 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville - Bingo; Nashville Feast. • Flannel for PJs, baby quilts, raggy quilts Cold Menu Monday, August 17 Cottage cheese, macaroni salad, tropical fruit, muffin. Tuesday, August 18 Chicken salad, coleslaw, pears, wheat bread. Wednesday, August 19 Ground bologna w/American cheese, pickled beets, Mandarin oranges, bun. Thursday, August 20 Sliced turkey, w/Swiss cheese, carrot raisin salad, pineapple, wheat bread. Friday, August 21 Meatloaf, broccoli raisin ! ► Limited Time Offer! 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FREE After Rebates w/2 Year Activation For Federal Tax Credit information on ViWinTech windows or any of our other quality products please call our office. - W ■7 ■ ' 8 ■<<FW1 WINDOWS > AND DOORS. by ViWinTech • High speed wireless connection speeds up -3.1 Mbps • Compatible with Windows* XP, Vista (32 and 64 bit) and Mac OS X 10.4 and higher (ff) RadioShack* of Hastings CONTRACTORS MxriegotguKtfarK. WWagotmmt* WIRED UP LLC 614 West State Street - In the Kmart Plaza in Hastings (269) 945-4800 • Toll Free 877-GO-WIRED HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am-8 pm; Saturday 9 am-7 pm; Sunday 11 am-4 pm 8 , •For terms and conditions, see www.ailtel.com/terms.html �Just Say ’As Achwased n t« Mapte VaAay News’ Saturday. August 15, 2009 — Page 7 Eaton County dog license sales spike In mid-July, Eaton County Sheriff Mike Raines announced that the sheriffs office would be conducting a county-wide dog census. Since that announcement, the county has sold an additional 500 dog licenses. Raines said that by purchasing dog licenses prior to being cited, these people avoided receiv­ ing citations. From the Pulpit by Glenn Branham Nashville Assembly ofGod I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offer­ ings that cost me nothing." (- King David, 2 Sam. 24:24) Horatio Spafford was a close friend of D. L. Moody. The famous evangelist asked Spafford and his family to join him in England for a series of evangelistic services. Spafford was detained with business, but intended to join his wife an four daughters in a few days. En route, their ship collided with another vessel and sank. Mrs. Spafford was rescued and sent this telegram back to her husband, “Saved Alone.” All four daughters drowned in the wreck. Horatio's reply? He said, “I am glad to trust the I.ord when it will cost me something.” Out of this great loss came the hymn. It Is Well With My Soul. Salvation is the gift of God. Grace paid the price we could never earn But worship is costly. The whole idea of free worship was foreign to everyone in the Bible. Under Old Testament Law, the worshiper brought sacrifices to God. Not just any old thing on hand, but the best he had. The best sheep, the best goat, the best bullock, the best of the harvest. No one came empty-handed. To do so would have been presumptuous. The modern believer somehow is convinced that, since he no longer leads his sacrifice to the temple, there is no price affixed to his worship. How little he understands of worship. True worship comes at a price. The modem wor­ shiper must also make sacrifices to gain the presence of God. Prayer i.s no easy work. (Col. 4:12) A great deal of time is required for one to truly develop a deeper walk with God. At times, we must choose God over our friends and entertainment. We will fast. (A 13:2-3, I Cor. 7:5) We will spend time reading and studying and memorizing and meditating on the Word of God. (Col. 3:16) We will be faithful in church. (Heb. 10:35) We will witness. (A 1:8) And, yes, it will cost us financially — in tithes and offerings (Mai. 3:10) and Christian relief. (1 Jn. 3:17) The old expression is “You get what you pay for.” When we speak of paying the price, we mean more than dollars and cents. We worship at the cost of our life. May we both count the cost and see the value of worshiping Christ. The court is assessing a $75 fine and $40 in costs, for a total of $115, for firstoffense unlicensed dog cita­ tions. State law requires that all dogs 4 months of age and older be vaccinated for rabies and have an annual license. Residents who have not yet purchased a 2009 dog licenses should do so imme­ diately to avoid receiving a citation. Dog licenses may be pur­ chased in person at both the county treasurer’s office and the animal control shelter. A valid vaccination certificate must be presented at the time ofpurchase. The county trea­ surer’s office is located at 1045 Independence Blvd, in Charlotte. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The animal control shelter is located at 756 Courthouse Drive in Charlotte, and office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed noon to 1 p.m. for lunch). In addition to the above hours, the shelter will be open until 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon for the sole purpose of selling licenses. Dog license forms are available the animal control shelter through the mail. Call the shelter at 517-543-5755 for details or for further information. Need wedding invitations? Stop by and check out the large selection at: Printing Plus 1351 N.M-43 Hwy., Hastings 2009-201Q Dance Season Registration Wed. August 19, 5-7pm’ • Wed. August 26, 5-7pm Preschool classes available ages 3 & up • Tap • Hip Hop • Jazz • Ballet • Contemporary/Lyrical and much more! NEW CLASSES! fiMff is back! Tues, and Thurs. 6-7 pm & 7-8 pm Reserve your spot today for this popular adult class! All Boys Hip Hop Classes! College Age Variety Class! DANCE STUDIO Musical Theatre is Back! All New 9 Week Class Gymnastics! 517.852.9910 207 N. Main St. • Nashville Wed. Nights ages 4 & up Check us out on the web at www. stepntiniediuiccstudio.com Classes begin Monday, Sept. 14 �Page 8 — Just Say "As Advertised m the Maple Valley News' Saturday. August 15, 2009 ‘The Plant’ is new book by former resident by Patricia Johns StaffWriter Former Barry County resi­ dent Richard Hamilton has published his se ond book. The Plant In May 2008. he authored a book titled. Oh! Hast Thou Forgotten. That book is about the Michigan Cavalry in the Civil War during the Gettysburg Campaign. He returned to Barry County last summer for book signing events in Middleville. Nashville (where he grew up and attended school), and at Charlton Parte during its Civil War Reenactment. Hamilton's new book. The Plant: Oh! Quality Where Art Thou was published last month. He will not be able to hold book signings in Barry County this year. The story is an inside look at the philosophy and inner workings of General Motors Corporation as seen through the experience of fictional character, Tom Luggs. a for­ mer engineering manager. The story in The Plant, Oh! Quality Where Art Thou LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas P. Leedy, a sin­ gle man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 26, 2007 and recorded May 3, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180064, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four and 86/100 Dollars ($119,864.86) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby giyen 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEP­ TEMBER 17, 2009. Said premis­ es are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 62 of Supervisor Plat of the First Addition to eddy's Beach, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 3 of plats on page 6. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Bex 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.7068 ASAP# 3224671 08/15/2009, 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009 06696240 to a roundtable discussion begins in the mid-1950s and where they discuss GM’s sit­ it ends 52 years later in uation and put it into perspec­ March 2009 when Tom tive. They explore root caus­ Luggs invites bis former GM colleagues to a roundtable es and offer insight into what it will take for GM to be a discussion on the demise and future of General Motors viable company in the future. Corporation. It is the story of His experiences are unique. a young man who accepts a They were uniquely recorded and likely represent the trials co-op engineering education appointment with Chevrolet and tribulations of not only himself, but many of his col­ Division to attend General Motors Institute of leagues in the manufacturing engineering field. Technology in FlinL “As a historical novel, it The Plant follows Tom’s career where he learns pro­ hits at the core of GM inter­ nal politicism,” said duction is king, and produc­ Hamilton. “The story shines tion efficiency is the measure of success. He reluctantly a light on the philosophical management issue of pro­ leaves GM and is gone for 14 duction. efficiency versus years. He returns to GM only to find that quality iS still the quality.” Hamilton said he believes foster child to the king —­ many will want to read this production efficiency. He spends the last decade of story because it is about the day-to-day firing line and the his industrial career working to transform GM's myopic effect decisions in the board production efficiency culture . room and in the plant have on people in the trenches. to a system of just-in-time quality synchronous manufac­ “Many of those past and present automobile manufac­ turing, where quality is the only measure of success for turing men and women are sustained productivity. your friends and neighbors, your brothers and sisters, and With America’s 2008-09 financial freefall and the sub­ your fathers and mothers who reside, not only across sequent demise of GM, Tom America, but right here in invites his former colleagues Barry County,” said Hamilton. “Tom’s story is every man’s story.” LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Borrower(s): Robert Crose Sr and Kimberly Crose Property Address: 6953 Brittany Woods Drive, Delton, Ml 49046 Regarding mortgage dated 05/04/2006 in the original principal sum of $135,000.00 Pursuant to MCLA 600.3205a please be advised of the follow­ ing: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The name of the firm designated as the rep­ resentative of the mortgage ser­ vicer is: Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. and designee can be contacted at the address and phone number below. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at http ://www. michigan.gov/mshda or by calling 1-800-A-SHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. If a meeting is requested with the designee shown above, foreclosure pro­ ceedings will NOT be com­ menced until 90 days after the date the notice mailed to you on 08/12/2009. If an agreement is reached to modify your mortgage loan the mortgage will NOT be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attor­ ney. The website for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral -Service is http://www.michbar.org/programs/lawyerreferral.cfm and the toll free number is 800-968-0738. You may bring an action in circuit court if you are required by law to be served notice and foreclosure proceedings are commenced, without such notice having been served upon you. If you have pre­ viously agreed to modify your mortgage loan within the past twelve (12) months under the terms of the above statute, you are not eligible to participate in this program unless you have complied with the terms of the mortgage loan, as modified. Notice given by: Randall S. Miller Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 248-335-9200 Case No. 090MI00177-1 Dated: August 15,2009 ASAP# 3225164 08/15/2009 06696245 LEGAL NOTICE FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES Ufc TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: James C. Deitz 145 Manor Drive Middleville, Ml 49333 State law requires that you receive the fol­ lowing notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing coun­ selor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_se arch/), telephone (517) 373­ 8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer's designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure pro­ ceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mort­ gage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have .the right to contact an attor­ ney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 15, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys fprServicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041­ File Number: 617.0308 ASAP# 3224118 08/15/2009 06696196 The new book is available at www.Amazon.com. Hamilton invites those who want an autographed copy to get it directly from Hamilton for $25. To get an auto­ graphed copy, send check and quantity to Richard L. .Hamilton, 37245 S. Pinewood Dr., Tucson, AZ 85739-1040 and indicate any special inscription. Hamilton holds a bachelor of science degree in mechan­ ical engineering and a mas­ ter’s degree in industrial management. He is a former professor of engineering technology at Western Michigan University and director of technology at Ferris State University. Following his retirement, he served as tennis sports page writer for two Saddle Brooke, Ariz., community newspapers. He authored a Civil War memoir series that was featured for 12 months in 2007 and 2008 in an Arizona newspaper. In addition, he has written three unpublished books concerning genealogy and biographies of his family. He held public office in Middleville, serving on the Thornapple Kellogg School Board and Middleville Zoning Review Board. LEGAL NOTICE FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Bobbie Jo Alston 130 South Main Street Nashville, Ml 49073 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mort­ gage servicer. The person to contact'and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing coun­ selor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_se arch/), telephone (517) 373­ 8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer's designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure pro­ ceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mort­ gage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attor­ ney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's -Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 15, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File Number: 617.0289 ASAP# 3223639 08/15/2009 06696193 The cover of-“The Plant” by former resident Richard Hamilton While living in the area, he was an elder at Peace Reformed Church and a Cub Scout Master. He and his wife, Ruth Ann, resided at the in the pre-1850s home 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. that was once the Russell and Alice Bender-farm on West Main Street, where they raised three son's, Rich, Brad and Tom (deceased). They lived in that home for 30 years before retiring to Arizona in 1999. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BAHRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. 06602644 • NOTICE • VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Vermontville Township Board will hold a special meeting at the Opera House on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss future use of the Opera House. 06696200 ROOF REPAIR BIDS Vermontville Township is accepting bids for Opera House roof repair. Specifications may be obtained by calling Brian Moore at 517-726-0278. All bids must be received by August 25,2009 and must include proof of insurance coverage, including worker’s comp. Please mail bids to: Vermontville Township, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville, Michigan 49096 06696106 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 15,2009 — Page 9 Two different flu vaccines to be available this fall by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Dr. Robert Schirmer, med­ ical director of the BarryEaton * District Health Department,, said that the recent widespread existence of the pandemic flu makes it important for people to be knowledgeable about the influenza vaccinations that will be available this fall. Also known as “swine flu” and “novel N1H1 flu,” the pandemic flu was first report­ ed in the U.S. in April and has since been reported in countries around the world, hence the most recent name. Providing a local perspec­ tive, Schirmer said that while there have been no reported cases of the pandemic flu in Barry County, a total of two cases have been reported in Eaton County thus far, one resulting in death. According to the Web site for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the pandemic flu is transmitted in the same way as its seasonal counterpart and creates symptoms simi­ lar to the seasonal flu. “The symptoms of novel H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue,” the Web site states. “A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.” While similarities between the seasonal and pandemic flu have been reported, Schirmer explained that the age groups most at risk for becoming infected with the diseases are different. “Seasonal influenza caus­ es deaths primarily in people over the age of 65; about 90 percent of deaths are in peo­ ple over the age of 65,” he said. “Pandemic flu is differ­ ent in that it’s younger peo­ ple who are infected with it And, so 75 percent of infec­ tions are in people under the age of 25, 55 percent of hos- ^iThank You... MOO-ville & Greenstone Farm Credit forpurchasing my 2009 hogs at the Barry Co. Fair. Abigail Mater pitalizations are in people under the age of 25 and about 70 percent of deaths are in people between the ages of 25 and 65. With pan­ demic flu, there appears to be some immunity in us older people, and we seem to be fairly protected.” According to the CDC’s Web site, a vaccine for the pandemic flu will be avail­ able at an unspecified date later this year. “The novel N1H1 vaccine is expected to be available in the fall,” the Web site states. “More specific dates cannot be provided at this time as vaccine availability depends on several factors including manufactur­ ing time and time needed to conduct clinical trials.” While Schirmer also said that he did not know exactly when the pandemic flu vac­ cine would be available, he added that the vaccine will likely be available to the public beginning some time in September. “We’re not sure when we’re going to get our allot­ ment or how much,” he explained. “There are 300 million people in the U.S., so they’re projecting 20 million doses of pandemic flu vac­ cine the last week in September, 100 million doses in October and ... 80 million doses (per) month thereafter, until there’s enough for everybody.” ......... S c h...i. r.m e r ..s...a....i..d ... ---t--h a---t--,-- For Sale Card ofThanks Business Services WOOD ENTERTAIN­ MENT CENTER: 6' tall, 5'5" wide, with 34.5"x33.5" area for TV, has eleven shelves, 2 lights, glass door on one sec­ tion, 4 pull out video draws, was bought at Art Van on sale for over $800, asking $200 obo. Call (517)726-1113. CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank everyone who sent us the many beautiful cards for our 60th wedding anniversary. Thank you again, Bob & Ardeen Varney CANT GET FINANCED? Been turned down? Bankruptcy? Foreclosures? NO PROBLEM ! Call LAND­ STAR HOMES 517-645­ 4444. Restrictions apply. THANK YOU TO all our family & friends who helped celebrate our 50th Anniver­ sary, and for all the many beautiful cards we have re­ ceived. A special thank you to our daughter, son & grandchildren randchildren for giving us me Open House celebration. We are truly blessed. Bob & Lois Gardner 40 ACRES OF prime beauti­ ful lush rolling hills and woods. For sale by owner. With frontage on 16 acre, 40 foot deep spring fed, fishing lake, located 10 miles straight north of Richland in Barry County, Delton Schools. Tons of deer, tur­ key, wildlife, bluegills, perch, brown and rainbow trout bass, sunfish, etc. Thousands of feet of road frontage on 2 different roads. Central location only 10 miles or less from High­ ways 131, and M-37. $600,000 For appointment, call (269)965-4663, ext. 234 Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Fil­ ters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Cale­ donia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. Child Care DAYCARE HAS OPENINGS: 1 mile north of Nash­ ville. Reasonable rates. LC# DG080284592 Call Diane (517)852-9868. _ For Rent FOR RENT: NICE 4 bed­ room apartment in Vermont­ ville, 2 car attached garage, central air, large rec room. Stove refrigerator, water, sewer, and trash pickup fur­ nished, has washer and dry­ er hookup. Call (517)726­ 0324 NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM trailer also 2 bedroom apart­ ment. (517)852-9386. Card ofThanks CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank every­ one who attended my birth­ day open house and those who sent the beautiful cards. Special thanks to our children and grandchildren for making the days so special. Thank you again, Ardeen Varney THANK YOU To our children and grandchildren for the wonderful 50th anniversary party you had for us and also thank you to our family, friends and neighbors for taking the time from your busy schedules to help us celebrate our special day. "Wow" what a day July 25,2009 was. Thank you all so much. Love, Edgar & Phyllis Smith THE MAPLE VALLEY Class of 1994 would like to thank the following for their donations and a successful class reunion. Court-Side Inc., Dave Hawkin-The County Journal, Duey's Comer, Goodtime Pizza, Roush's Sidewalk Cafe, Centennial Acres Golf Instructor Spring Javor, Zandra Pierce- BeautiControl consultant. A special thanks to every­ body that helped to put the reunion together. Also thanks to all the classmates that attended. Real Estate Jobs Wanted DAYCARE HAS OPENINGS, all ages. Reasonable rates. Please call Donna (517)852-0319.___________ Fann EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? rices? Call J-Ad JGraphics at (269)945-9554. because of their increased risk of contracting the pan­ demic flu, certain groups of people should seek out the pandemic flu vaccine. These high-risk groups include people under the age of 25, those who have regular con­ tact with babies under 6 months old, pregnant women, people with certain chronic illnesses and those working in the health care field, he explained. According to Schirmer, the pandemic flu vaccine will be available to the public for free, but more than one dose ofthe vaccine might be neces­ sary before it becomes effec­ tive. “The pandemic flu vac­ cine — because it’s a new strain that people haven’t been exposed to before — they’re anticipating will require two doses, about 21 to 28 days apart,” he said. Schirmer explained that schools will play a large role in the number of cases of pandemic flu that occur in the future, both because of the age of those who popu­ late them and because of how they promote close con­ tact between students. As such, Schirmer added that new guidelines emphasizing preventative habits and the identification of students with the pandemic flu have recently been developed for school staff. -------- W---hile the arrival date of the pandemic flu vaccine appears questionable, Schirmer said the seasonal flu vaccine will be shipped to locations across the country beginning Aug. 19. Also, even though most people in the county receive seasonal flu vaccinations from their primary care physicians, they will be able to begin making appointments to receive such shots at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department beginning early in September. “When it comes to season­ al influenza, we are not the major vaccinator in the coun­ ty,” he said. “The private doctors are major vaccina­ tors.” . Although Schirmer explained that those over the age of 65 are most at risk for contracting the seasonal flu, he added that the CDC has more strongly encouraged that those between the ages of 6 and 18 be vaccinated against the seasonal flu than the organization has in previ­ ous years. “There are really two rea­ sons for recommendations (for) that group,” he said. “Seasonal flu, typically, as you watch it move through a community, begins in schools. Kids then transmit it to adults or to pre-schoolers, the very young. So, one (of the reasons) is to try to inter­ rupt transmission early. The second (reason) is that, although 90 percent of deaths due to seasonal flu are in individuals over the age of 65, there are deaths in people under the age of 18. About 60 deaths last year in the U.S. and three deaths in Michigan occurred through seasonal influenza in people under the age of 18. We did­ n’t have any in our jurisdic­ tion, but every year, there are some potentially preventable deaths due to seasonal influenza in the very young.” Schirmer said he does not foresee any problems in administering the seasonal flu vaccine, but added that, because of high demand, retired health professionals, nursing students and emer­ gency medical personnel might need to be called upon to help inoculate people against the pandemic flu. Despite the possibility of shortages in people qualified to administer the pandemic flu vaccine, he stressed that one of the biggest problems currently facing medical agencies is how to effectively educate people regarding who should receive the dif­ ferent influenza vaccines. “Everybody who is eligible for a pandemic shot should get a seasonal flu shot,” he summa­ rized. “Not everybody who’s eligible for a seasonal flu (shot) needs a pandemic flu (shot).” Teen group to meet at Putnam library Putnam District Library’s throughout the year. library with questions at 517­ Dessert will be provided, 852-9723 or e-mail Shauna at Teen Advisory Group will be meeting Monday, Aug. 17, at but teens joining the meeting putnamlibrary.director@yaho noon. All teens interested in should bring a lunch. Call the o.com. offering input into the library’s teen collection, activities and new teen tech­ nology area are encouraged to J/umk yjou attend. This leadership group Citizens LLC helps select books and mate­ & Electric Motor Service rials that encourage use ofthe library. The group also volun­ for purchasing my 2009 Market Steers at the teers at library events Barry County Fair. Also thank you D&L Fuels, Spartan Ins & Filmore Equipment! Call for Classifieds 269-945-9554 COBB WELL DRILLING (REPAIR • • • • 7 Day Service Pumps Installed & Repaired Service On Submersible Pumps 2” ■ 5" Well Drilling and Repair Samantha Newton Dependable, damage-free towing! • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident Recovery • Long-Haul Off-Road DOBBIN'S JEFF 30 Years Experience Estimates Available DOBBIN'S auto service, inc. 517-726-0377 fOwn er, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Uc. #1748 FROST HEATING 8 COOLING QUALITY, VALUE 8 SERVICE Fuel Oil Furnace Installation and Service • New Construction Designed and Installed • Boiler Installation and Service Geo-Thermal Installation and Service • Radiant Floor Tubing and Ceiling Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Sales and Installation • Duct Cleaning and Sanitizing Air Conditioning & Heating Service • High-Efficiency Furnace and Air •Up to 30% Tax Credit available on * A 0 Smith Water Heater Sales and Service Conditioning Installation many products. • 24-Hour Phone Service *Empire Space Heater Sales and Service Serving Your Community for Ovei 40 Years • Free Estimates 8 Nashville 8 Goodman Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 (517)852-9565 I �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday August 15, 2009 PRIVATIZATION, continued from page 1 portion of the meeting and said it is the small things the staff does without being asked that make al) the dif­ ference. “They are the backbone of our department and many others,’’ said I^ocke. “I can’t count the things that the cus­ todial and maintenance staff do for me on a daily basis.” Carleen Samaan told the board that she believes a millage would help the dis­ trict out of its financial situa- tion; however, there is one roadblock keeping her from supporting a millage. “Mr. Kramer, I don’t know how many times I’ve heard you say there’s a problem with getting a millage passed in this community,” said Samaan. “I would love to pass a millage, but until the administration division is willing to take cuts along with everyone else, I will say no.” The decision concerning privatization will not take place until after the board has reviewed the request for proposals submitted by companies at the Sept. 14 board meeting. In other business, the school board: • Approved coaches for the fall sports season. For football, Brian Lincoln has been named head coach with Chris Ricketts, Matt Rohde and Kevin Stewart in the assistant coaching positions. Bryan Carpenter and Steve Hopkins will coach the-junior varsity team and Josh Meersma will coach the boys varsity soccer team. Robb Rosin will coach both the varsity and junior high cross country teams, and Sarah Carpenter will fill the role of head varsity volleyball coach. Mary Lesage will again coach the junior varsi­ ty volleyball team, and Dawn Yager will coach the freshman team. Jeff Byme will coach the eighth grade volleyball team. • Accepted bids of $1,526 for each of three used buses and $126 for one used van that were put out to bid by the transportation depart­ ment. • Unanimously accepted bids from Aunt Millie’s and Prairie Farms for the dis­ trict’s bread and dairy prod­ ucts. • Heard a report from Roger Trowbridge about his plans to work on expanding the tutoring program offered through the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. For more information on the program or how to volun­ teer, local residents can con­ tact the administration office at 517- 852-9699 or the Center of Hope at 517-852­ 0664. The board will hold its next regular meeting Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. in the high school. ’ BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Aug. 15 Aug. 19 Aug. 20 Wilsons to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Bill and Becky (Maker) Wilson will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniver­ sary. They were married at the United Methodist Church in Nashville on August 18, 1984. They are the parents of Kelly (Matt) Dunham, Max and Katelyn. The couple celebrated the occasion with a Caribbean cruise and they will be honored by their children with a family dinner. Staff and teachers donned orange shirts and picketed outside of the Maple Valley High School .before the board meeting Monday night to show their opposition to privatizing the custodial staff. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Old ‘facts’ still bear repeating The following was pub­ lished in the Nashville News' in May 1958: Aug. 20 Aug. 31 Sept 1 Sept 1-2 State 4-H Dog Show, MSU Campus. 4-H Advisory Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Courts and Law Building. Pond Management Clinic, 6:30-8:30 p.m., MSU Clarksville Experimental Station. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Red Cross and MSU Extension Babysitting Class, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Hastings Library. Deadline to pickup fair premiums. Red Cross and MSU Extension Babysitting Class, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Hastings Library. FROM THE VAU LTS Facts about Barry County 1796 — LaFramboise first white trader. Trading post at junction of Grand and Thomapple rivers. 1826 — First mission, the Slater Mission. Barry County home of many Ottawa and Pottawatamie Indians. 1835 First school at Middle Village (now Middleville). First teacher, Sarah Paul. 1837 — First post office at Yankee Springs. 1837 — Hastings became center of Indian trade. 1838 Barry County divided into four townships by state legislature. 1846 — First stage line through Barry County. 1851 — First newspaper in county; Barry County Pioneer. 1855 First school in Hastings Township. 1865 — Nashville platted by Robert Gregg. 1869 — First railroad com­ pleted in Barry County, Georgios and Julie Khouri Jackson to Nashville. Later into Hastings. celebrated silver wedding anniversary extended 1837 — Population 512 1950 — Population 26,183. Georgios and Julie Khouri celebrated their 25th wed­ (According to a U.S. ding anniversary on July 7. With their family and friends, the college sweethearts were married in Vermontville at Census estimate, the populathe United Methodist Church on that date in 1984. The tion was 59,899 in 2006) family would like to invite their friends to join them in cel­ ebrating their anniversary at an open house to be held on August 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the home of Robert Dormer in Vemontville. (No gifts, please.) Each week, a new picture from the vaults of the Maple Valley News will be printed here for readers to enjoy. If you can identify the people or circumstances of the photo, feel free to send the information to amy@j-adgraphics.com and we could print your explanation in the next edition. This week’s photo features Mrs. Hildred Peabody and an unknown reader taking part in a program at the library. 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Nationwide, three-quar­ ters of mussel species are listed as either species of special concern, threatened, or endangered. This is attrib­ uted to a variety of reasons including pollution, sedi­ mentation, dams and the Dana Strouse and Joe Rathbun, MDEQ environmen- invasive zebra mussel. Since tal quality analysts, identify and mark captured mussels. the larvae of mussels are spread by host fish, the suits, representatives from removal of the dam will by Jason Drogowski Barry Conservation District the Barry Conservation allow for the spread of mus­ On Thursday, July 30, District worked to relocate a sels upstream after fish pas­ donning waders and wet- variety of mussels in a sage is restored. A total of 1,242 mussels the site still have a good were collected at the ■chance of surviving, since all Nashville site. 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I want to coach the sport and also the character building that goes with it.” It’s Carpenter’s first She Coaching position, played her high school vol­ leyball at Vicksburg,then joined the Olivet College Women’s program. “She’s going to bring some youth,” said Maple Valley athletic director Duska Brumm. “She’s really enthusiastic. When she came in she was very detail orient­ ed and very organized.” Carpenter ran the summer camps, and has been involved already with weight lifting and open gyms. “She’s definitely raring to go,” said Brumm. She’s done more than that though. She’s already gotten a youth program going, and is working on creating a uni­ fied program from the youth program, on up through sev­ enth and eighth grade, and into the high school levels. She plans on doing training sessions every couple months with the coaches from each level. One of the major things she’s been working on as she prepared for the start of try­ outs on Wednesday is her team contracts. “It’s not just about teach- ing the fundamentals of thegame,” said Carpenter. “The fundamentals they’re learn­ ing in high school translate into real life situations.” The contract includes focal points such as knowing fundamentals, having self­ respect, being in the moment, team unity, work ethic, and positive attitude. She’s gotten ideas for the contract through years of playing experience, and part­ ly from watching her hus­ band Bryan Carpenter coach. Bryan coaches the Maple Valley varsity baseball team and is the junior varsity foot­ ball coach. “We’ve been married ten years,” said Sarah. “He’s coached all ten, and he was coaching before that. I’ve been able to watch how he does things and I’ve bounced ideas off him. It’s awesome to have him here as a sup­ port.” She’s watched Bryan coach, and watched the past couple Maple Valley varsity coaches coach a little too. “I have seen the girls play in open gyms and such. Bill (Brenton) and Kellie (Offrink) both were solid fundamentally. They really have made a solid base I’m starting with.” Try-outs started on Wednesday, and competi­ tions begin on Wednesday Aug. 26 when the Lions head to the home of one of their Kalamazoo Valley Association rivals for the Delton Kellogg Invitational. AUCTION, continued from page 1 Saturday, July 11, Maple Valley Amateur Baseball 10-and-under team traveled to the Field of Dreams baseball park in Charlotte to compete in a four-team tournament. Maple Valley boys beat Hastings in their first game and than held off Middleville to win the cham­ pionship. The boys hit well all day and played well on defense to capture the title, said the coaches. Pictured are (front row, from left) Logan Ramey, Jayce Heinze, Logan Valiquette, Kolton Pierce, (middle) Ryan Bennett, Jake Andrews, Wyatt DeGroot, Jake Bross, Gabe Gorton (back) coaches Allen Bross and Tim Ramey. for the Vermontville Ambulance Department Saturday, Aug. 8. The dona­ tion-only dinner featured a variety of home-cooked courses and local businesses, along with donated items that were sold in the auction. The event was organized in just under four weeks, and can be counted as a huge success, according to O’Dell. “I’m just very happy and very thankful that the town­ ship residents came to Partner Pennock Homecare & Hospice Hundreds of community members filled the Vermontville Fire Station to help raise funds for the ambulance with a special dinner and auction. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Caring for the mind, body and spirit is even more effective in the comfort ofyour home, with people you already know and trust. Pennock Homecare and Hospice is locally owned and Joint Commission Accredited - it's piece of mind - it's the right choice. For a free visit to explain hospice care and your options call Cindy Poort at 269-948-2425. Pennock HEALTH (^SERVICES 1108 W. Slate St* Hastings www.pennockhealth.com together to attend the dinner and support our EMS,” said O’Dell. “It was just so awe­ some that everyone came together, and we did so well.” Though the final numbers haven’t been tabulated, O’Dell said nearly $7,000 was raised at the event. The money will be used to help cover the costs of running Lisa Coblentz (left) and Vermontville Fire Chief Monte the ambulance service and the resources they need O’Dell get some of the auction items ready for selling. Coblentz credits the ambulance with saving her life after throughout the year. O’Dell said the families an allergic reaction to a bee sting 18 years ago. (Photo are hoping to hold the event by Amy Jo Parish) next year around the same time and expand the auction. “It just worked out so well this year. This was the first time and had such short notice. There is a good chance we will be doing it again next year and with more preparation time, we The Maple Valley High Maple Valley graduate can make it bigger,” said School athletic department and current assistant coach O’Dell. will host its Meet the for the Eastern Michigan Coaches Night on Thursday, University Women’s basket­ Aug. 20, in the high school ball program Darin Thrun auditorium. will be the guest speaker at The event begins at 7 p.m. the event. Parents and athletes will be Maple Valley athletic introduced to all the fall director Duska Brumm said coaches, including new var­ that pricing off athletic pass­ sity football coach Brian es will be discussed, as well Lincoln and new varsity vol­ as a sign-up for volunteers to leyball coach Sarah work at sporting events and Carpenter. earn free passes. Meet the Coaches night will be Thurs CALL 69-945-9554 any time for M.V. News ctlon-ads! � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-08-22.pdf 3bd34e4582815b8f81f09f15433e3cf5 PDF Text Text news PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID HASTINGS Ml PERMIT N0.7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 34, August 22, 2009 A local paper oftoday! Streets of Vermontville have new sound by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer A new sound can be heard resonating through the streets of Vermontville. The chimes of the Congregational Church bells can now be enjoyed due to a new sound system at the church. Bill Mason helped install the new system and said the community response has been wonder- ful. “I’ve had people men­ tion how glad they are that they are back,” said Mason. “They didn’t real­ ize how much they missed them until they were back.” The new system features nearly 1,000 songs that are played on a rotational basis, ensuring that no song is played twice in a day, or a month, for that matter. Unlike the previ- ous tape system, the new unit does not have any tapes or CDs but uses internal memory to store the song information. Also different than the previous system, it fea­ tures an internal clock and battery backup. In the past, after a power outage, the clock and timers would have to be reset by hand. Now that is all done elec­ tronically. The unit is also automat- SUV ignites, driver still missing after two-car accident A woman from Nashville and another from Charlotte were airlifted after being injured in an apparent hitand-run accident at the inter­ section of Charlton Park and State roads in Hastings Township Monday, Aug. 10, at 3:20 p.m. A vehicle traveling north on Charlton Park Road failed to yield at a stop sign and was struck by a second vehi­ cle, driven by Sara Cook of Nashville, who heading west on State Road. Bystanders pulled Cook from the vehicle after they noticed that her SUV was on fire; A passenger of the first vehicle, Katherine Gardner of Charlotte, was airlifted; her condition remains unknown. The driver of the northbound vehicle could not be located, but a trooper from the Michigan State Police Hastings post said Friday that they knew the identity of the driver, who had’outstanding "wan ants. ~ Any information regard­ ing the location of the miss­ ing driver should be directed to the Michigan State Police Hastings Post. Occupants of two vehicles involved in an accident Monday, Aug. 10, were airlifted to area hospitals. The driver who failed to yield at a stop sign has not been located. (Photo by Casey Cheney). The new chime system features an internal memory and nearly 1,000 songs. The unit is on loan from the company and Bill Mason is hopeful that it will be purchased with the help of community donations. ically set to play Christmas music from Dec. 6 until Jan. 6 and will feature spe­ cial Advent music in December and patriotic tunes around Independence Day. The chitnes toll daily on the hour between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. and play two songs at 9 a.m. and 12, 6 and 8 p.m. It also plays a funeral toll, wedding peal and a special chime on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. to announce the start of serv­ ices. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, church bells first became common in Europe in the early Middle Ages. They were most common in northern Europe, reflecting Celtic influence, especial­ ly that of Irish missionar­ ies. Before the use of church bells, Greek monasteries would ring a flat metal plate to announce services. Though many new sys­ tems cost more than $10,000, Mason said this new system can be bought for $5,300. He is hoping that the community will help offset that cost in the coming weeks. The new unit is on loan from the company for the next three weeks and will have to be sent back if the funds cannot be raised. The church is working to contribute toward the pur- chase but is also looking for village residents to help keep the music alive. Mason said he will be placing canisters in local businesses to collect dona­ tions for the project. “I just think it’s an added feature to Vermontville,” said Mason. “It’s kind of a blessing in music.” Upcoming meetings • The ermontville Township Board will hold a special meeting Monday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. in the opera house to discuss future use of the facility. • A public hearing has been set by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for the permit application to remove the Nashville Dam and restore the river chan­ nel. The meeting is sched­ uled for Tuesday, Aug. 25, beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Nashville Village Hall. • The Nashville Village Council will hold its regu­ lar meeting Thursday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. in the village hall on Main Street. • The Vermontville Township Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. in the opera house on South Main Street. Federally funded patrols target drunk drivers Now through Labor Day, Barry County Sheriff’s and Hastings Police departments will step up enforcement and be on the lookout for impaired drivers in Barry County during the end-ofsummer drunk driving crack­ down. Officers in 53 counties will join the Barry County law enforcement to crack down on impaired driving through Labor Day. “Last year, more people died in impaired driving crashes in August than in any other month. The timing of the crackdown also coincides with Michigan’s heavy sum­ mer travel season when more people are on the road,” said Sheriff Leaf. Alcohol-involved crashes tend to be more serious than non-drinking crashes and injuries more serious for drivers and passengers who have been drinking. The extra patrols are part of the national drunk driving Over the Limit. Under Arrest, crackdown and fund­ ed with federal traffic safety dollars administered by the Office of Highway Safety Planning. In Michigan, a motorist can be arrested for drunk driving with .08 blood alco­ hol content or higher. A first­ time drunk driving convic­ tion carries penalties, includ­ ing up to 93 days in jail, up to a $500 fine, up to 360 hours of community service, six points on a driver’s license and up to 180 days suspension on a license. Anyone who refuses a breath test the first time is given an automatic one-year driver’s license suspension. Last Labor Day weekend, 12 people died in crashes on Michigan’s roadways. Four of those fatalities involved alcohol. In This Issue • New Kiwanis Club completes first project • Vermontville to host Eaton County historical program • Library and power company team up for energy efficiency • Fall sports previews inside this weeks edition �Page age 2 — Just us Say ay “Ass Advertised verse inn the e Maple ape Valley a ey News ews ” Saturday, a ur ay, August ugus 22,2009 , New Kiwanis Club completes first project Backpack program still accepting donations The newly formed Kiwanis Club of Maple Valley completed its first project Thursday morning, stuffing 95 backpacks for the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. Each year, the center collects donations of school supplies and back­ packs to distribute to stu­ dents in the area who might not have the opportunity to start the school year off with new supplies. Last year, the program gave out supplies to nearly 100 students but fell short on backpacks. Rev. Catherine Christman of the Nashville United Methodist Church said that nearly 100 kids are already signed up this year. Many local businesses and organizations have already contributed to the program. “Thank you to all those who have helped so far, and will continue to do so. I pray that this will go a long way in helping our kids get a great start in school this year,” said Christman. The supply drive is spon­ sored by the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, and students can register for the program on Tuesdays at the center of by calling Christman at 517-852-2043. Supplies of all kinds for students of all ages are being collected until Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Nashville United Methodist Church, Eaton Federal Bank in Nashville, Maple Valley Pharmacy in Nashville and the Independent Bank in Vermontville. Backpacks will be stuffed at the Nashville United Methodist Church beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday Aug. 26, for distribution at the center of hope on Tuesday, Sept. 1, beginning at 9 a.m. Standing behind a mountain of 95 backpacks stuffed with supplies, members of the Maple Valley Kiwanis Club pause for a photo. The bags are being donated to the backpack drive at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. Maple Valley Kiwanis Club members work to stuff backpacks at their weekly meeting. This is the first proj­ ect completed by the newly formed organization. Libri grant loads kids’ room with new books Young patrons at Putnam District Library may be excited to search the shelves for new books from the Libri Foundation. The library received a shipment of 48 new children’s titles in July. The books were provided by a grant from the Libri Foundation which was matched by funds from Putnam’s annual book sale at The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS ft Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 the Nashville Car Show in June. The collection includes a wide variety of books geared for kids from birth to age 12, both fiction and non­ fiction. Here is a sampling of some of Putnam’s new titles from the booklist provided by the Libri Foundation: My Colors/Mis Colores by Rebecca Emberly — a board book in English and Spanish, which features one or two words per language per page, accompanied by a simple, brightly colored, cut-paper collage. 17 Things I’m Not Allowed 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00..................................... Sunday 10: 00 Church 11: 00 Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 Morning Worship.................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship................................ 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ......... 6:45 p.m. . . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Senrice, 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 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. magical. The children find a new home and a magical carousel that spins old peo­ ple young and young people into adults; a wonderful story about friendship and what constitutes a family. National Geographic Prehistoric Mammals by Alan Turner — A nonfiction account of more than 100 vanished creatures, from early whales to tiny shrews. Based on the latest fossil evi­ dence, each mammal portrait is accompanied by a fact box, a distribution map, a timeline, and a size indicator. Check out these and other to Do Anymore by Jenny Offill — a picture book that features a tale of an incorrigi­ ble little girl lamenting all the things she’s not allowed to do. No more stapler after sta­ pling her brother’s hair to the pillow. No more glue after gluing his slippers to the floor. What’s a girl to do for fun? The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke (author of the Inkheart series) — in this fantasy/adventure story, orphaned brothers, Prosper and Boniface, make their way to Venice, a city their mother had always called KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. ,10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ool (1/2 mile East ofM-66, nrice 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 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 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 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 Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service...................................... 11 a P.M. Service........................................ 6 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. new titles at Putnam District Library. All books awarded by this grant have a special bookplate inscribed from the Libri Foundation and the Putnam book sale support­ ers. The Libri Foundation is a nationwide nonprofit organi­ zation donating new, quality children’s books to small, rural public libraries in the United States through its Books for Children program. Due to this grant, Putnam District Library was able to replace many nonfiction titles in the newly organized junior nonfiction area. Sunday Services: ............. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ....... 11:00 a.m. Holy Commurfion 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 22,2009 — Page 3 Vermontville to host Eaton County historical program The Vermontville Academy, now home of the Vermontville Museum, will be one of the stops during the Eaton County Heritage Conference in September. The Vermontville Historical Society will host the Eaton County Heritage Conference Sept. 26. The conference will feature a variety of speakers and spe­ cial presentations. Participants will learn details of Vermontville’s history through local residents and historical artifacts. Sarah Benedict Williams, daughter of William Benedict will share the histo­ ry of the village. Sarah grad- uated from Olivet College and traveled to Europe to study art Her paintings are on display at the museum Robert MaKay, historical architect from the State Historical Preservation office, will speak on state tax credits program for historical homes- and buildings and how the program, works. Local photographer Jim Miller will speak about a photo restoration project he has been working on. He will show photos that have been recently acquired of Vermontville from the days of the Vermontville Echo newspaper. Randy Tooker, chairman of the Eaton County Historical Commission, will present the winners of the 2009 Eaton County Heritage Awards. Nan Taylor, field repre­ sentative for Michigan Preservation Network, also will be on hand. Her respon­ sibilities include providing guidance on historic preser­ vation techniques and approaches, fundraising, organizational development and community relations to all statewide communities outside theSoutheast Michigan region. Taylor’s presentation will focus on the value of historic preservation and how it sup­ ports the Michigan economy and benefits the owners and users of historic properties. It will address the benefits of historic designations includ­ ing historic districts, National register of Historic Places, the State Marker pro­ gram, and how to identify eligible local historic resources for these designa­ tions. Lunch and a walking tour of the village also will be part of the day. Registration for the event is free and will take place at the Historical Vermontville Opera House. 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This resource can guide consumers through the confusing process of improv­ ing home energy use. If interested in learning more about how much elec­ tricity home appliances are using, the Kill-A-Watt meter kit is available for checkout at the Vermontville Township Library for anyone who holds a library card, and can be ® Gl JOE: RISE OF THE COBRA (PG-13) FRI-SUN 1125,1:50,4:30,7:00,9:40 MON-TH 4:30.7:00,9:40 checked out for a loan period of 30 days. SMOKE-FREE RESIWIUWT Home Cookin' Saturday thru Thursday 4 to 8 pm. I Jack & Judy's ) (that's tvtry night except Friday! j includes Count-w T. Dinners -Your Choice Kettle cCafd Flat Iron Steak Chicken Stir Fry Country Fried Steak 1/2 lb, Smoked Pork Chop • Vegetable • Potato • Soup & Salad Bar and • Dessert - your choice Pie or Cake 113 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM -8PM Main. 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Ward, age 46, of Nashville, passed away suddenly at St Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids on Friday morning, August 14, 2009. Diane was born in Hastings, on March 14, 1963 to Jim and Luella (Edwins) Smith. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1981. Diane was united in mar­ riage to Keith Ward on November 25,1986. 219 S. State in Nashville Federa ►; Tax Credit « Available J 517-852-0882 www.hometownhimber.com No matter what the season, Emax Plus high performance glass Is working round the clock to save you energy and keep you comfortable! For Federal Tax Credit information on ViWinTech windows or any of our other quality products please call our office. OVTRUTORS ^■7 ■ windows ■ and doors by ViWinTech SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Maple Valley provides: Safe Schools Caring Student-Centered Teachers Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings State-of-the-Art Technology NASHVILLE, MI- Wilma J. Saunders, age 85, of Nashville, passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 peacefully at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Wilma was born in Nashville on Sept. 9, 1923, the daughter of the late Vernon A. and Agnes (Peterson-Curtis) Blanck. She was raised in the Nashville area and graduated from Nashville High School in 1942. Wilma married Robert G. Diane loved her menagerie Saunders July 12, 1944 in of animals, and began an Aiken, South Carolina, while involvement with 4-H as a he was stationed at Camp young girl. Over 20 years Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. were spent as a 4-H leader, Wilma worked in Augusta a including 16 years while her short time before coming family lived in Arkansas oper- back to Nashville when ating a cattle ranch. Through Robert was deployed over­ her life, Diane had been very seas. involved in raising, training They lived at their home on and showing horses. Mason Road in Vermontville She had returned to for 68 years, raising their two Michigan 12 years ago when daughters, Sheila and Marcia, she and Keith bought their provided a loving home for farm near Nashville. several foster children Diane had an open heart and throughout the years. In 2007 loved to help other people. they relocated to the Village She always made sure they of Nashville to be closer to received the love they their daughters. deserved. Robert and Wilma celeDiane is survived by her brated 65 years of marriage loving husband, Keith; chil- in July of 2009. dren, Lacey and Jeremy Over the years Wilma was Rasey, and Cliff Ward and employed at Hastings Piston friend, Nicole; grandchildren, Ring. She worked for the Ashton and Hayley Rasey; Pennock family, owners of parents, Jim and Luella Smith; the Pennock Meat Processing sisters and brother, Lana and and Locker Plant caring for Neil Peny, Edwin and Debra their Children, Kellogg Smith, and Debra and Joel Company in Battle Creek, McDowell; father-in-law, and the William Dean Harold Ward; and many close Gladiola Bulb Farm. Wilma friends and loving relatives. was also a member of the She was preceded in death Ladies Eaton County by her infant daughter, Extension Group. Wendy. Along with her husband, The funeral service was Robert, the couple collected, held on Wednesday at the restored and sold antiques. Lakewood United Methodist The couple worked together Church. Burial was in in this endeavor, with Robert Woodland Memorial Park. making the necessary repairs Memorial contributions and Wilma handlin g the may be given to the family for refinishing. a cause that will be deter­ Wilma loved her home, mined at a later time. where her talents and fond­ Memories and messages ness of antiques were reflectmay be left be at ed. She was an excellent www.koopsfc.com. seamstress making her chil­ dren’s clothing and formal gowns. She loved quilts and hand stitched many quilt blocks of varying patterns. CALL 269-945-9554 for Action-ads! We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2009-2010 school year. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Alternative Education Program. Residents of Eaton, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts are welcome to join our schools. At Maple Valley Schools, your child receives the best of both worlds. The safety and personal care of a smaller rural school is combined with the program offerings of the larger urban districts. 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. Maple Valley Schools offers programs that prepare your children for their future. Applications will be accepted until September 11, 2009. For enrollment information, call 517/852-9699. Wilma made porcelain dolls from raw porcelain, havin g them fired and then assem­ bled and hand painted them. She designed and sewed their beautiful Victorian costumes. Her “Doll Room” was pre­ cious to her and her family and admired by many friends and visitors. She shared many peaceful walks with her husband col­ lecting many unusual rocks that she placed in her rock garden. Wilma is survived by her beloved husband, Robert; two daughters, Sheila (Roger) Tobias of Nashville and Marcia (Michael) Loose of Middleville; a brother, Aaron “Pete” Blanck of Coquille, Oregon; a sister-in­ law, Kathryn Bristol of Hastings; a brother-in-law, Roger (Gay)Jones of Jackson; grandchildren, Kerri Tobias, Heather Tobias, Angela (Jerry) Rademacher, Travis (Meghan) Blake, and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Blanck of Bronson. Funeral services will be held at the Vermontville Bible Church, Vermontville, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, with Pastor Daniel Smith officiating. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Vermontville Bible Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our web site at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further information. “Ctor Family Serving Yours • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home • Fally Staffed Children’s Resource Room • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 i a> § s (517)852-9712 -------- ‘ —------06682750 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 22. 2009 — Page 5 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Health care is on path to failure To the editor: Emotions blaze as the debate over health care reform continues in our nation’s capitol, our state capitol and in our local com­ munities. On the left are those who believe that our health care delivery system is shattered, that, because of the high cost of insurance (which has dou­ bled in the past nine years), adequate health care is out of reach to average families. Some form of public health care, a “public option” or “single-pay” plan, they rea­ son, will reduce health care costs and protect families from the financial trauma of catastrophic illness. Reform, they concede, will provide access to affordable health coverage for all Americans. On the right, are those who believe that change is avoidable. The best way to provide quality health care, they say, is through a com­ petitive private system and that a public wellness plan would force Americans onto a government-prescribed plan while the private health insurance industry collapses. Right-wingers, shouting down legislators in commu­ nity forums, claim that pub­ lic health care could enable our government to interfere with the relationship between doctors and patients and limit an individual’s choice. Both sides, laden with spe­ cial-interest money, dig in, adding to the trench warfare­ like partisanship that has gripped our state and federal governments and stalled progress toward a solution to the problem. Caught in the middle are families with real problems. Like Amanda with two small children ages 2 and 4 whose husband has lost his job. Forced off health insurance, both her babies are now unprotected and without health care coverage. Or John who has lost health insurance for his family of seven because of an on-thejob injury that forced him onto disability. The family will undoubtedly lose their home, and college educa­ tions will be sacrificed. When did we Americans become so extreme? So divided? Where is the spirit of unity that built this Hearty Menu Care 6:30 p.m. Delton - TV Time Monday, August 24 Legal Aid 10:30-noon. Friday, August 28 Lemon baked pollock, H,W,N - Reminiscence. Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; nation? Do we continue to wild rice, sweet peas, winter Tuesday, August 25: Bingo 10 a.m.; Mixed Media squabble with each other blend vegetables, grapes. Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 Painting 9:30 a.m. Woodland Tuesday, August 25 while our fellow countrymen a.m.; Wii in the lunchroom 10 - Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. eggs and women and their chil­ Scrambled and a.m. GL -10:30-12:30 Cards. dren suffer? sausage, hash browns, spiced Wednesday, August 26: It’s not a matter of right apples, orange juice, muffin. Hastings - Music with Sam; wing or left wing because the Wednesday, August 26 Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 eagle needs both wings to Sloppy Jo, tator tots, winp.m.; Home safety 11 a.m. fly. It has been said that: “No ter blend, orange, bun. Tendercare PT staff. Delton 269-945-9554 tree would be so foolish as to Thursday, August 27 Birthday Party; have its branches fight BBQ chicken, com, potato Reminiscence. amongst each other.” salad, cherry crisp, wheat Thursday, August 27: Whether it’s health care blend. Hastings - Music with Don M.V. News reform, our economic crisis, Friday, August 28 and Pearl; Line Dancing 9:30 or balancing deficit budgets, Baked ham, sweet pota- a.m.; No Beading. Delton it’s only through coopera-toes/apples, green bean Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville tion, compromise and soli-casserole, pineapple, wheat darity that we will success-bread. fully address our problems. Cold Menu When our state and federal Monday, August 24 leaders finally push aside Tuna salad, potato salad, political agendas and personal bias, and reassert that old peaches, wheat bread. Tuesday, August 25 American belief: “United we Turkey pasta salad, black stand, divided we fall,” will have available thisfall: maybe then we can move bean salad, pineapple, club forward in putting people to crackers. Wednesday, August 26 • Programs for before/after school care work, keeping our children Sliced roast beef healthy, and remaking the • Pre-school & all day care for 3-4 year olds w/American cheese, cole­ American dream. • Tutoring for school children of all ages slaw, apricots, wheat bread. Thursday, August 27 Bob Robinson, Chef salad, pea salad, can­ Vermontville For more information about any of these taloupe, muffin. programs, please plan to attend a meeting at the Friday, August 28 Center of August 25 Egg salad, broccoli raisin salad, jello with fruit, wheat 7:00pm bread. Activities Calendar Monday, August 24: Forfurther information, call Terry Woodman Hastings - Music with Sam; sponsible actions from any-Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card one. Making 12:30 p.m.; Lifeline I do not expect politicians Screening 8-4 p.m.; Kingship to be law enforcement “pro­ fessionals,” but, I do expect them to be mindful that the No. 1 priority is the safety of our citizens. I do not expect them to cower or hide or refuse to listen to those they FRIENDS A FAMILY SPECIAL are obligated to represent. Buy one salon service and Instead, I encourage peaceful get the second salon service public discussions and dia­ m (of equal or lesser value) logue where citizens are wel­ comed and encouraged to (DLLMiE SllJlMjMS SW1AL share their thoughts with J gh/ Be ready - Be envied them, as I have done. Bring in your new I respectfully welcome College ID and get t" /O IMw and encourage our U.S. Any Salon service Congressional members to visit our local area, but I also 25% OFF ALL PRODUCTS expect that any future meet­ All Back-To-School Specials ings held by them in my good through Sept. 15, 2009 jurisdiction will be preceded by notification to me. 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I was concerned when I was recently informed that the Congressman’s staff pro­ vided false information when contacted regarding this information. His staff claimed he was not in our county, when in fact, he was. I was even more disappoint­ ed when I discovered a media report, that same day, claiming he had met with “Eaton County elected offi­ cials.” I know several elected officials and citizens who were not notified of or invit­ ed to attend this or any other meetings that the Congressman has held in Eaton County. While I welcome and encourage all of our elected officials to meet with the cit­ izens of Eaton County, my primary concern is that they always use common sense and sound judgment when doing so. We are all aware of the media reports involving attacks on citizens at town halls. In one incident, a man was attacked by an organized group of “thugs,” requiring a trip to the hospital. Because of near riots or public disrup­ tions of the peace, local law enforcement presence has been needed in other areas. The Congressman has indi­ cated a concern for his person­ al safety. If this is truly his concern, I must ask, why, then, would his staff mislead the sheriff to keep law enforcement away? I cannot support or condone such irre- Do you have Space In Your Heart and Home for a Foster Child? 8 co Homes are needed in Barry County to care for the increasing number of children of all ages coming into care. If you enjoy children and have 40 square feet of extra bedroom space, you are invited to consider foster are. Reservations are being taken ow for the 24-hour introductory course, half of which will be held in ashville on two Saturdays, Sept. 19 & 26, from 9am-4pm, with an orien­ tation Thursday, Sept. 17,6-9pm. 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The driver, a 25-year-old female from Homer, was traveling northbound on 1-69 on the on-ramp to 1-96 when she lost control of the vehicle, rolled over in the median and landed on the eastbound 1-96 highway. The driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Alcohol and weather do not appear to be a factor, according to the sheriff’s department. The driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident and was cited for basic speed violation. • • • • Heating & Air Conditioning 7 Day Service Pumps Installed & Repaired Service On Submersible Pumps 2” - 5" Well Drilling and Repair 30 Years Experience LICENSED INSURED Estimates Available Vermontville Ml 517-726-0377 356 N. PeaseF Vermontville COLE HANSBARGER Owner Featuring Ruud Bas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates § Pets BE AWARE: animals offered for free may end-up being sold to research or used in dog fighting. (A message from Barry County Humane Society) Lawn & Garden COBBWEllMHUIK (REPAIR Hansbarge Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET, Sunday, August 30th. 400 exhibitors. Rain or shine. 7:30am-4:00pm. Locat­ ed at the fairgrounds right in Allegan, MI. $4.00 admis­ sion. Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. #1748 AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Fil­ ters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Cale­ donia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. Child Care BABYSITTER NEEDED: maple Grove area, mornings & some nights. Must have transportation, (517)6524998. For Rent FOR RENT: NICE 4 bed­ room apartment in Vermont­ ville, 2 car attached garage, central air, large rec room. Stove refrigerator, water, sewer, and trash pickup fur­ nished, has washer and dry­ er hookup. Call (517)726­ 0324 NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM trailer also 2 bedroom apart­ ment. (517)852-9386. Garage Sale MOVING/GARAGE SALE: AUGUST 28th-29th, 9am5pm, 811 Greggs St. Nash­ ville. 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Main, Nashville NASHVILLE NEW HOURS: Closed Monday Tues.-Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 9am-4pm • 517-852-0000 i HASTINGS Segment 1 Sept. 14 - Oct. 1 Segment 1 Oct. 5 - 22 Segment 2 Sept. 1-3 Segment 2 Sept. 8-10 We Partner With Parents for SAFE Teen Drivers Free Parent Meeting: Sat., September 12 (Nashville) .www.qreenliqhtririvinq.net l �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 22, 2009 — Page 7 w w w bp ? ?> Ji S%Zi scSo^ ’ fcSvV b!& 5 »S ft nSVw» nV I“™7 **.1; touting w IWlllCN R. ► OFP EES IN STOCKI, From the Pulpit Geiger announces run for county commissioner by Pastor Marc S. Livingston Chester Gospel Church Mark 6:31 “And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place and rest a while.” My family just spent a week camping. Yes, pastors do take vacations. I thoroughly enjoyed my time of relax­ ation. I did not cease my Christian behavior, nor did I stay away from church while I was on vacation. As a matter of fact I went back to our “first church” and had a great time of fellowship with other believers I hadn’t seen in years. But I needed to have some rest. Contrary to what is said about pastors, most pastors I know do work more than an hour a week. In fact you would be hard pressed to find a pastor who doesn’t work 50 to 60 hours a week. I enjoyed a day at the beach lying on my back and taking a huge nap. I loved sitting around the campfire until 11 p.m. and not getting up till 7 a.m. I took some walks through the park with my grandchildren. I smelled the flowers and the coffee. Would I have liked more? Yes. But just like Jesus and the disciples needed a time of rest, this time was also clar­ ified by a time element: “a while.” He didn’t say to them to take the summer off, nor did he say that it wasn’t important to be in church on Sunday, or not to still finan­ cially support the church, or to put your Christian life away on vacation and leave what happens in Vegas, in Vegas. What He did say was to come apart and rest for a while. Come apart before you come apart. Go someplace where you can be away from the hecticness of life. Rest: to cause or permit one to cease from any movement or labor in order to recover and collect his strength; to give rest, refresh, to give one’s self rest, take rest; to keep quiet, of calm and patient expectation. For a while: little, small, few; of number, multitude, quantity, or size; short time; of degree or intensity, light, slight. God’s word says to cease from laboring, recover your strength (mentally and physically) be refreshed. But He also says that this time is to have a set time of light­ ness. As a pastor, let me encourage you to get away for awhile, but don’t become one of those who takes the sum­ mer off, whether it be from church or from your you Christ-like life. Remember that the church bills still come in, and that the church ministries are ongoing. Have a great summer. But remember to keep God in it, and take Him with you. Think about it... Barry County Republican Party Chairman Ben Geiger (R-Woodland) announced Wednesday his candidacy for 5th District county com­ missioner. The seat is being vacated by Michael Callton (R-Nashville) who is running for 87th District State Representative. District 5 includes Woodland, Castleton and Maple Grove townships, the village of Woodland and the village of Nashville. Geiger is currently a legislative assistant to State Rep. Brian Calley and was elected chairman of the Barry County Republican Party last year. “My campaign is about continuing positive momen­ tum with new and fresh leadership.” Geiger said in a press release Wednesday. “Honest, open and transpar­ ent government can help to carnival Grace Community Church in Nashville is hosting an end-of-summer, back-toschool bash Sunday Aug. 30. The fun will start at 1 p.m. with comedic magician Tim Hannig. After the magic, there will be food, carnival games, prizes and inflatables from 2 to 4 p.m. The carnival and magic show are free, and all are invited this family event. The carnival will be set up outside but will be moved inside in case of rain. Grace Community Church is on M-79 one mile west of M-66. first hand how hard Ben works for the people of my district. He is exactly what Barry County needs in a commissioner.” Gary & Alta Mast • 517-726-0232 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 Replacement and New Construction If you have been told you Aii. ■ : can’t get High Speed UlGl Grace Church plans family make Barry County a place that says ‘no’ to this eco­ nomic recession.” On Geiger’s candidacy, Rep. Calley said “I know Wireless Internet... authorized agent WE HAVE THE WAY! Unlimited Nationwide High Speed Internet Call us for all the answers! 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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. OQPUPAOLR HTOUUNSIWTO E Y UD nR foiQ0OZR0x4lA4 Call 269-945-9554 anytimefor Mople Valley News Action-ads! �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 22,2009 — Page 9 Thornapple Manor's 'grand1 open house is next Thursday Coldwater Creek Rehabilitation Neighborhood Coordinator Sara Drake (left), Residents Council President Virginia Fuller (center) and Certified Nursing Assistant Annie Smart are ready to greet visitors to a special open house. Thornapple Manor will welcome guests from the community to a grand opening celebra­ tion from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at Thomapple Manor, located at 2700 Nashville Road, southeast of Hastings. The open house will include snacks and refreshments and an opportunity for visitors to view the recently completed $19 million renovation and expan­ sion project funded by a millage approved by Barry County voters in August 2005. The improvements include a separate rehabilitation wing for both in- and outpatient rehab and 96 private rooms, 42 semi-private rooms with “neighborhood” dining and living rooms, offering more privacy when family members visit their loved ones at the manor. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cay Velderman, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2003 and record­ ed September 17, 2003 in Instrument Number 1113515, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Seventeen and 26/100 Dollars ($154,717.26) including interest at 5.375% 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 venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan,' and are described as: The West 5 acres, North 10 acres, East 1/2, Northeast 1/4 of Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.9732 ASAP# 3234069 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, 09/12/2009 06696503 LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas P. Leedy, a sin­ gle man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 26, 2007 and recorded May 3, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180064, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four and 86/100 Dollars ($119,864.86) including interest at 6.25% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEP­ TEMBER 17, 2009. Said premis­ es are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 62 of Supervisor Plat of the First Addition to eddy's Beach, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 3 of plats on page 6. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donavon E. Parks and Lou Anne Parks, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 1,2003 and recorded August 11, 2003 in Instrument Number 1110577, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Nine and 30/100 Dollars ($101,799.30) including interest at 5.25% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEP­ TEMBER 24, 2009. Said premis­ es are located in the Township of Carlston, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of Land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 32 which lies 1127.81 feet due East of the Northwest comer of said Section 32; thence due East 200 feet; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes West 233 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes East 233 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 393.0216 ASAP# 3234101 08/22/2009, 09/05/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/12/2009 06696488 LEGAL NOTICE 2009-2010 Dance Season Registration • Wed. August 26, 5-7pm Preschool classes available ages 3 & up • Tap • Hip Hop • Jazz • Ballet • Contemporary/Lyrical and much more! NEW CLASSES! is back! fnuEtf Tues, and Thurs. 6-7pm & 7-8pm Reserve your spot today for this popular adult class! interest. If you are a tenant in the 3224671 08/22/2009, 09/05/2009 08/15/2009, 08/29/2009, 06696240 LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ event this property is claimed as LECT A DEBT ANY INFORMA­ a principal residence exempt TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE from tax under section 7cc of the USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. . general property tax act, 1893 PA PLEASE CONTACT OUR 206, MCL ,7cc please contact our OFFICE AT THE NUMBER office at (248) 844-5123. This BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE firm is a debt collector attempting MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE to collect a debt. Any information SALE - Default has been made in obtained will be used for this pur­ the conditions of a mortgage pose. If you are in the Military, made by Elmer C. Currier, Jr. and please contact our office at the Star F Currier, husband and wife, number listed below. MORTto D&N Bank, Mortgagee, dated GAGE SALE - Default has been July 16, 1999 and recorded July made in the conditions of a cer­ 21, 1999 in Instrument Number tain mortgage made by: Nancy L 1032792, Barry County Records, Dennis,, an unmarried woman to Michigan. Said mortgage is now Interbay Funding LLC,, held by GMAC Mortgage Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2006 Corporation, LLC by assignment. and recorded June 29, 2006 in There is claimed to be due at the Instrument # 1166674 Barry date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five County Records, Michigan. Said Thousand Six Hundred Seventy- mortgage was assigned to: Four and 14/100 Dollars Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, by ($65,674.14) including interest at assignment dated December 27, 7.5% per annum. Under the 2007 and recorded February 29, power of sale contained in said 2008in Instrument # 20080229­ mortgage and the statute in such 0001868 on which mortgage case made and provided, notice there is claimed to be due at the is hereby given that said mort­ date hereof the sum of Ninetygage will be foreclosed by a sale Nine Thousand Nine Hundred of the mortgaged premises, or Fifty-One Dollars and No Cents some part of them, at public ven­ ($99,951.00) including interest due at the Barry County 12.13% per annum. Under the Courthouse in Hastings in Barry power of sale contained in said County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on mortgage and the statute in such SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said case made and provided, notice premises are located in the is hereby given that said mort­ Village of Nashville, Barry gage will be foreclosed by a sale County, Michigan, and are of the mortgaged premises, or described as: A parcel of land in some part of them, at public ven­ the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, due, Circuit Court of Barry Town 3 North, Range 7 West, County at 1:00PM on September described as beginning at a point 24, 2009 Said premises are situ­ 258 feet East of the Northeast ated in Township of Hope, Barry comer of Lot 12 Block 7 of AW County, Michigan, and are Phillip's Addition to the Village of described as: Commencing 43 Nashville, according to the and one half rods South of the recorded Plat thereof, thence Northeast comer of Section 35, South 12 rods; thence East 6 Town 2 North, Range 9 West, rods; thence North 12 rods; thence South 110 feet, thence thence West to the place. The West 143 feet, thence North 110 redemption period shall be 6 feet, thence East 143 feet to the months from the date of such place of beginning. Commonly sale, unless determined aban­ known as 9116 Cedar Creek doned in accordance with MCLA Road, Delton Ml 49046 The 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 redemption period shall be 30 months from the date of such days from the date of such sale. sale, unless determined aban­ TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in rescind the sale. In that event, which case the redemption peri­ your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid od shall be 30 days from the date amount tendered at sale, plus of such sale, or upon the expira­ interest. If you are a tenant in the tion of the notice required by property, please contact our MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 8/22/2009 Bayview office as you may have certain Loan Servicing LLC, Assignee of rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 280.9647 ASAP# 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-13661 ASAP# 3234184 3234083­ 08/22/2009, 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009,09/12/2009 osesesoe 09/12/2009 06696498 your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus property, please contact our office office as as you you may may have have certain certain rights. Dated: August 15, 2009 Orians Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.7068 ASAP# LEGAL NOTICE DANCE STUDIO 517.852.9910 207 N. Main St • Nashville Check us out on the web at www. stepntimedancestudio.com All Boys Hip Hop Classes! College Age Variety Class! Musical Theatre is Back! All New 9 Week Class Gymnastics! Wed. Nights ages 4 & up Classes begin Monday, Sept. 14 ii THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clark Harrington, a sin­ gle man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2007 and recorded August 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070802­ 0000438, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by HSBC Mortgage Corporation or HSBC Bank by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eleven Thousand Six Hundred SeventyThree and 74/100 Dollars ($211,673.74) including interest at 7% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: commencing at the South one-quarter comer of said Section 21, also being the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 66.00 feet along the North­ South one-quarter line of said Section 21; also being the center­ line of Barber Road; thence North 89 degrees 33 minutes 15 sec­ onds East 348.95 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 374.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds East 640.80 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 49 seconds East 440.5 feet to a point in the South line of Section 21; thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds West 990.24 feet along the South line to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to easement for pri­ vate road described as: that part of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: commenc­ ing at the South one-quarter cor­ ner of said Section 21, also being the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 66.00 feet along the North-South one-quarter line of said Sectiori 21, also being the centerline of Barber Road; thence North 89 degrees 33 min­ utes 15 seconds South 568.95 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 66.00 feet to a point on the South line of said Section 21; thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds West 568.95 feet along said South line to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 450.0037 ASAP# 3234091 ' 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, 09/12/2009 06696493 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 22,2009 Lions have lots of experience back on the volleyball court by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The coach is new, but there is a strong group of returning players for Sarah Carpenter and the Maple Valley varsity volleyball team this fall. Backer are seniors Tina Westendorp, Sam Bisssett, Terri Hurosky, and juniors Karlee Mater and Tiffany Allwardt. Westendorp was an all­ conference honorable men­ tion performer in the Kalamazoo Valley Association last fall, and had 232 kills for the Lion team. Also back are Jen Kent and Elizabeth Stewart who have spent time with the Lion varsity in the past. Carpenter also expects varsity contributions from sophomore McKenna Mater this year. The Lion coach said she EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential * Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... * Pumps • Tanks * Plastic & Steel Pipe ■ Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE s Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Sideline cheer team set to lead shouts for Lion gridders The 2009 Maple Valley varsity sideline cheer team. Team members are (front from left) Lindsey Hoffman, Jenna Williams, Kyrsten Kramer, April Carpenter, (back) Kayla Alexander, Bryanna Clow, Shayna Frailey, Lindsey Fisher, and Danielle Rosenberger. (Photo by Casey Chaney) Karlee Mater sees strong fundamentals already in her experienced group of girls. The focus is to enjoy volleyball, while improving throughout the season. The Lions would like to move up into the top half of the Kalamazoo Valley Association this season. Getting all the way to the top would be tough though as Delton Kellogg and Schoolcraft both return out­ standing teams from a year ago. The Panthers were the 06692883 league champions, but were bounced from the Class B state tournament by Lakewood in the districts. Schoolcraft went on to win the Class C state champi­ onship. The Lions will get to see those defending KVA cham­ pions when they open their season Wednesday at the Delton Kellogg Invitational. The Panthers then jump right into the league season with a dual against Galesburg- Augusta Sept. 2 at home. Dependable, damage-free • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident towing! Recovery • Long-Haul & Off-Road DOBBINS JEFF DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. X Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience Lion boys’ team has one AllKVA athlete who is back by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ cross country team is still trying to find a few more runners. It will be tough to compete in the Kalamazoo Valley Association without a full line-up. Lion head coach Robb Rosin has a couple of runners back from last year’s squad, ready to contribute again. Junior Joe Benedict leads the way. He earned all­ conference honors in the KVA last fall, placing sev­ enth at the league champi­ onship meet at the Gilmore Car Museum. Also back is senior Zach Mellville. Sophomore Brady Halliwell is also expected to contribute in his first season on the varsity team. “It’s a very small team with little to no experience,” said Rosin. “We’re looking for continuous improvement throughout the season.” There isn’t much time to find reinforcements, as the Lioris start their season off on Wednesday at the Lakewood Invitational. From there the Lions head to the Laingsburg Invitational the next day. The KVA season gets started Sept. 16, as Galesburg-Augusta hosts the first of three league jam­ borees. Hackett Catholic Central and Schoolcraft both return solid groups from the teams that went to the Division 3 State Finals last November at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Senior Brendan Molony and junior Peter Herzog return for Hackett Catholic Central, and another of the league’s top runners, Stuart Crowell from Parchment is back again to lead the pack. The Lions have just one home meet on the schedule this season, their own Maple Valley Invitational which is slated for Oct. 8. Joe Benedict �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 22, 2009 — Page 11 Lions return plenty of linebackers and running backs by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Along with a new coach come new schemes and a new language. The Maple Valley varsity football team is doing every thing it can to get accus­ tomed to new head coach Brian Lincoln’s system. “They are ahead of sched­ ule on this task,’’ said Lincoln. The team has some solid leaders returning to help in the transition including sen­ iors Kyle Burns, Steve Creller, Josh Hall, Zac Eddy, Brandon Cosgrove, and jun­ iors Trent Courtney, and Riley Fisher. The Lions are especially strong in the offensive back­ field, and on the defensive side of the ball which returns three of the four starting line­ backers from last year in Bums, Courtney and Creller. Bums and Courtney will also see plenty of time at running back as well. Junior Cody Leinhart, jun- ior Brad Laverty, and sopho­ more Mike Caldwell will likely take some hand-offs as well from one of the team’s young quarterbacks. Junior Austin Pool and sophomore Garrett Reid are working on becoming the lead signal caller in the backfield for the Lions. Sophomore Andy Pierson is another youngster who will be looking to add some much needed depth along the lines. Lincoln said the lines are his biggest area of con­ cern heading into the season. Fisher, Cosgrove, and Hall will all see time in the trenches once again. “There is a lot of excite­ ment in the air here in the Valley,” said Lincoln. “The kids are busting their tails and we see improvement every day.” The Kalamazoo Valley Association will be tough once again, with Kalamazoo Christian, Schoolcraft, Pennfield, and Constantine all battling at the top of the The 2009 Maple Valley varsity football team. Team members are (front from left) coach Chris Ricketts, Zac Eddy, Steve Creller, James Samann, Josh Hall, Brandon Cosgrove, Kyle Burns, coach Steve Hopkins, (second row) coach Matt Rohde, Trenton Courtney, Alan Mater, Josh Burd, Riley Fisher, Andy Pierson, Cody Lienhart, Mike Caldwell, coach Kevin Stewart, (third row) Austin Pool, Robert Browne, Matt Woodman, Mark Wehr, Brad Laverty, Collin Reid, Clayton Beers, Garrett Reid, (back) coach Bryan Carpenter, coach Landon Wilkes, Cody James, Eric Hale, Travis Wright, coach Gary Reid, and head coach Brian Lincoln. (Photo by Casey Chaney) league standings again. All nine games are confer­ ence games once again for all ten of the KVA’s teams. The Lions open play on Friday night at home against Galesburg-Augusta. “Our biggest goal is to get better every day, then every week,” said Lincoln. “We also want to develop into great young men.” Lions have leaders back on offensive and defensive ends by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team gets its season started on Monday evening, traveling to Lakewood to take on the Vikings in a non-conference contest. The Lions head into the season with a solid group of players returning from last year’s team which won four games. That group includes senior midfielder Ross Smith and senior defender Adam Zank, who both earned hon­ orable mention all-confer­ ence in the Kalamazoo Valley Association last fall. Back on the front line for the Lions are senior forwards Jimmy Brown and Hutch Joppie. Other key returnees EATON FEDERAL $ A V I N O. S BANK fir imK W ® r*109 S. Main St., Nashville include sophomore defender Dale White and junior mid­ fielder Cody Brumm. Lion head coach Josh Meersma, who’s entering his seventh season leading the program, said he likes the work ethic and the attitude he’s seen from his team so far in the preseason. A lack of team speed is an issue for the. Lions, and there is also minimal depth and experience on the roster. A couple newcomers looking to step up for the Lions are junior midfielder Coty Franklin and senior defender Tyler Franks. After the road contest with Lakewood, the Lions will be home for three straight ball games to close out the month of August. The Lions host Saranac on Tuesday, Dansville Thursday, arid then Leslie a week from Monday. The preconference slate to start the season ends with a trip to Bellevue Sept. 2. When the Lions return from the Labor Day holiday, they leap right into the Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a trip to Hackett Catholic Central. It’s a tough start to the league season, after hosting Olivet Sept. 14, the Lions then host Kalamazoo Christian Sept. 16. That means the Lions play the top two teams in the conference, the Irish and Comets, in the first three league games. The 2009 Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team. Team members are (front from left) Ross Smith, Robbie Welch, Tyler Franks, Cody Brumm, Nick Iszler, (middle row) Brandon Sams, Hutch Joppie, Nate VanStee, Aquib Md. Sadman Bari, Garrick Hershberger, (back) Dale White, Coty Franklin, Ethan Clark, Adam Zank, and coach Josh Meersma. (Photo by Casey Chaney) FURNITURE STRIPPING KENT OIL 6» PROPANE M-66 at Village Limits, Nashville 852-1830 852-9210 310 N. Main, Nashville 852-0790 MUSSER SERVICE The Denton-Meredith Agency Phone: 269-945-4520 139 W. State St., Hastings_______ By Elaine and Stuart Stuart Southworth, Owner 538 Sherman, Nashville 10708 Kinsel Hwy., Vermontville 852-0943 852-1649 M66 TIRE CARLS SU PERMARKET, INC. 852-0882 106 S. Main St., Nashville Main Street S a lon 22t> Main (Voefioiffe 7775 Saddlebag Lk Rd. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 35, August 29, 2009 A local paper of today! Project brings village history back to life by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer One small box tucked away in a comer of the base­ ment in the Vermontville Village Office contains a visual history-of the town. Nearly 1,000 photo nega­ tives were discovered in a cardboard box recently. Village President Doug Kelsey said the box was donated about 15 years ago and was recently re-discov­ ered during spring cleaning. The photos were taken by Gladys (Miller) Richardson and document everything from the Maple Syrup Festival to social events and even weddings. Richardson was a photog- rapher for the Vermontville Echo the Nashville News and was a resident of Nashville. She served as the Nashville village president for a time in the 1960s and was married to Maple Valley High School shop teacher Ralph Richardson. She was also a freelance photographer for newspapers in Battle Creek, Lansing and Detroit. • Kelsey recalled a story of a mayor exchange day that took place in the mid-1960s with Richardson. Unlike today, all towns, villages, etc., were put into one draw­ ing and matched up random­ ly for the mayor exchange program. (Currently, munici­ palities are.matched up based on size so that similar towns are paired together.) When Richardson .took part in the event, the village of Nashville was chosen to partner with the city of Dearborn. The exchange worked in Richardson’s favor, however, when she was presented with a oneyear lease on a new Ford Mustang, remembered Kelsey. Through her photos, faces and buildings that were part of the villages have been captured and preserved. The pictures were taken during the late 1950s and early 1960s and are unique, not only for their historic value but also because of the for- mat in which they were taken. Richardson used a largeformat camera for her work. The large-format camera produces negatives that are four by six inches in size compared to the one-inch negatives produced by 35mm models. Details are captured and preserved much more clearly in the large for­ mat. “It’s really unique that she used the large format,” said Vermontville Photographer Jim Miller, owner ofMiller’s Photography (not related to Gladys). “Most photogra­ phers wouldn’t have both­ ered with the bigger camera and equipment.” Jim Miller- is working to restore nearly 1,000 negatives that detail part of the village’s history. During spare moments at his studio in Vermontville, Miller has been working to scan and restore the nega- tives. Much like a painter, each photographer has his or HISTORY, continued on page 4 Vermontville Opera House narrowly spared conversion to office space by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer A 3-2 vote decided the fate of the 111 -year-old Vermontville Opera House Monday night. The township board met to discuss turning the main floor of the historic building into office and stor­ age space for township offi­ cials. Nearly 75 area residents attended the meeting to learn more about the board’s pro­ posal to establish township offices and storage space in the opera house. Township Clerk Sharon Stewart and Trustee Blair Miller voted against a motion to continue, to use the opera house as it currehtly is used. Treasurer JoAnn Nehmer, Supervisor Jack Owens and Trustee Brian Moore supported the motion. “We do need offices, because I want accountabili­ ty from the treasurer, clerk, supervisor, trustees and assessor,” said Moore. “I feel that you, the people, have never had a fair shake, not having the records in a place where we can find them. We do need offices, but this building was not made for offices.” ‘The proposal to con­ struct office space on the ballroom floor, thus removing the opportuni­ ty for the opera house to serve as a gathering place for residents-of this township, is totally inconsiderate, self-serv­ ing and totally inappro­ priate on the part of the . township board.” Former Township Supervisor Russ Laverty Stewart cited the wording of the motion as her reason for voting against it. “I don’t want to vote in favor of Brian’s motion, period. End of discussion. I would like to be able to look at other options and discuss it further down the road,” said Stewart. The board voted twice on the motion. On the first vote, Nehmer did not cast a vote, causing the motion to fail due to a 2-2 tie vote. Owens announced twice that the motion failed, with an audi­ ble gasp from the crowd. Vermontville resident Bill Mason suggested a roll call vote from the board. Owens then asked the board mem­ bers if they would like to do a roll call vote. Nehmer replied, “I will vote. I will vote nay.” Soon after, Stewart said, “JoAnn voted ‘yes? motion carried.” The roll call vote was then taken, with Nehmer voting in favor ofthe motion resulting in Owens announcing its 3-2 passing. Jim Beelen, member information liaison for the Michigan Townships Association said in a later interview that the second vote taken by the board was really a vote on nothing since the motion had failed. “They really weren’t vot­ ing on anything because nothing was iteally on the floor,” explained Beelen. “It would have been proper to reintroduce the motion. Typically, they would have someone make a motion, there would be discussion then a vote, whether that be a roll call or a yea/nay vote. OPERA HOUSE, continued on page 5 Putnam reopens after renovations After a week-long closure, Putnam District Library in Nashville will reopen Monday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m. The closure provided time needed to re-carpet the chil­ dren’s room and offices at the rear of the library. “The new carpet com-, pletes another step in the children’s room makeover,” said library director Shauna Swantek. “Since last spring, the walls have been painted, the ceiling tiles have been replaced or painted, and now the floor has had a facelift.” The library, credits the vol­ unteer efforts of its staff, Leadership Barry County, and Grace Community Church for help on these Putnam District Library's Teen Advisory Group takes time from their work day Thursday to pose for a "thankyou-for-being-patient-while-we-work-on-our-entrance photo. projects. In addition to the cosmetic changes, the library staff has worked to re-catalog and reorganize the books in the children’s room. “Our goal is to make the layout of the room meet the needs of our patrons of dif­ ferent ages. For example, our picture books run along the bottom shelves of the kids’ room so they are near our younger readers,” said Emily Mater. Mater, the library’s assis­ tant director, encourages community members to check out the evolving lay­ out of the kids’ room. The building and grounds committee of the Putnam District Library board is working closely with the Village of Nashville to replace the front steps of the library. Community mem­ bers have noticed the closure of the front steps, and library users have been using the back door or the side steps to access the front door. The library is grateful for the community’s patience during this project as it works to provide a safe and historical­ ly accurate entrance. Putnam District Library is recognized as a Michigan Historical Landmark, as noted by the green marker to the right of the library’s front door. This designation means the library must have the approval of the state before making any improve­ ments to the physical struc­ ture ofthe library. The initial plan to replace the front steps did not pass the historical qualifications of the state, and the library is working to get approval for its second plan. The library hopes the proj­ ect will move quickly after approval is received and encourages patrons to use the alternate entrances in the meantime. The Opera House was reopened after an extensive renovation project that was finished in 1991. Here Kate Bosworth, Hildred Peabody, Sue Villanueva and Audrey Hartenburg cut the ribbon at the open house ceremony. In This Issue, • Clarksville steam show has tractors aplenty • Summer reading ends at the Vermontville Twp. Library • Nashville man arrested for drunk driving • Lions get first goal but Vikes get last Jive at LHS �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 29, 2009 ‘Nspired’ run returning during Frontier Days Inspiration is making a run through Charlotte again Sept. 12 with the second annual “Live life. Nspired.” 5K Run/One-Mile Walk. Formerly the Frontier Days 5K, the event is spon­ sored by the HGB Wellness Center and is an opportunity for people to come together and be inspired by each other. Whether someone is excited about overcoming a serious illness or just wants to be surrounded by other inspirational folks, it’s a great chance to improve a patient’s health and outlook at the same time, according to organizers. The event takes place just before the Frontier Days grand parade. This year’s event will again offer a onemile walk for families and more casual exercisers, which will start at the hospi­ tal and turn around at Seminary Street to return to HGB. The 5K run follows the same flat, USATF-certified course as in the past. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. on the north side of HGB near the ambulance garage and Fulton Lumber. The race starts at 9:45 a.m. Online registration is avail­ able until midnight on Sept. 11 at www.livelifeinspired.org. T* WE WILL BE OPEN 6am to 8pm Serving your favorite home cooked meals! smoke-free Home CookiK / Jack £ Judy's\ 113 N. Main, Nashville CountES 517-852-9700 Kettle! Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Home Cookin’ at its Best! shirts are only guaranteed with pre-registration. The proceeds from this year’s race will go toward the Power of One Fund, instituted last fall by HGB to support projects that beget generosity in the community. Power of One is part of the generosity project launched last year in Charlotte. Seeded by Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital in October 2008, the fund coor­ dinates contributions from area businesses and individu­ als interested in making Charlotte “the most generous community in America.” In addition to its initial contribution, HGB will donate 1 percent of its annu­ al net income to Power of One. The plan is to grow the fund throughout the commu­ nity and use the money to support local projects that encourage generosity, such as youth, church, business, school or civic programs that benefit other members of the community. “Power of One refers to the ability of one action to make a difference,” explained Matt Rush, presi­ dent and CEO of HGB. “One person, one dollar, one event, one idea, one vision, etc. Positive change, can hap­ pen with just one initiator. If you are participating in ,the live life. Nspired. 5K Run/One-Mile Walk, part of your registration will go toward Power of One. As the fund grows, grants will be distributed throughout the community.” Last year’s race was not meant to be a fundraiser, according to race director and HGB Wellness Center Coordinator Jake Campbell. More than 400 runners and walkers joined last year’s Instead, it was meant to introduce the concept of Live life. Nspired.” 5K Run/One-Mile Walk in Charlotte. inspiration in memory of This year’s event is set for Saturday, Sept. 12, at HGB. Natalie Freiburger, who town, several hundred bal­ place male and female win­ passed away in January 2008 loons will be launched from ners receive $150; second at the age of 11 from ovarian the intersection in front of place receives $100 and third cancer. Courthouse Square,” place wins $50. Masters“Live life. Nspired. was explained Campbell. “It will level winners also will bom when family and be an awesome sight and a receive $50. Results, refresh­ friends of Natalie wanted to great way to not only let peo­ ments and awards will be refocus the former Frontier ple know our event has start­ available at the finish line. Days race into an event that ed, but to also show how the would honor all. she stood right inspiration can lift any­ for,” explained Campbell. one higher.” “Throughout her cancer HGB started the balloon ordeal, she maintained a •launch last year, and it was healthy outlook on her situa­ met with great success. tion, one that would have; “This is a phenomenal sent most people into a sad event,” said Rush. “Everyone state of mind. She became an in the community is wel­ inspiration to everyone come. Our hope is that those around her.” who join us will feel inspired A few other exciting to go out and keep living life things are returning this year with a positive attitude and to as well, said Campbell. realize that every day is spe­ “When the first runners cial.” round the corner onto Cash awards will be given Cochran in view of down- for the 5K run only. First- Illa Steward 90th birthday Illa Steward turns 90 on Sunday, Sept. 6. She was bom in Sunfield Township and lived most of her life in Nashville. She now resides in assisted living near Charlotte. Best wishes may be sent to: Illa Steward, Golden Days AFC, 1493 N. Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813. September 9-13 Dodge Rodeo: Sept. 11-12 For Rodeo Tickets & Schedule of Events go to: w~ rrrw«wn i »i,wT<im>i m.l charlottefrontierday---s--- .■*c-on r mmiiraM LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 9617 E. Baseline Rd. 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 is Someone Special.” For information call Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service...... ......... 9 a.m. Sunday School....... FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER Wed. 5:30 p.m...................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15................................ Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 ............... Sunday School 10: 00................................. Church Service 11: 00 Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School....................... 9:45 a.m. 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, . Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, A.M. Worship ............ P.M. Worship............... .......... 11 a.m. ...................... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ................ Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER 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 ........... Evening Worship ... Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting......... 11 a.m. .6 p.m. . .7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH . 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with KALAMO'UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship . .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ..........................6 p.m. 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Services Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship...................... 8:30 a.m Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. (517) 852-9154 517-541-1144 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN 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 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 203 N. State, Nashville QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH . Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Worship ..;.... 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 9:45a Sunday School .. .11 a.m. ..................... £ Wed. Service ............ 7 p.m. ...... D GROOT PASTOR LESTER e PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE ST. ANDREW & . MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Vermontville UMC as follows: July 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville Worship Service ...............9:30 a.m. Sunday School................... 11:15 a.m. July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Mass.......................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville A.M. Service......... P.M. Service......... ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Services: .................. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer .............. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA.................... 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville For more information call: PASTOR KATHY SMITH 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Traditional 1928 Book of Vermontville UMC as follows: July 19, Aug.-2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Common Prayer used ■ for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. �Just Sayy "As Advertised in the Maple p Valleyy News' Saturday, y, August g 29,2009 , — Page g 3 Clarksville steam show has tractors aplenty sWl by Amy Jo Parish and it’s a lot of fun,” said StaffWriter Fred Fryklind. “There are a The 18th Clarksville lot of good people and a lot Steam and Gas show of things that aren’t done chugged into town last week­ anymore, and a lot ofpeople end and brought a crowd of don’t understand.” machine enthusiasts out to Spectators were able to see the many pieces on dis­ see a steam-powered lumber play. mill in action, a belt-driven For some, the weekend hay and straw baler, and of was about appreciating the course the dozens of tractors way tasks used to be done on display. and admiring the work com­ The show ^attracted pleted and tools used by pre­ machine lovers both young vious generations. and old. Kids were given “This is my first time here rides in the back of a fire engine and could often be seen getting tractor-driving lessons from an older friend or relative. Chris Poll of Clarksville brought her young son Joshua to see the tractors and said he has already developed a favorite kind. “We love it (the show). This is the first time he has been old enough to appreci­ ate it Getting him to leave will be the hard part,” said Chris with a laugh. “There’s so much to see, it’s wonder- ful.” For a donation, visitors could take home a custom made souvenir wood shingle with a design burned into it Ross Livingston had the hot job of heating the irons and^ burning the images onto the wood and said he had already made at least 200 by 2 p.m. Saturday. Bill, along with Taylor and Joe Williams travel from Normal, Ill., each year to take part in the show because of the enjoyment the week- ends activities bring. “We used to live here and have been coming here for years,” said Bill. “We come ' back every year because we like it so much.” ^Diana’s Tfoce The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday ' S£. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 A’ Grace Church plans family carnival 07527109 Grace Community Church in Nashville is hosting an end-of-summer, back-toschool bash Sunday Aug. 30. The fun will start at 1 p.m. with comedic magician Tim Hannig. After the magic, there will be food, carnival games, prizes and inflatables from 2 to 4 p.m. The carnival and magic show are free, and all are invited this family event. The carnival will be set up out- 2009-2010 side but will be moved inside in case of rain. Grace Community Church is on M-79 one mile west of M-66. 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With 2 year activation Expires Sept. 10,2009 4^ �Pay 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, August 29,2009 Summer reading ends at the $ Vermontville Township Library Wayne P. Aumick This week brought to a close the summer tun at the Vermontville Township Library. “Be Creative at Your Library" is a reading program designed to encour­ age children to keep reading during the summer, to use the library and its resources, and to have fun. The summer-long pro­ gram ran from June 9 through Aug. 25. Pre-readers through kids age 14 were invited to participate in the programs and a reading chal- lenge. More than 80 partici­ pants received an activity packet for each month of the program, with required and optional reading activities. “Library Loot” was earned for each reading activity completed in the packet. The “loot was then used at an auction for prizes donated by area merchants and organizations. A separate program was held for local teens. NASHVILLE, Ml - Wayne P. Aumick, 68, of Nashville, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009 as a result of an auto­ mobile accident. Mr. Aumick was born December 3, 1940 in Charlotte, the son of Cornelius B. and Edna (Hine) AumickHe worked as a foreman for Johnson Iron Works for 17 years before his retire­ ment. He is survived by his wife, Leona (Brown) Aumick; children, Cindy M. Finch of Gaylord, Russell 1. Foster. Sr. of Cincinnati, and David A. Foster of Normandy, TN; grandchildren, April, Rachael, Tonya, Jennifer, Russell, Audrey, and Isaac; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Elizabeth, Abigail, and Lauren; sister, Karen Yarger of Lansing. A memorial service will be held at his residence, 10500 E. Cloverdale Rd., Nashville, on September 12, 2009 at 1 p.m. Arrangements were made by www.prayfuneral.com. HISTORY, continued from page 1 her own style of taking and printing photographs. Miller is hoping to recreate Richard’s style when he prints the photos. Not ready for public dis- A crowd of eager readers gathers to see if they were one of the lucky win- play quite yet, Miller is ners of the summer read-working to have the prints on ing program. display at next year’s syrup festival. The hope is that res­ idents will be able to identify some of the people in the photos and provide informa­ tion about some of the events captured. A huge task, Miller is working to sort, catalog, scan and reproduce the pho­ tos. He has asked that the public wait until the entire project is complete before stopping in to view them. J P > >SfM1 <1 n«f0l| ^4 dikl in jgpiti OUR ANNIVERSARY taritii a <j your opportunity! IwtjiH vurail IiMe On October 1, 2009, we will be celebrating 4 years as Maple Valley Pharmacy. 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Staple Valley pharmacy- massage therapy gift certificates and pockage pricing available COMPUTER store hours • Mon-Frt 9-6 • Sat 9-1 219 N. Main • Nashville 517.852.0845 or toll free 877.852.2601 fax 517.852.0461 • after hours service 269.818.7599 • www.maplevalleyrx.com available for customer use in store—FREE 07527045 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 29,2009 — Page 5 OPERA HOUSE, continued from page 1 I don’t know if that’s a fatal flaw. Obviously, the board knew what they were voting on and could have asked for clarification if they were not sure.” Owens had opened the meeting with a public com­ ment portion, allowing local residents to share their views on the proposed changes. “I want to thank everyone for coming. We haven’t had this many people in here in a long time,” said Owens. “We were thinking about using the opera house for offices, and what we’re doing is checking into the feasibility of that thought.” Owens told the crowd was the first step in the process, and no plans had been devel­ oped prior to Monday night. Former Supervisor Russ Laverty was among the first to speak during public com­ ment and recalled the rea­ sons behind the renovations to the opera house that took place in the 1990s. “The purpose of the reno­ vation was to re-establish the opera house as a meeting or gathering place for the resi­ dents of the township,” he said. “Since the second reno­ vation was completed in 1992, there have been many functions conducted in the facility. If offices are con­ structed on the main floor, use of the facility will no longer be available to resi­ dents of Vermontville Township or residents of the village.” Laverty also emphasized that the elected officials were aware of the lack of office space when they ran for office and suggested that the storage room on the ground level be renovated for use by the board. “When the individuals ran for five elected offices — and that’s the five of you — when you did so ... they knew that no physical office came with the elected posi­ tion. Secondly, they were aware that no physical office would be or should be of expected in the near’ future with funding limitations,” said Laverty. “The proposal to construct office space on the. ballroom floor, thus removing the opportunity for the opera house to serve as a gathering place for resi­ dents of this township, is totally inconsiderate, self­ serving and totally inappro­ priate on the part of the township board.” Vermontville resident Scott Peters also voiced his opposition to the board’s proposed changes. “This building should not be used for what it was not intended for. This is an opera house with a stage, box office, coat check area and balcony,” said Peters. “It’s important to look beyond today and recognize the long-term effects our decisions can have. We need the foresight and vision for what this building can be again.” Township Treasurer JoAnn Nehmer read a pre­ pared statement to the audi­ ence, explaining her reasons for needing office space and wanting to use the 111-yearold building to house the records of the township. “Thank you for the public notice you’ve displayed. However, it was misleading with the terminology of con­ struction of offices on the main floor. -That says to me that the walls will be put up and the character of the building will be destroyed. That is not and never was the intent of the use of this building,” said Nehmer. “This beautiful historical site, landmark that once housed many uses. The building is- the jewel of the county. The days of the Slout Players, roller skating, high school graduation and firemen dances and many other activities and most recently The Revue is long gone.-Will they ever return? Most likely not” Nehmer said the commu­ nity needs a place where people can access informa­ tion and records can be stored. Trustee Blair Miller addressed the audience on the issue and spoke about a flyer that had been circulated in the community-announc­ ing the special meeting. “Having read this commit­ tee thing here, I think it was probably antagonistic a little bit. There’s a lot of people, listening to your comments, you’ve got a lot of things to say, and your comments are based really before youheard what anyone on this township board has to say. Which is kind ofunfortunate, I think you’ve kind of been misled,” said Miller. “Certainly, we’re working on an idea, but this was the first meeting to discuss an idea ... I was kind of hoping that we would move the pub­ lic comment until after the meeting so that we could hear — you folks could hear — what your elected offi­ cials are trying to do to improve this township.” Under recommendations, from audience members, the township board members said they will look into forming a committee to help the board come up with a solution for the lack of stor­ age and office space. The board will hold its next regu­ lar meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. in the opera house. MICHIGAN’S • MASSIVE ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE HiHnn OAHTI., OCEEPrTl. JR C LATtNIBHTER 5pm.Wjlll|ig|l| p CENTREVILLE. ILLE. Ml •! k FAIRGROUNDS • (M86) BOOTHS AVAILABLE ft w ,> BOY « SELL - TRADE August 30 Begins 1:00pm at the church with magician/comedian Tim Hannig Happy 13th Birthday COLYN We Love You! X0X0X0 FOR ALL AGES Grandma & Grandpa ranpa \ Don't miss it! 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TRY OUR FRESH BREWED FUZE TEA We reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. None sold to dealers or minors. Some items not always as pictured. VUBWAft Mon.-Tnur. MM-10PM trfjSdt. &wiMldntaht Sun. 9AH10PM To the editor: Our naturalist is not a stu­ dent taking a seasonal job walking children through the woods with a canned speech learned from the program coordinator. Our Eaton County Park Naturalist is a trained professional inter­ preter, an interpreter who inspires stewardship of our natural and cultural heritage. Our Eaton County natural­ ist is a program coordinator for the walks in the woods as well as all special events such as the Ledges Classic Auto and Craft show, Fall Color Tours and public observation nights. The natu­ ralist within Eaton County is the connector between the public and the place, the parks and the people. Our_ naturalist is the preservation­ ist of habitat and community for our parks systems as well as the medic of plants and animals. The Eaton County natural- ist is the teacher, the memory maker, the guide, facilitator and leader for our parks. As an interpreter, our Eaton County Park Naturalist func­ tions as the conservationist, the spokesperson, the histori­ an. You may know our natu­ ralist as the parks lady, the ranger, the helper, the nature center docent, the person who pops out of the trash can, the storyteller, the cross country ski instructor or the friendly face of Eaton County Parks. The Eaton County Park Naturalist is the educator who touches thousands of lives each year, inspiring us all to be aware and apprecia­ tive of our natural resources revealing all nature has to offer. It is inconceivable to put-a monetary value on the importance ofthis job within our parks systems. Yet our county commissioners want to do not just that, they are looking at eliminating this valuable resource. I am asking all who believe in our children, fami­ lies and green spaces in Eaton County to voice your opinion Sept 8 at 7 p.m. at the new Eaton County Courthouse for the county budget hearing. We do not want to lose our park natural­ ist position, our programs and special events and ulti­ mately our Eaton County Parks, Don’t let them take away our naturalist, our nature centers or close our parks. Write our county commis­ sioners, and contact our local papers on the importance of our naturalist position for all the schools, children, fami­ lies, scouts and civic groups and all the people who enjoy our Eaton County Parks. John Glaspie Charlotte Skatepark lacked support of young people 8*189 Casdeburywoi Hot Dog Beans Keep county’s only naturalist position Nashville IGA Express Accepts: To the editor: Due to the lack of partici­ pation and interest from the community, I regret to inform that the skatepark committee will no longer hold meetings as of Oct. 1. The skatepark committee did accumulate ‘close to $3,000 and was able to estab­ lish a site in Nashville tp place the skatepark. During this time, designs and dimen­ sions were agreed upon by the committee and were approved by the zoning board and the village coun­ cil. A grant application was sent in to the Barry Community Foundation for the amount of $5,000. The grant was supposedly approved by the foundation but was still in limbo with the county parks an recre­ ation. Either way, it was dis­ covered later that our skatepark committee would have to raise approximately $12,000 in order to receive the money anyway. The main obstacle the committee could not over­ come was the participation of the youths for whom this Skatepark was intended. Without their help, this great opportunity comes to a stop. I have no doubt that this community could raise the $12,000 and then some, if everyone would get involved. This does not necessarily mean that it will no longer exist. If anyone is interested in taking over this project and can establish a govern­ ment body by including -sev­ eral youths as part of the government body, contact me at 269-838-2996 or by e­ mail mshap511 @gmail.com. All the ideas, money and paperwork would be handed over an and any questons questions can be addressed to any of the Sgt. Mike Shapley Nashville Police Department Fann EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any. type of hay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501 (c)3 non­ profit organization. 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MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS www.mvs.kl2.mi.us First Day of Classes: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 BUILDING STARTING TIMES: Fuller Elementary - 7:55 a.m. Maplewood School - 7:55 a.m. JrVSr. High - 7:40 a.m. Alternative Education - 7:50 a.m FOR STUDENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION CALL: Fuller Elementary (Grades K-3) — 852-9468 Maplewood School (Grades 4-6) — 726-0600 Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High (Grades 7-12) — 852-9275 Alternative Education (Grades 9-12) - 852-9794 BUILDINGS ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION. All new students MUST have: To Assure a Smooth Start for Your Child... Attend Your School’s OPEN HOUSE: 7th Grade Orientation Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Maplewood School Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Fuller Elementary Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. 1. Proof of residency. 2. Updated immunizations. 3. Original birth certificate. You will not be able to enroll your child without pg LUNCH PROGRAM Meal prices for the 2009-2010 school year are as follows: these documents. Please be sure your child’s Bl immunizations are up to date. Grades K- hB Grades 7-12 Breakfast $1.30 ........ Lunch - $1.90 ....... Breakfast $1.45 .Lunch $2.25 ................................................................ Speciality Bar $2‘.75 “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. Please call the food service office at 852-3920 to obtain a copy of this policy.” Milk .$.30 Parents and students are encouraged to deposit money by check into their family's meal account for the week, month of 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 becomeproductive citizens with life-long learning skills. �Page 8 — Just Say 'As Advertised tn the Mapie Valley News' Saturday August 29 2009 WELCOME BACK TO THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR On behalf of the Board of Education, the administration, and our staff, I want to take this opportunity to welcome you to another school year. It is with anticipation that we extend a warm invitation to the beginning of the 2009-10 year on Wednesday, September 9. BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS The following board meeting dates have been set until the January 11, 2010 Organizational Meeting. • JULY 6,2009 • AUGUST 10,2009 • SEPTEMBER 14,2009 • OCTOBER 12,2009 • NOVEMBER 9,2009 • DECEMBER 14,2009 • 2009 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 11,2010 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS Many people both inside and outside of the school system play important roles in educating our young people. No single entity is fully responsible for shaping the many facets of a successful student Families, peers, community organizations, our churches and community leaders all play a role. We have a staff that cares very much about the students they work with on a day to day basis. They are the best! We also have a very caring community who supports the district often. For these two groups we are truly thankful. As the District’s mission statement (found on the first page of this flyer) states, the mis­ sion of our K-12 educational program is more than simply preparing students for their vocational lives. Our schools have other purposes. Preparing citizens to be active par­ ticipants in a democracy is one, providing an opportunity for students to develop emotionally and socially is another. We take this commitment very seriously and will be our daily goal. We trust you will have a great year. If you have any questions, concerns, or opinions, please know that we always welcome your input and encourage you to call us at 517/852-9699. Kim L. Kramer, Superintendent YEARLY NOTIFICATION OF MANAGEMENT PLAN AVAILABILITY Teresa Allen April Heinze Andrea Montgomery Tim Burd Wayne Curtis Kevin Rost Anthony Shaw President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Trustee TYustee Trustee SCHOOL DISTRICT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Administration Office Bus Garage & Operations Alternative & Adult Education Fuller Street Elementary Early 4s 852-9699 852-9421 852-9794 852-9468 852-2075 Maplewood School Jr/Sr High School Special Education Office Food Service 726-0600 852-9275 852-9275 852-3920 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Maple Valley provides: Safe Schools Caring Student-Centered Teachers Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings State-of-the-Art Technology We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2009-2010 school year. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Alternative Education Program. Residents of Eaton, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts are welcome to join our schools. Parents, teachers and employees, please note that our school’s management plan for asbestos is available for your review in our office at 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI during regular office hours. At the present time, all asbestos is in good condition. Our polcy is to continue surveillance and maintenance. At Maple Valley Schools, your child receives the best of both worlds. The safety and personal care of a smaller rural school is combined with the program offerings of the larger urban districts. Teachers at “The Valley” will know and care for your child as an individual. Your child will be accepted for their strengths and skillful­ ly challenged to improve on their weaknesses. Maple Valley Schools offers pro­ grams that prepare your children for their future. VOCATIONAL OFFERINGS Applications will be accepted until September 11, 2009. For enrollment informa­ tion, call 517/852-9699. 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 gf qualified instructors. AU vocational education programs follow the district’s policies of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex or disability in all activities and employment In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation. For Information about these programs, contact: Mr. Todd Conser, High School Principal - Maple Valley Schools 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096 517-852-9275 PESTICIDE USAGE INFORMATION This column is to advise parents that the Maple Valley Schools is in compli­ ance with Public Act 131 of 1993 which requires schools to notify parents and guardians of children that they have a right to be informed prior to appli­ cations of pesticides. Maple Valley schools contracts with Rose Exterminator Company for pest control. The Rose Exterminator Company has been a rep­ utable firm serving commercial, industrial and institutional facilities for over 130 years. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION IN SCHOOLS The student’s parent/guardian must provide the school with written permission 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-pre­ scription 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. MANDATORYmedic^’form j 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 anv medication without this form on file, MEDICATION FORM STUDENT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION I. Student’s Name Grade In our buildings, the Rose Exterminator Company administers ah Integrated Pest Management Program which includes mechanical, biological, harborage reduction, and environmental controls with pesticide applications used only when necessary. Further, the integrated Pest Management Program requires that any aerosol or liquid pesticide not be applied in classrooms or other areas students occupy within four hours of students’ presence. If you require further information or notification pertaining to pesticide applications, please contact Pat Powers, Director of Operations and Transportation at 852-9421. Address Telephone PARENT PERMISSION 1.1 hereby authorize school personnel to administer prescribed medication directed by our doctor. Parent/Guardian Signature Date You are hereby directed to give ATTENTION SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS: The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation encourages all students to be hardworking, cooperative and to strive for success. The foundation urges you to enroll in any post-secondary institution ofyour choice very early in the spring. Apply for any available financial aid as early as possible and complete your MVMSF survey by April 15,2010. Medication Dosa£e _ __ PHYSICIAN S DIRECTIONS I. Prescription and instructions: Physician’s Signature Date Physician instructions and signature may be faxed to the building. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 29, 2009 — Page 9 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL — WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9 District Transportation Program Safely Transporting Our Future” SCHOOL BUS STOPS What Every Driver Must Know to Insure the Safety of all Maple Valley Students SCHOOL BUSES WITH OVERHEAD RED AND YELLOW LIGHTS (With or Without Bus Stop Signs) SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PROGRAM 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 alone too long. Too late, you could be or an accident could knock you to the hurt rushing to the bus. floor. • Wait quietly away from the road. Cars • Don’t carry awkward loads. Use a knap­ don’t always stay on the road. Running sack or tote bag. Many students are games might cause you to go into the killedpicking up dropped objects near road. the bus where the driver cannot see • Do not move toward the bus until the them. driver opens the door. The driver will • Move away from the bus immediately. If 1. Yellow lights are flashing - open the door when it is safe. The bus you can touch the bus, you are TOO prepare to stop. could skid while stopping on ice or CLOSE. The bus can be very danger­ gravel along the roadside. ous. 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) •Go directly home. Strangers might LOADING bother students hanging around the • Use handrail. A fall on the stairs can be bus stop. Going to the wrong house could cause people to worry about painful. • Don’t bring large or sharp objects. be thrown against what ever you are 1. Red lights are flashing and bus is moving ' prepare to stop. carrying. stop no closer than 20 feet from the bus. CROSSING • Move ahead of the bus 10 steps until • Sit down immediately. A quick start 2. Red lights are flashing and bus is stopped - where you are. Remember that in an accident, you will could knock you down ifyou are not “seated. 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 3. When red lights are turned off - proceed. will signalyou when it is safe to cross RIDING ALL SCHOOL BUSES Yellow hazard full attention must be on driving safely. make sure all traffic is stopped. NOU • Keep body inside bus. frees, trucks, and must make sure it is safe to cross the Transportation within the Villages of Nashville and Vermontville NEW BUS SCHEDULES FOR 2009-2010 GRADES 9-12 Building Students at Building Buses Depart Maplewood 6:30 a.m. 6:35 a.m. 6:44 a.m. Fuller 6:49 a.m. 6:51 a.m. 6:56 a.m. Kellogg utilitypoles have caused bad injuries to road. children hanging out windows. If clear, cross quickly, if not clear, • Don’t bother the other passengers. Every student deserves a safe ride to school. return to the curb. Ifthe road is not safe, move back to the curb. Don’tjust • Keep floor clear. Ifthere is an emer­ gency, a clean bus means no tripping stand waiting in the road. and a safe education. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT Students at Building 7:03 a.m. . 7:08 a.m. Buses Depart 7:08 a.m. 7:13 a.m. 4-6 Graders in Vermontville will walk to Maplewood GRADES K-3 Building Maplewood Kellogg • Cross to the outside edge of the bus and warning lights are flashing proceed with caution. GRADES 4-6 Building Fuller Kellogg the road. • Don’t distract the driver. The driver's Students at building 7:20 a.m. 7:40 a.m. Buses Depart 7:25 a.m. 7:45 a.m. WEATHER Any announcement pertaining to the delay or closing of classes at Maple Valley Schools will be made through the following radio and TV stations: WITL............................................. Lansing WBCK........... Battle Creek WOOD................................ GrandJlapids WMMQ....... ......... lensing WJFM___________ .......... Grand Rapids WVIC...... ___ ....... Lansing WGRD__________ .......... Grand Rapids WFMK_____ ....... Lansing WWMT TV-3.:....................... Kalamazoo WBCH_____ .......Hastings WZZM TV-13____ .......... Grand Rapids WLCM........... ..... Charlotte WOOD TV-8_____ ......... Grand Rapids When students become 18 years of age, Michigan law prohibits schools WLNSTV-6_ ........Lansing WOTV TV-41..................... Battle Creek from providing anyone (including parents) information regarding grades, WILX TV-10 ........Lansing WWW.MVS.K12.MI.USMV WEBSITE AGE OF MAJORITY attendance and discipline without prior students approval. �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 29, 2009 TIME I8:30am A Delton Kellogg 8/24 5:30 H Galesburg-Augusta 9/2 5:30 H Delton Kellogg 9/9 5:30 A Pennfield 9/16 5:30 H 9/23 ' Schoolcraft Kalamazoo Christian 5:00 9/30 Kazoo Hackett CCHSI 5:30 H 10/7 5:30A 10/14 Parchment 10/19 Barry County Meet ©Thomapple Kellogg5:00 A DATE M W W W W W W W M W 5:30 A 5:30H VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL OPPONENT 10/21 Constantine 10/27Olivet GIRLS VARSITY GIRLS JUNIOR-VARSITY FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL TIME OPPONENT 8:00am A Dansville 8: 30atn A 8/25 Delton Kellogg 5:30 H Galesburg-Augusta 9/2 5:30 H Delton Kellogg 9/9 5:30 A Pennfield 9/16 5:30H 9/23 Schoolcraft 9: 00am . A Potterville 9/26 Kalamazoo Christian 5:30 A 9/30 Barry Co. Christian 5:00A 10/1 Battle Creek Central 8:30am A 10/3 5:00A Bellevue with 10/5 Springport/Olivet Kazoo Hackett CCHS 5:30 H 10/7 9:00am A 10/10I Springport 5:30A 10/14I Parchment 10/19I Barry County Meet 5:00A @ Lakewood 5:30A 10/21I Constantine 5:30H 10/27' Olivet DATE S T W W w w s w Th s M ADMISSION PRICES HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Adults - S5.00 Students - $3.00 JR. HIGH SPORTS Adults - $3.00 Students - $1.00 W S W M No admission charge al any event lor children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. w Family Passes available for $150. Individual Passes available for $70. DATE W 8/26 W 9/2 w 9/9 s 9/12 w 9/16 s 9/19 w 9/23 w 9/30 s 10/3 M 10/5 TIME 8I :30am 6:30 6:30 I8:30am 6:30 Pennfield Battle Creek Central I8:30am A 6:30 H Schoolcraft 6:30 Kalamazoo Christian I8:30am Harper Creek 5:00 Bellevue with Springport/Olivet Kazoo Hackett CCHS 6:30 6:30 A Parchment Barry County Meet 5: 00 A @ Delton 6: 30 A Constantine OPPONENT Delton Kellogg Galesburg-Augusta Delton Kellogg Olivet W W M 10/7 10/14 10/19 W 10/21 10/27Olivet - Parents Night 10/31 KVA Tournament s 2009 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE 6:30 H TBA A Compliments of Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Good for entire 2009-2010 school year. TIME 4:00 H 6:00A 6:00A 6:00H 6:00A 6:00H 6:00A 6:00H 6:00H 6:00A VARSITY FOOTBALL DATE OPPONENT Scrimmage F 8/21 F 8/28 Galesburg-Augusta Th 9/3 Delton Kellogg Pennfield F 9/11 F 9/18 Schoolcraft F 9/25 Kalamazoo Christian F 10/2 Kazoo Hackett CCHS F 10/9 Parchment F 10/16 Constantine F 10/23Olivet TIME 6:30H 7:00H 7:00H 7:00A 7:00H 7:00 A 7:00 H 7:00A 7:00A 7:00H OPPONENT Lakewood Saranac Dansville Leslie Bellevue Kazoo Hackett CCHS Olivet Kalamazoo Christian Saranac Galesburg-Augusta Delton Kellogg Pennfield Parchment Barry Co. Christian - Parent's Night 10/5 KVA Tournament KVA Tournament 10/7 10/12 KVA Tournament 10/14 Bellevue DATE M 8/24 T 8/25 Th8/27 M 8/31 W 9/2 W 9/9 M 9/14 W 9/16 Th9/17 M 9/21 W 9/23 M 9/28 W 9/30 Th10/1 M W M W 7™/8™ GRADE volleyball CROSS COUNTRY SOCCER J V FOOTBALL DATE OPPONENT F 8/21 Scrimmage Th 8/27 Galesburg-Augusta Delton Kellogg W 9/2 Th 9/10 Pennfield Th 9/17 Schoolcraft Kalamazoo Christian Th 9/24 Kazoo Hackett CCHS Th10/1 Parchment Th10/8 TJ 10/15 Constantine Hi10/22Olivet TIME 6:30 5:00 5:00 5:30 5:30 6:00 6:00 6:00 5:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 5:00 A H H H A A H H A A H H A H TBA TBA TBA 5:30 A A A H W Th W M W S S Th S S M OPPONENT Lakewood Laingsburg Ovid-Elsie Thornapple Kellogg Galesburg-Augusta Pennfield Lowell Carson City-Crystal Schoolcraft Maple Valley Invite Bellevue Kazoo Hackett CCHS• KVA League Meet @ Parchment 10/26 Barry Co. Meet @ Hastings DATE 8/26 8/27 9/9 9/14 9/16 9/22 9/26 10/3 10/6 10/8 10/10 10/17 10/20 TIME 51)0 A 4: 30A 5: 00 A TBA A 5:00 A 5:00 A 9am 9am A 5:00 A 5:00 H 10am A 9am A 4:30 A DATE OPPONENT TIME 7th Blh Th9/17 Olivet 4:15 A H 9/22 Parchment 4:15 H A Th 9/24 Galesburg-Augusta 4:15 A H T 9/29 Pennfield 4:15 H A Th 10/1 Delton 4:15 H A T 10/6 Olivet 4:15 H A Th 10/8 Parchment 4:15A H Th 10/15 Galesburg-Augusta 4:15 H A S 10/17 KVA B Tournament: 7th ©Hackett TBA A 8 th ©Pennfield TBA A 10/20 Pennfield 4:15 AH Th 10/22"Delton Kellogg 4:15 A H S 10/24 7th ©Parchment TBA A 8th@Galesburg TBA A 4:00A STUDENT PASSES available for $25. GOLDEN PASSES available free to people age 62 and older. Ifyou are interested in earning an athletic pass for the 2009-2010 schoolyear, please contactMindy at517-852-9275. Passes are earned by selling tickets, keeping scorebook or run­ ning a scoreboard. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY TION OF FERI ;hts It is the policy of the Maple Valley School District that no person shall, on The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Ace (FERPA) affords parents and students over 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 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are outlined below. nation during any program or activity or in employment. 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. Parents or eligible students should submit to the School principal [or appropriate school official] a written request that identifies the record(s) they Any questions concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, should be directed to wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. The right to request the amendment ofthe student’s education records that the parent or the Mrs. Duska Brumm, Jn/Sr. High School Asst. Principal, 852-9275. eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. Parents or eligible students may ask the School to amend a 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, record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the School principal [or appropriate official], clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of the deci­ Superintendent, 852-9699. sion and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. 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 Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eli­ gible student when notified of the right to a hearing. 3. The right to consent to disclosures to personally identifiable information contained in the stu­ to the Director of Special Education Section 504 Coordinator, 852-9275. dent’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without con­ Grievance procedures are located in the superintendent’s office. cials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School sent One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school offi­ as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or med­ ical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a per­ son or company with whom the School has contracted to perform a special task (such as an PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (AGES BIRTH TO 25) attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an offi­ cial committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school offi­ cial in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional respon­ 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 the Director of Special Education, for more information at: sibility. Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged fail­ ures by Maple Valley Schools to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA are: z Family Policy Compliances Office Maple Valley Schools U.S. Department Of Education 11090 Nashville Highway 400 Maryland Avenue, SW. Vermontville, MI 49096 . (517) 852-9275 Washington. D.C. 20202.4005 It is the policy of Maple Valley Schools not to disclose student lists or directory information to outside organizations, except as may be requested by military recruiting representatives. Student directory information may be made available in some cases, such as yearbooks, sports programs, honor It is the policy of Maple Valley Schools that no person on the basis of race, color,,religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital 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 activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the Michigan or U.S. Department of Education. rolls, or publications featuring school programs and student projects. Directory information may include the following: the student’s name, picture; major field of study; participation in recognized activities and sports, including related information such as weight, age, height, grade; honors 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 infor- mation to provide students with information concerning educational and career opportunities available in the U.S. Armed Forces or service academies) by submitting a signed written request to that effect to the high school principal. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, August 29,2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clark Harrington, a sin­ gle man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successor® and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2007 and recorded August 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 200708020000438, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by HSBC Mortgage Corporation or HSBC Bank by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of Two Hundred Eleven Thousand Six Hundred SeventyThree and 74/100 Dollars ($211,673.74) including interest at 7% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and ate described as: Part of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said Section 21, also being the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 66.00 feet along the North­ South one-quarter line of said Section 21; also being the center­ line of Barber Road; thence North 89 degrees 33 minutes 15 sec­ onds East 348.95 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 374.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds East 640.80 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 49 seconds East 440.5 feet to a point in the South line of Section 21; thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds West 990.24 feet along the South line to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to easement for pri­ vate .road described as: that part of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 21; Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: commenc­ ing at the South one-quarter cor­ ner of said Section 21, also being the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 66.00 feet along the North-South one-quarter line of said Section 21, also being the centerline of Barber Road; thence North 89 degrees 33 min­ utes 15 seconds South 568.95 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 66.00 feet to a point on the South line of said Section 21; thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds West 568.95 feet along said South line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 450.0037 ASAP# 3234091 08/22/2009, 09/05/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/12/2009 06696493 Good News from the Pulpit by Rev. Bryce Feighner, Pastor Kalamo United Methodist Church James 4:2b-3a "You have not because you ask not. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly." Sometimes it seems that our prayers are going into this bottomless pit that is big enough to hold all of our unanswered prayers, an abyss even big enough so that God himself can’t find them. We pray and pray and yet seem to get no results. Our reading from James informs us that "You have not because you ask not". Yet, we ask and ask and it seems we still have not. Perhaps it is because we "ask wrongly"? You have probably heard it said that God responds to our prayers one of three LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas P. Leedy, a sin­ gle man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 26, 2007 and recorded May 3, 2007 in instrument Number 1180064, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four, and 86/100 Dollars ($119,864.86) including interest at 6.25% 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 Hastingss in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEP­ TEMBER 17, 2009. Said premis­ es are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 62 of Supervisor Plat of the First Addition to eddy's Beach, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 3 of plats on page 6. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.7068 ASAP# 3224671 08/15/2009, 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009 06696240 ways: "Yes", "No", or "Not yet". I used to think that was a pretty complete synopsis of God’s possible reactions to our prayers. However, when pondering this scripture pas­ sage I have come to believe that God responds at least 4 ways: "Yes", "No", "Not yet" and "You must be joking!" Because when we ask wrongly, I hope that God at least has a sense ofhumor about it. . When we ask wrongly, we can’t expect God to answer our prayers, at least in the way that we are asking for them to be answered. When we ask wrongly, we can’t expect to be blessed or to bless others. When we ask wrongly, we can only hope those prayers go into some abyss never to be found again. I think that we ask wrong­ ly when we pray for our wants when those wants can HGB Wellness Center offering new group classes The HGB Wellness Center back on the schedule starting is kicking off its next session September 8. only be granted at the of group exercise classes with Free trial sessions for TNT expense of someone else’s some new additions to the and Hip Hop Dance will be needs. This may be a good line-up. TNT (Tighten and this week. TNT will be general principle for deter­ Tone) is a fast-paced class that Monday, August 31 at 6:30 mining when we are praying blends cardio and weights for p.m. Hip Hop Dance will be wrongly. a total body workout Hip Hop Friday, September 4 at 5:45. Do you remember what Dance is a high-energy dance No registration necessary. you used to pray for when class that “gets your hips mov­ For more information about you were a child? I do. I ing and your heart rate up,” the group exercise classes con­ would pray that I would according to Jake Campbell, tact the Wellness Center at somehow be the sole benefi­ wellness center coordinator. (517) 543-9575 or by email at ciary of God’s blessings on Beginning Yoga is also jcampbell@hgbhealth.com. this earth. It was all about me. That’s the way children THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ are. They LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ can be selfish creatures, TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE even as sweet, innocent, and USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. filled with faith as they are. PLEASE CONTACT OUR PLEASE CONTACT OUR Do you still pray like a OFFICE AT THE NUMBER OFFICE AT THE NUMBER child? James is calling us to a BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE more mature Christian faith, SALE ■ Default has been made in MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE one that causes us to pray the conditions of a mortgage SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage rightly, seeking not our own made by Donavon E. Parks and made by Elmer C. Currier, Jr. and Lou Anne Parks, husband and needs at the expense of oth­ Star F Currier, husband and wife, ers. Think about others and wife, to Mortgage Electronic to D&N Bank, Mortgagee, dated Registration Systems, Inc., as July 16; 1999 and recorded July this passage when nominee for lender and lender's 21, 1999 in Instrument Number you pray. You will be successors and/or assigns, 1032792, Barry County Records, amazed how God answers Mortgagee, dated August 1,2003 Michigan. Said mortgage is now and recorded August 11, 2003 in held by GMAC Mortgage your prayers. LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ event this property is claimed as ATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLEC­ a principal residence exempt TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ from tax under section 7cc of the LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ general property tax act, 1893 PA MATION OBTAINED WILL BE 206, MCL ,7cc please contact our USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. office at (248) 844-5123. This Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ firm is a debt collector attempting tain mortgage made by Faith to collect a debt. Any information Guyott, a single woman to New obtained will be used for this pur­ Century Mortgage Corporation, pose. If you are in the Military, Mortgagee, dated September 29, please contact our office at the 2004, and recorded on October number listed below. MORT­ 14; 2004, as Document Number: GAGE SALE - Default has been 1135443, Barry County Records, made .in the conditions of a cer­ said mortgage was assigned to tain mortgage made by: Nancy L U.S. Bank N.A.Jn its capacity as Dennis, an unmarried woman to Trustee for the registered holders Interbay Funding LLC, of Asset Backed Securities Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2006 Corporation Home Equity Loan and recorded June 29, 2006 in Trust 2004-HE8, Asset Backed Instrument # 1166674 Barry Pass-Through Certificates, County Records, Michigan. Said Series 2004-HE8 by an mortgage was assigned to: Assignment of Mortgage dated April 02, 2007 and recorded Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, by October 24, 2007 by Document assignment dated December 27, Number: 20071024-0003377, 2007 and recorded February 29, Barry County Records, on which 2008in Instrument # 20080229­ mortgage there is claimed to be 0001868 on which mortgage due at the date hereof the sum of there is claimed to be due at the One Hundred Four Thousand Six date hereof the sum of NinetyHundred Fifty-Two and 80/100 Nine Thousand Nine Hundred ($104,652.80) including interest Fifty-One Dollars and No Cents at the rate of 9.62500% per ($99,951.00) including interest annum. Under the power of sale 12.13% per annum. Under the contained in said mortgage and power of. sale contained in said the statute in such case made mortgage and the statute in such and provided, notice is hereby case made and provided, notice given that said mortgage will be is hereby given that said mortforeclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of gage.will be foreclosed by a sale them, at public venue, at the of the mortgaged premises, or place of holding the Circuit Court some part of them, at public ven­ in said Barry County, where the due, Circuit Court of Barry premises to be sold or some part County at 1:00PM on September of them are’ situated, at 01:00 PM 24, 2009 Said premises are situ­ on October 1; 2009 Said premis­ ated in Township of Hope, Barry es are situated in the Township of County, Michigan; and are Yankee Springs, Barry County, described as: Commencing 43 Michigan, and are described as: and one half rods South of the Lot 7, Block 4, Sandy Beach Northeast corner of Section 35, Park, Yankee Springs Township, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Barry County, Michigan, as thence South 110 feet, thence recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page West 143 feet, thence North 110 18. Commonly known as: 12925 feet, thence East 143 feet to the Cleland Avenue The redemption period shall be 6 months from the place of beginning. Commonly date of such sale, unless deter­ known as 9116 Cedar Creek mined abandoned in accordance Road, Delton Ml 49046 The with MCL 600.3241a, in which redemption period shall be 6 case the redemption period shall months from the date of such be 30 days from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ sale, or 15 days after statutory doned in accordance with MCL notice, whichever is later. Dated: 600.3241 Or MCL 600.3241a, in August 29,2009 Randall S. Miller which case the redemption peri­ & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for od shall be 30 days from the date U.S. Bank N.A.,in its "capacity as of such sale, or upon the expira­ Trustee for the registered holders tion of the notice required by of Asset Backed Securities MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is Corporation Home Equity Loan later. Dated: 8/22/2009 Bayview Trust 2004-HE8, Asset Backed Loan Servicing LLC, Assignee of Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-HE8 43252 Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Woodward Avenue, Suite 180' Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 248­ Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 335-9200 Case No. 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 090MI00017-2 ASAP# 3241572 No: 09-13661 ASAP# 3234184 08/29/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, 08/22/2009, 09/12/2009, 09/19/2009 06696882 09/05/2009, 09/12/2009 06696508 Instrument Number 1110577, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One. Hundred One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Nine and 30/100 Dollars ($101,799.30) including interest at 5.25% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEP­ TEMBER 24, 2009. Said premis­ es are located in the Township of Carlston, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of Land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 32 which lies 1127.81 feet due East of the Northwest corner of said Section 32; thence due East 200 feet; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes West 233 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes East 233 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a,- in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C: Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 393:0216 ASAP# 3234101 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, 09/12/2009 06698488 Corporation, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Six Hundred SeventyFour and 14/100 Dollars ($65,674.14) including interest at 7.5% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at '1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said premises ' are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as beginning at a point 258 feet East of the Northeast corner of Lot 12 Block 7 of AW Phillip's Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, thence South 12 rods; thence East 6 rods; thence North 12 rods; thence West to the place. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, if you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 280.9647 ASAP# 3234083 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, 09/12/2009 06696498 PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 17,2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. SUB JECT: The purpose of this hearing is to hear public discussion on a request to add a vestibule and lift to existing church building at the St. Cyril Church - 203 N. State St. (section 3 General Provision, Section 5 R-l). If you wish to comment in writing on this request you must do so by September 17,2009 and turn it into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St P0 Box 587, Nashville, MI. �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 29,2009 Lions get first goal, but Vikes get last five at LHS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood’s varsity boys’ soccer team controlled things at the start of Monday’s sea­ son opener against Maple Valley on Unity Field Monday evening, but it was the visiting Lions who were able to strike first Maple Valley took a 1-0 lead less than ten minutes into the contest as Jimmy Brown broke between the last two Lakewood defenders and directed a shot past Lakewood keeper Zack Shook Less than two minutes later Cody Brown responded for the Vikings scoring off a shot on a restart to tie the game at one. Cody Brown responded again at 13:40 into the game, and again 16:45 into the game to earn a hat-trick in the first half. Cody then added a fourth goal in the second half of the Vikings’ 5-1 victory. “The start was good,” said Lakewood head coach James LeVeque. “We dominated the game from the start, and we gave up a soft goal. It gave our guys a chance to answer.” Cody’s, second and third goals came off long shots The Lions’ Tyler Franks (left) and Adam Zank (right) race towards a loose ball with Lakewood’s Neo Kuras during the first half of Monday’s contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) that glanced off the hands of two different Maple Valley keepers. Ethan Clark started Joe Montgomery Builders, Inc. We build on our reputation.. .just ask our customers! in goal for the Lions, but after the second goal was replaced by Hutch Joppie. “That’s impressive,” said LeVeque. “When you can score outside, it’s going to open up things in the inside. They have to respect your guys out there.” Cody Brown had the lone second half goal for the Vikings getting an assist from Jarod Kent. Kent also scored the fourth Lakewood goaTofthe game, 7:44 before the end of the first half off a centering pass from Daniel Perez. LeVeque said his team had about 25 total shots in the game, and was happy with the kind of shots it was getting and especially happy with his team’s ability to get the ball to the comers of the field where it could work for crossing passes to the inside. Lion head coach Josh Meersma liked his team’s ability to get the ball to the outside as well. “We did well at trying to move up on the ball, be aggressive with the ball in the air, and getting the ball to the outside of the field and framing the goal,” said Meersma. 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In the second half the Staff Writer ple times and stayed on his Lions didn’t fare much better, A win is just the way a new man when the Rams did man-but fortunately the Rams had coach likes to start the season age to complete their passes. their share of troubles. and that’s exactly what hapAnother standout from the “That was one of the uglipened when the Maple Valley game was Kyle Bums who est victories I’ve been a part Lions took on the Galesburg- completed the big plays for of,” chuckled Coach Brian Augusta Rams in the season the Lions, taking the ball into Lincoln. “It was a big win opener Friday night the end zone each of the four though, being the first one, Though it was a 28-0 victo-times for the Lions. and we have a lot of kids that ry, Valley struggled with The end of the first quarter this was their first varsity penalties and turnovers found a trio of penalties game.” throughout the contest. On called against the Lions. First The. quarterback keeper the defensive side, the Lions Bums was called on a holding play was a big hit for the managed to limit the Rams penalty for 10 yards followed Lions with Brad Laverty passing game to just a few by a five-yard penalty for a racking up the yards in the complete plays. Lion Zach false start, and then delay of first half for the team. On the Eddy managed to knock the game penalty to round out the other side of the field, Some of state’s best run at Lakewood Invitational Ionia’s Bulldogs dominated the team standings at Wednesday afternoon’s Lakewood Invitational. The Ionia boys’ cross country team finished- with just 19 points in the 11-team field, and the Ionia girls’ team with just 32 in an eight-team pack. The second place Saranac g irls and Saranac boys both finished with over 80 points. The top two finishers in the boys’ race were Ionia senior Austin Alcala who hit the line in 17 minutes 11.4 seconds and sophomore Connor Montgomery who came in at 17:14.9. Hastings’ Troy Dailey was third in 17:20.1 followed by two more Bulldogs. Saranac was second in the boys’ standings with 84 points, followed by Thomapple Kellogg 103, Hastings 119, Coldwater 136, Wayland 139, Charlotte 148, Lakewood 209, Blackriver 228, Maple Valley 280, and Kelloggsville 329. Maple Valley did manage to pull together a full line-up for the first competition ofthe season., Joe Benedict led the way for the Lions, placing 26th in 19:48. He was followed by Brady Halliwili who was 55th in 21:21, Christian Schmadicke 68th m 23: 53, Zach Melville 70th in 24: 19, and Robbie Hanford 73rd in 27:48. Behind the top two runners for Ionia, Don Blight was fourth in 17:20, Cody Kasper fifth in 17:43, and Nick Wharry seventh in 17:54. finished Ionia’s boys eighth as a team last year at the Division 2 State Finals. A pair of state runners-up led the girls’ pack. Saranac senior Melinda Palinkas Outraced Thomapple Kellogg’s Allyson Winchester to the finish line. Palinkas finished in 19:00.9 and Winchester in 19:36.5. Palinkas was the Division 4 runner-up last year at Michigan International Speedway, while Winchester finished second in Division 2. The next two runners in were Ionia juniors Amanda Brewer (20:22) and Jessi Hartman (21:18). Palinkas Saranac team finished with 87 points, one better than third place Hastings which finished with 88. Thomapple Kellog g was fourth with 96 points, followed by Wayland 100, Charlotte 143, Lakewood 179, and Blackriver 207. Maple Valley didn’t get a team score, with only four runners participating. Jessica Rushford led the Lions with a 28th place finish in 24:23. Lauren Trumble was right behind her in 29th place with a time of 24:24. The Lions'1 Megan Shoemaker was 40th in 26:30 and Pantera Rider 59th in 29:16. 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Lincoln said that in the coming week the team will do three things to prepare for their next competition. “Drill and drill and drill,” said Lincoln. “I think it was nerves a bit, but it was also a mental thing. We’ve been preaching for the last three weeks about mental toughness.” The Lions will travel to Trenton Courtney pushes up the field to gain a first take on Delton in their next contest on Thursday, Sept. 3. downfor the Lions. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all vour printing needs. PRINTING PLUS 1351N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. At the gray barn HOMETOWN ! LUMBER & HARDWARE Mon. thru Sat 7:30 am to 5:30 pm 219 S. State in Nashville Federal ►; Tax Credit« L Available J 517-852-0882 www.hometownlumber.com No matter what the season, Emax Plus high performance glass is working round the clock to save you energy and keep you comfortable! 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In addition to Forbes, a E911/Central Dispatch Service Plan that it adopted Freeport resident, who repre­ sents the county’s villages on in August 1991. With the implementation the central dispatch adminis­ ofthe original plan, all Barry trative board, members of County residents have since the board currently include been able to request assis­ Police Chief Jerry Sarver, tance from law enforcement representing the City of and emergency medical per­ Hastings; Lt. Steve Harper, sonnel by dialing 911 from representing the Michigan landline phones. According State Police; District 6 Craig to the. amended plan, its cre­ Commissioner ation was necessary to Stolsonburg, representing address various changes, the county board; Jerry both technological and other­ Reese and Keith Murphy, representing the wise, that have taken place both Townships since the original plan’s Michigan of Barry inception and that have some Association County; Sheriff Dar Leaf, bearing on 911 systems. “Since that time there representing the county’s have been many technologi­ sheriff’s department; and cal and legislative changes Lynn Anderson, representing regarding 911 systems, as the general public. well as revised requirements The plan states that all identified by Barry County telephone services offered public safety agencies and its within the county are participating municipalities,” required to have access to not the amended plan reads. only a feature that would Since February 1993, man­ automatically provide the agement ofthe 911 system has 911 system with the number been headed by the Barry of any telephone that utilizes County Central Dispatch the system, but also to a fea­ Administrative Board. ture that would provide the Lani Forbes, vice chair of system with the .name and the central dispatch adminis- address of the registered user StaffWriter Do you have Space In Your Heart and Home for a Foster Child? Homes are needed in Barry County to care for the increasing number of children of all ages coming into care. If you enjoy children and have 40 square feet of extra bedroom space; you are invited to consider foster care. Reservations are being taken now for the 24-hour introductory course, half of which will be held in Nashville on two Saturdays, Sept. 19 & 26, from 9am-4pm, with an orien­ tation Thursday, Sept, 17, 6-9pm. For no-cost information packet, questions or to pre-register for classes please contact: E: Mueller-HayesJ@michigan.gov or (269) 948-3216. from any phone used to dial 911. “I think it works well for the people,” Sarver said. “I think it will work well for years to come.” In other business, the board of commissioners approved and authorized execution of a contract regarding the Finkbeiner/Crane Road Bridge Project, which includes construction of a bridge across the Thomapple River north of Middleville that would connect Finkbeiner and Crane roads and eventually leading to a connector with US-131. “This is a resolution to approve an intergovernmen­ tal agreement between the county, the road commission, the Village of Middleville, Thomapple Township and the Middleville Local Development Finance Authority,” said attorney Jim White, developer of the con­ tract. “This contract provides for funding from sources from these five participants.” According to the contract, the estimated cost of the project is just over $11.3 million, with funding in place for all but slightly more than $700,000 of that amount. “There are still gaps in the funding that have to be iden­ tified,” White explained. While construction of the project already has begun, White said that bids for the next phase of related con­ struction are scheduled to be accepted beginning next spring. Until that time, nec­ essary funding for the project not already in place can be sought, he added. • A resolution to accept a $121,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for improvements to McKeown Bridge Park was passed by the board of commissioners. The resolution stipulated that the county also must Secure $121,000 in funds for the improvements. Warren Wheeler, chair of the Barry County Parks and SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Maple Valley provides: Safe Schools Caring Student-Centered Teachers Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings State-of-the-Art Technology We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2009-2010 school year. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Alternative Education Program. Residents of Eaton, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts are welcome to join our schools. 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 an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of IS 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. At Maple Valley Schools, your child receives the best of both worlds. The safety and personal care of a smaller rural school is combined with the program offerings of the larger urban districts. 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. Maple Valley Schools offers programs that prepare your children for their future. Applications will be accepted until September 11, 2009. For enrollment information, call 517/852-9699. Recreation Board, said that the improvements should be completed by June of 2011 and will cost a total of $336,400. A fundraising committee has been created to obtain the funds not specifically detailed in the resolution that are necessary for completion ofthe project, he added. “We are pursuing dona­ tions at this point from larger donors to try to lessen the burden on the county,” he explained. In an interview after the board of commissioners meeting, Michael Callton,' chairman of the board, explained that of the $121,000 that the county must obtain for the project, a portion of that amount will be provided by’Thomapple Manor, because of the nature of the improvements and the park’s close proximity to the nursing facility. Callton said that the planned improvements include installation of handi­ cap-accessible docks in addi­ tion to walking trails and pic­ nic areas. • The board of commis­ sioners approved an agree­ ment between the Hastings City/Barry County Airport and . airport manager, Mark Noteboom, detailing Noteboom’s offer to pur­ chase a maintenance hangar located on the airport’s grounds for $17,000. County Administrator Michael Brown explained that the airport commission, the governing body responsible for overseeing the airport, decided to sell the hangar because of the costs to main­ tain it. “The commission decided that the ... maintenance on the building was becoming more costly than the capital that they had ... to invest into it,” he said. According to Brown, the agreement only involves the sale of the hangar, not the land it rests on, which can only be leased. “The property itself can­ not be sold,” he explained. “The airport commission, because it has accepted fed­ eral grants, cannot sell (the airport’s land) without the federal government and state government’s approval, which is near to impossible (to obtain).” Prior to approval of the agreement, Callton asked for an explanation of the process used by the airport commis- | | wownSSn? 06682644 sion in deciding to sell the hangar to Noteboom. “When the airport is- sell­ ing property to its manager, it’s going to bring up ques­ tions,” he said. Brown addressed Callton’s concerns, explaining that Noteboom was insulated from the airport commis­ sion’s decision-making process and that the sale of the hangar was advertised in newspaper ads and on the Internet. “The commission went through the process and believes that it was a fair process and an Open process,” he said. According to Brown, two offers for the hangar were received by the airport com­ mission, one of the offers having been submitted by Skydive Hastings, a compa­ ny that previously operated put ofthe building. The com­ mission’s decision to pursue Notebpom’s offer instead of the alternative was based not on the amount of Noteboom’s bid, but on Noteboom’s plans to utilize the property for aviation pur­ poses and the commission’s belief in his ability to suc­ cessfully do so,'he said. • The board of commis­ sioners approved a modifica- LEGAL NOTICE FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Janet A. Sherk .1430 South Jefferson Street Hastings, Ml 49058 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have- the right to request a meeting with your mort­ gage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modifica­ tion with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing coun­ selor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_se arch/), telephone (517) 3738370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer's designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you: If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement ,tp modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be fore,closed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attor­ ney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service S ie is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 29, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File Number: 310.5022 ASAP#, 3241209 08/29/2009 .06696887 tion to the Barry County Parks and Recreation Grant Program that will allow the playgrounds, ball fields and tracks belonging to public school districts within the county to utilize the pro­ gram, which makes available $25,000 annually for the construction of new parks and recreation areas or the improvement of such spaces already in existence. Previously, funds from the program only were available for municipal property. • A bid from builder Greg Lydy in -the amount of $50,301 for an addition to the Barry County Animal Shelter was accepted by the board of commissioners. Based on discussion ofthe bid by the commissioners, the addition will offer those animals left at- the shelter while it is closed a warm place to remain until it opens. • The board also accepted a bid from Cox Masonry Restoration of $19,383 for tuck-pointing repairs to the Barry County Courts and Law Building and the build­ ing occupied by the county’s Friend of the Court agency. LEGAL NOTICE THIS-FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cay Velderman, an unmarried woman, to' Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and successors and/or lender's assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2003 and record­ ed September 17, 2003 in Instrument Number 1113515, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Seventeen and 26/100 Dollars ($154,717.26) including interest at 5.375% 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 venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, , and are described as: The West 5 acres, North 10 acres, East 1/2, Northeast 1/4 of Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption' period shall be 12 •months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in: accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can mortgagee rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are. a tenant in the property, please contactt our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-504.1. 248-502-140y0, File No. 285.9732 ASAP# 3234069 08/22/2009, 09/05/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/12/2009 06696503 �Ajsj IS Sis. SSSSr SSSr Friendship Sites Hamburger, seasoned red­ Chicken and California Chicken California roll. crisp, wheat bread. sauce, Wednesday, September 2 wings, Chicken and cheese, macaroni com. coleslaw, cantaloupe. Thursday, September 3 pork Roast isjs: and gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes and apples, spinach, banana. 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The inci­ had been consuming intoxi­ then dent was called in by an res­ cants, and he admitted to the County Jail. officers charges of operating ident who heard the crash, out a looked window and saw that an SUV had run into a tree, head on. - Hastings - Exercise 9 a_m.; 9:30 accident in the 400 block of the located Upon found an arrival, officers injured passenger by a witness he had been that the Ambulance Mercy driver had left the scene on transported the passenger. and He is leasing the scene of a incident has been turned over to Nashville Prosecutor’s to Pennock for treatment, and the Barry County office review. was later released. MAPLE VALLEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING GOLF TEE SPONSORS AT THEIR 9TH ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE OUTING ON AUGUST 9TH BARON TONS LLC, CPA COURTSIDE EMBROIDERY & SCREEN PRINTING GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL LLC HOMETOWN LUMBER J.B. 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Special thanks to Mulberry Fore Golf Course for hosting our event, and donating prizes including 6 free rounds of golf and preparing the dinner. Also, thanks to the Nashville C-store for donating two coolers filled with goodies and two $25 gas cards, Main Street Salon for two gift certificates and Nashville Chiropractic for the $50 donation. g»®» jx while The boosters raised almost $3,500 during the event, which was won by the team sponsored by Tai Gearhart State Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Nashville (517) 852-9565 virJ* bfe, v facing personal injury accident. The Shandy Kloth. 26. also from Hospital Barry at the intoxicated, second offense, responded to the scene and lying on the ground and were told that drinking. lodged a.m.; Wii in the lunchroom 10 applesauce, club crackers. American Friday, September Painting Activities Calendar 10:30 Puzzles/ Bingo 10 a.m.; Mixed Media mashed steak, - Trivia; Nashville - TV Time stuffing Salisbury Delton cers Sunday, Aug. Thursday, September 3: foot. A short time later, offi­ patched to a personal injury approximately Hastings - Music with Don Monday, bread. 12:30­ Delton macaroni Chicken bread. baked Euchre Reminiscence. Home Delivered oranges, Music with Sam; potatoes Ham salad, - Hastings 2:30 squash, cherry crisp, wheat mandarin September blueberry baked potato, winter squash, Cold Menu Hastings Police were dis­ Wednesday, parmesan, blend, cherry crisp, dinner roll. Monday, August 31 GL -10:30-12:30 Cards. 2: Friday, September 4 Salisbury steak and gravy, 5&& C^iS Tuesday, September 1 p.m. 3 orange, bun. blend, blueberry crisp, dinner dles °X fcfX’SS noo­ parmesan. baked beans, skin potatoes, Tuesday, September 1 Sja Sj Nashville man arrested for drunk driving Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Congregate Meno Say ‘As Advertised tn the Maple VaAey News' Saturday. August 29. 2009 — Page 15 • tu retrew 10 vw Rrii Luriri ITrnriy enftw repwrs&ra Mril 6e oretriri************ fww—> c rewri ■ Crirra re Owrire. Fri —ran* ri>* rf raw ■ ■■■■< ja* Thank goodness for Goodman: Once again, thank youfrom the Maple Valley Athletes and Booster Clubforyour continuing support. for �Page 16 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 29, 2009 Lawn & Garden Assyria Road AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Fil­ ters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Cale­ donia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9amindicated that a southbound 5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. Ford Taurus collided with a For Rent northbound International wrecker. The 69-year-old NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM male driver of the Taurus trailer also 2 bedroom apart­ was pronounced dead at the ment. (517)852-9386. scene. 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It's a perfectly integrated combination to make your outdoor jobs a breeze, and there’s never been a better time to get the whole package. But an offer this good won’t last long, so stop by Fillmore Equipment today for details. There is a column that is half written saved on my computer that was pushed aside when I found a note from J-Ad Publisher Fred Jacobs. He is soliciting the newsroom staff to submit their thoughts and views about the importance of a local newspaper in a commu­ nity. An interesting topic for a reporter, so I thought I would fry two eggs in one pan and write my column on the topic. So, what is a community newspaper? It’s a place to inform the public about what’s happening in their area. It’s a place to see famil­ iar faces and, hopefully, learn something about the community. It’s a place to show off a .bit. A place to showcase school projects, community events and social gatherings. I was looking over some old copies of the Vermontville Echo at the library and couldn’t.help but chuckle at some of the entries. In 1903 you could buy a pair ofpants for $1.89 and an ad for castoria said it is the perfect remedy for constipa- tion, sour stomach, worms, convulsions, feverishness (is that even a word?) and loss of sleep. Sounds like an great all-cure drug, wonder why it’s not still on the market? Oh, yeah and in case you were wondering the ad said it does not contain opium or morphine. In 1967, Jason Mahar mourned the death of his cow, Mrs. Gertrude Tellier of Lansing spent the week with Mrs. Figg and Maple Valley teacher Mr. Leroy Wion took a few students on a 100-mile canoe trip in return for the students com­ pleting a weeks worth of painting at his home. I can remember the excite­ ment that came as-a child when my picture was in the paper, even if it was just the back of my head. That’s what I think is most impor­ tant for a local paper to be, important for the readers and community. I love to show­ case the student projects and events that take place but also know that the hard news is important for people to have access to. I had a project in-college to determine what makes a story newsworthy. I can still remember the top items that my partner and I came up with: Timeliness, relevance and impact. Larger papers are shrink­ ing their page size, downsiz­ ing their staff and cutting the number of pages they print. Why? The information they offer can be found in dozens of different places. The story ofthe Maple Syrup Queen or charity softball game’ may not be news in other places but it is here in the Valley because it’s relevant here. It’s not very often that you will see a television station or large media coyer the items that are covered in the Maple Valley News, Lakewood News or Reminder. That is what makes this paper and the oth­ ers unique. We’re here to cover everything that is important to the community' not just what is important to’ 4 the bottom line. So, here’s hoping this paper can continue to be the paper where you can keep informed about what’s hap­ pening in the Valley and what’s important to you. If you have a story you would like to share, e-mail me at amy@j-adgraphics.com. -I love to toot the horns ofpeo­ ple doing positive things in the community and like a brass instrument player, I don’t think I can play it loud enough (anyone who’s sat in front of the trumpet section in a band will hear what I’m saying, as soon as they remove the earplugs that is). More Selection! More Service! More Convenience! More Value! Family Practice USED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS 1974 ... JD 2030 1984 ... JD 2750 1981 ...JD2940 1964 1979 1980 1976 ...JD 3020 ... JD 4040 ... JD 4240 ... JD 4430 1987 ... JD 4850. 1995 ...JD 5300 2008 ...JD 7730 1997 ... 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As a patient oF Dr. Asadorian we are confident that you and your Family will receive the best medical care and the personal attention you deserve. Most insurances are accepted. Caledonia 9090 ,S. Rodgers Ct. Nashville 750 Durkee St. Call today; 616-891-0422! Call today, 517-852-2133! � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-09-05.pdf 0f970bd4602f2203cadb83187f573993 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLE n e ws PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 MVN HASTINGS Ml PERMIT NO.7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 36, September 5, 2009 A local paper oftoday! Absent members mean no business for Vermontville council by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer With council members Abe French, Jason Sheridan and Mark Jorgenson absent from the Sept. 3 meeting, the Vermontville Village Council was unable to con­ duct any official village busi­ ness. Council President Doug Kelsey requested that the council as a whole meet again on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. Those in the audience were able to participate in the public comment portion of the meeting, though with­ out a quorum, the council was unable to make any decisions. Residents of Fifth Street spoke about nuisance dogs that have been running loose in the neighborhood, attack­ ing people and other dogs. The residents were told by animal control that the vil­ lage is responsible for enforcing both noise and dog ordinances. According to the contract with the Eaton County Sheriffs Department, however, the county is responsible for enforcing both ordinances. A group of local youths attended the meeting to talk to the council about the pos­ sibility of developing a skate park in town. “We want to know if we can get a skate park started so we can have something to do instead of going around town,” Nick Ledford told the council. Kelsey urged the group to develop plans for not only the park but also fundraising for the project and to keep in contact with the council on any further plans. After meeting, Kelsey detailed the facade grant pro- gram currently underway on many of the businesses in downtown Vermontville. Demolition work is being completed on Janelle’s Tanning Salon, Vermontville Hardware and Roadrunner’s. The project should be com­ pleted by Nov. 1, he said. Persistence, surgery change daily activities for local resident by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Having a machine surgically placed inside a body to keep it functioning may seem like something out of a science fic­ tion novel, but for Mark Martin ofHastings, it’s a Godsend. Martin recently underwent deep-brain stimulation at Hauenstein Parkinson’s Center, part ofSaint Mary’s Health Care in Grand Rapids. The surgery was first approved as a treatment for Parkinson’s in 1997 and is performed on a weekly basis at the Hauenstein Center, said Martin. His first surgery took place June 19 when incisions were made into his skull, and electrical leads placed on either side ofhis brain. On June 30, the second surgery fed those leads down his neck and into his chest and abdomen. Two battery-powered generators also were installed. Though the generators are usual­ ly placed on opposite sides ofthe chest, doctors took Martin’s fondness for hunting into consid­ eration and relocated one so it wouldn’t interfere with shooting. Parkinson’s patients have a decreased level ofdopamine, the chemical responsible for trans­ the symptoms, Martin’s daily rit­ mitting signals to the brain that ual of swallowing a handful of create smooth movement of pills has become easier. muscles. The cells that produce “I just started the process of dopamine are damaged or dead, getting rid of some ofmy med­ which causes random and erratic ications, and that’s a big relief,” signals to be sent The generators he said. interrupt and control those sig­ Diagnosed with Parkinson’s nals through electrical dis­ nine years ago, Martin said charges. symptoms have been present Though it isn’t a cure, the sur­ since he was 29. After visiting a gery buys some time for doctor, he was referred to a Parkinson’s patients while more phy siatrist who diagnosed his research is completed that will, condition as essential tremors hopefully, lead to a cure. and put him on medication. “It isn’t designed as a cure, but After trying the medication is used to turn back die clock,” for two years with little success, said Martin. “If it buys me four to Martin was referred to a doctor in five years, I’ll take it” Grand Rapids who changed his Before the surgery, he was diagnosis and future after just a unable to write or perform many few short minutes. daily tasks often taken for grant­ “He saw me walk for about ed. Now, the Vermontville five minutes up and down the native is back to work, returning hall, saw that my right arm didn’t to pursuits such as fishing, and swing when I walked and that I able to function with few side was dragging my foot on the effects. right side,” said Martin. “After “The side effects are mainly about five minutes, he diagnosed just cosmetics which aren’t that me with Parkinson’s. I walked big ofa deal,” said Martin. “Ijust .out ofthere with a new label.” have to be careful operating The news that he was afflicted heavy equipment, electrical with the same disease as Michael equipment and I can’t go through J. Fox and Mohammed Ali came the metal detector at the airport.” as quite a surprise to the 41-yearAlong with helping control old Hastings Middle School assistant principal. “I didn’t really go to get a new diagnosis. I went to get treatment for what I already had. It just about floored me and rocked my world, I guess you’d say,” said the father ofthree. According to the Web site, parkinsons.org, symptoms ofthe disease often creep up on the patient, and a diagnosis of Parkinson’s often comes as a surprise. Symptoms are fre­ quently written off or pushed aside as signs of aging. Those symptoms may be as minor as feeling overly tired, “down in the dumps” or a little shaky. Speech patterns may change and become soft, or the person may become irritable for no reason. Movements may be stiff, unsteady or unusually slow, according to the Web site. When his condition began to interfere with some everyday tasks, Martin said he began to research alternatives to simply taking medication and hoping they were enough to control the symptoms. “I had exhausted the medications,” said Martin. “Some would work for short period of time and then weren’t effective. Thanks to a deep-brain stimulation surgery, Mark Martin is once again able to perform everyday tasks such as writing and typing as part of his job at Hastings Middle School. Some ofthe side effects weren’t worth the trade-off.” Through the whole process, Martin said he has learned how a little determination can go a long way.' “I thought the surgery was a far-away option, but it became more ofa reality as I looked into it further. I became determined and told doctors that ifyou won’t do it, I will find someone who will... I’ve learned that patience is not my best virtue,” he said with a smile. “I’ve learned to do everything in my power to make things happen — not to just sit back but to be aggressive when seeking treatment, and to rely on God a lot” The Web site for Hauenstein Parkinson’s Center states that every nine minutes, a new case of Parkinson’s is diagnosed in the United States alone. Ofthose, 200 arc from the West Michigan area (Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Allegan, Barry and Ionia coun­ MARTIN, continued on page 5 Large crowd celebrates new era at Thornapple Manor by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Private rooms, dining rooms, living rooms and a children’s play area. That’s just part of the description of the assets of the renovated and* expanded Thomapple Manor, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Hastings. The $19 million transformation, approved in a bond issue by Bany County tax­ payers in 2005, was celebrated Aug. 27 during a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. More than 200 people cheered and applauded remarks made by speakers who praised the completed construction and what it means for Thomapple residents, staff and families. About 900 people toured Thomapple Manor during the two-hour open house. “This day is the culmination ofseven years worth of planning, design and construction and what has become an amazing transformation of a 50 year old building into what is now, once again, one of the premier long term care facilities in the state of Michigan,” said Thomapple Manor Administrator Jim DeYoung. “We as a community can be very proud of our com­ mitment to take care ofour loved ones with chronic medical condi­ tions and those in need of inpa­ tient rehabilitation services.” Thomapple Manor is owned by Barry County and governed by the Barry County Department ofHuman Services Board. “I am thankful to be part ofa community that has stepped up to ensure that this facility, with such a long and proud history, will endure beyond us for gener­ ations to come for the citizens of Barry County. This truly is a gift from the people ofBarry County for the people ofBarty County,” DeYoung said ofthe project At the open house, not a neg­ ative word was heard as a reporter walked through the crowds. People were talking about how impressed they were with the renovation and especial­ ly the private rooms. Ninety-six of the 138-bed Thomapple Manor are private rooms. The others are semi-private. In the past, more than half ofthe beds were in four-bed wards, which have now been banished. “Throughout the design phase of this project, we emphasized that we wanted to make Thomapple Manor a nicer place for families and loved ones to visit,” DeYoung said during his speech. “We believe that we have created an environment that is warm and nurturing to our res­ idents and rehab patients and inviting to family members and visitors.” Each wing has a neighbor­ hood atmosphere. The project has five dining rooms, six living rooms, a children’s play area and a lounge so that residents and their families can find places to share time with each other in an atmosphere that feels more like home than a nursing home. A new Rehabilitation Center is part of Thomapple Manor’s expansion too. State-of-the-art equipment is featured in the Rehab Wing for inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy. For those who need to stay for therapy, perhaps after a hip replacement stroke or other condition, 21 new private rooms with large flat­ screen TVs, private bathrooms and showers are included in the wing. A dining room and living room, separate from the rest of Thomapple Manor, is available for therapy inpatients during their stay. DeYoung and Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, County Department ofHuman Services Board chair­ man, both praised the staff at Thomapple Manor during their remarks before a ribbon cutting ceremony was held. "They (the staff) are truly the heart and soul ofthis institution,” DeYoung said. “I’ve always been proud of them. The care they provide is second to none, and now we and the community MANOR, continued on page 2 In This Issue, • MUCC announces new leadership duo • Group committed to impacting local youths • Charlotte Frontier Days honoring military personnel • Panther punt return accounts for only touchdown �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, September 5,2009 MUCC announces new leadership duo Vermontville's Tony Hansen named deputy director Michigan Conservation United Clubs President Bill Krepps has announced that MUCC has named new leadership for the state’s largest conserva­ tion organization. The move is the result of a nearly three-year process in which Executive Director Dennis Muchmore was brought on to overhaul MUCC’s business opera­ tions and create a succession plan for the future. Erin McDonough, of Beaver Island, is the organi­ zation’s new executive direc­ tor and Tony Hansen, of Vermontville, has been named MUCC’s CIO and deputy director. Hansen, who will continue to serve as editor of Michigan Out-of-Doors magazine and the soon-tobe-released michiganoutofdoors.com has ramped up MUCC’s communications efforts and has the organiza­ tion poised to be the leader and a pioneer in Michigan outdoors media. . Hansen attended Maple Valley High School fol­ lowed by Michigan State University where he earned a degree in journalism with an external specialty in fisheries and wildlife. He joined MUCC in 2005 as the editor of Michigan Out-of-Doors magazine and has created a number of new media tools including electronic newslet­ ters as well as a digital edi­ tion of the magazine. Hansen in lives Vermontville with his wife Nichole and children Noah, 8, and Kayli, 6. “Erin McDonough is one of the most talented natural resource professionals in the country and she has proven time and time again to be a leader that our organization can- turn to with complex issues. Tony Hansen is an outdoors communicator with solid ties to some ofthe lead­ ers in the hunting and fishing community. He has the rare ability to put into words the experiences of the outdoors because that is what he lives and breathes,” said Muchmore. “Those two are MUCC’s dream team, so to speak, and I have great con­ fidence that they will lead MUCC into the future. I’ve worked for the late executive directors Tom Washington and Rick Jameson and.now having spent more than two years reshaping the organiza­ tion, it’s important that the absolute best people be cho­ sen to lead this 72-year-oId giant into a new age. Erin McDonough and Tony Hansen are those people.” MUCC hired Muchmore to use his vast experience with business leadership to propel MUCC into the future today we thank him for help­ ing us turn the page to the next chapter for MUCC,” said MUCC President Bill Krepps. “From day one, Dennis has developed MUCC’s succession plan, and we’re excited to put to work new leadership, a more efficient staff and several exciting new educational and media products. Erin is a knowledgeable and skilled policy and advocacy leader. Matching her ability to direct MUCC’s core mission with Tony’s technological and media background and excellent reputation as a skilled hunter and angler, this team is an ideal combi­ nation to put our restructured organization to work for Michigan’s hunters, anglers, and trappers.” Since his appointment , in July of2007, Muchmore was tasked with helping MUCC to become a leaner, more technologically • efficient organization with a stronger focus on MUCC’s core mis­ sion .of protecting Michigan’s outdoors her­ itage and our rights to hunt, fish and trap. With his encouragement, McDonough helped develop the strategic, business plans for the organization’s diverse programming, including cre­ ating MUCC’s Out-of-Doors University (set to launch in 2010), revamping and refo­ cusing its policy division and creating a development pro­ gram for the organization. The.change in leadership was effective immediately. Muchmore is not retiring however. He will be pursu- Tony Hansen of Vermontville has been named CIO and deputy director of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. ing new ventures in the pri­ vate sector while maintain­ ing a seat Forward Committee. on MUCC’s Planning MANOR, continued from page 1 can be very proud that we have a facility that is comparable to the care that they give.” Adrounie noted that proposed plans for expansion and renova­ tion were in the talking stages back in 2003. “I’m sure happy to see this day come by,” he said at last week’s ceremony. Now, Thomapple Manor “... is proba­ bly the best in the state ifnot in the country, so Barry County now owns and operates the num­ ber one facility as far as I’m con­ cerned The staff here is top notch, number one... They have empathy for the people who live here, they take care ofthe people and they do theirjob first class... I do remember the old red ... brick building that used to be here when I was young. I’m sure glad that’s gone,” said 94-yearold Adrounie. The actual construction and renovation spanned three years, and DeYoung thanked everyone involved in every aspect of the planning meetings, design and construction work and transition. “There are many people who had a hand in this grand under­ taking ... ,” he said, mentioning many specifically by name. Mums Are In! Customer Appreciation Day Saturday, September 12 • 9am-4pm 1 Day Only 40% off entire purchase plus an extra 1O% off when you bring I get 1O can goods in for Kiwanis 9a.rden cen!er '-Diana’s (-P#aoe 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 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 ot 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................. Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 ........................ Sunday School 10: 00.............................. Church Senrice 11: 00...................................... Fellowship 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 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 Senrice .......... 6:45 p.m. 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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 . 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Senrices Sunday School for All Ages .. .1030 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 Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & 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 a.m. P.M. Service ............................ 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . • PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 930 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church. Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship .................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 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 M-79 West Sunday School Worship............ 10 a.m. .11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School.................... 9:45 A.M. Service............................ 1.1 P.M. Service.............................. 6 Wed. Service ..........................7 SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 - KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA . .'............ 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ................. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ............ 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Sunday Services: Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. , RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 108 North Main, Vermontville Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, September 5,2009 — Page 3 Group committed to impacting local youths by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Aristotle said,. “Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.” A group of youths in Nashville are forming habits that will not only make difference in their own lives, but also in the lives of high school students in Maple Valley. Paul and Holly Berkimer along with Josh and Hillary Leatherman have formed the organization, 2 or 3 Together and are committed to creat­ ing a positive place for area youths to spend their time. “We want to reach out to kids and give them a fun, safe, positive environment to hang out in. Our biggest goal is to let them know they have the ability to make choices and be a positive influence themselves,” said Josh Leatherman. “Just because they’re youth doesn’t stop them from giving back to the community.” The name stems from a verse in the New Testament, Matthew 18:20, “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Housed in The Living Room building in downtown Nashville, 2 or 3 Together is currently open on Monday evenings. The schedule includes a meal provided by Teaming up for a Halo competition is just one of the activities students can take part in at The Living Room. Mothers of Preschoolers meeting once again Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) will start up again at Vermontville Bible Church Tuesday, Sept. 15. The group will continue to meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 9 until ll a.m. to give mothers a chance to be re­ charged. “Join us for a morning of rest, instruction, support and affirmation. MOPS is a place for you to make new friends, share experiences, laugh and express creativity through various activities,” said Jessica Smith, one of the organizers. “It is also where we draw upon Biblical prin­ ciples pertaining to woman­ hood, marriage and parent­ ing.” Child care is provided dur­ ing the meetings. This year’s theme is “Together on Planet Mom.” For more information, contact the church at 517­ 726-0647 or office@myvbc.org. MOPS will not be canceled if Maple Valley Schools are closed. According to their Web site, MOPS is an internation­ al organization that exists to encourage, equip and devel­ op all mothers of preschool­ ers to realize their potential as women, mothers and lead­ ers in the name of Jesus Christ. hoping to work with area churches to enhance their offerings, rather then impede on already established pro­ grams. “Our goal is expand and be open Monday through Friday at least, avoiding youth group nights,” said Leatherman. “We don’t want to step on any churches’ feet, and part of what we like to do is guide students to be part of a local youth group.” With years ofyouth group experience and volunteering under their belts, the group felt called to create an organ­ ization different from those they have worked in. Longtime friends, the quartet began planning more than two years ago. “We’ve been friends for a long time and have worked with youth groups for a long time,” said Holly Berkimer. “We felt God was calling us to do something different. 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Bill Reynolds, owner of the restaurant, presented the prizes to the winners recent- SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, Sept. 7 Labor Day Holiday. Tuesday, Sept 8 No school. Monday, Sept 7 l-abor Day Holiday. T ueaday, Sept 8 No School Wednesday, Sept. Sloppy Joe. Chips, etable. push-up. Thursday, Sept. Pizza. Fruit, juice, 9 veg­ 10 bread stick Friday, Sept. 11 Hot dog. French fries, fruit. Rice Krispie Treat. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich Maplewood Alternate Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.30; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept 9 Chicken Nuggets. Mashed potatoes, peaches. Breakfast Bar. Good Time owner Bill Reynolds shows Taryn Hollins some of the features of her new laptop she won. Thursday, Sept 10 Mini Com Dogs. Curly fries, apple crisp. Mexican Bar. Friday, Sept 11 Spaghetti. Green beans, banana. Country Chicken Bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety of chicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich, fish sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds available on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. * Menu subject to change. ly- Jayson Rugg won a backpack full of supplies through a drawing at Good Time Pizza. Here, he and Bill Reynolds sort through the items in the custom embroi­ dered bag. An outstanding community member or family is selected each year to serve as grand mar­ shal of the Charlotte Frontier Days Festival. The grand mar­ shal is someone who has sup­ ported the Charlotte area by con­ tributing over and above in many different venues. As grand marshal for the 39th annual festival, the board of directors has chosen a ‘Salute to the Armed Forces’ in recognition ofthe sacrifice that military per­ sonnel make in keeping the country free. Americans have answered the call to protect their homeland and the American way of life since the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. The Charlotte Frontier Days Festival will honor the men and women ofthe United States mil­ itary in several different ways Farm up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501 (c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 “Our Family Serving Yours** (517) 852-9712 Scott A. Daniels ’MO EM-79 Hwy . Nash^ne 0*^e, ing the fourth grade when school starts Wednesday, and he was picked as the winner of a backpack stuffed with supplies. He said he enjoys math, visiting the library and thinks that enter­ ing the drawing on his birth­ day might have helped him win. Charlotte Frontier Days honoring military personnel EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it • 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 Taryn Hollins won the Toshiba laptop and said the computer will help her do research and homework dur­ ing the school year. She will be a seventh grader at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School and she said English is her favorite subject Jayson Rugg will be enter- during the festival. Wednesday night the Queen’s Pageant will have a patriotic theme, and military personnel will be allowed in free of charge when they present their military ID at the door. Thursday night is the Military Salute Car Show downtown Chari otte. The Friday, Sept 11, rodeo performance] will be military appreciation night Spectators, rodeo crew and contestants are encouraged to wear red to show their support for troops, past present and future. A military discount of $2 off the regular ticket price is available for each performance with current mili­ tary ID presented at the ticket office at the fair grounds. These tickets cannot be purchased online. The Saturday morning parade will continue the military appre­ ciation as many military organi­ zations lead the parade through town. Following the parade, mil­ itary apparatus will be on display at the fairgrounds and military personnel will be available to dis­ cuss the many opportunities available in today’s armed forces. For more information on activities, visit the Charlotte Frontier Days Web site at www.charlottefrontierdays.c om. End of Summer Fun Day Saturday, September 12th Bike races (ages 6-12) Registration at 10:30am Kids Games Races begin at Noon (12pm) and for the adults: Bed races, horseshoe Sign up at the Nashville VFW Post Also Buffet Roast Beef Dinner with salad and dessert. $8.00 • $5.00 for 12+ Under Serving at 5:30-7:30pm Real Estate 40 ACRES OF prime beauti­ ful lush rolling hills and woods. For sale by owner. With frontage on 16 acre, 40 foot deep spring fed, fishing lake, located 10 miles straight north of Richland in Barry County, Delton Schools. Tons, of deer, tur­ key, wildlife, Bluegills, Perch, Brown and Rainbow Trout Bass, Sunfish, etc. Thousands of feet of road frontage on 2 different roads. 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(Phenix) Spraque, age 72, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Eaton Community Hospice, in Charlotte. Funeral services will be held at the Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville at 111 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Good News From The Pulpit Pastor Marc S. Livingston, Chester Gospel Church 2 Corinthians, 13.5. Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves.. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you — unless, of course, you fail the test? School will begin in just a couple of days, and classrooms will be full of minds ready to learn. Well, at least some of this statement will be true. School will begin in just a couple of days, but ... not all who will be sitting behind their desks will be ready to learn. Much is the same on Sunday mornings in church. There are some who have come to worship, and there are some who have come to play. There are some who want to be challenged to grow in their faith, and some who just show up. There are some who desire to get something out of the message, and sadly there are some who can’t wait to tell the pastor his mis­ takes. What do you go to church for? The apostle Paul challenged those at the church of Corinth to do some self examination. Yes, self examina­ tion. It is easy for us to measure ourselves against another human and come out looking good, but examine yourself in comparison to God and see how you measure up. The most important examination is to make sure you are in the faith. To think so, hope so, is no way to pass the test. God says we can know so. And he confirms this in our hearts: Romans 8:16, The Spirit Himself bears witness, along with our own spirits, to the fact that we are children of God; Don’t fail this test. Eternity is along time. This Sunday when you go to church, why not make sure you pass the ultimate test of salvation, and then make it a point to come back each week ready to learn more about the God with whom you will be spending an eternity. WAITED HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING .A select number of homeowners in Vermontville and the surrounding areas will be given the opportunity to have a lifetime Erie Metal Roofing System installed on their home at a reasonable cost. i W Call today to see if you qualify. Not only will you receive ■ the best price possible, but we will give you access to nol W money down bank financing with very ■ attractive rates and terms. An Erie Metal Roof will keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. I An Erie Metal Roofing System will provide your home 9 with unsurpassed “Beauty and Lasting Protection”! Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Hosmer Cemetery .in Nashville. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, September 8 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to Eaton Community Hospice or Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. Nashville resident reports theft from vehicle 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 of 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 HOUSWQ OEEORTUMITV_ UKOGDQOOZCtXAW n A COBB WELL DRILLING (REPAIR • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps •2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair Write Seize the opportunity Today’s brisk, chilly weather brought a realization smack into reality. Summer is very nearly over. Not usu­ ally one to miss the scorching temperatures, most years I eagerly await the cooler temperatures and colors of fall. This year, however, I find myself sounding much like my parents (whom I swore never to sound like) and mussing over the months gone by. Not one to ponder what has already taken place, I like to look ahead at what’s coming. The future is something I can have an impact on, the past is just that — past. A quote from one of my favorite children’s poets She Silverstein has popped into my mind more than once dur­ ing the past few weeks. “All the Woulda-Coulda-Shouldas Layin ’ in the sun, Talkin ’ bout the things They woulda-coulda-shoulda done... But those Woulda-Coulda-Shouldas All ran away and hid From one little Did. ” Maybe it’s not the most complex piece ofwriting, but it has rung true for me on more than one occasion. I have the opportunity each day to do something and make it a day without a woulda, coulda or shoulda in it. Another quote, I can’t remember the origin of (is mem­ ory loss the first or second sign of aging?.! forget) also has hit home. “It doesn’t matter what you’ve done or what you will do but what you are doing.” I truly believe that the only life worth living is one with passion in it. We were all made with different interests and personalities. We were made that way for a reason. We’re not meant to be cookie-cutter people (though I do enjoy the chocolate chip one more often then I ought to). The group of Josh and Hillary Leatherman along with Paul and Holly Berkimer are a good example ofhow to get rid ofthe woulda-coulda-shoulda blues. They have started an organization to help out high school students in the area. Why? Not because they saw an opportunity for wealth or a chance to become famous, but because they saw a need they could fill. How different would it be ifwe stopped thinking about what we could do and just, well, did it? Just a thought. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Emerick-Columbia Bradley and Susan Emerick ofNashville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kari Lynn Emerick, to Bobby .Lee Columbia III. He is the son of Bobby Deborah and Columbia of Charlotte. 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Call (269)788-8095 or (906)241­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE DO YOU WANT QUALITY USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PRINTING at affordable PLEASE CONTACT OUR For Rent 3090. prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at OFFICE AT THE NUMBER NASHVILLE: 2 BEDROOM (269)945-9554. BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE trailer also 2 bedroom apart­ MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE ment. (517)852-9386. SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clark Harrington, a sin­ gle man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ successors and/or assigns, dalL S. MILLER & ASSOCI- TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL- TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2007 ATES, PC. ISADEBTCOLLEC-. LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA- LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ and recorded August 2, 2007 in tor ATTEMPTING TO COL- TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE Instrument Number 20070802- LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR- USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 0000438, Barry County Records, MATION OBTAINED WILL BE PLEASE CONTACT OUR CONTACT OUR PLEASE Michigan.,Said mortgage is now USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, OFFICE AT THE NUMBER OFFICE AT THE NUMBER held by HSBC Mortgage Mortgage Sale - Default has been BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Corporation or HSBC Bank by made in the conditions of a cer- MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE asaignment. There is claimed to tain mortgage made by Faith SALE - Default has been made in SALE - Default has been made in be due at the date hereof the sum Guyott, a single woman to New the conditions of a mortgage the conditions of a mortgage of Two Hundred Eleven Century Mortgage Corporation, made by Elmer C. Currier, Jr. and made by Donavon E. Parks and Thousand Six Hundred Seventy- Mortgagee, dated September 29, Lou Anne Parks, husband and Three and 74/100 Dollars 2004, and recorded on October Star F Currier, husband and wife, wife, to Mortgage Electronic ($211,673.74) including interes t14- 2004- “ Document Number: to D&N Bank, Mortgagee, dated Registration Systems, Inc., as at 7% per annum. Under the 11 a5443-BarrV County Records, July 16, 1999 and recorded July nominee for lender and lender's power of sale contained in said®a'd ™rt9a?a wa.® assi9ned t0 21, 1999 in Instrument Number successors and/or assigns, mortgaM geandthestatute insuch U.S. Bank N.A.,in its capacity as 1032792, Barry County Records, Mortgagee, dated August 1,2003 casea made and. prov.id.e.d, no.t.ice TQrfusAteses feotr thBea crekg9eisdtereSdechuolrditeiers Michigan. Said mortgage is now and recorded August 11, 2003 in held by GMAC Mortgage is hereby given hat said mort -Co atjon Home E Loan Instrument Number 1110577, Corporation, LLC by assignment. gage will be foreclosed by a sale Trust 2004-HE8, Asset Backed There is claimed to be due at the Barry County Records, Michigan. of the mortgaged premises, or pass-Through Certificates, date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five There is claimed to be due at the some part of them, at public ven- gg|-jgS 2004-HE8 by an Thousand Six Hundred Seventy- date hereof the sum of One due at the Barry County Assignment of Mortgage dated Hundred One Thousand Seven Four and 14/100 Dollars Courthouse in Hastings in Barry April 02, 2007 and recorded Hundred Ninety-Nine and 30/100 ($65,674.14) including interest at County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 24, 2007 by Document Dollars ($101,799.30) including 7.5% per annum. Under the SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said Number: 20071024-0003377, interest at 5.25% per annum. power of sale contained in said premises are located in the Barry County Records, on which . Under the power of sale con­ Township of Carlton, Barry mortgage there is claimed to be mortgage and the statute in such tained in said mortgage and the County, Michigan, and are due at the date hereof the sum of case made and provided, notice statute in such case made and described as: Part of the One Hundred Four Thousand Six is hereby given that said mort­ provided, notice is hereby given Southeast one-quarter of Section Hundred Fifty-Two and 80/100 gage will be foreclosed by a sale that said mortgage will be fore­ 21, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, ($104,652.80) including interest of the mortgaged premises, or closed by a sale of the mort­ described as: commencing at the at the rate of 9.62500% per some part of them, at public ven­ gaged premises, or some part of South one-quarter corner of said annum. Under the power of sale due at the Barry County them, at public vendue at the Section 21, also being the point contained in said mortgage and Courthouse in Hastings in Barry Barry County Courthouse in of beginning; thence North 00 statute in such case made County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Hastings in Barry County, degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds and provided, notice is hereby SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEP­ East 66.00 feet along the North- 9'ven that said mortgage will be premises are located in the TEMBER 24, 2009. Said premis­ South one-quarter line of said ,orecl°sed bX a sale of ,he mortl Village of Nashville, Barry es are located in the Township of Section 21; also being the center­ ?a9ed Premises, or some part of County, Michigan, and are Carlston, Barry County, Michigan, line of Barber Road; thence North ,bam’ ath Pub"Cthve"ue' A ,h® described as: A parcel of land in and are described as: A parcel of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, 89 de7 grees n3A3n minu tes 15 secLand in the Northwest 1/4 of in said Barry County, where the n H h n n h. n 34n 8 95J.ee, .; ..tben“ premises to be sold or some part Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Section 32, Town 4 North, Range North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 of them are situaledi at 01:00PpM described as beginning at a point 8 West, beginning at a point on seconds East 374.50 feet; thence on October 1, 2009 Said premis­ 258 feet East of the Northeast the North line of said Section 32 North 89 degrees 33 minutes 15 es are situated in the Township of corner of Lot 12 Block 7 of AW which lies 1127.81 feet due East Phillip's Addition to the Village of of the Northwest corner of said seconds East 640.80 feet; thence Yankee Springs, Barry County, Nashville, according to the Section 32; thence due East 200 South 00 degrees 03 minutes 49 Michigan, and are described as: seconds East 440.5 feet to a Lot 7, Block 4, Sandy Beach recorded Plat thereof, thence feet; thence South 01 degrees 00 point in the South line of Section Park, Yankee Springs Township, South 12 rods; thence East 6 minutes West 233 feet; thence 21; thence South 89 degrees 33 Barry County, Michigan,, as rods; thence North 12 rods; West 200 feet; thence North 01 minutes 15 seconds West 990.24 recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page thence West to the place.. The degrees 00 minutes East 233 feet feet along the South line to the 18. Commonly known as: 12925 redemption period shall be 6 to the point of beginning. The point of beginning. Together with Cleland Avenue The redemption months from the date of such redemption period shall be 6 and subject to easement for pri- period shall be 6 months from the sale, unless determined aban­ months from the date of such vate road described as: that part date of such sale, unless deter- doned in accordance with MCLA sale, unless determined aban­ of the Southeast one-quarter of mined abandoned in accordance 600.3241a, in which case the doned in accordance with MCLA Section 21, Town 4 North, Range with MCL 600.3241a, in which redemption period shall be 30 600.3241a, in which case the 8 West, described as: commenc-case the redemption period shall days from the date of such sale. redemption period shall be 30 Ing at the South one-quarter cor-de 39 days from the date of such TO ALL PURCHASERS: The days from the date of such sale. ner of said Section 21, also being sa*e’ or 15 days after statutory foreclosing mortgagee can TO ALL PURCHASERS: The the point of beginning; thence l?otice\ ±icbavarr,is latar„Da,ad: rescind the sale. In that event, foreclosing mortgagee can North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 p u?us 2912003 Randall S. Miller your damages, if any, are limited rescind the sale. In that event, seconds East 66.00 feet along * ^^.PC:tAt,ornei!? for your damages, if any, are limited the North-South one-quarter line ¥SfBa?k N.A.,m .te capacity as solely to the return of the bid solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus for the registered ho ders of said Section 21, allsu o b-ei ng .tu h e Trustee of AsSet Backed Securities interest. If you are a tenant in the amount tendered at sale, plus centerline of Barber Road; corporation Home Equity Loan property, please contact our interest. If you are a tenant in the thence North 89 degrees 33 min-Trust 2004-HE8, Asset Backed office as you may have certain property, please contact our utes 15 seconds South 568.95 Pass-Through Certificates, rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 office as you may have certain feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 Series 2004-HE8 43252 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 minutes 00 seconds West 66.00 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys feet to a point on the South line of Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 248- Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 said Section 21; thence South 89 335-9200 Case No. File No. 280.9647 ASAP# File No. 393.0216 ASAP# degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds 090MI00017-2 ASAP# 3241572 3234083 08/22/2009, 3234101 08/22/2009, West 568.95 feet along said 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, South line to the point of begin- 09/12/2009, 09/19/2009 oeeseaa? 09/12/2009 06696498 09/12/2009 06696488 ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 450.0037 ASAP# 3234091 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, For Rodeo Tickets & 09/12/2009 06696957 LEGAL NOTICE .- FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our office at (248) 844-5123. 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: Nancy L Dennis, an unmarried woman to Interbay Funding LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2006 and recorded June 29, 2006 in Instrument # 1166674 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, by assignment dated December 27, 2007 and recorded February 29, 2008in Instrument # 20080229­ 0001868 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NinetyNine Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and No Cents ($99,951.00) including interest 12.13% 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, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 24, 2009 Said premises are situ­ ated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 43 and one half rods South of the Northeast corner of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, thence South 110 feet, thence West 143 feet, thence North 110 feet, thence East 143 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 9116 Cedar Creek Road, Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expira­ tion of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 8/22/2009 Bayview­ Loan Servicing LLC, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-13661 ASAP# 3234184 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009,09/12/2009 oessesoe 3090. DAYCARE HAS OPEN­ INGS, all ages. Reasonable rates. Please call Donna (517)852-0319. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas P. Leedy, a sin­ gle man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 26, 2007 and recorded May 3, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180064, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four and 86/100 Dollars ($119,864.86) including interest at 6.25% 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 mort3 gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEP­ TEMBER 17, 2009. Said premis­ es are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 62 of Supervisor Plat of the First Addition to eddy's Beach, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 3 of plats on page 6. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.7068 ASAP# 3224671 08/15/2009, 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009 06696240 September 9-13 / VV Dodge. Rodeo: Sept 11-12 F e e Schedule of Events go to: www.charlotefrotierdays.com a , �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday. September 5,2009 — Page 7 Panther punt return accounts for only touchdown $ jSSS>i v vJ g g ^ }<!,?< S MS^^XS*ii The Lions’ Cody Leinhart hauls in a pass as Delton Kellogg’s Cody Warner (7) and Deon Ferris (9) defend on the play during the first quarter of Friday night's KVA contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor ■ill £ " c£' till $5 Hat J® fefeenn Uu i •s *te ■a 2>* 2>* ^ ' ^ ^'a«^M HjRa*'S*®% nt nt^tastn^i, Delton Kellogg’s Matt Inglee was all set to let the Maple Valley punt bouncing his way roll to a stop, and let the Panther offense take over with just under eight minutes left in the first half of a scoreless ball game Thursday. The kick by Maple Valley’s Zach Eddy bounced once just inside Lion territo­ ry, but not high enough for Ingle to grab it, then started rolling towards the 50-yardline. Then out of nowhere Delton’s Cody Warner lev­ eled the Lion gunner racing up the right side, and Ingle realized there was no. one around. It was safe to pick up the bouncing ball. He raced towards the middle of the field, then sped around the right side into the end zone. The one big block from Warner and the zig-zagging run by Ingle accounted for the only touchdown in a 7-0 Delton Kellogg victory at Maple Valley Friday. Gavin Brinley added the extra-point kick, and that was how things ended on the score­ board. “Matt (Ingle) is danger­ ous,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Jay Carrigan, Rl'"Wtimtwi tB ^FKJ®^ ir, ^-Siaettifi ae ^Htetaiii e» J«' fej taj j, fcraafflfM®. _ Wll!ttM|a “' KEtetefa^ :. Kfe.feitajB^ '“ artaRtartedslitad ’* Styenisor N d te ft tomenta Etr: ® ftttewipaW IN asseOTfainfcfjrfjitw Ifese i JIe leteijptai pti allElirtstaifete dgditirisiM 111 jjoja ii afflta it M 111IdlfflfflllillffllKt gjglEtltM** g m M •W * till sdli*^*81 >F II* at ■I tt* |0< (Sip11 £(Sip>*1”1•’* • # ft* # # < B ttfi B0 drive come up short on a fourth-and-one play from the Delton Kellogg 16-yard-line in the fourth quarter, then their next stalled just inside Panther territory. The Lions turned the ball over on downs with about a minute and a half to play, but man­ aged to get the ball back after a Delton fumble with 37 sec­ onds left. They couldn't take advantage though of a couple final desperate attempts. “They played as hard as you could ever play,” Lincoln said of his boys. “They never stopped, even when we gave the ball over with 1:40 to go, you could still see it in their eyes.” “I’m so proud of the way they played, and played through the end. I don’t think a kid took a play off the whole night.” Lion quarterback Brad Laverty was 5-of-ll throw­ ing the ball for 54 yards. Cody Linehart had two catches for 27 yards, and Courtney two for 17. Steven Creller led the Lion defense with nine tack­ les, and Burns and Mike Caldwell had seven each. Ingle> rushed 15 times for 56 yards for the Panthers, and Jordan Bourdo added nine carries for 48 yards. Delton Kellogg running back Jeffrey Bissett is hauled down by Maple Valley defensive back Garrett Reid during the second quarter of Friday night’s 7-0 Panther victory at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Lions go on the road for the first time this coming Friday, to face Pennfield. The KVA’s green and gold Panthers are 2-0 on the season, and have been domi­ nant so far. Pennfield beat Constantine 40-7 in week one,, and on Thursday night scored a 46-0 win over Hackett Catholic Central. Maple Valley ladies win league opener The Maple Valley varsity volleyball team dropped a tight first game, but then bat­ tled back to open the Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over the visiting Rams from Galesburg-Augusta Wednesday. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP 7,nB W«W «< pl *&* * * who’s team improves to 2-0 yard-line. in the Kalamazoo Valley The Lions were left with Association. “Matt is poor field position at that extremely dangerous any point though, and the drive time he touches the ball. ended with the punt that He’s fast, and he’s got such Ingle returned 50 yards for great vision.” the score. Ingle also returned a kick­ Delton’s defense was off 94 yards for a touchdown impressive at times. Tackle in the Panthers’ season open­ David Dempsey made a ing victory. Maple Valley habit of busting up plays in falls to 1-1 with the defeat. the Lion backfield, he fin­ Neither team had much ished with 14 tackles and a luck moving the football on pair of sacks. Chris Horrocks the night. The Lions finished led Delton with 17 tackles, with just 149 yards of total and Jake Drum had ten. offense, 95 rushing and 54 “We emphasize special through the air. Delton teams and we emphasize Kellogg had 127 yards on the defense,” said Carrigan. ground and didn’t complete a “Defense right now is what pass. The Lions even had 13 keeps us in these games.” first downs to just five for The Lions had to change the Panthers. some things up front to deal Maple Valley was well with the pressure from into Delton territory three Dempsey and the Delton times in the first half, but linebackers. could never come away with “We changed the count, any points. The Lions’ first which slowed them down. drive was as far as the Delton They were keying off our 24-yard-line. Maple Valley count,” said Lion head coach marched to the Panther 36 Brian Lincoln. “We changed once, and also had its final a tackle. The plays where we drive of the first half, get to were pulling a guard was the Panther four-yard-line really where they were blowbefore it was sent backward ing us up.” by a couple Delton sacks. The Lions started having Both teams had some some success running problems fumbling the foot­ through the middle in the ball. After a fumbled punt second half. Trenton return on the last play of the Courtney wound up leadin first quarter by the Lions, the Lion offense, with 11 Delton moved the ball carries for 57 yards. Kyle towards the end zone before Burns rushed 11 times for 44 coughing it up on a first-and- yards. goal rush from the Lion twoMaple Valley had one SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm ** b< The Rams scored a 27-25 win in the first game. Maple Valley then took a 25-23 win game two. The Lions pulled away from there, winning game three 25-13, and game four 25-15. Tina Westendorp led the Lion .attack, finishing with 13 kills; Jenn Kent had nine, Tiffani Allwardt seven, and Terri Hurosky six. Allwardt also added six aces. Elizabeth Stewart had a team high 12 assists, and Karlee Mater had four. It was incorrectly reported in last week’s Maple Valley News that the Lions lost to Berrien Springs at the Delton Kellogg Invitational (Aug. 26). 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QUALITY, VALUE S SERVICE Some items not always as pictured. Nashville IGA Express Accepts: IT Mon.Fnur. eam-iopm, FriySat. 6AM-Mldnight SUH. 9AM-10PM W T~ 1 I— ul Lake Odessa Nashvi le (616) 374-7595 (517)852-9565 © 2009 Goodman Manufacturing Company, LPn Houston Texas. To rec&vo the JO-Year Parts Limited Warranty, online registration must be completed within 60 days of installation Online registrator, is not required tn Ctfifomia or Quebec Full warranty details available at www gundmanmfg.com. Bridge Cards - WIC Thank goodness for Goodman: Activities Calendar Monday, September 7: COA Closed. Labor Day. Tuesday, September 8: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Wii in the lunchroom 10 a.m. GL-10:30-12:30 Cards. Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30­ 2:30 p.m.; Low Vision Support 1:30 p.m. Delton Reminiscence. Thursday, September 10: Hastings - Music with Don and Pearl; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville - TV Time Friday, September 11 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.ni.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. O Homes are needed in Barry County to care, for the increasing number of children of all ages coming into care. Ifyou enjoy children and have 40 square feet of extra bedroom space, you are invited to consider foster care. Reservations are being taken now for the 24-hour introductory course, half ofwhich will be held in Nashville on two Saturdays, Sept. 19 & 26, from 9am-4pm, with an orien­ tation Thursday, Sept. 17, 6-9pm. For no-cost information packet, questions or to pre-register for classes please contact: E: Mueller-HayesJ@michigan.gov or (269) 948-3216. JiWfFFY Ralrinn Alaskan stuffed salmon, wild rice, California blend, peas, apple. Do you have Space In Your Heart and Home for a Foster Child? 18-Pk. Bottles +Dep & Tax Crystal Farms 8 oz. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, September 7 Tuesday, September 8 BBQ ribette, green beans, tator tots, grape juice, bun. Friday, September 11 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, banana, wheat bread. Wednesday, September 9: Hastings - Music with Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, September 7 Tuesday, September 8 Bud/Bud Light Thursday, September 10 | ® LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING. TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cay Velderman, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2003 and record­ ed September 17, 2003 in Instrument Number 1113515, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Seventeen and 26/100 Dollars ($154,717.26) including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said rnortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 5 acres, North 10 acres, East 1/2, Northeast 1/4 of Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI - 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.9732 ASAP# 3234069 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, 09/12/2009 06696503 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-09-12.pdf 3fd1150944af117cb9a921091c5e8462 PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 37, September 12, 2009 Removal of the Nashville Dam is underway by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Removal of the Nashville Dam is underway, with more demolition scheduled for next week, reported Scott Decker of the Nashville Department of Public Works to the village council Thursday evening. “They will be hauling fill in on Monday and later in the week, the excavator will finish demolishing,” said Decker. The project is scheduled to be completed in approxi­ mately three weeks, he said. Putnam District Library Director Shauna Swantek was also at the council meet­ ing to detail a program that could bring live music to the streets ofNashville. Currently, there are four pianos located in downtown Hastings that were painted and installed by the Thomapple Arts Council. Swantek said the pianos have been an attraction for residents and visitors to Hastings and have become a focal point for the city. The council will vote on whether to allow the pianos in Nashville at the next council meeting. In other business, the council: • Heard a report from Police Chief Jerry Schray that the department received two M-16 rifles through a grant from the federal gov­ ernment. Schray said ammu­ nition for the rifles has been ordered, and once it is received, the department will test and train on the new firearms. He also expressed gratitude to those who helped construct the new garage. The building cost approximately $8,000 after the sale of the former police department building. • Heard a report from Swantek concerning possible funding cuts from the state for libraries. Swantek visited the capitol Thursday along with library directors from across the state to voice their concerns over funding cuts and how they would affect the programs offered. “Putnam may be small, but we support our community in amazing ways,” said Swantek. “Now is not the time to cut funding when we’re providing more and more services.” • Ben Geiger from Rep. Brian Calley’s office attend­ ed the meeting and gave an update to the council about state budget talks. “Talks have broken down so bad over the' past couple weeks that they brought in mediators, and that didn’t work out, so now the media­ tors aren’t doing anything,” said Geiger. “There will be cuts ... That’s just the reality Work has begun on the removal of the Nashville Dam. Demolition will continue dur­ ing the upcoming week. of it. The easy options are no longer available.” • Approved a route permit for the homecoming parade that will be held on Oct. 2 at 5:30 p.m. The Nashville Village Council will meet again Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the vil­ lage hall on Main Street. Band camp prepares players for season Schools are off to great start Principal Jason Miller directs students to their bu§es at the end of the first day of school at Fuller Elementary in Nashville. by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Students and staff were out in full force for the first day of school Wednesday, Sept. 9. Fred Davenport, principal of Maplewood Elementary, said the first few days set the tone for the entire year and judging by this week’s start, it will be a good year. “It was a really smooth start,” said Davenport. “We start each year with an assembly, going over the policies and rules, and you can usually see a grade that might need more attention than the others. This year, that didn’t happen. All three of our grade levels look like great kids.” Davenport said there will be a greater emphasis on writing at Maplewood this year and it will be taught as a separate subject, rather than incorporated into other Sub­ jects. Also, rather than one dedicated science lab teacher, classroom teachers will be teaching science lab lessons to their students. With buses on the roads and students walking to and from school, Davenport cau­ tioned drivers to keep an eye out for students. He also sug­ gests that students walk in pairs. Fuller Street Principal Jason Miller said holding an open house the night before helped new students become familiar with the building and helped students transi­ tion into school. “The classrooms look great, the custodians did a great job and the open house was a success,” said Miller. “I haven’t crunched the num­ bers, but we had well over 80 percent in attendance.” Students at Fuller this year have lunch cards to use, a change from previous years, and the staff has attended training to improve the read­ ing curriculum at the school. Alternative Education Principal Chris Parkinson also reported a good start to the year, with more than 70 kids. “Things went great,” said Parkinson of the first day. “I hope the school year reflects the first two days of school.” This year, Parkinson has high hopes for his students and their test scores. A high­ ly qualified math teacher and a highly qualified English teacher have been added to the staff. The Maple Valley Board of Education will discuss a calendar resolution at its meeting Mqnday night. The board has been unable to set the official calendar for the year due to negotiations. The board will meet at 7 p.m. in the administration building. The flag corps practices its routine during the week­ long band camp held at the high school. Look inside for a full article recapping the band’s week. (Photo by Miller’s Photographic Studio) See page12 for story. Fuller Street student Olivia Williams boards the bus after her first day of school. Nashville man sought in stabbing Battle Creek Police said a domestic dispute led to a stabbing Sunday, Sept. 6. The victim, a 37-year-old man, was cut on the hand, shin and shoulder with a pocket knife. Officers said the suspect, 17, was arguing with his for­ mer girlfriend, also 17, who had locked herself in a car in the 1500 block of West Michigan Avenue. The sus­ pect was slashing at the car when the victim came from the house and told him to leave. The two men fought, and the victim was cut. The suspect is being sought on two charges of assault with intent to murder. Sgt. Mark Pierce of the Battle Creek Police said a felony warrant has been authorized for assault with a deadly weapon. In This Issue, • Oversized oak is contender in state contest • Elephants go swimming at Charlton Park • Putnam participates in The Great Michigan Read • Lions can’t block DK from getting to 2-0 in KVA �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 12, 2009 Charlton Park to host pow wow Sept. 19 and 20 The Frank Bush Memorial Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow will be held at Historic Charlton Park Sept. 19 and 20. The public is invited to experience Native American culture through a traditional pow wow with authentic Oversized oak is contender in state contest dancing and drumming, arts and crafts and native foods. The pow wow honors Frank Bush, Naswa Wua Quet (Eagle Weather), of the Pokagon, Huron and Gun Lake Band of Potawatomi, Eagle Clan. When the feder­ al government allowed Indians to have pow wows again, the first one in Lower Michigan was held at Charlton Park, were Frank Bush attended as a drummer on the first drum to return to this area. Bush was “Head Veteran,” respected elder and pipe carrier in this area He was also a combat vet­ eran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1940 to 1951. He left with the rank of gunnery sergeant and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received during World War II. The general public is invited to the upcoming pow wow. Gates open at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Grand entries are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday. Flags will be retired at sundown Saturday, followed by open dancing Until dark. On Sunday, fol- Authentic clothing, dancing and gifts will be part of the Frank Bush Memorial Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow Saturday and Sunday. (File photo.) public are invited to partici­ pate in dancing. Participants will be available before and after dancing for photos, dis­ cussion and to answer ques­ tions. Admission to the pow wow is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. Spectators should bring their own lawn chairs to view the event. Participants may enter lowing the dances, gifts will be presented to the partici­ pants. Authentic food vendors will be open throughout the event so visitors can enjoy fry bread and other special treats. Native artisans offer beadwork, bas­ kets, leather goods, ceramics, carvings, blankets, statuary andjewelry. Members of the intertribal free of charge. For more information, contact Historic Charlton Park at 269-945-3775, visit the Web site at ww.charltonpark.org or go on Facebook. The park is at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Motorcyclist injured in Woodland crash Linda Burt of Bellevue shows off her large bur oak. The tree measures 223 inches around at diameter chest height. Representatives from the Eaton Conservation District measured this tree to verify it as a contender in the Michigan Tree Hunt. The state winners will be announced at a ceremony in Midland Sept. 26. An 18-year-old man from Charlotte was injured Thursday, Sept. 3, at approx­ imately 1:20 p.m. when the motorcycle he was riding struck the side of pickup truck driven by a 78-yearold Woodland man. The Michigan State Police Brown Road. The motorcy­ cle struck the left front bumper of the pickup and subsequently veered across the lawn of the church and crashed into the church sign, causing the 18-year-old driv­ er to be thrown from the motorcycle. The driver ofthe motorcy­ cle was initially transported to Pennock Hospital and then transferred to Borgess Hospital, where he remains in intensive care. The driver of the pickup was uninjured. The 18-year-old driver was wearing a helmet and the 78-year-old driver was wearing a seat belt. While speed is believed to be a fac- Hastings post responded to the scene. The initial investi­ gation revealed that the motorcycle attempted to pass the pickup, which was turn­ ing left into the parking lot of Faith Bible Church, located on the west side of Woodland Road just north of Dolls, food, money order stolen from area home ^Diana’s QQace U The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS * I Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. ‘ 1-517-852-9481 A Hastings resident reportedly returned home Aug. 22 after a four-day absence to find that someone had pried open the front door and entered her home Thomapple Lake Road and stolen a $400 cashier’s check, several Indian dolls and food from the cupboards and refrigerator. Also missing was a utility trash can, the contents of which were emptied by the door. WCMWURKCWM JWIIEMUSEB 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 Senrice......................... 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., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15........ ........... Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 Sunday S 10: 00 11: 00 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 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 Church S Fellowship 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Senrice, 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 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................... 8:30 a.m Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors l 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 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service ............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN 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 Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Vermontville Bible Church Mother of Preschoolers meets from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Also, the program will be closed if Maple Valley Schools close for the day. The group will hold its first meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15. 203 N. State, Nashville QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service..................... .11 a.m. P.M. Service........................................ 6 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. Correction PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 ool rice NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH tor in the crash, alcohol is not believed to have been involved. Assisting agencies includ­ ed Woodland Fire Department, Nashville EMS,, Aircare Kalamazoo, Barry County Road Commission, and Barry County Central Dispatch. 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, September Se 12,2009 — Page 3 Elephants go swimming at Charlton Park by Patricia Johns StaffWriter Wednesday morning, Sept. 9, the two elephants from the Carson and Barnes Circus were kept busy get- [s s k»m M M lfw Mlfw *v ® h |/ S’ ™' Miin^ed nw k J ^«i irtd ®® id J *$ ftRtBU^l . Airae KaiaaV «4t Cmitfh^i mi Buy f® fa tty- 1X0 n□d ta abi> \ lit tart * (ki Jfc d tatartW ® ® uriHuih “B feparikteli IB’ ilqk'ltjitakih ,ra ijtttelW'i ® Ml is fa b» ’k SOUTHAM CH CNUKH *C*rai’ 10 id squirt *■® 1 em"* ■■::, msfflfiw pi)^ • ting the site ready for the performances at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Then at about 11:15 a.m. they and their trainers, accompanied by about 20 onlookers, walked from the circus site to the boat launch on Thomapple Lake. The elephants were walk­ ing to a swim. Once at the lake, the ele­ phants seemed somewhat reluctant since the water was a little cool. But after a few moments, both elephants walked into • the shallow water, frightened a few mud turtles and began to splash about. One even sprayed one of the trainers. The elephants played in the water for about 20 minutes. One pachyderm got a little stuck in the mud but made it out of the lake okay. Then, just as the sun began to shine over Charlton Park, animals, trainers and onlook­ ers began the short walk back to the tent area. Keith Ferris, director of Charlton Park, said he thought this was a fun part of having the circus visit Charlton Park and was glad he hadn’t missed it. The elephants go into the water together, but it still takes them a little while to get used to it. The visiting pachyderms chased mud turtles from the boat launch site on Thornapple Lake. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Elephants walk with their trainers from the Carson and Barnes Circus tent area down to the boat launch at Charlton Park. About 20 people watched and took pho­ tographs of the elephants Wednesday morning. (Photo by Patricia Johns) County-wide trail to be in spotlight Tuesday The Barry County Parks and Recreation Board will host an informational session on Barry County trails Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the Hastings Public Library at 6:30 p.m. This session will provide background information on the development of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail with successes achieved in Middleville, serving as a best practice. The City of Hastings will share an update on progress • being made to develop the section of the trail within city limits. Overall, the long-term focus will be county-wide connectivity with the trail serving as a vital usable lin­ ear park across Barry County. “Trails add value to our local communities in so many ways,” said Barry County Commissioner Mike Bremer. “Research shows that trails boost tourism and civic improvement, ultimate­ ly having a positive impact on the local economy. Trails preserve and restore open space, adding opportunity for physical activity to improve fitness and mental health.” Public input is encouraged at the session to help to cre­ ate a vision of connectivity across Barry County. Nashville VFW Presents...? The trails information ses­ sion is free of charge, and businesses, governmental leaders, community leaders, residents and all those inter­ ested in trail creation are encouraged to attend. Once the elephants get used to the water, they Call Valerie Byrnes at splash, bathe and roll over in the water. (Photo by 269-945-2454 with any ques­ Patricia Johns) tions. Enjoy better signal and the best in High Speed Internet with our newly upgraded towers. 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He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dolores; daugh­ ters, Terry Sloan of Vermontville; Sheryl (Dave) The Vermontville Methodist Church will celebrate 150 years of ministry with a spe- Walker ofPhoenix, AZ; sons, William (Sally) Huss of cial event Sunday, Sept. 20. Bishop Jonathan Keaton will be in Vermontville to help celebrate the sesquicentennial of the Vermontville United Methodist Church. A special anniversary celebra­ tion is planned for Sept 20 to mark the church’s 150th year of ministry. Activities will begin with worship at 11 a.m. shared by several former pastors and Bishop Keaton preaching. Following the worship serv­ ice will be a picnic lunch and program on the lawn that will include a resolution from the State of Michigan. Historical items on display in the fellowship hall. The church, located at 108 N. Main, Vermontville, invites the public to attend the worship service, picnic and program and share this occasion with the congrega­ tion. If anyone is unable to attend, but would like to share a memory or two, entries can be posted on the church’s Facebook page or sent to the church at PO Box 86, 49096. ermontville with by entertainment Stephen and Joshua Forester. The public is welcome for a special evening service Eras up to A $75 VISA® REBATE CARD BY MAIL WHEN YOU BUY 4 NEW QUALIFYING TIRES. With Cooper, you don’t have to give up a thing. Grab four eligible tires right now and get unbeatable performance. - $75 OFF DISCOVERER CTS, ATR, H/T, STT, S/T, S/T-C and *LSX tires - $50 OFF CS4 Touring tires - $40 OFF Lifeliner GLS, Cooper GFE and Cooper Response” tires f' Tire Sales & Service 4> M66 Tire MEMBER .7775 SADDLEBAG RD (M-66) - LAKE ODESSA 616-374-1200 Do you have Space In YourHeart and Home for AFoster Child? Homes are needed in Barry County to care for the increasing number of children of all ages coming into care. Ifyou enjoy children and have 40 square feet of extra bedroom space, you are invited to consider foster care. Reservations are being taken now for the 24-hour introductory course, half of which will be held in Nashville on two Saturdays, Sept. 19 & 26, from 9am-4pm, with an orien­ tation Thursday, Sept 17,6-9pm. For no-cost information packet, questions or to pre-register for classes please contact: E: Mueller-HavesJ@inichigan.gov or (269) 948-3216. “Out 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 w SE (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville v Scott A. Daniels *Famil* Owner/Manager They will be providing a youthful mix of music and humor Saturday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. Then, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., the church will hold a youth lock-in for grades seven to 12. Planned for the evening will be a campfire, karaoke, games and more. The . Kalamo United Methodist Church is located four miles east of M-66 on M-79 (Lawrence Highway), then one and, a half miles south on Ionia Road. For more information, call 517-652-1580 or log on to www.kalamochurch.org. Barry Community Hospice offering grief recovery classes After the loss of a love one, many people go through a long and difficult process of recovery. Often it is a con­ fusing and chaotic time. Barry Community Hospice is offering five griefrecovery sessions.that combine learn­ ing about grief with the opportunity to discuss thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environ­ ment. Class topics to be cov­ ered are: understanding the effects of grief, what to expect during mourning, how to support oneself and Potterville and Tony (Sherry) Hus§ of Nashville; seven grandchildren, Shannon Godlewski, Trish (Brandon) Garvey, Troy (Mandy) Sloan, Angela Huss, Kristy Huss, Alicia Huss and Amanda Huss; three great grandchil­ dren; sisters, Betty Smith, Luella Faulkner and Marjorie Shaw; brothers, Charles Huss and Vernon (Kathleen) Bollinger. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Casey officiat­ ing. If desired, memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com MI Kalamo United Methodist Church to host Foresters, lock-in GET William Huss — others in grief, the unex­ plainable ghosts, voices, visions and more, ways to remember a loved one and creating a lasting legacy. Classes will be at the Barry Community Hospice offices 450 Meadow Run Drive, Hastings. Evening classes will be held on Thursdays Sept. 24 to Oct. 22, from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Daytime classes will be on Tuesdays Oct 6 to Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 269-948-8452 to reg­ ister for class session choice. Nancy M. Sprague NASHVILLE - Nancy M. (Phenix) Sprague, age 72, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, September 3,2009 at Eaton Community Hospice, in Charlotte. Nancy was bom in Lansing on May 23, 1937, the daughter of the late Clyde E. and Urvena (Bell) Jenks. She was raised in the Clare and East Lansing areas. Nancy was married to Hal “Butch” Phenix on July 19, 1957. The couple made their home together in the Nashville area. Nancy and Hal had cele­ brated 34 years of marriage when Hal passed away in January 1992. On May 22, 1999, Nancy was married to Joseph Sprague. Nancy and Joe spent the past six winters together at their home in Florida. Nancy was employed at Hastings Fiberglass for 20 years before retiring in 1999. Nancy is survived by two daughters. Gay M. Goodnoe, Vallita (Ron) Ashbum; four sons, Anthony (Valarie) Phenix, Andrew Phenix, Timothy Phenix, Kevin S. (Tracy) Phenix; three step­ daughters, Michelle (Gary) Armour, Patricia Meyers, Julie Sprague; two step-sons, Joe (Debbie) Sprague IT, and John (Donna) Sprague; a sis-. ter, Jane Smith; three broth­ ers, Clyde Jenks Jr., James Jenks, and John (Bonnie) Jenks. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; 21 step grand­ children; two step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hal (Butch) Phenix who passed away in 1992; step-son, Mike Sprague; brother, Jerome Jenks, and step- granddaugh­ ter, Amber. Funeral services were held at the Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville on Wednesday, September 9, with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment took place immediately following the funeral services at Hosmer Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to either Barry Community Hospice or Eaton Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements have beep entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfiineralhome.net for further details. Solar and wind energy systems focus of fall conservation tour by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer If it were not for the many cars parked at the Charlie Harag Farm in Charlotte on Thursday, passersby might not have suspected that any­ thing out of. the ordinary was happening at the locationBut, as it .turns out, the farm hosted several speakers that day as part of the 2009 fall conservation tour. In addition to offering par­ ticipants the opportunity to hear from several speakers, the event focused on solar and wind energy systems and included a bus tour of renew­ able energy systems current­ ly in use at various sites throughout Barry, Eaton and Ingham counties. Speakers at the event included Robyn “Bobbie” Morrison, business specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development; R. Bruce Wheaton, a representative of Urban Options; Darryl Tietz, project manager for Basic Solar and Renewables; and Dr. Steve Harsh, professor of agricultural economics at Michigan State University. As part of his presentation, Harsh spoke about various aspects of wind energy sys­ tems, including benefits they offer, such as clean power, independence from utility providerss and reduced demand on power grids. According to Harsh, Michigan offers an excellent CONSERVATION, continued on page 6 Annual Chicken Supper Kalamo United Methodist Church 1475 S. Ionia Road, Vermontville September 17th • 4:30pm-7:00pm 'Adults $8 • Children under 12 $2.50 Preschoolers FREE ____________________ 06697183 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 12,2009 — Page 5 Putnam participates in The Great Michigan Read Putnam District Library in Nashville begins this year’s fall adult programming by participating in The Great Michigan Read. The Great Michigan Read is a book club for the entire state. With a statewide focus on a single book, it encour­ ages Michiganians to learn more about their state, their history and their society. This year’s selection is Stealing Buddha’s Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen. Several copies are available for checkout at the library. Patrons may also use their library card and home or library computer to have a copy delivered to Putnam for pick up. Visit www.mel.org and click on MeLCat to access this serv­ ice. Stealing Buddha’s Dinner is a memoir that chronicles Nguyen’s migration from Vietnam in 1975 and her coming of age in Grand Rapids, in the 1980s. Along the way, she struggles to construct her own cultural identity from a menagerie of uniquely American influ­ ences. Stealing Buddha’s Dinner inspires readers to investigate cultural influ­ ences, explore their family roots, and discover how con­ temporary events have affected their lives. Patrons are encouraged to get their copy soon and plan to attend the book discussion at the library on Monday, Oct. 5. The time will be determined by those who sign up for the gathering. The group plans to sample some of the food described in the memoir when they meet. Readers may also choose to carpool to Grand Rapids on Thursday, Oct. 15, to hear the author speak. Readers who sign up to participate will receive a free bookmark and reader’s guide at the circulation desk. While the reader’s guide has some selection-specific questions, many of the questions encourage the reader to reflect on his or her own experience. For more information about The Great Michigan Read, visitwww.michiganhumanities.org or contact Putnam District Library. Health department announces seasonal flu clinics The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is ready to kick off seasonal flu vaccina­ tion season. Seasonal influen­ za vaccine is encouraged for everyone over 6 months old. In Barry County, clinics will be held at the health department at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. They will be held Mondays beginning Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In Eaton County, clinics will be held at Charlotte Assembly of God Church at 1100 E. Clinton Trail in Charlotte (across from Meijer) Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday, Oct 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The health department will also have clinics at the following locations: the Congregational church in Grand Ledge Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 to 11 a.m., Windsor Township Hall Friday, Oct. 2, from 9 to 11 a. m., and the Eaton Rapids Senior Center Tuesday, Oct. b, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Seasonal flu vaccine is $32 for adults. Children with no insurance or insurance that will not pay for vaccines can receive the flu vaccine for $15 based on ability to pay. The health department also will have FluMist vac­ cine for those children with no insurance or insurance that will not pay for vac­ cines. The health department can bill some insurance compa­ nies, including Medicare, Medicaid, PHA commercial, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Priority Health (pre-authoriLibrary aides Kari Hummell and Kathleen Welch show zation is needed). The health the book and study guide for The Great Michigan Read. department cannot bill Blue Care Network. Those who have Blue Care Network, should contact their physi­ cians for flu shots. A second vaccine for die novel H1N1 influenza virus will be available later in the fall. County offering ‘Dollar Days’ for cats HGB Wellness Center offering new group classes . The HGB Wellness Center is kicking off its next session of .group exercise classes with some new additions to the line-up. TNT (Tighten and Tone) is a fast-paced w i t it Sifejp W,W i Vttt,!0l class that blends cardio and weights for a total body workout. Hip Hop Dance is a highenergy dance class that “gets your hips moving and your heart rate up,” according to Jake Campbell, wellness center coordinator. Beginning Yoga is also back on the schedule starting Sept. 8. For more information about the group exercise classes, contact the Wellness Center at 517-543-9575 or by e-mail at jcampbell@hgbhealth.com. Vermontville Awana Club starts new year M mitaksta d kt tfctjKM inb iitasttfe Ki ik fmtni uni ta ta i jdt !M fal M otto l|$. altMltl)W ■no Cmmi# ' jgg fiBUlUd®'’ Iiie) tattn®83's ait, tanlM®aSK'; Wf*^ The Vermontville Bible Church invites all children in kindergarten through sixth grade to attend Awana Boys and Girls Club set to begin its 2009-10 club year Sept. 23. The club will meet Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. through April 2010. Dave Eddy, one of the organizers of the club, said Awana is one of the largest nondenominational children’s and youth ministries in the world. Currently Awana clubs are active in more than 110 countries, reaching more than 1 million young people each week. Awana meetings at Vermontville Bible Church attract about 60 to 80 children Vermontville, from Nashville, Hastings, Lake I Home Cookin' Court® Kettle Cafe 113 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Odessa, Charlotte and surrounding communities. Some highlights of the club include game time, special theme nights, large-group time featuring guest speakers, and the wearing of a club uni­ form. Boys and girls also work through handbooks to learn life values and scripture. Vermontville Bible Church is located at 250 N. Main Street in Vermontville. For more information, contact the church office at 517-7260647 or e-mail office@myvbc.org. Additional-information and a printable registration form also are available at www.myvbc.org. The church serves families in the Maple Valley area through a variety of ministry programs, including Sunday and Wednesday evening services. Man arraigned for attempting Sheriff Mike Raines, shown here holding one of the many cats available for adoption has announced that the month of September will feature “Dollar Days” at the Eaton County Animal Shelter. Residents can adopt cats for only $1 during the month. The regular adoption fee is $38. Adoptees are required to spay or neuter the pets. Shelter hours are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. The animal shelter is located at 756 Court House Drive, Charlotte, call 517-543-5755. to pass forged prescription Charles Chapman, 34, of Middleville was arraigned Friday, Sept. 4, in Barry County District Court on two felony charges. Great Deals EVERYNight! 2fors1500! Saturday thru Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. (that’s even night except Friday!) ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH f FRY FRIDAYS!! 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Don’t miss this opportunity to save! www.ErieMetalRoofs.com L 1-800-952-3743 email: roofing@eriemetalroofs.com �Page 8 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley *News Saturday, September 12.2009 Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force receives drug-free community funds Grants total more than $130,000 The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force has been named recipient of grants totaling more than $130,(XX) to prevent under­ age drinking and substance abuse. Of that money, $125,(XX) wifi be from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) funds from the Office of National Drug Control Policy to involve the local community in preventing and reducing alcohol and other drug abuse among youths. Another $2.5<X) has been awarded by Prevention Network, $1,000 from the Pennock Foundation, and $2,000 from the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation to fund a youth leadership summit in January 2010. “A healthier community benefits everyone in Barry County,” said Liz Lenz, SATF coordinator. “The Drug-Free Communities program recognizes the great potential and the hard work of the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force to help reduce substance abuse risk factors and bring positive change to our com­ munity. This new funding will allow the members of the SATF to continue work­ ing together to prevent and reduce substance abuse county-wide.” The summit, planned for Jan. 22, 2010, will be held at Kellogg Community College and will include about 100 students from Delton Kellogg, Hastings, Maple Valley, Lakewood and Thomapple Kellogg high schools and is open to pri­ vate and home-schooled stu­ dents, as well, said Lenz. She said the day will focus on student creativity and ways they can share messages at their respective schools. “Most teens don’t drink; however, this message isn’t what people of all ages believe,” she said, adding that people hear about teens who engage in risky behav­ ior and then incorrectly assume that all youths take part in underage drinking. At the summit, students will listen to speakers, attend workshops, demonstrate cre­ ative, positive leadership and explore ways to spread the message to their friends and peers to change attitudes and “do something” in their own communities, she said. The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force began its community preven­ tion efforts in 2004 as the former Meth Task Force, said Lenz. Since 2007, the SATF has been working to address and prevent all sub­ stance-abuse concerns in the community, such as under­ age drinking, inappropriate use of alcohol and the dan­ gers of medicine abuse. The SATF membership of more CONSERVATION, continued from page 4 environment for wind energy cultural producers and rural small businesses for many of systems. “We have pretty good the costs associated with the wind in the state,” he said. installation and construction “In fact, we’re ranked num­ of renewable energy sys­ ber 14 nationally in terms of tems. Another incentive for the our wind potential.” Harsh detailed several use of alternative energy opportunities for financial sources described by Harsh assistance available to those related to the American thinking about purchasing Recovery and Reinvestment wind energy systems, includ­ Act of 2009, specifically tax ing the Rural Energy for credits for small wind energy America Program (REAP), systems afforded by the act. which offers grants and loans As part of the act, anyone through the USDA to agri- who installs a small wind Flannel prints & solids Fabric with turkey, corn, Halloween, Christmas, deer, leaf, dog, cat, bird, baby wildlife, floral, stripe, more Coat & dress zippers, thread, tape, trim, DMC floss Interfacing & Stabilizers QUESTIONS: ASK US... SiatenA 'Jafinicb 218 E. 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One of the rea­ sons this holiday is so special to me is because I have a great relationship with my grandmother. She is one of my best friends, someone who has always been there for support and 'wisdom. During the celebration of our grandparents, we talk about how much things change over the years. We all get a little older. Our kids grow up. Changes bring uncertainty and even fear. The notknowing fills one’s heart with un-ease and anxiety. One may worry about where we are going. What are we going to do now? How will we continue? But these wor­ ries are unnecessary. Jesus tell us not to worry Hansbarge Heating & Air Conditioning LICFi\i5i=n INSURED “You gotta have a good financial plan,” he said. The tour was sponsored by the Barry, Eaton and Ingham conservation districts, Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program and MSU Extension program serving Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia and Livingston counties. Vermontville, Ml COLEHAtVSBARBERo^ Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates I about tomorrow. He says, “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomor­ row will worry about itself.” Each day has enough trouble of its own. He continues to reassure us by saying, “I am with you always.” With con­ fidence, we can say that because Jesus is- with us today and tomorrow, we will step beyond these changes. We will continue to grow into the persons God calls us to be. We will not let the fears of uncertainty stop us. We will take these changes and embrace them. We will step into them and use them to further God’s kingdom. Do these words sound familiar to you? These are some wonderful words of wisdom that my grandma always tells me. They are scriptural. The . changes ahead of us as we age and as we face the new day are much more than the obsta­ cles we make them. These changes are just more ways for us to be in communion with our brothers and sisters in faith. These are just many more ways for us to grow to be the disciples Jesus sends us out to be. It is my prayer that we face these changes at home, within our lives, and in faith with confidence as disciples of Christ God have given us so many things in the past to celebrate. God will continue to give us things and moments for which to give thanks. Celebrate grandparents on Sunday. Know that whatever life gives you, you can han­ dle it. Ask your grandma for advice. than 25 community partner agencies works collabora­ tively to heighten awareness of problems and the need for positive change. Lenz said that the SATF will continue community partnerships to identify sub­ stance abuse issues and pre­ vention initiatives, collect data to use as a guide to pre­ vent youth substance abuse, and reduce access to alcohol and other substances. The 161 new grantees were selected from 417 applicants through a competitive, peerreviewed process. To qualify for matching grants, all awardees must have at least a six-month history of working together on substance-abuse reduction initiatives, have representation from 12 specif­ ic sectors of the community, develop a long-term plan to reduce substance abuse, and participate in the national evaluation of the DFC pro­ gram. More information about the Drug-Free Communities Program is available at www. whitehousedrugpolicy .g ov/dfc. In My Own Write Parish Finding love in lima beans and combine races Okay, I have tried not to go on and on, but I just have to devote one column to the fact that I just married my perfect match. I never really got into all of that mushy, soulmate, when-you-meet-him-you’ll-know-it, kind of stuff. I’ve always been more of a realist — if it’s sup­ posed to happen, it will. If not, I’m happy as I am, so no huge loss. Now that I have experienced it, however, I have a glimpse ofjust what a loss it would be. I would not have the person who can make me laugh when all I want to do is have a pity party. I would have missed sharing things like fishing on a summer afternoon, working side by side in a garden, bike rides on a fall day or even the combine derby at the county fair. It totally changes your perspective about life to have someone you love and trust to share it with. I would have missed out on what it means to want to make someone else happy, no matter the cost. I would miss out on the warm fuzzy feeling I get when he opens the car door for me. I would miss the inside jokes we have that no one else knows (or would think are funny). I would miss out on finding someone who thinks my lack of grace is cute and lets me sing in the car, no matter how off key. Love is not who you see yourself with, it’s who you can’t see yourselfwithout. So, whatever the future brings, I feel more prepared now to deal with it than ever before. Like it says in Proverbs 15:17, “A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.” So here’s to years and years and bowls upon bowls of vegetables, even lima beans — the grossest of all vegeta­ bles, in my opinion. They taste like dirt pills but I’d eat them for the rest of my life it I had to. Now that’s love. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 12, 2009 — Page 7 barru Coun|y OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK and Schedule of Events Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, September 1*4 Hamburger, baked beans, creamy cucumber salad, orange, bun. salad, pineapple, muffin. Thursday, September 17 Seafood pasta salad, cucumber salad, mandarin oranges, club crackers. Friday, September 18 Tuesday, September 15 Tuna salad, com salad, Pollock, coleslaw, winter jello with fruit, wheat bread. blend vegetables, tropical fruit, dinner roll. Home Delivered Wednesday, September *16 Taco bar, various toppings, sliced peaches. 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Apple Cider $499 COBB Will DRILLING (REPAIR We Do Rotobrush Duct Cleaning © 2009 Goodman Manufacturing Company, LP, Houston Texas. • To receive the IQYear Parts Limited Warranty, online registration must be completed within 60 days o' installation Online registration is not required in California or Quebec Full '.vairanty details available at wwwjoodinanmfgx Y°u’reYo,uXe?ut- 1 Lb.................................... - Call today and schedule to take advantage of $10 pre-season savings on clean & check thru 9/18/09. QUALITY, VALUE & SERVICE Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Nashville (517)852-9565 Nii Nawiiw 517-852-0868 Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30­ 2: 30 p.m. Nashville - Mini Massage 11 a.m. Delton Reminiscence. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Spaghettios, pineapple. Salad Entree Choices: Peanut but- bar. ter and jelly sandwich. Tuesday, Sept 15 Maplewood Alternate Hot dogs and toppings. Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt French fries, push-up. w/string cheese, chef salad, Mexican bar. Wednesday, Sept 16 peanut butter and jelly sand­ Chicken parmesan. Whole wich. Milk is included with all kernel com, cinnamon apple­ full meal purchases. Assorted sauce. Deli bar. Thursday, Sept. 17 bread choices daily. Kellogg Goodtime Pizza. Breakfast price: $1.30; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult Ravioli w/break stick. Celery price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. and carrot sticks, pears. Pasta bar. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu HOURS nashville IZ6WREXPRESS Wednesday, September 16: Hastings - Music with SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu tiiataMiiiJ Activities Calendar Monday, September 14: 24 • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2" - 5” Well Drilling and Repair 30 Years Experience । We reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. None sold to dealers or minors. Some items not always as pictured. Nashville IGA Express Accepts: Estimates Available 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. #1748 Mon.-TMIT. 6AM-10PM: 1-117581. 6AM-monigm: Sun. 9AM-10PM Bridge Cards • WIC �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 12,2009 LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clark Harrington, a sin­ gle man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2007 and recorded August 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070802­ 0000438, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by HSBC Mortgage Corporation or HSBC Bank by as signment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eleven Thousand Six Hundred SeventyThree and 74/100 Dollars ($211,673.74) including interest at 7% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: commencing at the South one-quartbr corner of said Section 21, also being the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes OO seconds East 66.00 feet along the North­ South one-quarter line of said Section 21; also being the center­ line of Barber Road; thence North 89 degrees 33 minutes 15 sec­ onds East. 348.95 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 374.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds East 640.80 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 49 seconds East 440.5 feet to a point in the South line of Section 21; thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds West 990.24 feet along the South line to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to easement for pri­ vate road described as: that part of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: commenc­ ing at the South one-quarter cor­ ner of said Section 21, also being the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 66.00 feet along the North-South one-quarter line of said Section 21, also being the centerline of Barber "Road; thence North 89 degrees 33 min­ utes 15 seconds South 568.95 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 66.00 feet to a point on the South line of said Section 21; thence South 89 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds West 568.95 feet along said South line to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount-tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as your may have certain rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 450.0037 ASAP# 3234091 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, 09/12/2009 06696957 Clean Sweep Day is Friday, Sept. 11 Clean Sweep helps pro­ tect the state’s natural resources and prevents agriculture pollution by ensuring the safe and proper disposal of outdat­ ed, unused or unwanted pesticides in Michigan. Unwanted pesticides may be taken to the Barry, Eaton, Ionia Clean Sweep Day for proper disposal on Friday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. Clean Sweep will be held at Crop Production Services in Woodbury. Clean Sweep is a free service to home owners'and farmers. The Michigan Department of Agriculture’s Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program (MGSP), in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), local units of government, and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), has established, to date, 16 permanent Clean Sweep sites located throughout the state. Farmers and individual Michigan residents may drop off potentially harm­ ful pesticides at a Clean Sweep site where they will be collected, pack­ aged for shipping and dis­ posed of properly and safely. There is no charge for this service. Those interested in participating in the program may con­ tact the site coordinator at the location nearest them for more . information, including collection dates. Pesticide dealers and individuals who sell or apply pesticides for hire may also, at the Clean Sweep site manager’s dis­ cretion, dispose of unused or unwanted pesticides at cost. This cost is typically less than 20 percent of the normal cost of pesticide waste disposal because of economies of scale and competitive bidding of waste disposal accounts. Michigan’s Clean Sweep pesticide collec­ tions originally began in 1987 as a series of oneday collections in specific watersheds. The move to establish permanent Clean Sweep pesticide collec­ tion sites began in 1996 when MDA obtained EPA funding to construct five sites throughout the state (construction funds do not always cover all costs related to constructing a new site; in such instances, a host site pro­ vides for the remaining construction funds). Clean Sweep is made possible by a strong and unique state, federal, local and industry part­ nership. MDA, through the MGSP and fees paid by pesticide and fertilizer registration fees on spe­ cialty and agricultural products, provides fund­ ing to support the disposal of pesticides, while the local unit of government/host site provides for staffing, scheduling, site maintenance, promo­ tion, vendor selection, etc. The EPA has histori­ cally provided funding for site construction and will often provide additional funding for pesticide dis­ posal. DEQ support cov­ ers the cost of allowing mercury disposal at the sites as well. Over the past seven years, nearly 700,000 pounds or 350 tons, of LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Elmer C. Currier, Jr. and Star F Currier, husband and wife, to D&N Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 16, 1999 and recorded July 21, 1999 in Instrument Number 1032792, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Six Hundred SeventyFour and 14/100 Dollars ($65,674.14) including interest at 7.5% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, - Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as beginning at a point 258 feet East of the Northeast corner of Lot 12 Block 7 of AW Phillip's Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, thence South 12 rods; thence East 6 rods; thence North 12 rods; thence West to the place. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be '30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as, you may have certain rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 280.9647 ASAP# 32341)83 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, 09/12/2009 * 06696498 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donavon E. Parks and Lou Anne Parks, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's . successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 1,2003 and recorded August 11, 2003 in Instrument Number 1110577, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Nine and 30/100 Dollars ($101,799.30) including interest at 5.25% 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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEP­ TEMBER 24, 2009. Said premis­ es are located in the Township of Carlston, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of Land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 32 which lies 1127.81 feet due East of the Northwest comer of said Section 32; thence due East 200 feet; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes West 233 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes East 233 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale.' In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our 'office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 393.0216 ASAP# 3234101 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, 09/12/2009 06666468 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ event this property is claimed as ATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLEC­ a principal residence exempt TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ from tax under section 7cc of the LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ general property tax act, 1893 PA MATION OBTAINED WILL BE 206, MCL .7cc please contact our USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. office at (248) 844-5123. This Mortgage Sale - Default has been firm is a debt collector attempting made in the conditions of a cer­ to collect a debt. Any information tain mortgage made by Faith Guyott, a single woman to New obtained will be usedfor this pur­ pose. If you are in the Military, Century Mortgage Corporation, please contact our office at the Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2004, and recorded on October number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been 14, 2004, as Document Number: made in the conditions of a cer­ 1135443, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to tain mortgage made by: Nancy L U.S. Bank N.A.,in its capacity as Dennis, an unmarried woman to Trustee for the registered holders Interbay Funding LLC, of Asset Backed Securities Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2006 Corporation Home Equity Loan and recorded June 29, 2006 in Trust 2004-HE8, Asset Backed Instrument # 1166674 Barry Pass-Through Certificates, County Records, Michigan. Said Series 2004-HE8 by an mortgage was assigned to: Assignment of Mortgage dated Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, by April 02, 2007 and recorded assignment dated December 27, October 24, 2007 by Document 2007 and recorded February 29, Number: 20071024-0003377, 2008in Instrument # 20080229­ Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be 0001868 on which mortgage due at the date hereof the sum of there is claimed to be due at the One Hundred Four Thousand Six date hereof the sum of NinetyHundred Fifty-Two and 80/100 Nine Thousand Nine Hundred ($104,652.80) including interest Fifty-One Dollars and No Cents at the rate of 9.62500% per ($99,951.00) including interest annum. Under the power of sale 12.13% per annum. Under the contained in said mortgage and power of sale contained in said the statute in such case made mortgage and the statute in such and provided, notice is hereby case made and provided, notice given that said mortgage will be is hereby given that said mort­ foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of gage will be foreclosed by a sale them, at public venue, at the of the mortgaged premises, or place of holding the Circuit Court some part of them, at public ven­ in said Barry County, where the due, Circuit Court of Barry premises to be sold or some part County at 1:00PM on September of them are situated, at 01:00 PM 24, 2009 Said premises are situon October 1, 2009 Said premis­ ated in Township of Hope, Barry” es are situated in the Township of County, - Michigan, and are Yankee Springs, Barry County, described as: Commencing 43 Michigan, and are described as: and one half rods South of the Lot 7, Block 4, Sandy Beach Northeast corner of Section 35, Park, Yankee Springs Township, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Barry County, Michigan, as thence South 110 feet, thence recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page West 143 feet, thence North 110 18. Commonly known as: 12925 Cleland Avenue The redemption feet, thence East 143 feet to the period shall be 6 months from the place of beginning.. Commonly date of such sale, unless deter­ known as 9116 Cedar Creek Road, Delton Ml 49046 The. mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which redemption period shall be 6 case the redemption period shall months from the date of such be 30 days from the date of such sale, unless determined abansale, or 15 days after statutory doned in accordance with MCL notice, whichever is later. Dated: 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in August 29,2009 Randall S. Miller which case the redemption peri& Associates, P.C. Attorneys for od shall be 30 days from the date U.S. Bank N.A.Jn its capacity as of such sale, or upon the expira­ Trustee for the registered holders tion of the notice required by of Asset Backed Securities MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is Corporation Home Equity Loan later. Dated: 8/22/2009 Bayview Trust 2004-HE8, Asset Backed Loan Servicing LLC, Assignee of Pass-Through Certificates, Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Series 2004-HE8 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 248­ Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 335-9200 Case No. 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File 090MI00017-2 ASAP# 3241572 No: 09-13661 ASAP# 3234184 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, 08/22/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/12/2009,09/19/2009 06696882 09/05/2009,09/12/2009 06696508 pesticides have been removed from circulation and properly disposed of via the permanent collec­ tion sites. Everyone from farmers to Michigan residents may take unused, out-of-date or banned pesticides to their local sites free of charge and without conse­ quence. This free program is made possible by fund­ ing through national, state and local partnerships, as well as fees paid by pesti­ cide and fertilizer regis­ tration fees. Whether you have five gallons of Round-Up or 150 pounds of DDT, this Clean Sweep site will take it. For dis­ posals over 150 pounds, an appointment should be made. For more information, contact Kim Walton at the Barry Conservation District 269-948-8056 ext. 114, Eaton Conservation District 517-543-5848 ext. 3, or Elizabeth Robins at Ionia 616-527-8219. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE *NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Cay Velderman, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2003 and record­ ed September 17, 2003 in Instrument Number 1113515, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Seventeen and 26/100 Dollars ($154,717.26) including interest at 5.375% 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 venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 5 acres, North 10 acres, East 1/2, Northeast 1/4 of Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the- date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.9732 ASAP# 3234069 08/22/2009, 09/05/2009, 08/29/2009, 09/12/2009 06696503 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 12, 2009 — Page 9 >N 'I%k h'i\ ^ADk 1t ,t h'i\ ^ADk 1t Ik w%X ^<sttor^ XXs<X Xs <ss xS RMefSS 'Ss %,' J* Pennf ield’s Panthers pounce on Maple Valley in first half The Lions Just couldn’t get anything going at Pennfield Friday night Pennfield unproved to 3-0 on the season with a 47-6 vic­ tory over Male Valley’s var­ football team sity in Kalamazoo V Valley Association action. The host Panthers scored four touchdowns in the second quarter to build a 34-0 half-time lead, then upped the advantage to 41-0 on Adam Vanderwall’s second TD run of the night-with just over four minutes gone in the third quarter. Vanderwall had the Panthers’ first touchdown as well, on a three-yard run in the opening quarter. Nicolas Acton tossed a 75yard touchdown pass to Kevin Wenzensky two minutes into the second quarter, then hit Chris Talbon for a 34-yard score 1:31 before the half. In between those two touchdowns, Wenzensky scored on a nine-yard run. Trevor Tuttle closed out the scoring for the night with a 20-yard TD run with 4:01 to play. Maple Valley got its lone touchdown on a seven-yard run by y Trenton Courtney y with 8:16 left in the fourth quarter. Both teams turned the ball over three times, but it was the Panthers who took advan-tage. Brendon Clements and Wenzensky both covered up Lion fumbles, and Taylor Crouch had an interception. The Panther defense limited the Lions to just 173 yards of offense on the night, with 95 of that on the ground and 78 passing. Austin Pool completed 3- of-10 pass attempts for Maple Valley, connecting with Cody Linehart twice for 58 yards, and once with Zach Eddy for a 20-yard gain. Kyle Bums led the Maple Valley rushing attack with 12 carries for 59 yards, and Courtney Courtney rushed rushed four four times times for 19 yards. . Acton was 6-of-8 passing for yardss, or Pennfield enne for or 230 yars, and had one pass picked offf by the Lions’ Michael Caldwell. Garrett Reid and Brandon Cosgrove recovered fumbles for Maple Valley. Bums and Courtney both finished with eight tackles, and d Cosgrove had six. The Panthers had just three more first downs than the Lions, but big plays into the end zone meant that Pennfield didn’t get the chance to move the chains. Pennfield had 402 yards of offense, including 172 yards on the ground. Vanderwall was the Panthers’ top rusher, carryingjust four times for 43 yards. Wenzensky had three catches for 105 yards, and Talbot Talbot had had two two for for 102 102 yards. yards. Tyler Grimes paced the Tyler Grimes paced the Pennfield defense with seven tackles. The Lions are now 1-2 this season in the KVA, and will get a visit from Schoolcraft next Friday. The Eagles improved to 3-0 with a 33-3 victory over Parchment Friday night. In other KVA action Friday, Delton Kellogg beat Galesburg-Augusta 31-8; and Kalamazoo Christian downed Olivet 37-14. GET ALL THE 5 5 M f Preserve Project underway ^w®Wa t*®olW-® nWW w IWW r«nw PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: BjlMii terj&Ktfpdty ■’."J 't*asMDUW <fcCrt UnM^^ ^lteS *SwWstSefW IW SfflftM®® sliisil ^^35®”' tiito j*nitltoln^ jdfto *^®*3 Hut itaiiis/li jisi SSw^2 Ww^^’f2£ » wi®aa® ®aa® In June, Hayes Green Beach held a community planting day to spread sunflower seeds in the shape of an exclamation point. Last week, organizers went up in a hot air balloon captained by Jeremy Droscha of Charlotte to check their work. While they were aloft, they captured a few shots. The preserve project is located next to the old Felpausch grocery store building, which HGB will be converting into a community health park. BARRY CO. EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sept 12 W® Hj^lJ |\xt! Sept 14 Sept 15 l*J15kt(oBtoi" te>O? £jrt *£jrt *£ t Sept 29 :^>i ^>i Sept 29 Oct 4-10 f> ,*>}'’ Oct 5 «»! Oct 7 JIWV Oct 12 J‘ aJ !f>*Sys JaJ *S General Leaders Meeting, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Hastings City Bank Community Room. 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. RUP Credit Class, 1-5 p.m., Clarksville Horticulture Station, pre-registration required. Extension Office Closed for In-service. National 4-H Week and 4-H Council Window Display Contest. Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Reach over 4,000 area homes Village of Vermontville NOTICE I’^wiarw Wlta) tomtom’: UtaSai IMtwtltyp Mai V. tatHtpfo emUCIj k«Mt1 itaW, tort mum to tttaja * “* * Call 269-945-9554for Maple Valley ACTION-Ads BARRY Call 945-9554 for more information. hhtlirni rtlirn«i station that Obama wants a civilian defense force. The last time that was tried was in the 1920s and 1930s. The country was Germany. The force was called the Brown Shirts, their leader was Hitler. If America doesn't wake up and quit playing with their toys, one day we will wake up to the national socialist party under Obama here at our door. God help us then. Steve Toman, Nashville PUBLIC MEETING Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 1*** To the editor: Here we are six months into the worst presidency we have ever had and John McCain doesn’t look so bad now. We are spending money now that our great great grandchildren are going to have to pay back. We owe China and they are not our friends - millions and mil­ lions of dollars and they are going to want their money soon. I also just heard on a radio NEWS OF COUNTY! ’ftlip. Country needs to wake up, stop spending 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 arc hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper arc available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is I -800-927-9275. A public meeting on the Proposed 2010 Water Main Upgrade project is to be held before a special meeting of the Village of Vermontville Council in the Village Office at 121 Eastside Drive, on September 23, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is being held to obtain oral statements or written submittals in place ofor in addition to oral statements regarding the Proposed Project The Proposed Project will include Water Main Improvements in the following locations: • • • • • North Main - Maple Manor to Washington North Main - Washington to the Village Limits Round Lake Road - East Main to Village Limits West Main Street - Westside to Sherman Forest Street - Nut to South Main Application is being made to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for Community Development Block Grant Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement Project funds in the amount of $445,289. Local match dollars in the amount of $145,825 are also being allocated to fund the project All information related to this project is available for inspec­ tion at the Village Office at 121 Eastside Drive, Vermontville, MI, on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Ifyou would prefer to send written comments for consideration, please forward them pridr to the' public meeting to the Village of Vermontville, attention: Village Clerk, at the above address. If you have special needs associated with your attendance at the hearing, please let the Village know so a reasonable effort can be made to accommodate your needs. For further information or if you have any questions, please call the Village Clerk at (517) 726-1429 or the *Department of Public Works Garage at (517) 726-1444. 06697344 Write us a letter! The Maple Valley News welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 or e-mail to: news@j-adgraphics.com �Page 10 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 12,2009 Lions can’t block DK from getting to 2-0 in KVA by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions putting up a single block. They tried a double block. Still, they did­ n’t get many blocks. The defending Kalamazoo Valley Association champi­ ons from Delton Kelloggg came to Maple Valley Wednesday night, and scored a 3-0 win over the Lion varsity volleyball team. Delton, which returns virtu­ ally its entire line-up from last season, won by the scores of 25-12, 25-16, 25­ 11. “I thought that they played well there. They’re good,” Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter said of the Panthers. ‘“They hit They hit hard. We worked on a few things .to prepare for that I think we need to work on a Maple Valley’s Tina Westendorp knocks a kill .past Delton Kellogg blocker Abby Culbert during game two Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) few more. I still think out girls are good. I think we have a lot ofpotential.” Panther coach Heather Magelssen, who was leading the team in her father’s absence the night, saw the potential as well. “I really think that Maple Valley is a good team,” said Magelssen. “They’re a very good team. They can dig. They were digging every­ thing.” Carpenter said she strug­ gled with the choice of how to defend the Panfliers at the net Even with two blockers, the Lions had a tough time knocking down attacks bythe Panthers. And having two girls there at the net meant one less defender try­ ing to stop balls before they hit the floor. The Lions didi keep the ball alive for a number of great rallies against, the Panthers. “I felt that our girls kept it together as a team,” Carpenter said. “Their defense looked good. I as a coach have a decision to make with our blocking. It’s something I’ve been strug­ gling with.” Samantha Bissett had 33 digs to lead the Lions in that category, and Tina Westendorp added 27 to go along with a team high seven kills. Tiffani Allwardt had four kills, and Jennifer Kent added two kills and three aces. The Lions are now 1-1 in the league, and will head to the Olivet Invitational this Saturday. Next Wednesday, .the Lions return to league play at Pennfield. Delton Kellogg improves to 2-0 in the conference with the win. “For the most part I’m happy with how they played. Gary & Alta Mast* 517-726-0232 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 I Replacement and New Construction VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE SUMMER TAX NOTICE Monday, September 14 • 9am to 6pm Thxes may be paid by mail: Kay Marsh, Treasurer P.O. Box 142, Vermontville, MI 49096 or call... (517)726-1111 EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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Maple Valley’s girls and boys both placed 12th on the day, but both had enough runners to finish with a team score for the first time this season. Lauren Trumble led the Lion ladies, placing 43rd in 24:25.0. Jessica Rushford was 51st in 24:49.3, Megan Shoemaker 76th in 28:07.7, Pantera Rider 78th in 28:33.7, and Kayla Shaw 82nd in 30:33.8. The Cougars finished the girls’ race with 47 points, led by individual -champion Megan Heeder who hit the finish line in 20:07.5. Lapeer East was second with 95 points, followed by Owosso 103, DeWitt 108, Beal 134, Fowler 157, Chesaning 159, Bath 184, Durand 217, Byron 263, Lakewood 282; • Maple Valley 330, and Ovid-Elsie NTS. Behind Heeder for the Cougars, Adrienne Powell was eighth in 22:11>9, Catherine Swiderski 11th in 22:25.5, Allie Brown 12th in 22:31.5, and Hunter Puma 15th in 22:40.1. .Fowler’s Brianne Feldpausch was nearly a minute back of Heeder, plac­ ing second in 21:02.9.Chesaning won the boys’ title, finishing with 52 points. Durand finished with 71, followed by Lansing Catholic 75, Owosso 109, Byron 126, Lapeer East 172, Fowler 189, Bath 216, OvidElsie 217, Lakewood 217, DeWitt 270, Maple Valley 297, and Beal 353. Joe Benedict led the Lion, boys’ with a 23rd place time of 18:51.0. Brady HaUiwill was 52nd in 20:30.7, Christian Sawon . 64th in 21:36.0, Darius France 77th in 23:26.9, and Zach Mellville 81-st in 23:47.1. Durand’s David Madrigal was the boys’ champion in 16:09.3, and Chesaning’s Trevor Denton was the only other runner to finish in under 17 minutes as he crossed the finish line in 16:48.4. Maple Valley will be a part of onday’s Thomapple Kellogg Invitational at Yankee Springs State Park. On Wednesday, the KVA season begins at GalesburgAugusta. • Residential • Commercial • Farm Oak-.jTj H arbor' A JLVINYLMINNG We stock a complete line of... 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The change will help the program provide the students with a learning and activity trip to Chicago. In the past, camp has been held at Grand Valley State ■■University. Holding camp at the school gave parents and the band boosters a break in the cost of band camp. At a 50 percent cost rate, Band Director Dennis Vanderhoef said is very happy with how band camp went. “Due to meeting the needs for a lower budget, band camp was held at home this year. The students came to the high school that week to learn the music and the marching drill to perform the half-time show,” said Vanderhoef. He said he is proud ofhow hard the kids are working on the show and would like to see it continue throughout the season and at competi­ tions. Students spent the week learning marching drills for competition and halftime shows for the high school varsity football games. The students get their sheet music to practice a couple of days before band camp. This gives them a The Maple Valley drumline practices part of the chance to learn the music marching routine during the week-long camp. (Photo by before they start to learn the Miller’s Photographic Studio) marching drills. Band camp is not all about Learning new music and marching routines, the band students spend a week at the high school preparing for the upcoming season. (Photo by Miller’s Photographic Studio) marching, however, it’s a time for them to get to jcnow each other in an environment outside of the classroom and to have fun. Volunteers who were on hand to help includ­ ed Cindy Gatewood, Kelly Zank and Tammy Franks. Other volunteers who stopped in to help were Steve Rathbum, Scott Eldridge, George Khouri, Jason Lamance and Jim Miller, all of whom made time to help when they could with various student activities. 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PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-09-19.pdf 643ad48914eee7074681048cf31f0627 PDF Text Text PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID HASTINGS Ml PERMIT NOT Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 38, September 19, 2009 School board receives three bids for privatization Committee to present recommendation next month by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Maple Valley School Board Member Tim Burd reported that three bids were received for the district’s pri­ vatization proposal. Only one bid, however, included maintenance along with custodial services, he said. The bids will be reviewed by the labor and finance committee during the next month, and a recom­ mendation will be presented to the.board at its next regu­ lar meeting Oct. 12. Burd said he would like to have two board members, along with union representa­ tives, help review the bids. Tony Shaw, the newest board member, volunteered to be part of the committee along with Burd. Ifthe board does choose to privatize custodial services for the district it, would affect 11 jobs. Several audi­ ence members voiced con­ cern over the consequences of privatization at Monday’s meeting. Janelie Pena, daughter of custodian Kim Hansen, addressed the board, and pro- vided examples from her experiences with privatiza­ tion as a preschool teacher. “We often found mold due to lack of cleaning. There would be mornings when we would come in, and the classrooms had not been cleaned because the cleaning person didn’t show up. I came in one morning to find pornographic photos on the computer —the same com­ puters used by 2- and 3-yeaolds,” said Pena. “Please keep pride in the Valley by not privatizing.” “I believe the people who live and work in a communi­ ty are responsible for the sense of community we feel,” said Lori Pettingill. “These people care about the kids and demonstrate it on a daily basis, and you can’t put a price tag on that.” At the meeting, each of the building principals also reported on the first days of school. Fuller Street Principal Jason Miller thanked the staff for attending 27 hours of literacy training and the custodial staff for getting the building prepared while he was at the training. Maplewood Principal Fred Davenport said the open house was a good way to start the year and the enrolled more students than school currently has four' the state provides funding for more students than last and Parkinson said a waiting year’s count. He also said list may have to be devel­ that fundraising will soon oped during the coming begin for the fourth grade weeks. Todd Gonser, high school students’ trip to the state capitol, the fifth grade trip to principal, said the building Greenfield Village and the was in great shape for the first day, and holding a sev­ sixth grade trip to camp. “The public has helped us enth grade orientation helped a lot in the past, and I hope prepare new students for the we can get the same kind of start of the year. support,” said Davenport. Class sizes were also dis­ Alternative Education cussed at the meeting by the Principal Chris Parkinson board and audience mem­ said the school is teaming up bers. Currently, grades three with Michigan Works this and five have the largest year to provide job training. SCHOOL BOARD continued on page 2 Currently, the school has Local carver featured in ArtPrize competition to the host sites can vote on pieces, and winners will be determined by those votes.. Drivers who pass the resi­ The pieces will be on display dence at the corner of M-50 Sept.. 23 through Oct. 1. and Sunfield Road cannot “I think (ArtPrize) is awe­ miss Eric Boom’s love of some, and I like the fact that woodcarving. A hand-carved it is voted on by the public, arch featuring rocks, twisting by yOu and I, and not by art critics. Individuals being able to vote — I love the idea of that,” said Eric. His friend Daryl Bosworth first told him about the com­ petition and convinced him to enter one of his pieces. Carving forjust two years, Eric’said a few mistakes led him to pick up the chainsaw and attempt to make some­ thing other than firewood. He and his father attended a show at the Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte, believing it to be a lumber-,-,, jack show with cross-cutting competitions and other simi­ lar events. Once in the gate, however, they discovered that it was a chainsaw carving contest where participants competed to create pieces of art out of logs in a certain amount of time. Seeing the carvers at work piqued Eric’s interest in the art form. He soon picked up his own chainsaw and began carving. Never one proficient at drawing with pen or pencil, Eric said it was his daughter, Lexi, who helped him realize that he could create three­ dimensional pieces of art. Molding play-dough into fun shapes with Lexi, Eric’s family noticed his knack for molding the clay. “Playing with Lexi, with the play-dough, I discovered Bulldozers and other large machinery are put to work this past week to remove the I could do 3-D stuff,” said Thornapple River Dam behind GoodTime Pizza in Nashville. The pictures above Eric. “After the carving show the dam before the project began and how it appears now, during demolition. show, I tried it (carving with The project is expected to be completed in the next few weeks. See inside for an a chainsaw), and everyone by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer vines and letters making up the word ‘Boomtown’ stands prominently over his drive­ way. One of Eric’s creations, a bench featuring an American Eagle swooping to grab a fish, has been selected to be part of the ArtPrize competi­ tion in Grand Rapids and will be displayed on the first floor of The B.O.B. building beginning Sept. 23. ArtPrize is a competition open to artists, no matter their experience. Any visitor Work progresses on dam removal update on the project from the Barry Conservation District. (Photos by Amy Jo Kinyon) BOOMTOWN, continued on page 2 Featuring seats carved with comfort in mind, Eric Boom of Sunfield carved this bench that has been accepted into the ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Two machines taken from Maple Valley Implement The Nashville Police Department is asking for help and any information in locating two mowers taken from the Maple Valley Implement at.735 Sherman St. in Nashville. The machines were taken some­ time between late August and Sept. 10 when they were seemed to like it.” noticed missing. They are red in color, Country Clipper zero-turn mowers. Both have a decal reading JAZee on the back of the mower. Anyone with information is asked to con­ tact the Nashville Police Department at 517-8529866. Then, last spring a storm In This Issue • Chicken dinner tradition still going strong • Local tractor buffs to parade across Macinac Bridge • Weather-related and in-service times change • Scots, EGR, South, and Hamilton win at TK again �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 19,2009 BOOMTOWN, contijiued fror ipage 1 with straight-line winds made its way through Eric’s neighborhood, downing trees as it traveled. After the storm passed, he had an almost endless supply of wood to use for his new-found hobby. “The storm, combined with going to that show and picking up Lexi’s play­ dough, those are the three events that pretty much start­ ed everything,” said the Sunfield resident. ArtPrize is Eric’s first art competition and first profes­ sional showing of his art. He has carved more than 15 benches and a host of other pieces during past two years. With a supportive family behind hilfr tj^ljK^deg 4- year-old wirePeggy and many others, Eric said the positive response he has received has helped to keep him carving. Content to build for fami­ ly and friends, Eric is hoping to begin selling his pieces. He does not, however, intend to make a career out of it. “Everyone I’ve talked to that does it full time, they don’t enjoy it anymore,” said Eric. “It becomes a job. I would rather carve what I like and put it out here in front ofthe house where peo­ ple can buy it” For his mother, Joyce Boom, the joy her son gets out of working with the wood is enough of a reward. “In this day, when you hear so many people say how they hate their jobs, I’m just happy my son has found something that he loves to do,” said Joyce. Carving has not only given Eric something to do during the winter months when he is laid off from his job at Consumers Concrete in Lansing, it has changed his perspective. Now, when he sees a fallen tree or dis­ carded stump, he doesn’t think about how it will bum in the wood stove he thinks about the art that is hiding behind the bark. “Everywhere I go now, say, ‘What can I carve out of ers from the area are also Adding some color to his creation, Eric Boom works on completing the archway that spans his driveway. Tony Jackson of Lake Odessa, Daryl Bosworth of Sunfield, Nathan Collins of Lake Odessa and several oth- petition. Visit www.artprize.org to learn more about the event, the artists and how to vote. - Give the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.' protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. 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Superintendent Kim Kramer reviewed the options of adding one or two sections at a cost of $60,000 each or providing and aide in for two hours a day. The second option would cost $13,672 per aide. The board unani­ mously decided to postpone any decision until after the state releases its budget for schools. The state has until Oct; 1 to pass a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year. Also at the meeting: • Gonser reported that a video tape ofvandals damag­ ing the electronic sign has been turned over to police for investigation. The sign will be replaced by the district’s insurance company. • Transportation Director Pat Powers reported that the district was able to purchase three used buses for $18,000. The 1997 Blue Bird buses will replace two 1992 and one 1993 bus Currently in the fleet. • During his report, Superintendent Kramer thanked Grandville Schools for donating 12 school bus cameras to the district, Hansbarger Construction for labor and equipment at the pressbox at the Maplewood' field and MC Auto for Up­ righting the spirit rock after it was tipped over. A small truck backed up to the rock sometime after the parking lot lights turned off at mid­ night, and subjects were caught on camera placing a strap around the rock and tip­ ping it onto the ground. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 19, 2009 — Page 3 Chicken dinner tradition still going strong by Amy Jo Kinyon StaffWriter Each year, nearly 250 peo­ ple walk down the stairs into the basement of the Kalamo United Methodist Church and take part in a tradition. The annual chicken supper has been served at the church for so many years that no one can quite remember how long it has taken place. “They all joke that it has been going on since before the flood,” laughed Sandy Bukoski as she hustled Allan Harvath gets out of peeling spuds for the home­ made mashed potatoes by working the ticket table at the dinner. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Ruth Avery, Diana Rockwell and llene Cox help serve up the dishes. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Close to 250 people enjoy the homemade ‘fixin’s’ at the annual chicken dinner held at the Kalamo United Methodist Church Thursday. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) around the kitchen, helping serve the meal. “There is one lady who couldn’t be here today, Alice Martens, who can remember that they’ve held it for at least 60 years.” Along with roasted chick­ en, homemade cole slaw, mashed potatoes and squash, diners Thursday evening also were given their choice the church. The funds raised will help renovate the kitchen. New sinks and a dishwasher will be installed, which will help with the cleanup of next year’s din­ ner. Pastor Bryce Feighner said that when the church was first started, the dinner was used as a way to help the of pies. Lemon, peach, cher­ ry, apple and blueberry were just a few of the varieties from which to choose. The United Methodist Women’s Club hosts the din­ ner and uses the funds to support a special project, usually dealing with mis­ sions. This year, however, the mission is right there at church get through financial­ ly rough times. “It’s cool,” said Feighner of the dinner. “It has been going on for as long as any­ one can remember. In the early years ,when times were tough, it helped pay the bills, but now it primarily supports missions.” Local tractor buffs to parade across Macinac Bridge Friday, Sept. 18, the Barry County Steam, Gas and Antique Machinery Association will be attending and participating in the sec­ ond annual Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Parade and Show. In September of 2008, Barry County club members participated in the first-ever antique tractor parade over the “Might Mac” and were among nearly 650 tractors Fresh Food Initiative site changed for next week that participated. This year, 46 Barry County Club members are planning for this event, which is expected to have nearly 750 tractors from all over Michigan and several other states as well. 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This club meets each Wednesday night from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Teachers work with students in preschool through sixth grade. The club has an open enrollment. Pastor Israel Young is teaching interactive Bible stories and making the Bible come alive during the meetings. The church also holds Sunday School classes for children during the regular Volunteers pose on the steps of the First Congregational Church with some of the participants of Pioneer Club that meets weekly at the church. church service each week. On Sundays at 6:30 p.m., the church holds youth group with Pastor Young leading. The class is for children in seventh grade and up. Overwhelming number participate in benefit by Amy Jo Kinyon StaffWriter More than 160 people took to the green at Mulberry Fore in Nashville to support Charlotte resident Trent Craven and the Cancer Society Sunday, Sept. 13. 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Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................................. Family 6:00-7:15 ............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00..................................... Sunday 10: 00 Church 11: 00 Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville M.orning Celebration... 9 & 10:30 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 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 5 & 19, Aug'. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 &23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE ppeBrIBLE CHURCH l ool vice 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 Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. 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PASTOR DANIEL E. .SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 5 & 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 al Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. unooyooy.i �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 19,2009 Mobile meth lab discovered in Woodland Cemetery Three people — a Lake Odessa man, 34, a Comstock Park woman, 45, and a Grand Ledge man, 39 — are under investigation by the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) after a report of suspicious activity at Woodland Cemetery led to the discovery of a mobile methamphetamine lab in the car driven by the woman. At approximately 2:14 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, Barry County Sheriff deputies responded to a report of a suspicious subject at the cemetery on Velte Road near Barnum Road. When questioned, the woman said the car she was driving belonged to her boyfriend and she had picked up the two men who request­ ed a ride to the cemetery to visit a gravesite. When deputies asked if they would find something that didn’t belong there if they searched the car, the woman said they would not. However, when the car was searched deputies found a mobile meth lab and narcotics para­ phernalia. Deputies reported that the man from Comstock Park appeared to be under the influence of a controlled sub­ stance. When questioned, the man replied that he had taken heroin after being released from jail in Grand Rapids three or four days earlier. He claimed that he came to the cemetery to look for a lost cell phone. The Lake Odessa man, when questioned, told deputies he was at the ceme­ tery to help the other man search for his lost cell phone. When asked if he was using methamphetamine, the man denied it. 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Representatives from the DNR Fisheries Division, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), agencies providing grant funds for the project, were on hand to wit­ ness the first step of the removal project. “This is one of the most exciting projects I’ve been involved in,” said Rick Westerhof, USFWS Fish Biologist, “to see parts of the millpond already re­ vegetating, and the river channel appearing-gives an early indication' of the fin­ ished project.” By Monday, Sept. 14, water levels allowed for the rest of the dam’s cap to be removed, revealing that the entire structure was con­ structed of small, approxi­ mately one-foot rocks, piled together, without the expect­ ed timber crib, said Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District. Trees were removed from the heavy equipment access area. By Tuesday, the mill race had ceased flow, and contractors from J. 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The Nashville Dam Removal project was under­ taken by the Village of Nashville, Barry Conservation District, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and sever­ al other natural resource agencies and organizations in order to improve fish and other aquatic habitat in the Nashville portion of the Thomapple River. Removal of the dam will permit fish to migrate further upstream, increasing species diversity above the dam. Water quality, which had declined over the years in the millpond due to sediment and nutrient build-up and depleted oxygen, will signif­ icantly improve as the river is returned to a free-flowing system. The concrete cap has been completely removed from the Nashville Dam. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 ‘Raw Umber’ quickly turns into Algebra II Ahhhh, that’s jthe sound that can be heard of so many parents now that school has begun. I can remember the excitement that used to come with starting school (during the elementary years, anyway). There was always so much to look forward to — new clothes, new supplies and meet­ ing new friends. My favorite memory from the start of school might be a bit odd, but it was the smell of the brand new box of crayons I would open on that first day. That new box always led to a difficult decisions. What would I create first? Which colors would I use? What will I ever use ‘Burnt Sienna’ for? I usually had a box of 12 crayons to create with — all of the necessary colors. Once in a while, however, I was given, or saved my pennies for, a box of 96 crayons. It’s amazing how something as simple as a box of crayons has changed over time. In 1903, the beginning of Crayola world, there were eight colors. They included all the basics - black, brown, orange, violet, blue, green, red and yellow. Now, there are 120 different colors and a host of new crazy names to match. I think we can all imagine the color of “Cotton Candy,” but others like “Outer Space,” “Jazzberry Jam” and “Mango Tango” are harder to envision. So, the next time your little students can’t decide what they want to carry their lunch to school in and you find yourself thinking, “I never took this long to decide,” remember that there weren’t as many choices. I chose from a brown paper lunch bag or a brown paper lunch bag. Now, each cartoon character has his or her own line of lunch boxes. You could probably carry a different lunch box to school each day all year long and still have new ones left over. More than just which crayon to use, students are faced with more decisions then ever at younger and younger ages. Cheerleading? Soccer? Honors choir? Jazz band? National Honors Society? Dance classes? Piano lessons? Swimming lessons? The list is practically endless. With new. gradua­ tion requirements and a renewed focus on standardized test scores, the educational system is putting more responsibili­ ty on the students’ shoulders then ever before. This is also a new system for Michigan. No parents or teachers have had to go through the same system students today are in the midst of. . ,. It just makes me glad that I am out of high school. Right now, students have to pass Algebra II to graduate, though that may change in the near future. I struggled with that class and only made it through with the, well, assistance of my best friend. Kind of makes me long for the days when my biggest decision was which crayon to use first. Maybe I’ll dig out the old Crayolas and color a picture with my niece for nos­ talgia’s sake. Although she prefers markers with retractable ink, crayons are so old-fashioned. • NOTICE • The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Board is seeking bids on a 1979 Ford Tanker. 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Groups will travel on foot around the village of Nashville and pose for photos that match their clues. Extra points will award­ ed for especially creative photos. Participants and their parents are both required to sign a permis- sion and release form before participating, and, early registration is required. Following the timed hunt, teams meet back at the library for pizza before watching a slide show of all the team’s submissions. Prizes will be awarded to each member of the win­ ning team. For information or to pick up a permission form, visit the library or attend Monday’s . teen meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. to plan for upcoming events at the library. All teens interested in participating in this group are welcome to attend. Participants are asked to bring their own after-school snack and extras to share, if possible. Good News From the Pulpit John 4:24 is a truly nature. Psalm 19:1 says, “The heavens are telling of remarkable passage, “For the glory of God, and their such people the Father seeks One of my favorite pas­ expanse is declaring the to be His worshipers.” God is sages Of Scripture is Psalm work of His hands.” From seeking people to be His 42:1, “As the deer pants for creation itself, we have worshippers. We need to Several members of the library’s teen advisory group recently started painting a the water brooks, so my soul enough information that approach Him in the right sign for the new teen area, including (back row, from left) Kari Hummell, Catalina pants for You, O God.” there is a God, and that He is way, through a personal rela­ tionship with His Son, Jesus. There is a God in heaven, powerful. Look into a microMata, Noelle Rhode, Abigail Mater, Larissa Mater, Abby Smith and Emily Kopka. and the whole theme of scope, and see the order and But the point is is that God is Scripture is that He wants to the design. Look in the most seeking people to know Him, DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI: be known. God has revealed powerful telescope, and see to walk with Him, to worship ATES, P.O. IS A DEBT COLLEC­ Him. TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLMSU Extension will offer ed. Call the Barry County Himself to us in so many complexity of the universe, If you are asking the hard the planets in their precise LECTzZ^ restricted use pesticide Conservation District at 269- ways. How? MATION OBTAINED WILL BE (RUP} .l.icense recer^t-ifci ca,t■ion questions like, “Why am I One way is through orbits, the beauty, the design. n9e4e5 -8o0n5coe. jjggp FOR THAT PURPOSE Creation screams for a cre­ here?” or “Am I of any value Mortgage Sale - Default has been credits Tuesday, Sept. 29. to God or anyone else?” let ator. made in the conditions of a cer­ The program will run from tain mortgage made by Faith 1 to 5 p.m. at MSU He has also revealed me suggest an incredible Guyott, a single woman to New Himself through the great opportunity. Cultivate that Experiment Century Mortgage Corporation, Clarksville same attitude toward God men and women of God Mortgagee, dated September 29, Station, 9202 Portland Road, prophets like Moses and that David had when he 2004, and recorded on October Clarksville. 14, 2004, as Document Number: Daniel and Deborah and wrote, “As the deer pants for Pre-registration is request1135443, Barry County Records, apostles like Peter and Paul, the water brooks, so my sop( said mortgage was assigned to FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US pants for You, O God.” who have proclaimed God ’ s Maple Valley U.S. Bank N.A.Jn its capacity as TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMU­ message to men. 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Milk only: $.45. 08/29/2009, 09/05/2009, Number: 306.3047 ASAP# Menu subject to change. 09/12/2009, 09/19/2009 06096382 3266099 09/19/2009 5715 South M-66 • Nashville oeeerru by Pastor Daniel Smith Vermontville Bible Church RUP credit opportunity is Sept. 29 SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Learn to Play the Piano Taking Adults & Kids Main Street Salon Family Hair Cara I /j II MUMS ARE IN!! cvmainQ & Carden Center landscaping (Just North Of NOO-Villel 517-852-1864 . new HOURS: Closed Monday Tues.-Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 9am-4pm �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Page 9 Lions lose the football, lose ZGW9EXPRESS the game against SchoolcraftNASHVILLE \\Z OPEN. 7 DAYS A WEEK Schoolcraft shut down the way through the first quarter of-7 throwing the ball for 27 Lion offense on the field, and shut out the Lions on the scoreboard to score a Kalamazoo Valley Association victory Friday night. to put his team up 6-0, then added a 46-yard run for a score early in the second. Jacob Lenning tossed a 27yard touchdown pass to Jordan Wehner with 2:03 left Maple Valley’s varsity on the clock in the third quarfootball team managed just ter. Trent Marnell put a cap 62 yards of total offense in a on the scoring for the Eagles, 24-0 loss at the home of the rushing in from a yard out Eagles. with 2:05 remaining in the The Lions didn’t help game. themselves, losing five fumStoddard led the Eagle bles to the Eagles. Zack offense, rushing 20 times for Ragen had a pair of recover- 192 yards. Marnell added ten ies to lead the Schoolcraft carries for 24 yards. In all, the defense. Eagles had 238 yards on the The Eagles scored one ground. Lenning was 2-of-3 yards. Trenton Courtney had six carries for 26 yards, and Kyle Bums eight for 20. ' Bums also led the Lion defense with nine tackles. Brandon Cosgrove had seven. Bryan Jones led the Eagle defense with 13 tackles, and Brandon McNees added 12. The Eagles are now 4-0 oh the season. The Lions are now 1-3, and will try to turn things around next Friday when they head to Kalamazoo Christian. The Comets improved to 3-1 Friday night with a 42-0 victouchdown in each quarter, throwing the ball for 41 tory over Galesburg-Augusta. getting a pair of touchdown yards. Kalamazoo Christian’s lone runs from Evan Stoddard in The Lions had just 38 loss this season was a 20-7 the first half. Stoddard rushed yards rushing, and 24 yards defeat at the hands of in from two-yards out mid- passing. Austin Pool was 4- Schoolcraft in week one. luotl^tejSu 24 HOURS ure 517-852-0868 You re H^Yie Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! CMC SUN. SEPT. 20 MON. SEPT. 21 WE. SEPT. 22 The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, September 21 Cottage cheese, macaroni salad, tropical fruit, muffin. Tuesday, September 22 Chicken salad, coleslaw, 4/8L0. Mushrooms Stems & Pieces Vegetables ... 50 oz. Glass Jars Fruit Cocktail, 12 oz. JI/Qb t 10.5 oz. -10.75 oz.. 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Nashville IDA Express Accepts: Nashville area and include Sept. 25 and can be made by Jennings Brothers Stone- calling the Barry County Hilltop MSU Extension office at 269Ground Grains, Maples, The Four Acres (pro- 945-1388. and MOO-ville duce) SgOO PACKAGED MEAT JOHNSONVILLE TROYER BEST STUFFED BUY BRATS CHICKEN BACON Local foods tour set for Sept. 28 Barry MSU County Extension will host the 2009 local foods tour, offering a look at some local producers and a boxed meal prepared by The County Seat using local foods. The tour will depart from the south side of die court- ^8 e> 00 Tomato Sauce & Tomato & Chicken Noodle Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, September 21 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casse­ role, apple crisp, dinner roll. Tuesday, September 22 BBQ ribbette, com, California blend, apple, bun. Wednesday, September 23 Chicken tortilla soup, green beans, saltines, cherry crisp. Thursday, September 24 Macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, cauli­ flower, banana. Friday, September 25 Ice Cream Cut Green Beans, Corn, Sweet Peas, Canned Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Carrots, Beets, Mixed Vegetables, Kidney y Beans eans and Schedule- of Events diced peaches, wheat bread. Wednesday, September 23 Ground bologna and American cheese, pickled beets, Mandarin oranges, bun. Thursday, September 24 Sliced turkey and Swiss cheese, carrot raisin salad, pineapple, wheat bread. Friday, September 25 Meatloaf, broccoli raisin salad, applesauce, wheat bread. SET. SEPT. 26 IGA PRIVATE LABEL SALE 6 Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, September 21 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casse­ role, sliced pears. Tuesday, September 22* Sandwich bar, potato salad, broccoli raisin salad, cantaloupe, wheat bread. Wednesday, September 23 Chicken tortilla soup, tossed salad, cherry crisp, saltines. Thursday, September 24* Hot dog, macaroni and cheese, cauliflower, banana, bun. Friday, September 25 Roast beef, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, broccoli, blueberry crisp, dinner roll. FR1. SEPT. 25 Ben & Jerry Pints 4oz.-15oz. *"• Commission on Aging Menu THUR. SEPT. 24 FREE Vegetable Beef 269-945-9554 WED. SEPT. 23 7-UP BUY 220, oGz.E T 2 15 oz. -15.25 oz. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them YoureOut... g Mon.-Thur. mm-iopm, FrisSat. Sun. 9AM-10PM mm-MIUnight; Bridge Cards » WIC �Page 10 - Just Say “As Advertised tn the Maple Valley News' Saturday, September 19, 2009 Backpack program serves more than 150 The baekpack program at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope has helped more than 150 students start the school year with the supplies they need. Pastor Cathy Christman of the Nashville United Methodist Church helped to meet this need this year. When I took over this pro­ gram in August of ‘07, we only received about 40 back­ packs,” said Christman; “The kids received supplies that year, but they were in gro­ cery sacks. This year, only two years later, we gave organize the program and said there has been an increase in not only the num­ ber of students requesting help but also the amount of donations given to the pro­ gram. “It has been a real blessing to see the community step up away over 150 backpacks filled with supplies.” Christman said the sup­ port of businesses and indi­ viduals in the community made the program such a success this year. “I pray that this will go a long way in helping our kids Lions take tourney title by winning twice in 3 games The Lions had to go the distance twice in tournament play, and pulled out wins in both to win Saturday’s Olivet Invitational. The Maple Valley varsity volleyball team split games with Olivet and then St. Louis. In game threes that were decided by the first team to 17 points, the Lions defeated Olivet in the semifi­ nals 17-16 and then knocked Jim Hannah and Katy Nash of Goodwill Industries in off St. Louis in a third game Charlotte show one of the more than 40 backpacks they 17-15. donated to the program. “The entire team played as one, and it was inspirational to be a part of,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah' Carpenter. The Lions won three con­ tests and split in three during Animal Committee Fundraiser, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., pool play. They saw both the Sept.19 Photographic Memory in Hastings (or appoint­ teams they would see in the ment). tournament bracket in pool Barry County Local Foods Tour, 5:30 p.m. play, going 1-1 against Sept. 28 Depart from Old Courthouse (pre-registration Olivet and St. Louis. They required). also split with Potterville. RUP Credit Class, 1-5 p.m., Clarksville During pool play, the Sept 29 Horticulture Station, pre-registration required. Lions were 2-0 against Extension Office Closed for In-service. Montrose, Bellevue, and .Sept. 29 Oct 3 Project Spotlight, 1-4 p.m., Charlton Park. Colon. National 4-H Week and 4-H Council Window Tina Westendorp had a Oct 4-10 Display Contest. team high 43 kills to go Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 along with 13 aces. Jennifer Oct 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Kent had 39 kills and 19 Hastings. blocks. Tiffani Allwardt had Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 16 kills and a team-high 17 Oct 7 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in aces and 143 digs. Hannah Hastings. Young chipped in 11 blocks. Oct 8 4-H Open House, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Main Street Sam Bissett had 117 digs. Bank Community Room (in Hastings). The Lions couldn’t carry Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 the momentum into their Oct 12 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Kalamazoo Valley Hastings. Association match against Pennfield Wednesday though. They are now 1-2 in the league after a 3-0 loss by the scores of 25-13, 25-12, Gary & Alta Mast • 517-726-0232 25-18. 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 | Kent had seven kills and Westendorp six. Stewart had Replacement and New Construction I six assists. Bissett had 29 digs. “As a team, we were flat,” said Carpenter. “We didn’t Start the week right come rearing to go and we Go to Church This Sunday! were unable to defend against Pennfield’s two star There are many fine Bible preaching hitters.” Churches throughout the greater Things don’t get any easiBarry-Eaton County with good people er in the league. Maple Valley will host the defend­ and Godly Pastors. Where you can ing Class C state champions discover the wonders of God’s love. from Schoolcraft this Wednesday. The Lions have ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP a trip to the Battle Creek A Spirit FilledMinistry Central Invitational before Where the River of God’s love flows freely that, this Saturday. and everyone is someone special “We have re-grouped and identified our weak areas,” Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Carpenter said. “We are just south of Assyria Rd., M-66, Nashville, MI focusing on digging up the Praise and Worship: Sun. 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. hard hits arid footwork for Jesus clubs each Wed? 6:30-8:00 p.m. our middles this week.” I An exciting time for Boys and Girls ages 4-12 “We have watched the 8 Pastors David (Sandy) & Rose MacDonald Schoolcraft tape and identi­ For information call fied our game plan for next 1-269-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 Wednesday.” F Barry County Extension Calendar of Events The 2009 Maple Valley varsity volleyball team. Team members are (front from left) Sam Bissett, Terri Hurosky, (middle row) Keilyn Carpenter, Elizabeth Stewart, Mercedies Angus, Tina Westendorp, Tiffani Allwardt, Carlee Mater, Bekah Mater, (back) coach Amy Tinker, June Fasting, Hannah Young, Jen Kent, McKenna Mater, Lindsay Mudge, and head coach Sarah Carpenter. 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The East Grand Rapids girls won the Thomapple Division girls’ race by a score of 21-80 over secondplace Byron Center. Hamilton’s girls scored just second with 77 points. South Christian’s boys All four teams were repeat edged out Saranac’s by a sin­ champions Monday. gle point, 72-73 to win the The East Grand Rapids Kellogg Division title. girls, Caledonia boys, and All four championship Hamilton girls dominated teams on the warm sunny their respective races in the day were the same teams that Thomapple Kellogg took home titles a year ago Invitational at the Yankee on a cold wet afternoon. For the Fighting Scot boys this is their fifth straight champi­ onship at the event Delton Kellogg placed third with 91 points in the Kellogg Division boys’ race. West Catholic was .fourth with 100 points, followed by Hamilton 114, Comstock Park 127, Freedom Baptist 171, Lakewood 192, Maple Valley 242, and Fennville 299. Saranac’s James Vance had the top boys’ time in the race, finishing in 16 minutes 58 seconds. Maple Valley was led by Joe Benedict who placed 21st in 18:48. Brady Halliwill was 38th in 20:01, Solimadicke 66th in 21:43, Zach Melville 83rd in 23:03, and Darius France 93rd in 24:17. Saranac’s Melinda Palinkas won the Kellogg Division girls’ race, finish­ ing in 19:12. She was never pushed in the race, as Hamilton’s Anna Sall fin­ ished second in 20:19. Sall led a wave of Hawkeyes to the finish line. Seven Hamilton runners placed in the top ten. With Maple Valley’s Megan Shoemaker races along during Sarah Oren placing third in the first mile of Monday afternoon’s Thornapple Kellogg 20:40, Molly Oren fourth in Invitational at Gun Lake, (Photo by Brett Bremer) 20:56, Emily Oren sixth in Springs Recreation Area at 22 points, in the ‘ Kellogg .21:02, and Coryell seventh Gun Lake. Division girls’ race, with in 21:08. Meg Thompson The closest of those three West Catholic finishing in was eighth in 21:13, and Jacquelynn Overbeek ninth in 21:26. Behind Hamilton and West Catholic in the team scoring, Freedom Baptist was third with 131 points, South Christian 133, Saranac For the second year, Rohde said she is hoping to 147, Delton Kellogg 163, Angela Rohde and Trudy keep growing the program Comstock Park 187, Maple Mater are organizing a free each year. She said the clinic Valley 221, Lakewood 275, youth volleyball clinic. The gives her a chance to have fun and Fennville 307. clinic will be held in the gym working with a different age Maple Valley’s Lauren at the Nashville Baptist bracket of athletes. Trumble led her team with a Church and will be geared “It’s fun working with the 43rd-place finish in 24:02. toward players in fourth younger girls who are just Jessica Rushford was 45th in through sixth grades. starting to learn the skills,” 24:03, Kaitlyn Furlong 56th' Rohde said the girls will she said. in 24:43, Megan Shoemaker work on learning the mechan­ The clinic will be held 70th in 25:43, and Pantera ics of the game such as serv- from 1 to 2:30 Sept. 26, Oct. Rider 74th in 26:05. ing, setting and spiking. 10 and Oct. 24. No pre-regisWhile they team standings “It’s a fun, positive envi- tration is required. were never in doubt,- the Rohde is available to Thomapple Division boys’ ronment so girls can learn basic skills and the game of answer any questions at 517- race was the tightest individvolleyball,” said Rohde. 726-0185 or questions can be ually at the top. Byron A dozen girls participated directed to Mater at 517-852- Center’s Jeff Sattler edged in last year’s event, and 2030. Sports Editor Free youth volleyball clinic offered Thornapple Manor is now accepting applicationsfor CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS for 2nd and 3rd shift positions. You must be available to work days scheduled. We offer excellent wages, benefits, and working conditions. Applications can be completed Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in our business office. Thornapple MANOR 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, MI 49058 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. 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The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1 -800-927-9275. 06682644 out Hastings’ Troy Dailey by three seconds. Sattler came in in 16:33, and Dailey in 16: 36. “Byron Center looked good. Middleville looked good. Dailey from Hastings looked great,” said Caledonia head coach Ben Thompson. “It was a nice race today. Good competi­ tion. We’re still working on getting those five, six, seven guys up there.” Caledonia had four of the top ten runners, and Thornapple Kellogg two.. Behind Sattler and Dailey, Caledonia’s Kort Alexander was third in 16:54 and Mason Przybysz fourth in 17: 12. Their teammate Evan Zych was sixth in 17:16, and Brian Farhadi ninth in 18:14. Rounding out the scoring for the Scots was Kieran Wyma who was 11th in 18:21. TK was led by Dustin Brummel .who was fifth in 17:16, and Carl Olsen eighth in 18:00. Dailey’s Saxons were third as a team with 109 points, followed by East Grand Rapids 112, TK 119, The Lions’ Brady Halliwill runs along during the Rogers 124, Lowell 158, and Thonapple Kellogg Invitational Monday afternoon. Wayland 176. (Photo by Brett Bremer) East Grand Rapids was nearly as dominant in the Kat Stubbs sixth in 20:17, a team in the girls’ race, with larger Thomapple Division and Jill McLain seventh in 102 points. The Scots were as Hamilton’s girls were in 20:48. followed by Lowell with the Kellogg. The Pioneers TK had a second runner in 110, Thornapple Kellogg had five girls finish in the top the top ten, Casey Lawson, 117, Hastings 131, Wayland ten in the Thornapple who was tenth in 20:56. 144, and Rogers 237. Division girls’ race. Behind her for the Trojans Lauren Grunewald led the were Jessica Crawford 39tlY way, winning the race in in 23:23-, Sarah Densberger 18:19. Thomapple Kellogg’s 47th in 23:47, and Allison Allyson Winchester was sec­ Brown 54th in 24:29. ond in 19:16, in a battle of Caledonia had two run­ two state medallists. ners in the top ten, with Behind Grunewald for Emily Hazelbach placing EGR, Jessie Baloga was eighth in 20:49, and Lisa third in 19:32, Katie OFFERING COMPLETE Schultz ninth in 20:53. Samuelson fourth in 19:36, WATER & WELL Caledonia placed third as DRILLING & PUMP EWING WELL DRILLING INC. KEEP YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES INFORMED! SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm Send them a gift subscription to The Hastings BANNER To order your subscription, call... We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies 269-945-9554 06697238. 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Owners will wel­ come guests to join them at their respective locations for many activities including i fiber spinning, alpaca agility demonstrations and more. Participating farms indude: • Vermontville Tealwater Randi LLC Cora Foley and Bob Davis, 1312 N Ionia Road, 517-726coraftohughes.net. 0899, www.TealwalerRanch.com. • Plainwell — Flying Cloud Alpacas, Gaylcen Rollins and John Rizzo, 301 Fourth St, 269- 685-3101, FJyingCloudAlpacas@msn.c o m , www.alpacanation com/fly ingclo. • Bellevue — 4 Musketeers Alpaca Farm LLC, David Ludwick and Nancee Ludwick, 13201 Brady Road, 269-763-3625, davnanlud@sbcglobal.neL • Lowell — Waterwood Alpacas. Susan and Kent Riddle, 5342 Waterwood Drive, SE, 616-340-6439, seyriddle@gmail.com The open bouses are part of National Alpaca Farm days, being held across the United States and Canada to help the public learn more about the unique and inquisi­ tive animals. Alpacas, cousins to lla- mas, are native to the Andean Mountain range of South America, particularly Peru, Bolivia and Chile. The U.S. first commercially imported alpacas in 1984. There are now over 150,000 registered alpacas in North America. Although almost physical­ ly identical, what distin­ guishes the two types of alpacas is their fiber. The Huacaya (wa-Ki’-ah) is the more common ofthe two and has a fluffy, extremely fine coat The Suri, is the rarer of the two and has fiber that is silky and resembles pencil­ locks, according to spokesperson, Shirley Knaack of Encore Alpacas. Wiegand joins Chamber of Commerce staff The Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Barry County Economic Development Alliance are increasing services through the hiring of Andre Wiegand as the new program and membership development manger, starting Sept. 21. 'fhe change in staff is an effort to expand resources to better serve local businesses. In addition to building cham­ ber membership, Wiegand will focus on developing and implementing programs sup­ porting Barry County busi­ nesses. “I look forward to assist­ ing the chamber and the alliance in accomplishing their goals and to developing and implementing new pro­ grams that will bolster busi­ ness development and growth,” said Wiegand. Wiegand will work along­ side President Valerie Byrnes to support several existing programs and serv- ices including entrepreneur­ ial initiatives such as The Biz business resource center, SCORE business counseling services and strengthening a “buy local” business philos­ ophy. Wiegand will remain active with the county-wide tourism council and continue his participation as a member of the Hastings Rotary Club. Wiegand joins the coun­ ty’s business and economic development agencies after serving as the executive director of the Thomapple Arts Council (TAC). He said he looks to continue his county-wide scope that served well at the arts coun­ cil. “At the TAC, I was always looking for ways to reach the entire county. We (TAC) expanded the jazz festival (to Delton and Middleville), the arts hop series (to Gun Lake and Delton) and recruited board members countywide,” he said. “All of our communi­ ties have much to offer. I’m looking forward to working with them to promote their businesses. In the long run, this will bring success for the entire county.” To go along with his new job, according to a press release, Wiegand and his wife Joy welcomed a new love into their lives, newborn baby Lance Niven. “Joy and I absolutely love being ’ parents,” he said. “Having Lance inspires me to work for a better tomor­ row for our county’s next generation.” To learn about the business services offered at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, call 269-945-2454 or visit www. barrychamber, com. Eaton CD holding annual fall photo contest COBB WELL BRUUN GREPAIR •1 Day Service • Pumps Installed * Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • r- V Well Drilling and Repair 30 VImpb Pxpwriwicts ■11 Estimate* AvaMMt My 517-726-0377 3S6 N. Rmw Rd., Vermontville Ml I v | 7AH The Eaton Conservation District is sponsoring a photo contest for amateur photogra­ phers. The contest is open to all people who do not take pic­ tures for profit. Participants may enter photos in four cate­ gories including trees and plants, wildlife, people enjoy­ ing nature, and landscapes. One photo may be submit­ ted in each category, however only one prize will be awarded per person. All photos must be taken in Eaton County. Photos should be submitted on 8-by-10 photo paper. Photos must be received at the office by Nov. 13. The district will award prizes in each cate-, gory, and the overall winning photo will be featured on the cover of the annual report. To enter your favorite “nature”, photos in the photo contest, call or stop by the dis­ trict office at 551 Courthouse Welcome Welcome David Woodliff, MD, to our Nashville Healthcare Team. Dr. Woodliff will be joining Anita Asadorian, DO, and Diana Lightfoot, PA, . as an additional healthcare provider at Nashville Family y, Medicine, beginning September 28th. ‘Wildlife’ is one of the four categories of the Eaton Conservation District’s fall photo contest. Farm Antiques Garage Sale EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501 (c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET, Sunday, Septem­ ber 27th. 400 exhibitors. Rain or shine. 7:30am-4:00pm. Lo­ cated at the fairgrounds right in Allegan, MI. $4.00 admission. GARAGE SALE: SEPTEM­ BER 23rd-241h-25th at 282 E. Main St., Vermontville. Hand made jewelry, lots of books, travel trailer accesso­ ries, winter coats, Christmas things and miscellaneous. Jobs Wanted DAYCARE HAS OPEN­ INGS, all ages. Reasonable rates. Please call Donna (517)852-0319. Veterans picnic plans changed American Legion Post 45 of Hastings will host its first annual picnic for Barry County veterans Saturday, Sept. 26. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, on the post’s grounds at 2160 S. M-37 Highway in Hastings. “Due to health restrictions, food prepared off the site cannot be allowed,” said Post Commander Charlie Alexander. Post 45 will pro­ David Woodliff, MD Call today for an appointment with one of our healthcare providers today! 517-852-2133 Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thurs. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dr., Suite 3, Charlotte, or 517­ 543-5848, ext. 5 to pick up an entry form. Entry forms are also avail­ able online at www.eatoncounty.org/Departments/ECD. vide all food. Families need only bring their own plates, cups and utensils. Activities will include games for adults and children. The Michigan Wall, a four-foot by 28-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and a Korean/Vietnam era Jeep with accessories will be dis­ played on the grounds. Fall family soccer kicks off Anita Asadorian, DO Pennock Nashville Family Medicine 750 Durkee St., Nashville 517-852-2133 8 8 Maple Valley fall (family) soccer has begun. This is a free, informal league that welcomes anyone 10 years of age and older. The group meets at the Fuller Street Elementary School soccer field in Nashville every Saturday at noon. All skill levels from beginner to advanced are welcome. This is a great opportunity to spend quality family time while getting good exercise. Shin guards and cleats are recommended but not required. For further information, please call Cris Fisher at 517­ 726-1049. » Business Services CAN'T GET FINANCED? Been turned down? Bank­ ruptcy? Foreclosures? NO PROBLEM 1 Call LAND­ STAR HOMES 517-645­ 4444. Restrictions apply. WILLS, TRUSTS & PRO­ BATE. Call Judy Singleton Attorney at Law (269)795­ 9422 Pets BE AWARE: animals offered for free may end-up being sold to research or used in dog fighting. (A message from Barry County Humane Society) Real Estate 40 ACRES OF prime beautiful lush rolling hills and woods. For sale by owner. With frontage on 16 acre, 40 foot deep spring fed, fishing lake, located 10 miles straight north of Richland in Barry County, Delton Schools. Tons of deer, turkey wildlife, Bluegills, Perch, Brown and Rainbow Trout Bass, Sunfish, etc. Thousands of feet of road frontage on 2 different roads. Central location only 10 miles or less from High­ ways 131, and M-37. $600,000 For appointment, call (269)965-4663, ext. 234 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-09-26.pdf 046030b2bd79d3c1e5a04e9c1f3ce6a7 PDF Text Text Wnos Piihr c Stdte St inasMll iu aqard Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 38, September 26, 2009 oday! Vermontville Township board moves forward with offices by Amy Jo Kinyon StaffWriter The Vermontville Township Board voted unan­ imously Thursday night to pursue obtaining quotes for converting the space at the back ofthe library into office space. The area, known as fire station No. 2, originally served as the fire department until more space was needed. It is currently used for stor­ age by the library and town­ ship. Trustee Brian Moore said he and Supervisor Jack Owens met with a represen­ tative from the Eaton County building code office. “We met with Eaton County construction codes and looked at Station 2. He thinks it’s a perfect location for office location. He rec­ ommended a two-inch cement cap over what’s there to bring it up and level to everything,” said Moore. “He said it would be a great little project for the township for offices.” The board appointed Moore to collect quotes for the project and develop rough sketches of the project. Moore also reported at the meeting that the roof work has been completed on the opera house. The township’s insurance company covered the cost of the repairs due. to storm damage. Eavestroughs on the bell tower were replaced to match the rest of the building at a cost to the township. “It cost us $1,618 to get that done but it’s done and done correct,” said Moore. “We won’t have to replace the roof in five to 10 years.” The board also approved a set of guidelines for the fire and ambulance committee. Trustee Blair Miller pro­ posed a change to Section 2 of the document, adding the goal of pursuing a joint fire and ambulance authority. The guidelines were passed by a 3-2 vote, with Miller and Treasurer JoeAnn Nehmer casting the dissent­ ing votes. Deputy Brian Peacock from the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department gave a report on activities in the township during the past month. There were two assaults at Maple Valley High School, a break-in at a residence on North Bradley Road, larceny from vehicles on Mason Road and archers shooting toward a roadway while target practicing. Fire Chief Monte O’Dell reported that there were no fire runs during the past month, and the department has been working to clean the fire station. Ryan Bums was appointed as a new member of the department. He is has Fire I and II train­ ing as well as EMT certifica­ tion. Ambulance Director Dan Sowles reported seven trans­ ports by the department. He also informed the board that money raised during a recent fundraiser will be used to update equipment on the ambulance. The board also approved Nehmer to look into obtain­ ing a grant for construction of a handicap-accessible ramp on the south side ofthe opera house. Clerk Sharon Stewart said the materials for the project would cost approximately $9,000, archi­ tectural drawings $200 and an engineer’s approval of those drawings $500. The township board will meet again Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in the opera house. A new roof was placed on the historic opera house this past week. Here, the bell tower roof gets some attention from workers. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Local tractors cross the Mackinac Bridge The Mackinac Bridge Authority said nearly 900 antique tractors crossed the Mackinac Bridge last week­ end for the second annual Antique Tractor Mackinac Bridge Crossing. Tractor enthusiasts lined Vickie Betit from the Clarksville tractor club completes the streets on both sides to watch the machines’ .slow the final stretch across the Mighty Mac on her John progress across the nearly Deere Tractor painted pink in honor of her mother. five-mile suspension bridge. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Joining in the unusual event were residents from through- WTOffS, continued on page 2 Homecoming grand marshal, court, events set Kent chosen for the coming Mead has been as grand marshal upcoming home­ celebrations. Norma Jean Acker’s lead­ ership class at Maple Valley High School has been work­ ing during recent weeks to organize events for the upcoming homecoming cele- bration. This year, the class has chosen Russell “Kent” Mead as the grand marshal of homecoming. Mead is a lifelong Nashville resident and has been attending Maple Valley football games since 1959. He is 69 years old and enjoys playing bingo and watching MSU football at his resi­ dence in Thomapple Manor. He attended the Ann J. Kellogg in School Battle Creek. After graduation, he spent most of his life giving back to the community through recycling. Homecoming week events will include lunchtime games for high school stu­ dents, dress-up days, a pep assembly and a dance Saturday, Oct. 3. Homecoming royalty will be announced at half-time ofthe football game against Kalamazoo Hackett. A parade will make its way through Nashville to the high school at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The Barry County Steam Gas and Antique Machinery Association takes part in the second annual tractor drive across the Mackinac Bridge. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) In This Issue The 2009 Maple Valley Homecoming Court includes (back row, from left) prince candidates Tyler Hickey, Alex Reid and Taylor Owens; king candidates Jordan Sprague, Ross Smith and Zac Eddy; (front row) princess candidates Maggie Semrau, McKenna Mater and Mollyann Morehouse; and queen candidates Elizabeth Stewart, Hannah Young and Lauren Trumble. • New and familiar faces join staff at MVHS • Vermontville council makes decision concerning village offices • Nashville author now on shelves of Putnam Library • Lion soccer defeats Delton Kellogg in overtime �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 26,2009 New and familiar faces join staff at MVHS education campus for the past few years and also grad­ uated from the district Their history in the district has given them a unique perspec­ tive. “You get to see a whole different side of teachers now,” said new world histo­ ry teacher Heyboer. “It’s a totally different perspec­ tive.” “It’s just a weird feeling,” said Schwartz who teaches art at both the high school and alternative education. “You were in the same by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer The current school year marked a new start for not only students but several new staff members at Maple Valley High School. Anya Letson, Josh Leatherman, Liz Marcelletti, Cindy Schwartz, Andy Heyboer and Wally Woodman were hired as new teachers in the district. Schwartz and Heyboer already have experience in the district. Both have been teaching at the alternative Vermontville Annual Senior Citizens Night Thursday, October 8th • 6:00 p.m. • ...at the Congregational Church in Vermontville Vermontville Area Residents Only Please FREE MEAL - Serving Swiss Steak and all the trimmings FREE ENTERTAINMENT! Sponsored by Vermontville Lions Club Ph. 517-726-0286 Please Make Your Reservations by Oct. 6th 2 V IT We Are SMOKE FREE!!! 12561988 'if 202 N. Main St, Nashville • 517-S52-25OO $ MEXICO NIGHT EVERY OTHER FRIDAY * SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT ON MONDAYS & THURSDAYS FISH FRY EVERY OTHER FRIDAY SUN-THU 6AM-2FM • FRI & SAT 6AM-B PM Happy Trails... The Gardners: Shirley and Richard rrn V nm V tA desks,-and now you’re teach­ ing. It gives you a good feel­ ing, a sense of accomplish­ ment” Now, almost a month into the school year, the newbies say they are getting into the swing of things and looking forward to not only teaching their various subjects but having a positive influence on students. “I want them to have the best chance and opportunity to be successful,” said Leatherman of the students. He teaches math and spe­ cial education and said the school district is structured to help all students. “They (the district) really try to reach everybody at every level, and I like that,” he said. Marcelletti said this is her •first official teaching posi­ tion and she is hoping to cre­ ate an atmosphere in her classroom that not only fos­ ters learning but creates a positive environment for the students. “I want to help those kids who have had a lot of obsta­ cles,” said Marcelletti. “I just want to be here to show them that someone cares and give them a safe place to come to school.” Marcelletti is a half-time special education instructor, Letson has taken over the Spanish classes and special education teacher Wally New mentoring program beginning in Eaton County Eaton County Michigan State University Extension has partnered with three other Michigan counties (Ottawa, Wayne and Iron) and MSU campus staff to begin a new mentoring pro­ gram within the state. The 4-H Guided Adventures program aims to re-engage Michigan’s citi­ zens, especially youths, in outdoor activities and con­ servation, recruit more adult mentors as volunteers and build a stronger network between outdoor recreation activities and conservation efforts within the communi­ tyThe Eaton County MSU Extension office is partner­ ing with the 4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative and AmeriCorps to bring this program to life. The 4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative focuses on the expansion and strengthening of mentoring programs in targeted Michigan communi- 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 Suh. 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 1-269-731-5194 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.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School............................. 9:45 Morning Worship.............................. 11 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., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m Family Supper 6:00-7:15.............................Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00....................... Sunday School 10: 00 Church Senrice 11: 00...................................... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Senrice, 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 to meet the country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the envi­ ronment. Kristy Oosterhouse, an AmeriCorps member, will be coordinating the 4-H Guided Adventures program in Eaton County. She is a 2008 graduate of Michigan State ties and enlists the help of 80 full-time AmeriCorps mem­ bers statewide to recruit vol­ unteers, and train and match them with youth. AmeriCorps is network of local, state and national serv­ ice programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service out this area, including Clarksville, Alto, Hastings, Middleville and others. The . parade lasted most of the day as the tractors crossed from Mackinaw City to St. Ignace. Most ofthe machines traveled to the Kewadin Casino, beyond St. Ignace, where a tractor show was held. In 2008, about 600 trac­ tors made the crossing. Bob Baumgras of Owosso Tractor Parts has organized the event both years. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices .9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Tractors from nearly every corner of Michigan took part in the event. Here, Stan Bryner of Bellevue stands up for a better look from his John Deere B. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) 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 Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. 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.m. P.M. Service.........................................6 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. - PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service .................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 pirn. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH Sunday Mass .......................9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 203 N. State, Nashville 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . 505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte 5 .one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. University, with a bachelor of science degree in animal science and a bachelor ofarts in Spanish. Oosterhouse said is excited to get to know members of the community to create a successful and fun program. TRACTORS, continued from page 1 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Josh Leatherman, Andy Heyboer, Anya Letson, Gindy Schwartz and Liz Marcelletti have joined the staff of Maple Valley High School this yean Not pictured is Wally Woodman. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Woodman rounds out the new recruits. 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, September 26, 2009 — Page 3 Vermontville council makes decision concerning village offices Amy Jo Kinyon upgrade project. The village Staff Writer would be responsible for a The Vermontville Village local match of $145,825. Council voted unanimously Department of Public to pursue the recommenda­ Works Director Monte tion of the village office task O’Dell reported that the proj­ force at its meeting ect would replace sections of Wednesday, Sept. 23 in the water main that were regard to the possible pur­ installed in the 1940s. chase and use of the house at Locations for the project 148 E. Main Street for vil­ include North Main Street lage offices. (Maple Manor to The house is currently list­ Washington Street and ed on the real estate market Washington to the village for $68,000 and was former-- limits), Round Lake Road ly used as an adult foster care (East Main to village limits), facility. After a closed ses­ .West Main Street (Westside sion, the council voted but to Sherman) and Forest did not disclose what that Street (Nut St. to South recommendation was. The Main). task force is made up of “The village needs to council members Jason replace ' water main lines. Sheridan, Abe French and There’s no way around it,” Gary Patrick. said Sheridan. “An opportu­ Before the closed session, nity presents itself. The ques­ council held a public hearing tion is whether the council on a proposed grant program for the village. The program would provide $445,289 from the State of Michigan for a 2010 water main wants to take advantage of it.” The council voted to pur­ sue the grant and also appointed O’Dell as certify­ ing officer. In an effort to ease the financial burden placed on some of the downtown busi­ nesses taking part in the facade grant project, Village President Kelsey asked the council to approve moving funds to cover an increase in costs recently put on owners of the businesses. The council voted unani­ mously to move nearly $5,000 in funds from various places in the budget, includ­ ing the DPW’s fuel expenses and th? buildings and grounds funds. In other business, council: • Heard a report from O’Dell concerning the resur- Blood drive set donors needed (s) Stadium Seating The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Thursday, Oct. 1, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Grace Community Church in Nashville. All donors must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good heath. 0 No passes SHOWTIMES 9/25 -10/1 According to the American Red Cross’s most recent data, more, than 15 million units of whole blood and red cells were collected in 2001. That blood helped more than 4.9 million patients that year. facing of South Main Street that took place recently. By using recycled materials and partnering with the City of Charlotte, the village was able to save $28,000 on the project. • Voted unanimously to allow Maple Valley Little League Director Kyle Booher to install dugouts at the First Street baseball field. The project would be com­ pleted at no cost to the vil­ lage. • Gave animous approval to the Vermontville Methodist Church in response to their request to hold a pancake hoe-down in the alley next to the hard­ ware. The event will feature local residents flipping the flapjacks. The event will be held on October 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. The council also gave Works continues on several downtown businesses permission for the Lions Club to host their annual through a facade grant program. Here, work progresses trunk or treat from 5:30 until on the stairwell located on the north side of Vermontville 7 p.m. on the same day, in Hardware. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) the same location. The council will meet again Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. in the vil­ lage office for its next regu­ smoke-free lar meeting. FrRIlDnAY RESTAURANT Home Cookth COBB WELL DRILLING (REPAIR 17 Day Service 1 Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps 2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair FREE FALL MATINEES I (that’s every night except Friday) 2 for H 5.00 Estimates Available & Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Richard Cobb David Cobb Home Cookin’ at its Best! Ml Lie. <1748 Open Tuesday - Friday SJ5. SPECIALS! 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 356 N. Pease Rd.,, Vermontville The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS EAT! 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State in Nashville s r 517-852-0882 www.hometownlumber.com Mon. thru Sat. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm s| �Page 4 - Just Say‘As Advertised in the Maple VaBey News’Saturday. September 26.2009 Volunteers clean up Thornapple; more planned Eaton and Barry conserva­ tion districts and the Thomapple River Watershed Council organized the 14th annual Thomapple River Clean-Up recently. More than 50 volunteers from Maple Valley Schools and the community helped pull out tires, batteries and trash from the river. Volunteers are currently being recruited for the Oct. 3 River Conservation Day at Bennett Park in Charlotte. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include lunch and a T-shirt for volunteers. Activities will include trash pick-up, storm drain labeling, tree and shrub planting and more. River Conservation Day is organized by Frontier City Flycasting Club, Charlotte Public Schools, City of Charlotte, Eaton Conservation District and others. To register, call the Eaton Conservation District at 517-543-5848 ext 5 Wade A few of the volunteers show some of the items collected from the Thomapple River during the clean-up event. Counselor’s Corner The school is off to a great start; Thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with your sons find daughters this year. Seventh grade orienta­ tion Seventh grade orientation was well attended. Principal Todd Gonser and Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Duska Brumm spent some time with parents and students reviewing school policies and expectations. Students and parents then went to classes together in a simulated school day with students rotating through their daily class schedules and meeting their teachers. New teaching staff Learn to Play the Piano Taking Adults & Kids (all Levels) Call: Teresa A. Pash (517) 852-9159 • tpash@hotmail.com Active Member of BCAMTA, MMTA. & MTNA There are many new faces at the junior high and high school this year. We are happy to welcome teachers Cindy Schwartz, Wally Woodman, Josh Leatherman, Andy Heyboer, Anya Letson and Liz Marcelletti to our Suzanne teaching staff. Waffle is our new special education director. Parents, feel free to stop by and intro­ duce yourselves to our new staff members. They each have great new ideas to enrich our school atmosphere. Keep tabs on your kids Remember that student progress can be easily moni­ tored daily via our online sys­ tem Family Access. Parents and students can view grades, attendance, discipline, lunch purchases, etc., from Family Access bn the Internet. Ifyou do not have a user name or password, contact a school secretary for assistance. We encourage students to also use Family Access to keep tabs on their own progress. This helps students become more self­ directed and responsible for their own progress. The Vermontville and Nashville libraries have Internet available for families to use who do not have access at home. Free curriculum is now available for homeschooled We want to remind fami­ lies ofhomeschooled students that Maple Valley Schools has many elective subjects open for students to take if they would like to attend pub­ lic school part-time. At the junior high school, and high school, we have band, health, computers and physical edu­ cation. At the high school, we have openings in band, choir, health, personal finance, com­ puters, accounting, Spanish, physical education and psy­ chology, as well as other elec­ tives. This year, the State of -Michigan is allowing us to offer to free online classes to families. homeschooling Students can do all their school work in the home set­ ting. Students are allowed to pick from a variety of elec­ tives or they may choose core lli classes if enrolling for five classes per marking period. High students who sign up for four classes, and junior high students who sign up for three (and maintain their grade point average) may be eligible to play-sports at Maple Valley Schools. We also have other club opportunities avail­ able to homeschooled students. Stop by the high school office if interested in the free homeschooling curriculum or to learn about programs avail­ able. Maple Valley Schools has been partnering with home school families, since 2000. Extra busy time for the counseling office The start of the school year is always especially busy as we try to help students get appropriately placed in new classes. We have been especially busy this year keeping up with the staffing and schedule changes. Valerie McCaul, my job share partner, has accepted a new posi­ tion with Grand Ledge Schools. We are excited for her, but we will all miss her at school. We are currently searching for another counselor to job share, so we are sometimes a little overwhelmed keeping up. Dawn Yager is still available Monday through Friday. Teri Metros, school social worker is in every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Lorraine Benedict is in Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday but is try­ ing to cover some of the Tuesdays and Thursdays until another part-time person is hired. E-mail is the easiest way to reach us since we usu­ ally check this often through­ out the day when we' are in our offices. In case of crises, feel free to leave a message with the secretaries that immediate help is needed. Thanks for your patience and have a great school year. A. Carpenter NASHVILLE - Wade A. Carpenter, age 94, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009 peacefully at his Nashville home. Wade was born in Angola, IN on November 15, 1914, the son of the late Henry and Mryite Carpenter. He was raised in the Fremont area and attended area schools graduating from Fremont High School in 1931. He was the husband of Mary (Miller) Carpenter. The couple was married in LaGrange IN, on September 14, 1937. Wade and Mary moved to Nashville 1947 where they raised their family together. In September 2009 the couple celebrated 72 years of marriage. In. 1946 Wade started Nashville Products, a cleaning supply business which he operated for over 20 years. Also during that time, Wade worked as a Supervisor att E.W. Bliss retiring in 1976 after 26 years of service.. Wade loved to work; he always kept himself busy working around the house and enjoyed working on his yard. He also enjoyed travel-­ ling with his wife Mary. On one work related trip they had the opportunity to spend 11 months in Ireland where Wade was helping open a new factory. During that trip they also visited Paris, London, and Scotland. Wade and Mary spent over 25 years wintering in Punta Gorda Florida. Wade's family was his true source enjoyment; he loved to have his family close. Wade is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years Mary, two daughters, Karla Murphy, Barbara (Stephen) Bouwens, two. sons Larry (Vanessa) Carpenter, James (Sandy) Carpenter and 14 Grandchildren, 11 Great grandchildren He was proceeded in death by his four brothers and three sisters, and his son-in-law Mike Murphy. Graveside funeral services were held at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville on Friday, September 25, 2009, with LeRoy Mast officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund or Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. 10 106698116 CASH FOR YOUR OLD GOLD Serving Barry County Since 1931 Hodges Jewelry & Gifts Hurry! Limited Time Offer! , If you have been told you : can’t get High Speed .W...irel. ess .In7te r__n_e t.. ■ ■. ■ wireless authorized agent WE HAVE THE WAY! 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Quality Where Art Thou begins in the summer of 1957 and ends 52 years later with a round-table discus­ sion on the demise and future of General Motors Corporation. With America’s 2008-09 financial free-fall and the subsequent demise of GM, the “characters” discuss GM’s situation and put it into perspective. They explore root causes and offer insight into what it will take for GM to be a viable com­ pany in the future. As a historical novel, it hits at the core of GM inter­ nal politics. The story shines a light on the philosophical management issue of pro­ duction efficiency versus quality. This is a story about the day-to-day firing line, the people in the trenches, not about the board room. Putnam library also owns Hamilton's first book Oh! Hast Thou Forgotten, The Michigan Cavalry in the Civil War: The Gettysburg Campaign. Other adult nonfiction titles include: A Lotus Grows in the Mud by Goldie Hawn; Bold Parents, Positive Teens by Karen Dockrey; The Sea Hunters by Clive Cussler; Iron From the Deep by Robert Sheridan; Lost Treasure Ships of the 20th Century by Nigel Pickford; The Black Hope Horror by Ben Williams; A Long Way From Home by Tom Brokaw; Longitude by Dava Sobel; Stories and Poems for Extremely Intelligent Children by Harold Bloom; The Art and Craft of Pounding Flowers by Laura Martin; The Crucible of Congress by Paul Findle; Stealing Buddha’s Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen; It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken by Greg Berendt; Reality Gap by Stephen Wallace; The Great Lakes Columnist visits Maple Valley students Amanda Lipsey who Maple Valley said, “She had authors the “Mom’s Corner” some really good ideas for column in The County meal planning, especially for Journal newspaper visited young adults. She had a lot Monique Colizzi’s life man­ of advice for saving money agement class at Maple such as clipping coupons and Valley High School. left-over meal ideas. She was Colizzi’s Class has been very energetic and fun.” re-designed to include a mul­ With the help from several titude of real-world experi­ students, Amanda prepared a ences such as telephone eti­ basic breakfast, lunch and quette, budgeting and dinner, with ideas for alter­ finances, recognizing fraud ing the recipe to suit varying and deception, goal-setting, tastes. For a a $14 grocery housing options,- entrepre­ bill, students sampled a ham neurship, leadership skills and cheese omelet made by and more. putting all ingredients into a Amanda was welcomed plastic bag, sealing, and by 32 students in the placing into boiling water; school’s former home eco­ tortilla pizzas with pepperoni nomics room who were and cheese; and bow-tie eager to learn about prepar­ pasta with fresh tomatoes, ing meals on a limited budg­ cheese and dressing. Lipsey et. Most of the students, who also spoke about using “what are ready to transition into we already have,” vegetarian college or the work force in meal ideas, how to shop for the very near future, appreci­ specialty items and the basic ated the ‘budget-conscious’ staples each young person tips she offered. should have in a kitchen. Cassie Knauss, a senior at This is the first of many Good News from the Pulpit Sing a new song — or an old one by Pastor Kathy Smith ■ Vermontville United Methodist Church Do you like to Sing? Do you like to listen to music? Do you like to dance? Play an instrument? Belong to a choir? Did you know that the Bible is full ofmusic and invitations to sing and play an instrument and, yes, even dance? Psalm 95 begins, “Come, let us sing to the Lord! Psalms 96 invites: “Sing a new song to the Lord!” Psalm 100 says to “make a joyful noise to the Lord.” The writer of Psalm 101 says that he “will praise you, Lord, with songs.” Psalm 147 tells us to “sing out your thanks to the Lord, sing praises to our God, accompanied by harps.” Psalm 150 says to “Praise God with the blast of the trumpet... with the tambourine and dancing ... with stringed instruments and flutes ... with the clash of cymbals.” God is pleased when we sing and play instruments to praise him. This includes guitars and drums as well as the instru­ ments listed in Scripture, and making a joyful noise even if we think we can’t “carry a tune in a bucket.” Music is an essential part of most church worship services. Churches have pianos and organs, choirs and soloists, praise bands and congregational singing and liturgical dancers. At the Vermontville United Methodist Church’s 150th anniver­ sary celebration, we sang songs written by Charles Wesley in the 1700s. Most Sundays, we sing songs that were written anywhere from the 1700s to the present day. Much contem­ porary music is taken directly from Scripture, such as “As The Deer” (1984 A. Martin Nystrom) and worshipful like “How Great is Our God” (2004 Chris Tomlin). The Bible tells us that there is music in Heaven as the angels and multitudes of people surround the throne of God with their heavenly worship. Personally, I’m looking forward to being a part of the heavenly choir. Aren’t you? There are many really good Christian radio stations in our area, more than in other parts of the country. Tune in and start singing. Join a church and “make a joyful noise.” You’ll be glad you did — and so will God. guest speakers Colizzi’s stu­ dents will encounter over the course of the 12-week class. The next set of speakers to visit the class will focus on personal mission statements and making decisions in today’s teen world. Guide to Sunken Ships by Karl Heden; Zumba by Beto Perez; Overcoming ADHD by Stanley I. Greenspan; Cedar Creek Cookbook by Debbie Macomber. New adult fiction includes: Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown; The Richest Season by Mayann McFadden; Hot Pursuit by Suzanne Brockman; Up Island by Anne Rivers Siddons; Bronx Justice by Joseph Teller; Last Song by Nicholas Sparks; At the King’s Command by Susan Wiggs; My Man, Michael by Lori Foster; Haunted by Heather Graham; Deep Down by Karen Harper; Shadows of Yesterday by Sandra Brown; The Perfect Couple by Brenda Novak; Blind Eye by Jan Coffey; Perfect Liar by Brenda Novak; Crossing Fire River by Ralph Cotton; Bloodshed of Eagles by William W. Johnstone; Texas Cowboys by Tim McGuire; The Drifter’s Wheel by Phillip DePoy; Point No Point by Mary Logue; The Missing by Beverly Lewis. New teen titles include: Hunted by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast; Betrayed by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast; Chosen by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast; Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine; The Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin; Blue Moon y Alyson Noel; Lily Dale Awakening by Wendy Corsi Staub; Lily Dale Believing by Wendy Corsi Staub; Black is for Beginnings by Laurie Faria Stolarz; Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott; Off the Bus and On the Record by Aaron Burgess; Indie Girl by Arnie Johnson and Karen Macklin; 97 Things to Do Before You Finish High School by Steven Jenkins and Erika Stadler. New DVDs include: 17 Again; I Love You, Man; Race to Witch Mountain; The Soloist; Obsessed; Crank 2: High Voltage; XMen Origins: Wolverine; Ghosts of Girlfriends Past; The Last House on the Left; Scooby Dop! The Mystery Begins; Goosebumps: Return of the Mummy; Goosebumps: The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight; State of Play; Bedknobs and Broomsticks; Michael Jackson Number Ones. Main Street Solon// 22b Main St Na&huUte • S17-8S2- 17S7 * Faff fnto Something ffeto! & 10 Hair Cats Just For You! 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State St., Hastings ■ 269-945-9561 802 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa • 616-374-8849 Member FDIC « « MAIjN/TREET SAVINGS BANK ^c^oo^Bank^il^bej:lose^or^al£i!^ervice andjiatMa^s^ — — — — ^06698044 �Page 6 - Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, September 26. 2009 Michigan State wheat variety trial results now available The 2009 Michigan State Wheat Performance Variety Trial results are now avail­ able to help growers decide which wheat varieties are best suited for their farms. Wheat plots were planted at seven sites in six counties: Huron. Ingham, Lenawee, Saginaw, Sanilac and ST Tuscola. These plots were head blight (also called monitored throughout the wheat scab) screening trial. growing season, and data This plot was inoculated were collected on the yield, with the fungus Fusarium disease resistance, test graminearum and mist irri­ weight, grain moisture, lodg­ gated to promote the growth ing and milling properties of of scab. Data on the percent each variety at harvest. incidence and percent severi­ A plot on the MSU cam­ ty are published. pus was used as a fusarium The information is sum- marized in tables, so growers edu/variety'trials/wheat/V ariety can easily compare varieties. _Results.html. The trial results are based It also includes entry infor­ mation for the 2010 wheat on work supported in part by the Cooperative State performance trials. The report is available from Research Education and Service, the any county' MSU Extension Extension office and can be found online, Eastern Soft White Wheat along with previous years’ Committee, the Michigan Experiment results, at www.css.msu. Agricultural Station, the Michigan Crop Improvement Association, the Michigan State Miller’s Association and in coopera­ tion with the U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative. Live band performs at Start the week right Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe Go to Church This Sunday! There are many fine Bible preaching Churches throughput the greater Barry-Eaton County with good people and Godly Pastors. Where you can discover the wonders of God’s love. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP A Spirit FilledMinistry Where the River of God’s love flows freely and everyone is someone special Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange just south of Assyria Rd., M-66, Nashville, Ml Praise and Worship: Sun. 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Jesus clubs each Wed. 6:30-8:00 p.m. | An exciting time for Boys and Girls ages 4-12 Pastors David (Sandy) & Rose MacDonald For information call 1-269-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 MUMS ARE IN!! | SALE - PERENNIALS igalJmc Fall is the perfect time to plant! u> Mita pu mt Mk* estimate al let a teip job jet mm MW MW $E9! 20% OFF Mulch, Trees & Shrubs Sign up today for your fall clean-ups * Leaf Ktrnowi • Gt yovr beds tUailvd up md ready for Spring1 fl Carden Center j & Landscaping I 5715 south M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-vllle) new hours: 517-852-1864 James A. Frith Air Force’ Airman James A. Frith has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Welcome Welcome David Woodliff, MD, to our Nashville Healthcare Team. Dr. Woodliff will be joining Anita Asadorian, DO, and Diana Lightfoot, PA, as an additional healthcare provider at Nashville Family Medicine, beginning September 28th. Sept. 30 Fall Fling to benefit 5907 s college-bound David Woodliff, MD Call today for an appointment with one of pur healthcare providers today! 517-852-2133 Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thurs. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Anita Asadorian, DO Pennock H E A LTH SE R VI C ES Nashville Family Medicine 750 Durkee St., Nashville 517-852-2133 Frith completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical .fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four cred­ its toward an associate in Relic, a new local band led by Gary Nelson, pre­ applied science degree miered at Roush's Sidewalk Cafe last Saturday night. through the Community ‘This was a great opportunity for the community to gath­ College of the Air Force. The son of Art and Teresa er and enjoy wonderful Christian music and excellent Frith of Nashville, Frith food. I am glad we were able to do this, we had a great received a bachelor’s degree turnout," said Andy Roush, owner of Roush's Sidewalk in 2007 from ITT Technical Cafe. Institute, Cordova, Tenn. i The Roxand Service Club will begin a new Fall Fling tradition Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mulliken United Methodist Church. Fall Fling will raise funds to provide college scholar­ ships for Mulliken-area resi­ dents. The service club’s first annual “fling” will feature chicken dinners with all the trimmings, a silent auction, a 50/50 drawing, and a bake sale to lure crowds eager to enjoy real, hometown food and hospitality while at the same time providing assis­ tance to those needing, help with college tuition. Chicken dinners go for the price of a donation. Children under 5 eat for free. “The Roxand Service Club is a long-standing and respected volunteer organi­ zation whose membership is filled with loyal community boosters that have a very strong commitment to com­ munity service in the Mulliken area. Many needy individuals, families, and local organizations benefit from their fund raisers,” said Lori Mugford. For more information or to learn of scholarship qualifi­ cations, call 517-543-1474. Inquiries left on the answer­ ing machine will 'receive prompt response. The church is located at 400 Charlotte Street, just north of the blinker light on M-43. GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL llcI 208 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-0000 • - NASHVILLE - - HASTINGS - Segment 1 Oct. 26 - Nov. 12 Segment 1 Oct. 5 - 22 Segment 2 Oct. 26 ,27 & 28 Segment 2 Nov. 2, 3 & 5 We Partner With Parents for SAFE Teen Drivers Free Parent Meeting: Hastings - Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. • Nashville - Oct. 24 at 9 a.m. www.greenlightdrivinq.net �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 26,2009 — Page 7 Fall programs begin NAS=HV ILLE FER EXPRESS at Putnam Library = OPEN: 7 DAYS A WE 24 HOURS Nk kIMi i£m You re In, YouYeOut... 517-852-0868 YOUTe HMhie I$TQP Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience/ IGA PRIVATELABEL SALE 4oz.-15oz. Putnanj's library cat, Cleo Page Turner, invites area youths to join her in reading one of her favorite books Saturday, Oct. 3. Putnam District Library will kick off its fall series of children’s programming Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. The Pout-Pout Fish is the 2009 Michigan Reads One State, One Children’s Book, sponsored by the Library of Michigan. This picture book is writ­ ten by Michigan author Deborah Diesen and illus­ trated by Dan Hanna. In the book, a fish with the “drearywearies” swims around with a permanent pout on his face. It is up to his friends to turn his frown around. The event will feature activities for children from preschool through sixth grade, with snacks and good­ ies for all who attend. There will also be a drawing to win a copy of the book. While at the library, kids are encouraged to check out the selection of new chil­ dren’s and young adult books. Be the first to check out African Critters by Robert Haas or Merlin and the Making of the King by Margaret Hodges. After kids finish reading a library title, they can fill out a “Fun Feedback” bookmark and return it for a prize. Bookmarks are at the front desk. Other upcoming events include a character visit from Where the Wild Things Are on Friday, Oct. 30, and the annual Haunted Library on Saturday, Oct. 31. Women cancer patients invited to free ‘Look Good...Feel Better’ class Women who are currently battling cancer are being invited to attend a free “Look Good...Feel Better” class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Conference Room in Hastings. The special class is being sponsored by the Angel Wings Cancer Support Group, founded and facilitat­ Cosmetics are provided ed by Julie Flook. for each woman’s personal “Look Good...Feel Better” make-over. The program is provides information and free of charge and facilitated cosmetic advice to women by trained, licensed cosme­ battling cancer. This training tologists - all American inclPuednensochkands-on maHkeouspi lCancer Society volunteers. techniques, skin care and To register or for more infor­ suggestions for using wigs, mation, call 24 hours a day, turbans and scarves. It also 1-800-227-2345. included tips on nail care while undergoing treatment. 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The Lions shook hands with the Delton Kellogg players. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ soccer team then celebrated its 6-5 overtime victory over the Panthers with a team photo. In the center of the back row, Ethan Hicks and Ross Smith lifted freshman Robbie Welch off the ground. Welch broke the 5-5 tie with a golden goal 3:44 into the first overtime session, giving the Lions their first Kalamazoo Valley Association victory of the season. Welch fired the ball in front of the Delton Kellogg net, then waited out­ side as the ball bounced around. It shot back out to him and he fired the rebound into the open net. “We’ve got to capture the moment, because we’ve got so many that have just slipped away, in our minds,” said Maple Valley head coach Josh Meersma. “We lost about five games by a point.” Delton Kellogg took onegoal leads twice in the sec­ ond half, on goals by Thiago Lima and Jimmy Deibert. Ethan Hicks tied up the game the first time, at 4-4, heading in a cross from Smith. The next answer didn’t come until the final minutes. Ross again earned the assist, knocking a pass to the center for teammate James Brown who broke free for a one-onone opportunity with the Delton Kellogg keeper Joey Springer. He tapped a shot off the far post and into the net. Brown had two first half goals for the Lions, and Marcos Canizales one. Canizales scored in the first minute of the game, and the Lions didn’t trail until the second half. Deibert, Lima, and Joe Koopman had first half goals for Delton Kellogg. “I really love playing against Delton because for some reason we don’t get along,” said Meersma, but the intensity is always high and it brings out the best in both teams.” Maple Valley is now 2-8-1 on the season. The Lions’ celebration The Lions’ Luis Morales (24) and James Brown (19) break in on the Delton Kellogg net as Panther defender Richard Lindsey tries to get back between them and the goal during the second half Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) was so* big Wednesday because it was such a relief to finally win a close one. A victory over Saranac had accounted for the Lions’ lone victory to the season until Wednesday. “When we came into the season we had a big group of seniors, and it was disap­ pointing because they expected more out of them­ selves,” said Meersma. “All their work wasn’t paying off, and tonight it did.” “In those early games, it wasTeally emotionally dev­ astating for them to lose those close games.” The Lions will be home against Pennfield Monday afternoon, then head to Parchment next Wednesday to close out the KVA regular season. The Lions then cele­ brate Parents’ Night against Barry County Christian Thursday. Maple Valley’s Ross Smith comes flying in to knock the ball away from Delton Kellogg’s Joe Koopman dur­ ing the second half of Wednesday nights KVA contest at Fuller Street Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) MSU Extension Master Gardeners answer common fall questions Don’t forget about our YOUTH BIG BUCK CONTEST Get your Hunting Sept. 26th & 27th We have Licenses Here! ■SKEGS on hand! Duey ’s Corner Your Hometown Convenience Store GROCERIES • LOTTO • SPIRITS • COLDEST BEER IN TOWN! 2996 N. Ionia at Nashville Hwy., Vermontville 517-726-0486 BRUSH PICK UP The Village of Nashville will be picking up brush the first three (3) Monday’s in October only. Please place any brush or limbs that you want picked up next to the curb on Monday morning. PLEASE DO NOT PUT OUT LEAVES AT THIS TIME WE WILL BE PICKING LEAVES UP AT A LATER DATE. Nashville DPW . 06698028 • NOTICE • The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Board is seeking bids on a 1979 Ford Tinker. Sealed bids are to be sent to: Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Board c/o Loma L. Wilson, Treasurer 915 Reed St. PO Box 679 Nashville, MI 49073 The bids must be received by October 5,2009 at 5 p.m. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Any questions please call: 517-852-9479. 06697616 Fall marks the end of the Some plants, such as garden outdoor gardening season, mums, tend to survive better but the gardening questions if not cut back until spring. just keep coming. Below, On the other hand, diseased Michigan State University plants should be cut back in Extension specialists answer the fall and the tops burned or timely questions about peren­ otherwise disposed of in such nials, landscape plants, veg­ a way as to prevent the carry­ etable gardening and more. over of disease organisms to Q. How do I know it’s time the next growing season. to apply winter mulches to my Examples include peonies, perennials and landscape bee balm and phlox. Cutting plants? back asparagus and 'iris A. It’s best to hold off foliage reduces overwintering mulching until temperatures sites for asparagus beetle and are consistently below freez­ iris borer, respectively. ing. Mulching too early, Q. How are cranberries before plants are fully dor­ harvested? A. Cranberries are harvest­ mant, can smother plants such as strawberries and ed in September and .October perennials that are still grow­ by one of two methods. The wet method involves flooding ing. Q. Should I cut back the the plants and loosening the tops ofmy perennials in the fruit by machine. The berries float and are then collected. fall or wait until spring? A. This is one of those “it These are usually used for depends” questions. Some processing rather than fresh perennials add interest to the sales. Berries for the fresh winter landscape with persist­ market are usually picked dry ent flowers^ seedheads or - mechanical pickers essen­ foliage. Seedheads of plants tially comb them out of the such as coneflowers provide plants. food for wildlife, and plant Q. In a dryfall, how long debris can provide shelter. do I keep watering my ever­ green shrubs and newly planted landscape plants? PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: A. Help plants go into win­ All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act ter well watered by continu­ and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which ing to water right up to the collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ time when the ground tion based on race, color, religion, sex, .freezes. Evergreens, particu­ handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to larly, are vulnerable to water make any such preference, limitation or loss during the winter and discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with may be damaged when roots parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of in frozen soil can not replace children under 18. water lost by foliage; Newly This newspaper Will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate established plants have limit­ which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ed root systems and may need ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available weekly watering. on an equal opportunity basis. To report Q. Why do some of my discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollasparagus plants have little free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. red berries and others don’f? A. Asparagus plants are either male or female. Only EQUAL HOUS1NQ OPPORTUNITY 06682644 plants, with female flowers' check stored corms, tubers produce fruit, so any plant and bulbs over the winter and with berries is a female. discard any showing mold or Q, I’ve heard that fall is a other signs of deterioration. Q. Collecting and saving' good time to plant trees and other landscape plants seedsfrom this year’s garden because of cool temperatures toplant nextyear sounds like a and usually plentiful rain. Are good way to save a little there exceptions - trees that money, but something tells me should be planted in the it’s not as simple as it sounds. spring instead? A. That’s true, unless A. Some trees are slow to you’re growing old-fashioned get their roots-established. open-pollinated cultivars. They should be planted in Today’s hybrids can’t be spring to give them a long relied on to produce seed that time to build a strong- root will in turn produce plants system before they have to like their parents. Desirable deal with winter conditions. characteristics such as dis­ Trees recommended for ease resistance, flavor, fra­ spring planting include red grance, uniform plant size maple, birch, tulip tree, fruit and flower shape may be lost trees, black gum, callery pear, in the shuffling of genetic oaks,willow, linden, material that occurred at pol­ hawthorn, magnolia, poplar, lination. The results may be honeylocust and dogwood, interesting, but if you’re Q. I’m about to dig up my expecting the plants to look glads and some begonia like the ones that produced tubers. How do I store them so the seed; you will probably be Ican replant them next spring? disappointed. A. Gladiolus should be dug Q. I’ve had myfirst run-in after the tops dry but before a with iris borers this year. hard freeze. Shake off loose They burrowed through the soil and dry corms in the sun tubers ofsome ofmyfavorite for a few hours,-then place iris, which then rotted to them in an airy location for mush. What can I do to pre­ two to three weeks. Remove vent that from happening old corms from the base and again? cut tops to within 1/2 inch of A. The iris borer adult is a the corm. Dust before storage moth, and it lays its eggs on with an all-purpose garden leaves in late summer. dust to protect them from Cutting back and burning or insetts and diseases.. otherwise disposing of Dig tuberous begonias foliage in the fall will go a after the leaves turn yellow or long way toward preventing a immediately after the first repeat of this problem next frost. Leave soil and tops on year. You may also want to and spread tubers out to dry consider spraying new in a warm, dark room for one growth in April with ah to two weeks. Then break off appropriately labeled home the tops, shake off the soil, garden insecticide to control and store in a dry location in the larvae right after they slightly moistened packing hatch and before-they enter material such as peat. the leaves and, through them, It’s always a good idea to the tubers. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 26, 2009 — Page 9 Schoolcraft girls and Irish boys first KVA winners Schoolcraft’s top five third overall in 22:10.0. were among the top 11 fin­ Maple Valley was led by ishers in the first Kalamazoo Jessica Rushford who was Valley Association race of 20th in 24:30.0. Lauren the season, and the Eagle Trumble was 23rd in girls’ team had seven in the 25:18.8, Megan Shoemaker top 24, as it took first place 27th in 25:55.3, Kaytlin with a score of 35 points. Furlong 37th in 26:25.3, and Delton Kellogg’s girls fin­ Pantera Rider 41st in ished second with 99 points, 27:01.6. followed by Hackett On Tuesday at Pennfield, Catholic Central 111, Schoolcraft won again this Kalamazoo Christian 127, time with 40 points. Pennfield 127, Maple Valley Pennfield jumped up to sec­ 148, Constantine 181, ond with 100, followed by Parchment 184, Galesburg- Hackett 103, Kalamazoo Augusta 209, and Olivet 212. Christian 140, Delton Schoolcraft’s Krista Kellogg 141, Maple Valley Broekema was the day’s 158, Constantine 184, individual champ with a time Parchment 185, Galesburgof 21 minutes 36.4 seconds. Augusta 205, and Olivet Olivet’s Katy Barkley was NTS. second in 22:09.6. Delton The host Panthers’ Haily Kellogg’s Jolene Drum was Traxler moved into first place,'finishing in 22:00.48. Kalamazoo Christian 204. Broekema was second in Delton Kellogg had four 22:05.10, and Barkley third of the top ten runners, with in 22:11.76. Ryan Watson sixth in Maple Valley’s Furlong 18: 44.7, Nick Rendon sev­ was 26th in 25:57.06, Rider enth in 18:46.1, Brandon 27th in 26:12.76, Trumble Humphreys ninth in 19:45.0, 29th in 26:22.44, Rushford and Tyler Bourdo tenth in 34th in 27:03.18, and 19: 49.8. DK’s fifth runner, Shoemaker 42nd in Kannon Hoffman, was 26th 'in 20:38.5. 28:33.98. Hackett won a tight boys’ Parchment’s Stuart competition on the first after­ Crowell won the race in noon of league races at 17:45.9. Schoolcraft’s Pennfield. The Fighting Irish Charlton Craig was second finished with 55 points, in 18:05.8, followed by while Schoolcraft needed a Hackett’s Peter Herzog tie-break to edge Delton (18:25.6) and Brendan Kellogg after they both fin­ Molony (18:31.5). ished with 58 points. Olivet Maple Valley’s Joe was fourth with 112, fol­ Benedict was 12th in lowed by Constantine 132, 19:54.4, Brady Halliwill Parchment 133, Pennfield 17th in 20:20.7, Cluistian 175, Maple Valley 197, and Schmadicke 51st in 23:02.1, One big play accounts for most of Lion offense against Comets 333 ™* s« w t fit i IS E13 1. Ita'f iroe, itless tin umtMU ■k JEKSl dim >Ml W'i Writs talk Maple Valley got a big touchdown run from Brad Laverty in the second quarter, but that was all the scoring the Lions could muster in a 27-7 loss at Kalamazoo Christian Friday night. Laverty scored on a 71yard run to tie the game at seven, but the Comets scored the next 20 points unan­ swered. Comet quarterback Jordan DeHaan connected on three touchdown passes, one in the second quarter from 36 yards out to Michael Visser to give his team the lead back at 147, then on one from eight yards away to Ben Brouwer with one minute left in the first half and one from ten yards away with 5:48 left in the third. Brouwer also had the Comets’ first touchdown of the night, on a one-yard plunge just Over three minutes into the game. Laverty provided most of the Lion offense, rushing 19 times for 98 yards. He also completed 2-of-5 passes for 13 yards. The Lions had just 173 yards of total offense on the night. Kyle Burns contributed seven carries for 21 yards. DeHaan finished the night 16-of-29 passing for 220 yards. Zack Razenberg had five catches for 73 yards, and Visser three for 59. Mark Fletcher had 13 tackles for the Comets, and Gilbert Asafu-Adjaye 12. The Lion defense was led by Trenton Courtney andKyle Bums who had ten each, Maple Valley is now 1-4 on the season in the Kalamazoo Valley BigtiivMiL aaiiaptafte rS: irrstt h3Bl jESSlifr lifr 4 fc oriwfck .**d«*lW EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Association, while the Comets improve to 4-1. The number of undefeated teams in the league dropped by a third Friday, as previously unbeaten Delton Kellogg was downed by Olivet 42-29. Pennfield and Schoolcraft both improved to 5-0. The Pennfield boys downed Parchment 40-7, * while Schoolcraftdowned Hackett Catholic Central 41-7. In the other KVA contest Friday, Constantine scored a 55-14 win over GalesburgSchoolcraft bumped Augusta. The Rams, Parchment, and Hackett are Maple Valley’s Kalamazoo Valley Association record all now 0-5 in the league. The Lions will go for win down to 1-3 with a 3-0 win number . two again next over the Lion varsity volley­ team Wednesday Friday, when they play host ball to Hackett on homecoming evening. The Eagles won by the night. -scores of 25-18, 25-19, 25­ 16. “Schoolcraft is a very good team - well coached, fine tuned athletes,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter. “ I felt that our team played well against the defending state champs. We continue to work hard on the physical and mental aspects of volleyball.” Tina Westendorp had eight kills, and Tiffani Allwardt seven to lead the Maple Valley attack. Jennifer Kent had four blocks and three kills. Elizabeth Stewart had nine assists and ten digs. Karlea Mater had nine* assists too, and six digs. Allwardt added seven digs. Maple Valley returns to league action at Kalamazoo Christian this Wednesday. The Lions then head to the Harper Creek Invitational next Saturday, Oct. 3. GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE I Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Lion spikers fall in KVA dual against Schoolcraft Full Service From Start to Finish! Richard Ewing Owner - (517) 726-0088 Tuesday evening, Sept. 29, the senior girls will try to defeat the junior girls to earn the title for two consecutive years at the annual powder­ puff football game at Maple nting pcmy • Residential • Commercial • Farm WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Maple Valley annual powderpuff game is Tuesday Complete SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks * Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies seventh in 18:53.36. Logan Hansen was 31st in 21:04.52 and Bourdo 34th in 21:21.21. The Lions were led by Benedict’s 12th place time of 19:38.78. Halliwill finished 24th in 20:37.53, Schmadicke 52nd in 24: 13.32, and France 60th in 25: 33.59. The KVA doesn’t get together again until Schoolcraft plays host Oct. 6. The Lions will be at the Lowell Invitational this Saturday, then head to the Carson City-Crystal invite next Saturday. Valley High School football field. The annual Homecoming Week powderpuff game is organized and sponsored by the Maple Valley Leadership class and is one of their most important fundraisers. “The funds raised by this event will help us to fund both school and community activities throughout the year. We sponsor the home­ coming events, assemblies, donate time and some money to a variety of charities, and two leadership scholarships each year among a number among many other activi­ ties.” said Norma Jean Acker, leadership teacher. The game will start at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. Season passes will not be accepted. The concession stand will be open and the band will perform at half­ time. Leadership students as well as the junior and senior participants said, they hope the community will come enjoy the night and show their support. 0alon 37 269-943-9199 116 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings i Nashville Assembly of God Benefit^ Public Welcome... Stop in! 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Craig topped Cowell at the front ofthe pack, finishing in 17: 38.57. Cowell hit the line in 18:25.07. Delton Kellogg had three in the top ten this time. Watson ‘was fifth in 18: 33.54, Rendon sixth in 18:47.18, and Humphreys Dependable, damage-free p Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident ; Recovery • Long-Haul & Off-Road DOBBINS JEFF DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. a Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20years experience Hansbarge Heating & Air Conditioning LICENSED INSURED Vermontville, Ml COLE HANSBARGER Owner RUUD Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News: Saturday, September 26,2009 September is Infant Safe Sleep Month September is Infant Safe Sleep Month for Michigan. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department wants to encourage parents and child­ care staff on the importance of safe sleep. Safety must always be a top priority for parents and childcare staffwhen working with infants. Recent studies reveal that many items com­ monly used for babies, which have never before been thought of as being haz­ ardous, can be dangerous. The crib can have several hazards, including its design, bedding, toys and position­ ing of the infant. The most recent documented hazard is the fitted crib sheet. According to recent research, five reported deaths were caused by infants being strangled by fitted crib sheets. Some fitted sheets will shrink after wash­ ing, and this shrinkage caus­ es the sheet to be too small for the mattress. The sheet can then become loose enough that infants can pull it up and strangle them­ selves. Children as young as seven months may have the ability to pull up a sheet and get tangled in it, but may not be able to untangle them­ selves, resulting in suffoca­ tion. Approximately 50 babies a year suffocate or strangle when they become trapped between broken crib parts or when using older cribs with unsafe design^. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has established regulations and guidelines for the safety of both full size and non-full sized cribs, including requirements for spacing of the slats. Cribs, including portable units, may have defects that can cause injury or death. When checking a crib for safety, consider the follow­ ing guidelines set by CPSC: • The crib should have a certification seal showing that it meets the national safety standards. • There should be no loose, broken or protruding brackets, screws or other hardware. • Crib slats should be no more than 2-3/8 inches between so that a baby’s body cannot fit through. • Comer posts should not protrude more than 1/16 of an inch above the end panels. • Beds should* not have cutout areas or carved wood or plastic on the headboard or footboard. Infants can stand in the crib, place their head or neck over these carv­ ings or in the cutout and become strangled by the entrapment. • Choose a firm, snug-fit­ ting mattress so that a baby cannot get trapped between the slats and the mattress. • Check for cracked or peeling paint. • Check wood for splinters or rough edges. Positioning of sleeping infants is also an important consideration when planning baby’s safety. The American Academy ofPediatrics began a Back-to-Sleep campaign in 1992 which advocates plac­ ing healthy infants on their backs while sleeping in order to reduce the number of cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The National Institute of Child Health and Human (NICHD) Development Maple Valley Class of 1969 celebrates 40th The Maple Valley Class of 1969 held its 40th class reunion Aug. 29 at the VFW Hall in Charlotte. Attending were (front row, from left) Marabeth (VanBlarcom) Graham, Debbie (McVey) Kruger, Sherry (Latta) Gould, Ruth (Hulsebos) Craven, Janet (Dennis) Ellis, Mary (Latta) Rose, Virginia (Babcock) Todd, Rosa (Cheal) Marietta,, Jeri (Hammond) Brinks, Barb (Snow) Mitchell, Karen (Benedict) Risfeel; (second row) Tom Ripley, Gordie Reid, Cary Cranson, Debbie (Foote) Vineyard, Debbie (Dunham) Grainger, Nancy Weiler, LeRoy Halliwell, Berlyn Shattuck, Kermit Douse, Bob Misener; (third row) Dave Musser, Jim Sheldon, Nyle Weiler, Steve Teft, Richard Stairs, Stan Graham, Dave Smith, and Harry Cotton. Missing from photo is Brenda (Lake) Cotton. Debbie Grainger and Debbie Kruger organized the reunion.. 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Tuesday, September 29 Turkey pasta salad, black bean salad, pineapple, club crackers. Wednesday, September 30 Sliced roast beef and American cheese, coleslaw, apricots, wheat bread. Thursday, October 1 • Chef salad, peS salad, can­ taloupe, muffin. Friday, October 2 Egg salad, broccoli raisin salad, jello with fruit, wheat bread. beans, California blend, diced peaches, wheat bread. Tuesday, September 29 Scrambled eggs and sausage, spiced apples, muf­ fin, orange juice. Wednesday, September 30 Sloppy Jo, com, broccoli, apple, bun. Thursday, October 1 Baked ham, sweet potatoes and apples, spinach, pineap­ ple, wheat bread. Friday, October 2 BBQ boneless thigh, win­ ter squash, green beans, jello with fruit, dinner roll. Activities Calendar Monday, September 28: Hastings - Music with Sam; crafts 10:30 a.m.; watercolor class 1-3 p.m.; card making 12:30 p.m.; Kinship care 6:30 p.m. H,W,N - Reminiscence. 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Full warranty details available at www.goodmanmtg.com . Thank goodness for Goodman: *'* can roll over. • Allow nothing in sleep area — no pillows, blankets, comforters, stuffed animals or other soft things. • Keep baby’s face uncov­ ered during sleep for easy breathing. Use a sleeper instead of a blanket. • Don’t allow anyone to smoke anything around baby. • Don’t overheat the baby. Dress her in as much or as little clothing as others are wearing. • Use a firm mattress with a tightly fitted sheet. • Do not place twins in the same crib. Anyone who is unsure of the safety of a crib may call CPSC at 1-800-628-2772. Unsafe cribs should be destroyed. In My Own Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, September 28 Oven fried chicken^ baked OUTDOOR WOODBURNER PARTSAND INSTALLATION AVAILABLE FOR ALL BRANDS defines SIDS as the sudden death of an infant less than one year of age that is unex­ plainable after investigation. This includes performance of a complete autopsy, exami­ nation ofthe death scene and review ofthe clinical history. Since this campaign began in 1992, the number of SIDS deaths decreased from approximately 5,000 deaths per year to fewer than 3,000. Always put a baby to sleep in a safe place. When babies are awake, they need tummy time, but always and only if someone is with the baby and watching. If babies falls asleep on the tummy, place them on their backs in a safe­ ty approved crib. Safe sleep steps • Let a baby sleep alone in a crib, portable crib or bassinet. • Always put baby to sleep on his back even when he 1351N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn Write by Amy Jo Lessons that leave the classroom Lessons that leave the classroom We all have people in our lives who make impressions on us that last a lifetime. Not all those impressions are positive, but the ones that are can change how we think about our­ selves or even the choices we make about our future. I interviewed the new teachers at the high school this week, and a couple of them graduated from Maple Valley. As we talked about teachers we knew and how our opin­ ions of them had changed as years passed, I asked what they hope students will say about them years from now. The answers were positive, hopeful and sometimes humorous. “She had really great hair,” joked Anya Letson. “She cared about me, she wanted me to do my best,” said Liz Marcelletti. While many professions look at the here and now, teach­ ers have a unique opportunity to impact the future. The interview made me take a look back at some of my teach­ ers and how they shaped my future. My junior high English teacher Ron Rosin not only taught me about having an individual sense of style (dou­ ble-knit is always in) but also motivated me to work toward a goal. He had a list on the wall of the top five students in the class. I wanted more than anything to beat Jim Miller and get on that list. When I finally did make it to the list, it was a healthy kick to my confidence and helped me work harder in other subjects because I knew my hard work would pay off. Norma Jean Acker brought me out of my shell in both writing and theater. She was the first one who noticed that I might have a knack for putting words to paper in a cre­ ative way. She also noticed that I couldn’t sing a note but still let me be in the chorus for musicals. Without her intro­ duction to theater, I probably wouldn’t have discovered my love for the technical side of the field. Now, I have more than 100 shows under my belt and a deep love of theater. Without her, I wouldn’t have considered writing as a pro­ fession and might be on a whole different career path — deep-sea fisherwoman or stunt double, perhaps. There are others I could list here, like Vicky Williams my fifth grade teacher who didn’t hesitate to set her stu­ dents straight but didn’t hesitate to praise them either. I know it’s not teacher appreciation week or anything, but I just wanted to take a moment to say thanks to those teachers who left a positive impression on my life. After talking with the latest group of new educators in The Valley, I can predict many more positive results in the future. In these financially unstable, curriculum-changing times, they have their work cut out for them. But they possess two things that can overcome all the challenges: Belief in their students and hope for the future. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, September 26, 2009 — Page 11 Looking PRINTER? J FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH Tfre area's most complete printing fgcjljty Call one ofour sales professionals today! 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Guests can enjoy the fall colors while identification, including both migrant and residential species, along with some natural history. watching for migrating birds as they pa** though Southwest Michigan, and see residential birds as they prepare hr the ksig winter months. Fall bird walks are planned Birders will expkre behmd-the scene areas of the Kellogg Bud Sanctuary. Kellogg Biological Station and the Kellogg Forest. Sanctuary members may attend the walks far free. Coat for Srfurday. Oct 3 and 17 and Nov. 7. Walks will be from 9 to 10:30 am and will be led by general admission. ($4 for adults and $2 far senior citi- loan). The bird sanctuary' is located south of Hickory Comers al 12685 East C Avenue. For more information, con­ tact the Kel k»gg Bini Sanctuary at 269-671-2510 or e-mail bird sanctuary@kbs.msu.edu. Additional information on KBS special events can be found online at w'ww.kbs.msu.edu. for nun-members is Sanctuary 28 Sept 29 Barry' County Local Foods Tour, 5:30 p.m. Depart from Old Courthouse (pre registration required). RUP Credit Class, 1-5 p.m., Clarksville Horticulture Station, pre-registration required. Sept Sept 29 Oct 3 Oct 4-10 Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 12 Fillmore Extension Office Closed for In-service. Project Spotlight, 1 -4 p.m., Charlton Park. National 4-H Week and 4-H Council Window Display Contest Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.. First United Methodist Church in Hastings. 4-H Open House, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Main Street Bank Community Room (in Hastings). Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS EQUIPMENT, INC. Designed for everything. Built for you. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 41, October 10, 2009 A local paper oftoday! Residents asked to share stories, photos of Nashville Dam The Bonefish Grill Restaurant of Grand Rapids has teamed up with the Barry Conservation District to sponsor a “watershed” event with historic flair. “The Thomapple River Restoration Project Making History at the Pianos to help spark creativity in Nashville Residents ofNashville this week have been asking each other why a piano is on the sidewalk. Answers have var­ ied, but one thing is certain: the pianos have sparked con­ versation — which is exactly what the Thornapple Arts Council had in mind when it embarked on the public art project entitled “Pianos, Pianos, Everywhere.” “Public art pianos have popped up in metropolitan cities around the world. When some TAC members saw clips ofthe London proj­ ect on TV, we wondered what would happen if we tried it in Barry County,” said Tom Wiswell, president of the organization. “As an organization, we are known Artists Sue Trowbridge and Shauna Swantek pose by their rockin’ piano outside Maple Valley Pharmacy. Working outside in the garage, artists begin painting their pianos in much warmer weather. for the jazz festival, Fridays at the Fountain, and art hops, but we want to reach as broad of an audience as possible. The pianos seemed an inter­ esting way to accomplish this.” After seeking donations on Craigslist and volunteer artist time, the group ended up with four painted pianos ready to debut during Hastings Summerfest. The pianos spent nearly a month on the sidewalks of Hastings and were featured in local papers. In an effort to reach the cor­ ners of Barry County, the pianos moved to Nashville last week just in time for Maple Valley’s homecoming parade. Putnam District Library director and arts council board member partnered with Maple Valley artist Sue Trowbridge to create their piece entitled “Rock the Piano” which now sits in front of Maple Valley Pharmacy. “The vision of the arts council is to spark creativity, community, and culture throughout Barry County, and we feel strongly about being visible in all of the communities in the county,” said Shauna Swantek. “We’ve hosted art hops in Delton, Gun Lake, and do many Hastings-based activities. Bringing the pianos to Nashville is a big step toward making the arts community more visible in Nashville.” Other pianos are being hosted by All That Glitters Florist, Green Light Driving School, and Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe. The pianos are expected to stay as long as the weather cooperates and the community enjoys them. For more information on the council, visit www.thornapplearts.orgwww.thornapplearts.org or call 269945-2002. Nashville Dam,” will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will begin at Good Time Pizza in Nashville and feature a pres­ entation of the way fisheries benefit’‘from dam removal, with emphasis on the improvements expected in the 60-mile stretch of the Thomapple River now open through the removal of the Nashville and Maple Hill dams. Following the presen­ tation, participants will be invited to take a free kayak trip around the new stretch of river upstream of the Nashville dam to see the early effects of river restora­ tion. Throughout the morning, staff from WBCH radio will be at Good Time Pizza to record stories of the Nashville Dam and its role in the Nashville community. The Putnam Library will be open from 9 a.m. to noon to scan historic photos of the Nashville Dam area. The library’s upstairs local histo­ ry rooms will be open for public visits. After the event, photos and recordings will be put together into an audio-visual documentary of the dam’s history to be previewed in Nashville in spring of 2010. At noon, a free buffet lunch at Good Time Pizza will be provided for all par­ ticipants. Participants will also receive event T-shirts. The Barry Conservation District requests that those who wish to participate RSVP for the event by Thursday, Oct. 15, by calling the district office at 269-948­ 8056 ext. 3, or by e-mailing hailey.norton@mi.nacdnet.n et, telling how many people will be attending and if they wish to participate in the kayak tour. Residents with historic photos of the dam site and Nashville area or those with recollections of fishing, swimming or boating on the Thomapple in the Nashville area are strongly encouraged to share their memories at this event. Those who remember area businesses, especially the mills that operated on the dam site, are also asked to share their stories. Those who wish to contribute a story but are unable to attend the event, may contact the Barry Conservation District to arrange a separate time for recording. Putnam Library is willing to continue to scan historic photos during the library’s regular business hours. Foundation’s annual fundraiser dinner is Saturday, Oct. 24 Members of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation are making plans for their annual fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 24, at MOOville Creamery. A percentage of the day’s proceeds will be given the foundation. The fundraiser covers business expenses for the all-volunteer foundation. Donations other than those from such fundraisers go toward the base fund, the interest from which scholarships are awarded annually. For three years, MOO-ville has hosted a fundraiser to help cover expenses for printing, postage and office supplies. Other fundraisers have been helpful during the past 24 years, including spaghetti dinners, kiss-the-pig contests Maple Valley celebrated Homecoming 2009 and others. Watch for flyers around Maple Valley teacher Ryan Nashville and Vermontville Rosin has again agreed to and check next week’s Maple have students provide enter- Valley News for an ad with tainment during the day. more details. Maple Valley teacher Ryan Rosin and students pro­ vide entertainment at a pervious fundraiser. In This Issue • Young entrepreneurs complete first agricultural endeavor • Ellard to retire from MSU Extension • Tutoring program going strong into second year • Kenyan children share culture with local students The Maple Valley High School Band entertains the crowd during the parade. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) See more photos inside this weeks edition. �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 10,2009 Maple Valley Members of the Benedict family enjoy the game from their custom seating. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Tabitha Leonard, Haley Jones, Corbin Spiker, Evan Adrianson, Tanner Brownell and Austin Gonser were all winners in the NFL Punt and Pass competition held recently at Maple Valley. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) McKenna Mater and Taylor Owens were chosen as the princess and prince of the festivities. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Long-time Lions fan Kent Mead was chosen as the 2009 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) liana’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. 1-517-852-9481 | 06682803 JfW The junior class won first place for their float which featured a giant, soccer-ball-kicking lion. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) 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. t 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 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 1-269-731-5194 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m..................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15................................ Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00.......................................... Sunday 10: 00................................................... Church 11: 00 Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Evening Worship 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Wednesday Family .Night Service . ........... PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) 517-541-1144 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66. 5 mi. south ofNashville) Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors PASTOR GEORGE GAY M-79 West Sunday Schoo NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 10 a.m. Worship......................................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 304 Phillips St., Nashville Wed. Service ...... ............ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Mass ..........................9t45%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. Sunday School................................. 9:45 A.M. Service........................................... 11 P.M. Service......... ....................... 6 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashvi||^Oirj P.M. Service............................................. 6 Sunday School.................................... 10 A.M. Service.................................... 11:15 (517) 852-9154 Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH PASTOR KATHY SMITH Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday Evening Worship......................... 6 p.m. PASTOR JEFF SWIFT one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Comer of Kalamo Highway Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: ST. ANDREW & . MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . 2415 McCann Road GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 517-726-0526 6:45 p.m. 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH ool i vice PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Sunday Worship...................... 8:30 a.m Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 e-mail: grace@gc3.org CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Decked out in their Maple Valley attire, these two Lion fans make their way through the parade. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) 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 Worship Service ....................... 11a.m. Sunday Evening Service ........ 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA.................... 6:30-8 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 10,2009 — Page 3 Young entrepreneurs complete first agricultural endeavor by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Reaping the benefits of their hard work, youths gath­ ered Wednesday night at MOO-ville Creamery in Nashville to celebrate the end of the first F3 Energy project The project, operated through the Barry County MSU Extension office, gave kids the opportunity to plan, organize, plant, harvest and sell vegetables in a custom garden. Laura Anderson was one of the organizers of the pro­ gram and said the program was unique in that it devel- Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound s4.50to$5.00 ALL SEATS except adult evening (S) Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 10/9 -10/15 FREE bit of business education. They learned about expenses, different kind of businesses and how some of the profits need to go back into the busi­ ness to make sure it can oper­ ate next year.” , Much of the decision­ making was left up to the participants. They were able to decide which plants to grow based on how ow they ey thought the vegetables would sell at market They also were able to choose either a sole proprietorship garden or a partnership. Grace Beauchamp part­ nered with her best friend Clair Anderson for their gar- in a partnership on a garden and weeding,” said Beauchamp. “My family, we’re now eating a bit healthier since we started this because we learned about what healthy things can do with your body.” Along with growing the vegetables, the group also sold their crops to four restaurants in Barry County. Some of the participants also used their crops in projects FALL MATINEES Anderson said the program will be evaluated and plans made to create an even more successful program next year. “We’re going to sit down, do some brainstorming and work on making it an even more solid program,” said Anderson. Good News From the Pulpit Growing tall by Pastor Izzy Young First Congregational Church Vermontville Throughout elementary school, I was one of the small­ est kids in class. Somewhere in my files, I think I still have a photograph of my entire fifth grade class on pic­ ture day. There were about 21 of us. I was positioned on the bottom row near the end where the rest of the short kids stood. It would be easy to spot me. I was the one with the scowl on my face. I didn’t want to be one ofthe small kids, and I knew my teacher wasn’t measuring me accurately. Over the course of the next school year, though, God made a remarkable change in me. It is the change that He has built into the DNA of each and every one of us. I grew five inches in nine months. I went from being very small in size to being very average in size. God was preparing me for “next.” I was changing, and I was look­ ing forward to the new me. Looking out the window, I see change everywhere. God is preparing the landscape for “next.” Many people I talk with enjoy autumn and the change it brings. Yet, I don’t know many who enjoy the change from autumn to winter. Change in life is inevitable. We may welcome the change that God brings (such as fall) or we may resent the change that God is trying to bring (such as winter). God never intends for us to stay the same. I am remind­ ed of the story of Jesus greeting the woman at the well (John 4:4-26). She needed change in her life. Jesus offered her the chance for change. He offered her free­ dom from her past and the chance for a fresh start. Jesus offered her the words, “Your sins are forgiven; go and sin no more.” She easily could have resented the opportuni­ ty for change but instead gladly accepted Jesus’ offer for a second chance on life. There is a saying that, “The only people who like change are babies with dirty diapers.” What challenges are currently in your life? Do these challenges require a change in you? Is it time to meet Jesus at the water and ask Him to begin a change in you so you are ready for “next?” Skylar Mullins (right) and Danielle Ryan hold up the posters they created for their project. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Dylan Brooks explains his garden plot to Nashville chiropractor Mike Callton. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) they entered into the Barry County Fair. The project was made pos­ sible through grants from the Barry Community Foundation and 4-H participation fees. MOO-ville donated the land for the group to use and also has pledged the space for next year’s program. During the summer, the group of nine youngsters also was able to get a glimpse into possible foodrelated careers through field trips. Trips to Kellogg’s in Battle Creek to speak with food scientists and MSU helped the kids see how crops are developed into products on the grocery store shelves. In the coming months, ► Nashville VFW Presents... W (MOO Bqoijw Every Third Friday Flame grilled on our outside BBQ Pit. Build your own burger. Hamburger, Fries, Soft Drink........... Hot Dog, Fries, Soft Drink.................. $5 $3 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH • 5:30-7:00PM ' Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 AM |I IMONSTERS VS. 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They will be playing a variety of Gospel songs, beginning at 6 p.m. Kalamo United Methodist Church is on Ionia Road, one and a half miles south of M­ 79. For more information, call 517-652-1580 or visit www.kalamochurch.org. ALSO INCLUDES: FREE STANDARD PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION in up lo 4 rooms FREE DVR UPGRADE $S.98/mo. DVR Sonice Im a pp lies. FREE FOR 3 MONTHS HW& for 12 months with Agreement with Agreement SWITCH TO DISH NETWORK TODAY. IFSEASY! CALL HOW: ^** Church of Vermontville liO S. Main Family Style With Home Baked Pies & Rolls Saturday, October 17th Serving 5-7pm Adults $8 • 4-10yrs. $3.50 Under 4 FREE 6698461 Over 120 Top Channels Health department delays seasonal flu clinics until further notice WvtegotquBMw. 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Customer must downgrade or then-current price will apply. HBO® and related channels and service marks ore the property of Home Box Office, Inc SHOWTIME and related marks are trademarks of Showtime Networks Inc., o CBS company. © 2009, CVS Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 06698511 § �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 10,2009 Ellard to retire from MSU Extension After 27 years of service to the Eaton County Michigan State University Extension, Director Mona J. Ellard will retire, effective Oct. 30. She received a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University and a master’s degree in human ecology education from Michigan State University in 1975. She was a high school teacher for Bentley Community Schools, in Burton, from 1969 to 1982. During this time, she established one of the first in-school food service pro­ grams which ran a public restaurant, bakery and cater­ ing service staffed by stu- When: October 24, 2009 7pm Where: GoodTime Pizza in Nashville, Mi g Cost: $10 for an all you can eat pizza extravaganza! RSVP: amyjokinyon@hotmail.com or 517-231-1554 What: A dinner and silent auction held in celebration of the new Maple Valley Kiwanis Club and its goal to impact the community, one child at a time We are also holding a 9-hole, 4-person \ thc Upfor(^\ . team scramble at Mulberry Fore in Nashville. The Halloween themed fun X >>a gseeSav, r°rjuSle°lf le°lf< starts at 3pm with prizes and games at >> Sav,,igsi each hole. Cost isjust $25 for each player. Sign up today! GolfTeam Registration Player ReSisteffarly10 be entered in the early bird 1 drawing that will take place at the feeramble! Send form and payment to: Amy Jo Kinyon 10269 Kelly Hwy Player 3 Player 4 dents, giving youths an opportunity to gain career skills while attending high school. Ellard began her career at the Eaton County MSU Extension in 1982 as the Extension home economist. Some of her hallmark pro­ grams offered to Eaton County citizens included Be Your Own Caterer, Leadership Eaton, How to Start Home-Based a Business, retirement plan­ ning, Smile, a parenting edu­ cation program for divorcing parents, Money Smart and dining with diabetes. In 1997, she replaced Allen P. Krizek and was appointed director. She has taken a leadership role in developing many partner­ ships among individuals, one GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 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A retirement open house will be held to honor Ellard Friday, Oct. 30, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the public meeting room of the 551 building in Charlotte. The open house will include light refresh­ ments, a slideshow and for­ mal presentations from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to celebrate Ellard’s years of service and wish her well in her future endeavors. Anyone interested in speaking during the presen­ tation period or contributing pictures or memories of Ellard for the slideshow Mona Ellard has worked for the Eaton County Michigan State University Extension office for nearly 30 years and will retire later this month. should contact Jenny O’Neal at the MSU Extension office 517- 543-2310. Bellevue church celebrating 175th anniversary EWING WELL DRILLING INC. O ur Family Serving Yours” — of those initiatives led to the formation of the Charlotte CAN Do organization. She also has the distinc­ tion of co-founding the Eaton County Community Foundation with Hon. Thomas Eveland, which is today providing financial resources to organizations and communities in Eaton County. In 2004, Ellard was pre­ sented with the Supervisor Recognition Award by Michigan State University in recognition of her support of work and life balance and sensitivity to individual needs. This honor is awarded annually to outstanding unit supervisors, with Ellard Bellevue United Methodist Church will celebrate its 175th anniversary Oct. 18. gregation also! is celebrating the 110th anniversary of the present building. In February 1933, the upper portion of the sanctuary was destroyed. The church was rebuilt in 1966, with an added dining room, kitchen, and Sunday school rooms. In 2008 the members’ long-awaited dream came true when a new entrance, including an elevator became a reality. The public is encouraged to celebrate with Sunday, Oct. 18, in worship, song, prayer, praise, and food. SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS 06682750_______________________________________________ 06682750_ • Residential Ionia County Memorial Hospital ispleased to welcome Laura M. Brisboe, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Laura Brisboe, Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, has joined the medical staff at the Tony Balice Clinic in Ionia. She will be providing out-patient health care to patients of all ages. She emphasizes wellness care and health promotion. She earned her Associates Degree in Nursing from Monroe County Community College, Monroe, Michigan, a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from Central Michigan University, and her Master's Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Michigan State University. Laura has been providing care at Thornapple Valley Family Health in Hastings since March of 1999. Her Office is located in the Family Health Center Building, next to the hospital, at 550 E. Washington St., 2nd floor, Ionia. 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MAIN STREET • NASHVILLE court-side@sbcglobal.net Mon.-Fri. 10-5 • Sat 10-2 • Evening Hours Dy Appointment | 517-852-9207 06698701 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 10,2009 — Page 5 Tutoring program going strong into second year by Amy Jo Kinyon StaffWriter For the second year, stu­ dents in the Maple Valley School District have the opportunity to improve aca­ demically through a free tutoring program. The pro­ gram is sponsored by the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope and partners volunteers with students who might need a bit of help in their studies. During the 2008-09 school year, first year of the program, more than 30 stu­ dents took advantage of the free services, and Sue Trowbridge said the group is hoping to serve even more students this year. To help reach that goal, the program has been expanded to all Rita Hassouna, Sue Trowbridge, Cedric Lueke, Fez Rahman and Sandy Hosey volunteer for the tutoring program to help students like Nathan Gorman and Elizabeth Hosack-Frizzell get ahead in their studies. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) three schools in the district. “We’re hoping, first ofall, that we’ll get more stu­ dents,” said Trowbridge. “We’re trying to provide help for kids who learn dif­ ferently than the average kid in the class — whether they are more advanced or have a different style of learning.” Sue and husband Roger Trowbridge helped organ­ ized the program, and Sue said the inspiration to devel­ op the program grew out of Roger’s own experiences. “The program started last January and the inspiration came when Roger was at lunch one day and felt like God was telling him to help the kids. He had struggled as a student when he was young,” explained Sue. Soon after, the Maple Valley Support for Student Success group was devel­ oped. Striving to help as many people as possible, Sue said the group is also willing to help parents prepare to tutor their children in subjects that might not have been avail­ able when they were students themselves. Working to develop wellrounded students, Sue Trowbridge said the volun­ teers focus on how the stu­ dents do outside of the class­ room, along with the textbook lessons. “Besides just teaching the kids, we are helping them grow in confidence and men­ toring them to believe in themselves,” she said. Along with the students, she said she believes the vol­ unteers are learning valuable lessons about what it means to give back to the communi­ ty and how they positively affect someone else. “I think there’s a strong sense of bonding with the kids, and I think there’s also a sense of satisfaction because you know you’re helping kids do better in school,” added Trowbridge. The group is always look­ ing for community input on how they can better serve the youths of the district. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Center of Hope in Nashville. Sue Trowbridge helps Nathan Gorman and Elizabeth Hosack-Frizzell with their multiplication at a tutoring session. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Syrup festival shot donated to village New titles added to shelves of Putnam New titles recently added to the children’s room at Putnam District Library include the following: Junior fiction Blinky the Space Cat by Ashley Spires; Grown-Ups Are Dumb (No Offense) by Alexa Kitchen; Escapade Johnson and the Witches of Belknap County by Michael Sullivan; Escapade Johnson and the Coffee Shop of the Living Dead by Michael Sullivan; Escapade Johnson and Mayem at Mount Moosilauke by Michael Sullivan; Horse Diaries: Bell’s Star by Alison Hart; The Terrible Secrets of the Tell All Club by Catherine Stier; NERDS by Michael Buckley; Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School by Barbara Park; Wood and Cord by Anna Llimos Plomer; Goof-off Goalie by Betty Hicks; An Island Grows by Lola M. Schaefer; Spider-Man Versus Sandman by Harry Lime; Spider-Man: Meet the Heroes and Villains by Harry Lime; Horse Diaries: Elska by Catherine Hapka; Christmas in Camelot by Mary Pope Osborne; A Good Night for Ghosts by Mary Pope Osborne; Pickles to Pittsburg by Judi Barrett; Dewey by Vicki Myron; 17 Things I’m Not Allowed to Do Anymore by Jenny Offill; Alphabet Under Construction by Denise Fleming; Clementine by Sara Pennypacker; Click, Clack, QuackityQuack by Doreen Cronin; Guys Write for Guys Read by Jon Scieszka; The Hat by Jan Brett; Here Comes Mother Goose by Iona Opie; Ish by Peter Reynolds; To Become A FosterParent to Barry-Eaton County Children Singles or couples with extra bedroom space can start by taking no­ cost, no-obligation Orientation: Wednesday, October 14, 6-9pm, followed by 24-hour course. Saturdays, October 17, 24, 31, & November 7 9am-4pm. Location is Charlotte Dept, of Human Services, 1050 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, MI 48813. Pre-registration required: 269-948-3216 (message). Immediate Questions? Telephone: 517-420-4144. Thanks for your interest! Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes; Mail Harry to the Moon! by Robie Harris; Mmercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo; Merlin • and the Making of the King by Margaret Hodges; Mother Goose Numbers on the Loose by Leo and Diane Dillon; My Animals/Mis Aimales by Rebecca Emberley; My Colors/Mis Colores by Rebecca Emberley; My Colors, My World/Mis Colores, Mi Mundo by Maya Christina Gonzalez; My Numbers/Mis Numeros by Rebecca Emberley; Olivia by Ian Falconer; Olivia Counts by Ian Falconer; One Little Lamb by Elaine Greenstein; The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke; Trucks, Trucks, Trucks by Peter Sis; Writing Magic by Gail Cason Levine and School of Fear by Gitty Daneshvari. Junior nonfiction Draw Dogs by Lee J. Ames; A is for Art by Stephen T. Johnson; African Critters by Robert B. Haas; Animal Poems by Valerie Worth; Ballpark by Lynn Curlee; Black? White! 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Edward Shepard organized the trip and said he is certain it has been an educational expe­ rience for everyone involved. “I think it’s bringing cul­ tural awareness and sharing a little bit ofdiversity with stu­ dents who might not get the chance to see a different country,” he said. Shepard has visited Kenya The group opens with a native language. several times and said that while he enjoyed taking friends and family to experi­ ence Africa, he wanted to reverse the roles a bit. “I’ve been there 10 times, and I bring teams with me. I thought it would be really cool to bring part of Kenya here for school kids. It has selection of songs in their taken years, but it has finally come together.” The group flew into Grand Rapids last Thursday, and Shepard said they have had to adjust a bit to the weather. “There has been a threeyear drought in Kenya, and every day they’ve been here, it has rained,” he said. “Mostly what I’ve heard them home to contribute. The 22 visitors opened talk about is the greenness, the farms and that they are freez­ Tuesday’s performance by singing and dancing to three ing.” The group will be in the songs. After a quick costume United States until Oct. 16, change, they took to the floor after which they will spend a again and performed a fast­ month performing in Canada paced dance and acrobatic before heading home across stunts. Throughout the perform­ the ocean. Mully’s target group of ance, members shared a bit children include orphans, about their country and cul­ street children, those from ture. juvenile remand homes and “In Africa, to go to school government rehabilitation costs a lot of money,” one of centers, child laborers, chil­ the performers told the stu­ dren with physical disabili­ dents. “When your teachers ties, destitute mothers and are teaching you mathemat­ ics, English and the sciences, child mothers. The local PTOs sponsored you should love them. They the Kenyan children but are preparing you for a very encouraged their own stu­ bright ftiture.” dents to earn some change at Kiwanis Club collecting canned goods The group tours a local farm and gets to see how the equipment works first-hand. The Maple Valley Kiwanis Club is partnering with Wish-Upon-A-Star to provide holiday food baskets for needy families in the Maple Valley area. Drop off of canned and other non-per- (OBB Will DRILLING (REPAIR • • • • 7 Day Service Pumps Installed & Repaired Service On Submersible Pumps 2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair ishable food items will take place Oct. 12 to 24 and Nov. 2 to 14. Items may be dropped off at participating area mer­ chants in boxes featuring the Kiwanis logo. Residents also are encour­ aged to drop off a favorite holiday recipe using canned food items. These recipes will be compiled into a holi­ day recipe booklet to accom­ pany the food baskets. Consider browsing cook­ books at Putnam District Library for the recipes to submit to this effort of com­ munity caring. Eaton County harvest fest is next Saturday 30 Years Experience Estimates Available The Eaton County 4-H Council is sponsoring its sec­ ond annual fall harvest festi­ val at the Eaton County Fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. The event is open to the public, and families are wel­ come to attend. The festival will begin with games and activities including doughnut eating contests, face paint- 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. #1748 Hansbarge Heating & Air Conditioning ■LIiCmE-NMSeErDn INSURED Vermontville, Ml COLE HANSBARGER owner PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: KUiuUm0 D Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air duality Products • FREE Estimates 06698717 FOG DAY CHANGE ____ IN-SERVICE D This year all weather related delays will be a standard three (3) hours. & Eight times throughout the year the district will conduct State mandated teacher in-serv­ ice training in three hour blocks by delaying the start of school. The dates of these delayed start training days are: • Wednesday, October 14 • Wednesday, November 11 • Wednesday, December 9 (tentative pending negotiations) • Wednesday, February 3 (tentative pending negotiations) • Wednesday, February 24 (tentative pending negotiations) • Wednesday, March 24 (tentative pending negotiations) • Wednesday, April 21 (tentative pending negotiations) • Wednesday, May 5 (tentative pending negotiations) In order for parents and students to prepare for these and NOT to confuse people, the District has decided that all delays from now on - weather related on in-service related, will all be the same three (3) hour delays. On these delay days classes will begin as follows: Jr/Sr High School @ 10:40am Maplewood School @ 10:55am Fuller Elementary @ 10:55am Kellogg School @ 10:50am ** Some students will arrive just in time to start lunch and we will be ready to serve lunch | AU real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, 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 ad vertised 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. __ Ann Marie Paparelli paints Jack McDevitt’s face dur­ ing the 2008 harvest festival ing, spook house, and many fall snacks including apple cider, caramel apples and popcorn. Following the games and activities will be a dance with a disc jockey. Anyone bringing a non-perishable food item will be admitted free. Booths and information will be available about 4-H clubs, projects and other youth development programs offered by the MSU Extension office. 4-H is a youth develop­ ment organization for youths aged 5 to 19. The general public may be aware of the presence of 4-H in the greater community based on the program’s involvement in the Eaton County Fair. 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The Lions also had a 25­ 21, 23-25, 15-12 win over Union city and a 25-13, 25-6 win over Lake Michigan Catholic. St. Phil defeated the Lions twice on the day, first 25-13, 25-15, and then 25-14, 25-8. The Lions’ other loss was a 25-17, 25-23 decision against Harper Creek. Tina Westendorp had a team high 36 kills on the day, and Jennifer Kent added 21. Westendorp also had 34 digs and a pair of aces. Sam Bissett led the Lions in digs with 52, and Tiffani Allwardt had 42. Elizabeth Stewart had 54 assists. Maple Valley followed up that performance by scoring a 3-0 victory over Hackett Catholic Central in Kalamazoo Valley Association action Wednesday. The Lions jumped out to a great start, winning game one 25-7. The Lions then topped the Irish 25-20,25-23 in the final two games. Kent led Maple Valley with II kills. Karlee Mater had five aces and Westendorp four. Westendorp also tied Allwardt for the team lead in digs with 11. Stewart had 10 digs. Maple Valley is now 2-4 in the KVA this season. The Lions travel to Parchment this Wednesday. Today, the Lions head to the Saranac Invitational. Parchment earns its first win by shutting out Maple Valley Maple Valley’s offensive struggles in the Kalamazoo Valley Association continued Friday night, as the Lions were shut out and shut down at Parchment in a 21-0 loss. Neither team had that much success moving the football. While the Lions had just 89 total yards of offense and six first downs, Parchment hadjust seven first downs and 156 total yards. The Parchment defense kept coming up big. The Panthers intercepted Lion quarterback Brad Laverty four times. The only offensive points that came in the regular flow of the night came from the combo of quarterback Brad VanderWeele to Adrian Patton. VanderWeele hit Patton with a 17-yard touch- Wets. down pass with 2:15 remaining in the first half. That duo hooked up again as the Panthers sealed the win early in the fourth quarter, on a 14yard scoring strike. Parchment also got a touchdown from Zack Weber on a fumble recovery. VanderWeele was just 4of-12 passing the ball, for 46 yards. The Panthers had 110 yards on the ground, led by Brysen Beals who carried 15 times for 50 yards. Jose Garcia added 12 carries for 47 yards, including a twopoint run after the Weber TD. Laverty led the Lion offense, rushing 20 times for 46 yards. He completed 2-ofnine passes for 28 yards. The Lion defense was led by Mike Caldwell, who had 12 tackles. Kyle Bums added eight. Trevor Rinehart was the top Parchment tackler with ten. Beals, Garcia, Adrean Cole, and Rob Draves had the four interceptions for Parchment. Both teams are now 1-6 in the KVA this season. The Lions return to action next Friday night at Constantine. The Falcons improved to 5-2 on the year with a 20-0 win over Delton Kellogg last night. 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La_k_e_w__o_o_d had just one girl among the top six. si Jessica Rushford was first Long-time employee retires, again Long-time J-Ad Graphics employee Petie Latta i s retiring after working in telemarketing and as a proofreader in the advertising department for the past 20 years. She began working part-time at J-Ad after her first retirement from Hastings Manufacturing Company because “she wanted to buy a new car.” She has bought a few cars since, the most recent which bears the sign, I may be old, but I refuse to grow up.” Petie, 83, said now that she is retired, she plans to spend more time on her favorite hobbies — plastic canvas needlepoint, scrapbooking for grandchildren, walking and doing puzzles. in 21 minutes 1 second to lead Maple Valley. Teammate Lauren Trumble was second in 21:55, Kaytlin Furlong third in 22:03, Panterra Rider fifth in 22:23, and Megan Shoemaker sixth in 22:28. The only Viking to break up that pack was Roxanne Powelson, who was fourth in 22:07. Lakewood’s Cassie Thelen was ninth in 23:05. She was the only Viking scorer who didn’t set a new personal record on the day. Maria Patrick tenth in 24:30, Susie Quint 11th in 24:49, and Mariah Dye 12th in 24:56. Every Lakewood boy had a P.R. and their team scored a 20-41 victory (Tver the Lions. Lake wood had four of the top five runners in the boys’ race, led by champion Tucker Seese wh’o finished in 17:11.’ The Lions’ Joe Benedict was second in 17:36. The next three finishers were Vikings. Jason Foltz was third in 17:42, Eddie Barta fourth in 18:09, and Adam Senters fifth in 18:24. Lakewood’s fifth scorer was Nick Blocher, who finished seventh in 19:56. Behind Benedict for the Lions, Brady Halliwill was sixth in 18:44, Christian Schmadicke tenth in 20:31, Zach Mellville 11th in 20:57, and Darius France 12th in 21:01. Delton Kellogg freshman Brianna Russell edged Olivet’s Katy Barkley by two and a half seconds to win Tuesday afternoon’s Kalamazoo V o Valley Association jamboree at Schoolcraft. Russell hit the finish line in 20 minutes 5.6 seconds, and Barkley in 20:08.0. Her performance helped the Panthers finish in second place behind Schoolcraft on the day. The Eagle girls fin- ished with 48 points. Delton Kellogg scored 100, fol­ lowed by Hackett Catholic Central 110, Maple Valley 114, Pennfield 136, Kalamazoo Christian 140, Olivet 162, Constantine 185, Parchment 203, and Galesburg-Augusta 228. Maple Valley’s girls placed fourth with a solid pack behind Rushford who was ninth in 21:25.7. The Lions’ Trumble was 21st in 22:34.1, Rider 23rd in 22:40.3, and Furlong 24th in 22:49.9. Finishing fifth for Maple Maple Valley was Shoemaker, who came in 37th overall in 23:45.6. Jolene Drum was second for Delton, placing fifth overall in 20:34.9. Renee McConahay was 25th in 22:52.7, Taylof Hennessey 33rd in 23:26.9, and Kelsey Sofia 36th in 23:28.2. Schoolcraft’s top five girls were all in the top 14. Krista Broekema led the Eagles with a third-place finish in Putnam winners announced, pumpkin contest planned Putnam District Library’s Teen en Advisory Group recently held a scavenger hunt that took participants throughout Nashville. The owfinniDngavtietaamM wataesr mLadarei suspa of Mater, Larissa Mo faterDavita D , oe Justinm Heinsen, o a e er e , oa Noelle Rohde, Emily Kopka, Abigail Mater,, and Catalina, 20: 21.9. Sarah Hartlieb was eighth in 21:15.1, Leah DeVoe 11th in 21:38.4, Madeline Hartlieb 12th in 21: 41.1, and and Monica Lawrence 14th in 21:47.4. The Fighting Irish won Tuesday’s boys’ race with 51 points, ahead of Schoolcraft 72, Delton Kellogg 83, Parchment 91, Pennfield 137, Olivet 164, Constantine 184, Kalamazoo Christian 187, and Maple Valley 188. The individual champ was Parchment’s Stuart Crowell, who came in in 16:54.0. Schoolcraft’s Chariton Craig was second in 17:06.8, Hackett’s Peter Herzog third in 17:30.4, and his teammate Brendan Molony fourth in 17:35.4. Benedict Map eleneVacllewas wy.a Hstenth ee hnit thtooe lead feian- ish line in 18:13.8. Halliwill was 18th in 18:59.1, Schmadicke 48th in 20:50.9,, Mellville 51st in 21:05.4,, , and France 61st in 22:45.8. The league gets together again Oct. 20 as Parchment hosts the league championship meet. SERVING OUR cost of the haunted house, is $1 or a large bag of candy. COUNTRY The winner of each age Eric C. Batt group will be awarded a $20 gift card. Official guidelines Army Pvt. Eric C. Batt has for the contest and an entry form may be picked up at the graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, library. Columbia, S.C. 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We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-10-17.pdf d87c024855adff18323aa230262df647 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY n 8\. PRSRTSTD US POSTAGE PAID HASTINGS Ml PERMIT NO.7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 42, October 17, 2009 A local paper oftoday! Superintendent Kramer resigns effective June 2010 by Amy Jo Kinyon StaffWriter Though the Maple Valley School Board passed a motion to extend Superintendent Kim Kramer’s contract for one year, the extension will not be used. At Monday night’s regular board meeting, Kramer sub­ mitted his resignation to the board.. The resignation will become effective at the end of the cunent school year, in an effort to give the board time to search and select a new leader for the district, explained Kramer. He encouraged the board to find ways to work together to weather the current economic storm. “Seek innovative ways to make the district and commu­ nity forward,” Kramer told the board. “Be creative. Find some niche which will be a new drawing card for the district that gets the students excited, that the community can rally behind and can drive entrepre­ neurship.” Returning to open session after a closed session to discuss contract negotiations, the board voted 4-3 to extend Kramer’s contract. Board members Anthony Shaw, April Heinze and Kevin Rost cast the dissenting votes on the motion. Rost said that while Kramer did bring improve­ ments to the district, in order to move forward, a change was needed. “Kim’s strength is curricu­ lum, and I think he has brought improvement there,” said Rost. “I think the way he con­ nected with the community wasn’t received necessarily the way he intended it to be... For me, I don’t think the commu­ nity can move forward unless we’re all on the same page, and everybody gets along.” Heinze echoed Rost’s senti­ ments, saying her vote was influenced by the community members. “Ultimately, community support—that’s what it boiled down to. He had a lot ofgood qualities, but I was elected by the community, and I have to do what they want me to do,” explained Heinze after the meeting. During his remarks, Kramer cited three goals he was given when he took on the position almost six years ago. Settling a contract dispute, improving community relations and improving curriculum were given top priority. “I was asked to settle a con­ tract dispute that "had been going on for two - years. Despite an interruption by a tornado, we were able to do this. This could not have hap­ pened without some level of trust on both sides,” said Kramer. He urged the unions and district to work together in the coming months to overcome financial obstacles feeing schools in Michigan. “These have been five years ofthe worst economic times in the state ... with the two unions’ continued operation, you can face those challenges and get through them,” remarked Kramer. With school aid on a contin­ ued slope downhill during the past few years, Kramer said the district has cut $3 million from its budget, reduced the number of employees by 25 percent and witnessed the fund equity account dip to 11 per­ cent fixrm 34. During those cuts, the districts have worked to minimize the effects of budget reductions on the stu­ dents. Currently, only one employee is on layoffand only one program has been cut. Through heavy emotion, Kramer encouraged the district to strive to succeed despite the financial situation and said his reasons for resigning stem from how the board and com­ munity view his role. After is evaluation, Kramer said some board members viewed him as an impediment to improve­ ment, and he was stepping down so the district may move forward. “With an eight-month notice, hopefully, the board can come together,” said Kramer. “Good luck and may God continue to bless the Valley.” Preliminary exam date set for prescription fraud case by Amy Jo Kinyon StaffWriter A preliminary examina­ tion will be held Nov. 20 in 56B District Court for Charles Chapman, 34, of Middleville. The charges of possessing a controlled sub- stance by fraud, attempting to possess Vicodin and driv­ ing while on a suspended license stem from a July 21 incident at Maple Valley Pharmacy in Nashville. Chapman’s lawyer stated in court Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, that a plea bargain will be discussed with the prosecutor’s office. According to a report filed by Nashville Police Chief Jerry Schray, he received a call in July from Shane McNeill, owner and pharma- Church celebrates sesquicentennial Opening its doors to the community, the Vermontville United Methodist Church celebrated its 150th birthday recently. (See inside for more photos and story.) cist at Maple Valley Pharmacy. McNeill detailed a call he had received on the phone line used by doctors to relay prescriptions to the pharmacy. After listening to the message, McNeill became suspicious that the person leaving the message was not a Dr. Horton as he claimed to be and that the request for 60 Vicodin tablets was fraudulent. McNeill then called Dr. James Horton’s office and discovered that Horton had not called in the prescription. He, in fact, was in surgery at the time of the call. Soon after McNeill had spoken with Horton, Chapman called the pharma­ cy to inquire if the prescrip­ tion was ready for pick up. Chief Schray and a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy waited at the pharmacy for the prescription to be picked up. In his statement, McNeill said that he and the two offi­ cers were the only ones on the premises when Chapman picked up the prescription. Upon entering the store, ’ Chapman identified himself ahd signed for the prescrip­ tion, and his movemerits were caught on a surveil­ lance camera located behind the counter. Once the pre­ scription was in Chapman’s hand, the officers approached and placed him under arrest, with no resist­ ance. Reports were filed with the Barry County Prosecutor’s office after the incident to seek felony charges in the case. Initially, the charges were denied by his office, said Prosecutor Tom Evans, in order to seek further evidence. According to Schray’s report, Chapman had filled asked for a polygraph test. In two prescriptions for a felony case, if the defen­ Vicodin at a Rite-Aid dant requests the test, Pharmacy in Caledonia dur­ accommodations are usually ing the month of July. An made to administer the poly­ empty bottle for hydra- graph, explained Evans. codone was found in In his interview with Chapman’s vehicle. Schray, Chapman mainDuring an interview with tained that he was not the Chief Schray after the inci­ one who initially phoned in dent, Chapman said the pre­ the prescription, though he scription was for his brother, admitted to picking up pre­ and that his brother had scriptions for his brother in made the initial call to Maple the past. Valley Pharmacy. In a letter written as part After phone records from of a Freedom of Information other pharmacies were gath­ Act request, McNeillered, Evans authorized the claimed that Evans “allegedcharges of the felony war­ ly accused the officers of having performed a ‘bad rant. Evans summed up the case arrest,’ and Mr. Evans appar­ and the charges saying, ently expressed concern for “Basically, here’s the deal. A this defendant’s civil rights guy shows up and picked up as a result of said ‘bad arrest’ some prescription medica­ despite the involvement of a tion, and in the car is his former undercover SWET amputee brother who appar­ officer and a chief of police ently has set up his brother Evans denied making any before.” In response to why the “bad arrest” statements or charges • were initially expressing concern over the dropped, Evans said it is not victim’s civil rights. “I did not make that state­ unusual for charges to be denied in order to seek fur­ ment,” said Evans in a phone interview. “You’ll have to ther evidence in a case. Evans said that although ask that butthead about it.” polygraphs are not admissi­ ble in court, Chapman has In This Issue • Sunny Crest hits mark at benefit dinner • Carving contest and special visitor announced at Putnam • Kiwanis Club invites public to char­ ter celebration • Lion volleyball team able to string together a couple wins �Page 2 — JuBt Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. October 17 2009 Sunny Crest hits mark at benefit dinner M<mc than 220 periplc attended a special benefit di nnet lor Sunny Crest Youth Ranch of Sunfield this past weekend. The benefit held at the Ever After Banquet Hal) in Hastings, raised M6JJOO for the ranch, surpassing the goal of $40,000. A four-toone match by the Kellogg Foundation helped reach that total. The ranch currently hous­ es five youths who are courtappointed to the facility In the future. Board of Directors President Steve Barnum said the hope is to expand the ranch's tenants beyond just the courtappointed youths Ex utive Director Ron Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Oct. 22 Ort. 26 Oct. 30 OcL 31 Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 7 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 16 Nov. 18 Nov. 30 I Show of Champions Meeting, 7 p.m., Courts and Law Building. Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.. First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Drill Team 1st Practice, 6:30 p.m., Wortley Residence (243 E. Eaton Hwy., Sebewa Township). Better Kid Care Workshop, 9:30 a.m.-l p.m., Christian Reformed Church in Middleville (pre-register). Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.. First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Youth Day, 9 a.m.-l: 30 p... Thornapplc Valley Church. Better Kid Care Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Christian Reformed Church in Middleville (pre-register). Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Biofuel Blast (Nat’l 4-H Science Experiment), 6:30 p.m., Main Street Bank Community Room. 4-H Basket Weaving Class, 9 a.m.-noon, Courts and Law Building. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Better Kid Care Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Christian Reformed Church in Middleville (pre-register). Parliamentary Procedure Workshop, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church in Hastings. Q)ianas c~P£aee The Place to Gofor Professional Styling 't | M.(jLk K Open Tuesday - Friday 1-517-852-9481 Ranchers constructed this wooden canoe with the help of Ralph Thelen. The canoe was sold to a top bid of $450 at the benefit dinner. (Photo by Betsy Parish) One of the many items up for auction, an autographed Tom Izzo basketball, hits the auction block. (Photo by Betsy Parish) Putnam helps reach world reading record by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Putnam District Library helped break a world record recently by participating in the Jumpstart Read for the Record Campaign. The organization works to pro­ mote literacy through a vari­ ety of programs across the world. Oct. 8, Assistant Library Direct Emily Mater visited Peas in a Pod Preschool and the Maple Valley Early 4s program to share Eric Carle's story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. According to a press release from Putnam District Library, the Jumpstart world record program began in 2006 to “bring preschool children together with valued grownups in their lives to read the same book, on the same day, in communities all over the world.” In 2008, the group broke its own world record by impacting almost 700,000 readers with the same book. Mater used magnets and stuffed animals of the main character to involve the chil­ dren in the story as she read the tale aloud. “The day’s activities are designed to generate public awareness about the impor­ tance of early childhood edu­ cation,” according to the Jumpstart Web site. “Shared reading' experiences can range from an adult and child reading in their home to large group events with hun­ dreds of people gathering at Real Estate For Rent Help Wanted MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thornapplc Lake Rd. Coppess said one of the pri­ mary goals of the ranch is to never have to turn someone away because of finances, and the funds raised from the dinner will help the ranch obtain a license that will allow them to house youths from the private sector. In operation since last spring, the ranch provides classes for residents, includ­ ing woodworking, metal shop, gardening, working with livestock and academ­ ics. As one of their projects, the youths worked with Ralph Thelen and construct­ ed a wooden canoe that was sold at the auction for a top bid of $450. The third annual benefit dinner was sponsored by Prudential Financial Planning, and Architectural Metals involved both a live and silent auction emceed by Glen Rairigh. Coppess said the ranch is fulfilling its mission to create a safe place for kids and help boys who need a hand up, not a hand-out. “The ranch experience is doing just what we want it to do,” said Coppess. “We can see the change in the boys. It is different now, they feel good about themselves.” * S S LAKEWOOD PUBLIC CAN'T GET FINANCED? SCHOOLS is accepting ap-Been turned down? Bankplications for substitute cus- ruptcy? Foreclosure? Foreclosure? NO todians. Applications may PROBLEM! Call Call LANDbe acquired at www.lake- STAR HOMES HOMES (517)645(517)645woodps.org. Or at our Ad- 4444. Restrictions apply. ministrative Office, 639 Jor­ dan Lake Street, Lake Odes­ Farm sa, MI 48849. EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. W<5 will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501 (c)3 non­ profit organization: All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 public facilities for commu­ nity reading sessions. Last year, Jumpstart’s Read for the Record raised almost $2 million to directly support and expand the organiza­ tion’s early education work in low-income communi­ ties.” NASHVILLE: Very nice 2 bedroom trailer also 2 bed­ room apartment in country, also 1 bedroom apartment. (517)852-9386. Business Services WILLS, TRUSTS & PRO­ BATE. Call -Judy Singleton Attorney at Law (269)795­ 9422 Pets BE AWARE: animals offered for free may end-up being sold to research or used in dog fighting. (A message from Barry County Humane Society) .a. sexyhair I JP Hair • Nails • Tanning w x W F Teri Knoll • Call Us Be Envied Lynzie Rigelman-SSmith • stylist & Nail Tech Stylist Let Let Us Us Help Help You You Have Have A A GREAT GREATHair HairDay Day 207 N. Main Street • Nashville • 517-852-0313 NEW FALL HOURS: MON 3-7 • TUE 9-NOON • WED 11.-7 • THU 9-7 • FRl 130-7 • SAT 9-4 For your convenience, please use back entrance. 06698715 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 17,2009 — Page 3 Importance of non-motorized trails discussed by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thursday, Oct. 8, more than 25 area residents attend­ ed the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission meet­ ing held at Commission on Aging in Hastings to give input on,the need for non­ motorized transportation in the nine-county region served by the commission. Those attending the meet­ ing discussed scenario’s of how to improve the current Michigan Department of Transportation non-motorized access map. The empha­ sis was on regional connec­ tions, not on foot trails in parks. It was also pointed out that when the revised map is completed, there should be some way to connect it to other maps from the other regions in the state. Suzann Flowers from the SWMPC told the group that some regions are just now beginning to work on their first maps. The current map of the nine-county region is now five years old and updating it is important, she said. The group also looked at different ways to provide information on existing and planned non-motorized facil­ ities. The consensus was that the map and information are SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Citizens from throughout Barry County add their input to a discussion of non-motorized trails in the Southwest Michigan area, here under the guidance of Marcy Colclough from the SWMPC. (Photo by Patricia Johns) important to tourism in the county. Flowers left the meeting with many ideas on how to include access points for equestrian trails in the coun­ ty, the need to put hiking trails such as the North Country Trail on the maps even if they are more recre­ ational than transportation­ based, and the future need to have the maps available online. Flowers explained that the efforts of the SWMPC are funded through MDOT which is why the maps and information need to have a transportation focus. The SWMPC is holding county input meetings to dis­ cuss non-motorized trans­ portation throughout the nine-county area. The first was held in Kalamazoo, shortly before the Barry County meeting. In October Flowers also will hold meet­ ings in Van Buren and Cass counties.' She said she anticipates holding a meeting in the spring showing the updates to the map for final input from the entire nine-county area. Information about this proj­ ect can be found online at www.swmpc.org/smart_plan. asp or by contacting Flowers at flowerss@swmpc.org or by phone at 269-925-1137, ext. 17. Monday, Oct 19 Cheesie bread sticks. Spaghettios, fresh broc and caul, peaches. Tuesday, Oct 20 Popcorn chicken. Scalloped potatoes, mandarin orgs., mookie cookie. Wednesday, Oct. 21 Chili. Green beans, pears, crackers. Thursday, Oct. 22 MW Goodtime Pizza. Pizza. Tossed salad, pineap­ ple-man. orgs., brownie. Friday, Oct 23 Sack Lunch Day. Grilled cheese. Carrot sticks, apple slices, Sun Chips. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Maplewood Alternate Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.30; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, Oct 19 Chalupa (Bean Cheese). Mexican rice, pears. Salad bar. Tuesday, Oct 20 Popcorn chicken. Mashed potatoes, peaches. Mexican bar. Wednesday, Oct 21 Macaroni and cheese. Green beans, fruit cocktail. Potato bar. Thursday, Oct 22 Kellogg Goodtime Pizza. Rotini w/B. Stick. Cal. blend veg., apple crisp. Subway bar. Friday, Oct 23 Chicken parmesan pasta. Asparagus, pineapple. Mini bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety ofchicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich, fish sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds available on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. * Menu subject to change. ROADRUNNERS '! Maplewood Elementary receives grant VERMONTVILLE, Ml Present Maplewood School has received a $750 grant from the Exxon Mobil Alliance pro­ gram to support its science lab. Maplewood Principal Fred Davenport accepts a check for $750 that will used to support the school’s Sci­ ence lab. The Vermontville Express Mart worked with Principal Fred Davenport to secure the grant, which is one of 2,400 available to schools across the country in areas served by Exxon or Mobil stations. The grants were made possi­ ble by funding of the Exxon Mobil Corporation. Exxon Mobil is proud of the Vermontyille Express Mart’s partnership with Maplewood School and the quality educational program provided for the students of Maplewood School. The Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance is designed to provide Exxon and Mobil retailers with an opportunity to invest in the future of their communities through educational grants to neighborhood schools. The Vermontville Express met stringent eligibility crite­ ria before applying for and being awarded this grant, including having a commit­ ment to provide a superior buying experience for cus­ tomers. A Night of Comedy with Keith Bender & Geechy Guy Saturday, October 24 at 8:00 p.m. <oComejoin us for a night oflaughter with music & | dancing afterwards!!! By DJ Round N Round | $6.00 at the door. Advanced tickets available $5.00 pie out FOR THE MAPLE VALLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION SATURDAY OCTOBER 2HTH FROM 9AM - 9PM STOCK UP ON ALL YOUR MOO-VILLE FAVORITES AND HELP BENEFIT THE MVMSF.. MOO-VILLE WILL BE DONATING A PERCENT OF THE DAYS PROCEEDS TO THE MVMSF FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES. entertainment from MPM - 6PM PROVIDED BY THE MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL'S DaCapo Show Choir 06698978 Home of the 24 inch Lion Pride Pizza Monday - Kids Eat Free (2 kids 10 and under with one paying adult) Kids Pizza or Spaghetti with an adult purchase of sandwich, salad or 12 inch pizza Over the past 23 years the MVMSF has awarded $451,300 in scholarships. Stop by and see the list of recipients from 1987 - 2009. All-U-Can Eat Spaghetti Deal Tuesday - 2 for Tuesday Two 12 inch 1 item pizza for $ 10.00 Thursday - Survivor Specials 501 N. Main (M-66) Nashville Ml 517-852’9100 Come watch Survivor on our 65 inch widescreen and enjoy $3 breadsticks, french bread pizza-or 9 inch pizza Made FRESH Daily! COME SHOW YOUR SUPPORT, Cinnamon Rolls ■ Pizza Dough ■ Sub Buns MAPLE VALLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Good Time Pizza-Great Food-Great Service-Great Time 06698919 AND HELP CELEBRATE MVMSF'S 23ND ANNIVERSARY �Page 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 17, 2009 TLC can help lower cholesterol levels Cholesterol can be both at risk for heart disease and good and bad. While some need to adopt a healthier cholesterol is needed for lifestyle. * According to the good health, too much cho­ lesterol in the blood can raise Department of Health and an individual’s risk ofhaving Human Services National Institute ofHealth, the theraa heart attack or stroke. There are two types of peutic lifestyle changes cholesterol, low-density (TLC) is a set ofthings a per­ lipoprotein (LDL) and high- son can do to help lower his density lipoprotein (HDL). or her high blood cholesterol LDL cholesterol, also known level. The main parts ofTLC as “bad” cholesterol, should are: • Diet. This is a low-satu­ be 130 or less. HDL choles­ terol, known as “good” cho­ rated-fat, low-cholesterol lesterol, should be 60 or eating plan that calls for less higher. A person’s total cho­ than 7 percent of calories lesterol level should be 200 from saturated fat and less or less to reduce the chances than 200 mg of dietary cho­ of a heart attack or stroke. A lesterol per day. The TLC only cholesterol level of 240 or diet recommends more means an individual is enough calories to maintain a Good News from the Pulpit by Rev. Bryce Feighner Kalamo United Methodist Church “There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ” (Romans 8:1). God’s word contains many promises we don’t claim, but I think forgiveness is one of the most unclaimed of these promises. This passage from Romans informs us that those in Christ are indeed forgiven. However, some folks refbse to accept that forgiveness, separating themselves from the God and other people. All sorts of personal and social dys­ functions result when forgiveness is not received. Why do some people refuse to accept the forgiveness available to them through Jesus Christ? Some people think they are not worthy (and they are right), and some people just don’t believe in the incredible miracle of forgiveness. Claim the promise of Scripture and live as a forgiven child of God as Christ intended. Why do some folks refuse to forgive others? Even those who have accepted Christ often don’t extend that same forgiveness to others so that they may maximize their blessing. Just as we have been par­ doned from sin, we must extend that same grace to others. “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” We say those words in the Lord’s Prayer so often without thinking about them. Forgiveness ofothers is almost a condition of our own forgiveness. Sadly, we’ve all heard people say, “I’ll never forgive him/her for that.” Worse yet is to simply ignore or avoid those who you think have wronged you. Forgiveness is never indifference or avoidance. Forgiveness is proactive. Forgiveness is intentionally loving the unlovable. The abil­ ity to forgive others is directly related to an understanding of our own condition. People who refuse to forgive have not come to terms with their own imperfections or their own mortality. These people also fail to see that they are only hurting themselves. Christ gave his all for our for­ giveness. Let’s give Christ our very best by forgiving oth­ ers. Main Street Sdoti desirable weight and avoid weight gain. If LDL is not lowered enough by reducing saturated fat and cholesterol intakes, the amount of solu­ ble fiber in the diet can be increased. • Weight management. For individuals who are overweight, losing weight can help lower LDL and is especially important for those with a Cluster of risk factors that includes high triglyceride or low HDL lev­ els and being overweight with a large waist measure­ ment (more than 40 inches for men and more than 35 inches for women). • Physical tivity. Regular physical activity (30 minutes on most, if not all, days) is recommended for everyone. It can raise HDL and‘lower LDL and is espe­ cially important for those with high triglyceride or low HDL levels who are over­ weight with a large waist measurement Medication is another option for treatment of high blood cholesterol. However, eVen if those begin drug treatment to lower their cho­ lesterol will need to continue the treatment with lifestyle changes. This will keep the dose of medicine as low as possible, and lower the risk in other ways, as well. Wilbur C. Marsh VERMONTVILLE Wilbur C. Marsh, age 90, of Vermontville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at home, surrounded by his family. Wilbur was bom Aug. 16, 1919 in Albion, the son of Wilbur and Fem (Dunn) Marsh, Sr. Wilbur graduated from Litchfield High School and Wayne State Mortuary College in Detroit. He served in the U. S. Navy as a Corpsman during World War II and the Korean Conflict. At 14, he started working for his father at the Marsh Funeral Home in Litchfield. After becoming a licensed mortician, he worked for Leonard’s Funeral Home in Hastings and then moved to Vermontville where he man­ Fairgrounds in Charlotte. age d the Vogt Funeral Home Topics to be covered will for many years: After retir­ include winterizing a horse, ing as a morticianrhe worked older horses and their special for Stanton’s Real Estate and needs, body condition scor- Auctioneering and then as a rural mail carrier. ing, and equine dentistry. He was a member of the For more information about the 4-H program or Grace Lutheran Church in would to join, contact the Hastings for 60 years. He MSU Extension office at was also a member of the Lions Club and the American 517-543-2310. Legion. g Eaton County plans horse workshop The Eaton County 4-H Horse Development Council is sponsoring a series of educational workshops for horse owners. The council is partnering with Dr. Joe Parr of Michigan Large Animal ■Associates. The first educational workshop will be Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. in Kardel Hall on the Eaton County Surviving are: his wife, daughter, Becky Kay, (Dennis) Marsh Day; son, Tom Marsh; son-in-law, Alan Hamlin; '“grandson, Mark ।(Cindy) Hamlin; two great gi randsons, Devin and Aaroni Hamlin; Hamlin; sister, Marjorie Whitehead, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Hamlin; two sisters, Dorothy (Harvey) Griffiths and Verl (Bob) Young and a brother, Fay (Madge) Marsh. My husband,, my father, my friend will be greatly missed for his kind heart, ready smile and quick wit. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Grace Lutheran Church. Friends are invited to visit with the family before, as well as after, the service; Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, Hastings, Eaton Community Hospice, Charlotte or Grace Lutheran. Church. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte, www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com. Oct. 18 to 24 is Radon Action Week Free test Idts avafeble um, which is a natural decay one out of eight homes in product of uranium, both of Michigan. In some counties, It can’t be seen, smelled or which are found in at least as many as 45 percent of the tasted, but elevated levels of trace amounts in almost any homes could have radon radon gas may be in local kind of soil and rock. As a screening levels above the homes. However, homeown­ gas, radon moves upward EPA recommended action ers shouldn’t despair; testing through the soil and enters guideline of 4 picocuries per is easy, and elevated radon buildings through cracks and liter. The only way to know levels can be effectively openings in the foundation whether a home has elevated floor or walls, including radon levels is to test it. reduced. Residents of Barry or Radon is an important floor and wall joints, sump environmental health concern openings and other penetra­ Eaton counties may stop by because it is a known human tions caused by plumbing, the health department in or ductwork. Hastings or Charlotte and carcinogen that presents no wiring warning symptoms. Outdoors, it is diluted by the pick up a do-it-yourself test Prolonged exposure to elevat­ atmosphere; but indoors, it - kit for free in exchange for a ed radon levels can increase tends to be more concentrat­ non-perishable food item the risk of developing lung ed and can accumulate .to during the week of Oct. 18 to unhealthy levels. 24. All collected food will be cancer. , According to a Michigan donated to a local food Radon is a naturally occurring gas resulting from survey, elevated levels of pantry. Only one test kit per the radioactive decay ofradi- radon would be expected in residence is allowed. To find out more about radon, call or visit the Environmental Health Division of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., 269-945­ 9516, ext. 3 then ext. 5) between the hours of 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. ' Monday through Friday. Or call the MDEQ Indoor Radon Program at 1-800RADON GAS (1-800-723­ 6642). On the Internet, visit www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/inde x.html for general informa­ tion about radon. 226 Main &fNashuifte Family Hair Care CU£RYL, MGt£ & BMY S17-8S2-17S7 Hr& Mon 9-2 On Friday, Oct. 23, a Gospel concert will be held at Pleasantview Family Church to benefit Lori Roberts, who was recently 9-5; in. 9-^ Sat 9-12 Lie by appt. 06698984 “Our Family erving 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 06682750__________________ Gospel concert to benefit woman with Lou Gehrig’s disease Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Proceeds from the concert will be used to'offset the cost of Lori’s medical bills and aid in paying the costs neces­ sary to make her home hand­ icap accessible. Lori’s husband, Jim, is the pastor ofthe Fulton Christian Church in Fulton, and has performed with country and Christian bands for several years. The concert will feature a variety of Gospel music per­ formances by David Dickersori, also known as “The Louisiana Cowboy,” Dennis and Jan Crum and Michelle Kowalski, who form the group Sentimental Journey, and the husband and wife duo Tim and'Karen Smothers. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Pleasantview Family Church is located at. 2601 Lacey Road in Dowling. Additional information on the concert can be obtained by contacting the church at 269-758-3021. 108" Wide Cotton in white, natural and 19 colors Christmas; Halloween « & Thanksgiving Prints >• Winter Fleece • Good Selection on our SALE TABLET QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm ---- | i9| Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Statfon~]_ �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 17,2009 — Page 5 Charlton Park hosting Halloween event Oct. 24 Saturday, Oct. 24, the annual “All Hallow’s Eve” celebration will take place 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 and enjoy a drink of fresh cider, take a hayride and paint a tiny pumpkin. The annual costume parade will be 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 and best entourage. Everyone is encouraged to made mistakes." As Alexander Pope so aptly put it "To err is human, to forgive, divine," We should remember this the next time we make a mistake. Most certainly, we must learn from our mistakes, and hopefully not continue to repeat them, but we should also forgive-ourselves. While it can be hard enough to forgive others for their mistakes, it can sometimes feel almost impossible to forgive ourselves. We sometimes cannot bring ourselves to forgive something we've done, and we may punish and harangue ourselves for years, or even decades, over youthful indiscretions. In addition, some of us may not be able to forget the sins of our past. And although that may prevent us from repeating them, we must be charitable and forgive ourselves, just as we should forgive others. So, we should make a real effort in the coming days and weeks to forgive the offenses of others as well as our own. Sometimes, it helps to just-forget about them; that is, to try to put them out of our mind and stop tepeatedly mulling over them. One of the reasons we use the phrase "forgive and forget" is because sometimes that is the only wa^to-fgrgiye; i.e., by forgetting. But far better, and more divine,.is to be able to forgive even while remembering the offense. So, we should let go of those unforgiving, vindictive, shameful feelings about the past, and get over it! Corrie ten Boom, who survived incarceration in a Nazi prison camp said, "Forgiveness is to set a prisoner free, and to realize that the prisoner was you." 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumber.com □3W0LEVERS Real Estate 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Res. (517) 726-0637 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 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 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 1-269-731-5194 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 Sunday: A.M. Worship ........... P.M: Worship.............. .11 a.m. ........... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ’...................................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3.744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship............................... 11 Evening Worship ...................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ......... 6:45 p.m. . . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 SMOKE J free j Cinnn Cm 0 w $ 202 N. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 9 Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-2 pm; Fri. & Sat. 6 am-8 pm 517-852-2500 HAPPY TRAILS... THE GARDNERS: SHIRLEY AND RICHARD cm V A nm V Low-priced prescriptions, great coffee & relaxing massage. We'll help you feel belter! lAaple Valley pharmacyregular hours • Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 219 N. Main • Nashville 517.S52.0845 * toll free 877.852.2601 • fax 517.852.0461 www.maplevalleyrx.com ____ the Deailcounter tfwv assage therapy All Tfiat Glitters Full Service Floral & Vintage Jewelry FLOWERS, PLANTS, BALLOONS & GIFTS for Weddings, Sympathy, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Every Day! 234 N. Main, Nashville will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven... 517-852-9224 • 517-852-1691 R.S.V. Luke 6:37 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................................. Family 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00...................................... Sunday 10: 00........................................... ’.Church GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 NOW ► Delivery Available • We Rent Tuxes 11: 00........................................ Fellowship ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES b Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER contact Historic Charlton Park at 269-945-3775 or visit the Website at www.charltonpark.org. The park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M­ 79 between Hastings and Nashville. It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway: "we have all LUMBER & HARDWARE Elsie E. Wolever Broker be purchased in advance at the park or at the gate Oct. 24. Admission is $3 per per­ son, with children 2 years and under admitted free. All children must be accompa­ nied by an adult For more information, Get Over It! ; [HOMETOWN J bring a carved or decorated pumpkin for the jack-olantem contest Other veg­ etables. also are welcome be creative. All entries can be taken home at the end of the day. Tickets for the event can 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville M.orning Celebration.... 9 & 10:30 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 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 5 & 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. . KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE ppeBrIBLE CHURCH l 8593 Cloverdale Road oricoel (1/2 mile East ofM-66. rce 5 mi. south ofNashville) CINDY HEINSEN, OWNER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday School.................................10 a.m. A.M. Service................................. 11:15 . P.M. Service......................................... 6 . PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH .............. 8:30 a.m Other: Prayer. Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE • NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 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 M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship............ 10 a.m. 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service........................................7 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 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 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 . . .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 5 & 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 17,2009 Carving contest and special visitor announced at Putnam Eaton County Early Childhood Connections. The library, invites all community members inter­ ested in joining the Putnam District Library Friends Group to attend a reorganizational meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3,- at 6:30 p.m. The library is also requesting his- up are welcome and encour­ aged to bring a snack with extras to share if possible. Library patrons of all ages are encouraged to enter Putnam’s first annual pump­ kin decorating contest. Pumpkins are to be submit­ ted for judging the Wednesday and Friday before Halloween and will be used to decorate the library for the holiday. The entry fee of $1 or a big bag 6f candy will be used to off­ The next Music in the Bam set the cost of the annual medicine show (good for Haunted Library. Official what ails you) will be Nov. 6. rales may be picked up at the Acoustic jam and dance will run from 2 to 5 p.m. Open library. Friday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m., microphone and potluck will the library will host a visit 5 to 6 p.m. Round, square from The Wild Thing, the and clog dancing from 6 to 9 character from the classic p.m. No alcohol, no smoking, children’s book (and new no cussing, no spitting. The movie), Where The Wild bam is at 1417 Johnson St., Things Are. A free book will Lake Odessa. Contact Lynda be given to every family with or Bob Warner at 616-374­ a preschool age child at this 8204 or tfcloggers@attn.net. event.- This event is made Please park facing the build­ possible in partnership with ing west. Monday, Oct. 19 and 26, at 3:30, Putnam District Library’s Teen Advisory Group will meet to prepare for Halloween festivities. Students in fifth grade and Music in the barn returns Nov. 6 In My Own Writ Parish Sweat the small stuff NOTICE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE HYDRANT FLUSHING Beginning October 19th the Village DPW will be flushing hydrants, 9am to 3pm and will finish up on October 21st. This might cause some discol­ oration so be careful doing washing during -this time. If you have any questions please call the garage 726-1444. Village of Vermontville DPW 06699007 Personalized Holiday Gifts Lay-Away Plan Available COURT-SIDf EMBROIDERY & SCREEN PRINTING LOGO DIGITIZING - CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTING I AWARDS & ENGRAVING - SEWING & ALTERATIONS| 117 N. MAIN STREET • NASHVILLE 517-852-9207 06698868 Courtney Walker celebrated her birthday this year with a new library card. Teens are encouraged to cele­ brate Teen Read Week by visiting the library to get ‘The Smartest Card.” All students enrolled in Maple Valley Schools are eligible regardless of residency. MVCCOH hosting coat drive Maple Valley Community Center of Hope has sched­ uled Nov. 3 and 7 for its yearly winter coat and cloth­ ing drive. Members of the communi­ ty may select coats and cloth­ ing between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each of these dates. Those wishing to donate coats or clothing may do so during the hours of 9 a.m. and noon each Tuesday the food pantry is open. Otherwise, call MVCCOH at 517-852-0664 to arrange for an appointment for delivery or pick up if needed. While all donations are greatly appreciated, the greatest need is for small and intermediate children’s sizes. 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Main • Nashville toll free 877.852.2601 517.852.0845 • www.maplevalleyrx.com by Amy Jo Kinyon StaffWriter I have to admit that my ego received a bit of a boost this week. I checked my e-mjiil on Thursday to find more than a dozen notes from students in Monique Colizzi’s class at the high school. It turns out that she used my column from a couple ofweeks ago as an assignment. The stu­ dents blogged about what they-.-would do without technology for a day (I thought it was kind of iron­ ic that they used computers to write about what it would be like without them) Some of their responses were funny like Kara Carlyle who wrote, “Me without technology would be like a fish with­ out water, or a hamburger without the bun.” “Going without technol­ ogy? That would mean I wouldn't, wake up until after noon, wouldn't be able to fall asleep to the music on my computer, wouldn't have anything to watch after homework, and wouldn't be able to talk to my friends on the phone or computer. How would I deal with that?” -wrote Carisa Cruz. This is just a little col­ umn where I get the chance to share some of my thoughts. Some of them might be worth the space they take up while others might be better off left unsaid. If there’s one thing this week has taught me, it’s the impact that even the smallest things can have on those around us. Sometimes a smile is all someone needs to feel bet­ ter or a kind word can turn someone’s day around. The book says, Don’t sweat the small stuff but it’s the small stuff that can make all the difference. The orange sun shining onthe brightly colored leaves on my way to work this morning was.a small thing but it made my drive so pleasant. The right song on the radio can completely turn my mood around. Last night I was painting a wall and not having that much fun until a Michael Buble song came on the radio. All of a sudden that wall was painted and I was on to the next task. I will be hitting a bit of a milestone birthday soon and it has started me think­ ing of where I thought I would be at this point in my life. Somewhere around my junior high school years, I wrote a list of all things I wanted to accomplish in the next 20 years. Some are realistic while others, like dunking a basketball are completely out of reach for this notquite five foot gal. I had all of these BIG plans for myself. I was going to help save the endangered Green Sea Turtles, start a non­ profit organization and travel around the world. Looking that list, and comparing it to where I’m actually at, it made me realize that the small things are the important things. I can’t help the economy turn around overnight, I don’t have the funds neces­ sary to provide stable, lov­ ing homes to all the chil­ dren in foster care. I can, however, make a differ­ ence each day.- Sb I say, sweat the small stuff. Those are the things we can have an impact on. I may not be able to find the cure for the common cold but I can at least check dunking a basketball off the list - with help from a ladder of course. BAKE SALE BAZAAR W FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 _______ 10am-6pm PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Hwy. 4 miles west ofNashville, near Barryville Road �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 17,2009 — Page 7 Maplewood announces students of the month ;S. ;S Maplewood Elementary School has announced its students of the month for September and October. September students of the month are sixth grade, Sam Sears from Kelly Murton’s class; fifth grade, Kayli Collier a student in Patty Braun’s class; fourth’ grade, Jacob Brass from Becky Jamros’ class. The October students of the month include sixth grade. Mike Sprague from Laurie Pettengill’s class; fifth grade, Noelle Rohde, a student in Josh Meersma’s class; and fourth grade, Jacob Moore from Vicky Williams’ class. The student of the month program is supported by MOO-ville Creamery and Good Time Pizza. OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK NASHVILLE 24 HOURS <!ER. . Y°U re ,n YouT^Out... NKh^Ml 517-852-0868 YOU'W H $T0 "»”z me Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience.' JrlfcC MON. OCT. 19 ocr. 18 THE. OCT. 20 WED. DflJR. OCT. 21 OCT. 22 FRl. OCT. 23 SAT. OCT. 24 2% Gal. Country Fresh Country Fresh Milk Ice Cream Squares ®3 93 Or 1 @ Reg. Retail of $2.99 *** IGA BRANDS Jacob Bross ■^si,, **■■ Kayli Collier 12 -14 oz. Gallon 1 Lb. Shells & Cheese 2/$Q00 Bleach $129 Soft Margarine 99c Sam Sears 9 oz. -15.6 oz. Select • General Mills Cereal 18.6-19 oz. Campbell's Chunky Soup 40 oz. Bisquick 5 Lbs. Gold Medal Flour 64 oz. Hawaiian Punch 16 oz. * i Chi Chi Salsa KitelM J*wuitii J ■at bj Noelle Rohde Mike Sprague tU 2.25 oz. Jacob Moore imd Ei Maruchan Instant Lunch 5oz. ^*0 ’tojttlWlil iiifeluit zsrar mpKaic! J® S® t® IeU titkabaiStiiii its I Starkist lima 4-Roll and Schedule of Events । r nofiadifrteu Northern Tissue 8oz. Kraft Shredded Cheese. PACKAGED MEAT ifiik (ntfetaplIW gni Mtflii* xrJh Jh jiuwM’l t at i trinH f si® coup®!^ j ft cd- J toil* Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, October 19 Cranberry chicken, wild rice, peas, tossed salad, apple. Tuesday, October 20 Baked ham, mashed sweet potatoes, green bean casse­ role, pineapple, dinner roll. Wednesday, October 21 Soup, salad bar, peach crisp. Thursday, October 22 BBQ ribette, com, coleslaw, banana, bun. Friday, October 23 Baked chicken qtr., mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach, apple strudel, com­ bread. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, October 19 Egg salad, pickled beets, tropical fruit, wheat bread. Tuesday, October 20 Chicken salad, coleslaw, pears, wheat bread. Wednesday, October 21 Ground bologna and American cheese, potato salad, mandarin oranges, wheat bread. Thursday, October 22 Slicked turkey with Swiss cheese, carrot and raisin salad, pineapple, wheat bread. Friday, October 23 Sliced ham and American cheese, potato salad, apple­ sauce, wheat bread. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, October 19 Cranberry chicken, wild rice, peas, cauliflower, apple. Tuesday, October 20 Baked ham, mashed sweet potato, green bean casserole, pineapple, dinner roll. Wednesday, October 21 Chili, California blend, peach crisp, crackers. Thursday, October 22 BBQ ribette, corn, Brussels sprouts, banana, First Baptist Church 7 Hosts Home School Workshop with ... Kathie Morrisey I of Serawa There will not be childcare available for u™ event. z Thur., Nov. 5th • 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. r. a bun. Friday, October 23 Boneless baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach, apple crisp, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, October 19: Hastings - Music with Sam; crafts 10:30 a.m.; watercolor class 1 p.m.; card making 12:30 p.m. Delton Nashville 5+ 11 a.m. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, October 20: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; watercolor class 1 p.m.; Wii in the lunchroom 10 a.m. GL-10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, October 21: Hastings - music with Sam; nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Woodland - Nashville 5+11 a.m. Thursday, October 22: Hastings - Music with Don and Pearl; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Mystery Trip?????; beading. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville TV Time. Friday, October 23 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. BAR-S BONELESS, SKINLESS SKINLESS CHICKEN HICKEN BREAST BREAST SAUSAGE SAUSAGE $|99 BACON $|19 2/’J 4 /(■ FRESH PRODUCE 3-ct. Caramel Apples 2/$4 8 oz. Mushrooms 30-Pk. Cans +0ep & Tax Miller **» High Life $16«9 18-Pk. Cans +Dep & Tax Bud or Bud Light Tomatoes $11" 99? .WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL S-P-E-C-l-A-L-S! k try our FRESH BREWED FUZE TEA REC. PRICED PIZZA & 21 OZ. DRINK We reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. None sold to dealers or minors. Some items not always as pictured. Nashville IGA Express Accepts: Topics Covered ... “Frustrated or Encouraged” and “Getting Back on Track, How Do I Get It All Done?!” f& CHUCKWAGON Please Reserve Your Spot Today! Call Angela Overholt at 517-652-1912 Mon.-Thar, 6am-iopm, FriySat. 6AM-Mldnlght; Sun. 9AM-10PM Bridge Cards • WIC �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 17,2009 HGB Wellness Center offering free trials of yoga and Pilates The HGB Wellness Center is hosting free trial sessions for its specialized classes, (yoga and Pilates, in October. Yoga will be Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Pilates will be Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 22, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Anyone wishing to partic­ ipate may call the wellness center at 517-543-9575 or stop by. The center is located in the basement of the pro­ fessional building at 123 Lansing Street. Kathy Stover, RYT, will lead the session on begin­ ning, or Iyengar, yoga. Yoga is referred to as the “union of body, mind and spirit” and teaches people ways to open the body and mind in order to improve health and reduce stress. Iyengar Yoga emphasizes the development of strength, stamina, flexibility and bal­ ance, as well as concentra­ tion and meditation. Iyengar Yoga is consid­ ered a powerful tool to relieve the stresses of mod­ em life which in turn can help promote total physical and spiritual well-being. It incorporates standing poses in order to build strong legs, increase general vitality and improve circulation, coordi- nation and balance. Stover is registered at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance. She has 10 years of teaching experience. Cheryl Jackson, a certified trainer who has been practic­ ing Pilates for the past decade, will lead the Pilates session. Pilates is based on the original works ofthe late Joseph H. Pilates. It teaches the importance of core stabi­ lization, muscle balance, proper alignment, strength and flexibility while integrat­ ing the concept of mindful­ ness, fluidity and efficiency. All movement emanates from the core. The discipline does not use high repetitions, which could lead to strain; rather fewer repetitions with intense focus placed on breathing blended With form and precision. This focus on form, precision and concen­ tration leads to efficiency and efficiency leads to results, said Jackson. Once classes start, there will be morning and evening sessions. Participants learn exercises and practice indi­ vidually on their breathing and engaging of the core musculature in order to work the body in a precise manner. Call the HGB Wellness Center with questions at 517­ 543-9575. Church celebrates sesquicentennial by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer The Vermontville United Methodist Church reached a milestone recently, marking 150 years of worship and service. The sesquicentennial celebration featured a walk down memory lane, with former pastors and members taking part in the events. The day also marked the second time in the church’s history that a bishop has vis­ ited the site. Bishop Jonathan Keaton presided over a spe­ cial service. State Rep. Rick Jones also was on hand to present a proclamation signed by Jones, Sen. Patty Birkholz and Gov. Jennifer Granholm. NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Borrower(s): Robert Marti-Jr.,Nicole Marti Property Ad<lteSs: 704 North: Hanover Street, Hastings, Mb 49058 Pursuant - to MCLA 600.3205a please bb 'advised of the: following: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage ser- vicer. The name of the firm designated as the representative of the mortgage servicer is: Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. and designee can be contacted at the address and phone number er ssocaes, .. an below. You may contact a hous­ ing counselor by visiting the Housing Michigan State The church began in 1839 when Rev. Isaac Bennett delivered a sermon in Vermontville and classes were organized. The classes took place in a building two miles east of the village, and circuit Methodist preachers would visit the village to pre­ side over services. The Michigan Conference voted in 1859 to officially establish a Vermontville branch of the Methodist denomination. During the early years of the church, roads were diffi­ cult to travel, and parish­ ioners often had to journey for miles on horseback to reach the church for services. The dedication of both the early church members and current attendees has kept the church going strong, said current member Dorothy Carpenter.; Carpenter has attended the church all. pfher life and said that while the event was a wonderful way to celebrate the history of the church, the congregation also is looking to the future. “It’s not all about the history,’.’ said Carpenter- “We sent a group to New Orleans after the hurricane, donated backpacks for the program at the Development Authority's website at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or by calling 1-800-A- SHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. If a meeting is requested with the designee shown above, foreclo­ sure proceedings will NOT be commenced until 90 days after the date the notice mailed'to you on 10/13/2009. If an agreement is reached to modify your mortgage loan the mortgage will NOT be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attor­ ney. The website for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is http://www.michbar. org/programs/lawyerreferral.cfm and the toll free number is 800­ 968-0738. You may bring an action in circuit court if you are required by law to be served notice and foreclosure proceed­ ings are commenced, without such notice having been served upon you. If you have previously agreed to modify your mortgage loan within the past twelve (12) months under the terms of the above statute, you are not eligible to participate in this program unless you have complied with the terms of the mortgage loan, as modified. Notice given by: Randall S. Miller Randall S. Miller 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 intentiori. 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 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HO'cDn0n4r'0-4K4 U . Visiting Bishop Jonathan Keaton is presented with a special shirt, commemorating the celebration, by current Pastor Kathy Smith. Maple Valley Center ofHope and have the New Beginnings pregnancy/program.” Looking tb' the future impact the church can have, Pastor Kathy Smith Wrote that about the numerous activities ' that keep1 the church nibvirig forward in its mission. “The Vermontville United Methodist' Churchremains active in ministry in ‘the Vermontville area and these activities ■! include monthly breakfasts of * pancakes served with maple syrup pro­ duced locally1,' monthly sen­ ior lunches, mission dinners tb raise money for both local arid global missions, ; the chicken dinner fundraiser during the annual niaple syrup festival, Vacation Bible school, numerous evangel­ ism arid outreach activities as well as church picnics arid other fun events,” wrote Smith. Carpenter summed up the history of the church and the future impact it could have. “Time rushes by. We lose dear friends, welcome new ones; cherish the past, embrace the future and try to live our faith through wor­ State Sen. Patty Birkholz or ship, service and through key staff members will hold loving bur fellowmen. These 150 years are a blink in time, office hours open to everyone who resides in the 24th so let us pray our blink has District which includes been, and will be a worthy Allegan, Barry and Eaton’ one,” said Carpenter. counties; Birkholz or her staff will be at the Delta Charter Township Hall from 4' to 5 p.m. That office is at 710 W. Saginaw Highway, Delta Township. Sen. Birkholz to hold office hours Wh&i^comwm the product quality, performance Viarfanfe\and money-saving featwes of any Goodman* brand Gas Furnace against any other brand. you'd discwer , that the best can cost less.., Goodman' Air CoMhionlng i Heating - Avoid unexpected breakdowns by scheduling a pre-season furnace tune-up. We Service Gas and Oil Furnaces (including boilers) OUTDOOR WOODBURNER PARTS AND INSTALLATION AVAILABLE FOR ALL BRANDS We Do Rotobrush Duct Cleaning FROST HEATING & COOLING QUALITY, VALUE & SERVICE Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Nashville (517) 852-9565 Thank goodness for Goodman? Your Barry County United Way gift helped deliver over LEAF PICK UP 845,000 lbs. of food through food pantries and fresh food initiatives throughout Barry County last year. The Village of Nashville will start pick­ ing up leaves October 26th and will continue to pickup as long as weather iijtf ■ permits. Please place all leaves to be^ 583-3336 (Loan Modification Dept.) Ioanmods@millerlaw.biz Case No. 090MI00425-1 Dated: October 17, 2009 PLEASE BE picked up next to the side of the road on or after this date. THIS DOES BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. ASAP# ASAP#. 33041.71 10/17/2009 06698835 COMPARE AND SAVE Thanks to you... & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 313­ ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY Dorothy Carpenter shows some of the historic arti­ facts that were on display during the celebration. The children’s outfits are from the years 1847, 1872 and 1973; respectively. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) 100% of your contribution stays right here in Barry County! GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. NOT INCLUDE BRUSH. !&’■ Nashville DPW ■asve LIVE UNITED, a §i �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 17,2009 — Page 9 Kiwanis Club invites public to charter celebration Celebrating the group’s formation and commitment to positively impact the youths ofthe community, the Kiwanis Club of Maple Valley will hold its charter event Saturday, Oct. 24. The day will feature a nine-hole golf scramble at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville, followed by dinner and silent auction at Good Time Pizza. Formed this summer, the club has already been busy working to implement and support programs in the community to help area youths. For its first endeavor, the group provided more than 90 backpacks with sup­ plies to the Maple Valley Center of Hope’s back-toschool program. Partnering with Eaton Federal Savings Bank, the group is currently working to supply dictionar­ ies to every third grade stu- Maple Valley Kiwanis Vice President Becky Ewing paints a bit of school spirit at the homecoming game. dent in the Maple Valley dis­ trict Organized in 1915 in Detroit Kiwanis focuses on the needs of ordinary people and children to create extraordinary life-changing moments. Club President Ashley Ulberg said she joined the group to have an impact in the community and get oth­ ers involved in creating posi­ tive change for the students of Maple Valley. “I’m excited to be part of something new where we can all band together and make a difference. Just to make a difference in the community, that’s the most important thing,” said Ulberg. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in any ofthe events at the char­ ter celebration. Teams of four may sign up for the golf scramble the day of the event. Teams who pre-regis­ ter by sending team names to amyjokinyon @ hotmail.com will be registered for an early bird prize. Each of the nine Members of the Maple Valley Kiwanis Club pause for a photo while stuffing back­ packs for the Maple Valley Center of Hope. holes will feature Halloween-themed fun and prizes. The Maple Valley High School Leadership Class, along with members of Kiwanis, will be decorat­ ing the holes. Cost for the scramble is $25 per player. Dinner at Good Time Pizza includes an all-youcan- eat pizza buffet for $10. Individuals attending both the dinner and golf scramble receive a $5 discount, mak­ ing the package just $30. The golfouting begins at 3 p.m. with the dinner and auc­ tion to follow at 7 p.m. For more information about the event or to donate toward the silent auction, contact Amy Jo Kinyon at 517-231 -1554 or amyjokinyon@hotmail.com. Thornapple Wind Band children’s concert set for Oct. 25 The Thornapple Wind Band will present its annual children’s concert, featuring the Hastings Kids Choir Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Children are encouraged to dress up the kids in their Halloween costumes and join the Thornapple Wind Band for its annual concert for children (and anyone else who enjoys music). The adult volunteer band and the kids choir will per­ form musical favorites, including excerpts from “The Lord of the Rings,” “National Emblem” march, “When the Saints” and “America the Beautiful.” Children will be invited to participate in a costume parade during the concert, and there may even be a special visit from some favorite Star Wars characters. The afternoon of music will be followed by a reception. The band is directed by Wisconsin native Dan Braker. He has a degree in music education from Wheaton College in Illinois and taught band in Chicago for four years. He conducted the Marquette City Band before moving to the Hastings area four years ago and joining the Thornapple Wind Band as co-director and French horn player. The Hastings Kids Choir is made up of local third through sixth grade students and is directed by Cindy Olson. Co-director and coor- dinator for the group is Steve Youngs, and Nancy Brown is the accompanist. The choir rehearses at the Community Music School at First United Methodist Church in Hastings, and has performed with the Battle Creek Girls Chorus and Sojourner Truth Choir. The Thornapple Wind Band was formed in 1996 to enrich the lives of its mem­ bers and the surrounding community by offering free concerts several times a year. All adult musicians are johnsonbilll971 @sbcglobal.n encouraged to join. The et group, which includes peo­ ple from throughout the county and beyond, practices COBB WELL DRILLING each Thursday at 7 p.m. in (REPAIR the band room of Hastings • 7 Day Service High School. • Pumps Installed & Repaired Practices for the second • Service On Submersible Pumps session begin Oct. 29, in • T - 5” Well Drilling and Repair preparation for a holiday con­ 30 risers Experience cert Dec. 6. Interested adults Estimates Available 517-726-0377 can just show up for practice § 356 N. Pease Rd., « with their instruments or, for Vermontville more information, contact Bill Richard Cobb Johnson at 269-795-3729 or David Cobb Ml Lie. #1748 MN* Iff il® . l Nurse practitioner joins Hayes Green Beach Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte has announced the addition of nurse practitioner Holly Maria Peterson. She joined the Charlotte Women’s Health Group ip August. Peterson comes to the HGB family from the Sparrow Health System where she has been a licensed clinical nurse since 1996. From 2002 to 2005,. she worked at Sparrow Hospital as an emergency department clinical nursing educator, where she was involved in the development of nursing guidelines, poli­ cies and procedures dedicat­ ed to ensuring quality patient care. In addition, she has been a nursing instructor and clini­ cal nursing preceptor at Lansing Community College and -Michigan State University. Peterson received her asso­ ciate’s degree in nursing from LCC, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from MSU. She also holds a master of science in nursing from Michigan State University. She is board certi- Vermontville < Woodlawn Cemetery Asking friends to L donate sugar maple trees. For details call Allan at 517-726-0260 or Jack at 517-726-0524 fied in emergency nursing and is a certified family nurse prac­ titioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. 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Maple Valley is now 22-12-6 overall on the year. “Our lead hitter, Tina Westendorp, is out with a hamstring . injury,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter. “Coming in to assist were Lindsay Mudge and June Fasting. Both girls came ready to play and did a fantastic job.” Fasting had five digs, and Mudge four kills and three assists. After dropping game three, the Lions had to battle back from behind in game four. Westendorp isn’t so injured that she couldn’t help out. “In the fourth set I put Tina in to change the pace of the game, the team rallied and came back from being down 0-6 to win.” Westendorp finished with five kills. Jennifer Kent led the Lions with 13, and Tiffany Allwardt and Terri Hurosky had eight each. Hannah Young added seven, and Elizabeth Stewart six. Stewart had 17 assists on the- night, and Karlee Mater 12. Allwardt led the Lions in digs-with 17 and Sam Bissett had 13. “This team continues to prove their strength physical­ ly, but so much more impor­ tantly - mentally,” said Carpenter. The Lions have this week­ end off. They’ll head to Constantine Tuesday evening for a KVA dual. Long fumble return accounts for Lions’ points in loss to Falcons Falcons may fly every­ where else, but in Constantine Friday night they stuck to the ground. Constantine’s varsity foot­ ball team became one of four Kalamazoo Valley Association teams to have a spot in the MHSAA post-sea­ son tournaments by scoring a 42-7 win over Maple Valley. The Falcons improve, to 6-2 with the win, while the Lions fall to 1-7. The Falcons rushed the ball for 336 yards on the night, and only missed having three 100yard rushers by a single yard. Zack Mallo led the way with 17 carries for 103 yards. Payton White rushed. ten times for 100 yards, and Shawn Tucker added 15 car­ ies for 99 yards. Constantine jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the opening quarter, thanks to a 15-yard TD run by Tucker, arid a one- yard scoring run by Mallo that came within three minutes of each other in the first half of the period. The Lions’ answered back before the break, scoring on an 89-yard rumble return by Zack Eddy, but the ensuing extra-point kick by Steve Creller accounted for the Lions’ final point. Quarterback Jake Bower pushed Constantine’s lead back up to two touchdowns before, the half, with a oneyard scoring run. He then tossed the two-point pass to teammate Tucker. Chris Rentfrow scored on a 35-yard run for the Falcons with just under eight minutes to play in the third quarter, then Tucker added ten- and nine-yard TD runs, late in the third and early in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Bower completed 4-of-7 pass attempts for 37 yards. Districts start Tuesday for Lion varsity soccer 7231 Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ soccer team will be a part of the Division 3 District Tournament hosted by Williamston this week. The Lions travel to Perry for their opening round game, Tuesday. Game time is slated for 4 p.m. The winner of that contest will play Thursday afternoon at Williamston against the winner of Tuesday’s other opening round match between Portland and Durand. On the other side ofthe dis­ trict bracket Tuesday, Lansing Catholic takes on Stockbridge and Williamston faces Leslie. The district championship game is planned for Saturday, Oct. 24, al 7 p.m. at Williamston High School. While Constantine .nearly had three players rush for 100 yards, the Lions managed just over 100 yards of total offense. They rushed for 33 yards and Brad Laverty was 6- of-I9 throwing the ball for 1.1 yards. He was intercepted twice, once by Constantine’s Rob Balentine and' once by Tucker. Josh Burd had an intercep­ tion for the Lions. Kyle Bums led the Maple Valley defense in tackles with 18, and Riley Fisher added 11. Fisher also caught three passes for 44 .yards. Cody Linehart had six rushes for 39 yards for Valley, and added two receptions for 30 yards. Maple Valley closes out its season at home against rival Olivet this coming Friday. The Eagles improved to 6-2 on the season with a 53-31 win over Galesburg-Augusta last night. In other KVA action last night, Delton Kellogg downed Kalamazoo Christian 23-21, Hackett Catholic Central defeated Parchment 28-21, and Schoolcraft scored a 14-7 win over Pennfield. The Schoolcraft win over Pennfield leaves those two teams tied for the KVA lead at 7- 1. Pennfield travels to Delton Kellogg next Friday, while the Eagles take on Constantine. 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Maple Valley, Olivet, Leslie, Bellevue, and Springport participated in the league last year. The Maple Valley Youth Basketball Program is in need of parents willing to help support the program; There are positions open for coaches and/or assistants. Those interested in volun­ teering should call director LUMBER & HARDWARE . Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-0882 www.hometownlumber.cbm �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 17,2009 School ratifies contracts, privatization no longer an option October 24, 2009 30am to 1:00pm edar Creek Institute ■ ■■ asf«i•ngs ■ Join us for Information on Your Health P lus Food • Shopping • Fun • Health Screenings Nominal fee will be charged for blood tests. New Minimally Invasive Procedures With Jeffrey Dinges, M.D. Hormones and Your Body Q & A with Kathy Carlson, C.EN.P. • Dealing with Stress . 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Superintendent presented the award at Monday’s board meeting, (photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer After a closed session, the Maple Valley School Board entered back into the regular session and ratified two con­ tracts for the district. The teachers and support person­ nel are now operating under two-year contracts. Before the unanimous vote, Superintendent Kim Kramer said tentative agree­ ments were reached at 4:30 a.m. on Friday, October 9 with both unions. Under the life of this new support personnel contract, no privatization of the custo­ dial services can take place. Board member Tim Burd, along with committee mem­ bers had been exploring the privatization option and received three bids for the proposal. In the contract, staff EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Listen to WBCH at 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for the clue to find our special businesses in Barry County. 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Also at the meeting: • Fuller Street Principal Jason Miller reported to the board that the summer reading program was a success and students have achieved higher reading scores then other districts that participat­ ed in the program. • Approved a trip to the national convention by the Maple Valley FFA program. • Recognized Meijer’s for their contribution to’ the writ­ ing workshop at Maplewood Elementary and the Vermontville’ United Methodist Church that donated 16 flash drives to students who couldn’t afford the storage devices. The drives will be distributed to students taking virtual cours­ es online so they have a place to store their homework. • High School Principal Todd Gonser reported that former football coach Guenther Mittlestadt will be recognized for his accom­ plishments at the annual banquet on Oct. 28 in Kalamazoo. The next regular meeting of the school board will be held on November 9 at 7 p.m. in the administration office. 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At last month’s meet­ ing the board voted to delay the decision until after the state aid budget was final­ ized. In its budget, the state cut the per pupil funding by $165, lower then the pro­ posed $218 cut but still a blow to districts. The two aides will cost the district $27,000 per year as opposed to hiring two new teachers at a cost of $120,000 per year. At the meeting, Kramer recognized Senior Brittany Snook for achieving the highest scores in Eaton County on a series of tests. The Work Key tests are administered as part of the Michigan Merit Exam each year and * are designed to (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. 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The grant money is part of stimulus funds from the fed­ eral government and is administered by the Community Development Block Grant Program of the Michigan Economic Development Department. “This is a very unique pro­ gram,” said Wierenga. “The money is extraordinary right now, and the timing couldn’t be better.” The council showed its agreement with Wierenga, voting unanimously to pur­ sue the grant. Council Member Jack Holden was absent from the meeting. “I’ve been doing this a long time, and this is one of the most exciting things I have been part of since I’ve been sitting up here,” said Council Member Mike Kenyon. The grant requires an “almost unheard of’ 10 per­ cent match by the village, with the stimulus funds pro­ viding the additional 90 per­ cent. “I liked the firm’s presen- tation, and I think there’s project would probably not some good possibilities for include total reconstruction the village,” said President of the streets but could revi­ Frank Dunham. talize features currently in The location of the village place. along M-66 requires more “We understand the state regulations to be fol­ importance of working with lowed, something with the whole business district, which the firm has experi­ including the backs of build­ ence, said Wierenga. ings where parking is, and With a majority of the vil­ working with the businesses lage’s parking spaces located as well,” Wierenga told the behind businesses, Kenyon council. questioned the project’s abil­ Construction on the proj­ ity to make improvements ect could begin in the spring, off the main road. Wierenga and the positive changes explained is included in the would be evident once it is grant. complete, said Wierenga. Showing photos from “The changes help create Portland, Newaygo and other an identity for the communi­ communities where his firm ty, make it more walkable has completed projects, and community friendly, not Wierenga said the Nashville just user-friendly,” he said The engineering firm of Fleis and VandenBrink present­ ed a grant opportunity to the Nashville Village Council Thursday night. This photo of the Portland Riverwalk shows results of one of the company’s recent projects. (Photo courtesy of www.fveng.com) after the meeting. “It also makes a difference with how many people stop in the community and how many just pass through.” Treats, trunks, movies and hauntings slated for Halloween • The First Congregational Church of Vermontville will be hosting a pancake flipping hoedown off a hay wagon Saturday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., in front of the vil­ lage office. A plate donation is being asked. There will be a president, politician, a fire chief, some evil queens and other local celebrities to serve the flapjacks. All proceeds will go toward children’s ministries. This event is in connection with trunk-or-treating in the village park. In case of rain or snow, the dinner will be moved to the basement ofthe Congregational church. • The Lions Club will host a trunk or treat event Oct. 31 from 5:30 until 7 p.m., fol­ lowing the pancake hoe­ down. It will also be held in the alley next to Vermontville Hardware. The Vermontville United Methodist Church and other local organizations, along with comm.unity residents will decorate their vehicles for the event. The Vermontville library will be showing the movie, “The Birds” at the opera house fol­ lowing trunk or treat. • Just in time for Halloween, on Oct. 27, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” will come alive at the Vermontville Public Library with a presentation of the Disney animated short film in which Ichabod Crane, a new schoolteacher, arrives in Sleepy Hollow and captures every lady’s heart except for that of Katrina Van Tassel, daughter of a wealthy ‘Wild Thing’ to visit Putnam Library farmer. Ichabod has his eye on the Van Tassel wealth, but his attempts to woo Katrina dis­ turb her bold suitor, Brom Bones, who tries to scare Ichabod away with the tale ofthe headless horseman. As Ichabod rides home that Halloween evening, he encounters the terrifying phantom and is mysteriously missing the next morning. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. in the library and will last for approximately one hour. No registration is required. Call the library for further information at 517- Thieves targeting unlocked vehicles The Nashville Police Department is reminding residents to lock their vehi­ cles and remove valuables after investigating a string of recent breaking and entering incidents. Chief Jerry Schray said there has been a rash of car break-ins, most involving unlocked vehicles. The When Putnam District Library Assistant Director Emily Mater visited Fuller Street Elementary and Peas in a Pod earlier this month for Read for the Record, she invit­ ed students to the library for the upcoming character visit. Maple Valley will not have school Friday, Oct. 30, and Putnam District Library in Nashville invites students to the library to meet a very famous guest at 11 a.m. The Wild Thing from the classic children’s book Where the Wild Things Are (and now starring on the big screen) will be at the library. Bring a camera to get a pic- 726-1362. • On Halloween, the teen advisory group from Putnam District Library in Nashville plans to host a story time for preschool and elementary school age kids. Story time will take place at 5 p.m. on the library lawn with hay bales for seats and musical fun. Maple Valley leadership class students have partnered with the library again this year to scare residents who dare to enter the Haunted Library. The haunted house will open at 5:30 p.m. and is recommended for ages 10 and up. department has been suc­ cessful in recovering some of the stolen property. “Do not leave valuables in your vehicles,” urged Chief Schray. “We have retrieved some property in the latest B and Es that had occurred on the morning of Oct. 19.” In This Issue... ture with this world-famous star. Attendees will partici­ pate in some early reading skills and group activities. Each family in attendance will receive a book to take This is a view of the weir from downstream. The fish home, and some lucky kids ladders, no more than one foot in height, allow fish to will win prizes from Wild Thing. This special visit is travel upstream, a feat not possible with the dam in made possible though Eaton place. Look inside for a full story of the event. (Photo by County Early Childhood Amy Jo Kinyon) Connections. River has grand re-opening • Fish provide learning experience for students • Putnam pumpkin prizes and contest announced • Students present “Arsenic and Old Lace” • Lion ladies move up at KVA Meet �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 24,2009 Apple butter time for Coppess family by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The tempting autumn aroma of apples and cinna­ mon was in the air last Saturday at Ron and Ellyn Coppess’ home on Jordan Lake as four generations of the extended family gathered for the 80-year-old tradition of making apple butter. Each October, when the apples are ripe, plans are made for the autumnal ritual. Over the years, the family has used three different ket­ tles and knows them by name — the Coppess kettle holds 45 gallons, the Penfold 42 gallons, and Steward 25 gallons. This year, three bushels each of red delicious, golden delicious and Jonathan apples were purchased, along with 14 gallons of cider. A lean-to shelter was con­ structed on the back of the Coppess lot for the woodbuming fire used to boil the apples. A wind break was added to the fire pit to keep a more consistent fire burning. The cider was boiled down last Friday to about half its volume. The garage was set up as the command center. Mary Hokanson made vegetable beef soup and long Johns to feed the workers. A televi­ sion was set in one comer to keep the crew up-to-date on football scores. An old-fashioned apple peeler made short work ofthe peeling process, plus it sliced the apples, too. One work crew inspected the apples for any remaining stems or skin and cut the spiral sliced apples into small pieces. The operation used many bowls to sort and transport the ready-to-be-cleaned and already-cleaned apples to the cooking kettle. Halloween partyVXi \ ROADRUNNERS VERMONTVILLE Saturday, October 31 • 5 p.m. Featuring: Kids Costume Contest • 7 p.m. Adult Costume Contest • 11:00 Candy & Games for the Kids • 5:30 - 7:30 A.U.C.E. PIZZA BUFFET!! r Come Once cooking in the ket­ tle, the apples required con­ stant stirring lest they scorch. The wooden paddle had com shucks attached on the bot­ tom of the blade so as not to scratch the kettle. Besides the nine bushels of apples, the apple butter recipe called for four cups of sugar and one and a half cups of cinna­ mon. A few family members (stirrers in waiting) sat around a small campfire swapping stories and waiting to be called to the front lines to relieve the paddlers. The paddle itself, has a short life span and has been replaced many times. The current paddle has some oak reinforcement to try to lengthen its life. Ron Coppess said the apple butter is done when it sheets off the paddle. “About 3 in the afternoon, it gets serious,” he said. Sunday, the apple butter by Amy Jo Kinyon StaffWriter Kristen Vanderhoef knows first-hand how it feels to have a family member struggle with muscular dys­ trophy. Her sister, Sarah, is afflicted with the disease, and the community support the family has received since her diagnosis has made a positive impact in an other­ wise disheartening situation. In an effort to give a bit back to those who have helped so much, Vanderhoef is organizing a benefit event. Proceeds from the event will be used to support muscular dystrophy research. “I wanted to do something within the community,” said Vanderhoef. “The communi­ ty has been very supportive of my family.” The event will take place on Nov. 1 at the Theatre House (home of The Revue) located on Main Street in Nashville. A euchre tourna­ ment, live music, desserts and a silent auction will all be part of the evening. To help organize the bene­ fit, Vanderhoef has enlisted the help of Norma Jean Acker’s leadership class and Monique Colizzi’s Personal computing class at Maple Valley High School. Dale White designed the winning poster for the event and said he was happy to help a worthwhile organiza- on down and have •CLIP & SAVE Chuckwagon Cafe Take Out•517-852-2500»202 N. Main St, Nashville MEXICAN NIGHT Friday • Nov 6 • Nov 20 • Dec 4 FISH FRY Friday • Oct 30 • Nov 13 • Nov 27 •••NEW $4.99 WEEK-DAY LUNCH SPECIAL* SUN - THURS 6AM -2PM • FRI & SAT 6AM - 8PM Voted Best Home Cookin on the Trail... Members of the Maple Valley High School show choir and leadership class display their best rock moves. The choir will be performing at a fundraiser and the leader­ ship class is helping to organize the details of the bene­ fit. (Photo by Amy JoKinyon) 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 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. OF VERMONTVILLE Comer of Baseline & Church Roads 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. (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 1-269-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service..... Sunday School...... 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 Wednesday Family .Night Service .......... 6:45 p.m. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 Their are seven Coppess siblings — Ron, Robert, Richard, Margaret, Jennifer, Mary Hokanson and Lynda Smith and dozens of cousins. Not all were there for this year’s apple butter making, but plenty were present to share the workload. The younger ones are learning from the old timers — mak­ ing apple butter to last the year and creating memories to last a lifetime. Local graduate organizes benefit a Howling Good Time 10% Senior Citizen Discount Every Mon & Thurs was poured into sterilized jars and lids were screwed on. The event usually makes 16 to 19 gallons of apple but­ ter, with each family getting 12 to 14 pints to ration until next October. There was a break for a few years in the apple butter tradition, but in 1972, the family revived it and now that the younger generation is participating, it has every promise of going strong for another 80 years. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Sendees 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .1030 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Wed. 5:30 p.m.................. Family Supper 6:00-7:15........................... Pioneer Club 8593 Cloverdale Road Sun: 9:00 Sunday S h l hool (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 10: 00...........................................Church S rvice 5 mi. south ofNashville) 11: 00.................................... Fellowship Sunday School............................... 10 A.M. Service............................... 11:15 P.M. Service...................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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 . NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service............................ 6 p.m. Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Dale White shows his winning flyer design to Kristen Vanderhoef who is organizing a muscular dystrophy benefit. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) tion and earn a good grade at the same time. “It sounds like a fun event — there’s euchre and food,” said White. The high school show choir will be providing some entertainment for the evening and is eager to share its talents to help someone else. “We have somebody who is a former member of this group affected by MS,” said Choir Director Ryan Rosin. “This is an opportunity to use our talents to bring awareness and raise funding for research.” A current nursing student, Vanderhoef said that along 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 Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. 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’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship........... 10 a.m. n a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . 2415 McCann Road GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH with fun and entertainment, she hopes to help those in attendance be more aware of the disease and how it affects the body. “From the nursing per­ spective, my goal is to edu­ cate people about the disease and what it’s like to live with the disease,” said Vanderhoef. “I don’t have a monetary amount set that I want to raise, I just want to have a fun community event.” A $10 donation required to attend the evening. For more information, contact Vanderhoef at 616-644­ 4016. 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................ 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ................ 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ........... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Sunday Services: Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 108 North Main, Vermontville Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 24,2009 — Page 3 Fish provide learning experience for students by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Maple Valley Science Teacher Aaron Saari has nearly 300 companions to keep him company in his office at the high school. He recently purchased 300 on lessons for students and an opportunity to put to use the information they learn in class. It also does something that can be difficult: it makes students eager to go to class. “It makes people excited about coming to class,” said particular fish species before and said working with the fish has been very different then working with chickens as she has in the past “I had never heard of tilapia before or seen one before,” said Stadel as she helped weigh fish. “It’s a dif­ ferent experience than hav­ ing chickens. I’ve just enjoyed learning about their Though a few fish haven’t survived, Saari said this first year has a learning curve to it, and he is learning right along with the students. “Thiss iss more o of a learning earnng year so far,” said Saari. “I’ve been doing research and talk­ ing with a friend who used to have a tilapia farm to learn more about taking care of the fish.” eating habits, students will learn about breeding when SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER Labor contract, school calendar and school delays by Kim Kramer We are happy to announce that a labor agreement has been reached with the teach­ ers and support staff unions. The school calendar is final­ ized and available on the district’s Web site www.mvs.k 12.mi.us. Even though the best way for our staff to meet the state requirement of 30 hours of professional development is to use short three-hour blocks of time, this new cal­ endar eliminates these for the balance of the year after the publicized Nov. 11th threehour delay day. We heard from some parents that these three-hour delays were diffi­ cult to deal with, so we have adjusted and will go back to full day teacher training days after Nov. 11. With this elimination of the remaining three-hour delays for the balance of the year, we will go back to twohour delays for any weatherrelated delays immediately. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked through negotiations. The Maple Valley Schools teachers union and the sup­ port personnel association both ratified a two-year con­ tract agreement that had been negotiated in a 12-hour marathon bargaining session that began Thursday, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m. The board ofeduca­ tion also voted Monday to unanimously ratify the same agreements. The agreements will cover the current 2009­ 10 school year and next year. The teachers and the sup­ port staff have agreed to Junior Travis Wright and Teacher Aaron Saari inspect an albino tilapia from the tank. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Ashley Eywell and Kayla Stadel weigh some of the fish, a weekly assignment in the advanced plant and animal biology class. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) • Rjjfahi s^torttfa, »i» ®H te Jjj fel£ W Itiibti tilapia that now live in a 500-gallon fish tank located right next to his desk. The tank was purchased with a grant through Olivet College. Maple Valley graduate and current Olivet College student, Emily Eldred applied for the grant last year. The tilapia provide hands- M ■Mrt! 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The advanced plant and biology class is the only class that works with the fish, and students have to feed them, clean the filter, maintain the pH balance of the water and weigh the fish weekly. “It gives some students the opportunity to experience something they never have before,” said Saari. “If it gets someone interested in fish­ eries as a career, that would be great.” Senior Kayla Stadel said she had never heard of that CALL 269-945-9554 any time for M.V. News Action-ads! Vermontville Woodlawn Cemetery Asking friends to donate sugar maple trees. For details call Allan at 517-726-0260 or Jack at 517-726-0524 eggs are hatched in the spring. switch health insurance to a different MESSA plan with higher deductibles and high­ er prescription coverage. Employees will continue to pay 7 percent of the monthly premium. This switch saves the district nearly $100,000 and close to $200,000 in the second year. The unions both agreed to freeze the salary schedule and take only half step increases, which are experi­ ence increases provided for in the salary schedules. This will result in over a $70,000 savings to the district in both years. A custodial position change to part-time will save the district nearly $16,000 in the first year and a reduction in the extra-curricular sched­ ule B pay rates by 5 percent in the second. A few other agreements resulted in a total savings of $200,000 in the first year and nearly $250,000 in the second. The agreement also included the clause that no privatization of custodial services would occur for the life of the con­ tract. The new contract also calls for a plan whereby if the district receives any new revenue, then 81 percent of it will be shared with the employees ofthe district dur­ ing the life of the contract. This agreement gives the district some budget relief over the next two years. Both sides still worry that these concessions will not be enough, given the current condition of the state’s econ­ omy. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday Kayla Stadel, Ashley Eywell and Travis Wright work on catching some of the fish out of the 500-gallon tank. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 06699171 Trick 0 Treat with PIZZA GTP Trick or Treat Coupons Instead ofcandy get a GTP Halloween Coupon Book to give out on October 31st. 501 N. Main (M-66) Booklet of 5 - $1.00 FREE Coupons for only $2.50! Nashville Ml That is a TREAT! No TRICK! 517-852-9100 Let the Halloween fun continue on past October 31st! Buy yours today! Good Time Pizza-Great Food-Great Service-Great Time Special Halloween Fun and Deals on October 31st First 50 kids to visit GTP after 5 p.m. on October 31st get a Special Glow-in-the-dark prize Stop in and give us a scare! �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 24, 2009 Putnam pumpkin prizes and contest announced Putnam District Library’s Teen Advisory Group is hosting its first pumpkin dec­ orating contest to help deco­ rate and offset the cost of the annual haunted house. Entries are divided into two age groups: children under 12 and teen/adult (12 and up). Pumpkins may be decorated in any way; how­ ever, the pumpkin and its attachments must be no big­ ger than 18 inches in any direction. Members of the library board will judge on creativi­ ty in concept and in use of materials, cuteness and/or scariness. Bonus points will be awarded to pumpkins with a literary connection. The winning pumpkin deco­ rators will win $20 gift Free counseling sessions offered in Charlotte Peace Counseling Center, under the supervision of Lori Poyer, LMJW ACSW, is offering no-fee individual counseling sessions with Donna Turner, a master’s level intern in counseling. Turner also will be offer­ ing a healthy Women’s sup­ port group on four to six Tuesday mornings beginning in November. Topics for the group will include raising self-esteem, problem-solv- ing, expressing feelings and feeling more confident. This group will meet at the Peace Counseling Center in Charlotte. For further infor­ mation, contact Donna Turner at 517-388-2798. Counselor Comer adjusting to junior high or high school. However after a couple of weeks, we settle Patricia Blair joins the counseling in to many more roles. staff This fall, we have had an opportunity to We are pleased to announce that Patricia Blair has joined our counseling staff. She work with students in the classroom setting. will be job sharing the seventh to ninth We worked with eighth grade career teach­ grade counseling position with Lorraine ers, helping students to use our online career Benedict. Be sure and stop by and meet Mrs. curriculum, Career Cruising. We have assist­ Blair. She brings a variety of counseling ed in thejunior high academic center, helping experience with her and is eager to get to students to improve study skills. We have know everyone. Mrs. Benedict will again be been meeting with students in freshmen in Monday, Wednesday every other Friday focus and individually with freshmen stu­ and Mrs. Blair will be in the office every dents to help them set goals and develop an Tuesday and Thursday and alternating educational development plan (EDP) to chart Fridays. As usual, we will share case notes their curriculum for the next four years. updating each other on daily events to pro­ Another role we play is consulting with a vide continuity of service to our students. variety of people. We have many parent Dawn Yager is available full time Monday meetings and phone calls. We also work through Friday. with administrators, our police office liai­ Conferences son, teachers, intermediate school district Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled staff, community leaders and other mental for the upcoming week. Conferences will health professionals. We serve on commit­ take place at the high school and junior high tees such as the district PA 226 committee Oct. 28 and 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. Several staff and school improvement and are sometimes members who also serve as coaches, will part of IEP meetings for special education not be available Wednesday night for con­ students and students with 504 plans. ferences. They have a previously scheduled Assisting gifted and talented kids in finding coaches meeting in Kalamazoo Wednesday. enrichment opportunities, testing and schol­ They will be available for appointments as arships and consulting with home-school needed or at the usual time Thursday. Staff parents are other areas we are involved. members not in attendance Wednesday will Finally, as previously stated, we work have sign-up sheets on their doors for par­ directly with students. Their needs are ents to leave name and number to set up an diverse. We assist students who are strug­ appointment. Dawn Yager will be available gling academically. Usually this involves early on Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. and helping students remove barriers that inter­ Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. Lorraine fere with learning. Barriers may include Benedict will be in her office from 4:30 to learning difficulties, peer conflicts, family 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, and Patricia Blair crises, mental illness, poverty, personality will be available 4 to 7 p.m.. on Thursday. clashes, etc. We assist students with social Senior meeting and psychological challenges, offering Wednesday, Oct. 28, will be a senior referrals for difficulties that are beyond our meeting to discuss college and career plan­ scope of expertise or that require more time ning, senior trip, a senior calendar, and other than we can offer in the school setting. Our information. The meetings will take place in high school counselor helps students plan English 4 classes and AP English. vo-educational classes at the career center, What does a school counselor do all college testing, visits and scholarships and day? assists our principal with the master sched­ About once a year, we like to take a little ule. time to audit our activities and see where we We always tell students that we are never are spending the bulk of our time. This bored and never run out of things to do. We week, we had a chance to look over our doc­ are committed to doing the best we can to umentation. Of course the bulk of our time serve our school and community. Please be is working directly with students. At the sure and let us know if you have concerns start of the year, a large part of our time is about your children. We want to help in any spent helping students with scheduling and way we can. cards. Along with a completed entry form, available at the library, an entry fee of $1 or a large bag of candy (to be handed out at the haunted house) is required. Painted pumpkins may be dropped off Wednesday, Oct. 28, but carved (or punc­ tured) pumpkins may only be submitted on Friday, Oct. 30. All parts of submitted pump­ kins become property of the Janet Gardener NASHVILLE - Mrs. Janet Gardner, age 70, ofNashville passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Pennock Hospital, in Hastings. Janet was bom in Lansing, on March 23, 1939, the daughter of the late Loyn and Nora (Face) Welker. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended W.K. Kellogg School. She was the wife of Mr. Duane Gardner. The couple was married January, 28 1956 during the worst ice The Michigan Department storm of the year. Janet and of Transportation (MDOT) Duane spent their lives has begun repairing one mile together in the Nashville area of concrete and updating where they raised their fami­ pavement markings on M-66 lyJanet's family was always (Saddlebag Lake Road) from M-50 (Brown Road) to the her first priority; she took Barry/Ionia county line. The great pride in caring for her work, which began Thursday, husband and children. Janet is expected to continue loved the family camping trips to Big Knob and through Saturday, Nov. 7. Lake in While MDOT works on Strawberry the highway, traffic will be Michigan's Upper Peninsula. regulated by a flagging crew, She also traveled for over 30 and vehicles wider than 8.5 years, participating in many feet will be prohibited in the State and National tourna­ ments. She enjoyed traveling construction zone. This capital maintenance throughout the continental project is expected to extend U.S. for the national tourna­ the life ofthe pavement by five ments. Throughout the years she lent her working talents years, according to MDOT. outside her home by working part-time at Good Time Pizza Repair work on M-66 is underway 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 w- (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Scott A. Daniels n & Family Owner/Manager in Nashville, and spent sever­ al years cleaning the local bank. Janet is survived by her husband of 53 years Duane; her son, Russell (Pam) Gardner; daughters, Rebecca "Becky" (Blain) Becktold, Karen (Dick-Richard) Mallison, Andrea (Ricky) Stull, and brother Erick Welker. She is also survived by her Aunt Phyllis Bassett, Aunt Faith Greer, Aunt Marge Welker, Uncle Calvin Face, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren She was proceeded in death by her brother, Gerald Welker. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, with Pastor Cathy Christman offi­ ciating. Interment took place immediately following the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Nashville Ambulance. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Cowell-lNawiernia Ken and Sue Cowell of Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sammy to Trevor Wawiemia, son of Tony and Charlie Wawiemia of Vermontville. Sammy graduated from Maple Valley High School in 2005 and is currently work­ ing as a register nurse at Battle Creek Health Systems. Trevor graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1998 and he is self­ employed. A November 7, 2009 wed­ ding is being planned. 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No, not by means of a GPS unit to plot the winding river’s course or a weather station to help predict the rise in water levels, I gave something a bit more personal and meaningful, a digital camera. Now, when I say gave, it wasn’t in the traditional, “here is a gift,” way. It was more of a, “hey, where did the cam­ era go that was in my pocket?” sort of way. I attended the Barry Conservation District event last Saturday at the Thomapple River and took a trip up and down its winding waters in a kayak. It was the perfect fall day for a trip on the river. The sun was beaming, and the fall colors were gorgeous. Swans and their young watched from the bank, the water was calm, and everyone seemed to enjoy the trip. It was neat to see the homes and village from a different perspective. Some of the river covers ground that wasn’t part of its original course, and stumps left over when it was logged off poke out of the water. Thankfully, we only got stuck once and were helped by a fellow kayaker wearing hip waders. Despite the loss of the camera, it turned out to be a nice afternoon, and losing the camera into chilly waters may not be such a bad thing after all. Now, I know what to get my mother for her birthday this week since I had bor­ rowed hers to take on the kayak trip. Openness, professionalism doesn’t matter On a side note, I have to devote a few lines to the res­ ignation of Maple Valley Superintendent Kim Kramer. I know there are people in the community who have less then glowing reviews of him. From my position at the paper, however, I have always found him to be open and honest each time I have spoken with him. He has always returned my calls and in a prompt manner. That doesn’t always happen with officials, especially when there’s less than pleasant news to report. Hastings Public Schools just approved a $700,000 cut from its budget without disclosing what those cuts were to the public or even the teachers. When the Valley has had to make cuts, a list of options has been provided to staff and public, showing how much various cuts would save the district. Kramer always presented the facts in a straightforward manner, and if he wasn’t able to provide me with information, he would give me the reasons why. I just hope the next superintendent takes the same no­ nonsense approach. Sometimes, it’s not about how much you get along with someone on a personal level but how they perform the job they were hired to do. These remarks may not make me the most popular person, but I’m just glad that I live in a country where opinions can be shared and everyone doesn’t have to have the same one. Over 120 Top Channels including local channels A story involving a dead the school. body, a psychotic brother “This is a really fun show and alcoholic surgeon assis­ — sort of a dark comedy — tant, young love and a police and the cast is having a good investigation are all set to time rehearsing. We hope the take place on the stage at community willl come out Maple Valley High School. and support us,” said Acker. Students, under the direc­ Tickets will be available at tion of Norma Jean Acker, the door; adults are $7 and will present “Arsenic and students and senior citizens Old Lace” in the auditorium are $5. Nov. 12, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. At right, the cast of The story centers around the elderly Brewster sisters “Arsenic and Old Lace,” who live what seems to be posing for a photo, quiet and quaint lives. When includes (back row, from their nephew Jonathon left), Chelsea Khouri, Cam returns home to hide from Eldridge, Lindsay Fisher, the police after his latest Sydney Khouri, Harlee murder, hilarity and mystery Houghton,Chloe ensue. Babcock, Bethany Richter, Courting the pastor’s Caleb Walker, Vicki daughter, their other nephew, Casteel, Brandy McKelvey Mortimer, tries to keep his sanity when he finds out (front row) Stephanie there might be more than one Schaeffer, Adam Zank, killer living at the Brewster Lizzie Smith, Brittany residence. Add another Snook, Chris Eldridge and nephew into the mix who Casey Eldridge. (Missing believes he he is is Teddy from the photo are Kara Roosevelt, and the story Carlyle, R. J. Brown and becomes thicker than Seth Earl.) cement. 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October 24,2009 Local students in CMU production of ‘The Secret Garden’ Two Central Michigan University students from Nashville will participate in the University Theatre pro­ duction of “The Secret Garden, a Tony Award­ winning musical. in LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage m, de by Eldon C Cerny, a single man and Margaret A. Myers, unmarried, joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2005 and recorded September 27, 2005 in Instrument Number 1153406, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Three and 16/100 Dollars ($144,503.16) including interest at 6.125% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said prem­ ises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast corner of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00 feet 00 inches West 792.0 feet along the West line of said Northwest 1/4 ; thence North 89 degrees 47 feet 50 Inches 220.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 feet 00 inches East 792.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 feet 50 Inches West 220.0 feet along the South line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 200.5286 ASAP# 3315391 10/24/2009, 10/31/2009, 11/07/2009, 11/14/2009 06699349 November. CMU senior Briana Ferrier, daughter of Larry and Rane Popa and graduate of Maple Valley High School, will play the role of Mary Lenox in the produc­ tion. CMU sophomore Chris Caldwell, son of Bob and Shawn Caldwell, will play Ben Weatherstaff. LEGAL NOTICE 1-hDbHAL LAW HtUUlHtS US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTI­ TLED TO SPECIAL PROTEC­ TIONS. To: Colleen Walls 1014 Greenwood Street Middleville, Ml 49333 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mort­ gage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authori­ ty to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502­ 1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the State Housing Michigan Authority Development ("MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_se arch/), telephone (517) 373­ 8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer's designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure pro­ ceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mort­ gage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone num­ ber for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 24, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File Number: 241.6600 ASAP# 3312733 10/24/2009 06699354 Performances of “The Secret Garden” will take place at 7:30 p.m. nightly Nov. 11 to 14, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 15 in Moore Hall’s Bush Theatre. Directed by CMU commu­ nication and dramatic arts faculty member Annette Thornton, “The Secret Garden” tells the tale of a young girl, her discovery' of a secret garden and the search for its key. Based on a 1911 novel by Francis Hodgson Burnett, “The Secret Garden” first appeared as a serial in American Magazine in 1910. Marsha Norman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, wrote the book and lyrics, Lions ground Eagles in last second win by Amy Jo Kinyon StaffWriter It is one of the biggest games of the year, not because it means a higher standing in the league for the winner or a chance in the playoffs. It is all about who is taking to the field. In their biggest rivalry of the season, the Maple Valley Lions took on the Olivet Eagles in their last game of the season. Fortunately for the Lions, they went out the same way they came in - with a win. It was a nail-biting, edge ofyour seat 8-7 win that had the crowd and players on their feet. “It was Olivet,” said Coach Brian Lincoln. “I don’t care what the records are, when Olivet comes to town it’s going to be a ball game.” With just 31 seconds left, Maple Valley senior Zach Eddy snatched the pigskin from the air on a desperate Eagle pass from Jay Cousineau that proved to be the end for Olivet. Trailing 7-0 for more than two quarters, the Lions had just scored the go-ahead points on a seven-yard touchdown run by sophomore Mike Caldwell and the ensuing two-point conversion try. The Lions went for the win with just 42 seconds remaining in the game, and quarterback Brad Laverty connected with Cody Linehart on the two-point pass. The Lions were able to keep momentum through Mike Caldwell pushes through two Eagles to get to the end zone for Maple Valley’s only touchdown of the night Friday. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) each of the quarters, some- Laverty Hustle. The junior thing they had struggled with quarterback rushed through earlier in the season, despite the line of Eagles play after Olivet taking a 7-0 lead on a play to gain yardage for the by Lions. On each play, it took a one-yard TD run Cousineau late in the first minimum of three Eagles to half. take him down. Laverty ended the night These kids have never quit,” said Lincoln. “They with 16 rushes for 81 yards, were one and seven coming and connected on 5-of-9 passinto the night and they never es for another 22 yards. Kyle quit. This is an awesome Bums added 12 rushes for 40 group ofkids.” yards for the Lions. In addition to scoring the Former Coach Guenther lone touchdown, Mittelstaedt was honored dur- Lions’ ing half-time for his 23 years Caldwell led the defense with of coaching and predicted the 14 tackles. Bums had five, outcome to the crowd. and Garrett Reid also had an “I hope, I know Maple interception. Valley can come back and Cousineau was 7-of-16 beat Olivet,” said throwing the ball, for 79 Mittelstaedt. “I always told yards and the two intercepmy team on Friday night that tions. Tyler Stutzman led the there was no other sideline I Eagles on the ground, with 11 would rather stand on.” rashes for 45 yards. Maple If the first quarter had a Valley limited the Eagles to title, it would be the Brad just 115 total yards of offense all night. For five seniors, it was their last time taking to the field with the Lions and Lincoln is looking to next season to build on what the team has developed during his first year at the helm. bedroom upstairs apart­ ment, $450/month + depos­ it. 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Olivet ends the reg­ ular season at 6-3, and will wait ‘til Sunday evening to find out where and when it plays its first post-season game. Pennfield earned the, Kalamazoo Valley Association championship Friday night. While the Panthers were scoring a 27­ 18 victory over Delton Kellogg, which improved Pennfield’s season record to 8-1, Constantine was down­ ing Schoolcraft 20-13 to leave those two teams tied for second place in the league at 7-2. FOR RENT NASHVILLE: 3 Ace Auto Presents: Call 517-726-1500 for more details and Lucy Simon wrote the music. Tickets also can be pur­ chased online at http://centralboxoffice.cmich.edu. Can 945-9554 any time for classified ads WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner Farm GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it Estimates Available up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type ofhay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 I Now accepting MasterCard & Visa �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 24,2009 — Page 7 Lion ladies move up at KVA Meet Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ cross country team moved from sixth to fifth in the Kalamazoo Valley Association final standings thanks to a fifth-place finish at Tuesday’s league champi­ onship meet hosted by Parchment. Maple Valley was led by a freshman. Jessica Rushford paced the Lions with a time of 22:19 in 15th place. The Lions’ Panterra Rider 23rd in 23:39, Kaytlin Furlong 25th in 23:50, Lauren Trumble 29th in 23:59, and Megan Shoemaker 33rd in 24:24. Delton Kellogg freshman Brianna Russell beat Olivet’s Katy Barkley to the finish line, to be the league’s runner-up behind Schoolcraft’s Krista Broekema who came in at 20:08. Russell finished in 20: 43, and Barkley in 20:45. The only other girl in under 21 minutes was Pennfield’s Jessi Lewis who finished in 20:57. Schoolcraft had all seven of its girls finish in the top 24, and its top five were all in the top 11. Behind Broekema, Katilee Bensley was fifth in 21:10, Sarah Hartlieb sixth in 21:13, Madeline Hartlieb tenth in 21: 29, and Monica Lawrence 11th in 21:40. Schoolcraft’s girls had just 27 points on the day, compared to 92 for secondplace Hackett Catholic Central. Delton finished with 99, followed by Pennfield 101, Maple Valley 106, Kalamazoo Christian 116, Constantine 171, and Galesburg-Augusta 193. Schoolcraft’s Charlton Craig finished the boys’ race in 17:12 to earn individual medallist honors. He was just ahead of Parchment’s Stuart Crowell with came in with a time of 17:26. Hackett Catholic Central had four All-KVA runners, and earned the league cham­ pionship by finishing with just 51 points. Delton Kellogg was second with 87, followed by Parchment 96, Schoolcraft 99, Pennfield 133, Constantine 151, Olivet 152, Kalamazoo Christian 157, and Maple Valley 196. Hackett was led by Peter Herzog, who was fourth overall in 17:44. Brendan Molony was fifth in 17:45, Michael Myers eighth in 18:25, Philip Herzog 12th in 18:55, and Jonah Mathieu 22nd in 19:24. Joe Benedict earned All­ KVA honors for the Lions, placing ninth in 18:36. Maple Valley’s Brady Halliwill was 19th in 19:16, Christian Schmadicke 54th in 22:27, Darius France 56th in 23:36, and Robbie Hanford 58th in 26:23. Ionia’s boys dominated Saturday’s Greater Lansing Championships hosted by Grand Ledge High School. The Bulldog boys team had all seven of its runners finish in the top 27, and its five scorers at the top were all in the top 20 including three in the top ten. The team finished with just 49 points, besting second place Williamston by 121 points. The Hornets finished with 170 points. Maple Valley’s boys did­ n’t earn a team score, with only four runners. Benedict was 86th in 17:51, Halliwill 177th in 19:26, France 227th in 22:13, and Hanford 237th in 25:26. Haslett’s Ian Hancke was the individual champion, hit­ ting the finish line in 15:47. St. Johns’ Morsi Rayyan was second in 15:52. They were the only two runners to break the 16-minute mark on the mation in the paper this day. Ionia’s Austin Alcala was week. “We are really hoping for third in 16:02. His teammate a large turnout to honor Nick Wharry was fifth in Guenther for his years of 16:09, and Don Blight ninth commitment and for molding in 16:24. Ionia also got a young men's lives,” said 14th place finish from Marty Martin who coached Connor Montgomerey who with Mittelstaedt for 15 came in in 16:37, and an 18th place finish from Cody years. “We are really hoping for­ Kasper who finished in 16:40. mer players who are still in Haslett was third in the the area, and local folks spread the word. As a former boys’ team standings, with player of Guenther’s and a 191 points. Okemos was former coach on his staff, he fourth with 197, followed by has influenced every player East Lansing 210, Alma 254, in someway, shape or form. Holt 266, Potterville 274, He has taught them the Mason 279, St. Johns 306, meaning of hard work, com­ Howell 339, Grand Ledge Stockbridge 360, mitment, team and winning 345, 370, Lansing with grace. I have seen him Saranac go out ofhis way many times Catholic 409, DeWitt 412, to help players and former Perry 426, Charlotte 448, players in need.” Martin suggested that community members use Facebook on-line to spread the word. The Maple Valley youth Party for coach Mittelstaedt planned for Saturday, Oct. 24 There are plans for an open house type party for former Maple Valley varsity football coach Guenther Mittelstaedt to be held Saturday, Oct. 24, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School gymna- sium. Plans are also in the works to honor the coach during the Friday night football game the evening before. The open house is open to the public and we were hop­ ing you could get the infor- Halloween trick-or-treat hours for the Village of Nashville will be on October 31 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Lansing Waverly 562, Eaton Rapids 581, Fowlerville 649, Leslie 653, Ovid-Elsie 678, Bath 679, Laingsburg 700, Fowler 712, Lansing Eastern 724, Carson City-Crystal 739, Olivet 754, Lakewood 760, Portland 787, PewamoWestphalia 796, St. Louis 874, Lansing Everett 1038, and E. Lansing Summit Christian 1145. The girls’ meet was much closer on the day, with Grand Ledge edging Leslie 96-99. Williamston was third with 104 points. Leslie was actually the first team with five runners to finish. Williamston had two of the top four runners, with Emma Drenth second in 18:29 and Lauren Helm fourth in 18:48. Laingsburg’s Amaya Ayers was the individual champion in 18:29, and Ionia’s Amanda Brewer third in 18:44. Saranac’s Melinda Palinkas came in fifth in 18:51. Maple Valley was led by Rushford, who finished 109th in 21:52. Furlong was 123rd in 22:06, Trumble 146th in 22:38, Shoemaker 160th in 23:02, and Rider 174th in 23:43. St. Johns was fourth in the team standings in 199 points, followed by East Lansing 206, Okemos 242, Lansing Catholic 250, DeWitt 255, St. Louis 288, Portland 298, Stockbridge 302, Howell 318, Ionia 320, Holt 368, Haslett 422, Mason 473, Eaton Rapids 479, Perry 485, Saranac 523, Alma 542, Laingsburg 572, Fowler 585, Pewamo-Westphalia 619, Bath 626, Ovid-Elsie 696, Maple Valley 699, Fowlerville 723, Charlotte 761, Lansing Eastern 775, Lansing Waverly 783, Lakewood 839, Potterville 877, Carson City-Crystal 910, Lansing Sexton 985, Youth wrestling registration begins Hansbarge Heating & Air Conditioning LICENSED INSURED Vermontville, Ml COLE HANSBARGER Owner RUUD Featuring Ruud Bas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. | Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products • FREE Estimates i THE TRAFFIC SCENE A Name That You Can Trust Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 Driver Education for students 14 years, 8 months or older SEGMENT I CLASS Oct. 26*1- Nov. 12th Nov. 30th - Dec. 17m SEGMENT II CLASS November 17th - 19th January 5th - 7th Come bring a friend and find out that learning to drive can be fun! j | r To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 fig Instructors Phil Smith, Denny Ackerson & Roily Krauss wrestling program will hold several registration events during the coming weeks. The program is open to youths age 4 through eighth grade. The registration fee includes My-Way Registration, club fees and an MV wrestling T-shirt. Participants also can take part in optional tournaments, though each tournament requires additional fees. Practice will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m., beginning Nov. 17. Registration will take place at Fuller Street Elementary and Maplewood Elementary on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 29, from 1 to 7 p.m. Athletes also may reg­ ister at Maple Valley High School Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. For more information about the program, contact Jason Murton at 517 204­ 6402 or visit www.maplevalleywrestlingclub.com. 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. oTro rtuJTo 06682644 COBB WELL DBIIUNC (REPAIR • • • • 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. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lfc. f 1748 and Lansing Everett 1141. LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karl L. Golnek and Suzanne Golnek, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2005 and recorded March 10, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142532, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-R3, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five and 10/100 Dollars ($257,325.10) including interest at 7.875% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said prem­ ises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 34 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, except commencing 46 rods West of the Northeast cor­ ner of the West 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8, thence South 10 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East 4 rods to beginning. Also except, com­ mencing 145 feet East of the North 1/4 post of said Section 8 for a point of beginning; thence East 66 feet; thence South 800 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 500 feet; thence East 134 feet; thence North 300 feet to beginning. Also except, commencing 50 rods West of the Northeast comer of the West 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8, thence South 165 feet, thence East 66 feet, thence South 595 feet, thence West 220 feet, thence North 455 feet, thence East 154 feet, thence North 74 feet, thence West 66 feet, thence North 231 feet, thence East 66 feet to point of beginning. Also, the East 28 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 8, except commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 8; thence West 470 feet, thence South 663.4 feet; thence East 470 feet; thence North 663.4 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 23, 2009 Orians Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.3007 ASAP# 3315436 10/24/2009, 10/31/2009, 11/07/2009, 11/14/2009 06699356 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 24, 2009 24 HOURS OPEN. 7 DAYS A WEEK Community gathers to explore new weir on Thornapple River NASHVILLE < 133 S.Maln Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... Grocery Store Pricing With Party Store Convenience! TUE. OCT. 27 MON. OCT. 26 SALE WED. OCT. 28 rm. OCT. 30 THUR. OCT. 29 sm. OCT. 31 2% Gal. Country Fresh Country Fresh Milk Ice Cream Squares ^O1/dj ■■ Or 1 @ Reg. Retail of $2.99 IGA BRANDS 16 oz. 14.5 oz. Beef & Chicken 3 - 3.5 oz. 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Please place all leaves to be picked up p next to the side of the road on or after this date. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE BRUSH. $449 3 Lb. completed injust over a week and a half,” said Freiburger. The removal of the dam creates 60 miles of unimped­ ed waterway for canoe and fish enthusiasts to enjoy. Mike and Karen Snyder reside along the Thomapple River and said they were opposed to the project at first. After attending some of the meetings and researching the topic on their own, the couple has changed their thoughts on the project. “We were a little bit against it at first,” said Mike Snyder. “As the process went on, we educated ourselves on the Internet. (The dam) was an icon to me and hard to see it go, but working with Joanne (Barnard of the Barry Conservation District), they are doing what they said 2/5S6fl 16-18OZ. Oreo Cookie 1 LB. TROYERS HARDWOOD by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer More than 50 people gathered Saturday, Oct. 17, to catch a glimpse of the new weir on the Thornapple River. A crew of workers with heavy machinery had removed the dam located in the Thomapple River behind GoodTime Pizza on M-66 over the past few weeks, and the event was held to show off the changes. Chris Freiburger from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said the project went well and was completed in a short period of time compared to other projects. “The project went quickly compared to most other restoration projects. It was Nashville DPW Ml Onions would do.” Photos of the dam through the years were on display at the event, and stories were shared about life on the river. With the removal, the span of the river was reduced to around nine feet, close to what it was before the dam was built. A weir with three steps was put in its place to keep large amounts of sediment from traveling downstream and are each one foot in height. Freiburger said that Midwestern species of fish are not able to jump more than one foot at a time, and the weir will allow them to travel upstream. Though the bulk of the work is finished, grading of the banks and landscaping still must be completed. “We’re here to first of all, celebrate the dam as part of Nashville and secondly, to learn about what we have now — a new river section,” said Barnard. Dave Brown from the Eaton Conservation District attended the event and announced a new project set to get underway in the near future. A plot of 35 acres located behind Maple Valley High School has been purchased by the Department of Natural Resources and will be converted into public land. Brown said conservation, pollinator gardens and other learning projects are slated to be part ofthe land in the future. “We’re going to try to make this a showpiece for the kids from the high school so they can come out and see what used to be there,” said Brown. “It’ll have trails in there eventually.” The Eaton Conservation District will be in charge of the land, though it was purchased by the DNR. “The property spans on both sides of the river, and this all came about because of the work here in Nashville. The DNR purchased the property but didn’t have the funds to maintain it,” said Brown. Freiburger said that now that the project is complete, the community should see improvement in conditions along the river and also in the fish species in the water. “This will help maintain river conditions for a healthy system,” said Freiburger. “The walleye downstream can now move upstream and next spring, we are planning on a walleye stocking program.” 99* i Lb. Ml Carrots 39* s Lb. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 44, October 31, 2009 A local paper oftoday! Vermontville Fire Department to purchase new gear Firefighters in the area will be sporting a new look in the near future. With Trustee Blair Miller absent, the Vermontville Township Board approved the purchase of 16 new coats, helmets and pant sets for the Vermontville Fire Department at its regular meeting Thursday evening. The items will cost just over $25,000 and will bring the department’s gear up to code, said department repre­ sentative Jason Byington. Trustee Brian Moore brought the purchase before the board. Moore is. the township board representa­ tive on the fire and ambu­ lance committee. With only Moore and fellow board member Carla Rumsey pres­ ent at the committee meet­ ing, Moore said the proposal was not discussed by the whole committee before it was brought to the township board Thursday night. Fire Chief Monte O’Dell submit­ ted the proposal to the com­ mittee but was not present at the township meeting. Byington said all coats are now required to have a drag harness installed to aid in removing someone from a burning building. The department will use a certificate of deposit to pur­ chase the items. Moore ques­ tioned the future equipment needs of the department before making a motion. to purchase the new gear. “Would we be better buy­ ing eight this year and eight next year? Do you know of any other equipment the department might need to buy soon?? Moore asked NEW GEAR, continued on page 3 Dairy judging team is successful at World Dairy Expo Four second-year sarily about winning contests Michigan State University or even evaluating cows. It’s Institute of Agricultural about developing profession­ Technology dairy production al and social skills — such as program students competed critical thinking, public in what turned out to be a speaking and communica­ close-scoring international tion skills — which one post-secondary dairy judging needs to be successful in the contest held during World future.” This year’s winning team Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., in early October. was from the Ag Tech Eric Westendorp of Institute at Ohio State Nashville joined team mem­ University. The high individ­ bers Eric Cole of Bancroft, ual was Matt Henkes from Elizabeth Reed of Owosso Northeast Iowa Community College. and James Weber of Vassar. World Dairy "Expo is an Westendorp was the fifth high-placing individual international dairy event - it overall arid second in the includes an industry trade Holstein breed. Cole was the show, national dairy cattle second high individual in shows and sales, youth judgBrown Swiss and seventh in ing contests, virtual farm the Guernsey breed. Reed tours and educational prowas fourth in the Red and grams. Total attendance for this year’s week-long event White dairy cattle category. Seventeen teams compet­ was 64,796, which included ed in this year’s contest, 2,551 international guests which was the 21st annual. representing 91 countries. Shows were held for seven The MSU team placed third in Brown Swiss, fourth in the dairy breeds. A total of 2,607 Guernsey breed and eighth animals were on the show grounds, representing 912 overall. “The ultimate goal is to do exhibitors from 35 states and well at Madison because it is seven Canadian provinces; the highest profile dairy 752 commercial exhibitors judging contest in the coun­ from 24 countries took part try, maybe in the world,” in the industry trade show. The event was preceded says Joe Domecq, specialist in the MSU Department of by the 54th annual National Animal Science and dairy 4-H Dairy Conference in judging coach who traveled Madison Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. with the team. “It’s impor­ Westendorp was selected tant to remember, though, from a field of applicants to that participating in dairy attend the conference based cattle judging is not neces- on past experience, knowl- edge and interest in the dairy industry in a competition put on by the Michigan Milk Producers Association this summer in Novi. The four-day program in Madison exposed 4-H mem­ bers to new dairy science technology and dairy-related careers. “Meeting people from all over the country who share similar interest was great,” said Westendorp. “I learned so much in an area that interAt right, Levi Westendorp (back, center) of Nashville took part in two dairy programs in Wisconsin, recently. Here, he is joined by his mother, Louisa Westendorp (front, second from right). Maple Valley students participate in student technology showcase Putnam library seeking input Community supporters are invited to attend the reorganizational meeting of Putnam District Library’s Frierids of the Library group. The meet­ ing will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the children’s room at the library. Anyone interested in supporting the library through fundraising, volun­ teerism or advocacy work is encouraged to attend. Susan Smith, president of Hastings Public Library’s Friends of the Library group, will share that group’s expe­ riences of rekindling and maintaining a Friends group. This casual gathering will be informational and will focus on the initial steps to formal­ ly organize a group as well as identify potential leaders and general volunteers. Anyone interested in help­ ing' shape the future of Putnam District Library is invited to attend. Those interested but unable to make the meeting should call the library at 517-852-9723 to voice their interest in the group. For more information Aquib Sadman Bari, Adam Zank and Joe Benedict on Friends of the Library groups in Michigan, vis- recently took part in a technology conference at the itwww.foml.org. state capitol. ests me.” Three Maple Valley stu­ dents participated in the Student Technology Showcase at the State Capitol in Lansing Oct. 28. Adam Zank, Joseph Benedict and Aquib Sadman Bari, Maple Valley High School virtual students, were among students from nearly 50 schools in Michigan who were invited to show elected members of the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives how tech­ nology is being used to facil­ itate learning in the class­ room. Zank spoke about “Film Directors of the Golden Age” and the online “Blackboard” process involved in submitting work. Benedict discussed his class­ es in U.S. history and geog­ raphy. Bari impressed- the audience with a slide show illustrating digital photogra­ phy modification. The showcase was spon­ sored by Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning, an organ­ ization dedicated to bringing educators from all levels together to share their knowledge and concerns regarding educational uses of computers and technology, and REMC Association of Michigan. In This Issue • Agency seeking donations for holi­ days • LHS drama ‘Yellow Boat’ sets sail Nov. 6 • HGB temporarily revises visitation policies due to H1N1 • Maple Valley honors former coach at last football game �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 31,2009 Nashville Lions Club inducts new member Nashville Lions have been serving pancakes at the Vermontville Syrup Festival as its main project. After sharing this history, Mace introduced Russ Cerny and his wife, Rose, and inducted Russ into the Nashville Lions Club. Russ has already been a helpful addition in several of the Lions projects and was warm­ ly welcomed into the club, said Mace. After dinner, Lisa Langley from the Michigan Eye Bank in Ann Arbor, spoke to the club. The eye bank was founded 30 years ago to help collect tissue for retinal transplants. Langley has worked for the eye bank for the past 21 years. She told the club that over the 30 years the eye bank has been doing this, the Nashville The October meeting of the Nashville Lions Club was held Oct. 19 at Country Kettle Cafe in Nashville. President Dave Mace gave a brief history of the Lions International organization and the Nashville Lions Club. Melvin Jones founded the Lions in 1917 as a service organization. In 1925, Helen Keller challenged the Lions to be knights of the blind. Lions International is the world’s largest secular organization with 44,500 clubs and 1.4 million mem­ bers in 203 countries. The Nashville Lions Club was founded in 1942. The Doug Vogt Scholarship was founded by the club in 1987 which gives scholarships to Maple Valley students each year. Also since 1987, the Lions Club has donated $6,000. This is one of eight states and national projects the local Lions Club sup­ ports. The message Langley was promoting at this Lions meeting was a new state project to sign people up as tissue and organ donors. The state now has an organ donor registry to replace filling out the back of a driver’s license. (Go to www.Uoined.org, go to the Michigan donor and fill in the blanks for driver’s license number or state ID number, name and birth date.) The state will send a heart sticker to place on the front of the driver’s license. At the present time 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant in the U.S. People die every day because an organ did not Russ Cerny (center) is welcomed as the latest member of the Nashville Lions Club by President Dave Mace (right) and sponsor Bernie Garvey (center). become available. People of all ages and medical histories should consider themselves potential organ, tissue and eye donors, she said. After a dessert made by Ray Ashcraft, the meeting was adjourned. Revue to hold auditions, announces season stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt, who is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and Public Enemy No. 13 Moonface Martin aid Billy in his quest to win Hope. The musical introduced such songs as “Anything Goes,” “You’re The Revue Theatre Group will hold auditions for its next musical, “Anything Goes” on Nov. 16. Auditions will be from 7 to 9 p.m. with a script and music provided. The story concerns mad­ cap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Billy Crocker is a the Top,” and “I Get a Kick Out of You.” Participants will practice a song with a small group with the director and sing. The director will then listen to small group readings that are assigned. The cast will include 30 to 40 people. For more information, e­ mail therevuel@yahoo.com or call Bill Reynolds, direc­ tor, at 269-838-4216. Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Show dates are Jan. 22 to 24 and Jan. 29 to 31, 2010. The Revue also has announced its children’s and summer musical shows for the upcoming season. The children’s musical, “Alice in Wonderland,” will hold auditions March 1 for grades 6 to 8 and March 2 for grades 4 to 6. Show dates are April 30, May 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9, 2010 The summer musical is “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” and will be directed by Revue veteran Jeremy Schneider. Roofsit will benefit Youth Advisory Council endowment fund ’ SMOKE-FREE RESTAURANT lome Cookik ALL YOU CAN Jac k & Judy's EAT! C..ountry® Kettl CafeJ FRIDAY FISH FRYS... Perch, Cod & Catfish or “Allyou can eat” Shrimp Check out our • $1.99 Breakfast Specials । • $3.95 Daily Lunch Specia • Nightly Dinner Specials s Bfrn |° 8F_J 113 N. Main, Nashville *517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Home Cookin ’ at its Best! The Barry Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council is sponsor­ ing a roofsit to benefit its endowment fund held by the Barry Community Foundation. The roofsit will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of Secondhand Comers in downtown Hastings. YAC’s mission statement is “Representing the youthful voices of Barry County to better the lives of our genera­ tion and generations that fol­ low.” YAC is comprised of more than 40 Barry County youths age 13 to 21 from all over Barry County. Students represent Thomapple Kellogg, Hastings, Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley schools. Barry County’s YAC started when the W.K. Kellogg Foundation chal­ lenged Michigan community foundations to raise $2 mil­ lion. For every $2 raised by the Barry Community Foundation for other funds, the Kellogg Foundation pro­ vided $1 for the youth fund. The Kellogg Youth 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 1-269-731-5194 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 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15-............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00..................................... Sunday 10: 00 Church 11: 00 Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 Wednesday Family .Night Service .......... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 . 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Senrice, 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 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 Challenge came to an end in December 1998. The BCF board and staff raised the $2 million that they were chal­ lenged, which in turn provid­ ed the Barry County YAC with the $1 million match. The youth endowment now stands at approximately $1.2 million. Every year the inter­ est is used toward youth pro­ grams. Since then, the Barry Community -Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council has given $292,113 through mini-grants (money under $300 and awarded all year 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 Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. 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's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 8593 Cloverdale Road (1Z2 mile East ofM-66. 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School................................ 10 A.M. Service................................. 1V.15 P.M. Service........................................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. ool nrice NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Senrice 11 a P.M. Service........................................6 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 203 N. State, Nashville NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH around) and through other $300-plus grants that are awarded in the fall and spring. These grants benefit young people and are written by the youths. Anyone interested in help­ ing YAC increase the funds they have available to grant may drop off donations at the roofsit or send a check to YAC, Barry Community Foundation, 629 W. State St., Suite 201, Hastings 49058. For more informa­ tion, call 269-945-0526 and ask for Jennifer Richards. 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 31,2009 — Page 3 Hastings man arraigned on breaking and entering charges Friday, Jeffery Scott Travis, 50, of Hastings was arraigned in Barry County District Court on charges of alleged home invasion in the second degree and alleged fleeing and eluding, fourth degree. Both are 15-year felonies. However, with pre­ vious felony convictions, the defendant could be sen­ tenced up to a maximum of life in prison. Travis was arrested by the Michigan State Police Thursday afternoon after allegedly being caught in the act of home invasion, lead­ ing law enforcement officers on two high-speed chases, and fleeing on foot before being arrested at a Prairieville gas station. A warrant was issued and, according to the Michigan State Police, a search of his home yielded large amount of property reported stolen during a series ofhome inva­ sions throughout the county. His capture and arrest all began Thursday afternoon when troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post were dis­ patched to a home invasion in progress on East Center Road in Hastings Charter Township. The homeowner reportedly had returned home and interrupted the suspect who then fled the scene in a white Cadillac. After arriving at the scene, a trooper observed the sus­ pect’s vehicle and attempted to stop it. A pursuit ensued. Due to the high speeds involved, the trooper lost sight of the vehicle and ended the chase. A radio broadcast was made of the suspect’s last known direc­ tion of travel. A short time later, a deputy from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department spotted the suspect’s vehicle in Orangeville Township, and a second pursuit ensued. Once again, due to the speeds involved, the deputy lost sight of the vehicle. The deputy allegedly found the suspect’s vehicle abandoned in Prairieville Township. Responding agencies sur­ rounded the area, and police canine units were called to the scene to track the sus­ pect. The state police heli­ copter also was used, but the suspect was not located at that time. Travis was later taken into custody at a gas station in Prairieville by the Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry. After the suspect’s arrest, a search warrant was obtained for Travis’ resi­ dence in the 500 block of West Marshall Street in Hastings. A search of the residence reportedly yielded a large amount of stolen property, connecting him to numerous home invasions throughout the county. The investigation continues to determine whether others are involved. Troopers were assisted by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, Hastings City Police Department, Prairieville Township Police Department, Michigan State Police Wayland Post, Wayland City Police dence during the search, sub­ Department, Allegan County ject to the warrant, the need Sheriffs Department, to determine where it came Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s from and Travis’ link to Department, the Michigan those items. State Police 6th District Evans said Travis was a Hometown Security Team, high risk of flight due to his Michigan State Police six previous felony convicAviation Unit, Michigan tions for home invasion and State Police Southwest allegedly leading two depart­ Enforcement Team and ments on a high-speed chase canine teams from the with speeds exceeding 100 Michigan State Police, Barry miles an hour and asked for a County Sheriff’s Department $150,000 bond. Travis’ bond and the Allegan County was set at $150,000 for home Sheriff’s Department invasion and $25,000 for Travis waived his right to fleeing and eluding. have a preliminary pre-trial A preliminary exam pre­ hearing within 14 days of trial hearing has been set for arraignment as requested by 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans. Evans made the request, citing the additional property from up to 30 homes found in Travis’ resi- Highway. The building is currently zoned as limited agriculture. Treasurer JoeAnn Nehmer abstained from voting, citing the short amount of time given to look over the paper­ work. “I feel like you’re shoving this down our throat,” said Nehmer to Supervisor Jack Owens. “I don’t think 15 minutes here is enough time to digest this paperwork.” Clerk Sharon Stewart said she received some of the paperwork a week ago. The cover letter from Eaton County was dated Oct. 8. The board also unani­ mously approved, with Nehmer again abstaining, a conditional use permit for John Miller to erect a green­ house. The board also discussed renovations that are planned for fire station No. 2 at the East end ofthe library on the lower level of the opera house. Owens discussed plans NEW GEAR, continued from page 1 Byington. Byington said O’Dell may be looking into purchasing new hoses for the depart­ ment in the coming months. He also reported to the board that there were nine runs for the department during the past month, including one fire and one personal injury accident. The township board also endorsed a conditional use permit for Peas in a Pod Day Care. The paperwork now returns to Eaton County for official approval or rejection at the county’s planning and zoning meeting Nov. 3. The day care’s request is to move the business into the former Weatherwax store building near the comer of South Ionia Road and Nashville New Kiwanis Club officially recognized ibugiata * Mtiifcilad & Wtapktt 1AC rtiffli: *i .taitotfity w aHtsmtett Sl toteri&m t wtofoSiKMsiit ii> mHinhiHi W, to Cw to HfatHte (as St,$4HlM|| da BEibto ■ SOUTH MUM CHURCH mi IB* Ji1 $^** 5 , rhb hb^S St । pines® The Maple Valley Kiwanis Club celebrated its official formation with a spe­ cial dinner and event at Good Time Pizza in Nashville. Past governors, current governors and others from many levels of the interna­ tional organization were on hand to help present the members with certificates of recognition. Kiwanis of South Lansing, Two receive degrees from CMU Hastings, Delta, Detroit and others also took part in the event. Students from the Norma Jean Acker’s leader­ ship class at Maple Valley High School helped run a silent auction which raised $781 for the club. The evening also included dinner and door prizes along with gifts bestowed upon the new club and its members. The event raised more than $1,100 which will go toward programs to impact local youths. The club has already taken part in the backpack program by donating more than 95 stuffed bags, and members are currently hold- Two local students were awarded degrees from Central Michigan University during the spring commence­ ment ceremony. Receiving diplomas were Nicholas Jones of Nashville, master of arts; and Stephanie Joostberns of Nashville, bachelor of applied arts. ing a food drive tp benefit the holiday basket program and have implemented a diction­ ary program with Eaton Federal Savings Bank to give each third grade student in the district a dictionary. Kiwanis is a global organ­ ization of volunteers dedicat­ ed to changing the world, one child and one communi­ ty at a time. The name “Kiwanis” Housing Services for means “we trade” or “we County (HSEC) share our talents.” It was Eaton coined from a Native receives many requests for American expression, Nunc household items during the holiday season. In order to Kee-wanis. meet the number of requests from clients, HSEC is look­ ing for donations from local residents and businesses. The following items are highly requested: bath and hand towels, silverware, cof­ fee pots, pillows, bedding, Agency seeking donations for holidays 226 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on Stato St. www.GQTI.com Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound cooking utensils, pots and pans, cookie sheets, dishes, lamps, laundry baskets, mops and brooms. Families, individuals or businesses looking to adopt a family or donate items to HSEC may contact Kalli Dempsey at 517-541-1180 or Kdempsey @housingservicesec.org. HSEC is a nonprofit agency that works to prevent homelessness, evictions and foreclosures for Eaton County residents. Last year, HSEC provided assistance to 461 households which including 228 homeless fam­ ilies, 178 evictions, 19 relo­ cations and 36 foreclosures. For more information go online to www.housingservicesec.org. Main Street Sown HASTINGS 4 9< «$? that have been developed to turn the space into offices for the township. Owens said materials for the project will cost around $4,000, though decisions have not been made on how to finish the exterior walls. Owens said he will continue to research prices for the renovation and for materials. The board will meet again Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the opera house on Main Street. Gary White (left), along with wife Bonnie, worked with members of the leadership class to organize the silent auction. Main St tiaehoitfe Hair, Tanning, Nails & Accessories Real Estate li» (D Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 10/30 -11/5 fl FALL MATINEES %.11 "X I fl> CAN'T GET FINANCED? Been turned down? Bank­ ruptcy? Foreclosure? NO 1 & 2 bedroom apartments PROBLEM! 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Tuesday, November 3 BBQ chicken leg. qtr., com, coleslaw, tropical fruit, combread. Wednesday, November 4 Baked Ziti with sausage, peas and carrots, green beans, pear halves, garlic bread. Thursday, November 5 Taco bar, Spanish rice, fiesta com, banana. Friday, November 6 Swiss steak, mashed pota­ toes, spinach, jello with fruit, dinner roll. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, November 2 Tuna salad, potato salad, peaches, wheat bread. Tuesday, November 3 Turkey pasta salad, black bean' salad, applesauce, saltines. Wednesday, November 4 Sliced roast beef w/cheese, On Oct. 28, at 9:40 a.m., deputies from the Eaton County Sheriffs office responded to a fatal vehicle coleslaw, apricots, wheat crash at the intersection of bread. Lansing Road and Millett Thursday, November 5 Highway in Delta Township. Chef salad, pea salad, trop­ A preliminary investiga­ ical fruit, graham crackers. tion determined that a semi­ Friday, November 6 truck driven by Mark Egg salad, salad, broccoli Brenner, age 48, from raisin salad, jello with fruit, wheat bread. Multiple sclerosis benefit planned for Sunday Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, November 2 Beef stew, California blend, cherry crisp, wheat bread. Tuesday, November 3 BBQ chicken breast, butter beans, Brussels .sprouts, diced peaches, wheat bread. Wednesday, November 4 Baked Ziti with sausage, peas and carrots, green beans, diced pears. Thursday, November 5 Breakfast casserole, hash­ brown potatoes, fruit punch, muffin. Friday, November 6 Swiss steak, mashed pota­ toes, spinach, pineapple, wheat bread. Vermontville resident Kristen Vanderhoef has organized a benefit Sunday, Nov. 1, to raise funds and awareness for multiple scle­ rosis. A euchre tournament, live music, desserts and a silent auction will all be part Card of Thanks THANK YOU We would like to thank our family and friends who came and helped us celebrate our 60th bedding anniversary. Thank you so much for the gifts you gave us. Also thanks to pur children who planed the party and provided the refreshments and the beautiful cake. May God bless you all. Jim & Jerilee Hostetler Garage Sale Gary & Alta Mast • 517-726-0232 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 Replacement and New Construction Dependable, damage free Lockouts * Tire Service 1 Accident Recovery • Long-Haul & Off-Road DOBBINS JEFF DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. ____________ t ______ Portland .was turning from northbound Lansing Road to westbound Millett Highway. A 2001 Yamaha motorcycle traveling southbound on Lansing Road driven by 19year-old Ethan Franks of Eaton Rapids struck the rear tire of the semi. Franks was reported deceased at the scene. He Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience MOO-VILLE GARGE SALE: Tues. Nov. 3rd, 9-6. All items $1.00, second day Wednesday, all items .50$ cents each, Thurday all items FREE. Variety of items. 2 miles south of Nashville on comer of M-66 & M-79. 517­ 852-9003 SAUBEE LAKE YARD YARD SALE: 11066 W. St. Joe Highway, Sunfield Township, Vermontville, Sunday Nov. 1st and Mon­ day Nov. 2nd, 9am-dusk. Fishing boats, poles, tackle, water toys, lots of misc. & $1 items. 2 wood burners, live­ stock fence & water tanks, natural gas heater etc. Also 1-0.8 acre parcel with lake access for sale (parking lot). of the evening. To help organize the bene­ fit, Vanderhoef has enlisted the help of Norma Jean Acker’s leadership class and Monique Colizzi’s personal computing class at Maple Valley High School. A current nursing student, Vanderhoef said that along with fun and entertainment, she hopes to help those in attendance become more aware of the disease and how it affects the body. “From the nursing per­ spective, my goal is to edu­ cate people about the disease and what it’s like to live with the disease,” said Vanderhoef. “I don’t have a monetary amount set that I want to raise, I just want to have a fun community event.” A $10 donation required to attend the evening. For more information, contact1 Vanderhoef at 616-644­ 4016. was wearing a helmet, and excessive speed may have been a factor, according to the sheriffs department. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor. The crash remains under investigation. Thomas Jay Wyble Jr. VERMONTVILLE Thomas Jay Wyble Jr., 50, of Vermontville, died, Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Mr. Wyble was born February 15, 1959 in Charlotte, the son of Thomas and Kay (Monroe) Wyble. Tom was a devoted General Motors worker for 33 years. He was a life-long resident of the Charlotte and Maple Valley Community. Mr. Wyble loved spending time with his family, being with his grandchildren, farm­ ing, hunting and camping. He is survived by his wife, Kristine; daughters, Lacy Kay (Rico) Fuentes, Jamie Renee Wyble and Brandon (Jessica) Schultz; six grandchildren; Jaycee, Jayden, Carter, Kylen, Camden and Amaya; mother, Kay E. Wyble; sisters, Maureen (Mike) Orman and Valerie (Brian) • Hudson; brother, Michael (Laura) Wyble and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville, with Pastor Lester Degroot officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Vermontville. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton County Suicide Prevention Coalition or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.prayfuneral. com. 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Hometown Lumber is the place for your Hunting Supplies! • Ammunition • Calls • Outerwear Arrows Broad heads Boots Get your “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 vtSA (517) 852-9712 06682750 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager nting LICENSES & Fishing HERE!*' HERE HOMETOWN! LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State, Nashville • (517) 852-0882 ________www.hometownlumber.com WM �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 31,2009 — Page 5 LHS drama 4Yellow Boat’ sets sail Nov. 6 Lakewood High School will present its fall drama, “The Yellow Boat,” Friday Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. at the Main Street Theatre House, 301 Main St. in Nashville (the old Masonic building on M­ 66). Students who participate in the drama and musical programs at Lakewood High School have been vagabonds since construction began at the school, leaving them with no place to perform until the new auditorium is completed. Last November, they performed ■ in the school’s cafeteria; this past spring, they joined forces with Maple Valley High School to perform “West Side Story.” This time around, they are using the Main Street Theatre House, home of the Revue, to perform their latest drama, “The Yellow Boat.” Doing this particular show is a labor of love for co­ director Amanda Wells. “A friend of mine per­ formed this play in college, and'l went to see him in it,” she said. “It is one ofmy most memorable theater experi­ ences. It’s a true work of art.” “The Yellow Boat” is the story of Benjamin Saar, a young boy who contracts HIV through a blood transfu­ sion in the 1980s. The play illustrates the hardships of the child and his family and how Benjamin leams to cope with his illness and express himselfthrough his drawings and artwork. What makes the story even more poignant, said Wells, is that Benjamin was a real little boy; .the work was written by his father, David Saar. The play itself is written from Benjamin’s per­ spective, and is intended for a mixed audience. Children as young as 8 are expected to be able to understand and follow the plot, she added, while their parents and grandparents will appreciate the story line as well. Even though the subject matter is rather weighty, there are many light moments in the show to help maintain a good balance of laughter and tears, said Wells. Doing a play that is so realistic and heartfelt has had its challenges. “This play is deceivingly difficult because on the out­ side, it looks so simple,” explained Wells. “But sim­ ple also means there is no glitz to cover up mistakes. ‘Yellow Boat’ relies on the actors solely to tell the story. They don’t get much help 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 1-800-649-3777 ‘Diana’s <-P/!acc The Place to Gofor Professional Styling | , At MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. e 1-517-852-9481 Mother (Maria Licari) and Father (Brandon Shapley) joir^Benjamin (Ian Henretty) in his imaginary boat. His boat is always the yellow boat, because it's the one that sails, "up, up, up to the sun." (Photo provided) from props or songs or any­ thing like that.” Difficulties aside, Wells said she is certain the young cast is up for the challenge. “These kids have fallen in love with this story, which is what I had hoped would hap- The chorus members pretend to be trees as Benjamin tells the story. Pictured are Lynette King (from left), Jerry Grieser, Adam Tolley, Kaitlin Tennant and Ian Henretty at Benjamin. (Photo provided) pen. They can’t wait to share it with our community and are dedicated to doing their very best. What more can a director ask of her actors?” For more information or to reserve tickets, call Wells at 616-902-4193. Tickets are SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, November 2 Mini cheeseburger. Whole kernel corn, pears, snack. Tuesday, November 3 Popcorn chicken. Whole kernel com, pineapple cake. Wednesday, November 4 MW: Baked potato bar. Fuller: Goulash. Broccoli, grapes, Goldfish Crackers. Thursday, November 5 Pizza. Tossed salad, peach­ es, chips. Friday, November 6 Chicken pot pie. Roll, juice, spice bar. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Maplewood Alternate Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.30; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, November 2 Chicken tetrazzini. Glazed carrots, fruit cocktail. Salad bar. Tuesday, November 3 Cheesie bread sticks. Spaghettios, pineapple, Mexican bar. Wednesday, November 4 BBQ rib sandwich. Whole kernel com, cinnamon apple. Hot dog bar. Thursday, November 5 Chicken nuggets. Mashed potatoes, peaches. Pasta bar. Friday, November 6 Burritos. Refried beans, applesauce. Potato bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety ofchicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich, fish sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds available on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. Menu subject to change. Mother (Maria Licari) and Father (Brandon Shapley) freeze as Benjamin (Ian Henretty) explains to the audi­ ence that something in his body isn’t right anymore. (Photo provided) ‘Roush's Sidewalk Cafe & Hometown Pizzeria Small Building.. Big Taste (517) 852-0540 Kent Oil & Propane, Inc 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI Phone: 517-852-9210 or 800-638-7484 DeliUer £oush'»>>idgwalkCaf£ GUARANTEED PRICING AVAILABLE www.kentoilpropane.com * “One Call Does It All!!" J WC rraCOCC rCntO rIZZ>| Full Menu in Today’s Paper or visit us o www.roushs.net �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 31,2009 HGB temporarily revises visitation policies due to HINI Beech Hayes Green Hospital in Charlotte has instituted new hospital-wide guidelines limiting visitors to safeguard patients, staff and others against H1N1 and seasonal flu exposure. Under the new guidelines, LEGAL NOTICE hospital visitors are now lim­ ited to persons aged 16 years or older. Visitors to all THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ patient areas throughout TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ HGB are limited to immediLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE ate family members, and USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. patients are limited to two PLEASE CONTACT OUR visitors at a time. HGB’s OFFICE AT THE NUMBER emergency department also BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE is now limited to two visitors SALE - Default has been made in per patient. the conditions of a mortgage “We recognize that made by Karl L. Golnek and HGB’s reputation has been Suzanne Golnek, husband and built on user-friendly, wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated patient-centered care, which February 18, 2005 and recorded is why in the past we have March 10, 2005 in Instrument had no restrictions on visitaNumber 1142532, Barry County tion,” said Matt Rush, HGB Records, Michigan. Said mort­ and CEO. gage is now held by Deutsche president “However, given the increas­ Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit es in H1N1 flu activity of the Certificateholders for throughout the region, we Ameriquest Mortgage Securities have an obligation to do Trust 2005-R3, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five and 10/100 Dollars ($257,325.10) including interest at 7.875% 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 therh, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector 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. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was dis­ charged in a Chapter 7 Hastings in Barry County, Bankruptcy proceeding, this Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on notice is NOT an attempt to col­ DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said prem­ lect that debt. You are presently ises are located in the Township in default under your Mortgage Barry County, Security Agreement, and the of Rutland, Mortgage Holder may be contemMichigan, and are described as:: The West 34. acres of the West plating the commencement of 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of foreclosure proceedings under Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have no legal West, except commencing 46 rods West of the Northeast cor­ obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan ner of the West 1/4 of the modification may not serve to Northeast 1/4 of said Section'8, revive that obligation. However, thence South 10 rods; thence in the event you wish to explore West 4 rods; thence North 10 options that may avert foreclo­ rods; thence East 4 rods to sure, please contact our office at beginning. Also excepf, com­ the number listed below. mencing 145 feet East of the Attention: The following notice North 1/4 post of said Section 8 shall apply only if the property for a point of beginning; thence encumbered by the mortgage East 66 feet; thence South 800 described below is claimed as a feet; thence West 200 feet; principal residence exempt from thence North 500 feet; thence tax under section 7cc of the gen­ East 134 feet; thence North 300 eral property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Eric feet to beginning. Also except, commencing 50 rods West of the A. Reck, regarding the property Northeast corner of the West 1/4 at 14855 Brooklodge Street Hickory Corners, Ml 49060. You of the Northeast 1/4 of said have the right to request a meet­ Section 8, thence South 165 feet, ing with your mortgage holder or thence East 66 feet, thence mortgage servicer. Potestivo & South 595 feet, thence West 220 Associates, P.C. is the designee feet, thence North 455 feet, with authority to make agree­ thence East 154 feet, thence ments under MCL 600.3205b and North 74 feet, thence West 66 MCL 600.3205c, and can be con­ feet, thence North 231 feet, tacted at: 811 South Blvd., Suite thence East 66 feet to point of 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 beginning. Also, the East 28 (248) 844-5123. You may also acres of the Northwest 1/4 of said contact a housing counselor. For Section 8, except commencing at more information, contact the the Northeast corner of the Michigan State Housing Northwest 1/4 of said Section 8; Development Authority (MSHDA) visiting thence West 470. feet, thence by or South 663.4 feet; thence East www.michigan.gov/mshda 470 feet; thence North 663.4 feet calling (866) 946-7432. If you to beginning. The redemption request a meeting with Potestivo & period shall be 6 months from the & Associates, P.C. within 14 days date of such sale, unless deter­ after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 case the redemption period shall days after the date said notice be 30 days from the date of such was mailed. If an agreement to sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: modify the mortgage loan is The foreclosing mortgagee can reached and you abide by the rescind the sale. In that event, terms of the agreement, the mort­ your damages, if any, are limited gage will not be foreclosed. You solely to the return of the bid have the right to contact an attor­ amount tendered at sale, plus ney and can obtain contact infor­ interest. If you are a tenant in the mation through the State Bar of Lawyer Referral property, please contact our Michigan's Service at (800) 968-0738. office as you may have certain Dated: October 31, 2009. rights. Dated: October 23, 2009 Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.3007 ASAP# information may be faxed to (248)267-3004, Attention: Loss 3315436 10/24/2009, Mitigation Our File No: 09-16058 10/31/2009, 11/07/2009, ASAP# 3324282 10/31/2009 11/14/2009 06699356 06699570 whatever we can to ensure the continued health of our patients and staff. Our revised visitation policy is a necessary step toward pro­ tecting patients, staff and our individuals that enter our facility.” HGB also strongly encourages limited visitation within all hospital areas and reminds the public that any- one with a fever, cough, sore throat or other sign of illness should not come to the hos­ pital to visit a patient. The temporary visitation policies are expected to last until the flu season subsides in early 2010. Hospitals through­ out Michigan are implement­ ing similar new visitor rules for the current flu season. Good News From the Pulpit by Rev. Catherine Christman Nashville United Methodist Church This weekend while the children are having a wonder­ ful time pretending and play­ ing, Christians are getting ready for another holiday, All Saints Day. This is a sort of Memorial Day in the life of the church. This is a day to remember and celebrate all of our loved ones and church family who have passed away, not only in the recent year, but also those who still live on in our hearts. We also celebrate the saints who live among us. As a Christian, this is a day where we encounter the Holy Spirit, perhaps in LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eldon C. Cerny, a single man and Margaret A. Myers, unmarried, joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, to Fifth Third Mortgage Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2005 and recorded September 27, 2005 in Instrument Number 1153406, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Three and 16/100 Dollars ($144,503.16) including interest at 6.125% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said prem­ ises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast corner of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00 feet 00 inches West 792.0 feet along the West line of said Northwest 1/4 ; thence North 89 degrees 47 feet 50 inches 220.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 feet 00 inches East 792.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 feet 50 inches West 220.0 feet along the South line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale.-In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 200.5286 ASAP# 3315391 10/24/2009, 10/31/2009, 11/07/2009, 11/14/2009 06699349 ways that we have never done before. This expected encounter with God has prompted me to explore this idea a bit deeper. I was reading in a book recently about holy places. On the coasts of Scotland and Ireland there are certaimsites that the locals call hin places.” Thin places are not so named because the altitude is any higher or the air any thinner there. Rather, they are called “thin” because it is believed that in these places the distance between heaven and earth shrinks, and the veil between the two worlds is so “thin” you can actually per­ ceive something of heaven itself. The ancient Celts — sens­ ing the deep spirituality of these sites — built many of their worship places on them, some still marked today by circles of stone. Later Christians also built churches and monasteries and cemeteries there. And people who visit these sites today sometimes say they lose all track of time and space while there, and they know, deep down inside, they are on holy ground. For in thin places, boundaries of time and space fade away. There is no yesterday, today or tomorrow — only eternity stretching forth in a timeless continuum. On a weekend like this one — a weekend when many Christian churches around the world are cele­ brating All Saints Day — it is good to visit the thin places, as we think about our loved ones who now dwell in the world beyond this one. It is good to open ourselves up to encountering the holy through our tears, and in the memories of those saints who have gone before us. In reading Revelations 7, the author invites us to join in and experience a thin LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Matthew A. Milbourn 7981 South M 66 Highway Nashville, Ml 49073 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the fol­ lowing notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is; (www.mshda.info/counseling_se arch/), telephone (517) 3738370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer's designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure pro­ ceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mort­ gage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attor­ ney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 31, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File Number: 617.1795 ASAP# 3325246 10/31 /2009 06699568 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Jason D. Brinkhuis and Jennifer L. Brinkhuis 11764 Enzian Road Plainwell, Ml 49080 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meet­ ing with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_se arch/), telephone (517) 373­ 8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request-a meeting with the servicer's designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement: You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1 -800-968-0738. Dated: October 31, 2009 Orlans Associates P.O Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File Number: 241.5597 ASAP# 3325222 10/31/2009 06699566 place, a place where tears and memories connect us to the holy. The view here, in this part of Revelations, is different than in later chap­ ters of this book where we behold a city whose streets are paved with gold, whose walls are made ofjasper, and where a river, bright as crys~ tai, flows from the throne of God in its midst. Here we glimpse not so much the physical attributes of the city, but its tenor, its vibran­ cy, its inner life. This inner life, is a life we can experience while here on earth. We get glimpses into heaven each time we encounter the holy through our tears and our memories. But, as Christians, our glimpses into heaven, our experiences with the thin places, come when we sqrve Christ through faith. Do you have any thin places in your own life? Places where the veil between heaven and earth seems gossamer thin, places where you have the sure sense that you are standing on holy ground, com­ muning with the saints who have gone before you? For me, its is the lake, the woods, the many times I stand up front at church and watch and listen as each member of the congregation experiences the holy. All Saints Day is a day for the thin places, the places where experiencing the holy is found in our tears, our memories, and even in our laughter. This is a day where finding the holy is in pic­ tures, songs, and stories. So wherever you are, whatever you are doing, praise God, for the ground upon which you are standing may well be holy. And if you will but open yourself to the Spirit — the same Spirit who allowed the disciples a glimpse into heaven itself with Jesus Christ — you may find yourself transported to a place where the boundaries between this world and the world to come fade away, and where you sense your unity not only with God, but with all the saints who dwell with God in glory. 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The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is-1-800-927-9275. 06682644 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 31,2009 — Page 7 Lion girls and Trojan boys fourth to first in county ,sxw xw "•iw •iw $$$ sJS<; и <*? , hi sjH: *** u p^>» c'IJLs R*-£, RR& R8s®&^^Sk‘> к8s®JJ*s JJ*sk> L ‘’’.•i»i tfci. hM . •life I .■ ktjnn * 'X'r WsitUthri DOB । jp. iSUiriuJiifa] Kig. fcsateWfc FU SSMiputf IWty ® SDijiiitjfc by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg had two, Delton Kellogg had two, and Hastings had one runner finish before the first Maple Valley girl crossed the finish line at Monday afternoon’s Barry County Cross Country Meet in Hastings. The Lions were the first to have five finishers though and won with three fewer points than Thomapple Kellogg, 47-50. The Thornapple Kellogg boys took an 18-point victory over Delton Kellogg in their race. The championships were a big step up for both teams, which placed fourth out of five teams in the meet a year ago. Maple Valley head coach Robb Rosin must have done his own fair share of run­ ning. “Our coach really encour­ aged us today,” said Maple Valley’s Pantera Rider, who was one of five Lion girls to earn first or second team all­ county honors by placing in the top 14. “He was everywhere. He was at the mile, the twomile, the last hill, then at the finish.” Teammate Kaytlin Furlong agreed. “It was good encourage­ ment today. You had me all excited,” she said to Rosin. Jessica Rushford led the Lion ladies, placing .sixth overall in 23 minutes 23 sec­ onds. The next four of her teammates all finished with­ in 44 seconds of her. Rider was eighth in 23:42, Furlong tenth in 23:59, Megan Shoemaker 11th in 24:01, and Lauren Trumble 12th in 24:07. “We’ve had four all year, and then our fifth runner has been lagging behind,” said Rosin. “And it’s been a dif­ ferent one every time. We finally got all five ofthem up there.” The top ten runners were medallists on the day, and the top seven earned first team All-Barry County hon­ ors while the next seven fin­ ishers are second team all­ county. Thomapple Kellogg jun­ ior took individual honors at the meet for the third consec­ utive season, winning in 20: 07. Her teammate Casey Lawson was second in 21: 07. The next two finishers were from Delton Kellogg, as Brianna Russell hit the finish line in 21:11 and Jolene Drum in 21:11. Hastings’ Alaina Case was fifth in 23:12. Rounding out the top ten were Hastings’ Katie Ponsetto in seventh place with a time of 23:31 and Lauren Anderson in ninth at 23: 52. Behind the top two teams, Hastings was third with 57 points, Delton Kellogg 67, and Lakewood 125. Thomapple Kellogg’s Jessica Crawford was 14th in 24: 17, Olivia LaJoye 16th in 24:21, and Sara Densberger 17th in 24:23. The last two Hastings’ scorers were Meg Travis who was 15th in 24:17 and Jenny LaJoye who finished iKSjfflHW H iUimt&ii "$E muiMi'i irii.l'iiiiiji® *• ii{itlii|HF (|B item*1 !*■ ffliffiiifflp8^ • Biramip''1 ” iiojt W11* anfaBthiit^ 0 B ^Spl^* itiei*#* taw# id ’'^ (W-^J j soi soi" j rt ifat fflUlW fr !*$ !-$ :5? :5?> i *L>*'*,*' *L>*'**' > >tl** tl**‘‘* Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ cross country team celebrates its first place finish at Monday’s Barry County Meet hosted by Hastings High School. Team members are (from left) Kristen Iszler, Pantera Rider, Megan Shoemaker, Kaytlin Furlong, Lauren Trumble, Kayla Shaw, Jessica Rushford, and Maggie Otholt. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 21st in 25:22. Delton had Kelsey Sofia place 13 th in 24:10, followed by Taylor Hennessey 19th in 24:55, and Liz Jackson 28th in 26:56. Lakewood’s leader was Roxanne Powelson who came in 20th in 25:09. Susie Quint was 24th in 25:56, fol­ lowed by Cassie Thelen 25th in 26:20, Courtney Jenkins 27th in 26:55, and Maria Patrick 29th in 27:04. Tim Olsen, Dustin Brummel, and Carl Olsen came in one right after another, in fourth, fifth, and sixth place respectively to lead Thomapple Kellogg’s boys to their title. “In that front group, Dustin was about a minute and a half from where he was at the O-K Gold Meet,” said TK head coach Josh Reynolds. “Part of that was the conditions, and part of that was I told them to really be smart. Have a good race and don’t take too much out of ourselves for (regionals) Saturday.” Tim led the pack to the finish in 18:45. Brummel came in in 18:46, and Carl Olsen in 18:47. “It was good to have those three guys running together, Reynolds said. “I was really proud of Matt Williamson too. It was a very good way for a senior to run his last race before regionals.” Williamson placed tenth in 19:33, and Dominic Bierenga rounded out the scoring for TK with a 19th place time of 20:27. Delton Kellogg had two of the top three runners, includ­ ing individual champion Ryan Watson who came in in 18:05. Brandon Humphreys was third in 18:30. Lakewood’s Tucker Seese split up the duo, placing sec­ ond in 18:18. Thomapple Kellogg won the event with 44 points. Delton Kellogg finished with COBB WELL DRILLING (REPAIR Sjf> • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2” - 5" Well Drilling and Repair 30 Years Experience Estimates Available Maple Valley’s Jessica Rushford races along just beyond the two-mile mark at Monday’s Barry County Meet hosted by Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. <1748 62, Lakewood 66, Hastings 67, and Maple Valley 110. Behind those first two for Delton Kellogg, Kannon Hoffman was 15th in 20:16, Tyler Bourdo 16th in 20:16, and Zach Haas 30th in 22:02. After Seese for the Vikings, Jason Foltz was ninth in 19:20, Eddie Barta Maple Valley’s Christian Schmadicke (left) leads makes his way to the front of a pack that includes team­ mates Brady Halliwill and Joe Benedict at the start of Monday’s Barry County Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) , WANTED F 12th in 19:46, Adam Senters 20th in 20:44, and Nick Blocher 24th in 21:18. Hastings was led by Mitch Singleterry, who came in seventh with a time of 19:00. The Saxons’ Mile Belcher was 11th in 19:43, Taylor Klotz 14th in 19:54, Jake Partridge 17th in 20:24, and Pele Belcher 18th in 20:27. Maple Valley’s Joe Benedict was eighth in 19:08, followed by team­ mates Brady Halliwill 13th in 19:47, Christian Schmadicke 32nd in 22:39, Darius France 33rd in 22:54, and Zach Mellville 40th in 24:32. Lakewood, Hastings, and Thomapple Kellogg will all be a part of the Division 2 Regional Meet today hosted by Carson City-Crystal at the Fish Creek Sportman’s Club. The girl’s race is slated to start at 1:30 p.m., and the boys’ at 2:30. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley head to Portage West Middle School for their Division 3 regional race, which beings at 10 a.m. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential * Commercial • Farm HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING A select number of homeowners in Vermontville and the surrounding areas will be given the opportunity to have a lifetime Erie Metal Roofing System installed on their home at a reasonable cost. Call today to see if you qualify. Not only will you receive the best price possible, but we will give you access to no k money down bank financing with very attractive rates and terms. 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NOV. 5 WED. MOK. 4 SV. NOV. 7 7-Up 99* 64 oz. 2 Lb. IGA z/sg Lions finish 54 in the KVA with wins in final two duals Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team improved to 24- 12-6 overall and 5-4 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association by scoring wins over Olivet and Constantine in the final two league matches of the regular sea­ son. The Lions were focused Tuesday as they topped Olivet in five games 25-23, 25- 20, 23-25, 13-25, 15-12. “Our girls played hard and they never gave up,” Lion head coach Sarah Carpenter said. “Olivet is a well coached, solid team.” Tina Westendorp pounded 18 kills to lead the Lions attack, and Jennifer Kent added 11 of her own to go along with six blocks. Elizabeth Stewart had 27 assists and Karlee Mater 12. Mater and Westendorp both had six aces. The Lion defense was led by Sam Bissett who had 18 digs, and Stewart with 16. After Saturday’s league tournament, the Lions return to action Tuesday evening. They open the Class C District Tournament they’re hosting by taking on Laingsburg at 7:30 p.m. The winner of that match will face Pewamo-Westphalia in the district semifinals Thursday at 7:30 p.m. On the other half of the district bracket, Bath takes on Dansville Tuesday at 6 p.m. The winner of that match plays Potterville in the first semifinal Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. The district Championship match is slated for next Saturday at 10 a.m. Maple Valley honors former coach at last football game Pancake Mix GROCERY 7 oz. Banquet Pot Pie 6SP SO£I. 9 18 oi. Jif Peanut Butte -1 2/S'/4l Maruchan Ramen 11.5 oz. Lucky Charms 2/S0C 14-15 0Z. Chips Ahoy Cookies Kool Aid Jammers & Capri Sim Z/S5 15 oz. 4/S0C Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta... 541A2QQ 22 Lb. Bonus Bag Purina Dog Chow 13.5 -16 OZ. JOHNSONVILLE Former Head Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt was honored with a special sign com­ memorating his years at Maple Valley High School Friday during the Lions 8-7 win over Olivet. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 45, November?, 2009 A local paper oftoday! New truck dedicated to former fire board chairman by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Outstanding coaches are honored with fields or stadi­ ums named after them. Superb civic leaders may get a park in their honor. Exceptional firefighters get, well, a truck. The Nashville-Castleton- Justin Cooley waves as he gets a ride in the rig that was dedicated in his honor Monday night. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Maple Grove Fire Department gathered Monday, Nov. 3, to honor one of its own at a special ceremony. Justin Cooley ofNashville has been an almost perma­ nent fixture on the fire department for nearly all of his life. In recognition of not only his years of service but his dedication to the depart­ ment, he was honored with a plaque that will hang on a newly purchased tanker truck. For 35 years, Cooley was the chairman of the fire board, and previous to those decades, served as a fireman himself. He still has a certifi­ cate awarded to him in March of 1964, naming him as an honorary member of the department for his years Justin Cooley (center) poses with family members in front of the tanker that was as a firefighter. recently dedicated in his honor. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Bill Wilson said Cooley’s commitment to the depart­ “We appreciate all his sented. “He put in a lot of what they needed to work ment made the decision to years of service to the years down here and always with. He is a good man to dedicate the truck an easy department,” said Wilson saw to it that the equipment have around.” one. before the plaque was pre- was kept up and they had FIRETRUCK, continued on page 4 ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ coming to MVHS stage If murder, Teddy Roosevelt, a minister’s daughter, an alcoholic sur­ geon, and a theater critic are put together, what is the result? A play full of may­ hem, humor and more then enough murder to go around. The play “Arsenic and Old Lace” will be brought to life next weekend by students at Maple Valley High School. The cast and crew, under the direction of Norma Jean Acker, have battled the flu season to rehearse and bring the popular work to life. The story centers around the elderly Brewster sisters who live what seem to be quiet and quaint lives. When their nephew Jonathan returns home to hide from the police after his latest murder, hilarity and mystery ensue. Courting the pastor’s daughter, another nephew, Mortimer, tries to keep his sanity when he finds out there might be more than one killer living at the Brewster residence. Add another nephew into the mix who believes he is Teddy Roosevelt and the story becomes thicker then cement. Made into a movie in 1944 starting Cary Grant, Acker said it is one of the most per­ formed plays in the United States, though this is her first time directing the piece at the school. “This is a really fun show - sort of a dark comedy, and the cast is having a good time rehearsing. We hope the community will come out and support us,” said Acker. Show dates are Nov. 12, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. in the MVHS auditorium. Tickets are available at the door. Adults are $7; students and senior citizens are $5. The cast includes Chelsea Khouri and Brittany Snook sharing the role of Abby Brewster, Cam Eldridge as the Rev. Dr. Harper and Chris Eldridge as Teddy Brewster. Officer Brophy will be played, by Chloe Babcock, Officer Klein by Harlee Houghton, Officer Kelly by Beth Richter, Martha Brewster by Lizzie Smith, Elaine Harper by Stephanie Schaffer, Mortimer Brewster by Adam Zank, Mr. Gibbs by R.J. Brown, Johnathan Brewster PLAY, continued on page 7 Chelsea Khouri and Lizzie Smith serve the Rev. Dr. Harper (Cam Eldridge) a cup of their special tea while Teddy Harper (Chris Eldrige) charges up San Juan Hill. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Historical society to hold potluck dinner and meeting The Vermontville Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Congregational church on Main Street. The meeting will feature a potluck dinner and begins at 6:30 p.m. Secretary JoeAnn Nehmer explained the mission and goal of the society. “The historical society of Vermontville wishes to pre­ serve and maintain the histo­ ry of the area,” she said. “Our society is no different than any others in the county — a small group of people always wishing to obtain new young members to carry on the efforts.” Recently, the village obtained a large collection of photo negatives from the Vermontville Echo paper. Doug Kelsey, society presi­ dent and Vermontville mayor, sought and received donations to have those printed for viewing. Jim Miller of Miller’s Photographic Studio has uploaded them to his Web site. To view the photos, visit millersphotographicstudio.c om and follow the link to the restored historical images slideshow. Nehmer said the society encourages anyone with an interest in the history of the area to attend the meeting and to bring a dish to pass, along with table service. In This Issue, • New kind of ‘blackboard’ introduced at Maplewood • Local residents pull out all the stops to celebrate Halloween • Local students don character Costumes to encourage reading • Lions enjoy road to district champi­ onship game �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 7, 2009 FFA members attend national conventions Maple Valley FFA sent five members and advisor Aaron Saari to 82nd annual National Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 20. Members attending were Jaime Curth, Eric Scott, Savanna Seavolt, Jenniffer Porter and Nicole Porter. The group met the bus in Coldwater to ride with Charlotte, Olivet, Centreville and Branch Area Career Center students. The first destination was an educational trip to Chicago. Highlights of the stop included visiting the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. On the way to Indianapolis, the bus made a stop at Fair Oaks Dairy farm in Indiana. On the second day, the group visited Heritage recy­ cling and waste management Josh Norton, Amber Cantrell, Hillary Ruffner and Jennifer Curtis were awarded American Degrees at the annual convention. (Photo provided) Maple Valley High School FFA Leader Aaron Saari, along with students Nicole Porter, Jaime Curth, Savanna Seavolt, Jenniffer Porter and Eric Scott attend the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. (Photo provided) facilities, which processes hazardous waste. 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Find put more and apply online: www.pennockhealtfi.com | After the tour, the group went to downtown Indianapolis to attend the convention. The first session included many informational and motivational speakers including Mike Rowe from the Discovery Channel’s hit show “Dirty Jobs.” Many awards were given out at the convention and attendees learned a lot of new activities and visited with colleges and agriculture industries. Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, MI 49096 Morning Service............... 1030 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 1-269-731-5194 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 ............ 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 Service .......... 6:45 p.m. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 Hillary Ruffner and Jennifer Curtis received their American FFA Degrees. The American Degree is the highest honor that can be achieved as an FFA member, and it is given to high school graduates. “Overall, all members attending the convention had a wonderful time and learned a lot of new and exciting things,” said Saari. Haskin recovering from ground collapse Brian Haskin of Sunfield is home recovering from an accident that happened Thursday, Oct. 15. Had he not been recovering from eye surgery, he would have been on a combine harvesting the farm’s 4,000 acres of com and soybeans. But because he had doctor’s orders to avoid the dust of harvest, he went to work remodeling his daughter Sarah’s house on Saubee Road. He was in a trench digging Kalamazoo with multiple a footing when a wall gave fractures in his chest — his way and buried him up to his sternum, clavicle and three neck. No one was near small bones in his neck. enough to hear his cries for His wife, Becky, said his help, so he remained buried legs are fine; walking is no for 20 minutes before another problem. He has trouble getworker came to see why ting up and down and moving machinery was running but no his arms. For the first few one was around. days, he could not feed himEMTs were called and self. Taking a deep breath was spent another 25 minutes dig- very painful, she said. ging him out. Haskin was airHis recovery could be six lifted to Borgess Hospital in to eight weeks. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER The remainder ofthe week was spent sitting in on vari­ ous sessions and attending the FFA career show and shopping mall. On Friday, the students met Assistant Principal Duska Brumm at the conven­ tion center who was attend­ ing the Farm Bureau admin­ istrator’s trip. They, showed her the sites of the conven­ tion while she was there. On Saturday, Amber Cantrell, Josh Norton, FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................................. Family 6:00-7:15 Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00...................................... Sunday 10:00............................................. Church 1130................................... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration .9 & 1030 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 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Senrices Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE ppeBrIBLE CHURCH hool 8593 Cloverdale Road oo (1/2 mile East of M-66, vice 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 ...............................6 p.m. Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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' Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. 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’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service ............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Becky said the experience has given them a lot for which to be grateful. She, said they are blessed with friends and family who have offered all kinds of help. “It seems like eight million people who want to know what they can do,” she said. Her biggest task now is to remind Brian to keep low and allow his body to heal. 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 7,2009 — Page 3 New kind of ‘blackboard’ introduced at Maplewood by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer The nearly 30 students in Josh Meersma’s fifth grade class at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville can hold a con­ versation without making a sound. The students discuss the novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, without even opening their mouths. This is possible through an online platform called Blackboard that Meersma recently introduced into his teaching lessons. The site lets users comment on a topic, check out new assignment and explore study aides on subjects being taught in the classroom. Noelle Rohde said Blackboard gives her a new and interesting tool to com­ plete her work, though she had never heard of it before Meersma started using it in the classroom. “I’ve never done it before, and once Mr. Meersma intro­ duced it to me, I love it, and I get on it almost every night,” said Rohde. “It kind of helps us think, and it also helps you learn, about what other people think about the assignments.” For most of the students, the appeal of Blackboard comes from using technolo­ gy in a new way while keep­ ing in touch with classmates. “I like it,” said student Alex Musser. “You can com­ municate with friends about school work, and you’re on the computer at the same time.” Since the start of the year, the class has read four novels and has used Blackboard for each once. Not limited to lit­ erature, Meersma also has Maplewood Teacher Josh Meersma helps Alex Musser navigate through the online learning platform used in the class. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Writing down an essay assignment based on the novel, The Count ofMonte Cristo', Noelle Rohde said the online program has helped her learn more effectively. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) used the program for science lessons and other subjects. Meersma was first intro­ duced to Blackboard during a recent online class he com­ pleted and has worked to implement it into his lessons ever since. “I took an online course as part of my master’s degree and learned that as a school district, employees have access to it,” said Meersma. “Slowly, I’ve been teaching myself and expanding my understanding of the pro­ gram.” ’ Already seeing good results from the program, Meersma said it is a way to Kalamo church starting food distribution help not only students who are alreacN hitting hittin high marks but also gives strug­ gling students a different way to learn. “The students are practic­ ing their typing but are also being engaged in a different way,” said Meersma. “It gives a little bit extra motiva­ tion for kids that are per­ forming well in class, and it’s another way to plug a kid into what’s going on.” Mary Slag, in charge of elementary curriculum in the district, said Blackboard is a tool educators can use at no expense to enhance the class­ room experience for stu­ dents. ‘It gives kids a chance to see that a computer is more than something to play around with; it’s a tool,” she said. v “It’s a way to communicate with kids, virtually. It started at the col­ leges and is moving down into the lower grades at schools.” In the coming years, Meersma said he can only see technology becoming more ingrained in the classroom and programs such as Blackboard becoming more widely used. “We have students enrolled in Michigan Virtual High School. Technology is not going to go away; it’s only going to become part of the classroom even more,” said Meersma. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling Kalamo United Methodist Church, in an effort to help its neighbors in need, is start­ ing a monthly food distribu­ tion program. Residents in the Kalamo Township area in need of food assistance are asked to register by phoning 517-588­ 9430, between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. by Nov. 11 and speak­ ing with a church representa­ tive. For those who pre-regis- ter, food will be available Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the church, 1475 S. Ionia Road in Kalamo Township from 9 to 11 a.m. The church is four miles east from M-66., then 1.5 miles sdtith of M-79 on Ionia Road. Those receiving food will be asked to provide a current driver’s license and two recent bills that show the Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Nov. 7 Rocking Seats > All Digital Sound Nov. 7 Nov. 9 (S) Stadium Seating O No passes SHOWTIMES 11/6 ■ 11/12 Nov. 9 FREE FALL MATINEES Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 AM I TALE OE DESPEBEAUX (PG) | [ Nov. 11 O® DISNEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (PG) SAT-SUN 12:20,2:30,4:40, 6:50,9:00 MON-TH 4:40.6:50, 9:00 ©LAW ABIDING CITIZEN (R) SAT-SUN 1:40, 4:20,7:10, 9:40 MON-TH 4:20,7:10, 9:40 ASTRO BOY (PG) SAT-SUN 12:10,2:15, 4:30 MON-TH 4:30 O MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT (PG) SAT-SUN 12:00, 2:25,4:50, 7:25,9:50 MON-TH 4:50, 7:25,9:50’ COUPLES RETREAT (PG-13) 7:00,9:30 address listed on the driver’s license as proof ofresidency. People currently receiving food from other food pantries are asked to only be involved with one food pantry. Folks who live in the Kalamo Township area who would like to switch to this one are welcome. Those not involved in any food distri- Nov. 14 Nov. 16 Nov. 18 Nov. 30 Youth Day, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Thomapple Valley Church. Block Printing Class, 3 p.m., Courts & Law Building, Hosts: Art 4 Fun 4-H Club. Better Kid Care Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Christian Reformed Church in Middleville (pre-register). Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Biofuel Blast (Nat’l 4-H Science Experiment), 6:30 p.m., Main Street Bank Community Room. 4-H Basket Weaving Class, 9 a.m.-noon, Courts and Law Building. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Better Kid Care Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Christian Reformed Church in Middleville (pre-register). Parliamentary Procedure Workshop, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church in Hastings. bution and run out of food before the month is over are especially welcome to receive help from Kalamo United Methodist Church’s food distribution. MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 ,06682803 Main. Street Salon 226 Main Sfnashoifie Hair, Tanning, Nails & Accessories Includes: Shampoo, Haircut, Style and Toes and Fingernails painted. PLUS her very own Princess Surprise Bag ....................................... all for Great for Birthdays, Events or a Special Reward! Call Cheryl, Angie orAmy and book yourprincess today! 51 / OOZ." 1 f/7O7 / Hours: Mon 9-2; Tue-Thurs 9-5; Fn. 9-4 Sat 9-12; Evenings by appointment 06699868 �Page 4 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 7,2009 ‘Needy Feets’ boot drive underway by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The fifth annual “Needy Feets” boot drive is underway across the county. Organized primarily by Angie Boniface, office coordinator for Dr. David Mansky’s podiatry office in Hastings, the goal behind the drive is to collect new or gently used boots and money to provide children of needy families with warm footwear this winter. Boniface said that the drive, which was created by Mansky and his staff, origi­ nally was comprised of a sin­ gle drop box for boots locat­ ed at the office in the Family Tree Medical Associates suite, before it incorporated additional drop boxes at other area businesses. “We would like the boots at Hometown “I said to Dr. Mansky, locally ‘You know, it’s time to reach Lumber, Maple Valley to arrive to the schools right the first of out a little further, she .Pharmacy and Thomapple around December,” she explained. explained. “And that’s when I Trading Post The drive began Nov. 2 Money. collected will be contacted a few extra places.” and will continue through Drop boxes for the drive used to purchase new boots. .Boniface said that boots Nov. 28. Additional informa­ can be found at Hometown Lumber of Nashville, collected and bought for the tion on the drive can be Nashville Family Practice, drive will be distributed to obtained by contacting the Shell Station of Nashville students of the Delton schools or Boniface at Hastings and Mansky’s office at 269-945­ and Thomapple Trading Kellogg, 2222. Nashville school districts. Post, among others. Boniface said that this year’s boot drive will be dif- FIRETRUCK, continued from page 1 ferent in that canisters to col­ lect money for the charity also will be located at busi­ nesses around the area. “A lot of times, it’s so much easier to drop 50 cents into a canister than go out and buy a couple of pairs of boots,” she explained. Canisters can be found Nashville VFW Post 8260 ROAST BEEF DINNER Honoring All Veterans Saturday, Nov. 14th • 5:30-7:00 ALL U.S. VETRANS, RESERVISTS AND ACTIVE DUTYMILITARY WITH PROOF OF CURRENT OR FORMER MILITARYSERVICE EAT FREE. All others $7.00 Public Welcome • 517-852-9260 06699745 HASTINGS - Mrs. Loretta Long, age 85, of Hastings passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 at Pennock Hospital. Loretta was bom in Magoffin, KY on September 17, 1924, the daughter of the late Smith and Cora (Miller) Bailey. Loretta spent her childhood in the Salyersville, KY area and attended local schools there. She was the widow of Homer Long. The couple was married on August 30, 1941 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. They spent -their early married lives together in Kentucky before moving to the Sunfield area in late 1940s. The couple settled in the Hastings area in the early 1950s on Wall Lake Rd. where they raised their fami­ ly together. After Homer retired in the early 1970s the couple relocated to Jordan Lake in Lake Odessa and also wintered in Tarpen Springs, Florida, Loretta and Homer loved to spend time together fish­ ing; while in Florida they would frequent the Tarpen Springs Power Dam, where they would fish from the With more than four decades of service under his belt, banks with their cane poles. Justin Cooley’s name will now ride to each fire in the Homer and Loretta were marform of this plaque that will be installed on the side of ried 47 years when Homer the department’s new passed away in 1988. Loretta spent several years tanker truck. (Photo by cooking specialty items partAmy Jo Kinyon) “Out 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 MBO 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Scott A. 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Funeral services were held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Friday, November 6, 2009, with Pastor Roger Claypool offici­ ating. Interment took place immediately following the funeral service at Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland. Memorial contributions can be made to the Barry County Commission On Aging. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at Www.danielsfuneralhome.net ATTENTION Maple Valley High School Students! Stop in any Friday in November, show us your student ID and ) 1/2 Off get your coffee, Cappuccino or Fountain Pop! Duey’s Corner YourHometown Convenience Store GROCERIES • LOTTO • SPIRITS • COLDEST BEER IN TOWN! 2996 N. 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(Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Recreating a malt shop from the 1950s are (from left) Carmen Binkowski, Michelle O’Mara, Joshua O’Mara, Mark O’Mara, Scott Binkowski, Tyler Binkowski, Justin O’Mara and Ethan Binkowski. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) 06699749-' CLIP & SAVE • Vvqq Arc • SMOKE FREE!! Chuckwagon Cafe Take Out * 517-852-2500»202 N. Main St, Nashville FISH FRY Fri - Nov13» MEXICAN NITE Friday - Nov 20 10% senior citizen Discount Every Mon & Thurs November: $1 offany Basket with this Coupon • The Vermontville Public Library won first place for its Ace Auto in Vermontville is once again transformed entry in the trunk-or-treat. The library showed the movie, “The Birds,” after the event and used it as inspiration for into a haunted garage and features a host of ghoulish delights. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) its display. 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Several students from the class helped promote literacy at an event held inside the Lansing Mall. Dressed as a caterpillar from Eric Carle’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Martha from the PBS television show, “Martha Speaks,” leadership students passed out literacy information and helped with a variety of activities at the event. The annual promotion is organized by the Early Childhood Literacy Coalition. “The message of the event is that everyday moments are learning moments,” said Karen Woodman, family lit­ eracy manager at CACS Head Start. After completing a scav­ enger hunt throughout the mall, families were present- ed with a book to take home to promote literacy educa­ tion. Woodman said the event went smoothly, though fewer families in attendance which she said was due to the Michigan versus Michigan State game taking place. At this year’s event, more than 250 families attended, com­ pared to the nearly 500 who have taken part in previous years. She said she appreciated participation from the leader­ ship class and is looking for­ ward to holding another suc- cessful event next year. “The students were won- a lot, and we really appreciate their help.” derful to work with,” said Woodman. “They helped out Students in the Maple Valley High School Leadership Class recently helped promote literacy during an event at the Lansing Mall. The students included (back row Ir) Rita Hassouna, Maci Morehouse, Michaela Bromley, Catara Briggs, Lauren Ewing; (front row) Matt Woodman, Jordan Sprague and Cody Brumm. (Photo provided by MVHS Leadership Class) Vermontville Christmas Basket program now accepting donations Catara Briggs (left) donned a costume, along with Bri Miller (The Very Hungry Caterpillar, center) to encourage children to develop reading skills. Jordan Sprague, Michaela Bromley, Matt Woodman, Rita Hassouna, Lauren Ewing, Cody Brumm and Shay Rost also helped with the event. (Photo provided by MVHS Leadership Class) PLAY, continued from page 1 by Casey Eldridge, Dr. Einstein by Victoria Casteel, Officer O’Hara by Sydney Khouri, Lt. Rooney by Lindsey Fisher, Mrs. Witherspoon by Kara Carlyle, Mr. Hoskins by Seth Earl and Mr. Spenalzo by Caleb Walker. Chelsea Khouri is the student direc­ tor for the production. The Vermontville Christmas Basket program, which is coordinated by the Vermontville Women’s Club and supported by local churches, businesses and service organizations, is seeking donations to make the holidays brighter for local families. Donation sites for toys and nonperishable food items have been set up at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville, the Vermontville Post Office and Independent Bank on Main Street. The deadline for toy donations is Friday, Nov. 27, and the deadline for food donations is Friday, Dec. 18. Those who wish to receive a Christmas basket need to register with the Family Independence Agency (FlA) in Charlotte, 517-543-0860. 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Main • Nashville 517.852.0845 toll free 877.852.2601 • www.maplevalleyrx.com I I �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 7,2009 Maple Valley band earns top rating in showmanship This year, the Maple Valley High School Marching Band attended the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) festival and received an overall score of2 on a scoring system of one through five. In a breakdown of their scores, Maple Valley received a 1 in showman­ ship, a 2 in musicianship and a 2 for marching skills. They also participated at the Hastings ’invitational this year. Now begins the transition to the concert season, with the band’s first concert being a holiday presentation Sunday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. in the gym of Maple Valley High School. Included will be performances by the sixth grade band, junior high band, high school band, choir and Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, November 9 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, apple, dinner roll. Tuesday, November 10 Chicken noodle soup, tossed salad, apple crisp. Wednesday, November 11 COA closed in observance of Veterans Day. Thursday, November 12 Hamburgers, tator tots, glazed baby carrots, apple­ sauce, hamburger bun. Friday, November 13 Baked chicken leg. qtr. mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach, banana, biscuit. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, November 9 Ham pasta salad, potato salad, peaches, club crackers. Tuesday, November 10 Egg salad, three bean salad, tropical fruit, wheat bread. Wednesday, November 11 COA closed in observance of Veterans Day. Thursday, November 12 Seafood pasta salad, cucumber salad, mandarin oranges, crackers. Friday, November 6 Tuna salad, coleslaw, applesauce, wheat bread. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, November 9 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, apple, dinner roll. Tuesday, November 10 Chicken noodle soup, California blend, apple crisp, crackers. Wednesday, November 11 COA closed in observance of Veterans Day. Thursday, November 12 Hamburger, tator tots, glazed baby carrots, apple­ sauce, hamburger bun. Friday, November 13 Boneless baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach, banana, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, November 9: Hastings Nashville 5+ 10: 30 a.m.; card making 12:30 p.m. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, November 10: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL -Potluck 12:45 p.m./speaker. Wednesday, November 11: COA closed in obser­ vance of Veteran’s. Day. Hastings - No Low Vision Support. Thursday, November 12: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. BP & BS Tender Care 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Music with the Lewis’. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville TV Time. Friday, November 13 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; bingo 10 a.m.; mixed media painting 9:30 a.m.; model railroad 10 a.m. Nashville Bingo. Woodland - Visiting. NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS the Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band. Also, the band boosters are kicking off their 2009 holiday wreath sale. Funds from the wreaths will sup1 port of the entire band pro­ gram. The wreaths are made from fresh evergreen boughs, and are sold at $18 each, and with a large, red velvet bow at an additional $2. All orders must be Maplewood Elementary School has announced the students of the month for November. The Student of the Month program is sup­ ported by MOO-ville Creamery, Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe and Good Time Pizza. Giacinto Lucci from Dave Hustwick’s fourth grade Tearing out the old and trying out the new Megan Bignail TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS: On or about November 16,2009, the above named Village will request the State ofMichigan to release funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for the fol­ lowing Project" Audrey Reid An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by the above named Village which documents the environmental review of the project. 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 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Please contact Mr. Monte O’Dell at (517) 726-1444 for further information. The Village will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant Funds, under Title I ofthe Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The Village is certifying t the State of Michigan that the Village and Mr. Monte O’Dell, in his official capacity as Vermontville to Department ofPublic Works Supervisor, consent to accept the jurisdiction ofthe 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 may use the CDBG funds, and the State ofMichigan will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. «The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact exe­ cuted by the chief executive officer or other officer ofthe applicant approved by the State of Michigan; or (b) that applicant's environmental review record for the project indicates omission ofa required decision, finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58), and may be addressed to the State of Michigan, MEDC, 300 North Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48913 Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the State of Michigan. No objection received after De.cember 1, 2009 will be considered by the State of Michigan. Monte O’Dell Vermontville Department of Public Works Supervisor 121. Eastside Drive Vermontville, MI 49096 06699743 class was bestowed with the title student of the month. Audrey Reid was chosen as the fifth grade student of the month. She is a member of Cindy Krolik’s class. From the sixth grade class, Megan Bignail was selected. She is a student in Judy Fox’s class. Giacinto Lucci Village ofVermontville 121 Eastside Drive Vermontville, MI 49096 • an open forum to discuss the band’s missions and goals, the school budget and its effect the band program, and development of the booster scholarship program. The boosters also are invit­ ing volunteers to help co­ chair the sub sandwich fundraiser. Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to contact Julie Khouri at 517­ 726-0970. Maplewood announces November students of the month November 7, 2009 2010 Water Main Upgrade Project Water System updates Village ofVermontville, Eaton County, Michigan $593,719 received by Nov. 16 and will be delivered after Nov. 28. To pre-order a holiday wreath, mail the order to Maple Valley Band Boosters PO Box 363 Vermontville, MI 49096 or, contact a stu­ dent in the band program. In other news, the boosters will hold a general member­ ship meeting Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to anyone interested in Maple Valley Center changes dates for coat drive Maple Valley Community Center of Hope has found it necessary to change the dates of its annual coat drive. The new dates will be Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m; to 2 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hours for dropoff of donations will be Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those wishing to donate to the drive may do so until Friday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. If these dates and times are inconvenient please call the MVCCOH at 517-852-0664 or 269-838.-6171 so arrange­ ments can be made to accept donations. If necessary, arrangements can be made for pick up as swell. There are times that the true meaning of family Shines through..Sickness, a birth, wedding or a death can often bring families together. Oh yes, and then there’s the old remodeling of a house. For the past few Weeks, my hus­ band and I have been diligently working on renovating our newly purchased home. During that time, friends and family have stepped up to the plate to offer their servic­ es and labor. Now that the fun part of demolishing walls and ripping up carpet is over,.the detail work has begun. From my mother helping to paint, friends helping to clean, cousins working in the yard, and a father-in-law patching the roof and laying new floor, the work has gone by so much faster with their help. My mother-in-law has been busy scrubbing, adding a coat ofprimer and painting all ofthe kitchen cupboards, doors, drawers and knobs. I can’t help but express my gratitude every time I see her working. I’ve told her “thank you” so many times that the other day she for­ bade me to say those two words to her anymore. So, I won’t say “thank you” to her anymore — but that does­ n’t mean I can’t write it. On another note, I was happy to see Josh Meersma using the Blackboard program in his fifth grade class­ room at Maplewood. What is even better is that the kids are enjoying the program and are actually getting excited about learning. I used the system in college, with both online and oncampus activities and .found it be a very effective method. You could have discussions with other students in your class or your professor without leaving your room. I was also excited to see that they have read both Macbeth and The Count ofMonte Cristo in the class­ room, two of my favorites. I am sure that they are ageappropriate versions, but I don’t think I was exposed to novels of that nature until high school. The students of today are exposed to so much more than those in generations past. From the Internet to cable television to more career choices than leaves on a tree, there is no shortage of new things for them to experi­ ence. I can remember going on vacation and watching cable television for the first time. We didn’t get to watch music videos or cartoons, but Dad made us watch something educational — a hip replacement surgery. Not very exciting for the first time watching cable, but certainly something I had never seen before. With so many choices out there for students to give their time to, it’s nice to see teachers like Meersma grabbing the reins and using the new advances in a positive way. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 7,2009 — Page 9 Good News From The Pulpit Fnm Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Legislators are assuring state’s destruction To the editor: With the adoption of Michigan’s budget, legisla­ tors in Lansing have all but assured the annihilation of our state. On the right are “read-ourlips, no-new-taxes” wonks who will stop at nothing to smash down their public pol­ icy opponents. “We will not raise taxes,” is their war cry, as educational budgets are hacked to shreds, breaking a decade of promises to educa­ tion. “Cut the fat out of gov­ ernment,” they assert, choos­ ing to raise taxes instead on the working poor by reduc­ ing the eamed-income credit. On the left are equally paid, defeated and resentful officials who have caved in to their heavy-handed col­ leagues and betrayed their constituents’ hopes for a bet­ ter future. In the balance are the 1.6 million public school children of our state, many who will go with no trans­ portation to school, no opportunities for electives such as band and music, and no athletics. Not to mention the 96,000 college students left with a $500 to $4,000 bad check from the State of Michigan, ironically called a promise grant. Have we lost our senses? There will be no recovery for Michigan without the full support of education for our children. At any cost, the future of our children depends on it. It is evident that our legis­ lators have become so gripped by trench warfare­ like politics, so consumed by their differences, that they have forgotten the needs of the people. And this, while their own salaries hover high above the average Michigan household. Legislative Cemeteries decorations are not self-serve To the editor: Last year someone took a solar light and the shepherds hook from my husband’s grave. This year, the solar light, a metal sun that my daughter put on the grave, was taken. This was done at the Hosmer Cemetery at State Road. Whoever is doing this should put the light back and buy their own. They aren’t cheap. Just leave them on the grave. Betty Meade, Nashville Beth Nielsen Chapman concert Nov. 14 supports the food bank Beth Nielsen Chapman will appear in a special bene­ fit concert for the Food Bank of South Central Michigan, which helps meet food needs for Barry County residents, Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Lakeview Middle School auditorium in Battle Creek, beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets of $30 and $12 are available at the Food Bank, 5451 Wayne Road irf Battle Creek, or by calling 269­ 964-3663. Concert-goers are asked to bring non-perishable food CALL 269-945-9554 any time for M.V. News Action-ads! items to' the concert. More information about the Food Bank of South Central Michigan is available at www.foodbankofscm.org. 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. ofportunitv 06682644 SPECIAL MEETING The Nashville Planning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on November 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. PURPOSE: To discuss the Barry County Zoning Ordinance as it related to the proposed zoning overlay for the Village ofNashville. 06699713 salaries are $79,650 per year (with a $12,000 allowance), while the median household income in Michigan has fall­ en to $58,000. Perhaps in the spirit of merit pay, we should take from legislative salaries to make up for the shortfall in the educational budget. Or withdraw their $12,000 allowance for transportation. Maybe then they could demonstrate to us that they are truly willing to partici­ pate in their “shared-pain” philosophy. A 10 percent pay cut starting in 2010 ju^t doesn’t cut it. Bob Robinson, Vermontville LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Mosley and Tricia Mosley aka Tricia M. Mosley, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2004 and recorded September 13, 2004 in Instrument Number 1133841, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by OneWest Bank FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred FortyThree and 11/100 Dollars ($158,843.11) including interest at 5.75% 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 venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan'at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 10, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17, Bryanwood Estates, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which' case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 7, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 225.3012 ASAP# 3331963 11/07/2009, 11/14/2009, 11/21/2009, 11/28/2009 06699758 by Pastor Daniel E. Smith LEGAL NOTICE Vermontville Bible Church Recently, I enjoyed visiting with a good friend, Bob Saunders, who lives in Nashville. I often thank him for his service to our country. He fought under Gen. George Patton throughout Europe during the second World War, including the Battle of the Bulge. Although he doesn’t believe me, periodically I remind Bob that he is my hero. It is because of his courage and sacrifice, and the sacrifice of so many others who have served in our military — in times of peace and in time .of war — that we enjoy the freedom and liberty we have today. As our nation observes Veterans Day Nov. 11,1 am reminded again of those who are serving around the world in harm’s way so that you and I can sleep safe tonight. Having served as a chaplain in the Michigan Army National Guard for 20 years, with a year tour in Iraq, I have come to know and deeply appreciate the sacrifices of our military members and their families. All give some. Some of them give all. Jesus said in John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” This Veterans Day, don’ t forget to thank a vet LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay D. Dekleine, a mar­ ried person and Jacob C. Dekleine, a married person, to CitiMortgage, Inc. fka ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, - Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006 and recorded January 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 1174494, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-One and 99/100 Dollars ($75,221.99) -including interest at 7.25% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 10, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 11, of East Town Homes, according to the Master Deed retarded in Instrument Number 10741.13, Barry County Records and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 23, and any amend­ ments thereto, together with an undivided interest in the general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above described Master Deed in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended.. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS:. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 7, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.O. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.7100 ASAP# 3332494 11/07/2009, 11 /14/2009, 11/21 /2009, 11728/2009 06699823 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE tONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eldon C. Cerny, a single man and Margaret A. Myers, unmarried, joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, to Fifth Third Mortgage Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2005 and recorded September 27, 2005 in Instrument Number 1153.406, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Three and 16/100 Dollars ($144,503.16) including interest at 6.125% 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, of .some part of them, at public ven­ due at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said prem­ ises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County; Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at. the West one-quarter of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 792.0 feet along the West line of said Northwest one-quarter; Thence North 89 degrees 47 min­ utes 50 seconds East 220.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East 792.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 min­ utes 50 seconds West 220.0 feet along the South line of said Northwest one-quarter to the' place of beginning. The redemp­ tion period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCLA 600.3241a, jn which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant ■in the property, please contact our office as you may have cer­ tain rights. Dated: October 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 200.5286 ASAP# 3315391 10/24/2009, 10/31/2009, 1707/2009, 11/14/2009 06699755 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY. INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karl L. Golnek and Suzanne Golnek, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2005 and recorded March 10, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142532, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-R3, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five and 10/100 Dollars ($257,325.10) including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute ip such case made and provided, notice is hereby given thpt 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 in Barry County, Michigan at. 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said prem­ ises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 34 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, except commencing 46 rods West of the Northeast cor­ ner of the West 174 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8, thence South 10 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East 4 rods to beginning. Also except, com­ mencing 145 feet East of the North 1/4 post of said Section 8 for a point of beginning; thence East 66 feet; thence South 800 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 500 feet; thence East 134 feet; thence North 300 feet to beginning. Also except, commencing 50 rods West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8, thence South 165 feet, thence East 66 feet, thence South 595 feet, thence West 220 feet, thence' North 455 feet, thence East 154 feet, thence North 74 feet, thence West 66 feet, thence North 231 feet, thence East 66 feet to point of. beginning. Also, the East 28 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 8, except commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northwest 174 of said Section 8; thence West 470 feet, thence South 663.4 feet; thence East 470 feet; thence North 663.4 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.3007 ASAP# 3315436 10/24/2009, 10/31/2009, 11/07/2009, 11/14/200906699356 �Page 10 - Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 7, 2009 Lions enjoy road to district championship game by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions have already learned that its more fun when you win, but this year they also know that its easier to win when you’re having fun. Maple Valley’s varsity girts’ volleyball team will go for its second Class C District Championship in three years when its takes on Potterville this morning (Nov. 7) at Maple Valley High School beginning at 10 a.m. There was a tight stretch late in game two, but for the most part the Lions handled Pewamo-Westphalia in the district semifinals Thursday night winning 25-17, 28-26, 25-19. “I have had fun every flip­ ping second of this season,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter. “This has been .the most amazing season, just the The Lions’ Tiffani Allwardt passes the ball from the back row during her team’s win over GalesburgAugusta in the match for fifth place at the KVA Tournament last Saturday. 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Their tal­ ent is their own, I didn’t teach them that.” Senior Tina Westendorp, who was a sophomore who was called up to the varsity in 2007 when the Lions won the program’s only district championship, got the chance to showcase all her talents against the Pirates.She led the Lions with 18 kills, five aces, and eight digs. “It was a big change,” Westendorp said of being a sophomore oh the varsity who saw just a little time in the postseason, to turning into the team’s go-to girl, “but it was amazing. I don’t know how else to describe this year: Just phenomenal.” Senior Jennifer Kent, who was also a part of the 2007 district championship team, had five kills and two blocks for the Lions. Among her five kills were two back-toback to turn a 23-24 edge for P-W into a 25-24 lead late in game two. “I think our back row played phenomenal,” said Kent. “When ever the back row is having a good game, it translates. It makes it easier for us to have good hits.” Tiffani Allwardt matched Kent’s five kills, and also added six digs. Sam Bissett had seven digs, and Elizabeth Stewart had six. Stewart also led the Lions with 15 assists, while Terri Hurosky had nine and Karlee Mater four. . “When we play our best, that’s what we look like,” said Carpenter. “I am so proud of these'girls.” Pewamo-Westphalia was led by freshman Madison Smith, who had seven kills, three blocks, and two assists. The winner of Saturday’s district championship game advances to the Class C Regional Semifinals at Leslie High School Tuesday at 6 p.m. Potterville earned a spot in the district final by coming from behind to down Dansville in the first semifi­ nal match Thursday, 24-26, 25-23, 21-25, 25-22, 15-7~ The Lions opened the dis­ trict tournament with a 3-1 win over Laingsburg Tuesday night. Westendorp had 16 kills, Kent ten, and Allwardt nine to lead the Lion attack. Hurosky added six, and Hannah Young five. Allwardt led the team in digs with 19, Westendorp had 13, Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI Phone: 517-852-9210 or 800-638-7484 CUSTOMER SPECIALS AND GUARANTEED PRICING AVAILABLE ^^^^ikeritgilpropane^comj^' One Call Does It Alli!” ''er The Lions Lions’’ Hannah Young (front from left), Jennifer Kent, arid Elizabeth Stewart cele­ brate a kill by Kent late in game two of Maple Valley’s 3-0 win over Pewamo-Westphalia in the Class C District semifi­ nals Thursday at MVHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Stewart 12, and Bissett 11. Allwardt also chipped in four aces. Stewart had 18 assists and Mater 11. “Laingsburg is a well coached, very good team,” Carpenter said. “Both teams played an incredible match.” Maple Valley went into the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament at Pennfield High School in fifth place, last Saturday, and that’s where the finished. The Lions were 2-1 on the day, falling to Kalamazoo Christian to start things off and then bouncing back to beat Hackett Catholic Central and GalesburgAugusta. Christian, which placed fourth, topped the Lions 25­ 12, 25-18, 25-15. The Lions then downed Hackett 25-14, 25-17. In the match for fifth place, the Lions downed the Rams from G-A 25-19. 25­ 23. Westendorp led the Lions with 25 kills on the day, to Maple Valley senior Tina Westendorp knocks a kill go along with 28 digs. Kent over a Hackett blocker Saturday afternoon during the had 14 kills. Stewart added Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament at Pennfield 24 digs, Allwardt 20, and High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bissett 19. Stewart had a team high 31 assists and 14 06699772, 6699772, aces, Dependable, F* Lockouts Loc damage-free GET AIL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554for more information. • Tire Service !• Accident Acci j Recovery Reco , towing! DOBBINS • Long-Haul OffR d Off-Road DOBBIN'S JEFF DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician _____ over 20 years experience �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 7,2009 — Page 11 Lion senior Trumble one spot shy of state finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s Pantera Rider asked coach Robb Rosin, “what place did we all get?” as she and some of her teammates prepared to watch the boys’ race at Saturday’s Division 3 Regional Meet. “Lauren got 16th,” said Rider. “Why do you have to keep rubbing it in,” said Rosin with a smile. Rider’s teammate Lauren Trumble was right there with the group. Trumble did fin­ ish 16th in the race held at Portage West Middle School, leading the Lion pack with a time of 21 min­ utes 38.2 seconds. The top 15 runners, andtop three teams, in each regional race around the state last weekend earned spots in today’s (Nov. 7) state finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Trumble was just over four seconds behind the 15th-place finisher, Buchanan’s Stephanie Reith (21:34.1). “She’s okay with it,” Rosin said. “She’s glad she ran a good strong race. That was her best race from start to finish all year.” The Lion ladies’ team had a good race, despite top run­ ner Jessica Rushford com­ peting with an injury and not figuring into the scoring. It was a big day for the Kalamazoo Valley Association, which also had its girls’ championship* team Schoolcraft take a regional title. The Eagles won with 52 points, led by individual champion Krista Broekema who finished in 19:47.0. Delton ‘ Kellogg’s Brianna Russell was second in 20:05.1. Behind Schoolcraft which finished with 52 points, Berrien Springs was second with 80 followed by Bangor 112, Buchanan 123, Maple ’Valley 143, Delton Kellogg 172, Coloma 180, Hackett Catholic Central 185, Gobles 201, artford 42, Constantine 274, Parchment 296, Watervliet 372, Galesburg-Augusta 381, and Maple Valley's Maggie Otholt races up hill during the first mile of Saturday’s Division 3 Regional race. (Photo by Brett Bremer) EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP Dowagiac Union 402. “We finished pretty well,” said Rosin. “Our number one was hurt, she didn’t score for us. We knew she was hurt, soit wasn’t a surprise. We were hoping for a top seven finish, so to do that without here was pretty good.” Maple Valley had Rider place 29th in 22:35.0, Kaytlin Furlong 30th in 22:38.2, Megan Shoemaker 32nd in 22:43.3, and Maggie Otholt 40th in 23:12.7. The top six runners for Schoolcraft’s girls were all in the top 20, with Katilee Bensley placing fourth in 20:32.2, Monica Lawrence 12th in 21:19.0, Madeline Hartlieb 17th in 21:59.4, and Sarah Hartlieb 18th in 22: 02.3 to lead the way. Delton Kellogg’s Jolene Maple Valley’s Joe Drum also earned a spot in Benedict stays a step the finals, placing ninth with ahead of Bangor’s Oscar a time of 21:03.5. Behind the top two for Tenorio-Leyva as they Delton’s girls, Taylor round a corner in the Hennessey was 44th in woods Saturday. (Photo 23: 23, Kelsey Sofia 48th in by Brett Bremer) 23:34, and Renee McConahay 74th in 24:46. Catholic Central and Bangor. Delton Kellogg’s boys’ Both of those team’s top five team, as well as Hackett runners combined for 79 Catholic Central’s, are head­ points, with the Irish coming ed to the state finals. out on top thanks to the Delton’s boys finished sixth-runner tie-breaker. with 91 points, behind Bloomingdale was fourth regional champion Hackett with 100 points, and will also head to the state finals thanks to the rule that provides a trip for any fourthplace regional team that has four runners finish in the top 20. Schoolcraft was fifth with 135 points, followed by Parchment 144, Buchanan 192, Hartford 216, Gobles 229, Constantine 234, Dowagiac Union 268, Maple Valley 335, Watervliet 357, and Berrien Springs 371. Parchment’s Stuart Crowell was the individual boys’ champion, coming in in 16:31.2. Bangor’s David Watson was second in 16:44.2, and Schoolcraft’s Craig Charlton third in 16:49.1. Maple Valley had Joe Benedict place 22nd in 18:09.8, Darius France 73rd in 21:05.3, Christian Schmadicke 79th in 21:27.2, Zach Mellville 81st in 21:36.0, and Robbie Hanford The Lions’ Darius France closes in on the two-mile mark at the Division 3 Regional Meet Saturday morning in Portage. (Photo by BrettBremer) 96th in 24:43.4. The regional champions from Hackett were led by Brendan Molony, who was fifth in 17:19. Michael Myers was 13th in 17:43, Peter Herzog 15 th in 17:51, Philip Herzog 21st in 18:07, and Connor Bresnahan 25th in 18:26. Ryan Watson led the Delton Kellogg Panthers, placing sixth in 17:24.2. Brandon Humphreys was eighth in 17:30.8. Nick Rendon and Tyler Bourdo came in one right after another, in 19th and 20th places, with times of 18:05.5 and 18:06.0 respectively. Kannon Hoffman rounded out the scorers for the Panther boys, placing 39th in 19:06. 517 726-1500 £ UTO PARTS & REPAIR 130 S. 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According to the American Diabetes Association, one in three Americans bom in the year 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime if current trends continue. The disease is also increasing significant­ ly among adults because of poor eating habits and lack of exercise. “The disease itself is troubling enough; but the statis­ tics for diabetes complica­ tions are also alarming,” according to Melanie Shehan, MS, RD, clinical dietitian and diabetes pro­ gram coordinator for HGB. “The- risk for stroke and death from heart disease is two to four times higher for people living with diabetes. In fact, heart disease and stroke account for about 65 percent of deaths among those with the disease.” Diabetes also is the leading cause ofkidney failure and a major cause ofnon-traumatic lower-limb amputations and blindness, said Shehan. Ifpeople cannot attend the open house, Shehan points out that HGB offers a regular diabetes education class and a diabetes support group, both of which meet monthly. For more information about the diabetes forum or classes at HGB, call 517­ 543-1050, ext. 1249 or visit www.hgbhealth.com. For Rent New Lofthouse Chili Beans HGB offering free diabetes forum REC. PRICED PIZZA & 21 OZ. DRINK +73X LOOKING FOR A ROOMATE- farm house. Maple Valley school district. In­ cludes space for horse and a dog. $500 per month. Call 517-599-5646. 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. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, November 9 Grilled chic sandwich. Tater tots, peaches, brownie. Tuesday, November 10 Mini corn dogs. Baked beans, mandarin oranges, Oreo cookies. Wednesday, November 11 Sack Lunch Day. PBJ. Carrot sticks, apple slices, Rice Krispie Treat. Thursday, November 12 Fuller Goodtime Pizza. French Bread Pizza. Tossed salad, fruit snacks, apple crisp. Friday, November 13 Macaroni and .cheese. Green beans, pears, cookie. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Maplewood Alternate Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.30; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only:_$.45. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, November 9 Quesadilla. Green beans, push-up. Salad bar. Tuesday, November 10 Wrap sandwich. Carrot sticks, apple crisp. Asian bar. Wednesday, November 11 Chicken tenders. Cheesie potatoes, fruit cocktail. Deli bar. Thursday, November 12 Kellogg Goodtime Pizza. Tomato soup, grapes. Mexican bar. Friday, November 13 Double dogs w/chili. french fries, banana; Country chicken bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety of chicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich, fish sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds available on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. * Menu subject to change. BADDER’S AUTO Master Certified Mechanic ✓ Over 25 Years Experience ✓ Low Hourly Rates/Diagnostic ✓ 2008 Scanner 1/ Warranted Reconditioned Batteries ✓ Replacement & Used Parts Available ✓ Family Owned & Operated 06699866 6947 S. State (M-66) Ionia • 616.527.0813 Hansbarge Heating & Air Conditioning We reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. None sold to dealers or minors. ______________________ Some items not always as pictured. Nashville IGA Express Accepts: Mon.-Thar, gam-iopm-. FrlsSat. 6AM-Mldnlght; Sun. 9AM-10PM Bridge Cards » WIC 1 iffimrfti Vermontville, Ml INSURED COLE HAIVSBARSER Owner RUUD Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Air Conditioners. Full Line of Indoor Air Quality Products * FREE Estimates | � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-11-21.pdf 48c6d77966392cf4367236921bb257fc PDF Text Text MSnNGS RRIC UBMffr 227 EAST STATE ST HASTNGSMI4QQ59 PRSRT?TD US POSTAGE Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 47, November 21, 2009 High school to be site of H1N1 clinic The Barry-Eaton Health vaccine providers in the dis­ Department will hold a free trict. As in previous weeks, H1N1 flu clinic on Tuesday, there are two sources for Dec. 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. at H1N1 influenza vaccine. Maple Valley High School, Two county-wide walk-in and vaccines are available community clinics and two for those who fall within the appointment-only clinics target groups. will be held for those without H1N1 influenza vaccine a primary health care remains available in limited provider or whose provider quantities in Barry and Eaton cannot obtain the vaccine. counties, with two sources Additional clinics will be forHINI vaccine. scheduled when vaccine sup­ H1N1 vaccine for all of plies increase. the target groups (defined In Barry County, the below) has been made avail­ walk-in community clinic is able to many Barry and scheduled for Tuesday Nov. Eaton county health care 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at providers. For a list ofphysi­ the . Fehsenfeld Center, cians providing vaccine to Kellogg Community established patients, see College, 2590 Gun Lake ‘H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Road, Hastings. Information’ at www.barThe appointment-only ry eatonhealth. org. clinic is scheduled for The Barry-Eaton District Thursday, Dec. 3, from 3 to 5 Health Department contin­ p.m. at the Barry-Eaton ues to receive H1N1 influen­ District Health Department za vaccine in limited quanti­ in Hastings at 330 W. ties which it distributes to Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058. Please call 269­ 945-9516 (ext. 660) to schedule an appointment. In Eaton County, the appointment-only clinic is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the BarryEaton District Health Department in Charlotte at 1033 Health Care Drive, Charlotte, MI 48813. Please call 517-541-2660 to sched­ ule an appointment. In Eaton County, the walk-in community clinic is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Charlotte Assembly of God Church, 11Q0 E. Clinton Trail (across from Meijer). Additional clinics will be scheduled when vaccine sup­ plies increase. In Eaton County, the walk-in community clinics are scheduled for Saturday Nov. 14, and Monday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Charlotte Assembly of God Church, 1100 E. Clinton Trail (across from Meijer). Only Barry and Eaton County residents in the target groups will receive H1N1 vaccine at the walk-in com­ munity clinics. The target groups include: pregnant women, persons who live with or provide care for infants under age 6 months, health care and emergency services personnel, those age 6 months to 24 years old, persons aged 25 to 64 years old who have medical condi­ tions that put them at increased risk for influenzarelated complications. At the clinic, all persons must provide proof of resi­ dency in Barry or Eaton County, such as a driver’s license. Health care and EMS workers must present work identification badges. Anyone less than 18 years old must be accompanied by a legal guardian to provide consent. All adults must pro­ vide proof of age, such as a driver’s license. Conditions that give a higher risk for flu-related complications include chron­ ic pulmonary (including asthma), cardiovascular (except high blood pressure), kidney, liver, blood, neuro­ muscular (muscular dystro­ phy) or metabolic disorders (including diabetes) and immunosuppression (includ­ ing medications or disease). Anyone not in the target group will be asked to return for a clinic at a later time. Once the demand for vaccine for these target groups has been met, vaccine will be offered to everyone ages 25 through 64 years, followed by those 65 years and older. Eventually, there will be enough vaccine for everyone who wants to be vaccinated, according to Heather Sanders at the health depart­ ment. Vaccinations are not 100 percent effective in prevent­ ing influenza, especially in individuals with chronic dis­ ease. And immunity may take weeks to develop, par­ ticularly in children under 10 years who require two doses of vaccine 28 days or more H1N1, continued on page 10 Kellogg Foundation’s effects felt locally Nimrods abound in Maple Valley by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Winston Churchill is quot­ ed as saying, “The short words are the best and the old words are the best of all.” Maplewood Elementary School Principal Fred Davenport used a word both short and old to stir up dis­ cussion in the Maple Valley community recently. Using the marquee sign in front of the school, Davenport wished local hunters a suc­ cessful season with the phrase, “Good luck nimrods.” Though the word may have a negative connotation and was used by Bugs Bunny to describe Elmer Fudd as “Poor little nimrod,” the actual definition is a bit dif­ ferent. The word is defined by Merriam Webster as “a person expert in or devoted to hunting.” Its earliest use can be found in the book of Genesis in the Bible where a man named Nimrod is described as “the first on Earth to be a mighty man. He was a mighty hunter before the Lord.” Though it is no longer used commonly today, the word nimrod still has at least one claim to fame. Students in the Michigan town of Watersmeet in the Upper Peninsula use nimrod as their mascot. The town has a pop­ ulation of 1,472 and features a hunter as its logo and mas­ cot. “You may be offended if someone calls you a nimrod, but in Watersmeet to be called a nimrod is a badge of honor,” reads the school’s Web site. Seizing the opportunity to use the sign as a learning tool in the Maple Valley district, Davenport announced to the fourth, fifth and sixth grade student body the phrase he was going to put on the sign and offered prizes to those who used the word correctly in a sentence. The inspiration for using the word, he said, came from a National Public Radio pro­ gram he heard on the way to school one day. The com­ mentators were discussing words that were used 50 years ago but are no longer part of everyday vocabulary. The word nimrod was brought up and piqued Davenport’s interest. Davenport previously used the word on the school sign to send a message to hunters and said he has enjoyed the discussion it has created both times. He said he’s had many inquiries into the sign and the use of the term nimrod. “It gets a lot of discussion going in the community, and that’s what I like,” said Davenport. Alternative Education Teacher Elliott London (left) works with Phoebe Hester, Celina Blowers and Chantel Dupuis. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Kellogg’s birth. Along with by Amy Jo Kinyon the celebration of Kellogg’s Staff Writer The W.K. Kellogg business success, his philan­ Foundation in Battle Creek thropic ventures also are will be celebrating the 80th being celebrated. The residents of Maple anniversary of its founding in the coming months and the Valley School District have 150th year of Will Keith FOUNDATION, continued on page 12 In This Issue When the above phrase appeared on the sign outside of Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville recently, it sparked a lot of discussion — and proved to be a learning opportunity. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) • Bank, Kiwanis team up to strength­ en vocabulary • Eaton County sergeant graduates from national academy • Generous residents bring back the bells • Kent chooses to play basketball at U. of Findlay �Page 2 — Jijs| in n ^a^a Ple Ple Valley Valley News News ’ Saturday, ’ Saturday, November November 21,2009 21,2009 OWtmas ‘Round Town coming soon have hand-crafted jewelry. that. • Stop 2 MADE with Angel Valley Photography Love Crafts at 3 C’s Fitness will be available to schedule Center located at 1137 a family Christmas portrait Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa. as well as photographic Megan, Andrea, Della and prints for sale. Pat Reser and Elaine have a wide variety of Jerry Womboldt will have affordable gifts and crafts for hand-crafted pins and more. Christmas. See lighted glass They will also have vendors box presents, soy candles, from home-based party including Old World Santas, crocheted organization (Jean Huver) and knitted items, jewelry, Tupperware (Missy stuffed animals, wreath Stampin’ Up Rada Cutlery bows, tabletop Christmas Cronk), trees, etched glass, kitty toys, (Michele Erb) and Avon decorated pails and note­ (Dawn Reser). • Stop 4 Farm House books, Christmas ornaments Crafts will be held in the and more. centennial house at 370 S. • Stop 3 A Village Christmas is located at the Main St. in Clarksville. It is Clarksville Village Hall, the big white house on the Main Street, with more than sesquicentennial farm near 10 crafters and vendors. the railroad crossing. At this Many are returning from last stop will be Pam’s Paintings year. Simple Pleasures Body (Pam Nash) with hand-paint­ and Bath from Lowell will ed ornaments ofwood, glass, have lotions, soaps, body porcelain, metal, glass and sprays and more. Laura’s wooden items and more. Luminaries features candles, Ashley’s Dream (Cindy candle holders, fire starters, Southworth) will also be car air freshener and more. there with baked goods, Main Street Embroidery has handmade cards, bookmarks, a variety of embroidered note holders, gift tags, needle household items. Carmine felted ornaments and more. Bennett will be back with her They have enjoyed being all-natural soaps. Shekinah part of this event and have Reser will have tea towels made many friends from far with a crocheted edge, hang­ and wide. ing kitchen towels and knit • Stop 5 Welcome to dishcloths. Pleasant Valley United Bijou by Paula features Brethren Church located at hand-crafted jewelry by 13120 Bell Road (comer of Paula Reser. Bud Brown will M-50 and Bell Road.) Lake once again have his hand­ Odessa. This is a one-stop crafted wooden wine stop­ shopping site for Christmas pers, pens and toothpick ‘Round the Town 2009, with holders. Judith Transue will a baked potato and soup bar both days. The church will host 15 crafters who special­ ’ “-clip's save* " jjQS^ASEiii ize in everything from doilies and dolls to kitchen items. Many handmade dec­ orations for the holidays, • FISH FRYFri - Nov 27 • MEXICAN NITE Friday - Dec 5 : jewelry, wooden crafts, ■ Try Our * 5 " NEW Hearty Sandwiches Served Up with • wearable art and plus cloth­ • Our New Chuckwagon Chippers & a Crunchy Pill Spear • ing can be found here. : • The Long Hom Burger • The Bronco Bustln BLT • E • Stop 6 Main Street The Goldrush Club • The Plzhaw Burger • The Belly Buster; 10% Senior Citizen Discount Every Mon & Thurs j Crafters stop located at 520 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa, I Novemberi SI offanyBasketw/this Coupon will present wooden toys, • Speciale i Sat. Nites: y» Rack BBQ Baby Back Ribs $9.95 tables, clothes bars, table­ JFri-Sat-Sn » 2 FOR $20 ♦ 2 Complete Delmonico Steak Dinners cloths and runners, handbags : SUN - THURS BAM - 2PM • FRI & SAT 6AM - BPM and other cloth items plus Thanksgiving is almost here, and that means it’s time for Lakewood's 18th annual Christmas ‘Round the Town. The stops will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. This year shoppers have 14 stops on the tour. Fliers with maps to the stops are available at many area businesses. Most stops will have Christmas cookies to nibble, and many stops are serving lunch. Each venue will have a door prize. To qualify for the prize, have fliers marked at each stop. Those with six stops marked will be entered into the drawing for the door prize at the stop where they turn in the flier. As a bonus prize, those who go to all 14 stops, in addition to being entered into the drawing for the door prize, they will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gas gift card. • Stop 1 Eagle Point Crafters at 1423 Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa — current organizers of this event have been a stop on this tour for 12 years. They will feature their popular “Gifts to Go” (unique gifts ready to give for adults and kids), painted wooden items, angel and seasonal towels, pet Christmas stockings, fleece blankets, holiday and regular jewelry, cloth totes and purses; little girl dressup kits, sucker bouquets and a little of this and a little of Shirleys EWM Chuckwagon Cafe; ; Take Out» 517-852-25OO » 202 N. Main St, Nashville [Voted Best Home Cookin on the more. Visit Terri and Theresa and check what they have been making. • Stop 7 Support the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 4461 located at 3600 Tupper Lake Road, Lake Odessa. Homemade soups, desserts, sandwiches, coffee and rolls will be served to shoppers who visit the four-plus crafters located here. • Stop 8 Warm, country charm will envelop visitors to the showroom at Kathy’s Flower Patch, 1453 Jordan Lake St., Lake Odessa. From warm and spicy candles to gift ware; Kathy’s has it all for holiday gift-giving Kathy’s Flower Patch has several Christmas trees, all decorated in an array of themes. Seasonal accents and unique floral designs are available to embellish homes for the holidays. Kathy and her staff can also create cus­ tom designs to complement personal styles. Kathy’s also offers tasty treats from appe­ tizer dips to coffees, cocoas, and mulling spices. Custom gift baskets can be made to order. As always, Kathy’s annual holiday open house will be during Christmas ‘Round the Town. • Stop 9 Catt Creations at 862 Beech St., Lake Odessa. Canda Flores is presenting her handmade jewelry from Swarovski crystals and pen­ dants from Scrabble tiles. Sadie Catt has made precious baby bibs, burp cloths and changing pads. Kim (Catt) Leadbetter has quilted items for home decor and for baby dolls. Georgia Catt has monogrammed pillows (col­ legiate, nautical and personal decor) also wool felted purs­ es and various winter scarves to complete the showcase. • Stop 10 4 Ever Friends and Wellman Wonderland are together at 6834 E. Brown Road, Lake Odessa. This stop is the original home of Christmas ‘Round the Town hosted by Jeanne Ayres. New items this year include American Girl doll by Anita Villanueva with clothes and chairs, home­ woodbuming and artwork; made soaps, toiletries and Friendly Folks by Betty stitcheries. They also have Carey with hand-painted folk favorites from the past, art; handmade country gifts including primitives, snow­ by Kathy Bengel with fabric men, Raggedy Ann and Santas, snowmen and orna­ Andy, Santas, tree orna­ ments, plus several more ments, wooden snowmen crafters with a diverse selec­ light boxes and snowmen tion. Lakewood Habitat for totes and a large selection of Humanity also will have a fundraising booth at this bird houses. They will have jewelry stop. As always there are lots of with real gems and handpainted holiday pictures and surprises with something for baked goods. This stop has all ages. • Stop 13 Endless been doing shows for 39 years. The crafters are Expressions located at 934 Jeanne, Jeannette, Ann and Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa. Owner Lana Tuitman’s Laurie. Stop in for a hot gin­ gerbread man and spiced shop is nostalgic and whim­ sical, offering everything cider. • Stop 11 The Cinnamon personalized, right down to House at 7653 Davenport holiday-scented candles and Road, Woodland will feature aprons for preparing holiday ornaments, swag starter kits, meals. Lana offers customwreaths, cookies, treats, rag dolls, soaps, gift combos, designed varsity coats. Be seasonal decorations, grungy sure to see he own design on candles and much more. Sue individually crafted shirts. Louise Diehl, a local Benjamin and Karen Winebrenner are the crafters. artist, is featuring one-of-a• Stop 12 The Lake kind art pieces during the Odessa Museum Complex season. • Stop 14. A visit to this will be hosting a great vari­ ety of crafters. The museum stop at 14194 Tasker Road is operated by the Lake Lake Odessa will be lots of Odessa Area Historical fun. At Memories Portrait Society and is funded Studio enjoy a gift of a free through projects such as this. 4-by-6 portrait oh site, in a Santa will be at the museum single photo, a mother­ Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. The daughter portrait, a group of Depot Gift Shop will feature friends or any combination. a large stock of Christmas Lynette’s Designs will and holiday items as well as have many adorable hand­ a wide selection of Sechler’s made purses and baby items Pickles. such as bibs, burp cloths, A home-made baked "diaper bags and bath towels. goods sale also will be offered at this stop. 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Due to the popularity of this event, Santa will be visiting with children inside the opera house from 6 to 8 p.m., and parents are asked to bring a camera for their holiday photos. As they wait for their turn with Santa, children can make an ornament, color a holiday picture and enjoy a snack. HOMETOWN] LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumber.com New this year, each family will be able to decorate a gingerbread house to take home. The library staff will be providing pre-assembled gingerbread houses, and families can decorate their houses whilethey wait. To ^Diana’s <-P#ace offset the cost of this project, J the library is asking for g donations of candy and other items suitable for decorating the houses. These donations may be dropped off at the library during regular library hours. Open Tuesday — Friday SJE. Comer ofM-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 L 0 0 IT Faithfulness is the seventh quality which Paul lists as the fruit of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23) Faithfulness is the translation of the Greek word 'pistis,' which can also be rendered as conviction or belief. Although it usually has the connotation of fidelity or loyalty, and applies particularly to someone who exhibits the virtue of reliability. A person who is faithful will be true to their faith, but will also be true to their friends and family. They will be someone whose word can be relied upon. Faithfulness is extremely important to maintaining good relations. MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS NOW ► SMOKE 1 Faithfuliess True friends will strive to keep The Place to Gofor Professional Styling fl w Dm (KWAEfflf ta < 0 202 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-2 pm; Fri. & Sat. 6 am-8 pm 517-852-2500 HAPPY TRAILS... Real Estate Elsie E. Wolever Broker 135 Washington p0 95 Res. Vermontville, MI (517) 726-0637 49096-0095 @Mi ft 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 1-269-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ............... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... Evening Worship Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting 11a.m. .6 p.m. .......... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM cm y y Low-priced prescriptions, great coffee & relaxing massage. We'll help you feel better! pie Valley jPfl * pharmacy- without everyone being ' faithful to each other. But, in addition to being faithful to others, we should also be faithful to ourselves. Being faithful to oneself entails being honest with oneself which is harder than it sounds. It also requires that you stick to your word when you have made a promise to yourself. There was a time when a gentleman could ensure that he would keep a promise to himself by simply saying to himself that he was honor bound to keep the promise. He would only break the promise to himself by simultaneously destroying his sense of honor, which no self-respecting gentleman would ever do. So we should be faithful, first and foremost to ourselves and faithfulness to others will follow naturally. regular hours • Mon-fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 219 N. 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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.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School..................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship...................... 11 aJh. Evening Worship....................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service .......... .6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phdne: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m.................. Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00......................... Sunday School 10: 00............................. Church Service 11: 00...................................... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration... 9 & 10:30 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 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 5 & 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 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 ot Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship ............... 8:30 a.m 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 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 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST 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................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School >.. .11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship........ ......... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 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 M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 0 a.m. m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616)945-9392 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a A.M. Service....................................... 11 a P.M. Service........................................ 7 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH .. . 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: ..................9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ............ 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for ail services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 5 & 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 21, 2009 Ilah L Englerth New Lion welcomed into ‘den Gary Russell (center) was recently inducted as a member of the Nashville Lions Club. Russell is joined by Lion President Dave Mace (left) and fellow Lion Blair Hawblitz. According to its Web site, Lions is an interna­ tional organization with 45,000 clubs and 1.3 million members, making it the world’s largest service organi­ zation. I for the generous donations that helped make-the new electronic Carillon System possible Laura Berry Mike and Jill Booher Charmane Bridges Margaret Cook Susan Hayes Vermontville Historical Society Phyllis Kilpatrick John Krolik Jess and Virginia Lackscheide Ladies Christian Association Syrup Festival Corp. Bill and Elizabeth Nichols K 3 0 Monte and Teresa O’Dell Bob and Linda Randall Jack and Joyce Rathbum Norman and Barb Sandbrook Bill and Shirley Stanton Rick and Christine Terpening Jim and JoAnn Zemke ■» From Bill Mason. Chair ■Eg !2| First Congregational Church Carillon Committee fl > St St Campbell s Country Crafts 21st Annual Holiday Open House ovember 27th & 28th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Jewelry, Doilies, Ceramics, , 50% Rugs, HandPainted" ■ = One-pf-a-KindItems, Specials Soy Candles, Personalized Christmas Bulbs and morel! Call For Other Hours. Come Shop for Christmas! Happy Holidaysfrom CampbelF 7527 Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville (6.2 miles West of M-50) Follow the Signs 517-726-0269 '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 COO7CA Scott A..Daniels n&^ily Owner/ManagCer HASTINGS Hah L. Englerth, age 91, of Hastings, passed away peace­ fully on Monday, November 16, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Hah was bom in Otsego, on December 11, 1917, the daughter of the late Frank E. and Valia I. (Brown) Bradfield. She was raised in the Boyne te oyne City tyareaan area and attended area schools there. Hah was a wonderful cook; She spent over 20 years employed at the Barry County Sheriffs Department where she cooked meals for inmates at the correctional facility.. During that time she also worked part time at the Court Street Grill. Ilah was famous for her home­ made cinnamon rolls which she would prepare Sunday evening, sO they would be fresh when the restaurant opened on Monday momjng. Ilah enjoyed being out­ doors spending time in her flower and vegetable gar­ dens. Over the years, Hah also enjoyed sewing, reading a good book, and doing a challenging puzzle. Ilah . is survived by her daughter Pam Bauer; her son, Gary Englerth; two sisters, Mary Jane Bradfield and Jeanne (Stanley) Cembrowicz; two brothers, Charles (Darlene) Bradfield and Frank Bradfield Jr. She is also survived by her Katheryn N. Davidson NASHVILLE - Katheryn N. Davidson, age 69, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing. Katheryn was bom in Eaton Rapids, on July 24, grandchildren, . Alexandria, 1940, the daughter of the late Vincent, and Nicholas Bauer, Donald K. and Betty J. Chris Englerth, Amanda (Isbell) Harris. She was Stafford, and Chris and John raised in the Eaton Rapids Martin; great grandchildren, area and attended area Johnny and Maegan Stafford, schools graduating from and Katie Englerth. Eaton Rapids High School in Ilah was preceeded in 1958. death by her son, Delbert Joe She was the wife of Duane dren, Amber Garcia, Nathan Englerth; brothers, Arlie, K. Davidson. The couple (Ashlee) Davidson, Seneca Albert and Robert Bradfield was married August 29, 1959 Fosgate, Chalet Fosgate, Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church Cheyenne Martin, Shawnee at Peace United Methodist in Eaton Rapids. They began Martin, Matthew Ramey, Church in Barryville on their lives together in the and Addison Ramey; two Friday, November 20, 2009 Olivet area, then began great grandchildren, Ethan with Pastor Susan Olsen offi- farming near Bellevue where Davidson and Ariana ciating. Interment took place they owned several farms Garcia. immediately following the throughout the years. In Katheryn is also survived funeral service at the 1994 Duane and Katheryn by her brother, Michael Barryville Cemetery purchased their farm in (Mary) Harris and two sis­ Memorial contributions Maple Grove Township ters, Donna Johnson and can be made to Peace United where they have farmed Nancy Cherry and many Methodist Church. since. nieces, nephews and great Please visit our website at Katheryn was lifetime nieces and nephews. www.danielsfuneralhome.net member of the Order of the Funeral services will be for further details. Funeral Eastern Star, which she held at The Daniels Funeral arrangements have been joined when she was only 18 Home, Nashville, at 11 a.m. entrusted to the Daniels years old. Over the years she on Monday, November 23, Funeral Home in Nashville. had remained very active in 2009 with Jeff Burpee offi­ the organization serving as ciating. the worthy matron for several The family will receive barru County Commjssjon on Aging Menu years, county president, and visitors Sunday, November also the grand representative 22 from 1-4 pm at The and Schedule of Events of Vermont in Michigan. Daniels Funeral Home. Katheryn had served as an Interment will take place cheese, potato salad, tropical officer for the past 20 years immediately following the Friendship Sites and currently served as funeral service at Hillside Congregate Menu fruit, wheat bread. Electa. Cemetery in Kalamo. Monday, November 23 Thursday, November 26 She also enjoyed doing Memorial contributions Happy Thanksgiving Day. Sloppy Jo, corn, coleslaw, COA closed. No meal deliv-needlepoint and playing the can be made to Kalamo apple, hamburger bun. organ. Taking care of her Chapter of the Order of the Tuesday, November 24 ery. family was always a great Eastern Star and the Siren/ Baked potato bar, tossed Friday, November 27 source of pride for Katheryn. Eaton Shelter in Charlotte. salad, tropical fruit. COA closed. Katheryn is survived by For further details please Wednesday, November 25 her beloved -husband Duane; visit our website at Roast turkey and stuffing, Home Delivered a son, Walter (Joyce) www.danielsfuneralhome.net mashed potatoes and gravy, Hearty Menu Davidson; two daughters, Funeral arrangements have green bean casserole, cran­ Monday, November 23 berry sauce, pumpkin pie. Sloppy Jo, com, broccoli, Kimberlee (Jack Woods) been entrusted to the Daniels Davidson, Cassandra (Brett) Funeral Home in Nashville. Thursday, November 26 apple, hamburger bun. Ramey; her eight grandchilHappy Thanksgiving Day. Tuesday, November 24 COA closed. No meal deliv­ Chicken fried steak, ery. mashed potatoes and gravy, Friday, November 27 diced carrots, applesauce. COA closed. Wednesday, November 25 Roast turkey, mashed pota­ Home Delivered toes and gravy, stuffing, Cold Menu green bean casserole, pump­ Monday, November 23 kin pie. Egg salad, pickled beets, ■ Thursday, November 26 applesauce, wheat bread. Happy Thanksgiving Day. Tuesday, November 24 COA closed. No meal deliv­ Chicken salad, coleslaw, ery. diced peaches, wheat bread. Friday, November 27 HAIR, NAILS AND TANNING Wednesday, November 25 COA closed. The Holidays are upon us!! Ground bologna and Activities Calendar Call for your appointment today or just stop in!! Monday, November 23: Choose from many unique styles of Jewelry, Hastings - Music with Sam Handbags, Scarves and Hair Accessories to 10:30 a.m.; November craft compliment your new style!! 10:30; card making 12:30 p.m. Delton - Nashville 5+ 11 a.m. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, November 24: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL Gift Certificates -Cards 10:30-12:30. . Available Wednesday, November Cheryl Pierce, Owner/Stylist • Angie Joppie, Stylist 25: Hastings - Thanksgiving Amy Wilkes, Stylist/Nail Tech Feast. Euchre 12:30-2:30 VCe offer 47yean experience to our clients p.m. Delton - Birthday Party. Thursday, November 26 Happy Thanksgiving Day. 226 Main SfCiaohidife mon. 9-2, utea. - Tharo. 9-6, fri. 9-4, Sat. 9-2. COA closed. No meal deliv­ 05700493 toaningo 6g appointment ery. SH-8S247S7 Friday, November 27 COA closed. CALL 269-945-9554 for Action-ads! Main Street Salon �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 21,2009 — Page 5 Norma Jean Var Alberta M. Townsend «H| s J Jsfcw ’<»S *» S u iu .< ?i?”!' ”fc!.' ItI.t L L■ ■ u | Ji "'U :: *** ’•“tyfe NASHVILLE - Alberta M. so when it was time to pick Townsend, age 86, of the vegetables she could pre­ Nashville passed away serve them so her family November 18, 2009 peace- could enjoy fresh vegetables fully at Pennock Hospital, in throughout the year. Hastings. Alberta is survived by her Alberta was bom in daughter, Joan (Wayne) grandchildren Woodland, on March 4, Rumsey; 1923, the daughter of the late Wanda (Mike) Loveland, Charles and Lelia (Hynes) Randy (Teressa) Rumsey, Furlong. She was raised in Scott (Carla) Rumsey, Tim the Woodland area and (Darlene) Rumsey, Dennis attended Shores School, (Danette) Carroll, Sue Woodland High School, and Rumsey, Diana (Mike) Line, later graduated from Angie (Bill) White; 18 great Nashville W.K. Kellogg grandchildren and seven High School in 1941. great great grandchildren. She was the widow of She was proceeded in death Buryi E. Townsend. Albert' by her beloved husband of 51 and Buryi were married on years Buryi who passed away January 4, 1944 while Buryi on January 13, 1995 and a was serving in the United grandson States Army during WWII. Funeral services will be Alberta followed her hus-held at The Daniels Funeral band to Texas and Oklahoma Home, Nashville, at 11:00 for a year before returning a.m. on Saturday, November home where she found work 21, 2009 with Pastor Cathy at Hastings g Manufacturing, g, Christman rsman oca officiating. ng. and E.W. Bliss. When Buryi Interment will take place returned home from the war immediately mmeaey following oow ng thee the couple began farming in funeral service at Woodland the Woodland area, and in Memorial Park, in 1948 purchased their Woodland. Nashville farm where they Memorial contributions raised their family together. can be made to Thomapple Alberta loved her family; Manor, or the Nashville she took great pride in taking Ambulance. care of them and watching Funeral Arrangements them grow together. have been entrusted to the She loved to be outdoors Daniels Funeral Home in and during her walks would Nashville. For further collect unique stones and details please visit our web­ pick wild flowers. Each year site at www.danielsfuneralhome. Alberta cultivated her garden net Drtsfak'i *d»l feu^d COMPARE AND SAVE ‘-.® ntWiihi) r- * tamtifti fdSlsfa When you compare the product quality, performance warranties* and money-saving features of any Goodman* ■ • k a It adt D brand Gas Furnace against any other brand, you'll discover :s® Qapti'ISf tail'll that the best can cost less. in EasiSur aitrSn! tai MmMe I »dX flMtlHi3 Goodman Air Conditioning & Heating ita. n a utir i; i k matsnto - Avoid unexpected breakdowns by scheduling a pre-season furnace tune-up. 3®. fjBiEKSf'S , fa teassik We Service Gas and Oil Furnaces (including boilers) - kt fastest OUTDOOR WOODBURNER PARTSAND INSTALLATION AVAILABLE FOR ALL BRANDS We Do Rotobrush Duct Cleaning FROST HEATING 8 COOLING was plenty for everyone. Along with her husband and family, Norma Jean fol­ lowed the Michigan County Fair Circuit racing harness horses. Even after they stopped racing, she remained active helping the local fairs with registration, entry fees and administration for the racers which she had done for over 40 years. Norma Jean loved to spend time in her garden and loved to feed and watch the birds as they ate in the backyard. She was a proud American and Eaton Federal Savings Bank again this year, through displayed her love of country through the red, white and the Maple Valley Kiwanis Club, gave each third grader Trotters United States Assoc., and the Northern Michigan Fair Assoc, for over 40 years. Norma Jean’s family and friends were the joy of her life. Those close to Norma Jean knew they could count on receiving a card for those special days in their lives like birthdays, or anniversaries every year. Norma’s cards were anything but ordinary, she knew each individual’s birthday, or anniversary and would make sure to indicate that specific day with each card. Doing things for others was what made Norma Jean so special to everyone who knew her. Ifit was your birth­ day and you came to Norma Jean’s home you had your very own birthday cake; and store bought ice cream was never an option. Norma made sure that the ice cream served on your birthday was ice cream she had made herself. Her family was always very special to Norma Jean, and family gatherings were cherished events every time. During Christmas Norma Jean would begin cooking and planning the holiday meals sometimes days in advance to ensure that there blue theme she used to deco- at Fuller Street School a dictionary to keep and use throughout the school year and beyond. Pictured here rate her home. Norma is survived by her are Dawn Meade of Eaton Federal (left), Mikayla beloved husband Lyle; her Brighton (center) and Cathy Felder of Eaton Federal mother, LaVema VanScyoc; Savings Bank. daughters, Patty (Jack) Cook, (Carl) Woodard, Barbara Carol (Patrick) Lewis, Deborah Jean Seeber; two sons, Steven Varney and Scott (Jodi) Varney; her sisters, Geraldine Brinkert, Special - Save $15 Donna (Ernie) Morgan; Purchase all (2) Massage Qift Certificates brother, George Boden; and at once between 11-23-09 - 12-23-09 two very special neighbors, (2) 30 min. = $25.00 (regular (1) 30 min. = $20) All Certificates Expire 3/20/10 Yvonne Eckelbecker and Pat Come to Nashville Chiropractic Center Ehret. 307 N. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 She is also survived by or please call 517-852-2070 • Sorry NO credit or debit cards nine grandchildren and eight Thank you and have a happy holiday season great grandchildren. She was preceded in death 150 N. Main, Vermontville by her father, Albert Boden; 517-726-1506 son, William VanNortwick Shop Hours: and son-in-law, Doug Seeber. Mon. 9-4; Tues.-Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-2 Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, All Tanning 1 Month Nashville, on Thursday, November 19, 2009 with Lotions In Stock Tanning Pastor Carla Smith officiating. Interment took place immediately following the While supplies last No copays -expires 12/31 funeral service at Stoney Point Cemetery in Castleton for Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 45 in Hastings or a charity of donors choice. © 2009 Goodman Manufacturing Company. L.P. Houston, Texas • To receive the 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty, online registration must be completed within 60 days ol installation. Online registration Is not required in California ot Quebec, full warranty details available at www.goodmanmfg com. Thank goodness for Goodman? We will be Open Thanksgiving Day from 6AM to 3PM \anelfo $10 $25 Come in any service between Thanksgiving Christmas and receive a special gift offour Christmas Tree (517) 852-0540 Jack & Judy's Country Kettle . Cafe . | purple <l^ose Call 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 Lake Odessa Nashville Ham & Yams with Soup & Salad Bar, Real Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, a piece of. Pie and your Drink to strengthen vocabulary She was the wife of Lyle Varney. Lyle and Norma Jean were married on Valentine’s Day 1966. The couple made their home in Castleton togetherr Township where they have spent the past 43 years together. Norma Jean was a world class Avon Representative for over 40 years. During that time she also worked on the election board for Castleton Township. 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Main Nashville 517-852-9700 06700456 Happy Thanksgiving From the Roush’s Pasta’s Back @ www.roushs.net �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 21,2009 Burro riding to raise funds at high school Dec. 3 Plenty of hilarious action and a good crowd are expect­ ed to keep the Maple Valley High School gym buzzing Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. when a donkey basketball tournament is staged at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. The teams this year are the juniors, community members, seniors, and the Maple Valley Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Nov. 23 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting. Nov. 23-25 MSU Extension Office closed during lunch (approximately 12:30-1:30 p.m.) Nov. 26-27 MSU Extension Office closed for Thanksgiving holiday. Nov. 27 Beef Rate of Gain Weigh-In, 10 a.m.-noon, Barry Expo Center. Parliamentary Procedure Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Nov.30 First Baptist Church in Hastings. MSU Student Organic Farm Tour, 10 a.m., Dec. 5 3291 College Rd., Holt, MI. Dec. 8-10 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo, Grand Rapids. Master Gardener Annual Christmas Craft/Bake Dec. 10 sale, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Courts and Law Building. RUP Credits Available, 6-10 p.m., Courts and Dec. 15 Law Building. RUP Credits Available, 1-5 p.m., MSU Dec. 16 Extension Ionia County. Integrated Pest Management Update, MSU Dec. 18 Pavilion. Dec. 24-25 MSU Extension Office closed for Christmas holiday. MSU Extension Office closed for New Year Dec. 31 holiday. Gary & Alta Mast • 517-726-0232 g 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 Replacement and New Construction staff who will provide enter­ tainment for the night. Advance ticket sales indicate a large crowd will be on hand for the tournament. Tickets are still on sale at the high school at $6 for adults, high school students, grade school students, and senior citizens. Tickets at the door will be $8 for everyone. All proceeds will go to the Maple Valley FFA chapter to sponsor leadership programs throughout the year. The first game of the sin­ gle-elimination tournament will feature a band of rough and ready community mem- bers from the Maple Valley area who will play against a selected group of equestrians from the Maple Valley junior class. After this battle has been waged, several mem­ bers of the Maple Valley staff will collide with the team of seniors. The winners of the two hardwood wars will go for the title in the championship game. Many fans believe it is the donkeys that are the very pride of the court and the stars of the show. The talented and sports-minded animals are from Marengo, Ohio, and all of them know their way around the basketball court, said FFA Advisor Aaron Saari. “This is a great way for the community to support the FFA as well as having a great night of entertain­ ment,” he added. Donkey basketball is played with eight donkeys and four riders on each team. One ofthe donkey teams will be comprised of Thunder Ball, Snuffy, Kilroy and Honey Pot. The other don­ key team will include Beetle Bomb, Super Stupid, Rigor Mortis and Elvis, die world’s most buckin’ donkey. Eaton County sergeant graduates from national academy Sgt. Rick Bushong, CJM of the Eaton County Sheriffs Office, Corrections Division, recently attended and gradu­ ated from the National Jail Command Leadership Academy in Huntsville, Texas. Bushong was one of 34 graduates selected nation­ wide. The academy is sponsored by the Correctional Management Institute of Texas and the American Jail Association. The academy provides intense week-long training in upper-level lead­ ership skills including, Ewing-Jones Matthew Ewing of Vermontville and Lori Knechtel of Charlotte wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Ewing to Dustin Jones, the son of Keith and Kelly Jones. The bride-elect is a gradu­ ate of Waverly High School and is currently attending Lansing Community College. The prospective bride­ groom is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently attending Central Michigan University. A July, 2010 wedding is being planned at Nashville Baptist Church with a recep­ tion to follow at the American Legion Post 42 in Charlotte. FREE Money For Your Down Payment Take advantage of FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER CREDIT Up to $5OOO* * see office for details ■ The teams have been cho­ sen, 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 file fans pour in and watch what the don­ key-backers claim to be “wilder than a rodeo” and “funnier than a circus.” Maple Valley FFA mem­ bers are all selling tickets. 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Some items not always as pictured Bridge Cards • WIC J �Page 8 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 21,2009 Generous residents bring back the bells LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard J. Robbins and Denise M. Robbins, husband and wife, to Homecomings Financial Network, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2000 and record­ ed September 20, 2000 in Instrument Number 1049736, and re-recorded to correct legal description on 7/13/04 in Instrument Number 1130736, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GM AC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One and 89/100 Dollars ($103,231.89) including interest at 7.875% 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 in Barry County Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in , the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence North along said 1/4 Section line 540 feet for the place of beginning; thence North 275 feet; thence West 500 feet; thence South 275 feet; thence East 500 feet to the place of beginning. Also: com­ mencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence North along said 1/4 sec­ tion line 815 feet for the place of beginning; thence North 200 feet along 1/4 section line; thence West 500 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 500 feet to the place of beginning. The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have cer­ tain rights. Dated: November 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 280.9976 ASAP# 3341851 11/14/2009, 11/21/2009, 1/28/2009, 12/05/2009 06700038 Carillon Committee Chair Bill Mason shows how to operate the new carillon system at the Vermontville Congregational Church. The equipment was purchased with donations from community members. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Mosley and Tricia Mosley aka Tricia M. Mosley, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2004 and recorded September 13, 2004 in Instrument Number 1133841, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by OneWest Bank FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty­ Three and 11/100 Dollars Dll ($158,843.11) including interest at 5.75% 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 ppart of them,, at ppublic venue at the Barry County t Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County Michigan at 1:00 p .m. on , DECEMBER 10, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17, Bryanwood Estates, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 7, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 225.3012 ASAP# 3331963 11/07/2009, 11/14/2009, 11/21/2009, 11 /28/2009 06699758 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay D. Dekleine, a mar­ ried person and Jacob C. Dekleine, a married person, to CitiMortgage, Inc. fka ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 20, 2008 and recorded January 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 1174494, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-One and 99/100 Dollars ($75,221.99) including interest at 7.25% 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 ofthe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 10, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 11, of East Town Homes, according to the Master Deed recorded in Instrument Number 1074113, Barry County Records and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 23, and any amend­ ments thereto, together with an undivided interest in the general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above described Master Deed in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended.. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 7, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241..7100 ASAP# 3332494 11/07/2009, 11/21/2009, 11/14/2009, 11/28/2009 06699823 by Amy Jo Kinyon StaffWriter When Vermontville resi­ dent Bill Mason asked com­ munity members to consider a donation to the new caril­ lons at the congregational church, he was taken by sur­ prise at the response. The money needed to purchase the new system was raised completely by contributions from residents in just under three months. “I thought it was very good of the community to come out when times are so tough,” said Mason. The previous system used recorded tapes to peal the bells throughout downtown Vermontville, but after a few decades of use the tapes had become unusable. The new system is completely elec­ tronic and plays songs, along with the chimes on the hour. Beginning in the first week of December, those songs will include Christmas favorites that will be played until the first week of January. Mason expressed grati­ After tapes for the former system broke a few years tude to those who donated ago, bells no longer pealed throughout downtown and said he hopes the other Vermontville. They have been brought back through residents enjoy the new contributions from residents. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) sounds. “The Vermontville the village ofVermontville,” didn’t realize how much they Congregational Church said Mason. “I’ve had a lot missed the carillons until appreciates the generosity of of people comment that they they brought back.” United Way applications due Dec. 3 The Barry County United Way allocations applications are now available for the 2010-11 funding year. Agencies applying for funding must be a health and human service charitable organization 501(c) 3 as determined by the Internal Revenue Service or be a 501(c), incorporated in the state of Michigan. The notfor-profit agency must pro­ vide services to Barry County residents in one of the four funding areas: • Helping youths achieve their full potential. • Supporting families to achieve well being and success. • Assisting senior adults find support and maintain independence. • Addressing urgent and emerging needs in Barry Call 269-945-9554 anytimefor Maple Valley News Action-ads! 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. oppohtvnit? 06682644 County. Last year, more than 56,000 times, residents of Barry County utilized servic­ es of United Way and its partner agencies. This is pos­ sible through the allocations process that begins with fill­ ing out the application. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, and are available at the Barry County United Way office located at 450 Meadow Run, Hastings, MI 49058. More than 30 local volun­ teers will then meet with the applicants to evaluate the health and human services programs, including, how successful they are in improving the lives of resi­ dents through measurable results. For more information, call Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes 269-945-4010. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Monday, November 23 Cook’s Choice. Tuesday, November 24 Cook’s Choice. Wednesday, November 25 No School. Thursday, November 26 Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, November 27 No School. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Maplewood Alternate Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $ 1.30; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, November 23 Chicken casserole. Scalloped potatoes, peaches. Salad bar. Tuesday, November 24 Cook’s Choice. Wednesday, November 25 No School. Thursday, November 26 Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, November 27 No School. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety ofchicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich, fish sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds available on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. Menu subject to change. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, November 21,2009 — Page 9 Family Financial Mentoring Program focus breakfast by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the Barry County Community Breakfast Tuesday morning, Lani Forbes, executive director of In My Own Write by Amy Jo Kinyon tsrliatHiJtt '••its teahaMs ‘W inimtb liani K5si te is i ati rpnWti sksl a Ks ™ ifctaj tetaBHj I have to say that my favorite holiday is coming up. ‘Thanksgiving is such a great holiday. Its sole purpose is to reflect on all of the good things that have happened over the past year and give thanks to the one who made them all possible. •There’s no pressure about buying the right gift, or hiding eggs in the right places. It’s just a time of family, friends and good thoughts. Oh, there will be plenty ofpresent pres­ sure when Black Friday hits, and we start to get worried about getting all of our Christmas shopping done. But for one afternoon, it’s all about relaxing. This year, many may be grumbling, “What do I have to be thankful about?” Sure, the economy is in awful shape. There’s a war raging, and our men are women are sent into harm’s way each day. The stimulus funds don’t seem to stimulating anything except commentator chatter on the news. Michigan’s unemployment rate is the lowest in the nation. Winter is on its way, bringing frigid temperatures and icy roads. Along with all ofthese negatives, there are still plenty of positives happening. You can always things for which to be thankful. Sometimes it just takes longer to find those posi­ tives when the negatives seem to be so prominent: If we can’t pay the bills, at least we can be thankful we’re not our creditors. We can be thankful to the soldiers who are willing to risk it all in another country while we stay home and complain about what we don’t have. Even ifwe can’t see a lot of difference due to the stimu­ lus funds, at least the government tried to do something to help, no matter how ineffective. Like Will Rogers said, “Be thankful we’re not getting all the government we’re paying for.” If we didn’t have the cold days of winter, we probably wouldn’t appreciate the warm, sunny days of spring and summer as much. Though not a Buddhist, I still find some truth in a quote from Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, “Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t leam a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we did­ n’t leam a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful.” So, to quote a children’s book, even if we have a “terri­ ble, horrible, no good, very bad day,” we can be thankful that we even had a day at all. the Barry County United Way, delivered a presenta­ tion on the Family Financial Mentoring Program, a pro­ gram recently made avail­ able through die local United Way to help people facing money problems leam how to take control of their finances. Even though the program is offered through the local organization, Forbes stressed that it should not be seen as a program exclusive to the Barry County United Way. “We’re not saying this is our program,” she explained. “We’re saying that this is a community program that can help the community.” Forbes, who was instru­ mental in developing the program for the local United Way, said that she first began thinking about such an idea five years ago. “We were seeing families that were coming in, asking for emergency assistance, that really had some adequate income,” she explained. According to Forbes, the program was inspired by not only a financial seminar pre­ viously delivered by the local Community Action, but a similar program offered by Chemical Bank and Steepletown Ministries, a faith-based organization located in Grand Rapids. Forbes said that people fac­ ing money problems are paired up with volunteers who have received training on how to be financial mentors. “The program is about helping them to see what the issues are in their farhily, not about telling them how they should be using their dol­ lars,” she explained. “We certainly are hot trying to tell anyone what to do, but we are trying to help them real­ ize where their dollars are spent. And that is a very fine line that we need to walk with our ‘mentees.’” ■nS:4- OOllffl PLANNING COMMISSION DATE CHANGE FOR REGULAR MEETING The Nashville Planning Commission regularly scheduled meeting for December 1, 2009 has been changed to November 30, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers which is located at 203 N Main St. .Nashville, MI. The Planning Commission discussion will include information on the county zoning overlay for the Village ofNashville. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS ATTENTION VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS Ju,!**" K# ^. J 0 * Residential * Commercial • Farm — NOTICE — PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing has been scheduled for 7:00pm, December 3,2009 at the Regular Council Meeting at the Village Office, for the purpose of discussing adoption of the 2010 Budget. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection in the Clerk’s Office at 121 Eastside Drive or at the Village Garage at 134 Westside Drive. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PRO­ POSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. We stock a complete line of... * Pumps • Tanks * Plastic & Steel Pipe . * Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available The Village of Vermontville levies 15 mills. Public com­ ments, either oral or written, are welcome at the Public Hearing. Handicapped persons needing assistance or. aid should contact the-Village. Office during regular working hours forty eight hours prior to the meeting. 726-0088 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Shirley Harmon Village Clerk 06700309 8 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa In addition to helping peo­ ple trace the paths of thenincomes, Forbes said the mentors also educate their pupils on credit reparation, eamed-income tax credits, predatory tax preparation and a variety of program­ ming available to help those struggling to make ends meet. Providing examples of the need for such education in Barry County, Forbes said that 21 percent of the fami­ lies in the county receive some type of assistance with food purchases, adding that five years ago, millions of dollars in tax credits went unclaimed by area residents. “We know that, in 2004, there was $18.4 million not claimed by Barry County res­ idents through the eamedincome tax credit,” she explained. For couples participating in the program, Forbes said the most important factor in their success is agreement. “It has to be their deci­ sion,” she explained. “If it’s a couple, both of them have to be very committed. You can have a couple that come into the program, but when only one of them is commit­ ted to that, it makes it very difficult to follow through. “Can you imagine sitting down with someone and dis­ cussing your finances? This is not an easy process for people to work with. We have to remember that money man­ agement is not their top prior­ ity. Often times, their top pri­ ority ... is just trying to survive until tomorrow.” According to Forbes, 25 couples and individuals have served as mentors for the program so far. For those interested in becoming men­ tors, training is available nearly any time, she added. “The more people that are familiar with this process, the more families we can provide assistance to,” she said. The Barry County United Way can be reached at 269­ 945-4010 or via e-mail to bcuw @ sbcglobal.net. Good News From the Pulpit Be thankful by Glenn Branham Pastor ofNashville Assembly ofGod “I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving. (Psalms 69:30)” “If we cease to be thankful, maybe the Lord should with­ hold some of our blessings for a while.” - Delbert Cole The words, “thank you” are among our most potent expressions. They do good for the giver and recipient, alike. They’re easy to say. They are so recognizable we can mouth them from a distance to convey gratitude. Plus, we have a lot for which to be thankful. Let’s enumerate a few bless­ ings. Sleep. If you’ve ever lost a considerable amount you know how precious it is to sleep peacefully. Food. Nothing fancy, just simple fare to nourish our bod­ ies. (Think turkey, succotash, mashed potatoes, cranberries and pumpkin pie.) Family. People we often take for granted but whom we would miss horribly if they were not in our lives. Friends. More people we often fail to fully appreciate. When’s the last time you’ve said, “Thank you for being a friend?” Health. Not compared with someone else’s. Be thankful for your health; it could always be worse. You ache, but you still get around. You might be sick, but it’s not terminal. It’s terminal, but you’ve got today. . Freedom. Not everyone reading this goes to church. We have the freedom to worship if, when, where and how we choose - if we choose. Many are denied this liberty. And, for believers, salvation through Jesus. All this is good, but remember, Thanksgiving is about thanking God for all He’s given us — and done for us. Some textbooks imply the Pilgrims held Thanksgiving to show their gratitude to the Native Americans for their help. While that was part of why they were invited to the feast, it was a secondary reason, not the primary cause for their presence. The Pilgrims would have had the observance even had the Indians not come. They were grateful to God for His provision in all their hardships — the trip across the ocean, the death of half their group, the bitter winter, lack of food. Still, God had been good to them. He had blessed them and seen them through by His providence. They were thankful to Him. Pause this week for thank-counting and thanks-giving. VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE County of Eaton, Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Village Council of the Village of Vermontville will hold a pub­ lic hearing on December 3, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Vermontville Village Hall, 121 Eastside Drive, on an increase of 3.4% COLA per thousand gallons usage in water and sewer rates. All comments are to be made in person or written and mailed to office, PO Box K, Vermontville MI 49096, up to the time of the public hearing. 06700312 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Maple Valley provides: Safe Schools Caring Student-Centered Teachers Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings State-of-the-Art Technology We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the second trimester, and remainder of the 2009-2010 school year. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Alternative Education Program. Residents of Eaton, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts are welcome to join our schools. At Maple Valley Schools, your child receives the best of both worlds. The safety and personal care of a smaller rural school is combined with the program offerings of the larger urban districts. 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. Maple Valley Schools offers programs that prepare your chil­ dren for their future. Applications will be accepted from November 16, 2009 until November 27,' 2009. For enrollment information,J cal- l 517/852-9690067.00021 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 21, 2009 Christmas Thanksgiving is almost here, and that means it’s lime for Lakewood’s 18th annual Christmas ‘Round the Town. The stops will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. This year shoppers have 14 stops on thp tour. Fliers with maps to the stops are available at many area businesses. Most stops will have Christmas cookies to nibble, and many stops are serving lunch. Each venue will have a door prize. To qualify for the prize, have fliers marked at each stop. Those with six stops marked will be entered into the drawing for the door prize at the stop where they turn in the flier. As a bonus prize,those who go to all 14 stops, in addition to being entered into the drawing for the door prize, they will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gas gift card. • Stop 1 Eagle Point Crafters at 1423 Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa — current organizers of this event have been a stop on this tour for 12 years. They will feature their popular “Gifts to Go” (unique gifts ‘Round the Town is next weekend ready to give for adults and kids), painted wooden items, angel and seasonal towels, pet Christmas stockings, fleece blankets, holiday and regular jewelry, cloth totes and purses; little girl dressup kits, sucker bouquets and a little of this and that. • Stop 2 MADE with Love Crafts at 3 C’s Fitness Center located at 1137 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa. Megan, Andrea, Della and Elaine have a wide variety of affordable gifts and crafts for Christmas. See lighted glass box presents, soy candles, Old World Santas, crocheted and knitted items, jewelry, stuffed animals, wreath bows, tabletop Christmas trees, etched glass, kitty toys, decorated pails and note­ books, Christmas ornaments and more. • Stop 3 A Village Christmas is located at the Clarksville Village Hall, Main Street, with more than 10 crafters and vendors. Many are returning from last year. Simple Pleasures Body and Bath from Lowell will have lotions, soaps, body sprays and more. Laura’s Luminaries features candles, candle holders, fire starters, Talking turkey In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims, early settlers of Plymouth Colony, held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest, an event many regard as the nation’s first Thanksgiving. It eventually became a national holiday in 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of Thanksgiving. Later, President Franklin Roosevelt clarified that Thanksgiving should always be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of the month to encourage earlier Holiday shopping, never on the occa­ sional fifth Thursday. The preliminary estimate of turkeys raised in the United States in 2009 is 250 million. That’s down 8 percent from the number raised during 2008. The turkeys produced in 2008 together weighed 7.9 billion pounds and were valued at $4.5 billion. In 2009, Barry County ranked eighth in the state of Michigan for revenue from poultry and egg production and 18th among the state’s 83 counties for the number of poultry operations. Sources: American Farm Bureau Federation, U.S. Census Bureau, and Michigan Department of Agriculture. For Sale Jobs Wanted FIREWOOD $45 FACE cord. Delivery available. Buyers of standing timber. (517)588-5561 or (517)588­ 7134. DAYCARE HAS OPEN­ INGS, for kids of all ages. Reasonable rates. Please call Donna (517)852-0319. For Rent 3 BEDROOM HOME on river w/fenced in yard, ap­ pliances, central air, $600/month + utilities, (989)884-4119. NASHVILLE: Very nice 2 bedroom trailer also 2 bed­ room apartment in country, also 1 bedroom apartment. (517)852-9386. . National Ads SOLVE YOUR MONEY problems. Earn more work­ ing part time than most do full time. Free mind blowing report: Dry Tech, Promo #CL30068, 8920 Quartz Ave­ nue, Northridge, CA 91324. 1-800-507-7222. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. Fann EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent heed of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type ofhay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501 (c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 Community Notices OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD. Shoe boxes may be dropped off at Grace Minis­ try Center at 8950 E. M-79 Hwy., just west of Nashville. Receiving hours are on No­ vember 16th.-22nd. M-T-THF by appointment W., 6pm.8pm., Sat., Ham-noon., Sun., 9am-12:30pm. To set up ap­ pointments or ask questions qu call Lisa at churcn office (517)852-1783 car air freshener and more. both days. The church will Main Street Embroidery has host 15 crafters who special­ a variety of embroidered ize in everything from household items. Carmine doilies and dolls to kitchen Bennett will be back with her items. Many handmade dec­ all-natural soaps. Shekinah orations for the holidays, Reser will have tea towels jewelry, wooden crafts, with a crocheted edge, hang­ wearable art and plus cloth­ ing kitchen towels and knit ing can be found here. • Stop 6 Main Street dishcloths. Bijou by Paula features Crafters stop located at 520 hand-crafted jewelry by Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa, Paula Reser. Bud Brown will will present wooden toys, once again have his hand­ tables, clothes bars, table-, crafted wooden wine stop­ cloths and runners, handbags pers, pens and toothpick and other cloth items plus holders. Judith Transue will more. Visit Terri and have hand-crafted jewelry. Theresa and check what they Angel Valley Photography have been making. • Stop 7 Support the VFW will be available to schedule a family Christmas portrait Ladies Auxiliary Post 4461 as well as photographic located at 3600 Tupper Lake Lake Odessa. prints for sale. Pat Reser and Road, Jerry Womboldt will have Homemade soups, desserts, hand-crafted pins and more. sandwiches, coffee and rolls They will also have vendors will be served to shoppers from home-based party who visit the four-plus organization including crafters located here. • Stop 8 Warm, country Tupperware (Jean Huver) Stampin’ Up (Missy Cronk), charm will envelop visitors Rada Cutlery (Michele Erb) to the showroom at Kathy’s Flower Patch, 1453 Jordan and Avon (Dawn Reser). • Stop 4 Farm House Lake St., Lake Odessa. From Crafts will be held in the warm and spicy candles to centennial house at 370 S. gift ware, Kathy’s has it all Main St. in Clarksville. It is for holiday gift-giving the big white house on the Kathy’s Flower Patch has sesquicentennial farm near several Christmas trees, all the railroad crossing. At this decorated in an array of stop will be Pam’s Paintings themes. Seasonal accents (Pam Nash) with hand-paint­ and unique floral designs are ed ornaments ofwood, glass, available to embellish homes porcelain, metal, glass and for the holidays. Kathy and wooden items and more. her staff can also create cus­ Ashley’s Dream (Cindy tom designs to complement Southworth) will also be personal styles. Kathy’s also there with baked goods, offers tasty treats from appe­ handmade cards, bookmarks, tizer dips to coffees, cocoas, note holders, gift tags, needle and mulling spices. Custom felted ornaments and more. gift baskets can be made to They have enjoyed being order. As always, Kathy’s part of this event and have annual holiday open house made many friends from far will be during Christmas and wide. ‘Round the. Town. • Stop 5 Welcome to • Stop 9 Catt Creations at Pleasant Valley United 862 Beech St., Lake Odessa. Brethren Church located at Canda Flores is presenting 13120 Bell Road (comer of her handmade jewelry from M-50 and Bell Road.) Lake Swarovski crystals and pen­ Odessa. This is a one-stop dants from Scrabble tiles. shopping site for Christmas Sadie Catt has made precious .‘Round the Town 2009, with baby bibs, burp cloths and a baked potato and soup bar changing pads. Kim (Catt) Leadbetter has quilted items for home decor and for baby dolls. Georgia Catt has monogrammed pillows (col­ legiate, nautical and personal decor) also wool felted purs­ es and various winter scarves to complete the showcase. • Stop 10 4 Ever Friends and Wellman Wonderland are together at 6834 E. Brown Road, Lake Odessa. This stop is the original home of Christmas ‘Round the Town hosted by Jeanne Ayres. New items this year include American Girl doll clothes and chairs, home­ made soaps, toiletries and stitcheries. They also have favorites from the past, including primitives, snow­ men, Raggedy Ann and Andy, Santas, tree orna­ ments, wooden snowmen light boxes and snowmen totes and a large selection of bird houses. They will have jewelry with real gems and handpainted holiday pictures and baked goods. This stop has been doing shows for 39 years. The crafters are Jeanne, Jeannette, Ann and Laurie. Stop in for a hot gin­ gerbread man and spiced cider. • Stop 11 The Cinnamon House at 7653 Davenport Road, Woodland will feature ornaments, swag starter kits, wreaths, cookies, treats, rag dolls, soaps, gift combos, seasonal decorations, grungy candles and much more. Sue Benjamin and Karen Winebrenner are the crafters. • Stop 12 The Lake Odessa Museum Complex will be hosting a great vari­ ety of crafters. The museum is operated by the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society and is .funded through projects such as this. Santa will be at the museum Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. The Depot Gift Shop will feature a large stock .of Christmas and holiday items as well as a wide selection of Sechler’s Pickles. A home-made baked goods sale also will be offered at this stop. The crafters scheduled to be a part ofthis year’s event include Forget-Me-Nots by Kay Klein with silk and dried flowers; Mom’s Candles by Serina Currier with soy soaps and candles; Down Home Crafts by Mary Pennington and Kathy Addison with holiday crafts, hats, scarves and more; Carolyn Jackson with handcrafted jewelry; Anita’s Art by Anita Villanueva with woodbuming and artwork; Friendly Folks by Betty Carey with hand-painted folk art; handmade country gifts by Kathy Bengel with fabric Santas, snowmen and orna­ ments, plus several more crafters with a diverse selec­ tion. Lakewood Habitat for Humanity also will have a fundraising booth at this stop. As always there are lots of surprises with something for all ages. • Stop 13 dless Expressions located at 934 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa. Owner Lana Tuitman’s shop is nostalgic and whimsical, offering everything personal­ ized, right down to holidayscented candles and aprons for preparing holiday meals. Lana offers customdesigned- varsity coats. Be sure to see he own design on individually crafted shirts. Louise Diehl, a local artist, is featuring one-of-a-kind art pieces during the season. • Stop 14. A visit to this stop at 14194 Tasker Road Lake Odessa will be lots of fun. At Memories Portrait Studio enjoy a gift of a free 4-by-6 portrait on site, in a single photo, a mother­ daughter portrait, a group of friends or any combination. Lynette’s Designs will have many adorable hand­ made purses and baby items such as bibs, burp cloths, diaper bags and bath towels. Vermontville Christmas Basket program now accepting donations The Vermontville Christmas Basket program, which is coordinated by the Vermontville Women’s Club and supported by local churches, businesses and service organizations, is seeking donations to make the holidays brighter for local families. Donation sites for toys and non-perishable food items have been set up, at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville, the Vermontville Post Office and Independent Bank on Main Street. The deadline for toy donations is Friday, Nov. 27, and the deadline for food donations is Friday, Dec. 18. _ Those who wish to receive a Christmas basket need to Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner -ad Graphics Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 register with the Family Independence Agency in Charlotte, 517-543-0860. The baskets will be available for pickup at the Vermontville Bible Church Saturday, Dec. 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information about the Christmas basket program, call Mary Fisher at 517-726-0670. H1N1, continued from page 1 apart. Therefore before and after receiving H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccine those at risk for complications should plan with their doctor for early access to antiviral med­ ications; know when to seek emergency medical care, and practice personal hygiene For additional information please see www.barryeatonhealth.org and www.cdc.goy/hIni flu �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 21, 2009 — Page 11 Kent chooses to play basketball at U. of Findlay O WAf >ss \Sj< $$$$ ^s? s ^^iSc siSS>c \SSc Scc \2S?sc? > w S v’s f■f« j<& <*<&i4 ■«j<i £>w w*» ■ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Tennessee and Clemson wanted me really bad,” joked Maple Valley senior Jennifer Kent before signing her National Letter of Intent Tuesday afternoon to join the University of Findlay Women’s Basketball program. While the top Division 1 programs in the- country weren’t beating down her door, she did have plenty of options and feels she made a good choice. Kent called it the “worst day” in early. July when she made her decision. She planned on calling Findlay and telling them she planned on joining their program. An hour before the planned call, she got a call from Northwood with a scholar­ ship offer, then an hour later got a call from Saginaw Valley State University, and later still an e-mail from the University of Pennsylvania. “I was still happy, and didn’t regret my decision” said Kent. “The coaches at Findlay are amazing, and the girls are the type of girls I fit in with. They remind me of the girls I play AAU with.” Kent started on traveling teams in fourth grade, in 8th grade played AAU ball out of the Lansing area for the first time, and also has been a member of the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team since her freshman year. There have been ups and downs in those three seasons at Maple Valley. Because of her size, Kent has been a post player for most of her time on the varsity team. She expects to play a forward or even a guard spot in college. “I would rather play the two or the three,” said Kent. “My freshman and sopho­ more years I resented (play­ ing center), because I knew in college I wouldn’t be playing center. “But it will benefit me. I have that experience.” Even away from her natu­ ral position, Kent has earned all-conference honors in the Kalamazoo Valley Association in each of the past two seasons. As a jun­ ior, she led the Lions in scor­ ing at 11.7 points per game and rebounding at 6.6 per contest. She also blocked nearly three shots a game. Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball coach Landon Wilkes has seen Kent’s growth both on and off the court. “Maturity. She’s matured.” said Wilkes. “You have to put it out there for them in black and white. In an ideal situation you’d get to play a 2-3-4, and in a small school like ours the team needs you down there (in the post).” Kent will need to continue' to mature and grow at Findlay. “They’re going to demand a lot more from here than I ever have,” Wilkes said. Kent has already heard about some of that. “I need to get bigger, which is what every coach says,” said Kent. “I need to get in the weight room, and work on my ball handling.” In the classroom, Kent said she plans on studying business at Findlay with an eye on accounting at the Maple Valley senior Jennifer Kent is all smiles as she signs her National Letter of start. IIntent to join the University of Findlay Women’s Basketball program on Tuesday. She was joined by her parents Denise and John (from left) and Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball coach Landon Wilkes. (Photo by Brett Bremer) j ^Sk#,s THE TRAFFIC SCENE * ?-S^ "•^it w? 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State, Nashville • (517) 852-0882 www.hometownlumber.com Receive up to $2,170 in rebates from energy tax credit along with Consumers Energy incentives, and lower utility bills by updating to a new energy efficient, reliable Ruud furnace. Call today for a free estimate on the qualifying 95% efficient Gas Furnace orjust call to schedule your next furnace tune-up! HANSBARGER HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING and Insured 517-490-1287 RUUD �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 21, 2009 FOUNDATION, continued from page 1 benefited for the past 70 years from the man who invented breakfast cereal. Built in 1939, the Kellogg School in Nashville has wit­ nessed hundreds, ifnot thou­ sands, of students pass through its halls. The school was built with contributions from W.K. Kellogg Foundation, founded in 1930. The creator of com flakes donated hundreds of thousands of dollars toward the construction of area schools, many in Battle Creek and Barry County. The contributions had the stipulation that each school must include the philan- thropist’s name in the title, hence the Nashville W. K. Kellogg School. Prior to the consolidation of the Vermontville and Nashville districts in 1963, Kellogg School was home of the Tigers. After the two dis­ tricts joined together, the building housed elementary students. Students in fourth grade attended that school until they were moved to Maplewood Elementary in 1999. Now, the facility is used for the alternative and adult education programs. Those two programs are celebrating a birthday of their own, their 10th year in the building, and Principal Chris Parkinson recalls the move from a small church building across the street into the spacious halls of the school. “Just the space alone — we tried to cram three class­ rooms into that little build­ ing,” said Parkinson, point­ ing to the small chapel. “What the move did is it allowed the program to expand in numbers.” At the time of the move, about 60 students were enrolled. Most years that number has been nearly tripled, though this year 115 students are currently attend- 89 9* $99 MONTH DEPOSIT • 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Private Master Bedroom '„ W ,a,k in Closets "With qualified application • Carports • H-U-G-E Luxury Apartments • Wooded Views Central Air Apartments Starting at $615/mo. Meadow Stone Apartments 945-0906 Hastings Ml 49058 ing. When the program began, administrators were instructed that they needed 20 students enrolled. The ini­ tial number of students was double that total and has continued to increase ever since. Debbie Baker has worked in the program since the beginning and said the move provided more opportunities and a better learning envi­ ronment for the students. “I thought it was heaven, having an actual gym,” recalled Baker. Parkinson said the school is used throughout the year for evening activities and on an almost nightly basis dur­ ing the winter months. Floor hockey, basketball and an antiques show are just a few of the activities that occur within its historic walls (this reporter can even remember a baton twirling class in its gym, though she dropped the baton more often then she caught it). Throughout 2010, the foundation will be celebrat­ ing Kellogg’s sesquicentennial birthday with a variety of events. A press release distributed by the foundation explains its goal in celebrat­ ing his birthday: “As the celebrations con­ tinue throughout the year, residents and visitors alike will find opportunities to reflect on the many ways W. K. Kellogg made a lasting impact on not only our com­ munity, but on the world, as well.” The W. K. Kellogg School in Nashville was built with the help of contributions from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and is one of many to bear the cereal maker’s name. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Locally, that impact can be seen in the tall white pil­ lars of the Nashville W. K. Kellogg School and also on the faces of proud families and teachers who witness the graduation of students each year in the gym. “Our programs are geared toward students who, for whatever reason, struggled in a traditional high school set­ ting. We’re attempting more and more each year to align the curriculum with the high school. It makes it tough because some of our kids have struggled in the tradi­ tional classroom,” said Parkinson. “When you see the kids graduating each year, it is so rewarding. It’s just a great feeling to know you’ve helped these kids get to that point.” From his entrepreneurial beginnings, Kellogg built a global company that now enjoys $13 billion dollars in annual sales. The company’s success allowed him to establish the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in 1930, to which by his death in 1951, he was said to have given more than $44 million, to continue his philosophy of investing his money in peo­ ple. This Christmas Shop Downtown Hastings on thej^orncipp e cover Hastings, and you’llfind there’s more to explore this holiday season. Make your shopping and dining experience a very special one this season by discovering the vibrant charm of our unique shops & restaurants. Shop Downtown Hastings ... where the Holidays begin! � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-11-28.pdf 218888ce7afbf8374b9c26f5a0712a95 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 48, November 28, 2009 A local paper oftoday! Workshop strengthens skills, boosts writing excitement by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Students in the Anne Baker’s classroom classroom at Maplewood Elementary have a new approach to writ­ ing after completing a work­ shop. Student teacher Jillyn Boldrey helped implement the new Lucy Calkins cur­ riculum and said the students are producing more writing than ever before. “This program teaches children to write in a differ­ ent way,” explained Boldrey. “We are getting more writing from them, and the books in the program are based on the type of writing they are working on.” Personal narrative and fantasy fiction arejust two of the writing genres used in the program. Rather than entire lessons spent listening to a lecture by the teacher, the program units are short and precise, providing more writ- Harvey brings his intensity to Valley varsity basketball by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Trent Harvey has spent a little bit of time coaching a lot of different sports at Maple Valley High School. He gets his chance to be a varsity head coach for the first time this winter as he takes over the varsity boys’ basketball coaching job from Keith Jones, who is still heavily involved with the Maple Valley youth pro­ gram. ing time for the students. At the beginning of the workshop, each student was given a notebook they decorated with pictures or trin­ kets. The first lesson involved choosing some­ thing from their decorated cover and writing just about that one item. Using the analogy of a watermelon, students are encouraged to develop seed stories rather than whole­ slice stories. Seed stories focus on one topic or event and are developed by adding details. The class read the book, Somethingfrom Nothing for this lesson. The story tells of Joseph and a blanket made by his grandfather. Through the years, the blanket was made into several more things, including ajacket and a hat. “The lesson and book show how any ordinary event, even like brushing your teeth, can be turned into an elaborate story,” said Boldrey. One result of the work­ shop was touted by the developers of the program, but both Boldrey and Baker said they were hesitant to believe such dramatic results were possible until they saw it themselves. The students are not only writing more, they are actually enjoying the creative process of put­ ting pencil to paper now. “Based on what we read, that’s what they were telling WORKSHOP, continued on page 7 from football and baseball.” “Trent brings youth and energy to the program.” Harvey teaches at the Kellogg Center. He is a 1998 Maple Valley High School graduate, and a 2003 graduate of Olivet College. He’s learning now what kind of a time commitment it is to be a varsity head coach. “I’m up here four hours a day, five days a week,” Harvey said. “It’s a lot dif­ “Tough defense. We’ll play a lot of tough defense. Win, lose, or draw we’re going to get after it.” - Trent Harvey, Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball coach “I love basketball. I love the kids here at Maple Valley. That’s pretty much it. These kids are awesome. They really are,” said Harvey. Harvey has spent four seasons coaching junior var­ sity boys’ basketball at Maple Valley High School, a year coaching girls’ JV basketball, two years as a varsity football assistant, three years at the JV football coach, a year as a track assistant, and two years as the JV baseball coach. “The kids enjoy Trent’s style of coaching,” said Maple Valley athletic direc­ tor Duska Brumm. “He’s got experience coaching ferent than being up here two hours for JV or for a freshman team. Then I’m up here watching the seventh and eighth grade program.” Harvey has been putting in the time for a while now. He took over the program in the spring, and ran the sum­ mer program including a very successful weightlift­ ing program. “We did two months of summer lifting,” Harvey said. “We had 16 of 25 kids show up all summer long and lift. That’s the first time in a long time we’ve had the summer program really go.” Practices started last week for boys’ basketball programs around the state. Trent Harvey “He expects 100-percent from the kids,” Brumm said of Harvey. “He’s intense. I think he gets the kids to believe they can be success­ ful with the hard work put forth.” Harvey played two years of varsity basketball at Maple Valley, and played for one year at Olivet. He said his teams will play hard-nosed man-to-man defense. “Tough defense. We’ll play a lot of tough defense,” said Harvey. “Win, lose, or draw we’re going to get after it.” The Lions’ first chance to get after it comes Friday Dec. 11, as they open up their season on the road against Kalamazoo Valley Association rival Pennfield. Students in Anne Baker’s class at Maplewood Elementary show their finished sto­ ries they created as part of the writers workshop. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Local businesses needed to help bring Christmas spirit For the second year in a row, the streets of Nashville will be filled with festive cheer as the Christmas parade makes its way down­ town on Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. The parade, organized by Nashville Village Council Trustee Mary Coll, will fea­ ture local businesses and organizations. Anyone interested in entering a float or Fatal crash leaves two others injured Eaton County Sheriff westbound on St. Joe Deputies were dispatched Highway and had stopped at Nov. 21, at approximately the stop sign. He then began 6:45 p.m., to a two-car colli­ to turn right when his Ford sion on M-100 at St. Joe Taurus was struck by a Highway in Oneida northbound vehicle. That vehicle, a 1998 Oldsmobile, Township. Deputies discovered that was driven by 18-year-old Travis Rademacher, 19, of Matthew Merrill of Lansing. Dewitt had been traveling Merrill was alone in his vehi- cle. Rademacher had a 16year-old passenger. That passenger was transported to a Lansing hospital with non­ life threatening injuries. Rademacher died at a Lansing hospital a short time after the crash. Merrill sus­ tained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a Lansing hospital. Rademacher and his pas­ senger were both belted at the time, and alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash. The crash remains under investigation. otherwise taking part in the parade should contact Coll at 517-852-0271. Along with the parade, the village is partnering with the Maple Valley Kiwanis Club to host a day ofholiday activ­ ities. Residents will be able to make several ‘stops’ through­ out town and participate in activities of giveaways. Any business or organiza­ tion that would like to get involved is welcome and encouraged to contact Rose Heaton at 269-945-9554 ext. 232 or by e-mail to rheaton@j-adgraphics.com by Wednesday, Dec. 2. In This Issue... Office plans discussed, but meeting minutes become an issue Book club to discuss holiday reading Maple Valley High students restore roar with Spirit Club Share stories on National Day of Listening �Page 2 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 28, 2009 Office plans discussed, but meeting minutes become an issue by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer With Clerk Sharon Stewart JoeAnn and Treasurer the Nehmer absent, Township Vermontville Board discussed the progress of developing township offices in the lower level of Opera the Vermontville House. The offices would be located in what is now known as Fire Station 2. Deputy Clerk Marcia Grant filled in for Stewart in her absence. Supervisor Jack Owens said he and Trustee Brian Moore have been working on plans for the office and detailed some of the materials that would be needed if the township decides to move ahead with the project. A 3.5-inch cement cap on the floor, acid wash and sealer for the exterior wall, steel studs and drywall are some the items needed for the project. Owens said the rough estimate for the interior, electrical and exterior wall with door and window would be around $5,000. He said most of the labor for the project would be through volunteers, helping to keep costs low. Moore said he supported the project and also gave his opinion concerning other office options that had been discussed by the board, including purchasing a house in the village and renovating into office space. “We already pay for this yard being mowed, and there would be upkeep and more hidden stuff. Ifwe bought one of those $15,000 or $20,000 houses, we‘d still have to put in $10,000 to make it into offices. If we do get something else down the road, the library could use that space as their offices. So, I don’t see it as a waste ifwe do something else down the road. I still think it’s a good idea.” The board also voted to include a no-alcohol clause on the opera house rental agreement, under advisement from the township’s insurance company. The change was previously discussed at last month’s meeting and was brought to vote Tuesday evening. Trustee Blair Miller was the only nay vote on the motion to accept the new agreement. Nehmer is the contact person for rental of the opera house, and Miller said his vote was due to her absence. “I didn’t get a chance to talk with JoeAnn. I prefer to vote on her initiatives when she is here,” said Miller after the vote. Earlier in the meeting, Miller refused to vote on both the meeting’s agenda and the 1 MONTH TANNING Pfeifers to perforin in Nashville ALL PRODUCTS $20.00 said Owens. “You can’t just traffic stops and one DNR say, ‘I’m not going to vote.’” call during that time. Hunters “I will never vote on those on Mason Road had their blind stolen Nov. 9. A number minutes,” said Miller.. Owens recognized a com- of hunting blinds also were ment from audience member stolen from the area of and former supervisor Russ Anderson and Brown roads on Laverty, though Miller ques- Nov. 22. The department also tioned if it was time for pub- responded to a report of a party where minors were conlic comment.. “If you look in the minutes suming alcohol in the 1700 from last time, JoeAnn mile of Round Lake Road. • Heard a report from fire abstained twice, so if Mr. Miller wants to abstain, he department volunteer Chris can, but thatdoesn’t stop you Rumsey that the department and Brian fromvoting,” made nine runs during the past month, including two Laverty told Owens. agenda, personal injury accidents, two The consent including the Oct. 29 minutes, medical first responder calls were passed by 2-0 vote, with and one assist for another Miller refusing to cast a vote. agency. • Shirley Harmon gave a In other business, the townreport on ambulance activity ship board: • Heard a report from Eaton during the past month. The County Sheriff’s Deputy ambulance was called out on Brian Peacock. From Oct. 29 15 runs and transported nine through Nov. 24, the depart- patients. • Listened to comments ment received 43 calls for service from the township. and questions from audience Fifteen car/deer accidents member Scott Peters concernwere reported, one of the ing construction of the handihighest numbers in the state, cap-accessible ramp at the said Peacock. There were two opera house. “Who is telling us we need a ramp? Where is that coming from,” asked Peters. “There are two people who are absent, running wild that we gotta have a ramp.” Peters also questioned where the funds to build the ramp would come from. Supervisor Owens addressed his questions after the meet­ ing was adjourned. “That thing has come up ever since I’ve been a trustee,” said Owens. “We’ve gotten feedback from people that, ‘you’ve got to do some­ thing about that ramp’ ... If enough people put pressure on us, we try to do something and make people happy.” Owens said Nehmer has been looking into a grant The Pfeifers will perform at the Nashville Baptist from Rep. Mark Schauer’s Church Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. Since organizing office to fund the project. The next regular meeting more than two decades ago, The Pfeifers have enjoyed of the township board will be success nationally and internationally. For more infor­ Tuesday, Dec. 22, due to the mation, call 517-852-9808 or visit www.pfeifers.com . Christmas holiday. minutes from the previous Association, said for the month’s meeting. approval of an agenda or min“I will not vote* on minutes utes, a majority of those presthat I was not present for,” ent are required for the vote to said Miller, referring to the be valid. “In that case, you would Oct. 29 meeting from which need a simple majority of he was absent. Owens said the board will those present. A refusal is not run into the same issue of not a nay, though I suppose you having a quorum. Miller could consider it a vote countered, pointing out that against, but what you’re realnext month three officials ly counting is who voted for would not be able to vote on it,” explained Beelen. Miller refused to vote on Tuesday night’s minutes. “We can vote on tonight’s the consent agenda, after minutes next month, if Owens said the minutes from Marcia does them correctly,” the Oct. 29 meeting would remain on the agenda. he said. “Come on bud, give us all a Miller asked that the topics of handicap-accessible ramp break,” Owens said to Miller options, township offices and after his refusal. “You could do the same, I opera house rules be removed could point out,” responded from the night’s agenda. “Under unfinished busi- Miller. “I ask that minutes ness — ramp options. That from Oct. 29 be removed was spearheaded by Sharon, from the consent agenda.” “No, they’ll stay for the and I would like that removed since she’s not here,” said same reason (that other items were left on the agenda),” Miller. Owens removed the ramp “Of course,” said Miller. “In the township book, it options from the agenda, but left the other two items on the says you can’t not vote unless there is a conflict of interest,” agenda. Miller questioned the board’s ability to approve or deny items that he refused to vote on since, as he said, two votes do not constitute a quorum. Jim Beelen, member information sendees liaison for the Michigan Townships FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 207 N. Main Street • Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance. • Mon. 3-7; Tues. 9-noon; Wed. 11 -7; Thurs. 9-7; Fri. 1:30-7; Sat. 9-4 The church is located at 304 Phillips St., Nashville. 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 is Someone Special.” For information call 1 -269-731 -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 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., - Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15 Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00...................... Sunday School 10: 00............................. Church Sendee 11: 00 Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................... 8:30 a.m Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. Sunday School................................. 10 A.M. Service................................ 11:15 P.M. Service........................................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. Father al russell A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH . QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service 6p Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ................. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ............ 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. "David Hustwick 948-9327 PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday Sunday Services: 108 North Main, Vermontville RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06652103 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 28, 2009 — Page 3 Local business thrives in niche market by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer For the past 35 years, Nashville resident Herb Andler has made a living in what most would think of as a dying art. He and his staff at Justin Carriage Works craft buggies and sleighs that are pulled by the original type of horse power — not the kind found under a hood. This great adventure began for Andler when he refurbished his first buggy nearly 40 years ago. Raising Morgan horses, the Andler family came into contact \S'S ■$jL S’’’sS sSni Snli; ■$£SSl S «S S ita. ^ttihj^ii Sita. ^tt ihj^ii ^kjl^rhll l^rh Hsu * Hs *. .iw Conquering her fear of heights, Sandy Madsen climbs into the driver’s seat of one of the six buggies slated to be shipped to the Singapore Racetrack. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) with many horse enthusiasts, and it wasn’t a surprise when the first buggy was quickly bought, along with a horse. What was a surprise, howev­ er, was the purchase of five more buggies after that first one. Deciding to make the leap, Andler quit his job at Fisher Body and dove into making horsedrawn vehicles full-time. Since those first buggies were sold, the business has grown to 13 employees and more than 80 orders a year. Herb’s wife, Roxie, who upholsters the rigs, is certain that her husband made the right choice more than three decades ago. “When he started doing buggies, he was a lot happier because he could be at home,” said Roxie. According to Herb and daughter Claudia, who runs the office, a few keys have led to the success of the busi­ ness. “It’s just a niche,” said Herb. “It has worked well for us because we’re the biggest j ..t** .t** * ^nd i J^?/9 f16^ ■^•fck kw Whips; « » ht tai r<W®.1r{ | **oldtilig^ M ill it Mi® ifted'-/' aE^pps tewshtti! faiSlV^ tatotei*isi fe fef. W Sctai'i .M_OO. faWkm a _ IltHtrt,®®, i J "r Totaf.Dtt.Ute*>* ® Qua# mi SOUTHKAUHO CHURW iwiifww |W*t il*j*5 » ■as* pmtM” ■siM se­ e- 1 »>; »•>&; Sl*l> Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, November 30 Chicken wings, corn, California blend, pear halves, biscuit. Tuesday, December 1 spaghetti with sauce and meatballs, tossed salad, apple, garlic bread. Wednesday, December 2 Baked chicken leg qtr., baked potato, Italian blend, vegetables, peaches, dinner roll. Thursday, December 3 Wet burrito and toppings, Spanish rice, southwestern com, banana. Friday, December 4 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, stewed tomatoes, jello with fruit, dinner roll. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, November 30 Scalloped potatoes and ham, green beans, apple­ sauce, wheat bread. Tuesday, December 1 Hamburger, tatot tots, diced carrots, pineapple, hamburger bun. Wednesday, December 2 "Sliced roast beef w/American cheese, baked beans, applesauce, wheat bread. Thursday, December 3 Chef salad, pea salad, trop­ ical fruit, muffin. Friday, December 4 Cottage cheese, macaroni salad, mandarin oranges, muffin. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, November 30 Chicken wings, corn, California blend, diced pears, biscuit. Tuesday, December 1 Spaghetti with meatballs and sauce, green beans, gar­ lic bread. Wednesday, December 2 Boneless baked chicken, rosemary potatoes, Italian blend vegetables, peaches, wheat bread. Thursday, December 3 Chicken chop suey, rice, peas and carrots, cherry crisp, fortune cookie. producer other than the buggy shops by the Amish, and we can turn buggies over in probably one-third of the time as other places.” Using fiberglass to con­ struct most of the body parts has helped cut down produc­ tion time for the Justin Carriage Team, but Claudia knows there is another aspect that has helped create demand for the product. “Dad works hard to make sure we are the top listing on Internet search engines,” said Claudia. “He built the Web page.” Customers most often find their company through theInternet, including customers like Whoopi Goldberg and Harry Connick Jr. Currently, the group is the midst of a six-buggy order for the Singapore Racetrack, one of the largest and most prestigious tracks in Singapore. With strict adver­ tising policies, the racetrack has to come up with creative ways to let residents and vis­ itors know about the track, said Claudia. Last year, the track painted fiberglass hors­ es to signify different aspects of the races and placed them strategically around the city. This year, to the benefit of Justin Carriage Works, bug­ gies will be used. The craftsmanship of the employees at Justin Carriage can be seen in movies such as “Interview with a Vampire,” “Westward Ho,” “The Little Princess,” and others. Vehicles also have been constructed for Disney parks in Florida, California and Japan. The company is truly a family affair, with Claudia working in the office. She joined the production with stints in the fiberglass shop and sanding wheels while in high school to pay for her own phone line. Grandson Mark also works for the business and son Todd has Herb Andler (right), has created not only a successful business but a family endeavor over the past 35 years. Here, he joins his wife, Roxie, daughter Claudia, son Todd and grandson Mark take a break in one of the recently constructed carriages for the Singapore Racetrack. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Gina Clark demonstrates the champagne glass hold­ Friday, December 4* er, one of the features on the Cinderella Coach created Salisbury steak, mashed by Justin Carriage Works. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) potatoes and gravy, stewed tomatoes, spiced apples, din­ helped out in past years. Roxie couldn’t agree more ner roll. Though working so close­ and said along with the hard Activities Calendar ly with family members can work of building a business Monday, November 30: make each day an interesting from the ground up, the past Hastings - Music with Sam adventure, Claudia said she 35 years have also held a lot 10:30 a.m.; November craft is thankful for a job that of enjoyment. 10:30; card making 12:30 allows her to still be a moth­ “It’s been really awesome. p.m. er to her children and spend We’ve really enjoyed it and Tuesday, December 1: time with the rest ofher fam­ just being together,” said Hastings - No Line Dancing; ily. Roxie. play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Kinship Info 1 p.m.; Kinship series 1:30 p.m. GL-Cards 10:30­ 12:30. Wednesday, December 2: The Place to Gofor Professional Styling Hastings g Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN ■ p.m.; Tai Chi 5:15 p.. Delton HAIR STYLING & NAILS - Reminiscence. Open Tuesday — Friday Thursday, December 3 Hastings - Line Dancing S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 9:30 a.m.; COA 35th 1-517-852-9481 Anniversary Open House 4-6 Santa Claus will be visitp.m.; Music with the Lewis’. Nashville - TV Time. Delton ing Bellevue to ride in the Puzzles/ annual Christmas parade • We Are • Saturday, Dec. 5. Trivia. SMOKE FREEH The’ parade will begin at 5 Friday, December 4 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; p.m., with the lineup forming MEXICAN NITE, Fri. ~ Dec 4 • FISH FRY, Fri. ~ Dec 11 Model Railroad 10- a.m.; at 4:30 p.m. on Vine Street Bingo 10 a.m. Nashville - The parade will proceed Have You Trled Our • 5 • NEW Hearty Sandwiches • The Long Hom Burger • The Bronco Bustln BLT • Bingo. Woodland - Nashville south on Main Street through the downtown business dis­ The Goldrush Club • The Flzhaw Burger • The Belly Buster 5+ 11:30 a.m. 10% Senior citizen Discount Every Mon & Thurs trict, culminating at the Dec. Bellevue Hardware Store. 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WINTER HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9-7; Fri. & Sat. 9-8 �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 28, 2009 lleen Sutphen celebrates 100 years The couple lived in Lansing. They paid $683 for There’s something “fishy” a Model A and 25 cents to about lleen Sutphen of see a movie. In 1930, they Sunfield. As the centennial moved to the home on Highway lady shared her 100 years of Vermontville memories in a recent inter­ where she lives now. lleen view, her love of fishing was has three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. a constant theme. Both her parents passed Her daughter and only child, Sharon Hager, helped away when lleen was a girl, during the interview, filling and she was raised by her sis­ ter, Bertha Alleman, who was in during memory lapses. Ileen’s parents were Tom 20 years her senior. Still, she and Anna Ainsworth. She remembers quite well the spe­ said Doc Peabody was the cial trips she took with her doctor assisting in her birth in parents — one to Florida and a 1914 trip to Cuba. 1909. “Your dad treated you like lleen married Bill “Bud” Sutphen in 1928. The knot a princess,” Hager said. Raised on a farm, Ileen’s was tied in the preacher’s house, and they headed for family bought 100 pullets Niagara Falls for their honey­ every spring, and one of her moon. But they only got as chores was to gather eggs. far as Detroit where she saw Most of the “big” chores were done by hired hands her first burlesque show. from Chicago. She remembers the family had two phones, one for local calls and one for calls else­ where. She could earn one cent per quart to pick straw­ berries. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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Tuesday, December 1 Chili w/com bread, whole kernel corn, peach crisp, pasta bar. Wednesday, December 2 Cheesie bread sticks, spaghettios, pineapple, potato bar. Thursday, December 3 HS/Kellogg - Goodtime Pizza. Veg. medley, grapes, Mexican bar. Friday, December 4 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, pears, Subway Bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety ofchicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich, fish sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds available on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. * Menu subject to change. Santa to visit Vermontville library When you compare the product quality, performance FREE DVR UPGRADE Do Stuff Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu COMPARE AND SAVE in vp io 4 rooms (fffj lleen attended country school for eight years in Sebewa. She walked nearly two miles to school. It was part of the teacher’s job to start the fire on winter morn­ ings to warm the classroom. Apparently her teacher was not the best fire starter and lleen said “We had cold butts until noon.” She graduated from Portland High School and later worked at the notions counter at Woolworth in Lansing. In 1930, the family moved to the home on Vermontville Highway. Once in the rural setting, lleen found more time to pur­ sue her love of fishing. She and Bud paid $1,200 for a lot with a cottage on Saubee Lake. She put baby Sharon in a basket and took her fishing. Family would often find her using her favorite cane pole. She seldom cleaned the fish she caught, but had others clean them or gave them away. Monday, November 30 Grilled cheese, tomato soup, fruit cocktail, crackers. Tuesday, December 1 Spaghetti, bread stick, green beans, peach crisp. Wednesday, December 2 Rib sandwich, whole ker­ nel com, pineapple, clodhop­ pers. Thursday, December 3 Pizza, tossed salad, man­ darin oranges, cookie. Friday, December 4 Chicken fries, mashed potatoes, applesauce, Teddy Grahams. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Maplewood Alternate Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.30; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. ALSO INCLUDES: FREE STANDARD PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION including local channels for 12 months SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Nashville (517) 852-9565 © 2009 Goodman Manufacturing Company. L.P. Houston, Texas •' To receive the 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty, online reglslratioo must be completed within 60 days of installationn Onlrne registration is not required in California or Quebec Full warranty details available at www.goodmanmffl.com. Thank goodness for Goodman: New this year, each family will be able to decorate a gingerbread house to take home. The library staff will be providing pre-assembled gingerbread houses, and families can decorate their houses while they wait. To offset the expense of this project, the library is asking for donations of candy and other items suit­ able for decorating the houses. Donations may be dropped off at the library during regular library hours. 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. COBB WELL DRILLING 0 REPAIR • 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. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. *1748 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 28,2009 — Page 5 Book club to discuss holiday reading The book discussion group at Putnam District Library will meet Monday, Dec. 21, to discuss David Baldacci's The Christmas Train at 5 p.m. In The Christmas Train, disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon must get from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles in time for Christmas. Forced to take the train across the country because of a slight “misun­ derstanding” at airport secu­ rity, he begins a journey of Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Parliamentary Procedure Workshop, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church in Hastings. Dec. 1 Fair Book changes due. Dec. 5 MSU Student Organic Farm Tour, 10 a.m., 3291 College Rd., Holt, MI. Dec. 8-10 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo, Grand Rapids. Dec. 10 Master Gardener Annual Christmas Craft/Bake Sale, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Courts and Law Building. Dec. 14 Agriculture Career Focus Conference, MSU Kellogg Center. Dec. 15 Re-enrollment deadline. Dec. 15 RUP Credits Available, 6-10 p.m., Courts and Law Building. Dec. 16 RUP Credits Available, 1-5 p.m., MSU Extension Ionia County. Dec. 18 Integrated Pest Management Update, MSU Pavilion. Dec. 24-25 MSU Extension Office closed for Christmas holiday. Dec. 31 MSU Extension Office closed for New Year holiday. Nov. 30 SMOKE-FREE RESTAURANT Hi Home Cookih' Jack £ Jody's \ IJ Kettle Cafe IS off MjigIH ff®- (ilttoitati ■fit asWiH'ii ha. totlHWii bi PIS’pet sisifta! ms hi We a tat lai iKEsiSfoia riji bifcitapi hi S [Kioto1 jtf. jJe fr bffl < >h atofhotai®* iii toirtatokl» FRIDAY FISH FRYS... ALL YOU CAN EAT! 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The discussion is informal, but readers may enjoy visiting 100 YEARS, continued from previous page Her hobbies included mak­ ing quilts, playing badge and music. She played piano and organ for her church and wrote her own music. She took organ lessons from Bea Murphy; kept a diary from 1923 until eight years ago; and is known for her love of Wrigley’s spearmint gum. Hager said her mother never smoked or drank liquor or coffee. For many years, she thought Coke was an alcoholic beverage. She is not entirely saintly, though. “She has been known to have a potty mouth,” Hager added. These days Ileen’s vision is impaired by macular degeneration. “I’ve been ancient for so long, if I could see, I would­ n’t have anything to complain about,” the spry woman said. Includes choice of 4 entrees, potato, vegetable, soup & salad bar and deseert! 113 N. 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State in Nashville .517-852-0882 517-852-0882 VISA LUMBER & HARDWARE www.hometownlumber.com Mon. thru Sat. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm i| | �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 28, 2009 Maple Valley High students restore roar with Spirit Club by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It started strong with the beginning ofthe football sea­ son, and now the new Maple Valley Spirit Club is looking to liven up the gymnasium as it prepares for the winter sports season. The brainchild of Maple Valley High School athletic director Duska Brumm, the Spirit Club is looking to pro­ mote school spirit and sportsmanship by the Lions’ studeht fans during upcom­ ing basketball and wrestling events. “I just want to bring back the pride for the kids,” said Brumm. “They’re doing LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad A. Schondelmayer, unmarried man by Lorie K. Bowerman, as Attorney in Fact, to Comerica Bank, a Michigan State Chartered Bank, Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2005 and recorded October 14, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154574, and Loan Modification recorded 03/09/2006 Document Number 1161096, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by Bac Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Three and 64/100 Dollars ($203,343.64) including interest at 6.125% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 42, Mulberry Hills Estates, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Documentt 1092759, First Amendment to Master Deed recorded June 16, 2002 in Document 1106585, and Second Amendment to Master Deed recorded October 4, 2004, in Document 1134901, in the Office of Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 24, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 617.1880 ASAP# 3358105 11/28/2009, 12/05/2009, 12/12/2009, 12/19/2009 06700764 awesome. I’ve had nothing but positive comments from .the community.” Students can get involved and find out more by talking to Brumm in the high school office. Members of the club take part in different spirit centered committees. Plans are underway for theme nights during the upcoming basketball season, things like a 70’s night or a 50’s night, camo night, a black-out, and such. “It’s coming along pretty good,” said Brumm. “The kids are enjoying it and are positive about it.” * Bleachers were set up just beyond the south end zone for the club during football LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACtlVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard J. Robbins and Denise M. Robbins, husband and wife, to Homecomings Financial Network, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2000 and record­ ed September 20, 2000 in’ Instrument Number 1049736, and re-recorded to correct legal description on 7/13/04 in Instrument Number 1130736, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One and 89/100 Dollars ($103,231.89) including interest at 7.875% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest '1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence North along said 1/4 Section line 540 feet for the place of beginning; thence North 275 feet; thence West 500 feet; thence South 275 feet; thence East 500 feet to the place of beginning. Also: com­ mencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence North along said 1/4 sec­ tion line 815 feet for the place of beginning; thence North 200 feet along 1/4 section line; thence West 500 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 500 feet to the place of beginning. The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale: In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain an rrights. s. Dated: ae: November ovem 14, 2009 Orlans rans Associates, ssocaes, P.C P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No.. 280.9976 ASAP# 3341851 11/14/2009, 11/21/2009, 1/28/2009, 12/05/2009 06700038 season. The high point of the club so far has been its cheering on the Maple Valley varsity volleyball team as it made its way to a district championship con­ test at MVHS earlier this month. “It feels nice,” said Maple Valley senior Jennifer Kent after her team’s victory over Pewamo-Westphalia in the Class B District semifinal volleyball match. “It just motivates you that much more to play better when you have that support.” The club is planning some future fund raisers, including doing things like half-court shots for prizes and possibly 50/50 raffles at sporting events. For their participation in the club, students will be admitted to sporting events for free and they can also purchase club T-shirts. Members of the Maple Valley Spirit Club cheer on their varsity volleyball team during its Class B District Semifinal contest against Pewamo-Westphalia. (File photo) LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay D. Dekleine, a mar­ ried person and Jacob C. Dekleine, a married person, to CitiMortgage, Inc. fka ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006 and recorded January 2, 2007 In Instrument Number 1174494, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-One and 99/100 Dollars ($75,221.99) Including interest at 7.25% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 10, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 11, of East Town Homes, according to the Master Deed recorded in Instrument Number 1074113, Barry County Records and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 23, and any amend­ ments thereto, together with an undivided interest in the general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above described Master Deed in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended.. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ,of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned jn accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 7, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.7100 ASAP# 3332494 11/07/2009, 11/14/2009, 11/21/2009, 11/28/2009 06699623 NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector 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. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was dis­ charged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to col­ lect that debt. You are presently in default under your Mortgage Security Agreement, and the Mortgage Holder may be contem­ plating the commencement of foreclosure proceedings under the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have no legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan modification may not serve to revive that obligation. However, in the event you wish to explore options that may avert foreclo­ sure, please contact our office at the number listed below. Attention: The following notice shall apply only if the property encumbered by the mortgage described below is claimed as a principal residence exempt from lax under section 7cc of the gen­ eral property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention William Morey and Johanna Morey, regarding the property at 206 S East Street Freeport, Ml 49325. You have the right to request a meeting with your mort­ gage holder or mortgage ser­ vicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee with authori­ ty to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may also contact a housing counselor. For more information, contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan.gov/mshda or calling (866) 946-7432. If you request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C.within 14 days after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If an agreement to modify the mortgage loan is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mort­ gage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attor­ ney and can obtain contact infor­ mation through the State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738. Dated :November 28, 2009. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 information may be faxed to (248)267-3004, Attention: Loss Mitigation Our File No: 09-17457 ASAP# 3357302 11/28/2009 06700729 Call 269-945-9554 anytimefor Maple Valley News Action-ads! ATTENTION VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS — NOTICE — PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing has been scheduled for 7:00pm, December 3,2009 at the Regular Council Meeting at the Village Office, for the purpose of discussing adoption ofthe 2010 Budget. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection in the Clerk’s Office at 121 Eastside Drive or at the Village Garage at 134 Westside Drive. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PRO­ POSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. The Village of Vermontville levies 15 mills. Public com­ ments, either oral or written, are welcome at the Public Hearing. Handicapped persons needing assistance or aid should contact the Village Office during regular working hours forty eight hours prior to the meeting. Shirley Hannon Village Clerk____ 06700309 PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 17,2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. SUBJECT: The purpose ofthis hearing is to hear public discussion on a request to allow a private club operated by the Avengers Motor Cycle Club at 105 N Main. (General provision, section 3.14(d). Ifyou wish to comment in writing on this request you must do so by December 17, 2009 and turn it into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St. P0 Box 587, Nashville, MI. n^nnann ' ; x UOIuuouz VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE County of Eaton, Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Village Council of the Village of Vermontville will hold a pub­ lic hearing on December 3, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Vermontville Village Hall, 121 Eastside Drive, on an increase of 3.4% COLA per thousand gallons usage in water and sewer rates. All comments are to be made in person or written and mailed to office, PO Box K, Vermontville MI 49096, up to the time of the public hearing. 06700312 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 28, 2009 — Page 7 Share stories on National Day of Listening The day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 27, has been designated the National Day of Listening by a group that urges everyone to set aside one hour to inter­ view someone — an older relative, a friend, teacher, rel­ ative and hear about their childhood, ‘the old days,’ military service, schooling or significant accomplishments or milestones. As a newspaper publisher, J-Ad Graphics is particularly interested in preserving sto­ ries about Maple Valley and its people. We urge our read- In My Own Write Kinyon 9 One of the best parts of Thanksgiving? Leftovers. I always look forward to turkey sandwiches for lunch in the days following the big feast, and then there are the desserts. Nothing quite beats pumpkin pie for breakfast. Besides spending time with family and friends, I look forward to the leftovers. This started me thinking of all the things in our lives that might be considered ‘left­ overs’ that actually hold some value. The leftover change in our pockets can add up to quite a bit after a relatively short time. We used our change to pay for gas on a road trip up north this fall. We had more than enough for two tanks, and it didn’t require planned saving on our part. We just threw our change into a bowl at the end of the day and voila — we had a road-trip fund. I used leftover bam wood last year to make a set piece fpr the musical “Oklahoma!” and it turned into one of the favorite set pieces I’ve ever construct­ ed. The wood was stored up in the garage of my in-laws, leftover from a barn that was tom down. I turned a basement in to my own paint laboratory a few years ago, using left­ over partial gallons ofpaint. I experimented and mixed colors together and used the results to paint the music room at my mom’s house. So many things that are usually classified as left­ overs can still have purpose and be of use. In high school,, I was what might be classified as a ‘leftover’ student. I was­ n’t into sports, FFA or any of the other activities. I wasn’t a bad student, but just wasn’t interested in that many of the activities at high school. That was until a spark of insanity caused me to try out for the high school musical. Now, to under­ stand what an odd thing this was for me to do, you need to know that I was one of the shyest people that could be found. I was such an introvert that I was too shy to even order my own food at a restaurant — that would involve talking to a stranger, something that scared me more than a pool full of piranhas. I have absolutely no idea what motivated me to step up onto that stage and sing “Amazing Grace” in front of several dozen of my classmates, most of whom I had never even said “hello” to before that time. I was cast in the chorus, and the rest, they say, is his­ tory. I had found my niche. Thanks to the stage, I don’t really have any issues being around strangers. My moth­ er would actually say quite the opposite. My point is. that, is although I might have been a ‘leftover’ student, I just had to find the thing to spark my interest. Linda Boyce, one of my co-workers, spent Thanksgiving with her fam­ ily and some people who might be classified as ‘left­ overs.’ They worked at restaurant, serving Thanksgiving dinner to those who otherwise wouldn’t have company, or a home-cooked meal or a meal at all. Maybe, We should give the ‘leftovers’ just as much attention as the main course. The term leftover may have negative connota­ tions, but sometimes, the leftovers are the best part. ers to step up to the chal­ lenge on the National Day of Listening and e-mail those transcribed stories to news@j-adgraphics.com or send or deliver a copy to our office, 1351 N. M-43, Hastings MI 49058. We feel it is important to record the tales of Maple Valley’s earlier years and want to preserve the stories of how major and minor events impacted residents: life dur- ing the Great Depression or World War II (both here and abroad), learning in a oneroom school house, recre­ ation, fanning, clubs, enter­ tainment, special programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps, prepar­ ing for changing seasons, traveling, etc. We want to hear about it Along with the stories, please provide names of the storyteller and recorder, Kalamo church to hold second food distribution The second monthly Kalamo United Methodist Church food distribution will take place Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 9 to 11 a m. at the church located at 1475 S. lOnia Road. Residents in the Kalamo Township area in need of food assistance are asked to register by calling 517-5889430 before Dec. 11, between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to speak with a church repre­ sentative. Only those who pre-register can expect to be served. Kalamo United Methodist Church is located four miles east of M-66, then 1.5 miles south on Ionia Road. Those receiving food, who have not been to the previous food distribution will be asked to provide a current driver’s license and two recent bills that show the address listed on the driver’s license as proof ofresidency. People currently receiving food from other food pantries are asked to only be involved with one food pantry. Those folks who live in the Kalamo Township area who would like to switch to this distribu­ tion are welcome. Those not involved in any food distri­ bution and who have run out of food before the month is over are especially welcome to receive help from Kalamo United Methodist Church’s food distribution. A very generous donation from “John Smith” will help feed many people. WORKSHOP, continued from page 1 ----------------us would happen, but we were a bit skeptical,” said Boldrey. “The kids are not only writing more, they’re not complaining about hav­ ing to write. Kids are asking me, when do we get to write some more? It has also inspired some students to ask for a notebook to’ keep at home.” Boldrey said the program has even helped her become a better writer. Rather than move on to another task when the students write, Boldrey took the time to write some of her own sto- ries. She has seen the posi­ tive results of the program and plans to take the program with her wherever she ends up teaching after graduation. “I’m glad Mrs. Boldrey has been here to work with me. She’s been wonderful in the classroom,” said Baker. “The writing workshop has been exciting from Day 1, from not knowing how the students would adjust to a new way of writing, and now we’ve seen the results.” along with contact informa­ questions that may be helpful tion, and provide any addi­ when interviewing. tional notes or explanations. We will accept stories LEGAL NOTICE recorded any day, but are using the National Day of Listening to launch this THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ effort. TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ The Web site LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE www.nationaldayoflisten- USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ing.org has several sample PLEASE CONTACT OUR LEGAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO 15 USC 1692 YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by Jeff Schantz a single man to MERS, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc by a mortgage dated September 26, 2005 and recorded on October 3, 2005 in instrument No. 1153687 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Six Hundred Seventeen and 35/100 Dollars ($103,617.35) including interest at 5.25% 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, Michigan at 1:00 pm on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situ­ ated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lots 1302 and 1303 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1 948CL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 Michael M. Grand, Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., #151 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 75841 ASAP# 3352193 11/28/2009, 12/05/2009, 12/12/2009, 12/19/2009 06700663 OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Mosley and Tricia Mosley aka Tricia M. Mosley, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2004 and recorded September 13, 2004 in Instrument Number 1133841, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by OneWest Bank FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred FortyThree and 11/100 Dollars ($158,843.11) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 10, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17, Bryanwood Estates, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 7, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 225.3012 ASAP# 3331963 11/07/2009, 11/14/2009, . 11/21/2009, 11/28/2009 06699758 High Heating Bills Have You Down? 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The village council voted Thursday night to increase rates by 3.4 percent per thou­ sand gallons ofusage, in line with the cost of living adjust­ ment (COLA) reported on the Web site fedsmith.com. Village President Doug Kelsey said that in the past, the village has used the COLA amounts set by the Social Security Administration. Council 'Member Gary Patrick said the policy of using COLA to set the rates was instituted around eight years ago when the village was considering increasing the rates but was faced with objections from residents. “We wanted to raise water rates, and a lot of people were objecting to the increase, which was a sub­ stantial increase for some. This (seating) area was full of people at that meeting,” said Patrick. The new rates will go into effect Jan. 1, 2010. Clerk Shirley Harmon said the average use is 6,000 gallons for a family of four. With the increase, that will mean 54 cents for water and sewer 42 cents more per month. The council also heard a presentation from Andrea Stay of the Eaton Conservation District and Nancy Krubiarz, director of the Michigan Greenway Alliance. The duo attended the meeting to discuss possi­ ble conservation efforts in the village. The “Greening Mid-Michigan” is designed to promote more sustainable infrastructure planning in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties. Krubiarz presented data the group has collected, showing parts of Thomapple River and Scipio Creek near Vermontville as being some of land with the highest ‘green’ potential in the Coun­ tyDeveloping rain gardens, promoting wildlife, develop­ ing trails and river-core development are just a few ofthe initiatives that not only would positively impact land but encourage population growth at the same time. “Knowledge-based work­ ers want to locate where there’s green space,” said Krubiarz. “Green areas are attracting businesses firms and college graduates who want to take advantage ofthe green initiatives.” Blair Miller, a township resident and trustee on the Vermontville Township Board, has been working to link the organization with the village and said there is potential for positive change in the area that would require little work on part of the vil­ lage. “The economic impact of this could be huge,” Miller told the village council. The group will host an event Feb. 18, 2010, at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing to gather input from the municipalities in the tri-county region and start developing plans com­ munities could implement to encourage green infrastruc­ ture and conservation. The council also approved payment ofjust over $8,000 to V&H Contractors who have been working on the facade grant in the village. Department of Public Works Director Monte O’Dell reported that the program is 90 percent completed and they are currently waiting on payments from the state and local businesses. One pay­ ment of just over $20,000 was received from the state, and paperwork for the sec­ ond and final payment of $22,054 from the state has been submitted, said O’Dell. Local businesses owe $12,391 to the village for the project. The council also approved the purchase of share bonds to fund an ICE Grant project that would replace parts of major categories: water, account is $89,611, nearly the water system in the vil­ sewer and local (general $18,000 more than the lage. Share bonds offer a funds). The projected quicker start-up time, faster income from the water COUNCIL MEHING, continued on page 4 payoff and a lower cost over­ all compared to municipal bonds, said council member Abe French. The grant would supply nearly $450,000 for the proj­ ect to purchase materials and labor for the project. The vil­ lage is responsible for paying the ‘soft’ costs of.the project, including any engineering, architectural or legal work that must be completed. Payments for the share bonds will total $15,000 a year, the bulk of which could come from shifting funds in the current budget. “About $5,000 could come from the repair budg­ et,” said O’Dell. “The parts that will be getting replaced are averaging between $2,000 and 5,000 a year for repairs.” The board also approved the purchase of a new tractor by the DPW to replace an older one. O’Dell said the current rig has to be repaired each year because it is not strong enough to haul the brush hog. The $21,935 cost of the new tractor will be Carson Hasselback, poses with Santa at the work­ split between the 2009 and 2010 budgets. shop. Hasselback was shopping for gifts for his mother, Council also adopted a father and grandma. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) budget for the 2010 year. As proof of the economic Santa made a special The budget contains three appearance at Fuller Street times, Santa said one student Elementary Tuesday night at asked for a car so her mom could drive back and forth to a workshop held in the gym. The workshop featured work. Maplewood School’s fifth crafts and items for students to purchase for gift-giving to annual Holiday Gift Shoppe For more than 20 years, their families for Christmas. will 'be held at the the Ionia-Maple Valley Santa said the most popular Vermontville school Dec. 10 Community Band has enter­ items asked for by students and 11. tained' crowds across are Nintendo DS for the boys Michigan with its music. The and dolls for the girls. More photos on page ? group is currently gearing up for a full schedule of holiday events in local communities. The all-volunteer band is set to collaborate with the Eaton County Sheriffs 1 Vermontville was run over Portland Orchestral Society deputies responded to a fatal by her motor home in her The Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band will showcase its holiday spirit at the for a holiday concert at 7 accident on private property driveway. It appears she Maple Valley High School gym. Here, members of the band play during the Ionia Free p.m. Dec. 12. The event will in the 700 block of S. slipped as she exited the take place at the Portland Shaytown Road in vehicle and was run over by Fair Parade. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Playhouse on Main Street in Vermontville Township at the front tires. The accident remains under investigation. The Maple Valley-Ionia Portland. 7:45 p.m. Dec. 1. This Sunday, Dec. 6, the talents with special holiday On Dec. 13, the band will Lydia Fox, 57, of Maple Valley High School selections. The bands, under Community Band also will gym will be filled with the the direction of Dennis entertain the crowd with perform another joint con­ sounds of the Christmas sea­ Vanderhoef, have been songs they have selected for cert, this time with the Ionia son when five bands play a working on their pieces for the Christmas season. The Community Choir. The con­ the past few months in community band will feature cert will take place at 3 p.m. variety of holiday favorites. The sixth grade, junior preparation for the first per­ a vocalist, Ionia High School in Watt Auditorium, Ionia. All of the concerts are free high, high school and jazz formance of the concert sea­ senior Haley Hildebrandt for • Little Lions ‘roar into reading’ with and open to the public. The the Irving Berlin classic, bands will showcase their son. Maple Valley-Ionia million- minute challenge “White Christmas.” Rev. Larry Brown from the Ionia Community Band is com• Maplewood announces students of United Methodist Church prised of musicians young the month broken out the back door and A fire at a vacant house in will join the band as narrator and old who enjoy creating music. The band is open to • Festival of trees flourishes at Bellevue is believed to be the were able to determine where for “The Bells of the blaze started. It appears Christmas.” The arrange­ new members, and there are work of arson. Putnam Fire and police officials the fire was started when a ment is based on the poem no auditions to join. • Winter sports previews in this weeks Musicians travel from responded to the blaze flammable liquid was poured by Henry Wadsworth sports section 1 Ionia, Thursday, Nov. 20. Barry onto carpet and ignited. Longfellow and will feature Belding, The motive for the blaze is a hand bell choir. County Sheriff deputies dis­ CONCERT, continued on page 5 covered that glass had been unclear. Santa makes a special stop at Fuller Five bands showcase holiday music at concert Rolling RV causes fatal accident In This Issue. Arson suspected in Bellevue house fire �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 5,2009 Opportunities abound to help others during holiday Albert Einstein once said, “The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiv­ ing.” Several local organiza­ tions and groups are creating opportunities for community members to give to those in need this Christmas season. Several projects, including holiday food baskets and gift workshops, are planned for the upcoming weeks. These efforts rely on the generosity of local residents to succeed. Cathy Christman, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church and direc­ tor of the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, said the results of the giving are already evident in the community. “Last week, at the MVCCOH monthly board meet- ing, it was reported that some of our neighbors who have received help in the past from the food pantry and other outreach assis­ tance, were now giving back. They were giving what they could, physically and finan­ cially, to support the pro­ grams that once helped them out. That was exciting for me to hear. “As volunteers, we won­ der sometimes, do we make a difference. The truth is, we do,” said Christman. “We may not see the fruits of our labors right away, or even if ever, but we do make a dif­ ference in our world and especially in our small com­ munity when we take the time to help someone else.” Listed below arejust a few ofthe projects in need ofvol­ unteers and assistance: Workers help decorate cookies at last year’s work­ shop at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. (Photo provided) • Nashville ited Methodist Church, Grace Community Church and Hastings City Bank are collecting items for the Wish Upon A Star Program. The community is asked to visit the bank, pick a star off the tree and purchase a gift for the child or family on the star. The program also needs food for food baskets, wrap­ ping paper for gifts and vol­ unteers to help make this a success. Items are being collected now through the week of Dec. 13. Gift wrapping will take place Dec. 17, and food boxes will be packed Dec. 18, both at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Distribution of food boxes and gifts will take place Saturday, Dec. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. • At the same time this is going on Saturday, the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope will host its annual Santa’s Workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Children and adults are wel­ come to come and “shop” for gifts for their families. Jan Johnson is organizing the event and said the focus is teaching children the value of giving. “We want to cultivate the realization of the joy of giv­ ing,” said Johnson. Children and parents will be able to shop at opposite ends ofthe center, so the ele­ ment of surprise will be pres- ent on Christmas morning when the gifts are opened. The program is in need of donations to help ensure that everyone who attends receives a gift to give. “We’re looking for dona­ tions of kids toys, adult gift items and everything else from wrapping paper to tape and bows. We are also look­ ing for volunteers to help with everything from check­ in to wrapping and ‘shop­ ping,’” said Christman. • The center can always use volunteers On Tuesday mornings from 8:30 to 11 a.m. to help with the food pantry. More than 100 fami­ lies visit the food pantry each week and are given groceries to help feed their families. The Vermontville Christmas Basket program, which is coordinated by the Vermontville Women’s Club and supported by local churches, businesses and service organizations, is seeking donations to make the holidays brighter for local families. Donation sites for toys and non-perishable food items have been set up at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville, the Vermontville Post Office and Independent Bank on Main Street. The deadline for food donations is Friday, Dec. 18. Those who wish to receive a Christmas basket need to register with the Family Independence Agency in The Make-A-Wish tree at Hastings City Bank is full of wishes from local children who might not get a Christmas present without the help of local residents. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Charlotte at 517-543-0860. The baskets will be available for pickup at the Vermontville Bible Church Saturday, Dec. 1S>, from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information about the Christmas basket program, call Mary Fisher at 517-726-0670. Music in the Barn set for Dec. 12 ^-Diana’s cP0ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling The next Music in The Bam, “the medicine show that good for what ails you,” in Lake Odessa will be Saturday, Dec 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. This open, acoustical instrument jam will include everything from fiddles to penny whistles, along with singing and dancing, includ- MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 ing round, square and clog­ gingA potluck dinner will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., with open microphone from 6 to 9 p.m. The rules are: No alcohol, no smoking, no cussing, no spitting. For more information, e­ mail tfcloggers@att.net or call Bob or Lynda Warner at 616-374-8205. The barn is located at 1417 Johnson St., Lake CALL 269-945-9554 for Action-ads! 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 1-269-731-5194 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG (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 Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 Sunday S 10: 00 11: 00 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 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 Church S Fellowship 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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 BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 peace united southkalamo 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 pjn.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 METHODIST CHURCH KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Services Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................... 8:30 a.m Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road dee (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 203 N. State, Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 0 a.m. .11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . 2415 McCann Road 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's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship............ 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Sendee............................ 11 a.m. P.M. Service........................................ 6 p Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. CHURCH PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH ool Odessa. Angle park facing buildings. 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 5,2009 — Page 3 Little Lions ‘roar into reading’ with million- minute challenge Fuller Street School stu­ dents are reading 1 million minutes this year. Teachers are challenging families to read a minimum of 15 min­ utes per day with their chil­ dren, record the minutes and return the weekly total sheet to school. Students earn monthly prizes for participating, and each student will receive a reading T-shirt to wear every Friday. Weekly drawings also will be held for students who return their weekly reading minutes tally sheet . If the goal ofreading for 1 million minutes is reached, the school will hold a huge Million Dollar Reader, Principal Jason Miller shows off the $1,000,000 bill with which students can have their picture taken as part of the program. (Photo provided) celebration in May. Principal Jason Miller will spend time on the roof of the building reading to 'students along with an outdoor lunch. Students also will participate in a favorite book or charac­ ter parade through Nashville led by the sixth grade band from Maplewood Elementary. Research indicates that the No. 1. reason children become good readers is par­ ent involvement. The No. 2 reason is the amount ofread­ ing done at home, and the third reason is amount of reading done at school. Reading at home has a direct impact on test scores: students in the 90th per­ centile read for 30 minutes a night, 75th percentile 20 minutes per night, and 50th Fuller Street Principal Jason Miller will read to Fuller students from the roof of the 10 minutes per building if students read 1,000,000 minutes. (Photo provided) npercentile piegrhcte. The school is looking for parents who can help with the program. Volunteers are needed to tally minutes, dis­ tribute prizes, listen to stu­ dents read and read to stu- dents. ■ read 276,248 minutes. The As of Nov. 24, Fuller theme for December is ‘Give Elementary students have the Gift of Reading.’ Castleton Township receives positive audit rating by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Castleton Township received an unqualified opin­ ion on its annual audit, the highest opinion an organiza­ tion can receive. “Overall you have a healthy fund balance,” reads the report. The township had an end­ ing fund balance of $238,000, which was $3,000 over expenditures for the munici­ pality. At its regular meeting Wednesday night, the board also set a policy regarding the use of an attorney for legal issues in the township. Clerk Loma Wilson brought to question the steps taken to contact the lawyer, if the township has a need for his services. “Who’s responsible for calling the lawyer if we need to?” asked Wilson. “There’s been no set policy, and we need something on record.” Wilson said that in the past, there has been a joint effort between the clerk and supervisor when a legal issue comes to light. Trustee Jerry Reese agreed with Wilson that a policy needs to be in place to ensure that individual members on the board are not calling the lawyer without prior approval from the board. The board unanimously voted to continue with the joint partnership of the clerk and supervisor on legal issues concerning the town­ ship. Wilson also reported to the board that the ambulance tallied 54 runs for the months. At the EMS board meeting, Wilson said an EMS supervisor position was created and is now post­ ed to be filled. Ambulance staff have been working to set up on-call staffing for the second ambulance. Wilson said that enough staff mem- bers have agreed to take part out due to less overtime new two-line phone for the so the system has been work­ being reported for the depart­ township office to replace ing on a trial basis. When the ment. one that ceased working. first ambulance is called out “It’s working out a lot bet­ • Approved payment of up on a run, the on-call staff ter than anybody anticipat­ to $150 that can be paid reports to the ambulance ed,” said Wilson. before next month’s meeting garage to operate the second In other business, the for repair of a sink in the ambulance, should it be board: women’s restroom at the needed. Wilson said the sys­ • Heart Treasurer Dorothy township hall. tem came in handy, especial­ Semrau report that the town­ The Castleton Township ly when there were seven ship received $4,000 less in Board meets on the first back-to-back calls for serv­ revenue sharing from the Wednesday of each month at ice recently. Staff members state than last year. 7 p.m. in the township hall reporting for the second • Approved payment of located at 915 Reed St., ambulance are compensated bills totaling $7,361. The Nashville. at a lesser rate unless they bills included lodging for are called out on a run. Semrau at a Michigan Wilson said the system has Townships Association been effective, and the finan­ retreat, $748 for postage on cial aspect also is working tax notices and $200 for -a Cargill makes donation to MSU Extension program Committed to supporting the communities in which it does business, Cargill announced this week it is donating $1,700 to Michigan State University Extension to go towards its F3 ENER­ GY program. The name F3 ENERGY stands for “Fundamentals of Food and Fitness: Entrepreneurship + Nutrition + Eating Right = Great Youth.” The program com­ bines nutrition, gardening and business skills. Participants learn to grow food and then take that food to local restaurants and farm­ ers markets to sell. The pro­ gram is a part of a larger Local Foods Network in Barry County and a collaborative venture with 4-H, area businesses, Master Gardeners, and family and nutrition services programs. “This progtam is unique because it teaches kids about several aspects of food: where it comes from, its nutritional value and then how to market local food to customers like farm markets, schools, restaurants and other businesses,” said Ginger Hentz, MSU Extension director in Barry County. “In addition, it teaches the youth about leadership, communication skills and teamwork. 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HBO® and related channels and service marks ore the property of Home Boi Office, Inc SHOWTIME and related marks are trademarks of Showtime Networks Inc, a CBS company. © 2009, CVS Systems, Ina All rights reserved. 06700930 �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 5, 2009 Students travel to Davenport for mock interviews Nearly 40 advanced busi­ ness and technology students in Monique Colizzi’s classes at Maple Valley High School got a true taste ofreality dur­ ing the sixth annual mock interviews. The students traveled to Davenport University’s Lettinga Campus in Caledonia Nov. 19 for the sixth annual mock inter­ views. In the past, the mock interviews have been held at the high school, but due to major growth in the business program, logistics no longer allow for this, said Colizzi. “Traveling 46 miles from our school made this year’s event seem very real both to my students and me,” she added. “Moreover, many of their chosen career interests were in the areas of business and health, the in-demand careers Davenport University prepares students for.” The students’ expertise, level of confidence and pre­ paredness were developed during a nine-week career unit in the classroom. Students chose Plan A and B career options and looked for a ‘real’ job posting, some­ thing they would be prepared for with additional training. In addition, students created the necessary documents such as resumes, cover let­ ters, applications, and even an extensive Web site to house these documents, notes, tips, career research, job postings and related videos. Part of the focus was to create an electronic portfolio piece to have for life, said Colizzi, and to also have a means to communicate with their prospective employers or interviewers by making their technology skills evi­ dent. “I really strive to improve this experience for my stu­ dents each year. I am grate­ ful to have such a strong net­ work of professionals who are willing to share their time in the classroom,” she added. “This year, 1 had 12 guest speakers who all committed to spending a half day with us. There is nothing more powerful than having experts present to guide and prepare my students.” Topic areas covered by the speakers included seeking employment, where to look, filling out employment doc­ uments, self-marketing and how to network, producing a quality resume, dressing for success, managing finances once hired, workplace eti- quette and behavior, commu­ nication and presentation skills, life skills/goal setting, hair make-over and meal eti­ quette. All 12 sessions were video-taped and are now housed in a DVD collection for future classes. A final work day in the district’s board room allowed for more interaction with business professionals through a coaching and moti­ vational experience. Students rotated through four stations, practicing interview questions both in person and online via a Web­ based system, and polished up on propef social and meal etiquette techniques. Davenport University pro­ vided a formal, catered lunch, where the students were expected to mingle and network with the staff of Davenport, 18 interviewers and other students. The formal, one-on-one interviews lasted at least a half hour each and were fol­ lowed by an informal cri­ tique from the interviewers. Students were graded on everything from their hand­ shake, to communication skills, appropriate responses, and their Web sites. “This experience will help me in future pursuits, as well Students pose for a photo at Davenport University where they participated in mock interviews. (Photo provided) as in the very near future with scholarship competi­ tions,” said Amanda Erwin, a senior at Maple Valley. “I was invited to participate in the Medallion Scholars Competition at Western Michigan University in January. This competition offers a $40,000 scholarship towards tuition at WMU, where an interview is neces­ sary. I am confident that I will shine during this seg­ ment of the competition as a result of this mock interview process and Ms. Colizzi’s teaching.” Senior Cassie Wessner said she recommends the process to other students. “This was an amazing experience, and I think more schools should do this, as it prepares us more for the real world after we leave the classroom,” said Wessner. This year’s interviewers, guest speakers and coaches included Dave Eddy, Michigan State Police; Joanne Williams, Olivet College; Dave Veneklase, Brandi Houghton, Shelley Lowe, Deb Fraser, Paul Ballard, Jolene Teuscher, all of Davenport University; Chuck Archer, Archer Financial; Todd Gonser, Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High Principal; Jonathan Denton, Farm Bureau Insurance; April Heinze, Eaton County Central Dispatch 911; Ken Misiewicz, Pleune Service Company; Ralph Hansen, Eaton Intermediate School District; Don Colizzi, retired from Davenport University; Alan Parr, Homestead Savings Bank; Sarah Carpenter, HP/EDS; Samantha Semrau, Praxis Packaging; Tai Gearhart, State Farm Insurance; Dr. Joseph Parr, Michigan Large Animal Associates; Gay Goodnoe, Service Excellent; Marlene Darin, Ingham Intermediate School District; Karen Newman, Eaton County Circuit Court; Debbie Bechtel, Maple Valley Schools; Carrie Dennison, Techno-Mia Salon, Laura Kazmer, Eaton ISD/Capital Area Michigan Works; and Dr. David Steenstra, Ferris State University. “Nearly 200 students and six years later, this capstone experience has grown to be one of the most exciting reallife projects the vocational business students at Maple Valley encounter,” said Colizzi. Dairy workshop to spotlight on-farm processing Local farmer to serve as presenter Dairy producers who want to build from the growing con­ sumer trend toward purchas­ ing value-added and locally produced food items are invit-. ed to register for the “Value-Added Dairy Marketing Workshop” Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Michigan State University Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Comers. Participants who attend the one-day workshop will receive instruction on how to differentiate their dairy farms’ products from those on store shelves, how to add value through implementing on-farm processing and sales practices, and how to develop an effective marketing plan. Instructors also will explain guidelines producers must follow to qualify for using special product labeling, including organic, grass-fed “and pasture-based, and how to market a niche product Presenters will include John Partridge, MSU associate pro­ ested in developing or fessor of food science and expanding niche marketing human nutrition; Tom opportunities for dairy prod­ Kalchik, associate director of ucts should consider attend­ the MSU Product Center; ing this workshop. Amy Brown, Michigan “Workshop participants Department of Agriculture; will learn how to add value Kevin Kiehnau, Organic to dairy products through Valley Farms; Chad Pawlak, processing and marketing Grass Point Farms; Anne efforts, from creating an Cavanagh, Mattawan individual marketing plan to Creamery; and Doug developing a thorough Westendorp, MOO-ville understanding of the rules Creamery. and regulations associated Mat Haan, KBS pasture­ with on-farm processing,” he based dairy project manager, said. “Participants will also said that dairy farmers and hear directly from dairy entrepreneurs who are inter- fanners who are currently using on-farm processing methods and differentiated product labeling.” Haan noted there also would be ample opportunity for attendees to network with fellow workshop participants and speakers during the day. At the conclusion of the workshop, attendees will have an opportunity to take a guided tour of the KBS Pasture Dairy Research and Education Center and robotic milking facility. The registration fee includes all educational material, lunch and snacks. To register for the value-added dairy mar­ keting workshop or to receive additional informa­ tion, contact Mat Haan at 269-671-2360 or send an e­ mail to haanm@msu.edu. On-site registration will be available, but the courtesy of a phone call or e-mail is appreciated to ensure there will be sufficient meals and materials. The Kellogg Biological Station is located between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek at 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Comers. COUNCIL MEETING, continued front page 1 {passage Q^fterapy Special - Save $15 Purchase all (2) Massage QiftCertificates at once between 11-23-09 - 12-23-09 (2) 30 min. = $25.00 (regular (1) 30 min. = $20) AU Certificates Expire 3/20/10 Come to Nashville Chiropractic Center 307 N. Main Sr., Nashville, MI 49073 or please call 517-852-2070 • Sorry NO credit or debit cards Thank you and have a happy holiday season amount collected in 2009. The expenditures in the water account total the amount of projected income, with the biggest change in the repairs and maintenance £r£ budget, an increase of $1,000. In the sewer budget, the projected income is $60,500, almost $15,000 over what was collected in 2009. The ur Family S Serving Yours’ Nashville's Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 s ML' (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 06632750 06632750_ Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager expenses equal $60,500 with village. the biggest change in the ■ Council member Jason repair and maintenance cate­ Sheridan presented informa­ gory which has a $9,000 tion from the planning com­ increase in its budget com­ mission meeting to the coun­ pared to last year. cil. The commission agreed The local fund shows a to the re-zoning of a residen­ projected income total of tial parcel located next to the $48,928 with expenses bud­ Mobil gas station on East geted to equal that amount. Main Street. Plans for the The largest change in the land include a new service local budget is a$ 1,675 drop station, larger parking area in the amount budgeted for and a food service inside the the chloride contract for the station. GET AU THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Sheridan said in exchange for the zoning, if Mobil fails to follow through with the plan it has submitted, the land would revert back to residential zoning. The vil­ lage council tabled the vote on the zoning proposal until next month after members have had time to look over the details. The village council will meet again on Jan. 7, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the village office. CLIP & SAVE FISH FRY, Fri. - Dec 11 • MEXICAN N/TE, Fri ~ Dec 18 Have You Tried Our • 5 • NEW Hearty Sandwiches • The Long Hom Burger • The Bronco Bus tin BIT • The Goldrush Club • The Plzhaw Burger • The Belly Buster 10% senior Citizen Discount Every Mon & Thurs Xmas N « Sour Do__u — gh B,, — ,,read Bo.. 1— — EW« Item^ wls------------ -w--/S--ou-rrp-- -o- --r Chili Shopping! Frec Coffee or Tea with Bread Bowl w/ This Coupon Special 1 Sat. Nite Special: Chicken orSteak STIRFRY~ $ 799 Fri-Sat-Sn * 2 FOR $20 * 2 Complete Delmonico Steak Dinners!!! SUN - THURS 6AM - 2PM • FRI & SAT 6AM - 8PM ■s. Take Out * 517-852-25OO • 202 N. Main St.. Nashville Voted Best Home Cookin on the tpatt �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 5,2009 — Page 5 Maplewood announces students of the month by Amy Jo Kinyon and said being named as stu­ Staff Writer dent of the month is nothing Maplewood Elementary extraordinary. has announced its students of ‘It’s just something northe month for December. mal,” said White with a Tracye White is in Laura shrug. White said showing Smith’s fourth grade class kindness to classmatess can help a student earn the status of student of the month. His favorite subject in school math. Fifth grade student Ford Faynor was named student of the month in Patti Braun’s Edna Edwards to celebrate 99th birthday class. Faynor enjoys wrestling video games and learning about chemicals and animals in science class. According to Sam Seaton, getting work done on time is a key component to being named student of the month. Seaton is a sixth grade stu­ dent in Matt Powers’ room In My Own Write Edna Edwards will cele­ brate her 99th birthday on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009. Cards may be sent to Thornapple Manner, 2700 Nashville Highway, Cloverdale Lane, Hastings, MI 49058. by Amy Jo Kinyon Correction Information provided to the Maple Valley News last week was incorrect. An announcement that The Pfeifers will perform at the Nashville Baptist Church Sunday, Dec. 13, should have said that the performance will begin at 6 p.m. Call269-945-9554 anytime for ACTIOIMs! Wa? fe iilK-Svn I taaf barru Counlu BR tolMHi oni M-JWiiffllij as uliMiuii it®. Ohs imm ti lit kidkhtttun! 3 ri iqtadiMii i±i $siiih®t e B5 rilti&idi cji EMi iste lit Bn W SHIS W® g j» UuMalMiW, j iJJUEM^! l Bj fiiijt® Tracye White, Ford Faynor and Sam Seaton were named students of the month at Maplewood Elementary. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Banquet for cancer support group is Dec. 11 The Barry County Cancer Support Group and the Angel Wings Cancer Support Group for Women will hold a Christmas ban­ quet Thursday, Dec. 11, beginning at 5:30 with social time followed by. a 6 p.m. program. Entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. The event will be held at the Elks Lodge, 102 E. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, December 7 Beef stew, California blend, peaches, biscuit.Tuesday, December 8 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, beets, applesauce, dinner roll. Wednesday, December 9 Taco bar, Spanish rice, Fiesta corn, cherry crisp, chips and salsa. Thursday, December 10 Liver and onions, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter blend, pears, dinner roll. Friday, December 11 BBQ chicken leg qtr., creamed corn, coleslaw, trop­ ical fruit, combread. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, December 7 Tuna salad, potato salad, peaches, wheat bread. Tuesday, December 8 Turkey pasta salad, green beans w/bacon, salad, tropi­ cal fruit, crackers. Wednesday, December 9 Sliced roast beef w/cheese, coleslaw, apricots, wheat bread. Thursday, December 10 Chef salad, pea salad, applesauce, graham crackers. Friday, December 11 Egg salad, broccoli raisin salad, jello with fruit, wheat bread. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, December 7 Beef stew, California blend, vegetables, cherry crisp, wheat bread. Tuesday, December 8 113 N. Main Jack & Judy s Nashville 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Country Kettle Cafe Nashvilles Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! CHECK OUT OUR EARLY BIRD BREAKFAST SPECIALS & DAILY SPECIALS MON.-FRI. and enjoys playing with his dog Daisy when he is not in school. The student of the month program is supported by MOO-ville Creamery, Roush’s Pizzeria and Good Time Pizza. FRIDAY SPECIALS All You Can Eat Fish (Cod or Perch) All You Can Eat Shrimp SATURDAY SPECIALS Choice Top Sirloin Fried Chicken SUNDAY SPECIALS Swiss Steak Baked Chicken & Dressing Ham Steak & Yams SMOKE-FREE RESTAURANT Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, spiced applesauce, dinner roll. Wednesday, December 9 Macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, stewed tomatoes, diced peaches. Thursday, December 10 Baked Zita and sausage, peas and carrots, broccoli, pineapple. Friday, December 11 Boneless BBQ chicken, creamed com, green beans, mixed fruit, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, December 1: Hastings - Dec. Birthday Party; Nashville 5+ 10:30 a.m.; December craft 10:30; card making 12:30 p.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Delton - BP Clinic 11 a.m. H,W,N, Reminiscence. Tuesday, December 8: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Mini Massage 9-noon. GLCards 10:30-12:30. Wednesday, December 9: Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Low Vision Support 1:30 p.m. Nashville Nashville 5+ 11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 10: Hastings - COA Annual Christmas Party 10:30 a.m. All sites closed. Friday, December 11: Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m. Nashville Bingo. Woodland - Visiting. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Cancer survivors, caregivers and loved ones, including anyone who has lost a spouse or loved one to cancer, are welcome to attend. Reservations to the free dinner must be made as soon as possible by calling Ken Yates 269-795-3493 or 269­ 908-2785, indicating choice of prime rib or stuffed chick­ en. “Please join us as we observe this wonderful season of love and hope,” said Yates. “We look forward to seeing you there.” CONCERT, continued from page 1 Vermontville, Greenville, Grand Rapids and many other surrounding areas to take part in the tradition of the Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band. To find out more about the band and its upcoming events, visit www.ioniamvcommunityband.blogspot.co m or e-mail community­ band® hotmail.com. Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Ionia High School band room. Can I use my new blender six feet under? Will my iPod work in the afterlife? What good are possessions after you are gone? Questions I have been asking myself a lot these past few days. I work part-time at a hospital (not Pennock) and not in the medical field — I just heard a huge sigh ofreliefcome from those who know me. In an older part of the hospital, there is a hallway of former patient rooms that are now used as storage or offices. On the doors are plaques that read, “Donated in memory of ...” Seeing those plaques started me thinking about die legacies we leave behind. Each one ofus has a legacy we leave, kind of like a trail through our past. Rather than a plaque on the door of a room that now contains a rusty sink and old equipment, I think we are supposed to leave a different kind of legacy. Not a legacy ofmoney (thank goodness for that), or a lega­ cy of “things,” or even a legacy of memorials. The Rev. Billy Graham made a legacy during his life­ time and also made many statements that have caused me to stop and think. One of my favorites from him is this: “Our days are numbered. One of the primary goals in our lives should be to prepare for our last day. The legacy we leave is not just in our possessions, but in the quality of our lives. What preparations should we be making now? The greatest waste in all of our earth, which cannot be recycled or reclaimed, is our waste of the time that God has given us each day.” This Christmas, partly out ofnecessity and partly out of my realization of what a legacy should be, I think I’ll focus less on the presents and more on the present. One of the greatest gifts we can open won’t be found beneath sparkling paper or in knitted stockings. It’s the opportuni­ ty to create a legacy of quality. We don’t have to be movers and shakers or prestigious names in our communi­ ties to leave a legacy. Our legacies are left with those with whom we interact each day. We have today; let’s not bank on tomorrow, but take advantage of the moments we have right now to create a legacy of quality, not quantity. However, if you were thinking of buying me a gift this Christmas, it would be soooo very insulting for me to refuse ... Main Street Solon 226 Main St Na&twiHe Tanning Specia/H $30 Unlimited Tanning through Januarg 3 let S17-8S2-17S7 Hrs: Mon 3-2 Tue-Thure 9-5; hi. 9- ¥ Sat 3-12 toe by appt. 06701090 Saturday, December 12th Buy a 16" 3-Item IO0& 50Get Pizza for IO&Get... ABEE< Breadsticks 501 N. Main (M-66) Nashville Ml Salad B VBEE2 liter Pop Hard time finding the perfect gift? 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Sunny Crest was estab­ lished to provide a safe, lov­ ing environment for at-risk boys with the influence of core values, and physical, spiritual, academic and social, support. It is designed to be. a working ranch operation that will house as many as 48 young men, ranging in age from 10 to 17, who deserve a new start and a place to learn from mistakes without fear of rejection. Educational programs, mentoring, and skilled adult intervention coupled with cutting edge methods create the Sunny Crest environment - a safe place to explore the opportu­ nities needed to meet the challenges life has presented them. Each ranch home is a fam­ ily unit with two house par­ ents living within the home 24/7 with up to eight boys' As a member of this family, each rancher has assigned responsibilities that could involve household duties, care and feeding of animals, gardening, recycling or other day-to-day aspects of main- taining a ranch. The Honorable Michael Skinner, Eaton County Probate Judge, said, “I am thrilled that Sunny Crest Youth Ranch is being built here in Eaton County. I firm­ ly believe that community­ based treatment has a much greater chance ofrehabilitat­ ing boys in trouble than does distant institutional treat­ ment. There is something about animals and agricul­ ture that helps young people develop into responsible adults.” “The ranch is doing what we set out to do,” said Executive Director Ron Coppess. “We’ve been in operation since February, and it is a great success.” The ranch currently has three boys. Board member Glen Rairigh worked exten­ sively with the family of one rancher and was able to reunite him with his family. The boys are learning responsibility in school and on the ranch. Each morning, they have farm chores to do before they are off to school. As far as livestock, the ranch currently has a ram and ewe, two horses and 14 chickens. Coppess hopes to get 12 steers in the spring. “We want to have some sustainability,” he said. The ranch currently leases land for hay, and last sum­ mer the ranchers learned how to bale hay, he said. “It was hot, hard work, but the boys will always remem­ ber the experience and have stories to tell the rest of thenlives,” he added. For additional information on SCYR, visit the website at www.sunnycrestyouthranch.org. Health department adds more flu clinics The Barry-Eaton District Health Department contin­ ues to receive H1N1 influen- za vaccine in limited quanti­ ties which it distributes to vaccine providers in the dis- Getting a whiff of H1N1, 11-year-old Madison White said getting the vaccine “wasn’t bad. I’m glad I didn’t get the shot.” (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Call 269-945-9554for Maple VaBeyACnON-Ads Reach over4,000 area homes trict. . H1N1 influenza vaccine for all of the target groups is available from many Barry and Eaton county health care providers. For a list ofphysi­ cians providing vaccine to established patients, see “H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Information” at www.barryeatonhealth.org. Several appointment-only clinics will be held in December for those without a primary health care provider or whose provider cannot obtain the vaccine. Additional clinics will be scheduled when vaccine sup­ plies increase. In Barry County, the appointment-only clinics will be held at the BarryEaton District Health Department, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. These clinics are scheduled for Monday, Dec. 7; 9; Dec. Wednesday, Monday, Dec. 14; and Monday, Dec. 21. Call 269-945-9516, ext. 660, to schedule an appoint- Ll Vermontville resident Leroy Starks gets a shot of the H1N1 vaccine at the clinic held at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) In Eaton County, the appointment-only clinics will be held at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department l t Tuesday, Dec. 22. Call 517-54'1-2660 to schedule art appointment. 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Main • Vermontville Parts • Tires • Auto Repairs Open M-F 8-5:30 • Sat 8-1:30 �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 5,2009 — Page 7 Festival of trees flourishes at Putnam by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer The nooks and crannies of Putnam District Library are full of holiday spirit. Miniature trees, representing local groups and businesses, adorn the tables and shelves of the library. Library Director Shauna Swantek said the library decided to hold the event again after the enthusiastic response to the first Festival of Trees last year. The trees will be on dis­ play through Jan. 3. and fea­ ture everything from holiday trinkets to popcorn strings (an irresistible attraction for the library cat). Swantek said the inspira­ tion for the event stemmed from a similar festival took place each year in her home­ town. “In my hometown, Durand, there is the historic depot and they have a festi­ val of trees. They use real, big trees that traditionally featured local businesses or organizations with special niches in the community,” said Swantek. “Both towns have a historical building that is an anchor in the com­ munity and I wanted to implement it when I came here, though obviously on a smaller scale. It highlights the positive things that those groups do for the community and stirs up some excitement about them. Plus, we’re always glad to have a new and different idea to get people to come to the library.” Jeannie Hale (from left), Chloe Hicks, Savannah VanStee and Zandra Siple pose behind the tree they decorated for Junior Girl Scout Troop 516 of Nashville. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDINANCE 11-24-2009 Council Coll, supported by Council Member Holden moved the adoption of the following ordi­ nance: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 66, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE BURNING OF PAPERS, RUBBISH, LEAVES, GRASS, OR ANY OTHER INFLAMMABLE WASTE MATERIAL, WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTY THERE FOR, AND TO REPEAL ANY ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendment of Section 1 and Section 4, Ordinance No. 66. That Section 1 and Section 4, Ordinance No. 66 is amended to read in its entirety as follows: SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful to burn any paper, rubbish, grass or any inflammable waste materi­ al within the Village of Nashville, unless such materials are contained in a steel, or masonry container, so constructed as to prevent the blowing about ofany pieces ofburn­ ing material, any ashes or cinders thereof; the approved trash burner shall be no less than 15 feet from any building. SECTION 4. It shall be unlawful for any property owner within the village limits located closer than 100 feet of another residence to burn any grass, Weeds, leaves or other material from any field, yard or lot. For property over 100 feet away from another residence it shall be unlawful to burn any grass, weeds, leaves or other material from any field or lot without first obtaining a permit from the Barry County Dispatch. There shall be no burning after 9:00 p.m. 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 of Nashville, Michigan on November 24,2009. A tree, decorated for the Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band, features musical instruments and a schedule of holiday con­ certs. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) The Maple Valley Kiwanis Club brings a little Christmas cheer to Putnam District Library. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Gary & Alta Mast • 517-726-0232 Last year, the festival brought in some people that had never before stepped into the Putnam District Library Around 20 trees have been given out for decoration this year. Some ofthe groups that have turned in decorated trees include: Roush’s, Becky Ewing Floral Design, Girl Scout Troop 516 of Nashville, Mooville, Ewing Garden Center, Greenlight Driving School, Barry Community Foundation, Maple Valley Kiwanis, Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band, Peas in a Pod, Thornapple Arts Council, Putnam’s Teen Advisory Group and All That Glitters Floral Shop. The trees may be picked up from the library Monday, Jan. 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, between 3 and 8 p.m. iitqitq GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL llc 517-852-0000 HASTINGS Seg. 1 • $285 Feb. 8-25 March 22 ■; April 8 NASHVILLE Seg. 1 • $285 Jan. 11-28 March 1-18 Seg. 2 • $40 Dec. 21 - 23 Feb. 1-3 Seg. 2 • $40 Dec. 21 - 23 Feb. 1-3 FREE Christmas Open House Saturday, Dec. 12th • Noon * 5pm FREE - Drawing for a child’s bicycle FREE - Make and take Christmas Ornament (while supplies last) FREE Christmas Movie CRAFT SHOW WEEK 2 A ft Ordinance No. 11-24-2009 adopted Frank Dunham, President Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk Wed.-Thurs. 9-7 Fri. & Sat. 9-8 I, Cathy Lentz, the Clerk for the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and accurate copy of an ordinance adopted by the village Council of the Village of Nashville at a regular meeting held on November 24, 2009. Adopted: 11-24-09 Published: 12-5-09 Effective: 12-14-09 LrKnlLrirL Reasonfor the Season 208 N. Main, Nashville YEAS: Holden, Kenyon, Coll, Harwood NAYS: none ABSENT: Dunham, Austhof, Lundquist Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 Replacement and New Construction 517-852-9003 www.moo-ville.com 5875 S.M-66, Nashville corner of M-79 A M-66 JRfe? JR W e ^Bringingfarmfesfi productsfrom WINTER HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9-7; Fri. & Sat. 9-8 �Page 8 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 5,2009 Santa makes a special stop at Fuller Rom Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Group strives to earn, maintain respect To the editor: On Oct. 1, an incident occurred -in the village of Nashville which resulted in the arrest of a motorcyclist wearing the colors of the Leathernecks ' Motorcycle Club. I was not present at the time, so I cannot comment Good News from the Pulpit Miracles of Advent by Rev. Bryce Feighner Pastor Kalamo United Methodist Church Greetings to all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ this Advent season. Advent means “coining,” and in this season we prepare for the coming of Christ. In Isaiah 64:1, the prophet expressed the longing of the Hebrew people for God to reveal himselfin a way the peo­ ple could understand: “O that you would tear open the heavens and come down.” The first miracle of Christmas is that God did just that. Jesus entered human history and helped all of us see God in new and profound ways. Matthew 1:23 states, “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel.” “Emmanuel” is the fundamental message of Advent because it means “God is with us.” Why didn’t God eenter this world full-grown? God could have made a dramatic entrance for the whole world to see. But instead, the great God of the universe chose to come as a helpless infant, and not even to royalty or to a great place with religious signifL cance like Jerusalem, but to a poor,' obscure Jewish family that made its home in Nazareth of Galilee, or “Hicksville,” and to paraphrase Scripture, “Could any good thing come from there?” It doesn’t seem to make any sense. Why didn’t God bypass all this baby business and bust into this world in a more fitting manner? Babies are a lot of work. Babies need to be fed, rocked and changed. They demand our constant attention. As divine as the incarna­ tion was, there certainly was a lot of human input in the development of our Savior. Maybe this is the reason why God chose to enter the world in this manner. Just as Mary and Joseph had an essential part in the development of Jesus way back then, we still have an essential part in the ministry of Christ today. God is with us. That is the fun­ damental message of Advent. Christ is bom indeed. The second and greater miracle of Christmas is that Christ re-enters our hearts each Advent, ifwe prepare Him room. Will you prepare Him room? Christmas blessings to you and yours. on anything that may or may not have occurred. However, I would like to tell the citi­ zens of Barry County a .little bit about our club. The Leathernecks Motorcycle Club is an organ­ ization of Marines (past and present) and naval corpsmen who served with Marine units. Simply having served honorably is insufficient to become a “patched” mem­ ber. There is a “prospect” period that must be complet­ ed prior to becoming a mem­ ber. During this time, the prospect must show that he has the skills to safely handle his motorcycle and that he possesses the physical and moral fabric required of a member. We believe our members are solid citizens and good motorcyclists. I want to assure the citi­ zens ofBarry County that the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club is a responsible organi­ zation. We regret that some­ thing may have occurred that could tarnish our image, and we will work hard to regain the respect of anyone we may have offended. Steve Stockenauer, president, Leatherneck Chapter 2400, Lansing Can 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads ME Hand fit Power *' Tools Vinyl Siding Armstrong Ceiling Tile Oak, Pine Molding fjARBOR fjARBOR' Cabinets Mix Crete Supply Plywood, Lumber AMERICA’S CAORETMAKER* Pre-Hung Steel Doors hh..Conic oomneic.to Kara Kirchhoff, Carleigh Lundquist and Josey Terpening hang some of the ornaments they created. The trio is part of the Maple Valley Dandelions group and creat­ ed a variety of items to sell at the workshop. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Financial aid workshop planned ... ~ 77ie World Leader In Specialty Building Products. "Innovation is our most valuable asset" USG Drywall Trenton Leonard, Carson Hasselback and Dylan Terpening show the marble spin­ ning tops that were for sale at the workshop. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) JK Plumbing Supplies Potential graduates and their parents can learn more about the complicated world of financial aid at an upcom­ ing event. Monday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m., Maple Valley High School will host a financial aid night in the high school auditorium for seniors and their parents. A financial aid expert from Kellogg Community College will provide infor­ mation for students planning to continue their education at a post-secondary institution. Those who attend will learn about the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) which is the key to all need­ based and federal financial aid. Pictorial history of dam removal available Fiberglass Insulation Guardian Fiberglass Insulation Marque-Line I MB STSTEMS CertairileedB HjEdenPURE [] HOME TOWN I 13LUMBER & HARDWARE Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-0882 www.hometownlumber.com Anyone wishing to own a visual history of the removal of the millpond dam in Nashville may purchase a DVD ofphotos at the village office. The dam was removed this year through grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Barry Conservation District. The village office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed from noon until 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost of the DVD is $10. per copy. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 5,2009 — Page 9 Come Enjoy Nashville’s Village Christmas Saturday, December 12,2009 Entry Form Name Phone Must be 18 to enter. 9:00- 1:00 9:00 - 8:00 10:30- 10:00 Maple Valley Pharmacy Stop for a demonstration of the new MVP Prime Online Shopping Service MOO-ville Decorate a Christmas cookie Good Time Pizza Kids Crafts 10:30-1:30 Putnam District Library Visit the Festival of Trees and get a bag of popcorn. 10:30- 1:30 AH That Glitters Floral and Gifts Make an ornament. Enjoy cookies and mulled cider. 11:30-1:30 Franklin Well Drilling - at the Mike Callton Campaign Headquarters Stop by and donate canned goods for the Community Christmas Baskets 11:30- 1:30 Thornapple Arts Council - at the Mike Callton Campaign Headquarters Make a noisemaker to use during the parade. 12noon - 5:00 Green Light Driving School - ENTER DRAWING FOR CHILD S BIKE! Make an ornament. Watch a Christmas movie. Roush's Sidewalk Cafe Make an ornament. 2:002:00-4:00 2:00 2:30 - 3:00 Nashville Police Department - New NPD Garage - behind Village Hall Write your letter to Santa. Enjoy Hot Cocoa. Baked Goods. Christmas Parade with Santa - Frosty the Snowman - Miss Penny - and more! < Ride the Holley Trolley - runs every 45 minutes from Nashville Police Garage to MOO-ville.‘ Step N' Time Step N' Time's Musical Theater Classes will be performing in Central Park COURT-SIDf 5985 5. M-66 Hwy. Nashville ww.moo-yille.com 117 N. Main, Nashville 852-9207 Country Kettle Cafe To enter - stop and get your Christmas Tree stamped at the following locations. Provide your name, and phone number on the top. Drop offyour completed form at any ofthe participating stops or leave it in Santa’s Mailbox in Central Park before you leave town on Saturday. Get as many stops as possible - those who turn in an entry with 11 stop’s stamps will receive a certificate for FREE ice cream at MOO-ville. PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY THORNAPLE ARTS COUNCIL ALL THAT GLITTERS GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL COURT-SIDE EMBROIDERY AND SCREEN PRINTING NASHVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ROUSH’S SIDEWALK CAFE HOMETOWN LUMBER GOOD TIME PIZZA MAPLEVALLEY PHARMACY MOO-VILLE All Children Must Be Accompanied by Adults. All activities are while supplies last. court-side@sbcslobal.net Maple Valley pharmacy- LUMBER & HARDWARE 852-0882 HOMETOWN LUMBER COUNTRY KETTLE CAFE ALL THAT GLITTERS MOO-VILLE COURT-SIDE GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL ROUSH’S SIDEWALK CAFE GOOD TIME PIZZA MAPLEVALLEY PHARMACY EMBROIDERY & SCREEN PRINTING FlHDMETOWNj 219 S. State St Nashville Stuffed with ... from the following area merchants VISIT WITH SANTA IN CENTRAL PARK AFTER THE PARADE 2:30 - 4:00 t/ie GAwst/nas rStocAi/uj/ 219 N. Main St, Nashville 501 N. Main (M-66) Nashville 517-852-0845 517-852-9100 Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! JI 113 Main St B . an . Nashville 517-852-0313 852-9700 Open 7 Days 6am-8pm GREENLIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL LU Franklin Well Drilling 517-726-0387 S’FVC1 LARGER WELLS WELL i PUMP REPAIR-S’AM) LARGER 208 N. Main (M-66), Nashville 517-852-0000 All That Glitters Roush’s Sidewalk Full Service Floral ZJatLce234 N. Main St Nashville 207 N. Main St, Nashville 517-852-9224 517-852-9910 Phone: II 269-945-9105 1351 N. N-43 Hwy., Hastings �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 5, 2009 Crescent Antipasto Bites Chicken Curry Peanut Crescent Pinwheels (A)OlA) FAMILY FEATURES ake the holidays extra-special by baking a stellar lineup of sensa­ tional starters perfect for fun family gatherings, an inviting open house or a merry mixer. These new appetizer recipes will help you enter­ tain with ease while still impressing guests with tasty twists to familiar foods. For example, wrapped Brie can’t be beat when it comes to popular party fare. Or, can it? Try the Crescent Wrapped Raspberry Gouda and decide for yourself. Add flair to some finger food favorites with Chicken Curry Peanut Crescent Pinwheels and Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Crescent Tartlets. And, delicious Crescent Antipasto Bites beautifully pairs popular restaurant antipasto ingredients with a tender Crescent dough crust. One last reason to celebrate... each recipe requires just 20 minutes ofpreparation. For more easy, yet impressive appetizers, visit www.Pillsbury.com. Crescent Antipasto Bites Guests will he drawn to this colotful dish that s simply aflaky crust layered withfamiliar antipasto ingredients. Prep Time: 20 Minutes Start to Finish: 1 Hour 10 Minutes cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury refrigerated Crescent dinner rolls or 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations refrigerated seamless dough sheet cup mayonnaise or salad dressing teaspoons grated lemon peel to 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped jars (6 to 6 1/2 oz each) marinated artichoke hearts, well drained, chopped 6 slices provolone cheese (from 8-oz. package), diced 4 oz thinly sliced Genoa salami (from deli), diced 2 oz thinly sliced smoked ham (from deli), diced 1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed . olives, well drained, coarsely chopped 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, well drained 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll dough and place in an ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan; ifusing crescent dinner rolls, press perfora­ tions to seal. Press in bottom and up sides to form crust. 2. Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. 3. In medium bowl, mix mayon­ naise, lemon peel and garlic until smooth. Spread over crust. Sprinkle evenly with remaining ingredients. Cut into 16 squares; cut each square in half diagonally. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving. 32 servings Crescent Wrapped Raspberry Gouda Crescent Wrapped Raspberry Gouda Talk about appetizer appeal! Serve this wrapped Gouda starter withfestivefresh raspberries and apple slices. Prep Time: 20 Minutes Start to Finish: 1 Hour 1 1 1 1/4 1 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations refrigerated seamless dough sheet or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated Crescent dinner rolls round (7 oz) Gouda cheese with wax coating tablespoon seedless raspberry preserves cup toasted sliced almonds egg, beaten teaspoon toasted sliced almonds Fresh raspberries and red apple slices, if desired 1. Heat oven to 35O°F. If using dough sheet, unroll dough and cut crosswise into 2 rectangles. If using crescent dough, unroll dough and separate crosswise into 2 squares. Press perforations to seal. 2. On ungreased cookie sheet, place 1 square. Place cheese on center of square. With small cookie or cutter, cut 1 shape from each comer of remaining square; set cutouts aside. Spread preserves on top of cheese; sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds. Place remaining square on top of cheese; press dough evenly around cheese. Fold bottom edges over top edges, pressing to seal completely. 3. Top with cutouts; brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon almonds. Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on cooling rack. Serve warm with raspberries and apple slices. 12 servings Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Crescent Tartlets Chicken Curry Peanut Crescent Pinwheels Offer guests unexpectedparty-ready pinwheels with savory Indian spice and flavor combinations. Prep Time: 20 Minutes Start to Finish: 40 Minutes 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations refrigerated seamless dough sheet or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated Crescent dinner rolls 1 can (4.5 oz) chunk white chicken breast in water, well drained 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 2 tablespoons apricot preserves or mango chutney 2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts Additional chopped dry-roasted peanuts, if desired Celery or cilantro leaves, if desired Peanut sauce, if desired 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Ifusing dough sheet, unroll dough; cut into 4 rectangles. Ifusing crescent dough, unroll dough; separate into 4 rectangles and press perforations to seal. 2. In small bowl, mix chicken, mayon­ naise and curry. Stir in celery, preserves and 2 tablespoons peanuts; mix well. Spread about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture over each rectangle. 3. Starting with one short side; roll up each rectangle; pinch edges to seal. With serrated knife, cut each roll into 6 slices; place cut side down on cookie sheet. Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Garnish each with additional peanuts and celery leaves. Serve warm with peanut sauce for dipping. 24 servings Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Crescent Tartlets Here s a mouthwatering take on popular bacon-cheese tartlets. You can prep and assemble these up to two hours in advance, but be sure to serve them warmfrom the oven. Prep Time: 20 Minutes Start to Finish: 45 Minutes 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations refrigerated seamless dough sheet or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated Crescent dinner rolls 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1/4 cup chopped prosciutto 1 egg 3 tablespoons whipping cream 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, finely chopped (2 medium) 2 tablespoons toasted chopped walnuts 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Ifusing dough sheet, unroll dough on work surface; starting in center, press into 12x9-inch rectangle. Ifusing crescent dough, unroll dough into 1 large rectangle on work surface. Press into 12x9-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. 2. Cut dough into 12 squares. Gently press squares into 12 ungreased mini muffin cups, shaping edges to form rims 1/4 inch above tops of muffin cups. Ifnecessary, crumble larger pieces of cheese into finer crumbs. Spoon cheese evenly into dough-lined cups; top each with prosciutto. In small bowl, beat egg, cream and onions until blended. Spoon slightly less than 1 tablespoon mixture into each cup; sprinkle with walnuts. 3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown and filling is set. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups. 12 servings �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 5,2009 — Page 11 Mobile computer lab given to Fuller Paul and Jillyn Bouldrey, along with Janet and Ed Bouldrey, purchased a mobile computer lab for Fuller Elementary students. The mobile lab includes two high-quality mini-laptop computers, a printer and a mobile cart. The mobile labs are being used to enhance student learning by engaging them in online stories and math practice to enhance daily lessons. Integrating the technology with curriculum is goal. Students are truly enjoying the mini HP laptops a great deal, said a teacher. Registration begins for winter reading program Registration for the sixth annual adult winter reading program has begun at the Vermontville Township Library and will continue until Jan. 2, 2010. “Water Your Mind ... Read” will begin Jan. 5 and Third graders Briana Kikendall and Logan Cobb use the mini-computer lab for reader’s workshop in the classroom of Heather PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Brass. (Photo provided) 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 arc 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 UAbBbCOOZOOC4A4 A EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks Plastic & Steel Pipe Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available I (517)726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa I LEGAL NOTICE I THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard J. Robbins and Denise M. Robbins, husband and wife, to Homecomings Financial Network, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2000 and record­ ed September 20, 2000 in FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO' COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, ‘PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ Instrument Number 1049736,. CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Patti and re-recorded to correct legal Deline and Nicholas Deline 1i91 description on 7/13/04 in Norway Avenue Hastings, Ml Instrument Number 1130736, 49058 County: Barry State law Barry County Records, Michigan. requires that you receive the fol­ Said mortgage is now held by lowing notice: You have the right GMAC Mortgage Corporation by to request a meeting with your assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum mortgage holder or mortgage servjcer. The person to contact of One Hundred Three Thousand and that has the authority to Two Hundred Thirty-One and 89/100 Dollars ($103,231.89) make agreements for a loan including interest at 7.875% per modification with you is: Orlans annum. Under the power of sale Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation contained in said mortgage and Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, the statute in such case made Ml 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. and provided, notice is hereby You may contact a housing coun­ given that said mortgage will be selor by visiting the Michigan foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ State Housing Development gaged premises, or some part of Authority ("MSHDA") website or them, at public vendue at 'the by calling MSHDA. The website Barry County Courthouse in Barry County, address and telephone number Hastings in Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on of MSHDA is: DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said (www.mshda.infd/c0uriseliiiig2se arch/), telephone (517) 373­ premises are located in the 8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If Township of Johnstown, -Barry County, Michigan, and are you request a meeting with the described as: Beginning at the servicer's designate within 14 Southeast corner of the days after the Notice required Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest under MCL 600.3205a(1) is 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North, mailed, then foreclosure pro­ Range 8 West; thence North ceedings will not start until 90 along said 174 Section line 540 days after the date the Notice feet for the plaice of beginning; was mailed to you. If you and the thence North 275 feet; thence servicer's Designate reach an West 500 feet; thence South 275 agreement to modify the mort­ feet; thence East 500 feet to the gage loan, the mortgage will not place of beginning. Also: com­ mencing at the Southwest corner be foreclosed if you abide by the of the Southeast 1/4 of the terms of The agreement. You have the right to contact an attor­ Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; ney. You may contact attorney of thence North along said 1/4 sec­ your choice. If you do not have an tion line 815 feet for the place of attorney, the telephone number beginning; thence North 200 feet for the Michigan State Bar along 1/4 Section line; thence Association's Lawyer Referral West 500 feet; thence South 200 Service is 1 -800-968-0738. feet; thence East 500 feet to the Dated: December 5, 2009 Orlans place of beginning. The redemp­ Associates P.O Attorneys for tion period shall be 6 months Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy,-Ml from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ 48007-5041 File Number: 200.5678 ASAP# 3363608 dance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ 12/05/2009 06700905 od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant NASHVILLE MAPLE SYRUP ASSOC. ANNUAL MEETING „ LEGAL NOTICE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 @ 2 P.M. GOOD TIME PIZZA NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN CONTACT PERSON: BONNIE WHITE, 852-9189 in the property, please contact our office as you may have cer­ tain rights. Dated: November 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248­ 502-1400 File No. 280.9976 ASAP# 3341851 11/14/2009, 11/21/2009, 11/28/2009, 12/05/2009 06700038 LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made Chad by A. Schondelmayer, unmarried man by Lorie K. Bowerman, as Attorney in Fact, to Comerica Bank, a Michigan State Chartered Bank, Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2005 and recorded October 14, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154574, and Loan Modification recorded 03/09/2006 Document Number 1161096, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort- gage is now held by Bac Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Servicing, LP Countrywide Home Loans Home Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Three and 64/100 Dollars ($203,343.64) including interest at 6.125% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 42, Mulberry Hills Estates, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document 1092759, First Amendment to Master Deed recorded June 16, 2002 in Document 1106585, and Second Amendment to Master Deed recorded October 4, 2004, in Document 1134901, in the Office of Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County « Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 24, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as .set forth in said Master Deed and Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption’period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 617.1880 ASAP# 3358105 11/28/2009, 12/05/2009, 12/12/2009, 1 2/19/2009 06700764 end March 27, 2010. The garden-themed reading pro­ gram’s purpose is to inspire patrons age 16 and over to read books in several genres and record the books they read on the flower petals. Each flower that is com- pleted and turned in will be entered into a drawing for prizes donated by local mer­ chants and community organizations. Register at the library to take part in the program. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED. FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Keith R. Gilbert, a single man. of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to U.S. Bank National Association ND dated the 20th day of January, A.D. 2006, and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of January, A.D. 2006, in Instrument No. 1159376 of Barry Records,-on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for prin­ cipal of $109,591.08 (one hun­ dred nine thousand five hundred ninety-one' and 08/100) plus accrued interest at 6.1% (six point one) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 7th day of January, A.D., 2010, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land sit­ uate in the Township of Hope, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as fol­ lows to wit: Township of Hope, County of Barry, Michigan: Parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 9, thence North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along-the North and South 1/4 line of said section, 2,028.66 feet, thence South 84 degrees 2& minutes 46 seconds East, 160.62 feet, thence North 78 degrees 36 minutes 03 seconds East, 84.89 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 78 degrees 36 min­ utes 03 seconds East, 265.70’ feet; thence South 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds West, paral­ lel with said North and South 1/4 line, 224.37 feet; thence North 79 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds West, 184.52 feet; thence North 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 sec­ onds West, 18.89 feet; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 21 seconds West, 70.84 feet; thence North 04 degrees 57 min­ utes 23 seconds East, 117.72 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to and together with easements for ingress and egress described as: A 66 foot wide easement for ingress, egress and public utilities described as follows: Parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of said Section 9, thence North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 2,029.23 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along said North and South 1/4 line, 66.06 feet; thence South 84 degrees 26 min­ utes 46 seconds East, 183.62 feet; thence South 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds East, 107.35 feet; thence South 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds-East, 122.88 feet; thence South 79 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds East, 184.57 feet; thence South 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds West, 66.58 feet; thence North 79 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds West, 231.32 feet; thence North 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds West, 142.65 feet; thence North 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 sec­ onds West, 68.88 feet; thence North 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 seconds West, 160.58 feet to said North and South 1/4 line and the point of beginning. AND Parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as : Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 9, thence North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section, 2,029.23 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along said North and South 1/4 line, 66.06 feet; thence South 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 sec­ onds East, 183.62 feet; thence South 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds East, 107.35 feet; thence South 19 degrees 28 min­ utes 04 seconds East, 320.21 feet; thence South 46 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds East, 134.08 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 11 seconds West, 95.79 feet; thence North 46 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds West, 80.38 feet; thence North 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds West, 317.70 feet; thence North 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds West, 66.88 feet; thence North 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 sec­ onds West, 160.58 feet to said North and South 1/4 line and the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 4422 Carr Drive Parcel Number 08-07-009-001­ 67 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 5, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, Ml 48084 WWR# 10029093 ASAP# 3362884 2/05/2009, 12/12/2009, 12/19/2009, 12/26/2009 06700907 �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 5, 2009 SCHOOL LUNCH Eaton Federal collecting winter gear MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, December 7 Macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole, apple­ sauce, cookie. Tuesday, December 8 Cheesie bread sticks, spaghettios, celery w/p. but­ ter, pears. Wednesday, December 9 French toast sticks, sausage, potato wedge, juice. Thursday, December 10 Fuller Goodtime. Pizza, tossed salad, peaches, brown­ ie. Friday, December 11 Chicken nuggets, cheesie potatoes, carrot sticks, apple crisp. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Maplewood Alternate Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.30; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, December 7 Cheesie bread sticks, spaghettios, pears. Salad bar. Tuesday, December 8 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, pineapple. Mexican bar. Wednesday, December 9 Grilled cheese, tomato soup, applesauce. Breakfast bar. Thursday, December 10 Kellogg Goodtime. Lasagna w/bread stick, whole kernel com, peaches. Burger/Chicken bar Friday, December 11 Chicken pot pie, veg. med­ ley, grapes. Country Chicken bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: cheeseburger, variety ofchicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich, fish sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds available on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price; $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. * Menu subject to change. (From left) Cathy Felder, Anita Ruffner and Jane Skedgell from the Nashville branch of Eaton Federal Savings Bank stand by the tree that is the focus of a mitten, glove, hat and scarf drive. The community is encouraged to bring in handmade or new items to hang on the tree: All items will go to the Nashville Community Christmas bas­ kets. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 14. 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Michigan University has released its official graduation list for the 2009 summer semester. That list included Susan I. Hayes of Vermontville who received a bachelor of arts degree in the professional studies program. WMU students officially graduate at the end of the University’s four academic terms. The first summer ses­ sion ended in June and the second session in August. The University conducts for­ mal commencement cere­ monies for all but the August graduates.. Reach over 4,000 area homes with an ad in the Maple Valley News. Call 269-945-9554 to place your ad. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 5, 2009 — Page 13 Lions see what work they need to do at TK Quad by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley varsity wrestling coach Tony Wawiemia likes the way the start of the season always shapes up for the Lions. They have a couple weeks of practice, head to the Thomapple Kellogg Quad where they face very tough competition like they did Wednesday night, then on Saturday go to the Concord Invitational where things get just a little bit easier. “It’s a good schedule,” Wawiemia said. ‘Tear them down and build them up.” The Lions didn’t get too tom down at Thomapple Kellogg Wednesday though, going 1-1 in their two duals. They knocked off Wyoming Park 39-36 to start the evening, then took their beat­ ing falling to the host Trojans 67-6. “We’re young, inexperi­ enced, and we’re not ready for the big time yet,” said head coach Chris Ricketts. Returning Kalamazoo Valley Association 103pound champion Zack Baird earned the lone win for the Lions, wrestling this year at 119, against Thomapple Kellogg. He pinned Van Thang in 4 minutes 49 sec­ onds. The Trojans scored seven pins in the other 13 matches, a pair of technical falls; and one major decision. The Lions voided the 103-pound weight class, both teams for­ feited at 130, and the Lions’ Jimmy Brown had to default because of an injury at 171. “We wrestled as well as I expected,” Ricketts said. “We’ve got some work to do. We always come oyer here. It’s fun coming over here.” The Lions scored pins in three of the final fourth matches against Wyoming Park to turn an eight-point deficit into a 39-36 victory. Tyler Franks at 145 pounds, Niko Rose at 152, and James Samann at 160 all stuck their opponents, before the Vikings closed out the dual with a pin at 171. Lion foreign exchange student Luis Morales won the first match of his wrestling career at 125 pounds, a jnajor decision over Wyomin Wyoming Park’s Roberto Lopez 21-9. The Lions’ Cody Myers also won his first match at 112 pounds, pinning Damian Breen in 1:27. Maple Valley got its first points thanks to a void at heavyweight against Steve Creller, after Wyoming Park built a 12-0 lead with pins in the first two bouts. After both teams voided at 103 and Myers got his win, Baird pinned his opponent at 119 pounds in 2:42. The host Trojans were 2-0 on the night, winning their dual with Martin 67-9. “I think we have more depth in our line-up than we originally thought,” said TK Maple Valley’s Zack Baird (front) goes after a take down against Thornapple Kellogg’s Van Thang during the first period of their 119-pound match Wednesday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) head coach Tom “Last year we had five really talented but we also had soft Fletke. four or seniors, sots and Cookie walk set to benefit missions The Lions’ Wayion Eaton (bottom) fights to get away from Thornapple Kellogg’s Joe Pawloski during the third period of their 135-pound bout Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Vermontville United Methodist Women group will hold a cookie walk Dec. 12 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church located at 108 N. w x FARM BUREAU * Q Q 310 N. 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Ionia, Vermontville 726-0486 www.maplevalleyeq.com 852-1910 �Page 14 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. December 5, 2009 Maple Valley Winter Sports Previews Lion girls’ team working on becoming a single solid unit by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There has been some tur­ moil for the Maple Valley varsity girls* basketball team the past two or three seasons, and head coach Landon Wilkes and the Lions are ready to put that behind them. The entire program is on an upswing in fact, as for the first time in nearly a decade there are enough girls out for the sport that Maple Valley will have both a junior varsi­ ty and freshman team. “We’ve had our ups and downs,” said Wilkes, “but overall it’s been a good road this with group of kids. They’re willing to put forth their best effort and go for­ ward.” The Lions are led by a pair of all-league performers who are back for their senior sea­ sons. Center Jennifer Kent led the Lions last season, averaging 11.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, and recently signed her National Letter of Intent to join the University of Findlay Women’s program after graduation. Guard Elizabeth Stewart was honorable mention all­ league in the Kalamazoo Valley Association last win­ ter, averaging nearly nine points and two steals a game. Also back are regular con­ tributors senior guards Jorden Beachnau and Mikaela Bromley, and senior forwards Terri Hurosky and Kayla Shaw. “So far, every one of the girls is accepting their roles and doing what’s asked of them,” said Wilkes. Filling in roles in their first season on the varsity will be senior center Catara Briggs, and sophomores Kaitlyn Petersen and Zoanne Siple. “The coaching staff has been blessed With a great group of kids,’\Wilkes said. “We will work hard and look to grow as a team. We must put forth good effort, daily. It comes down to the team growing as a group.” The Lions will look to improve on their 10-11 over­ all record from a season ago, and hope to battle along with Olivet, Galesburg-Augusta, Pennfield, and Schoolcraft at the top of the KVA stand­ ings. Lions hope to be at their best by the end of the year by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team lost a lot of talent from a team that had a tough time last winter. The Lions were just 3-18 overall last season, and 1-17 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. New head coach Trent Harvey is looking for his team to “improve every game, and play the best basketball by the end of the year.” Junior center Riley Fisher saw the most action among the returning plays, and should be a force in the post. Also back are senior guards Ross Smith and Jordan Sprague, along with junior forward Josh Burd who spend some time on the varsity a season ago. Senior forward Levi Westendorp and senior guard Kyle Bums will be adding their talents to the varsity this winter, and Harvey is also looking forward to contributions from sophomore center Austin Tobias and sophomore guard Garret Reid. The Lions open up their season with the KVA opener on the road at Pennfield next Friday night beginning at 6 p.m. For the first half of this season, boys’ will play the opener on Friday nights, with the varsity girls’ game to follow. Harvey said he is especially looking forward to the two KVA contests against rival Olivet, the first of which the Lions will host on Jan. 22. Parchment, Kalamazoo Christian, and Schoolcraft all return strong squads in the league this winter. The Lions travel to face both Kalamazoo Christian and Schoolcraft before the holiday break. The 2009-10 Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Cody Brumm-, Garrett Reid, manager Chloe Babcock, (middle row) manager Josh Hall, Levi Westendorp, Kyle Burns, Jordan Sprague, Trent Courtney, Cody Leinhart, coach Paul Berkimer, (back) coach Tai Gearhart, Austin Tobias, Alan Mater, Josh Burd, Riley Fisher, Ross Smith, and head coach Trent Harvey. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The 2009-10 Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Kayla Shaw, Jennifer Kent, Elizabeth Stewart, (middle row) Jorden Beachnau, Catara Briggs, Page Semrau, Terri Hurosky, (back) head coach Landon Wilkes, Kari Hummell, Mikaela Bromley, Zoamne Siple, coach Nick Jones, Kaitlyn Peterson, and coach Stefanie Jones. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Not many varsity returnees for Lion wrestling program by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There isn’t a lot of varsity experience returning to the mats for the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team this winter. The Lion team was al 9-12 in duals a year ago, and fin­ ished third at the Kalamazoo Valley Assocation Championship Tournament. There is one conference champion returning for the Lions, Zack Baird who won the league title at 103 pounds as a sophomore. He leads the list of returnees along with senior Tyler Franks and sophomore Andrew Zank. “We’re young, and we’ve got two foreign exchange students who are going to start for us,” said Maple Valley head coach Chris Ricketts, who is entering his 34th year leading the Lion varsity program. He added that what his team does have is a willing­ ness to work hard. The Lions will have to get to it if they want to compete in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this season. Schoolcraft ended a string of Delton Kellogg conference championships last year, and returns a solid team as do the Panthers from Delton and Pennfield. The KVA season begins next Wednesday, when the Lions host those defending league champs from Schoolcraft in a Tri that also includes non-conference foe Leslie. The Lions started their season with a 1-1 night at the Thornapple Kellogg Quad Wednesday evening, topping Wyoming Park but falling to the host Trojans. They return to action on Saturday at the Concord Invitational this Saturday (Dec. 5). The 2009-10 Maple Valley varsity wrestling team. Team members are (front from left) James Samann, Andy Zank, Zack Baird, Wayion Eaton, Tyler Franks, Cody Myers, Justice Cranson, (middle row) Jon Reid, Alex Reid, Clayton Beers, Jimmy Brown, Michael Foley, Cash Flower, Drew Lamance, Vicente Araujo, (back) coach Tony Wawiernia, coach Gary Pearson, Nick Whitaker, Rodney Bennet, Niko Rose, Jesse James, Steve Creller, and head coach Chris Ricketts. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 5, 2009 — Page 15 Naple Valley Winter Sports Previews Cheer team working hard on gymnastics skills this season by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Donna Nisse is back coaching the Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team this winter, after a sixyear stint ended a couple of years ago. She has some talented per­ formers returning to help in the transition. Senior Shelby Christopher is a base and sometimes flyer who returns along with sophomore Danielle Rosenberger who is a base. They were both named all-conference in the first season of the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference last winter. Returning flyer Lindsey Hoffman was an all-confer­ ence honorable mention selection as a sophomore last year. “I am very positive about this team,” said Nisse. “This group of girls has been together cheering for years. There is a lot of potential for them to be a great team.” Also back for Maple Valley are senior base Caitlin Hale, junior base Kayla Alexander, and junior base and back spotter Bryanna Clow. “We have six new girls who bring a lot of talent,” said Nisse. That group includes four frdshmen and a pair of soph­ omores. “This year I feel we have some strong stunts, and more tumbling,” said Nisse. The improved tumbling should help the Lions in improving their scores, after the team sometimes strug­ gled with the gymnastics portions of routines in the past. “We are following a conditioning program, and go to a gym every week for gym­ nastics,” Nisse added. “We are stepping it up as a team. This year we are hoping to see lots of improvement and have a great year.” The biggest improvements Nisse would like to see her team make early in the sea­ son have to do with the group’s precision of motions and she said “our voices need to step it up on the mat.” The Lions open their sea­ son at the Barry County Meet, which will be hosted by Thomapple Kellogg Dec. 16. The Lions will be home for the first time Jan. 2 when they host the Maple Valley Invitational. At right, the 2009-10 Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team. Team members are (front from left) Elizabeth Kienutske, Megan Primm, Lindsey Hoffman, Tricia Grinage, (middle) head coach Donna Nisse, Siera Rose, Kayla Alexander, manager Chelsea Hale, Danielle Rosenberger, Haley Cook, (back) Bryanna Clow, Shelby Christopher, and Savanna Seavolt. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions stick with plan to win and lose with class sui^taikii sis'? fasiafe sate Ute inti Dttakp »Hk eWs.itoi xQe lakstett into fas te in glia Wii^’ L jstemiW1 ■ •to li uite Mjw®^ W ItauR^ >gnt by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions never let the Broncos score more than eight points in any quarter of the season opener Tuesday night in Bellevue, and the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team scored a 52­ 18 victory. Maple Valley jumped out to a 13-2 lead in the first quar­ ter, and the edge was only ten points at the break, 20-10. The Lions then turned things up early in the second half to cruise to the victory. “Our rotation was pretty big in the first half, even though I’ve got a lot of kids back, I was trying to feel everybody out,” said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes. The first couple minutes of the second half, the Lions ratcheted up their defense to pull away. “We jumped on them with full-court pressure, man-up, and took advantage of them,” Wilkes said. Jennifer Kent led the way for the Lions with 21 points. Mikaela Bromley added eight points, Terri Hurosky seven, Catara Brigs six, and Jordan Beachnau five. Shawna Heinz led the host Broncos with six points. The score was lopsided in the other direction Friday night, as the Lions opened up Kalamazoo Valley the Association season with an 83-32 loss at home against Galesburg-Augusta. The Rams pulled away in the second quarter with a 238 run, after the Lions trailed by only four after one quarter 16-12. The Lions’ Terri Hurosky puts up a shot for two points in front of Galesburg-Augusta’s Amanda Dooley in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s KVA contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “We put ourselves in a then on the other end we didhole. Weepuhado aurlsitetlve ebsit o nf a n’t do enough of it,” Wilkes dry spell for about a four said. “We got rattled early. minute period in the second Even with a senior team that quarter,” Wilkes said. “It sometimes happens.” wasn’t one of our betterr Wilkes wanted to apolonights, but we’ll regroup and gize for a technical foul that come back Monday.” he was whistled for late in the The Lions weren’t moving third quarter, joking that he the ball well on offense dur-thought it was the first of his ing the stretch, and had a varsity coaching career. The Rams shot ten more tough time stopping the Rams from moving the ball on the foul shots than the Lions did dribble. for the night, going 12-of-22 “We allowed too much at the foul line compared to dribble-drive penetration Maple Valley’s 7-for-12 penetration, night. And the Rams never let off the gas. They knocked down 12 three-pointers on the night, with a third of those coming ■»in the fourth quarter pushing their lead over 40 points. Jenny Loveland hit three on the night and led Galesburg-Augusta with 14 points. Page Bell and Haley Lytle had two each. Amber Bom finished with 12 points, while Cassie Rodheaver and Nicole Bom had ten each. The Lions never quit, as evidenced by one defensive play in the fourth quarter by Hurosky where she chased down Loveland on a fast­ break and blocked her lay-up attempt even getting the ball back for the Lions in the process. “I’m proud of the kids,” Wilkes said. “They worked hard, but we didn’t work as hard as we need to. You have nights like this.” “I told them after the game, ‘it’s a life lesson. We have them all the time out here. Maple Valley senior Jennifer Kent drives around You learn from them. You Galesburg-Augusta ’s Haley Lytle during the fourth quar­ grow from them.” Kent and Briggs had seven ter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) points each to pace the Lions. Hurosky added six and five Dependable, • Lockouts damage-free rebounds, while Kaitlyn • Tire Service towing! Petersen and Beachnau had four points each. Briggs • Accident added five rebounds, and Recovery Page Semrau and Bromley • Long-Haul had three assists each. k “Bottom line is, we’re Off-Road going to win with class and lose with class. I don’t think that happens all the time,” JEFF DOBBIN'S Wilkes said. AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician The Lions host Delton over 20 years experience Kellogg (2-0) on Tuesday next week, then travel to Pennfield Friday night. DOBBIhlS 945-0191 �Page 16 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 5, 2009 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/823/MapleValleyNews_2009-12-12.pdf 1e7d3e0bcd8a353cfe36ca75f6762a34 PDF Text Text prsrtstd US POSTAGE PAID If|I Q* \V A V i si” NNN HASTINGS Ml | PERMIT N0.7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. A local paper oftoday! 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 137-No. 50, December 12, 2009 Groups remind motorists: Don’t crowd the plow Michigan Department of funding and an increase in Transportation (MDOT) and costs have caused state and the County Road Association local agencies to alter their of Michigan (CRAM) have winter maintenance plans. announced a joint education Drivers have been put on effort aimed at urging notice that plowing priorities motorists to remember good and the use of less salt will driving habits in winter make their job even more weather conditions that will important than in years past. make the roadways safer. Road crews must have ample The groups will use the room in order to safely clear familiar safety slogan again the many miles of roadway this year, “Don’t crowd the of snow and ice. plow.” “Motorists must do their “Road crews put their best to minimize distractions lives on the line every day to and focus on driving and keep Michigan roads safe for changes in road conditions,” everyone,” said State said John Niemela, CRAM Transportation Director Kirk director. “Every year, despite T. Steudle. “Motorists must the flashing lights, poor driv­ remember to drive with cau­ er behavior near snowplows tion, no matter how much leads to collisions that can be salt we use or how often the deadly.” roads area plowed.” MDOT and CRAM offer A steady decrease in road the following reminders for motorists: • Snowplows have limited visibility and drivers cannot see directly behind their trucks. • Snowplows often throw up “snow clouds,” reducing visibility on all sides of the vehicle. • Motorists should never attempt to pass a moving snowplow on the right. With new, wing-plow technology, the blade can clear the shoul­ der and the lane of travel simultaneously. Motorists attempting an illegal pass through a snow cloud on the right or shoulder of the road most likely won’t see the plow blade and run the risk of a serious crash. • Always wear a safety belt and allow extra time to DRIVING, continued on page 5 A Michigan Department of Transportation truck works to plow M-79 near Nashville Friday morning. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Wet conditions downsize grain harvest by Helen Mudry and Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writers Based on this year’s amount of wheat harvested and many farmers unable to plant winter wheat, those who are able to harvest the crop should see good returns on their investment next year. “There was 40 percent less wheat planted because of the wet conditions. Next year, there’s going to be a lot less wheat than this year,” said Bill Parsens at Citizens Elevator in Vermontville. Many farmers delayed har­ vesting the corn or beans from the fields, hoping the weather would dry the stand­ ing grain. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate, and the crops still had to be manually dried at the eleva­ tors. This has caused a bit ofa backup at the elevators and has extended the harvest sea­ son. “The harvest is late and is still going on,” said Parsens. “We are full of com, every­ one is locally, because there’s no place to take the corn ... The beans didn’t mature this year. They’re usually harvested in September and it was into October. Then you’re into November and it’s a bit iffy for a lot of farmers if they want to plant.” At the Vermontville eleva­ tor, prices for the crops are down a bit from last year, said Parsens. Com has been selling at $3.17 a bushel, soybeans $9.73, wheat $3.97, and food-grade beans at $10.28 per bushel. This year’s fall harvest has been one of the worst, according to Tim Marlin, had to be found. noon and then dry all night,” grain manager at Caledonia “The com just didn’t added Marlin. “Some farm­ Co-op Elevator in Lake mature,” Marlin said. “We ers just left their wagons, and Odessa. didn’t really have a summer; we took care of them.” “The wheat harvest in the it wasn’t hot enough for the Marlin said the Lakewood summer was good, although kernels to mature. Anything HARVEST, continued on page 7 there were 15 percent fewer not at full kernel is consid­ acres planted,” he reported, ered foreign matter.” Right, hoping the crop adding that there were no The dryers ran non-stop would dry, many area vomit toxin issues. from Nov. 1 to farmers left their corn in Yields were 60-plus Thanksgiving, he said. the field until the last pos­ bushels an acre and prices “Because the dryers were were $4 a bushel (60 full, we had some storage sible moment this season. pounds). issues. On many days, we (File photo) But the cold, wet fall of had to stop taking com at 2009 will affect the 2010 wheat harvest. Many farmers could not plant their winter wheat because the ground was too wet or the fields still had beans and com waiting to be harvested. The bean yield was good at 50 bushels an acre. Normal is 40 bushels an acre, so farmers were getting 10 bushels better than nor­ mal per acre. Prices were about $9.50 a bushel. The quality was okay, he said. Because of the wet spring, farmers were late get­ ting the beans planted. Marlin said this year the beans had moisture at 16 per­ cent and 13 percent is nor­ mal. This is the first time in several years the beans had to be dried, he added. The corn harvest had a good yield at 180-plus bushels per acre but quality was poor. The com had 22 to 25 percent moisture, normal is 17 to 18 percent. Test weights were low, at 50 to 51 pounds a bushel; normal is 56 pounds. There were some vomit toxin issues with the Santa and Mrs. Claus sit among decorated trees corn. The local crop did not inside the Vermontville Opera House to hear the wishes meet one customer’s stan­ of nearly 100 local children. (Photo provided) dards, and another purchaser Santa visits Vermontville Township Library Santa made an early appearance Friday, Dec. 4, in Vermontville. Arriving on a firetruck decorated with Christmas lights to a waiting crowd of children and their families, Santa met up with Mrs. Claus inside the Vermontville Opera House. Once nestled in a shiny forest of trees, he began visiting with children. As they waited for their turn to speak with Santa, young­ sters were able to make a pine cone reindeer craft, decorate a graham cracker gingerbread house to take home or color holiday pictures. Popcorn and hot chocolate were served, compliments of Duey’s Comer. When the visiting and crafts were over, Santa and Mrs. Claus had heard the wishes of about 100 children, who received candy canes bookmarks and pencils from Santa. In This Issue, • Districts face more homeless stu­ dents than ever before • Eaton Co. farmer Steve Tennes nabs two state awards • YAC members give to Maple Valley families • DK uses depth to pull away from Lions in 2nd half �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 12, 2009 Commissioners ‘stamp out’ proposed smoke-free ordinance by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the Dec. 8 meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, support for a proposed smoke-free ordi­ nance smoldered with a 4-3 vote against holding a public hearing on the ordinance, a step that would have been necessary for its adoption. Chairman Michael Callton and commissioners Robert Houtman, Joe Lyons and Don Nevins formed the majority, while commissioners Mike Bremer, Howard “Hoot” Gibson and Jeff VanNortwick cast the dissenting votes. Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg was absent The proposed ordinance would have prohibited smoking at all private work sites and recreation areas. It would have allowed smok­ ing only at private resi­ dences, restaurants, bars, casinos, tobacco specialty stores and other such loca­ tions. Callton explained that the proposed ordinance came before the board as a result of the Eaton County Board of Commissioners adopting a similar ordinance. Because both counties are serviced by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, the ordi­ nance would have had to be approved in Barry County in order for it to have gone into effect in Eaton County, he said. “Because we share a joint health department with Eaton County, we’re some­ what like Siamese twins con­ nected at the hip,” he elabo­ rated. Much ofthe discussion on the proposed ordinance involved differing views on personal freedoms and gov­ ernment control. “Ijust personally think it’s a decision that an employer, a business owner should maintain over their busi­ ness,” said Callton. Lyons echoed Callton, saying that such an ordi­ nance would pave the way for other ordinances that would negatively affect peo­ ple’s ability to make person­ al choices. “Where do we draw the line on government interven­ tion?” Lyons asked. “My point is just that I don’t know how much government inter­ vention we should have. We can’t keep taking things away from private businesses.” VanNortwick argued that, with smoking as a contribut­ ing factor to environmental contamination, a ban on such activity could not be viewed simply as an issue involving individual liberties. “To sit there and to say that it’s all about personal rights is certainly your opinion, but I’m not buying into that, as this is a message that we care about everybody in our socie­ ty, and the air belongs to everybody, the water belongs to everybody,” he said. “It’s not somebody’s individual right to sit there and contami­ nate that which we all have a share in.” Bremer also argued for the potential environmental ben­ efits that the ordinance might have brought. “I think that any time that there’s an issue that can pos­ itively or negatively affect the health, whether it be per­ sonal health, economic health or environmental health of our county, that we can take a step in the direc­ tion of supporting that health and that we should do that,” he. said. In other business, the board adopted a resolution to approve and authorize execu­ tion of a contract between Barry County and Carlton and Hastings Charter town­ ships allowing the county to issue bonds to evidence a state revolving fund loan for construction of a sewer sys­ tem around Leach and Middle lakes. The majority ofLeach and Middle lakes lie within the boundaries of Carlton Township, however, a small portion of Leach Lake lies within the boundaries of Hastings Charter Township. “It provides the legal framework for financing of the project by the county and construction ofthe project by the townships,” explained Jim White, an attorney with Mika Meyers Beckett and Jones who has provided legal counsel on the project. “The contract also provides the financial support and con­ tractual obligations in the two townships to pay the county bonds as they come due every six months. Carlton Township is respon- sible for about 85 percent of the bond debt; Hastings (is responsible for) about 15 percent of the bond debt.” According to the contract, the estimated cost of con­ struction of the planned sewer system is just over $4.95 million. White explained that, while 40 percent of the cost of the project is to be reim­ bursed with stimulus funds, for the planned sewer system to move forward, it was nec­ essary for the county to evi­ dence the approximate entire cost ofthe project up front. A second resolution involving the planned sewer system also was adopted by the board and allows the county to issue $4.64 million in bonds for the project. Several actions involving the county and the area Michigan State University Extension also were taken by the board, which adopted a resolution to convert nearly 40 acres of county-owned property located on Norris Road in Orangeville Township into a living class­ room to be managed by Extension through its 4-H program. In addition, the board passed two motions, allow- ing MSUE to apply for funds from Barry County United Way in the amounts of $17,800 and $48,800 for its Building Strong Families and 4-H programs, respec­ tively. With a focus on parenting, the Building Strong Families program teaches parents skills necessary to raise chil­ dren in healthy, supportive environments. The 4-H pro­ gram offers youths the opportunity to connect with mentors and learn about a variety of subjects, including diversity and leadership. The board also approved an application made by Castleton Township resi­ dents David and Celia DeMond for just over 150 acres of the couple’s farm­ land to be preserved through the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program. Several methods of preser­ vation are offered under the program. According to the motion, the application is for an available option that would allow the couple to receive tax benefits for not utilizing the land for any pur­ poses other than those relat­ ing to agriculture. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling H1N1 influenza vaccine available to all residents MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 4 The novel H1N1 flu vaccine is available to all Barry and Eaton County residents who would like to be vaccinated. 06701548 CRAFT SHOW WEEK 3 Tues.-Thurs. 9-7 Fri. <& Sat. 9-8 ^BringingfaGutous eggnog and peppermint ice cream toyourfam ilyI 517-852-9003 www.moo-ville.com WINTER HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9-7; Fri. & Sat. 9-8 5875 S.M-66, Nashville corner of M-79 & M-66 “Demand for the vaccine among the initial target groups appears to have been satisfied, so vaccine is now available for all residents,” said Robert Schirmer, MD, medical director for the health department. “Even if you think that you had the flu, you should still receive the vaccine. Although flu activity has lessened since October, the community is still seeing more flu than usual for this time of year. Most flu infections occur in the winter, so another increase in influenza activity 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 ........ 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 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG ........ 9 a.m. .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 -269-731 -5194 or 1 -517-852-1806. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE Wed. 5:30 p.m................ Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00...................... Sunday School 10: 00............................. Church Service 11: 00...................................... Fellowship 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 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 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH is expected.” Residents who would like to be vaccinated against novel H1N1 influenza should contact their health care providers to see if they are offering the vaccine. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is offer­ ing vaccination by appoint­ ment for those people whose care providers are not offer­ ing vaccine. In Barry County, appoint­ ment-only clinics will be held at the health department in Hastings at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. Call 269- 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 Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 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 ............................ 6 p.m. Wed. Service ..........................7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors .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’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 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 QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 8593 Cloverdale Road 5 mi. south ofNashville) 945-9516, ext. 660, to sched­ ule an appointment. In Eaton County, the appointment-only clinics, will be held at the health department in Charlotte at 1033 Health Care Drive. Call 517-541-2660 to schedule an appointment. For additional informa­ tion, see www.barryeatonhealth.org, since clinics may be added depending on demand for vaccine. 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ................. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ............ 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday Sunday Services: RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 108 North Main, Vermontville �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 12,2009 — Page 3 Districts face more homeless students than ever before by Amy Jo Kinyon times. student liaison this year. She Staff Writer Currently, 36 students are retired from the district in the A true recession has no classified as homeless, spring after a career as selection process. People in though that number changes kindergarten teacher. all walks of life are affected. almost daily said Kramer said part of That has certainly been true Superintendent Kim Kramer. Gaber’s role, along with recently. The number of stu­ Most of those students are in reporting to the state, is to dents classified as homeless families that have doubled up help the students in the most has more than doubled for with friends or relatives. inconspicuous way possible. some area school districts. ' Teenagers who no longer live “There are a variety of How the districts are deal­ at home make up the majori­ things we can do to help them, ing with these increasing ty of those who are not dou- such as transportation or numbers is a source of con­ bled-tip. , clothing assistance,” said cern for many administra­ Kramer said helping those Kramer. “We can help them tors. students both in and out of without making a big deal of Under the McKinney- the classroom is a focus for it.” Vento Act through the the district. The reporting paperwork Michigan Department of “It’s pretty hard to sit and for the act is turned in to the Education, districts are learn when you don’t know Michigan Department of required to report the number where you are going to sleep Education and includes more of homeless students and or where you’ll get your next than a dozen categories for remove any obstacles that meal,”-said Kramer. homeless status. Living with would interfere with their The McKinney-Vento Act family, separated from fami­ education. also requires that districts ly, foster care pending, run­ During the past few years, make equal education avail­ away, abandoned and throw­ only three or four students able to those students and away are some of the cate­ have been put into the have a designated employee gories. Throwaway students “homeless “category in the in charge ofmanaging home­ include those who are kicked Maple Valley School less students and their educa­ out of their home for any District. This year, those tion. number ofreasons, including numbers have not just dou­ For Maple Valley, Linda pregnancy, family conflicts bled, it has multiplied nine Gaber became the homeless- or drug and alcohol abuse. Bellevue farmer wins Farmer Idea Exchange Award ildi I „ ■“ lb|Hk dbu^ I ft? 4rjiU®(I b^m t ta nn * fllWDl ® Iviiuiliilw te & st m.toi& fe fcitili® it siiii itjall!!« » jffldta. Ml li I SOUTHED II CH0 Bellevue farmer Lynn Griffin no longer has to worry about rocks hitting and breaking the cab window of his combine and possibly injuring the implement oper­ ator during com harvest, and he’s assured that more ears of corn are making it into the combine and not bouncing back to the ground. These benefits are owed to a device Griffin developed called the “Rock Guard/Ear Saver Bonnet,” and now Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) has honored Griffin for his ingenuity by present­ ing the Barry County Farm Bureau member with the organization’s 2009 Farmer Idea Exchange Award. The Farmer Idea Exchange Award is present­ ed annually to encourage and recognize new concepts in agriculture that can be easily adapted on other farms by honoring the innovators themselves. Griffin received the award Dec. 1 at MFB’s 90th annual meeting in Grand Rapids. The Rock Guard/Ear Saver Bonnet is primarily fashioned from square steel tubing, wire fence material and a rubber truck mud flap. As Griffin _said, “It’s a rather simple device that is easy to make in a farm shop.” Once the bonnet is assem­ bled, it is fastened to the com head at the front of the com­ bine. The wire fence material on top serves as a shield to block rocks from the soil from being thrown up and smashing into the cab win­ dow. Beyond keeping the combine operator safe from flying rocks and broken glass, Griffin said the rock guard cuts down on the time IH* I wtM.. Jl II flSWPS® fill I* and expense to replace a shat­ tered cab window. Meanwhile, the rubber mud flap positioned at the front of the bonnet helps pre­ vent ears of com from being deflected out of the com­ bine’s intake mechanism. With more ears of com actu­ ally harvested, the ear saver feature helps increase net farm profit. MFB selected Griffin as the state winner from award entries received, and submit­ ted his application to the American Farm Bureau Federation for consideration in the national Farmer Idea Exchange contest. Steve Scoville is the home­ less coordinator in the Delton School District and is work­ ing to help 53 students who are currently categorized as homeless. He said the main purpose of a homeless liaison is to ensure that students have access to the same quality education, regardless of their status. That often means working out transportation for the students, a pricey obliga­ tion. “The frustrating part of the McKinney-Vento with the requirements is that they’re really un-funded mandates. The act requirements far exceed the funding,” said Scoville. Up from 25 homeless stu­ dents last year, Scoville said the increases many districts are seeing are due in part to the economy and in part to training staff on the McKinney-Vento Act. “Awareness and training g have added to that number, but certainly the economy has added to it as well,” said Scoville. In Hastings, Assistant Superintendent Mary Vliek serves as the liaison and said there are between four and six students in the district who are technically consid­ ered homeless. This number has doubled from last year. Looking at families who are doubled up, however, brings that number up to around 41 students, said Vliek. Along with free or reduced meals and helping the students keep track of immunizations, Vliek said the district is fortunate to have another resource to turn to when they are in need. “We’re lucky enough in the Calhoun Intermediate School District that we’re in a grant consortium, so if we need additional help such as backpack supplies or even bedding, we can apply for it through the grant,” said Vliek. Community organizations have eased the burden on the district, said Vliek, by bring­ ing their resources into the schools. Two nights a week, sack lunches are packed for families, providing meals for students who may otherwise go without. Working with their inter­ mediate school districts and local organizations on the students’ behalf, the liaisons 7. 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Call today! www.kingselectronicsandappliances.com Electronics, Appliances & Mattresses 130 W. State Street • Downtown Hastings • 945-4284 • Open: Mon.-Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-5; Closed Sunday �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 12, 2009 Michigan bankers honor Calley with impact awardMusical planned to celebrate Christmas State Rep. Brian Calley has received the 2009 Economic Impact Award from the Michigan Bankers Association. The award recognizes pub­ lic officials for their leader­ ship on matters ofpublic poli­ cy that support and encourage a vibrant Michigan economy. Good News From The Pulpit by Pastor Marc S. Livingston, Chester Gospel Church Galatians 4:4-5 (Weymouth) reads “But, when the time was fully come, God sent forth His Son, bom of a woman, bom subject to Law, in order to purchase the freedom of all who were subject to Law, so that we might receive recog­ nition as sons.” This year will be different for my bride and I. We will be spending our first Christmas together in 38 years without our children. I already don’t like the idea of being without them. My memories of the many Christmases past include the day when we celebrated our first as a married couple, then the excitement of the first Christmas with our new son, then the next son, and finally our daughter. We were not so different than most of you. Especially me in those first years. I did not celebrate Christmas as the day of Christ’s birth, but as a holiday. Sure I loved the day, but I never enjoyed the real meaning of the day. Then it happened ... I invited the Christ of Christmas into my life. He had room in the Inn for this homeless traveler. He gave me a gift more valuable than gold, frankincense and myrrh. He gave me the gift of eternal life. All I had to do was receive it by faith. I did. Now our family would start every Christmas morning with a reading of the account of His birth either in Luke 1 or in Matthew 2. Christmas is Christ. Is it too late for you to have a merry Christmas? Not ifyou are reading this. Put the busy-ness of the holiday on pause for a minute. The Baby they named Jesus was sent by God to purchase you and I out of this dead-end world and give us freedom from sin’s bondage and destruction. This gift is nothing you and I really deserve but are given because of God’s great love for us. What do you have to do? Receive the gift. When you do, Dec. 25 will turn from a holiday into Christmas, because you will now have real peace on Earth. Now that’s good news. Go tell it on the mountain: Jesus Christ is bom. Merry CHRISTmas. 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The MBA is comprised of Michigan financial institu­ tions with more than 3,400 branches located throughout the state. Nashville Assembly of God will hold a special pro­ gram, filled with music and drama, to celebrate the Christmas season. The show, “Love, Light and Life: The Gift of Christmas” will be presented Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. and again Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. The church is located at 735 Reed St., Nashville. Call 517-852-9819 for more information. Santa to visit Putnam library no photo Santa will visit Putnam District Library in Nashville Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The first 12 families to visit will receive a free gift from Santa’s elves. Children will be invited to make reindeer food to leave out for Santa’s reindeer on Christmas Eve. A make-andtake ornament station also will be available where each child can make a,Christmas tree ornament in honor of the library’s festival of trees. Returning again this year is the library’s wish tree. Located near the front entrance of the library, this tree is decorated with minia­ ture book cover ornaments. The ornaments represent titles that the library would like to own or needs to replace. Visitors may select titles they would like to sponsor and donate that amount. The library will order the items and put a nameplate inside, noting the donor’s gift. Visit the library for more information. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, December 14 Hot dog, french fries, pears, cookie. Tuesday, December 15 MW - Goodtime. Pizza, tossed salad, pineapple, Rice Krispie Treat. Wednesday, December 16 Holiday Menu. Turkey/ stuffing and gravy, mashed potatoes, grapes, birthday cake. Thursday, December 17 Cook’s Choice. Friday, December 18 Cook’s Choice. NOTE: Fuller Alternative Entree Choices: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Maplewood Alternate Entree Choices: 6 oz. Yogurt w/string cheese, chef salad, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.30; Lunch price: $1.90; Adult price: $2.75; milk only: $.45. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, December 14 Philly steak sandwich, spudsters, cinn. applesauce. Salad bar. Tuesday, December 15 Kellogg Goodtime. Burrito, refried beans, jello w/fruit. Asian bar. Wednesday, December 16 Holiday Menu. Turkey/ stuffing and gravy, mashed potatoes, strawberry apple­ sauce. Mexican bar. Thursday, December 17 Cook’s choice. Friday, December 18 Cook’s choice. NOTE: Entree’s available dai ly: cheeseburger, variety ofchicken sandwiches, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sand­ wich, fish sandwich, 6 oz. yogurt w/string cheese. Side choices available daily: garden salad, juice, fresh fruit. Milk is included with all full meal purchases. Seconds available on vegetables at no additional charge. Assorted bread choices daily. Breakfast price: $1.45; Lunch price: $2.25-$2.50; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: $.45. Menu subject to change. Share your story As a publishing company, we feel it is important to record the tales oflife in Barry County and want to pre­ serve the stories ofhow major and minor events impacted residents, such as life during the Great Depression or World War II (both here and abroad), learning in a oneroom schoolhouse, recreation, farming, clubs, entertain­ ment, special programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps, preparingfor changing seasons; traveling, etc. We want to hear about it, To share your story, e-mail those transcribed stories to news@j-adgraphics.com or mail or deliver a copy to our office, J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43, Hastings, Ml 49058. Along with the stories, please provide names ofthe sto­ ryteller and recorder, along with contact information, and provide any additional notes or explanations. From one new school to another I read in the Maple Valley News about sharing stories. I went to a country school, although it was not near Nashville, it.was in Barry County. It was the Prairie School located two miles west and 1/2 mile south of Middleville. It was a fairly new building because a few years prior, the old one had burned. We carried a pail of water from the farm house across the road for the. drinking fountain and to wash our hands. In the comer sat a big stove or a furnace on which we could put food to warm up for our lunch. In the cold weather the stove could dry out clothes that got wet unexpectedly. My sister started school in the first grade, while I was in the fifth grade. We had a library built in the wall with doors on it. Little Black Sambo was one of the books. The teachers I remember were: first grade, Forest Rino; second grade, Alice Harper; third grade, Minnie Andler; fourth grade, Minnie (Andler) McFall; and fifth grade, Vere Carter. I went to the country school until the sixth grade. At that time, W.K. Kellogg helped the schools consolidate - much to my parents’ disgust, but I loved it. There was more than one person in my class. The new building was not ready for our use, and we went the whole year in the basement of what used to be the Congregational Church in Middleville. Our teacher was Crystal Bragdon. The basement held the fifth grade, too. I was bom Nov. 4, 1920, at home on a farm near Middleville. Yours truly, Catherine Coman Rowden, Charlotte (Editors Note: The Prairie School, at Scales Prairie, was at the comer of Jackson and Cherry Valley Road in Thomapple Township. Minnie (Andler) McFall is thefor­ mer teacher for whom McFall Elementary School in Middleville is named.) I 3 8 113 N. 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SMOKE-FREE Restaurant �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 12, 2009 — Page 5 Eaton County residents must renew dog licenses Eaton County residents who own dogs are reminded that it is time to renew dog licenses. State law requires that all dogs four months old or older be licensed. The cost to obtain a 2010 Eaton County dog license is $15 for an intact male or female dog. $10 for a spayed female or neutered male dog. As ofDec. 1, the 2010 dog licenses may be obtained from local township or city treasurers, the Eaton County Treasurer’s office or the Eaton County Animal Control facility in Charlotte. A valid rabies certificate signed by a licensed veteri- narian must be presented at the time of purchase to receive the $10 fee. The deadline to purchase a 2010 Eaton County dog license through a local town­ ship or city treasurer without penalty is Feb. 28, 2010. The Eaton County Board of Commissioners voted recently to extend the dead­ line to purchase a dog license without being charged a $30 late fee to May 31. After Feb. 28, dog licenses may be obtained through the following agencies only: Eaton County Animal Control, Eaton County Treasurer’s office or the Delta Township Treasurer’s office (Delta Township resi­ dents only). Licenses may obtained by mail by following these steps: Mail the rabies vaccination certificate, the spay/neuter certificate and a check for the exact amount to the Eaton County Animal Control, 756 Courthouse Drive, Charlotte, Ml 48813. The license and certificates will be mailed to the resi­ dence requesting the license. For more information, contact Eaton County Animal Control during nor­ mal business hours at 517­ 543-5755. Eaton Co. farmer Steve Tennes nabs two state awards Tapping insight and expe­ rience gained from running his own consumer-oriented farm, Charlotte fruit and vegetable grower Steve Tennes has helped bridge the gap that separates the non­ farming public from the farmers who feed them. In recognition of his exceptional outreach and communications efforts, as well as a potent combination of multi-faceted leadership and energy, the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) announced Steve Tennes as the winner of the organiza­ tion’s Volunteer of the Year Award during a Dec. 1 awards ceremony at the MFB 90th annual meeting in Grand Rapids. As a prize, Tennes received a three-night stay at McGuire’s Resort in Cadillac, compliments of MFB, and $250 of products from Grainger. Tennes, 32, also received MFB’s Outstanding Young Agricultural Leader Award. The Outstanding Young Agricultural Leader Award recognizes a successful young farmer for outstanding leadership roles in Farm Bureau, agriculture, and his or her local community. Contestants are judged on their ability to actively serve in leadership roles while managing a successful farm operation. As the award recipient, Tennes won a trip for two to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, sponsored by Great Lakes Hybrids; $500 from GreenStone Farm Credit Services; a prize from the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee; and a trip to the American Farm Bureau Federation 91st Convention and Annual Meeting in Seattle, Wash., in 2010. The Volunteer of the Year Award honors a Farm Bureau member who -has been recognized as an MFB Volunteer of the Month within the past year and who has demonstrated significant commitment and focused efforts toward a Farm Bureau program or event. Tennes was first recognized as MFB’s Volunteer of the Month in July. He was selected for the Volunteer of the Year Award by a panel of Farm Bureau staff. Alongside his wife, Bridget, and their three chil­ dren, Tennes owns and oper­ ates Country Mill Farm Market in Eaton County, a 120-acre fruit and vegetable farm and agri-tourism desti­ nation that attracts more than 50,000 customers annually. “Steve’s proactive approach to media relations and commu­ nicating with the general pub­ lic through the local newspa- per is exactly the kind ofthing we encourage our members to do,” said Jeremy Nagel, man­ ager of MFB’s County Communications Department. ‘Especially at the local level, where simple name recogni­ tion is worth its weight in trust, there are no better spokespeo­ ple for agriculture than actual farmers, and Steve’s great at it — ready, willing and able to explain how farming really works.” Tennes pursued and attained verification in the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP), a volun­ tary program that helps farm­ ers identify and minimize pollution risks. “MAEAP-verified farms keep their land, water and air as healthy as the food they produce,” said MFB agricul­ tural ecology specialist Carrie Vollmer-Sanders. “They represent the highest Counselor Corner by Lorraine Benedict, MA school counseling During the past few months, it has been easy to get dis­ couraged as the state has chosen to make additional cuts to education. However, many great things are happening at our schools that I wanted to make sure community mem­ bers and parents get a chance to hear about. Today’s col­ umn will focus on some of the things I have been able to observe and experience (I am a parent, too) at Maple Valley Schools. • The fall sports banquet. Duska Brumm, our athletic director/assistant principal, did an awesome job of pulling together a banquet to celebrate our fall sports programs. More than 130 students — 30 percent of our high school population — participated in fall sports. There was a great turn out by families to celebrate the accomplishments ofthe teams. Coaches shared highlights from their seasons. I was most impressed, however, with the virtues that many of the coaches talked about. Regardless of the win/loss records, they said they hope that sports have taught students the value of hard work, determination, team work, sportsman­ ship, and camaraderie. These are lessons students will take with them throughout life. • Maple Valley High School Honor’s Choir, aka Da Capo. Ryan Rosin meets three mornings a week at 6:45 a.m. with a select group ofmusicians to produce an honor’s choir that is one of the premier singing groups in the area. This group has received top honors at competitions. They also have performed for various local organizations and have assisted with fund-raising banquets for nonprofit groups. In December, the choir will perform for a Barry County Women’s community group and for the annual Eaton County Juvenile Court luncheon as well as the annu­ al Christmas concert Dec. 17 at 7 p.m in the auditorium. They also will go caroling at nursing homes and area busi­ nesses. Hard work in the early morning hours has made this group an outstanding extension of our school. • Maple Valley Jazz Band. Dennis Vanderhoef continues the strong band tradition at Maple Valley Schools with our jazz band. While many schools offer jazz band as a class, our students meet outside of class one night a week and one day before school to practice as a group. The band enter­ tains at home basketball games. Visitors to our school often remark about how enjoyable our music is at halftime and how they wish their schools had similar programs. Thejazz band, like Da Capo, perform concerts around the commu­ nity, as well. • Musicals and dramas. Maple Valley Schools is known around the area for presenting high-quality dramas and musi- cals. Many ofour former students have gone on to participate at the college and professional level. Presently, several ofour former students are engaged in careers in the arts. • Spirit Club. Spirit Club is a new organization where students rally together to support athletics by attending games, meets, etc. Mrs. Brumm is committed to building school spirit within our student body and community. She is helping students to learn leadership and commitment to their school. This also brings a lot of fun and student ener­ gy to athletic events. • After-school Credit Recovery Program. Next week, we will begin an after-school program for seniors who are behind in credits needed for graduation. We are one of the few area schools to offer this program with supervision by a highly qualified state certified teacher. The program will not require outside or local funds but will be self-supported by the participants. We hope this will encourage our stu­ dents to “stay the course” and receive their high school diplomas. • Mock interviews. Business teacher Monique Colizzi recently took her students to experience mock job inter­ views. Students were taught how to prepare for interviews by creating resumes and discussing interview etiquette. Staff and community members even assisted by making sure students were provided with necessary wardrobes and haircuts. The skills the students acquired will be key to helping them transition to the working world as adults. • FFA. Aaron Saari continues to facilitate an outstanding agricultural program for our school. FFA members have received numerous state and national awards. They have year-round projects focusing on various areas in agricultur­ al that not only provide agricultural knowledge but promote a positive work ethic in our students. • Caring staff. As a school counselor, I have an opportu­ nity to witness first-hand the care and compassion of many of our staff members. I have witnessed teachers meeting before and after school to help students with academics. I have watched as teachers have despaired anguished for kids who chose not to attend school regularly and lose credits, despite the teachers’ best efforts. I have seen teachers per­ sonally provide necessary things for students. Some have even helped feed, clothe, transport and house some of our most needy kids. I have had teachers, with tears in their eyes, share information about students. Sometimes, because the student is hurting so badly, butjust as often, because a student is successful. I feel blessed to work with a great bunch of people. standards of environmental stewardship and the pinnacle of responsible agriculture. MAEAP is an effective way for producers to position their farms for safeguarding both the environment and their economic viability.” In addition to his role as a communicator and environ­ mental steward, Tennes is an ambassador for local agricul­ ture. He serves as vice presi­ dent of the Eaton County Farm Bureau. He’s also involved in Farm Bureau’s young farmer leadership development program, serves on the county Farm Bureau’s ‘Tanners CARE” action team, and is a member of the MFB Direct Marketing Advisory Committee. As a county Farm Bureau board member, Tennes has played a major role in help­ ing update and implement the county Farm Bureau’s goals and objectives by not only leading those discus­ sions, but posing and con- DRIVING, continued from page 1----reach destinations. Steudle added, ‘Tor the safety of everyone, motorists should use extreme caution when traveling in winter weather conditions. We can’t emphasize this enough: Don’t crowd the plow.” Steve Tennes fronting challenging ques­ tions to push the process for­ ward. “All of our volunteers of the month have directly con­ tributed to Michigan Farm Bureau’s success over the past year, and we owe them a great deal of thanks for mak­ ing this a strong, dynamic organization,” said Lori Chamberlain, the MFB man­ ager who oversees the Volunteer of the Month pro­ gram. MFB is the state’s largest general farm organization, representing more than 47,000 farm families. 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State St., Hastings • 945-9673 । | 06701052 j OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm: Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station | �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 12,2009 Nashville zoning takes step closer to county control by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Ron Bracy, zoning admin­ istrator for the Village of Nashville, briefed the coun­ cil Thursday evening, on some of the ordinance changes that could take place if zoning is turned over to Barry County to administer. The biggest zoning change would be in the downtown area, said Bracy. What once was zoned as business will become mixeduse. The area facing re-clas­ sification includes the down­ town business area, and extends to Hometown Lumber on the south end of town, the river on the west side and back to State Street on the east side. Previously, the zone did not include all ofthe area to the river on the west side and only extended back to the alley between Main Street and State Street. Also, the rezoning would fit lot sizes that are currently in the village, many of which do not meet the current ordi­ nance but were grandfathered in. “It goes along with what is existing, what is there,” said Bracy. “The lot requirements now are 15,000 square feet, most of the lots are around 7,000 square feet. We would have half the number of lots.” Ifthe zoning is turned over to the county, residents would see a change in the fees they are charged for per­ mits. Currently, the initial per­ mit to build costs $10. The county charges $25 for an initial permit. To have an issues addressed by the zon­ ing board of appeals in Nashville costs $100; at the county level, the cost jumps to $250. Turn-around time on the permits also may be longer due to the larger workload the county handles. The ini­ tial permit, however, may be easier to obtain due to “more room” in the ordinance, said Bracy. The proposed ordinance will go before the Barry County Commissioners Dec. 22 for its approval or rejec­ tion. If approved, the ordi­ nance would return to the Misdemeanor becomes felony for Nashville man Thomas Elwyn Hoyt, 33, of Nashville found his mis­ demeanor charge bumped up to a felony, due to its thirdoffense status. Hoyt was charged Oct. 7 with operating under the influence of alcohol after a breath test registered his blood alcohol level at .08. He was sentenced last week in 5th Circuit Court by Judge James Fisher to 12 months in jail and 36 months of probation. He is required to attend cognitive behavior and substance abuse counsel­ ing while in jail. He also was assessed $500 in court costs, $60 crime vic­ tims rights, $500 library fund fines and $68 in state mini­ mum costs. Nashville Village Council for its decision. Bracy said the proposed change stems from a lack of residents willing to serve on the boards that administer zoning for the village. “It’s difficult to keep the planning commission full and the zoning board full, and it’s hard to tell neighbors ‘no,’” he explained. The Nashville council also discussed the village’s options concerning cable tel­ evision. Cable Max out of Kalkaska had been providing cable for the village until last week. Residents turned on their cable to find a message from the provider stating they were no longer in serv­ ice. Adds for a satellite com­ pany also were shown but no cable channels were avail­ able. The loss of service came with little notice to customers, just a message on the screen stating Cable Max would no longer be the cable provider as of Dec. 30. “As some of you may or may not know, our cable is kaput,” said Trustee Mike Kenyon. “We have citizens out there who want cable. What do we do?” In previous years, munici­ palities held contracts with cable companies to provide the service. After the state deregulated the cable indus­ try last year, the village has not had a contract, said Clerk Cathy Lentz. The council agreed to have its cable committee contact the state and look into options for residents. In other business, the vil­ lage council: • Unanimously approved drafting a letter in support of Vermontville Township resi­ dent Blair Miller and his Reach over 4,000 area homes with an ad in the Maple Valley News. Call 269-945-9554 to place your ad. Over 120 Top Channels AISO INCLUDES: FREE STANDARD PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION including local channels in upto 4 rooms work to obtain grants to develop a rail-to-trail system on the Thomapple River. Miller said that a program through the State of Michigan could provide funds to develop a trail along the railroad bed to Maple Valley High School. The funds, through the Safe Routes to Schools program, could be used as matching funds for other grants, mak­ ing local contributions virtu­ ally zero. “We have a rail corridor that we own. We’re missing one piece by the school but that could be rerouted,” said Miller. “The SR2S could pay to fence and event light that trail and can be used as matching funds.” • Agreed to maintain the employee contribution for health insurance at 10 per­ cent, despite a 10 percent increase in costs. Currently, the village has three employ­ ees on. the plan. Police Chief Jerry Schray said he would not have a problem paying an increase to help the vil­ lage pay for the coverage. “Even at an increase to 15 percent, I wouldn’t have a problem with that,” said Schray. “You’re not going to find insurance at that rate. That 15 percent increase isn’t very much to ask for what you get.” • Ratified the contract for Department of Public Works employee Scott Decker. Village President Frank Dunham said he had previ­ ously signed the contract and needed the council’s approval for his action. “The contract was up at the first of the month. I did initially sign that because we had not discussed any other action to take,” said Dunham. The council unanimously agreed to extend the contract. Trustee Jack Holden was absent. • Heard a report from Chief Schray on police activ­ ity during the past month. Schray reported that the department had four arrests and currently has several cases pending in court. The department had 574 com­ plaints for the month of November, down 19 com­ plaints from the previous month. The village council will meet again Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. in the village office, moved up from the regular day and time due to the holiday. A public hearing will be held this Thursday, Dec. 17, regarding the motorcycle club The Avengers’ request to lease one of the vacant businesses in town. Bracy said he has denied the request, based on non-com­ pliance with an ordinance. Under the ordinance, the building must have 50 feet between the primary build­ ing and the lot line, and the current building does not meet that requirement. YAC members give to Maple Valley families More than 30 members of the Youth Advisoy Council of the Barry Community Foundation purchased gifts for seven of the families served by the Maple Valley Alternative Education day care center. Gifts included clothing such as socks and shirts as well toys. Sunday, YAC members got together to wrap the gifts and cele­ brate with pizza and their December meeting. The gifts were delivered to the day care center Dec. 10. 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Every farm in the state had the same issues. “The weather has played havoc on the grain harvest.” Adding to the difficult harvest, was the accidental collapse of equipment at the elevator this fall, injuring two workers. Jason Radke, who fell 130 feet, is now at Mary Freebed Hospital in Grand Rapids. He is walking and getting his memory back. His friends report he is becoming “the old Jason they knew.” The other worker fell 30 feet. He spent five days in barnjCountu Commission on Ag.ing _M_enu and Schedule of Events Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, December 14 Roast pork and gravy, roasted sweet potatoes, broc­ coli, pears, dinner roll. Tuesday, December 15 Chili, tossed salad, apple crisp, crackers. Wednesday, December 16 Hamburger, baked beans, Soybeans yielded an average of 10 more bushels per glazed baby carrots, orange, acre than normal. (File photo) hamburger bun. Thursday, December 17 the hospital, and Marlin said he home recovering. Cranberry chicken w/wild rice, broccoli, peas and car­ rots, applesauce, dinner roll. Friday, December 18 Swiss steak, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, spinach, jello with fruit, dinner roll. From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, December 14 Ham pasta salad, potato salad, peaches, crackers. Tuesday, December 15 families in 2010,1 hope resi­ Cottage cheese, kidney dents will consider sending this agency whatever they bean salad, pineapple, mufcan. The housing and sup­ fin. portive services provided are Wednesday, December 16 Sliced bologna w/cheese, temporary. In most cases, however, it is just the pivotal carrot raisin salad, pineapple, difference to get families back on their feet and func­ tioning. Donations can be mailed to SIREN/Eaton Joshua Douglas Cook, 24, Shelter at PO Box 369, of Nashville pleaded guilty Charlotte, MI 48813. last week to one misde­ Dr. Linda G. Kimball meanor count of attempted Lansing larceny from a building in 5th Circuit Court under Every little bit helps shelter To the editor: A few Sundays ago, I attended a holiday tea in Charlotte where a girl, age 17, spoke to those who were gathered to say how grateful she was that she, her nephew and her two sisters, all under the age of 15, and her dis­ abled mother had a roof over their heads and were not liv­ ing on the street. SIREN/Eaton Shelter, she said, was responsible for helping her family. This year, SIREN has had to turn away 500 individuals because there was not enough money to provide needed housing to Eaton County residents. What happened to those people? In most cases, SIREN staff does not know because other shelters are not obligated to report such information to referring agencies. As SIREN/Eaton Shelter begins its annual campaign now to raise $90,000 in donations to assist homeless wheat bread. Thursday, December 17 Seafood pasta salad, cucumber salad, mandarin oranges, crackers. Friday, December 18 Chicken Caesar salad, three bean salad, applesauce, muffin. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, December 14 Roast pork and gravy, roasted sweet potatoes, broc­ coli, diced pears, wheat bread. Tuesday, December 15 Chili, California blend, apple crisp, crackers. Wednesday, December 16 Hamburger, baked beans, glazed baby carrots, orange, hamburger bun. Thursday, December 17 Cranberry chicken, wild rice, broccoli, peas and car­ rots, applesauce, wheat bread. Friday, December 18 Swiss steak, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, spinach, cherry crisp, dinner roll. Activities Calendar Monday, December 14: Hastings - December craft 10:30; Music with Sam 10:30; Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Delton - BP Clinic 11 a.m. Delton - Mini Massage 11 a.m. H,W,N, Reminiscence. Tuesday, December 15: Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Mini Massage 9-noon. GL Cards 10:30-12:30. Wednesday, December 16: Hastings - No lunch. Hastings Site Only; Tai Chi 5:15 p.m. Delton Reminiscence. Nashville Mini Massage 11 a.m. Thursday, December 17: Hastings - No Line Dancing; Music with the Lewis’; BP & BS Tendercare 10:30 a.m.; Caregiver’s Sup. 3:30 p.m.; Cancer Support 1 p.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, December 18: Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m. Nashville Bingo. Woodland - Mini Massage 11 a.m. Nashville man sentenced in attempted larceny Judge James Fisher. Cook was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 18 months of probation stemming from a Sept. 21 incident in which he stole a plasma TV and alco- hol. Healso was ordered to pay $688 in restitution, $60 to the crime victims rights fund, $500 in court costs and $68 in state minimum costs. 07531640 This Christmas Shop Downtown Hastings theThomap^e scover Hastings, and you'llfind there's more to explore this holiday season. Make your shopping and dining experience a very special one this season by discovering the vibrant charm of our unique shops & restaurants. Shop Downtown Hastings ... where the Holidays begin! �Page s — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 12, 2009 Hot tips for cold-weather driving Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land encourages motorists to prepare their vehicles for winter driving, if they haven’t already done so, to avoid inconvenient or even dangerous situations. “Winter takes its toll on vehicles and demands extra caution by drivers,” Land said. “We want everyone to enjoy safe travels on our roadways as the seasons change. Winterizing your vehicle goes a long way in making sure you arrive at your destination with­ out incident.” Freezing temperatures and slick roads pose a host of challenges to vehicles, such as added stress on engines, In My Own Write by Amy Jo Kinyon Seeing beauty in the snow - and the season I love the first snowfall of the year. Do I love the icy conditions that often accompa­ ny it? No, not so much. The first snow, however, is something I look forward to. It covers everything in a soft, layer of white. The leafless branches of trees are transformed as they become covered with flakes. The brown grass is now a gleaming hill of white that sparkles when the sun hits it. Though it may be a bother in some ways, the first snow has a way of making everything look new and clean. I suppose my love of the first snow runs in the family. My youngest niece scurried outside at the break of dawn to play in the snow — and eat quite a bit of it, too. Don’t worry; along with a love for snow, I have passed down the rules of eating snow: 1. The only color that’s edible is white; don’t touch the yellow stuff. 2. Only scrape off the top layer because you never know what the snow is covering up. I remember one snowstorm when I was 4 or 5 that knocked out our power for what seemed like months (it was only two weeks, actually). Luckily, we had a generator. That turned out to be lucky for our relatives, too. We had a house full of family for the length of the blackout. We cooked meals on the wood stove in the living room and had puppet shows with flashlights. For a kid, that power outage wasn’t an inconvenience at all. It was great to have cousins to play with all the time. I didn’t worry about the weather or the lack ofpower; Ijust had fun with what we had. Snow still doesn’t hold many bad feelings for me. Sure, it takes a few more minutes to ‘layer up’ before heading outside, and I don’t enjoy driving on ice. But I still love to have a good snowball fight or make a snowman. As a kid, the reason for liking the snow had quite a bit to do with the upcoming holiday. Snow meant Christmas was getting closer, and with Christmas came presents and spending time with family. So many people this season may not be looking forward to the holiday as much as I am. Foreclosures are still hitting the local housing market, and ifyou read the article in this issue about homeless students, you’ll see just how many of our young people have been affected in a huge way be the econo­ my. In the midst of this gloom, there are a lot of organizations stepping up to help those in need. The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, Vermontville Bible Church, Hastings City Bank, Eaton Federal Savings, Maple Valley Kiwanis and a slew of other organizations are helping individuals and families. It has been encouraging to see that when the needs have grown, so have the number of projects to help. I’m glad that I live in a community where so many are will­ ing to give their time and talents to help others. That’s really what the season is all about. drained batteries and reduced tire traction. Generally accepted tips for winterizing vehicles include: • Check the battery, which can lose half of its pow.er in cold temperatures. Have it tested by a certified mechan­ ic if it is more than three years old. It’s also a good idea to clean the posts and connections of any corro­ sion. • Pay attention to the tires. Maintaining proper tire pres­ sure is essential year-round, especially in the winter when snowy conditions reduce traction. Keep in mind that air pressure in cold tires will drop because air is a gas and gas contracts when it cools. • Make sure there is a clear field of view. Replace wiper blades ifnecessary. They can deteriorate after only a year or two. Effective wipers are a must in order to remove snow, rain and road slush from the windshield. Also, fill the window-washer reservoir with cleaning fluid. Don’t use plain water because it will freeze. • Use the right oil. It should have the proper vis­ cosity for winter driving. Oil thickens in cold weather. Oil that gets too thick won’t lubricate the engine suffi­ ciently. • Inspect the belts and hoses. Cold weather can cause extra wear and tear. • Avoid moisture in the fuel tank. When the tempera­ ture dips, it’s a good idea to keep the gas tank filled. That helps to prevent moisture from forming in the tank. Moisture can cause an engine to run rough or even prevent it from starting. Consider putting a bottle of fuel de-icer in the tank as well to help keep moisture from the fuel line. • Flush and refill the cool­ ing system as recommended by the manufacturer. Check the coolant’s lev^l and con­ centration periodically. • Ifthe vehicle is equipped with four-wheel drive, make sure it’s in working order before the snow flies. Since most people don’t use the system in the summer, it doesn’t hurt to make sure the system engages properly and that all gear oil levels are correct. • Carry an emergency kit. It should include items such as a flashlight, first-aid sup­ plies, jumper cables, a blan­ ket and warm clothes, paper towels, snow shovel, a wellstocked tool box and extra food and water. “Reading your owners manual is the best place to start,” Land said. “Following the manufacturer’s recom­ mended service schedule and doing preventative mainte- nance go a long way in ensuring safe, hassle-free driving.” For Rent NICE 1 & 2 bedroom up­ stairs apartment, references required. MSHDA approved. (517)852-0852 Business Services CAN'T GET FINANCED? Been turned down? Bank­ ruptcy? Foreclosure? NO PROBLEM! Call LAND­ STAR HOMES (517)6454444. Restrictions apply. WILLS, TRUSTS & PRO­ BATE. Call Judy Singleton Attorney at Law (269)795­ 9422 Pets BE AWARE: animals offered for free may end-up being sold to research or used in dog fighting. (A message from Barry County Humane Society) Farm EARTH SERVICES is in ur­ gent need of HAY DONA­ TIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay - (Any type ofhay that isn't moldy). We are al­ so looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non­ profit organization. All don­ ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962­ 2015 Local choir sings in Hastings Tailoring a Gift to serveyour charitable interests andfinancial goals The Barry Community Foundation offers a range ofphilanthropic options. Unrestricted Funds, or Conununity Action Funds, give the foundation the discretion to make grants that address the most urgent needs of the community as they change from time to time. Field-of-Interest Funds benefit a specific area of interest to the donor. They can also benefit a geo­ graphical area. Donor-Advised Funds are often created as an alternative to a private foundation and allow donors to recommend the charitable organizations and causes to be considered for grants. They can be established in two forms: Non-Endowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from both principal and income. Endowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from the income of the fund. Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established. Scholarship and Award Funds are established by donors wishing to make education available to individuals in their communities. You may also wish to: • consider naming your community foundation as the beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy. • make a bequest to a community foundation in your living trust or will. • establish a Supporting Organization through the community foundation. A Supporting Organization is a separate legal entity for tax purposes and has its own governing body; by affiliating with a com­ munity foundation, the Supporting Organization enjoys public charity status and the professional staff services of the community foundation. However you approach making a gift to the Community Foundation, your caring gesture will make a difference in the lives of others and the life of your community. 629 W. State Street * Suite 201 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 269-945-0526 • Fax: 269-945-4536 Email: bcf@wmis.net Website: www.barrycf.org Members of the Da Capo Choir from Maple Valley High School entertained the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club with a variety of songs during the club’s Dec. 4 holiday program. The choir is directed by Ryan Rosin. The choir will present its Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in the Maple Valley High School auditorium. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) SFfQt .QjCTLjCupqaggCTiJLa )l<u HE TRAFFIC SCENE^ A Name That You Can Trust 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 January 11-28 February 1-18 January 5-7 February 23-25 Come bring a friend and find out that learning to drive can be fun! To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Phil Smith, Denny Ackerson & Roily Krauss Ltniaa: �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 12,2009 — Page 9 Barry County United Way close to reaching goal “The Barry County United Way Board of Directors is so thankful that despite these tough economic times, the businesses and employees, to date, have raised 77.4\per- cent towards the initial goal of $580,000,” said Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani' Forbes. “We have seen many employee campaigns come in above last year,” she added. Hastings Mutual Insurance ompany, Walker, Fluke and Sheldon, Coleman Agency, Bradford White and J-Ad Graphics have all had increases in par­ ticipation or giving. “Currently, 43 programs are' funded through last year’s campaign (see the annual report in the center section of today’s Reminder). Despite the great were told things like,- ‘I’ve support of the community, never had to use a pantry or United Way definitely needs soup kitchen before ... if it your support to reach this weren’t for this food, I’m not year’s goal,” she added. sure what my family would Allocations Committee be eating.” Chairperson Cort Collison Contributions may be sent -said, “Our agencies told us to: Food Bank of SCM, PO going into the campaign that Box 408, Battle Creek, MI they would need $580,000 in 49016 or online at: funding this year to maintain www.foodbankofscm.org. The Food Bank of South Central Michigan is a United Way Program delivery part­ ner. Feeding neighbors can bring tax relief Residents can receive some tax relief and help pro­ vide food to neighbors by making a monetary contribu­ tion to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. Such donations may be eligi­ ble for a special Michigan tax credit of up to half of the contribution, in addition to possible federal deductions. To take advantage of this opportunity for the 2009 tax season, contributions must be received by Dec. 31. The food bank serves a group of 18 agencies in Barry County. So far this year, it has distributed 847,037 pounds of food in Barry County, more than it sent out all of last year. This distribution has saved food bank nonprofit members in Barry County more than $1.11 million, according to Bob Randels, food bank executive director. “We’re a regional entity. That means we get national and statewide resources and bring them in to Barry County,” said Randels. “We’re the Feeding America food bank for the county.” He noted that Feeding America (formerly known as America’s Second Harvest) is the national network of food banking. The food bank also belongs to the Food Bank Council of Michigan, enabling access to statewide resources. Randels said that this year has been a particularly chal­ lenging one for the food bank, with the recession placing many more house­ holds in need. A full 39 per­ cent of the individuals the food bank serves via its hunger-relief network are children. “Most often, behind every struggling adult who is unemployed or underem­ ployed with no health insur­ ance, there are children,” he said. Earlier this year ,the food bank conducted an extensive hunger study, interviewing 430 recipients of emergency food. NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ “Time and time again, we lector attempting to collect a debt. LEGAL NOTICE 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 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 riot 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. oppowrowT? 06682644 WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE I Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Gary & Alta Mast • 517-726-0232 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 Replacement and New Construction Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was dis­ charged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to col­ lect that debt. You are presently in default under your Mortgage Security Agreement, .and the Mortgage Holder may be contem­ plating the commencement of foreclosure proceedings under the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have rid legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan modification may not serve to revive that obligation. However, in the event you wish to explore options that may avert foreclo­ sure, please contact our office at the number listed below. Attention: The following notice shall apply only if the property encumbered by the mortgage described below is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the gen­ eral property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Lucas Johnson and Jennifer Johnson, regarding the property at 212 W S St Hastings, Ml 49058. You have the right to request a meeting with your mort­ gage holder or mortgage ser­ vicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee with authori­ ty to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted at: 811 South Blvd;, Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may also contact a housing counselor. For more information; contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan.gov/mshda or calling (866) 946-7432. If you request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C.within 14 days after, the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If. an agreement to modify the mortgage loan is reached and you abide by the terms ofthe agreement, the mort­ gage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attor­ ney and can obtain contact infor­ mation through the State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738. Dated:December 12,' 2009. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd..Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 information may be faxed to (248)267-3004, Attention: Loss Mitigation Our File No: 09-18361 ASAP# 3372155 12/12/2009 06701474 LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad A. Schondelmayer, unmarried man by Lorie K. Bowerman, as Attorney in Fact, to Comerica Bank, a Michigan State Chartered Bank, Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2005 and recorded October 14, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154574, and Loan Modification recorded 03/09/2006 Document Number 1161096, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by Bac Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Three and 64/100 Dollars ($203,343.64) including interest at 6.125% 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 in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010.. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 42, Mulberry Hills Estates, a Condominium according Io the Master Deed recorded in Document 1092759, First Amendment to Master." Deed recorded June 16,’ 2002 in Document 1106585, and Second Amendment to Master Deed recorded October 4, 2004, in Document 1134901, in the Office of Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 24, together with fights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of Such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption_period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C, Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-50.41 248-502-1400 File No. 617.1880 ASAP# 3358105 11/28/2009, 12/05/2009, 12/12/2009, 12/19/2009 06700764 the programs that we are cur­ rently funding. However, we have had five new programs request funding -that totaled $91,000, bringing the total requests to $671,000. It will be very difficult making funding decisions this year,” More than 30 donors from all areas of Barry County make up the allocations com­ mittee. Any United Way donor who would like to serve on the allocations com­ mittee is invited to call the United Way office at 269­ 945-4010. “It is not too late to get your contribution in for this year’s campaign,” added Forbes; “If you missed the campaign at work, ask your payroll department for a pay7 roll deduction slip or you can mail your contribution to the Barry County United Way at 450 Meadow Run, Suite 300, Hastings, MI 49058. Contributions-also can be made online through the Web site at bcunitedway.org. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Keith R. Gilbert, a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to U.S. Bank National Association ND dated the 20th day of, January, A.D. 2006, and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds-, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of January, A.D. 2006, in Instrument No. 1159376 of Barry Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to' be due; at the date of this notice, for prin­ cipal of $109,591.08 (one hun­ dred riine thousand five hundred ninety-one arid 08/100) plus accrued interest at 6.1% (six point one) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 7th day of January, A.D., 2010, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece dr parcel of land sit­ uate in the Township of Hope, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as fol­ lows to wit: Township of Hope, County of Barry, Michigan: Parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 9, thence North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along the North and South ^/4 line of said section, 2,028.66 feet, thence South 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 seconds East, 160.62 feet, thence North 78 degrees 36 minutes 03 seconds East, 84.89 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 78 degrees 36 min­ utes 03 seconds East, 265.70 feet; thence South 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds West; paral­ lel with said North and South 1/4 line, 224.37 feet; thence North 79 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds West,-184.52 feet; thence North 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 sec­ onds West, 18.89 feet; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 21 seconds West, 70.84 feet; thence North .04 degrees 57 min­ utes 23 seconds East, 117.72 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to and together with easements for ingress and egress described as: A 66 foot wide easement for ingress; egress and public utilities described as follows: Parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; described as: Commencing at the . South 1/4 corner of said Section 9, thence North 03 degrees~06 minutes 51 seconds East, along the North and South .1/4 line of said Section 2,029.23 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along said North and South 1/4 line, 66.06 feet; thence South 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 seconds East, 183.62 feet; thence South 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds East, 107.35 feet; thence South 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds East, 122.88 feet; thence South 79 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds East, 184.57 feet; thence South 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds West, 66.58 feet; thence North 79 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds West, 231.32 feet; thence North 19 degrees 28 mihutes 04 seconds West, 142.65 feet- thence North 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 sec­ onds West, 68.88 feet; thence North 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 seconds West, 160.58 feet to said North and South 1/4 line and the point of beginning. AND Parcel of land located. in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as : Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 9, thence North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section, 2,029.23 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along said North and South 1/4 line, .66.06 feet; thence South 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 sec­ onds East, 1.83.62 feet; thence South 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds East, 107.35 feet; thence South 19 degrees 28 min­ utes 04 seconds East,. 320.21 feet; thence South 46 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds East, 134.08 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 11 seconds West, 95.79 feet; thence North 46 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds West, 80.38 feet; thence North 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds West, 317.70 feet; thence North 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds West, 66.88 feet; thence North 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 sec­ onds West, 160,58 feet to said North and South 1/4 line and the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 4422 Carr Drive Parcel Number 08-07-009-001­ 67 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 5, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, Ml 48084 WWR# 10029093 ASAP# 3362884 2/05/2009, 12/12/2009, 12/19/2009, 12/26/2009 06700907 �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 12,2009 Looking For a J -ad PRINTER! Graphics FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH The areg's most cgmglete grinting fgcilitx. Call one ofour sales professionals today! 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Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team used its depth to score a 55-23 victory at Maple Valley, improving to 3-0 overall on the season and 2-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. “It kind of fell together tonight,” said said Delton Kellogg head coach Rick Williams. “It looked better. I’m just deep and I’ve got athletes. It’s a pretty simple formula.” Williams said he has seen Kalamazoo Christian substi- tute its players like that for years, and is planning on sticking with the strategy for as long as it keeps working at least. Delton Kellogg had ten different players score in the ball game, led by senior guard Hannah Williams who tossed in 13 points, and also had three steals. Kali Tobias finished with eight points and a team-high six rebounds, while Paige Green and Andrea Polley added seven points each. The Lions never led after an offensive put-back by Delton Kellogg’s Amber Saurers in the first minute of the second quarter, that put the Panthers up 11-10, but Delton didn’t really start to pull away until going on a 17-2 run in the third quarter. Maple Valley is now 1-2 on the year, and 0-2 in the KVA, having also lost a league contest against Galesburg-Augusta last Friday. The Lions turned the ball over 21 times, compared to 17 for the Panthers. ‘They’ve just got to play basketball,” said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes. “I’m at a loss for words.” Delton Kellogg changed its full-court pressure to a diamond in the second half. ‘That got us up with that first group,” said coach Williams. The Lions played a part in doing themselves in too. “I don’t know how much other teams are affecting us. It’s us affecting us,” Wilkes said. “There’s a difference between thinking you’re working really, really hard, and actually working really, really hard,” Wilkes said. “As coaches, we have to right the ship and fix the problems.” Jennifer Kent led Maple Valley with seven points, while Mikaela Bromley and Jordan Beachnau chipped in four each. Wrestling club has 15 medallists at first tourney The Lions’ Zoanne Siple looks to get a shot over Delton Kellogg’s Shelly NeSmith (54) during their teams’ Kalamazoo Valley Association contest Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • CASTLETON NOTICE • TOWNSHIP Klyne Hughes placed third at last weekend’s tourna­ ment hosted by Portland. Maple Valley senior Elizabeth Stewart puts up a jump shot from the right side Tuesday night against Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) When you compare the-product quality, performance warranties* and money-saving features of any Goodman® brand Gas Furnace against any other brand, you'll discover The Maple Valley Youth Wrestling Club participated in its season opening tournament last weekend at Portland. The area youth earned 15 medals for top four finishes in their weight classes. Flight champions from Maple Valley were Christian Schrader, Jesse Brumm, Chandler Murton, and Jace Heinze. Jayce Raymond, Gavin Bartley, and Bryce Bignall were second. BOARD OF REVIEW Third place finishers were Derek Sackitt, Holden Sackitt, David HosackFrizzell, Klyne Hughes, Heath Flower, Wyatt Baird, and Holden Creller, Dillon Terpening was fourth. The December 2009 Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, December 15,2009, at 9:00 A.M. to correct clerical errors, approve Principal Residence Exemptions not timely filed and take any other action allowed by statute. Cheryl L. 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(Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) More parade photos on page 6 Avengers Motorcycle Club denied clubhouse in Nashville by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer ‘New’ principal at Fuller elementary extends recess time The parents of first grade student Michael Groves had the highest bid in a silent auction at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville, winning their son the position of “Principal for a Day.” Michael performed a building check with Principal Jason Miller, greeted teachers, made the “executive decision” to lengthen his first grade recess and assigned Miller to recess duty. Michael also had his picture taken with the principal and the man in red himself, Santa. Here, Principal Jason Miller, Acting Principal Michael Groves, Chandler Murton, Buck Schrader and Jaden Rodriguez enjoy a pizza lunch. The Avengers Motorcycle Club was denied a zoning variance Thursday night by the Nashville Village Zoning Board of Appeals. The club submitted an application and other necessary paperwork to obtain a permit for their clubhouse at 105 N. Main St. Ron Bracy, zoning adminis­ trator for the village denied the initial permit, citing ordi­ nance 3.14 D which states that any principal building shall not be located less than 50 feet from any other lot. The ordinance applies to churches, schools, clubs or lodges in the business district of downtown Nashville. There was a bit of confu­ sion concerning the purpose of'Thursday’s public hear­ ing. Jim Willett, President of the Avengers was under the impression that the board would decide if a variance would be granted to the club at the meeting. The board, however, said they believed the purpose of meeting to be to determine if Bracy had followed the ordinance and completed his job accurately. “We are here to decide, did he (Bracy) follow the ordinance and did he do due diligence,” said board member Orvin Moore. “In all reality, we’re not here to hear whether that’s an allowable use or not. The purpose of this hearing is to see if he did his job or not. Willett said he was under a different understanding concerning the purpose of the hearing. “I understand he was doing his job, he was follow­ ing what he was supposed to do. There’s no question of that,” said Willett. “We were under the impression that we could come here today and get it settled.” After much discussion, the board made two motions. The first confirmed by a unanimous vote that Bracy had followed the ordinance when he denied the initial request. The second motion unanimously denied the request for variance, based on the ordinance regulations. Section 18.05 of the ordi­ nance code lists provisions for granting a variance. Those include special fea­ tures of a building that makes a structure unusable for any other purpose than the one proposed. Moore said the building at 105 N. Main St. is similar to others in the district which makes granting a variance for its use as a clubhouse impossi­ ble. “Usually, in most cases, there’s something substantial that makes it so that building could not be used for a dif­ ferent business or different uses,” said Moore. “I just don’t see anything there that would allow us to grant a variance.” Towards the end of the nearly three hour meeting, Willett questioned whether or not he could open a motor­ cycle repair shop in the same space under the ordinances. Bracy said he would handle that application as a new pro­ posal and would need to take a look at the ordinances but that it might be a possible option. Business hours and other criteria would have to be detailed in the application, said Bracy. In This Issue, • School district faces more tough choices to balance budgets • Readers pack library to visit Santa • New program to honor local high school performers • Lion cheer team places fifth at Barry County Invitational �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 19,2009 Local senior is semifinalist in Coca-Cola scholarship Unlike most high school students, Maple Valley senior Amanda Erwin will be spending, her Christmas break completing several writing assignments. Erwin has been named a semifinalist in the Coca-Cola Foundation’s Scholars pro- Amanda Erwin and school counselor Dawn Yager check out the requirements for the Coca-Cola scholarship. Erwin learned that she is a semifinalist in the competition. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) gram. She is one of 2,200 ship selection process. “I was really excited. I’ve applicants selected as a semi­ finalist and must complete a been looking for scholarship secondary application, opportunities, and this was including essays, official based on academics, so I was transcripts and two letters of really excited,” said Erwin. High school counselor recommendation to move on to the next step. Erwin plans Dawn Yager has worked at to finish those requirements Maple Valley for the past in between presents and fam­ seven years and said Erwin ily festivities during the next has gone further than any other Maple Valley student two weeks. If selected as one of the who has applied for the 250 finalists, Erwin will scholarship. Yager said travel to Atlanta, Ga., in Erwin’s semifinalist status is March 2010 where she will just one example of the find out if she has been potential she possesses to awarded a $10,000 or succeed both in and out of $20,000 scholarship. In the classroom. Though she has been Atlanta, Erwin will be inter­ viewed by a national selec­ accepted into Central tion committee representing Michigan University, outstanding leaders in busi­ Western Michigan and ness, government, education Michigan State, Erwin is holding out for word from and the arts. Erwin said she was excit­ the University of Michigan. ed when the news came that Once enrolled, she will pur­ she was a semi-finalist due to sue a chemistry or biology requirements of the scholar- major with possibly a pre- medicine focus. “My mom is a chemistry teacher, and I’ve been think­ ing that’s how I- can help society, with the advances in medicine, world research and whatnot,” said Erwin. She currently is president of the National Honor Society, captain of the quiz bowl team and member of the Spanish honor society. Yager said there has been an influx of students seeking scholarship opportunities this year, and students also have been completing college applications earlier than in the past. “I don’t know how many transcripts and recommenda­ tions I’ve sent out. There have already been more stu­ dents* filling out paperwork this year than all of last year combined. We’ve been find­ ing out about persistence, patience and problem-solv­ ing,” said Yager. Kids write letters to Santa Through a special arrange­ ment with the North Pole, Santa shared a few letters he received from local children with the Maple Valley News. The letters were placed in a special mailbox located by the gazebo in downtown Nashville. Though the jolly old elf himself is too busy preparing for the big sleigh ride to write back right now, Mrs. Claus took a few moments out ofbaking cook­ ies for the elves to Respond to the letters. Dear Santa, My name is Abbagail. For Christmas I would really like a baby doll. Thank you, Abby age 18 months My name is Lillian. For Christmas I would really like a sleeping bag. Thank you, Lilly, age 3 Dear Lilly, Dear Abby, I hope you have a very Mr. Claus is busy getting Merry Christmas, Lilly! Be readyfor the big day, so I am sure and write again next taking care of the mail. year. Thank youfor being a good Love, girl and write to us again Mrs. Claus next year! Love, Dear Santa, Mrs. Claus How are you doing? I hope all is well at the North Dear Santa, Pole. My mom would like to know if you want cookies and milk or a sandwich and soda? She says variety is good. I hope you think I’ve been good enough for some pres­ ents this year. I’mjust asking for a few things like a board game (doesn’t matter which one, we just need a new one for our family game night), some art supplies and a Nintendo Wii. But, if you can’t get the Wii, I’d like some Barbies. I hope you have a safe trip, and remem­ ber to bundle up, it’ll be cold. Thank you, Elizabeth, age 9 Dear Elizabeth, I think a sandwich would be a wonderful treat for Santa. Could you put out milk with the sandwich? Soda can make Santa burp, and we don’t want to wake up any ofthe children while he is visiting houses. Love, Mrs. Claus All That Glitters C_I_N__D_Y__ H__E__I_N__S_E _N __, __O__W___N_E _R Dear Santa, Hello and how are you doing? This is my very first letter to you. I’m really excited about Christmas, it’s so pretty with all the lights. I am just asking for a few things this year. I’d like to have a baby boy Cabbage Patch Doll, a Crayola Color Me a Song and a play cell phone (I like pink, but any color will be fine). My mom says have a safe trip. Sincerely, Lauren, age 1 Thank you, Jamie, age 5 Dear Jamie, Thank youfor your letter. It was wonderful to hear from you. I hope you have a Dear Lauren, very Merry Christmas. Thank you so much for Love, your letter. It was wonderful Mrs. Claus to read your first letter to Santa. Thankyoufor being a Dear Santa Claus, good girl and write to us I’m sorry about all the again next year! commotion I caused the Love, night I wasn’t sure you exist­ Mrs. Claus ed. If you would like to, take away one gift, or two, or Dear Santa, three, or all. I won’t have a I’m sorry for being a little night like that one anymore. naughty this year. Please for­ From now on, I will believe give me. in you. Please write back. Love, Noah Kayli Dear Noah, Dear Santa, Thank you very much for My name is Alexis. Thank your letter. I am very glad to you for last year’s presents. I hear you are sorryfor caus­ liked everything. ing a commotion and that Thanks, you won’t have any more Alexis, age 7 nights like that. Remember to try and be a good boy, I will Dear Alexis, make sure Santa reads your I am so glad you liked letter right away. your presents last year. Love, Hopefully, this will be anoth­ Mrs. Claus er merry Christmasfor you andyourfamily. Love, Dear Kayli, Mrs. Claus Thankyouforyour apolo­ gy, Santa will be happy to Dear Santa, read your letter. Have a My name is Jamie. I merry Christmas and write would like a princess sleep­ again next year. ing bag. I would also like a Love, princess learning laptop. Mrs. Claus Full S ' ervice FIggloral '/?■ __ We Deliver Nashville, Vermontville, Hastings, Charlotte OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE TILL 5:00 R Pick up flowers or a table piece for that hard to buy for Grandma or Aunt! • Fresh Flowers • Plants • Balloons • Gifts • Vintage Jewelry Everyday and Custom Sympathy Floral Work A 234 N. Main, Nashville MA,H AFTERHOURS IO 517-852-9224 • 517-852-1691 207 N. 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This requires, first and foremost that you truly want to live a spiritual life, and secondly, that you open your heart and soul to God. Different religious traditions may describe this process differently. Evangelical Christians may describe it as accepting Christ as their personal Saviour. Catholics have a formal confirmation procedure where young people affirm their acceptance ofGod’s way. Adherents ofcertain Eastern religions describe this receptivity as having the wisdom gate opened. James Taylor sums it up well in his song “The Secret of Life” when he says that “The secret oflove is in opening up your heart.” Realize that the gate ofthe soul is the narrow gate, and that it takes courage to open up your heart, but there is no shortcut to having the spirit ofGod within you. Pursue the way ofthe Lord. Cultivate your inner spirit. Perform virtuous deeds. Join in the family ofGod. 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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 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., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................ Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00...................................... Sunday 10: 00.............................................. Church 11: 00........................................ Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration....9 & 10:30 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 .Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 5 & 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m._______ KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 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 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 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 ool rice NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH . M-79 West . Sunday Scho Worship........... 10 a.m. 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a 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.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 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 .................... 11a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Combined Sunday Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC as follows: July 5 & 19, Aug. 2,16 & 30 at Vermontville July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23 at Gresham Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Time: 10:00 a.m. �Page 4 - Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 19, 2009 School district faces more tough choices to balance budgets by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Though a $127 per-pupil cut from Gov. Jennifer Granholm is off the table for now, school districts are still struggling to not only meet this year’s budget demands but put together a balanced budget for next year. Districts have already seen their budgets for this year cut by $165. Currently, the board is facing close to a $435,830 deficit. The Maple Valley Board of Education will make a decision at the January board meeting con­ cerning the 2009-10 budget. Maple Valley Superintendent Kim Kramer outlined to the board at its meeting Monday, Dec. 14, what he said he views as the three options for the district to balance its current budget. The board adopted a bal­ anced budget in June of this year, as required by state law but has struggled with cuts handed down from the state as legislators have worked to balance their budget With the state’s deadline ofOct. 31 to balance its budget, districts have faced changes in the aid packages after programs and staff have been working under required balanced budgets for more than four months. The first option presented by Kramer to balance to 2009-10 budget, would deduct the balance from the fund equity. The fund equity is commonly used by districts to fill the gap at the start of the year until the state pres­ ents a budget for schools. Most schools in Michigan must borrow funds from the state to cover those costs. The Maple Valley fund equity is currently at $1,312,857, near­ ly $3 million less than 2003. “Some say we need to stop cutting our programs as it will drive students away,” said Kramer. “Furthermore, we need to stop threatening and just run our programs as long as we can, with what money we have and see what the state does with the 40plus schools that are already in bankruptcy.” The second option would included taking a portion of the needed money from the fund equity and a portion from mid-year cuts. “Probably a prudent thing to do, but what to cut?” asked Kramer in his report. “There are ramifications with every­ thing on the list These ramifi­ cations we will not like and may not be good for stu­ dents.” JXpssage oJTierapy Holiday Special— Save $15 when you purchase 2 - 30 min. Massage Qift Certificates before Dec. 23rd. Special — 2 - 30 min. = $25.00 (regularly I - 30 mm. = $20) All certificates expire 3/20/10 Come to Nashville Chiropractic Center, 307 N. Main St., Nashville, 517'852-2070 < or Jane lie’s Maggcs, 150 S. Main, Vermontville. 517'726-1506 Sorry NO credit or debit cards < Thank you and have a happy holiday season < Our FamilyServing 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 OSMo; Scott A. Daniels 9200 EM-79 Hwy Nashville o&F™‘ly Owner/Manager The list included no new hires, eliminating the liaison police officer position, elim­ inating junior high sports, increasing the pay-to-play fee and discontinuing the elementary media center aide position, among others. The board voiced support for freezing all non-essential purchases and spending the carry-over from the Great Start Readiness Program. These two actions would save the district $135,000. “Personally, I can see put­ ting the spending freeze in place and using the $35,000 from GSRP as a cushion against the possible $127 [per pupil] cut,” said board member April Heinze. “I think we plan for the worst and hope for the best.” The third option Kramer outlined is to take all of the needed funds from mid-year cuts, though he expressed his displeasure with this option. “This would send devas­ tating ramifications through­ out the district,” said Kramer. “It would result in layoffs affecting our staff. I do not think it is fair. Yes, we will have to make bigger cuts in next year’s budget but it is better, in my mind, to do this at the beginning of a year, not in the middle when we have made promises to our staff and parents.” Looking to next year’s budget and the nearly $1 mil­ lion that will have to be cut, Kramer recommended that the board begin the process now by forming a committee and seeking input from a variety of sources on how to best meet the needs of the district. “Next year’s budget will be the most difficult to put together in the history of Maple Valley Schools. We are facing a potential ofnear­ ly a $1 million deficit. Major decisions will need to be made,” Kramer told the board. “Community and staff input are important. In harmony, the board needs to establish clear goals and parameters as we struggle with this daunting task.” With Kramer retiring from the superintendent position at the end of the school year, the board is exploring options for his replacement. One of those options has the potential to save the district between $30,000 and $50,000 next year by job sharing with another district. Kramer said the administrations of both districts have been exploring sharing services along with a superin­ tendent. “Operations, transportation, child care, athletics and special education are some that could possibly be started as early as this year,” said Kramer. “Others in central office such as business, payroll and accounts payable are in the future once a technology connection can be made and common software can be purchased.” Also at the Monday night’s meeting, the board heard a presentation by William SaintAmour about the results of district-wide survey recently completed. In overall satisfaction, the district scored 69 out of 100 and 74 out of 100 in the welltrained employees category. Under communication with the public, Maple Valley scored nearly 13 points over the overall Michigan score of 60.5 out of 100. SaintAmour said any score over 70 is extremely solid, and Maple Valley had several categories over that mark including: school system image, parents feeling like a partner in edu­ cation, the district creating prepared students and the dis­ trict providing life skills to the students. The district scored the lowest in the “well-managed and spends wisely” category (54 out of 100) and amount of parents who participate in parent organizations (54 out of 100). In other business, the board: • Heard a report from Dr. SCHOOL BOARD, continued on page 7 What's happening at Good Time Pizza Russell 0. Smith VERMONTVILLE Russell O. Smith, age 92, of Vermontville passed away Monday, December 14, 2009 at his Vermontville home. Russell was born in Vermontville on December 16, 1916, the son of the late Frank B. and Sarah (Snore) Smith. Russell was raised in the Vermontville area and attended Vermontville and Nashville Public Schools, graduating from W.K. Kellogg High School in 1933. Russell began his working career working his family farm in Vermontville. He later took over his father’s bus driving position with Nashville Schools. In the early 1960s Russell began working in the custodial department where he faithfully served for 20 years before retiring in 1980. He was the husband of Mary (Dillenbeck) Smith. The couple was married on June 22, 1941 at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church in Woodland. The couple made their home on Russell's family farm in Vermontville where they raised their family together. The couple has been married for over 68 years. Russell loved to help Others. His work ethic was more than evident in his willing­ ness to help anyone who was in need. After Russell retired in 1980 he and his wife Mary spent their winters together volunteering at the Youth Haven Ranch in Picacho, Arizona, where Russell contributed to countless hours doing volunteer work. His volunteer work was not limit­ ed to just the winters; his summers in Michigan where spent volunteering his skills at Vermontville Bible Ba Church, Youth Haven Ranch in Michigan, and the Ao-WaKyia camps in Stoney Lake, Michigan. Russell is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Mary; a daughter, Carolyn (Larry) Trumble; his sons, Doug (Sue) Smith, Donald (Joan) Smith, Dave (Sheryl) Smith and Duane (Rebecca) Smith; a foster son John (Isla) Harris; four sisters, Marie Fisher, Madelyn Davidson, Donna (Louis) Hickey and Sharon Helliwell; a brother, J. Edgar (Sandy) Smith; 13 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren Funeral services were held at The Vermontville Bible Church, in Vermontville, on Thursday, December 17, 2009 with Pastor Daniel Smith officiating. A private family interment took place immediately fol­ lowing the funeral service at Hosmer Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Youth Haven Ranch, 3796 Perrine Rd., PO Box 97, Rives Junctions, MI 49277. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. County Extension endar of Events Dec. 21-23 MSU Extension Office closed during lunch. Dec. 24-25 County Buildings closed for Christmas Holiday Dec. 29-30 MSU Extension Office closed during lunch. Dec. 31 County Buildings dosed for New Year Holiday Jan. 1 County Buildings dosed for New Year Holiday Jan. 11 Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United United Methodist Church in Hastings. Survivor Season Finale - Sunday, Dec. 20th 65 inch Widescreen TV! 8-10pm Survivor $3 Specials ___ Come Cheer on YOUR Favorite Cast Away! 501 N. 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While the party didn’t officially start until 6 p.m., the library was filled by 5:30 with families hoping to be one of the first 20 visitors who each received a keep­ sake Putnam District Library magnetic photo frame for their photo with Santa. The library was filled with the smell of freshly popped popcorn, a reindeer food making station, glitter holi­ day tattoos and an ornament­ making station. Four mem­ bers of the library’s Teen Advisory Group, Emily Kopka, Jenna Kopka, Courtney Walker, and Larissa Mater, assisted with the activities as Santa’s elves. Several children did much more than tell Santa what they had on their Christmas list. One young man thanked Santa for all the presents he brings to their family each year. Another gave Santa more than a dollar’s worth of silver change “to help pay for all the gifts.” Noah Scott, a kindergartner, started his Christmas early by getting his very first library card. 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(Photo provided) SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 4 Dockter, shown here with Hope and Cody Musser, took home a Hometown Lumber $25 gift certificate; Country Kettle Cafe $10 gift certificate; All That Glitters poinset­ tia plant; MOO-ville collection of children’s toys; Court­ Side Embroidery and Screen Printing a Nashville sweat­ shirt, a Maple Valley long sleeved T-shirt and ‘Talk to the Paw’ infant onesie; Green Light Driving School 36piece glove box tool kit, ink pens and mini-flashlights; Kathleen Booher from the Michigan Leadership Re-creating the nativity scene, complete with sheep, youngsters from St. Cyril Institute on the superintend- Good Time Pizza coupons for free bread sticks; Maple ent search process the district Valley Pharmacy coffee mug, book and certificate for a Catholic Church ride through town. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) would go through if her firm 30-minute massage; and Putnam District Library mug, is hired. pens, magnet, five free DVD rentals and a Where the “We don’t want to hire Wild Things Are coloring book. Missing from the family someone because they’re a photo is Shawna Dockter. (Photo provided) good interviewer,” Booher told the board. “We want to hire someone who has the best potential for success in the position.” • Thanked HewlettFriendship Sites onion salad, tropical fruit, delivery. Packard for donating laptop Congregate Menu wheat bread. Friday, December 25 computers to the district, the Monday, December 21 Wednesday, December 23 COA closed. Merry Maple Valley Kiwanis Club Alaskan stuffed salmon; Sliced turkey w/Swiss Christmas. No meal delivery. and Eaton Federal Savings wild rice, Brussels sprouts, cheese, potato salad, apple­ Activities Calendar Bank for donating dictionar­ peas, apple. sauce, wheat bread. Monday, December 21: ies to every third grade stu­ Tuesday, December 22 Thursday, December 24 Hastings - December craft dent, Tri-County Electric for Oven fried chicken, COA closed. No meal 10:30; Music with Sam donating 10 mini-computers coleslaw, com, mixed fruit, delivery. 10: 30; Card Making 12:30 and Dr. David Mansky, podi­ biscuit. Friday, December 25 p.m.; Painting with Bob 1 atrist, who donated many CALEOOMIA FURNITURE CONSIBNMENT HOUSE Wednesday, December 23 COA closed. Merry p.m. Delton - Nashville 5+ pairs ofboots for students. Glazed ham w/pineapple, Christmas. No meal delivery. 11: 30 a.m. a.m. H,W,N, Great “Last Minute” Gift Ideas The board will meet again roasted sweet potatoes, sugar Reminiscence. Jan. 11, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the 616-891-2440 snap peas, bread pudding, Home Delivered Tuesday, December 22: Pick upyour administration office at the 9968 Cherry Valley Avenue SE • Caledonia dinner roll. Hearty Menu Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 high school. 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In the first The Maple Valley FFA game, the juniors Of Maple Valley went against a group of community members. The community members were defeated 6-4. The junior team was comprised of Tyler Rourke, Eric Scott, Chandralyn Thornton, Sharmen Fletcher, Tiffany Ryan, RJ Browne, Cody James, Wayln Eaton and Kristen Iszler. The commu­ nity members consisted of The faculty team came out victorious in the annual Mike Callton, Ben Geiger, donkey basketball competition recently held at Maple Laverne Mast, Eli Coblentz, Valley High School (Photo provided) Austin Gam, Jack Cripe, Lee Hansbarger and Joe Yoder. In the second game, Maple Valley seniors went against a team composed of Maple Valley faculty. The land located in the Southeast 1/4 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE seniors came out behind in of Section 9, Town 2 North, ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL­ Range 9 West, described as: this contest. The staff team LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ Commencing at the South 1/4 included Brian Lincoln, MATION OBTAINED WILL BE corner of said Section 9, thence Robb Rosin, Bryan USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 Carpenter, Josh Meersma, NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU Jaime Curtb pul on its annual donkey baskctball tournament Dec. 3 in the Maple Valley High LEGAL NOTICE ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Keith R. Gilbert, a single man of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to U.S. Bank National Association ND dated the 20th day of January, A.D. 2006, and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of January, A.D. 2006, in Instrument No. 1159376 of Barry Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for prin­ cipal of $109,591.08 (one hun­ dred nine thousand five hundred ninety-one and 08/100) plus accrued interest at 6.1% (six point one) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the Slate of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 7th day of January, A.D., 2010, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land sit­ uate In the Township of Hope, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as fol­ lows to wit: Township of Hope, County of Barry, Michigan: Parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 9, thence North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of said section, 2,028.66 feet, thence South 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 seconds East, 160.62 feet, thence North 78 degrees 36 minutes 03 seconds East, 84.89 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 78 degrees 36 min­ utes 03 seconds East, 265.70 feet; thence South 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds West, paral­ lel with said North and South 1/4 line, 224.37 feet; thence North 79 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds West, 184.52 feet; thence North 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 sec­ onds West, 18.89 feet; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 21 seconds West, 70.84 feet; thence North 04 degrees 57 min­ utes 23 seconds East, 117.72 feet to the point of beginning-. Subject to and together with easements for ingress and egress described as: A 66 foot wide easement for ingress, egress and public utilities described as follows: Parcel of seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 2,029.23 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along said North and South 1/4 line, 66.06 feet; thence South 84 degrees 26 min­ utes 46 seconds East, 183.62 feet; thence South 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds East, 107.35 feet; thence South 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds East, 122.88 feet; thence South 79 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds East, 184.57 feet; thence South 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds West, 66.58 feet; thence North 79 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds West, 231.32 feet; thence North 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds West, 142.65 feet; thence North 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds West, 68.88 feet; thence North 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 seconds West, 160.58 feet to said North and South 1/4 line and the point of beginning. AND Parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as : Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 9, thence North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section, 2,029.23 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along said North and South 1/4 line, 66.06 feet; thence South 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 seconds East, 183.62 feet; thence South 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds East, 107.35 feet; thence South 19 degrees 28 min­ utes 04 seconds East, 320.21 feet; thence South 46 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds East, 134.08 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 11 seconds West, 95.79 feet; thence North 46 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds West, 80.38 feet; thence North 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds West, 317.70 feet; thence North 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds West, 66.88 feet; thence North 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 sec­ onds West, 160.58 feet to said North and South 1/4 line and the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 4422 Carr Drive Parcel Number 08-07-009-001­ 67 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 5, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, Ml 48084 WWR# 10029093 ASAP# 3362884 /05/2009, 12/12/2009, 12/19/2009. 12/26/2009 06700907 which the Maple Valley fac­ ulty outplayed the juniors 10-8. Donkey basketball was played with four players on the floor at once, each hav­ ing their own donkey. Players had to be mounted to shoot the ball and also had to either be seated or pass the ball to someone who was Andy Romes, Jeremy Milarch and Wally Woodman. The seniors were Terri Hurosky, Clint Litzenburg, Micheala Bauer, Brandon Sams, Matt Spencer, Dustin Davis, Josh Hall, Aquib Sadman, Luke Wymer and Aliena Frahry. This made for an exciting championship game in seated. Most players were on the floor more often than they were on the donkey. Jaime Curth, co-chair of the tournament said, “The game was .a lot of fun, and drew a good crowd which gained the FFA chapter approximately $950.’" JRreMU Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Celebration was community affair made 'noisemakers for the children to shake during the Christmas parade. Community members did a good job of working together to create a family event that brought people to the down­ town. The Nashville Village Council members should also To the editor, I would like to commend the Nashville community for its Christmas celebration last weekend. I was welcomed with open arms Saturday by the children of the communi­ ty, as well as their parents and grandparents while we be proud for supporting com­ munity efforts to have a fun and enjoyable activity that involved local residents, busi­ nesses and other organiza­ tions. Megan Lavell, Hastings Students earn high-class ride Several Maple Valley Junior High School students took a ride in style recently. The group was rewarded for being the top sellers in a recent fundraiser with a lim­ ousine ride to MOO-ville Creamery in Nashville. This year’s top sellers for the junior high fundraiser were Hannah Hilton, Austin Brooks, Taylor Fisher, Haley Aaron James, Aaron Krive, Mackenzie Greenhoe and Trenten Leonard The school earned $4,730 from the fundraiser that will used toward field trips to reward hard work and good behavior, as well as buying items for the school. This year’s purchases will include a digital camera to document the junior high students’ events and accomplishments, as well as a classroom set of laptops. We would would like like to ““We acknowledge all those who Hannah Hilton, Austin Brooks, Taylor Fisher, Haley James, Aaron Krive, Mackenzie Greenhoe and Trenten Leonard were rewarded with a limo ride to MOOville after a school fundraiser. (Photo provided) put their time and effort into selling items as well as those who supported us with their IC0MPA our school.” 1st When you compare the product quality, performance Sugar Hut Cafe’ Janelie’s Hair Salon Vermontville Express Mart Campbell’s Crafts Gina Clark Main Street Salon, Nashville Mooville Creamery > Subway of Nashville Courtside Embroidery Meijer of Charlotte Missy’s Shop of Styles in Charlotte Sunrise Candles - Mrs. Graber • warranties* and money-saving features of any Goodman’ brand Gas Furnace against any other brand, you’ll discover that the best can cost less. 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The Vermontville Township Library is challenging its patrons to “read 100 stories” in 2010. This challenge is open to both children and adults who would like to make it their goal to read 100 Good News From the Pulpit Like a child by Rev. Cathy Christman Nashville UMC These Sundays in Advent have been giving us the opportunity to hear again, new and fresh, the story of God’s steadfast love for his people. God has not forgotten the promise of the One who will sit in David’s throne to rule with justice and righteousness, the One who will come to liberate God’s people from the bondage of sin and the power of death. In Jesus, God’s kingdom breaks into history. God becomes so much more than the omnipotent and all-powerful being. God becomes human. God begins to know the ills and problems that humanity faces. This week, I’ve been reading a passage from Luke 1:46­ 55 and thinking about the concept ofjoy and the coming of the Christ child at Christmas. How does this joy that Mary sang about pervade our own lives? I even asked this ques­ tion in Bible study. How can we find joy in all aspects of our own lives? This time ofyear is a very wonderful and loving time of year. Families get together, and decorations go up. We are excited about the giving of presents and the ability to see long-lost friends. For most people, this is a joyful time of the year. For others, this time of year is frustrating. It is disap­ pointing and sometimes even painful. For some, family is not in the picture, or they are gone and cannot visit. For some, the moneyjust isn’t coming in to purchase presents. Where is the joy in this? Think about the Luke passage. Mary, a teenager, was singing about God’s praises for the gift that God gave her in the Christ child. Listen to her words, “My soul magni­ fies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.” This child was going to bear the child of God. Through our lenses, this is kind of scary. A child was going to have a child. And yet, through all of this, she was still able to sing and still able to see the great joy in this birth. God gave her his love in the form of Jesus and showed incred­ ible mercy and promise to her. God knew what she need­ ed to hear to find the joy in this moment. God broke through all the barriers ofthe human world and came sim­ ply as a child, simply as a child. In the simplicity of a child’s heart, God became human and came to show us the true power and grace that is God. In one of the simplest things of this world, some of the greatestjoy is found. It is hard sometimes, to see the joy in life. It is hard sometimes to find the hope and the joy when all around you is falling or being broken. I’m writing to tell you the good news my friends: no matter how much life gets in the way, God will find a way to make those rough places smooth. In Scripture, we read about how John the Baptist came to prepare a place for Christ and how he wanted to make the world right for the birth ofthis child, but the mir­ acle is that Christ came to make the world right for us. Christ came to smooth out the rough places. Christ came so that we may know the love of God for our very own. Plain and simple as that. Merry Christmas. NATIONAL GUARD!LITTLE COMMITMENT. BIG REWARDS CALL YOUR LOCAL RECRUITER! SSG KALVIN CHARANIA (517) 543"2804 kalvin.charania@us.army.mil NATIONALGUARD.com books in the coming year. Participants will keep a reading log ofthe books they read throughout the year, and readers who complete the 100-book challenge will be invited to a celebration event in January 2011. Readers may read any books they choose, and any books read for any other library program may be counted in the 100 stories. Throughout the year, readers will be asked to choose a Write by Amy Jo Kinyon A few ideas We have all heard the news about school and their budg­ et troubles this year. But, what about next year? If we thought this year was bad concerning funding, just wait until next year. Maple Valley faces a $1 million deficit for next year. ONE MILLION DOLLARS. When I was a child $1 million dollars seemed like an amount only reserved for royalty. Now that I’m in my third decade, it still seems like a lot ofmoney. It means even more when we have to look at taking that much away from our students. It means that it’s time for us in the community to step up. Time to do what we can to support the district and maybe offer some ofthe non-essential activities in other ways. Just a few ideas: How about a rec. league for the sports? This could encompass all of the youth sports that already take place and give them a more effective organization. The coaches and such could remain the same, there would just be one league to oversee each sport and determine new offerings that would benefit the community. Marshall has a thriving rec. league that does so much more than softball leagues. There are nature walks organized, wildlife events and many more activities that could fall under the league. This would also create a way to take advantage of the rail-totrail initiative being worked on in the communities and a way to make the Valley more appealing to new residents. How about an arts council? Hastings has a wonderful arts council that promotes culture and the arts through a variety offun and interesting events. The arts council could help run the school drama and musical function and pro­ mote the wonderful artists we have right here in the Valley. From wood sculptures to pottery and painting, there is a wealth of talent right in our community. The Revue Theatre company has done wonderful things for the com­ munity. Hundreds of thespians each year get a chance to work on their skills while entertaining and maybe even educating local residents. Why not expound on that and offer more opportunities through a community organiza­ tion rather than the school district? These are just a few of the ideas that came to mind as I was thinking of ways the district could find a glimmer of light in the dark state funding tunnel. These would be won­ derful benefits to the communities as well as the students and help Maple Valley sustain through the tough economy. I am sure there are more ideas out there, I just hope they are brought to the attention to the board in the coming weeks. Whether we agree with every decision the board makes or get along with everyone on the board, it’s time to step up. The students need our help. * Lockouts Nashville Transfer Station will be closed Dec, 26th, 2009 and January 2, 2010 Dependable, damage-free towing! Accident Recovery Long-Haul & Off-Road 06701745 Daniel Jay Wright, 43, of Nashville pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, less then 25 grams, second offense. On Oct. 15, Wright was found to be in possession of cocaine. He was sentenced last week to six months in jail by Judge James Fisher. Wright also was ordered to spend 36 months on probation and to attend substance abuse counseling and cogni­ tive behavior therapy while in jail. He was assessed $60 crime victim rights fund, $68 state minimum costs, $500 court costs and $360 in pro­ bation fees. The last 90 days of the jail LEGAL NOTICE FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMWITH OUR OUR MUNICATION WITH OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPE­ CIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Kenneth G. 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If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attor­ ney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number DOBBINS JEFF DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician Thank You Recycling Board asked to choose from Caldecott Award Winners, classics, Newberry Award Winners, 100 Best Books for Children, and Michigan Children’s. Books. These lists are linked to Web sites that help readers choose books they might like to read. As part of the challenge, readers also will be asked to share one story each month to “Read, Remember, and Recommend.” This short question page is designed to highlight a book that a read­ er might like to share with others. These will be kept in a binder in the library to help readers in their book choices. 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In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 617.1880 ASAP# 3358105 11/28/2009, 12/05/2009, 12/12/2009, 12/19/2009 06700764 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday. December 19, 2009 New program to honor local high school performers Local high school thespi­ ans have been left out. Nearly every club that is part of a school district celebrates the achievements ofits mem­ bers at a special event at the end of each year. For stu­ dents who participate in high school musical productions. however, it’s all over after the final curtain call. The first annual Excellence in High School Musical Theater Awards, however, is about to change that lack of recognition. Seeking a way to acknowledge those students who put months ofwork into their productions each year, the Excellence Awards were created to provide a high-vis­ ibility event for high school students and the public to celebrate the outstanding work in high school musical theater. Public and private high schools in both Barry and Eaton counties are invit­ ed to participate in this event. Amy Jo Kinyon, director of the Excellence Awards, said she couldn’t be more excited about the event. “Students put months of work into a production. They rehearse and train, just as athletes do, yet at the end of their season, the curtain clos­ es and nothing else hap­ pens,” said Kinyon. “These awards are a way to spotlight the outstanding work of not only the students, but also the faculty and staff of the schools. It is going to be an all-out affair in May al the awards ceremony. Think of the Tony Awards —just on a smaller scale.” Live music, performances by the nominees and guest presenters are just a few of the activities set to take place at the gala event. “We may not be able to get an actor like Hugh Jackman to emcee the event, but we’re sure to have just as much fun as the Tony Awards,” said Kinyon. Recognition of outstand­ ing achievement by students and educators will be made in the areas of performance, design, direction, choreogra­ phy, technical production and overall production excel­ lence. The Excellence Awards judges are com­ prised of area theater profes­ sionals, performing artists, theater arts educators and those with a history in the theater field. Three judges will attend each participating school and evaluate their production. Schools nomi­ nated for best musical pro­ duction will perform one musical number from their show. Looking beyond high school, the Excellence Awards also will help culti­ vate the careers of partici­ pants. The winners of Best Actor and Best Actress also will be entered in the National High School Theater Awards, The Jimmy’s. Winners will be invited to travel to New York where they will join finalists from throughout the country in a gala awards ceremony. Just as athletics and other school clubs teach team­ work, camaraderie and foster the talents of students, the­ ater serves the same purpose, said Kinyon. Actor Morgan Freeman said high school theater helped him succeed in the classroom because it brought out skills he might not have discovered outside of school. “When I was a teenager, I began to settle into school because I’d discovered the extracurricular activities that interested me: Music and Middleville man to be sentenced next month prescription case Pleading guilty to one felony count of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud in a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor’s office, Charles Chapman, 34, of Middleville will find himself in court again Jan. 20, 2010, for sen­ tencing. Chapman also pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts, one for operating a motor vehicle without secu­ Cory Chapman, posed as a rity and another for unlawful doctor and called in a use ofa registration plate. He Vicodin prescription in his faces a maximum penalty of name, something he was four years in jail and a unaware of until he picked $30,000 fine for the felony up the medication at Maple charge, one year in jail Valley Pharmacy in and/or $500 fine for the Nashville. motor vehicle security viola­ “At the time, I didn’t know tion and up to 90 days in jail what it was,” Chapman told and/or a $100 fine for the Judge Fisher Wednesday registration violation. morning in court. “It was Chapman said his brother, actually for my brother.”\ Participants in local high school musical theater productions, such as those in last year’s production of “West Side Story” at Maple Valley High School, will now have an opportunity to be recognized for their hard work through a new program. theater,” said Freeman. Kinyon is currently on the fundraising circuit, looking for local organizations or individuals to donate toward the event. She said the hope is to make the ceremony a community-sponsored event, where local organizations come together to support the students. “We are looking for spon­ sors to help cover the costs of the awards and use of the facility for the ceremony. We need to purchase 18 per­ sonalized awards at a cost of $50 each. That is really a small price to pay to recog­ nize the hard work put into each production by the stu­ dents,” said Kinyon. Ever the marketing-mind­ ed person, Kinyon said the advertising and publicity sponsors receive for their investment will far outweigh the price. “Sponsors will be featured in all publicity for the event as well as being featured dur- ing the ceremony. Sponsors committed to being a spon­ of the awards will be sor and I have no doubt oth­ announced with the award, ers will follow in their foot­ featured in all publications steps,” said Kinyon. for the Excellence Awards The theater bug bit and will be engraved on the Kinyon while in high school. awards themselves,” said She recalls how taking to the Kinyon. “It’s really a great stage in even the smallest of opportunity to reach a new roles had a profound effect customer base from not only on her. Barry and Eaton counties but “Before I became beyond.” involved in theater, I was the The cost of the awards, last person you would think printing of tickets and pro­ of as ‘outgoing.’ I didn’t grams, along with rental of even like to order my own the facility add up quickly, food at a restaurant because but Kinyon said she is cer­ that involved talking to tain there will be enough someone I didn’t know. support. Then, for some strange rea­ “In the two counties, we son, I decided to try out for have a variety of groups that the school production. already support the arts. This “There I was, singing is just one more avenue to ‘Amazing Grace’ in front of show that support. Theater an auditorium of my class­ has such a positive impact in mates. After that first show, I so many of our lives that it is was so much more confident natural for us to foster those in myself that I could actual­ students exploring theater in ly order my own sandwich,” high school. The Thomapple joked Kinyon. Players, a wonderful com­ “The benefits of the the­ munity group, has already ater are immeasurable. They extend beyond the classroom and into the everyday,” she continued. “Theater builds character, both on and offthe stage.” Santa gave out reading TPublic and private schools shirts to Fuller Street Elementary students and are invited to participate in talked to classes about the the program and may find out more information online importance of reading. Fuller students are asked to at excellenceawards.wordwear the T-shirt to school press.com or by e-mailing every Friday for the rest of excellenceawards @ ymail .co the year to help promote the m or call Amy Jo at 517-231 1-million-minute reading 1554. EWING Santa presents reading gifts to students WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm contest taking place. Students are tallying read­ ing minutes to try and accu­ mulate 1 million before the end ofthe school year. 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Main • Vermontville Parts • Tires • Auto Repairs Open M-F 8-5:30 • Sat 8-1:30 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 19, 2009 — Page 11 Lion cheer team places fifth at Barry County Invitational Without a round three score, Maple Valleys’ varsi­ ty competitive cheer team finished fifth among the five team’s at Wednesday evening’s Barry County Invitational hosted by Thornapple Kellogg High School. The Lions tallied a 171.5 in round one, then added a 130.7472 in round two, for a Maple Valley wrestlers win their first conference dual Only one match ended with less than six points going up on the scoreboard in the Lions’ conference opening dual with Parchment Wednesday evening. It was a Lion loss, but it was enough to help the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team to a 42-41 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory. Maple Valley wrestlers earned three pins in the dual, and got six points four times from voids in the Parchment line-up. Parchment had six pins and one technical fall from Andy Cafery at 112 pounds. The Lions’ Cody Myers was able to keep from getting pinned though, allowing the Panthers’ just five points at the flight - and it turned out to be the differ­ ence in the match. Zack Baird at 119 pounds, Jesse James at 171, and Jon Reid at 215 had the four Lion pins. Winning by forfeit for the Lions were Vicente Arajuo (130 pounds), ■** tltatotjirt ’?ss i i ii Th I a m >nti ■ ta iKnhte MCI tMli QiBBlft i am irrft'ii® ■Bi irywi Vi® jtdira ,■»■» litsjtfeiiij B0 EE=®^ jasaiita® Nkslp*1^ f - kp k p®®'® ®®'® it » -jjiilij'* final tally of 302.2472. Thomapple Kellogg took the crown as Barry County’s top team away from Lakewood for the first time. Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said that her team had way too many motion errors in the first two rounds of the competition. They still managed to be in second place, behind the eventual champions from Thomapple Kellogg, head­ ing into round three. Lakewood scored a 207.7 in the first round and 197.5864 in round two. The Vikings’ round two score was the best of the day. In round three, Lakewood scored a 269.8, which was second only to the host Trojans. “We had an incomplete round three, due to my main flyer and most valuable play­ er from ‘09 being out with mono so that automatically put us down 18 points,” said Martin. The Vikings would up fin­ ishing just over 15 points behind Thomapple Kellogg in the final standings with a total of 675.0864 to 690.5428. Thomapple Kellogg scored the highest total in round one, a 214.6, then added a 194.5428 in round two and a 281.4 in round three. Hastings was third with a final tally of 662.1656, Wayion Eaton (135), Tyler Franks (145), and James Samann (152). Parchment got pins from Greg Bosma (140), Andrew Lorio (160), Joe Perry (189), Calvin Kortz (285), Dakota Ogilvie (103), and Travis Van Deerveen (125). Maple Valley was 1-1 in its two duals on the night, while Parchment was 0-2. Battle Creek Lakeview downed both ofthem in non-/ league duals. The Spartans topped Parchment 72-10 and Maple Valley 69-3. The Lions’ lone win came at 119 pounds, where Baird decisioned John Kaminski 10-6. Maple Valley’s Eaton at 135 and Samann at 152 both lost tough one-point deci­ sions. Samann was downed by Dylan Louis 6-5, while Eaton fell to Jake Baker 4-3. Maple Valley will be home today (Dec. 19) for its own Jesse Snow Memorial Holden Creller (top) holds an opponent on his back as he works his way towards a Invitational. first place finish at Sunday’s meet in Lansing. including the second best round two score of the day a 195.6656. Rounding out the varsity scoring, Delton Kellogg fin­ ished with a total of 558.9740. Hastings won the junior varsity championship with a score of 558.9740, and the evening’s middle school title went to Thornapple Kellogg’s Orange squad with a tally of 110.880. Ten from club earn medals at Waverly The Maple Valley Youth Wrestling Club sent 15 wrestlers to the Lansing Waverly Tournament last Sunday, and ten of them earned medals. Jesse Brumm, David Hosack-Frizzel, Chandler Murton, and Holden Creller all won their weight classes. Second place finishers were Christian (Buck) Schrader, Austin Zank, and Dillon Terpening. Bryce Bignall was third, while Lane Morris and Sam Bonney both placed fourth. Lion ladies fall to Schoolcraft Maple Valley boys drop first two in KVA by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 1-3 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and 2-3 overall with a 52-46 loss at Schoolcraft Friday night. The Lions built and eight points Jead in the first half, but managed just four points in the third quarter as the Eagles took over the ball game. “Our defense was not at the intensity of where we need it to be, and our offense runs off our defense,” said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes of that third quarter lull. The Lions were able to battle back in the game in the fourth quarter and pulled within three points with the basketball in the final minutes, but had to start fouling late to try and get the ball back in their hands and Schoolcraft pulled away a bit. Jennifer Kent led Maple Valley on the night with 17 points. “The other girls found (Kent) for open looks,” Wilkes said. “I think we moved the ball fairly well. We’ve still got to work on it some.” Elizabeth Stewart and Terri Hurosky added 12 points each for the Lions. A factor in the third quarter problems was that Hurosky had to sit on the bench in foul trouble for much of the period. “Terri does a great job on defense andrebounding the basketball fairly well for us, and does a lot of things,” Wilkes said. Schoolcraft got 17 points from Amanda Kotecki, and 12 from Brooke Gifford. The Lions were coming off their first league win after topping Kalamazoo Christian 0 Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Tuesday night 42-37. After holding the Comets to just two points an opening Points have not been easy ished the night with nine quarter in which they built a for the Maple Valley varsity points and seven rebounds. 10-2 edge, the Lions allowed boys’ basketball team to The Eagles improved to 4Kalamazoo Christian to put come by in their first two 0 on the year with the win. 19 points on the board in the Kalamazoo Valley The Lions opened their second quarter. Association contests of the season Tuesday night, falling “Our defense was very season. at Kalamazoo Christian 58lackluster in the second quarThe Lions fell to 0-2 in the 33. ter,” said Wilkes. “At one league as they were downed The Comets only led 14-1.1 point we had the lead up to at Schoolcraft Friday night after one quarter, but then 15, but we just quit doing the 69-19. held the Lions to just four little things.” The Eagles went on a 10-2 points the rest of the half as The little things like box­ run late in the first quarter they built a 28-15 lead. ing out, outletting the basket- and never looked back, Burd and Tobias had six ball, and moving the ball outscoring the lions 28-11 in points each for the Lions, around on offense which the the second quarter to take a while Cody Leinhart and Lions had been doing well 44-13 lead into the break. Smith added five apiece. early on were pushed a side a Kalamazoo Christian got Josh Burd led the Lions little bit by the thought that with five points, and Austin 11 points from Jorden they had control of the game. Tobias, Garrett Reid, and DeHaan and ten from Tyler The Lions still had a 25-21 Ross Smith chipped in four DeKoekkoek. lead at the break, and never each. . The Lions return to action gave that up in the second Kody Chandler paced on Tuesday night as they half. Schoolcraft with 13 points travel to Pennfield to make up “We came out and had a and four steals. Tyler Dow the contest that was postlead and we kept it,” Wilkes and Luke Ryskamp added 11 poned last Friday night. said. It wasn’t real pretty, but points. Derek Lennen finwe kept it.” Hurosky led the Lions with 16 points on the night, and Mikaela Bromley chipped in seven and Kent six along with 13 rebounds. 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The grant will be used to renovate the children’s sec­ tion of the library, install a new ceiling throughout the facility and replace the car­ peting, among other items. Library Director Carla Rumsey said she could not be happier with the grant and the positive changes it will create in the coming months. “It’s going to create a much more user-friendly kid’s section,” said Rumsey. New shelves that will bet­ ter accommodate books and allow for displaying select titles will make items more accessible to students. The new shelves will be built 42 inches high so children will be able to reach titles more easily, she added. Rumsey said the current carpet was installed nearly 15 years ago when the previ- ous green and white striped shag carpet was replaced. Unlike other grants, the funds can only be applied for on an invitation basis; the Reinhardt organization con­ tacted the library. After that initial phone call, Rumsey said the library decided to send a proposal, not truly believing they would be suc­ cessful. “They called and wanted to know if we owned the building since libraries who lease their facility are not eli­ gible for the grant. We had never heard of them before,” said Rumsey. “At that time, they didn’t say what the grant was for or how much it was for. We thought, ‘Well, we’ll do this, but what are the chances?”’ Turns out, the chances were in the library’s favor. The library received the application via e-mail near the end of October, and Rumsey said she worked on the application through most of November. Along with the application, Rumsey had to provide plans and cost estimates for the projects included, something she had Car collision proves fatal for Lansing pedestrian Eaton County Sheriffs deputies responded to a car and pedestrian fatal crash Wednesday at 5:30 a.m. on West Saginaw Highway east of Canal Road in Delta Township across from the Speedway gas station. The pedestrian, who was struck and killed, was iden­ tified as Michael Bicknese, age 39, of Lansing. The vehicle, a 2004 Saturn Vue, was driven by a 63-year-old Grand Ledge man. Bicknese, who was wearing dark clothing, was walking in the curb lane of the roadway when he was struck and killed. Investigators are not sure why Bicknese was walking in the roadway since there was a plowed sidewalk available to him. Alcohol consumption by Bicknese may have been a factor in the incident, according to the sheriffs department, although toxi­ cology results will not be available for several weeks. The incident remains under investigation. g to start from scratch. “We had no plans for ren­ ovations, so we had to decide library. I like to read all the books the library has so please re-do the children’s Vermontville Library Director Carla Rumsey shows the $25,000 check from the Robert C. Reinhardt Library fund. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Showing one of her favorite books, Brooklyn Scott helped the library win the grant by writing a letter in sup­ port of the project. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) what we could do if given part,” Scott wrote in her let­ the money,” said Rumsey. ter. “We have no budget for The Reinhardt fund pro­ improvements of that kind, vides grants to libraries in anyway.” comparatively isolated rural The library also had a bit and less populated areas in of help from its patrons. Michigan, according to Brooklyn Scott, a fourth information on the grant grade student at Maplewood application. Building Elementary, wrote a letter improvements or library and included a picture of the components such as comput­ library. ers or other technology fall “Will you please re-do the within the grant parameters. children’s part of the library? The library is housed in I would really appreciate it if the lower level of the you would, pretty please. I Vermontville Opera House like all the stuff we do at the located at 120 E. First St. Students collect for people in need Leadership students, local crafters help elementary students Maple Valley High School leadership students, Shawndenae Rost (left) and Aliena Frahry help wrap presents for students during the ‘gift shoppe’ at Maplewood Elementary. The event was postponed due to snow days but was held Dec. 14 and 15 in the school gym. Skills USA students from the Eaton Intermediate School District Career Preparation Center collected canned food items for the Mid-Michigan Red Cross Food Distribution Center. Students collected 996 canned and non-perishable items to help the needy. The classes competed against each other to see who could collect the most. The com­ puter-aided drafting class (instructor Dave Kocsis) earned first place in the morning session after collect­ ing 175 items. The auto tech­ nology class (instructor Erik Schachterle) earned first place in the afternoon session with a total of 243 items col­ lected. The center distributes food to several area counties including Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Shiawassee, Ionia and Barry. At right, skills USA stu­ dents collected canned food items for the Mid­ Michigan Red Cross Food Distribution Center. In This Issue • Hundreds benefit from Center of Hope event • Choir gets workout with busy per­ formance schedule • Hastings City Bank earns five-star rating • Lions need overtime to get past Pennfield’s Panthers �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 26, 2009 Hundreds benefit from Center of Hope event Red hatters dine and shop The Nashville Red Hatters group met at the English Inn in Eaton Rapids. After lunch, the group went to Mason to peruse the antique shops. Red Hatters who took part in the trip included (from left) Marilyn Rousch, Theresa Hull, Anita Pyle, Bernie Murdoch, Gerrie Long, Cathy' Nichols, Marge Wolfe, Mary Gurd, Ardy Robotham, Jeri Brinks and Judy Degroot. f by Amy Jo Kinyon StaffWriter Santa’s workshop at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope helped more than 200 individuals have a brighter Christmas. The cen­ ter and its volunteers gave local residents in need an opportunity to have gifts for family members. Children in those families also were given a chance to shop sepa­ rately from their parents, to keep the presents a surprise until Christmas. The workshop has been held for almost a decade and over the years has helped thousands of local residents have a little less stress during the holiday season. This year, Shane McNeill of Maple Valley Pharmacy was able to make special arrange­ ments with the North Pole and have Santa make a stop. Jan Johnson has worked at the event and said it comes down to a simple desire to help those in need. “I guess I’ve worked each year just to provide Christmas to people who might not otherwise have a Christmas,” said Johnson. She, along with Karen Snyder, worked to put together this year’s event, which can be counted as a success, according to Cathy Mary Chapman (left) and Nancy Carpenter help wrap presents at the workshop. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Christman, pastor of the Nashville United Methodist Church and executive direc­ tor for the Center of Hope. “It was a great success,” she said, adding her appreci­ ation to “all those who donated and volunteered.” Many people, as they were leaving, said thanked the organizers and others who made the distribution possi­ ble. “Without you, we would­ n't have a Christmas,” Christman said they were told. Q-lappy Qlew Ofety. to (\ Thank you for your support this past year. We look forward to many more years of helping with your custom embroidery and silk screening needs. We are proud to 9 help keep the Maple valley Lion Pride alive. (OBBWEll DRILLING (REPAIR • 7 Day Service Phares & Lori Courtney, owner i 'pvqfj* p • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair 117 N. 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Worship .......... ......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... .................... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ .................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG 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 1-269-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE Wed. 5:30 p.m................ Family Supper 6:00-7:15............................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 .........................Sunday School 10: 00............................. Church Service 11: 00 Fellowship 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 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 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration 9 & 10:30 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 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 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 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................... 8:30 a.m Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. 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.m. P.M. Service........................................ 6 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 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’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR CATHY CHRISTMAN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Richard Cobb David Cobb 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 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 .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................. 6:30-8 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 26, 2009 — Page 3 Choir gets workout with busy performance schedule by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer The Maple Valley High School Honors Choir has performed at a variety of events during the past year. Director Ryan Rosin has worked not just the “vocal chops” of the students but also on entertaining the com­ munity. “We have enjoyed enter- L” WlU, L WlU The concert featured more than 10 student solos, including one by Joe Benedict. (Photo pro­ vided) taining for numerous service organizations this year including fundraiser for the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, multiple sclerosis benefit, Barry County women’s serv­ ice organization, and now the Eaton County Youth Facility benefit, as well as high school concerts and assemblies,” wrote Rosin in a recent e-mail. For the first time, the group performed at the Eaton County Juvenile Court Christmas luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 16. Each year, an invitation is sent out to one high school group to provide the entertainment for the event. The choir per­ formed five songs and fea­ tured a mix of a capella music, piano accompaniment and a live rock band featur­ ing high school students. At the concert, several vocalists showed off their singing talents with solos including Joe Benedict, Lauren Trumble, Megan Shoemaker, Emily Franks, Adam Zank, Ian Cogswell, Kaitlin Furlong, Clint Franklin, Brittany Snook and different communities and showcasing their talent,” Gonser told the school board “another great showing by the kids of the Valley for the surrounding communities.” The Maple Valley Honors Choir recently performed at the Eaton County Youth Facility Christmas luncheon. (Photo provided) Megan Shoemaker (center) shares her vocal skills during a solo. (Photo provided) Sydney Khouri. High School Principal Todd Gonser said Rosin has created a dynamic program that benefits students and residents. “Ryan has done a nice job of exposing our group to the NATIONAL GUARD?LITTLE COMMITMENT. BIG REWARDS. CALL YOUR LOCAL RECRUITER! SSG KALVIN CHARANIA at its most recent meeting. 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We would like to thank all ll ofour valued customersforplacing their trust in us in 2009. We lookforward to meetingyour needs and exceedingyour expectations in 2010. Hastings City Bank Member FDK �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 26,2009 State seeks grant proposals to promote agricultural products Michigan Department of Michigan food and agricul­ Agriculture Director Don ture organizations to take Koivisto has announced that advantage ofthis opportunity the United States Department to expand their programs.” Proposals may deal with ofAgriculture’s Federal/State challenges or Marketing Improvement barriers, Program (FSMIP) will dis­ opportunities manifesting at tribute $1.3 million in federal any stage of the marketing direct, matching funds nationwide to chain including retail, and the food and agriculture wholesale industry. The program is Proposals may involve administered by state depart­ small, medium or large-scale agricultural entities, but ments of agriculture. “The program allows us to should potentially benefit or producers leverage federal and private multiple resources to develop and agribusinesses. Proposals that benefit one enhance Michigan’s dynamic agriculture industry,” said business or individual will Koivisto. “We encourage not be considered. Eligible agricultural cate­ gories include livestock, livestock products, food and feed crops, fish, horticulture, viticulture, apiary, forest products and processed or manufactured products derived from such commodi­ ties. Reflecting the growing diversity of U.S. agriculture in recent years, FSMIP has funded projects dealing with nutraceuticals, bioenergy, compost and products made from agricultural residues. Proposals reflecting a col­ laborative approach between states, academia, and the farm sector are of particular interest. The application and guide­ lines are available at www.ams.usda.gov/FSMIP and www.grants.gov. Applicants should be sure to read the guidelines carefully, which have had some changes. Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. MDA will review and for­ ward approved submissions to USDA/AMS. Applications should be submitted electroni­ cally to Mike DiBemardo at dibemardom @ michigan.gov or call 517-373-9144, with any questions. Please note our special HOLIDAYHOURS EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Thursday, December 31st New Year’s Eve Day - Close at 5 pm Friday, January 1st OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP New Year’s Day - CLOSED SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS 150 W. Court Street (269) 945-2401 HastingsCityBank.com Hastings City Bank * Residential * Commercial • Farm Member FDIC We stock a complete line of... ATM and Online Banking is available 24 Hours a Day! Good News From the Pulpit Leave failures behind in 2009 by Pastor Daniel E. Smith Vermontville Bible Church As we look back over the year 2009, we all have so many things for which to be thankful. However, there are always failures that we feel badly about. I often say, “failure doesn’t have to be terminal.” I love reading the story of Abraham Lincoln, who over the years failed in business, failed to be elected to congress twice (he was elected once for one term), failed to be elected to the senate, and as vice president, but who eventually became one ofthe greatest presidents we ever had. Failure doesn’t have to be terminal. That is especially true in the spiritual realm. We have a pardoning God who will forgive all of our sin. One of the more interest­ ing stories of God’s forgiveness is John Mark. According to Acts 12, John Mark apparently came from a wealthy home, with servants. I Peter 5:13 says that Peter himself led John Mark to Christ. Colossians 4:10 says that John Mark was Barnabas’ cousin. He had so much potential. But then you read about him washing out on the first missionary journey in Acts 12:13, “John Mark left them (Paul and Barnabas) and returned to Jerusalem.” We are never told why he went home to mama, but he did. When Barnabas wanted to take John Mark on another missionary journey, Paul refused. Paul no longer trusted him. The disagreement was so great that Barnabas went one way, and Paul went another. The fascinating truth is that years later, Paul realized that John Mark had matured and was of great value to God and to himself. Paul wrote to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:12, “Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.” Later John Mark is the man God used to write the Gospel of Mark. None of us have arrived. We all fail. But we serve an incredibly forgiving God. 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ALL FOR $is/person or $25/couple (S or more reserve earty) Call after4pmesept Tuesday 517-852-9260 !______ *________ * -■ �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 26,2009 — Page 5 Independent Bank partners with Freddie Mac in homeowner outreach and counseling Independent Bank, which has a branch in Vermontville, announced Tuesday that it is partnering with Freddie Mac in an effort to expand outreach for home ownership counseling. Freddie Mac will be donating an operating grant and counseling materials, while Independent Bank associates will donate addi­ tional support for two coun­ seling initiatives provided by Freddie Mac. The first program, “Get the Facts,” is an outreach and education initiative intended to dispel common miscon­ ceptions about buying and owning a home. The second initiative, “Get Credit Smart,” is a comprehensive consumer financial literacy curriculum that was devel­ oped by Freddie Mac in part­ nership with various local and national nonprofit agen- cies. Several nonprofit organi­ zations have been selected statewide to receive the grants, materials and coun­ seling support. The organiza­ tions that will receive the grants and support include: Neighborhoods Inc. of Battle Creek, the Center for Financial Health, with offices in Lansing and East Lansing and Circle of Love CDC in Saginaw. Neighborhoods Inc. ofBattle Creek is a chartered member of NeighborWorks America. “This initiative demon­ strates our commitment to the nonprofit organizations and communities we serve,” said Russ Daniel, senior vice president of mortgage lend­ ing at Independent Bank. “We are one of only a few banks to engage in this sort of initiative. There is a great need for this type of educa- tion right now, and we are proud to go above and beyond to make sure people can get that education.” The goal is to reach at least 100 people at each agency over the next 12 months through counseling seminars. To help reach that goal, Independent Bank loan officers will donate their time to assist with the semi­ nars. y Gary & Atta Mast • 517-726-0232 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 Replacement and New Construction LEGAL NOTICE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Keith R. Gilbert, a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to U.S. Bank National Association ND dated the 20th day of January, A.D. 2006, and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of January, A.D. 2006, in Instrument No. 1159376 of Barry Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for prin­ cipal of $109,591.08 (one hun­ dred nine thousand five hundred ninety-one and 08/100). plus accrued interest at 6.1% (six point one) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 7th day of January, A.D., 2010, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land sit­ uate in the Township of Hope, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as fol­ lows to wit: Township of Hope, County of Barry, Michigan: Parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South ,1/4 corner of said Section 9, thence North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of said section, 2,028.66 feet, thence South 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 seconds East, 160.62 feet, thence North 78 degrees 36 minutes 03 seconds East, 84.89 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 78 degrees 36 min­ utes 03 seconds East, 265.70 feet; thence South 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds West, paral­ lel with said North and South 1/4 line, 224.37 feet; thence North 79 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds West, 184.52 feet; thence North 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 sec­ onds West, 18.89 feet; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 21 seconds West, 70.84 feet; thence North 04 degrees 57 min­ utes 23 seconds East, 117.72 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to and together with easements for ingress and egress described as: A 66 foot wide easement for ingress, egress and public utilities described as follows: Parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 9, thence North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 2,029.23 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along said North and South 1/4 line, 66.06 feet; thence South 84 degrees 26 min­ utes 46 seconds East, 183.62 feet; thence South 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds East, 107.35 feet; thence South 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds East, 122.88 feet; thence South 79 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds East, 184.57 feet; thence South 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds West, 66.58 feet; thence North 79 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds West, 231.32 feet; thence North 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds West, 142.65 feet; thence North 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds West, 68.88 feet; thence North 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 seconds West, 160.58 feet to said North and South 1/4 line and the point of beginning. AND Parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as : Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 9, thence North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section, 2,029.23 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 03 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East, along said North and South 1/4 line, 66.06 feet; thence South 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 sec­ onds East, 183.62 feet; thence South 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds East, 107.35 feet; thence South 19 degrees 28 min­ utes 04 seconds East, 320.21 feet; thence South 46 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds East, 134.08 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 11 seconds West, 95.79 feet; thence North 46 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds West, 80.38 feet; thence North 19 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds West, 317.70 feet; thence North 50 degrees 22 minutes 08 seconds West, 66.88 feet; thence North 84 degrees 26 minutes 46 sec­ onds West, 160.58 feet to said North and South 1/4 line and the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 4422 Carr Drive Parcel Number 08-07-009-001­ 67 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 5, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, Ml 48084 WWR# 10029093 ASAP# 3362884 12/05/2009, 12/12/2009, 12/19/2009, 12/26/2009 06700907 !! �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 26,2009 06700 Dependable, damage-free towing! 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Not only is it a vital part ofits community, it is a prime example of what all community banks should strive for.” Lions need overtime to get past Pennfield’s Panthers by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions lost a decent sized lead, then had to over­ come a small deficit in over­ time to get their second Kalamazoo Valley Association win of the season Tuesday night at Pennfield. Jordan Beachnau knocked down the front end of a oneand-one, then hit a shot fol­ lowing a Jennifer Kent rebound of her missed sec­ ond attempt to put the Lions in front for good in the extra session. They scored a 51-48 victory. “We squeaked one out in OT,” said Maple Valley var­ sity girls’ basketball coach Landon Wilkes. “It wasn’t pretty, but we squeaked one out.” The Lions led the ball game 18-9 at the end of the first quarter. Maple Valley did a better job of running the floor than the host Panthers early on in the ball game. “We actually ran out to a pretty decent lead, but we even had a bigger lead than (18-9),” said Wilkes. “We were up 12 one time. They kept on fighting back, and fighting back.” By the end of the third quarter, the two teams were tied at 36-36. Both teams tal­ lied six points in the fourth to go into overtime tied at 42­ 42. Elizabeth Stewart paced the Lions on the night with 16 points. Kent finished with 15 and Mikaela Bromley seven. imvuk wm.. SWITCH TO DISH NETWORK TODAY. IT'S EASY! CALL NOW: Established in 1886, Hastings City Bank hasbeen serving thebanking needs of its neighbors and friends for 123 years. It operates through six offices in Bellevue, Hastings, Caledonia, Middleville, Nashville and at Wayland or online www.hastingscitybank.com. Breanna Pelloni led the Panthers with 22 points. “She just plays inside,” Wilkes said of Pelloni. “She was 6-of-10 from the line with eight field goals. She just roams around the basket and causes havoc in there.” Pennfield also got eight points each from Megan Parker and Megan Ethier. Maple Valley is now 3-3 overall, and 2-3 in the KVA. GALL 269-945-9554 any time for M.V. News Action-ads! . To our loyal customers, suppliers and friends. We are looking forward to doing business with you in 2010. RadioShack* of Hastings^ Do Stuff" WIRED UP LLC 614 West State Street - In the Kmart Plaza in Hastings (269) 945-4800 • Toll Free 877-GO-WIRED HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am-8 pm; Saturday 9 am-7 pm; Sunday 11 am-5 pm dish! NETWORK. AUTHORIZED RETAILER Digital Home Advantage offer requires 24-monlh commitment and credit qualification. 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Featuring... ...foryourpatronage this pastyear. We hope to continue to serve you in 2010. Back Row: Ted Kolp, Eric Laurie, Mitch Huver. Front Row: Felicity and Tim Laurie Woodland Auto Body 499 E. Broadway (M-43) 269-367-4642 We offer Lifetime Warranty COOPER Dorrr Give up n rut no. M66 Tire Your Storage Place 616-374-1200 Open units... 10x10, 1OX1S, 10x20 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66 Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 SPACE As you celebrate the season, please know that your business is appreciated. We gratefully thank youforyour support and hope to continue serving you. Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log with Horses or Skidder �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 26, '2009 — Page 7 Young wrestlers do well at Northview The Maple Valley Youth Wrestling Club had eight wrestlers compete at Monday’s Northview Open/Novice Tournament., five in the open class and three in the novice class. Chandler Murton, Jesse Brumm. and Christian Schrader all took first place honors in their Open weight classes. Sam Bonney and Gavin Bartley took third place in their open weight classes. Klyne Hughes and Derek Sackitt took second place, and David Hosack-Frizzell took third place in their respective novice weight classes. The boys will be taking a short break from competition over the Christmas holidays and will be competing again at the Spartan Country Tournament held at Michigan State University Jan. 3. • a b d a • yr HotiMYS to you e yflw Derek Sackitt took second place in his novice division weight class Monday at Northview. Jeff Hynes Chris Hartwell Jerry Binns John Kent Steve Graham Adam Brumm Denise Kent Brenda Valiquette Shelbi Oleson Vaughn Reid Pennfield hands MVHS boys their third defeat The Lions couldn’t stay hot after a strong start at Pennfield Tuesday night. Pennfield scored a 64-41 win over the Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. Maple Valley led 14-12 after one quarter, but was held to just five points in the second as the host Panthers ran out to a 30-19 half-time lead. The Panthers then extend­ ed their lead in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Lions J 9-8 in the final eight min- utes. The Lions fall to 0-3 on the season with the loss. Garrett Reid and Riley Fisher had ten points each for Maple Valley, and Austin Tobias chipped in six points. Fisher also had a team-high seven rebounds. Pennfield got 19 points from Joshua Howard, 15 from Aaron Fox, and ten from Brendon Clements. The Lions are off for the holiday break now until returning to action Jan. 2 at Springport. KENT OIL & PROPANE 735 Durkee (M-66), Nashville, Ml Dave Olmstead (517) 852-9210 or (800) 638-7484 "Serving Your Heating Needs Since 1936" With warm regard regards... the best thing about the holiday is having the opportunity to express our gratitude and extend our best wishes to all our customers. Safety is key to snowmobile fun Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf reminds snowmobile operators and riders to take extra precautions on the new fallen snow. Because it can take two weeks or more of below freezing temperatures for the ice on lakes, streams and ponds to freeze thick enough to support a snowmobile, Sheriff Leaf urges riders to stay off the ice. Further safety tips from Sheriff Leaf include: • Always keep snowmo­ bile in top mechanical condi­ tion. • Always wear insulated boots and protective cloth­ ing, including a helmet, gloves and eye protection. • Never ride alone. • Avoid, when possible, crossing frozen bodies of water. • Always be alert to avoid fences and low strung wires. • Never operate snowmo­ biles in a single-file line when crossing frozen bodies of water. • Never operate snowmo­ biles on a street or highway. • Always look for depressions in the snow. • Keep headlights and tail­ lights on at all times. • When approaching an intersection, come, to a com­ plete stop, stand and look for traffic. • Check weather condi­ tions before departing. • Never operate a snow­ mobile on railroad tracks. • Never operate a snow­ mobile while under the influ­ ence of alcohol. Snowmobiles must abide by the same regulations as drivers, and Sheriff Leaf will have his deputies out on patrol to make sure Barry County residents stay safe this winter. FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service • Free Estimates Goodman 06702493 (616) 374-7595 Air Conditioning & Heating Thank you customers in 2009! On behalf of all of us here at Maple Valley Pharmacy, we would like to thank you for keeping your business local this year. Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Dec. 29-30 Dec. 31 Holiday Jan. 1 Holiday Jan. 11 Jan. 14 Jan. 16 Jan. 25 Jan. 30 MSU Extension Office closed during lunch. County Buildings closed for New Year County Buildings closed for New Year Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United United Methodist Church in Hastings. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office. Mid Winter Rabbit/Cavy Workshop, 9 a.m.2:15 p.m., MSU Pavilion, MSU Campus. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. State 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show, MSU Campus. NASHVILLE (517) 852-9565 As your local independently owned pharmacy, we truly appreciate the opportunity to serve you each and every time you come into our store. We look forward to taking care of you in 2010, and we wish you and yours a Happy Healthy New Year! Staple Valley pharmacy- store hours • Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 219 N. Main • P.O. Box 930 • Nashville, Ml 49073 517.852.0845 • Fax 517.85.0461 after hours service 269.818.7599 06702523 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 26,2009 OPEN NEW YEAR’SDAY 24 HOURS OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK N^iX 517-852-0868 EXPRESS NASHVILLE Y^-’rea'.n/20±.0^' Y0U re H me $PP S /i Grocery Store Pricing Wth Party Store Convenience! SUN. JCnALI EC WED. DEC. 30 TUE. DEC. 29 M0N DEC. 27 DEC. 28 Miller Lite Bud Family Coors Light 11" $1O" $|Q99 FRESH PRODUCE 12 oz. Pints Garden Salad Mix Grape Tomatoes $ -f39 DAIRY Country Fresh Squares $ 239 Ml 3 Lbs. Fugi/Gala Lb. 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