https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-01-07.pdf 8857c3b257a0d2f887cece75f7125d17 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY news "nQ,,|’u51 M 4SC5g Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 1, January 7, 2012 ,#L A local paper oftoday! Science at the college level by Shari Carney Staff Writer Maple Valley schools are producing future scientists who are making their mark at the college level. Ryan Rosin, chemistry and Advanced Placement biology teacher 'at Maple Valley High School, recently met with alumni Amanda Erwin, Leighla Line and Brandon Sams for a visit in the chemistry room. “They were driven when they came here,” said Rosin of his former students. “Maple Valley students are going out and doing some really cool, amazing things in science.” Sams graduated from Maple Valley in 2010. He is majoring in science at Albion College, pursuing a degree in American Chemical Society- Certified Chemistry. “No one in my family has ever gone to college. My brother and 1 are the first. We grew up in a family that,was mostly based on construction and raising farm animals. However, I don’t think either ofus would be in college if it was not for the influence of our parents.” From his earliest memo­ ries, Sams has known he would be a scientist. By fifth grade, he had settled on chemistry, after an asthma attack while playing soccer convinced him to find a cure. The uncertainty of how he would pay for college was one of Sams’ greatest moti­ vators. “This was one of my biggest driving factors in keeping my grades up in high school because I knew that was going to be my only tuition money,” said Brandon. In seventh grade, he met Dr. Andrew French, a pro­ fessor at Albion College. Brandon’s dad was working on a construction project at the college and told the pro- fessor of his son’s passion for science. “He [Dr. French] would let me work in the lab with him and test the experiments he was going to assign to his students,” said Brandon. Since being at Albion, Sams has been a research assistant to French. In March, he will be pre­ senting his research in San Diego at the National American Chemistry Society. Amanda Erwin is a Maple Valley graduate from the class of 2010. She was the recipient of the Centralis scholarship which is the highest award offered by Central Michigan University. Erwin is majoring in bio­ chemistry and is currently studying research model organisms genetics, Alzheimer’s research with fruit fly genetics. “I am recieving fantastic educational opportunities at (Clockwise from bottom left) Amanda Erwin, Leighla Line, Aaron Saari, Ryan Rosin, Lonnie Smith, Brandon Sams and Shannon Webb during a recent visit back to the chemisty room at Maple Valley High School. Erwin, Line and'Sams are pursu­ ing undergrad degrees in science. Rosin, Saari, Smith and Webb are some of the teachers who have left an impact on the students. CMU ... I find this research [Alzheimer’s] fulfilling and meaningful as it extends healthy life and reduces the burdens of illness and dis- ability.” “I come from a family of teachers,” said Amanda, not­ ing that her mother, Sandy Erwin, is a chemistry teacher at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek. A sophomore at CMU, See SCIENCE, page 2 Geiger re-elected as Barry County board vice chair; challenges remain by Doug VanderLaan. Editor Though it elected to main­ tain its leadership team for 2012 at its organizational meeting on Tuesday, the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be unable to change the one issue that has challenged its management and dominated its direction in the year just past: financial crisis. “If last year was consid­ ered a tropical storm, this year could be a hurricane,” observed newly re-elected Vice Chair Ben Geiger fol­ lowing the organizational meeting and first committee of the whole meeting of the new year. “We made $700,000 in cuts to cover last year’s budget deficit, and this year we’re looking at a deficit that could be as high as $1.2 million.” Commissioners chose the 24-year-old Geiger, who was elected in 2010 to replace Mike Callton, by unanimous vote to back up Craig Stolsonburg, who was also provided another one-year term as commission chair by unanimous consent. Stolsonburg, who is beginning his fourth year on the commission, also consid­ ers the financial challenge to be a focal point of the new year. “I think it’s important that their expense by working we continue to be fiscally with police departments who responsible and conserva­ transport. tive, especially during these “I can’t say that extradi­ tough economic times,” said tions won’t go down, but if Stolsonburg, following the we get in a pinch, we do have organizational meeting. “I’d just a little bit in our drug like to help keep a county forfeiture funds that we where jobs can easily be cre­ might use.” ated and people can work Evans stated that the pros­ freely and not be worried ecution of some offenses about government holding may not be pursued because of his request to eliminate them back.” Finances led the agenda of the extradition budget but the subsequent committee of that, in the case of major the whole meeting when the crimes, the drug forfeiture commission considered a fund would be tapped. “If you have a life offense recommendation to amend its 2012 budget in order to or a major crime, you have transfer $5,880 from an an obligation to the people,” extradition fund to the budg­ challenged Commissioner et of the prosecuting attor­ Don Nevins. “Absolutely,” responded ney’s office. County Prosecutor Tom Evans, “I think we could drag Evans asked the commission a little out of the drug forfei­ to amend its approved budg­ ture fund if we have a big et for extraditions to zero and [case], but we won’t be doing to transfer the full $5,880 to that, most likely, as frequent­ his office in order to meet ly-” Evans’ request Tuesday operating budget items not addressed in the 2012 budg­ followed his Dec. 20 appear­ ance before the commission et. In response to Geiger’s when he contested cuts made request that Evans elaborate in the 2012 budget and on his proposal to eliminate received a stem response and funds allocated to extradi­ pointed remarks from com­ Tuesday’s tions, Evans pointed out that missioners. in the years previous to his encounter was very different. “I don’t know if I was becoming prosecutor there had been nd extraditions, always the most courteous but, since they were institut­ during our negotiations, and ed, his office is reducing I apologize for that,” said Evans in opening his budget adjustment remarks Tuesday. “I can’t say that I didn’t disagree with, some decisions, but I have to say that.generally the board does a great job, and, even when I do disagree with you, I know you try your best and you’re all good people. “I hope to work with you in the next year and do good things like we have in the past. You’ll always see the statesmanship and diploma­ cy that you’ve come to expect from our office.” The commission recom­ mended by unanimous con­ sent to move Evans’ propos­ Craig Stolsonburg of Middleville is elected by his fel­ al to the Jan. 10 board meet­ low commissioners Tuesday to another term as chair of ing for approval. During its organization the Barry County Board of Commissioners. meeting, the board also approved: • Rules and procedures for board meetings, including the appointment of individ­ ual commissioners to 45 standing committees and related boards. • Vermontville library adds titles, • The board meeting planning book club schedule that continues to be the second and fourth • Free radon test kits available Tuesday of each month from health department this month beginning at 9 a.m. The • Maple Valley teams place third board will meet on and fifth at tournament Wednesday, Dec. 26, to accommodate the obser­ • Winery among topics at vance of Christmas. In This Issue See COUNTY, page 4 Vermontville Council meeting �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 7,2012 Winery among topics at Vermontville Council meeting Cost of living raises approved by Shari Carney Staff Writer Gift baskets containing bottles bf wine, glasses and chocolates awaited members of the Vermontville Village Council as they met Jan. 5. A start-up winery expects to open in April in the former Michigan Magnetics build­ ing, which is zoned industri­ al. During the meeting, coun­ cil members discussed possi­ ble rezoning from industrial to commercial. Blair Miller, a resident in the audience, spoke of knowledge he had acquired as an affiliate of the start of the Country Mill winery in Potterville. According to Miller, zon­ ing for a winery with only a sampling bar would be con­ sidered industrial. The zon­ ing would need to be changed if tables were set up and glasses of wine were served. Trustee Garry Patrick said it was his understanding that the former Michigan Magnetics property was clas­ sified as brownfield site. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the term brownfield applies to “real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollu­ tant or contaminant.” Miller said the owners will have to comply with the guidelines set by the health department at the state level. On another matter, Miller updated council on signs, built by the skilled trades class students at Maple Valley High School, that are available to position at points along the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. The signs are the same size as the one on Mason Road. Council recommended that Department of Public Works Supervisor Monte O’Dell meet with Miller to finalize placement of the sig­ nage. “Volunteers are willing to do the work,” said Miller. He then gave an overview of grants that have been pro­ cured so far, totaling $250,000 for the trail devel­ opment and future plans, a mentioning $15,000 deposit toward the purchase of property along the back of the high school. An addition­ al $35,000 is needed to com­ plete the sale. The Michigander Tour is planning an excursion enti­ tled the “Thomapple Trail Expedition.” The trip is slat­ ed for the last week of July or first week in August. It will be a six-day canoe/kayak trip. The first day and night will be spent in Vermontville. “We certainly appreciate your efforts with the trail,” Council President Ruth Wineman told Miller. In other business, council members also approved cost ofliving increases of 3.6 per­ cent for village employees, including the treasurer and clerk. Village employees have not had an increase in two years. During public comment, Ben Page informed council members that he has pur­ chased two properties in the village — 314 S. Main St. and 208 E. Main St. Page said he plans to take the multi-family dwellings and revert them to single family. He asked the council to reduce the five billings for water to two. Council approved and will prorate, if necessary. Trustee Jason Sheridan addressed a complaint received regarding trash at a foreclosed property on East Main. Village Clerk Shirley Harmon had received infor­ mation from a Mr. Hicks, at Eaton Federal that it would be taken care of within five days. Jeanette Schultz read from the minutes of the Vermontville Township Fire and Ambulance Board meet­ ing Dec. 22, 2011. Fire had a total of 10 runs: three med­ ical assists, two fire, one mutual aid, two personal injury, one odor investiga­ tion and one CO2 call. EMS had a total of 18 runs. Council approved pay­ ment of village bills for the period from Dec. 20, 2011, to Jan. 5, in the amount of $49,807. Wineman proposed a change in how deductions for insurance of village employees, a 20/80 split, are taken. The original arrange- See COUNCIL, page 4 SCIENCE, continued from page 1 Marjorie S. Bukoski HASTINGS, MI - Marjorie Schuberg Bukoski, age 85, of Hastings (formerly of Vermontville) passed away Saturday, December 3,2011 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Maijorie was bom in Big Rapids on July 26, 1926, the daughter ofthe late Oskar Olof Sigismund and Belle Pearl (Stokely) Schuberg. She was raised in the Big Rapids area, attended Mecosta schools graduating from Big Rapids High School in 1944. She was the widow of Eugene J. Bukoski. The cou­ ple was married on November 5, 1948 in Indiana. The couple began their lives together in the Lansing area while Eugene was employed at Oldsmobile. They relocated to the Vermontville area in 1971 when they purchased a small farm. The couple had been married 50 years when Eugene passed away. Marjorie’s first priority was always her family and she took great pride in caring for their needs. In her younger years Marjorie worked as a legal secretary for law firms in Big Rapids and Lansing. During WWII she worked at the Willow Run Plant where she worked as a “Rosie the Riveter.” She also worked as an Avon representative for over 20 years. Marjorie enjoyed doing jig­ saw puzzles including Castle Mountain puzzles which she did on the computer, and watching Lawrence Welk on television. She loved to swim and always looked forward to swim class with her friends and neighbors at Pennock Village. Marjorie also enjoyed traveling. After Eugene retired the couple purchased a motor home, and wintered in Florida. They would intentionally take their time while driving south, trying different routes and often visiting different sights and locations along the way. After moving to Hastings, she enjoyed taking frequent bus trips. Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Jan P. Shuberg; two sons, Jerry J. (Sandy) Bukoski, Mark E. (Sharri) Bukoski; her sisters-in-law, Margaret Miller, Beatrice Shepard; and brother-in-law, Charles (Judy) Bukoski; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two nieces (one special niece, Suzanne Kay); and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Eugene in 1999; her brothers, Harry T. and Oscar S. Schuberg; and an infant son. A celebration of life will be held at The Kalamo United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2012 with Pastor Bryce Feighner officiating. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to Eaton Community Hospice. Family is encouraging friends and neighbors to participate in the celebration of Matjorie’s life by sharing their personal stories and memories of their mother by visiting the funeral home website at, www.danielsftmeralhome.net, or Marjorie@polishponderosa. net, which is an email address set up specifically to receive stories and memories. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. Joshua Sams is a geology and anthropology major at Albion College. Erwin is looking ahead. Lonnie Smith and Ryan After college, she plans to Rosin all made the list. “The AP [Advanced attend graduate school and then on to pursuing a Ph.D. Placement] classes were “I would love to be a key,” said Erwin. “Without research professor and have them, I would not have got­ my own research lab,” she ten the scholarship. I have said. classmates at CMU that Leighla Line is a 2011 came into college not as graduate of Maple Valley freshmen, but as sophmores, and also received scholar- juniors and seniors as a result ships to CMU. She is major­ of ther AP credit.” ing in bio-chemistry and Maple Valley High School lives across the hall from currently offers three AP Erwin. courses on campus: biology, Line aspires to attend English and U.S. history. medical school, possibly Additional courses are MSU to become a doctor of available online through the osteopathy. virtual academy. Her dad influenced her, In a follow up interview, she said, by stressing that she Joshua Sams, brother to would take every science Brandon, graduated from class offered. Maple Valley in 2008 and is “I ended up loving it,” said in his senior year at Albion Line." My dad [Mike Line] College where he is majoring is a physician’s assistant. I in geology and anthropology. told him some day he will “I have always had a pas­ work for me.” sion for paleontology and When asked about Maple geology and my parents Valley’s course work and Carol and Mike Sams of teachers who influenced the Vermontville have always students’ dedication to sci­ been very supportive. I really ence, several names weft can’t thank them enough ... mentioned. Kelly Murton, My future endeavors are to Vicki Mansfield, Vicki attend graduate school this Williams, Lori Kipp, fall where I will earn a mas­ Shannon Webb, Aaron Saari, ter’s degree in micropaleon- tology, then on to a PhD pro­ gram and then my ultimate career goal is to become a college professor,” said Joshua in a follow up inter­ view. Travel has played a major role in Joshua’s undergrad study. “I have traveled to the state of Washington to study Mount Saint Helens, Mount Ranier, and the channeled scablands. I have traveled to the New England states to study failed rift basins, stratigraphy and paleontol­ ogy. Most recently I traveled to Wyoming to do paleonto­ logical prospecting and fos­ sil collection in Eocene Age lucustrine lake deposits,” said Joshua. “Growing up in Maple Valley was great. I really liked the small-town atmos­ phere that Maple Valley offers,” said Joshua. “My best word of advice for stu­ dents today is ‘Don’t settle for anything less than your best and ifyou are really pas­ sionate about something, don’t let anything stand in the way of your goals, even if it is challenging.” �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. January 7, 2012 — Page 3 Vermontville library adds titles, planning book club s X "tSS W si w’Sl X S Xad a i The 2012 adult winter reading program at Vermontville Township Library, Reading by the Northern Lights, will begin Jan. 31 and continue through March 31. Patrons are invited to read a variety of books during the eight-week pro­ gram. Program flyers will be available soon. Patrons using the Overdrive e-book library system will need to begin adding the letters ‘VTL’ before the barcode number when downloading books. This change will begin soon, and patrons should watch the Overdrive login page for fur­ ther instruction. The book discussion book for January is The Language of Secrets, Dianne Dixon. Copies are available at the library. The discussion will be Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. DVDs Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, Shark Night, Final Destination 5, The Greening of Whitney Brown, I Don’t Know How She Does It, Contagion, Apollo 18, The Smurfs, The Debt, Friends with Benefits, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, Cowboys & Aliens, One Day, Our Idiot Bother, A Home of Our Own, Kung Fu 2, Fright Night, Dolphin Tale, Midnight in Paris, The Warrior. Many of the selec­ tions" are in Blu-Ray arid DVD formats. Adult fiction A Time to Heal by Barbara Cameron, A Time to Love by Barbara Cameron, Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs, V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton, Hotel Vendome by Danielle Steel, Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson, The Scottish Prisoner by Diana Gabaldon, Devil’s Gate by Clive Cussler, Locked On by Tom Clancy, Proof of Heaven by Mary -Curran Hackett, Paper Angels by Jimmy Wayne, A Fatal Thaw by Dana Stabenow, Witch & Wizard: The Fire by James Patterson, Kill Switch by Neal Baer, One Moment One Morning by Sarah Rayner, Mistletoe Matchmaker by Lissa Manley, Yuletide Hearts by Ruth Logan Heme, His Holiday Family by Margaret Daley, The Christmas Quilt by Patricia Davids, The Cowboy Holiday Blessing by Brenda Minton, Longing for Home by Kathryn Kathryn Springer, Daddy’s Little Matchmakers by Kathleen Kathleen Y’Barbo, Seaside Reunion by Irene Hannon, . The Loner’s Thanksgiving Wish by Roxanne Rustand, Big Sky Family by Charlotte Carter, The Prodigal’s Christmas Reunion by Kathryn Springer, Proof of Life by Laura Scott, Christmas Haven by Hope White, Duty to Protect by Roxanne Rustand, Season of Danger by Hannah Alexander, Holiday Hideout by Lynette Eason, The Christmas Witness by Susan Sleeman, All Fall Down by Megan Hart, Deadline by Fem Michaels, Death Benefit by Robin Cook, Down the Darkest Road by Tami Hoag, 77 Shadow Street by Dean Koontz. Adult nonfiction Debbie Macomber’s Christmas Cookbook, Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony by JeffAshton, We Bought a Zoo by Benjamin Mee, Tough Cookies: Leadership Lessons from 100 Years of the Girl Scouts by Kathy Cloninger, Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope by Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly, Beautiful Chickens: Portraits of Champion Breeds by Christie Aschwanden, Make-a-Mix by Karine Eliason; Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook by Catherine Cassidy Young adult fiction Everybody Sees the Ants by A.S. King, Son of Neptune by by Rick Riordan, Viola in Real Life by Adriana Trigiani, Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler. Easy fiction Llama Llama Home with Mama by Anna Dewdney, Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anna Dewdney, Belle, the Last Mule at Gee’s Bend by Calvin Alexander Ramsey, I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen, Stuck by Oliver Jeffers, Red Sled by Lita Judge. rjj Rjn tfo0,taa»il’J purita’* Mmcd W,J|®! r “ %«•" ?“*>; 1$ ,t t Jj ( iJ^ j^l*( Monday, Jan. 9 Deli sandwiches, fruit, cel­ ery n peanut butter, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Cheesie breadsticks, dinosaurs fruit, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Breakfast only. Thursday, Jan. 12 Goodtime Pizza day, tossed salad, fruit, milk. Friday, Jan. 13 Chicken sticks, potato pan­ cakes, Teddy Grahams, fruit, milk. NOTE: 2 milk flavors offered daily with lunch. 2 milk choices offered daily HASTINGS 4 -269-205-4900 U A L ITY 1 1 • i it u **w lEATERS Att >l4.f 3 « Downtown Hastings on State St. GQTI. com and on Facebook BARGAIN TWILIGHT DfllLY 4:00-6:00 PM with breakfast. Cracker packs offered daily with hot lunch. Menu subject to change without notice. Fuller Street Breakfast Menu Monday, Jan. 9 Yogurt, granola, juice, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Breakfast round, juice, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Frudel, juice, milk. Thursday, Jan. 12 Crunchmania, cinnamon bun, juice, milk. Friday, Jan. 13 Cherry apple crunch, juice, milk. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, Jan. 9 Chicken enchilada, refried beans or black eyed peas, cinnamon applesauce. Soup ‘ excludes Digital 30 £<!> £<# «?z M JX JX7 (S) Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 1/7 -1/12 WE BOUGHT A ZOO (PG) SAT-SUN 12:20,3:20,6:20,9:20 MON-TH 6:20,9:20 ©MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE GHOST PROTOCOL (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:10,3:10,6:10,9:10 MON-TH 6:10, 9:10 ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED(G) Diana’s D^ac SAT-SUN 12:00,2:10,4:30,6:40,9:00 MON-TH 4:30,6:40,9:00 MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday ' S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. ©SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS (PG-13) >«> SAT-SUN 12:50,4:00,6:50,9:40 MON-TH 4:00,6:50,9:40 O The Place to Gofor Professional Styling' LIGHTS UP SOUND OOWH SAT. 1/710:00AM 06767977 Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Jan. 9 Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, orange. Tuesday, Jan. 10 BBQ beef, potato wedges, vegetable soup, sliced peaches, bun. Wednesday, Jan. 11 New Orleans chicken, rice, Oriental blend vegetables, peas, apple. Thursday, Jan. 12 Pizza, tossed salad, sliced pears, breadstick, marinara sauce. Friday, Jan. 13 Swiss steak, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, glazed carrots, bread pudding, banana. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Jan. 9 Tuna pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, applesauce, crackers. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Hard boiled eggs, potato salad, peaches, granola bar. 1-517-852-9481 i fc Wednesday, Jan. 11 Ham salad, three bean salad, mandarin oranges, bun. Thursday, Jan. 12 Cottage cheese, com and black bean salad, tropical fruit, granola bar. Friday, Jan. 13 Oriental chicken, pasta, cucumber salad, citrus sec­ tions, lemon bar. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Jan. 9 Baked turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, spiced apples, granola bar. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Tuna noodle casserole, com, stewed tomatoes, mixed berry applesauce. Wednesday, Jan. 11 New Orleans chicken, rice, winter blend, glazed carrots, apple. Thursday, Jan. 12 Bean soup with ham, broc­ coli, cherry crisp, crackers. Friday, Jan. 13 Swiss steak; mashed pota­ toes and gravy, Prince Charles blend vegetables, bread pudding, banana. Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 9 - Hastings - Jan. Birthday Party; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG/mini mass 9-noon; Painting with Bob 1 pun.; Kinship Speaker Series 1:30 p.m. Delton Reminiscence. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba. 5:15 p.m. (new 6 wks series)! GL 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.;Low Vision Sup. 1:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, Jan. 12 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - BP Clinic 11 a.m.; TV Time. Friday, Jan. 13 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland - BP Clinic 10:30 a.m.; Visiting. Nashville Bingo. Free radon test kits available from health department this month Radon cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, but elevat­ ed levels of the gas can still be in the home. Prolonged exposure to radon can increase the risk of lung can­ cer. The good news: testing is easy, and elevated radon levels can be reduced. Residents of Barry or Eaton counties may stop by and sandwich bar. the health department office Tuesday, Jan. 10 in Hastings or Charlotte to Pulled pork sandwich, pep­ pick up a free in-home test pered fries, chilled mix fruit, kit during January. Test kits brownie. Mexican bar. are limited to one kit per Wednesday, Jan. 11 address. No pm classes. No lunch­ Radon is a known human es. carcinogen, and exposure has Thursday, Jan. 12 no warning symptoms. The BBQ chicken flat -bread, only symptom of exposure is com, fresh grapes. Country lung cancer, according to chicken bar. Heather Sanders of the Friday, Jan. 13 Barry-Eaton District Health Turkey gravy and noodles, Department. green beans, chilled mix Radon is a naturally fruit, Whole wheat roll; occurring gas resulting from Variety bar. the radioactive decay ofradi­ NOTE: Entree’s available um, which is found in small daily: variety of chicken amounts in almost every sandwich, cheeseburger, kind of soil and rock. Ass a PB&J sandwich, yogurt gas, radon moves upward w/string cheese. through the soil and enters Menu subject to change. Breakfast prices: $1.45;, reduced 300; Lunch prices: $2.25-$2.50, reduced 400; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: 500. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Fuller Street Elementary Lunch Menu Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events buildings through cracks and openings in the foundation floor or walls. According to a Michigan survey, elevated levels of radon are expected in one out ofeight homes. In some coun­ ties, up to 45 percent ofhomes may have radon levels above the EPA recommended limit The only way to know if a home has elevated radon lev­ els is to test it. 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. (269-945­ 9516, ext. 5) or in Charlotte at 1033 Health Care Drive (517-541-2615) between 8 a.m. and noon or 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; or call the MDEQ Indoor Radon Program at 800-723­ 6642. Websites to check out include www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/inde x.html for general information about radon or www.epa.gov/radonpro/inde x.html for information about qualified individuals who do radon testing or reduction work. 6‘ Saturday, January 28,2012 12:00 to 4:00 pm 105 S. Statg Street, Hastings Ml 269-945-4400 FREE ADMISSION Prizes & giveaways tiers d oeuvres •Cash bar -Cash-n-earry 06769299 �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. January 7. 2012 ment was to have the 20 per­ cent taken over the first two pay periods. “Its very clear that it sig­ nificantly impacts the employees’ paychecks,’’ said Wineman. The council approved spreading the deduction out over the month. A written resignation was received from Anthony Avitable, deputy village clerk. Sue Villanueva, health and safety chairperson, asked council to schedule the next Neighborhood Watch meeting for Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. Any interested village residents are invited. Patrick asked council to consider changing the end of the fiscal year to March, instead of December. He based his requests upon missing budget information not available until into January. “We don’t get figures until the first ofthe year, for exam­ ple the cost of insurance going up 4 percent, “said Patrick. Wineman said, according to information she had received from the village’s attorney, any change would require permission from the treasury department with the State of Michigan. She will contact that office. Patrick also proposed an additional moodily meeting for council as a whole, to look at the budget and what amounts are available for each area. He said he is con­ cerned that apportionments of funds are being made by individual committees with­ out knowing how much is available overall. Wineman asked Village Treasurer Kelly Williams and Trustee Amy Jo Kinyon to meet and list priorities before involving the entire council. O’Dell recommended, and council approved, Ayles Tree Service bid of $1,100 be accepted over C&H’s bid of $1,200 for the removal of two dead trees. Two are on East Main Street, one on East First and Maple and one on South Main and Second. The trees are in the village right ofway and are leaning over the road. Ayles’ bid included stump grinding, C&H’s did not. O’Dell talked about the department’s need for a new pickup truck, assuring the council that funds are avail­ able for the purchase, since money has been set aside for BIG Banners for your Special Event! Thanks to the Bra welcome home MICHAEL! OUR OWN MVP • • • • • Birthdays Anniversaries Graduations Weddings Reunions - Congratulations Aaron Banners can beoutput in full 2x6 ft. Banner $<1 Q395 color on bond stock, photo paper, as low as heavy cover stock, plastic materials! canvas or 2x8 ft. Banner $Q A 95 as low as SAME DAY SERVICE ON MOST BANNERS! DESIGN YOUR OWN CUSTOM 2012 Calendar Iw FREE DOUBLE PRINTS as low as Now thru January 27,2012 years for repairs or replace­ ment. The truck currently in use will be revamped and continue to be part of the fleet Mention was made that David Spencer’s three-year appointment to the zoning board has expired. Williams asked to attend a training on tax foundation at a cost of $79. The training will be later this month in Lansing. Council passed the request and will fund it from money set aside for training. Sheridan asked for a fourmonth extension of the moratorium on medical mar­ ijuana dated to expire Feb. 1. Council agreed to the request. Harmon informed the council of Broadstripe Cable being sold to Martel Cable based in Nashville. Wineman recommended the acquisition of a credit/debit card (the card does not offer a line of cred­ it) for ease in making pur­ chases, especially over the Internet. Council approved the card and set the limit at $2,000 with signature, $500 as debit. Mark Jorgensen, technolo­ gy committee chairperson, said BS&A did not commu­ nicate the amount ofmemory required to run reports and that the system is being bogged down. After discus- OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 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: Thomas Girrbach a/k/a Thomas C Girrbach and Kathleen S Girrbach, Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Bank- (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated July 19, 2008 and recorded August 7, 2008 in Instrument # 20080807­ 0008029 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents on taken during the ($135,351.63) including interest mt committee of the 1% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ neeting, the board gage and the statute in such case aided for action at made and provided, notice is 10 meeting the fol- hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some iroval of the 2012 part of them, at public venue, bounty Emergency Circuit Court of Barry County at juidelines, a docu- 1:00PM on February 9, 2012 be used and refer- Said premises are situated in Township of Hastings, Barry / emergency repre­ County, Michigan, and are s during large-scale described as: A parcel in the South one-half of the Northeast oval to authorize an one-quarter of Section 30, Town 3 North, or , Range ange 8 West es, rative agreement described as beginning at a point i Buren County for 167 ft South of the Northeast cor­ ent ofmoney issued ner of the South one-half of the one-quarter of said the Homeland Northeast Section Sou 30;;ththence 225 ft;; grant. Emergency thence 117 ft; West thence East nued from ous page 1 nent Districts in i include multiple with one being fiduciary agent for ribution of grant Barry County is to receive grant for exercises, drills ing. Approval of aoner Joe Lyons as l’s representative to lember County Tax n Board. The board determines the alloof seven mills townships, the itermediate School nd Barry County. 1351 ILBroadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 sion, the council decided to hire technicians to install a switch that will cause the system to run more efficient­ lyKinyon, during public comment, informed council that Building Unlimited Growth and Sustainability, commonly referred to as BUGS, is applying for a grant that will provide a pavilion at the park in Vermontville for the fanners market. BUGS is a nonprofit that Kinyon established with Rose Heaton of Nashville. For more information, visit www.mvbugs.blog.com. .J anytime for lakewood News Ossified ads "D-945-9554 225 ft; thence North 117 ft to beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over a parcel of land 55 ft wide North and South and 225 ft wide East and West and adjacent on the North to the above described parcel of land. Commonly known as 2216 S Broadway roaway St,, Hastings asngs Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined 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 discrimi­ nation 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 J 8. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 7,2012 — Page 5 w %W S..SS SS ‘JkV k w> *< '^L’W JX f’^fe ’X *■>& Jfty *s?^i 'WM '^fafr ® W ftw -—■ z!19*®. b POLICE BEAT Jewelry stolen from Nashville home Barry County Deputies were dispatched Dec. 15 to a residence on M-66 in Nashville on a reported breaking and entering. The homeowner said he found a door open when he got home. Deputies said the door was not damaged and forced entry was not evident. The man and his wife found jew­ elry on the floor and noticed two jewelry boxes missing, along with a watch and some cash from bedrooms. There are no suspects and the case remains open. Trail cameras don’t lead to thieves A man reported the theft of six trail cameras from his Lawrence Road property near Nashville. He told deputies Dec. 27 he has had trail cameras stolen in the past but did not report them. When three more, with a value of approximately $600, were taken, he chose to report the theft. The man said he had already checked with pawn shops in Battle Creek and Hastings, with no suc­ cess. The caller said his neighbor had seen a suspi­ cious red vehicle in the area about the time the cameras went missing. The witness said three older teens parked a vehicle and were walking on the property near the com­ plainant’s property. The case is inactive. Bellevue debit card used to send gifts to NYC A Bellevue woman report­ ed eight unauthorized online purchases to her Fifth Third debit card. When reporting the fraudulent use Dec. 14, she told deputies she had contacted the bank canceled the card after finding $955 in strange charges. One charge from Pottery Bam shows a delivery to New York City. Other charges were to L.L. Bean and Ourtime.com.. There are no suspects, but the case remains open. tesindkltfcrt I ? W»'v. imj Ji SUj-lte (g ssit (Qgffe ftpmlrttlla ji,. istMiair “““ ^nlltflliwi fasnl^tB! ifcjj. WfirtsKw Hie M tfian tMirarn “™‘ prtdtaijiika The Family Doctor Corner CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Jan. 2012 Jan. 9 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 15 Jan. 16 with Dr. Fred Bean Beware of frostbite Jan. 16 Jan. 17 As we enjoy the cold weather in Michigan, it’s important to prevent frostbite. Many people work outdoors or look forward to skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, sledding or ice fish­ ing. Protect yourself and others, especially kids, by avoiding dangerous exposure. Make sure to cover exposed areas such as the face, ears, nose and hands with warm, dry clothes (ideally loose-fitting and layered). Take breaks as needed, getting out of the cold and removing wet items. Smoking may seem to warm a person but it reduces circu­ lation to fingers and toes, increasing the risk of frostbite. Drinking alcohol or hot caffeinated drinks (like coffee or tea) also seem to be warming but increase risk. Beware of wind chill and getting hands or feet wet as these dramatically increase frostbite risk. Jan. 18 Jan. 19 Jan. 23 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Jan. 30 Only 1 office staff available during January. Please call ahead. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., KCC Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Extension office closed. 4-H Day at the Breslin Center Shooting Sports Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office County Holiday - Extension Office closed 4-H Entrepreneurial class begins, 6 p.m., Barry Community Enrichment Center (formerly Presbyterian Church in Hastings) 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Pro Auto Extension Office closed State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show, MSU Pavilion Extension Office closed DOBBIN'S ACDetco COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Your Local GM Automotive Specialists If skin feels frozen, bums or is numb, looks white, blue or gray you may have early frostbite. Be proactive. Get out of the cold and rewarm the area. Avoid mbbing, especially with snow or using direct heat (such as a fireplace, lamp or heating pad). Rewarm the area quickly, ideally with warm water (not too hot, around 105 degrees Fahrenheit) for at least 30 minutes. Elevating the affected area is helpful. Rest arid protect that area - don’t continue to work with a frostbitten hand or walk on a frostbitten foot, if possible. Going back out in the cold and risking refreezing can be disastrous. Protect the frostbitten area for at least a few hours and ideally one to two days. If a frostbitten area is still numb, burning or starting to blister despite rewarming for one hour, you may need emergency medical treatment. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The obvious goal is to avoid freezing of tissue, leading to loss of a finger or. toe. The outcome is mostly dependent on the time it remains frozen. Let’s enjoy our Michigan winter, but be smart about frost­ bite. 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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. E.vening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ........ :45 p.m. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 1030 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .1030 a.m. 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 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. 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH .. M-79 West 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 Sunday School Worship.......... 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, 1230 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING 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. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .1030 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517)852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .......................9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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................ 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 7, 2012 Kalamazoo Christian boys keep Lions winless in KVA Kalamazoo Christian ran out to a 17-6 first quarter lead and cruised to a 65-39 win over the Maple Valley varsity boys* basketball team Friday night in Kalamazoo. The Comets got 21 points from Eric Jones, and another 11 from josh Feddema as they improved to 4-3 overall this season. The Comets stretched their lead to 34-16 by the end of the first half. Maple Valley got ten points on the night from who Austin Gonser, knocked down a pair of Garrett three-pointers. Miller also hit two threes and finished with six points for the Lions. Garrett Reid chipped in six points as well LAKEVIEW LANES BOWLING RESULTS Monday Mens high game, J. Kutas 256; high series, J. Kutas 724; high for Maple Valley, and team series, Lakeview Lanes Austin Tobias five. 2778. Maple Valley falls to 1-4 Tuesday Womens - high with the loss and 0-4 in the game, C. Tilford 198; high Kalamazoo Valley series, C. Tilford 532; high Association. team series, H.S.V. Redi­ The Lions will be at home Mix Inc. 2098. for two league contests next Wednesday Commercial week, taking on Galesburg- - high game, J. Mays 266; Augusta Thursday night and high series, J. Mays 724; Schoolcraft on Friday. high team series, The Barbery 2955. Thursday Women’s high game, C. Tilford 192; high series, C. Tilford 547; high team series, LX). Towing 2286. Women’s 500’s+ C. Tilford 532; C. Smith 526; B. Algeo 533; C. Tilford 547. Men’s 225’s + - J. Kutas 233-235-256; J. Mays 55; B. Bosworth 235; D. Courser 240; G. Groff 244; N. Logan 242; D. Desgranges 237; D. Bosworth 225-244; J.Kutas 252-235; D. Burleson 257; J. Mays 226-243; C. Cappon 256; J. Roth 243-233; S. Adams 256. Men’s 600’s + - J. Mays 667; E. Bartlett 635; B. Bosworth 644; D. Bosworth 647; D. Desgranges 611; T. Bosworth 633; D. Burleson 671; L. Hamp 606; G. Camera 618; C. Cappon 676; J. Roth 648; S. Adams 669. Men’s 700’s+ - J. Kutas 724; J. Kutas 700; J. Mays 724; C. Roth 710. A dozen points in second half not enough for Valley’s girls The Maple Valley offense couldn’t get much going in the second half. Kalamazoo Christian’s varsity girls’ basketball team held the visiting Lions to 12 points in the second half, six each in the third and fourth quarters, to pull away with a 47-31 victory in Valley Kalamazoo Association action Friday. The Comets jumped out to a 14-7 lead in the opening quarter, but the two teams were even in the second, Kalamazoo leaving Christian with a 26-19 lead at the half. Kalamazoo Christian came out in the second half and out scored the Lions 136 in the third quarter to take control of the ball game. Ashley Balkema led the for way Kalamazoo Christian with 16 points. The Comets also got nine points from Colleen Snyder and eight from Brittany Laaksonen. Mikaela Bromley took. rFROST HEATING over offensively for the Lions, finishing with 18 points. Kaitlyn Petersen chipped in four points for the Lions, but no one else had more than two. Maple Valley is now 2-5 overall this season, and 1-4 in the KVA. 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HW „8 VERMONTVILLE § Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Call for Classifieds Phone 269-945-9554 24 Hours a Day-7 Days a Week for Maple Valley ACTION-Adsl Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 7,2012 — Page 7 Memories A ^PdiSu Chauncy Samuel Harmon was a first-rate educator This Memories ofthe Past article by Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News, Jan. 9, 1980. He was not a Nashville native son. In fact, viewed through a scope of more than a century of local history, his tenure in the village was brief, but Chauncy Samuel Harmon left a lasting impres­ sion. He was a first-rate edu­ cator, an inspiration to his students, and leader of a tal­ ented faculty that staffed Nashville High School some 60 [90] years ago. “As I think back from my 75-year vantage point, Nashville High School had some excellent teachers in the period when C.S. Harmon was superintend­ ent,” recalled Kenneth A. Meade. “I remember no sub­ stitute teachers except when a regular teacher was gone for a long period.” Harmon, bom in Quincy in 1859, came to Nashville in 1917. He was then in his late 50s and had just resigned the school superintendency in Whitehall — a post he had held more than a dozen years. He had also served several years in the same capacity at Athens. Harmon’s early teaching career had been somewhat out of the ordinary. After receiving both his bachelor of arts and bachelor of sci­ ence degrees from Albion College and following his marriage, Harmon and his bride went West. “They left for Idaho, where both taught on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation, located between the Snake and Clearwater rivers,” recalled the Harmons’ daughter, Mrs. Walter (Augusta) Vogt of Manchester, in Washtenaw County. The 1880s journey to Idaho was made under ardu- The boiler room in the basement of the old Nashville High School building was the scene of one of Superintendent Chauncy Harmon’s famous annual chemistry exper­ iments. (Photo loaned in 1980 by Kenneth A. Meade) neering. “As a reward for convinced him to go on encouragement to seek high­ helping him, Superintendent through high school so he er education, recalled the Harmon let me do a number could then take a teacher’s later years of Chauncy, or of advanced experiments examination and teach “Chad,” as he was called. from a college chemistry lab­ school, Mrs. Carr explained. “Raymond and I used to oratory manual.” Raymond eventually taught go to Holland, pick him up Meade credits this encour­ in a couple of one-room and drive to his home in agement from Harmon for schools and earned a Life Montague, so he and helping a great deal in a col­ Certificate before going on Raymond could trout fish in lege course Meade took in to college. the streams they used to fish the fall of 1921 when he At Michigan State in when he was superintend­ went on to Michigan State Normal, he got all the ent of schools at Whitehall.” Normal College (now degrees possible before Years had not altered the Eastern Michigan transferring to the University' rapport between teacher and University) in Ypsilanti. of Michigan to study engi­ student. “Mr. Harmon is responsi­ neering and subsequently C.S. Harmon died in 1942 ble for convincing me I acquired all degrees he could and is interred at a Montague should go on to college, earn in chemical engineer­ cemetery. But memories of a major in science and become ing. He then went on to man whose life influenced so a teacher,” explained Meade, Wayne State, where he many others lingered with “so I was very fond of him.” founded the engineering colleagues and students, Meade, who subsequently department that finally grew alike. C.S. Harmon, Nashville’s school superintendent dur“He was such a nice per­ ing World War I, was an educator of the highest caliber. did graduate work at the into a college. Thus, another University of Michigan to life had been profoundly son, ” recalled Mrs. Clarence He encouraged students to set their sights high, often starting them on paths to prominent careers. Inspired by earn his master of science affected by Harmon’s inspi­ (Bunny) Shaw of Nashville, degree in 1929, recalled ration and that life had in who taught fourth and fifth Harmon’s dedication as a teacher of chemistry and another individual who was turn brought about a pro­ grades under Harmon’s physics, some taught and in turn inspired succeeding greatly influenced by C.S. found effect on others. The tenure here. generations of young scholars. (Photo loaned in 1980 Harmon before the superin­ influence of C.S. Harmon And reflected a happy by Augusta Harmon) tendent’s years in Nashville. touched an ever widening note illustrating that “One of his students at circle of eager, young schol­ Superintendent Harmon’s was Arthur ars. teachings were often present­ ous conditions of the time, “Father, who was also a Whitehall Superintendent Harmon ed with a special charm. and was not without mishap. registered pharmacist, then Raymond Carr,” explained “One ofhis famous annual “Mother and Father trav­ purchased a drug store in Meade. “Dr. Carr later left Nashville within a few experiments,” eled nine days and nights by Grand Rapids,” recalled his founded the College of years. His wife died here in chemistry 1920. His daughter, then a explains Meade, “was mak­ Engineering at Wayne State train, being delayed by sand­ daughter. storms and landslides,” It was later that Harmon University and was its first schoolteacher at Rochester, ing taffy in the old school gave up her position to spend boiler room.” added Mrs. Vogt. decided to return to the edu­ dean.” During the time that a year with her father in In time, the Harmons cational field — a decision became homesick for family that eventually led him to Meade was still in high Nashville. Getting older, Harmon and Michigan, and left their Nashville in the World War I school here, Carr’s wife, Edith, came to Nashville to soon gave up the responsibil­ teaching posts on the Idaho era. Indian reservation to return “Mr. Harmon was super- finish out the 1917-18 term ity of superintendency to intendent of schools after of Gladys Hunt, a teacher of accept a position teaching home. Mr. Rockwood, starting in Latin and history who left to just physics at Holland High the fall of 1917 and going get married and moved to School, where he remained into the 1920s,” remembered Panama during World War I. until his retirement at age 70. Mrs. Carr, whose late hus­ Meade. “He taught chem­ Mrs. Carr later moved to istry and physics, and was Southfield. She recalled band’s life had been so one of my favorite teachers.” Harmon’s influence over her deeply affected by Harmon’s Sponsorship would offset the (Another was Fanny late husband’s career. participation costs to the “Mr. Harmon had much to Springsteen, principal under players on the team, could Harmon, who taught plane do with Raymond’s decision allow for additional tourna­ and solid geometry and to continue his education ment play, and would allow advanced algebra to Meade). beyond the eighth grade,” the sponsor to promote their We want to thank each organization, individual “I was first introduced to she wrote. At that time business for a six-month teaching when, as a senior, I (1907) Raymond had decid­ and business who helped make the Vermontville period by having their com­ Christmas Baskets a success. helped Mr. Harmon as the ed to give up further educa­ pany’s name on the team uni­ chemistry laboratory assis­ tion and take a job for $ 1 per forms. You helped to make a Merrier Christmas for tant,” said Meade, who later day as so many of his Any business interested in was associated with Oakland Swedish many in our community. friends were sponsoring this AAU team University at Rochester as an doing.” should contact Janice Dixon adjunct professor of engiTHE CHRISTMAS BASKET COMMITTEE Mr. Harmon and at 517-726-1145. Raymond:s mother finally Local girls’ AAU volleyball team is looking for sponsors A group of Maple Valley and Olivet volleyball players have formed an AAU volley­ ball team to extend their sea­ son and increase their skills. The AAU team will prac­ tice locally in the Maple Valley area and will partici­ pate in at least six tourna­ ments around the mid­ Michigan area between January and May. The team is looking for a corporate sponsor. Call anytime for Maplevalley News ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Thank Yau! �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 7,2012 OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK 133 S. Main ONEX You’re In, You’re Out... STOP Nashville, Ml I!EH> EXPRESS 517-852-0868 SHOPPING. You’re HWie GROCERY STORE PRICING WITH PARTY STORE CONVENIENCE! CA I E MONDAY JAN. 9 SUNDAY JAN. 8 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JAN. 10 JAN. 11 JAN. 12 JAN. 13 JAN. 14 FRESH PRODUCE Country Fresh Grape Iceberg Head Lettuce Milk $099 2% $«I19 pi^ & Peppers Gallon Apples $259 *2*? 1/2 Gal. MEAT Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Troyer’s Prestige Boneless Troyer’s Ham Steaks Corn Dogs 4 pc- Sp9 % ea. IGA $1 69 Large Eggs ........................... Doz. 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April Heinze will continue as pres­ ident, with Tim Burd as vice president, Andrea Montgomery as secretary and Mark Jorgensen, treasur­ er. All members ran unop­ posed and were elected by unanimous vote. Montgomery will contin­ ue as the representative to the Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors. Tony Shaw is the representative to the Eaton Intermediate School District Board, with Burd as alternate. Kevin Rost is the district school improvement representative. Heinze assigned members to the following committees: Labor and finance — Burd, Montgomery, Shaw. Physical facilities — Wayne Curtis, Jorgensen, Rost. School and community — Rost, Montgomery, Jorgensen. Fact-finding Curtis, Heinze. Labor relations — Burd, Shaw. Athletics — Jorgensen, Rost. In other business, the Maple Valley FFA chapter received an anonymous donation of $500. Meetings of the school board will be the second Monday of each month, with the exception of April, when it will move to the third Monday of that month, April 16. All meetings begin at 7 p.m. in the board room at the administration office. Bills were paid for the month of December, includ­ ing general fund bills, $ 181,624; athletic bills, $629; food service, $12,046; Dec. 16 payroll, $261,882; Dec. 27 payroll, $242,457. Jorgensen reported that he had attended the athletic boosters and band boosters meetings to thank them for their efforts for students. Doug Kelsey addressed the board on behalf of the Center for Michigan Community Conversations and asked permission to host a forum at one of the facili­ ties. Kelsey, a Vermontville resident, was given the goahead with thanks for his January is School Board Appreciation Month. Maple Valley School Board members were treated to a cake in their honor at the Jan. 9 meeting. Pictured are (from left) student representative James Burd, Tim Burd, Kevin Rost, Tony Shaw, April Heinze, Andrea Montgomery, Wayne Curtis and Mark Jorgensen. efforts and told March would be a good month to aim for. The Center for Michigan Community Conversations is a nonprofit, nonpartisan “think and do” tank formed to cure Michigan’s partisan political culture and reinvig­ orate the state’s broken poli­ cy apparatus, according to promoters. The Center plans to host 250 community con­ versations in 2012. More information on the date and time will be made known as it becomes available. Maple Valley Superintendent Ronna Steel said the district’s bullying policies need revision to meet new regulations. June 6 is the deadline for those revi­ sions. In the personnel report, secondary teacher Heather Moore has resigned, Marcy Haag and Ali Rood have been hired as paraprofession- The John Gaedert Generosity Celebration launched by Donald Sovey and Christi Dutcher The John Gaedert Generosity Celebration is a new community charitable project with plans to be an annual event. The celebra­ tion has a mission to raise funds for nonprofit organiza­ tions. Gaedert is the owner of The County Journal a publi­ cation located in Charlotte. “This event carries the name of John Gaedert due to the selfless and significant spirit of generosity he con­ tinuously practices in the promotion of collaboration and cooperation in Charlotte and all of Eaton County,” said organizers. SIREN/Eaton Shelter is the designated recipient. The shelter serves survivors of domestic violence and home­ less families in Eaton County. “John has practiced a ‘give back’ philosophy in his business life that is embed­ ded with all aspects of his organization and community life. If everyone emulated this approach, we truly would be the most generous community in America,” said Christi Dutcher, Charlotte business owner. Funds will be collected during the month of January, culminating in a public cele- “If everyone emulated this approach, we truly would be the most generous community in America.” Christi Dutcher bration Friday, Feb. 3, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Eaton Area Senior Center in Charlotte. “The -number of house­ holds seeking shelter contin­ ues to grow each month,” said Jessica Edel-Harrelson, director of SIREN/Eaton Shelter. “Sadly, so does the number of homeless people and domestic violence sur­ vivors turned away because the shelter is at capacity,” In the nine-month period that ended Sept. 30, SIREN turned away 176 families comprised of 266 children. In addition, 83 domestic vio­ lence families including 119 children and 87 adults were not able to be served due to a lack of resources. “This is a crisis for these families,” said organizers. The Can Do Generosity Pillar has endorsed this proj­ ect. Can Do is a nonprofit based in Charlotte whose mission is to engage, enlight­ en and energize entrepre­ neurs. Organizers are seeking contributions at the follow­ ing levels: Contributor, $25 to $99; Supporter, $100 to $249; Partner, $250 to $499; Executive, $500 to $999; Bronze $1,000 to $2,499; Silver $2,500 to $4,999; Golden Circle, $5,000 to $9,999; and Platinum Circle, $10,000 and above. Tickets for the celebration are $20 per person for any­ one 21 and over and are now available at Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Charlotte branch, Fay’s Evelyn Bay, Fulton Lumber Company, The County Journal and SIREN/Eaton Shelter. John Gaedert The Don Sovey Quintet will provide music for danc­ ing and hot hors d’oeuvres and cash bar will be avail­ able. Interested sponsors should make a check payable to SIREN/Eaton Shelter Inc., 245 S. Cochran Ave., PO Box 369, Charlotte, MI 48813. The shelter is a tax­ deductible nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. For more information, call Edel-Harrelson, 517-5430748. als. Julie Khouri has been named transportation assis­ tant, Terry Woodman bus driver. Steel updated the board on issues with technology, slow Internet and a bogged-down system. She assured the board that she is working closely with the ISD to resolve the issues, and an engineer has been secured to address the problems. Student representative James Burd reported that the student body is working on winter homecoming. This year’s theme is awareness, He cited breast cancer awareness and cancer aware­ ness as examples. The lead­ ership class continues its Big Brothers Big Sisters weekly sessions at Fuller Street School, as well as visits to Thomapple Manor. County broadband committee researching access options The Barry County broad­ band committee met Jan. 11 with existing service providers in the county as part of the committee’s research on expanding broadband services. Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance; said high-speed Internet is crucial for eco­ nomic development. “The Alliance is eager to continue our work with local stakeholders to evaluate our needs and look to expand our broadband infrastructure countywide,” she said. In September 2010, Irving Township, under the direc­ tion of Treasurer Lynette Wingeier, reached out to other townships with a sur­ vey on needs to expand serv­ ice. More than 1,175 surveys were returned from residents in Irving, Carlton, Maple Grove, Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Woodland, Hastings Charter townships and patrons of Putnam District Library. The Barry County Economic Development Alliance is leading the process to develop a multi­ faceted approach to address the Internet needs within Barry County. There is now a partnership between ConnectMI and Barry County. Dan Manning of ConnectMI attended the Jan. 11 meeting to update how that group is working with the Michigan Public Service Commission to ensure that rural and urban communities have access to the unlimited benefits of broadband. All Internet service providers having a stake in Barry County were invited to participate in the Jan. 11 meeting. At the meeting, the representatives from those organizations were asked what information they need in order to possibly expand services within Barry See BROADBAND, pg. 3 In This Issue • Local mom taking note-by-note journey to a master’s degree • Revue to present ‘Annie’ for two weekends • Galesburg-Augusta’s zone slows down the Lions • Lion cheer team places fifth at first SMCCC competition �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 14, 2012 Local mom taking note-by-note journey to a master’s degree Teresa Pash of Nashville purchases books and CDs for a music history course at WMU. Next, she makes a trip to the backpack section for an official Bronco bag. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Teresa Pash of Nashville is an accomplished pianist, private instructor and accom­ panist who has decided to return to college. In fact with two children who have grad­ uated from college and one in high school, she better fits the role of college parent than student. Pash points to a moment of inspiration this past sum­ mer when she saw a per­ formance of the Western Michigan University Jazz Quartet made up of faculty from the college. The quartet has traveled the world per­ forming jazz standards and original compositions. “I don’t just want to be good at what I do. I want to be great,” said Pash, 48. “I’d like a master’s in jazz per­ formance.” She applied to the music school at WMU. The first of many obstacles surfaced. She learned that she would have to achieve a major in music within her undergrad­ uate degree (she has a minor) Taking pictures of the first day of school is a tradition in many families. Now it’s Mom’s turn. Teresa Pash poses on the first day of classes at WMU with an official Bronco backpack. before moving on to the master’s program. “It’s unusual for someone my age,” she said of her 6‘ . Saturday, January 28,2012 12:00 to 4:00 pm 105 6. §tat(z. §trg£t, Hastings Ml 269-945-4400 FREE ADMISSION •prize--; & giveaway* -tlors d ccuvrgs ■dash bar ■Cash-n-enrrg 06769299 return to college. “It would be like returning to football. I was brushed off, consid­ ered too old, asked if I could memorize music.” Transferring credits proved challenging, as well. Pash was required to provide a syllabus of courses that she had taken — some nearly 30 years ago. In between making phone calls and securing the neces­ sary documents, she memo­ rized audition pieces. 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They said part of the performance ‘Oh, it’s okay.’ I think they degree. They want to see if expected me to be a dainty, you will persevere.” soft player. But, I’m not.” Even her colleagues — After the first song, one of fellow piano teachers — the judges stood up and low­ asked what her alternative ered the top of the piano. plan was in case she was not A native of Hastings, Pash accepted. is the daughter of Norma Remaining steadfast, if a (Hammond) Earl, and the bit unnerved, she said her late Patrick Gilmore, both three children proved to be originally from strong supporters. Sara and Vermontville. * Gilmore Kyle have graduated from Jewelry, located in Hastings, Continued next page Central Michigan University was her parents’ store, and and Anna is a freshman at Maple Valley. “Now it’s my turn,” said Pash. Stop in and try our... 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I has logged as many as 10 to $1.99 I Please welcome I Amy Wilkes OPI Gel Polish Teresa Pash holds a vision board she created that is comprised of magazine clippings. The photos hold spe­ cial meaning to Pash of goals she plans to achieve. Among them is a woman performing on a grand piano on a stage with an orchestra. Hastings High School in 1982 in the top 10 percent of her class where she accom­ panied the jazz band and musicals, while studying piano with Freddy KrukoKietzmann for 10 years. After high school, she attended Olivet College for two years. She married Chris Pash and relocated to Seattle, Wash. While in Washington, she transferred her credits to the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma where she obtained a bachelor’s degree with a major in biology and a minor in music and pedagogy, or teaching. Returning to Michigan, she settled in Nashville where she gives piano les­ sons in her home. In addition to being a piano teacher for 28 years, Pash performs Fridays and Saturdays at Horrock’s in Battle Creek and most recently added occasional evenings at The English Inn in Eaton Rapids. A newly­ wed, Pash married Barry McDiarmid in 2011. She is a member of the Battle Creek Area Music Teachers Association and has held various positions, ranging from secretary to president. She has performed and consulted with several bands and accompanied local com­ munity theater productions. Currently, she is on the wor­ ship team at her church, Grace Community. Requests for her music led to the recording and produc- j ______ �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 14,2012 — Page 3 Revue to present ‘Annie’ for two weekends Orphans will rotate weekends. This group from Weekend 1 is rehearsing “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” “Annie,” the musical about an optimistic orphan, will be presented by The Revue Jan. 20 to 22 and Jan. 27 to 29. Under the direction of Bill Reynolds, Annie and her orphan friends, will warm hearts with familiar songs, such as “Hard Knock Life,” “Tomorrow,” “NYC” and “I Don’t Need Anything But You.” From previous page tion of three CDs. “Remember When,” “Hymns ofthe Heart,” and “Christmas Memories.” In 2004, she became a cer­ tified Kindermusik instruc­ tor, teaching infants to preschoolers at the Community Music School in Hastings until 2010. With so many accomplish­ ments and time commitments why would she decide to tackle an advanced degree? “There are opportunities to teach at the college level, and a degree in music will give greater credibility to my background,” said Pash. She has ambitions to be a player on the world stage. She points to a vision board she created, comprised of photo clippings that depict who she aspires to become or what she hopes to achieve. One of the photos is of a woman in an evening gown at a grand piano. “I’d like to hold my own with an orchestra someday on a 10-foot grand. I’d like that opportunity someday.” HASTINGS 4 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. |GQTI.com and on Facebook AA /□ BARGAIN TWILIGHT The show boasts a 15piece orchestra comprised of local musicians. The 60-plus-member cast includes people new to and familiar with the stage, rep­ resenting communities in Barry, Eaton and Ionia coun­ ties and beyond. The part of Annie will be played by Maggie Doherty of Hastings. Lori McNeill will portray the miserable and tyrannical Miss Hannigan, and her scheming sidekicks will be played by Scott Peters and Andrea Peake as Rooster Hannigan and Lily St. Regis, respec­ tively. Jeremy Schneider is ful­ filling the role of the loving Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. Other cast members include Terry Dennison, Matthew Daberkow, Nicole Peters, Kelly Schneider, Heidi Hansen, Kathleen Welch, Angela Gardner, Jill Eddy, Steve Shaughnessy, Mike Sobocinski, Pat Campion, Sara Martin, Dave Eddy, Carrie DeVries, Larry Winkler, Cheryl Sheridan, Cynda Poll, Don Blakely, Hol lie Auten, Emma Eddy and Ben Peters. Orphans range in age from 7 to 15 and will entertain with strong voices and ener­ getic dancing. The orphans are sharing their weekend appearances. Weekend 1 orphans include McKenna Noldy, Jadelyn Stewart, Aubrey O’Gorman, Claire Anderson, McKayla Weiler, Kyra Macomber, Alyssa Callihan, Aubrey Pintar, Bethany Scramlin, Clarissa Joppie, Emily Klatt, Keeley Robinson, Katie Pohl, Madison Eye, Molly Orphans from the Weekend 2 cast rehearse “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile." Macleod, Kortney Manchip, Taylor Smith and Alayna Vazquez Weekend will feature the orphans Morgan Miklusicak, Madie Forell, Madison Falk, Madison Auten, Allie Rooks, Kayli Hansen, Amiliana Argumedo, Audrey Horrocks, Cambria Munn, Isabel Rudy, Jax Estep, Lucy Estep, Jade Hart, Joy Hart, Samira Luther, Koda Newland, Alayna Vazquez and Jillian Vara. “This is a must-see show for both children and adults,” said Reynolds. Show times are Friday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 21, at 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at 3 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, at 3 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 29, at Michigan Audubon to host free guided nature walks Michigan Audubon will Hastings. Participants should host free guided nature walks meet at the sanctuary’s red for anyone to attend at the bam. Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary, The walk at Baker located southwest of Sanctuary will be Saturday, Hastings, and the Bernard W. Feb. 4, at 9 a.m. Participants Baker Sanctuary, located should meet at the parking near Bellevue. The walks area for the Meadow and will be led by volunteer natu­ Marshland Trail, which is ralists who will help partici­ directly across the street pants identify the flora and from 21145 15 Mile Road, fauna along the trail. approximately seven miles At the Otis Farm Bird southeast of Bellevue. Sanctuary, the walk will be Walks will take approxi­ Saturday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. mately one hour. with naturalist Greg Nelson. Participants should dress The Otis Farm Bird for the weather conditions Sanctuary is located at 3560 and wear good walking Havens Road, approximately shoes or boots. Sanctuary seven miles southwest of parking lots are not plowed in the winter, but limited parking spaces are available at the manager’s residence. The program will be can­ celed in the event of rain. For additional information on the walks or other pro­ grams and events of Michigan Audubon, call Wendy Tatar, 517-641-4277 or email, wendy@michiganaudubon.org. 3 p.m. Ticket prices are adults $10, seniors and students $8, children 12 and under $5. “Annie” is based on a BROADBAND, continued from page 1----------County. Several committees of the Barry County Broadband Expansion Team are begin­ ning to assess local needs and service gaps, in order to work more closely with service providers to enhance broad­ band access and implementa­ tion. The Broadband Expansion Team will be meeting Feb. 15 at 9 a.m. at the Barry County Enrichment Center on Center Street in Hastings. Anyone with questions about expansion of broadband services in Barry County may call Byrnes, 269-945­ 2454, or email valerie@mibarry.com. MASTER SCHEDULER Candidates Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in Materials Management Group w/ scheduling responsibility. 2 yrs Shop Floor Supervision exp. 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Friday January 27, 2012^ At 7 pm g Saturday, January 28, 2012* At 3 pm and 7 pm Sunday, January 29, 2012 ■ At 3 pm Main Street Theater House 301 N Main St., Nashville, Ml (Across the street from Hastings City Bank) �Page 4 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 14, 2012 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Jan. 16 COA closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday. No meal delivery. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Roast beef, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, Harvard beets, apple crisp, dinner roll. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Beef hot dog, coleslaw, sweet potato fries, pear halves, bun. Thursday, Jan. 19 Club sandwich, tossed salad, tomato basil soup, apple, bun. Friday, Jan. 20 BBQ chicken leg qtrs., au gratin potatoes, cabbage, combread, jello with fruit Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Jan. 16 COA closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday. No meal delivery. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Italian pasta salad, com and black bean salad, man­ darin oranges, crackers. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Chicken salad, potato salad, prunes, bun. Thursday, Jan. 19 Ham, salami and Swiss cheese, coleslaw, jello with fruit, wheat bread. Friday, Jan. 20 Asian chicken salad, rice noodles, pasta salad, pineap­ ple, granola bar. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Jan. 16 COA closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday. No meal delivery. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Roast beef, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, Harvard beets, apple crisp, granola bar. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Spanish rice with ground beef, fiesta corn, spiced apples. Thursday, Jan. 19 Chicken and noodles, com, green beans, apple. Friday, Jan. 20 BBQ chicken breast, au gratin potatoes, cabbage, banana, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 16 Hastings - COA closed in observance of Martin Luther King’s Day. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. GL - 10:30­ 12:30 Cards. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Hastings - Music 12:30-2:30 with Sam;; Nails; Euchre p.m.; Legal Aid 10:30-noon. Delton - Kinship Care 10:30noon; Reminiscence. Nashville - Mini Massage 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 Hastings - Mid Winter Party 10:30 a.m. RSVP by 1/12; Cancer Support 1 p.m.; Caregiver’s support 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. James Richard Lingholm NASHVILLE, MI - James Richard Lingholm, age 56, of Nashville, died suddenly Saturday morning, January 7, 2012. He was bom in Joliet, IL on October 27, 1955, the son of Eugene and Winifred (Hutchinson) Lingholm. Jim enjoyed taking part in outdoor activities, but took special pleasure in reading about the Great Lakes ship­ wrecks, watching NASCAR, (Dale Jr.), collecting firearms, and listening to music. He was employed for 25 years at the Charlotte Chair company before work­ ing and retiring from Magna International in Lowell. Jim is survived by his wife, Diane (Downing) Lingholm; son, Matthew James Lingholm; sisters, Patty (Bruce) Vincent, Anita (Gary) Henline, Pam (Richard) Hargus; brother, Larry Lingholm; many nieces and nephews; mother and father-in-law, Howard and Pat Downing; and spe­ cial friends, Robert and Naomi Taylor. Jim’s infectious laughter and great sense of humor will be greatly missed but always remembered. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Grand Rapids MI Office, 2940 Broadmoor Ave., SE, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. A funeral service was held Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Reverend Robert Taylor, officiating. Burial followed the funeral service at Hosmer Cemetery in Castelton Township. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, Inc., please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a message or memory to the family. Public invited to career fair hosted by Olivet College SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Fuller Street Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, Jan. 16 No School. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Chicken sandwich, fresh veggie mix, fruit, dessert, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Beef taco bake, tossed salad, fruit, milk. Thursday, Jan. 19 French bread pizza, com, fruit, milk. Friday, Jan. 20 Variety day, vegetable, fruit, milk. NOTE: 2 milk flavors offered daily with lunch. 2 milk choices offered daily with breakfast. Cracker packs offered daily with hot lunch. Menu subject to change without notice. Fuller Street Breakfast Menu Monday, Jan. 16 No School. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Apple cinnamon, breakfast bar, juice, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Mini-cinnis, juice, milk. Thursday, Jan. 19 Danish, juice, milk. Friday, Jan. 20 Sausage biscuit breakfast sandwich, juice, milk. Olivet College is hosting its 14th annual career fair Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cutler Event Center. The free event is open to the public and is sponsored by the college’s Career Services Network and coordinated by Gamma Iota Sigma, Olivet’s insurance, risk management and actuar­ ial science student organiza­ tion. The following organiza­ tions have registered to meet Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, Jan. 16 No School. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Cheesy breadsticks, Spaghettio’s; chilled pineap­ ple and mandarin oranges, cookie. Mexican bar. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Mac and cheese, spinach dip, chilled pears, whole wheat roll. Asian bar. Thursday, Jan. 19 Good Time pizza, fresh veg. medley, sherbet. Breakfast bar. Friday, Jan. 20 Chicken pot pie, fresh car­ Davenport University has rots, banana, birthday cake. announced that several local Chili and potato bar. students have been named to NOTE: Entree’s available the dean’s list for the fall daily: variety of chicken 2011 semester. To achieve sandwich, cheeseburger, the dean’s list, a student must PB&J sandwich, yogurt maintain a minimum 3.5 w/string cheese. grade point average while Menu subject to change. enrolled in at least nine cred­ Breakfast prices: $1.45;, its of regular coursework. reduced 300; Lunch prices: Local students on the $2.25-$2.50, reduced 400; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: 500. prospective employees; The Accident Fund of Michigan, Air Force ROTC and the Michigan National Guard, AON, Auto Owners Insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Eaton County Department of Corrections, Enterprise, Farmers Insurance, Hantz Group, JM Wilson, Lowe’s Home Center, Prudential, Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center, State Farm Mutual Insurance Company, Travelers Insurance Company and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. This is a professional employer’s fair; appropriate dress and an updated resume are encouraged. The Cutler Event Center is located at 9049 S. Marshall Road in Olivet, on the south end of campus. For more information, call 269-749-6605. Local students named to Davenport dean’s list dean’s list include: Battle Creek — Kristas Fritsche, Jill Stamper, Kristin Zull, Kristen Westcott, Jessica Lewis­ Perry, Crystal Wilber, Shaquilla Brinkley, Sarah Collins, Terry May, Diana Vincent. Bellevue — Jennifer Ackley, Sarah Miller. Hastings — Gabraelle Eaton, Sherry Jager, Sara Leary, Sally Shoptaw, Adam Skedgell, Sara Walker, Alexandra Wendorf, Andrew Wingeier. Nashville Tiffany Thomas. Sunfield — Jenna Avery. Domestic violence crisis training being offered by SAFE Place **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 cott A. Daniels o & F!?i,y Owner/Manager 06788230 ____________________ SAFE Place (Security Area Family Environment), a domestic violence crisis intervention and shelter serv­ ice serving Barry, Calhoun, and Eaton counties, is now accepting applications and interviewing for its next vol­ unteer crisis intervention counseling training program. Participants selected for the 42-hour training program will receive intensive instruc­ tion in the dynamics of domestic violence, empathy techniques, legal issues, the affects of domestic violence on children, substance abuse, sexual assault, suicide inter­ vention and shelter orienta­ tion. Among the intervention and shelter services that SAFE Place provides are a 24-hour hotline, residential and non-residential support groups and counseling, chil­ dren’s programming, volun- teer opportunites, communi­ ty education and outreach, and family legal advocacy. SAFE Place is a United Way-funded agency. Individuals interested in either being considered for the February 2012 training session or in other volunteer opportunities should contact Doreen Harrison, director of resources and development at 269-965-6093. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 14, 2012 — Page 5 Putnam library cat collecting for dogs It is no secret that Putnam District Library in Nashville is home to Cleo Page Turner. And everyone knows that every January, the library throws a birthday party for her. What local readers might not realize is that while Cleo lives at the library, no library funds are used for her care and upkeep. Her food, litter, toys and vet bills are all provided by library patrons. Cleo’s annual celebration will be Saturday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. This is a chance for her supporters to help stock up on supplies. Any and all donations are appreciated, and for suggestions the library staff has a list of Cleo’s favorite brands. If not a cat lover, don’t despair assures Shauna Swantek, Putnam District Library director, since this year’s party theme is “Going to the Dogs.” “Cleo is a fan of support­ ing canines, too,” said Swantek. Any donations of dogrelated supplies will be given to the Barry County Animal Shelter. Nicole Royal of the shelter says any donations of food, treats or toys would be greatly appreciated. Donations are being accepted throughout the month of January and can be dropped off in the children’s room of the library. Look foi* the dis­ play with the purple gift tree covered with photos of Cleo. At the celebration, kids will make a craft, play games and take home a party favor THE Cleo Page Turner, Putnam District Library’s cat, is celebrating her birth­ day with a party Saturday, Jan; 21. The public is invit­ ed and several attendees will win an original “I Geek Library Patrons” poster fea­ turing Cleo. (while supplies last). Emily Mater, assistant library direc­ tor, will read from Laura Numeroffs latest book, If You Give a Dog a Donut as well as the classic favorite, Dewey: There’s a Cat in the Library! by Vicki Myron and Bret Winter. “Cleo is looking forward to seeing lots of kids there,” said Swantek. Normal business hours for Putnam District Library are Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to' 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information can be found on the library website at www.putnamlib.org. 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) 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 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............ The common cold is the most frequent contagious illness in the world. In America, kids average six to 12 per year; adults two to four. More than 200 causative viruses have been iso­ lated so far (most commonly the rhinoviruses). With so many viruses, people don’t build up resistance or antibodies like they do to chickenpox. Officially, colds are called upper respiratory infections, or URIs. We all know the typical symptoms: runny nose, cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, watery eyes, hoarseness, lowgrade fever, headache, body aches and fatigue. They should resolve within a week. Colds are caught from infected people. They have nothing to do with being out in the cold without a hat (sorry Mom). When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus may be spread in respiratory droplets through the air, on hands or on inanimate objects, such as pens, books, phones, door knobs or coffee cups — they can live there for hours. You can treat cold symptoms, but there is no cure, yet. Antibiotics don’t help viruses, and research shows -vitamins don’t either. Zinc lozenges or herbal remedies may help some. Time-honored advice to get extra rest, push oral fluids and using over-the-counter medicine for symptoms is still reasonable. Common pain relievers help fever and. aching, decongestants reduce nasal congestion and cough medicine curbs coughing. Worsening symptoms such as sore throat, cough, high fever or difficulty breathing, may indicate more than a com­ mon cold — it’s probably time to see the doctor. That’s when strep screens, blood tests, chest X-rays or antibiotics may be necessary. The flu shot targets the influenza viruses (potentially much more dangerous) and won’t prevent or help a cold. Unfortunately, there are no shots, vaccines or cures for the common cold. Let burdens be lifted Dearfriends: “Come to me, all ofyou who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you willfind restfor your souls. For my yokefits perfect­ ly, and the burden Igive you is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30, New Living Translation) Sincerely, Jesus by Pastor Kathy Smith Vermontville and Gresham United Methodist churches Some of you may be familiar with what a yoke is and can picture it readily in your mind. When people farmed with oxen, the yoke was a heavy wooden harness that fit over the shoulders of the pair of oxen and was attached to the piece of equipment the oxen pulled. The purpose ofthe yoke was that the burden of pulling the equipment was now equally shared between the two oxen. In the verses from Matthew above, Jesus is inviting any ofus who are weary and who carry heavy burdens to come to him, he will yoke himself with us and he will shoulder our burdens so that we don’t have to do it all by ourselves. Many things in today’s world cause us to be weary and make us feel like we are carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. And Jesus says, “give it to me, let me carry it, and you can rest.” What burdens are wearying you at the moment? Money problems? The high price of gasoline? The possibility of losing yourjob? Running out ofmoney before you run out of month? Children who are rebelling? Guilt over some­ thing you have done wrong or not done right? Worry about the world situation? The political situation? Fear? Addiction? Jesus can and will and wants to free us from all these burdens. The rest that Jesus promises is unconditional love, forgiveness, healing and peace with God. A relation­ ship with God through Jesus Christ changes meaningless, wearisome toil and turns worry into spiritual productivity and purpose. Won’t you put your trust in Him today? Ifyou have specific questions or topics ofgeneral interest you would like addressed in the future, email sharicarneynews@gmail.com. -+H+H Antenna Men ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES prepare returns for electronic submission. Volunteers who have completed training have the opportunity to work in Hastings, Delton or Nashville. - Contact Ryan Rose, the YMCA of Barry County, if interested in volunteering, by email rrose@mcaofbarrycounty.org, or by phone, 269-945-4574. How can I treat my cold? TV ANTENNAS & TOWERS INSTALLED & REPAIRED! www.theantennamen.com • 269-967*8241 SCHEDULE The Barry County Tax Coalition is looking for vol­ unteers to help families mak­ ing less than $50,000 a year prepare their 2011 tax returns. Volunteers are asked to go through an online training to become certified in tax preparation. Once certified, volunteers select the times they are available to help with Dr. Fred Bean WE WORK ALL WINTER. LOCAL Volunteers needed to assist with tax preparation The Family Doctor Corner 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 Call 945-9554 for ACTIONMs FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 SundayS 10: 00 Church S 11: 00 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 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 ool rice 8593 Cloverdale Road • GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE (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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45 A.M. Service................................... 11 P.M. Service ............................6 p.m. Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday School 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 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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING 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. 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.................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 14,2012 Memories of the Past This week in Nashville history This Memories of the Past article by Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News, Jan. 12, 1982. (Author’s note: Today’s column looks at this week ( Jan. 12, 1982) in Nashville history. The following excerpts are gleaned from the Nashville Ancient History column, published in the Nashville News from near the turn of the century into the 1930s, and the Turning Back the Pages fea­ tures of the 1940 to 1960s.) 1875 — Postmaster (Henry H.) Wood has been making improvements in the local office. Lock boxes have been installed, and a partition has been erected to shut patrons out of the pri­ vate portion of the building. 1876 — A big gala cen­ tennial supper will be served at the Union House the evening of Jan. 26 by the ladies of the Methodist church, the proceeds to go toward paying for the par­ sonage. The menu will be modeled after that of our forefathers 100 years ago and there will be entertain­ ment and exhibits in keeping with the centennial theme. 1877 — Thus far we have been blessed with 30 consec­ utive days of good sleighing. 1878 H.G. Hale has added a line of school books to his stock of drugs and In 1926, mid-January brought a town meeting to discuss the proposal of purchas­ ing a new village firetruck. Those present favored the issue 40-4. The Nashville Fire Department, seen here in front of the old town hall in the 1920s, formed as a volun­ teer unit in May 1882 and has remained continuously active since that time. Among the news of the second week of January 1885 was that a Grand Rapids architect had finalized plans for Nashville Union School, completed that year. In 1902, this building was gutted by fire and replaced with a similarly styled brick on the same Washington Street site. Thomas Lutz (left) and Charles Ross were coaches when Nashville’s high school basketball squad trounced Portland and set a new scoring record of 81 points in January 1955. patent medicines and invites the public to stop in and inspect his offerings. Mr. 3 ® Ace Auto Repair •Parts • Repairs • Tires Located Downtown Vermontville 130 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-1500 Hale particularly solicits the trade of German folks, since he speaks their language flu­ ently. 1879 — Scarlet fever is going the rounds in south­ west Maple Grove. 1880 — The doctors report considerable sickness and their rides day and night are extensive. On Friday night last, between 10 and 11, there was not a doctor in town, all four being out on calls. In addition to wearing out their own horses, they made heavy demands upon tfwp massage therapy Call 517852.0240 Io schedule an appointment^ stop by and meet our new Certified Medical Massage Therapist, Holly Haney! • ■ I , Fl Continued next page EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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The route may run to Hastings, or says Mr. Bullis, it may come through Nashville and then on to Ionia. 1900 — For a price of $1,900, George Coe has bought Joe Kocher’s 40-acre farm a half-mile north of the village. 1901 — Parke Griswold and Fred Benedict of Vermontville left Monday for the gold fields of Alaska. Parke was there last summer and makes claims that should bid fair to put him and his companion on Easy Street. 1902 — All three black­ smith shops did a land office business [old expression for conducting a lot of business in a short time] Saturday when icy roads set everyone thinking of having his horse sharp-shod. BOBBINS ACDelco is back starting Jan. 231 y the liveries for fresh steeds. 1882 Charles Scheidt opened his saloon again Wednesday, notwithstanding the injunction of the council to the contrary. Are laws good for anything, or can anyone run a saloon, whether they have sufficient bond or not? 1884 — The Michigan Central Railroad ice train has its headquarters in Nashville. Twenty-four cars are loaded daily at Thomapple Lake. 1885 — W. C. Robinson, a Grand Rapids architect, has made plans and specifica­ tions for our new school house, which have been accepted by the school board. The building is to be built ofbrick, two stories and a basement, having an extreme breadth of 76 feet, and will contain six class­ rooms 27 feet by 31 feet and four small recitation rooms. 1887 — Full 15 inches of snow fell Thursday night making nearly if not quite three feet on the level. 1888 — D.A. Green has purchased the interest of his partner, A.S. Stanton, in the grocery. business and here­ after will conduct the busi­ ness alone. Mr. Stanton 1903 — Appelman Brothers have commenced their annual harvest of ice. They expect to put up over a thousand tons this season. 1904 — Dr. E. T. Morris is nicely settled in his new office. Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Comfort left Tuesday for their new home at Hudson. 1905 — 25 cents buys a dozen eggs, and the like amount will get you a bushel of potatoes. 1924 — Officers ofthe Ice Yacht Club elected Monday night are Ralph Olin, com­ modore; C.O. Mason, vice­ commodore; George C. Dean, secretary and treasur­ er. The club now has 19 members and is planning to finish its second ice boat. 1925 — Fay D. Green has been re-appointed by Sheriff Parker as a deputy. Ward A. Quick has resigned as under­ sheriff and again is a regular denizen of Nashville. 1926 — A joint meeting of the village council and interested taxpayers was held at the Star Theater Monday evening to discuss the pro­ posal ofbuying a new village SOUTH store hours • Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 219 N. Main • Nashville 517.852.0845 ' toll free 877.852.2601 • www.maplevalleyrx.com (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE 3 8 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 14,2012 — Page 7 Rams hold Valley ladies to 25 points The Rams found their offense first. Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team suf­ fered a 38-25 defeat in Kalamazoo Valley Association action action at Galesburg-Augusta High School Tuesday. The two teams were tied a 3-3 heading into the second quarter, when the Rams went on a 16-5 run to take control of the ball game. GalesburgAugusta led 19-8 at the half, and limited the Lions to just 13 points through the first three quarters. Mikaela Bromley led the Lions on the night with seven points. Kaitlyn Petersen chipped in four. Continued from previous page rttbttMlkjB jl-a ^tSlditlu r • Wtecsaisa. ® tfnlaiii^ bafta' B-lja® niS ftite®k asdiipsiK ■• jaEcfaifiMjlftwW'i tir ® firetruck. Village President Seth Zemer asked for an indication ofopinion ofthose present, and the vote was 40­ 4 in favor of buying the truck. 1927 — The Farmers State Bank at Bellevue was robbed early Saturday evening by five youthful bandits who made a successful getaway with about $2,500. 1928 The basketball game in the opera house last Thursday night resulted in a 20-1 victory for Nashville, over Vermontville. 1929 — The Chamber of Commerce has voted to flood the ball park to provide a safe skating rink for the village youngsters. 1930 - — Brandstetter Motor Sales this week announces the new 1930 models of Oakland and Pontiac autos. The beautiful new Oaklands sell from $1,045 up, and the new Pontiac Big Six sells from $745 up. 1931 — The annual Jiggs supper staged by Ivy lodge, No. 37, Knights of Pythias at the new Pythian Hall Tuesday evening attracted the usual big crowd of hun­ gry Knights and their friends, and an amazing quantity of corned beef, cabbage and other provision was con­ sumed. 1937 At the annual meeting 6fthe Nashville Fire Department Friday evening, William Shupp was elected fire chief for the new year. 1949 — Probably the greatest collection of home talent ever assembled on a local stage will be presented in the school auditorium Wednesday and Thursday in a two-hour show to benefit the athletic field fund. 1950 — NashvilleKellogg school made a rich haul recently in the way of Army surplus material, which was secured at no cost from Fort Custer. Included in the big truckload of material were seven typewriters, val­ ued at $613, and numerous other items worth close to $2,000. 1951 — Nashville lost the opening round of play in the Tri-C tournament to Olivet Tuesday night by the narrow margin of 1 point. 1953 — The passenger train through Nashville last Thursday was powered by one of the New York Central’s big diesel locomo­ tives. Except for the self-pro­ pelled Beeliner, this is the first diesel to be placed in service on this line. 1954 — Mrs. Nelson Brumm, who has accepted the chairmanship of this year’s polio polio drive in Nashville, has announced plans for an intensive drive starting this week. 1955 — An alert Nashville squad trounced the Portland Raiders last Friday, and at the same time set a new scor­ ing record of 81 points. Galesburg-Augusta got eight points from Holly DeLeon and six from Kari Thompson. There were 12 different Rams who scored at least two points in the contest. The Lions were supposed to host Schoolcraft Friday evening, but that game has Hastings City Bank earns highest five-star rating BauerFinancial, Inc., a national bank rating and research firm, has recognized Hastings City Bank as a 5Star rated bank. A 5-Star rat­ ing denotes that Hastings City Bank is one of the best in the nation in terms of its overall financial performance. Hastings City Bank has earned this rating for the past nine consecutive quarters. “The recent uproar against big banks has shed a whole new light on community banks, and for good reason,” said Karen L. Dorway, presiFor Sale WROUGHT IRON GLASS top table w/6 chairs, $100, (517)726-0622. FROST HEATING 2j K' & COOLING fr®0 THANK YOU The family of Kenneth D. Jones sincerely thanks everyone for their kind words and support. 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Established in 1886, Hastings City Bank has served its local communities for 125 years. It currently operates through offices in Bellevue, Caledonia, Hast­ ings, Middleville, Nashville and Wayland and can be found on the internet at www.hastingscitybank.com. Community Notices THANKS TO EVERYONE who made Santa's Workshop a success this year! The Leadership class for their help and toy drive; to all individuals who volunteered or donated, your efforts provided many children with a Merry Christmas! -Santa's Workshop Commit­ tee, M.V.C.C.O.H. COBB WELL DRILLING 6REPAIR • • • • 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 Boyfriend released and needs to know A woman called from her East Day Road residence near Bellevue to complain about harassing phone calls she was receiving from an ex-boyfriend. The woman told deputies Dec. 18 that the man had just been released from jail and had called her eight times in the past hour. She told deputies the 24year-old Springfield resident was not supposed to call her at all because of a no-contact order. When she had answered the first call, she told him not to call her, but he wanted to know if there was another man in her house. The woman did not answer seven subsequent calls. Another call from the suspect came while deputies were with the complainant and deputies listened to the call via speaker phone. The woman said she had been contacted, previous to the harassing calls, by the prose­ cutor’s office of the man’s release. The call report was forwarded to the prosecutor for review. . Nashville man arrested on five warrants While deputies were investigating another situa­ tion Jan. 1, they identified and arrested a 23-year-old Hastings man on five out­ standing warrants. The sub­ ject was arrested near the intersection of Nashville and River roads in Hastings and transported to Nashville where he was turned over to the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. The man’s war­ rants stemmed from failures to appear in Eaton County court on vehicle insurance, plates and speeding charges. Heating 6 flir Conditioning Card of Thanks Business Services WELL been moved to Jan. 18. The means the Lions will host Pennfield'Tuesday this week, host Schoolcraft Wednesday and then be home against Olivet Friday. Maple Valley is now 2-6 this season, and 1-5 in the KVA. POLICE BEAT Call for classifieds Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and A flir Conditioners Full Line of Indoor flir Quality Products FREE Estimates Licensed 6 Insured ruud 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 5 1 7-490-1287, ■^ 7693 ^^ LUNCH N' LEARN Glaucoma and Dry Eye Syndrome January 24 • 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Pennock Conference Center Kimberly J. Norris, M.D. of EYE & E.N.T. Specialists PIC. wffl be speaking on the topics of glaucoma and dry eye syndrome at this special Informational luncheon. Discussion win cover the definition of the problem, the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and testing, as well as treatment options. A short question and answer session wi follow the presentation. Don’t miss this very informa­ tive Lunch n* Learn. Call today for your reservation! Attend for only $8 RSVP 269.948.3139 healthy lunch provided 30 people maximum ^PENNOCK oVmxT HEALTHSERVICES www.pennockhealth.com 8 3 �Page 8 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 14,2012 Galesburg-Augusta’s zone slows down the Lions Sports Editor The Lions couldn’t get around, over or through the Rams’ 2-3 zone Tuesday night. Galesburg-Augusta scored a 53-44 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over the host Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team, in a game in which the Lions led with three and a halfminutes to play. “Tough, tough loss,” said Maple Valley head coach Chris Ewing. With some full-court pres­ sure and some offensive rebounds the Lions raced out to a 16-5 lead in the opening quarter of the contest. The Rams though eventually set­ tled down and settled into a 2-3 zone that the Lions never really figured out “It’s patience. It’s a lot of patience,” said Ewing. “To beat a zone it takes patience, which they had at tunes and then it kind ofgot away from them. Patience to get it inside, get it down low, kick it back out, rotate it and use skip passes. Our threes aren’t there right now. Threes are killing us. That’s what we depend on.” The Lions didn’t get the ball inside the Ram zone and they weren’t hitting shots over it. They hit just two threes in the ball game. “They’re not there right now,” Ewing said. “At prac­ tice we can go right around the whole gym, every one of the guys can. In a game we’re not doing it” Two of the Lions’ three LEGAL NOTICE 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: Thomas Girrbach a/k/a a/k/a Thomas C Girrbach and Kathleen S Girrbach, Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated July 19, 2008 and recorded August 7, 2008 in Instrument # 20080807­ 0008029 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($135,351.63) including interest 1% 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 Venue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 9, 2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the South one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as beginning at a point 167 ft South of the Northeast cor­ ner of the South one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 30; thence West 225 ft; thence South 117 ft; thence East 225 ft; thence North 117 ft to beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over a parcel of land 55 ft wide North and South and 225 ft wide East and West and adjacent on the North to the above described parcel of land. Commonly known as 2216 S Broadway St, 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 period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 1/07/2012 Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan)Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Mi 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 11-54120 (01-07)(01-28) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL­ LECTOR 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 OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Katrine M. Cooper and Patrick M. Cooper, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee; dated February 7, 2007 and recorded February 14, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176414, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, N.A., as suc­ cessor by merger to BAG Home Loans Servicing, L.P. FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six and 55/100 Dollars ($167,496.55) 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 16, 2012. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30 of Merlaus Pine Lake Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 54. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned 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 prop­ erty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 14, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 708.0538 * < (01-14)(02-04) 06771528 by Brett Bremer 06769384 The Lions’ Garrett Miller moves the ball around the perimeter during the second half against GalesburgAugusta Tuesday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Galesburg-Augusta’s Jordan Born pushes the ball ahead as he’s pestered by the Lions’ Garrett Reid dur­ ing the fourth quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) points from Jacob Lambert, 11 from Andy Gregg, and seven from Ranes. Reid led the Lions with 15 points as well as ten rebounds, five assists and three steals, Garret Mater chipped in eight points and 12 rebounds. The Lions also got eight points from Miller and seven from Austin Tobias. The Lions didn’t hit shots from behind the three-point line and didn’t get the ball worked into the middle of the Rams’ 2-3 zone. “Reid played a great game,” said Ewing. “He hus­ tled really well. Our sopho­ mores are finally stepping up.” The Lions are now 2-6 overall this season and 1 -5 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. “We’ve got to start play­ ing with determination, play hard, play more physical,” Ewing said. “Galesburg outhustled us on the boards. First quarter we did really well. The intensity was up, then the rest of the game the intensity went down. Hopefully they bring it all to Schoolcraft on Friday, because if not it’ll be kind of a scary game.” The Lions’ contest with Schoolcraft that was planned for Friday has been moved to Jan. 18. That will make for a busy week for the Lions as they’ll visit Pennfield Tuesday, host Schoolcraft Wednesday and host Olivet Friday. ( I 411W1 iipjvspnj)eHMBjecI iMW’HIM Hbufiti^kWMd life 067'66484"' Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or marital status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limita­ tion or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of chil­ dren under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in vio­ lation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportu­ nity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hear­ ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06768484_ Maple Valley’s Austin Gonser fires up a jump shot during Tuesday night’s contest with Galesburg-Augusta. (Photo by Brett Bremer) field goals in the second quarter came off offensive rebounds. Garrett Reid put one back up and in to put his team up 26-17 with just under four minutes to play in the second quarter. That’s when the Rams’ got going. Galesburg-Augusta scored the last seven points of the first half and then the first five in the second halfto take a 29-26 lead. The two teams were back and forth from there until the Rams’ Jordan Born took over in the final minutes. Reid finished off a threepoint play at the foul line with 3:30 left in the game to put the Lions ahead 41-39, but the Rams got behind the Lion press and tied the game right back up on a bucket by Eric Ranes. A three by Maple Valley’s Garrett Miller accounted for the Lions’ only points the rest of the way as the Rams ended the game on a 12-3 run. Bom had nine points in that ran, and led the Rams with 15 for the night. He was 9-of-l 1 at the free throw line in the contest,-and 5-of-6 in the fourth quarter alone. The Rams also got eight EQUAL HOUEMQ qrrortun.tv Village Planning Commission Meeting Dates 2012 January 10, 2012 February 14, 2012 March 13, 2012 April 10,2012 May 8, 2012 June 12, 2012 July 10,2012 August 14, 2012 September 11, 2012 October 9, 2012 November 13, 2012 December 11, 2012 January 8, 2013 **Meetings Meetings begin at 7pm at the village 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 ofthe American with Disabilities Act. 06771720 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 14, 2012 — Page 9 Lion cheer team places fifth at first SMCCC competition Round three was the only one that was even close. Delton Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team won the first Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference jamboree of the season at White Pigeon Wednesday. The Panthers finished more than 26 points ahead of runner-up White Pigeon. Round three was the only one the Panthers didn’t win by double digits. Delton finished the day with a total score of 655.9150. White Pigeon scored a 629.2, followed by Bronson 603.4080, Pennfield 591.9150, Maple Valley 575.1823 and Schoolcraft 557.4500. The Lions scored a 179.7 in round one, a 159.1823 in round two and a 236.6 in round three. Schoolcraft led the Lions heading into the third round, but the Lions outscored the Eagles by 28.2 points in round three. Delton Kellogg and White Pigeon were much closer than that in the third round, with Delton scoring a 272.3 and White Pigeon a 271.3. Delton also scored a 202 in round one and a 181.6150 in round two. White Pigeon scored a 191.1 in round one and a 166.8 in round two. Valley wrestlers win once at Edwardsburg 5 wu***®! ®! ,,, u *" kWnfciii nfciii isisa^ I*’ Wtytela^ I 2 P? fcflidfitfHSj M * Mi HtaMitt •*® lasjsltafa s-n Fi. IPWi® IWm>4n> W“ r 1 ■r BiisrrJYBs. tar ®w yTttrCBgS ■fJ« ■ *«»« *«»«” ”• •■*■* I '*!! iw,t«oi ««•*"’ »* *'“*□ □ m ••'*‘"*1.- K***h’i Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling team picked up one victory in its four duals at the Edwardsburg Tournament Saturday. That victory was a 36-33 win over Vicksburg. The Lions took four forfeit win sin the dual, while giv­ ing up a couple of their own at the two heaviest weight classes. On the mat, Maple Valley has Cash Flower pin Zack Crawford 3 minutes and 27 seconds in to their 152 pound match and Austin Davis score a pin of Austin Dinzik 45 seconds in to their 112-pound match. Davis was 4-0 on the day. He had two pins and a major decision among his three vic­ tories. Kodee Crouch, Jake Milbauer, Flower and Seth Feasel each had two wins on the day for the Lions. As a team, Maple Valley fell 58-15 to Edwardsburg, 72-6 to Pennfield ‘B’, and 57-19 to Sturgis. “We wrestled quite well, even though some of the scores didn’t reflect that,” said Lion coach Tony Wawiemia. “The kids are doing the big things asked of them, and now we just need to refine some small things.” The Lions didn’t get them refined in time for the start of the Kalamazoo Valley Association season Wednesday, but still man­ aged to split their two duals at Galesburg-Augusta. They beat the host Rams 58-18 while falling 70-10 to Constantine. The only winners in the dual with the Falcons for Maple Valley were Davis and Andrew Zank. Davis pinned Cody Scarberry 56 seconds into the 112-pound match. At 140 pounds, Zank Young wrestlers went to a couple tournaments Sunday Three members of the Maple Valley Youth Wrestling Club competed in a novice tournament at Belding. Connor Cam took first place in his flight, while Kirstyn Sears placed second and Jared Shantz third. The Maple Valley Club also sent 11 wrestlers to the Spartan Country Tournament Sunday. Derek Sackitt and Kayleb Venema placed first there. David Hosack-Frizzell placed second. Christian Schrader took third. Chandler Murton placed fourth. Jesse Brumm, Gavin Bartley, Hogan McCleary and Gaige Cripe were each fifth, and Matthew Slaght and Trent Neal placed sixth. The Maple Valley wrestlers followed up those performances with a 66-15 win over Portland in their first Meat Grinder dual ofthe season Monday. MEETING DATES FOR VILLAGE COUNCIL 2012 January 5, 2012 April 5, 2012 July 12,2012 October 4, 2012 January 10,2013 February 9, 2012** May 3,2012 August 9,2012 November 8, 2012** March 8,2012** June 7, 2012 September 6,2012 December 6,2012 ** This meeting date has been changed because of proximity to the first of the month. Meetings begin at 7pm at the village office, 121 Eastside Drive Vermontville MI 49096 Any person or persons requiring accommoda­ tions should contact the Village Clerk at 726­ 1429. The Village of Vermontville has adopt­ ed policies of non-discrimination and com­ plies with all federal, state and local laws of the American with Disabilities Act. 06771722 defeated Cody Hartwick 12­ 1. The Lions won seven matches by forfeit against Galesburg-Augusta, and added a win from Crouch at 103 pounds and pins by Milbauer at 130 and Darius France at 171 pounds. “We didn’t wrestle as well tonight as we did this week­ end,” Wawiemia said. “We were very flat and didn’t fin­ ish moves like we did in Edwardsburg.” The Lions are back at it in the league Wednesday when they head to Schoolcraft to take on Pennfield and the host Eagles. 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. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is hereby provided to Matthew Korloch and Kayla A. Wallace, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter “Borrower”) regarding the proper­ ty known as 7953 GRASSY LANE, BELLEVUE, Ml 49021 that the mortgage is in default. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer through its designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. (“Designated Agent”), 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, 248-539-7400 (Tel), 248­ 539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Matthew Korloch and Kayla A. Wallace also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) at its website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Borrower(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceed­ ing will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Borrower(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Borrower(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Borrower(s) have the right to con­ tact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 (Tel). Pub Date: January 14, 2012 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 NAM.000493 (01-14) Maple Valley High names its Athletes of the Week Austin Davis and Mikaela Bromley have been named this week’s Maple Valley High School Athletes of the Week. Bromley has shown good leadership skills and gives 100 percent effort all the time for the Lion varsity girls’ basketball team. Davis went 4-0 at the Edwardsburg tournament last weekend and has shown a good work ethic throughout the season. M ATTENTION VEMONTVILLE RESIDENTS January 17, 2012 at 7 p.m. Place Village Office �Page 10 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, January 14, 2012 January is National Radon Action Month Radon gas leading cancer cause Residents of Barry and Eaton counties can observe Radon Action Month this month by stopping by the health department office in Hastings or Charlotte to pick up a free in-home test kit for a substance that has recently been identified as the leading cause oflung cancer for non­ smokers in the U.S. The World Health Organization and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have announced a call to action for Americans to test their homes for radon gas, a naturally occurring, is recommending that all radioactive gas that seeps out homes be tested. The EPA estimates that as of the ground and can enter homes and other buildings. many as 8 million homes in Radon gas cannot be seen, the U.S. currently have dan­ smelled or tasted, but elevat­ gerous levels ofradon gas. It ed levels can still be in the also predicts that, if action is not taken to correct the prob­ home. With the help of test kits lem, between 15,000-22,000 like those being offered at deaths will occur in 2012 the Barry-Eaton District -from exposure to the gas. Health Department, detec­ This is a health threat of epi­ tion is easy and elevated demic proportions that needs radon levels can be reduced. immediate attention, accord­ Radon problems have been ing to the EPA. Radon gas causes more found in every county in the U.S., so the Surgeon General deaths each year in the U.S. Monday is a day o f service; collection underway than any other in-home haz­ ard, including fires and car­ For the first time, the bon monoxide deaths com­ Barry County United Way bined. Residents are encour­ and Volunteer Center will be aged to help spread aware­ completing a Martin Luther ness about January’s desig­ King Day of Service to bene­ nation as National Radon fit local residents in need. Action Month. “As a community, let’s Together, lives can be join together to show the rest saved by stopping America’s of Michigan that Barry leading in-home killer. County sees MLK Day as a For more information about day on, not a day off,” said radon gas, visit Barry County United Way www.RadonMonth.org and Volunteer Center coordinator the Hastings office of the Morgan Johnson. Barry-Eaton District Health United Way is will be Department at 330 W. completing a MLK Day of Woodlawn. Service in Barry County for the first time this year. The project has two parts. The first is a personal care products drive. A communi­ ty-wide drive is taking place now through Monday, Jan. 16. Bins are available for drop-off at Buckland Insurance locations in Hastings and Delton, Barry Community Foundation, and Barry County United Way. Products sought include trav­ el-size and full-size sham­ poo, conditioner, lotion, bars of soap, toothpaste, tooth­ brushes and similar items. ’ The second part is the BIC Banners Special Event! Homo of th® ’ fe Thanks to the Brave WELCOME home MICHAEL’. 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From 10 a.m. to noon, Barry County United Way will host volunteers at the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Volunteers will be completing a variety of proj­ ects, including makting fleece scarves, putting per­ sonal care items into clear plastic bags and decorating the plastic bags to look like snowmen. Johnson said the United Way are looking for 30 to 35 volunteers to help with this project. Volunteers of all ages are invited to par­ ticipate — families, co­ workers, youth groups, friends and more. The goal is to complete 100 care packs to be distrib­ uted to Barry County organi­ zations. Individuals who are inter­ ested in volunteering may call the Barry County United Way office, 269-945-4010 to get more information on vol­ unteering, local events in need of volunteers, or to get connected through its web­ site, bcunitedway.org. CNC Machinist Candidates must be experienced with Metal Stamping, Progressive/Transfer Dies and Mastercam Send Resume to: Send Resume to: Jeffrey Lord - Human Resources 1900 Patterson Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 Email: jeffreyl@mtd-inc.com § Jeffrey Lord - Human Resources 1900 Patterson Rd. 3 Middleville, Ml 49333 Email: jeffreyl@mtd-inc.com § o § Thornapple Manor, has openings for - RN or LPN Charge Nurses - Full Time Physical Therapist We offer excellent wages, benefits, and working conditions. Applications can be completed Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in our business office, or downloaded from our website at www.thornapplemanor.com. Or you may fax your resume in confidence to Human resources at (269) 948-0265. EOE Thornapple MANOR 2700 Nashville Road • Hastings, Ml 49058 NO Phone Calls Please 3 | MEDICAL CODING / BILLING Thomapple Manor, the Barry County owned skilled nursing facility, has an opening for a Medical Coding / Billing position. H.I.T. degree preferred but will consider previous Medical Billing experience. Wage scale will be based upon experience. We offer excellent benefits and working conditions. All applicants are subject to a crimi­ nal background check and drug screen. Resumes can be faxed in confidence to Human Resources at (269) 948­ 0265. EOE. No phone calls please. Thornapple MANOR - 2700 Nashville Road • Hastings, Ml 49058 NO Phone Calls Please 3 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, January 14,2012 — Page 11 *NS$ ^»** S» s5s S55$ $$$2 $$5* s ^tfe ■^ssi '%^ws’S$. %s$ •ysS y SmJ SkL «Rtj*Js; k % fem W IM iW M iil^ MB SttajEBtt ftfck lltyii' itm «t MtMliita tyritalta feta fetal ■Im HqM'taibn tail । Wfeil J® ■ fetaua! miu ayv �\Ne want to be your passport to health and wellness this year! Let us SHOW OFF our newly remodeled facilities! PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE OUR CURRENT CLASSES INCLUDE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 POOL FITNESS Aquaclse Aqua Power Aqua Zumba - Coming in February! 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 3, January 21, 2012 ‘I ‘Annie’ opens this weekend at Main Street Theatre (From left) Maggie Doherty, Kathleen Welch, Nicole Peters, Larry Winkler and Carrie DeVries rehearse a scene from “Annie,” which opened in Nashville last night. The ever-popular musical “Annie” opens the 17th sea­ son for The Revue. Performances began Friday, Jan. 20, and will continue through next weekend. A few seats remain for Saturday, Jan. 21, and Sunday, Jan. 22 is sold out. Tickets are available for next weekend, Jan. 27, 28 and 29.Reservations are recommended. The cast includes more than 60 people from several surrounding communities, and the show boasts an 18piece orchestra of local musicians. Show times are Saturday, Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., final show Sunday Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are, adults $10, seniors/students $8, children 12 and under $5. Main Street Theater House is located upstairs at 301 N. Main St., Nashville, across the street from Hastings City Bank. Plenty of free parking is available. Doors will open 30 minutes before each show, and con­ cessions are available. For reservations, call 517­ the 749-1229 or email e revue@yahoo.cOm. Jeremy Schneider as Daddy Warbucks and Maggie Doherty as “Annie" fine tune their performanc­ es during a dress rehears­ al Thursday night. Gunshots within village limits have Nashville citizens speaking out by Shari Carney StaffWriter Gunshots have been fired within the Nashville village limits, and residents expressed their outrage dur­ ing the Jan. 12 council meet­ ing. Current policy states that firearms may not be dis­ charged on village property. Resident Al Dietzel said he heard incoming shots a couple of weeks ago and thought it uncommon, won­ dering if a special muzzle­ loader season was under­ way. “We are very concerned. I know the [police] chief has looked into it. We want feedback from you,” he said. Dietzel went on to say that if he were a hunter, he wouldn’t consider going in to a residential area. “What can we do about this?” asked Dietzel. Another resident said the shots were very loud, sound­ ing like a cannon going off. He told of a couple sitting down to eat when a gunshot was so loud, they came up out of their chairs. Trustee Mike Kenyon asked Village President Frank Dunham what could be done. Dunham said an ordinance needs to be draft­ ed. Kenyon volunteered to contact the village’s lawyer. In a follow-up conversa­ tion, village clerk Cathy Lentz said the lawyer has been contacted and an ordi­ nance is being drafted. In other business, Rick Moore spoke on behalf of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. Maple Valley Schools building trades classes are planning to build a new bridge where the existing one is on the comer of Main Street and Fuller Street, he said. The proposed new bridge will be 14 feet wide. Blair Miller told council members arches have been constructed that are the same as those placed on Mason Road, marking the trail. He said he would like permis­ sion to place signs announc­ ing the location of the trail. Wording could be whatever the village decides, he noted, and Jeff Seavolt’s building trades students would do the lettering. This project will not cost the village anything, since grant money has paid for materials and labor is being donated. Miller invited council members to a trail meeting Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at Maple Valley High School. Dunham reported the ambulance committee heard a presentation from Life Care ambulance service from Battle Creek. This is a millage renewal year for the current service. “We’re getting some information and feedback from different areas,” said Dunham. He went on to say the fire department has proposed new bylaws which have been presented to village council and Castleton and Maple Grove townships board members for consider­ ation. Village bills totaling $69,353 were paid. In addi­ tion, quarterly payments were made to fire for $6,750 and transfer/recycle $1,250. Police Chief Jerry Schray reported that 18 citations, 23 violations and 20 arrests were made by the police department in the month of December. A total of 124 arrests were made in the vil­ lage for 2011. Personalized breath tests have net $1,070 and paid parking tickets, $805. The New Year’s holiday passed peacefully, with only two warrants being issued, Schray said. Department of Public Works Supervisor Scott Decker shared his concerns over a suspected water leak or leaks. He said the depart­ ment repaired one leak on State Street, but they are still looking for more. He reminded council the current sewer system was built in 1981. The village is saving money on salt since snowfall had been minimal, he noted. Jeremy Schneider portrays Daddy Warbucks in “Annie” presented by The Revue. In This Issue • Early Vermontville resident was revered teacher, perpetual student • Nashville firefighters train for thin-ice rescue • Harvesting ice was big business • Maple Valley team has 13 youngsters win at Lakewood �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 21, 2012 Medical marijuana topic of T uesday meeting State Rep. Mike Callton will sponsor an open panel discussion in Hastings Tuesday, Jan. 24, to address a host of issues regarding the use of medical marijuana. Callton, R-Nashville, will co-host the event with 5th Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell and Ken Beyer, a local medical marijuana advocate from the Michigan Testing Authority. “I know there has been a lot of confusion about this law,” Callton said. “By bringing together community members with specialized knowledge of the issue, I hope we can clear some of the smoke surrounding the law.” The House Judiciary Committee has indicated they will move legislation sometime this year to clarify the law that was enacted in 2008. “I want to make sure we gather as much public input as possible so we can address those concerns when we work on the new legislation,” he added. The meeting takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. For more information about the event, call Callton's legislative office at 517-373­ 0842. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Faller Street Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, Jan. 23 Sloppy Joes, baked beans, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Popcorn chicken, 4-5 shak­ er salad, K-3 tossed salad, fruit dessert, cracker pkg., milk. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Turkey ‘n gravy, mashed potatoes, roll ‘n butter, fruit, milk. Thursday, Jan. 26 Mexican breadsticks, com, fruit, milk. Friday, Jan. 27 Sack lunch day. PBJ, fresh apple, juice, chips, milk. NOTE: 2 milk flavors offered daily with lunch. 2 milk choices offered daily with breakfast. Cracker packs offered daily with hot lunch. Menu subject to change without notice. Fuller Street Breakfast Menu Monday, Jan. 23 Morning mix ups, juice, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 24 V* w ^T) tana’s g The Place to Gofor Professional Stylin MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 *- $ * $ * $ * $ * FRIDAY HomeCookm /foc,k£ Judy^\ FISH FRYS... / Country \ ALL YOU CAN EAT! Perch and Cod Kettle .$7.95 or Clam Strips — Cafe , A-Y-C-E Shrimp .$8.95 A-Y-C-E Catfish $9.95 brown sugar w/g Pop Tart, string cheese, juice, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Mini pancakes, juice, milk. Thursday, Jan. 26 Strawberry stuffer, juice, milk. Friday, Jan. 27 Variety day, juice, milk. Festival of trees winners announced Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, Jan. 23 Chili w/com bread, black eyed peas, chilled pears. Soup and sandwich bar. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Chicken fries, mashed potatoes w/gravy, apple­ sauce, whole wheat roll. Mexican bar. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Mozzarella sticks w/marinara, com, fresh grapes, cookie. Burger/chicken bar. Thursday, Jan. 26 Goulash, green beans, banana, brownie. Pizza bar. Friday, Jan. 27 BBQ chicken chips, garlic fries, chilled peaches. Pasta bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: variety of chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, PB&J sandwich, yogurt w/string cheese. Menu subject to change. Breakfast prices: $1.45;, reduced 300; Lunch prices: $2.25-$2.50, reduced 400; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: 500. Winners of the fourth annual festival of trees — which had the theme Candyland have been announced. Taking first place was Nashville United Methodist Church, with a tree that was decorated by Bessie Smith. Second place went , to tree decorated by Kelly Shaver for D.E. Shaver Professional Services. Votes were tabulated by the largest collection of change deposited in jars near each tree. The event, sponsored by the Friends of Putnam District Library, is designed to promote area businesses and organizations by encouraging them to decorate a tree that is displayed at the library the month of December. $ 1.99 Breakfast Specials (3 Choices) • $3.95 Daily Lunch Specials • Nightly Dinner Specials Starting At $595 ■ 113 N. Main, Nashville 1 517-852-9700 L Open 7 Days 6 AM - 8PM 8 Nashville’s Friendly Family l| Restaurant with Family Prices! 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Maple Valley News classified ads (From left) Pastor Nancy Bitterling of Nashville United Methodist Church receives the coveted mirror ball orna­ ment from Angie Walker, president of the Friends of Putnam District Library. The first place winning tree was decorated by Bessie Smith. Callton posts perfect voting record for 2011 As the Michigan Legislature begins a new year in Lansing, State Rep. Mike Callton is among a group of lawmakers with a perfect voting record. Official vote counts taken by the House clerk confirm that Callton, R-Nashville, did not miss any of the 619 as a budget that’ was com­ pleted without deficit spend­ ing. “In addition to maintain­ ing a solid voting record, I’ve also dedicated myself to being a constant presence in the district. From the Barry County Fair to donkey racing at the Portland rodeo, I go to as many events as my sched­ ule allows,” Callton said. Residents may contact Callton’s office at 517-373­ 0842 or by email at mikecallton@house.mi.gov. 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Main St. Nashville “ ft1.1.?011 Can Eat FISH on FISH NITE — �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 21, 2012 — Page 3 Early Vermontville resident was revered teacher, perpetual student The Maple Valley News is happy to introduce a series of articles on early days in Vermontville, recalled through the eyes of Alma Williams Swinton, who began a writing career in the eighth decade ofher life. She had a special interest in chronicling her early years in the village of Vermontville. This publication will be sharing stories from her writ­ ings, which were provided by Doug Kelsey. Kelsey owns the home that once belonged to Alma’s family. The following biography was written by Dorothy Bishop Struck (1908-2000) of East Lansing. Struck was a first cousin, once removed, of Alma Swinton. Struck, too, had fond memories of the Vermontville home. “I would swing under the huge trees, slide down the cellar door and ride in a horse and buggy to the old cemetery, relishing every moment,” wrote Struck in 1968. “But best of all was playing with the wicker doll buggy and furniture that we hauled out from attic and granary and gazing at the lovely French boudoir in Alma’s bedroom.” Of Alma’s generous spirit she wrote, “At Christmas time, the ‘box from Alma’ was an important part of the geftson. There was always a plum pudding and many lit­ tle gifts like greens and can­ dleholders to brighten the holiday in our lean years.” Biographical sketch of Alma Swinton by Dorothy Bishop Struck Alma Williams Swinton was the granddaughter of William Uriah Benedict, pastor of the First (hn BARGAIN TWILIGHT «l4af 3 D*ILY •r 4:00-6:00 PM * excludes Digital 30 (S) Stadium Sealing Q No passes SHOWTIMES 1/21 * 1/26 O ® UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING (R) SAT-SUN 12:20.2:30,5:00, 7:10,9:40 MON-TH 5:00. 7:10. 9:40 ©WAR HORSE (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:30, 3:30.6:30. 9:30 MON-TH 6:30, 9:30 O3D BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (G) si.so prsmiuh pcr sd ticket SAT-SUN 12:10, 2:20. 4:30, 6:40.8:50 MON-TH 4:30. 6:40. 8:50 THE DEVIL IN&IDE (R) SAT-SUN 12:00.2:40,4:45.7:00,9:20 MON-TH 4:45,7:00,9:20 Congregational Church of Vermontville, succeeding the Rev. Sylvester Cochran, who came with the pioneers from Vermont Bom in Marshalltown, Iowa, Jan. 28, 1879, Alma was the daughter of Dr. George and Sara Benedict Williams. When she was 7 years old, she went with her mother to France. Not long after they arrived, her father died unexpectedly, and she arid her mother remained in Paris. While her mother studied art, Alma attended a private Catholic girls’ school. There she had her first piano lessons and began a career which, she said, “paid big dividends in satis­ faction, wider horizons and valued friendships.” After four years in Paris, Alma and her mother returned to the United States to live in the village of Vermontville with Alma’s Grandmother Benedict. After the death of Mrs. Benedict, they continued to live there in the old Benedict home. It was here in Vermontville that Alma experienced the escapades she tells of so vividly in “Teen-Age Stories,” and from her grandmother and mother. heard again and again the tales of the pio­ neers that she relates in “Tales My Mother Told.” At Olivet College, where Alma took two years of preparatory work, she became engaged to Andrew Lester Swinton, a pre-medical student. They were mar­ ried in 1900 after Alma had received her bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College and Lester had fin­ ished medical school at the University of Michigan. In “Teen-Age Stories” Alma describes their wed­ ding and departure for Ontonagon, a lumbering and copper-mining town in Upper Michigan, where Dr. Swinton practiced medicine for 18 years. Those years in a raw frontier region formed the basis of her book / Married a Doctor, published in 1965. Medicine was always to be an important part of her life. Her husband continued to practice in Marquette until he died at the age of 85; her elder son, Neil Williams Swinton, became a surgeon in Boston’s Lahey Clinic, as did Neil’s own son; her second son, Aubrey, who drowned in a canoeing accident in Lake Superior in 1932, had planned to enter medical school that fall. If was in Ontonagon that Alma gave her first piano lessons. She was the only accomplished pianist living in this frontier community. At the request of a neighbor who wanted her daughter tQ leant piano, Alma began her career as a dedicated music teacher that was to last over 50 years, in fact, until a few weeks before her death. At the close of World War I Alma and Lester moved to Marquette. There, she began the lifelong pursuit of music education which made her a distinguished teacher. She acquired a certificate from the Bush Conservatory. As a young wife and mother, she sought out the best teachers in the United States and later went to London, Paris and Buenos Aires for more and more lessons. She never stopped learning. In Michigan, she attended workshops at Ann Arbor and East Lansing, and she jour­ neyed to Chicago for a work­ shop there. She completed a course in 19th century music at Northern Michigan University. At the age of 80 she won permanent certifica­ tion as a teacher of piano after submitting a paper on the theory of teaching and appearing before a special board in Ann Arbor. For her achievements as a teacher of music, Alma Swinton won admiration and acclaim. Once president of the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs, at age 84, she received an honor citation from the Michigan Cultural Commission which warmed her heart. Though the dis­ tance from Marquette to Flint, prevented her from being at the presentation, she was greeted by a telegram from Gov. George Romney, as well as a check from the Mott Foundation for her out­ standing contribution as a musician and teacher. The following year. Northern Michigan University selected her to receive its Arts Recognition Award at the spring concert. “I was much touched,” she later wrote, “and could not speak.” Though she was proud of these honors, no reward pleased her more than the accomplishments of her stu­ dents. A revered teacher, she stimulated many pupils to advanced teaching and con­ cert performance. In addition to going abroad for music lessons, Alma traveled widely and eagerly until she was past 80 — frequently to Europe, Mexico and South America; in 1959, at the age of 80, she made a world tour which took her to Spain and Portugal, Greece and Turkey, to India, Ceylon and Nepal, and to China and Japan. Her last trip was a Mediterranean cruise when Alma -Williams Swinton’s life spanned from 1879 to she was 84. During these 1965. She was the granddaughter of William Uriah trips, she took thousands of Benedict, pastor of the First Congregational Church of pictures which she enjoyed Vermontville. She chronicled her life in two books based showing to friends and rela­ on memories of Vermontville entitled "Teen-Age tives, and particularly to the Stories” and “Tales My Mother Told Me.” school children of Marquette, whose laborious acceptance by publishers, the Ontonagon stories before she thank-you notes delighted fact that she could, though in died, and she succeeded, in her. her 70s and 80s, write the spite of painful arthritis and Alma Williams Swinton above memoirs testifies to an ailing heart, thought death also was tireless as a writer. her tremendous energy and did prevent her finishing sto­ Her interest in writing came her talent for telling a story. ries ofher childhood years in late in life. At the age of 80 During her last years, she Paris. She died April 25, and again at 85, she took worked feverishly to pre­ 1965, at the age of 86. summer creative writing serve the past of Michigan’s Only for the final few courses at Northern “Copper Country” and to weeks was Alma to experi­ Michigan University. preserve her heritage from ence what she dreaded most: Though her interest came too Vermontville and the inactivity. Two weeks before late to allow her time to per­ Benedict family. She could she died, she gave a music fect it as she had her piano never give up her music lesson and she was planning teaching, and, as she said, teaching, but she was deter­ future recitals, as well. she had not the patience to mined to finish writing her Continued on page 5 and write and rewrite to achieve Vermontville Friday, January 27 • 10am to 8 pm Saturday, January 28 • 10 am to 8 pm BARRY EXPO CENTER 1350 N. 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Maliy Concessions BailTek Cleaning & Restoration Miracle Ear 06772142 �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 21, 2012 Dale M. Cluckey NASHVILLE, MI - Mr. Dale M. Cluckey, age 87, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the home ofhis son Gerald in Gilbert, AZ. Dale was bom in Toledo,’ OH on September 22, 1924, SARANAC, MI - Randall Flory, Lance (Whitney) Upper Peninsula. the son of the late Byron A. Randy was preceded in “Randy” Baker, age 51, of Flory all of Nashville; and Ethel M. (Barry). Saranac passed away Debbie Baker, mother of his death by a son, Donny. Dale spent his early child­ In keeping with his wishes children; and seven grand­ Saturday January 14, 2012. hood in Ohio, but relocated Randy was bom in Grand children; parents, Dale Baker cremation has taken place. to Nashville as a young boy Memorial services were Rapids on July 20, 1960, the of Saranac and Jean (Buck) with his family where he son of Dale and Jean Herman Ward of Ionia; siblings, Joy held Friday, January 20, attended local schools. Like 2012 at Ionia Seventh (Joe) McClintock of Ionia, Baker. He proudly served his many young men, Dale country in the U.S. Army in Rick Baker of Grand Rapids, Adventist School Gym with began working on the family Bob (Vicky) Baker of Pastor Landis officiating. farm as a teenager. the early 1980’s. He enjoyed fishing, hunt­ LaCrosse, WI and Jan Pratt There will be no visitation. He joined the United Memorial contributions ing, demolition derby, he of Seattle, WA, Chuck States Army on October 20, was a Red Wings hockey fan (Theresa) Brown of Belding, may be given to the benefit 1943 after the Japanese Donnie Elliston of Sunfield, fund for Randy. and enjoyed life. attack on Pearl Harbor. To leave a message ofcon­ He is survived by his chil­ Troy Elliston of Lansing, While serving his country, dren, Colt Baker, Danny Ruth (Mike) Ehle of Sidney, dolence for the Baker family Dale participated in the bat­ (Kelly) Flory, Lucas (Shelly) Scott (Barb) Brown of the please visit www.jffh.com. tles of Aitape and Leyte; New Guinea and Leyte Campaigns. During is serv­ ice, Dale was decorated with the Good Conduct Medal; Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal (with one bronze star); and the Philippine Liberation Medal (with one bronze star). He was honor­ ably discharged on May 5, Activities Calendar Barry County crackers. 1945. Commission on Aging Wednesday, Jan. 25 Monday, Jan. 23 After returning home from Sliced roast beef with Hastings - Music with Sam; service, Dale married Donna Menu and Activities Friendship Sites cheese, baked beans, apple­ BYOG 10 a.m.; Card Making Smith. The couple purchased sauce, bun. 10 a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 Congregate Menu Monday, Jan. 23 Thursday, Jan. 26 p.m. Kinship Support Group Baked Tilapia, wild rice, Cottage cheese, com and 5:30 p.m. Presbyterian Prince Charles blend vegeta­ black bean salad, pineapple, Church. Delton n - Mini bles, coleslaw, tropical fruit. granola bar. Massage 11 a.m. HASTINGS, MI - Mrs. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Friday, Jan. 27 24 Tuesday, Jan. Margaret “Margie” H. Dull, Hamburger, potato soup, Braunschweiger and Swiss Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 age 78, of Hastings, passed California blend vegetables, cheese, kidney bean salad, a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; away Thursday, January 19, orange, bun. mandarin oranges, bun. Zumba 5:15 p.m. GL - 10:30- 2012 with her family by her Wednesday, Jan. 25 12:30 Cards. side at Pennock Hospital Chicken tenders, macaroni Home Delivered Wednesday, Jan. 25 Margie was bom in and cheese, spinach, Hearty Menu Hastings - Music with Sam; Cleveland, OH on July 26, coleslaw, sliced peaches. Monday, Jan. 23 Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 1933, the daughter ofthe late Thursday, Jan. 26 Baked Tilapia, wild rice, p.m. Delton - Birthday Party; Lloyd and Helen Teske. She Tacos, fiesta com, pineap­ peas, glazed carrots, orange. Reminiscence. Woodland - was raised in the Cleveland ple, chips and salsa. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Mini Massage 11 a.m. area and moved to the Friday, Jan. 27 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes Thursday, Nashville area. Liver and onions, mashed and gravy, green beans, Jan. 26 - Hastings - Line Margie began her working potatoes and gravy, green spiced apples, granola bar. Dancing/ career at the Kroger grocery beans, bread pudding, sliced Wednesday, Jan. 25 Music; Music with Celia store in Hastings in 1972. pears. Pork cutlet with gravy, 10:30 a.m.; Beading 5 p.m. She remained a faithful stuffing, winter squash, broc­ Delton - Kinship Support employee for over 25 years, Home Delivered coli, apple. 10:30; Puzzles/Trivia. Nash- despite several ownership Cold Menu Thursday, Jan. 26 ville - TV Time. changes, finally retiring in Monday, Jan. 23 Lemon chicken, rice, com, Friday, Jan. 27 - Hastings 1999. Seafood pasta salad, Brussels sprouts, pineapple. - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 She was the widow of coleslaw, tropical fruit, club Friday, Jan. 27 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Raymond “Pete” Dull. The crackers. Salisbury steak, mashed Woodland Visiting. couple were married May 28, Tuesday, Jan. 24 potatoes and gravy, stewed Nashville - Bingo. 1954 at the home of Pete’s Chicken pasta salad, broc­ tomatoes, bread pudding, sister, Marjorie Hill, in coli raisin salad, peaches, diced pears. Nashville. They raised their family together on their farm outside Hastings. The cou­ ple had been married 50 years when Pete passed away in 2004. Raising her family on the farm was a large part of Margie’s life and was a constant source of enjoyment and always kept her busy. Randall “Randy” Baker a small log cabin next to the family farm and started their family of four sons together. Dale made his career as a very safe, hard working, ded­ icated track driver. Early in his driving career, Dale pur­ chased his own semi track and drove for Michigan Motors which was located in Port Huron. When Michigan Motors was purchased in 1960 by Yellow Transit, the family relocated to Crestwood, IL, where they lived until Donna passed away in 1989. Dale’s career spanned over 45 years, in which he never recorded a single accident. After retir­ ing, Dale returned to the Nashville area where he purchased the farm his parents had owned. Dale’s passion was camp­ ing ' and boating. Over the .years, he had camped all the way to Alaska and back with his best friends, Shell and Marion, whom he met while driving for Michigan Motors. He also loved his farm, and being in Michigan. Dale is survived by his four sons, Dale Jr., Jim, Jerry, and Ron. He is also survived by 11 grandchil­ dren, and 12 great-grandchil­ dren. Dale was preceded in death by his wife Donna in 1989. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012. The family will receive visitors also on Saturday, January 21 beginning at 11 a.m. until funeral time at Daniels Funeral Home. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t for further details. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Margaret H. Dull Call 945-9554 for ACT/Mads Margie’s family was always her first priority, and spending time together was always an event she looked forward to. She loved to be outdoors and especially enjoyed spending time in her garden and mowing her lawn. Throughout the years, she had raised several wild animals, including squirrels, raccoons, and a special deer, “Sugar”. Margaret is survived by children, Karen (Mike) DullGriffith, James (Kelly) Dull, Julie (Dave) Phillips, Tammy Dull; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia (Tony) Kidder; sister, Doris Grabau; brother, Bob (Carol) Teske; sister, Evelyn (Bobbie Biggs) Boyer; her special friend, Phyllis Freese; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and her beloved coworkers from the Kroger family that she enjoyed sharing so much of her time with over the years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond C. “Pete” Dull in 2004; her son, Terry Dull in 1977, and her brother Lloyd Teske, Jr. Funeral services will .be held at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2012. Cathy Peters will offi­ ciate. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, January 22 from 6-8 p.m. and again Monday, January 23 begin­ ning at 11 a.m. until the funeral time at 1 p.m., also at the Daniels Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the fam­ ily has requested memorial contributions to the charity of donor’s choice. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t for further details. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 21,2012 — Page 5 COURT NEWS Chad Michael Zickus, 22, of Bellevue was sentenced for interfering with electron­ ics and for domestic vio­ lence. Zickus was ordered to serve eight months in jail on the electronics charge and 93 days for the domestic vio- lence charge. He was given credit for 121 days served. Zickus must pay $1,266 in costs and serve 24 months on probation. He mlist complete an anger management class and have no contact with the victim. Zickus was also ^HOMETOWN J LUMBER & HARDWARE ordered to show no harass­ ing, intimidating, threatening or assaultive behavior toward his parents. Charges dropped include interfering with electronic communica­ tions; malicious destruction of property $200 to $1,000; and two domestic violence charges. Timothy Glen Leach, 31, of Nashville was sentenced for larceny of a building and stolen property less than $200. Leach was ordered to serve six months in jail on the first charge and seven months for the second. He was granted credit for seven days served. Leach must pay $2,251 in costs and serve 36 months on probation. Charges dropped included two breaking and entering with intent and possession of marijuana. Continued from page 3 Imposing in appearance, Alma Williams Swinton was tender, sparkling with wit and magnanimous. No one will ever know how many things she did for people. She was a faithful supporter of Wellesley College, of the Interlochen National Music Camp for which she set up a * NOW T.. ► SMOKE 1 Speak Words That frEE JK vy IT taiMiim ta \ 09633667 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 0 202 N. 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Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship 1a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting..................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 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 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 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. 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) . 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 a.m. P.M. Service........................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45 A.M. Service................................... 11 P.M. Service.................................... 6 Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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 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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING 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. 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................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 am. Worship Service .................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .......6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service .. .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, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735433 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 21, 2012 Nashville firefighters train for thin-ice rescue thin-ice rescues earlier this month. Balancing the sled and keeping it from becoming wedged under the broken edges presents its own set of challenges. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Firefighters from the Nashville Fire Department met at the property of Wayne Gould Saturday, Jan. 7, for thin-ice rescue training. Thomapple Lake had not frozen over, which created the need for an alternative plan. The pond on Gould’s property was the chosen location. “Conditions turned out to be ideal,” said Gould. “The ice was 1 1/2 to two inches thick, which made the ice rescue training much more challenging than hard-ice rescue.” Dressed for the day, fire­ fighters wore special neo­ prene suits that trap air for buoyancy. The suits are water tight with hoods that secure around the face; heat is trapped and the interior remains dry. A Rescue Alive sled was used in the training. The Max Wilson (left) and Josh Pierce, firefighters with the Nashville Fire Department, are dragged to shore during a thin-ice rescue training earlier this month. craft is maneuvered by one person who is secured with safety lines. A variety of postures was attempted, from standing to kneeling, to determine the best center of gravity. Once the sled meets the broken ice a special, multi-function oar is used to keep the sled from wedging itself under the ice. The oar, which is stored on the craft, has a spiked end to break up ice. . “Once the victim is (From left) Max Wilson, Josh Pierce and Steve Augestine were among several fire- is holding a collar that has an open side to grasp and wrap around the victim, reached, they are pulled par­ tially onto the craft and held in place by support straps while the craft is pulled to shore by a support team,” added Gould. Another item used in the rescue practice was a floata­ tion device in the shape of a giant collar secured with a Continued next page Scott English breaks through the ice wearing a special neoprene suit. The suit traps air, making it buoyant, holds body heat and is waterproof. English spent 45 min­ utes in the frigid water Jan. 7 during a thin-ice rescue training with the Nashville Fire Department. Qyour OfpeclaCists for 57years Our goal is to help YOU have the Wedding YOU want! Josh Pierce (standing) rescues fellow firefighter Scott English from the icy waters and is being pulled to shore by the waiting crew. This thin-ice training took place Jan. 7. • Flowers - Silk, Fresh or Combo • Ask about flower/tux • Traditional / Contemporary Design combination discounts • Designers on Staff * We d«l>ver to your wedding location Tour Tux Suppliers Sec us at ', “ TUXES 109 WEST STATE ST. 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Cayden Scott, Connor Cam, Rian Rumsey, Gaige Cripe, Levi Roush, Ryan Bennett and Bryce LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL­ FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO event this property is claimed as COLLECT A DEBT. ANY a principal residence exempt INFORMATION WE OBTAIN from tax under section 7cc of the WILL BE USED FOR THAT general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT office at (248) 844-5123. This OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER firm is a debt collector attempting BELOW IF YOU ARE IN to collect a debt. Any information ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF obtained will be used for this pur­ YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. pose. If you are in the Military, MORTGAGE SALE - Default please contact our office at the has been made in the conditions number listed below. MORT­ of a mortgage made by Katrine GAGE SALE - Default has been M. Cooper and Patrick M. made in the conditions of a cer­ Cooper, wife and husband, to tain mortgage made by: Thomas Mortgage Electronic Registration Girrbach a/k/a Thomas C Systems, Inc., as nominee for Girrbach and Kathleen S lender and lender's successors Girrbach, Husband and Wife to and/or assigns., Mortgagee, Fifth Third Bank (Western dated February 7, 2007 and Michigan), Mortgagee, dated July recorded February 14, 2007 in 19, 2008 and recorded August 7, Instrument Number 1176414, 2008 in Instrument # 20080807­ Barry County Records, Michigan. 0008029 Barry County Records, Said mortgage is now held by Michigan on which mortgage Bank of America, N.A., as suc­ there is claimed to be due at the cessor by merger to BAC Home date hereof the sum of One Loans Servicing, L.P. FKA Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Countrywide Home Loans Three Hundred. Fifty-One Dollars andv’ Sixt/'-Three Cents Servicing L.P by assignment. ($135,351.63) including interest There is claimed to be dye at the 1 % per annum. Under the power date hereof the sum of One of sale contained in said mort­ Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand gage and the statute in such case Four Hundred Ninety-Six and made and provided, notice is 55/100 Dollars ($167,496.55) hereby given that said mortgage including interest at 6.125% per will be foreclosed by a sale of the annum.' Under the power of sale con­ mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, tained in said mortgage and the Circuit Court of Barry County at statute in such case made and 1:00PM on February 9, 2012 provided, notice is hereby given Said premises are situated in that said mortgage will be fore­ Township of Hastings, Barry closed by a sale of the mortgaged County, Michigan, and are premises, or some part of them, described as: A parcel in the at public vendue at the Barry South one-half of the Northeast County Circuit Courthouse in one-quarter of Section 30, Town Hastings, Michigan in Barry 3 North, Range 8 West, County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on described as beginning at a point FEBRUARY 16, 2012. 167 ft South of the Northeast cor­ Said premises are located in ner of the South one-half of the the Township of Prairieville, Barry Northeast one-quarter of said County, Michigan, and are Section 30; thence West 225 ft; described as: thence South 117 ft; thence East Lot 30 of Merlaus Pine Lake 225 ft; thence North 117 ft to Plat, according to the recorded beginning. Together with an plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 easement for ingress and egress of Plats on Page 54. over a parcel of land 55 ft wide The redemption period shall be North and South and 225 ft wide 6 months from the date of such East and West and adjacent on sale, unless determined aban­ the North to the above described doned in accordance with MCLA parcel of land. Commonly known §600.3241 a, in which case the as 2216 S Broadway St, Hastings redemption period shall be 30 Ml 49058 The redemption period days from the date of such sale. shall be 6 months from the date TO ALL PURCHASERS: The of such sale, unless determined foreclosing mortgagee can abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL rescind the sale. In that event, 600.3241a, in which case the your damages, if any, are limited to the return of the bid redemption period shall be 30 solely amount tendered at sale, plus days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the interest. If you are a tenant in the prop­ notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later. erty, please contact our office as Dated: 1/07/2012 Fifth Third you may have certain rights. Dated: January 14, 2012 Bank (Western Michigan) Orlans Associates, P.C. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Attorneys for Servicer Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. P.O. Box 5041 Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml Troy, Ml 48007-5041 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File File No. 708.0538 No: 11-54120 (01-07)(01-28) (01 -1 4)(02-04) 06771528 06769384 Call anytime to place your Maple Valley News ad 269-945-9554 or 1-809-870-7085 Lion wrestlers split another pair of KVA competitions Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling team is 2-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association after splitting league duals with Pennfield and Schoolcraft at Schoolcraft High School Wednesday. The Lions knocked off the Panthers 42-36, but fell to the host Eagles 52-23. Austin Davis at 112 pounds, Andrew Zank at 140, Cash Flower at 152 and Alex Reid at 215 each won two matches for the Maple Valley team on the evening. “Overall we wrestled quite well,” said Lion coach Tony Wawiemia. “We are starting NOTICE This firm is a debt collec­ to put together things that we tor attempting to collect a debt. have been working on in Any information obtained will be practice, and applying them used for this purpose. If you are in on-the mat without thinking the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. so much about them.” Bignall finished second in their flights, and Kirstyn Sears, Jared Schantz and Jace Heinze all placed third. The Maple Valley Wrestling Club faced Hastings in the second Meat Grinder dual of the season Monday, taking the win 82-24. LEGAL NOTICE Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was dis­ charged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to collect 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 tax under section 7cc of the gen­ eral property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Allen R Childers and Felisha J Childers , regarding the property at 424 Kellogg Nashville, Ml 49073. The following notice does not apply if you have previously agreed to modify the mortgage loan under section 3205b. 3205a, 3205b and 3205c do not apply unless the terms of the modified mortgage loan entered into were complied with for one year after the date of the modification. You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee with authority 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 meet­ ing with Potestivo & Associates, P.C.within 14 days after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is i mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If an agree­ ment 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:January 21, 2012. 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; 12-55765 (01-21) 06772138 The Lions got four pins in the win over Pennfield. Jake Milbauer stuck Nathan Antes 2 minutes and 31 seconds into their 130-pound match. Zank pinned Joseph Antes in 1:27 at 140 pounds. Darius France put Tyler Lahusky on his back 1:34 in to the 171pound bout. At 215 pounds, Reid pinned Konner Damerow in 49 seconds. Davis and Mathew Reid both won by forfeit for the Lions, while Flower took a 12-4 major decision over Austin Clements at 152 pounds and Travis Franks beat Pennfield’s Justin Parker 6-4 at 189 pounds. Davis, Zank, Flower and Alex Reid had four of the five wins for the Lions in the dual with Schoolcraft. The fifth was a 10-1 major deci- Tip leads to possible meth lab near Thornapple Lake Barry County Sheriff Deputies responded to an anonymous tip Jan. 6, con­ cerning a possible metham- LEGAL NOTICE SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. CONTACT PLEASE OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is hereby provided to Cameron Dollarhide and Amber Dollarhide, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter “Borrower”) regarding the property known as 5101 OARIE DRIVE, SHELBYVILLE, Ml 49344 that the mortgage is in default. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer through its designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. (“Designated Agent”), 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, 248-539-7400 (Tel), 248539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Cameron Dollarhide and Amber Dollarhide also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) at ■ its website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Borrower(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceed­ ing will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Borrower(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Borrower(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not not be be foreclosed foreclosed if the Borrower(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Borrower(s) have the right to con­ ttact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 (Tel). Pub Date: January 21, 2012 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 FSB.004397 (01-21) 06772166 phetamine operation on Thornapple Lake Road near Nashville. When the 30-year-old Nashville resident was approached about the illegal lab, he denied the accusation, but would not let deputies search the residence. Deputies found evidence of meth manufacturing on the outside of the residence. Since three children were residing at the house, Child Protection Services was con­ tacted. Three Nashville adults are under investigation, and the case remains open. sion by Zack Pixley over Tyler Bush at 145 pounds. The Maple Valley pro­ gram took a number of its wrestlers to Lakewood’s JV tournament Saturday. The group was led by the young lightweights. Kodee Crouch was 3-0 at 103 pounds, Davis went 2-1 at 112 pounds, and Sam Bonney was 2-0 in the 119-pound weight class. The Lions are at Bellevue for a tournament today, and return to KVA action at Pennfield Wednesday where they’ll take on Delton Kellogg and Olivet. In Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY Paul D. Franklin A million times we've । needed you, a million times we've cried; If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love your still; for in our heart you have a place, that no one else can fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone; for part ofus went with you; the day God took you home. We love and miss you; your wife Sharon, children Denise, Dean Allen, Paula, Paul Junior and close friend Terry and Sandy. Business Services BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Personal * Self-Employed * Small Business Payroll * Billing Accounts Receivable * Accounts Payable General Ledger Weekly * Monthly * Quar­ terly * Annually Call today! (269)420-5714 NOTICE Castleton Township is looking for a person(s) interested in serving on the Board of Review. You must be a resident of Castleton Township. Some knowledge of property values would be helpful. Please send a letter of intent along with some background information to: Castleton Township Clerk 915 Reed St., PO Box 679 Nashville, MI 49073 The deadline is January 30,2012 at 5 p.m. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville will hold a Public Hearing on February 9, 2012, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers located at 203 N. Main. PURPOSE: To discuss the proposed budget for the 2012-2013 budget year. THE BUDGET BEING DISCUSSED IS BASED ON THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED FOR THE SUMMER OF 2012. The 2012-2013 budget will be voted on during the regular Council Meeting to be held imme­ diately after the Public Hearing. 06772124 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 21,2012 — Page 9 <* .NS . !s X ’x? AA s JjsN JjsNtu js x N. Wk S "Sis Sk XV Memories of the Past Harvesting ice was big business UhLT’kkC * 15} » Alternate layers of sawdust and ice, harvested in winter months, chilled unpas­ teurized milk in Paul and Basil Potter’s delivery wagon, shown on a Nashville street in summertime. Standing nearby are unidentified barefoot boys, like those who tagged along behind Miler’s ice delivery wagon to catch cooling slivers of refresh­ ment. (Photo loaned in 1980 by Peg Mater) X |S« % inaIL 7«« 7««H f-.k -ke eM tes tes » ws^ ft »i san sanJ’Mnfdwfed I sfeff. hr th®~ mns M'Sftffetf ifcsH’ !«a> EtjitrasM 'ImiWt k(H Ms It Mltiji alfc IW'Hr’fta- 0 r» John Miller has his ice house at Downs Lake crammed full of ice... of unusual fine quality, mostly 14 inches thick and very clean” said a 1929 News report. In this circa1915 photo, Miller and crew begin another annual harvest to provide ice for the sum­ mer months ahead. Before the days of manufactured ice and electric refrigeration, the millpond and nearby lakes offered Nashville a winter bounty to preserve perishables year-round. Miller harvestedand delivered ice locally for more than 30 years. This Memories ofthe Past perishables during the sum­ much or more.” article by Susan Hinckley mer’s scorching heat. Grocery stores such as appeared in the Maple By late December, ice Appelman’s, meat markets Valley News Jan. 16, J980, saws were in readiness along such as Wenger’s, drug and Jan. 19, 1982. Nashville’s Thornapple stores and hotels were “ The mild weather of River millpond. among Nashville’s early December 1979 would have “The ice on the pond is commercial enterprises that been viewed with great about six inches thick and took advantage of the river’s apprehension by Nashville’s the boys are testing their winter yield. Most business early ice harvesters. In their skates, while the ice har­ places filled their own spe­ day, Christmastime nearly vesters are beginning to get cially constructed ice houses, always brought sufficiently their tools in shape,” built to store ice for their cold temperatures to produce observed the Nashville News own use. Local farmers often fine quality ice for the first a few days before Christmas did the same, cutting ice cutting of the season. 1901. Two days after the from nearby ponds or lakes Before the days of manu­ holiday, the harvest was well and stashing it in private factured ice or electric refrig­ underway. storage houses. erators and freezers, only “Appleman Bros, have While industrious winter’s yield of natural ice commenced filling their Nashville folks were busy from lakes and ponds could mammoth ice house on the stockpiling January’s ice guarantee safe storage of south bank of the river,” harvest, railroad employees fresh meat, milk and other noted the News. “Ice is about were busy on a similar proj­ eight or nine inches thick.” ect west of the village. Applemans could be “Michigan Central PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: expected to stock well over Railroad Company is cutting AU real estate advertising in this news­ 1,000 tons of ice in one sea­ and shipping ice. from paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act son, layering it in mounds of Thomapple Lake in vast and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise sawdust to save it from sum­ quantities,” advised the “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex, mer’s sweltering sweltering heat. News in late January 1879. handicap, familial status, national origin, Properly packed, little ice “A chute carries the cut age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or was lost through melting — block ofice to a loading plat­ discrimination.” Familial status includes despite several months in form on the siding, and more children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant storage. than .200 carloads of ice women and people securing custody of The winter of 1906 already have been shipped children under 18. This newspaper wiU not knowingly brought a bumper crop: “The from the lake to various sta­ accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our ice harvest this year is exten­ tions on the line.” readers are hereby informed that all sive, with ice nearly two feet Apparently demand dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity thick and very clear,” report­ exceeded supply that year. basis. To report discrimination call the ed the News in mid-January. The News report added: “The Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for “Wenger Bros, have put up boss of the operation the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 80 tons; William Woodard, announces they need 75 to nearly a thousand tons; and 100 more carloads.” several private concerns; as Many years later, old piln0a6-7r6a8a0 nn90n oeouM eopupo-rtunity • New Construction Designed and Installed • Boiler Installation and Service • Radiant Floor tubing and Ceiling • Fuel Oil Furnace Installation and Service Goodman • Geo-Thermal Installation and Service • Rinnai tankless Water Heater Sales and Service Service ings from the railroad ice harvesting operation- still could be seen in the lake. Synonymous with ice har­ vesting in Nashville is the name of the John Miller, who died in February 1950 at age 74. John first started peddling ice in Nashville in 1912. His horse-drawn wagon was a familiar sight on Nashville streets during the summer months as he made his way from home to home, delivering thee essen­ tial ingredient for chilling residential ice boxes. Equally familiar was the sight of an entourage ofbare­ foot youngsters trailing behind Miller’s wagon — all hoping to capture a stray sliver of ice to quench an August-parched thirst. In 1912, Miller bought ice for delivery. But the next winter and every winter thereafter, he put up ice on Downs Lake (often called Miller Lake), on his property northeast of town. “John Miller has his ice house at Downs Lake crammed full of ice for the coming year,” noted the News in late January 1929. “He reports it is of unusually fine quality, mostly 14 inches thick and very clean.” Miller continued to peddle ice in Nashville until the QUM.ITY. 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Therefore a carefully executed pattern and strict attention to business at hand were required by the cutter to prevent the unhappy fate of setting himself afloat One local tum-of-the-century lad learned that sorry lesson well, according to a [ I HOMETOWN I VISA LUMBER & HARDWARE Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-08823 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 21,2012 Lions gain confidence in losses to two of KVA’s best It helped that the Lions’ confidence in the loss, and by Brett Bremer carried that into Friday’s con; three-point shots started Sports Editor The Lions suffered a cou-test at home with rival Olivet.falling too. The Lions were 8The Eagles put together a of-17 from behind the threeple off losses to a couple of the best varsity boys’ basket- 22-7 run in the second quar- point line in the loss to the Garrett Miller ball teams in the Kalamazoo ter, but the two teams were Eagles. Valley Association this week, even in the other three periods knocked down six of those but head coach Chris Ewing as Olivet scored a 77-62 vic- himself and led the Lions with 25 points. is sure that his team took a big tory. Maple Valley also got 11 step forward. “Olivet couldn’t keep up Schoolcraft, ranked second with our speed. We broke the points, six rebounds, five in the state in Class C, scored press without a problem. It steals and six assists from a 71-38 win over the Lions at helped playing Schoolcraft Garrett Reid and 11 points Maple Valley High School first, because they’re basical- and six rebounds from Garret Wednesday. Ewing though ly the same team,” said Mater. The two teams were tied said his team gained a lot of Ewing. 15-15 at the end of one quarter, but the Eagles held the Lions to just three field goals in the second quarter to go into the half up 37-22. Both teams scored 40 points in the second half, with Miller hitting three threes and scoring 14 points in the third quarter alone. He added two more threes and eight total points in the fourth. “It was just confidence that they could actually shoot the ball,” Ewing said of the threepoint barrage. “It was one of the things I’ve been preaching to them since the Galesburg game (Jan. 10). Confidence is one ofthe biggest and scariest things any team can have.” The Lions were confident with the basketball too, only turning it over nine times. Zach Flemming led the Eagles to the win, finishing with 19 points. Grant Zaremba added 13 points, Tanner McCarn 12, and Clinton Harris and Damien Loveless had ten each for the Eagles. Ewing said he was very happy with the defensive effort by Tyler Hickey, who battled with the Eagles’ big center Harris in the post all evening long. Harris had just two points in the second half. The Lions didn’t hang with the Schoolcraft Eagles quite as well. Schoolcraft jumped out to a 36-11 lead in the first half Wednesday. Luke Ryskamp led Schoolcraft with 16 points, Maple Valley's Austin Tobias looks to get a shot up over Schoolcraft's Jon Cakmakd in the scoring nine in the fourth lane Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley's Micah Bromley fires Up a shot against Schoolcraft Wednesday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) quarter to help his team seal the win. Schoolcraft also got from Cam ten points Schwartz, 12 from Bryan Jones and nine from Mitch Watson. Reid led the Lions with 11 points, whilee Mater pons,w aer chipped cppe in six and Austin Tobias five. The Lions contest with Pennfield that was scheduled for Tuesday was postponed. Maple Valley returns to league action with home games against Kalamazoo Christian Tuesday and Delton Kellogg Friday. Thee Lions ons are now 1-7 overall this season, and 0-7 in the KVA. Two teams of Eagles knock off the Lion ladies 7 in the league. Olivet outscored the Lions 38-8 in the first half. “Too many turnovers in the first half,” said Lion head coach Landon Wilkes. “That’s what it came down to.” “They contributed to that, but we didn’t help our own cause so to say.” “We turned the ball over a lot on our own, dribbling too deep into pressure and not making straight line attacks to the basket.” The Eagles didn’t have any trouble attacking the basket. They shot 27 free throws to the Lions 13 in the game. Olivet spread out its scor­ ing, with seven girls with at least five points. Taylor Hisler led the Eagles with nine points. Emily Wilson and Hayley Walkowski had eight each while Maggie Fisk chipped in seven points.Mikaela Bromley led the Lions with 14 points. Timara Burd added five points. “The girls know. what it takes to win ball games. We just have to learn to put it on the floor,” said Wilkes. “I’ll never question their effort, but we’ve got to get better at taking the things we do at practice and putting them into games.” Things did go a little better Wednesday in a 51-37 loss to visiting Schoolcraft. The Lions just struggled to knock down jump shots in the second half as Schoolcraft pulled away. Schoolcraft led just 28-20 at the half. Schoolcraft’s Cody Herr nearly matched the Lions herLion junior Aimee Hamilton tries to get a shot up in front of self, pouring in 32 points. Schoolcraft's Cassandra Welch Wednesday night. (Photo by “She’s their two guard. She Perry Hardin) attacked the basket well and There’s a reason Olivet is tied atop the Kalamazoo Valley Association standings. The Eagles’ varsity girls’ basketball team improved to 8-1 in the league with a 58-22 win over host Maple Valley Friday. The Lions are now 1- got to the line 15 times,” said Wilkes. “We got to the line four times.” Kara Craig added seven points for the Eagles. Maple Valley got 13 points from Bromley and six apiece from Zoanne Siple and Burd. The Lions were supposed to have three KVA contests this week, but Tuesday’s game with Pennfield was postponed and has been moved to Feb. 6. The Lions travel to Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday then will be home against Delton Kellogg Friday. Maple Valley's Timara Burd flies through a crowd of Schoolcraft defenders towards the basket during Wednesday night's KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, January 21, 2012 — Page 11 �Page 12 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 21, 2012 We want to be your passport to health and wellness this year! Let us SHOW OFF our newly remodeled facilities! 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P tetic AGS, ua^ I9058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 4, January 28, 2012 Students said Saari deserving of Teacher of the Year title by Shari Carney StaffWriter Aaron Saari, FFA advisor and science teacher for Maple Valley Junior Senior High School, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Eaton Conservation Board of Directors and the Greater Lansing Adventist School. “This is the third year we have given this award to spotlight the phenomenal job that our local educators are doing in the community,” said Andrea Stay, executive director of Eaton Conservation District. A plaque was presented to Saari Jan. 26 at a luncheon in his honor in Charlotte. When Maple Valley Superintendent Ronna Steel learned of the honor, she was pleased. “Mr. Saari is a wonderful advocate for our students, and we are very proud of his accomplishments. This award is a tribute to the work he does every day to support student growth.” “I grew up in the UP in Ironwood, on a farm [200 acres],” said Saari. I have a love for natural resources, hunting, fishing. This area reminds of the people there — people who love being outside.” Saari said he always knew he wanted to be a teacher. He began his studies at Michigan State University in elementary education. Friends suggested he look at the agriculture program. As a sophomore, he changed his major to agriculture. “It opened my eyes com­ pletely to what ag programs are throughout the state,” said Saari. Saari completed his under­ graduate degree at MSU and is currently enrolled at WMU for education admin­ istration. When he first came to Maple Valley, the ag pro­ gram was on the verge of being cut, averaging six to eight students per class. The program is now thriv­ ing. Maple Valley sent its first team to compete at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in 2011. The team placed 26th in the nation. “That was a great honor,” said Principal Todd Gonser. “He’s doing good things with the curriculum on the local, state and national level.” Saari has been realigning the curriculum to meet core standards set by the state. Noticing gaps in the stan­ dard, Saari supplements. “I incorporated plant study. The state says little about plants and nothing about dissection of animals,” said Saari. “Kids are going to need it for the ACT.” The curriculum includes plant and animal biology, biology, agriculture, physical science and natural resources. Saari outlined careers available to ag science majors, which include teach­ ing, business, fisheries and wildlife, horticulture land­ scaping and animal science. Students have a hands-on experience in Saari’s classes. “I have a different style of Vermontville resident given 4-H leadership award Jamie Curth, a member of the Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club, was pre­ sented with the I Dare You leadership award Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Eaton County 4-H Volunteer Celebration in Charlotte. In addition, 4-H leaders who have served one, five, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 yeans were recognized. Local residents receiving one-year leader awards included David Gorton from Shooting Sports Club. Jolene Rea of Gresham Grain Grinders and Hillary Ruffner of Vermontville Junior Farmers. A five-year award was presented to Carol Cheeseman, of Vermontville Junior Farmers. The 2011 Friends of 4-H Award was presented to Tara Barth from Royston Rockets and Ranchers, Eaton Rapids and Rob Piercefield from Mulliken. Tara Miller, a leader for the Forever in Reach Show Team was named Outstanding Leader for 2011. Taylor Lily from Millersburg 4-H Club, Charlotte, received an I Dare You leadership award. Young Achiever awards were presented to 4-Hers age 9 to 11, and county Eaton County Conservation Board member David Brown (left) joins Stacy Saari, teacher Aaron Saari, and Eaton Conservation District Exectutive Director Andrea Stay (right) when Aaron Saari receives his award as teacher of the year. teaching; it’s not out of a ences in FFA have put her in dents involved.” book,” he said. public speaking roles she Their brother Norman, a He cites examples of would not have done on her former student, is currently planting 800 to 900 trees own. serving in the Navy. He behind the high school and wrote the following about by the river next to Good Saari. “I, for one, hope Time Pizza. “A great teacher that goes those (ag science) “High five to Aaron and above and beyond the call of classes don’t go the the small army of conserva­ duty for all of his students. way of shop and tion-thoughtful students that Mr. Saari gives 110 percent trades classes have passed through his to help each and every one of around the area that classes and now live a life his students recognize and have been dropped more engaged in the environ­ reach their fullest potential in for more three Rs’ ment that we share with life.” education.” them,” said Blair Miller. Jamie Curth, a senior, will Blair Miller Miller admires the envi­ be heading to MSU, follow­ ing in Saari’s footsteps. She ronmental work Saari instills in his students. plans to be an ag teacher and “He urges students to do an FFA advisor. “I, for one, hope those classes don’t go the way of their best,” added Jenniffer. “I think he’s very dedicat­ shop and trades classes “He won’t give up on them. ed. He spends a lot of time around the area that have The freshmen are nervous, See TEACHER, pg. 2 been dropped for more ‘three but he is great at getting stuRs’ education.” Scientific methods are employed as students raise chickens in two separate pens. Students change a vari­ ables, such as types of feed, and observe and graph the results. No appointments are nec­ Maple Valley Schools will “Most kids want to be out­ hold parent/teacher confer­ essary for the junior/senior side, in the spring. We will ences Wednesday, Feb. 1, high school. spend time down at the river There will be no school and Thursday, Feb. 2, from 4 running chemical tests Friday, Feb. 3. to 7 p.m. checking pH and nitrogen levels,” said Saari. “The kids will collect insect samples and make food chains show­ ing how energy is transferred.” Twins Nicole and • Condition: Critical continues Jenniffer Porter are Maple to rock the Valley and beyond Valley seniors who have been accepted to South • GFWC learns more about trail Dakota State University improvements where they both plan to • Classics IV musician lives in study agriculture. “He’s a good teacher,” Nashville; Will perform in Hastings said Nicole. “If you don’t • Lion ladies win runner-up trophy understand, he sticks with at CheerFest you until you understand it.” Nicole said her experi- Conferences planned Wednesday, Thursday Jamie Curth is a member of the Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club. She received a leadership award at the Eaton County 4-H Volunteer Celebration Jan. 14 in Charlotte. medals were given to youths age 12 to 19. w A year-round organiza­ tion, 4-H is devoted to youth development ages 5 to 19. The general public is aware of the program during" the Eaton County Fair. Opportunities in 4-H are centered on fun activities that foster leadership devel­ opment in the youth of the greater community. If inter­ ested in the program, call the MSU Extension office at 517-543-2310. In This Issue �Page 2 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 28, 2012 Condition: Critical continues to rock the Valley and beyond Condition: Critical recently played at The Intersection’s Heavyweights competition in Grand Rapids. The band is comprised of Nick Matheson, guitar; Alex Medina, bass; Chris Snook, drums; Clint Franklin, lead singer; and Seth Earl, guitar. (Photos courtesy of Miller’s Photographic Studio) to appear in the 2012 Heavyweights competition at The Intersection in Grand Rapids Jan. 20. “There were seven bands of the night, including Condition: Critical, Through the Ashes, Zombie Supermodel, Seraphim, Blue Shifter, Flood the Desert and Pain Therapy,” said parent Jodi Franklin. Condition: Critical played for 30 minutes; Included in by Shari Carney Staff Writer Condition: Critical, heavy metal band comprised of Maple Valley students, has been making a name for itself in bigger venues with bands that have a lot more experience. This young group com­ prised of Nick Mathbson, Clint Franklin, Seth Earl, Alex Medina and Chris Snook was recently invited v/* < v V* V ^— ^Diana’s <-P$ac j 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 _06767977 HomTCooldk Country Kettle . Cafe ,, - Mr _ FRIDAY FISH FRYS... ALL YOU CAN EAT! 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Condition: Critical did not advance but did receive interest from contacts made. “The staff at The Intersection were very impressed with them and are interested in their performing again in the future,” said Jodi. “The Intersection is a fan­ tastic place,” said Clint. “It was a perfect venue for our style of music. Being in the show gave us insight of what it’s like to perform our music to a mass audience ...” “It was a cool experience to be at The Intersection with other great bands,” said Seth. “It gave me hope that Condition: Critical has a great future.” with his students,” said Curth. “He could be home with his family. He’s just a great teacher.” Saari lives in Charlotte with wife Stacy and son, Eli. He has taught at Maple Valley for 12 years. Prior to that, he spent one year in Hillman and two years in Corunna. “Aaron Saari for Teacher Extended Tanning Hours For Your Convenience 50% OFF any product when you come in for a service by Teri or Amy lhiivviifnlPg P r irwnnif of the Year?” asks William Porter, father to Jenniffer and Nicole. “Well it’s about time. He should have gotten this award many times in the past. I have been involved with his FFA program for about five years, and it is unbelievable the things he does for his kids; the extra time and effort he puts into his job. I think he thinks it’s a way of life, not a job. My two daughters graduate this year and I think I will miss him more than they will.” Subscribe to the 207 N- Main st., Nashville Gl and Gels d NickiMina NikiMi Lead singer for Condition: Critical is Clint Franklin, 17. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! L to R: Brigette, Evie, Teri, Kimberly, Amy, Sydney Deva Girl Products Kenra Platinum Jim Miller of Miller’s Photographic Studio is the official photographer for the band. “This is one band that has a presence on stage and con­ nection with the audience,” said Miller. “Even a person that doesn’t go out to see many shows of this sort can see and feel that presence and connection.” “The Intersection was very impressed with the guys and are planning on having them back for future shows,” said Diane Earl. “We knew the competition was going to­ be fierce for this battle, but thought we would see what our guys could do. It amazes me everyday the amount of musical talent that comes from this small town. This is something we should all be veiy proud of.” Condition: Critical will perform Feb. 4 at Thunder on the Grand in Hastings; Barry County Expo Center, Feb. 11, Planet Rock in Battle Creek, March 9 in Muskegon at Cricket’s Pub and March 23 at RedruM in Kalamazoo. TEACHER, continued from page 1 Cool Looks Buy 2 get 1 FREE Nick Matheson and Alex Medina rock the house during a recent concert by Condition: Critical. 517-852-0313 For yourconvenience, please use back entrance jOjpAY&WEDNESDAY 3-7; TUESDAY & THURSDAY 3-fl; FRIDAY 9-5; SATURDAY 9-3 38 Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Aaron Saari, FFA advisor and science teacher for Maple Valley Schools, has been named Teacher of the Year, by the Eaton Conservation District board of direc­ tors and the Greater Lansing Adventist School. �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, January 28,2012 — Page Putnam’s winter reading program now underway Daryl Baker, (from left) Eaton County Board of Commissioners vice chairman; Deb Shaughnessy, 71st District State representatives; business owner Duane Eldred; Phil Van Noord of the West Michigan Trail and Greenway Coalition; and Jeff Seavolt, Maple Valley Schools building trades instructor, cut the ribbon at the official opening of the bridge connecting the trail in the summer of 2011. GFWC learns more about trail improvements Jeff Seavolt was the guest speaker at the January meet­ ing of the Vermontville Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs. Seavolt is the building trades instructor at Maple Valley High School. He explained the process his 28 students and two committee members used to build the bridge located on the old railroad bed that connects Vermontville and Nashville. Funds for the project were raised by donations both inside and outside the com­ munity. Commitments were also given by Vermontville Township and Village of Vermontville to complete the trail bed. The newly constructed bridge is 136 feet long, built over the old train trestle. The bridge connects the trail bed between Vermontville and Mason Road. Grants are being sought to pave the trail. Seavolt said an estimated 3,000-plus hours of volun­ teer labor has been given to the project, thus far. The building trades class was cut from the school budget in 2011. It has since been reinstated. At the time of the cut. Seavolt’s students said they would have volun­ teered their time before and after school to complete the project along with him, other staff and community mem­ bers. In other GFWC business, Gene Fisher and Christine DeLand of the Maple Syrup Festival said the arts and crafts show will be held at Maplewood School. The Feb. 6 meeting of the GFWC will focus on Hosanna House, a home for at-risk and homeless youths. Club members are also asked to bring valentines for veter­ ans. Election of officers will be conducted at this time. GFWC Vermontville is open to any women in the Maple Valley or surrounding area. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the United Methodist Church in Vermontville. For more information, call President Joyce Rathbum, 517-726-0524. POLICE BEAT cers an unknown man rang to a reported assault of a the doorbell around 7:30 child in Bellevue. The grand­ p.m. She said her husband father, the legal guardian, opened the door, and the sub­ said' the boy’s father had ject entered the home with­ assaulted the boy and then out being invited. The left in an unknown make of woman said the man started car. The grandfather said his talking about the bams on her property and whether he son had a substance abuse could use them to manufac­ problem and was on proba­ tion. Nashville Police and ture dog food. The boy told deputies he The subject identified Barry County Deputies were was stacking firewood when himself. According to the dispatched to a residence on father approached, East M-79 Jan. 17 on a report woman, when she mentioned his yelling at him. When the boy her landlord, the 45-year-old of an unwanted, subject at the Woodland man left. A wit­ walked away, the subject house. The complainant told offi- ness was able to provide offi­ grabbed his son by his coat cers with license plate infor­ and hair, pushed him up mation, which confirmed the against a post and began choking the boy. The man man’s identification. HASTINGS 4 .When contacted, the man then pushed the boy into a 269-205-4900 D|U AGLooIdTricYh Downtown Hastings denied entering without per­ chair and punched him in the on State St. GQTI.com and on Faceboo mission, but was told the head. The grandfather found THEATERS report would be forwarded to the two and chased the sub­ S’r l|■ ." I"fE a BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM the prosecutor ’s office. He ject off, threatening to call ‘ ucWn 30 was advised not to return to the police. (S) Slndlum Scaling O No passes Reportedly, the boy had the complainant’s home. SHOWTIMES 1/28-2/2 red marks on his neck and O® THE GREY (R) head, but did not seek treat­ SAT-SUN 11:30.2:05,4:40.7:15.9:50 MON-TH 4:40,7:15,9:50 ment. O® ONE FOR THE MONEY (PG-13) The 36-year-old Bellevue SAT-SUN 12:10.2:20.4:30.6:50, 9:20 man was reported to Child MON-TH 4:30.6:50,9:20 O UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING (R) Protective Services and his SAT-SUN 12'20. 2:30,4:50.7:05.9:40 probation officer. The case MON-TH 4:50,7:05,9:40 WAR HORSE (PG-13) was turned over to the prose­ SAT-SUN 3:30,6:30,9:30 cutor’s office for review. MON-TH 6:30,9:30 Following a book discussion this fall, Ginger Cole (left) and Ardie Robotham (right) stayed to discuss how to borrow free ebooks from Putnam District Library with direc­ tor Shauna Swantek. Putnam District Library’s winter reading program for teens and adults has started. Continuing the theme of the recent festival of trees, the 2012 reading program has a Candyland theme. Readers register and receive their own mini-gameboards. To begin playing, the reader draws a game card and finds a book' with that color on the cover. Readers move around the gameboard by drawing additional cards and finding corresponding books. Each time a character or licorice space is passed on the gameboard, the reader is rewarded by dipping into the candy jar to enter the grand prize drawing. Three grand prizes will be awarded by random draw, with an addi­ tional prize for the reader Sound of landlord’s name makes visitor scurry Child wants to live with grandfather 3D BEAUTY AND THE DEAST (G) norrr SAT-SUN 12:30 PM Deputies were dispatched who completes the game­ board first Reading is under­ way now and continues through March 8. Putnam’s book discussion group continues to meet monthly. In February, the group will read Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott. Lamott claims the two best prayers she knows are: “Help me, help me, help me” and “Thank you, thank you, thank you.” Despite — or because of — her irrever­ ence, faith is a natural sub­ ject for Lamott. Her faith isn’t about easy answers. Against all odds, she came to believe in God and then, even more miraculously, in herself. As she puts it, “My com­ ing to faith did not start with a leap but rather a series of staggers.” The group is always open to new members and wel­ comes everyone. They recently discussed The Hunger Gaines and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. Members enjoy cultural out­ ings, such as catching a show by The Revue or going to a movie based on a book they have read. Contact the library for how to get involved. The library is open six days a week. Normal busi­ ness hours are Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information can be found on the library website www.putnamlib.org., or call 517-852-9723. GWediRng QfpeewCists for 57years YOU YOU want! Our goal is to help have the Wedding • Flowers - Silk, Fresh or Combo • Ask about flower/tux . Traditional / Contemporary Design combination discounts • We can deliver to your • Designers on Staff wedding location See us at | the WalldorffBridal Sho^i/28 Four Tux Suppliers TUXES *69* & Bowen Mills Bridal Show 2/77 109 WEST STATE ST. 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He a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; graduated Lansing Eastern Zumba 5:15 p.m. GL - 10:30- High School in 1952 and 12:30 Cards. then enlisted in the U.S. Air Wednesday, Feb. 1 Force Military Police, servHastings - Music with Sam; ing in Germany from 1952 to 12:30-2:30 1956, during the Korean Home Delivered Nails; Euchre Hearty Menu p.m. Delton - BP Clinic 11 Conflict. After his honorable dis­ Monday, Jan. 30 a.m.; Reminiscence. charge,- he returned home Baked chicken, mashed Thursday, Feb. 2 potatoes and gravy, glazed Hastings - Line Dancing/ and married Barbara carrots, bread pudding, apple. Music; Music with Celia Royston of Charlotte in Tuesday, Jan. 31 10:30 a.m.; BP Clinic 10:30 1957. John worked various jobs, Chili, hash brown cubes, a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. apple crisp, crackers. Friday, Feb. 3 - Hastings Wednesday, Feb. 1 _ ■ _ ___ _ Spaghetti and meatballs in Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 Home Delivered sauce, mixed vegetables, a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Cold Menu VERMONTVILLE, MI cherry crisp, granola bar. Woodland Visiting. Monday, Jan. 30 Selma Farhat Tefft, of Thursday, Feb. 2 Nashville - Bingo. Cheddar cheese, corn and Vermontville, age 89, passed black bean salad, applesauce, Alaskan stuffed salmon, away on Wednesday, Jan. club crackers wild rice, broccoli, corn, 25, 2012 in Lansing. Mrs. Tefft was bom Dec. 27, 1922 in Lansing the See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, daughter of David Ferris and Gamely (Farhat) Farhat. She business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. lived most of her life in the Vermontville area. She was a 1941 graduate of Lansing 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Central High School and was a former employee of Michigan Bell Telephone Co. Surviving are her three children, Steven (Gloria) Tefft of Wingate, NC, Michael (Jan Fedewa) Tefft of Vermontville and Susan (Randy) Fogle of Charlotte; ,lOur Family Serving Yours** 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Samuel Farhat of Holt; Operated Funeral Home nieces, Sondra Starr of Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Lansing and Marlene (Jay) Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Courser of Lansing and Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 nephew, David Farhat of Northville. Barn County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday. Jan. 30 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed baby carrots, bread pudding, apple. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Baked potato bar, chili, tossed salad, orange, crack­ ers. Wednesday, Feb. 1 Spaghetti and meatballs in sauce, tossed salad, cherry crisp, Texas toast. Thursday, Feb. 2 Alaskan stuffed salmon, wild rice, broccoli, corn, banana Friday, Feb. 3 Sliced ham, squash, cab­ bage, pineapple, dinner roll. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Tuna pasta salad, broccoli raisin salad, peaches, granola bar. Wednesday, Feb. 1 Sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickled beets and onions, cit­ rus sections. Thursday, Feb. 2 Egg salad, three bean salad, tropical fruit, bun. Friday, Feb. 3 Chef salad, macaroni salad, Mandarin oranges, crackers. before his career with BOC held 11 a.m. Monday, Division of General Motors, January 30, 2012, at Pray retiring in June of 1995. He Funeral Home, Charlotte, was a 51 year active member with Reverend Robin Crouch ofthe First Baptist Church of officiating. The family will receive Charlotte, where many will remember his passion for visitors from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, January serving others and his Lord. John loved woodworking, 29, at Pray Funeral Home. Memorial donations may fanning and gardening, and, be made to the Eaton most of all, his family. John is survived by his Community Palliative Care the Eaton wife of 54 years, Barbara; (formerly daughter, Marcia (Don) Community Hospice House) Grant of Vermontville; son, or the First Baptist Church of Family Life David (Gena) Pardee of Charlotte Battle Creek; and five grand­ Center. „ The family may receive children. He was preceded in death online condolences in John's by his brother; Bud Pardee Book of Memories at www.prayfuneralhome.com. and his parents. Funeral services will be Se l m a Farhat Tefft J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS yr, (517)852-9712 Scott A. Daniels 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 06788230_____________________________ “Remembering... Remembering warns our hearts and comforts us so wefeel better.. .even in the midst ofa heart­ rending loss. Remembering reminds us to celebrate the life lived, not the heartbreak ofa life lost. We at Bachman Hebble will offeryou a wide army ofchoices whether you areplanning a . funeral or cremation memorial tribute. Our compassionate staff.members are here to help you. ! Bachman 1 lelMe FuneralService Inc. 223 N. Bedford Rd. • Battle Creek 269.965.5145 www.bachmanhebble.com She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Tefft in 1988; her father and mother, David Ferris Farhat and Gamely Farhat and three brothers, Alfred, Ferris and Andrew’ Farhat. At Mrs. Tefft’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Memorial contributions are suggested for Susan Komen Breast Cancer Research or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. www.burkhead-green funeralhome.com. Janice Curtiss HASTINGS, MI - Janice Curtiss, age 66, of Hastings passed away peacefully at her home on January 27, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t for further details. MVHS to give ACT practice test Friday Maple Valley Junior Senior High School Principal Todd Gonser announced that an ACT practice test will be administered Friday, Feb. 3, at the high school. Students should arrive at 7:30 a.m. The full-length, practice test is designed to prepare for the actual ACT in March. This test will be free of charge. “Students will be able to use their data from this prac­ tice test to sharpen their skills and identify weakness­ es,” said Gonser. Teachers are offering before and after ACT prep sessions until the actual test in March. A sign-up sheet for the practice test is located on Dawn Yager’s door until Wednesday, Feb. 1. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Vafley News* Saturday. January 28,2012 —Page 5 Classics IV musician lives in Nashville Will perform in Hastings by Shari Carney Staff Writer Brian Correll reached a level of fame in the music industry that most only dream of — as the former lead guitarist for the chart­ topping Dennis Yost and the Classics IV. Correll joined the band in the early 1980s, where he performed hits made famous by the group: “Spooky,” which reached No. 3 bn the charts in 1968; “Stormy,” which reached No. 5 in the same year; and “Everyday With You Girl,” hit No. 19 in 1969. The group had a No. 1 hit with “Traces,” in 1969 which ultimately made it to No. 11 of the Top 100 soft rock hits of all time. Correll has many memo­ ries from traveling with the Classics IV over the years. “We played New York City twice. One time was on the first anniversary of 9/11. Security was tight, as you can imagine. We were driv­ ing across the George Washington Bridge in a van. I had my video camera out. The security guard asked, ‘What are you filming?’ I said, ‘Everything I can.’ That was not the thing to say; I ended up being detained half an hour. There was no taping of bridges or tunnels in New York. I had to erase that sec­ tion on the tape.” Touring life on the road was spent on a converted Greyhound bus. Correll recalled one incident, riding in the front near the driver, when he thought the brakes were acting strange. Just as he asked the driver if there was a problem, the bus col­ lided with a pole. Band members sleeping on bunks were sent flying. One man was hurled forward. “I grabbed him by the back ofthe shirt, or he would have gone right through the windshield,” said Correll. “Thankfully, no one was hurt.” Besides New York City, he has played Saint Croix in the Virgin Islands, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Florida and Texas, among others. Originally from Ohio, he makes his home in Nashville Health dept, warns of increase in vomiting and diarrhea illness cases ow.vinM IhlU. htntaua Aial A ■hit fuAi i ik ten fas ilji! te rat« 'ta 1 Hj1]], mtatata’ ttahrtctab. ten The Barry-Eaton District Health Department has noted an increase in reports ofclus­ ters of illness due to vomit­ ing and diarrhea. The reports are coming primarily from schools and day care facili­ ties. The illness begins abrupt­ ly in otherwise healthy indi­ viduals and usually goes away without needing to see a physician. Other counties in the state also are noting an increase in clusters of vomit­ ing and diarrhea illness, said Dr. Robert Schirmer, med­ ical director at the BarryEaton District Health Department in a press release Friday. This vomiting and diar­ rhea illness, also known as gastroenteritis, is consistent with an infection called norovirus. Norovirus is spread easily between peo­ ple. The virus can be trans­ mitted by eating food that LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194 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 has been prepared by an ill person; by direct person-toperson contact; or by touch­ ing contaminated surfaces, such as door knobs, toilet handles, faucets and table tops. Because the virus is spread easily between peo­ ple, Schirmer said the illness is often associated with set­ tings where people gather and are in close contact, such as families, nursing homes, hospitals and schools. The health department has the following advice to help prevent the spread of norovirus gastroenteritis: • Use chlorine bleach­ based cleaners to disinfect contaminated surfaces. Contaminated carpet or upholstered furniture needs to be steam-cleaned. • In case of vomit,- clean within a 25-foot radius since vomiting may spread the virus through the air to sur- BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer ol 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 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 faces where it can survive for at least three weeks. • An ill person should not prepare food for others for 72 hours after symptoms end. • Those affected should not return to school or work until symptoms have stopped, preferably 48 hours after the last episode ofvom­ iting or loose stools. • Frequent handwashing is recommended for everyone. More norovirus resources are available at the health department website in the news section on the home page, www.barryeatonhealth.org. “Symptoms that are not seen with norovirus infection are bloody diarrhea, high fever, or more than six loose stools in 24 hours,” said Dr. Schirmer. “If these symp­ toms develop, contact your medical provider.” 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 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 The Brian Correll Band will perform at Old Town Tavern in Hastings Feb. 3 and 4 Band members include (from left) Bill Fleming, Brian Correll and Glenn Coker. where he has a recording stu­ dio. Correll told of a time when Yost came to his home in Nashville for a visit. “The day Dennis arrived was when the tornado took the roof off the high school,’’said Correll. Correll’s talents are not limited to guitar; he is also a vocalist, composer arranger and producer. “I started playing the gui­ tar at age 11,” said Correll with a smile. “All my life, people said, ‘You’ll live in Nashville.’” He is now the vocalist and lead guitarist of The Brian “I thought that was ironic for a man with the hit record ‘Stormy.’” ice fishing GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. TOURNAMENT 2012 THORNAPPLE LAKE “HARD WATER CLASSIC” SATURDAY, FEB. 11TH • N00N-5PM $20 PER PERSON • REGISTRATION: NOON TO 1PM FISHING: 1PM TO 5PM Cail 269­ 945-9554 for more information. PAYING ADULT MAY REGISTER ONE CHILD UNDER 12 FREEI 3 SPECIES TOURNAMENT msno rr.: CHARLTON PARK, For More Information or Questions Please Can Mite Bamaart at KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices 900 & 10:30 am. Sunday School for All Ages .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west ot Nashville (cor. M-79 & Berryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................ 8:30 a.m Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. MAPLE GROVE B IBLE CHURCH hoo l vice 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH .. M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service................................... 11 P.M. Service.................................... 6 Wed. Service ..... ......... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte .one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . PASTO R KATHY SMITH . 517-7264)526 Sunday Morning Worship: 930 am. Children's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Correll Band. Bill Fleming from Stanton' plays keyboard and Glenn Coker of Vermontville is at the drums. The Brian Correll Band will play Feb. 3 and 4 at Olde Towne Tavern in Hastings. After years of traveling, Correll added, “It’s always good to play close to home.” Sunday Services: ............... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ......... 11A0 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. 2545 S. Chariton Part Rd, Hastlnsl OCQ O7E I ZO3“Zl J' If ZU SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway & lonfa 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.................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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............... 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 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 200 pm RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �a _ Jyg, -j-j-firr m tw Mapte VOhsy NmM* Satturday January 28 2012 Memories of the Past Logging - a tough way to make a dollar Thin Mrnu> f the Past art itle h Susan Hincklev first appeared in the Maple Valley N Jan. 26. 1982. I xvgginK - a lough way to make a dolls r ‘The winter* were bitterly co ld, the now was deep, and it wa* a tough w In make a w rote the late Leo d Hemck of Detroit tn a 1961 Nashville Newt piece describing logging opera turn* he'd witneated during hit boyhood days in Maple Grove TownOup ‘To us kid* watching all this activity, it gave us a sick­ ening feeling,** continued Hemck “In the *pnng. some of the forest* looked like dev­ astation and destruction The tallest and m<»*t stalwart of the tree* had gone forever “ Herrick's observation apparently was correct A* early as 1878, the Nashville Newt noted: "In this locality these days, the 'Woodman. spare that tree* theory does­ n't work at all. Every man worthy of the name is busy cutting wood, which remains the best winter cash crop.** 1zigging and sawing enter­ prises were a vital part of the early local economy. In the winter of 1876 and 1877, three saw mills were running under a full head of steam in Nashville, giving steady employment to about 40 men. In addition, as many as 40 as men might be hired in the field by a logger for a par­ ticular cutting yob Then there were the farmers who cashed in on one- and two man oper­ ations “Of course, all this logging business had to be done dur­ ing the winter months, for two very good reasons," noted Hemck “During the winter months, the farmers were not busy with their (field) crop* and could spare the time Secondly, the trans­ portation was easier than it Local students named to WMU dean’s list Several local residents were named to the dean's list for the fall 2011 semester at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Bellevue — Cody Cook, Janelle Fraley. Jennifer Mason, Mikkhael ODell. Delton — Kelsey Chapple, John DeGoede, Taylor Hennessey. Christopher Horrocks, Stephanie Lennon. Hilary Phelps, Sarah Robbins, Jennie Stoetze I. Chelsea VanderWoude Nashville Kayla Chapman Nursing Home Administrator Thornapple Manor, the Barry County owned 13B bed Skilled Nursing Facility, is seeking a licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Responsibilities include the overall management ol the facility, reg­ ulatory compliance, budgeting, marketing and employee relations. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, Masters preferred, an administrator’s license valid in the State of Michigan, a minimum or three years management experience in a skilled nurs­ ing facility, extensive knowledge ol state and federal regulations related to nursing homes and strong marketing, communication and interpersonal skills. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package in a team ori­ ented environment Interested candidates can fax their resume in confidence to Human Resources at (269) 948-0265, or mail their confidential resume by February 10th to: Thornapple MANOR 2700 Nashville Rd * Hastings, Ml 49058 Attn: Human Resources 06772623 EOE No phone calls please. Now Scheduling Appointments MAPLE^VALLEY Accounting and Tax, LLC Jill Vanderboef, Enrolled Agent 8870 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, MI 517-852-1500 would have been in the sum­ mertime.** Snow played a crucial role in the harvest of logs 1 ack of adequate sledding snow could put a serious enmp in operations, seriously affect mg the kcal December to­ March economy. “A snowfall of about two inches Sunday night consid­ erably brightened things in the area," noted the News in early March 1876, “and the Joggers, merchants and everyone else seem greatly cheered. Logs now are com­ ing in night and day.” The winter of the new cen­ tury, which by early February 1900 had provided not more than a dozen days of good sleighing, “came to an end Monday with a decided thaw,” observed the News. “Thousands of feet of logs still lie in the woods, await­ ing transportation to the mills.*’ The largest of Nashville’s early saw milling operations was run by A.W, Olds, a prominent businessman who in 1875 built an elegant home on South Main Street. Even local merchants pushed for harvest of the winter cash crop. An adver­ tisement carried in the News in February 1901 advised readers, “With wood in good demand and a crosscut saw available for as little as $2.85 at Glasgow’s, no man need 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 iMegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation 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 Jiving with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18 Tins newspaper will no* knowingly accept any advertising for real esttr which is in violation of the law. Our reader* are hereby informed that all dwelling* advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06768090 Wg Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping sit around idle this winter." In addition to cutting trees for their own needs, fanners found a good market for stove wood in nearby cities. “L.J. Wheeler last week shipped four carloads of stove wood to Grand Rapids, where it found ready sale," informed the News in November 1878. in January ofthat year, the News had reported that stove wood was going from Maple Grove and Assyria to Battle Creek at the rate of some 50 loads per day. “Some farmers have decided there is more money in wood than in 80-cent wheat,” concluded the News. In the heyday of trains, the railroad was also a big con­ sumer of locally harvested wood. “The Michigan Central pay car left more than $9,000 at this station last Wednesday in payment for wood, bring­ ing great prosperity to our village,” noted the News in mid-March 1878. The following October, the News was lamenting tem­ porary loss of this annual boon: “The MCRR, having a goodly supply of wood on hand, has refused to contract for any wood this fall, there­ by apparently knocking this community out of the $10,000 to $12,000 revenue usually provided from such a source.” The Nashville Cooperage Company, a maker of slaves and barrels, with quarters eventually located near the railroad tracks on Sherman Street, also played an impor­ tant role in the early logging industry here. In 1902, the firm was pay­ ing $8 per 1,000 feet for elm logs from 14 inches up, and $5 to $7 per thousand for black ash and soft maple logs and bolts. For hackberry, beech and basswood, they were paying slightly higher prices, ranging upward to $3.20 per cord for basswood bolts at least seven inches in diameter and 37 inches long. In the winter of 1902 to 1903, the cooperage compa­ ny was running full blast in the Sherman Street location, daily shipping three carloads of staves processed with a new 100-horsepower steam engine. Early that season, the company had advertised for 30 teams to contract for haul­ ing logs through the winter. A News tally in January 1905 showed the cooperage com­ pany had about 200.000 feel of logs in the yards and close to 20,000 feet arriving daily. “H.R. Dickinson’s mill also is receiving nearly that quantity of saw logs,” observed the News, “making one wonder from whence cometh so much timber year after year.” (It was not uncommon for 19th century tallies to show a count of 2 million feet of saw logs at Olds mill.) In his 1961 piece, Herrick reflected upon the stripped forests. “Still, the farmers had to make a living somehow, and a dollar was hard to get,” he wrote. “They said the trees were there and they needed the money. Let the next gen­ eration look out for them­ selves in some other way.” In a somewhat erroneous observation. Herrick stated that of all the majestic trees cut down, no one ever took the trouble to record meas­ urement of any for future generation. In reality, the News did a fairly good job of keeping track of the granddaddy logs hauled into the village, start­ ing as early as March 1874. Just six months after the newspaper was founded, there was this account: “A maple tree on the Nicewander farm northwest of town was cut last week and the body of it produced 15 cords of wood.” Later accounts often were more graphic, as seen in this February 1901 report: “An oak log cut on the farm of David Marshall was brought in and sold at William Zimmerman's Saturday. It measured five feet, nine inch­ es in diameter at the largest end, was 12 feet long and scaled 1,500 (board) feet.” Tales of woodsmen’s feats also made newscopy. From December 1877: “Jacob Miller and Phin Winans last Saturday cut a log measuring 18 inches through with a crosscut saw in just one minute by the watch.” In November 1878, the News told of Will Jarrard and Fred Shoup of Maple Grove sawing with a crosscut in a single day 10 cords of stove wood, while Dut Jarrard split same and piled it, besides felling several trees in his spare moments. “If everyone could do as well,” concluded the News, “there would be no need for sawing machines.” A lighthearted 1876 account tells of William DeVine and Charles Hyde discovering 95 pounds of honey guarded by a big old coon on the top of a large white wood [poplar] tree they were cutting. “Bill and Charlie were soon masters of the situa­ tion,” noted the News, “and now have a tub of honey and a coonskin to share between them.” Wood thieves were numer­ ous in Nashville in the winter of 1890 to 1891, prompting the News to print this item: “We know of a man who has introduced gunpowder into several sticks in his (wood) pile for the purpose of giving some of the predators a sur­ prise, and another one spends one night out of every week watching his pile and when he does catch' the thief, there is sure to be some fun.” Logging continued to be important to the local econo­ my well into the 20th centu- ry. Nashville lumber filled many needs in the emerging nation. Maples were used for ship timbers, Herrick noted in his account, while white oaks, white and black ashes, the beeches, gumwoods and whitewoods were sawed up into lumber, furniture, bridge timbers and railroad ties. Hickories and rock elms were used for ax handles, whiffletrees [crossbars for wagons], wagon tongues, and the like. “Ironwoods were used mostly for wagon and buggy hubs because the wood would never shrink or swell due to atmospheric condi­ tions,” noted Herrick. Sometimes Nashville timbers traveled halfway around the world, their departure attract­ ing attention as evidenced in this January 1932 News story: “Friday was a busy day in the railroad yards, when several flat cars were loaded with ship timbers that have been hauled from the sur­ rounding forests the past few weeks, it took a number of men and teams to load the timbers, which were 50 and 60 feet long and were con­ signed to a part in China, to be used in building large ships. Several interested spectators enjoyed seeing the big timbers loaded.” 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 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE R 8i Now accepting MasterCard & Visa �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. January 28, 2012 — Page 7 Aunt Jo. When Josephine perate situation. dle. They leaned over the was a year or so old, her Mrs. Barber thought she baby and whispered in low father had to go away on a recognized one of the braves tones. Mrs. Barber was in a trip of several day’s dura­ as a previous friendly trader half coma from desperate tion. His wife didn’t like the — and resolving to “take the fear. idea of being alone in the bull by the horns” and at Suddenly, the two dark cabin with a baby — too far least not show her terror, she forms slid noiselessly back from neighbors for practical marched out into the living to the door, were highlighted help in case of need. But room and greet the intruders again for a moment, until the nothing evil ever had hap­ with “How.” door closed softly behind pened and probably nothing “How,” they all gravely them. Jo’s mother jumped ever would. responded. for the crib. The baby was About 11 o’clock in the Then they all made her asleep, unharmed. The relief evening, little Jo was asleep understand by sign language was nearly as unnerving as in her crib, at the foot of her that they were on a journey the fear had been. mother’s homemade bed. and would like to spend the Through the night. Mrs. Mrs. Barber had not been night by the fire. They didn’t Barber heard the low mur­ able to sleep, her mind being want food or drink. mur of voices. Toward dawn too filled with vague worries What could she do but she slept from sheer exhaus­ and apprehensions. When, assent — and pray. tion. she heard the outer door into The group settled them­ When little Jo began to the cabin living room open selves with pleased grunts call for breakfast, her mother and the tramp of entering around the rekindled fire, went fearfully to open the My mother had dark eyes feet, she was paralyzed with and Mrs. Barber with a calm living room door. The room and long black hair. Laying fright. face and a tumultuous heart was empty. The fire had died his hand lightly on her head, She crept to the door and went back to her bed. to embers and ashes. Thundercloud said: “Make peered through a crack. But not to sleep. But on the hearth was one good papoose!” Five Indians were stand­ In the middle of the night, ofthe most beautiful pairs of Mother gave a yelp of ing in front of the fireplace she heard the bedroom door little moccasins that one fright and ran for home as if — two braves and three open quietly and saw two could ever imagine. Made of a whole war party were at squaws. They seemed to be Indians silhouetted for a soft deer skin, every inch her heels. For years, she said, holding a consultation. moment against the glow of was embroidered with vari­ after dark, she would see any What did they want? Were the fire. ous colored beads in an intri­ Indian lurking behind every they there to tomahawk “Now it’s come,” she cate and beautiful design. tree or stump ready to take mother and child? Tales of thought. “Dear God, may we The moccasins fit little her scalp — or at least butchery and tortures ran die quickly and bravely!” Jo’s feet exactly. abduct her into the Indian through her mind. But pio­ But some instinct warned her Those moccasins were a tribes. neer women of those days not to move. treasured possession in our It was only when she was had a grit and courage that The two Indians crept family for three generations. nearly grown and had met carried through many a des- softly over to little Jo’s crawith an accident that the feeling was dispelled. My grandmother didn’t like to have my mother ride horse­ back. The roads were poor, trees thick. If one were in trouble it might be days before an injured person Maple Valley without notice. Baked chicken breast, would be found. But riding Fuller Street brown rice w/gravy or butter was in my mother’s blood, Elementary Lunch Menu Fuller Street beans, fresh grapes. Mexican and I am afraid she dis­ Breakfast Menu bar. obeyed. Monday, Jan. 30 Monday, Jan. 30 Wednesday, Feb. 1 The nearest neighbor, a Chalupa, lettuce, rice, fruit, Yogurt, cracker pkg., juice, Tator tot casserole, fresh mile and a half away, had a milk. milk. carrots, chilled pineapple. horse which could be ridden. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Asian bar. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Not knowing of the injunc­ Thursday, Feb. 2 Beef teriyaki dippers, Super bun, juice, milk. tion against riding, he augrain potatoes, bread n but­ Wednesday, Feb. 1 Mozzarella sticks w/mariallowed Sara to use Firefly ter, fruit, milk. Maple waffle juice, milk. nara, com, apple crisp. Deli frequently. One day while Thursday, Feb. 2 bar. Wednesday, Feb. 1 she was riding down a wood­ Chicken sandwich, baked Mixed berry. Rice Krispy Friday, Feb. 3 ed path, something startled beans, fruit, milk. Treat, Goldfish crackers, No School. the horse. It bolted; my NOTE: Entree’s available Thursday, Feb. 2 juice, milk. mother hit a big tree branch daily: variety of chicken Max sticks with pizza Friday, Feb. 3 and was dislodged from the sauce, tossed salad, fresh sandwich, cheeseburger, No School. saddle, her foot was caught fruit, milk. PB&J sandwich, yogurt in the stirrup and she was w/string cheese. Friday, Feb. 3 Maple Valley dragged along the ground, Menu subject to change. Jr.-Sr. High School No School. only a miracle saving her Breakfast prices: $1.45;, NOTE: 2 milk flavors Lunch Menu from being killed by the fly­ offered daily with lunch. 2 reduced 300; Lunch prices: Monday, Jan. 30 ing hoofs. Calzone, corn, chilled $2.25-$2.50, reduced 400; milk choices offered daily When she regained con­ with breakfast. Cracker packs peaches. Fruit and yogurt Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. sciousness, she thought for a offered daily with hot lunch. Milk only: 500. bar. moment she must be in an Tuesday, Jan. 31 Menu subject to change Indian Heaven — surround­ ed by braves- and squaws who were watching her with as much concern as their stolid faces could express. She ached from head to feet. THOUSANDS TO CHOOSE FROM! But feeling around gingerly, she decided no bones were broken. Also she found that the Indians had anointed the sorest bruises and bound her • Pens up with their homemade • Magnets ointments and bandages. • Travel Cups They signified that they US would take her home — an • Balloons offer she gratefully accepted. • Recycle Bags Two big braves laid her on a • Calendars stretcher of poles and skins and without any apparent • Desk Accessories effort, conveyed her gently and much more! to a frantically alarmed fam­ 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml ily. The joy ofher safety out­ (269) 945-9554 balanced the act of disobedi­ LETUS ence. ask for... Jennie Yonker (ext. 242) Early Vermontville resident retold stories of Indian encounters by Alma W. Swinton 111 ' flam ries Hydt Mini MUKIW | wlsif ib^oU Bin dibit i’Whii 'fata 'M it iw is* ■to । Mlal Wi®W ■Mr'iu | tad :taw HBF tn® jh lite tiiio i(d rff»? jit fflii jliJ Jim tit 0> st "Tales My Mother Told” was written by Alma Williams Swinton in 1965. Alma was the daughter of Dr. George and Sara Benedict Williams of Vermontville. Vermontville, in Eaton County, southern Michigan, was just a little settlement, hewn out of the wilderness, when my grandfather first came there from the East in a prairie wagon to preach and later to teach. He founded the first insti­ tution of higher learning in that region, Vermontville Academy, which continued until the establishment of Olivet College. Sessions were held in a small building called the chapel. It still stands and is used now by the Congregational church for group meetings and the ladies activities. । The new settlers hastened to plant vegetable gardens. They might have starved had there not been good crops, for the nearest stores were 30 miles away. Mud, snow and storms quite frequently made the trip impossible. There were many Indian families in the vicinity, friendly, who came frequent­ ly to exchange tanned deer skins, bead work, bows and arrows, maple sugar, wild honey for the community’s flour, matches, cooking utensils and other products of civilization. The squaws, especially, were interested in clothes, and carried off hap­ pily many bundles of what now we would designate as “rummage.” One day an ancient squaw, her face seamed with a hun­ dred wrinkles, who had been a frequent visitor, appeared at the back door of my grandmother’s cabin with her offering of hand work. My grandmother accepted the beautiful beaded bag and belt, then tried to find out what the squaw would like in return — Flour? A shake of the head — “Ugh.” Coffee? Beans? Molasses? Salt? Bread? Pan? Pot? Oh, yes, it must be clothes. My grandmother ran her hands questioningly over her apron and blouse and a little gleam appeared in the opaque eyes of the visitor. Apron? Skirt? Blouse? Scarf? Hat? (ridiculous, but it might be) Cotton? Linseywoolsey? All suggestions received only a shake of the head and an “Ugh” of denial and dis­ appointment. My grand- mother was completely baf­ fled. The squaw sat down on the steps, apparently resolved to sit it out until her desires were satisfied. She sat on, hour after hour. From time to time Will, my uncle, and Sara, my mother, looked out the window to report progress. “Look, mother, She’s still there!” Dusk came; my grandmother prepared the family supper and offered a heaping plate to the stoical guest on the steps. She wasn’t inter­ ested. Finally when supper had been cleared away, lamps lighted, and the primitive lit­ tle cabin made snug for the night, my grandmother felt she must make one more effort to discover her visi­ tor’s heart’s desire. She induced the squaw, by friendly gestures, to come into the house (all conversa­ tion was in sign language, punctuated by gutteral ughs) and she proceeded to touch every article in the kitchen. “This” and “Ugh” over and over. Then she tried articles in the bedroom, even the pillow and counterpane, but the response was only a look ofbored contempt. Finally as a last resort, she pointed to clothes hanging under a shelf on the wall. A little ray of hope came into the dark eyes — and at last —the coveted article came to light. What do you think it was? A bustle. A huge contrap­ tion of wires and tape, worn by fashionable ladies under immense puffs and yards of plaitings and ruffles. The squaw fairly clutched her prize and all the hundred wrinkles of her dark counte­ nance squeezed together into a picture of satisfaction. She knew where it was to be worn, too. Placing the bustle carefully on her generous rump, she tied the tapes securely around her waist. With a final grunt of farewell, she walked alone with great dignity down the path into the woods. The bustle rose and fell with every step. My grandmother sank into a chair, fanned her face with the dish towel and used strong language. “Well, I never!” My mother, then a little girl, had always accepted the Indians with trust and friend­ ship, until one evening while coming home from some games in the forest, she was confronted by a big brave. He looked her over carefully. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS SPECIALTY ITEMS FIND SOMETHING Josephine Barber and her family lived at the edge of the settlement. Josephine later married my Uncle Will and became my beloved SPECIAL 1 TO PROMOTE ’ YOUR BUSINESS or.. Steve Skedgell (ext. 245) YOUR ONE STOP PLACE FOR SPECIALTY ITEMS �Page 8 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 28,2012 Wrestling Club has eight win championships at Caledonia The Maple Valley Wrestling Club had 14 wrestlers take part in the Caledonia MYWAY tourna­ ment Sunday, and more than half ofthem won their flights. Christian Schrader, Blake Paige, Cayden Scott, Matthew Slaght, Jesse Brumm, Gavin Bartley, David Hosack-Frizzell and Chandler Murton all won their weight classes. Landen Bartley, Rian Rumsey and Lane Morris were second, while fourth place finishes went to Hogan McCleary and Gaige Cripe. Jared Schantz wrestled hard, but did not place. The Maple Valley wrestlers also met up with Caledoina Monday for their Meat Grinder dual, and scored a 56-39 win. LEGAL NOTICE 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: Thomas Girrbach a/k/a a/k/a Thomas C Girrbach and and Kathleen S Girrbach, Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated July 19, 2008 and recorded August 7, 2008 in Instrument # 20080807­ 0008029 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($135,351.63) including interest 1% 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 verjue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 9, 2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the South one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as beginning at a point 167 ft South of the Northeast cor­ ner of the South one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 30; thence West 225 ft; thence South 117 ft; thence East 225 ft; thence North 117 ft to beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over a parcel’of land 55 ft wide North and South and 225 ft wide East and West and adjacent on the North to the above described parcel of land. Commonly known as 2216 S Broadway St, 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 period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 1/07/2012 Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan)’ Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 11-54120 (01-07)(01 -28) 06769384 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL­ LECTOR 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 OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Katrine M. Cooper and Patrick M. Cooper, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2007 and recorded February 14, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176414, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, N.A., as suc­ cessor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Ninefy-Six and 55/100 Dollars <$167,496.55) 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 16, 2012. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30 of Merlaus Pine Lake Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 54. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned 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 prop­ erty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 14, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 708.0538 (01-14)(02-04) 06771528 NOTICE Castleton Township is looking for a person(s) interested in serving on the Board of Review. You must be a resident of Castleton Township. Some knowledge of property values would be helpful. Please send a letter of intent along with some background information to: Castleton Township Clerk 915 Reed St., PO Box 679 Nashville, MI 49073 The deadline is January 30,2012 at 5 p.m. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Maple Valley Wrestling Club members Landen Bartley, Blake Paige, Matthew Slaght, Gavin Bartley, Jesse Brumm, Chandler Murton and Gaige Cripe show off their medals and brackets after Sunday’s Caledonia MYWAY tournament. NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. 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 tax under section 7cc of the gen­ eral property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Craig Artis and Roxanne L Artis, regarding the property at 1182 Cherry Lane Battle Creek, Ml 49017. The following notice does not apply if you have previously agreed to modify the mortgage loan under section 3205b. 3205a, 3205b and 3205c do not apply unless the terms of the modified mortgage loan entered into were complied with for one year after the date of the modification. You have the right to request a meet­ ing with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee with authority to make agree­ ments under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be con­ tacted 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:Januarv 28. 2012. will bring you... Lasting Memories Let Printing Plus turn those once in a lifetime moments into lasting memories. Printing Plus uses only the best equipment and supplies so your wedding photos will look their best. Greater clarity, brighter, bolder color and unparalleled consistency are what we do best. The result is superior, dazzlingphotos which look amazingly natural so you and yourfamily can enjoy the day for years to come. 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The Lion team was the only one of the three in the two duals which was able to field a full line-up. That helped in a 42-37 victory over Delton Kellogg. Five pins helped too. Both Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg won seven matches in their dual, with the Lions scoring six points in all seven victories thanks to for­ feits by Delton Kellogg at 112 pounds and 119 pounds and the five pins. The Lions’ Kodee Crouch needed just 24 seconds to pin Delton’s Crystal Peake in the 103 pound match, and it took Alex Reid just 40 seconds to pin Hunter Veshoof at 215 pounds. Reid’s pin was one of three by Lion heavyweights. Darius France stuck Hunter Chilton in 5 minutes 26 seconds at 171 pounds and Travis Franks pinned Blake Mast in 2:54 at 189 pounds. In the only match to last six minutes, Delton’s Wyatt Case topped Zack Pixley 7-2 at 145 pounds. Delton also had Tyler Dempsey earn a technical fall at 130 pounds, and got pins from Cameron Hudson at 125 pounds, Austin Ketola at 135, Jon Bechtel at 140, Austin Storm at 160 and Devin Kallee at 285 pounds. “We continue to improve each week,” said Lion coach Tony Wawiemia. “The kids are starting to walk like they are winners and its starting to show on the mat.” Sam Bonney had the only six-minute match in the Lions’ 65-18 win over Olivet. He topped Tyler Houck 9-6 in Lion 215-pounder Alex Reid works to turn Olivet’s Shawn Schumaker towards his back during their bout Wednesday at Pennfield High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) W Ace Maple Valley’s 13 Auto Repair •Parts • Repairs • Tires Located Downtown Vermontville 130 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-1500 STUDENT DRIVER EDUCATION GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL Brady Halliwell (top) closes in on a pin of Olivet’s Scott Cook in their 160-pound match Wednesday night at Pennfield High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) LLC 517-852-0000 qreenliqhtdrivinq@att.net SEGMENT 2 - $40 HASTINGS CLASSROOM (114 E. State, Suite 3) January 30 - February 1 * 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. the 119-pound match. Olivet forfeited eight weight classes to the Lions, and the other five matches all ended in pins. Franks at 189 pounds and Reid at 215 won for Maple Valley, while Scott Cook at 160 pounds, Derek Parsons at 171 and Jared Calkins at 285 all won by pin for the Eagles. In the night’s other duals, Pennfield topped Delton Kellogg 48-36 and Olivet 58­ 18. The Lions are currently in third place in the league standings with a 4-2 mark. Constantine is first at 6-0 and Parchment is second at 5-1. The Lions host Parchment Wednesday. “It will be a tough one, as they have beat everyone in the league4 except Constantine,” Wawiemia said. Constantine will host the KVA Meet Feb. 4. The Lions are scheduled to be at Battle Creek Central today (Jan. 28). The Lions came into the league duals with Olivet and Delton having placed sixth at the . 20-team Bellevue Tournament Saturday. Flower took the 152-pound championship at the event with a 4-0 day. He topped Constantine’s Ben Mallo 5-3 in the championship match. Flower was one of seven Lion wrestlers to finish in the top eight in their weight class. Davis had a runner-up fin­ ish at 112 pounds, pinning Bath’s Bonnie Baker and Concord’s Jacob Hall in his first two matches. Reid, at 215 pounds, won four matches and placed third. He He also beat a Constantine wrestler in his final match, topping Seth Stears 7-1 in the consolation final. Crouch was sixth at 103 pounds. Pixley (140) and Franks (189) were both sev­ enth. Bonney was eighth at 119 pounds. March 5 - 7 • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. April 4 - 6 • 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. I May 21 - 23 • 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. NASHVILLE CLASSROOM (208 N. 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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Borro'wer(s): Brenda S Culp David C Culp Property Address: 530 W Marshall St, Hastings, Ml 49058 County: Barry Pursuant to MCLA 600.3205a please be advised of the following: You have a right to request a meeting with the mort­ gage holder or mortgage servicer. The name of the firm designated as the representative of the mort­ gage servicer 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-ASHELTER, 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 01/26/2012. 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 attorney. 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.& Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 248-883-0157 (Loan Modification Dept.) loanmods@rsmalaw.com Case No. 12OMI00111-1 Dated: January 28, 2012 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (01-28) LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Weyrick A/K/A Richard K. Weyrick II and Sheila Weyrick, husband and wife, to Citicorp Trust Bank, fsb, Mortgagee, dated April 9, 2007 and recorded April 25, 2007 in Instrument Number 1179749, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Three and 3/100 Dollars ($138,193.03) including interest at 7.567% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 1, 2012. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that parcel of land in Township of Hope, Barry County, State of Michigan, as more fully described in Deed Book 563, Page 300, being known and des­ ignated as metes and bounds property. Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, thence North 00 degrees 08 min­ utes 44 seconds East, 1330.09 feet along the East line of said Section 8 to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 8; thence North 89 degrees 05 minutes 44 seconds West, 553.30 feet along said South line to a point on the shore of Head Lake, said point being the true point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 05 min­ utes 44 seconds West, 231.28 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East, 163.00 feet to the centerline of Head Road; thence Northeasterly, 111.50 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the, left the radius of which is 159.15 feet and the chord of which bears North 57 degrees 12 minutes 25 seconds East, 109.23 feet; thence North 37 degrees 08 minutes 13 seconds East, 143.82 feet along said centerline;thence along an inter­ mediate traverse line of the shore of Head Lake South 14 degrees 19 minutes 38 seconds West, 193.89 feet; thence continuing along said traverse line South 33 degrees 16 minutes 57 seconds East, 182.54 feet to the point of beginning. Including all land lying between said intermediate tra­ verse line and the waters of Head Lake, also including all land in the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 8 lying Northeasterly of the above described parcel and Easterly of the centerline of Head Road. Subject to easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Head Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such' sale, unless determined aban­ doned 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: January 28, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 671.2992 (01-28)(02-18) 06772483 �Page 10 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. January 28 2012 Panthers surge past the Lions after first quarter by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions did a lot of things right Friday. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team held Delton Kellogg’s top two scorers, Ryan Watson and Mitchell Wandell who are two of the top scorers in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, to 19 points combined. They both average over 16 points per game. The Lions cut their number of turnovers from 24 in the first meeting with Delton Kellogg to 13. Garrett Miller drilled four three-pointers. The Lions also had some things they didn’t do so well though in their 61-42 loss to the visiting Panthers. The Panthers, led by Nick Brindley in the paint, had a 32-22 rebounding edge and had a whopping 20 offensive rebounds. The Lions also Lions also struggled to score in the sec­ ond quarter. The two teams were tied 18-18 after one quarter, but the Panthers limitdU Maple Valley to just three points in the second quarter as they built a 31-21 half-time lead. Maple Valley’s Garret Mater pulls a loose ball away from Delton Kellogg’s Adam May (left) and Nick Brindley during the second half Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “We played a great first quarter, as we have every game this year,” said Lion head coach Chris Ewing. “We sort of died out in the second quarter. We’re just trying to get a 32 minutes of a full game in and we’ll see what happens in the end.” Miller hit three of his four threes in the first quarter. After that Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Murray had Connor Wolschleger pay him special attention and that limited his opportunities some the rest ofthe way. An 8-0 run by the Panthers to close out the first half was sparked by some transition buckets. Norm O’Meara hit a three to put his team up 2921, and on the Panthers’ next possession O’Meara faked a three and hit Brindley in the lane for an easy two to push the lead to double digits. Brindley Delton led Kellogg with 15 points offthe bench. He also had a teamhigh six rebounds. “That’s the key for us, running and then the defensive stops,” said Murray. “That’s what we try to make our name on, and Maple Valley played really well in that first quarter. They played hard all game, but they really shot it well and did some things really good against us in that first quarter.” Delton also got 11 points from Watson, who was 6-for6 at the free throw line, and eight points from Wandell. Adam May finished with ten points for DK too. Ewing was the happy with the defensive effort of sophomore Micah Bromley on Watson, who had just two field goals in the contest. The Lions were led by Miller’s 14 points. Garret Mater chipped in six points and Bromley had five.. Maple Valley was just 13of-24 at the free throw line, while the Panthers were 15of-18.. “They played us hard,” Ewing said. “They look like a team that’s part of the top of the KVA. You expect them to play us hard all game. Our team is coming along. They’re getting better.” Delton Kellogg improves to 8-2 in the KVA with the victory while the Lions fall to 0-9 in league play. The Lions are now 1 -8 overall this season, and 0-8 in the KVA. The Lions fell in league action Tuesday at home against Hackett Catholic Central, 70-55. The Irish pulled out to a 34-23 half-time lead thanks to a 19-8 run in the second quarter. The two teams were fairly even for the rest of the evening. Miller knocked down three threes and finished with 16 points for the Lions. Mater led Maple Valley with 19 points and eight rebounds. The Lions also got seven points from Austin Gonser and six from Garrett Reid. Ted Rider had 16 points to lead the Irish, while Bryan Bradley chipped in 12 and Jason Neuhouser ten. The Lions return to action at home against Constantine Tuesday. Lion junior Brandon Ripley fires a jump shot over Delton Kellogg’s Nick Brindley during the fourth quarter Friday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions plan to have more fun while working hard by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’ll be more fun the next time the Lions are on the right side of the win/loss column, but that’s the focus for the Lions the rest of the season having fun. “The girls and I had a good conversation (Thursday) night,” said Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball coach Landon Wilkes. “We have as a group, coaching staff and players, we have vowed to make it fun again. However, hinging on that we’re going to work hard also. Wins and losses - they’re important. However, these kids learning skill sets and learning more than the game of basketball is just as important.” Delton Kellogg, one of the top teams in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, topped the Lions 62-40 Friday night at Maple Valley High School. “I thought our intensity was better tonight than it has been in a long time,” said Wilkes. “One of the things that we talked about prior to the game was to show up and compete. No matter the score, no mat­ ter what’s going on, come out and compete.” The Lions did that. They tried out a new 3-1-1 press, which was effective at times and also had it moments where it looked as though it hadjust been put in during the last couple practices - which it was. Delton Kellogg took care of some business in the last couple days too, after a tough overtime loss to league-leading Olivet Tuesday at home. The Panthers wanted to start a The Lions’ Lyndsey Rhoades tries to get around Delton Kellogg’s Mallory Sewell in the post during the fourth quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) basketball game with a sense of-urgency, and they did that. The Panthers built a 15-6 lead in the opening quarter, and then extended that lead to 37-21 at the half. “That’s been kind of our little issue. We worked on it in practice Wednesday and Thursday, set up some drills early in the practice to just kind of simulate getting out of the shoot,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “I couldn’t have been more pleased with how we started, effort-wise and attacking-wise and all the little coaching nuances. I was most pleased with that.” Adrianna Culbert led Delton Kellogg with 20 points, ten rebounds and four steals in the contest. Andrea Polley added 12 points, as well as seven assists. Mohn said his team’s 15 assists was a season high. Brooke Martin chipped in 11 points and Rachel Parker had eight for Delton Kellogg, while Mallory Sewell had six points and eight rebounds. Delton improved to 9-2 in the league with the win, while the Lions are now 1-9. Mohn had high praise for the Lions effort though, a sen­ timent he shared with Wilkes after the contest. “They’re like the little, in a positive way, they’re that lit­ tle gnat that just won’t go away,” said Mohn. “You’re swatting, and Dri (Culbert) has four or six in a row under­ neath and you look and you’re up 14 or 16, and you think you should be up by 30. You just can’t get there because they just don’t ever stop.” The Panthers focused on trying to shut down Mikaela Bromley, but she still got hers finishing with 15 points. The Lions also got seven points each from Kaitlyn Petersen and Timara Burd. “I thought oug tonight ong I saw some good basketball plays” , said Wilkes. “Somebody dribbled into the comer one time, kicked it back out, made a basket cut, made a lay-up. I saw a couple penetrations, draw, kick and we knock down a jump shot. Those are the little things that we’re try­ ing to build upon every single day at practice. “I was happy to see basket­ ball plays tonight.” He’ll look to see more when the Lions travel to take on Constantine Tuesday. The Falcons were the only team the Lions bested in their first trip through the league slate. Friday, Maple Valley will visit Parchment. Hackett Catholic Central topped Maple Valley in KVA action Tuesday, 68-47. The Irish ran out to a 21-8 lead, then later tacked another ten points onto their advantage with a 16-6 ran in the third quarter. Hackett had three girls in figures, with double Samantha Emery leading the way with 18 points. She knocked down a pair ofthrees in the contest, as did teammate Maggie Wenzel who finished with 17 points. Andrea Leeuw added 13 points for the Irish. Maple Valley got 17 points from Bromley and ten from Petersen. Alicia Ramsey chipped in seven points. The Lions are currently 2­ 10 overall. The Lions’ Johanna Kyle chases Delton Kellogg’s Brooke Martin around the top of the key during the sec­ ond half Friday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 28, 2012 — Page 11 Lion ladies win runner-up trophy at CheerFest * U *** Lakewood, Hastings and Pewamo-Westphalia took titles at Saturday’s 9th Annual Lake wood Viking CheerFest. The Hastings Saxons took the Division 1 -2 championship with a score of 751.6982, which is a new record high for the Hastings program. The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team won the Division 3 title with a score of 730.0916, which was the third best score among the 12 varsity teams that competed. The second best score went to the Division 4 cham­ pions from PewamoWestphalia who scored a 744.2012. Maple Valley earned the trophy for being the runnerup in the Division 4 competition. Behind P-W in the Division 4 competition, the Lions scored a 525.6800 and Bath a 503.0234. Maple Valley scored a 162.9 in round one, a 145.1800 in round two and a 217.6 in round three. A total of 28 teams competed at the day-long tournament, in middle school, junior varsity and varsity competitions. , Lakewood beat runner-up Ovid-Elsie by nearly 65 points in the Division 3 competition, scoring a 221.5 in round oud one, a 204.0196 in round two and a 305.0 in round three. Those were the Vikings’ highest scores of the season in each round. “We made some personnel changes to our rounds one and three this week and then dealt with the flu bug going around,” said Lakewood head coach Kim Martin. “The girls really stepped up this weekend and did a great job with everything they faced this week. I was very proud of them.” Ovid-Elsie finished with a score of 665.7328 in Division 3, ahead of Williamston 584.2814 and Belding 576.6400. Hastings scored a 225.0 in round one, then added the highest scores of the day in the final two rounds. The Saxons tallied a 209.8982 in round two and a 316.8 in round three. Mason was second in the Division 1-2 standings, outscoring the Saxons with a 226.6 in round one, but then falling behind with scores of 195.0676 in round two and 288.7 in round three for a final total of 710.3676. Grand Ledge was third in the Division 1-2 standings with a score of 650.4920, fol­ lowed by Plainwell 637.8206 and Lowell 592.9312. The Lions weren’t far off their performance from Saturday on Wednesday whey they hosted the second Maple Valley’s varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its runner-up finish in the Southern Michigan Division 4 competition at Saturday’s 9th Annual Viking CheerFest at Lakewood High Competitive Cheer School. Team members are (front from left) Minae Tsukui, Rachael Ruedisueli, Conference Jamboree of the Brieyana Hegwood, Tracii Janousek, Alyssa Lance, (middle row) Raeann Kienutske, Dank Rosenberger, Kalee Tyler, Katie Blodgett, Kaylie Clark, Sierra Fighter, (back) Tricia Grinage, Elizabeth Kienutske, Jamie Richter, Siera Rose, Iva Weiler and Shennondoah Fighter. Missing from photo is Carolina Lopez, season. Maple Valley scored a 520.8740 on the night, with a slightly higher round one score of 171.6. The Lions added a 144.9740 in round two and a 204.3 in round three which included 16 points worth of deductions. 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Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 5, February 4, 2012 Maple Valley winter homecoming to have Mardi Gras theme Powerball game is Feb. 9 Mardi Gras theme for win­ charity, and a penny war col­ ter homecoming and court lection is in progress. Money nominations for king, queen, is being collected daily dur­ prince and princess have ing lunch. The collecting been announced at Maple started Monday, Jan. 30 and Valley High School. ends Thursday, Feb. 9. The This is the first year a winning class will receive prince and princess have $100 for its charity. been added to the festivities. 'For their recipient chari­ Jaime Curth, Cody Sivyer, ties, the senior class has cho­ Jenna Whitaker, Austin sen breast cancer; junior Tobias, Megan Hosey, Clint class suicide prevention; Franklin, Taylor Lamance, sophomore class, Relay for Kodee Crouch, Kalee Tyler, Life; and freshmen, juvenile Josh Sanchez, Aimee diabetes. Hamilton and Dustin Russell Students will take part in have been nominated. theme days, as well. Elections will take place Wednesday is Pirate Day. Wednesday, Feb. 8, during Thursday is Awareness Class third-hour classes. Color Day for which stu­ Maple Valley leadership dents are to wear their class, under the direction of respective class colors. is Maple Valley Norma Jean Acker, has Friday announced activities for Spirit Day, so students are homecoming week encouraged to wear Maple Wednesday through Friday, Valley school colors and Feb. 8 to 10. apparel. Each class has chosen a Colors for each include: 20, 0 ■QK23 NIC < Winter homecoming court for Maple Valley includes (front row, from left) Taylor Lamance, Kodee Crouch, Kalee Tyler, Josh Sanchez, Aimee Hamilton, Dustin Russell, (back) Jaime Curth, Cody Sivyer, Jenna Whitaker, Austin Tobias, Megan Hosey and Clint Franklin. seniors, pink and black; juniors, red and white; sopho­ mores, purple; and freshmen, lime green. The winter homecoming dance will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8 to 11 p.m. 5 fflBBBHEffl fiffl Tet + Mcp. 1331172 Mik xpcxx 2 Jas 30 ISOIUJ3I iN naDB QOQQis uD unjajTOuZjjggirogB -24 2112 Cook bowls 300 game Bowler Jason Cook of Vermontville scored his first 300 game at Char­ Lanes in Charlotte Monday, Jan. 23. Cook had Set a personal goal to reach the perfect score in 2012 and he didn’t waste any time meeting that goal. J8& 211 FA. 2410 Admission for the dance is $6 or $5 with a donated canned good. Punch and light refreshments will be served, and photographs will be taken. Dress is casual to semi-formal. T-shirts will not be allowed. A powerball volleyball game — a traditional compe­ tition between junior and senior boys will take place Thursday at 7 p.m. The winning team will play Maple Valley staff members. The competition will be in the new gym; admission is $5. Medical marijuana hot topic at Nashville council meeting by Shari Carney Staff Writer Nashville Village Council members met a sudden and unexpected storm of resist­ ance to a proposed medical marijuana ordinance during their regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 26. Shortly after the 7 p.m. meeting began, a parade of 19 residents, led by Tony Green, marched into the meeting and dominated the public comment portion of the agenda by voicing their opposition to the ordinance that, they said, would vastly limit their rights under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act passed by Michigan vot­ ers in November 2008. Because of vagaries in the law, several municipalities have discussed and adopted ordinances similar to the pro­ posed ordinance before the Nashville Village Council that would establish strict regulations for medical mari­ juana and related uses and activities. Green, who owns the mar­ ijuana clinic at 109 N Main St. in Nashville, announced that he had won a case in Barry County Circuit Court before Judge Amy McDowell on Jan. 16, that would put him in direct con­ flict — but in clear legal limits — with the proposed ordinance. “I’m transferring patient to patient,” Green told the council. “It has been deter­ mined that I am not a care­ giver — l am totally legal by the law. You can pass this ordinance, but I am not shut­ ting down.” Another resident addressed a requirement in the proposed village ordi­ nance to register vehicles used in the transporting of medical marijuana, saying, “It is none of your business. I’m-, telling you, I’m not going to do it.” One person claimed that half of the residents in Nashville have medical mar­ ijuana cards. The cards must be issued by an attending physician for the legal use of medical marijuana. “I’ve got Graves’ dis­ ease,” said another. “If I don’t smoke, I don’t eat. The proposed ordinance states that a qualifying patient may not be present at the residence of the primary caregiver to purchase, smoke, consume, obtain or receive possession of any marijuana. “What if a caregiver and patient are married? Are they to split up?” asked James Brown. The council voted to table the ordinance and resubmit it to the appropriate committee and village attorney for fur­ ther considerations and revi­ sion. In other business, council approved a recommendation to increase cell phone reim­ bursements from $12.50 to $15 per month for part-time employees of the village. In This Issue • Paralysis results after treatment for rare condition; Fundraiser is Feb. 10 • Maple Valley to host College Goal Sunday; Aid filing deadline is March 1 • ‘Above the Influence’ theme of Youth Leadership Summit • Parchment pins the Lions in final league contest �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 4,2012 Paralysis results after treatment for rare condition Fundraiser planned Feb. 10 by Shari Carney StaffWriter Nashville resident Becky (Currier) Wheeler has been diagnosed with arteriovenus malformation, a rare disorder she is believed to have had since birth. Her condition was unknown until a year ago when a series of fainting spells led to medical tests revealing the condition “She was sb sick last year,” said her friend, Sylvia Hoeve, adding that the doc­ tor originally thought Wheeler had lung cancer. “An MRI showed a large mass of twisted veins that grew out of control under her left rib cage and up her back,” said Hoeve. “The veins had twisted so much it caused two of her ribs to crack.” In addition to the engorged, twisted veins Wheeler had three aneurysms, including one in the center of her chest from which a pint of blood was removed. Prescribed treatment was to kill the veins by injections of 100 percent alcohol, said Hoeve, explaining that the alcohol bums and dries the veins. ■ ■ “It burned Becky from the ‘inside to the outside,” said 'her friend. “It was very painful.” Three surgeries went as expected. During the fourth and final procedure, the alco­ hol went into a smaller vein and burned the nerve that leads to her legs. “In a matter of seconds, her and Kevin’s [husband Maple Valley High School students Justin Parks and Kelsey Venton are among a group of 17 seniors who recently toured the campus of Olivet College. Maple Valley seniors tour local college A benefit dinner is planned for Becky (Currier) Wheeler of Nashville to help pay medical bills. Kevin Wheeler] life changed forever,” said Hoeve. “She remains an inspiration to family and friends.” “God gave me my legs for 46 years,” said Wheeler, who has spent two months at Mary Freebed Hospital in Grand Rapids in occupation­ al and physical therapy to adjust to her new life. Wheeler will be home, Monday, Feb. 5. “She will need somebody with her all the time,” said Hoeve. Hoeve has been learning how to assist Wheeler, utiliz- Every Saturday Night: PRIME RIB MEXINITE-Fri, Feb 10+24 • FISH FRY-Fri, Feb 3+17 SUN-THURS6AM - 2PM • FRI & SAT 6AM - 8PM Take Out • 517*852*2500 • 202 N. Main St, Nashville All You Can Eat FISH on FISH NITE ••• ing a slide board to move her from place to place. “What do you do? You have to keep moving,” said Wheeler. “I have beautiful kids, a grandson and hus­ band.” The Wheelers have a daughter Zania, married to Matt Emory who have a son, Dalton. Costs continue to mount for Wheeler. Recent restruc­ turing by Kevin’s employer of nine years has caused him to be without a job. To help the family, friends are sponsoring a fundraiser. The public is invited to a benefit dinner, Friday, Feb. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the VFW in Nashville. Local Amish women are preparing a dinner of fried chicken, meat loaf and sever­ al side dishes. Cost is adults $8; children under 10, $4. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Maple Valley High School sent 17 seniors on a tour of Olivet College Tuesday, Jan. 24. The seniors were accom­ panied by Dawn Yager, Maple Valley High School counselor, and Jacque Magdaleno, college advisor. The visit included an admission presentation of student groups and activities available on campus, such as sports, performing arts, aca­ demic advising, residence life and other clubs. As the students toured the campus, they were given an overview of expectations of a first-year college student. The tour included visiting classrooms, dormitories and lunch in the cafeteria. “Olivet College was extremely generous and paid for the entire trip, including lunch and transportation,” said Magdaleno. “They [stu­ dents] had a wonderful time, and for many students, this visit assisted their decision of where to attend college.” Health department offers programs for low-income women If detected early, death from cervical cancer can be prevented through appropri­ ate treatment, and no woman should ever die from cervical cancer, according to staff at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. In the United States, screening programs have greatly reduced deaths from cervical cancer. Still, an estimated 10,000 American women will be diagnosed this year with invasive cervi­ cal cancer, and more than 50,000 will be diagnosed with early onset cervical can­ cer. The good news is that women have the power to increase their chance of sur­ viving and even preventing cervical cancer. By getting routine Pap screening tests, this devastating disease can be detected and treated early. Cervical cancer develops when abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix begin to multiply out of control. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV. HPV is spread through geni­ tal sexual contact. Many peo­ ple who become infected do not have symptoms, and unknowingly spread the virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 20 million Americans are currently infected with HPV, and another 6.2 million peo­ ple become infected each year. At least half of all sex­ ually active men and women acquire genital HPV infec­ tion at some point in their ■lives. 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 cervi­ cal cancer. A person can reduce his or her risk of infection by: • Choosing not to have sex. • Staying in a long-term, mutually monogamous rela­ tionship with an uninfected partner. • Limiting the number of sexual partners. • Receiving the HPV vac­ cination. • Not smoking (smoking doubles a woman’s chance of developing cervical cancer). In June 2006, the Food and Drug Administration approved an HPV vaccine which protects against four types of HPV that cause 70 percent of all cervical can­ cers and 90 percent of all genital warts. The HPV vac­ cine is recommended for women between the ages of 9 and 26. The vaccine is given through a series of three shots over a six-month period. The most common side effect is brief soreness at the injection site. To learn more about the HPV vaccine contact a physician or the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Immunization program in Hastings at 269-945-9516 ext. 129. Get screened regularly. According to the American Cancer Society, women whose HPV-related cervical abnormalities are detected and treated early - at the precancerous state have a nearly 100 percent survival rate. The key to prevention and early detection is the Pap screening test. A Pap screen­ ing (often called a Pap smear) is a simple test that can detect changes in cells in and around the cervix. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department offers two programs for women who qualify. The Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program provides free mam­ mograms and Pap smears to eligible women over age 50. The Family Planning Program provides birth con­ trol, 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, or 517­ 541-2630 or 517-485-7110 ext. 630 for the Charlotte office. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 4,2012 — Page 3 ‘Above the Influence’ theme of YouthLeadership Summit District governor visits Vermontville Lions Club Lions District Gov. Ray Robbins speaks to the Vermontville Lions Club Jan. 24. While visiting with the local club, Robbins outlined opportunities members have to reach out to the community. He stressed the benefits of joining the organization and “the wonderful fulfillment it brings personally.” Twenty-five students from the leadership class at Maple Valley Senior High School were challenged to be “above the influence” at the third annual Barry County Youth Leadership Summit Friday, Jan. 27, at Kellogg Community College’s Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings. The program was spon­ sored by the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force and presented by the Kent County Prevention Coalition. Youth leaders were challenged to take proactive stances in promot­ ing healthy choices ■ and avoiding alcohol and drug use. Participants heard about healthy stress busters and other issues facing teens and HASTINGS 4 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. SXUJAllALlIlTTYV 1 Maple Valley to host College Goal Sunday Deadline for filing the FAFSA is March 1 ■■ Feb. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. Maple Valley High School will again host College Goal Sunday, a nationwide pro­ gram to help current and prospective college students and their parents complete the Free Application for in- iwistafc! tai ttu Hatt ft|MH । i& bsMjwii ■ratal M ; te (it sat itfM’ if On Sb?'* s Country Kettle Cafe i g, jsirialf* 517-852-9700 ala®®'1®' Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM rifWF** Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! alai^' ««■»!< Hey Guys, don’t forget Feb. 14. Really try to\Ji^ 2 for *15.00 subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Financial aid experts from Olivet College and trained volunteers will be available to answer questions. Students who attend the free program are eligible to enter a prize drawing. For more information, visit Putnam District Library or the counseling office at Maple Valley High School, or online sources, www.micollegegoal.org, www.knowhow2go.org or www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid. Sat. thru Thur. 4r8pm 113 N. Main, Nashville ta a Jack & Judy’s Federal Student Aid. Putnam District Library in Nashville is a co-sponsor of this event, the second year at Maple Valley. The FAFSA is a require­ ment for federal aid pro­ grams such as Pell grants, CHECK OUT OUR EARLY BIRD BREAKFAST SPECIALS & DAILY SPECIALS MON.-FRI. (that’s every night except Friday) Includes: x2 Dinners Your Choice: 1/2 lb. Smoked Pork Chop, Country Fried Steak, Fried Chicken, Flat Iron Steak. With: Vegetable, Potato, Soup & Salad Bar and Dessert (your choice of Pie or Cake). Oeatersi GQTI.com and on Facebook BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM * excludes Digital 3D ® Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 2/4 - 2/9 O THE WOMAN IN BLACK (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:10.1:50,4:10.6:40.9:10 MON-TH 4:10. 6:40, 9:10 RED TAILS (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:00,1:40,4:20, 7:00, 9:40 MON-TH 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 O® THE GREY (R) SAT-SUN 11>30,2:05,4:40, 7:15,9:50 MON-TH 4:40, 7:15, 9:50 O® ONE FOR THE MONEY (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:40, 2:15, 4:30, 6:50, 9:20 MON-TH 4:30, 6:50, 9:20 Taking part in the summit are (kneeling) Clint Franklin, Katelyn Wilson (standing, from left) Jenniffer Porter, Jaime Curth, Allee McIntyre and Chloe Babcock, students in the leadership class at Maple Valley High School. They were part of a group of 25 students who participated in the third annual Barry County Youth Leadership summit at Kellogg Community College’s Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings, Jan. 27. Here, they are holding signs naming an influence they will rise above. told of resources available to them. The students, from five Barry County high schools then met to deter- mine how they can present the message at their respec­ tive high schools. Celebrity Server Night at Goodtime Pizza February 13 5-9pm esft 0 idt aiw *'* * e*5& ; *.%; . ^ jjSi^ ,/ . Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park April 22-29, 2012 s3149" 1 p.p. from Grand Rapids (BOOK NOW AND SAVE $150.00-$2999.00 p.p.) ' fe?' .''H Hii !< !< vf vf CALGARY * WATERTON NATIONAL PARK GLACIER NATIONAL PARK * BANFF "GOING TO THE SUN-ROAD" COLUMBIA ICEFIELDS * CALGARY "THE LAKE LOUISE EXPERIENCE" For more information and brochure contact: ORPHA STIFFLER, STIFFLER TOUR N' TRAVEL Mulliken, Michigan 48861 (517) 566-8990 • tandostiffler@gmail.com Hamilton-Hickey Owen Ray Duane Hickey is proudly announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage for my mommy, Amber Hamilton, to my daddy, Shane Hickey, on June 23, 2012. Amber is the daughter of Alan (Eva) Hamilton and Julie (Mike) Hughes. Shane is the son of Donald and Karen Hickey. A wedding reception will be held at my great grandpa, Ray (Jane) Hickeys, farm. 517-852-9100 501 N. Main (M-66) Nashville, MI 517.852.9910 207 N. Main St., Nashville A portion of the proceeds goes to Step N’ Time Check us on the web at: www.stepntimedancestuclio.com Junior & Senior Company �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the MapleValley News’ Saturday, February 4,2012 Larry £. Snowden $ A 0 Donald W. Lewis Donald W. Lewis passed away on January 30, 2012 at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte at the age of 77. Mr. Lewis was bom July 7, 1934, to his parents Edward and Dorma (Long) Lewis on the family farm on Mills Highway where he grew up. Donald served in the United States Marines during the Korean War, serving in the military police. After returning from the war he married Shirley Boyer and together they raised two sons, Donald Lee and David. Donald worked for 30 years At Johnson’s Iron Foundry in Charlotte until his retirement in 1985. Donald was involved in a number of activities with his sons including coaching little league baseball and serving as a Cub Master in the Cub Scouts program in both Charlotte and Vermontville. Don was a wonderful woodworker who made numerous pieces that were either sold at local craft shows or given to family members. The most memo­ rable pieces he made were baby cribs for his grand­ daughters. Donald loved the outdoors and hunting. He was also a member and past president of the Vermontville Lions Club. Above all though, Donald was proudest of his family and grandchildren, especial­ ly his granddaughters, and later his great grandsons. Donald Lewis is survived and fondly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Shirley (Boyer); their son, Donald Lee (Marcia) Lewis of Sunfield; daughter-in-law, Amy Lewis of Charlotte; grandson, Donald John (Kerry) Lewis; and grand­ daughters Dayna (Nick) Miller, Justina Lewis, Christin Lewis, and .Felicia Lewis; and his great grand­ sons, Dalton Lewis, Kaiden Lewis and Seth Miller. He was predeceased by his son David Lewis in 2007, and his brother Forest Lewis and sister Betty Grove. Funeral services were held Thursday February 2, 2012, at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Chaplain Ron Hutson officiating. If desired the family has suggested memorial contri­ butions be made in Donald's memory to . Eaton Community Palliative Care. Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories and condolences online in Donald's Book of Memories at www.PrayFuneralHome.co m Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Janice Curtiss HASTINGS, MI- Janice Curtiss, age 66, of Hastings passed away peacefully Friday, January 27, 2012 at her home. Janice was, bom in Lake Odessa, on May 26, 1945, the daughter of the late George and Arlene (Bolyen) Swanson. She was raised in the Hastings area attending Star School, later graduating from Hastings High School in 1963. She .then continued her education at Argubright College in Battle Creek where she studied business. She was the wife of Roland Curtiss. The couple was married in 1965 in Las Vegas, NV, then made their home together in the Hastings area where they raised their family together. She enjoyed her years work­ ing in the meat department at Kroger and Hamady. In 1991 Jan and Roland opened Mill’s Landing Restaurant in Hastings which they have operated for over 20 years together. Jan loved to decorate the restaurant with many season­ al and holiday decorations that patrons enjoy today. Her oil paintings of Santa that are always, part of the holidays in December bring smiles to many, and she was instrumental in making sure that all of the necessary items were purchased to ensure the restaurant ran smoothly. Jan's family was always her first priority. Spending time at the family cabin by Higgins Lake was always a favorite vacation destination. Jan was a very talented, but modest artist who loved to paint. She would often take her beloved family dog "Rocky" and head North to their cabin where she could enjoy some quiet time and focus on her artwork. Along with her husband, the couple enjoyed traveling; and the warm waters of the Caribbean were always a most welcomed vacation. She loved working in her flowers, and cheering on Michigan State teams... Go Green and White!!! Janice is survived by hus­ band of47 years, Roland; her daughter, Andrea Purdun; brother, James Swanson; grandchildren, Justin, Ashley, and Shelby Purdun, and Alex Randall; and many friends, none more special than Carol Tobias. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Alison Curtiss. Memorial services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, • on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, with Pastor Don Roscoe officiating. In lieu of flowers, the fam­ ily has requested memorial contributions be made to the Barry 'County Humane Society or Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t for further details. VERMONTVILLE, MI Larry E. Snowden, age 71, of Vermontville passed away peacefully Thursday, .February 2, 2012, at his home with his beloved fami­ ly at his side. Larry was bom in Fostoria, OH on December 27, 1940, the son of the late Cecil E. Snowden anti Camilla (Baker) Wixson. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools graduating from W.K. Kellogg High School, 1960. He was the husband of Kay (Jarrard) Snowden. The couple was married June 29,1963 at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. They made their home together in the Nashville area where they raised their family together. Larry and Kay had been married for over 48 years. Larry worked as a auto repairman at General Motors for 34 1/2 years. Larry was responsible for identifying and repairing any defects or things that were assembled incorrectly on the line. He was extremely faithful to his work, missing only nine days throughout his entire career. He retired in January 1996. Larry loved to be outdoors especially hunting deer in the fall and camping with his family in the summer months. In 1997 Larry became the sexton at Hillside Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Feb. 6 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, apple. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Beef hot dog, sweet potato and fries, coleslaw, tropical fruit, bun. Wednesday, Feb. 8 New Orleans chicken, rice, Oriental blend vegetables, tossed salad, orange. Kalamo Cemetery; a job he truly loved and did faithfully for over 15 years. Together with is wife Kay, the couple enjoyed taking trips and rid­ ing in their custom VW dune buggy with other "buggie" enthusiasts and friends. Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Kay; a daugh­ (Michael) ter, Sandra Bernier; a son, Daniel (Michelle) Snowden; two sisters, Beverly Elliston, Ruth (Eugene) Jarrard; a David brother (Pat) Snowden;' and son-in law Dean Krouse He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Brandi (Phil) McCaulley, Bradley Bernier,-Michelle (Robert) Fraiser, Stephen Bernier, Tia Slee, Paul Slee, Brent Snowden, Shelbi Snowden, Michael Krouse; seven great grandchildren, Hunter and Caelob McCaulley, Adam salad, tropical fruit, granola bar. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Sliced turkey and cheddar cheese, coleslaw, apricots, bun. Thursday, Feb. 9 Cottage cheese, com and black bean salad, pineapple, lemon bar. Friday, Feb. 10 Oriental chicken pasta, cucumber salad, citrus sec­ tions, club crackers. Thursday, Feb. 9 Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Feb. 6 BBQ beef, potato soup, tossed salad, peach crisp, bun. , Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy,, stuffing, green beans, prunes. Friday, Feb. 10 Tuesday, Feb. 7 Roast beef and gravy, baked-potato, glazed baby carrots, bread pudding, banana. BBQ meatballs, rice, com, broccoli, strawberry apple­ sauce. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Feb. 6 Tuna pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, applesauce, crackers. Wednesday, Feb. 8 New Orleans; chicken, rice, cauliflower, peas and carrots, orange. Thursday, Feb. 9 Beef stew, winter blend vegetables, peach crisp, wheat bread, vanilla wafers. Fraiser, KayLee Slee, Miles Dolnik, Xavier and Christian Krouse. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Snowden-Krouse, who passed away in 1995; his brother, William Snowden; sister, Judy Steele; his moth­ er and father-in-law, Lawrence and Mary Jarrard; and step-dad, John Wixson. Funeral services will be held at at St. Ann Catholic Church, Bellevue, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 with Father Francis Mossholder officiating. The family will receive visitors on Monday, February 6, from1 2 to 4 and again from 6 to 8 p.m. with Rosary service beginning at 7 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. A luncheon will be held immediately following the funeral service. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bellevue with interment to follow at Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, the fam­ ily .has requested memorial contributions be made to St. Ann Catholic Church in Bellevue or Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfimeralhome.ne t for further details.. Friday, Feb. 10 Roast beef, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, glazed car­ rots, banana, bread pudding. Activities Calendar Monday, Feb. 6 - Hastings Feb. Birthday Party; BYOG; Mini Massage 9noon; Card Making 10 a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, Feb. 7 - Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Low Vision Sup. 1:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, Feb. 9 Hastings - Line Dancing/ Music; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville BP Clinic 11 a.m.; TV Time. Friday, Feb. 10 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland - BP Clinic 10:30 a.m.; Visiting. Nashville Bingo. Tuesday, Feb. 7 “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 0676823° Scott A. 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Alma was the daughter of Dr. George and Sara Benedict Williams of Vermontville. irrefutable logic, “there’s the always have!” seam!” From some source there “Yes, I guess it is,” Anna came into the household a would sigh and try to accom­ little book on astronomy. My modate herself to the unusu­ mother seized upon it with ally narrow quarters. avidity. She learned it from The next day, my moth­ cover to cover and insisted er’s conscience having trou­ that Anna learn it, too. She My mother, Sara, and her bled her greatly, she would told in later years that there sister, Anna, who lived in the do penance by moving the was a good reason for this — new settlement of center seam way over on her to teach Anna. She had to be Vermontville in Southern own side so that Anna, in one pace ahead herself. So Michigan, about the year turn would have at least the little girls spent many 1850, were not only sisters three-quarters of the allotted happy evenings identifying but the best of friends and space. Orion, the Big and Little dipcompanions. Sara was “Sate,” Anna would say pers, finding the bear and the aggressive, imaginative, dar­ wonderingly, “I am sure I Pleiades. My mother’s imaging. Anna, four years have lots more room than 1 ination soared to new younger, was her faithful fol­ had last night.” heights; she peopled the lower, even if sometimes a Firmly would my mother planets with strange and little dubious as to the out­ reply: “There’s the seam.” wonderful inhabitants and come of Sara’s schemes and The matter was settled. entertained her brothers and plans. Also Anna was credu­ One day my mother sister by the hour with her lous and I am afraid that Sara remarked to her sister, stories. often took advantage of that “Annie, do you know that She was very adept at fact, not maliciously, but for you make perfectly dreadful rhymes — often wrote com­ a little quiet fun. faces when you comb your plete letters in verse. Into Cotton cloth in those days hair or wring out the clothes their primitive school some was narrow, and consequent­ or screw on a bottle top? teachers were brought a little ly sheets had a seam down Your mouth clamps shut and geography book in rhyme. the middle. That milled seam goes over to one side and My mother remembered was also supposed to mark you scowl.” many of those verses till she fhe exact middle of the bed, Anna was quite distressed was an old lady and often so that two little girls, sleep­ at this picture of herself and remarked that if more text­ ing together, could each have faithfully practiced day after books were issued in similar an exact half of the space for day to keep her face in manner, pupils would learn her very own. When Sara repose when her hands were more easily and retain what made the bed (they took working. But some time later they learned longer. turns) she sometimes put the she came on Sara, perform­ One day each year was set seam way over on Anna’s ing a difficult task — with aside for making candles, It side. Anna would feel the her face all screwed up in was called Candle Day. Sara wall on one side — the seam tension. In perfect astonish­ and Anna loved to help. My on the other and com- ment, Anna cried, “What, Aunt Anna writes of this day plain: “Sate, I don’t seem to Sate, you twist your face up in a little book of reminis­ cences as follows: have any room at all!” exactly as you said I do!” “Of course,” replied my “One hundred and forty“Well,” my mother would reply with apparent mother nonchalantly, “I four candles Were made, the family’s supply for the year. The kitchen floor was cov­ ered with sawdust. Blocks were placed at each end of the room, and long poles laid across them. There were 12 small rods about the size of a finger. On each rod 12 pieces of doubled candlewick, the length ofthe desired candles, were arranged. On the kitchen stove were two huge kettles ofboiling tallow from which the boiler could be replenished. The kitchen door was open so as to keep the room as cold as possible. Mother, with warm wraps about her shoulders, sat beside the long rods and dipped one by one the small rods with the 12 strips into the boiling hot tallow. Thus 144 candles were made. After the first dipping, she would rub each strip with her finger, giving form and shape to the candle. It took the greater part of a day for the work to be completed, but it gave us all light for evenings for a year.” During the busy days, while they worked, my grandmother would tell the little girls stories of her childhood, and of Harmony Retreat, a ladies’ seminary near Auburn, N.Y., where she was brought up by her Aunt Almira Bennett, who conducted it. These stories of far away places fired the imagination of the little girls living in the wilderness, and one day not long after can­ dles had been made and safe­ ly stored away, Sara said to Anna: “Let’s run away. Maybe we could go to a ladies’ sem- inary. Mother said she’d never send a young child away from home as she was sent, so there’s no use asking her. We’ll have to run away. Anna, a little reluctantly, agreed to the idea. Plans were made. They would be gypsies. Bright colors were needed for the garb of gyp­ sies, so the children gathered berries, weeds and walnut husks, and little by little dyed what they thought was necessary. Their mother was too busy with endless house­ hold tasks, the garden, visit­ ing the sick, helping with the work ofthe academy and the church to pay too much attention the activities of her daughters. Sara felt, for some reason, that a foreign language would be useful, so out of a little French grammar book they learned a few phrases. Dolls were prepared —­ they couldn’t leave those behind — and Sara’s paint­ ing outfit was included. And oh yes, a Bible. Daughters of a clergyman, a very rigid and devout man of God, wouldjr’t dream of setting off for foreign parts without a copy of Holy Scriptures. On the day planned to start, everything was in readiness, even to a lunch for the first stage of the journey. The nearest towns to the set­ tlement were 15 to 20 miles away. It was a three-day journey to go to and return from one — so readers may realize what the young inno­ cents were attempting. They left quietly in the early afternoon. The day was warm and pleasant. They turned south and sauntered along the country road with­ out a care in the world, two free spirits, going where? When they had traveled per­ haps a mile, they met an old man coming toward them. He was using a cane and walked with difficulty. He paused as they came abreast and. peered at them with rheumy eyes. “Hello, little gals. Taking a walk?” They guiltily acknowl­ edged that they were. He looked at them more closely. “Say, ain’t ye Elder Benedict’s little girls? Ye look just like him,” he cack­ led a little. “I’d know ye any­ where. Long ways from home ain’t ye?” And giving another cack­ le, he limped on. Anna looked at Sara, and Sara looked at Anna. They seemed to read each other’s thoughts. “It’s no use,” said Sara, despondently, “The whole world knows our father: We can never run away.” And without further words, they turned and start­ ed on the path for home. COBB WELL DRILLING (REPAIR • • • • 30 Years Experience Estimates Available 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. #1748 Now Scheduling Appointments 8 7 Day Service Pumps Installed & Repaired Service On Submersible Pumps 2“ - 5” Well Drilling and Repair We Specialize in: , MAPLE^VALLEY Accounting and Tax, LLC Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent 8870 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, MI 517-852-1500 • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping foififiiWil1 OM®® -7 • W** iMftnfW^ l t* । J**W'' I **1819 819 tf*'- . •*!ListList> •tf* tf ■ >*' > ■ ■5l^ *«* « ’ LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south ef 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.,.NashvilleSunday School ................. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 1 a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting......... .7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service..... ........ 9 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship ............ 11a.m. .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ................................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship...............11 a.m. Evening Worship ...................6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ......... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 ,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 Glasses, 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 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. pperMAPLE GROVE ool 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 vice PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School .............. 9:45 aim. 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 Sunday School Worship.......... 0 a.m. .11 a.m. PASJOR 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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING 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. 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 ................ 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 4,2012 Memories of the Past Short-lived Nashville soda industry debuted during Great Depression The Try-Me Bottling Works was Nashville’s newest industry during the bleak days of the Great Depression. Opened in 1930 in the former Quick grocery store on South Main Street, the plant did a good business at first but folded in 1934. Seen in this circa 1930 photo are (from left) Ward Quick, Horace Babcock and Forrest Babcock. (Photo loaned in 1982 by Forrest Babcock) This Memories ofthe Past article by Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News, Feb. 2, 1982. One of Nashville’s most unique, though short-lived, industries blossomed in the height of the Great Depression, making its debut just a few short months after the stock market crash of October 1929. “Nashville appears certain to have a new industry by early spring,” noted the Nashville News in mid­ January 1930. “The Try-Me Bottling Works of Battle Creek, headed by Ward Quick of Nashville, plans to move here and set up a new plant.” In February, the Try-Me Bottling company held its annual election of officers, naming as directors Dale Quick, Ward A. Quick, William Stephens, Len W. Feighner, former publisher of the Nashville News, and Lewis E. Pratt, a retired local hardwareman. “The company will move its plant from Battle Creek in the spring, locating in the Quick building on South Main Street,” added the News’ account of the meet­ ing. The building was a former grocery store owned and operated by Ward Quick. It was situated on the east side ofthe street, just south ofthe Ward Quick (seen here in an early 1900s photo), son of a pioneer Maple Grove Township family, became manager of the Try-Me Bottling Works in Battle Creek in 1928 after selling the grocery store he had operated in Nashville since 1902. As a young man, he attended Michigan Agricultural College (now MSU) and taught district schools in the Nashville area. After ill health forced his retirement at the local Try-Me plant, Quick was appointed Nashville postmaster in 1932. He died the following year at age 60. Church Street intersection. Within weeks of the February board meeting the Nashville plant was opera- Dobb/v5c e AUTO SERVICE CENTER Your Local CM Automotive Specialists LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON IVI-7y “WE HONOR PROTECTION plana rerxatnetnidesed arranties Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With AU Makes Sr Models Owner, Jeff bobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 20 years experience 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE tional, The News of March 6, 1930, carried the following front-page story: “The TryMe Bottling Co., recently moved here from Battle Creek, last Thursday shipped their first truckload of TryMe beverage from the local plant. The plant is in opera­ tion in the W.A. Quick build­ ing on South Main Street, and the public may see the bottling machine in action as it automatically washes the bottles, fills them with any one of several flavored drinks, caps the bottle and delivers it ready for the case. “The plant is in the charge of W.A. Quick and Dale Quick, the latter of Battle Creek, who are busy every day getting a supply of their product on the floor for quick shipment to retailers throughout this territory. “With the coming of warmer weather, it is expect­ ed the company will be rushed to capacity to fill orders from their territory which reaches over most of southern Michigan. The company operated last in Battle Creek and developed an extensive distribution for the product which is admit­ tedly one of the best ever marketed in this section. “Several local men have purchased stock in the TryMe concern and feel assured that their investment will prove a profitable one. It is practically a home-owned concern, Mr. Dale Quick, president of the company, being considered as belong­ ing to Nashville.” One who remembered well the Try-Me bottling operation is Forrest Babcock of Nashville. While attend­ ing high school, he "worked at the plant along with his father, Horace Babcock. “The plant operated six days a week in the summer,” remembered Forrest. “In the wintertime, we bottled every other day.” The quarters were so cold in the winter that the pop had to be processed and immedi­ ately delivered to prevent bottle breakage due to freez­ ing. “As I remember, we had only an old coal stove to heat the plant,” said Forrest. At each wintertime bot­ tling session, 10 cases of each flavor were produced. Forrest did not recall the total number of Try-Me fla­ vors, but noted that there was a good variety. Ward Quick worked in the plant along with Horace and Forrest Babcock. Upstairs in the building were large vats where the men combined syrup, sugar and carbonated water. The mixture then flowed through hoses to the bottling equip­ ment located on the main floor. Filled, capped and cased, the bottles then were distrib­ uted by delivery truck. “At one time, Jesse Guy was the delivery man, and at another time it was Dale DeVine, recalled Forrest. “Earl Rothhaar was the salesman.” In the 1982 interview, Forrest could not remember the amount of pop produced in a peak summer season, but a Nashville News item from early July 1931 gives some clue: “Nashville’s newest industry, the Try-Me Bottling Works, is operating at full capacity due to the warm weather. Last week, 45,000 bottles of assorted flavors ofthe soft drink were turned out, and demand still exceeds production. However, Forrest believed the “45,000” figure may have been exaggerated or perhaps a misprint. Business did boom in the hot summer months, though. One of the big local buyers was Charles Diamante, owner and opera­ tor of a confectionery and fruit store. “Diamante would buy 50 cases of pop at a time,” said Forrest. “That was a good sale.” . In the off-season, business slowed. “In the wintertime, Dad and I would take 25 cases twice a week on a route through Battle Creek,” recalled Forrest. Nashville’s pop industry thrived for a few years, but in time, the shock waves of the Great Depression apparently overtook the firm. A brief note carried by the Nashville News Feb. 1, 1934, told this sad tale: “A portion of the equipment of the TiyMe Bottling Works was sold Monday for township and village taxes.” By that time, Ward Quick had retired as manager ofthe fitm due to ill health. He was Nashville postmaster when he died in December 1933. In his obituary, the News noted that Quick had become manager of the Try-Me Bottling Works at Battle Creek in 1928 and remained in that capacity after the plant was moved to Nashville two years later. The News account read: “During his employment with them, he overworked and over taxed his heart and was forced to resign and rest for several months.” Always a staunch and loyal Democrat, Quick was appointed Nashville post­ master in 1932 with the elec­ tion of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He was serving in that post at the time of his death in December 1933 at age 60. 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 discrimi­ nation 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06768090 • New Construction Designed and Installed • Boiler Installation and Service • Radiant Floor Tubing and Ceiling Goodman Installation • Duct Cleaning and Sanitizing Air Conditioning & Heating • 24-Hour Phone Service • Free Estimates • Fuel Oil Furnace Installation and Service • Geo-Thermal Installation and Service • Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Sales and Service •A0 Smith Water Heater Sales and • High-Efficiency Furnace and Air Conditioning Installation ow Serving Your Community for Over 40 Years Service | I • Empire Space Heater Sales and Senrice FROST HEATING 0 COOLING 00AL1TV, VALUE S SERVICE I Lake Odessa (616)374-7595 Nashville (517)852-9565 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 4,2012 — Page 7 Archer’s students learn about simple machines SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Fuller Street Elementary Lunch Menu Fuller Street Breakfast Menu Monday, Feb. 6 Monday, Feb. 6 Cereal, Scooby snacks, juice, milk. Hot dogs, Smile potatoes, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Tuesday, Feb. 7 Variety sandwiches, chick­ en noodle soup with crackers, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Thursday, Feb. 9 Cinnamon pancakes, juice, milk. Wet burrito, Mexican rice, chilled pears, bar cookie. Pizza bar. Friday, Feb. 10 Chicken wrap sandwich, spinach dip, fruit push-up. Variety bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: variety of chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, PB&J sandwich, yogurt w/string cheese. Menu subject to change. Breakfast prices: $1.45;, reduced 300; Lunch prices: $2.25-$2.50, reduced 400; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: 500. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Thursday, Feb. 9 New! Sheperds Pie, roll n butter, fruit, dessert, milk. Apple cinnamon muffin, cojack cheese stick, juice, milk. Friday, Feb. 10 Mini french toast, juice, milk. Goodtime pizza, tossed salad, fresh fruit, milk. Friday, Feb. 10 BBQ chicken sandwich, carrot chips, fruit, milk. Maple Valley NOTE: 2 milk flavors Jr.-Sr. High School offered daily with lunch. 2 Lunch Menu milk choices offered daily Monday, Feb. 6 with breakfast. Cracker packs Pizza buns, garlic fries, offered daily with hot lunch. chilled peaches, cookie. Soup Menu subject to change -and sandwich bar. without notice. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Baked spaghetti w/meat uS> Austin Fox, Justin Schliep and Rel Angell, students in Amanda Archer’s third grade class at Fuller Street School, have been studying simple machines, as part of the third grade curriculum. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Chicken casserole, mashed potatoes w/gravy, chilled mixed fruit, bar cookie. Burger/chicken bar. Breakfast round, juic.e, milk. Thursday, Feb. 9 J St e tu’rS t t*ot7e 'tW’ balls, cheese broccoli, Jell-o w/fruit, homemade roll. Mexican bar. POLICE BEAT iflPDIEVIUF SjjtoNt Driver’s story Refunds for is not quite hot items true uncover retail During general patrol near M-66 and Jordan Road Jan. fraud 29, a Michigan State trooper tohofa u?*® hfa u?* f W»e’»«t!lli ,kWil0iil* . ■tolapMyifcrt to ns 1 ®to 'tod Ik.lfflttjgt, ®k ‘Ifeg lii gg^ Bn lii In it og^ airatilslats; i ws tsiriotBuls M Huk' nffi trit Utt KEt ■m .taisaic IflffilWlp nasaiMh M ■i Wrih dd MStuivi ttptikfcili jamfcrt'3 • st ® 5®!® fi as P d jjristWk^'i (From left) Jocelyn Sweet, Christy Brooke, Emilee Gonser, Jessica Curth, Austin White, Charlie Milligan and Dyllan Humble show their simple machines. Students in Amanda Archer’s third grade class have been studying types of machines, such as pulleys, wheel and axle, levers, motion, ramp, incline plane, wedge, screw, fulcrum, load, force, energy and friction. Jiiapciii*8 *5**3 »>»S. »». came upon a 1990 Oldsmobile in the ditch. The vehicle apparently failed to stop at the four-way stop sign, crossed the intersection and went into the ditch where it became stuck. The trooper reported that occupants appeared to be intoxicated, and one man claimed his wife had been driving but left on foot for help. The trooper checked the occupant’s story and was able to get state­ ments from two witnesses, including the other passenger, revealing the man was not telling the truth about the accident. After further inves­ tigation, the 51-year-old Woodland man was arrested for operating while intoxicat­ ed, third offense, and driving while his license revoked. www.mtd-inc.com Coil Technician 3rd Shift Required Experience: Handling steel, setting colls to automatic feeders, unloading (receiving) steel, overhead crane and inventory accuracy. Deputies were called to the Hastings Walmart Jan. 25 to investigate an incident of retail fraud. A 56-year-old Nashville man was seen on video returning a damaged lantern, which had not bee paid for, asking for a refund. Another video showed the man returning a cell phone that had been taken from a Battle Greek Walmart. He was seeking a refund from the Hastings store. The man also was seen receiving a refund for a camp stove which was not purchased When con­ . fronted with the allegations, the man admitted to fraud and offered to pay back Walmart for the items. A deputy told the man he was no longer allowed in the Hastings Walmart. The report was for­ warded to the prosecutor’s office for review. Send resume, cover letter & salary history to: Middleville Tool and Die Co. ATTN: Jeffrey Lord < CHRS 1900 Patterson Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 Email: jeffreyl@mtd-inc.com ^iPDLIVILLr WToifcO’ www.mtd-inc.com Maintenance Repair 3rd Shift Specific Skills Required: FANUC Robot Programming, Allen Bradley PLC Controls, Stamping Punch Press Repairs, Industrial Wiring & Electronics. Send resume, cover letter & salary history to: Middleville Tool and Die Co. ATTN: Jeffrey Lord - CHRS 1900 Patterson Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 Email: jeffreyl@mtd-inc.com i? jgd pod ***lj40 KSS 20 Year Manufacturer's Warranty > Outdoor *» '2>»’ d 0 Wood « Sfe$ k‘ Stoves Heating Applications Forced Air Furnace & Water Boiler • Zoned Heating Domestic Water Heating • In-Floor Heating & More Made in Michigan Full Line of Parts & Accessories 1 517-852-9565 Students in Amanda Archer’s third grade class at Fuller Street School studying simple machines include (back row, from left) Sean Benedict, Kirstyn Sears, Lyssa Walker, Beyonca Molson, T. J. Clay, Hanna Pixley (front) Jacob French, Rebecca Fairfield, Chandler Murton, Jonas Hutchins, Zach Seaton and Mason Garrison. w.bUTjnRiteStoves.com Licensed & Insured FROST HEATING G COOLING Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 § quality, value a service Nashville (517) 852-9565 •WE INSTALL ALL BRANDS OF OUTDOOR WOOD STOVES 06772899 £ �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, February 4, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Weyrick A/K/A Richard K. Weyrick II and Sheila Weyrick, husband and wife, to Citicorp Trust Bank, fsb, Mortgagee, dated April 9, 2007 and recorded April 25, 2007 in Instrument Number 1179749, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Three and 3/100 Dollars ($138,193.03) including interest at 7.567% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on MARCH 1,2012. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that parcel of land in Township of Hope, Barry County, State of Michigan, as more fully described in Deed Book 563, Page 300, being known and des­ ignated as metes and bounds property. Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, thence North 00 degrees 08 min­ utes 44 seconds East, 1330.09 feet along the East line of said Section 8 to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 8; thence North 89 degrees 05 minutes 44 seconds West, 553.30 feet along said South line to a point pn the shore of Head Lake, said point being the true point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 05 min­ utes 44 seconds West, 231.28 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East, 163.00 feet to the centerline of Head Road; thence Northeasterly, 111.50 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the left the radius of which is 159.15 feet and the chord of which bears North 57 degrees 12 minutes 25 seconds East, 109.23 feet; thence North 37 degrees 08 minutes 13 sec­ onds East, 143.82 feet along said centerline,Ihence along an inter­ mediate traverse line of the shore of Head Lake South 14 degrees 19 minutes 38 seconds West, 193.89 feet; thence continuing along said traverse line South 33 degrees 16 minutes 57 seconds East, 182.54 feet to the point of beginning. Including all land lying between said intermediate tra­ verse line and the waters of Head Lake, also including all land in the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 8 lying Northeasterly of the above described parcel and Easterly of the centerline of Head Road. Subject to easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Head Road. 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 proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 28, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 File Nd. 671.2992 (01-28) (02-18) 06772483 LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COL­ LECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by Edward J. Greene and Melissa M. Greene, husband and wife of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to First Financial Bank, NA dated the 10th day of February, 2006, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 17th day of February, 2006, in Instrument No. 1160303 of Barry Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for prin­ cipal of $96,598.46 (ninety-six thousand five hundred ninety­ eight and 46/100) plus accrued interest at 4.00% (four point zero zero) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equi­ ty having been instituted to recov­ er the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 8th day of March, 2012, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be fore­ closed 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 Barry, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as fol­ lows to wit: Situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry and State of Michigan: Being a part of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter, Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, beginning at a point 28 rods 7.50 feet Northerly along the center of the highway from inter­ section of center of said highway and South quarter section line; thence Westerly 10 rods; thence North 44 feet; thence Westerly 97 and eight/twelfth feet to right of way of the Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad; thence Northerly along said right of way to the Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad 93 feet; thence East 14 rods 5 feet to center of highway; thence Southerly 154 feet to beginning. ALSO, com­ mencing at a point in the comer of South Grove Street distant 469.50 feet (also recorded as 469.08 feet) along said centerline from the intersection thereof with the South line of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence Westerly 10 rods along the North line of grantor's property for the true place of beginning; thence continuing Westerly along the Westerly prolongation of said North line to the Easterly line of the abandoned Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad right of way; thence Northerly along said Easterly line to the North line of grantor's prop­ erty line; thence Easterly 96 feet, more or less, along said North line; thence South 44 feet along grantor's property line to the beginning. Commonly known as: 622 S. Grove St. Tax Parcel No.: 08-03-006-055-00 The redemp­ tion period shall be six 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: February 4, 2012 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200­ S Troy, Ml 48084 WWR# 10075544 (02-04)(02-25) Michigan’s annual free fishing weekend returns Feb. 18-19 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone the annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Feb. 18 and 19. On that weekend, everyone - resi­ dents and non-residents alike — can fish without a license, though all other fishing regu- LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Joseph E. Dempsey and Margaret M. Dempsey, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, with its address at 900 East Paris Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, as Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2005 and recorded on September 7, 2005, Instrument No.: 1152315, Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is $94,902.03 at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on March 15, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, (which Is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale pro­ ceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 4.5% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate situated in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER QUARTER POST OF SECTION 18, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 660 FEET ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH QUARTER LINE OF SECTION 18; THENCE EAST 250 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST-WEST QUAR­ TER LINE OF SECTION 18, FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE CONTINUING EAST 250 FEET ALONG SAME COURSE; THENCE NORTH 760 FEET MORE OR LESS PARAL­ LEL WITH SAID NORTH-SOUTH QUARTER LINE, TO THE CEN­ TERLINE OF KELLER ROAD; THENCE WESTERLY 260 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 685 FEET MORE OR LESS, PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH­ SOUTH QUARTER LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Tax Identification Number: 08-07­ 018-007-12 The redemption peri­ od shall be six months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned and then pursuant to the time frame set forth in MCLA 600.3241a. February 2, 2012 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49960) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 (02-04)(03-03) (02-04)(03-03) lations apply. Michigan has been cele­ brating the winter free fish­ ing weekend annually since 1994-as a way to promote awareness of the state’s vast aquatic resources. With more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, 36,000 miles of rivers and 11,000 inland lakes, Michigan and fishing are a natural match. “Michigan offers some of the finest freshwater fishing in the world, including dur­ ing the winter months,” said DNR Director Rodney Stokes. “Fishing is an inex­ pensive activity anyone can pursue as an individual or as a family. We encourage peo­ ple to get out this February LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL­ LECTOR 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 OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Katrine M. Cooper and Patrick M. Cooper, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and. lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2007 and recorded February 14, 2007 in Instrument'’Number 1176414, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, N.A., as suc­ cessor by merger to BAG Home Loans Servicing, L.P. FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six and 55/100 Dollars. ($167,496.55) 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 16, 2012. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30 of Merlaus Pine Lake Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 54. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned 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 prop­ erty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 14, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 708.0538 (01-14) (02-04) 06771528 and experience it, for free.” To encourage involvement in free fishing weekends, organized activities are being scheduled in communities across the state. These activ­ ities are coordinated by a variety of organizations including: groups, schools, local and state parks, busi­ nesses and others. Visit the newly revamped website www.michigan.gov/freefishing for information related to this special weekend. Auto thefts decline but lock the truck The Michigan Automobile Theft Prevention Authority recently announced that auto thefts in Michigan are down 9.35 percent from 2009 to 2010. Since the inception of the ATPA in 1986, auto thefts in Michigan have fall­ en by 62 percent. But the news isn’t so good for truck owners. Of the top 10 most frequently stolen vehicles in Michigan in 2011, six were Dodge Ram trucks (varying, by year, in popularity among thieves), two are Ford pickups and two are Chevrolet trucks. No cars, mini-vans or SUVs made the top 10. The Michigan Automobile Theft Prevention Authority also listed thefts by color, month and days of the week. The most common colors among stolen vehicles, in order, are black, white, red, blue, silver and green. The final four months on the cal­ endar see the most vehicle thefts, followed by slimmer months, then spring. And, according to ATPA statistics, Tuesdays and Mondays saw the most vehicle thefts in 2011. From the Pulpit Live a life of love by Pastor Marc S. Livingston Chester Gospel Church I Corinthians 13:1-7 (The Message) reads, “If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, ‘Jump,’ and itjumps, but I don’t love, I’m nothing. If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love. In other words, The Message continues, “Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have. Love doesn’t strut, doesn’t have a swelled head, doesn’t force itselfon others, isn’t always ‘me first,’ doesn’t fly off the handle, doesn’t keep score of the sins of others, doesn’t revel when others grovel, takes pleasure in the flowering of truth, puts up with anything, trusts God always, always looks for the best, never looks back, but keeps going to the end.” I recently listened to a radio broadcast that dealt with the topic of child discipline. The commentator asked the guest how he disciplined his children. The guest’s response was not what I expected, but it caused me to think. His response was that he first needed to live a life of discipline. I think we should consider this thought pat­ tern when it comes to the topic of love. The church of Corinth, to which the above scripture was written, was a mess. I believe part ofthe reason it was such a mess was that they were super critical of each other and that they really didn’t love each other. They had all the exterior stuff down pat, but didn’t have the core right. I purposely used the message translation of the Bible so that none of us would have the excuse of trying to figure out what love is and isn’t. And like in the case ofthe topic of discipline, we must first be the definition of love before we can teach it to others. In the gospel of John (13:35), Jesus said: “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” The world is desperate for real love. The good news is that Jesus is that love. He proved it by giving up his life so that we could have life — eternal life — and then going out and being an example of that life. How can we be examples? By loving like Jesus did and does. Local clergy who would like to contribute to this col­ umn ofgood news may contact Pastor Marc Livingston by email, chestergospel@juno.com. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 4, 2012 — Page 9 Parchment pins the Lions in final league contest by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The final outcome would­ n’t have changed much. The Lions still would have fallen to Parchment. They’d still be entrenched in fourth place in the Kalamazoo Valley Association stand­ ings. But, Maple Valley varsity, wrestling coach Chris Ricketts would have liked to have seen some of his boys wrestle a little better against visiting Parchment Wednesday-even ing. “I think we threw away at least two matches,” said Ricketts. “Some of our kids that we depend upon aren’t wrestling well all of a sud­ den. Although Parchment was going to beat us, we’re not going to beat Parchment this year. We just had a cou­ ple ofkids we thought would wrestle better, but they did- Maple Valley 130-pounder Jake Milbauer closes in on his first-period pin of Parchment’s Andrew Chapa during their team’s.Kalamazoo Valley Association dual Wednesday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) thing. When they don’t wres­ tle well it bothers them.” “I appreciate that. They don’t make excuses. They know they didn’t wrestle well. Whether they win or lose, they’re willing to take responsibility.” The Lions got their first win in the second bout of the dual Wednesday, as Cash Flower pinned Troy Williams in 5 minutes 22 seconds at 152 pounds. That tied the match at 6-6 after a pin by Parchment’s Gre g Bosma in the 145-pound match. Parchment took the lead back with Caleb Gurd pin- Maple Valley finishes off the season of KVA duals with a 4-3 record after falling to the Panthers 57-24. The league tournament is today (Feb. 4) at Constantine High School. Parchment finishes the league duals with a 6-1 record, having fallen only to league-leading Constantine. The Lions aren’t looking for any miracles at the league tournament. “We hope the kids we beat we can beat again, and we hope we can beat .some ofthe kids that beat us. Pretty sim­ ple,” said Ricketts. The Lions will certainly be hoping to avenge a couple of losses from Wednesday. t- ' Maple Valley’s Cash Flower works on top of Parchment’s Troy Williams during the second period of their 152-pound match Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) !ia« ii®{iit.l[|!pi rjaisfcaitfliiitMtiat <4ThTx' ANNUAL .M'riijmWWto, wte’wkjo 'iWisiiittMii'i Saturday, February 18*4-7 pm ^.je.josrilsj.ri $6 per person; 5 yrs. & under - Free hritainjhiWR Nashville United Methodist Church itfcsKtooiiwta*’1 BirttetoHb* iHikloittaiw Comer of State and Washington J 06772841 PUBLIC HEARING OF THE VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION Concerning ORDINANCE NO. 2012-03 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE [Medical Marihuana] Section 2. Amendment to Home Occupations. Section 8.18 ofthe Zoning Ordinance ofthe Village ofVermontville (Home Occupations) is hereby amended by the addition of subsec­ tion C. thereto, as follows: C. Regulations Regarding Specific Home Occupations. In addition to the general requirements for Home Occupations specified in Section 8.18A above, additional requirements apply to the Home Occupations The Public Hearing is to be held Tuesday February 14; 2012 at 7pm preceding the regular Planning Commission meeting. 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. Vermontville Village Planning Commission Call for Maple Valley News ACTION ads 945-9554«1-809-8JW085 PUBLIC NOTICE writs®) tnij'i tre.JEtiiiifcuijiffiili] ning Brady Halliwell 3:09 into their 160-pound bout, then added a forfeit victory at 171. Franks’ match at 189 pounds was the only one that went the full six minutes. The Lions got pins from Alejandro Reid at 215 pounds and Jake Milbauer at 130, both coming in the first period of their matches. The Lions’ Austin Davis also won by forfeit at 112 pounds. Parchment got pins the rest of the way from Scott Geringer at 285 pounds, Lino Gonzales at 103, Andy Cafferey at 119, Brandon Blankenship at 125 and Steven Rantz at 140. The Lions will be hosting their Division 4 Team District Tournament Wednesday, beginning at 6 p.m. They take on Bellevue in the opening round with the winner advancing to the dis­ trict finals against Martin. Maple Valley heads to Galesburg-Augusta for its 4 Division Individual District Tournament Feb. 11. osrrasss Lion 135-pounder Andrew Zank had a 5-2 lead over the Panthers’ Wyatt Polmateer EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP going into the third period, but was caught and pinned midway through the third period. Maple Valley also had Travis Franks lose a tough 11 -9 decision to Parchment’s Alex Bosma. “The kids really do care,” Ricketts said. “That’s some- Vermontville Township P.O. Box 215 Vermontville, MI 49096 2012 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE • Residential • Commercial • Farm • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUROWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY The Vermontville Township Board of Review for 2012 will be held at the Vermontville Opera House, 230 S. Main St. on the following dates: Tuesday, March 6th, 9:00am to 10:00am for an Organizational Meeting Petitions will be heard on: Monday, March 12th, 9:00pm to 3:00pm = Appeal Hearing Tuesday, March 13th, 3:00pm to 9:00pm = Appeal Hearing The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2012 assessments. By board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received prior to March 12th. The tentative ratios and multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2012 are as follows.! 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Agricultural Commercial Residential Industrial Personal Property RATIO MUL 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 of Review meetings upon, three (3) days notice. Contact Jack Owens, 7540 Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. Telephone No. 517.726.1241. 06772999 �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday February 4. 2012 Lions top Parchment for first conference victory It was far from a one- the game." man show for the Lions Parchmentjumped out to 14-9 lead in the first a though. Austin Gonser pumped quarter, but the Lions in 14 points. Garret Mater turned things up from then had* ten points as well as on. They came back to take six rebounds and six a 25-22 lead by the half. Switching to a half-court assists. The Lions had 15 assists, which helped the press in the second half team shoot over 45 percent helped the Lions create from the floor on the night.some turnovers and push Kyle and their lead to 42-35 at the Spencer Garrett Reid chipped in end of three quarters, and seven points each. that lead grew to as many “We played 32 minutes as 15 points in the fourth of basketball,” said Ewing. quarter. The only reason the lead “We finally did all the small things really well. didn’t stay in double-figThat made a big difference. ures was Parchment’s We rebounded really well. Jalen Boyd. Boyd led all We broke their press. The scorers with 25 points on entire team played their the night. He hit five threehparts out all throughout pointers, including two in a row in the fourth quarter to help keep his Panthers within striking distance. Mater knocked down 3of-4 free throws in the final 30 seconds to help keep the Lions a comfortable dis­ tance ahead though. Bo Britigan added in ten points for the Panthers.. The Lions outrebounded the Panthers 30-17 in the contest, and only turned the ball over ten times. That 22 was fewer turnovers than the Lions had in the first meeting between the two teams. “The guys are finally figuring out what it’s like to be in close basketball The Place to Gofor Professional Styluty' games,” said Ewing. MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN The Lions had a close one Tuesday too, but HAIR STYLING & NAILS Constantine edged them Open Tuesday - Friday 40-38 at Maple Valley S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. High School. 1-517-852-9481 The Falcons’ Scott Sehy raced past the Lions’ full­ court press in the final sec­ onds to score the game­ winning lay-up with about three seconds remaining on the clock. Maple Valley by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions got their first Kalamazoo Valley Association victory of the season Friday, after com­ ing up just a few points short on Tuesday. Maple Valley’s varsity basketball team improved to I-IO in conference play with a 60-52 win at Parchment Friday night. Austin Tobias “played like a senior." according to head coach Chris Ewing. Tobias led the Lions' with 15 points and also had a team-high seven rebounds Io go along with three steals and four assists. He shot 65 percent from the field to get those 15 points. Call12691945-9554 or 1800870-7085 tor Maple ValierHews HCTIOH-Msl Call anytime.. 24 hours a day, I Cays a week ju * ft Hansbaraerl Heating 6 flir Conditioning | For Sale Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces andj flir Conditioners Full Line of Indoor flir Quality Prod FREE Estimates Licensed 6 Insured m| Uermontville • Cole Honsborger, Owner did get a decent half-court shot from Anthony Mahler, but it hit the inside of the rim and flew out at the buzzer. Sehy led the Falcons with 16 points, while his team also got ten points and eight rebounds from Chase Niblock. 1^ •' 7Z7 1517-490-1287 .J For Rent and teammate Makayla Parsons led points Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ team Constantine with nine Meredith Stutz chipped in basketball improved to 2-0 against points and Kristia Krueger 11 points. The Lions got nine Constantine this season had seven. with a 45-34 victory over from Alivia The Lions are currently points the visiting Falcons. 3-11 overall, and now 2-10 Johncock, who knocked Kaitlyn Petersen had 15 in the Kalamazoo Valley down three three-pointers. Burd added seven points points to lead her team to Association. the victory, while Timara Parchment knocked off and Petersen six. Burd chipped in 13 points the visiting Lions 54-28 in Maple Valley will make its contest with and Mikaela Bromley nine. league action Friday night. up Burd did a solid job of The Panthers built a 27- Pennfield, which was origgetting to the free throw 12 lead in the first half, inally scheduled for Jan. line in the contest, going 8- then pushed their edge to 13, at home on Monday. of-14 at the stripe. The 41-24 heading into the Friday the lions are home Lions were 18-of-31 from fourth quarter with a 14-3 again, against Kalamazoo the line as a team.. run to start the second half. Christian. Maple Valley led the Lizzie Tecca led the way Falcons 24-19 at the half. for Parchment with 21 Young wrestlers win medals a two weekend tournaments It was a busy few days for the Maple Valley Wrestling Club last week­ end. 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Murton coming away with first-place finishes, and Blake Paige and Hogan McCleary placing second. Sunday, members ofthe club wrestled in a MYWAY tournament in Leslie. Brumm and Bartley also placed first there. Murton and Ryan Bennett each finished sec­ ond, while Connor Carn, Christian Schrader, Paige and McCleary were all third. The Maple Valley team took on Byron Center in a Meat Grinders . dual Monday, putting up a good fight but falling 52­ 41 in a dual where they were forced to forfeit four weight classes. Help Wanted cations. Must be Valid Michigan cense. Random New applicants 269-506-8322. 18 to apply. drivers lidrug test. only. Call MACHINE OPERATOR EXPERIENCED Machine Operator needed for food THORNAPPLE LAKE very processing plant. Candidate Human Resource Director much of the night. The Lions are now 2-10 overall. They’re scheduled to head to Pennfield for a make-up game on Monday, then will be home against Kalamazoo Christian Friday. 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Vermontville Village Council makes committee zoning board appointments Plans proceeding for maple syrup festival by Shari Carney ities and running water in the Staff Writer building will make it easier Charles Viele, Ester for crowds and vendors, said Dunham and Richard Fisher. Dunham were chosen by the Fireworks are slated for Vermontville Village Friday, April 27, at 9:15 Council for the planning p.m., weather permitting, commission during the coun­ with Saturday as the backup cil’s monthly meeting The cost is estimated at Thursday, Feb. 9, and David $3,000, and donations are Spencer was appointed the being solicited. zoning board. “It will be a very, very Council Trustee Garry questionable year for syrup Patrick and Treasurer Kelly due to the unseasonably Williams'were absent. warm weather,” said Fisher Gene Fisher addressed the of conversations he has had council regarding progress of with two producers. the annual Vermontville In other business, Eaton Maple Syrup Festival. County Commissioner Mike A revival tent will be a Hosey addressed the council. new edition to the festival He said his agenda is to cre­ and will be located north of ate business opportunities in the Methodist church. Vermontville and commend­ After a meeting with Pat ed the council on their busiPowers, Maple Valley ness planning. Schools maintenance super­ “We need to loosen this visor, ~4t- - has been decided up,” said Hosey regarding Maplewood School will restrictions on business zon­ again be used for arts and ing by Eaton County zoning crafts. Electricity and heat and planning commissions will be available, but it is yet guidelines. “We have to be determined if water stopped shutting anyone will be turned on since the down for the next year or building was winterized. two.” Fisher is in ongoing talks The county budget is bal­ with Powers. Restroom facil- anced and will continue to School celebrates winter homecoming Megan Hosey and Clint Franklin, seniors at Maple Valley, are chosen by their classmates as winter home­ coming queen and king for 2012. (Photo courtesy of Miller’s Photographic Studio) be, said Hosey. A cut he was sad to report was a reduction in the hours of operation at county parks. The council approved a change for the farmers mar­ ket to Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m. The move is to open the market to increased traffic of people returning home from work and to catch anyone who may be leaving for the weekend. It is hoped the time change will entice additional vendors who do not want to give up a Saturday. Natalie Brocieus, representing the market, brought g the request. “It seems very logical,” said Village President Ruth Wineman. “ 1 think it’s good to try other options.” Resident Blair Miller reported on the progress of the Safe Routes to School grant. The state has come back with several questions that he, Maple Valley teacher Jeff Seavolt, and Vermontville Department of Public Works Supervisor Monte O’Dell are address­ ing. A stipulation was made to add a foot of width to the proposed sidewalk bridge at Forrest Street. The new dimensions are nine feet by 30 feet. Council approved a request by John Ripley to obtain a liquor license, pend­ ing purchase of Roadrunners. Bill Hadlock from Paradigm brought two rec­ ommendations from the state to be added to the State Revolving Fund, grant pro­ posal: A hydrogeologic study on the lagoon and a sewer evaluation study. The cost for the two studies is estimated at $50,000, with the village responsible for 10 percent. Council approved the studies. An updated switch has been installed and the receipt printer has arrived, reported Mark Jorgensen, technology chair for the council. Everything will be done the weekend of Feb. 18 and 19, said Jorgensen. Discussion switched to the recently vacated deputy clerk position. Judy Mohler has been substituting in the capacity until it is deter­ mined whether the position will continue or in what capacity. Wineman said the feasibil­ ity of offering revised hours, perhaps in the evening, has been discussed. See COUNCIL, page 4 Meghann Zank (left) is the 2012 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen. She is joined here by her court (from left) Gretchen Hakenjos, Yulanda Sheridan and Shennondoah Fighter. Judging for this year’s syrup festival queen took place Tuesday, Feb. 14, in Vermontville. (Photos by Jim Miller) Meghann Zank named 2012 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen 2012 and her court posing with their parents, Tuesday, Feb. 14, are (from left) Meghann Zank, Kelly Zank, Gretchen Hakenjos, Ratsamy Hakenjos, Yulanda Sheridan, Cheryl Sheridan, Shennondoah Fighter and Dan Fighter. by Shari Carney Staff Writer From a field of four candi­ dates, Meghann Zank was selected to represent Vermontville at the annual maple syrup festival. Judges faced difficult decisions Tuesday, Feb. 14, as the juniors from Maple Valley High School answered questions about syrup production, personal achievements and how to help local businesses suc­ ceed. They were judged on appearance, poise, as well as knowledge of and first-hand experience with syrup pro­ duction. Joining Meghann was, Shennondoah Fighter, Gretchen Hakenjos and Yulanda Sheridan. Vermontville Lions Club hosted a dinner for the candi­ dates and their parents. Syrup producers were pres­ ent, as well. Members from the Maple Valley Dandy Liohs, under the direction of Christine Terpening, served drinks and cleared dishes for the candidates and guests. See SYRUP, page In This Issue • Sugaring off party is Thursday • Revue to host ‘Music Man Jr.’ workshop and auditions • Attempted grave robbery and trial of Dr. Goucher made big news in 1888 • Maple Valley sending four wrestlers to Division 4 Regional tourney 7 �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 18, 2012 Sugaring off party is Thursday Students of the month chosen ,|i(l Girl Scouts attend the sugaring off party in 2011 Shamin Rowley, Emma Franklin and Abigail Mater have been chosen as students Of the month at Maple Valley Junior High School. Shamin is in the eighth grade, Emma in sixth and Abigail in seventh. Students are nominated by teachers and selected based on a several criteria, including citizenship; effort in the classroom and a good work ethic. Meeting Feb. 27 will focus on veterans benefits, concerns hand, including the Michigan ment rate among Michigan’s National Guard Family veterans is 30 percent,” Program, Michigan Veterans Shaughnessy said. “These Trust Fund, VA Crisis men and women returning from Iraq and Hotline, Eaton County Vets home Service, VA Ann Arbor Afghanistan, as well as other Healthcare System and duty stations around the Wounded Warriors. world, should not face the Representatives from local prospect of not being able to VFW and American Legion find ajob when their military chapters also will attend, service ends. They deserve TTiere also will be oppor­ better, and we will work with tunities to meet with a vari­ them to help them find ety of college and university ■ employment or be trained for officials who can discuss high-demand jobs in education opportunities and Michigan.” how to utilize the GI Bill. No appointment is neces­ “It breaks my heart to hear sary. For or more information, normaon, that the current unemploy- call Shaughnessy’s office toll free, 855-328-6671, or e m a i i1 i1 Veterans will be the focus of a town hall meeting host­ ed by State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy and U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg Monday, Feb. 27, in Charlotte. The meeting will take place at the Charlotte VFW Hall, 695 Lansing Road, from 9 to 11 a.m. Shaughnessy, Walberg and Jason Allen of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will discuss issues and concerns with veterans. In addition, representa­ tives of various veterans organizations will be on DebShaugnessy ©house.mi. gov. 117 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE 517-852-9207 Vermontville Historical Society will host the annual sugaring off event Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Congregational church. “The sap has been running in the maple trees around Vermontville,” said JoeAnn Nehmer, secretary of the Vermontville Historical Society. “For those that may not know what a sugaring off is, it’s tradition with a capital The newly elected Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival queen and her court will attend as their first offi­ cial event of the season. The public is welcome to this family event and asked to bring a dish to pass for a potluck, table service and a small bowl and spoon for each person. Hot maple syrup donated by Larry and Karen Haigh will be stirred to make candy. “Many people don’t know how the syrup is made into candy,” said Nehmer. “The evening will be a special treat because you will be making it yourself and taking it home.” CALENDAR OF EVENTS courtsideinc@gmail.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-5 Open Later by Appt. SCREEN PRINTING & embroidery :N0W • • TO ORDER YOUR items! • Varsity Jacket e • T-Shirts • • Sweat Shirts • • Sweat Pants Friend Us on Facebook IS THE TIME PERSONALIZED Warm Ups Hats Stadium Seats State representative to visit Nashville County Kettle Cafe in Nashville will host a meeting with State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy Friday, Feb. 24, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. “I am pleased to have reg­ ularly scheduled office hours where people can visit with Cool Looks Extended Tanning Hours For Your Convenience Because we love our customers, our... Team Envy Buy 1 Product, Get 1 L to R: Brigette, Evie, Teri, Kimberly, Amy, Sydney FREE Jim Zemke, 2011 co-grand marshal of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, double mixes during last year’s sugaring off event. me and discuss issues that are important to them,” said Shaughnessy. “In addition to the monthly office hours in Delta Township, I have office hours in various parts of the 71st House District every month on a rotating basis so I can receive more feedback from residents.” The restaurant is located at 113 N. Main St. “I look forward to meeting with the people I have been selected to represent,” said Shaughnessy. “The informa­ tion I receive during these important get-togethers enables me to best represent their voices in the legisla­ ture.” Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Feb.2012 Feb. 18 Feb. 20 Feb. 24 Feb. 27 Feb.27 Feb. 29 Mar. J Mar. 1 Mar. 3 Mar. 7 Mar. 10 Mar. 12 Only 1 office staff available until late February. Please call ahead. Extension Office closed during lunch 1-2 p.m. Horse Leader Training, 4-6 p.m., Ken Reiner’s" Farm. President’s Day - County office closed. Extension Office closed. Goat Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Rabbit Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. 4-H Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Livestock Loan applications due to Extension Office. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Eggamacation Workshop (about eggs), 10 a.m.noon, Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Scrapbooking Workshop, 9 a.m. until??, Moose Lodge in Delton. Horse Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., KCC in Hastings. 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All guns in the safe were missing, including two rifles and three shotguns valued at $ 1,000. No prints were found. Other than the pry bar, no other evidence was found. Neighbors saw a mini-van in the driveway around the same time the homeowner was gone. The case is inactive pending additional information. Door pried, guns stolen from safe First graders prepare for Valentine's Day A burglary of firearms was reported to sheriff deputies Feb. 7 at a home on North Avenue, south of Hastings. The homeowner reported returning home to find smashed glass and the door open. Deputies checked the scene and found no one inside the home. The knob was missing from the open’ door, and deputies speculated that a William “Bill” Hampton to celebrate 90th birthday William “Bill” Hampton will be celebrating his 90th birthday on February 27, 2012. His address is: 8116 S. M-66, Nashville, MI 49073. RECREATION COUNSELORS The YMCA of Barry County is looking for energetic counselors to work with elementary children after school two days a week. Apply online at... www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org Or Call Tom at... 269-207-7436 Paula Guarado joins students in her first grade class at Fuller Street School to show holders made for Valentines. Pictured are (bottom row,from left) Alex Nelson, Amber Rabideau, Natalie Mason (top) Dominik Squires, Tre Sisson and Lily Miller. GFWC members learn about area programs Mary Miller from Tri­ County Commission on Aging and Karen Bacon of Hosanna House in Lansing were the featured speakers at the Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs Clubs of Vermontville meeting Monday, Feb. 5. Miller introduced a Senior Diner card available to limit­ ed-income residents, age 60 and up, for a variety of restaurants in Eaton, Clinton and Ingham counties. Sugar Hut Cafe in Vermontville participates in the program. Meals on Wheels' is anoth­ er program through the com­ mission that supplies meals to more than 1,900 residents, including several in Vermontville. E-Tran is used to deliver hot meals to a des­ ignated drop-off site where volunteers pick them up for residents enrolled in the pro­ gram. Bacon is the president and founder of Hosanna House, now in development in Lansing. The concept for Hosanna House is to create a GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. place for children to meet after school. The goal, she said, is to guide young peo­ ple to stay in school, reach their potential and go the extra mile. Bacon said she hopes to expand the program to Charlotte and smaller communities such as Vermontville. GFWC’s annual birthday banquet will be Monday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. The meal will be provided by Diitch Oven Dinners and Catering. This is a new local business in Vermontville, owned by Mary Anna Bontrager. Jess Lasorda will be the featured speaker. He is a member of the Ingham County Historical Commission. The presenta­ tion will be on the Women’s Relief Corps during the Civil War with a twist to Vermontville, according to organizers. For more information on the Tri-County Commission on Aging, call Mary Miller, 517-887-1440. For information on GFWC, call JoeAnn Nehmer, 517-726-1019. ss Rathbuns to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Bob and Elizabeth (Butch) Rathbun will cele­ brate their 50th anniversary on Feb. 24, 2012. Their children are Melissa (Todd) VanDamme of Lansing, Abbie (Steve) Main of Hastings, Robert (Kim) Rathbun of Hastings, Heather (Don) Hicks of Vermontville, Ray (Jenn) Rathbun of Hastings, and Sarah Rathbun of Hastings. They have many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 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Main, Nashville* 517-852-9700 Hours:Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM 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 �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 18, 2012 SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Fuller Street Elementary Lunch Menu Nancy Lee Cheeseman VERMONTVILLE, MI Nancy Lee Cheeseman, age 75, of Vermontville, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Mrs. Cheeseman was bom July 10, 1936, in Lansing, die daughter of J.D. and Hazel C. (Kimmel) Blackbum. Nancy was an accom­ plished musician playing 'steel guitar in her musical group for 15 years at events such as Governor Williams’ ball and in places including Soldiers’ Field in Chicago. Nancy also played guitar and electric bass plus vocals for her husband’s band for 20 years. Nancy was involved in various activities as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for over 55 years, remaining faithful in service up to the present time. She married Vance R Cheeseman in October of 1956 and they enjoyed over 55 years of marriage. She is survived by her hus­ band Vance; daughter, Penny (Ronald) Carrero; and grand­ daughter Lyndi Carrero, all of Charlotte. Jhank IJjdh So Wluch The kindness ofour community has been overwhelming when asked ifbusiness’s in town would help with food for the benefit or donations for the silent auction you were all very willing to help in any way you could. We should all be very proud of our village. It was a combined effort of all ofyou who made this ben­ efit for Becky & Kevin such a success. To the Amish ladies ofour community, a huge thank-you! The dinner was outstanding. To all those who worked so hard thru the evening it couldn’t have been done without you. Thank you to the VFW & for all those who came out on such a nasty night Many thanks to all who called, vis­ ited, sent cards & flowers while I was at Mary Freebed. The show of support & love has been just amazing, Thank -you all & God Bless. Isaiah 41,10 Becky & Kevin Wheeler Russ & Sylvia Hoeve Monday, Feb. 20 A memorial service will be held at the Charlotte Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 40 N. Chester Rd. (comer of M79), Charlotte, on Saturday, February 18, at 2 p.m. with Elder Jeff Teachout officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo Township. In lieu offlowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Charlotte Hospice or Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Online condolences may be made at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. COUNCIL, continued from page 1---------“Personnel has been brain­ storming,” she said. O’Dell reported on the DPS budget. “All in all we’re sitting pretty good,” said O’Dell. “Next year, I know it’s going to be better.”’ Breakdown of the num­ bers, he said, showed: water, $2,511 under; sewer over $18,709 due to replacement of sewer pumps; local streets, $37,000 under; major streets, $28,002 under; buildings and grounds $4,469 under and general fund $6,452 over budget The council gave permission to Maple Valley Cub Scouts to park cars at the vil­ lage-owned water tower lot on Third Street during the maple syrup festival. ME The World Leader in Specialty Building Products. "Innovation is our most valuable asset" Tools Vinyl Siding USG Drywall Cabinets Pre-Hung Steel Doors Plumbing Supplies Fiberglass Insulation Guardian Flbarglass Insulation Marque-Line I OOM ST SUMS n.Come .Coommee.to nome.to A»n A» Wednesday, Feb. 22 Chicken alfredo, green beans, fruit, animal crackers, milk. p>uod Certairneed H 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-088 852-0882 www.hometownlumber.com Thursday, Feb. 23 Shrimp poppers, deli roast­ ers, Jell-o w/fruit. Mini bar. Friday, Feb. 17 Wednesday, Feb. 22 Maple mini juice, milk. pancakes, Thursday, Feb. 23 Proballs (2) juice, milk. Friday, Feb. 24 Sausage biscuit breakfast sandwich, juice, milk. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, Feb. 20 Pizza sticks w/sauce, com, chilled peaches. Soup and salad bar. sour and and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Feb. 20 COA closed in observance of President’s Day. No meal deliveiy. bun. a.m. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Thursday, Feb. 23 Sliced roast beef, cheddar cheese, potato salad, tropical fruit, bun. Friday, Feb. 24 Hard boiled eggs, pea and cheese salad, prunes, granola bar. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Hamburger, broccoli Cheddar, soup, coleslaw, apple­ sauce, bun. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Potato crunch pollock, seasoned potatoes, coleslaw, orange. Thursday, Feb. 23 Oven fried chicken, sweet potato fries, green beans, pineapple, biscuit. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Feb. 20 COA closed in observance of President’s Day. No meal delivery. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Mostaccioli and meat sauce with cheese, mixed vegetables, broccoli, apple­ sauce. Friday, Feb. 24 Wednesday, Feb. 22 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, stewed tomatoes, bread pudding, banana. Potato crunch pollock, sea­ soned potatoes, glazed car­ rots, granola bar, orange. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Cottage cheese, com and black bean salad, mandarin oranges, granola bar. Friday, Feb. 24 Activities Calendar Monday, Feb. 20 - COA Tuesday, Feb. of 21 Hastings - Paczki Party 10:30 lOur Family Serving Yours ’ Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 s (517)852-9712 06768230 Feb. 22 Scott A. 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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 .......... 11a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting...................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 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............ .... >11 a.m. ......... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship •................................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURfCH 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 We live in a world desperate for happiness. Some countries, such as Bhutan, now compute a “Gross National Happiness” index to keep track of how happy their nation is as a whole, as opposed to the Gross Domestic Product which measures how productive a nation is. There is certainly something to be said for .trying to increase our levels of happiness, and for recognizing that a country’s true wealth may be in the contentment of its citizens rather than in the material wealth or productivity of its farms and factories. But ironically, one sure way to miss out on happiness is to have happiness as one’s primary goal in life. Happiness FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE is more often a byproduct of an active, virtuous life. Many of us are happiest when we are most productive, so there might even be a connection between happiness and productivity. And finally, we are probably most likely to increase our own levels of happiness by working to increase the happiness (or alleviate the suffering) of others. Recent experiments in social psychology have shown that people's moods are often elevated more by giving to others or buying something as a gift for someone else than by buying something for themselves. Perhaps the shortest route to happiness is in striving to make others happy. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 Service 11: 00.................................... Fellowship regular hours • Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 219 N. Main • Nashville 517.852.0*45 • toll free 877.852.2601 . fax 517.852.0461 www.maplevalleyrx.com Ji the beailcourtter 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 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. ool MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (f/2 mile East ofM-66, PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 5 ml. south of Nashville) 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 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 M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service................................... 11 a P.M. Service.................................... 6 p Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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 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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 tffVP massage tfterapy 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. 06703037 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 18,2012 The watermelon by Alma W. Swinton Tales My Mother Told was written in 1965 by Alma 'Williams Swinton. Alma was the daughter ofDr. George and Sara Benedict Williams of Vermontville, the latter who shared with.her daugh­ ter many stories of life in Vermontville in the mid1800s. The watermelon Fred and Frank lived about a block from their Grandma Benedict’s home. On their way home from school or the village store, they often stopped for a visit with Grandma. She was pleased even if she suspected their main interest was in the pantry cookie jar or the bread and wild honey sandwiches waiting for them. Grandma was proud of her flowers, and especially ofher fruits and vegetables. Seeds for these had been brought from the East and carefully treasured. The little boys liked flowers well enough — they were always willing to carry an armful of lilies of the valley or phlox or sweet Williams home to their mother — but the vegetable garden — that was really worth while. Armed with salt cellars, they pulled from the ground and ate young carrots and rutabaga, cucumbers and tomatoes. No fruit properly washed and peeled to be served on a dining room table could possibly taste like these. But the last word of gustatory delicacy were the muskmelons and water­ melons which ran all over the lower end of the garden. These were Grandma’s special pets, and only when the final approval was given could one be picked and eaten. Fred and Frank had watched the growth of one particular watermelon since it was only as big as a walnut. Day by day, it grew — first to the size of a lemon; then an orange; a squash; and finally it was the biggest thing in the garden. When it was an enormous bright green elongated ball with dark spots all over it, the children made daily visits to the lower garden after school, patting and thumping the huge melon the way they had seen Grandma do. Each day they hoped Grandma would say, “Boys, the melon is ready to eat,” but their mouths watered in vain. One evening as the boys were playing in the yard, Fred said to Frank or Frank said to Fred — (I am sure both had the thought at the same time), “That melon would taste awful good tonight!” And Frank (or Fred) replied, “Let’s go up and look at it!” So, by the light of the moon, they went up the street, not by the road or Walk, but back of the houses over the fences until they came to Grandma’s garden from the rear. Quietly, they climbed the fence. Quietly, with their pocket knives, they cut off the big melon; then sitting in the fence corner, they ate and ate and ate. They ate until nearly every scrap of that huge melon was gone — all the beautiful pink pulp, a few of the seeds and, very probably, some of the rind’ Then they went home. Somehow, the fences were harder to climb on the way back, and they didn’t talk much. They went to bed without the usual argument their mother looked at them a little sharply, but it wasn’t until midnight that Pennock Physician Network Become a participating member in J youriiedfth care by choosing the rigfit primary care physician or specialist. NOWACC NEW PA Most insurance accepted Contact us today to put our team to work for you! Caledonia Family Medicine 616.891.0422 Clarksville Family Medicine 616.693.2350 Gun Lake Family Medicine 877.377.7322 Hastings Family Medicine 269.945.0922 Hastings Surgeons 269.948.8411 Nashville Family Medicine 877.850.7055 Your healthier future starts at Pennock! 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Then they were afraid they weren’t. In the morning, when they were able to get up, pale arid wan, their mother (although smiling a little inside) said gravely', “Now, boys, you know what you must do now; you must go to Grandma’s and confess to her that you stole and ate the prize melon she was so care­ fully saving for the fair. I know she will feel very badly.” Fred looked at Frank and Frank looked at Fred. They wondered how Mother knew. So, that morning after breakfast no, not after breakfast,' Frank and Fred couldn’t eat any breakfast they walked out ofthe house, down the steps, across the lawn to the street. There they sat down on the sidewalk, too weak to go any farther. They sat there a long time and then without a word, by mutual consent, they arose and walked up the street to the next house, where again they collapsed, heads bowed over knees in an attitude of utter dejection. After 15 minutes ofrest, they were able to continue another slight distance. For hours, this process was repeated at intervals. that Early morning, Grandma, according to cus­ tom, had visited the lower garden to pick the freshly opened flowers, and to gath? er the vegetables and fruits needed for the day. What was her horror to find in the spot, where her most cher­ ished melon had nestled in its vine, only a mass ofrinds and seeds? “Who could have stolen my prize?” she cried. Grandma turned back to the house with a heavy heart but a thoughtful expression' on her face. Looking out the window, She had seen the two little boys progressing down the block and expected them momentarily at her front door. At noon, they had reached the gate, but sat down upon the walk again, guilty consciences making a last rebellious stand. Grandma went to the gate and opened it “Good morning, boys,” she said. “Aren’t you in school today?” Two heads shook in denial. “It’s nearly noon,” contin­ ued Grandma. “Won’t you come in and have something to eat? I have a beautiful big melon saved for the fair but there’s another one ripe enough to pick,” That was the last straw. The young culprits howled together: “We can’t eat any­ thing! We ate your fair melon last night, and [in a burst of contrition] we wish we hadn’t!” Did a sympathetic little smile pass over Grandma’s face? If so, the boys didn’t see it. Their heads were again buried between their knees. She laid a hand light­ ly on each guilty shoulder. “I’m afraid,” she said qui­ etly, “we often in our lives do things we wish we hadn’t — but whatever you do remember this, Grandma will always love you. Come in now, and we’ll forget the melon. Next year, you can help me raise another for the fair.” ' Grandma turned arid the boys followed her into the house, already sniffing the satisfying odor of baking bread-and fresh cookies. My memory is a little vague on the subject, but I think Grandma’s watermelon won a prize at the county fair the following year. 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Friday, February 24th, 5pm9pm, Good Time Pizza, Nashville. For every large breadstick order sold GTP will donate $1.00 to the MVAA. Old yearbooks and pictures for sale also. �SJQ jjA vJQSSiSii S SJ AiSii v Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 18, 2012 — Page 7 SYRUP, continued from page 1 Revue to host ‘Music Man Jr.’ workshop and auditions I5hk” k wL.'W’l X SJV The Revue is sponsoring a free audition workshop for “The Music Man Jr.” Saturday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Main Street Theater House in downtown Nashville. The workshop is not a requirement to audition. Auditions are set for two nights; children in grades isss sss jMk SSS! yhRSSkSk! jjMk >MkJttyhSk tyh >JR Im ■**<* £%, SttR RS >.S ., S J*Si' J*Si *^’£S Si* %. I^feh feh tafWi. i ^«5s- Newly elected queen Meghann Zank (back, from left) with her court, Gretchen Hakenjos, Yulanda Sheridan and Shennondoah Fighter were served throughout the evening by members of the Maple Valley Dandy Lions (front) Josey Terpening, Addison Ramey and Jessica Curt. Meghann will be making her first official appearance as queen during the annual sugaring off party Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Congregational church in Vermontville. **& «& &s && The newly elected queen and her court will ride the queen’s float for the first time during the parade. The festival begins Friday, April 27, and continues through the weekend. four to six will try out Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. Children in sixth through eighth grades will audition Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 6:30 p.m. Sixth graders may choose either night Show dates will be May 4 to 6 and 11 to 13. Bill Reynolds is the pro­ ducer and Hollie Auten is directing. g. Main Street Theater House is located above Main Street Banquet Hall, 301 N. Main St., Nashville across from Hastings City Bank. For additional informa­ tion, call Reynolds', 269-838­ 4216 or email therevuel@yahoo.com. Local students named to Olivet College dean’s list A total of 304 students have been named to the Olivet College 2011 fall Meghann is the daughter semester dean’s listof Jeff and Kelly Zank of To make the dean’s list, a Nashville. Shennandoah is student must be enrolled fullthe daughter of Dan Fighter time and earn a grade point of Nashville. Yulanda’s par­ average of 3.5 or higher. An ents are Cheryl and Jason asterisk (*) indicates that the Sheridan of Vermontville. student earned a 4.0 grade Gretchen’s parents are point average for the semesRatsamy. and Phillip ter. Hakenjos also from Vermontville Local students on the dean’s list included: Bellevue — Cory Ballard, Kelcey Clevenger, Ashlyn Coats,* Naomi Haralson, Sylvia Laymance, Amber LeClear, Christopher Mattea, Bethany Perry, Katie Platek,* Nicholas Smith, Tabitha Vance, Megan Wemowsky. Hastings — Amber Chase, Travis Farris, Christopher Floyd, Brenna Leedy, Helen Macqueen,* Sarah Phillips, Nashville — Christopher Eldridge, Darcey Turner,* Tina Westendorp. Vermontville Emily Eldred,* Jeffery Fisher, Ashley Gonser, Matthew Woodman. <Lp1$Mw® <<1$ p1$ tatgl itait talk H'iit nir ttii MM sans ; ^feasli^ ^J®S!®f» '.tartfei / Gsnllt^ Irit'.tai: j l tab MW Judges Liza Sayre from the County Journal, and Shari Carney and Scott Ommen from J-Ad Graphics have the challenging task of determining which candi­ date will be queen. 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Green St., Hastings, Ml • Phone 269.948.3139 • www.pennockhealth.com § �Page 8 — Just Say ‘As Advertised tn the Maple Valley News' Saturday. February 18. 2012 Memories of the Past Attempted grave robbery and trial of Dr. Goucher made big news in 1888 discharged the gun. The body of the young Dr. Goucher and his wife lived in this house on the northeast corner of State and Branch was carried first to Washingtonn streets in Nashville. A suspicious nightime departure by cutter from this the Mead home, then taken to his parents’ home, and residence became part of the circumstantial case against Goucher. The house is one two days later, funeral serv- of four original State Street homes built in the 1860s by village founder George Gregg ices were held in the and sons, and became the early residence of Elder Philip Holler, an Indiana minister The who came to Nashville in 1868 to establish a grist mill and Advent Christian Church. Barryville church. deceased was a likeable The News that week whereabouts on the night of had found east of the young fellow, and he left besides his parents and a raft reported that “an unsuccess- the crime, but that he could Barryville church and which of younger brothers and sis­ ful attempt was made on not do it without besmirch­ Dr. Goucher admitted was Wednesday night to rob the ing the name of a respected his. He claimed, however ter, a wife and small child. The church was packed, grave of Edwin T. Branch, woman in town, with whom that he had lost the glove the many Nashville residents the young Barryville man he had spent the night. At the day of the funeral. Henry Zuschnitt testified driving out from town. There who was accidentally killed hearing, he repeated this was good sleighing, and one the week previous. An inves- statement and declared he that he had sold the doctor a of the nobby cutters driven tigation proved that the body would be hanged before he dark lantern four years earli­ snatchers had dug down to would say more. er, and Frank Lentz, A. A. out of town belonged to Dr. The hearing was held in Sei leek and Irving Boston all J. T. Goucher, who arrived the coffin, broken the glass, with his wife just before the fastened a strap around the the town hall, which was lit­ testified that the lantern Out in Barryville Cemetery, the ground has service commenced and who neck of the corpse and erally packed. Night marshal found in the doctor’s bam Perryman was one ofthe key was the same one. It showed settled to an almost indis­ hitched his high-stepping attempted to draw it out. cernible mound above the team to the fence east of the Evidently the body was too witnesses. He testified that evidence of having been stiffly frozen to be bent, so on the night of Jan. 11 while used recently. grave of Edwin T. Branch, church. Lorenze Mudge, as one of and probably few Barryville The Nashville News that the grave robbers built a fire making his rounds, he had residents remember his week carried an account of in the grave in an attempt to seen the doctor hitching a the first to view the reopened name. Yet ask any old-timer the funeral, and the follow­ thaw it out. There were evi­ horse to his light cutter at his grave, gave testimony con­ if he recalls the attempted ing week the gunshot victim dences of fire and a smell of home, which was on State cerning, what had been Street at the corner of accomplished there. Other grave robbery and trial of Dr. was on the way toward being coal oil. Sheriff’s officers Goucher, and the answer is forgotten. Except for what and others are investigat- Washington. Perryman said witnesses included H. M. there had been another man Lee, Jacob Osman, Nellie sure to bring a flood or rem­ happened that week, on the ing.” Needless to say, the with the doctor, and Goucher McGregor, teacher of the iniscenes. dark night of Jan. 11. Sometime that night, some attempted grave robbery was had asked the man did he Martin Comers school, Mrs. person or persons reopened the main topic of conversa- have “it” in the cutter. He Edwin Mead, S. J. Babcock, the grave, broke the glass tion in Barryville and in replied that he hadn’t Orpha Mead, Mrs. Alice from the top ofthe coffin and Nashville. The gossips put brought it out. The doctor Whetstone and D. A. Green. After a long, drawn-out attempted to remove the two and two together and then laughed and said he body. A younger sister of came up quite early with the guessed they wouldn’t get session, Justice Mills Vermontville Township is accepting bids for the Branch visiting the cemetery idea that the crime had been far without it and went back adjourned the hearing two Replacement of the the afternoon of the 12th attempted by medical men in the house. A little later, weeks. In all, there were three made the discovecy. Soon after specimens for vivisec- the two men got in the cutter Opera House Windows. and drove south toward the such hearings, and at the end word spread and a delegation tions [experimental surgery]. of the third session, Dr. of Barryville residents inves- Due to their fine reputations, depot. For specifications, please contact Considerable testimony Goucher was bound over to tigated and then sent word to perhaps, but strengthened by Jack Owens, Township Supervisor the sheriff’s department in the fact that they had been was taken concerning a Continued next page at 517-726-1241 attending lodge and playing glove which a Mrs. Baum Hastings. cards afterward, Nashville’s two older physicians were immediately clear. TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON But Dr. Joseph T. Goucher was suspected of 2012 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Vermontville Township being the criminal. And although idle rumor might PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the P.O. Box 215 Township Hall, 915 Reed St., Nashville, Michigan 49073, to examine have started the accusations, Vermontville, MI 49096 and review the 2012 assessment roll. The board will convene on the oddly enough it developed following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable 2012 BOARD OF REVIEW that there was considerable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or cur­ rent year qualified agricultural denials: circumstantial vidence MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, March 6 2012 - 9 am Organizational Meeting against the doctor. Monday, March 12,2012 - 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm John Perryman, Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm The Vermontville Township Board of Review for 2012 will be held at the Vermontville Opera House, 230 S. And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have Nashville’s night marshal, Main St. on the following dates: given notice ofthe desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been did a bit ofamateur sleuthing Tuesday, March 6th, 9:00am to 10:00am for an Organizational Meeting revised, corrected and approved. and deducing and concluded Petitions will be heard on: APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will be accepted that Dr. Goucher was guilty and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 12, 2012. Monday, March 12th, 9:00pm to 3:00pm = Appeal Hearing Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2012 are as follows: enough to be formally Tuesday, March 13th, 3:00pm to 9:00pm = Appeal Hearing Agricultural .................. ......49.63% 49.63%...... 1.0075 charged. The town was Commercial................... ......47.59% 47.59 .........1.0506 The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to divided into two camps — Industrial....................... ......68.10% 68.10%................ 0.7342 equalize the 2012 assessments. By board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest Residential..................... ......54.92% 54.92%............. 0.9104 those who believed he was letter is received prior to March 12th. Personal Property.......... ......50.00% 50.00%............. 1.0000 guilty and those who consid­ The tentative ratios and multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2012 are as ered such talk slanderous. Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. follows: By the end of the week Cheryl Hartwell, Supervisor Castleton Township RATIO James B. Mills, a justice of MULTIPLIER Kevin Harris, Assessor Castleton Township Agricultural 50.00% 1.00 the peace, had convinced Dr. Castleton Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to Commercial 50.00% 1.00 race, color, national origin, sex or disability. Goucher that the best proce­ Residential 50.00% American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice 1.00 dure would be to have a The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and serv­ 50.00% Industrial 1.00 court hearing, in order to sift ices, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven 50.00% Personal Property 1.00 (7) days notice to Castleton Township. Individuals with disabilities the supposed evidence and requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Castleton Township clear his good name. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Notice: The Township will provide necessary' reasonable services to by writing or calling. individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon three (3) days notice. Contact Jack Dr. Goucher claimed from Loma Wilson, Castleton Township Clerk Owens, 7540 Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, Ml. Telephone No. 517.726 1241 the first that he was innocent 915 Reed St., PO Box 679, Nashville, MI 49073 ' 06772998 and that he could prove his In her Memories of the Past column ing the Feb. 23 Maple Valley News, the late Susan Hinckley wrote: The big news in Nashville in January 1888 was the attempted robbery of a Parryville grave and the subsequent arrest ofa local doctor on that charge ... An in-depth report on the Goucher incident was writ­ ten by Donald Hinderliter, then editor and publisher of the Nashville News, and it appeared in the Dec. 30, 1948, issue ofthe paper. It is reprinted infull here.) Young Branch made the headlines in his own right, by accidentally killing him­ self with a breech-loading gun. It was a cold, clear day in January 1888, when Ed Branch, a laborer, 25 years old-, talked his friend Ed Greenfield into a rabbit hunt They were on the Miner Mead farm and were cross­ ing the creek on a fallen tree when Branch’s gun went off. Greenfield whirled around and saw his companion slump into the creek, break­ ing the thin coating of ice that covered the surface. Dragging him ashore, he found that the shot had entered Branch’s head and that Branch apparently had died instantly. Greenfield ran to the Mead home and brought back Miner Mead. Recovering the gun from the creek, they reconstructed the scene and figured that Branch had lost his hold on the gun, both hammers of which were cocked and as it fell, a knot on the tree trunk had struck one hammer and — NOTICE 2012 BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 18, 2012 — Page 9 agreed, was a fine and extremely pretty woman. Fred Long recalled that as a boy he saw bottles and jars back of the doctor’s house and guesses there was no doubt but what he had a hobby of collecting anatomi­ cal specimens. Whether Goucher really tried to add a human body is a new ques­ tion that will never now come any closer to being set­ tled. For Dr. Goucher died years ago, still maintaining his innocence. The 1882 Methodist Protestant Church at Barryville (now Peace United Methodist) was the scene of the January 1888 funeral for 25-year-old gunshot victim Edwin Branch. One mourner at the service, Dr. J. T. Goucher of Nashville, later was accused of attempting to rob Branch’s grave in the cemetery adjacent to the church. A glove found near the sanctuary helped to convict the doctor. (Photo previously loaned by Guy Howell) ing the name on the mast­ head. He had, however, been circuit court for ■'trial in practically running the paper November. all that year and had covered At liberty on $500 bond, the Goucher case from its Dr. Goucher went away for beginning. Mr. Feighner confided most of the summer, return­ ing just before the trial. It that in his personal opinion, was the big event ofthe year, Dr. Goucher was guilty as and the courtroom was filled charged, but that along with to capacity even on the first many others, he felt the doc­ day. After five days of testi­ tor was being unfairly con­ mony, during which 98 dif­ victed on circumstantial evi­ ferent witnesses were called, dence. Lewis E. Lentz, who will the Hon. Clement Smith pre­ sented the summary for the be 90 next June [1949] and who has lived in Nashville prosecution. Lawyers Knappen and since he was 6 years old, said remembered the VanAmam, representing the he defendant, had fought stub­ Gouchers well. The elder bornly all through the trihl, Goucher, C. W., also was a and now they turned on the physician, or at least called heat. Knappen gave an elo­ himself such, in spite of the quent speech, pointing out fact that he scarcely could that no more evidence had read or write. He held forth been presented and that none in Maple Grove, and Lew of it was more than circum­ remembered as a boy having to take some bitter black stantial. Prosecutor Colgrove con­ medicine Old Doc Goucer cluded his case for the peo­ prescribed. Young Joe Goucher was ple at 9:20 Friday morning, and before noon, the jury more of a doctor than his returned a verdict: Guilty of father, having gone away to an attempt to rob a grave. medical school. Lew remem­ Sentence was deferred to the bered him as a likeable young fellow, rather a hard following Tuesday. On Tuesday morning, Dr. drinker and with a roving Goucher, accompanied by an eye. His wife, eve’ryone attorney and his wife, stood in court and heard his sen­ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: tence: one year at hard labor All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act at Jackson State Prison. The and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise News reported that he took it “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ with “supreme self-com­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, mand.” age or martial status, or an intention, to The late Len W. Feighner, make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes when asked a year or. two children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant ago [1940s] about the grave women and people securing custody of robbery case, said he well children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly remembered the excitement accept any advertising for real estate it created at the time and which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all recalled that he personally dwellings advertised in this newspaper covered the entire trial in cir­ are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the cuit court. Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for It was in 1888 that he the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. bought the News from Omo Strong, and the issue of Oct. 6 was the first edition carry- 0nc6 7z6c8on0n n HOUSNQ From previous page - 90 EQUAL opportunity NOTICE VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS A Planning Commission position is open. It is a 3 year term beginning April 1, 2012 Please submit a letter of intent to the Village Office-PO BOX K by February 24, 2012 . 6773669 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: Craig Artis and Roxanne L Artis, hus­ band and wife to Mac-Clair Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2011 and recorded May 23, 2001 in Instrument # 1060247 Barry County Records, Michigan and modified by agreement recorded April 9, 2004 in instrument # 1125098. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assign­ ments to: CitiMortgage, Inc, by assignment dated September 21,. 2010 and recorded September 28, 2010 in Instrument # 201009280008968 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($82,265.57) including interest 7.5% 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, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 22,2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 36 of Country Acres, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 64 Commonly known as 1182 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek Ml 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 600.3241 or MCL 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 MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held respon­ sible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/18/2012 CitiMortgage, Inc, Assignee of Mortgagee & Attorneys: Potestivo Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 11-54444 (02-18)(03-10) LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COL­ LECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made.in the terms and conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by Edward J. Greene and Melissa M. Greene, husband and wife of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to First Financial Bank, NA dated NOTICE OF MORTGAGE the 10th day of February, 2006, FORECLOSURE SALE The and recorded in the office, of the Register of Deeds, for the County Mortgage described below is in of Barry and State of Michigan, default: Mortgage (the d on the 17th day of February, “Mortgage”) made by Joseph E. 2006, in Instrument No. 1160303 Dempsey and Margaret M. of Barry Records, on which mort­ Dempsey, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, to United Bank gage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for prin­ Mortgage Corporation, a cipal of $96,598.46 (ninety-six Michigan banking corporation, thousand five hundred ninety­ with its address at 900 East Paris eight and 46/100) plus accrued Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, interest at 4.00% (four point zero Michigan 49546, as Mortgagee, zero) percent per annum. And no dated August 30, 2005 and suit proceedings at law or in equi­ recorded on September 7, 2005, ty having been instituted to recov­ Instrument No.: 1152315, Barry er the debt secured by said mort­ County Records, Barry County, gage or any part thereof. Now, Michigan. The balance owing on therefore, by virtue of the power the Mortgage is $94,902.03 at the of sale contained in said mort­ time of this Notice. The Mortgage gage, and pursuant to the statue contains a power of sale and no of the State of Michigan in such suit or proceeding at law or in case made and provided, notice equity has been instituted to is hereby given that on, the 8th recover the debt secured by the day of March, 2012, at 1:00:00 Mortgage, or any part of the PM said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, Mortgage, TAKE NOTICE that on to the highest bidder, at the Barry March 15, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., County Courthouse in Hastings, local time, or any adjourned date Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of thereafter, the Mortgage will be the premises described in said foreclosed by a sale at public mortgage. Which said premises auction to the highest bidder, at are described as follows: All that the Barry County Courthouse in certain piece or parcel of land sit­ Hastings, Michigan, (which is the uate in the Township of Barry, in building where the Circuit Court the County of Barry and State of for Barry County is held). The Michigan and described as fol­ Mortgagee will apply the sale pro­ lows to wit: Situated in the ceeds to the debt secured by the Township of Barry, County of Mortgage as stated above, plus Barry and State of Michigan: interest on the amount due at the Being a part of the Southeast rate of 4.5% per annum; all legal quarter of the Southeast quarter, Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 9 costs and expenses, including West, beginning at a point 28 attorneys fees allowed by law; rods 7.50 feet Northerly along the and also any amount paid by the center of the highway from inter­ Mortgagee to protect its interest section of center of said highway in the property; The property to and South quarter section line; be sold at foreclosure is all ofthat thence Westerly 10 rods; thence real estate situated in the County North 44 feet; thence Westerly 97 of Barry, State of Michigan, and eight/twelfth feet to right of described as: COMMENCING AT way of the Chicago Kalamazoo THE CENTER QUARTER POST and Saginaw Railroad; thence OF SECTION 18, TOWN 2 Northerly along said right of way NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, to the Chicago Kalamazoo and HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY Saginaw Railroad 93 feet; thence COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE East 14 rods 5 feet to center of SOUTH 660 FEET ALQNG THE highway; thence Southerly 154 NORTH-SOUTH QUARTER feet to beginning. ALSO, com­ LINE OF SECTION 18;'THENCE mencing at a point in the comer EAST 250 FEET PARALLEL of South Grove Street distant WITH THE EAST-WEST QUAR­ 469.50 feet (also recorded as' 469.08 feet) along said centerline TER LINE OF SECTION 18, FOR from the intersection thereof with THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ the South line of Section 6, Town NING; THENCE CONTINUING 1 North, Range 9 West; thence EAST 250 FEET ALONG SAME Westerly 10 rods along the North COURSE; THENCE NORTH 760 line of grantor's property for the FEET MORE OR LESS PARAL­ true place of beginning; thence LEL WITH SAID NORTH-SOUTH continuing Westerly along the QUARTER LINE, TO THE CEN- Westerly prolongation of said TERLINE OF KELLER ROAD; North line to the Easterly line of THENCE WESTERLY 260 FEET the abandoned Chicago, MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID Kalamazoo and Saginaw CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH Railroad right of way; thence 685 FEET MORE OR LESS, Northerly along said Easterly line PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH­ to the North line ef grantor's prop­ SOUTH QUARTER LINE TO erty line; thence Easterly 96 feet, THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. more or less; along said North Tax Identification Number: 08-07­ line; thence South 44 feet along 018-007-12 The redemption peri­ grantor's property line to the beginning. Commonly known as: od shall be six months from the 622 S. Grove St. Tax Parcel No;: date of sale pursuant to MCLA 08-03-006-055-00 The redemp­ 600.3240(8), unless deemed tion period shall be six months abandoned and then pursuant to from the date of such sale, unless the time frame set forth in MCLA determined abandoned in accor­ 600.3241a. February 2, 2012 dance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in UNITED BANK MORTGAGE which case the redemption peri­ CORPORATION, Mortgagee od shall be 30 days from the date PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L. of such sale. Dated: February 4, BAKER (P49960) Attorney for 2012.By: Foreclosing Attorneys Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, NW, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, Weinberg & Rejs Co., L.P.A. Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200­ S Troy, Ml 48084 WWR# (02-04)(03-03) (02-04)(03-03) 10075544 (02-04)(02-25) LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR IF YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Weyrick MKJ/K Richard K. Weyrick II and Sheila Weyrick, husband and wife, to Citicorp Trust Bank, fsb, Mortgagee, dated April 9, 2007 and recorded April 25, 2007 in Instrument Number 1179749, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Three and 3/100 Dollars ($138,193.03) including interest at 7.567% 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, dr some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 1,2012. Said premises are located in the Township of-Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Ail that parcel of land in Township of Hope, Barry County, State of Michigan, as more fully described in Deed Book 563, Page 300, being known and des­ ignated as metes and bounds property. Commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, thence North 00 degrees 08 min­ utes 44 seconds East; 1330.09 feet along the East line of said Section 8 to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 8; thence North 89 degrees 05 minutes 44 seconds West; 553.30 feet along said South line to a point on the shore of Head Lake, said point being the true point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 05 min­ utes 44 seconds West, 231.28 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East, 163.00 feet to the centerline of Head Road; thence Northeasterly, 111.50 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the left the radius of which is 159.15 feet and the chord of which bears North 57 degrees 12 minutes 25 seconds East, 109.23 feet; thence North 37 degrees 08 minutes 13 sec­ onds East, 143.82 feet along said centerline^hence along an inter­ mediate traverse line ofthe shore of Head Lake South 14 degrees 19 minutes 38 seconds West, 193.89 feet; thence continuing along said traverse line South 33 degrees 16 minutes 57 seconds East, 182.54 feet to the point of beginning. Including all land lying between said intermediate tra­ verse line and the waters of Head Lake, also including all land in the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 8 lying Northeasterly of the above described parcel and Easterly of the centerline of Head Road. Subject to easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Head Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale-, unless determined aban­ doned 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 proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: January 28, 2012 Or|ans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 671.2992 (01-28)(02-18) 06772483 �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday February 18. 2012 Rams race past Valley’s girls in the second half Wilkes. “They jumped Out on us in the third quarter and once they got the tidal wave rolling they just continued to build on top of it.” The Rams took the lead for good on a steal and bucket by Kati Thompson with just under five and a half minutes by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley has had little trouble putting together two strong quarters in a basketball game this season. The Lion varsity girls' basketball team's has had trouble putting together four though. That’s exactly what hap­ pened Tuesday as the Lions built a 21-20 lead in the first half against visiting Galesburg-Augusta. 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We have to learn to get over the panic of when someone runs at us we have to do the things we’re capable of doing - flashing the mid­ dle, flashing hard to the bas­ ketball, making basket cuts, doing the things that we were to be successful in the first half.” The Lions attacked the Rams’ press better in the first half. That helped the defense too. Rather than racing back to stop a lay-up, the Lions were able to settle into their zone. With the Rams’ best penetrator, Allie Patterson, on the bench with foul trouble, Maple Valley played right with Galesburg-Augusta. Patterson wasn’t the only girl in foul trouble. The Petersen Lions’ Kaitlyn played much of the second half with four fouls. The teams combined to shoot 74 free throws. The Lions were 21- df-37 at the line, and the Rams 20-of-37. Galesburg-Augusta had everyone on its roster score at least one point. Kari Thompson was 5-of-7 at the free throw line and led her team with 17 points. Holly DeLeon chipped in 13 points for the Rams and Julie Repke had six. Maple Valley got 12 points from Timara Burd, who was 6-of-l 1 at the free throw line. Petersen added ten points, going 6-for-6 at the line. Zoanne Siple chipped in six points for the Lions. The Lions had just eight field goals in the game, and only three in the second half. Maple Valley is now 4-14 overall and 3-13 in the KVA this season. The Lions fell 34-16 at Schoolcraft Friday night. Maple Valley was happy with its defensive effort. The Eagles Cody Herr scored 32 points herself in the first meeting between the two Kear Manufacturer's Warranty Outdoor^ Wood Stoves Heating Applications Forced Air Furnace & Water Boiler • Zoned Heating Domestic Water Heating • In-Floor Heating & More Made in Michigan Full Line of Parts A Accessories 517-852-9565 w. HU^nRiteStOVeS.com Licensed & Insured FROST HEATING 8 COOLING fl Loke Odesso N (616) 374-7595 qdauty. mna service Nashville (517) 852-9565* ‘WE HBTMA MJ. BRMIDt gy 0DTD00B WOOD STOVES The Lions’ Zoanne Siple looks to get a shot up as Galesburg-Augusta’s Kari Thompson (left) and Blake Blackmun close in during the fourth quarter Tuesday night at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) teams this season. She only had seven points Friday, but did add eight steals, six rebounds and five assists. “Giving up 34 points in a girls’ varsity contest is good I would say, but we struggled on the offensive end,” said Wilkes. The Lions scored just six points in the first half, but still only trailed by seven at the break. The Eagles pulled away a bit with a 13-4 run in the third quarter. “(Schoolcraft) plays a very good gap, man-to-man. They get up in your face a little bit and they force you into poor situations. A few times we attacked the basket and got good open looks, but there were stages when we didn’t want to shoot,” Wilkes said. The Eagles were led by Kara Craig’s 11 points. Kari Feddema added eight. Maple Valley got five points from Petersen and four from Burd. The Lions close out the regular season with two more KVA road contests this com­ ing week, at Pennfield Tuesday and at Olivet Friday. Lions drop two close ones in Kalamazoo Valley action by Brett Bremer line. The Lions had a 45-26 Sports Editor rebounding edge, and shot The Lions finally ran out of 48-percent from two-point rallies Tuesday. field goal range. Maple Valley’s varsity The Rams were 12-of-22 at boys’ basketball team battled the line in the contest, while from down ten points with the Lions were just 5-of-9. three minutes to go to force Reid led the Lions with 13 overtime Tuesday at points and six rebounds. Galesburg-Augusta. A couple Miller finished with seven of big threes by Anthony points, six assists and five Mahler and Garrett Miller, steals. The Lions also got six and a couple of lay-ups by points each from Austin Garrett Reid tied the Tobias and Kyle Spencer. Kalamazoo Valley Austin Gonser had three Association contest at 40-40. points and 13 rebounds. Reid’s game-tying lay-up Ewing was proud of the came with just three seconds effort. left on the clock in the fourth “They’re sacrificing every quarter. bit of energy they have right The Lions needed more now,” he said. heroics at the end of the first Eric Ranes led the Rams overtime. Maple Valley with 18 points. He was 6-of-9 inbounded the ball with three at the free throw line. seconds left and Miller drove Galesburg-Augusta also got towards the basket then ten points from Austin Pierce pulled up for a jumper that and eight from Jordan Bom. tied the game at 44-44. The Lions played another It was the Rams attacking wild one on Friday, but a 16the basket in the second over-4 run by host Schoolcraft in time. They earned ten free the fourth quarter eliminated throws and connected on any chance of another overseven ofthem. The Lions lim- time session for the Lions. ited them to one field goal, The Eagles broke a 35-35 tie but that was one too many as with that fourth quarter run, Galesburg-Augusta finally scoring a 51-39 KVA win. pulled out a 53-51 win. “They went to a 3-2 zone Maple Valley head coach against its, and that kind of Chris Ewing felt like his team frustrated our guys a little won the game every which bit,” said Ewing.. way, except at the free throw The Lions had knocked down a couple of threes before the Eagles switched up their defense in the fourth quarter, and had been getting some good penetration from Reid. Despite being slowed down in the fourth quarter, Reid still finished with 18 points. The Lions also got seven points from Garret Mater and five from Mahler. Gonser had four points and nine rebounds, while Miller chipped in seven boards and three points. Ewing was pleased with the play of Mahler, Gonser and all his sophomores. “They’re playing, not like sophomores anymore, but like second year juniors. They’ve gained confidence that they can play at the varsity level. It’s going to be exciting the rest of the year with these guys.” Schoolcraft was excited by the 14 points from Evan Pratt Friday, and 13 more from Cam Schwartz. The Lions are now 2-14 overall this season, and 1-14 in the KVA. They’ll play their final home game of the season Tuesday against Pennfield, then go on the road Friday to take on Olivet. �Just Say 'As Advertised in tie Maple Vadey News’ Sakrtay. February 18,2012 — Page 11 Maple Valley sending four to Division 4 Regional tourney Middle School cheer team completes successful year The Maple Valley Middle School competitive cheer team recently finished an out­ standing season. The Lions had a runner-up finish at their own Maple Valley Invitational this season, setting a season high in round two with a score of 98.0746. The Lions' top round three of the season was a 246.7 at the Lakewood Invitational, where they also had their top overall score of the season - a 339.0388. Team members include (front from left) Katelynn Spencer, Auzzie Fuller, Lyndi Rose, (back) Via James, Braelyn Molson and Elysia Piedrola. Missing from photo is Shannon Mead. f"e";' W^2 ^ ""'^2 Maple Valley cheer team places fifth at the SMCCC Championship Schoolcraft caught the Delton Kellogg girls in round three, but nobody was catch­ ing the Panthers in the stand­ ings. Delton Kellogg's varsity competitive cheer team won its second Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference championship in three years by winning the league championship meet at Schoolcraft Saturday. The Panthers finished the day with a score of 6595320, more than 25 points ahead of the runner-up Eagles who fin­ ished with a score of ifesiii IIM WiM ion i fl ft 634.3000. Bronson was third with a score of 615.5950, followed by White Pigeon 606.8860 and Maple Valley 582.4096. Delton dominated the com­ petition until round three, when Schoolcraft outscored the Panthers 277.1 to 273.6. The Panthers added that score to a 201.6 from round one and a 184.3320 from round two. Schoolcraft had the sec­ ond-best score in each of the first two rounds, a 188.4 in round one and a 168.8000 in round two. Maple Valley’s girls scored a 182.7 in round one, a 150.7096 in round two and a 249.0 in round three. Delton Kellogg's girls will try to extend their season Saturday when they take part in the Division 3 District Tournament at Allegan. The top four teams from the dis­ trict tournament advance to next week's regional round. Cheering is set to begin at 5 p.m. Maple Valley heads to Michigan Center for its 4 Division District Tournament Saturday morn­ ing at 10. Cash Flower was the lone Lion to eam a spot in the regional round of the Division 4 slate wrestling tournament last winter. He'll be back at regional? today, with some company. Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling team is sending four wrestlers to today’s 18) Division 4 (Feb. Individual Regional Tournamentat Constantine High School, after those four finished in the top four in their weight classes at Saturday's District Tournament hosted by Galesburg-Augusta. Flower reached the cham­ pionship round of the 152pound weight class at Galesburg-Augusta, where he was edged by Constantine's Ben Mallo 4­ 3. Flower started the day with a couple of big wins, pinning Quincy's Tyler Smith 3 minutes and 23 scc- ends into their quarterfinal edged Quincy's Luke Wiser match, and then topping in the blood round (consola­ Galesburg-Augusta's Jesse tion semifinals) 14-12, Ring 20-6 in the semifinals before falling 9-2 to Maple Valley's other Bronson's Taylor Williams medalists were Andy Zank. in the consolation final. Alejandro Reid and Austin A couple of Maple Valley Davis. freshmen. Sam Bonney at Davis was third in the 119 pounds and Kodee 112-pound weight class. He Crouch at 103 both were one pinned Schoolcraft's Connor ' win away from a spot in the Briggs 4:50 in to the conso- regional tournament when lation final. they were topped in the Davis and Reid both blood round. advanced to the champi­ onship semifinals before being bumped down into the consolation bracket. Reid was fourth at 215 pounds, scoring a pin of Schoolcraft's Jack Bensley in the consolation semifinals to secure a spot in the region­ al tournament Constantine's Seth Stears topped Reid 2-1 in the match for third place. Zank had two win two consolation matches to secure a top four finish. He Maple Valley Youth Soccer Spring Season Sign Ups Our sign up will be held on Wednesday, February 15th & Thursday, February 23rd from 6-8pm at the Maple Valley High School Cafeteria. Players must be 4 by March 31 st. Open to home school and out of district students. Questions call: Brian Miller 517*726-1463 tmlstakrtto’a-' ifrfMiilHittaiii'1’5 ijllllW. 111 bltafl Little League to hold sign-up days in March I® \Maple Valley Little League will hold sign-ups for the upcoming baseball and softball seasons in early March. The two sign-up sessions will be held March 7 and March 15 from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School cafeteria. The leagues are open to boys and girls between the ages of4 and 14. The league is also looking |gi | ibtf ***£> for anyone interested in help­ ing out. There are a few open seats on the league's board, and the league is always looking for people to help with baseball and softball. Anyone interested in helping out should contact Kyle Booher at (517) 852-1510 or by e-mail at booherky@hotmail.com, or Bryan Carpenter at (517) 726-1391 o r BCarpenter@mvs.k 12.mi.us. Hansbarger IHeating 6 flir Conditioning i Sale Kicks Off Monday, February 20 at 8:00 a.m Everything THE MORE YOU BUY, THE BETTER THE DEAL! •Jackhammers • Pipe Threaders • Paint Shakers • Glass Cutters featuring Ruud Gas furnaces and Rlr Conditioners full line of Indoor flir Quality Products fREE Estimates Licensed 6 Insured Hurry in before everything is gone! Vermontville Pro Hardware Uermontuille • Cole Honsbdrger, Owner ^^ Going Out o£ Business Sale! -490-1287 Ill III D Factbook 131 S. Main Street, Vermontville | 517-726-1121 Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm • Saturday 9 am-5 pm • Sunday 10 am-3 pm �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 18, 2012 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-02-25.pdf 0024d4dc532099f78ca9e5270f70788d PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY news® IWS^fGS PUBLIC UBRAW 227 EAST SWE ST HASTINGS, Mi 4SC58 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 8, February 25, 2012 Superintendent’s contract extended and budget amended Technology issues resolved by Shari Carney Staff Writer Ronna Steel will remain at the helm of Maple Valley schools. In a unanimous decision, the Maple Valley Board of Education extended the contract for two years beyond the end ofthe current three-year contract, ending in 2015. In a presentation to the board at the monthly meeting Feb. 13, Steel presented the 2011-12 amended budget. Business Manager Darryl Sydloski had prepared the report but was not present. Steel shared a conversa- $893,322; state $8,702,926; federal $793,774; interdis­ tion she had with a superin­ trict $463,820; other $288 tendent in a neighboring dis­ for a total of $10,854,130. trict who said they had Total expenditures total already cut the low-hanging $10,863,469, creating a fruit and were now having to shortfall of $9,339. cut branches. After months of * trou­ “We have been cutting the bleshooting since summer of branches and are now start­ 2011, technology issues with ing on the trunk,” responded Internet connection have Steel. been resolved. In 2004 the fund balance “The system has been peaked at $4,285,232. It is rebuilt from the ground up,” expected to reach its lowest reported Steel. in 2012 at an estimated Tim Burd, chairman ofthe $626,069. Student count for labor and finance committee 2002 was 1,734; count as of recommended placing October 2011 was 1,237. $100,000 aside each year for Current revenue sources facility upgrades as needed. are as follows: local, “There are some things we Maple Valley shows improvements in MEAP scores The State of Michigan released the fall 2011 Michigan Education Assessment Program scores for public schools, grades three through nine, Feb. 15. Beginning this year, the state increased the cut-off point —- more commonly called cut scores at which, students are deemed proficient in a subject area. Many school officials were braced lower scores because of this change. Maple Valley administra­ tors were still pleased with the results. “We were very excited to see significant gains in fifth through seventh grade read­ ing and third and fifth grade math,” said Maple Valley Superintendent Ronna Steel. “We also saw gains in fourth grade writing and eighth grade science. We are heading in the right direction and are looking forward to better scores next year. “Maple Valley Schools are very proud of the hard work demonstrated by our students on the fall MEAP assessments,” she added. “Our teachers continue to work on aligning their daily work with the state stan­ dards to provide , a strong comprehensive and cohesive curriculum. Nashville council approves raises for village employees by Shari Carney and sewer, where funds are Staff Writer needed as matches for larger The Nashville Village grants. Council, upon recommenda­ In other business, the tion of the finance commit­ council passed a medical tee, approved wage increases marijuana ordinance. The for village employees during council approved the ordi­ nance, with exceptions made the Feb. 9 meeting. A 5 percent increase was to regulations regarding pri­ approved for Village Clerk mary care residences and Cathy Lentz, department of qualifying patients. The ordi­ public works supervisor nance was printed in its Scott Decker, and Police entirety in the Feb. 11 Maple Chief Jerry Schray. A 3 per­ Valley News, page 12. Bills for the month of cent increase was granted to Lois Elliston, for her part­ January were submitted and time work as water clerk; approved for payment in the DPW employees Josh Pierce amount of $ 141, 298. Barry County Telephone and Jack Semrau; and to police officer Brian Shapley. proposed a possible broad­ Resident Gary White band service. Putnam Park is questioned the soundness of being considered for a tower approving employee raises, in the village. A site plan and and with the fund balance special land use permit will rising, asked what the resi­ be required before any fur­ dents will get from the large ther actions are taken. A new zoning ordinance balance. Village President Frank was approved, supplanting Dunham responded that the the previous one dated fund balance is saving for September 1976. The council unanimously future projects, such as water agreed that the planning commission should begin work on updating the master plan and also approved the revised policy regulating cost. Ron Bracy resigned from the zoning board of appeals and the planning commission, effective Saturday, Feb. 18. Decker reported that street repairs, brush and snow removal are proceeding on an as-needed basis. Maintenance has been performed at the lift stations and the sewer floor has been painted. Decker is researching the replacement of hardwired alarm circuits at the three lift stations as a cost­ saving measure. A leak has been repaired on State Street, but “we are still pumping more water than normal,” said Decker. Schray reported the number of complaints for January 2011 were 39,59 for January 2012. cannot ignore,” said Burd. Doug Kelsey updated the board regarding a date set for the Center for Michigan community conversation. The event will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the high school. Students in Monique Colizzi’s business classes are working with Kelsey in developing promo­ tional materials and planning for the community event. March is Reading Month preparations are underway at Fuller Street School reported Principal - Jason Miller. Current enrollment for the grade levels are: pre-primary impaired (PPI) 21; kinder­ garten 95; first, 84; second, 72; third, 79; fourth, 89; fifth 79 grades for a total of 519 students. Todd Gonser principal Maple Valley Junior Senior High School reported host­ ing of Regionals for FFA. Regionals were held Thursday, Feb. 16. Jaime Curth, a senior, advanced to the state level. Gonserannounced a dona­ tion from Steelcase of 28 sheets of two-sided laminate board valued at approximate­ gallons but due to increased ly $2000, received by the prices form an average of buildings trade class. $2.85 per gallon in January A mentoring program 2011 to $3.18 per gallon in spearheaded by junior high January 2012 more has been teachers Tonja Myers and spent. Railey Sebolt called Powers has spoken with Transformers is underway. Gene Fisher, maple syrup “The teachers were con­ festival committee chairman cerned about the kids who do regarding the use of not make PRIDE for reasons Maplewood School for the such as absences, discipline annual arts and crafts show. problems and failing Hillary Leatherman, high grades,” reported Gonser. school special education Still in the beginning teacher, offered her students stages the group is seeing to Powers to assist at the positive changes and stu­ garage once per week. The dents responding to the men­ students will be washing tors with “an open mind and buses, doing cleaning and hope.” assisting with inventory. Ath etic Julie Swartz, curriculum Director/Assistant Principal director announced in her Duska Brumm is investigat- report the approval of the ing switching leagues from consolidated grant. Kalamazoo Valley Athletics. “The grant funds reading The “Buy a Brick” panel and math teachers and aides is raising money to purchase who work with children who a brick in memory of Kent are in need of extra help ... Mead. Mead was a staunch we will be purchasing 60 to supporter of Maple Valley 70 iPads to be distributed to athletics. He died in 2011. elementary classrooms,” Pat Powers transportation reported Swartz. and maintenance director Title dollars will also be submitted fuel usage reports. See SCHOOL, page 15 Fuel usage is down 1,775 Loss of revenue causes reduction in Vermontville library hours Millage request proposed for August primary Vermontville Township Library board of trustees, in an effort to balance the budg­ et, has restructured hours of operation. Beginning April 1, the new schedule will be Tuesday, 1 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. This equates to a loss of four hours per week. Changes in the penal fine revenue funding has forced cuts in hours, materials and programs said Carla Rumsey director. In September 2011 Delta Township voted to adopt the Uniform Traffic Code as a local ordinance instead ofthe previous county ordinance. This action removed fines and costs ofviolations occurring within Delta Township from Eaton County’s revenue. As the area with the largest number of traffic violations this decision drastically reduced the amount of revenue contributed to the Library of Michigan Penal Fine distribution fund, said Rumsey. “Penal fine revenues make up 30 percent of the operat­ ing budget. A loss of 50 per­ cent of this funding, as well as declining property tax rev­ enues from the present mill­ age will dramatically affect future operations,” said Rumsey. Current millage for the library is .75 mills unchanged since its adoption in 1995. The board will be asking for an increase of .25 mills on the August ballot to offset some of the loss from the penal fine system. In another measure the current contract with Kalamo Township, in existence since 1971, is under review. “An equitable contract with Kalamo Township for library services to their resi­ dents and a successful mill­ age bid is vital to the future operations of the Vermontville Township Library,” said Rumsey. Regarding library card policy, patrons who do not live within Vermontville, Kalamo or Chester town­ ships will be charged a non­ resident fee of $25 per year. Non-residents represent 20 percent of the users. In This Issue • Kindergartners learn about 911 and when to call • Lawmakers take plunge for Special Olympics • Maple Valley FFA member moving on to state contest • Maple Valley will send pair to state finals at the Palace �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 25, 2012 The Revue to have auditions for The Music Man Jr.’ next week Auditions for The Revue Children’s Theater produc­ tion of “Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Jr.” will be Tuesday, Feb. 28, for grades four through six, and Wednesday, Feb. 29, for grades six to eight, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Street Theatre, 301 N. Main St in Nashville. “The Music Man Jr.” is based on the film and stage musical of the same- name written by Meredith Willson. It tells the story of con artist Harold Hill, who goes from small town to small town selling residents on the notion of a boys’ band then quickly departs after collect­ ing the money, leaving noth­ ing but crushed dreams in his wake. The scam seems to work until he arrives in the Iowa town of River City and raises suspicion of the mayor, as well as local music teacher, Marian Paroo. While trying to determine his credibility, Marian and Harold grow fond of one another, and Harold finds that he can’t go through with his usual scam. “The Music Man Jr.” fea- tures the songs “Trouble,” “Seventy-six Trombones,” “Shipoopi,” “Goodnight, My Someone,” and “Wells Fargo Wagon” to name a few. Rehearsals will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., tentatively beginning Thursday, March 1. Wednesday rehearsals will be added closer .to opening night, and rehearsal times will be extended, as well. The cast will include approximately 75 fourth to eighth graders. A portion of the cast will be double-cast and perform a single week­ end of shows only. Performances will be May 4 to 6 and 11 to 13. Fridays, May 4 and 11, matinees will be performed for local schools, in addition to the evening performances. Students should arrive a few minutes early for the audition. Parents will need to fill out audition forms and provide a current photo of the child auditioning. Children will be called in groups of five or six to learn a portion of one of the songs and sing for the director, Kindergartners learn about 911 and when to call music director and producer. Some children 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 $30 participation fee. This fee, to be collected during the first two weeks of rehearsal, will cover a rehearsal CD of the songs from the show, a souvenir short-sleeve T-shirt, and a full script. Discounts will be available for families with more than one child partici­ pating. The Main Street Theatre is located in downtown Nashville, on the comer of Washington and Main streets (use the side entrance and take the stairs to the top floor). An optional audition workshop for interested par­ ticipants will be today, Saturday, Feb. 25, from 1 to Heather Brass’ kindergarten class at Fuller Street School was visited by Allen 3. The workshop will take Brass from Barry County Central Dispatch. He showed the students how to place a place at the Main Street 911 call. Students then wrote about the experience and described examples of emer­ Theatre. For more information, call gencies when a 911 call should be placed. Hollie Auten, 517-285-4037 or email therevuel @yahoo.com. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Fuller Street Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, Feb. 27 Macaroni and cheese, roll n butter, butter beans, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 28 New!! Tangerine - chicken with vegetables over rice, fortune cookie, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 29 Sloppy Joe, french fries, fruit, dessert, milk. Thursday, March 1 New! Flatbread pizza, tossed salad, fruit, milk. Friday, March 2 New! BBQ chicken chips, Smile potatoes, fruit, milk. NOTE: 2 milk flavors offered daily with lunch. 2 milk choices offered daily with breakfast. Cracker packs offered daily with hot lunch. Menu subject to change without notice. Fuller Street Breakfast Menu Monday, Feb. 27 Rice Krispie Treat, cracker pkt., juice, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Strawberry yogurt Chex Mix, fruit cup, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 29 Mini cinni’s juice, milk. ^Diana’s ‘-Pfecd O fe The Place to Gofor Professional Stylin MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 > e <8 < <8 «■ <8 _ 06767977 -Mk 4^ -_J OPls Version of Shellac Come Try Our New OPI Cels .M Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, Feb. 27 Com dogs, peppered fries, chilled pears. Fruit and yogurt bar. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Croissant sandwich, fresh celery and carrots, cherry crisp. Mexican bar. Wednesday, Feb. 29 Calzone, com, sherbet. Asian bar. Thursday, March 1 Chicken pot pie, fresh car­ rots, apple crisp. Sub Way bar. Friday, March 2 Cheesy breadsticks, Spaghettio’s, chilled peaches. Pasta bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: variety of chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, PB&J sandwich, yogurt w/string cheese. Menu subject to change. Breakfast prices: $1.45;, reduced 300; Lunch prices: $2.25-$2.50, reduced 400; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: 500. Lilly Faurot learns how to place a 911 call. Allen Brass from Barry County 911 Central Dispatch demonstrated the calls to the student’s in Heather Brass’ kindergarten class in Nashville. make a 911 call. Bo is a student in Heather Brass’ kindergarten class at Fuller Street School. please use back entrance g �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 25,2012 — Page 3 Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Feb. 27 Roast pork and gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, combread, apple. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Baked potato bar, chili, tossed salad, mixed fruit, crackers. Wednesday, Feb. 29 Spaghetti and meatballs in sauce, tossed salad, orange, Texas toast. Thursday, Mar. 1 Lemon chicken, stuffing, Malibu blend vegetables, peas, banana. Friday, Mar. 2 Alaskan stuffed salmon, An unusual event, an ice race, took place at Fuller Street School recently. Students wild rice, tossed salad, Prince built containers to see which would keep water in its solid state the longest. Charles blend vegetables, Observations were made throughout the day and Collin Thames (left) and Cameron jello with fruit. Ice Race winners announced Wells (right) from Matt Powers’ fourth grade class were declared the winners. Choral Society beginning new year, seeking new members The 100-plus-voice Lakewood Area Choral Society, under the direction of artistic director and con­ ductor Dr. Robert C. Oster, will begin its 27th season Monday, March 5. The first rehearsal of the new season will begin at 7 p.m. at Sunfield United Brethren Church, just west of Sunfield on M-43. Local students named to MSU dean’s list Michigan State University has.released its dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester, which honors all full-time under­ graduates who eam a 3.50 or better grade-point average for courses totaling 12 or more credits for the semes­ ter. Local students on the MSU dean’s list include: Bellevue — Emily Pease. Dowling — Erik Syvertsen. Sunfield — Hayden Acker, Kara Clark, Nichole Erickson, Alexander Haskin, Samantha Stemler. Vermontville — Anastasia Hakenjos. Blood drive planned March 1 in Nashville A blood drive will take place Thursday, March 1, at Grace Community Church in Nashville from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Donors need to be at least 17 years of age, weigh a min­ imum of 110 pounds, be in good health and not have donated blood for 56 days. Two drawings will be held for gift certificates donated by Carl’s Supermarket and Moo-ville. Grace Community Church is located 8950 E. M-79 in Nashville. FRIDAY ~/’/ ]l --C--o---u-- n---t---r--y--- inl^t’ Kettle Cafe , FISH FRYS ... ALL YOU CAN EAT! Perch and Cod or Catfish or Shrimp or Clam Strips with your choice ofpotato, vegetable & soup <£ salad bar The choral society’s 27th season will combine special events and concerts that have long provided quality choral performances in and around the Lakewood community and throughout West Michigan since 1986. Performances are sched­ uled in Grand Rapids, Nashville, Eaton Rapids, and Lake Odessa. Events include the elephant ears booth at Lake Odessa’s Art in the Park; several church con­ certs; a combined concert with the Thomapple Jazz Orchestra; Follies VIII, the choral society’s annual fall variety show; and its fourth annual Christmas concert. Detailed information regarding 2012 events and concerts will be published in future news articles and is also available through the choral society’s website, www.lacsmusic.org. Prospective new members are invited to audition but will only be considered before the March 5 and March 19 rehearsals. New singers are asked to arrive by 6 p.m. on either date to complete a voice interview and audition with the director. New members are required to have previous choral experience and a desire to fully participate in rehearsals, concerts and events for the 2012 season. Although basses and tenors are especially needed, openings exist in all voice parts. For further information regarding the audition process, call Joanie Oster, LACS executive assistant, 269-967-7246. 517-852-9700 Don’tforget our Saturday thru Thursday Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM (that’s every night except Friday) Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 2/$15 Specials! Includes choice of 4 entrees, potato. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Feb. 27 Roast pork and gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple juice. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Chili, hash brown cubes, broccoli, strawberry apple­ sauce, crackers. Wednesday, Feb. 29 Spaghetti and meatballs in sauce, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, orange. Thursday, Mar. 1 Lemon chicken, stuffing, Malibu blend vegetables, peas, prunes. Friday, Mar. 2 Alaskan stuffed salmon, wild rice, Italian blend veg­ etables, com, mixed fruit. Activities Calendar Monday, Feb. 27 Hastings - Music with Sam; BYOG; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Card Making 10 a.m.; Kinship Support 5:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, Feb. 29 Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence; Birthday Party. Thursday, March 1 • Hastings - Line Dancing/ Music; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville TV Time. Friday, March 2 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. Northern Michigan releases dean’s list Northern Michigan University has announced its dean’s list for the fall 2011 Jarrard-Marlatt semester. An asterisk (*) indicates a 4.0 grade point Eugene and Ruth Jarrard of average. Nashville and Kathee (Ed, Local students oh the Step-father) Martin of dean’s list include: Portland are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Rosemary Jennifer Jarrard to Andrew Justes Marlatt. Rosemary is a 2001 gradu­ ate of Maple Valley High School and is currently work­ ing on her bachelor’s in para­ legal studies at Davenport University. Andrew is a 1998 graduate of Portland High School and a graduate of Bowling Green State University in digital arts. A May 2012 wedding is being planned. 20 Battle Creek Heidi Arbic, Jared Augustine, Sarah Eberhard, Emily James.* Bellevue Samantha Page. Nashville — Kale Reid. 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Call 945-9554 forAlWads FROST HEATING 8 COOLING Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 QUALITY, VALUE 8 SERVICE Nashville - g (517) 852-9565 •WE INSTALL ALL BRANDS OF OUTDOOR WOOD STOVES__________________ �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 25, 2012 POLICE BEAT Carroll John Wolff First Congregational Church. NASHVILLE, MI Carroll enjoyed the game Carroll John Wolff, 81, died at his home in Nashville, on of golf, both on the golf course and watching it on the February 22, 2012. Mr. Wolff was bom Golf Channel when he September 5, 1930 in Grant, couldn’t be on the links him­ to John and Lettia Wolff. He self. Gardening was another graduated from Grant High hobby. He was an avid School in 1948 and went on sports fan throughout his life to earn masters and specialist serving as a baseball umpire degrees in education at during his college years and Michigan State University. as little league coach for In 1957, Carroll married his softball and baseball when wife, Marge, and together his children were young. In they raised two daughters recent years he loved cheer­ and a son. He dearly loved ing on his grandchildren at his family, his ten grandchil­ their sporting-events. As an alumnus ofMSU Carroll was dren, and many friends. Many will remember Mr. also an avid Spartan Fan. Wolff as Superintendant of Carroll Wolff was loved Maple Valley Schools. by his wife Marge of 54 Carroll also served his com­ years; his son, Eric (Lee) munity on the Nashville Wolff of Grand Rapids; Village Council. He was a daughters, Tamora (Michael) member of the Michigan Jones of Grand Ledge and Association of School Shelly (Jack) Ridge of Administrators, School Cincinnati, OH and 10 Business Officials, Eaton grandchildren. He is also County School Retirees, survived by one sister, Mrs. Nashville Lions Club and the Florence (Arlie) Hibbs, a sis- ter-in-law, Mrs, Inez Wolff, and was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Cremation will take place with memorial services to be held on 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Israel Young officiating. The family will receive visitors on Friday evening, March 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Interment will be at the Ashland Center Cemetery in Grant. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund, or Vermontville Congregational Church Foundation. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condo­ lences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com. Helen M. (Goodson) Belson GLENDALE, AZ - Helen M. [Goodson] Belson, age 94, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 6, 2012, after a short illness. She passed away at Sunrise Nursing Home in Glendale, AZ. IBOBBIIXI'S. ACDelco Your Local GM Automotive Specialists LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON IVI-79 WE honor cm PROTECTION PRO TECTION plan extended Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With All Makes St Models Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE • 15% Off Fabrics Excludes sale items. «Kwik Sew,, Simplicity, y, McCall Patterns 33% Off — SALE ENDS SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012 — Prayfor our Militaiy... Thank You! QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. State St.. Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN:: Monday-Thursday on ay- ursay 8 am-530 ampm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm ------ 1 Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station H |_|_ She was bom on February 9, 1917, near Portland, IN. She was the daughter of Leland H. and Elva M. [Gagle] Goodson. Helen married Maurice D. Belson on November 20, 1937, in Maple Grove Township. She resided in Hastings and then later Nashville until her husband’s death in 1995 when she moved to her daughter’s home in Glendale, AZ. Helen was a loving wife and mother. She loved caring for her plants, crocheting, crafts, reading and working cross­ word puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, Maurice D. Belson; her sister, Lucile [Gaylord] Gray; and two brothers, Marvin Goodson and Thomas Goodson. Surviving are her daugh­ ter, Dawn M. [Belson] Brown; her son-in-law, Daniel H. Brown; brother, Melvin [Virginia] Goodson; sisters, Marjorie [Paul] Guy and Ruby Peyton; and many nieces and nephews.' A gathering of remem­ brance will be held later on a date to be announced. Cholesterol meds stolen from mailbox Deputies were dispatched Feb. 15 to a home on M-79 near Nashville on a reported theft of prescription medica­ tions. The woman said her mail­ order cholesterol medication was never delivered. When she contacted the post office, they confirmed it had been delivered, giving the date and time of delivery. Her medica­ tion company requested a police report in order to replace the medication. The medication is suspect­ ed stolen from the com­ plainant’s mailbox, and the case remains open pending further information. Candy cutoff leads to fight Nashville Police Chief Schray and a Barry County Sheriff Deputy were dis­ patched Feb. 9 to a residence on East Brown Road, Lake Odessa, for a possible domestic disturbance. The caller said she and her 67-year-old husband were driving home, when the stopped at the pharmacy to get a prescription filled. When they continued on the drive home, the woman reportedly asked her husband to stop at the store for some candy. The wife said her hus­ band got upset and punched her in the arm while he was driving. When the couple got home, they continued to argue and she called 911. Deputies observed the woman’s arm and did not find any marks. The woman said she did not want to press charges. The report was turned over to the prosecu­ tor’s office. © Stadium Seating 0 No passes SHOWTIMES 2/25 - 3/1 O© ACT OF VALOR (R) SAT-SUN 11:20,1:50, 4:20, 7:20, 9:50 MON-TH 4:20,7:20,9:50 O ® GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF The Family Doctor Corner with Dr. Fred Bean Is this a concussion? We’ve heard a lot in the media recently about concus­ sions. What is a concussion? What causes them? What medical tests are positive? How are concussions treated? What is .second injury syndrome? Why are retired NFL players suing because of repeated injuries and permanent brain damage? CNN’s recent special, “Big Hits-Broken Dreams,” investigated the reported 3 million sports-related concus­ sions in America each year. When a person, young or old, incurs had a head or brain injury, it is serious. Examples of head trauma include motor vehicle accidents, being struck by a blunt object, falling on an icy sidewalk, a forceful collision on the sports field or court, or from whiplash or twisting-type injuries where nothing actually touches the head. In more severe and sometimes fatal injuries, a person sustains a skull fracture and bleeding in the brain. Emergency brain surgery may save some. Survivors may require intensive rehabilitation, but may never fully recov­ er. There is no universal medical definition or severity grading of concussions. It’s generally understood that direct blows or torsion/snapping forces (think whiplash) cause the soft brain tissue to twist or strike the hard interi­ or skull. This causes changes at the cellular level, disrupting brain function and circulation. When doctors check tests such as a CT scan, they are looking for a skull fracture or bleeding in the brain. These studies are negative or normal in concussions; there is no imaging study yet that shows a concussion. The most common symptoms are headache, dizziness, fatigue and confusion. Typically, these may improve with­ in minutes and totally resolve within two to three days. The danger is that an individual may appear improved but still be at risk for a much more serious second injury (even with minimal trauma) for days or weeks. When athletic trainers or team doctors evaluate an ath­ lete immediately after a possible concussion, their priority is determining whether it’s safe to resume play. They may do sideline testing, checking vision, balance and memory. Some teams conduct baseline evaluations of their ath­ letes at the beginning of the season for comparison later. In most cases, the athlete needs to refrain from competi­ tion for at least 24 hours, and in many cases, at least one week. In sports with a high probability of another head injury, such as football, it’s important to avoid competition or practice that involves contact or hitting. With sports with a lower risk ofre-injury, such as tennis, it may be safe to resume play sooner. The goal is to avoid a second head injury and allow complete healing. That may also require avoiding exercise such as running and weight lifting and even resting the brain from activities like school work. Coaches and parents understand how important this is and should not allow an injured athlete to risk permanent damage. A doctor needs to check a person after a concussion to carefully decide when it’s safe to resume school, work or sports. Concussions are brain injuries. The goals of prevention, early recognition and avoiding further injuries are very important. 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Without warning, the dreaded typhoid fever had struck a dozen homes, and all the rest were in an agony of apprehension lest they be next. Two patients had died — an old man and a young child — in spite of bleeding, starving, such meager drugs as were then known, and the devoted nursing of a mother or wife. In my grandmother Benedict’s home, windows were darkened and voices hushed as the daily house­ hold tasks were reduced to a minimum. All thoughts were centered around the spare parlor where Sara, my moth­ er, lay in a semi-coma. Her bed had been brought down­ stairs to save steps and make nursing easier. No one had ever dreamed that Sara could be so ill —Sara, the *wiry, indefatigable young girl who played, worked, rode horse­ back, walked, taught the younger element with undi­ minished zeal whether it was day or night. She could weed LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194 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 the vegetable garden, paint a few pictures or sew a fine seam with the best. Sara now lay gaunt and pale, dark curly hair spread over the pillow no whiter than her face, moaning occasionally as she tossed restlessly from side to side. Sara’s mother had not been too concerned when Sara commenced to lose weight; young girls, she said, were “notional” and thought it stylish to be thin. But when the process of thinning seemed too far prolonged and Sara became listless and at times in pain, the doctor was called. “Typhoid,” he pronounced quickly. “It’s all over the vil­ lage.” He gave instructions for nursing, snapped his bag shut and went cheerily off. It was just another routine call to him. Day after day passed with no apparent change except that cheek bones became more prominent and ears more waxen. Twice Sara’s eyes flew open and she spoke: “Nellie died; she was buried yesterday,” and again “Lavinia won’t be buried ‘til Friday.” The watchers by the bed were speechless with shock and incredulity. Nellie had been buried yesterday; but at the Benedict family’s, request, no bells tolled in the nearby chapel, and the fami­ ly was positive that great care had been taken to not BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Corner of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service........... ....... 9 a.m. Sunday School.............. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ..................9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship............ 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 ......... 6:45 p.m. . PASTOR . MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 “Don’t worry so, Sara,” her mother would say. “I have known this to happen before. Sometimes the hair grows lovelier than ever. I’m sure yours will. Just be patient.” But Sara, for a moment faintly encouraged, had only to look at herself in the mir­ ror to fall into despair again. When this state of mind had continued for an appreciable time, Sara’s mother knew that something would have to be done. There were no beauty parlors to furnish treatments, wigs or “chignon,” but false hair was not unknown. Many ladies in society built up their coif­ fures with immense rolls and puffs. So, Mrs. Benedict, always clever with her hands, built up a “transformation” for Sara. She took a straw hat gaily trimmed with leaves and flowers, fitted it careful­ ly around Sara’s face and then sewed hair all around the crown, under the brim. When the hair was on and the hair pinned up into a knot behind, the effect was quite natural and pleasing. g. Sara was delighted and wore the hat from the time she got up in the morning until she went to bed at night, accepting with good humor the jibes from young friends who didn’t know resent being called one. “What seems to be the matter?” continued the joker. “If I knew that, I wouldn’t be here,” she snapped back. “Well, well, the young lady has spirit,” teased the dentist. “I’ll have to find out for myself. Come sit in this nice comfortable chair.” Sara did as she was bid, climbed up and sat as stiff as a ramrod. “Lean back and let me look into your mouth. We’ll soon have you fit as a fid­ dle.” “I can’t lean back,” said Sara. “Why not?” “My hat’s in the way.” “Take off your hat.” “I can’t.” “Why not?” “I just can’t, that’s all.” The dentist’s good humor was beginning to wear a little thin. “Well, we-11 soon see about that!” and with a jerk, the dentist pulled the string out from under Sara’s chin and lifted the hat, hair and all, off her head in one quick motion. He gave an astonished gasp as that bald pate came into view. Then he threw back his head and laughed and laughed until tears rolled down his cheeks. All he could do was say, “Oh! Oh!” and laugh again. Sara sat there frozen with anger and rage. I think if she could have reached a heavy brick she would have thrown it at him with deadly intent. She shriveled into a tight ball of misery. Finally, the dentist pulled himself together and hot mention Nellie’s name. Lavinia was dying when Sara spoke of her. She was buried on Friday as foretold. These unexplainable and amazing predictions could only be accounted for by Sara’s approach to the Pearly Gates through which she must already be peering. Still deeper gloom pervad­ ed the Benedict residence; Rev. William spent more and more time in prayer and devotions; the women hud­ dled crying in comers. The Grim Reaper was hourly expected. But Sara — always a little original, often ready to turn the end of a familiar tale into another channel — made her own story. One day she opened her eyes — the big brown-gray eyes closed so why she couldn’t remove it. long in their hollow sockets, Was she just vain? and announced feebly: “I’m Indifferent? Or plain queer? hungry.” Sara didn’t care, and contin­ To say that a shout of ued her independent way. rejoicing was heard would The village had a dentist not be quite true. The watch­ only occasionally and when ers were so accustomed to one did appear, he was a very whispered tones, it took time busy man. Sara had devel­ to come back to normal. But oped an aching tooth so as hearts danced and hopes soon as the opportunity leaped: “The crisis is over, came, Sara’s mother made Sara will live!” an appointment for her. Sara did live and after a The dentist was a rotund rather long and dragging jovial man who treated his convalescence was as good patients as if it were a special as new except for one thing: joke for him to see them at she had lost every hair on her all. head, was as bald as an egg. “Sit here, little girl,” he Her pride was terribly hurt. said, smiling broadly and She refused to go out of the pointing to the dental chair. house and ran for cover Sara was not a little girl when anyone came in. but was just enough older to FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9;00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 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 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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 classified ads 10 NEW VENDORS WEEKLY! 2pm-6pm Every kSaturdayU 5875 s- M‘66' Nashville 03^^? 2 mi S of Nashville, corner of M-79 & 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . Sunday Schoo .10 a.m. Worship............................... - ,11-a.m.' PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . 2415 McCann Road GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Call 269-945-9554 tor Maple Valley News MOOville will be having Garage Sales! Tuesday through Saturday 1/2 OFF 9:00 am - 6:00 pm M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH My mother, in relating this story to me, always added, “When that man first saw me and laughed, I wanted to die ofhumiliation, but I got over it.” My mother’s hair did grow again in a reasonable length of time. In her old age, it was white as snow, fine as silk and naturally curly. I often dressed it for her to bring out the beautiful wave, and frequently we laughed again over the hat with its fringe ofhair and the dentist who created such havoc by removing it forcibly. Beginning March 6th through 31st, Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School. ................ 10 A.M. Service...... ........... 11:15 P.M. Service..... ......... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY unkindly said: “I’m sorry — but you know you do look unexpect­ edly funny.” Suddenly Sara realized that she did look just that. She had seen herself in the mirror often enough. Her sense of humor and, yes, fairness, took over. Her mouth quirked at the comers, then widened and before she knew it, she was laughing as heartily as her tormentor. Well, she had faced the worst; she had met the enemy and was still unconrquered. The dentist was able <o finish his work (he did try to make amends by being as gentle as he could). When Sara left the office they were the best of friends. 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. 517-852-9003 www.moo-ville.com 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.................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 25,-2012 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Lawmakers take plunge for Special Olympics Michigan’s veterans deserve better To the editor: It breaks my heart when I hear of so many veterans who are struggling and have not been able to get the assis­ tance they so much deserve. It might be that he or she i* having difficulty obtaining Veterans Administration medical care, is not receiving military disability benefits or is struggling to find employ­ ment. I was shocked to learn that the current unemployment rate among Michigan’s vet­ erans is 30 percent. These men and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, among the other duty sta­ tions around the world, should not face the prospect of being unable to find a job when their military service ends and they return home. They deserve better, and I agree with Gov. Rick Snyder, who said in his state of the state address that we must make a greater effort to help our veterans find suc­ cess in the job market. I work hard to reach out to our veterans and help them deal with any concerns they might have. As part of that effort, I will be joined by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg and Jason Allen of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in a veter­ ans town hall meeting. The gathering will take place on Monday, Feb. 27, at the Charlotte VFW Hall, 695 Lansing Road, from 9 to 11 a.m. We, as your representa­ tives in state and federal gov­ ernment, will be on hand to hear your concerns and field your questions about avail­ able services to our brave heroes. Also at the meeting will be representatives of various veterans organizations, such as the Michigan National Guard Family Program, Michigan Veterans Trust Fund,, VA . Crisis Hotline, Wounded Warrior, Eaton County Vets Service and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. There also will be oppor­ tunities. to meet with a variety of college and university officials, who can discuss education opportunities that are available. Veterans may take advantage of the GI Bill to further their education to train for one of the skilled job fields in need of workers in Michigan. While we might not be able to address the specific needs of every individual veteran in this town-hall set­ ting, we can certainly put them in touch with the appropriate organization or facility that will then work to address those concerns or problems veterans might face. Our veterans and their families have sacrificed much so that we can live in a free and open society. The least we can do is to bring together organizations that can make the transition from military to civilian life less stressful and ensure that these brave men and women have all the benefits they have earned. I hope residents will take the time to join us Feb. 27 at the Charlotte VFW Hall. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call me toll-free, 855-328-6671 or visit my website www.gophouse.com/welcome.asp?District=71. State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy R-Charlotte Maple Valley High names its Athletes of the Week Doey Fighter from the varsity competitive cheer team and Timara-Burd from the varsity girls’ basketball team have been named this week’s Maple Valley High School Athletes of the Week. Call for Classifieds Phone 269-945-9554 24 Hours a Day-7 Days a Week for Maple Valley ACTION-Msl .Lt. Gov. Brian Calley demonstrates perfect cannonball form as he jumps into a swimming pool in front of the state Capitol to help raise money for the Special Olympics. Plunges, dips or jumps into, icy water in the middle of winter are nothing new tp Michigan residents, or to Michigan Special Olympics. Thursday, Feb. 23, the shiv­ ering shenanigans took a new twist when a pool was set up on the Capitol lawn and a challenge was issued to state lawmakers to brave the cold as a way to raise aware­ ness and funds for Special Olympics. Some organizers decided the 37-degree air tempera­ ture wasn’t cold enough, so ice was added to the water before the public servants took the polar plunge. Barry County was well represented in the political pool. Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, who most recently represent­ ed Barry County before being tapped as the gover­ nor’s backup, sprung into the air and formed a cannonball before splashing into the water, clad in tennis shoes, sweatpants and a sleeveless T-shirt. State Sen. Rick Jones, RGrand Ledge, who serves Barry, Eaton an Allegan counties, jumped in wearing Rep. Mike Callton participates in the first annual leg­ islative Polar Plunge on the Capitol lawn. Callton, RNashville, plays a tune on the harmonica as he takes the plunge. his suit and tie. Jones is a board member of the Special Olympics Michigan Committee and has been a volunteer at the summer games for many years. A participant in last year’s plunge for Special Olympics, Jones has spoken from expe­ rience over the past several weeks when urging fellow lawmakers join the local dive. State Rep. Michael Callton, R-Nashville, wear­ ing shorts, ski goggles and a knit hat, played a tune on his harmonica as he landed in the icy liquid. The first-ever Legislative Polar Plunge on the Capitol lawn brought in $20,000. State Sen. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, vaults into an ice-cold pool in front of the Capitol Thursday. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 25,2012 — Page 7 Books bind reading buddies at Fuller School Charlie Milligan, Thomas Gordon and Sean Benedict find reading to be more fun when shared. Jacob French and Kamryn Middleton think a papasan chair is a great place for reading. Students in Amanda Archer’s third grade and Natalie Donovan’s kinder­ garten classes at Fuller Street are paired up as reading bud­ dies. Archer’s students recently shared original poet­ ry and illustrations with their younger buddies. Some of the poems they shared were: I saw the sun move. I saw the sun move. Going through the sky, I don tknow why. OJ, I think 1 might cry. Oh, I think I might cry. by Zach Seaton Alexander Thurlby and Dyllan Humble find a cozy cor­ ner t0 share a book Simile by Rel Angell: Rain is like a tear going down God’sface: Name poem by Lyssa Walker: Dayton is his name, A nice guy, Does air conditioning, Does love me, You’d love him too!” Reading Trenton Billings and TJ Clay show they have no need for desks when reading, if they have a floor to spread out on. Presidential primary election is Tuesday Tongue Twister by Emilee Gonser: Silly Sara saw some silly shoes. She slipped them on for a size two. Haiku by Jacob French: October leavesfall Me and Dadjump in the leaves, It is Halloween Ashton Kikendall and Hannah Pixley enjoy being reading buddies. Michigan citizens to vote in the presidential primary election on Tuesday, Feb. 28. “I would urge all citizens who wish to do so to cele­ brate their freedom and make sure their voice is heard, their vote counts,” Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, Michigan’s chief elections includes Apollo “Brazzi” officer. This election, like all elec­ Burns from Lake Odessa, tions, is open to all registered “Iron Head” Alex Reed and Mike “Mickey Caldwell from voters. However, because Nashville, James “Lumber this is a closed primary, vot­ Jack” Flynn from Clarksville ers will be required to indi-‘ and Scott Downing and cate which party’s primary they wish to vote in, and they Randy Billings from Hastings will then receive that party’s who will all have fights ballot. Voters do not need to scheduled for Saturday. Bums will be participating be a registered member of a political party in order to cast in a four-man trophy tournaa ballot. ment, with the winner becomCommunities in more than ing the number one contender for the MXC 145-pound title 50 counties are also holding special elections that day, belt. including Delton Kellogg, Area MM A fighters to be part of Saturday's event at Expo Center Fighters from the area and beyond will be taking part in the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Expo Saturday (Feb. 25) at the Barry County Expo Center. The cage was erected Monday and the venue is set for the show. Rob Fisk of Train Wreck Fight Alliance (TWFA) in Lake Odessa said that he is expecting a sell-out with about 1,000 spectators for the event where doors to the fight arena open at 6 p.m. TWFA is a group of fight- ers, coaches, trainers, comer men and other support personnel from in and around the Lake Odessa area, which was organized in the spring of 2011 with a mission to provide an environment for and to support young athletes wishing to engage the fastest gaining spectator sport in the nation. It is a private fight organization guided by the rules and regulations set forth by The Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission. The group of fighters which is seeking annual renewal of its non-homestead tax proposal. Voters who wish to vote in only those elections may request a ballot that does not include presidential candidates. “When you go to the polls on Election Day or apply for an absentee ballot, however, you must request either a Republican Party or a Democratic Party ballot which will include only the candidates of the party you select,” according to Barry County Clerk’s website. The official ballot may have a slightly different for­ mat but the selections should include for the Republican Partyr Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman, Gary Johnson, Fred Karger, Ron Paul, Rick Perry, Buddy Roemer, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and “Uncommitted.” The Democratic party sec­ tion will include Barack Obama and “Uncommitted.” Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters will be asked to present photo ID at the polls, such as a Michigan driver’s license or identifica­ tion card. A specially equipped voting station called the AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminal is also avail­ able at each polling location for use by voters with dis­ abilities. For more information about office locations and additional services, visit www.Michigan.gov/sos. Customers also may call the Department of State Information Center to speak to a customer service repre­ sentative at 888-SOS-MICH (767-6424). �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 25,2012 Local performers to take the stage at Wharton Center Kimberly Rodriguez, Bill Mason and Hollie Auten will perform Saturday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wharton Center in East Lansing. They will be joined by several of Rodriguez’s dance students from her Nashville studio Step N’ Time. Mason, formerly of Vermontville, is a member of the Capital City Chordsmen, an a capella group that will perform barbershop-style harmonies. Katelyn Cheeseman is a sixth grade student at Maple Valley Junior High. She was Auten, who resides in chosen by the Vermontville Lions Club as the February student of the month. Vermontville, will sing the Presenting the award to Katelyn are Lions District Governor Ray Robbins (left) and female lead in “Lida Rose” from the musical “The Music Vermontville Lions Club President Mark Lawless. Man” with the quartet, Parts Unlimited. Rodriguez will be per­ forming a number from “Hello Dolly.” She will be. joined in a dance number by students, including Evie Katelyn Cheeseman student of the month Katelyn Cheeseman a sixth grade student at Maple Valley Junior High School was nominated by her teach­ ers and chosen by the Vermontville Lions Club for student of the month for February. “She works really hard in science class to learn the material and perform well on tests. During labs she is help­ ful to her peers and is very responsible,” said Markelle Murton, teacher. “She is always well-behaved, eager to learn and has a smile on her face. 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Green St., Hastings, Ml • Phone 269.945,3451 • www.pennockhealth.com 8 3 s Bromley, Katy Garber, Taylor Gorr, Hannah Herbstreith, Ashley Lesage, Olivia Sprague and Ashley Weiler. “We are very grateful to have this chance and be cho­ sen as the featured dance stu- dio in this performance,” said Rodriguez. “One of my favorite moments as a teacher is to create moments [students] will never forget, and this is going to be one of those moments for my dancers and our studio.” School closings Superintendent’s Corner When is school closed due to weather? When the weather is bad, Maple Valley School District* fol­ lows a set of guidelines for deciding if school will be open or closed. With winter weather here, I’d like to review these guidelines with you. The district must make a decision that is best for all stu­ dents. We realize, at times, our decisions may not fit with your individual circumstances. Therefore, we encourage and strongly support you in making the decision that is best for your children. You are always the best judge of your child’s health and safety. The processfor deciding when schools are open or closed due to snow or ice District staff members review the weather conditions beginning early in the morning. The transportation supervi­ sor, transportation assistant and mechanic, travel the roads in the district, checking the conditions of the road and if the buses will be able to travel effectively. They review the weather forecast, check with county road commissions, vil­ lage department of public works, and the county emergency dispatchers. We also consult with the neighboring school dis­ tricts to see if buses will be able tq travel safely to and from school in their area. We make the decision by 5:30 a.m. or earlier, and then communicate this decision to all local news outlets. We try to keep schools open When schools close, many families have issues with child care. As a result, we try to keep schools open if it’s safe to do so. However, as we stated at the top ofthis letter, parents can always make the decision to keep their children at home in bad weather. When schools are closed because ofextreme cold When the National Weather service has a wind chill warn­ ing for Barry/Eaton County in effect for the time just before the school day begins, we will make a decision if our schools should close. It is quite likely we will make this type of clos­ ing decision on the morning of the day in question. If there is a wind chill advisory (not a warning) for the counties, school will likely be open (Threshold from National Weather Service) Why schools are generally not dismissed early on days when the weather is bad In many of our families, adults work outside the home and they have no child care arrangements available before the end of the school day. However, if your schedule allows and if you feel your children will be safer at home, you can pick your children up before the end of the school day. If you do, go to the school office and request that your children be dis­ missed to you. When schools are closedfor other reasons If you have a question about whether schools or a particular school will be closed for reasons other than severe weath­ er,. we will communicate via districts instant alert system. You can also listen to local radio or television stations. . When schools are delayed when the weather is bad but will improve during the day In many of our families, adults working outside the home are not able to adjust their work schedules or find child care to accommodate a later start. The school will typical delay school not more than two hours. The decision to delay school will be determined if the conditions will improve within the two hour wait. Mostly the delays will be due to fog condi­ tions. For every family that is happy when school is in session on days when the weather is bad, there is another family that feels schools should be closed. The decision to open or close schools during inclement weather brings out some of the strongest community reactions - no matter which way we go with our weather decisions. We appreciate your understanding of the difficulties in making this decision, and your support in helping your child get to school safely on winter days. Please know that we will use safety consideration in making all of our weather deci­ sions. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 25, 2012 — Page 9 Maple Valley FFA member moving on to state contest Ronna Steel, superintendent of Maple Valley Schools, addresses ta packed house during the FFA regional competition hosted by Maple Valley Thursday, Feb. During the regional lead­ ership contest Thursday, Feb. 16, FFA member Jaime Curth, a senior at Maple Valley, took gold in extem­ poraneous public speaking and will advance to the state level. •5^** ®'^,^^B£i®£l!j a Esa‘''iii|i!Kii ifamiitalBjuk pMp .KijifefittgpU italiisiisEKi tesnKBSEiB: wMn^ind ■lAnmtoinliifc |t— Maple Valley High School hosted the regional event with approximately 450 FFA members, parents and guests attending. “I am very proud of our FFA program here in the val­ ley and hope that you find yourself as welcome in our district as I was when I arrived here. Embraced in SERVING OUR the comfort of the smiles from our students,” said COUNTRY Maple Valley superintendent of schools, Rona Steel in her Josh Gurd welcoming speech. “Maple Valley Schools is proud to Air Force Airman Josh honor the mission statement Gurd graduated from basic of the FFA to make a differmilitary training at Lackland ence in the lives of students Air Force Base, San Antonio, by developing their potential Texas. for premier leadership, perGurd completed an inten- sonal growth and career sucsive, eight-week program cess through agriculture edu­ that included training in mili­ cation.” tary discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physi­ cal fitness and basic warfare (OBB WEIL DRILLING principles and skills. 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The team is com­ prised of Chloe Babcock, Jaime Curth, a senior at Maple Valley, receives her Nicole Porter, Jenniffer McLain gold rating for extemporaneous public speaking at the Porter and Morehouse. regional competition. She advances to the state level. Travis Rockwell, Jadelyn Stewart, Sydney Denton, hand conduct of meetings Partial information sup­ Samantha Denton, Brian team also competed at plied by Jake Ramey, Maple Wells, Tyler Kerjes and regionals placing fourth with Valley FFA reporter. Thomas Harris of the green-- a silver rating. assport to health and wellness! WE'VE MADE UPDATES TO ENHANCE YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPERIENCE! Take a look at all the options the Pennock Health & Wellness Center has to offer! Call 269.948.3139 or go to www.pennockhealth.com om for complete class descriptions and times. 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Join us on Monday, March 26 for a Nutrition Lunch n' Learn Cail 269.948.3139 to RSVP! Ph: -N—um,b—er o,f peop,l-e- insert this coupon -n payment envelope 915 W. Green St, Hastings, Ml • Phone 269.948.3139 • www.pennockhealth.com �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday February 25 2012 Memories of the Past Syrup was 35 cents per gallon 77?/1 Memories ofthe Past article by Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News Tuesday, March 2, 1982. “Sugar-making is in full swing, with warm days and freezing nights that make for almost perfect sap running conditions," advised the Nashville News the first week of March 1905. “There are rumors that the price of maple sugar this year is going to be very low, but the fact does not seem to have curtailed operations in these parts.” Making maple sugar was a prime spring business in Nashville and vicinity from the time of the community’s early settlement. After the art of capturing “sweet water” from maples was learned by white explorers watching Great lakes area Indians, syrup became nearly as mag­ netic as lumber and furs in attracting pioneers to Michigan. Locally, the sweet bounty proved to be quite profitable. Apparently boiling is being done by open pan method behind this group of Sunday visitors at the sugar bush (note smokestack behind Alfred Higdon, right). Firewood was placed in open pit; pan was rimmed with rock and clay. Others identified in this early 1920s photo are Elizabeth Palmer Andrews second from left, and her husband, Graydon, behind group (third from right). Location is uncertain. “Henry Bowen of Maple Grove, who has possibly the largest sugar bush in Barry County, has made more than 4,000 pounds of maple sugar this season,” advised the News at the end of April 1877. “He can now take it easy until corn planting time.” The township of Maple Grove, where Bowen’s farm was located, was just what the name implies, according to a remembrance of old times written by Leo Herrick and published in the Nashville News in 1962. “Around the turn of the century and up to about In 1881 these rails carried 145,476 pounds of maple sugar from Nashville, more 1908, before so many of the than was shipped that year from any other town in Michigan. In addition, another majestic hard (sugar) maples were slaughtered, the town­ 5,000 pounds were trucked Nashville by teams. ship of Maple Grove pro­ duced enormous quantities of maple syrup and maple VILLAGE COUNCIL sugar,” noted Herrick, who VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE grew up in the area. “Of course, Nashville was the BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN shipping point or hub of the ORDINANCE 2-23-2012 industry.” Maple sugar was shipped Council Member Kenyon, supported by Council Member Scramlin, moved the adoption of the following ordinance: from Nashville to almost every state in the union. In AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION IB, ORDINANCE NO. 72, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTAB- . LISHINC RATES, CHARGES AND RULES FOR THE USE, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE OF THE WATER 1881, Nashville shipped a SUPPLY SYSTEM OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN" total of 145,476 pounds of THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: sugar by rail, the largest amount of sugar shipped SECTION 1. Amendment of Section IB, Ordinance No. 72. That Section IB, Ordinance No. 72 is amended to read in its entirety as follows: from any town in Michigan SECTION 1. The following monthly rates, fees and charges for the use of and services provided by the that year. In addition, nearly Village's water supply system are hereby established: 5,000 pounds were hauled B. Readiness-To-Serve (RTS) and Capital Improvement Fund Charges: that year by teamsters to markets in Battle Creek and Size of Meter Proposed RTSr Proposed Capital Total Marshall. Teamsters bought Monthly sugar from local dealers who Meter Equivalency Monthly Charge Improvement Charge RTS Charge 5/8'or 3/4" had purchased it from area 1.0 $13.50 $4.50 $18.00 1" 1.4 $18.90 $6.30 farmers. $25.20 1-1/2" I. 8 $24.30 $8.10 $32.40 Price-wrangling between 2" 2.9 $39.15 $13.05 $52.20 producer and dealer was 3" II. 0 $148.50 $49.50 $198.00 4" sometimes noteworthy, as 14.0 $189.00 $63.00 $252.00 6” 21.0 $283.50 shown in an early April 1881 $94.50 $378:00 8” 29.0 $391.50 $130.50 $522.00 Nashville News account: “A SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication iin a couple strangers from newspaper of general circulation within the Village. Woodland came into town with a thousand pounds of PASSED and adopted by the Village of Nashville, Michigan on the 23rd day of February 2012. maple sugar on Tuesday. YEAS: Scramlin, Harwood, Zoerman, Kenyon, Hartwell, Dunham After securing the price of NAYS: None our dealer, they expressed ABSENT: Coll dissatisfaction at the Ordinance No. 2-23-2012 adopted. Nashville market and drove to Vermontville. Frank Dunham, President Cathy Lentz> yiUage C|erk “In about two hours they I, Cathy Lentz, the Clerk for the Village ofNashville, Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify returned, with horses badly that the forgoing is a true and accurate copy of an ordinance adopted by the village Council of bespattered with sweat and the Village of Nashville at a regular meeting held on February 23, 2012. mud and wanted to know of a principal dealer ifhe would Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk stick to his offer. Being a Adopted 2-23-2012 Published 2-25-2012 square-toed fellow, he Effective 2-26-2012 replied ‘yes’ and the sugar 06774728 was unloaded.” One of Nashville’s most notable sugar dealers was Homer E. Downing, who was in the business for over 40 years. The local firm known first as Downing Brothers and later as Downing Brothers and later as Downing & Bullis, was one of the leading Michigan dealers in poultry, produce and maple sugar. Maple syrup sold for 35 cents a gallon in the early 1900s, according to Herrick’s recollection, then shot up to 50 cents. “When it got up to $1.25, a lot of people quit using it, considering it too expen­ sive,” he added. By 1924 there was plenty ofmaple syrup on the market at $2 a gallon, according to early News accounts, and fine sugar was selling that year for 25 cents a pound. Unlike today, there were no state laws, governing sale of syrup in the early 1900s. “Nobody ever weighed the syrup, or sealed or labeled it,” wrote Herrick. “Theyjust poured the stuff into cans, screwed on the tops, and that was that.” Herrick claimed that to go to a store and buy a gallon of syrup in those days was tan­ tamount to “Buying a pig in a poke.” “No one had any idea what the quality, until they went to serve it,” he noted. “(It) all looked the same from the outside of the cans. It varied in weight from about 11 to 13 pounds a gal­ lon, and in color from dirty brownish-red to absolute col­ orless.” Herrick explained that the colorless syrup was a perfect product, made without impu­ rities and which had not been exposed to the air too long in boiling. Such was the syrup made by Nelson McOmber, a farmer who lived four miles south of Nashville in Herrick’s boyhood.days. McOmber’s sugar shanty was tight and dirt-free. When he tapped trees, he hung rust­ proof buckets with tight-fit­ ting covers to keep out the foreign matter. He gathered sap every day when it was running, and poured it through a fine cloth strainer into a wooden vat mounted on a horse-drawn stone boat. At his gravity flow holding tank, McOmber again strained the sap. “No housewife could have been more particular or immaculate than he was,” observed Herrick, who has personal recollections of boiling sap under less ideal conditions: March winds blowing dirt, leaves and branches into open drip pans. “A few impurities didn’t hurt anything, we figured,” noted Herrick, “because they would all be boiled out any­ way. We kids even used to take a lot of eggs out into the woods and boil them in the pans of syrup.” Not so at McOmber’s spotless place, where an anthracite-fueled steam threshing machine powered the boiler. The rig had been driven into the woods earlier and stored in the sugar shan­ ty for springtime use. The flow of sap into the evapora­ tor in McOmber’s place was controlled by a valve. “As the cold, pure color­ less sap hit the steam pipes it turned into steam almost immediately,” reminisced Herrick. McOmber carefully watched thermometers in both his long, high and nar­ row, side-by-side evapora­ tors, as V-shaped hoods cap­ tured the rising steam. “The trick seemed to be to not let too much sap in at any one time and to keep it at a designated level,” observed Herrick. “Steam was con­ densed back into scalding hot water by means of a huge hogshead and many feet of copper tubing.” The injector from the engine was sucking scalding hot water right back into the boilers explained Herrick. A shovelful of anthracite now and then would run the evap­ orators all day. McOmber would draw off syrup into one-gallon cans. “The syrup was absolute­ ly colorless and so sweet and condensed that it would candy on top in just a few minutes left in an open dish,” recalled Herrick. “In fact, it was so pure that by pouring some into a dish and stirring �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 25,2012 — Page 11 continued to be a rewarding though arduous enterprise for area farmers. In 1942, Nashville made state head­ lines when community vol­ unteers tapped village maples to counter wartime sugar rationing while raising civic funds. With the excep­ tion of one year, the project has been carried out every spring since that first wartime effort when syrup sold for $2.50 a gallon. For-a recorded 112 years, Nashville area residents have taken advantage of Nature’s Smoke from wood-fired evaporators billows from sugar shanty on Curtis Pennock from south of Nashville, filling the air with sweet aroma. Youngsters Mary and Ralph Pennock are at right in this circa-1910 photo; at left are their uncle and aunt, Charles as collected. anditsEva (Smith) Brumm. Horse-drawn stone boat carries two barrels for sap, strained & <>3& <Ss >S S? ?‘’ *• > ?***< 1 &** 4l,Wi) I ^ikiHai.. iiWtgn'^ •wkiiWiaik !*» »«e hitlWi ■iti ita fij j c®.I ta-te sub lia sca&jKs uatktitfrikta ffankuiiK BiripSBS.fr it tossti® a trj.'tta'is® •* rflnsf»< [■>?*M M jtftfc rf (•> IIR’ .for awhile, it would turn into sugar. Or it could be poured onto some ice or snow and would turn into wax immedi-, ately.” The McOmbers were very friendly and generous folks, remembered Herrick, and always had lots of sugar par­ ties at their house, stuffing everybody with all the syrup and sugar they could hold. Herrick didn’t note the size of McOmber’s evapora­ tors, but the News recorded dimensions of one consid­ ered immense in March 1903: “F. J. Brattin last week delivered to James Boyle a maple syrup evaporator that £<!E! £d< * ( ^1 /r // I#zz u .tf'Gj> MsM A’A’1 1 b b LEGAL NOTICE DNR to stock fish in local waters The Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is announcing fishery management actions and activities for the 2012-13 angling season. These actions and activities include fish stocking, habitat rehabilitation projects, creel census, fish community surveys and angler access programs. According to the fisheries division, rainbow trout will be stocked in Deep Lake in Springs the Yankee Recreation Area. Walleye will continue to be stocked in Thomapple Lake, and the DNR will begin stocking the Great Lakes strain of muskellunge to establish future broodstock in Thomapple Lake. A fish community survey will be conducted on Baker Lake. The Morgan Dam is scheduled for removal on Highbanks Creek, Creek and floodflood plain restoration work will begin on Quaker Brook. According to fisheries officials, excellent shore fishing opportunities are available in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area at Gun Lake State Park, Deep Lake Campground and Hall Lake. ““These management These updates are provided as a means to notify anglers and the public of changes in man­ agement and to make lake and stream property owners aware of our survey activi­ ties,” said Jay Wesley, Southern Lake Michigan Unit manager based in Plainwell. “We also value and encourage public input regarding our management actions and activities.” For more information, con­ tact Wesley, 269-685-6851, or at the Plainwell Operation Service Center, Plainwell 49080. TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON 2012 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW ■ «w.Wwv probably is the largest ever turned out here. It is 14 feet 9 inches by 4 feet 10 inches and was made by Brattin’s tinner, Ira Miller.” The annual sweet harvest PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meebat the Township Hall, 915 Reed St., Nashville, Michigan 49073, to examine and review the 2012 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or cur­ rent year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 6 2012 - 9 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 12,2012 - 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 13,2012 -1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00. pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice ofthe desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 12,2012. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2012 are as follows: Agricultural............ 49.63%...........1.0075 Commercial.................. 47.59%...........1.0506 Industrial...................... 68.10%............. 0.7342 Residential.................... 54.92%.............0.9104 Personal Property......... 50.00%........... 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Cheryl Hartwell, Supervisor Castleton Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Castleton Township Castleton Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and serv­ ices, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to Castleton Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Castleton Township by writing or calling. Lorna Wilson, Castleton Township Clerk 915 Reed St., PO Box 679, Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-9479 06773577 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Craig Artis and Roxanne L Artis, hus­ band and wife to Mac-Clair Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2011 and recorded May 23, 2001 in Instrument # 1060247 Barry County Records, Michigan and modified by agreement recorded April 9, 2004 in instrument # 1125098. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assign­ ments to: CitiMortgage, Inc, by assignment dated September 21, 2010 and recorded September 28, 2010 in Instrument # 201009280008968 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thousand Two Eighty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($82,265.57) including interest 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 mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them,' at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 22,2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 36 of Country Acres, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 64 Commonly known as 1182 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek Ml 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL MCL 600.3241 or 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 MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of .1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held respon­ sible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or, to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/18/2012 CitiMortgage, Inc, Assignee of Mortgagee & Attorneys: Potestivo Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 11-54444 (02-18)(03-10) LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage. , (the “Mortgage”) made by Joseph E. Dempsey and Margaret M. Dempsey, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, with its address at 900 East Paris Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, as Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2005 and recorded on September 7, 2005, Instrument No.: 1152315, Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is $94,902.03 at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on March 15, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, (Which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale pro­ ceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 4.5% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate situated in the County of Barry, State of Michigan; described as: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER QUARTER POST OF SECTION 18, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 660 FEET ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH QUARTER LINE OF SECTION 18; THENCE EAST 250 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST-WEST QUAR­ TER LINE OF SECTION 18, FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE CONTINUING EAST 250.FEET ALONG SAME COURSE; THENCE NORTH 760 FEET MORE OR LESS PARAL­ LEL WITH SAID NORTH-SOUTH QUARTER LINE, TO THE CENTERLINE OF KELLER ROAD; THENCE WESTERLY 260 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 685 FEET MORE OR LESS, PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTHSOUTH QUARTER LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Tax Identification Number: 08-07­ 018-007-12 The redemption peri­ od shall be six months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned and then pursuant to the time frame set forth in MCLA 600.3241a. February 2, 2012 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49960) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 (61'6) 752-4624 (02-04)(03-03) (02-04)(03-03) seasonal bounty. The sweet harvest heralds the arrival of spring. As the Ne\vs noted in early March 1879: “Most of the snow has disappeared and now mud and sugarmaking are the order of the day.” LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COL­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT LECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR - Default having been made in NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ the terms and conditions of a cer­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage tain mortgage made by Edward J. Sale - Default has been made in Greene and Melissa M. Greene, the conditions of a certain mort­ husband and wife of Barry gage made by David C. Culp, Jr. County, Michigan, Mortgagor to and Brenda S. Culp, Husband First Financial Bank, NA dated and Wife to Mortgage Electronic the 10th day of February, 2006, Registration Systems, Inc. as and recorded in the office of the nominee for Solstice Capital Register of Deeds, for the County Group Inc., Mortgagee, dated of Barry and State of Michigan, July 27, 2005, and recorded on on the 17th day of February, August 18, 2005, as Document 2006, in Instrument No. 1160303 Number: 1151295, Barry County of Barry Records, on which mort­ Records, Said mortgage was gage there is claimed to be due, modified by Modification at the date of this notice, for prin­ Agreement dated June 5, 2010 cipal of $96,598.46 (ninety-six and recorded June 23, 2010 in thousand five hundred ninety­ Document Number: eight and 46/100) plus accrued 201006230006064. said mort­ interest at 4.00% (four point zero gage was assigned to Deutsche zero) percent per annum. And no Bank National Trust Company, suit proceedings at law or in equi­ as Trustee for GSAMP Trust ty having been instituted to recov­ 2005-WMC2, Pooling and er the debt secured by said mort­ Servicing Agreement dated as of gage or any part thereof. Now, November 1, 2005 by an therefore, by virtue of the power Assignment of Mortgage dated of sale contained in said mort­ January 11, 2007 and recorded gage, and pursuant to the statue February 26, 2007 by Document of the State of Michigan in such Number: 1176815, , on which case made and provided, notice mortgage there is claimed to be is hereby given that on, the 8th due at the date hereof the sum of day of March, 2012, at 1:00:00 One Hundred Fifty-One PM said mortgage will be fore­ Thousand Four Hundred Fiftyclosed by a sale at public auction, One and 32/100 ($151,451.32) to the highest bidder, at the Barry including interest at the rate of County Courthouse in Hastings, 3.50000% per annum. Under the Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of power of sale contained in said the premises described in said mortgage and the statute in such mortgage. Which said premises case made and provided, notice are described as follows: All that is hereby given that said mort­ certain piece or parcel of land sit­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale uate in the Township of Barry, in of the mortgaged premises, or the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as fol­ some part of them, at public lows to wit: Situated in the venue, at the place of holding the Township of Barry, County of Circuit Court' in said Barry Barry and State of Michigan: County, where the premises to Being a part of the Southeast be sold or some part of them are quarter of the Southeast quarter, situated, at 01:00 PM on March Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 9 29, 2012-Said premises are situ­ West, beginning at a point 28 ated in the City of Hastings, rods 7.50 feet Northerly along the Barry County, Michigan, and are center of the highway from inter­ described as: Lot 1259, The City section of center of said highway of Hastings, according to the and South quarter section line; recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as: 530 W. Marshall St. If thence Westerly 10 rods; thence North 44 feet; thence Westerly 97 the property is eventually sold at and eight/twelfth feet to right of foreclosure sale, the redemption way of the Chicago Kalamazoo period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the prop­ and Saginaw Railroad; thence Northerly along said right of way erty is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the prop­ to the Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad 93 feet; thence erty is determined abandoned in East 14 rods 5 feet to center of accordance with MCL 600.3241 highway; thence Southerly 154 and/or 600.3241a, the redemp­ feet to beginning. ALSO, com­ tion period will be 30 days from mencing at a point in the corner the date of sale, or 15 days after of South Grove Street distant statutory notice, whichever is 469.50 feet (also recorded as later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural pur­ 469.08 feet) along said centerline from the intersection thereof with poses prior to the date of the the South line of Section 6, Town foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 1 North, Range 9 West; thence 600.3240, the redemption period Westerly 10 rods along the North •is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL line of grantor's property for the 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrow­ ' true place of beginning; thence continuing Westerly along the ers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the proper­ Westerly prolongation of said North line to the Easterly line of ty at the mortgage foreclosure abandoned Chicago, sale or to the mortgage holder for the Kalamazoo and Saginaw damaging the property during the Railroad right of way; thence redemption period. TO ALL PUR­ Northerly along said .Easterly line CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. to the North line of grantor's prop­ erty line; thence Easterly 96 feet, In that event, your damages are, more or less, along said North if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at line; thence South 44 feet along grantor's property line to the sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please beginning. Commonly known- as: 622 S. Grove St. Tax Parcel No.: contact our office as you may 08-03-006-055-00 The redemp­ have certain rights. Dated: February 25, 2012 Randall S. tion period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Deutsche Bank determined abandoned in accor­ dance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in National- Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of of such sale. Dated: February 4, 2012 By: Foreclosing Attorneys November 1, 2005 2005 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Attorney, for Plaintiff Weltman, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248­ Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200­ 335-9200 Case No. 12QMI00111-1 (02-25) (03-17) S Troy, Ml 48084 WWR# 06774642 10075544 (02-04) (02-25) �Page 12 — Just Say *Aa Advertised m the Maple /alley News’ Saturday. February 25 2012 Maple Valley will send pair to state finals at the Palace Maple Valley's Alejandro Reid (right) moves Hartford’s Adam Barajas around the mat during their opening round match Saturday in Constantine. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) him a spot in the March 1-3 Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills, and improved his season record to 16-6. 2012 BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE Vermontville Township P.O. Box 215 Vermontville, MI 49096 2012 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Vermontville Township Board of Review for 2012 will be held at the Vermontville Opera House, 230 S. Main St. on the following dates: Tuesday, March 6th, 9:00am to 10:00am for an Organizational Meeting Petitions will be heard on: Monday, March 12th, 9:00am to 3:00pm = Appeal Hearing Tuesday, March 13th, 3:00pm to 9:00pm = Appeal Hearing The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary’ to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2012 assessments. By board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received prior to March 12th. but he was then pinned him­ self by Lawton’s Colton Callaway in the champi­ onship semifinals. Flower earned a spot at the Palace by winning his blood round (consolation semifi­ nal) match, 9-5 in overtime, against Lawton’s Brody Conner. He then finished his day with a 19-9 win over Galesburg-AuguSta's Jesse Ring in the match for third place. There were two other Lions in action at Constantine Saturday. 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The Lions celebrated a 51­ 50 victory at Olivet High School after Garrett Reid knocked down a game-win­ ning three-pointer at the end of the fourth quarter Only, it w asn’t a three - at least not in the eyes of the officials It was ruled a two. and there was more work to do. The Lions got that work done, outscoring Olivet 12-11 in overtime to earn a 62-61 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over the Eagles who came into the night tied with Delton Kellogg for first place in the league The Eagles are now 13-4 in the KVA, while the Lions improve to 2-15 in the league with the win. The Lions took a two-point lead on a lay-up by Austin Maple Valley’s Austin Tobias firs a shot up over Olivet's Austin Visger Friday night. Perry Hardin) (Photo by Tobias, then fouled the Eagles Quintan Harris, knowing he struggles at the free throw line, w ith about 1:20 remaining. Harris missed, and the Lions held on for the win with a great performance at the foul line. Maple Valley missed two free throws in the extra session, its first and its last. In between, the Lions drilled ten in a row. The last Lion miss came with the team up four with center Harris though. “I am very proud of just over seven seconds remaining. The Eagles hit one Tobias, and (Tyler) Hickey, last three-pointer as the and Tommy Mudge and Kyle buzzer sounded to make it a Spencer. They played very good defense on Harris and one-point game in the end. “We were really amped up kind of really controlled him for the challenge of playing the whole game.” The defensive effort was them," Ewing said. “They were ready and used every' focused as much on limiting ounce of energy they had. I his ability as a passer as his had three guys whose legs ability as a scorer. The Lions close out the were cramping up. It showed we were playing with every-regular season with two more thing we had to beat our road games this coming week, at Bellevue Tuesday rivals.” Reid led the Lions with 18 and at Hackett Catholic points, as well as five Central Thursday. Things didn’t go as well for rebounds and five assists. . Maple Valley also got 13 the Lions Tuesday, as they points from Tobias, 12 from fell 61-41 in their final home Garret Mater and ten from contest of the season, against Garrett Miller. Mater also had Pennfield. The Panthers limited the nine rebounds and six assists. Miller had a team-high ten Lions to just 16 points in the rebounds. first half, building a doubleThe game was close digit lead in the process. Jake Grimes had 14 points throughout. Olivet led 9-7 at the end of one quarter, but at for Pennfield and Evan Bish the half it was the Lions up and Jonathan Everett had 12 22-21. Maple Valley led 37- each. • 35 at the end of three. “They outhustled us and Olivet got 15 points from outplayed us all game,” said Tanner McCam, and 12 from Ewing. The Lions also hurt themQuintan Harris. Ewing was very happy with the job his selves, going 15-of-34 at the guys did on the Eagles’ 6-8 free throw line. Reid led the way for Maple Valley with 15 points and six The Lions’ Austin Gonser looks to flip a shot up in the rebounds. Micah Bromley chipped in six points and lane during Friday night’s KVA contest at Olivet High Mudge had five. School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lion ladies suffer two KVA losses in final two contests Maple Valley’s Tommy Mudge is run into by Olivet’s Jeramiah Woodworth as he controls the basketball on the wing Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley Little League Baseball, Softball & Teeball Sign Upsfor Ages 4-14 Wednesday, March 7th 6:00pm-7:30pm Thursday, March 15th m 6:00pm-7:30pm Maple Valley High School Cafeteria Questions: Email Bryan Carpenter bcarpenter@mvs.kl2.mi.us or Kyle Booher booherky@hotmail.com The Lions’ Timara Burd tries to push the ball up the court as Olivet’s Hayley Walkowski applies pressure during Friday night’s KVA contest at Olivet High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Petersen fires a shot up in front of Olivet’s Kelsey Walkowski Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer from Hayley Walkowski, 12 Shelby Miller led the Sports Editor from Taylor Hisler and ten Panthers to the win with 19 Scoring is not going to each from Maggie Fisk and points. come easy for the Lions Emily Wilson as they Ramsey had four points for often, but for the most part clinched the KVA champi-the Lions. they’d been doing things right onship with the victory. They “I still believe in the,” Lion on the defensive end this sea-end the league season with a head coach Landon Wilkes son. 16-2 record. said. “I still think they’re a Maple Valley’s varsity Maple Valley ends the great group of kids. I still girls’ basketball team suf-league season with a 3-15 believe we have a lot of fered a pair of Kalamazoo mark. potential, we are just going to Valley Association losses to Kaitlyn Petersen led the have to dig down and find it.” close out the regular season. lions with ten points, while Maple Valley opens play in Lion head coach Landon Alicia Ramsey added five. the Class C District Wilkes said a lack of defenThe Lions fell 60-10 at Tournament at Laingsburg sive intensity cost his team in Pennfield Tuesday, to a team High School Monday, with an those two contests.. which they had beaten when opening round game against Olivet topped the visiting they met at Maple Valley Bath at 5:30 p.m. Lions 61-17 Friday night. High School earlier in the The Eagles got 15 points season. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 25, 2012 — Page 15 For Rent THORNAPPLE LAKE very nice 2BD mobile home, off Cogswell, (517)852-9386. SCHOOL, continued from page 1 — used to purchase leveled books for classroom libraries. Plans are underway for MOO-VILLE GARAGE SALE-: March 6th-31st with Maple Valley Academy a pilot program proposed by ten new vendors weekly. Steel. Parent and community meetings will begin in March Business Services to outline the academy. BOOKKEEPING Legislative meetings have SERVICES been arranged for area super­ Personal * Self-Employed * visors to meet with Senator Small Business Payroll * Billing Accounts Receivable Rick Jones and Rep. Mike * Accounts Payable Callton on a monthly basis. General Ledger Steel asked the board to sub­ Weekly * Monthly * Quar­ mit concerns to her to bring terly * Annually to the meetings. Call today! 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Fax re­ sume with letters of refer­ ence to 616-696-8501 or e­ mail to Human Resources, PO Box 799, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. EEO Garage Sale The Maple Valley Wrestling Club won the Meat Grinder League Championship Tournament Feb. 12 at Lakewood High School, earning the right to hold the league’s traveling trophy for the year. Team members include (front from left) coach Matt Brumm, Hogan McCleary, Gavin Bartley, Christian Schrader, Jesse Brumm, Blake Paige, Lane Morris, (back) coach Jamie Bartley, coach Chris Schrader, Trent Neal, Derek Sackitt, Klyne Hughes, Bryce Bignall, Dillon Terpening, Ryan Bennett, Kayleb Venema, Chandler Murton, Levi Roush, coach Jason Murton and coach Lane Brumm. Wrestling Club wins Meat Grinder title .The Maple Valley Wrestling Club finished off its Mid-Michigan Meat Grinder league competition by winning the league tour­ nament at Lakewood High School Feb. 12. That wasn’t the end of the season for the area wrestlers though. That same day the club also had five wrestlers com­ peting in the MYWAY tour­ nament in Parchment. Cayden Scott and Matthew Slaght both took second in their weight class there. Connor Cam was third and Rian Rumsey was fourth. Kirstyn Sears wrestled hard, but did not place. Last Sunday, Feb. 19, Maple Valley had wrestlers head to Middleville for a MYWAY tournament. The club had seven wrestlers fin­ ish first there, including Blake Paige, Jesse Brumm, Lane Morris, Derek Sackitt, David Hosack-Frizzell, Chandler Murton and Trent Neal. Scott, Christian Schrader, Slaght, Gavin Bartley and Marcum Terpening were all second, while Landen Bartley and Hogan McCleary placed third and Rumsey, Gaige Cripe and Ryan Bennett were fourth. Lion cheer finishes in 12th place at D4 district tourney The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team’s season came to an end Saturday at the Division 4 District Tournament hosted by Michigan Center. The Lions’ were 12th in the 13-team meet with a final score of 566.6720. The top four teams at the district advance to this Saturday’s regional round of the state tournament. Michigan Center took the top honors Saturday, finishing with a score of 748.2276. Pewamo-Westphalia was second with a score of 739.6482, followed by Laingsburg 704.4600 and Springport 668.4600. Laingsburg - edged Vandercook Lake for the final regional qualifying spot by just over a a point. Maple Valley scored a 174.9 in round one, a 144.8720 in round two and a 246.9 in round three. A different team had the highest score in each of the three rounds. PewamoWestphalia scored a 224.5 to lead after round one. Michigan Center had the top round two score, a 221.7276. In round three, Laingsburg had the top score, a 304.6. Michigan Center also added a 222.0 in round one and a 304.5 in round three to earn the day’s championship. 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Main Street, Vermontville 1517-726-1121 Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm • Saturday 9 am-5 pm • Sunday 10 am-3 pm �Page 16 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 25, 2012 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-03-03.pdf 9244192c401813324ec62aff30c4fdcc PDF Text Text Hastings public library 227 EAST STATE ST Hastings, mi 4905s Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 9, March 3, 2012 Local Leap Year babies age another year since 2008 Jason Joppie of Nashville, shown here holding his son Caymen, was born Feb. 29, 1980. Jason turned 8 this year. Dawn Benedict of Nashville just celebrated her 13th birthday. “I have always loved being born on Leap Day.” It’s a leap year and with it comes the celebration of rare birthdays. An estimated 4 million people have Leap Year birthdays, with 187,000 living in the United States. Dawn Benedict and Jason Joppie of Nashville both lay claim to the fame of Leap Day celebrations. “I was bom on Feb. 29, 1960, “ said Benedict. “My 11-year-old daughter is excited because she knows that in two years she will be 13 like I am this year. Anyway, I have always loved being bom on Leap Day.” Lions beat Bellevue with a three by Miller at the buzzer Maple Valley’s Austin Gonser tries to fly past Bellevue’s Mike Olmstead on his way to the basket Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team made it back-to-back thrilling onepoint wins by beating Bellevue 50-49 Tuesday in non-conference action. After a one-point win at Olivet last Friday, the Lions Kimberly Rodriguez, Bill got a long Garrett Miller Mason and Hollie Auten will three-pointer at the buzzer to perform Saturday, March 3, beat the Broncos. at 7:30 p.m. at the Wharton That was one of three Center in East Lansing. They threes by Miller in the con­ will be joined by several of test. He finished with nine Rodriguez’s dance students points. from her Nashville studio Austin Gonser led Maple Step N’ Time. Valley with 16 points. Mason, formerly of Garrett Reid had 14 points, to Vermontville, is a member of go along with seven rebounds the Capital City Chordsmen,and seven assists. an a capella group that will The Lions built an early perform barbershop-style lead, only to see the Broncos harmonies. come storming back in the Auten, who resides in contest. The two teams were Vermontville, will sing the back and forth then the rest of female lead in “Lida Rose” the night, with the Broncos from the musical “The Music taking a 25-24 half-time lead. Man” with the quartet, Parts Travis Oberlin • led Unlimited. Bellevue with 26 points. The Rodriguez will be per­ Broncos also got 11 points forming a number from Kimberly Rodriguez, Bill Mason and Hollie Auten will from Mike Olmstead and six “Hello Dolly.” She will be joined in a dance number by perform Saturday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wharton from Tyler Waterbury. The Lions closed out the students, including Evie Center in East Lansing. regular season with a 57-47 Bromley, Katy Garber, Taylor Gorr, Hannah have this chance and be cho­ teacher is to create moments KVA loss at Hackett Catholic Herbstreith, Ashley Lesage, sen as the featured dance stu­ [students] will never forget, Central Thursday. The Irish pulled away with Olivia Sprague and Ashley dio in this performance,” and this is going to be one of a 19-11 run in the third quar­ those moments for my said Rodriguez. “ One of my Weiler. ter, after leading 26-21 at the “We are very grateful to favorite moments as a dancers and our studio.” Local performers to take the stage at Wharton Center tonight Maple Valley’s Garret Mater attacks the basket during Tuesday night’s one-point win at Bellevue. (Photo by Perry Hardin) half. Hackett got 13 points from Jason Newhouser and 11 from Michael OgnarPettersson. Joe Pelak chipped in nine points, while Bryan Bradley and Brian Aldrich had eight each. Reid led the Lions with ten points. Six other Lions had at least six points, With Miller adding eight, Garret Mater seven, and Micah Bromley, Tommy Mudge and Gonser six each. The Lions end the regular season with a 4-16 overall record, and end KVA play with a 2-16 mark District play beings for Maple Valley Monday at Laingsburg High School, with the Lions facing Saranac in the opening round of the Class C state tournament at 7 p.m. Pewamo-Westphalia and Bath meet in the other first opening round game at Laingsburg Monday at 5:30 p.m. The winner of the Maple Valley/Saranac game will advance to the semifinal round to take on host Laingsburg Wednesday at 7 p.m. Potterville drew the bye on the other halfofthe brack­ et, and will meet the winner of the P-W/Bath game at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The district final is sched­ uled for Friday at 7 p.m. In This Issue... • Distinguished service award presented to Al Snedegar • Barry County board inks broadband contract • March celebrates maple syrup season • Bath Bees beat Lion ladies in their tournament opener �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 3, 2012 Distinguished service award presented to Al Snedegar Students of the month announced Al Snedegar of Vermontville is honored with a distinguished service award for promoting the pork industry and supporting youths. He is joined at the podium by his Maple Valley Junior High has named its students of the month (from left) Shamin Rowley eighth grade, Emma Franklin sixth grade and Abigail Mater seventh grade. ‘They were nominated by their teachers for good citizenship, great effort in and out of the classroom and a good work ethic,” said Duska Brumm, assistant principal. wife Beth Snedegar. Al Snedegar, Vermontville resident and long-time Michigan State University swine herdsman, was recently honored with the 2012 Michigan Pork Producers Association Distinguished Service Award. The award was pre­ sented at a luncheon at the Lansing Center, Feb. 23. Snedegar received a plaque for his lifelong efforts in promoting the pork indus­ try and supporting youth involvement in the swine industry throughout the United States. A video tribute of Snedegar’s career detailed that as a swine herdsman at MSU and while serving as a judge over many years for numerous swine shows at local, state and national lev­ els he had a positive impact Public office workshops on the lives of thousands of 4-H and FFA members and college students in the MSU animal science program. Snedegar’s professional duties at MSU include care of the swine and involve­ Two workshops for indi­ ment in various swine research projects conducted viduals considering running by MSU Extension and ani­ for public office will be offered Tuesday, March 20, mal science staff members. and Thursday, March 22, at Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St., Hastings. Both sessions are from 6 to 9 p.m. At the first workshop, res­ idents can get information and expertise on becoming a candidate, working with the media and how to research ballot issues. ' The second workshop will is open Monday through focus on the Open Meetings Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The and Freedom of Information shelter at 756 Court House acts; Roberts Rules of Order; Drive is open Monday ethical conduct; and city, vil­ through Friday from 9 a.m. lage, county and -township to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. issuesDog licenses also may be The cost is $30 for both purchased by mail. Call 517­ sessions, including the book­ 543-5755 ext. 10 for more let Public Officials, Roles information. and Responsibilities. License fees for spayed or Enrollment forms are neutered dogs is $10; sexed available at the Barry County dogs, $1-5. MSU Extension office at 206 W. Court St., Hastings. For more information, call Linda Fisher, 269-945-1388. The GET MORE NEWS! registration deadline is March 9. Subscribe to the Sandi Drummond from Hastings Banner. the Leadership Pillar of the Hometown Partnership will in trod u-ce Jthe speakers at both workshops. “We hope to encourage future leaders for the community,” said Drummond. “Running for office can be daunting, so we have set up the workshops into manage­ able focus to help those plan­ ning to run for office under­ stand the requirements and begin planning.” Tuesday’s speakers will planned March 20 and 22 Eaton County reminds dog owners to renew licenses State law requires all dogs 4 months of age and older be vaccinated against rabies and have an annual license. Dog licenses are available in person at the Eaton County treasurer’s office and animal control shelters. A valid vaccination certificate is required at time of pur­ chase. 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This is an increasing problem for children as well as adults. A variety of methods can be used to assess whether a person is at a healthy weight by measuring height, weight, body fat percentage and waist circumference. To agree on a standard way to compare very different body types — for example tall athletes with heavy muscles (at 6 feet, 4 inches and weighing 240 pounds) compared to short men with high body fat percentage (5 feet, 2 inch­ es and weighing the same 240 pounds) — is challenging. For many years, health care providers and others, such as life insurance companies, developed charts of weights compared to heights for adults, and separate charts for children. A Belgian mathematician studying the issue of com­ paring large populations of people suggested a new for­ mula in the 1800s. His calculation of a person’s weight (in kilograms) divided by their height (in inches squared) sounds complicated. However, over many years, this became accepted as the international standard we know as the BMI. It’s main advantage is that it allows comparison of a wide variety of people, both adults and children, measuring only the height and weight. It’s not perfect but it’s quick and inexpensive, resulting in broad categories of underweight (less than 18.5) at a healthy weight (18.5 to 24.9), overweight (25 to 29.9), or obese (greater than 30) body mass index. Now, find out your BMI and work on a nutritious diet and regular daily exercise to achieved healthy weight. Let’s stay healthy. Barry County will soon be flying a bit higher after the county board dialed up a higher Internet bandwidth in an agreement approved Tuesday at the commission’s regular meeting. The contract signed with Lake Michigan Telephone Company of Delton, which does business under the more common name of Message Express Internet, or MEI, will primarily benefit the county sheriff’s department where MEI intends to locate a communications antenna on an existing radio tower. In exchange for the oppor­ tunity to expand its business, MEI will provide Barry County with eight megabytes of high-speed Internet band­ width during the first two years of the five-year agree­ ment. During the final three years, MEI will increase the county’s service to 10 megabytes. Barry County currently contracts for six megabytes of high-speed bandwidth to cover Internet and data needs with TelNet Services. The additional eight megabytes will begin, according to Mark Graf of MEI, in approximately six to eight weeks. “The service area does not go very far,” said Graf, “because topography plays a big role, and we’re already in a low position.” In addition to servicing communications heeds at the sheriff’s department, Graf indicated that some of the businesses running east along State Street to the courthouse also will be able to access the high-speed service. “We looked at all the items that were brought up at the [Jan. 17] committee of the whole meeting, and we believe we’ve addressed them all,” said County Administrator Michael Brown Tuesday. “We have a five-year contract and the opportunity to look at it again after four years.” The length of the contract had been one point of inquiry when the board met as a committee of the whole Jan. 17. Commissioner Dan Parker had raised questions about the length of the origi­ nally proposed 10-year agreement, especially if additional bandwidth might become available or afford­ able in a shorter period of time. Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick had questioned the appropriateness of allow­ ing MEI, a private company, the use of a publicly owned space, especially if the opportunity was not extend­ ed to other companies and the service had not been assigned a financial value. David Shinavier, informa­ tion services manager for the county, had listed two pri­ mary advantages to the agreement: a doubling of existing broadband Internet services to the sheriff’s department and the opportu­ nity to have in place two broadband service providers, TelNet and MEI. In the event that either provider has a lapse in service, Shinavier pointed out, the other provider could deliver back­ up protection. Commissioners approved the recommendation by an 8­ 0 vote Tuesday. In other business Tuesday, commissioners: • Received a report from Brown on legislation regard- ing the program previously known as revenue sharing. Now titled, economic vitality inclusion, the program will attach performance standards to a municipality’s efforts in three areas before awarding funds: accountability and transparency, employee compensation, and consoli­ dation. Brown said the coun­ ty exceeds current standards in the first two categories but will need to carefully address progress in the area of con­ solidation. Commissioners Parker and Robert Houtman urged that discussions begin soon on programs that have already received consolida­ tion consideration, including the recently addressed pro­ gram regarding facility use and the possibility of consol­ idating courts in the existing courts and law building. Commissioner Ben Geiger pointed out that the EVI pro­ gram requires only that a plan to increase consolida­ tion be submitted, that final decisions are not being required. • Approved a $20,000 amendment to its solid waste fund, allowing for the hiring of a consultant to assist with recycling planning. • Approved the appoint­ ment of Christine Hiar to a three-year term and Commissioner Ben Geiger to the remainder of a three-year term on the Southwest Michigan Substance Abuse Advisory Council. • Approved the appoint­ ment of Geoffrey Stevens to the remainder of a four-year term on the central dispatch board. • Approved the re-appoint­ ments of Rick Moore to the remainder of a three-year term .and Regina Young and Anne Bush to new three-year terms and the appointments of L. Michael Snyder and Keith Murphy to three-year terms on the Charlton Park Village and Museum Board. • Approved the appoint­ ment of Rebecca Neal to a one-year term on the Animal Control/Shelter Advisory Board. • Approved the appoint­ ment of Pamela Strode to a three-year term on the zon­ ing board of appeals. • Heard an announcement from the Helping Hands Ministry of Barry County of a five-day bicycle touring event to be held June 29 to July 4 for the purpose ofrais­ ing funds for and awareness of the intent to build a per­ manent shelter for the home­ less. • Heard the announcement from Sheriff Dar Leaf of the annual spring shoot to be hosted by the Barry County Sheriffs Posse April 14 at the Barry Conservation Club. The board meets next for a committee of'the whole ses­ sion Tuesday, March 6, in the commission meeting room of the Barry County Courthouse at 9 a.m. Beginning March 6th through 31st, MOOville will be having Garage Sales! Tuesday through Saturday 1/2 OFF 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 10 NEW VENDORS WEEKLY! 2pm-6pm Every Saturday!, 5875 S. M-66, Nashville Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOCAL 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 tnany other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194 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............ 11 a.m. ..........6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ................................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 3744 w. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School........................... 9:45 803 Reed St., Nashville Morning Worship............................ 11 Sunday School ..................... 10 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Sunday: Wednesday Family A.M. Worship .......... 11 a.m. Night Service ......... 6:45 p.m. Evening Worship..... .......... 6 .m. PASTOR Wednesday Evening: MARC S. LIVINGSTON Prayer Meeting................................ 7 Phone: 543-5488 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM .m. 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 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 2 ml S of Nashville, comer of M-79 & M-66 517-852-9003 www.moo-ville.com 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. 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45 A.M. Service................................... 11 P.M. Service.................................... 6 Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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 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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING 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. 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.................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page 4 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 3, 2012 COURT NEWS Daddy-Daughter Dance (bring your grandpa, uncle, brother, or special friend) DATE: Saturday. March 10th 2012 TIME: 6-8 pm COST: $7 per person, early registration $8 per person, at the door (Cost includes punch, cake, cookies & a FLOWER!) LOCATION: Maple Valley High School (cafeteria) Photos will be taken during the dance $5 fora 4x6 Circuit rider is spared Please register early. by Feb. 29th, seating is limited. For any questions, call Maple Valley Schools at 517-852-9275 Make checks payable to: Maple Valley Schools || ; PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH Send payment to: do Jeff Seavolt & Mary Lesage I I! Maple Valley Schools ! 11090 Nashville Hwy ! Vermontville, MI 49096 ! jAddrew: iPh: insert this coupon ! i.n payme__n_tf e_n_v_e __lo__p_e■ J : Nu_mb—er of— pe—ople Now Scheduling Appointments 8 James Arthur Dietzel, 33, of Nashville was sentenced for fleeing an officer, third degree. Dietzel was ordered Feb. 23 to serve 12 months in jail, with credit for 65 days served. He must pay $1,448 in costs and serve 36 months on probation. Dietzel must attend cognitive behavior therapy while in jail, attend Alcoholics Anonymous Tales My Mother Told was meetings, and participate in drug court. Two months of written in 1965 by Alma jail was suspended. Williams Swinton. She was the daughter ofDr. George and Sara Benedict Williams of Vermontville, the latter who shared with her daugh­ ter many stories of life in Vermontville in the mid1800s. MAPLE^VALLEY Accounting and Tax, LLC Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent 8870 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, MI 517-852-1500 Call 945-9554 for Maple Valley News ads We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping dawelsI “Ou/ Family Serving Yours Nashville's Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Scott A. Daniels * FTUy Owner/Manager 06788230 In the early days in Southern Michigan, settle­ ments were far apart and preachers few in number. Most ministers had to preach from more than one pulpit. My grandfather was such a circuit rider. Every alternate Sunday, he packed saddle bags and, mounting his horse, rode to one of his other charge?. The woods through which he had to travel were thick and dark. The horse always rolled her eyes nervously from side to side and seemed to quiver with apprehension as she trotted along. Grandfather would pat her neck and say: “Easy now, Bessie, there’s nothing to alarm you.” The horse would calm down for a time under his soothing touch and steady to a trot instead of a frightened gallop. One evening, my grandfa­ ther was returning late from a preaching service. When he started, there was a full moon, which made riding easier, but clouds began to obscure it and the woods became very dark indeed. Grandfather let Bess pick her own way on the narrow trail, which was barely visible. BachmanHebble Funeral Service Inc. 223 North Bedford Road, Battle Creek, MI 4903-7 Suddenly, way off in the distance, a long eerie howl arose in the clear air. It was answered by a similar one from the other side. Wolves! My grandfather felt a chill on the back of his neck, and the horse stood right up on her hind legs, almost spilling her rider from the saddle. Grandfather pulled hard on the reins, leaned forward and said tensely, “Go it, Bess!” Bess shot forward, and my grandfather had to bend lowover the horse’s neck to avoid being swept off her back by low-hanging branch­ es. Another howl, then anoth­ er; “They’re coming closer,” he thought and urged Bess to greater speed. Soon the howls were sounding continuously and coming from all directions. “A pack is gathering — if I can only make the clear­ ing!” Bess didn’t need the whip — terror drove her on. My grandfather saw suddenly, a great gray form run­ ning parallel to the path on his right, another on the other side. A quick glance over his shoulder revealed several behind him. He sensed their glaring eyes and dripping jaws. He had just time for a prayer, not only for himself, but for Almira and the children at home, when one of the great gray forms leaped high, missed its aim and struck the pack sack back of the saddle. At the same moment, another attacked from the other side; fortu­ nately only tearing off a piece of grandfather’s cloak. It was a struggle for life. The pack was now concen­ trated in full force, jumping, leaping, snarling. The only hope for my grandfather lay in Bess’ speed, his ability to stay in the saddle above those snapping jaws and the help of the Lord. It seemed hours, but was probably only minutes, until they reached the clearing. The pack would not go into the open. Defeated, the wolves slunk back. My grandfather didn’t wait to unsaddle the trem­ bling horse, but hastened to the log cabin and gasped as the door opened, “Are you all right, Almira?” “Yes, of course,” she answered calmly, “and see what I have to show you.” She led him into the kitchen where a beautiful little fawn lay behind the cook stove. “I saw him in the barn­ yard,” she explained. “He seemed frightened, but he let me pick him up and bring him in. Later there was a big shaggy dog by the sheep pen. I called and called, but he wouldn’t come to me, and he finally ran off into the woods.” As they were talking, a commotion arose in the yard, and on going to the door, anxious voices greeted my grandmother. “Is everything all right, Miz Benedict? A big pack of wolves has gathered in the woods, and .we are watching the sheep pens. Well, glad you are all safe. We’ll hurry to the next place.” The men, each with a rifle, mounted their horses again and galloped off. When the children came down from the loft in the morning, they were entranced at the fawn. The little spotted creature seemed entirely unafraid of humans and took readily to a baby’s milk bottle. His mother must have been a victim of the wolves as she was trying to find refuge in the clearing. That night at prayers, my grandfather gave earnest thanks for the safety of him­ self and his family and even mentioned the young fawn who had escaped a cruel death. 269-965-5145 •W To All the Animals in the Village of Nashville: Informed people will make wise decisions,.. Typically funerals are followed by either burial or cremations, some involving the simplest of ceremonies. We, at Bachman Hebble, are able to assist you with the necessary.memorial .decisions. We firmly believe that informed people can make wise decisions, therefore funeral ari angements or pre-planned arrangements are conducted with candid discussions explaining the benefits and value affecting your choices. yvyvyv.bachmanhebble.com ’ This is an open letter from a former animal resident. ’ My name is “Lucky” the Cat. I always thought that no I . one inside the Village of Nashville could shoot a GUN.^ , Damn, was I wrong! I was roaming outside my home J Tuesday, February 20, 2012 minding my own business ] when someone decided that my life was to be no J longer. My Masters know the difference from me being - run over or being Shot! So to any ani­ mals roaming around that area on the fringe of Nashville, look out because someone used up my 9 lives in a hurry. I roam around and live at • 276 W. Casgrove. 06775006 Barney & Lori Silsbee �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 3,2012 — Page 5 Healthy teeth give kids a reason to smile Navigouar futtuere your future Ml CHJ,GA.OurMission Statement Navigate will increase Barry County resident's access to post-secondary education through increased kngwledg ofopportunities, assistance with admissions, and help obtaining necessary financial resources. NJV SSSl i S C Ss■SislNiiSsC? SSliSC s■isNis? *■*%* IL ^K . *^«i Pam Tava is the new coordinator for Navigate, the Barry County Local College Access Network, a resource for area high school seniors making postsecondary plans; !?%! "*»S ! ■'•l.isJ ■’hit?11..*1 ■hit?11 Coordinator for Navigate program chosen lb. *4SJi 4SJi '• >W jc “® H < fk ■ri- isaja hm liKiiu'iji. ipta IkMMitt i» Mint wk waiiiEish ra i®js.US ■ta nxiWlta) OK Mi^' iki Ikaanitikife fggi Kf feaita® gg knhiktti^ A program to increase Barry County residents’ access to postsecondary edu­ cational opportunities has chosen Western Michigan University graduate Pam Tava as its coordinator. Tava began her new posi­ tion Feb; 20 with Navigate, the Barry County Local College Access Network, established through the Barry Community Foundation as a resource for high school seniors making postsecondary education plans. “My initial goal is to gath­ er information regarding postsecondary opportunities and to get the vision of Navigate out to the commu­ nity,” says Tava, who holds a master’s degree in counselor education and who interned at Thomapple Kellogg mid- die and high schools last spring. To jump start her new position,. Tava attended College Goal Sunday at Maple Valley High School and FAFSA completion night at Thomapple Kellogg. She will be working close­ ly with Jacque Magdaleno, the college advising corps member currently serving at Delton Kellogg and-Maple Valley schools. “Jacque has been a great asset to the schools and to the network,” says Tava. “I look forward to working directly with her to continue enhanc­ ing services surrounding postsecondary education opportunities for students.” “We are thrilled to have Pam aboard,” says Laurie Black, co-chair ofNavigate’s advisory committee. “With Pam’s knowledge, postsecondary experience and her passion for education, we are confident that she will be a great asset to each district and to the community as a whole.” Navigate is housed at the Barry Community Foundation which is providing administrative support for the network. Navigate’s mission is to increase Barry County residents’ access to postsecondary education through increased knowl­ edge of opportunities, assis­ tance with admissions, and help obtaining necessary financial resources. For further information on Navigate, email Tava, coordinator@knowhow2navigate.or g or caU'269-945-0526. |<fBw ta t B jtf miifcfoj jciiofi)111^1 * *Kiflin®' ii Jbi*«"! *« ‘ i| »j5 ; Z' Z '’ SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS salad, fruit, milk. Maple Valley Fuller Street Elementary Lunch Menu Friday, March 9 Monday, March 5 Ham n cheese sandwich, chips, celery .and carrots, fruit, milk. Tuesday, March 6 Chicken rings, hash brown stick, fruit, milk. Twin cheeseburgers, peas and carrots, fruit, milk. NOTE: 2 milk flavors offered daily with lunch. 2 milk choices offered daily with breakfast. Cracker packs offered daily with hot lunch. Menu subject to change without notice. Wednesday, March 7 BBQ shredded pork sand­ wich, fresh fruit, green beans,, milk. Thursday, March 8 Goodtime Pizza, tossed . Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, March 5 Baked chicken, mashed ACDelco COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Your Local GM Automotive Specialists LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With All Makes & Models Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 20 years experience 24 OUR TOWING ^ERVICE AVAILABLE potatoes w/gravy, chilled peaches. Soup and salad bar. Tuesday, March 6 Cheesy garlic flatbread, com, apple crisp. Mexican bar. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department wants to encourage families to take care of their dental health. Good dental hygiene habits should begin before a child’s first tooth comes in. Wiping; baby’s gums with a soft damp cloth after feed­ ings helps prevent buildup of bacteria. When teeth appear; start using a soft children’s tooth­ brush twice a day. By preschool age, children should start using fluoride toothpaste. Don’t cover the brush with toothpaste; a pea­ sized amount is just right. Young children tend to swal­ low most of the toothpaste, and swallowing too much fluoride toothpaste can cause permanent stains on their teeth. A child might be at risk for cavities if he or she eats a lot of sugary foods (such as raisins, cookies and candy) and drinks a lot of sweet liquids (such as fruit juice, punch, soda and other sweetened drinks). A child also might be at risk if he or she has any of these risk factors: •Was bom prematurely or had a lbw birth weight. -Has ongoing special to contact the Eaton County Dental Clinic for dental care issues. The target populations served by the clinic are adults and children on Medicaid (including Healthy Kids Dental and MIChild), as well as low-income, unin­ sured individuals whose income is below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. As an example, this would include a single person mak­ ing up to $21,780 or a family of three making up to $37,060. For specific income guidelines, contact a local dental clinic. Non-Medicaid, uninsured clients are offered a reduced fee schedule equivalent to the Delta Dental PPO rates. In order for the uninsured to participate in this plan, they must enroll in the Michigan Community Dental Plan and pay a $50 non-refundable fee. Call the Contact Center, 877-313-6232, or complete an application that can be obtained on MCDC’S web­ site, www.midental.org. This fee entities them to an oral examination, X-rays, treat­ ment plan and reduced rates for all treatment. For more information related to basic dental care issues, contact the American Dental Association at www.ada.org. and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, March 5 Turkey, 'mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, orange. wafers. Friday, March 9 Cottage cheese, com and black bean salad, tropical fruit, granola bar. Baked turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, orange. Wednesday, March 7 Tuesday, March 6 New Orleans chicken, rice, Oriental blend, peas, sliced peaches. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, peach crisp, vanilla wafers. Tuesday, March 6 Thursday, March 8 Pizza, tossed salad, pears, w/meatballs, breadstick with marinara Spaghetti broccoli w/cheese, chilled sauce. Friday, March 9 pineapple, whole wheat roll. Swiss steak, mashed pota­ Asian bar. toes and gravy, Prince Thursday, March 8 Scalloped potatoes w/ham, Charles blend vegetables, asparagus or sweet potato banana, bread pudding. tots, chilled cherry apple­ Home Delivered sauce. Pizza bar. Cold Menu Monday, March 5 Chicken tetrozini, green Tuna pasta salad, carrot beans, banana, cookie. raisin salad, applesauce, Variety bar. NOTE: Entree’s available crackers. Tuesday, March 6 daily: variety of chicken Hard boiled eggs, potato cheeseburger, sandwich, sandwich, yogurt salad, peaches, granola bar. PB&J w/string cheese. Wednesday, March 7 Menu subject to change. Ham salad, three bean Breakfast prices: $1.45;, salad, mandarin oranges, reduced 300; Lunch prices:'. bun. Thursday, March 8 $2.25-$2.50, reduced 400; Oriental chicken, pasta, Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. coleslaw, . prunes, vanilla Milk only: 500. Wednesday, March 7 New Orleans chicken, rice, win toe blend vegetables, g lazed carrots, prunes. Thursday, March 8 Bean soup with ham, broc­ coli, cherry crisp, crackefs. Friday, March 9 Tuna noodle casserole, com, stewed tomatoes, cin­ namon applesauce. Activities Calendar Monday, March 5 - 6 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. GL - 10:30­ 12:30 Cards. Wednesday, March 7 March 8 - - Hastings - Line Dancing/ Music with Celia 10:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, March 9 Hastings - Lifeline 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. HASTINGS 4 269-205-4900 QUIiA 11L1ITITY« Ftreater Downtown Hastings state st. sGeQ= TI.co» m an-d o~n Facebooki Avk <>|_ 7f E3 BARGAIN TWILIGHT J DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM *excludes Digital 3D Q No passes (§) Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 3/3 - 3/8 Hastings - March Birthday Party; Card Making 10 a.m.; Music TK strings 10:30; BYOG/Mini Massage 9noon; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Chair Yoga 10 a.m. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, March Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - BP Clinic 11 a.m.; Reminiscence. Woodland - Mini Massage 11 a.m. Thursday, Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, March 5 BBQ beef, potato wedges, vegetable soup, apple, buri. Wednesday, March 7 Friday, March 9 health care needs. • Has white spots or brown areas on any teeth; • Does not go to the dentist often. Everyone in the family should practice good dental care. Family members with lots of cavities may pass the cavity-causing bacteria to babies and children. Teeth should be brushed twice a day, and adults should floss once a day. Everyone should see the den­ tist twice a year. A doctor or dentist can show a patient the right way to brush a child’s teeth. The American Dental Association recommends that parents take their chil­ dren to a dentist around his or her first birthday. This gives the dentist a chance to look for early problems. The dentist should review important information about diet, bottles, tooth brushing and fluoride use. Visiting the dentist from a young age will help a child become comfort­ able with his or her dentist. It also establishes the good habit ofregular dental check­ ups. The Barry-Eaton District Health. Department, in part­ nership with Eaton County and the Michigan Community Dental Clinics, encourages eligible persons FREE SPRING MOVIES - Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 AM I IMR. POPPER’S PENGUINS (PG) | O 30 DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX (PG) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 3D TICKET SAT-SUN 2:10, 4:20,6:40 MON-TH 4:20, 6:40 O DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX (PG) LIGHTS UP SOUND DOWN ■ SAT. 3/3 - 10:00 AM SAT-SUN 12:00, 9:00 O® PROJECT X (A) MON-THTHXT SAT-SUN 12:10,2:20,4:50, 7:10,9:40 MON-TH 4:50. 7:10,9:40 o® ACT OF VALOR (R) SAT-SUN 11:20,1:50,4:30,7:00,9:30 MON-TH 4:30,7:00,9:30 JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (PG) SAT-SUN 11:50,2:00,4:40,6:50,9:10 MON-TH 4:40,6:50,9:10 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 3, 2012 Spring turkey licenses go on sale Residents enjoy The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that leftover spring turkey licenses will go on sale to unsuccessful applicants Monday, March 12, at 10 a.m. Licenses may be pur- chased by any hunter begin­ ning Monday, March 19, at 10 a.m., including those who did not participate in the March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. If you age 50 or older (or earlier with a family history), call us to schedule your colonoscopy. The following are just some of the services available at Hastings Surgeons: COMPREHENSIVE BREAST SERVICES FIBEROPTIC ENDOSCOPY including Mammosite procedures and Stereotactic biopsy for the treatment of GERD SCLEROTHERAPY LAPROSCOPIC SURGERY for the treatment of spider veins Including Appendicitis and Gallblader VENOUS ABLATION for the treatment of venous reflux disease the snow — while it lasts application process. More than 55,000 leftover private-land-only licenses are available for Turkey Hunt Unit ZZ, which covers the Southern Lower Peninsula, during the April 23 to May 6 season. Hunters interested in a statewide hunting license valid for all open turkey hunting units during the May 7 to May 31 season, except public lands in the Southern Lower Peninsula, should purchase a Hunt 234 license by May 1. “There are numerous spring turkey hunts still available for many areas of the state, including over 24,000 licenses for selected limited-license hunts on pub­ lic or private land,” said Al Stewart, DNR Upland Game Bird specialist.” Licenses will be sold until the quota is met in each hunt unit and hunt period. Hunters may look up their drawings results and view leftover license quantities A blanket of white intensifies the red of this barn near o n 1 i n e . , www.michigan.gov/hunt- Nashville. Large snowflakes began to fall across the region late Thursday, leaving about six inches of heavy drawings. snow in its wake. Most area schools were closed Friday. NON-INVASIVE CANCER SCREENING GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! 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The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on March 15, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale pro­ ceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 4.5% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate situated in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER QUARTER POST OF SECTION 18, TOWN 2 RANGE 9 WEST, NORTH, HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 660 FEET ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH QUARTER LINE OF SECTION 18; THENCE EAST 250 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST-WEST QUAR­ TER LINE OF SECTION 18, FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE CONTINUING EAST 250 FEET ALONG SAME COURSE; THENCE NORTH 760 FEET MORE OR LESS PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH-SOUTH QUARTER LINE, TO THE CEN­ TERLINE OF KELLER ROAD; THENCE WESTERLY 260 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 685 FEET MORE OR LESS, PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH­ SOUTH QUARTER LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Tax Identification Number: 08-07­ 018-007-12 The redemption peri­ od shall be six months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned and then pursuant to the time frame set forth in MCLA 600.3241a. February 2, 2012 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49960) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 (02-04)(03-03) (02-04)(03-03) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Craig Artis and Roxanne L Artis, hus­ band and wife to Mac-Clair Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2011 and recorded May 23, 2001 in Instrument # 1060247 Barry County Records, Michigan and modified by agreement recorded April 9, 2004 in instrument # 1125098. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: CitiMortgage, Inc, by assignment dated September 21, 2010 and recorded September 28, 2010 in Instrument # 28, 201009280008968 on on which which 201009280008968 mortgage there' is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($82,265.57) including interest 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 mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 22,2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 36 of Country Acres, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 64 Commonly known as 1182 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek Ml 49017 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 period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held respon­ sible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the mortgage holder fof damaging the property during the redemption' period. Dated: 2/18/2012 CitiMortgage, Inc, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 11-54444 (02-18)(03-10) FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by David C. Culp, Jr. and Brenda S. Culp, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Solstice Capital Group Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005, and recorded on August 18, 2005, as Document Number: 1151295, Barry County Records, Said mortgage was modified by Modification Agreement dated June 5, 2010 and recorded June 23, 2010 in Document Number: 201006230006064. said mort­ gage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2005 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 11, 2007 and recorded February 26, 2007 by Document Number: 1176815, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Four Hundred FiftyOne and 32/100 ($151,451.32) including interest at the rate of 3.50000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on March 29, 2012 Said premises are situ­ ated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1259, The City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as: 530 W. Marshall St. If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the prop­ erty is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the prop­ erty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemp­ tion period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15.days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural’ pur­ poses prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrow­ ers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the proper­ ty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: February 25, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Deutsche Bank fe National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2005 2005 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248­ 335-9200 Case No. 12OMI00111-1 (02-25)(03-17) # GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 'Diana’s Dfocd The Place to Gofor Professional Stylin MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 Mr Mr Village employees get raises; residents get the bills plan. The last village audit, How responsible is the for 2010-11, showed no pen­ Nashville Village Council sion liability. I believe that will change now. being with our tax dollars? A recent News 3 report on While the old bandstand at Putnam Park is rotting away pension problems showed and the old pump house the trend to move out of this (community building) has style — defined benefit — been shut down due to being plan since it is not cost-effec­ unsafe to use, the village this tive for government entities. The village employees past year placed a $50,000 bid for Kellogg School when were not the only ones who it the school went up for auc­ have lost money in their tion, without a plan of what retirement investments, but to do with the building or also the other residents of our fine community. even how they were going to afford the maintenance of Changing to a more benefi­ approximately $15,000 (con- cial plan may not seem unreasonable, but requiring servative) per year. If you do not, cannot or future employees the respon­ will not take care of what sibility of incurring the cost you have, why consider buy­ of the change for current ing more? employees who will be Recently, the village coun- retired before this debt is cil considered changing the paid seems to be a bit unfair. employee retirement pro­ Also if the plan does not gram to the defined-benefit make a minimum return of through program through the about 8 percent annually, Municipal Employees they will come back to the Retirement System. After a village to get the difference presentation (which also once employees are retired. included two other options) The council needs to about the program was given remove the debt from the to the finance committee, the future with no increased cost representative for MERS to the village — but instead suggested council members to the benefactors of the plan take a month or two to look — and go to a plan that is over and become familiar reasonable and will not jeop­ with the program. ardize the future of the The representative also Village of Nashville. Our suggested council members children deserve this. speak with Barry County In December, the head­ Administrator Michael lines r*ead “DPW director Brown who sits on the signs contract with no pay MERS board, since he would increase;” however, when be a good reference, and then the budget was submitted, a invite the representative back 5 percent increase had been to answer questions regard­ requested to the village ing switching to the program. council for department heads However, at the next and 3 percent for other meeting, the council employees. Pay increases approved the switch to the were adopted at the Feb. 9 MERS defined-benefit plan village meeting where coun­ for village employees and cil members said that the told the community that the employees had not had a move would not increase raise in five years. costs to the village. I’m sorry to say that I However, this change in believe the village records plans leaves a 25-year liabil­ show the employees have ity (debt similar to a mort­ had a quarterly cost of living gage) of $40,999, according allowance increase for each to village minutes, which ofthose years. That, to me, is will be paid for by current a raise in wages. Village pol­ and future employees in icy indicates that retirement order to catch up the past contributions match is based years’ losses in their old on aq employee’s wage; To the editor: therefore, when wages are increased through cost of liv­ ing increases, the retirement contribution is also increased. That constitutes a raise in wages as well as in benefits. Council membersr also passed a proposed budget for 2012-13 with increasing fund balances at the maximum levy allowed when they already have $3.8 million, or 387 percent, in excess of the total expenditures of all vil­ lage accounts, according to the Village ofNashville web­ site “Dollars and Sense How Your Tax Dollars Are Spent (www. nashvillemi .us). Increases to water and sewer rates have been auto­ matically levied by the vil­ lage annually, without review of this policy, and without sympathy for the residents ofthe village in this challenging economy. Employees received raises Feb. 9, then on Feb. 23, the second water rate increase was approved by the village council. The village did not need to raise this rate, in my opinion, but could have moved the money from the water fund to the water capi­ tal improvement fund. The money was there should they not have given it away the meeting before. In about a year, the sewer bond will be paid off seven years-early and then residen­ tial sewer bills could be reduced to help relieve some financial stress. However, it appears that the plan is to put the sewer back into debt so this will not happen. The plan should be to reduce the sewer bill, save for those seven years and find a matching grant and stay debt-free. It appears to me the employees are unanimously represented, while the village residents come up short in their bank accounts.. Gary White, Nashville Subscribe to the S 06787977 Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues M M_ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AU real estate advertising in this-newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. BkAj 06774642 06768090 oXr E?? A dozen MV kids place at King of the Jungle tourney The Maple Valley Wrestling Club hosted a MYWAY “King of the Jungle” Tournament Sunday, with over 450 wrestlers rep­ resenting 47 wrestling clubs. Maple Valley had 12 wrestlers that placed in the tournament. Jesse Brumm and David Hosack-Frizzell placed first. Cayden Scott, Landen Bartley, Christian Schrader, Gavin Bartley, Lane Moms, Chandler Murton and Ryan Bennett took second. Derek Sackitt, Jace Heinze and Marcum Terpening were third. The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team and a number ofparents helped to make the tournament a success. Seniors ran the concessions and a number of other mem­ bers of the Nashville and Vermontville community added their support as well. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 3, 2012 — Page 9 Memories of the Past s* s *'' *S'J'C S'N J'CS SNS S.NS XS ^5. ?**c *c’C* N Nx £& £*5&,,i*. ‘ . CFO t*ab t*ab ta Al talS t*a*lS t‘»*akl S55'k ^'k ’■«tt M.' M' ^BS '* «M»i, i, f fMhfflilln ■■’ Bimini Mk inREtoii *k obujuiaijt | *» safe I s® Isiwiaire hi Miiit^dFira k« aatdimtsb ■a. i dtn i rik [IK t <te taij&Wt । 335 | ifc iffltiiafe® ’gg5 ^idikitktk i^® Utitt ,g HF® 10*® ?*Z*# tl •*> Gij^ This week in Nashville’s history This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News Tuesday, March 9, 1982. (Author’s note: Today’s column looks at this week in Nashville history. The fol­ lowing excerpts are gleaned from the Nashville Ancient History column, published in the Nashville News from near the turn of the century into the 1930s, and the Turning Back the Pages fea­ tures of the 1940 to 1960s.) 1874 — Roads are muddy, the river is free of ice, spring has set and colds predomi­ nate. 1875 — More snow. With between three and four feet of the stuff on the level things are going to be wet when a good thaw sets in and if it comes with a rush, the township may be called on to build a new bridge across the Thomapple... The musicians ofthe Nashville Comet Band will stage a street perform­ ance this afternoon to adver­ tise their benefit perform­ ance at the Christian church this evening. They hope to raise funds for new instru­ ments as well as new uni­ forms. 1876 — Making maple sugar is the prime business this week, and a bumper crop is in prospect... The price of dried apples has jumped to eight cents a pound. Potatoes are bringing 25 cents a bushel ... Mr. Snore, living on State Road, lost two chil­ dren last week from diphthe­ ria, and his wife and a third child are still critically ill. 1877 — The farmers are doing their best to get a good supply of wood hauled to the rail line before winter is entirely over. Ira Wells and the Crowell boys, working three days last week, drew 120 cords a distance of two miles and ranked it up at the railroad. 1878 ... The new village ordinance requiring saloon keepers to close at 9 p.m. was invoked this week against Charles P. Richardson, who paid a fine of $10, plus $3.60 in costs. 1879 — Nashville is indeed becoming an industri­ al town. We now can boast three sawmills, two furniture factories, one stave and heading plant, one foundry and one feed mill. For motive power, there are eight steam engines and three tur­ bine water wheels. 1880 — Nashville’s first, election under the new char­ ter was an exciting affair, due to the presence of four tickets in the' field and con­ siderable squabbling over matters concerning temper­ ance and other subjects ... About 16,000 pounds of maple sugar has been mar­ keted in Nashville so far this year, and the season is just nicely started. 1906 - A $2.50 gold piece was given out by mis­ take as a penny at the post office Monday, and there was mourning for a day at Uncle Sam’s local headquar­ ters. Luckily, Dan Garlinger found the coin the next morning on the street and returned it. 1907 — The village elec­ tion Monday was the liveli­ est ever in Nashville and the scrappiest. The vote was the largest ever cast in the vil­ lage, 358 ballots. 1924 — Order your Ford Runabout now, $265 f.o.b. Detroit, Jerry Capen, Nashville dealer [This from RECREATION COUNSELORS i.I The YMCA of Barry County is looking for energetic counselors to work with elementary children after school two days a week Apply online at... id wvvvv.ymcaofljarrycounty.org jljZ , Or Call Tom at.. . jjZlZ jzx Praise God — no matter the weather by Pastor Kathy Smith Vermontville and Gresham United Methodist churches It’s hard to believe that it’s March already. I guess it’s because we haven’t really had a hard winter — weather­ wise, at least. Meteorologists do their best to forecast the weather, but they are often wrong. They may try to predict it, but they simply can’t control it. And while we humans may have a part to play in negative climate changes and weather activity such as clear-cutting forests in South America and using chemicals that diminish the ozone, only God can control the weather. Did you know that the Bible talks about the weather? It says things like “Rejoice in the Lord your God. For the rains He sends are an expression of his grace. Once more the autumn rains will come, as well as the rains of spring.” “Let us press on to know Him. Then He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.” “For He gives sunlight to both the evil and the good, and He sends rain <5n the just and on the unjust.” We read that God created the storehouses for the snow and the hail. He’s the one who gives the east wind a home and creates a path for the lightning. He created day and night and the stars ofthe sky. He even gives each star a name. When it’s too cold, we complain. When it’s too hot, we complain. When there’s no rain, we complain. When there’s too much rain, we complain. We worship a mighty God. So, let’s look for the good in the gifts He gives us in the weather. There’s even a verse in the Bible that says, even though there are no cat­ tle in the stall and no grapes on the vine, I will still praise God. 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(This measure was defeated 191-170.) 1927 Roads in this vicinity are very bad, due to the spring breakup. M-79 west of the village, near the Schulz farm, was impassable for several days this week. Another bad sink hole south of town has stopped motor traffic, although teams still are getting through. 1928 Among those attending Farmers Week in East Lansing from this com­ munity were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bahs, Sterling Bahs, Ed Palmer and Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Brumm. 1929 — Members of the Farmers Cooperative Creamery Association Monday night voted to buy the former Brooks Evaporator plant on Sherman Street and move the cream­ ery to that location. 1930 — Exactly 100 vot­ ers turned out for the special election Monday to approve or reject granting Consumers Power Company an extension of 30 years to their electric franchise and the inclusion of natural gas service in said franchise. There were 94 approving votes and six “no” votes. 1931 — Heaviest snowfall of the season hit this area Saturday, when an estimated eight inches fell. It was accompanied by northwest winds of gale velocity, which left roads badly drift­ ed over the weekend. 1936 — Chas. Diamante, progressive Nashville con­ fectioner, is taking a forward step this spring with the pur- chase of a Taylor Freezer, with which he will make his own ice cream in five-gallon lots in from five to six min­ utes, with electrical appara­ tus installed right in the store proper. 1938 — Robert Hughes, 15, and Jim Lininger, 16, Assyria lads who unearthed mastodon bones said by University of Michigan authorities to be the best pre­ served specimen found in the state, will be broadcast over a coast-to-coast (radio) hookup from New York City March 24, on “We The People.” 1949 — The first showing ofthe new silver anniversary models of Chrysler automo­ biles is scheduled for Friday at Thomapple Motor Co. Inc. in Nashville. 1950 — Frank Caley has been appointed by Gov. G. Mennen Williams as coal administrator for the village of Nashville. Although the coal strike has been settled, it is expected that there will be a serious shortage ofthe coal for several weeks. 1951 — Favorable weath­ er over the weekend brought good runs of sap, and Nashville’s community maple syrup project is off to an auspicious start for the 10th straight season. More than 150 gallons of top-qual­ ity syrup already has been produced. •_________ Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. #1748 FKOST HEATING & COOLING Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 ovality,valueaseivice I Nashville 1 (517) 852-95651 *WE INSTALL ALL BRANDS OF OUTDOOR WOOD STOVES �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 3,2012 Bath Bees beat Lion ladies Baker Sanctuary hosting in their tournament opener March 8 full moon hike Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team picked up its pace offensively a lit­ tle bit Monday, but it wasn’t enough to keep up with Bath. _ Bath topped the Lions 51­ 33 in the Class £ District Opener at Laingsburg High School, starting the game with a 15-8 run, and then closing out the win by outscoring the Lions 13-3 in the fourth quarter. Sara Hawkins led the Bees with 13 points, while her teammates Ashley Haltom and Krista Kinsey added ten each. Maple Valley got 14 points from Timara Burd and eight from Zoanne Siple. The Lions end the season with a 4-17 overall record. They were 3-15 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this season. Pewamo-Westphalia and Laingsburg were set to meet in the district final Friday night. The host Wolfpack knocked off Bath 43-27 in one of the two semifinals Wednesday evening. Pewamo-Westphalia topped Saranac 43-30 in the other. P-W edged Potterville 33-32 in the other district opener Monday at Laingsburg High School. Call anytime for Maule Valley News ads 269-945-9554 or 1-899-679-7985 Lotto scam hits Nashville Maple Valley Little League Baseball, Softball & Teeball Sign Upsfor Ages 4-14 Wednesday, March 7th 6:00pm-7:30pm 6:00pm-7:30pm Maple Valley High School Cafeteria i 06774613 Michigan Audubon will be presenting educational programs throughout 2012 at the Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary near Bellevue. Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. Jolene Flynn and Cam Myer will lead a full moon hike. Participants will learn about the winter night sky while walking on the Meadow and Marshland Trail. “We hope to see some of the nocturnal creatures that call the sanctuary home while on the trail,” said pro­ gram coordinator Wendy Tatar. The full moon hike is free Questions: Email Bryan Carpenter bcarpenter@mvs.kl2.mi.us or Kyle Booher booherky@hotmail.com A Nashville woman reported a suspicious situa­ tion to Barry County Deputies Feb. 27 regarding a letter and check she received by mail. The letter stated she was the winner of $560,000. She told deputies when she called the number in the letter, the person told her to deposit the check, totaling $4,850, wait until the check cleared and then call the person back. The letter was from Lotto Max with a gaming license No. 10730 and tele­ phone numbers 778-8585083 and 778-707-0715 out of Toronto. The check was issued by the State Employees Credit Union of Lumberton, N.C. Deputies took the report and provided the woman with a government complaint website, www.IC3.gov. The case is closed due to the internation­ al nature of the complaint. Everything 40% to 50%O££ This Is The Last Week, Sale Ends & The Door Closes March 9th At 6:00pm • Paint Shaker - $200 • Glass Cutter - $1,000 • Paint Tint Machine with Tint - 5350 • Old Howe Scale-*$150 All Red Bolt Bins with Stock $12,000 Yes I Found My Generator, Thankyou! Vermontville Pro Hardware 131S. Main Street, Vermontville 1517-726-1121 • Sunday 10 am-3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Mar. 3 Mar. 5 Mar. 7 Mar. 10 Mar. 12 Mar. 14 Mar. 15 Mar. 17 Mar. 19 Mar. 19 Mar. 20 Mar. 29 Eggamacation Workshop (about eggs), 10 a.m. to noon, Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Pro Auto. Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Scrapbooking Workshop, 9 a.m., Moose Lodge in Delton. Horse Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., KCC in Hastings. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. 4-H Horse Leader Training, 4 p.m., Around Tuitt Farm in Hickory Comers. Rabbit Mandatoiy Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church in Hastings. Cat Workshop No. 2, 6:30 p.m., Hastings Public Library. Rabbit Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. maple syrup season VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE - GOING OUT OF BUSINESS pm across the road from 21145 15 Mile Road, approximately five miles southeast of Bellevue. Free monthly guided nature walks will occur on the first Saturday of each month throughout the year. For additional information on the programs at Baker Sanctuary, call Tatar, 517or email 641-4277 wendy @ michiganaudubon.o rg. Visit the Michigan Audubon website (www.michiganaudubon.org ) for a complete listing of all programs and events for 2012. March celebrates Going, Going, Gone! Last Day - March 9th Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm • Saturday 9 am-5 to Michigan Audubon mem­ bers and anyone age 12 and under. Others pay $2 per per­ son. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration for this program is requested and can be done by calling Baker Sanctuaiy at 269-763-3090. Full moon hike participants should wear good walking boots, dress for night temperatures and bring a flashlight. The program will last one to 1 1/2 hours. Rain will cancel the pro­ gram. Meet at the sanctuary’s west entrance parking lot, which is located directly pm Gov. Rick Snyder has declared March Pure Michigan Maple Syrup Month to honor Michigan’s selection ofhigh-quality pure maple syrup and the indus­ try’s contribution to the economy. “Pure Michigan Maple Syrup Month is a special time to acknowledge and rec­ ognize the vast, integrated network of family farmers, processors, wholesalers and retailers who work to ensure a safe and nutritious maple syrup supply that is enjoyed by many residents through­ out our state and nation,” said Keith Creagh, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development director. “Not only do these businesses offer a quality product and memorable experience, but it’s estimated our maple syrup' industry contributed more than $5.5 million to the state’s econo­ my in 2011.” Michigan ranks seventh nationally in the production of maple syrup, with an aver­ age yearly production of about 123,000 gallons. The maple season starts in February in the southern counties of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and runs into April in the Upper Peninsula. “Local maple syrup pro­ ducers usually welcome visi­ tors to their'sugaring opera­ tions,” said Larry Haigh, Michigan Maple Syrup Association president. “To find a producer in your area, look for steam coming from the roof of their sugar house or go to www.mimaplesyrup.com and find the location of a sugar house in your part of the great state of Michigan.” Many events are planned this spring and early summer that will provide opportuni­ ties to learn more about maple syrup production. Also check www.mimaplesyrup.com/education/c ooking.htm for a list of maple syrup recipes. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 3,2012 — Page 11 J Looking For a -ad PRINTER! Graphics FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH The areg's most complete printing, facility Call one ofour salesprofessionals today! 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Nashville village president stopped for OWI Cast members from the upcoming musical “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” clown around behind the scenes: (back row from left) Lee Christopher, Taylor Lamance, Angelina Daberkow, (front row) Dillon Walker, Anna Pash, Courtney Walker, Isa Niepel and Austin Rood. (Photos are courtesy ofAngel Christopher) Maple Valley High School presents ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” will be performed at Maple Valley High School Thursday, March 15, through Sunday, March 18. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; along with mati­ nees Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Under the direction of Sarah Shoemaker and assis­ tant Sherry Eldridge, the cast is gearing up for a spectacu­ lar show, according to boost­ er Angel Christopher. The cast for the musical has Haley Cook as the stu­ dent director, Haley per­ formed a lead role in the fall musical “The Wedding Singer.” Cody Harris is in charge of light and sound and Scott Eldridge built the sets. Performers are Dale White, Caleb Walker, Dyllan McNamara, Courtney Walker, Colton Parish, Isa Niepel, Anna Pash, Austin Rood, Jessie Fuller, Hailey Bennett, An’gie Daberkow, Alexandria Ermel, Basile Ichac, Catie Eldridge, Zandra Siple,. Savannah Vanstee, Zoey Robinson, Casey Eldridge, Megan Hosey, Hector Ojea Pereiro, Seth Trowbridge, Skyler Miller, Chris Steffler, Kaitlyn Steffler, Taylor Lamance, Shamin Rowley, Mitch Hamilton, Lee Christopher, Garret Shaw, Jaden Henke, Haylee Scott and Dillon Walker. The pit orchestra is com­ prised of Sydney Khouri, Nashville police officers conducted a traffic stop Feb. 18 after watching a Dodge pickup truck cross a double yellow line and almost hit the patrol vehicle, accordin g to the report which was obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. Officers reported the strong odor of intoxicants from the driVbr, identified as Frank T. Dunham, 62, who serves as the Nashville Village president. Dunham, stopped near South Main and Pearl streets, was asked to perform a series of sobriety tests, including standing on one leg and counting to 10. Officers said he tried many times to suc­ cessfully perform the test, but was only able to reach the highest count of three while still on one leg. He also was asked to walk five steps heel-to-toe, but failed. Dunham’s Breathalyzer test at the time registered .184 percent, according to Nashville Police conduct sobriety tests on Village President Frank Dunham. (Photo provided by Nashville Police) the report, entering the status of “super drunk.” He was arrested for oper­ ating while intoxicated, first offense, and taken to the Barry County Jail. Two chemical Breathalyzer tests were administered at the jail and registered .15 percent each. The Nashville officer informed his chief of the arrest and requested that a Barry County SheriffDeputy witness the arrest. The arrest was recorded by the deputy’s patrol car camera. The case is closed and the report has been turned over to the pros­ ecutor’s office. Dunham is scheduled to appear in Barry County District Court March 13. Dunham finds support and editorial comments disputed at council meeting Courtney Walker and Dale White rehearse a dance number for the upcoming production “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” Nate Vanstee, Makayla Schrump, Ryan Rosin, Kristen Vanderhoef, Dennis Downing, Chris Eldridge, Cameron Eldridge, Andrea Peake, Logan Williams and Meghann Zank. A “celebrity server” night was held Thursday, Feb. 2, at Good Time Pizza to raise funds for the production. Friday, March 2, the cast sponsored a dance with disc jockey services provided by Kyle Christopher. Early the next morning, they met for a tech rehearsal to set micro­ phone levels, adjust lighting and rehearse set changes. Further preparation had the cast perform a test pre­ view before area theater per- sonalities to receive feed­ back on how to make the per­ formance better. The musical is based on the 1988 movie of the same name, which starred Steve Martin and Michael Caine. It is the story of two con men who live on the French Riviera. They decide the town is not big enough for two scammers so they strike a challenge to see who gets to stay and who must split. “If you look at local restaurants, you will even see an opportunity to win free passes to the Saturday mati­ nee performance as well as a gift certificate to one oftnese local restaurants,” said Angel Christopher. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Nashville Village Council President Frank Dunham’s recent arrest for operating under the influence made the front cover of the Hastings Banner Thursday, March 8. Trustee Mary Coll refer­ enced the article and spoke to Dunham. “We’ve all read the Banner. We all make mis­ takes. We support you, we are your extended family and we’re here for you.” No other members spoke. Trustees Mike Kenyon and Johnny Hartwell were absent. “I thank you very kindly for your comments,” replied Dunham. “I screwed up. Now I go through the pain of the process.” This was a first offense, and Dunham is scheduled to appear in Barry County District Court March 13. Coll also addressed recent allegations made in a letter to the editor to written by for­ mer village president Gary White. The letter appeared in the March 3 Maple Valley News and began “How responsible is the Nashville Village Council being with our tax dollars?” “This person is getting the wrong information,” began Coll. “It’s just not right.” She spoke to the condition of the old pump house/community building located at 715 N. Main St. “You can’t just clean up black mold with a bucket of water. I’ve been looking and looking for grants,”, said Coll. She apologized for the condition of the bandstand at Putnam Park. “I did forget about the bandstand. I’m guilty of that. But it’s not true about $50,000 for Kellogg School,” said Coll. She continued to explain that council in closed session had agreed to an amount no greater than $50,000 for the property but that three indi­ viduals had promised sub­ stantial amounts toward the total. Coll did not disclose the identity of the individuals or the amounts promised. Documentation of cost of living allowances were pre­ sented by Village Clerk Cathy Lentz to the Maple Valley News in a follow up conversation. The total COLA for 2006 was .07 cents per hour; 2007, .09 cents; 2008, .15 cents; 2009, zero; 2010, zero; and 2OU, .O8 cents. This totals See MEETING, pg. 6 In This Issue • MV grad follows her dream to become rising star in radio and TV • Choir concert showcases vocal talents of Junior Senior High School • Many topic discussed at Maple Valley PTN meeting • Maple Valley’s Flower wins , his first state medal in D4 �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 10,2012 A rising star in radio and television Alexis Smith follows her dream by Shari Carney Staff Writer Alexis Smith, Maple Valley class of 2000, is liv­ ing her dream many miles from home. She is a radio and television personality in Dallas, Texas. “I’d always enjoyed going to concerts and listening to the radio and one night I got up the courage to email my favorite disc jockey and ask him about the industry,” said Smith. “He invited me to come up to the station for a day to check it out. It ended up being one ofthe best days of my life and I knew right away that was what I wanted to do.” After high school she Alexis Smith (right) in a cooking segment for the ABC affiliate station WFAA in Dallas. Alexis Smith (far right) is the weekend traffic reporter for WFAA, a Dallas television station. The crew (from left): anchor, Shon Gables; cooking host, Amy Kushnir; finance, Eric Amado; weather, Colleen Coyle; traffic, Smith. Alexis Smith, Maple Valley class of 2000, is a televi­ sion and radio personality in Dallas, Texas. Here she is hosting a Halloween party sponsored by the radio sta­ tion. spent four years at the University of Michigan where she earned a bache­ lor’s degree in communica­ tions. * In the summer of her sophomore year she served an internship with WZUU, a rock station in Kalamazoo. It was there that she made Home Cookin' //f eCcko £n Jturdy Country ounr Kettle Cafe . Breakfast. । Lunch.... 1 Dinner .... another connection and in the fall started working for a morning show in Detroit; “Drew and Mike” at station WRIF. “I learned the ropes of the industry, doing everything from making coffee for the hosts to prepping for inter­ views, and getting audio Join us Patricks Day, Sat., March 17th! Getyour Com Beeffix here! Corn Beef & Hash Reuben .Corn Beef & Cabbage .. beginning at 11:00am. Includes potato, vegetable, cornbread or roll & soup & salad bar _ 113 N, Main, Nashville • 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM 8 Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! Now Scheduling Appointments MAPLEWVALLEY Accounting and Tax, LLC Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent 8870 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, MI 517-852-1500 Mike Modano hockey player with the Dallas Stars and formerly Detroit Red Wings with Alexis Smith. ready for the show. By the time my senior year came around I really wanted to get my own show so I could get the on-air experience I knew I needed.” This knowledge sent Smith back to Kalamazoo upon landing a part-time position with WRKR. . “I was lucky and moved up quickly at WRKR, I had a great program director who really pushed me and pre­ pared me for bigger opportu­ nities.” Bigger opportunities indeed. Soon Smith took over the recently vacated night disc jockey slot and achieved full time status. Shortly she was moved to the midday show. “About a year after I came to WRKR I got a job offer from a rock station in San Antonio, Texas and moved there in June of 2005. And that was followed by a move We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping Richard Branson is a billionaire business magnate, shown with Alexjs Smith. Friday mornings and Classic Rock on the weekends.” to another rock station in Smith is a believer in pur­ Dallas in September of suing your passion and hav­ 2006.” * Adversity hit and Smith ing the courage to pursue dreams. was sent reeling. “My station flipped for­ “I love my job because it mats in September of ‘09 and is exciting and fun. You the entire airstaff was let go. never know who you’re That was a tough time for going to see walking in the me. I didn’t know whether I hallways; musicians, ath­ should stay in Dallas or get letes, celebrities ... the over­ out ofthe business all togeth­ all vibe is just to have a good er.” Smith didn’t suirender, time and entertain everyone * she started waiting tables and on the air.” Smith mentioned there are found part time work at another station in a position added perks to the job such she was overly qualified for. as concert tickets and VIP “It turned out for the best status. though. I was brought back “I feel like I continue to to my old company in a new grow and learn as a profes­ position about six months sional broadcaster everyday later and everything has worked out great since then.” and I’m so grateful I get to Her philosophy' and stick- do something I love.” Upon reflection of her to-ittiveness has not small town roots, Smith said, wavered. “It doesn’t matter where “I had so much help growing you’re from, it’s what you’re up and attending Maple made of.” Valley. First, my parents Today, Smith is the traffic [Ron Smith and Allison reporter and co-host for a top Avery], even when they 40 show on i93 and the weren’t so sure about a sports talk station (1310 The career in radio. They encour­ Ticket) in Dallas. In addition she is the weekend traffic aged me to expand my hori­ reporter for the local ABC zons and try new things.” Smith also mentioned the affiliate, WFAA. “I also host radio shows influence of her former for Avo nationally syndicated teacher Norma Jean Acker. “Mrs. Acker had a big rock formats with our radio network, ‘Nerve,’ Monday to impact on me too. She pushed us to dream big and you could tell she really believed in her students.” “Alexis was smart, funny and reflective in high school,” said Acker. “There is a depth and warmth about her. She knew her own mind. You could expect quality from her as a team member and as an individual. I’m sure these are just a few of the traits that have made her a stand out along the way. I’m delighted by her success but not in the least sur­ prised.” The Maple Valley com­ munity left other imprints on Smith as well. “The Maple Valley class of 2000 was awesome!” she exclaimed. “ We had so many smart kids in our class and I think that made every­ one kick it up a,notch. I still am very close with my group of girlfriends from Maple Valley and each one of us has been successful in our own fields. We all believe in each other and know that we can accomplish great things.” Call anytime for classified ads 269-945-9554 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 10,2012 — Page 3 Choir concert showcases vocal talents of Maple Valley Junior Senior High School The vocal program at Maple Valley has many Barry County Chicken salad, potato Zumba 5:15 p.m. GL - 10:30­ components. 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Hearty Menu a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 dents not able to participate Wednesday, March 14 Monday, March 12 a.m.; BP & BS Clinic 10:30 in all three trimesters were Beef hot dog, coleslaw, BBQ chicken thigh, au a.m.; Caregiver’s Support missing opportunities to per­ sweet potato fries, sliced gratin potatoes, cabbage, gra­ 3:30 p.m. Nashville - TV form, added the additional pears, bun. nola bar, cinnamon apple­ Time. production. Thursday, March 15 sauce. Friday, March 16 The night started with a Sliced ham and Swiss Tuesday, March 13 Hastings St. Pat ’s Fun “tongue-in-cheek” perform^ cheese, tossed salad, broccoli Roast beef, mashed pota­ 10:30 a.m., RSVP by Mar. 9; ance of Cee7Lo Green’s Cheddar soup, apple, bun. toes and gravy, Harvard Exercise 9 a.m.; Model “Forget You” featuring Friday, March 16 beets, orange, bread pudding. Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland sophomore Marissa Irish beef stew, tossed Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. Wednesday, March 14 Gonzalez with back-up salad, peaches, St. Patrick’s Swedish meatballs, noo ­ singers Anna Pash and dessert, biscuit. dles, sweet peas, cauliflower, Historical society Andrea Peake. Jadelyn Stewart is a freshman at Maple Valley High mixed berry juice. Niki Sailor performed an School. She performed “More than a Memory” at the Home Delivered Thursday, March 15 to meet Tuesday original composition, second tri-mester choral concert. Cold Menu Chicken and noodles, com, accompanied on the piano by Monday, March 12 green beans, apple. The Barry County Sydney Khouri. Following Ham, Salami and Swiss Friday, March 16 Historical Society will meet was Dale White who sang cheese, coleslaw, jello with Irish beef stew, winter Tuesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. “Mad World” accompanied fruit, wheat bun. blend vegetables, peach at the Barry County on guitar by Seth Earl. Tuesday, March 13 crisp, biscuit. St. Patrick’s Commission on Aging. The high school choir per­ Turkey pasta salad, com dessert. This month’s meeting will formed songs with the theme and black bean salad, Activities Calendar have a show-and-tell format. “Conflict and Resolution”: Mandarin oranges, crackers. Monday, March 12 - Members and guests are “Bad Day,” “Seize the Day Wednesday, March 14 Hastings - Chair Yoga 10 encouraged to bring old pho­ ,” and “Let there be Peace on a.m.; Music with Sam; Card tos, post cards, portable Earth.” Making 10 a.m.; BYOG 10 antiques or other items with a Jadelyn Stewart, a fresh­ a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 story to tell. man, performed “More than p.m.; Kinship Speaker Series A scanner and computer a Memory.” She was joined 1:30-3 p.m. Delton - mini will be available. The public by White adding harmony massage. is invited to the meeting at and instrumentalists Nate Tuesday, March 13 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Egbert, guitar and Nate Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 Hastings. For more informa­ VanStee drums. a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; tion, call 269-948-9810. Maple Valley FFA is host­ Courtney Walker made a ing its seventh annual mem­ departure from vocal talent ber auction. It will be and danced to an original Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. choreographed piece. in the Maple Valley High Niki Sailor performs an original composition at the School auditorium. St. Patrick’s Day The auction is sponsored choir concert held Monday, Feb’. 27 in the Maple Valley HASTINGS 4 y. FFA alumni. Auctioneer High School auditorium. (Photos courtesy of Angel by 269-205-4900 J1J1 AjiLiItTvY Downtown Hastings for the event is Henry Sat., March 17 • 5:30-7:30 Christopher) n **“> « Detwieler and all proceeds ©P ©P Serving Old Fashioned Heaters GQTI.com and on Facebook The junior high choir with Be So Nice to Come Home will go to the alumni to sponCorned Beefand Cabbage AJt)ClL _ >/7□E• BARGAIN TWILIGHT To ” with Haley Cook and sor conventions, programs assistant directors Casey DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM with a roll and dessert , arcludos Digital 3D improvisational and leadership training. Eldridge, White and Clint several (S) Stadium Seating Q No passes FREE DRINK COUPON W/DINNER FFA members may be purFranklin performed “I Hope stylings from members. SHOWTIMES 3/10-3/15 Future performances for chased for up to eight hours you Dance,” with soloists Emma Franklin, Shamin Maple Valley’s music pro- of labor. Requests for labor SPRING MOVIES ijg: -wF * Saturdays Sunday 9 & 10 AM I| Rowley, Zandra Siple and gram include a juried concert must be received by Oct. 1. * IDIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2 (PG) Dillon Walker. “Can’t Fight band performance Tuesday, FFA members willingly sign- J C -Diatia ’s Wice w O®3D JOHN CARTER (PG-13) up beforehand, are “ auc ­ the Feeling,” showcased March 20. Band Bust is slat­ $2.50 PREMIUM KB 30 TICKET SAT-SUN 3:30, 6:30,9:30 soloists Savannah VanStee ed for Friday and Saturday tioned off” as a donation of ju The Place to Gofor Professional Stylin MON-TH 6:30,9:30 O®JOHN CARTER (PG-13) and Catie Eldridge. March 23 and 24. DaCapo their time to help a business, MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN SAT-SUN 12:30 DaCapo followed with will perform at Hastings Jazz individual or family member 030 DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX (PG) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET selections from the theme Fest Friday, April 13 and the with any help needed. 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March 4th. 2012 at Thornapple Manor, in Hastings. Lois was bom in Cadillac on October 28, 1931, the daughter of the late John and Pauline (Kunce) Iler. She spent her early childhood years in the Cadillac area, but her family moved to the Maple Valley area during the 194O's. Lois finished her education in the Maple Valley Schools, graduating from Vermontville High School in 1950. Lois married the "love of her life* Bennie Kenyon on September 15, 1950. The couple made their home together in the Nashville area where they raised their fami­ ly together. Together with her husband the couple loved to golf together, and spend time playing bingo at the American Legion or VFW halls. Lois loved her family dearly, and they were always her first priority. She was employed as a cashier at Carl's Supermarket in Nashville for approximately 15 years and was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. After retiring, she spent many years as a volunteer at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She is survived by sons Michael (Linda) Kenyon, David (Laurie)' Kenyon; brothers, Robert and Lee Iler; her grandchildren, David (Dana) Kenyon Jr., Jodie Kenyon, Sarah (Nick) Kopulos, Patrick (Christy) Kenyon; great grand children Samantha and Levi Skean, and Drew and Cal Kopulos and Bailey and Talan Kenyon. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bennie who passed away in 1992; two infant brothers, Donald and Alan Iler; an infant son, Randy; an infant, grandson, J. Patrick Kenyon; her brother, Earl Iler; and her sisters-in-law Pearl Iler and Mabie Kenyon. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2012, with Pastor Nancy Bitterling officiating. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Wilcox Cemetery, with luncheon to follow at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. The Olivet College Performing Arts Department and Music Program will pres­ ent Richard O’Brien’s “Rocky Horror Show” March 30 to April 1. Local residents among the cast include Cameron Eldridge, a sophomore from Nashville; Lynette King, a freshman from Lake Odessa; and Arthur Chupp, a senior from Bellevue. The production, which was later made into the cult classic movie, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” fol­ lows newly engaged couple Brad and Janet as they travel through a rainstorm to visit their former science tutor. Dr. Everett Scott. During theirjourney, their car gets a flat tire. As they approach an old castle in search of a tele­ phone, little do they know that the owner, who happens to be a transvestite scientist, his servants and a motley crew of .'characters await them. The show is directed by Timothy Flynn, Ph.D., per­ forming arts ’ department chair and associate professor of music. Hastings City Bank to host small business workshop Hastings City Bank is present information on partnering with the Barry resources available through County Economic those organizations, includ­ Development Alliance and ing Michigan Small Business the City of Hastings to bring and Technology Center, a free business development SCORE, Counselors to workshop to the community America’s Small Business, Wednesday, March 21, from and The Biz, a resource cen­ ter located at Hastings Public b to 8:30 p.m. This workshop will be of Library. interest to people who are John Hart, community considering new business development director for the startups, current business City of Hastings, will have owners, and professionals information on the working with small business­ Downtown Development tilizer program on good soil es. The workshop will take Authority facade grant pro­ testing and crop needs will place in the community room gram, a revolving loan fund help ensure good yields. Soil of the Hastings branch of through the U.S. Department fertility involves more than Hastings City Bank, 150 W. of Agriculture, and grants just testing nutrient levels, he Court St. Many resources on available from the Michigan noted. Active soil biology, how to plan and finance new State Housing Development stable soil structure and and current business initia­ Authority and Michigan effective organic matter lev­ tives will be available. Economic Development els are all necessary for qual­ Valerie Byrnes, president Corporation. ity soil. of the Barry County Robert Ranes, senior vice Crop rotations, tillage, Chamber of Commerce and president of lending, will cover crops, manure use, Barry County Economic provide information on planting and harvesting all Development Alliance, will Hastings City Bank lending affect the quality of the soil. Learning how to apply prop­ er techniques as needed, as well as establishing a good CALENDAR OF EVENTS soil test program, will help maintain soil health. To learn more about how Barry County Extension Calendar of Events to reduce risk despite rising production costs, visit Scrapbooking Workshop, 9 a.m., Moose Lodge Michigan State University Mar. 10 in Delton. Extension News at Horse Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., KCC in www.news.msue.msu.edu. Mar. 12 Hastings. MSU Extension News fea­ Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 tures articles about various Mar. 14 p.m., Extension Office. topics submitted by MSU Fair board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Extension experts through­ Mar. 15 Mar. 17 4-H Horse Leader Training, 2 p.m., Thundering out the state. Phoenix Arena (Willitts Rd.). Note changes. Mar. 19 Rabbit Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Mar. 19 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church in Hastings. Mar. 20 Cat Workshop No. 2, 6:30. p.m., Hastings Public Library. Mar. 21 4-H Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Mar. 29 Rabbit Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Apr. 2 Baking Basics class 1, age 9-11 (6 p.m.), age 12-19 (7 p.m.), Welcome Comers Church. Apr. 4 Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. Apr. 5 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Apr. 10 Cooking Matters class 1, Seasonal Grille. Backup plan against rising costs can help reduce producers’ risk Having a plan to avoid losing too much investment is the best way for producers to reduce risk in an unstable market. Although futures prices have been favorable for-the past three years, the cost of crop production has risen so much that good yields and strong prices are needed to cover the expected expenses this year, said Dan Rossman, Michigan State University senior Extension educator. The price of oil causes the prices of all other commodi­ ties to increase — fertilizer and seed included. Developing a strategy will be different for everyone, depending on personal risks and preferences. Rossman suggests estab­ lishing a crop budget or cost of production plan as the first step to reducing risk. Relook at alternative rotations and special use crops and premi­ ums, just in case, he added. Current prices are not guaran­ teed to continue through har­ vest, so he advises producers to develop a marketing plan and stick to it. Additionally, basing a fer- Beginning March 6th through 31st, MOOville will be having Garage Sales! । Tuesday through Saturday 1/2 OFF 9:00 am - 6:00 pm J O NEW VENDORS WEEKLY! 2pm-6pm Every ^SaturdayJJ 5875 S. M-66, Nashville 2 mi S of Nashville, comer of M-79 & M-66 517-852-9003 www.moo-ville.com Show times are Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 1, at 3 p.m. in the Oaks Theatre in downtown Olivet. All performances are free and open to the public. This production contains adult language and themes, and is not appropriate for all audi­ ences. While the audience is encouraged to attend dressed as their favorite character, this show is not interactive out of respect for the actors and venue. For more infor­ mation, call 269-749-7660. programs, Michigan Certified Development Corporation and Small Business Administration programs. Attendees will be able to meet with presenters one on one and ask questions. The in workshop is offered at no charge to the community. Reservations are encour­ aged, and may be made by calling 269-948-5579. Refreshments will be served. Get your 8 MILLIMETER FILMS .1 out of the closet! 8mm film to DVD Preserve rveMries (for- &§&■' GREAT GIFT IDEA Anniversaries, Weddings, Birthdays, etc. • Located In Battle Creek • Affordable Rates We Do Frame by Frame Conversion Have Control over where your films go. Cail or Email Todayl Convert almost any media to DVD. . This includes: 8mm and Super 8 Reels • 8mm and Hi-8 cartridges • Betamax and VHS Tapes • 3/4 VTR tapes • Slides and Photographs • LPs and Cassette Tapes Pricing varies - depending on the media your are converting. JUSTONETECH@yahoo.com 269-425-1803 Battle Creek, Michigan Call 945-9554 for AC Wads mmmifilmtodi8ital.com �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 10, 2012 — Page 5 Benny the deer by Alma W. Swinton Tales My Mother Told was written in 1965 by Alma Williams Swinton. Alma was the daughter ofDr. George and Sara Benedict Williams of Vermontville, the latter who shared with her daugh­ ter many stories of life in Vermontville in the mid1800s. The little fawn that, was rescued the night my grand­ father was chased by wolves became an adored member of the family. The children named their new pet “Benny.” He followed them like a playful puppy. He seemed content to stay around the house, until one day when the spots had faded and his coat was a soft, rich brown, he disappeared for several hours. The children were worried. Hunters were always ranging through the woods in search of game, and Benny, being so friend­ ly, would be an easy target. However, the next morn­ ing Benny was home again, eager for breakfast, and the children rejoiced. One day, Sara, my mother, running her hand over the soft head, felt a hard lump and on closer inspection found, the first faint signs of antlers. All the children had to examine this new growth and speculate how long it would take to produce real antlers — Benny assumed a new importance in their eyes, especially since he was the only pet deer in the vil­ lage. Grandfather was con­ cerned for Benny, too, and finally, with the help of the boys and a willing neighbor or two, constructed a fence that enclosed enough space to give Benny good exercise but would keep him from wandering too far afield. The fence worked perfect­ ly for a while — until sud­ denly one morning, Benny (having grown to mature size) smelled maple syrup. Benny was crazy for the sweet syrup. Practically every family in the settle­ ment tapped enough of the maple trees in their yards or the nearby woods to provide them with a fair, supply of sugar or syrup for winter use. In the early spring, the air was redolent of the sweet sugar smell as sap was boiled down in out-of-doors primi­ tive vats. When Benny sniffed his favorite fragrance in the first spring after the fence had been erected, he took one flying leap and cleared it with no effort at all and appeared at the back door of the cabin for the tidbit which had always been waiting for him. Benny was fed and put back behind the bars. But he might as well have been left outside once he found he could clear the hurdle and wander whenever the notion seized him. The family wor­ ried again. However, every­ body in the little community knew Benny belonged to the Rev. Benedict’s children, and ifthe creature was found browsing in the succulent vegetables in their gardens, they shooed him off and were more amused than annoyed. All but one crabby old man; it was reported he had threatened to shoot the deer if the animal was found in his vegetable garden again. The children renewed their vigilance and carried extra fresh vegetables and sweets to their pet so he wouldn’t be tempted with forbidden fruit beyond the fence enclosure. One morning early, though, Benny was missing again. Word spread quickly, and not only the Benedict children, but their little neighbors started out on a search. “He’s probably gone to the woods this time,” their father said. “Maybe he won’t come back. After all, he’s a Call 269-945-9554 for ACTIONS wild creature, and it’s a natu­ ral thing to do if he hears a mate calling.” But the children hunted and whistled and were heart­ sick when they couldn’t find any trace oftheir pet. The next day in the after­ noon, a package was left on the cabin door step. No one saw it delivered. My grand­ mother, curious to know what the soiled paper con­ tained, opened it in the shed. Two meat roasts met her astonished eyes. She thought, “Some parishioner has butchered a calf and sent us some of the meat.” The family was constantly receiving donations of the kind from members of my grandfather’s congregation. There was a note enclosed with the meat. She opened it and read: “Your deer won’t forage in my garden any more.” Grandmother felt such anger that she thought she would faint. She gave a little scream and the children, thoroughly frightened, came running. She sobbed: “That’s Benny! Mr. Atkins killed him!” Then the children screamed, too. “Oh, how could he, how could he — how could any­ one be so mean?” It was hours before the family could get over the shock and the horror of the senselessly cruel thing their neighbor had done. Next morning the children went to school with heavy hearts and reddened eyes. The news spread like wild­ fire — everybody (but Mr. Atkins) had loved the gentle deer, and little else was talked about all day. As the children were walking home from school, Mr. Atkins came down the path directly in front of them. “That’s the mean man,” a child exclaimed. The crowd took it up and followed him down the street yelling, “Mean man, mean man” in rhythmic scorn. Mr. Atkins hurried his steps and seemed glad to take refuge in his house. From that day on, every time the man appeared on the streets, first one or two, then a dozen children, took up the refrain, and “Mean man, mean man,” followed him everywhere he went. Even the adults adopted the slo­ gan, and the name Atkins was lost completely. It is said that he became a haunted soul. I know that in a very short time, he left the village permanently. I also heard that the story followed him to the next town and life was made miserable for him there, too. My grandfather, usually so gentle and mild, never reproved the children for their persecution of the unfortunate man. I think he felt the punishment was deserved. My mother, in later years often talked of Benny, his cute tricks and endearing ways. She would say: “It was bad enough to kill our pet, but to be so heartless as to send us his meat to eat was unbelievable. We would have felt like cannibals.” “The wolves destroy deer, of course,” she continued, “But they haven’t had the chance to learn the Christian laws of compassion and understanding. Poor Benny — victim of a human wolf.” SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Fuller Street Elementary Lunch Menu NOTE: 2 milk flavors offered daily with lunch. 2 milk choices offered daily with breakfast. Cracker packs offered daily with hot lunch. Menu subject to change without notice. Monday, March 12 BBQ rib sandwich, California blend vegetables, fruit, milk. Tuesday, March 13 Popcorn chicken, cheesie potatoes, fruit, milk. Wednesday, March 14 Mini com dogs, baked beans, cracker pkg., fresh fruit, milk. Thursday, March 15 Pizza boat, tossed salad, fruit, milk. Friday, March 16 Sack lunch day. PBJ, raisins, juice box, chips, milk. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, March 12 Mini com dogs, baked beans, chilled Mandarin oranges. Fruit and yogurt bar. Tuesday, March 13 Shrimp poppers, mashed potatoes, cherry cobbler. Mexican bar. Wednesday, March 14 Turkey noodle and gravy, corn, fresh grapes, whole wheat roll. Burger/chicken bar. Thursday, March 15 Chicken strips, cheesy potatoes, chilled cherry applesauce, brownie. Deli bar. Friday, March 16 Calzone, fresh veggie medley, fresh grapes. Brat and hot dog bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: variety of chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, PB&J sandwich, yogurt w/string cheese. Menu subject to change. Breakfast prices: $1.45;, reduced 300; Lunch prices: $2.25-$2.50, reduced 400; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: 500. 3689 BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOCAL 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 SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194 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 . ■........... 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 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 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. 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66. 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School.................................10 A.M. Service ....................... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service /..................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Schoo Worship........... 10 a.m. 1 a.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service........ ................... 11 P.M. Service ........ ........... 6 p.m. Wed. Service ...... ........... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE .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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Sendees: ................. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ............ 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer ofKalamo 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...................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page • — Juat Say 'Ax Mverbaed m the Maple Valley News’ Saturday Manti 10.2012 continued from page 1 From the Pulpit cents Pd rather die Pastor Glenn Branham Nashville Assembly ofGod John Huss said from the stake, “Most joyfully will I confirm with my blood that which I have written and preached." Then Moses stood in the gale of the camp, and said, “Who is on the Lord's side? Let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him. Exodus, 32:1 John Huss paid with his life for what he believed and preached. He was burned to death while tied standing to a post with a large pile of sticks and firewood stacked beneath and around him. Given the opportunity to live if he took back what he had said in his sermons, in essence, he said, “I'd rather die than deny the precious truths the Lord has shown to me in His Word.” At this point, it is probably ofno use to ask ifyou would die for what you’ve told others about Jesus. But it is at least worth considering: Are you certain enough of the things you say about Jesus that you'd be willing to stand behind them, even if it meant your life? “You must be bom again to enter heaven.” (Along with your description of how we become bom again ...) “Jesus will forgive your sins, no matter how bad they are.” “The world is coming t<> an end. And Jesus is coming back for everyone who is truly ready." “Real Christians don’t . (fill in the blank).’’ A lot of Christians say a lot of things to non-Christians about the Lord, the Bible, sin, salvation and church -life that are unnecessary — things that could be left unsaid. Wild theories, personal opinions, imaginative specula­ tions, hypothetical situations Is any of it worth dying for? What was Jesus willing to die for? Hair-brained ideas or the Word of God? “Show me the line, O Lord, between what can and can­ not be compromised.” __________ ise employees may receive and is not con­ sidered a raise as indicated by the recent letter in the newspaper,” said Lentz in a balances of $3.8 million. “Ninety percent of that is restricted use. The only amount we have is around $320,000,” he said. Dunham said funds for water, sewer, major and local streets are not considered general use funds but are allocated for specific use. “ ... unfortunate informa­ tion," concluded Dunham. In other business, Dunham asked council members to notify him of their prefer- made by the next meeting, March 22. in the right direction.” Scramlin asked if use of firearms within the village COUlu DC 11TTl llCU iv and bird shot “Let’s put our heads together and not take rights away,” said Nashville Police Chief, Jerry' Schray. “If you own weapons, you have a huge responsibility,” added James Dunham from the audience. The police report showed that complaints for February 2011 totaled 77; for the same period in 2012, the total was 109. This is also down six from last month. Five parking citations were issued: one speeding, one disregarded stop, two expired registrations, one driving while license sus­ pended, five no proof of insurance, one no registra­ tion, two seatbelt violations, one failed to change address, one tinted windows, one equipment violation, two zoning ordinance violations, three operating while under the influence, one restricting an opposing the police, and one improper plate. Schray said a $7,000 grant towards a new patrol car and equipment was approved. He then notified the council of forensic training for four officers that will include interviewing skills for near the golf course. He said he is concerned about restric­ tions on hunting. The council has appointed a committee to revise the current ordinance in response to gunfire within the village that was deemed dangerous and excessive in noise. “1 don’t want to see that go away,” said Snyder. “I’ve utilized my land in a safe manner.” The firearms ordinance is under review by committee members Coll, Kenyon and Rod Scramlin. “I would ban any firearm discharge within the vil­ lage,” said Dunham. Trustee Richard Harwood said the ordinance is “a step wwt vivvno tonight ciiiwcim Rarrv finincmi Commissioner Ben Geiger he council of a lAjnu, paid in full, for Kellogg Community ~ liege’s Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings. In addition, $6 million in bonds has been allocated for begins officially at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 11. The extra hour of darkness, for some, is forgiven when they enjoy the additional hour of day­ light in the evening, which to show up late for church Sunday, or perhaps even tardy at work Monday, may want to set their clocks for­ ward one hour before going to bed tonight. • New Construction Designed ond IIInstalled • Boiler Installation ond Service • Rodiont Floor Tubing ond Ceiling Installation • High-Efficiency Furnace ond Air Conditioning Installation • 24-Hour Phone Service • Free Estimates may be accentuated by 70degree weather forecasted for mid-week. The semi-annual event also serves as a reminder to change batteries in smoke detectors. • Fuel Oil Furnace Installation and Service Goodman • Geo-Thermal Installation and Service • Rlnnal Tankless Water Healer Sales and Mr Conditioning & Heating • Duct Cleaning and Sanitizing abused children. Schray has been attending steering committee meetings to help in building mobile computers for patrol cars and the use of software. Sergeant Brian Shapley has been attending sudden reaction training, along with officers from Prairieville and Barry townships and the Barry County Sheriffs department. This is a special­ ty team trained to deal with immediate threats that could occur in the village, such as drug raids or barricaded gun­ men. "This is a heavily armed tactical unit consisting of40plus men and peacekeeper armored vehicles,” said Schray. Decker reported that street sweeping, patching and plowing has proceeded as needed. Broken meters and remotes have been repaired. Don DeVries was consulted regarding sewer system improvements in the future. New radio telemetry is being installed at the lift stations. The MC22 mower and deck were repaired and painted and new lights installed on the backhoe for better night time visibility, reported Decker. Bills were paid for March totaled $106,875. 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Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 * Fax (269) 945-5192 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 10, 2012 — Page 7 Si <sS« <S Ik. iss $$ ss$ ss »><^s ><^s *£*?a £<<' *<*&* E■*‘>?*< **5» Eu**5*» i.au ^^Irlto I *■ ®ltlMBjljJ '•u JR'ct'er IflD jtsf-rst Ik acini m Ef^5 llMMlEii I®- BEAT For many people, the thought of writing their own story seems a daunting task. With the help ofprofessional genealogist Shirley DeBoer, that task should become a lit­ tle easier for local residents. DeBoer will be the featured speaker during the work­ Deputies arrested a 30shop, “Off to a Good Start: year-old Nashville man on How to write your life story outstanding warrants. and family profile.” The According to the police Thomapple Arts Council is report, the man had two war­ partnering with Barry rants out of Barry County County libraries and the warrants one for failure to Barry County Historical appear in court and another Society to bring DeBoer here for failure to pay fees associ­ Thursday, March 29, from ated with a charge of driving 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with a suspended license. He The workshop will be at also had a warrant out of the Barry Community Ionia County for failure to Enrichment Center (former pay and failure to report to First Presbyterian Church of jail as ordered. A fourth war­ Hastings), 231 S. Broadway, rant was out of Calhoun Hastings. County for failure to appear DeBoer, a retired high on a speeding charge. Nashville man has warrants in three counties iSMiUMn ___ ihteiiaii Ml* mrii ., k ,w .jrtrttfcnfe school teacher and genealo­ gist certified by the Board of Certification in Washington, D.C., will provide handouts and plenty of information to get people started writing their own life stories or fami­ ly histories. The two-hour workshop will teach people how to catch a memory and turn it into a story. Participants are asked to bring paper, a pen or pencil and a photo or snapshot of interest. The cost of the program is $30 per person and includes the two-hour workshop and a one-year Thomapple Arts Council membership. The cost of an arts council mem­ bers is $15 per person. Registration and more information are available by calling the Thomapple Arts Council at 269-945-2002. Step right up COURT NEWS Taste James Henry Beard was sentenced Feb. 29 for possession of a Molotov cocktail. Beard, 59, of Nashville was ordered to serve 12 months in jail, with credit for 221 days served. He must pay $698 in costs and serve 36 months on probation. He must pay all costs by Aug. 1. A no-contact order was issued against him, and Beard must also partici­ pate in alcohol abuse assess­ ment and treatment pro­ grams. i’ll to. —‘’'iltaiSttis From Our Readers to be held in Hastings Todd Douglas Marsh, 41, of Sunfield, was sentenced for operating under the influence of liquor, third offense. Marsh was ordered Feb. 29 to serve six months in jail, with credit for two days served. He must pay $1,698 in costs by Aug. 1 and serve 36 months on probation. Four months ofjail were suspended, and a work release was granted. Marsh must attend Alcoholics Anonymous three times a week beginning while in jail, attend substance abuse counseling, and his vehicle will be immobilized if appli­ cable. Charges of operating with w t license cense suspene, suspended, revoked or denied, second or subsequent offense, and hav­ ing an open container of alco­ hol in the vehicle were dropped. "Ready to Grow £ A Center Based Child Care Summer 4-Fall programs Fun Structured School Age Program Free preschool For each Child Enrolled rymi. For more information about the Taste of Barry Stories,crafts and activi­ County, email event chairper­ ties await area youngsters son Bonnie Meredith, bon- Friday, March 23, 6:30 p.m. nie.meredith@fbinsmi.com at Vermontville Township or event co-chairperson, Jodi Library. Stiles, Early Childhood jodi_stiles37@yahoo.com. Connections of Eaton County with its community partners join the Early Childhood Literacy Coalition in offering events throughout Eaton County. “Llama, Llama Red Pajama,” is a sweet render­ ing of the tials of bedtime and separation anxiety. Baby Tacky the Penguin visits Toddler Time at Vermontville Library March 23 Tacky the Penguin is a total non-conformist who lives with a group of formal, proper penguins according to Director Carla Rumsey, Vermontville Township Library. Tacky foils the plans of three critters with “getrich-quick” schemes that threaten their existence. With his un-penguin-like antics, Tacky puzzles the hunters to such an extent that they’re firmly convinced they cannot be in the “land of the pretty penguins.” Join Tacky, Friday, March 23 at 10 a.m. at the library. There will be stories, crafts and other activities for partic­ ipants. This program is presented by Early Childhood Connections of Eaton County and its community partners in cooperation with the Early Childhood Literacy Coalition. The partnership presents free early literacy events throughout Eaton County. __ License #DF080316960 Brigit K. Brennan, M.D., F.A.C.S. come together, and work toward real solutions for keeping our local schools viable and prosperous. And now, before it’s too late. The Community Conversation to be facilitat­ ed by The Center for Michigan here in Maple Valley, will provide citizens and taxpayers of our commu­ nity with an opportunity to speak our minds about the future of education for our children; here in Maple Valley, and throughout the state. This focused and direct community discussion will let students, teachers, parents, and the public, inform legislators in Lansing about what we want, and what our children need. I urge all supporters of Maple Valley Schools to attend the Community Conversation from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley High School on April 10. Register now at the Maple Valley Schools Web site at mvs.kl2.mi.us. Bob Robinson Vermontville COBB WELL DRILLINd (REPAIR • 7 Day Service \ Ki • Pumps Installed & Repaired ffv • Service On Submersible Pumps M • 2" - 5" Well Drilling and Repair 30 Years Experience 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. #1748 Llama has heard his bedtime story is all tucked in and kissed goodnight. He watch­ es as his mama leaves the room. With a worried expression on his face, he calls her and when she does not come immediately, he succumbs to a fit of wailing and weeping; finally bring­ ing his panic-stricken mother at full gallop. She reassures him, “Mama Llama’s always near, even if she’s not right here,” and Baby Llama settles and drifts off to sleep.” Patrons are encouraged to bring a camera for pictures with Llama, llama. Visitors are encouraged to wear paja­ mas. Those who do will receive a ticket for a drawing of a stuffed Llama, llama toy. Parents will be provided information on selecting age appropriate books that extend literacy to all facets of a child’s life and foster a love of reading added Director Carla Rumsey. ' Max D. Rappoport, M.D., F.A.C.S. Andrew M. Parsons, M.D. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. If you age 50 or older (or earlier with a family history), call us to schedule your colonoscopy. The following are just some of the services available at Hastings Surgeons: COMPREHENSIVE BREAST SERVICES FIBEROPTIC ENDOSCOPY including Mammosite procedures and Stereotactic biopsy for the treatment of GERD SCLEROTHERAPY LAPROSCOPIC SURGERY Estimates Available Please Call for more info or to visit w 852-9062 Dear Editor: The Maple Valley School District has suffered tremen­ dously as a result of Michigan’s difficult eco­ nomic times. Tough times have even threatened the very survival of our local schools. Most parents, grandparents, and family members of school-aged children living here in the Valley, however, agree that our children’s education is the single most important factor in insuring their suc­ cess for the future. That’s why it’s so important that we to the Jennifer Lundquist g. M-66 Hwy Nasnvme (for the first 3 children enrolled) Community forum good place to discuss local education issues Storybook character llama, of Barry Countyllama’ to visit Vermontville Library A circus theme will high high-­ light the fourth annual Taste of Barry County to be held at the Barry County Expo Center Monday, March 5, beginning at 6 p.m. The event is the official kickoff celebration for the 2012 Relay for Life of Barry County, and several events and taste testings will be offered under the “big top, ” including samples provided by area restaurants and enter­ tainment and activities for all ages. Special sales will also be offered by the Relay for Life teams. Taste tickets are $5 for five tastes or $10 for 10 tastes. All money raised from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Barry County in the fight against cancer. Relay for Life teams can pick up Relay materials at the Taste of Barry County at hot charge. If friends and family members accompany the relay teams, the teams will receive two bonus points for every guest who checks in at registration and men­ tions that a Relay team invit­ ed them. Points will be tal­ lied toward a free tent at this summer’s Relay for Life event. More information on Relay for Life is available at www.RelayforLife.org/bar- AFRBEwee* of Child Care Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues for the treatment of spider veins Including Appendicitis and Gallblader VENOUS ABLATION for the treatment of venous reflux disease NON-INVASIVE CANCER SCREENING Go to www.hastingssurgeons.com for information and a comprehensive list of our surgical services. HASTINGS Surgeons Affiliated with Pennock Physician Network |I| Exceptional care. Close to home. 1005 W. Green St. Suite 300 Hastings,Ml 269.948.8411 �Page 8 — Juat Say *Ae Advertmed n the Maple Valley News* Saturday Marcti 10 2012 County commission inks broadband contract by Doug VanderLaan LdUor Barry County will tooo be flying a bit higher after the county board dialed up a higher Internet bandwidth in an agreement approved Tuesday at the comnuMion'a regular meeting The contract signed with Lake Michigan Telephone Company of Delton, which does buaineM under the more common name of Message Express Internet, or MEI. will primarily benefit the county sheriff's department where MEI intends to locate a communications antenna on an existing radio tower. In exchange for the oppor­ tunity to expand its business. MEI will provide Barry County with eight megabytes of high-speed Internet bandwidth during the first two years of the five-year agreement During the final three years. MEI will increase the county’s service to IO megabytes Harry County currently contracts for six megabytes of high speed bandwidth to cover Internet and data needs with Tel Net Services. The additional eight megabytes will begin, according to Mark Graf of MEI. in approximately six to eight weeks. “The service area does not go very far,” said Graf. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All mri Mine atfvcvtiMRs if ibis news papft is nubfm in thr Pair Houwt ng Aci ■nd the MiftesgCM1 Rights Ad wtiic’h cotlactfw®Iy mnkr tt 11 legal in ad ven me "any prrfeemoe hmrtMwwi or dtatrtfns oat son beard cm IBM. color, rrhgxm. aei. handicap familial Matiis OH lima1 on gm. agt or martial atams, or an MtenUoa. to make any auch prrterencr liimtatioa or dtacnnwnation ** Familial atatus mt hsdrs ihildiw under fhr age til If hvmg with parrots or legal cuaindiant. pregnant women and people arcuring cuwu idy of - hildrm under IB This newspaper will nnt knmvmgly ■t <«pl wry advertising lor teal eatate which it tn »w4afi<»n of the law fJur readers art hereby informed that all dwHImgs adverliaed in this newspaper ■rr available on an equal opportunity beat* To report diat fl 000^ t rm catl the Fair Htwoiog Center at 616-451-2900 The HUD toll free telephone number for the he ng impaired it I 0110-927-927 5 “because topography plays a big role, and we’re already in a krw position.” In addition to servicing communications needs al the sheriff's department, Graf indicated that some of the businesses running east along State Street to the courthouse also will be able to access the high-speed service. “We looked at all the items that were brought up at the (Jan. 17] committee of the whole meeting, and we believe we’ve addressed them all,” said County Administrator Michael Brown Tuesday. “We have a five-year contract and the opportunity to look at it again after four years.” The length of the contract had been one point ofinquiry when the board met as a committee of the whole Jan. 17. Commissioner Dan Parker had raised questions about the length of the origi­ nally proposed 10-year agreement, especially if additional bandwidth might become available or afford­ able in a shorter period of time. Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick had questioned the appropriateness of allow­ ing MEI, a private company, the use of a publicly owned space, especially if the opportunity was not extended to other companies and the service had not been assigned a financial value. David Shinavier. informa- idating courts in the existing courts and law building. Commissioner Ben Geiger pointed out that the EVI pro­ gram requires only that a plan to increase consolida­ tion be submitted, that final decisions are not being required. • Approved a $20,000 amendment to its solid waste fund, allowing for the hiring of a consultant to assist with recycling planning. • Approved the appoint­ ment of Christine Hiar to a three-year term and Commissioner Ben Geiger to the remainder of a three-year term on the Southwest Michigan Substance Abuse Advisory Council. • Approved the appoint­ ment of Geoffrey Stevens to the remainder of a four-year term on the central dispatch board. • Approved the appointments of Rick Moore to the remainder of a threeyear term and Regina Young and Anne Bush to new threeyear terms and the appoint­ ments of L. Michael Snyder and Keith Murphy to threeyear terms on the Charlton Park Village and Museum Board. • Approved the appoint­ ment of Rebecca Neal to a one-year term on the Animal Control/Shelter Advisory Board. • Approved the appoint­ ment of Pamela Strode to a three-year term on the zon­ ing board of appeals. Call for Classifieds Phone 269-945-9554 24 Hours a Day-7 Days a Week for Maple Valley ACT/ON-Ads! CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Castleton Township Board will hold a public hearing on the pro­ posed township budget for the fiscal year 2012-2013 at the Castleton Township Hall located at 915 Reed SL, Nashville, MI on Wednesday, March 14. 2012 at 7 pm. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUB­ JECT OF THE HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Castleton Township office during normal business hours 10 am to 4 pm or by call­ ing 517-852-9479. This notice is posted in compliance with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act Public Act No. 267 of 1976 as amended MCL 41.72a (2) (3) and the American Disabilities AcL The Castleton Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon ten (10) days notice to the Castleton Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Castleton Township Clerk Loma L. Wilson in writing to: Castleton Township, 915 Reed SL, Box 679, Nashville, MI 49073; 517-852-9479. The Castleton Township Board will hold a special township board meet­ ing immediately following the public hearing to adopt the 2012-2013 budget. Loma L. Wilson, CMC Castleton Township Clerk tion services manager for the county, had listed two pri­ mary advantages to the agreement: a doubling of existing broadband Internet services to the sheriffs department and the opportu­ nity to have in place two broadband service providers, TelNet and MEI. In the event that either provider has a lapse in service, Shinavier pointed out, the other provider could deliver back­ up protection. Commissioners approved the recommendation by an 8­ 0 vote Tuesday. In other business Tuesday, commissioners: • Received a report from Brown on legislation regard­ ing the program previously known as revenue sharing. Now titled, economic vitality inclusion, the program will attach performance stan­ dards to a municipality’s efforts in three areas before awarding funds: accountabil­ ity and transparency, employee compensation, and consolidation. Brown said the county exceeds current standards in the first two cat­ egories but will need to care­ fully address progress in the area of consolidation. Commissioners Parker and Robert Houtman urged that discussions begin soon on programs that have already received consolida­ tion consideration, including the recently addressed pro­ gram regarding facility use and the possibility of consol- 06775738 Maple Valley Schools USED EQUIPMENT SALE 2-Jet Metal Lathes 1 -Clausing Metal Lathe 1-Metal Surface Grinder 1-Grinder w/Stand 1 -Shopfox Lathe/Mill Combination 1-General Wood Lathe 1 -Mini Wood Lathe 1- Atlas Metal Lathe 2- EMCO CNC Mini Training Metal Mills 1-Delta 20” Vertical Band Saw 1-Central Machinery Horizontal Band Saw 1-Delta Wood Shaper 1-Pexto 3' Metal Foot Shear 1-2’ Metal Brake 1-3’6" Sheet Metal Roller Bender 1-Metal Comer Notcher 1 -Metal Spiral Bender 1- Table Mounted Anvil 2- Anvils w/Stand 1 -Storage box with Electrical Pipe Threading Attachments and Misc. 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The board meets next for a committee of the whole ses­ sion Tuesday, March 6, in the commission meeting room of the Barry County Courthouse at 9 a.m. 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: Craig Artis and Roxanne L Artis, hus­ band and wife to Mac-Clair Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2011 and recorded May 23, 2001 In Instrument # 1060247 Barry County Records, Michigan and modified by agreement recorded April 9, 2004 in instrument # 1125098. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assign­ ments to: CitiMortgage, Inc, by assignment dated September 21, 2010 and recorded September 28, 2010 in Instrument # 201009280008968 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($82,265.57) including interest 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 mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 22,2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 36 of Country Acres, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 64 Commonly known as 1182 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek Ml 49017 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 period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/18/2012 CitiMortgage, Inc, Assignee ofMortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo && Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester* Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 11-54444 (02-18)(03-10) LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by David C. Culp, Jr. and Brenda S. Culp, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Solstice Capital Group Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005, and recorded on August 18, 2005, as Document Number: 1151295, Barry County Records, Said mortgage was modified by Modification Agreement dated June 5, 2010 and recorded June 23, 2010 in Document Number: 201006230006064. said mort­ gage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November • 1, 2005 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 11, 2007 and recorded February 26, 2007 by Document Number: 1176815, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Four Hundred FiftyOne and 32/100 ($151,451.32) including interest at the rate of 3.50000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court In said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01 00 PM on March 29, 2012 Said premises are situ­ ated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1259, The City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as: 530 W. Marshall St. If the property Is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the prop­ erty is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemp­ tion period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever Is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural pur­ poses prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrowers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: February 25, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 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The program is designed for kindergarten and first grade students in a com­ bined class. Learning would be focused on independent levels, not just grade levels, according to Brass and Billings. More information will be forthcoming. In other business, discus­ sion turned to storage ideas for recently purchased playground equipment — balls of all types, jump ropes, hula-hoops and Frisbees. Several ideas were suggested, such as hooks in the entry ways and vertical units or chest-style boxes, but no decision was made. The fund balance for the PTN is $6,165, according to treasurer Carrie Hopkins. These money is from a series of fundraisers including pop­ corn Fridays and boxtop col­ lections held throughout the school year. Matt Powers, fourth grade teacher, introduced literacy night, which will be Friday, March 16. Students in kinder­ garten through second grade LARGE OF small Next Time, Ship Your Luggage! We make it simple, convenient and stress-free. Authorized Shipping Outlet will have reading activities from 6 to 8 p.m. Students in third, fourth and fifth grades will start their program at 8:30 and continue to 10:30 p.m. The PTN has donated $500 toward the purchase of books for giveaways during literacy night. Teachers Tammy Wilde and Brass will do the shop­ ping. Fuller’s Got Talent will be presented Friday, March 23, at 7 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School auditorium. Try­ outs have been held with a good turnout, said Leslie Booher. Tentative dates of May 23, 24 and 25 were presented for field day events. Activities are being planned at Fuller Street and at the high school for older students. Dan Bailey presented an end-of-year field trip reinstate­ ment with PTN funding part of the trips. Due to budget cuts, field trips have been eliminat­ ed. Each grade level will pro­ vide the PTN with field trips they would like to take. Laurie Brooke spoke oh behalf of Roger Trowbridge who organizes the after-school tutoring program on Tuesdays. Trowbridge would like to see a math night similar to literacy night. Brooke also said more tutors are needed. The group decided to have Trowbridge plan the event and said they would be happy to support and help. To volunteer for tutoring or for questions on the tutoring program or Math Days call Trowbridge, 517-667-1999. The next meeting for PTN will be March 27 at 5 p.m. in the literacy center inside Fuller Street School. The group has a Facebook page which includes updates and information regarding var­ ious projects. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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(Photo by Cindy Gatewood) Maple Valley junior Cash Flower’s first appearance in the Individual State Finals began and ended with losses to Reading’s Zach Dieterle., In between though Flower did enough to earn himself his first state medal, placing eighth in Division 4’s 152pound weight class at the Palace of Auburn Hills over the weekend. Dieterle topped Flower 8­ 6 in their opening round match Thursday; then pinned him 2: minuets and 28 sec- iktajam ftWAd Iktnfteifatt iid aisfe jte ulsfaliijiriii' ®!Kt Maple Valley’s Alejandro Reid (right) battles for control with Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Laker’s Jeff Diebel dur­ ing their 215-pound consolation match at the Division 4 Individual State Finals Friday. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) Lion junior 152-pounder Cash Flower looks down from the medal stand after an eighth-place finish in his weight class at the Individual 4 Division Wrestling Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) was 33-19 at the half, and then the Wolfpack hit its first five field goal attempts of the second half. Laingsburg got 11 points each from Jacob Ferland and Shaun McKinney, ten from Lukas Genther and nine from Jacob Zielinski. The Lions’ 15 turnovers helped the Wolfpack get some easy lay-ups throughout the night On the other end, the Lions had a tough time get­ ting good shots. “They just played a very tough half-court man to man defense all game,” Ewing said. “We just had a hard time going against it. We couldn’t beat it, and they played a lot smarter than we did.” Garrett Reid and Garrett Miller had eight points each for Maple Valley, while Tyler Hickey added six. Garret Mater had five assists and six rebounds in the loss, while teammates Micah Bromley and Kyle Spencer had six rebound each as well. “Garrett Reid, playing his last game, he just put every­ thing he had out onto the court.” Ewing said. “He and Kyle Spencer both did.” Speed and hustle got the job done for the Lions in a 71-48 tournament opening win over Saranac Monday. The Lions jumped on the Redskins early, outscoring them 21-7 in the first quar­ ter. Reid had a huge night, finishing with 22 points, seven assists, seven steals and seven rebounds. Austin Gonser had. 13 points. Miller eight, and Mater seven as well as seven rebounds. Bromley also chipped in three points and eight assists. “We just outhustled them up and down the court until they couldn’t keep up any­ more,” Ewing said. The Redskins got ten points from Tyler Gorby, nine from John Kinsman and eight from Cullen Tiemann. Wrestling Club members earn spots in MMWA finals ■ *iltWlM|ii jk by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions wanted to use their speed to outrun, outhustle and outplay Laingsburg in the Class C District Semifinals at Laingsburg High School Wednesday. That’s what the Maple Valley varsity boys’ basket­ ball team did in topping Saranac in the opening round there Monday. It did­ n’t take long to see that there was a problem though. The Wolfpack could match Maple Valley’s speed. “They. outshustled us down, the court, kind of using our own strength against us,” said Maple Valley head coach Chris Ewing. The Wolfpack earned a spot in Friday’s district final, against undefeated PewamoWestphalia, by topping the Lions 68-43 Wednesday. The Lions were outscored 39-14 in the second and third quarters combined. The lead onds into their match for sev­ enth place Saturday after­ noon. Flower was pinned twice, also falling in 1:12 to Constantine’s Ben Mallo 1:12 into their consolation semifinal match Saturday morning. Flower secured his state medal with a pin of his own, pinning Shelby’s Forrest Courtright 4:46 into their Four members from the Maple Valley Wrestling Club qualified for the MMWA State Finals at their regional tournament in Perry Sunday. That group included Jesse Brumm, who was first, and fourth-place finishers Gavin Bartley, Hogan McCleary and Chandler Murton. Maple Valley’s boys also wrestled Saturday at Greenville in a MYWA tour­ nament. Five wrestlers placed at that tournament. That group included Jesse Brumm who was first, Landen Bartley, Connor Cam and Gavin Bartley who were second and Chandler Murton who was third. Trent Neal wrestled alone at a MYWA tournament in Gobles, and placed third. This weekend the entire Maple Valley Wrestling Club will be wrestling to qualify for the MYWA state finals at the regional tournament in Mason Saturday. Sunday, the four wrestlers that qualified for the MMWA state finals will be wrestling for a state championship at the Perani Center in Flint. Maple Valley Little League Baseball, Softball & Teeball Sign Upsfor Ages 4-14 blood round match. He opened consolation with an 8-1 win over New Lothrop’s Dakota Clark. Flower ends the season with a 38-14 record. His teammate Alejandro Reid didn’t last quite as long, falling in his first two match­ es in the 215-pound weight class. He fell to Fife Lake­ Forest Area’s Tom hall 9-1 in the opening round, then was pinned by Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Laker’s Jeff Diebel in 3:41 in the first round of consolation. Wednesday, March 7th 6:00pm-7:30pm Thursday,^^ March 15th 6:00pm-7:30pm Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 06774613 Maple Valley High School Cafeteria Questions: Email Bryan Carpenter: bcarpentei@mvs.kl2.mi.us or Kyle Booher: booherky@hotmail.com �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, March 10,2012 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-03-17.pdf 411f95405af33563d96b8f1033de8791 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY n ew Wswgs-w<sks Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 11, March 17, 2012 Maple Valley FFA brings home state awards Jaime Curth advances to national competition Maple Valley FFA Chapter recently competed in the state competition at Michigan State University. Members brought home silver and gold awards and will send a rep­ resentative (Jaime Curth) on to the national event in October in Indianapolis. Pictured are (front, from left) Nicole Porter, Jen Porter, Chloe Babcock, (back) Travis Rockwell, Shelby Anderson, McLain Morehouse, McKenna Mater, Matthew Scott, Shennondoah Fighter, Jadelyn Stewart, Jacob Ramey and Jamie Curth. Maple Valley FFA brought home gold and silver medals from the 84th Michigan State FFA compe­ tition held Wednesday through Friday, March 7, 8 and 9 at Michigan State University. After taking first place in the state in the extemporane­ ous public speaking contest, Jaime Curth advances to the national level where she will compete in Indianapolis in October. “[My topic] was the food and fiber system ... you go into a room, they give you two questions and you have 30 minutes to write a speech on that topic,” said Jaime, who placed first in both dis­ tricts and regionals, earning her way to the state compas­ sion. “I am extremely proud of all members, who represent- see FFA, pg. 2 Jaime Curth receives a hug from teammates McLain Morehouse and McKenna Mater after learning she will go on to the national competition in October. Vermontville village clerk leaves for new position Kinyon appointed as acting clerk by Shari Carney Staff Writer Vermontville Village Clerk Shirley Harmon'has accepted an offer as clerk for the City of Potterville. She served notice to the Vermontville Village Council Feb. 17, and her last day was March 7. Amy Jo Kinyon, a trustee on the Vermontville Village Council, will serve as acting clerk through May 3. Kinyon’s appointment was based upon a recommendation by and ad hoc committee. Judy Mohler will serve as deputy clerk, not to exceed 35 hours per week, at $10 per hour, through NoV. 21. Mohler has experience with water billing in the village office. By definition, an ad hoc committee is formed for a specific task or objective, and then is dissolved after the task is. completed or- objective reached. The ad hoc committee met Feb. 27; members were Vermontville Village President Ruth Wineman, Garry Patrick, chair; Jason Sheridan; Kinyon; and The clerk has been an elect-voiced was the potential of ed position. The committee having to re-train a clerk with decided to move the position each election. from elected to appointed. During the regular monthly In a follow up conversation meeting of the village council with the Maple Valley News, Thursday, March 8, a motion Sheridan was concerned passed to move the clerk from about taking the choice of the elected to an appointed posiclerk away from the voting tion. However, Sheridan, who population. had approved the change Kinyon relayed in a follow- while in the ad hoc commitup conversation how an tee, was joined by Jeanette appointed clerk could allow Schultz casting the two disfor the establishment of goals senting votes. and performance reviews; hirA notice will be published ing could be based upon a in the Maple Valley News; a Shirley Harmon candidate’s skill set and 45-day right of referendum Department of Public Works knowledge of accounting pro-period is to begin March 17 to cedures. Another concern she expire May 1, during which Supervisor Monte O’Dell. the public may contest the decision. During public comment Sarah Davenport, a candidate for Eaton County Drain Nashville council president takes plea As he stood before Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper Tuesday, Nashville Village President Frank T. Dunham expressed regret for the charge of impaired driving and operating a vehicle while intoxicated he sustained after a traffic stop by Nashville Police Feb. 18. “I am regretful and sorry that I put myself in this position, yourr Honor,” said Dunham. According to the police report, Dunham’s Dodge pick-up crossed a double yellow line in Nashville, almost hitting the patrol vehicle. Dunham’s Breathalyzer on scene registered . 184 percent. The subject was arrested for operating while intoxicated drive — just to be safe. Make first offense and taken to the sensfc? “I don’t know you from Barry County Jail. Two chemical breath tests were Adam. So, I don’t know if administered at the jail and you drink once every six registered registered .15 percent .15 percent each.each. months or drink three times a During his court appear- week, I don’t know. You ance Tuesday, Dunham, 62, know that, and you need to pleaded guilty to the impaired make sure you do what is necdriving charge with the essary — whatever sort of understanding the charge of treatment or counseling — to operating while intoxicated make sure you don’t put yourself at risk.” would be dismissed. Schipper ordered Dunham Schipper accepted the plea and then said, “There are cer- to pay $1,000 in costs and tain positions you take in life, fines, and suspended seven whether it be a teacher or days of jail contingent upon “That’s [jail time] kind of over your head ifyou mess up probation,” said with Sc pper. “I do frequently, requenty, Schipper. with drunk driving, throw people in jail ... if you can’t tow the line over probation then I think we will need to get your attention. “While you are on probation for the six-month time period, you are not to use any drugs that aren’t prescribed by a doctor. That includes medical marijuana. Also, dur­ ing this six month time period — no drinking. Dunham was to report to policeman or a public posi- successful completion of six tion, where you have higher months of probation. A sub-his probation officer upon standards. You’re under the stance abuse assessment was leaving the court room. microscope a little more. You ordered and Dunham must have to be careful. Maybe comply with any recommendeven with one drink you can’t ed treatment or counseling. and comes with a history in the drain industry. Maple Valley teacher Jassen Dowling proposed a 5K run during the syrup festival this year. The run will begin at 7 a.m., Saturday, April 28, and will last until approximately 9 a.m. The event will support the junior class’ post-prom event. Council members approved the a route for the run, goin g down the trail from the high school and up Elm Street easement ending at Second Street. Kristan Ruppel, representing the former Michigan Magnetics Building, now called Liberty Square Event Center, shared plans for the building. An application has been submitted to the village Commission introduced her-to change the zoning from self. Davenport has 12 years industrial to business. Terry of experience in project man­ agement, believes there is a see VERMONTVILLE, lot of room for improvement page 2 In This Issue... • Spring coaching assignments approved by school board • Jones named Legislator of Year by drug court professionals • Students benefit hearts using hoops and jump ropes • Theme chosen for children’s parade �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 17,2012 FFA, continued from page 1 Jaime Curth will serve as the 2012-13 Region I State Vice President and won first in extemporaneous public speaking at the FFA State Convention at Michigan State University last week. Here, she speaks in front of hun­ dreds of FFA members, advisors and families. ed Maple Valley so well ...” said Aaron Saari, FFA advi­ sor. “I am especially proud that Jamie has the opportuni­ ty to represent Maple Valley and Michigan in the capacity of being a state officer as well as representing us in Indianapolis.” In a vote by delegates dur­ ing the convention, Curth was elected to serve as the 2012-13 Region I State Vice President. She is the second FFA member to achieve this level from Maple Valley. The first was Katie Eldred in the class of 2007. “I wouldn’t have been this successful without them,” said Jaime of the chapter, school district and communi­ tyThe Gold National Chapter award was presented to the Maple Valley chapter, placing them among the top 15 in the state. “The national chapter award is based on the stu­ dent, community and chapter development,” according to Jake Ramey, student reporter for Maple Valley FFA. “Maple Valley also received recognition for the Building Our Michigan Communities award area because they have done an exemplary job with their Adopt-A-Highway program.” A Superior Chapter award was achieved based upon community service activities such as the aforementioned Adopt-A-Highway, Trunk or Treat and river clean ups; for student involvement in lead­ ership contests, conferences and fair projects. The State FFA degree is the highest degree the Michigan FFA Association can bestow upon a FFA member. State FFA degrees were conferred upon Maple Valley seniors Nicole Porter, Jenniffer Porter, Chloe Babcock and Curth. - Outstanding Junior Degrees were received by Jessica Rushford, Matthew Scott, Shelby Anderson and Shennondoah Fighter. State Proficiency awards were bestowed upon NicolePorter who received a gold rating in diversified livestock; Jenniffer Porter a gold rating in agricultural communications; Curth a sil­ ver for swine production and Scott, a silver rating for veg­ etable production. Ramey and Morehouse served as official chapter delegates. Thursday, March 8, they toured the state Capitol, learning about the political system. Friday, del­ egates assisted in the election of new state officers for FFA. “I was awarded the privi­ lege of having dinner with the senior FFA members in Lansing,” said Maple Valley Superintendent Ronna Steel. “They work hard, and I loved hearing their excitement at learning and sharing their passion for agriculture.” . VERMONTVILLE, continued from page 1 — Ranshaw emailed a list of event possibilities to Wineman. Gene Fisher, Vermontville Maple Syrup Corporation president, notified the coun­ cil that volunteers will be moving equipment at Maplewood School March 31 in preparation for the annual festival. The council granted Maple Valley wrestlers per­ mission to park cars in the ballfield during the syrup festival. Hamilton Excavating’s bid to repair the culvert on South Main Street was approved. Stone and mortar had collapsed, leaving a sixby-six-foot hole at the sur- ^SCease he(p us ce(e(>rate tfie 80tfi | ofnr mother VIRGINIA (LAFLEUR) COX by showering her with cards by April 1 st Send your loving thoughts to: 10648 West Vermontville Hwy. Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Linda, Cindy, Deb, Ross, Teresa 06776096 Through the years, pancake breakfasts have generated funds used to purchase items such as those shown here: a thermal imaging camera, a battery-operated Sawzall, portable gas-powered generators, air bags, helicopter landing zone lights and cones, four gas meters and standing traffic control signs. Breakfast will help provide more firefighting equipment A thermal imaging camera was recently purchased by the Nashville Fire Department. “We have been one of the few departments who have operated without a thermal imaging camera due to the high cost of it,” said Nashville Village Firefighter Wayne Gould. Recently this was made possible through combined efforts of the fire department board, Curt Scramlin memo­ rial donations, , pancake breakfast proceeds and two anonymous donations. “The camera Uses infrared technology to detect vari­ ances in temperature and firefighters can visually see those differences on a screen,” said Gould. “The camera is designed to assist firefighters to see in low vis­ ibility conditions of smoke and darkness.” To continue to fund equip­ ment needs, a pancake break­ fast will be held at the Nashville Fire Station, Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will include pancakes, maple syrup from Wilson’s Sugar Bush, bis­ cuits and gravy, coffee, orange juice and Moo-ville milk. Prices remain at $5 for adults, children ages 6 to 12, $3, and children under 5, free. “This year we will have on display many of the tools that we have purchased,” said Gould. Schools announce half day and spring break schedule face, according to the streets, drains and sidewalk commit­ tee report. O’Dell estimated repairs at approximately $8,000. In other business, O’Dell was granted permission to go Maple Valley Schools will on fire runs during the day on have a half day Wednesday,, an as-needed basis unless there is a village emergency. 1 Under recommendation by Wineman, Gary McDiarmid was appointed to the . plan­ ning commission. The planning commission Minl lfUl_pVrl'IflfH fllVy will start working on a fiveyear master plan and look at the application from Liberty Still time to Square for rezoning. An amendment was made The 100-plus-voice to the home occupation ordi­ nance outlining that home Lakewood Area Choral occupations cannot take Society has begun its 27th place within 1,000 feet of a season. The season will combine public building or daycare. special events and concerts featuring this volunteer adult choir that has long provided quality choral performances in and around the Lakewood area and throughout western Michigan since 1986. Performances are planned in Nashville, Kentwood, Hastings and Sunfield. More detailed information regard­ ing 2012 events and concerts will be provided and is also available through the choral society’s website, www.lacsmusic.org. Through auditions prior to the first rehearsal, the choir has gained nine new mem­ bers. However, it is not too late to join this ensemble. March 21. School will be in session for the morning only, Teachers will have profes­ sional development in the afternoon. N ew season of Lakewood as Are a Choral Society * resun,eurs ay Sunday, April 8. Students report back to school onday, April 9. audition Prospective members are encouraged and invited to audition, but the last oppor­ tunity to join this season will be before the March 19 rehearsal. New singers are asked to arrive by 6 p.m. to complete a voice interview and audition with Robert C. Oster, artistic director and conductor. New members are asked to have previous choral singing experience. Basses and tenors are especially needed; however, openings in all voice parts exist. For further information regarding the audition process, call 269-967-7246. The second rehearsal of the new season will be Monday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at Sunfield United Brethren Church, just west of Sunfield on M-43. 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SEUSS’ THE LORAX (PG) DAILY 4:30,7:00 PROJECT X (R) DAILY 9:20 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 17,2012 — Page 3 Spring coaching assignments approved by school board by Shari Carney Staff Writer head, Amy Abbott assistant; uled for Tuesday, March 20, A brochure has been devel- teacher network and is plan- start at the high school at 7 ning to advise the organiza- a.m., proceed along the Paul tion to join the official PTO Henry Thomapple Trail and for a fee of $200. She said into the village of g they offer valuable resources Vermontville. y worth the investment. The boy’s track team is transportation, snow removal, “We will be inviting area Board President April sponsoring the event and will food service ice and custodial business and religious leaders Heinze attended the Feb. 28. be responsible for blocking services. tto discuss the program as well PTN meeting. off streets. “This will give us actual as times for parents to talk “I couldn’t praise them “Winners will ride on the figures to work with as we about the program,” said enough,” said Heinze. “They float during the parade,” said begin to have discussions Steel. have gone all out. Their meet- Dowling. about next year’s budget,” On another topic, Steel ings always have a lot ofpeo-Timara Burd, alternate MV said Steel. informed the board ofthe sen- ple. Schools can’t function student representative, reportMaple Valley Academy is ior class inviting her to without community.” ed on activities students are in development. Steel-said a accompany p y them on the senCurriculum director Julie involved in. She listed the small group visited Pittsford ior trip to Washington, D.C. Swartz announced the arrival tutoring program under the dif-The trip conflicts with the of of 65 65 iPads, iPads, purchased purchased with with direction but found their program dif-The direction of Rog Roger ferent than what is planned scheduled school board meet-Title 1 funds,, at Fuller Street Trowbridge. Tutoring is here. i ing in April. The board School. offered at Fuller Street and Maple Valley kindergarten moved • the meeting g to “Those ose iPads a s are here ere an and thejunior/seniorhigh the junior/ senior high school teacher Heather Bross and Thursday, p.m. we we are are beginning assign Tuesay Tuesdayaternoonsan afternoons and atte at the y, April p 19,, at 7 p.. egnnng to o assgn second grade teacher Amy Steel said Todd Gonser, them to teachers and conduct junior senior high school Billings will spearhead aa Maple Valley High School training sessions,” reported Tuesday evenings. combined kindergarten and principal, has agreed to han-Swartz. “Soon our students The musical “Dirty Rotten first grade room where stu- dle any emergency in the dis- will benefit from this new Scoundrels,” was to be predents will learn at their own trict in her absence. technology.” sented Thursday through pace. A campaign has been Regarding legislation Mention was made of the Sunday, March 15 to 18. launched to enroll 60 students revolving around cyber recent death of former Maple March 16 was to be the in the pilot program. schools, Steel shared con- Valley Superintendent Caroll Jimmy V cancer drive and litcerns. Wolff. At his family’s eracy day with leadership stu“Currently, the legislature requests, any donations may dents assisting at Fuller Street is looking at a vote on allow- be made in his honor to the with activities planned to pro­ ing unlimited cyber schools in Maple Valley Memorial mote reading. March 26 will Michigan. This would mean Scholarship fund. be a blood drive. that outside companies could A second reading of the Jason Miller’s report on recruit students from our dis- Neola policy changes on bul- Fuller Street School mentrict and capture the FTE [full lying was completed. tioned a field trip to the time equivalent] funds. Maple Valley teacher and Charlotte Performing Arts by Shari Carney In a follow-up conversation, advisor to the junior class Center Friday, March 16, to StaffWriter Steel expressed issues with Jassen Dowling modeled a T- see the play “Fancy Nancy.” The Greater Federation of outside contractors “springing shirt to be sold for $10. Kindergarten through second Women’s Club of up from other states.” Steel Money earned will support grade students were to attend Vermontville celebrated - its will continue to explore offer- the Jimmy V cancer fund. the play. annual birthday banquet ing a cyber school format as The shirts are camouflage and “This is one of our annual Monday, March 6, at the part of the Maple Valley say “Hunt for a Cure.” field trip opportunities we United Methodist Church. School District offerings Dowling told the board of offer our younger students,” After an Amish-style where a monitor or mentor plans to for a 5K run to take said Miller in his written feast, members and their would be available to assist the place Saturday, April 28, dur- report. “It allows them a guests were presented a look students — not an out-of-state ing the Vermontville Maple at the role of the Women’s entity. This would also assure Syrup Festival. The run will see BOE, page 13 Relief Corps during the Civil needed funding would remain War era. in state. Jesse Lasorda from Steel is investigating the Lansing was the guest speak­ possibility of starting a cyber J er. Lasorda is an area histori­ school at Maple Valley. an and genealogist, as well as The Place to Gofor Professional Styling'' Discussion moved to con­ jPu commissioner for the dition of the track that is now MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN Ingham County Historical 16 years old. Extensive main­ HAIR STYLING & NAILS Commission and president of tenance is needed, but there is the Lansing area African- no money to pay for the work Open Tuesday - Friday American Genealogical at this time, said Steel. For ♦ S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. Society. now, cracks will be filled and * 1-517-852-9481 He focused his talk on the repaired. corps from 1887 'to the Steel switched to the parent > a » i|i < it * a ■ 1930s, stressing the impor­ tance of the role women 06775484 played. It was largely due to their efforts that medical care for veterans was implement­ ed. “As a researcher, I can tell you it was the women who raised the money,” said Lasorda. “They protected the rights of [their] husband’s and children’s health.” A slide presentation showed Sunfield’s Grand Army of the Republic hall and the gravestone marker of Harriet Tenney, president of the Women’s Relief Corps and the first woman director of the State of Michigan Library. The GFWC, open to women in the Vermontville and Nashville area, currently has 24 members. Meetings 'Jain w [at are the first Monday of the Good month. For more informa­ Haute Caokiit’ tion, call Joeann Nehrtier 517-726-1019. For information on the THIS ISA FUNDRAISING EVENT, DONATIONS FOR SILENTAUCTION Women’s Relief Corps, AND PRIZE RAFFLES ARE GREATLYAPPRECIATED! THANK YOU FOR email Lasorda at reoflyingcloud@hotmail.com or call YOUR SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF THE VERMONTVILLE FIRE DEPT 517-882-9468. middle school track, Jeff to begin negotiations with oped by students in Monique Spring was in the air Webb and Dustin Houghton both unions. uni Colizzi’s business class at the Monday, March 12, when tor-head coaches; varsity softball, Steel recommended high school an and a we website g scoo se iss nado sirens sounded an hour Mary Lesage; junior varsity request for proposals for the in development to promote prior to the regularly sched-softball, Jeff Seavolt; varsity 2012-13 budget year for thne aecavdeeompym. uled meeting of the Maple baseball, Bryan Carpenter Valley School Board of head, Jeff Fisher and Bob Education. Five minutes before the scheduled start of the 7 p.m., meeting, the warning was Brumm assistants; junior varsity baseball, Landon Wilkes head, Nathan Swift and David Wyman assistants; golf, canceled and members were Spring Javor; girls soccer, already in place. Chris Ricketts head, Larry “Nothing stops the school Dennison assistant. board,” said board secretary In other sports-related Andrea Montgomery as she news, four wrestlers from Maple Valley qualified for entered the room. The day also marked the regional competition: first official day of practice Alejandro Reid, Cash Flower, for spring sports, and coaches Andy Zank and Austin Davis. for spring athletics were for-Reid and Flower qualified for mally appointed by the board upon recommendation of Athletic Director Duska Brumm. They are as follows: boys varsity track, Brian Lincoln head coach, Steve Hopkins assistant coach; girls varsity track, Robert Browne, state where they wrestled March 1 to 3 at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Flower finished eighth in the state. Labor negotiations are starting, said Maple Valley Superintendent Ronna Steel. A tentative meeting is sched- GFWC of Vermontville celebrates birthday banquet ><®t fe. i®rt- ttaittajj. klie iafH ' iffli 'Diana’s Dfe ijti IntedtaF a® jri^'5 tan w te . ta fei '-' Jesse Lasorda, historian and genealogist from Lansing, is the guest speaker at the birthday banquet for the GFWC. 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM 8PM Friday Specials All You Can Eat Fish (Cod or Perch) All You Can Eat Shrimp Kids... come in and see our Easter Bunny & Easter Basket!! Kids 12 and under need to fill out entry form and put it into entry box!! We could draw your name and you win both basket and bunny! DAILY SPECIALS Drawing name | Sat. morning, I Monday - Friday 92nd Annual Vermontville Fireman’s Dance Saturday, March 24th Dinner 7:00pm • Entertainment 9:00pm Tickets: $10.00 per person • $5 after 9pm NASHVILLE VFW Silent Auction • Raffle Prizes Including a 39” INSIGNIA LCD TV �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 17,2012 Jones named Legislator of Year by drug court professionals Sen. Jones receives the Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals Legislator of the Year Award from the Hon. Harvey Hoffman, chair of the MADCP Legislative Committee (left) and the Hon. Brian MacKenzie, president of the Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals. State Sen. Rick Jones recently received the Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals Legislator of the Year Award. Jones supported the cre­ ation of the Michigan Drug and Alcohol Court as sheriff of Eaton County. As a state representative and as a sena­ tor, he has written and sup­ ported legislation to enhance the effectiveness of the courts. “Michigan drug and alco­ hol courts seek to place peo­ ple in diversion and rehab instead of jail,” said Jones, R-Grand Ledge. “The goal is to keep families together and make people into contribut­ ing members of society. By diverting people from jail and making them productive members of society, it saves the taxpayers a great deal of money.” “Sen. Rick Jones has been a tireless supporter of drug courts going back to his days as the Eaton County sheriff,” said Judge Brian MacKenzie, president of the Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals. “He was one of the first sheriffs in the state to support these pro- grams. He has sponsored a number of pieces of drug court legislation over the years, and has agreed to back the veterans court legislation currently in the House. This package of bills is designed to help our veterans return­ ing from Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as older vets, who find themselves in the criminal justice system while dealing with post-trau­ matic stress disorder, other psychological problems and substance abuse issues. He is very deserving of this award.” Athletic boosters plan raffle t o support L ion a th l e te s •W F IIB W MW Memorial brick will honor the late Kent Mead The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters are selling reverse raffle tickets to support stu­ dent athletes at Maple Valley High School. The sixth annu­ al reverse raffle will be Saturday, April 14, at the Nashville VFW. Tickets are $100 per per­ son and include dinner, danc­ ing, free drinks until mid­ night, and a chance to win up to $4,000. Registration starts at 5, followed by dinner at 6, and the raffle begins at 7 p.m. A disc jockey and danc­ ing will follow the raffle. Tickets can be purchased by calling Athletic Booster President Tai Gearhart, 269­ 967-1219; Athletic Director Duska Brumm, 517-852­ 9275; or contacting other booster members (Lori Courtney, Keith Jones, Kelly Jones, Adam Brumm, Scott Johnson, Rob Trowbridge, Jon Boss, Cindy Boss, Glenn Ewing or Jackie Ewing). Money raised from the reverse raffle and other $10 OffService With Card I 06776012 U j *5 oj W VW fundraisers throughout the year go toward pay-to-participate scholarships, weight room equipment, state wrestling meet expenses for two wrestlers and coaches, and specific equipment requested by coaches. The boosters have also been raising funds for a large memorial brick to honor Maple Valley’s No. 1 fan, the late Kent Mead. The brick will be mounted on the wall at the entrance to the athletic complex. Contributions for the memo­ rial brick can be made by contacting Brumm 517-852­ 9275. Individual bricks may be purchased through any of the boosters who also can provide pricing and addition­ al information. . Engagements Timothy Wells of Vermontville, Mich., wishes to announce the engagement of hrs daughter, Carmen Wells, to Mark Barr, the son of Richard and Sandra Barr of Orleans, Mich. The bride graduated from Maple Valley in 2005 and is currently employed at Family Dollar. The family of the couple asks you to please help them The groom is employed at celebrate, by sending them a card to their home Tip Top Gravel in Ada. address at 3014 Mulliken Rd., Charlotte, Michigan The wedding is set for June 48813'. 16, 2012 at 4 p.m. at the Belding Bible Church. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, March 19 Liver and onions, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, sliced pears, bread California blend vegetables, Chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, spinach, potato salad, sliced peaches. Thursday, March 22 Tacos, fiesta com, pineap­ ple, chips and salsa. Friday, March 23 Baked tilapia, wild rice, Prince Charles blend vegeta­ bles, coleslaw, jello with fruit. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, March 19 Seafood pasta salad, coleslaw, peaches, club crackers. Tuesday, March 20 . Chicken pasta salad, broc­ coli raisin salad, pears, crack­ ers. Wednesday, March 21 Sliced turkey with Swiss cheese, potato salad, apple­ sauce, bun. Thursday, March 22 Braunschweiger and Swiss cheese, kidney bean salad, mandarin oranges, bun. Friday, March 23 Hard boiled eggs, baked beans, tropical fruit, muffin. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, March 19 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, stewed tomatoes, diced pears, bread pudding. Tuesday, March 20 BBQ meatballs, rice, mixed vegetables, cauli­ flower, fruit punch juice. Wednesday, March 21 Lemon chicken, stuffing, corn, ' Brussels sprouts, banana. Thursday, March 22 Pork cutlet and gravy, combread and stuffing, squash, broccoli, apple. In Memory of Jeff A Burd And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years. O SEPTIC SERVICE JOE LYONS - Owner/Operator New Name • Different Truck, but the person and S S. 8 customer service are the same! S' £ 5; Previous owner of Lyons Septic Tank Service, Inc. I have served Barry County and the surrounding area for over 50 years. 0 O No extra charge for After Hours, Holidays or Weekends! ft 1 * 269-945-4240 or 800-700-36701 J______3305 W. Quimby Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 $10 OffService With Card See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing • Print Plus 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Located in the gray barn Friday, March 23 Baked tilapia, wild rice, peas, glazed carrots, orange. Activities Calendar Monday, March 19 Hastings - Chair Yoga 10 a.m.; Music with Sam; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG 10 a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, March 20 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. GL - 10:30­ 12:30 Cards. Wednesday, March 21 Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Kinship Care 10:30-noon; Reminiscence. Thursday, March 22 Hastings - Line Dancing/ Music with Celia 10:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, March 23 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. (Abraham Lincoln) One year ago March 21st, 2011 .we lost our son, brother and friend. We chose to remember your life not your death. All our love, Always, Dad, Mom, Kayla, Cullen, J’Lynn, Lacey, Ben, Caleb, Tierney, Jake, Amelia, Josh, Arden, James, Timara and k____ Katie ~ Grace oensm �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 17, 2012 — Page 5 Theme chosen for children’s parade Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival organizers have announced that the theme for this year’s chil­ dren’s parade will be “Kids are as Sweet as Maple Syrup.” The annual event will be Saturday, April 28, at 11 a.m. Lineup begins at 10:30 a.m. in front of the opera house. “Each one with the theme will receive tickets for rides, a Frisbee, maple syrup, candy and pop­ corn,” said Mary Fisher, coordinator of the event. ^HOMETOWN LUMBER & HARDWARE Jj In addition, four winners will share prizes. Participants can be from a few months old to 12 years. For more information, call Fisher, 517-726-0670. The March 1 blood drive collected 44 pints, exceeding the goal of 42. Gallon pins were present­ ed to Jack Boarts, 23; Calvin Morgenthaler, 13; Dorothy McDougal, five; and Kayla Shaw and Brad Laverty, one gallon each. Two gift certificates were presented. The winner of the Carl’s Supermarket certifi­ cate was Jesseca Smith, and Laverty won a certificate donated by Moo-ville Creamery. ► L Families, Societies and Cooperation Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Jack & Judy a 113 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-9700 HOURS: Open 7 Days 6am to 8pm □ WOLEVER’S Real Estate 202 ft. 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 amilies and societies are quite varied in performing the task of raising and educating children. Hie importance ofthis task can hardly be overestimated, given the importance ofproducing individuals who can be self-supporting at the same time that they contribute to the next generation and help with caring for the previous generation. 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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........................... Bioneer 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 Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.ro. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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. 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . M-79 West 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 Sunday Schoo Worship........... .10 a.m. .11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDEHT 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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING 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. United'Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. 037 �Pay 6 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday March 17. 2012 George H. Cogswell Alden P. Vincent NASHVILLE. Ml Alden P. Vincent, age 73, of Nashville passed away Tuesday. March 13. 2012 at his home surrounded by his beloved family. Alden was bom in Lowell, on October 14, 1938, the son of the late John C. and Margaret E (Cole) Vincent. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1956. He was employed at Post in Battle Creek for over 32 years, retiring 1997. In his spare time Alden loved to spend time on his Curtis Road farm. He was the husband of Arline (Johnson) Vincent. The couple was married April 19, 1958 in Battle Creek. The couple settled in the Dowling area, then moved to the their home on Curtis Road where they raised their family together. They have enjoyed 53 years of marriage together. Alden and Arline have attended Nashville Baptist Church since 1972. Alden loved to visit yard sales and was always looking for a bargain. One of his favorite destinations was "Wills" which was his affec- Arline; his daughter, Beth sons, (Wayne) Kirwin; Alden Phillip Vincent and John Charles Vincent; sister, Loretta Clark; brother, William (Patty) Vincent; and 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his daughter, Katheryn Feyrer; his brother, Charles sisters, John Vincent; Cecielia Packer and Julia K. Fox. Also surviving is son-in­ law Jim Feyrer. tionate name for Goodwill! Being with his family was always a welcomed occasion and he never missed a family reunion; so much, that Alden would always carry a spoon in his coat pocketjust in case there was a meal. When he was younger Alden enjoyed hunting, fish­ ing, and spending time out­ side. Along with his wife Arline, the couple enjoyed spending winters in Venice, FL. While in Florida Alden was known to travel around on his golf cart visiting the neighbors and friends. His neighbors all knew they could call on Alden to help with repairs to their homes or simply a good laugh. Alden is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Funeral services will be held at Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2012, with Lester DeGroot officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the funeral service beginning at noon at Nashville Baptist Church.. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Nashville Baptist Church Youth Program. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t for further details. NASHVILLE, MI George H. Cogswell, age 94, of Castleton Township passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. George was bom in Nashville on September 27, 1917, the son of the late William and Ilene (Gillespie) Cogswell. He was raised in Castleton Township and attended Lakeview Country School, then finished his education graduating from Hastings School. While in high school George enjoyed being involved in sports including baseball and football. He was the widower of Edith (Bachmann) Cogswell. The couple was married in 1957, and made their home together at the family farm in on Center Rd. The couple had been married 48 years when Edith passed away in 2005. George was drafted into the United States Army in 1942 serving in WWII in Central Europe. During his military service George was decorated with the Victory Medal, WW11 American Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars; and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1946 after four years of serv­ ice While serving his country George developed his skills as a lineman. After leaving the military George began work as a lineman with Bell Telephone Company where he worked for over 30 years before retiring. Everyone in town knew George, as the telephone repairman. George loved to farm and be outdoors. When he was younger he was an avid bowler and bowled in sever- al leagues in the area. After retiring, he and his wife Edith spent their-winters in Florida where George became very good at pitch­ ing horseshoes; throughout the years he won several tro­ phies while participating in horseshoe tournaments. He was also an avid Detroit Tigers and Michigan State fan. George is survived by his sister Greta Endres; several nieces and nephews; and cousin, Wayne (Penny) Cogswell. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Edith; his sisters, Ruth, Reva, Ruby, Carrie, and Dorothy; and his brother, Lloyd. Funeral services will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2012. The family will receive visitors beginning one hour prior to the funeral service beginning at noon. Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t for further details. Robert E. Myers CHARLOTTE, MI Robert E. Myers, age 70, of Charlotte, passed away on March 10, 2012 surrounded by his family at his home. Bob was born February 16, 1942, in Hillsdale, the sec­ ond son of Rex and Lucille (Wilson) Myers. He was a member of the Gold Wing Motorcycle Club of Charlotte, loved camping and fishing, and, most of all, working in his “toy shop” on anything with a motor. Bob worked 30 years for GM as a forklift driver, retir­ ing in 1999. He is survived by his sons, Mike (Lorrie Heinze) Myers and Kevin (Dena Meeker) Myers; daughter, Lori (Paul) Like; significant other Jean Bradfield; grandchildren Justin (Heather) Morris, Nicole (Simon) Weiler, Brandy Myers, Kyle (Kasey) Myers, Derek (Katie Felpausch) Myers, Trent Myers, Brandon (Emily Norris) Myers, Crystal Piper, Monty (Olivia) Hankins, Adam Hankins, James Heinze, and Zackery Patterson; great-grandchildren, Marisa, Austin, Brayden, Naomi, Ashton, Halie, Spencer, Peyton, Shyann, and Maci; brother Ted (Janet Degroot) Myers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane in 2002; brothers, Gordon Myers in 1969 and Lester Myers in 2006; and his parents, Rex in 1992 and Lucille in 2011. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date at his home. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care of Charlotte. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI. Maple Valley Junior High names Students of the Month Three Maple Valley Junior High students chosen to represent the school as students of the month for February are (from left) Savannah VanStee, eighth grade; Athena Crane, seventh grade; and Nathan Gorman, sixth grade. To be selected, stu­ dents are nominated by teachers, and the decision is based on several criteria, such as citizenship, effort in the classroom and work ethic. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Fuller Street Elementary Lunch Menn 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 s (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 06768230_ 06768230_______________~~ Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager Monday, March 19 Cheeseburger, cosmic fries, fruit, milk. T uesday, March 20 Goulash, com, fruit, cook­ ie, milk. Wednesday, March 21 Half day. Breakfast only. Thursday, March 22 Pizza, tossed salad, fresh fruit, milk. Friday, March 23 New! Chicken dipper, mashed potatoes, crackers, fruit, milk. NOTE: 2 milk flavors offered daily with lunch. 2 milk choices offered daily with breakfast. Cracker packs offered daily with hot lunch. Menu subject to change without notice. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, March 19 Steak and cheese sub, gar­ lic fries, chilled mixed fruit. Mini bar. Tuesday, March 20 Mac and cheese, peas, grapes, whole wheat roll. Mexican bar. Wednesday, March 21 1/2 day of school. No lunches served. Thursday, March 22 Good Time Pizza, celery w/peanut butter, sherbet, cookie bar. Breakfast bar. Friday, March 23 Mozzarella sticks w/marinara, green beans, chilled applesauce. Baked potato and chili bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: variety of chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, PB&J sandwich, yogurt w/string cheese. Menu subject to change. Breakfast prices: $1.45;, reduced 300; Lunch prices: $2.25-$2.50, reduced 400; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: 500. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 17,2012 — Page 7 County hopes its credit rating will bring better bond by Dong VanderLaan Editor The script isn’t quite com­ plete, and casting calls have yet to be made, but Barry County Administrator Michael Brown told county commissioners Tuesday that there is quite a narrative to be told about Barry County. “There’s passion to this story, and I’m going to be sell­ ing all the good things that this county does,” said Brown. Brown was specifically referring to an upcoming Monday conference call with bond rating agencies and, though it might not bring the millions of dollars of a Hollywood blockbuster, an improved rating from its already-stellar AA designation could bring Barry County increased respect in the finan­ cial markets and a commensu­ rate boost in the price of the bonds it issues. Discussion at Tuesday’s meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners con­ cerned approval to authorize issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the estimated $6 million construction of a 23-bed skilled nursing facility at the county’s Thomapple Manor medical care facility. Because the bonds will be issued under the good faith and credit of the county, they will carry the county’s current AA designation as rated by the Standard and Poor’s rating agency. A higher rating — for which Brown will appeal on Monday — would ensure a higher price for the bonds and a proportional decrease in the rate of interest on which the county would repay bondhold­ ers. “Our last bond rating came in 2009,” Brown told commis­ sioners, “and, though we don’t »anticipate any changes, we’ve put our financial rating agency on notice that we intend to push for an improved rating because we’ve done some things to posture ourselves very well.” Tuesday’s approval to issue the bonds — which came by unanimous vote — provided an opportunity for Brown and the board to reflect on just how inspiring the story of its financial management in dire economic times plays in the larger world. Key to the that story, Brown pointed out, was the Michigan State University study of property values com­ missioned by the board andcompleted in late 2010. The forecast of declining property values proved accurate enough that Brown and the board were able to generate budgets that not only produced the belt­ tightening needed but also provided justification for the sometimes-painful cuts that were fashioned. “It wasn’t real easy,” reflect­ ed Commissioner Don Nevins, to which Brown was able to reply-that “we’ve made tough choices, but we drew up budg­ ets that were based on facts.” Commissioner Robert Houtman pointed out that fully funding the county’s tax delin­ quency fund was another area to be highlighted. “We didn’t just adopt that policy,” contended Houtman, “we set a benchmark. No one ever had a policy before.” Since the policy has now been replicated by other boards, Nevins quipped that From the Pulpit Faith in the wind nsteseiw®* steseiw®* u0 l Hl di* O I?’ MM "$*g& MW g& i * c• Ml M by Pastor Izzy Young First Congregational Church of Vermontville The wind is a powerful force. It is a force that moves and changes all that attempts to stand in its way. Whether that wind is a gentle breeze or a more forceful gale, nothing that was will be as it was before. The wind as an agent of change is a perfect illustration of God at work. John 3:8 reads,” The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is bom of the Spirit.” Some years ago, a Christian man was interviewed about his encounter with the late singer and songwriter Rich Mullins. The man being interviewed had only a passing conversation with Mullins, but the encounter left him forever changed. He related how he had been a Christian for many years and thought his faith walk with God was great and wonderful. But after only a short time in a car ride with Mullins, he realized how hollow and empty he was. This man had come to realize that something was amiss with his faith. Being in the presence of someone with a living and active faith made him yearn for that which was missing. He was tired of a dead and rotting faith that was of no use to God. The wind of God had come into this man’s life unan­ nounced and it rekindled in him a desire to hunger and thirst for the joy of his salvation, Jesus Christ. The winds of spring are beginning to.blow across our land. We may not know where they come or where they go, but we know who commands them. This spring, may it be a time where the wind of God blows a renewed Spirit within you. Barry County should have patented the idea and sold it. As Brown explained after the meeting, when member townships fail to collect delin­ quent taxes in a new year, the county is able to provide need­ ed financial coverage until full restitution is made. Until it set aside between $9 and $10 mil­ lion in a tax delinquency fund, Barry County — and most other counties in the state — borrowed money to reimburse townships, an interest cost that now Barry County no longer is forced to pay. “It sounds small,” said Brown, “but it doesn’t put us in a position to have to bor­ row. And then we can use the capital to address other needs.” Primarily, those needs have been in three areas: data pro­ cessing, building rehabilita­ tion and vehicle replacement. All three represent infrastruc­ ture areas that, because they are being regularly addressed, do not become major financial headaches at a later date. “There is a lot of pride in our culture,” summed up Brown to the board, “and it starts with you setting the tone and ends with our departments that build on that culture. “Standard and Poor’s job is to be sure that people who buy these bonds understand the Barry County story. It’s a lot about numbers, but it’s so much more than numbers, too.” In other business, the board: • Heard Commissioner.Jeff VanNortwick address the neg­ ative effects that home and property foreclosures have on local units of government. VanNortwick read into the record a letter addressed to him by the Michigan State University Extension Service in which the agency urged local government officials to make residents aware of the many local resources available to avoid foreclosure. Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg, echoed VanNortwick’s concern and, speaking as a Realtor, said res­ idents often wait until.it is too late to request assistance. Even after a sheriff’s sale, property owners don’t realize they still have six months to address their financial situa­ tion, pointed out Stolsonburg, adding that, in many cases, “they just need to ask for help.” • Approved the retention of Gabriel Roeder Smith and Company of Southfield to complete the Dec. 31, 2010, valuation of the Barry County Retiree Health Care Plan as required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. • Approved the extension of the monumentation surveyor agreement between the county and participating surveyors for one-year period. • Approved an amendment to the parks and recreation board bylaws, allowing the increase of the number of citi­ zen-at-large positions on the board from four to five. • Approved the re-appoint­ ment of Pamela Jarvis and Gerald Pattok and the appoint­ ment of Melissa Swientoniowski to the Barry County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Board. • Received notice of a spe­ cial planning meeting Thursday, April 12, at 9 a.m. Agenda items to be discussed include the agricultural and open space preservation ordi­ nance to be led by consultant Rich Harlow; the road com­ mission governance bill recently signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder; the gover­ nor’s economic vitality incen­ tive program; court security issues; board and committee assignments for commission­ ers; and the 2013 budget. • Heard a report from VanNortwick, who attended the 2012 National Farmers Union meeting in Omaha, Neb., last week. VanNortwick said the unemployment rate in the agribusiness-intense states of Nebraska and Iowa stands at 4.1 percent and that United States farmers generated a $40 billion export surplus in 2011, illustrating that “American farmers feed the world.” • Heard Hastings resident Frank Campbell announce his candidacy for a county com­ mission seat from the newly formed District 1. Campbell pointed out that he had worked for the City of Hastings for nearly 40 years, as served it for 26 years as an elected official — eight as mayor, and has served as a vice president with the Michigan Municipal League. The next meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners is a committee of the whole meeting sched­ uled for Tuesday, March 20, in the commission’s' meeting chambers at the county courthous Fund assists early childhood learning Early The Childhood Initiative fund at the Barry Community Foundation will help children in four school districts in Barry County. Research shows that children who participate in preschool do better as they go on to kindergarten and through their lives. The school districts impacted by this fund are Delton Kellogg, Hastings, Maple Valley and Thomapple Kellogg more likely to finish high Now, preschool is providing pay some additional costs if school. the transition to a more educa- children attend preschool. Guenther-stresses that the tion oriented kindergarten class. More information about the Great Start Initiative Fund is Some students enter kinder- program is available at for the entire county. This year, garten without having the social www.barrygreatstart.org. the fund will focus on getting and soft skills needed. Some The Delton Kellogg School more 4-year-olds into pre- haven’t learned yet to be good District also has information school programs. listeners or how to wait their available on its website. “It makes sense to invest in turn. Guenther adds that they hope children who will benefit the “This can be really hard in to attract two types of donors most from high-quality pre- kindergarten, now, now,”” says for the fund. school,” says Tom Johnson Guenther. “There are some who want who initiated the fund. “The Guenther and Johnson hope to give to see immediate school districts. The initiative Early Childhood Initiative to start giving out scholarships results,” she says, “while others will help prepare children Fund helps families who need a for tuition and transportation in want to give to provide longunder age 5 attend preschool hand with the cost of preschool the fall of 2012. The Great Start term support for the fund. We and do better in kindergarten. and more.” Collaborative is developing the are working with the Barry Julie Guenther, Great Start The purpose of the Great process. This year the focus Community Foundation to Collaborative director with the Start Collaborative is to assure will be on 4-year-olds. reach out to both types of Barry Intermediate School a coordinated system of com“We will be doing interviews donors.” District, says there are four crit- munity support to help all with students and families both Contributors to help Barry as they enter and as they leave County children attend pre­ ical reasons why preschool is Barry County families. Guenther explains that as she the preschool experience,” says school should send checks to important. The brain develops rapidly during the first five has talked to kindergarten Guenther. “We want to measure the Barry County Early Childhood Initiative Fund, years of life, with 80 percent of teachers, many ofthem remem- growth and readiness.” According to the 2010 Barry Community Foundation, brain development taking place ber when kindergarten was the “transition” year for first grade. Census for Barry County, there 231 S. Broadway, Hastings before age 3. “Children who attend pre- Students learned about how to are 1,400 3- and 4-year-olds in 49058. For more information, call school do better in elementary work in groups, were intro- the county, but only 700 attend or email school and do better in reading duced to the alphabet and num-preschool. The largest obsta-269-945-0526 and math,” says Guenther. She bers and the other soft skills cles to attending preschool are info@barrycf.org. says research shows that stu-needed to be successful in the costs for tuition and transportation. Families also have to dents who attend preschool are school. For Sale Antiques For Rent ANTIQUE GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Ca// 945-9554 /or more information. SHOW,NASHVILLE/HASTINGS MARCH 24th & 25th, Barry AREA 2BD mobile home; TWIN OVER TWIN loft bunkbed: comes with com-County Fairground. 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SALE: March 6th-31st with I ten new vendors weekly. (269)838-9383 NO SUNDAY OR MON­ DAY SALES. �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 17,2012 Memories Neighborhood news dominated early papers Every “four corners” had its scribe who sent weekly columns to the Nashville News. Some districts had several correspondents. Maple Grove Center, for example, had its own reporter, but at various times there also were news writers for the neighborhoods of Southwest Maple Grove, South Maple Grove, East Maple Grove and North Maple Grove. ‘Country Letters,’ published in the Nashville News in the first quarter of the 20th century, covered nearly a 300-square-mile area ranging from Sunfield to Assyria, from Vermontville to Hastings. There was widespread reader interest in the “doings” of neighbors and friends living within the circulation area of the newspaper. This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News Tuesday, March 16, 1982. reached a peak under the direction of editor-publisher Len Feighner, who pur­ chased the paper from Strong in 1888 and retained owner­ ship for the next 40 years. How many readers can Writers of the “locals” now recall the location of were various individuals in Dayton Comers, Smoky the community. Other Road or John Wesley’s scribes living in outlying dis­ Comers? These tiny settle­ tricts reported activities of ments may now be all but rural residents. Most con­ forgotten, but in the first tributed the news items with quarter of this century, they no monetary compensation. were well-known to readers Ella Taylor, who, for nearly of the Nashville News, a 40 years was a local corre­ forerunner of the Maple spondent for the Nashville Valley News. News, noted in her personal Items of interest from diaries the receipt of pay­ numerous neighboring local­ ments from the newspaper ities became a regular week­ from time to time. These ly feature ofthe News, which small sums, rarely more than in those days carried a high­ a dollar or two, appear to er ratio of social and person­ have been compensation for al items than “hard” news special reports she wrote on stories. weddings, obituaries, etc. In the correspondents’ The News office kept Mrs. columns were the traditional Taylor supplied with lead reports of visits and trips; pencils and paper. She gen­ recent callers; moves and erally dropped off her items new jobs; meetings; illness­ at the news office on Maple es; births, deaths and funer­ Street and mailed other als. Comments also were reports to weekly papers in common on the state of the Vermontville and Charlotte, weather; seasonal farming and occasionally sent a spe­ conditions; who might be cial story to the Grand building a new bam, having Rapids Press. an auction sale, driving a Postal service also was the new “tin Lizzy” or installing mode of delivery of rural a new telephone. social items published by the When Omo Strong, a spir­ Nashville News. The reports ited, slender 19-year-old came in to the News office from Lawton, founded the from an area stretching to the Nashville News in 1873, he Sunfield and Woodbury had only 63 subscribers. By vicinity on the north to the 1880, he had built the circu­ Assyria district on the south; lation of his newspaper to to beyond Vermontville on 1,248, and it was still grow­ the east and to Hastings on ing. the west. “Locals” were an impor­ In 1906 and 1907 issues of tant part of that early paper, the Nashville News, the fol­ but social and personal news lowing were among rural items, from within the vil­ districts represented in spe­ lage and without, really cially headed news columns: Maple Grove and Assyria Townline, Vermontville, West Vermontville, Austin Neighborhood, Maple Grove Center, East Maple Grove, Martin Comers, East Castleton, Dayton Comers, West Kalamo, Lakeview, Barryville, Nease Comers, Coats Grove, Northeast Assyria, Garlinger’s Corners, Woodbury and County Seat News. In the 1920s era, added to the above several more: Woodland, Southwest Sunfield, Guy Comers, North Maple Grove, Northwest Kalamo, Castleton Center, South Maple Grove, Smoky Road, Scipio, John Wesley’s Comers, Gregg’s Crossing, Baltimore Townline, Sheldon Comers, Morgan, Striker District, Four Comers and North Irish Street. News varied little in that period. Excerpts from rural news columns in the May 3, 1906, issue show the usual social events plus other dayto-day items of interest to readers: “Mr. Todd raised his. new bam on Monday on the farm that Mr. Harwood works (Lakeview)” “Byron Talbot has a Citizen’s phone on the Bellevue exchange (Maple Grove and Assyria Townline)” ... “Lyman Brown is getting out lumber for a new barn (Dayton Corners)” . “Cleaning house is the order of the day (Woodbury)” ... and this thought-provoking item from the Austin Neighborhood: “I.W. Cargo has bought the Jeremiah Wilbur farm. Things look rather suspicious.” The correspondent from West Kalamo included a word to the wise: “All hav­ ing [news] items will confer a great favor on your scribe if you will phone them over.” Twenty years later, in a May 27, 1926, issue, news seemed to be generally ofthe same nature; “The assessor made his yearly visit to this vicinity (North Castleton)” ... “W.S. Adkins is improv­ ing his stock of bees with queens from Alabama.” ... “We are having our portion of dandelions and mush­ rooms (Morgan)” ... “We are sorry to report that Clarence Shaw lost a very valuable horse Sunday night (John Wesley’s Comers)” ... and this puzzler: “There isn’t any question but what some­ thing must happen if East Castelton sustains its reputa- Fred Bean, M.D. tion of 40 years (East Castleton).” It was not until Jan. 29, 1927, that writers ofthe rural news columns were identi­ fied. In the issue of that date, the Nashville News credited the following contributors with ‘ bylines:: Kalamo Department, Mrs. Ray Noban; Barryville, Willis Lathrop; Maple Grove Center, Mrs. Wesley DeBolt; North Castleton, Mrs. Geo. Rowlader; ortheast Castleton, Mrs.. Floyd Titmarsh; Southwest Sunfield, Grace L. Sheldon; Southwest Maple Grove, Mrs. W. H. Cheeseman; Vermontville, Mrs. Harvey Hawkins; Morgan, Lester Webb; Lakeview, Mrs. W. Cogswell; North Kalamo, Mrs. A. E. Cottrell; Dayton Comers, Mrs. Claud Kennedy; and Martin Comers, Mrs. Millie Fisher. In the 1920s and 1930s, the news from the outlying districts was grouped under a heading of ‘Country Correspondence’ and later ‘Country Letters,’ with the sub-heading “Items of Interest from Neighboring Localities.” By the 1940s, the ratal news columns were still an important part of the weekly paper but assumed a less pro­ portionate ratio to “hard” news stories and covered a less extensive reading area. Correspondents’ reports still were being published in the News into the 1960s, but now the rural reports are vir­ tually a thing of the past. There still remains, however, especially among older read­ ers, an interest in the activity and well-being of one’s neighbors. Affiliated with Pennock Physician Network You can become a participating member in your health care by choosing the right primary care physician. Nashville Family Medicine is here to partner with you, providing exceptional Pennock care for your family. And, being affliliated with the Pennock Physician Network means you'll get the care you need - when you need it! Christina Reisinger, Nurse Practitioner For more information on how you can join the Pennock team, contact our office at 877.850.7055 §§ jo oi Whether at our Nashville Accepting Family Medicine office, new patients. or 01 any of Our other Pennock facilities. Most insurance your healthier future accepted. starts at Pennock! Exceptional care. Close to home. Sign up to attend our next Lunch n' Leam on Monday, March 26 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital. Our topic this month is, "Nutrition and Your Health. Attendance is FREE, just bring your lunch, or purchase one for $5. Call 269.948.3139 for reservations, or sign-up online at www.pennockhealth.com. 30 person maximum. �Page 9 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 17,2012 Maple Valley seniors prepare FAFSA forms Casey Eldridge’s name was drawn for an auto­ graphed football signed by the Michigan State (From left) Cody Sivyer, Danielle Rosenberger, Elizabeth Kienutske and Jaime Curth each received prizes in a drawing open to seniors who completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. College Goal’ Sunday was advisor. held across the state Sunday, Feb. 12, including at Maple Valley High School. The purpose of the event was to provide assistance to students and parents in completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which was due March 1. “By meeting this state deadline, seniors are eligible for state and federal grants and scholarships,” said Jacque Magdeleno, college - a! till-!® ■■ 1 ran Pam Tava, from Navigate, the “We had a number of vol-Barry County College Access unteers who generously Network. donated their time to assist Magdeleno reported that of students,” said Magdeleno. the 93 seniors attending In addition to Magdeleno Maple Valley, 62 filed the and Dawn Yager, counselor FAFSA. Applications to colMaple Valley High School leges, universities, communithey were joined by volun- ty colleges, trade and beauty teers Emily Vandorpe and schools number over 200. Sarah Vanderhevel, Olivet “As their acceptances are College; Shauna Swantek, rolling in, many seniors are Catalina Mata and Carrie now weighing their options Hopkins, Putnam District for which institution they Library; and Laurie Black and would like to attend,” said Friday night’s celebrity readers included Chief Jerry Schray of the Nashville Police Department, Rose Heaton of Maple Valley BUGS, and Tom Powers of the Castleton/Maple Grove Fire Department. Library Director Shauna Swantek explains the process of opening a library card to Elmo, one of the sleepover guests. Magdeleno. “So far, the class of 2012 has been granted $581,246 $581,246 in scholarships from a variety of both in- and out-of-state institutions.”' In February, each senior who completed the FAFSA was entered into a drawing for prizes. Grand prize winners were Cody Sivyer, a color Nook e­ University 2011-12 football team. reader; Danielle Rosenberger, a $250 gift card from Best Buy; Jaime Curth, a gas card; Elizabeth Elizabeth Kienutske Kienutske and Justin Parks, a month of tan­ ning; Allee McIntyre, prom tickets; Makayla tcets; aaya Schrump, c rump, gift certificates donated by gGoodcTerimec Paiezsza. Envy Salon, Maple Valley Class of 2013, Navigate College Access Network, Olivet College, MSU and Putnam District Library. For this year’s seniors, the deadline to apply for the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship is March 29. That In addition prizes were application is available in the donated by Moo-ville high school counseling office. Creamery, Trumble Agency, Green Light Driving School, Putnam Library hosts sleepover, celebrity readers Wild things sometimes happen at the library at night. The evening of Feb. 17, everything started calmly. Four community ‘celebrities’ made famous by the library’s Geek the Library campaign visited for story time. Chief Jerry erry Schray cray o of te the Nashville Police Department,, Rose Heaton of Maple Valley BUGS, and Tom Powers of the Castleton/Maple Grove Fire Department all visited and read stories. The book What Dads Can’t Do, read by Tom Powers, was the hit of the night and had everyone in attendance laugh­ ing out loud said Shauna Swantek, director. After story time, kids checked in one stuffed animal each for a sleepover at the library. The teen advisory group’s teen leaders and advi­ sors supervised the fun. “The animals were wellbehaved but very, very busy,” said Kayla Thornton, a teen leader and library aide. “Not only did they read books, play on the computers and learn about the library, but they invented new games on the staircase and chased Cleo, the library’s cat, all night long.” The teen advisory group enjoyed hosting the sleep­ over, and members plan to make it an annual event. Each animal was pho­ tographed by the teens in a variety of activities, including brushing their teeth and getting tucked in at bedtime. Saturday morning, children retrieved the animals and were presented a keepsake photo album of their animal’s adventures. Saturday morning’s story time featured more Geek the Library community celebrities who are also Maple Valley School employees. Superintendent Ronna Steele, Athletic Director Duska Brumm, junior high teacher Joshua Leatherman, and kindergarten teacher Nichole Hansen all read. The Maple Valley Lion mascot also made a special celebrity appearance and posed for photos. Saturday morning, Maple Valley teacher Joshua Leatherman shared an ebook titled Goodnight, iPad. �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, March 17,2012 Public invited to Fuller’s Got Talent The parent teacher net­ work of Fuller Street School will showcase students shar­ ing a variety of talents. The performance will be Thursday. March 23, at 7 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School auditorium. “We have over 20 acts with a wide range of talent." said organizers. “We would like to welcome the commu­ nity tojoin us while we share our talent.” Admission is free. Ribbons and flowers will be available for purchase, as well as a variety of snack items during a brief intermis­ sion. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Mar. 17 Mar. 19 Mar. 19 Mar. 20 Mar. 21 Mar. 29 Mar. 31 Apr. 2 Apr. 4 Apr. 5 Apr. 7 Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. 7 10 14 28 4-H Horse Leader Training, 2 p.m., Thundering Phoenix Arena (Willitts Rd.). Note changes. Rabbit Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church in Hastings. Cat Workshop No. 2, 6:30 p.m., Hastings Public Library. 4-H Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Rabbit Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Swine Tagging, 1-4 p.m., Expo Center. Baking Basics class I, age 9-11 (6 p.m.), age 12-19 (7 p.m.), Welcome Comers Church. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Expo Building. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Swine Tagging, 9 a.m.-l p.m., Osborne Farm in Delton. Swine Tagging, 1-3 p.m., Mooville. Cooking Matters class 1, Seasonal Grille. Swine Tagging, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Expo Center. PQA Testing, 9-11 a m.. Expo Center (only date for Barry County). When to call 911 People may have a vari­ ety of illnesses or injuries that require medical care that cannot wait. How do you decide when to call 911, go to an emergency room by car, choose an urgent care center, or call the doctor’s office? 1 suggest thinking about options ahead of time. Any illness or injury that seems to be life-threatening requires calling 911. Examples would include severe chest pain, extreme trouble breathing, bone injuries believed to be seri­ ous fractures, loss of con­ sciousness, significant head injuries, persistent vomit­ ing over several hours, or bleeding that won’t stop. The emergency services crew will do an initial assessment, begin emer­ gency treatment in commu­ nication with the emer­ gency room doctor and transport to the best facility for the emergency. If a less severe problem occurs, it’s reasonable to call the doctor’s office first. It’s ideal for everyone to plug into a primary care doctor’s office. Find one that’s a good fit for you. Ask doctors what they rec­ ommend when thqre is an urgent medical issue. Do they accept walk-ins? What about same-day appoint­ ments? Hopefully, they try to be available to see regu­ lar patients when urgent problems arise. Examples include severe colds, sore throats, earaches, bladder infections, flu, back strains; minor cuts and other minor injuries. Examples ofwhen to use an urgent care center would be when the doctor’s office isn’t able to see you that day, when the problem is one the doctor’s office can­ not handle, the doctor’s office is closed or wKen traveling away from home. Typically the centers are available without appoint­ ment and are open in the evening and weekends. Often there are limited lab and X-ray option on site. Some treat illnesses requir­ ing intravenous fluids. Centers are staffed with doctors or physician assis­ tants trained for minor emergencies. You may wait longer to be seen than for a normal doctor office visit. It helps to think about possible scenarios ahead of time and discuss them as a family. Plug into a primary care doctor’s office, check out the local urgent care center and post phone num­ bers where they can easily be found. Be ready. Jakob Harwood, a student in Debra Graham’s second grade class at Fuller Street School, recently participated in a Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart fundraiser. Here, he is jumping with a hula-hoop. Students benefit hearts using hoops and jump ropes Donations poured in as students at Fuller Street School raised $4,703 in Andrew Peabody’s physical education courses. Peabody conducted Hoops and Jump Rope for Hearts, a campaign held each February, sponsored by the American Heart Association. “Once I told the kids that there were 36,000 kids who were bom with a bad heart last year, they were shocked,” said Peabody. “Many ofthem got busy collecting donations that samp day. I am very proud of all the children at Fuller Street Elementary School.” Students in Debra Graham’s second grade classroom were the winners of a Subway sub party. The top individual collector was Kelsey Meyers. “Basically what I did was I showed the kids a video from the Heart American Association that talked about children who were bom with [heart conditions] and how they needed our help,” said Peabody. “It was so nice to go through the donation envelopes and see students donating their own money. 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MAIN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated December 29,2008, and recorded on January 8, 2009, as Document Number: 20090108-0000219, Barry County Records, said mort­ gage was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP by an Assignment of Mortgage dated September 27,2011 and recorded October 11, 2011 by Document Number: 201110110009503, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven and 21/100 ($62,667.21) including interest at the rate of 6.00000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on April 19, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land commencing at the North quarter post of Section 9, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence South along the North and South quarter line 1436.50 feet; thence West to the Westerly line of Trunk Line Highway M-43 for the place of beginning, thence West from the place of beginning 610.50 feet; thence South 264 feet; thence East 608 feet; thence North along the aforementioned Highway to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom the North 100 feet thereof. Commonly known as: 679 BARBER ROAD If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold, at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: March 17, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 12MI00304-1 (03-17)(04-07) 06776276 LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN- DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by David C. Culp, Jr. and Brenda S. Culp, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Solstice Capital Group Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005, and recorded on August 18, 2005, as Document Number: 1151295, Barry County Records, Said mortgage was modified by Modification Agreement dated June 5, 2010 and recorded June 23, 2010 in Document Number: 201006230006064. said mort­ gage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2005 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 11, 2007 and recorded February 26, 2007 by Document Number: 1176815, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Four Hundred FiftyOne and 32/100 ($151,451.32) including interest at the rate of 3.50000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on March 29, 2012 Said premises ate situ­ ated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1259, The City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as: 530 W. Marshall St. If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the prop­ erty is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the prop­ erty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemp­ tion period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural pur­ poses prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrow­ ers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the proper­ ty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: February 25, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005WMC2, Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2005 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248­ 335-9200 Case No. 12OMI00111-1 (02-25)(03-17) 06774642 Magician appears at Fuller Street School Students delighted to the antics and tricks of magician Tom Plunkard Friday, March 2, at Fuller Street School. “Tom the Magician per­ formed a constant flow of sleight of hand and was pleasantly jocular in a way that the young kids at Fuller Street could understand and grasp,” said visitor Pat Mulvany. LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALLS. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas P Lydy, A Single Man to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 17,2006, and recorded on March 20, 2006, as Document Number: 1161507, Barry County Records, said mort­ gage was assigned to U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for C-BASS 2006-CB7 Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-CB7 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 23, 2012 and recorded March 05, 2012 by Document Number: 201203050002294, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen and 28/100 ($83,918.28) including interest at the rate of 7.00000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on April 19,2012 Said premises are situat­ ed in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 62 feet of Lots 833 and 834 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, .According to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 1. Commonly known as: 314 S Park St If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: March 17, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for (?BASS 2006-CB7 Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-CB7 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248­ 335-9200 Case No. 120MI00108­ 1 (03-17)(04-07) 06776271 Kindergartner Alexander Thurlby and first grader Kayla Van Alstine assist Tom the Magician on an imaginary trip to Transylvania during a magic show Friday, March 2, at Fuller Street School. (Photo courtesy of Pat Mulvany) Plunkard was not alone. He was accompanied by three doves, Hotdog, Magician Tom Plunkard entertains students at Fuller Street School March 2. (Photo courtesy of Pat Mulvany) EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential * Commercial • Farm Hamburger and Frenchfry and a bunny named Banana. Tricks were presented with members of the audi­ ence assisting. “The Blooming Brain,” an American flag from hand­ kerchiefs, a wand that kept going limp and an imaginary journey to Transylvania were’ all a part of the show. Perusing the contents of Dracula’s lunch box led to a grasshopper sandwich, a gigantic squeaky spider and a napkin soaked in blood. At the end of the trickery, the magician presented books to the school on flags, birds and travel, among other topics. “This was our first assem­ bly this year,” said Mary Jo Fralick. “Tom was funny, engaging, entertaining and offered tips on what good readers do, like read the directions through and look in your library for books on topics that interest you. He brought magic and reading together in a way that was understood, kindergarten through fifth grade.” Vermontville Township Board BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Vermontville Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 at the Vermontville Opera House on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy ofthe budget is available for public inspection at the Township Office and Library. 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 meeting, to individuals with dis­ abilities at the meeting upon reasonable notice to the Vermontville Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Vermontville Township Board by writing or calling Sharon Stewart, Township Clerk, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville, MI 49096 or 517-726-0355 0677599/ 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 PUBLIC HEARING OF THE VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION Concerning A ZONING VARIANCE APPLICATION RECEIVED FOR 203 THIRD STREET VERMONTVILLE, Ml 49096 Estimates Available The Public Hearing is to be held Tuesday April 3, 2012 at 7pm. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE 8 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa All comments are to be made in person or written and mailed to office, PO Box K, Vermontville Ml 49096, up to the time of the public hearing. Vermontville Village Planning Commission 06776031 �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 17. 2012 — Page 13 BOE, from page 3 chance to experience the per­ forming arts close to home,” The March is Reading Month theme at Fuller Street is ‘magic,’ and the PTN dec­ orated the hallways. Students and staff were treated to a magic show and birthday cake to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March 2. Marshal Music will assess fifth graders Tuesday, March 20, on musical aptitude. Fuller teachers have been working with curriculum consultant Karen Woods on aligning the math curriculum with the new state common core standards. “We will be creating new assessments at each grade level, and aligning or creat­ ing standards based on report card kindergarten to fifth in the coming months,” report­ ed Miller. The board discussed improvements needed at the facilities in the near future, citing roofs as the top priori­ ty and technology upgrades. Bills paid for February, from the general fund were $286,002; athletic, $1,145; and food service, $32,7&4. Payroll totals were Feb. 10, $246,545; Feb. 24, $271,323; and March 9, $252,167. . NOTICE NOTICE SPRING BRUSH CLEAN UP The Village of Nashville will be picking up brush on Monday, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, & 9th. Please place any brush, leaves or limbs that you want picked up next to the curb by Monday morning. Nashville DPW Minutes of a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Vermontville, County of Eaton, Michigan, held in the Village Hall, 121 Eastside Drive, Vermontville, Michigan, on the 8th day of March, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., local time. Present: Garry Patrick, Jeanette, Schultz, Mark Jorgensen, Sue Villanueva, Jason Sheridan, Amy Jo Kinyon, Ruth Wineman. Absent: None The following ordinance was offered by Jorgensen and supported by Villanueva. The Ordinance set forth definitions for the terms MMMA, MMMA General Rules, Marihuana, and Medical Use of Marijuana. The Ordinance was also amended as follows: Village of Vermontville Eaton County, Michigan Ordinance No. 2012-04 C. Regulations Regarding Specific Home Occupations. In addition to the general require­ ments for Home Occupations specified in Section 8.18A above, additional requirements apply to the Home Occupations listed below as specified herein. No fees required. An ordinance to amend Chapter 53 of Article 6 of the code of ordinances of the Village ofVermontville relat­ ing to the appointment and term of office ofthe Village Clerk and matters related thereto has been proposed. The ordinance alters the Village Clerk position from an elected position to an appointed position. Residents have the right to comment on this ordinance during a 45-day referendum period. This ordinance shall become effect 45 days after the date of adoption unless a petition signed by not less than 10 percent ofthe reg­ istered electors of the Village is filed with the Village Clerk within the 45-day period, in which case this Ordinance takes effect upon approval Village electors of the question of the adoption of this Ordinance and the right of petition shall be published, separately at the same time, and in the same manner, as is set forth above. 577 5 1. Medical Use of Marihuana. a. A registered primary caregiver, operating in compliance with the MMMA General Rules, the MMMA and the requirements of this Section, shall be allowed as a Home Occupation, as reg­ ulated in this Section 8.18C. Nothing in this Section or in this Ordinance is intended to grant, nor shall this Section or this Ordinance be con­ strued as granting, immunity from criminal pros­ ecution for growing, selling, consuming, using, distributing, or possessing Marihuana not in strict compliance with the MMMA and the MMMA General Rules. Also, since Federal law is not affected by the MMMA or the MMMA General Rules, nothing in this Section or in this Ordinance is intended to grant, nor shall this Section or this Ordinance be construed as grant­ ing, immunity from criminal prosecution under Federal law. The MMMA does not protect users, caregivers or the owners of properties on which the Medical Use of Marihuana is occurring from Federal prosecution, or from having their proper­ ty seized by Federal authorities under the Federal Controlled Substances Act or any other applicable Federal legislation. VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE COUNTY OF EATON, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Village Council ofthe Village ofVermontville, County of Eaton, Michigan, held in the Village Hall, 121 Eastside Drive, Vermontville, Michigan, on the 8th day of March, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., Local Time. PRESENT: Members: Garry Patrick, Jeanette Schultz, Mark Jorgensen, Ruth Wineman, Jason Sheridan, Sue Villanueva and Amy Jo Kinyon ABSENT: Members: None It was moved by Member Jorgensen and supported by Member Patrick that the fol­ lowing Ordinance be adopted under the authority, of the General Law Village Act, Act 3 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1895, as amended. VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 2012-04 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 53 OF ARTICLE 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO Upon roll call vote, the vote upon the motion adopting said Ordinance was as follows: YEAS: Members: Patrick, Jorgensen, Villanueva, Kinyon NAYS: Members: Sheridan, Schultz The Acting Village Clerk declared the Ordinance adopted. The following is Ordinance No. 2012-04 as adopted: THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment of Section 53.2- Section 53.2 of Chapter 53 ofArticle 6 of the Code of Ordinances (the “Code”) of the Village ofVermontville (the “Village”), entitled “Clerk,” is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Section 53.2. Clerk. The Village Clerk shall be nominated by the President and appointed by the Village Council. The term ofoffice ofthe Village Clerk shall be two years from January 1 of each even-numbered year until December 31 of the following year and until a successor is appointed. The Village Clerk shall serve at the pleasure of the Village Council and may be removed with or without cause and without notice by an affirmative vote of the Village Council. With respect to the Village Clerk first appointed pursuant to this Section following the effective date of this Ordinance, said Clerk’s term shall expire on December 31, 2013. Section 2- Severability. In the event that any section or provision ofthis ordinance shall be held invalid in any court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall not affect any other articles, sections or provisions ofthis ordinance, except so far as the article, section or portion so declared invalid shall be inseparable from the remainder of any portion thereof. Section 4. Repeal- All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 5. Publication: Effective Date: Additional Publication of Notice. This Ordinance or a summary of its provisions shall be published in a local newspaper of gener­ al circulation in the Village within 15 days of adoption. This Ordinance shall become effec­ tive 45 days after the date of adoption unless a petition signed by not less than 10% of the registered electors of the Village is fried with the Village Clerk within the 45-day period, in which case this Ordinance takes effect upon approval by Village electors of the question of the adoption of this Ordinance to change the manner of selection of the Village Clerk from election by Village electors to appointment by the Village Council. A separate notice of delayed effect ofthis Ordinance and the right ofpetition shall be published, separately at the same time, and in the same manner, as is set forth above. YEAS: Members: Patrick, Jorgensen, Villanueva, Kinyon NAYS: Members: Sheridan, Schultz Passed and adopted by the Village ofVermontville on March 8, 2012. 06776019 b. The following standards and requirements shall apply to the location at which the Medical Use of Marihuana is conducted by a primary caregiver. 1. The Medical Use of Marihuana shall com­ ply at all times and in all circumstances with the MMMA and the MMMA General Rules, as they may be amended from time to time. 2. A registered primary caregiver must be located outside of a one-thousand (1,000) foot radius from: a. any school, including any Day Care permitted within the Village by this Ordinance, to insure community compliance with Federal “DrugFree School Zone” requirements. b. Parks, grounds (i.e., ball fields, Village entrance to Paul Henry/Thornapple Trail, etc.), public buildings, and churches. We do understand the Federal Drug Free School Zone requirement; however, parks, ball fields, public Library are areas frequented by youths on a regular basis. Churches within the village also open their doors to community youth groups for meet­ ings and activites. 3. Not more than one (1) registered primary caregiver shall be permitted to service qualifying patients from a home. The pri­ mary caregiver shall be a full-time resident of the home. 4. The Medical Use of Marihuana shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling and any attached garage'; this use shall not be eligible for special land use approval to be conducted in whole or in part in an acces­ sory building. 5. Notwithstanding Section 8.18B of the Zoning Ordinance, no sign shall be permit­ ted which in any way identifies this home occupation, or that the Medical Use of Marihuana is taking place on the premises, whether by word, image or otherwise. 6. Except for lighting, heating, watering, dry­ ing or other equipment, or fertilizers, herbi­ cides or other chemicals directly related to the Medical Use of Marihuana, there shall be no use of material or equipment not gen­ erally associated with the normal practices of owning, using and maintaining a dwelling. 7. Except for lawful distribution of Marihuana and items used in the administration of Marihuana only to qualifying patients asso­ ciated with the primary caregiver, there shall be no selling of goods, merchandise, supplies or products at the premises. 8. All necessary building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits shall be obtained for any portion of the home in which electri­ cal wiring, lighting or watering devices that support the cultivation, growing, or harvest­ ing of Marihuana are located. 9. If a room with windows is utilized as a grow­ ing location for Marihuana, any lighting shall employ shielding methods, without alteration to the exterior of the home, to prevent ambient light spillage that may cre­ ate a distraction for adjacent properties. 10. That portion of a home where energy usage and heat exceeds typical residen­ tial use, such as a grow room, and the storage of any chemicals such as herbi­ cides, pesticides, and fertilizers shall be subject to inspection and approval by the insure compliance with applicable stan­ dards. 11. The property and home shall be open for inspection upon request by the Zoning Administrator, building official, the Fire Department and law enforcement officials for compliance with all applicable laws and rules during the stated hours of operation/use and at such other times as any­ one is present on the home-occupied premises. 12. The home in which the Medical Use of Marihuana is being conducted shall com­ ply with subsections 8.18C.1 ,b.1,5, and 7 through 10. 13. A registered primary caregiver shall not dispense, sell, deliver or transfer marijua­ na to a qualifying patient on the same premises as a home occupation that is engaged in the cultivation and/or manu­ facture of marijuana. c. A permit shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator upon submission of an accurate and complete application for such permit, upon a form provided by the Village, and following review by the Zoning Administrator to determine compliance with this Ordinance. The application fee or other charge, if any, shall be determined by resolution of the Village Council, and in the absence of such resolution, shall be the same as the fee charged for approval of a zoning permit for a single family dwelling. 1. The application for permit shall Include the name and address of the applicant; the address of the property; proof that the applicant makes the dwelling their full-time residence, such as driver’s license, voter's registration records, or similar records; a current registration card issued to the pri­ mary caregiver; a full description of the nature and types of equipment which will be used in any cultivation and processing operation, and a description of the location at which this operation will take place with­ in the dwelling or attached garage; and such other information as the Zoning Administrator determines to be necessary to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this Section 8.18C. 2. The use shall be maintained in compliance with the requirements of this Section 8.18C, and all other applicable conditions and limitations. Departure from such con­ ditions and limitations shall be grounds for revocation of the permit. Upon revocation of the permit, the applicant shall not engage in the activity unless and until a new permit is granted. 3. information treated as confidential under the MMMA, including the primary caregiver registry identification card, and any infor­ mation about qualifying patients associated with that primary caregiver which is received by the Village, shall be maintained separate from the public information sub­ mitted in support of the application, shall be kept confidential, and shall not be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.? d. Medical Use of Marihuana was not permitted prior to adoption of this section, and accordingly such use shall not be treated as having the sta­ tus of a non-conforming use. e. A qualifying patient’s use of his or her home for the cultivation of medical marihuana for solely personal use shall not require a permit, but such use shall otherwise comply with all requirements of the MMMA and the MMMA General Rules, and also with Subsections 8.18C.1.b.5, 6, and 8 through 11. f. The medical use of marijuana shall not be per­ mitted in the Village except as specifically allowed in this Section 8.18C. Upon roll call vote, the vote upon the motion adopting said Ordinance was as follows: YEAS: Mark Jorgensen, Garry Patrick, Jeanette Schultz, Ruth Wineman, Jason Sheridan, Sue Villanueava and Amy Jo Kinyon. NAYS: None 06776017 �Page 14 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 17,2012 The hidey-hole by Alma W. Swinton Tales My Mother Told was written in 1965 by Alma Williams Swinton. Alma was the daughter ofDr. George and Sara Benedict Williams of Vermontville, the latter who shared with her daugh­ ter many stories of life in Vermontville in the mid1800s. The hidey-hole was at the end of the long orchard just before it met the primeval forest. While the trees were young in the new orchard, they had grown fast in the virgin soil of the wilderness land. There were snow apples, russets, yellow pip­ pins, crabs and a special tree of sweet boughs producing large pale yellow globes as sweet as sugar. The chickens as well as the children covet­ ed those apples and often arrived first in the morning PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES Licensed / Insured / Local ♦ wr TuRiJ cjet j Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 1 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION to peck at the three or four which had fallen to the ground during the night. There were pear trees, too, which bore small succulent sickle pears. There were berries and plums. In one comer at the edge of the orchard were three or four walnut and butternut trees. During the fall when these nuts were gathered and shelled, the children’s hands became a dark brown or a very dark green. The dye was so penetrating it had to wear off; soap and water having no effect, whatever. All the length of the orchard under the trees grew purple violets. The ground was a riot of color in early spring, and the children ran races to see who could pick the largest bouquet in the shortest time. These bouquets were afterward taken to the two elderly sisters who lived down the street and (poor off danger and cried in a disappeared. They souls) could never have the had voice that tried to be fierce couldn ’ t understand it, and fun of picking flowers for rather angrily each accused but cracked a little, “Don’t themselves anymore. you come in here or tell any­ Along one side of the the other of not playing fair. But when it happened the body — I’ve got a big stick orchard were raspberry and blackberry bushes and a third time and a rug seemed and I know how to use it!” The girls drew back a lit­ grapevine, trained on long to have been rumpled and disturbed, the children were tle, but they had battled with narrow trellises. The grapes older brothers, and the boy were large and a deep pur- puzzled and a little frightdidn’t look as fierce as he ened. plish-red when they were “Maybe it’s a bear,” ven­ tried to sound. ripe. The grape at the base of Suddenly one said accus­ tured Anna. each cluster ripened first. “A bear is big and could­ ingly, “Why did you eat our The children would walk up and down the trellis, parting n’t get through our little lunch?” Children who live near the the leaves and being too door,” said the more practi­ impatient to wait for the cal Sara. “It’s probably a fox wilderness understand the word hunger. or a weasel.” entire bunch to mature, Their expressions of sym­ These animals were com­ would pick and eat each lone grape as it ripened. One mon in the woods about; the pathy must have opened the children often saw them flood gates of pent up emo­ grape would disappear, then tion because, as the children two, then three more, until brought in by hunters. “Let’s set a trap,” suggest­ crept inside, the boy poured finally only the skeleton forth his story. ed one. stems were left. He had run away. He had That night they left an My grandmother would extra amount of food in the come on foot, all the miles come out to inspect the vines from Bellevue, trying to makeshift cupboard. and mourn, “The blackbirds The next morning, with keep hidden by day and must be at the grapes again!” creeping as best he could She never seemed to realize the first signs of daybreak, Sara and Anna crept stealth­ over the dark roads, with that Sara and Anna were the only the moon for light, by blackbirds who did the thiev­ ily out of the house, through the dew-drenched orchard night. He had been without ing. But the grapevine that grass and very quietly parted food for nearly two days, except for wild berries and made the hidey-hole was a the vines of the green door­ roots, until he had discov­ wild vine. The vine had way to look within. the hidey-hole. It took a moment for their ered grown almost unnoticed up the trunk of a stunted fruit eyes to become accustomed Watching from the woods, to the gloom in the little he had seen the children tree, then in a seeming spurt, enter and leave their little spread umbrella-like over the bower but when they did, Sara gave a little squeal of playhouse. tree’s branches and reached shocked surprise and Anna “Why did you run away?” down to earth again. The would have given a still they queried with great inter­ growth was dense and rank. In the fall, the vine produced louder one if she hadn’t est. This was exciting and a mass of small wild-grape clapped a hand over her they could scarcely wait to clusters, very sour, and tart, mouth to prevent it. hear more of his tale. but making the most colorful All doubled up in the box­ He looked at them a cupboard with the little rag and delicious jelly in the world. rug draped over his shoulder see TALES, next page If the children’s hands was a boy! 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I™n®lII hL^«ii*»• fe. ™IIhL *• *k KS>> 2*< hX* • Xt, *• Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 17,2012 — Page 15 TALES, continued from previous page moment, seemed to gather courage from their friendly little faces and finally said, “If I tell you, will you prom­ ise ‘cross your heart, and hope to die’ that you’ll never tell that you have seen me or where I came from?” This was a very solertin oath, and the little girls went through the prescribed rou­ tine in a very solemn man­ ner. They crossed their hearts. They clasped each other’s criss-crossed hands. The boy laid his hands upon theirs and the covenant was duly made. Now feeling entirely secure, the boy continued to talk. There had been a bad epidemic of typhoid in Bellevue. His father and mother had both died. He was left entirely alone. The family had originally migrat­ ed west from New York State, and the boy had no idea where to find relatives, if indeed there were any. A kindly neighbor had taken him in, but he knew that he was an added burden for their scanty supplies. When a farmer offered to board him in return for work, the boy felt that he ought to accept the offer. The farmer’s demands were beyond all reason, and when the boy had been too exhausted to perform some of the tasks required, the farmer had beaten him. Sick with grief and loneliness, the boy had twice run away, had twice been caught and returned. At the third attempt, he had succeeded in reaching this village — and found the hidey-hole “I won’t go back!” he cried. “Nobody can make me!” To Sara and Anna, this was a thrilling adventure, and they made it their per­ sonal problem. They carried out food, when it could be sneaked out from the bam. They brought a comb and a warm, if threadbare, coat of their brother’s. Being a little shocked at their pensioner’s dirty face and hands they even managed to secure some lye soap, a basin and water. That was the beginning of the trouble. Grandma Benedict missed the basin and began to make inquiries. The brothers Ellis and William, of course, knew nothing about the whole affair. They didn’t know of the hidey-hole. Sara and Anna, who had solemnly promised “cross my heart and hope to die,” were under oath to know nothing either. A family conference was held. All stood mute. Finally, in exasperation, my grand­ mother said, “Somebody in this house has told a lie. I don’t know who it is now. I may not find out for a long time, but when the Day of Judgment comes, all things will be revealed, and I will know who told that lie!” With this awful threat ringing in their ears, Sara and Anna went to bed. They didn’t talk much, each on her own side of the sheet’s cen­ ter seam. Each felt the weight of that lie heavy on her conscience. During the night, a fearful storm came up. Lightning flashed, thunder roared, heavy rain pounded like bul­ lets oh the roof of the log cabin. The little girls awoke to listen and worry. They thought about the boy in the shelter. The leafy canopy would be sufficient protection in a gentle shower, but this was a raging downpour; he would be soaked to the skin. Then, as the storm increased in intensity, the children became worried for themselves. They lay in each other’s arms and trembled at each new flash of light or crack of thunder. Teen advisory group keeps library patrons guessing “Guess how many ?” is the Putnam District Library Teen fundraising brain-child of the Advisory Group. The teen advisory group at Putnam District Library is offering prize packages for guess entries over the next several weeks. Patrons can guess the number of con­ tents in the jars and vote as often as they wish for a min­ imum of 25 cents per vote. The winner of the first con­ test was Angie Walker. Pictured is Courtney Walker accepting the prize for her mother. STUDENT DRIVER EDUCATION SEGMENT 1 Nashville, March 26 - April 12 Hastings, April 16 - May 3 SEGMENT 2 Nashville, April 2-4 Hastings, April 4-6 GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL LU 208 N. Main, Nashville 06776285 Jars of various items and amounts have been placed throughout the library. For a minimum 25 cents per vote, patrons can support the group and be eligible for prizes. Prizes have been donated by a number of area businesses. The first drawing took place Saturday, March 10. The fundraiser will run through the end of the school year with the last prize draw­ ing set for Saturday, June 2. Library staffpicks the win­ ners and change prizes and jars every other Saturday. All funds raised will go to TAG and the activities they sponsor. Most recently was a stuffed animal sleepover. “TAG’s teen leaders are committed to helping the library achieve its mission and creating fun, new experi­ ences for local teens in the Maple Valley community,” said Library Director Shauna Swantek. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06768090 SmortSnItv and the boy’s eyes forgave her. The procession moved back through the storm to find the cabin door opened and filled with curious but welcoming faces. In no time at all, r the boy was dried, clothed in a night shirt and tucked in with Ellis and Will. The bed was a little narrow for three, but it would do. Then sounds of soft talking and giggles assured the Benedicts that the waif no longer felt friendless. When my mother or my Aunt Anna Would tell this tale to their children and grandchildren, one would always ask, “What became of the boy?” To make a long story short, the boy’s relatives in the East were eventually TU_ I He located, after much delay, with letters traveling slowly back and forth. When he left for the new home, there were tears in his eyes, which he attempted to brush away. Ellis and Will looked solemn and tried to appear casual. But Sara and Anna frankly wept. He was their great adventure. And the hidey-hole? Well, it was no . longer a secret. Its attraction for the little girls had vanished.'It only came to life again when their children and later their grandchildren, playing in the old orchard, found remains of an ancient wild grapevine and mother (or grandmother) explained, “That’s where we found the boy in the hideyhole.” WE WORK ALL WINTER. 'HtflH Antenna Men TV ANTENNAS & TOWERS INSTALLED & REPAIRED! §§ s www.theantennamen.com • 269-967-8241 [DUAL FUEL, DUAL SAVINGS! Install a high efficiency Goodman* brand Gas Furnace along with a high efficiency Heat Pump and your Dual Fuel system can allow you to maximize your energy savings. Goodman' Air Conditioning & Heating FROST HEATING & COOLING QUALITY, VALUE & SERVICE Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Nashville (517) 852-9565 © 2011 Goodman Uanulatloring Company. LP. Houston, Twa 06776075 Thank goodness for Goodman: ATRIUM DOORS Single Hung • 517-852-0000 www.qreenliqhtcirivinq.net The other members of the family were uneasy, too. Candles were lit, and a tour of the house made for leak­ ing roofs arid flapping shut­ ters. Finally, Grandma Benedict called up from the foot of the stairs,. “Are you all right, Sara and Anna?” Two little white-clad forms leaped from their bed, raced down the steep stairs and came flying into their mother’s arms. “If this is the Day of Judgment come upon us, we told a lie.” Confusion ensued; but finally out of the welter of fear of the terrible Day of Judgment, conflicting loyal­ ties and naturally obedient dispositions, the story emerged. When Grandfather Benedict realized that a young boy was out alone in a torrential storm, he threw some blankets around Sara and himself, grabbed a lantern and pulling Sara by the hand, cried, “Show me the hidey-hole quickly,” as they ran. The thick wet grass slashed at their bare ankles. They were momentarily blinded by each flash of lightning. They bumped into trees in the ensuing darkness, but finally reached the little bower. Holding tight to her father’s hand, Sara called out reassuringly to the boy, not certain whether he could hear her voice, or not, in the deafening noise of the storm about them. When the grandfather parted the vines and saw in the faint light of his lantern, the drenched child, the wary look and the quick recoil: “I won’t go back!” his heart was full of pity. “No, boy” he assured in his gentle voice, the voice that had encouraged the fal­ tering, eased the sick, held steadfast the traveler to the other shore — “No, boy, we’ll never send you back. We are your friends. 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State in Nashville • 852-0882 www.hometownlumber.com > �Page 16 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, March 17, 2012 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-03-24.pdf 0dd44f659bf5f269c33cba5e2dba2591 PDF Text Text MAPLE HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY n e wss “7 EAST STATE ST Hastings, mi 49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 12, March 24, 2012 Maple Valley Academy is taking applications Bernie Hickey keynotes MSU address Local businessman Bernie Hickey, Michigan State University class of 1977 and founder of Hickey Electric (1978), was the keynote speaker Sunday, March 18 at Michigan State University’s Agriculture and Technology class. “This is a huge honor!” said daughter Kelly Hickey Adrianson. “I am so proud of my dad. He is a great exam­ ple to myself and my siblings and our children too.” said daughter, Kelly Hickey Adrianson. Added Kelly’s sister, Tracy Hickey Nelson, “My dad has always set such a great example for us kids with his hard work and dedication. He works harder than anyone I know. I am very proud to be able to call him my dad!” In an open meeting designed to introduce Maple Valley Academy and gain input from the community, Laurie DeDecker (clockwise, from left), Vicki Shoemaker, Heather Brass, Shauna Swantek, Ronna Steel and Amy Billings meet at Country Kettle Friday, March 23, to discuss the concept of standards-based education. by Shari Carney Staff Writer A lunch invitation from Maple Valley School Superintendent Ronna Steel to teachers Heather Brass, kindergarten, and Amy Billings, second grade, was the springboard to what has become Maple Valley Academy. Steel presented an outline ofher idea and gave them the reins to “go and develop it.” Maple Valley Academy was bom. Set to launch with the start of the 2012-13 school year, the program will start with a combined kinder­ garten and first grade class. Student learning will be based on an independent level, as opposed to grade level. After mastering a given subject, each student will proceed to the next level. The student will have multiple opportunities to learn concepts. Learning styles, individual character­ istics and personal interests will be incorporated into the individualized program. The team hopes to see the program spread throughout the district. Since its incep­ tion seven additional teach­ ers at Fuller Street Elementary School have shown interest. Brass and Billings will be developing their curriculum over the summer. Parents will be active par­ ticipants and will meet regu­ larly with the teachers as a student progress is measured. For. the program to begin, 60 students must register. g Applications for Maple Valley Academy are avail­ able at the district adminis­ trative office and from Brass and Billings.. If there is not enough interest, the program will be placed on hold. If the number exceeds 60, evenly matched kindergarten to first grade, a lottery-type drawing will determine participation. For more information on the academy, call Brass, 269-838-6084, or Billings, 517-543-7767. Bus driver falsely accused of texting while driving Maple Valley School Superintendent Ronna Steel interviewed by WOOD TV8, Friday morning, March 23, told them accusa­ tions made by a Lakewood High School student claim­ ing a Maple Valley bus driver was texting while driving were false. A photo was taken of the driver holding the phone, and WOOD TV 8 broadcast it. Steel asked the reporter why the photo was televised without further investiga- tion. She was told the TV station had not sensational­ ized, but simply stated what a student had said. According to Steel, stu­ dents were creating a disci­ pline issue and not cooperat­ ing. After stopping, the bus, the driver used her cell phone to look up the phone number for the Lakewood High School principal to seek advice. Buses are not equipped with other communication devices, said Steel, so the driver pulled over and used her personal cell phone. Students were being transported to Lansing Community College as part of a vocational education program through the inter­ mediate school district. Following legal advice. Steel said she decided to not suspend the driver and will let the investigation of phone records continue. Steel said she has received threatening phone calls regarding the incident. Nashville Village Council reappoints police chief by Shari Carney Staff Writer While numerous appoint­ ments were made at the March 22 meeting of the Nashville Village Council, the most heated part of the meeting occurred When a resident responded to state­ ments made previously by council members and chal­ lenged the council to allocate more money for improve­ ments in the village. n Former Nashville Village President Gary White referred to statements made at the Feb. 9 meeting that vil­ lage employees had not received raises in five years. He said raises had been given to village employees in Amy Billings (left) and Heather Brass present the philosophy of Maple Valley 2008, referencing a letter given to the Maple Valley Academy to the Parent Teacher Network at Fuller Elementary Tuesday, Feb. 28. News March 8 by Village They will co-teach a combined kindergarten and first grade class, pending an enroll­ Clerk Cathy Lentz. ment of 60 students. “So which is it five years or four years?” asked White. Trustee Rod Scramlin responded, “Do*you believe everything you read in the pSjper?” “Your clerk said it,” responded White. He reiterated concerns about cost of living increases for village employees, call­ ing them raises. Village President Frank Dunham responded, “Gary, See COUNCIL, pg. 11 In This Issue • Vermontville library to host Notable Author with auto industry ties • Nashville was called Forest city • Lion softball splits its first double header of the season • Area girls do well at DU for KCC Women’s softball team �Page 2 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 24,2012 Tutoring program in its fourth year “I like to tutor,” said Aubrey Laubenthal, a sophomore at Maple Valley High School. Among her many interests she finds time to help younger students with their studies. Aubrey is shown assisting Donna Coe, age 8, with a crossword puzzle. Roger Trowbridge of Vermontville is the founder of a tutoring program for Maple Valley Schools. In its fourth year, the all-volunteer organization has helped 130 plus students. Esther Brooke, age 11, is a 6th grader at Maple Valley Junior High School, she receives one-on-one tutoring in reading from Kay Marsh. by Shari Carney Staff Writer In addition to the staff at Maple Valley Schools, stu­ dents also have opportunities for tutoring services. Four years ago, Roger Trowbridge of Vermontville, with the help of volunteers, © Stadium Seating 0 No passes SHOWTIMES 3/24 - 3/29 O ® THE HUNGER GAMES (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:30,1:00,3:30,4:00,6:30; 7:00,9:30,10:00 MON-TH 4:00, 6:30, 7:00, 9:30,10:00 021 JUMP STREET (R) SAT-SUN 11:20, 2:00,4:40, 7:10, 9:40 MON-TH 4:40, 7:10,9:40 30 OR. 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Hosey has been a tutor since the program was initiated. “We Colton Gibson is 9 and in David Hustwick’s 4th grade. Russ Laverty assists with spelling. have seen kids struggle. We want to give kids in the val­ ley as much as we can to be successful in their adult lives.” In addition to Hosey, Mark and Andrea Montgomery were on board from the start of the pro­ gram. Andrea serves on the Maple Valley School Board as secretary. Trowbridge said when the Montgomery’s started they announced, “We don’t know how long we’ll be here.” They are still here, still changing lives, according to Trowbridge. Over the years the service has helped more than 130 students. Tutoring services are available Tuesday’s after school at Fuller Street and Maple Valley Junior Senior High School from 3-4:30 p.m., and at the junior, senior high school, Tuesday evenings 5:30-7 p.m. Call 945-9554 lor 4CT7OT ads to For more information, or volunteer, contact _u_ _TTHE HuE_ Trowbridge 1999. 517-667- at , , WE WORK ALL WINTER. HH w। Antenna Men TV ANTENNAS & TOWERS INSTALLED & REPAIRED! | www.theantennamen.com • 269-967-8241 g ugiaiai^E9aBiaawBjaaaBiaaiaajaaBEiaBiawaiaaiaigiaEiaBjaig TRAILS END MAPLE SYRUP would like to thank the sap gatherers, friends and family that made 2012 another successful season! You may purchase our product at any one of these fine stores: I i I i I • • • • Anne’s Health Foods, Hastings Carl’s Market, Nashville Duey’s Corner, Vermontville J&L Country Store, Charlotte See you at the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival at the NE corner of the park! Look for the big white horse trailer. (517) 852-9798 06776691 ! Ia a S ®liQf8iajajwBia!aiaBjBiaaaiaiaaaaBiiaaiaiaiajaBiaaaaiBjeiiaaiaaiBigil§ �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, March 24.2012 — Page 3 "4 revolutionary shif ... Superintendent’s Corner by Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Ronna Steel In 1999, the Federal Government reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and renamed it No Child Left Behind. This restructure was done with the intention of ensur­ ing that every student in the nation gained one year of academic growth to one year of learning. This is an amaz­ ing concept and one public schools have spent the last decade trying to attain. The first step was to iden­ tify what learning was neces­ sary at what grade levels. Aligning the state curriculum to benchmarks or standards that should be mastered at each grade level did this. The issue is the mastery. What does mastery learning mean? Students attend class­ es for 170 days per year and during that time are expected to master (80% or higher) reading, writing, mathemat­ ics, science and social stud­ ies. At the same time, we try to provide opportunities for them to gain social skills and expose them to computers, physical education, art and music. A tough task and many of our students are not able to master the material in the time they have in the classroom. Maple Valley Schools are trying to reimagine what needs to happen for ail stu­ dents to gain a year’s aca­ demic growth in a year’s time. This is a revolutionary shift in how we educate stu­ dents. Our mission is to help students be successful at their own rate of time rather than the school imposed cal­ endar. For example, when a student turns five they tradi- tionally start school in kindergarten. During this first 170 days the curriculum is designed to help them acquire the necessary skills to go into" 1st grade the fol­ lowing year. The curriculum is a road map necessary for the first steps into a twelveyear educational system that will prepare them for college or career readiness. In kindergarten, a five year old (or four if the birth­ day is September 1st to December I st) is expected to learn the alphabet and its role in reading, increase their vocabulary, begin to write, and the ability to add and subtract small numbers. This is an amazing set of skills. Some students arrive at our doors already having many of these skills and others arrive needing extra support to master them. Both sets of students need a different type of learning to be successful. Next year. Maple Valley Schools, will be offering a different option for parents serving the needs of both types of student. Students will develop as learners at their independent learning level. They will have multi­ ple opportunities to learn concepts until they reach proficiency in the skill. Students will work at their own pace. For example, if a student enters kindergarten already ready reading, they will begin to read rather than work on learning the alpha­ bet. Or if they need addi­ tional time, individualized instruction will give them the necessary extra support needed to master the alpha­ bet before they move onto reading. Students take true ownership of their learning. Maple Valley Academy’s mission is to prepare stu­ dents for success in the 21st century. Creating an environ­ ment where schools truly leave no child behind and help all students develop a passion for learning and ful­ fill their potential. During the 2012-13 school year we will begin providing this type of learning for stu­ dents ages five to seven (four if a student turns five by December 1 st) in a combined learning environment. The class will have traditional class sizes (60) but will have two teachers. Students will learn at their own pace and grades will not be given. Instead, students will master the standards and progress as they attain the learning. Our hope is to increase the scope of this learning to include additional age groups as we move forward. Ifyou have a child eligible for traditional kindergarten or 1st grade in the 2012-2013 school year, and would like to have your child considered for this pro­ gram please fill out an appli­ cation. They can be picked up at Fuller Elementary or at Maple Valley Schools Administration building. Additional details will be available at kindergarten roundup or you can contact Amy Billings or Heather Brass, at 517-852-9468 for additional information. Blood drives planned next week The American Red Cross is planning two blood drives in the area next week, the first on Monday, March 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Maple Valley High School, 11090 Nashville Highway and the second on Wednesday, March 28, from 12-5:45 p.m. at Bradford White UAW 1002 hall, 295 Washington St., Middleville. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a Mike Callton and Biscuit to visit Putnam District Library State Representative Mike on will k to young readers in honor of M h is Reading Month Friday, March 30. at 11 am. There will be registration, activities. singing, stories and door prizes: Another guest has been invited too. Normally, dogs are not allowed inside the library but an exception will be made to the five foot tall dog by the name of Biscuit. The annual character visit is sponsored in part by Eaton County Great Start and the Early Childhood Coalition. Created in 1996 by author Alyssa Caucilli, Biscuit is the main character in a series of books about a small yel­ low puppy and the girl who loves him unconditionally. “If you are a puppy lover like me, this is the place for you!,” says Capucilli on her website. “Welcome to the world of Biscuit... the small yellow puppy who always wants one more hug!” Putnam Library owns sev­ eral Biscuit titles available for checkout. An extra Biscuit preschool storytime will take place Fricay, April 30 at -I I a.m. Young readers will make a craft and enjoy a special treat. Also on the calendar is the annual T party. Former par­ ties were strictly “tea” par­ ties but Assistant Director Emily Mater assures patrons that will not be the case for 2012. “T is for Truck and other Tough stuff!” said Mater about the upcoming party for May. The library invites com­ munity businesses with big vehicles to bring them and allow kids to get up close and hands on as they parents learn about services offered. Any interested parties should contact the library, 517-852­ 9723 for more details. minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. For more information, call 1-800-REDCROSS (I800-733-2767) or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org Mike Callton, reading to young patrons at Putnam District Library, will visit Friday, March 30 at 11 a.m. in honor of March is Reading Month. Book Your Spring Clean-Up & Landscaping Projects NOW. FREE Landscaping Estimates Contact Chris at517-749-5218 5715 South M-66, Nashville We want to wish a Happy 91st Birthday to Phyllis Kilpatrick — March 28th — Don't You’ve been a GREAT Mom ~ Grandma ~ Mother-in-law and we love you I Steve, Jodie & Geoff~ Mike, Cecelia & Megan 06776027 Kevin, Mary & Brennan �Page 4 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday March 24, 2012 SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Fuller Street Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, March 26 Chili with crackers, fresh veg. blend, fruit, milk Tuesday, March 27 Grilled chicken sandwich, veg. blend, fruit dessert, milk. Wednesday, March ZU Taco bake, tossed salad, fruit, milk Thursday, March 29 Sack lunch day. Pizza hot pockets, fresh fruit, fruit snacks, milk. Friday, March 30 No school. Spring break begins! NOTE: 2 milk flavors offered daily with lunch. 2 milk choices offered daily with breakfast Cracker packs offered daily with hot lunch. Menu subject to change without notice. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr, High School Lunch Menu Monday, March 26 Pizza buns, garlic fries, banana. Fruit and yogurt bar. Tuesday, March 27 BBQ pork sandwich, com, push-ups. Mexican bar. Wednesday, March 28 Chicken wrap sandwich, fresh carrots, fresh grapes, birthday cake. Asian bar. Thursday, March 29 Cheesy breadsticks, spaghettio’s, chilled peaches. Country chicken bar. Friday, March 30 Sweet and sour chicken/over rice, Asian blend vegetables, mandarin oranges. Variety bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: variety of chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, PB&J sandwich, yogurt w/string cheese. Menu subject to change. Breakfast prices: $1.45;, reduced 30?; Lunch prices: $2.25-$2.50, reduced 40?; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: 50?. Hastings City Bank earns highest five-star rating BauerFinancial, Inc., “While the primary focus of Coral Gables, Fla., the the big banks is dividend nation’s leading bank rating payments, smaller banks tend and research firm, recognizes to be locals and therefore Hastings City Bank, as a more in tune with the com­ superior five-star rated bank. munities they serve. This A five-star rating denotes that community focus has paid off Hastings City Bank is one of as Hastings City Bank has the best in the nation in terms earned Bauer’s highest fiveof its overall financial per­ star rating for strength and formance. In fact, Hastings stability. City Bank has earned this Established in 1886, five-star superior rating for Hastings City Bank has the past nine consecutive .served its local communities quarters. for 125 years. It currently “The recent uproar against operates through offices in big banks has shed a whole Bellevue, Caledonia, Hast­ Ruffner-Shoup hew light orf community ings, Middleville, Nashville banks,' and for good reason,” and Wayland and can be Larry and Anita Ruffner of says Karen L. Dorway, presi­ found on the Internet at Vermontville are pleased to dent of BauerFinancial. www.hastingscitybank.com. announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Hillary Ruffner to Randy Shoup. Randy is the son of Robert and Deanna Shoup of Charlotte. An October 2012 wedding is in the plans. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News ads! Room Darkening Fabric New Fabrics Arriving Project Ideas Totes, Pot Holders, Pillows, Table Runners, Purses, Quilts, Throws, Pillowcases ...more Pray for our Nation 218 E. State St., Hastings • Njmibi ------ 1 945-9673 OPEN: Monday Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5 30 pm < iflml Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station [ “Our Family Serving Yours ” Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 visa (517) 852-9712 9200EM-7»HWJ.Nashville Scott A. Daniels NEWEST CITIZEN ANNOUNCED Vermontville library to host Notable Author with auto industry ties D. E. Johnson, author of Motor City Shakedown, will pay a special visit to the Vermontville Township Library Sunday, April 22, at 2 p.m. for an afternoon of first-rate storytelling, book signing and question and answer time with guests, according to promoters. The early 20th century, a time of big ambitions, huge achievements and crushing poverty, holds a fascination for Johnson. He says he comes by his interest in automotive history honestly, since his grandfather was vice president of Checker Motors from 1924 to 1980. Johnson’s visit is spon­ sored by the Library of Michigan’s 2012 Michigan Notable Authors Tour. This year, 20 authors will visit nearly 50 libraries through­ out the state. “It’s a treat to have Mr. Johnson in our community, sharing his story with our friends and neighbors in such, an open, accessible way,” said Carla Rumsey, director of the library. “Michigan is home to some ofthe best sto­ ries and storytellers found anywhere in the country. An author of D. E. Johnson’s caliber here, in our library, will make it an afternoon to remember.” “This year’s Michigan Notable Books delve into wonderfully diverse topics and offer something of inter­ est for just about everyone,” said State of Michigan Librarian Nancy R. Robertson. “The tour offers the opportunity for book enthusiasts in many comers of the state to join in the con­ versation about what consti­ tutes great writing and to hear from some of the Great Lakes region’s most beloved authors.” Johnson’s literary debut, a historical mystery entitled The Detroit Electric Scheme, was published by St. Martin’s Minotaur in September 2011. Johnson is a history buff who has been writing fiction since childhood, but had to hit his mid-life crisis to real­ ize he should get serious about it, said promoters. Johnson and his wife Shelly have always encouraged their children to make their dreams a reality, j\fter taking classes, reading everything on writing he could find and writing for hours daily, he wrote a book that Loren Estleman calls “ a Les Miserables for the American experience.” After spending his child­ hood in Kalamazoo, Johnson graduated from Central Michigan University and was a business owner in Grand Rapids. He is current­ ly working on a second sequel to The Detroit Electric Scheme. Several copies of both books are available to bor­ row from the library, and copies will be available for sale before and at the event. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, March 26 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed baby carrots, orange bread pudding. Tuesday, March 27 Baked potato bar, chili, tossed salad, apple, crackers. Wednesday, March 28 Spaghetti and meatballs in sauce, tossed salad, apple­ sauce, Texas toast. Thursday, March 29 Sliced ham, sweet pota­ toes, cabbage, pineapple, din­ ner roll.. Friday, March 30 Potato crunch pollock, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, peach crisp, combread. Blake Earl and Bodey Dennis Morawski, bom at Metro Health Hospital, Home Delivered Wyoming on Feb. 24,2012 to Cold Menu Derek and Ashley Morawski Monday, March 26 of Hastings. Blake was bom Cheddar cheese, com and at 3:30 a.m. and weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches black bean salad, citrus sec­ long. Bodey was bom at 3:32 tions, club crackers. Tuesday, March 27 a.m. and weighed 7 lbs. 13 Tuna salad with bun, broc­ ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches coli raisin salad, prunes, gra­ long. nola bar. Wednesday, March 28 Sliced ham and Swiss cheese, pickled beet and onion salad, applesauce, bun. Thursday, March 29 Chef salad, macaroni salad. Mandarin oranges, crackers. Friday, March 30 Egg salad, three bean salad, tropical fruit, bun. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, March 26 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, orange, bread pud­ ding. Tuesday, March 27 Chili, hash brown cubes, spiced apples, crackers. Wednesday, March 28 Spaghetti and meatballs in sauce, mixed vegetables, apple crisp. Thursday, March 29 Sliced ham, sweet pota­ toes, cabbage, prunes, vanilla wafers. Friday, March 30 Potato crunch pollock, sea­ soned potatoes, coleslaw, peach crisp, granola bar. Activities Calendar Monday, March 26 Hastings - Music with Sam; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG 10 a.m.; Painting with Bob I p.m.; Kinship Support 5:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, March 27 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. GL - 10:30­ 12:30 Cards. Wednesday, March 28 Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Birthday Party; Reminiscence. Thursday, March 29 Hastings - Line Dancing/ Music with Celia 10:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, March 30 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. ‘-Diana’s r The Place to Gofor Professional Stylu MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 Now Scheduling Appointments MAPLEWVALLEY Accounting and Tax, LLC Jill Vanderboef, Enrolled Agent 8870 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, MI 517-852-1500 We Specialize ini • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes . • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 24,2012 — Page 5 rs; From the Pulpit CALENDAR OF EVENTS Privilege and honor Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Mar. 26 by Pastor Marc S. Livingston Mar. 29 Chester Gospel Church >* >*Sift Sift Scc SS S * MM * Si Si 5SJ" ’•* Adhfc^ Jtalllri) n’ ta?-Bsiik WJlifeldurih Exodus 20:12 reads, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” I just returned home from Florida, and the weather was warm and sunny. However, ifyou were to look at me you might wonder if I ever left this state. I do not have great tan, and really never even came close to getting one. I never saw the ocean or the beach (except from the air). I never went to a spring training baseball game or to any theme park. I w^nt to Florida to help my wife care for her parents and help them pack for their return to Michigan. After her parents lived in Florida for 25 years, it became neces­ sary because of health reasons to get them closer to their children so we may have the privilege of caring for them. Yes, 1 did say privilege. The Ten Commandments tell us that we are to honor our parents. Jesus also restates this same command in the New Testament. The word honor in the Old Testament literally means to affix to them the same type of medal awarded to an Olympian. In the New Testament, that same word means to “revere, and to place great value upon.” Our aging parents are to be valued. I have two choices — as do you — when it comes to our parents: to honor them or to dishonor them. God com­ mands us to honor them. This is a statement of fact that is to be done actively. My mother-in-law is 80 years old and weighs 83 pounds. She is the only mom I have left on this earth. When she is gone, it will be forever. So I count each day that we have her and my father-in-law as gifts from God. I love them both deeply. Parents are not to be discarded as something of no value. Someone once defined the word “obedience” as doing what you are told to do, when you are told to do it, and to do it with a happy heart. Be an obedient child and honor your parents. Remember, your children are watch­ ing the way you treat their grandparents. The pattern that you show them may be the way you are treated. Do it God’s way, and you will be honored. Mar. 31 Apr. 1 Apr. 1 Apr. 1 Apr. 2 Apr. 4 Apr. 5 Apr. 7 Apr. 7 Apr. 10 “ Apr. 11 Apr. 14 Apr. 15 Apr. 15 Apr. 15 Apr. 15 Apr. 28 Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Pro Auto. Rabbit Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Swine Tagging, 1-4 p.m., Expo Center. Dog Pre-registration deadline for fair. Rabbit Cavy Pre-registration deadline for fair. Borrowed dog agreement due to Superintendent Baking Basics class 1, age 9-11 (6 p.m.), age 12-19 (7 p.m.), Welcome Comers Church. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Swine Tagging, 9 a.m.-l p.m., Osborne Farm in Delton. Swine Tagging, 1-3 p.m., Mooville. Cooking Matters class 1, Seasonal Grille. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Swine Tagging, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Expo Center. Wayne and Sherry Gould Market Steer & Beef Breading Animals pre-regwill celebrate their 40th istration deadline for fair. Wedding Anniversary on Goat Pre-registration deadline for fair. Swine possession & pre-registration deadline for March 18, 2012. They were fair. united in marriage on March 18, 18, 1972 Sheep market animal and breeding stock preMarch 1972 at Nashville Baptist Church, registration deadline (possession by May 15) PQA Testing, 9-11 a.m., Expo Center (only date Nashville, Mich. The couple have three for Barry County). Goulds to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary children: Leslie and Kyle Booher, Emilie and Steve Wohlscheid, Lee and Keri Gould. They have four grandchildren: Gavin, Alexis, Hunter and Averie. Wayne and Sherry will celebrate by spending the day with their family. Calvin College announces dean’s list Calvin College in Grand Rapids has announced its fall 2011 dean’s list, which includes Andrew Hess of Nashville. To qualify, students must earn a 3.5 grade point aver­ age or better for the semester and have at least a 3.3 cumu­ lative grade point average. “ pn; Uj Ji^ij vtd la to) pi !Stiiii;t: ffi-faa® । MiiW J lbsW ta-totoi^ stM a'BfliMu MiHf Mti/tyaGL-IW IW rir MMtaH1 [gjfc fc-M® uy taj] Easter Dinner Specials Jack & Judy s Beginning March 6th through 31st, MOOville will be having Garage Sales! § Tuesday through Saturday 1/2 OFF am ~ 6:00 pm 10 NEW VENDORS WEEKLY! I'A'1 2pm-6pm Every kSaturdavU 5875 S. M-66, Nashville piDaW Country Kettle Cafe ^Sdease help us celebrate the 8Oth ^irtfiday of w mother VIRGINIA (LAFLEUR) COX Sashrille's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! by showering her with cards by April 1st 113 N. Main, Nashville Send your loving thoughts to: 517-852-9700 West Vermontville Hwy. Vermontville, Michigan 49096 517-852-9003 Kids 12 and under come in and sign up for a chance to win a Giant Easter Basket Drawing will be held April 7th Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM 2 mi S of Nashville, comer of M-79 & M-66 pya faii® Mw! Swiss Steak Baked Ham & Yams Roast Turkey & Dressing Linda, Cindy, Deb, Ross, Teresa www.moo-ville.com 81® • lik 1^1 *• -J ,«!■ ! *•«,«!■ LOCAL **’ SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Suri. 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 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: Wdrship ................................... 7 p.m. REV: ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 w. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ......... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 8 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration... 9 8 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 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. 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School............................. 10 A.M. Service............................. 11:15 P.M. Service........................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45 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 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 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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING 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. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of 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.................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALT1NE 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 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page 6 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday March 24. 2012 Memories of the Past Nashville was called Forest city Built in 1863 by Nashville patriarch George Gregg as a home for his son Robert, this house played ,3 key role in the naming of Nashville. It was there that Garadus Nash, a civil engineer for the Grand River Valley Railroad, boarded while the rail line was being built. It was from this residence that Nash and four other men departed one Sunday for a walk to the river where a historic decision was made. on the north bank of the exist, our present Main Thomapple River, near pres­ Street was not so much as a cow path. There were no ent-day Putnam Park. “I remember that before stores here, only an old the village of Nashville was sawmill on the north side of settled and before the road the river and a blacksmith was surveyed through here, shop.” Purkey recalled that the we used to call the place Forest City, ” wrote place at the time was known Hanchett’s Mills. Feighner. “At that time, there as was no clear land south of (Obviously in honor of A grist mill on the west side of the Thornapple Rivers (at the south end of present- the river where the main por- miller Charles Hanchett or day Bridge Street) was one of the early structures in the new settlement dubbed tion oftown is now located.” his partner. Charles, a mill Feighner recalled a nice builder by trade, had con­ Forest City or Hanchett’s Mill in the 1850s, when the Feighner, Purkey and Gregg pinery of about three acres verted a crude sawmill oper­ families arrived. A crude wooden bridge, considerably downstream from the present on the south bank of the ation on the west side of the span, ran roughly parallel, to a primitive sand-and-brush dam and led to pioneer cab­ river, east of what now is the river into a grist mill in ins on the north bank of the river. Phillips and Reed streets which he and Hirman intersection. When the Hanchett had an interest, 1903. This Memories ofthe Past of pioneer families. Emanuel came to Feighners built their frame along with the Feighner The place we now know article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in as Nashville was dubbed Nashville as a lad with his house in 1854, their only brothers: Henry, Solomon the Maple Valley News, Forest City by the first white family, the Henry Feighners, white neighbors were the and William.) “All the land south of the .March 23. 1982. settlers to put down roots in 1854, when there was but Charles Hanchett family. Bull, a Native river was then a solid woods, here in the mid-1850s, one log house here. The John The naming of Nashville according to a remembrance newly arrived family built American, and his wife lived consisting mostly of beech and maple, with some ash is a story in itself — a tale written by Emanuel J. the first frame dwelling and in a nearby shanty. “At the time, there was a and cherry,” recalled Purkey that has been passed down Feighner and published in also erected the first black­ through several generations the Nashville News Dec. 18, smith shop in the settlement log house near where the of those early years. pump house is now and a After reaching adulthood, sawmill on the north side of Purkey became a stone the river, the mill being built mason by trade and is credit­ before we came, and the log ed with much of the fine house occupied by Charles brick and stone work still Hanchett,” wrote Feighner. visible in many Nashville “These were all the buildings buildings, including the in the place at that time.” Methodist Church; the origi­ Feighner recalled that year nal Brooks home on the seeing quite a number of southeast comer of the Indians passing their house, Washington and Middle some riding ponies and some streets intersection; and the on foot. McDerby Block on the “It was a strange sight to southeast comer of Main and our folks who had never seen Washington. Both Tom an Indian before,” he noted. Purkey and Emanuel Thomas Purkey, a con­ Feighner, who grew up to temporary of Emanuel become proprietor of a pho­ Feighner, also came to tographic studio and success­ March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Nashville as a boy in the ful real estate broker, had the mid-1850s. His father, Jacob privilege of watching Colorectal cancer Is the second leading cause of cancer deaths Purkey, settled in 1855 Nashville emerge from the in the U.S. If you age 50 or older (or earlier with a family history), northwest of town near primeval forest state into a call us to schedule your colonoscopy. where the old Martin School beautiful village. is now located. George B. Gregg, an 1854 The following are just some of the services available at Hastings Surgeons: Four years later, the elder settler in Castleton Purkey, a widower with five Township, COMPREHENSIVE Section 13, FIBEROPTIC VENOUS ABLATION children, moved his family became the driving force BREAST SERVICES ENDOSCOPY for the treatment into the new community. behind that evolvement. An including Mammosite of venous reflux for the treatment They settled on a farm, now engineer and former govern­ procedures and disease of GERD commonly remembered as ment surveyor, Gregg was Stereotactic biopsy the former Verdan Knoll somewhat of a patriarch with NON-1NVASIVE SCLEROTHERAPY place, on the hill north of 13 children. LAPROSCOPIC CANCER for the treatment of Putnam Park. “He had visions of assem­ SURGERY SCREENING spider veins For the first 10 years, the bling his entire baker’s Including Appendicitis Purkey family lived in a log dozen of children on the and Gallblader Go to www.hasfjngssurgeons.com for information cabin. In 1869, they built the banks of the Thomapple,” and a comprehensive list of our surgical services. large frame house which is wrote his great-granddaugh­ the recent Donald Hein resi­ ter Ethel Parrish Stansell in dence. March 17, 1955, piece in the In an-interview published Nashville News. 1005 W. Green St. in the Nashville News Oct. 7, In the 1850s, all the land Suite 300 1926, Thomas Purkey within the present corporate Hastings ,MI recalled how the village limits ofNashville and much 269.948.8411 appeared to him in the year Jjeyond was owned by' a Affiliated with Pennock Physician Network 1859, at age 13: “At that group of speculators who Exceptional care. Close to home. early date, Nashville did not had acquired the land as astings Surgeons early as 1846. The property, however, did not sell. In fact, a federal government land office inspector toured the site and labeled it “a land of swamps, sinkholes, Indians and wild beasts, totally unfit for man or beast.” George Gregg moved in at just the right psychological moment, observed his great­ granddaughter. Wrote Mrs. Stansell: “He not only came and saw, but seeing he could envision the possibilities of the site.” With his son Robert, George Gregg began to buy, sell and trade properties until the family owned all the land from the Thomapple River to approximately Quaker Brook, from Main Street through to Queen Street. By the time the Civil War start­ ed in 1861, the Greggs owned the bulk ofthe village with the exception of a few isolated parcels. Now; the community needed an official name. In his 1926 interview, Thomas Purkey told how the village came to be named Nashville. It was during the building of the Grand River Valley Railroad through the town. Civil engineers Ben Jackson and Garadus Nash were working along the line and boarding at the home of Robert Gregg, a brother-in­ law to Purkey. One Sunday, Tom had occasion to visit his brother­ in-law. At the time, there was present at the Gregg home, besides Jackson and Nash, two other local men: John Webster, a blacksmith, and Eli Mallett, who accord­ ing to early records was a miller. The men decided to go down the river, and Tom accompanied them. During the little jaunt, the question of a proper and fitting name for the village arose. “The first name suggested was that of Johnstown,” remembered Purkey, “and the second was Greggville.” Finally, Nash exclaimed, “Why not call it Nashville?” Tom distinctly recalled the remark his brother-in-law, Robert Gregg, made at this last suggestion: “By jiminy pelts, that’s what it shall be.” And Nashville it is. Mrs. Stansell, to whom Robert Gregg was a great- Continued next page �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 24,2012 — Page 7 Shaughnessy updates area farmers during legislative breakfast State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy met with area farmers March 16 to provide an update on legislation affecting them, during the Eaton County Farm Bureau Legislative Breakfast. In addition to Shaughnessy and other state and local office-holders, Keith Creagh, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, was invited to the event by Shaughnessy to give an agriculture update. “The governor and Director Creagh have recog­ nized farmers and producers as the unsung heroes of Michigan’s economic recov­ ery, and I was honored to take part in this gathering and discuss important legis­ lation affecting those who grow our food,” said Shaughnessy, R-Charlotte. “Farmers and producers are vital to Eaton County’s econ­ omy as well as the state’s, and I welcome their input and feedback on the bills the Legislature is considering.” Creagh provided an update on the MDARD’s new direction to improve Michigan’s agriculture and farm profitability. The event took place at the Eaton County Farm Bureau Co-op in Charlotte. POLICE BEAT Sj Suspect threatens; leaves by police car ** A woman called 911 to report an assault March 17 after leaving her East Day Road residence, in Bellevue, and again when returning to the house. Barry County Central Dispatch then received numerous 911 calls from the residence. Three different people were report­ edly calling the emergency number. Barry County Sheriff Deputies have docu­ mented a tumultuous history between the initial female caller and the suspect. The 4; ■Wk ?? hii, ■y ift®s khlliiiii fa*»4 Mc(teSMi litai tetHtit&iHia ® a ti । M, k HPrity mdiittditi it :Mui 1 tt issiifit lit KjtS Jtafrfle 2 & .in- From previous page rikatydib stWpi No*, k ter ridiitai fclffitata Mhifc aioWfc ktaMfa ofkWfa® tllit , j fe Qiiaffinfefa ,® ®tlt ad Gnte^® [git wtei®’3> MW* * "ij ft •****! fft a*t®’ ?•! •S>! fa*®’ ?S> ** •1“*'J*S1*^* Ufa ” k»«fa* k»«fa Ta * juM *w ' uncle, recalled a similar ver­ sion of the story in the 1955 report. According to her, in the conversation that ensued, Nash said to Robert Gregg, “Gregg, if you will call your town after me — Nashville — I’ll draw up your first plats.” Mrs. Stansell claims that Tom Purkey then said to Gregg, “How about it; does that suit you?” and received this reply: “It’s as good a name as any. We have a rail­ road and a station, we are to have a post office and so we must have a name.” Mrs. Stansell concluded, “And that is the documented evidence of how the town was named.” Of course, since Purkey was one of the principals, his version may be considered more accurate. As for Nash, the railroad company’s chief engineer on the local line, there are still conflicting reports of why he failed to keep his promise. male suspect was allegedly asked by the woman to leave the house, but he refused. The woman said the 24-yearold man chased her from the bedroom into the kitchen and punched her in the face. When she went into the bath­ room and locked the door, the man used a screwdriver to unlock the door and attacked her. Two other men living in the house had pulled the man away from her. Allegedly, the suspect had been drinking and throwing things all day. The woman told deputies the sus­ pect warned her “If he was going in a police car, she was going in an ambulance.” According to one witness, the suspect had grabbed a knife and tried to get to the woman. The man was arrest- He did not prepare the plats; the Greggs assumed respon­ sibility for that task. Mrs. Stansell claims Nash was transferred to another state and was therefore unable to fulfill his obliga­ tion. Another account is less flattering. It said that When Nash returned here in the spring of 1866, he found scarcely a dozen families liv­ ing in the village and left in disgust. Whether or not this report is true, it is known that rail­ road lines built through this section caused real estate values to jump, and by the time the first train of cars arrived in Nashville in 1869, the village boasted several hundred inhabitants. And it was on March 26, 1869, that Henry P. Baldwin, governor of Michigan, signed the act of incorpora­ tion designating this commu­ nity “to be known by the name of the Village of Nashville.” Hansbarger\ I Heating 8 Hir Conditioning L***J>; r 10 “V »» w ft fe f Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and flir Conditioners Full line of Indoor flir Quality Products FREE Estimates Licensed & Insured Uermontville • Cole Hansbarger, Owner gl 7-490-1287 naKt Named one ■ of West Michigan's lOl Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for 2012! ed for domestic violence and a probation violation. 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PtNNOCK vv health Services www.pennockhealth.com �Page 8 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday March 24, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S MILLER & ASSOCIATES. PC MAY BE A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN PLEASE CONTACT OUR BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OFFICE Mortgage Sale - Default OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ has bean made in the conditions CATION IS INTENDED FOR of a certain, mortgage* made by INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AMANDA J. MAIN to Mortgage ONLY AND IS NOT AN Electronic Registration Systems, ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A Inc acting solely as nominee for DEBT IN Taylor. Bean & Whitaker Mortgage VIOLATION OF THE AUTO­ Corp. Mortgagee, dated MATIC STAY OR THE DIS­ December 29. 2008. and recorded CHARGE INJUNCTION. IN on January 8,2009, as Document SUCH Number: 20090108-0000219, CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD Barry County Records, said mort­ ANY PART OF THIS COMMU­ gage was assigned to BANK OF NICATION WHICH IS AMERICA, N.A , SUCCESSOR INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. BY MERGER TO BAC HOME OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA REQUIRES US TO ADVISE COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS YOU THAT COMMUNICATION SERVICING, LP by an FROM OUR OFFICE COULD Assignment of Mortgage dated BE INTERPRETED AS AN September 27, 2011 and recorded ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A October 11, 2011 by Document DEBT Number: 201110110009503, on , AND THAT ANY INFORMA­ which mortgage there is claimed TION OBTAINED MAY BE to be due at the date hereof the USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Six IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE Hundred Sixty-Seven and 21/100 MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE ($62,667.21) Including interest at BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE the rate of 6.00000% per annum. MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT Under the power of sale contained OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE in said mortgage and the statute in ENTITLED TO THE such case made and provided, BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ notice is hereby given that said MEMBERS' CIVIL REUEF ACT. mortgage will be foreclosed by a MORTGAGE SALE - Default sale of the mortgaged premises, has been made in the conditions or some part of them, at public of a mortgage made by Lori venue, at the place of holding the Joyce, A married woman, to Circuit Court in said Barry County, Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, where the premises to be sold or Mortgagee, dated July 6, 2006 some part of them are situated, at and recorded July 14, 2006 in Instrument Number 1167170, 01:00 PM on April 19, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Barry County Records, Michigan. Township of Hastings, Barry Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust County, Michigan, and are Company, as Trustee for Argent described as: A parcel of land commencing at the North quarter Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, post of Section 9, Town 3 North, Series 2006-M2 by assignment. Range 8 West; thence South There is claimed to be due at the along the North and South quarter date hereof the sum of Seventyline 1436.50 feet; thence West to Four Thousand Two Hundred the Westerly line of Trunk Line Thirty-Seven and 74/100 Dollars Highway M-43 for the place of ($74,237.74) including interest at beginning, thence West from the 8.6% per annum. place of beginning 610.50 feet; Under the power of sale con­ thence South 264 feet; thence tained in said mortgage and the East 608 feet; thence North along statute irt such case made and the aforementioned Highway to provided, notice is hereby given the place of beginning. Excepting that said mortgage will be foretherefrom the North 100 feet closed by a sale of the mortthereof. Commonly known as: 679 gaged premises, or some part of BARBER ROAD If the property is them, at public vendue at the eventually sold at foreclosure sale, Barry County Circuit Courthouse the redemption period will be 6.00 in Hastings, Michigan in Barry months from the date of sale County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on unless the property is abandoned APRIL 26, 2012. Said premises are located in or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined aban­ the Township of Irving, Barry Michigan, and are doned in accordance with MCL County, 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the described as: County of Barry, Village of redemption period will be 30 days Freeport, Michigan from the date of sale, or 15 days Lots 3 and 4 of Block Number after statutory notice, whichever is 1 of Nyes Addition to the Village later. If the property is presumed to of Freeport, according to the be used for agricultural purposes recorded Plat thereof prior to the date of the foreclosure The redemption period shall be sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, 6 months from the date of such the redemption period is 1 year. sale, unless determined aban­ Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the doned in accordance with MCLA property is sold at a foreclosure §600 3241a, in which case the sale, the borrower(s) will be held redemption period shall be 30 responsible to the person who days from the date of such sale. buys the property at the mortgage TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosure sale or to the mort- foreclosing mortgagee can gage holder for damaging the rescind the sale. In that event, property during the redemption your damages, if any, are limited period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: solely to the return of the bid The foreclosing mortgagee can amount tendered at sale, plus interest. rescind the sale. In that event, If the property is sold at fore­ your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid closure sale, pursuant to MCL amount tendered at sale, plus 600.3278, the borrower will be interest. If you are a tenant in the held responsible to the person property, please contact our office who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to as you may have certain rights. the mortgage holder for damage Dated: March 17, 2012 Randall S. to the property during the Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys redemption period. for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., If you are a tenant in the prop­ SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO erty, please contact our office as BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, you may have certain rights. LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME Dated: March 24, 2012 LOANS SERVICING, LP 43252 Orlans Associates, P.C. Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Attorneys for Servicer Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) P.O. Box 5041 335-9200 Case No. 12MI00304-1 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (03-17)(04-07) Kile No. 356.3971 06776276 (03-24) (04-14) 06776840 LEGAL NOTICE Lion softball splits its first double header of the season Maple Valley’s varsity softball team opened the 2012 season by splitting a pair of contests with Hastings in Nashville Thursday afternoon. The Lions took the night- LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY" BE A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas P Lydy, A Single Man to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 17,2006, and recorded on March 20, 2006, as Document Number: 1161507, Barry County Records, said mort­ gage was assigned to U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for C-BASS 2006-CB7 Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-CB7 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 23, 2012 and recorded March 05, 2012 by Document Number: 201203050002294, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen and 28/100 ($83,918.28) including interest at the rate of 7.00000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on April 19,2012 Said premises are situat­ ed in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 62 feet of Lots 833 and 834 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, According to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 1. Commonly known as: 314 S Park St If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: March 17, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for or U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for CBASS 2006-CB7 Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-CB7 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248­ 335-9200 Case No. 120MI00108­ 1 (03-1 7) (04-07) 06776271 Maple Valley third baseman Timara Burd slaps a tag on a Hastings baserunner during game two of their teams’ double header Thursday in Nashville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) cap 9-4, after falling in the day’s opener 10-1. Ashley Lesage had three singles and an RBI in the win LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BORROWER PUR­ SUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) THIS FIRM MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. NOTICE is hereby provided to the Borrower(s) regarding the prop­ erty located at 315 WEST MAIN STREET, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333. Stated-law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(1)(c), BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP has designated the Loan Modification Department of Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, ■ Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 at (248) 883-0f57 as its agent to serve as the contact under MCL sections 600.3205a-3205c and has the authority to make agree­ ments for a loan modification pur­ suant to MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. 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-ASHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. If you request a meeting with the desig­ nated agent, foreclosure pro­ ceedings will not start until 90 days after the notice required by MCL 600.3205a was mailed to your last known address, subject to the provisions of MCL 600.3205b. If an agreement to modify the mortgage is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attorney. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968-0738. Notice given by: Randall S. Miller Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 248-883-0157 (Loan Modification Dept.) Ioanmods@rsmalaw.com Case No. 10MI03229-2 Dated: March 29, 2012 (03-24) 06776865 for the Lions, while Kaitlyn Petersen had two singles and two stolen bases. Beth Richter pitched the Lions to the win. Lion head coach Mary Lesage also said that her team got awesome defense from center fielder Petersen and third baseman Timara Burd. The solid defensive play was nice after an opening game where the Lions made some poor decisions in the field to help the Saxons to the win. Alicia Johncock was hit With the loss for the Lions, despite throwing seven strike outs while walking just two. Ashley Lesage was 2-for3 at the plate with a double and a single. She scored her team’s lone run, with the RBI going to Tesla Meade. Maple Valley also had McKaily Bodenmuller go 1of-3 in the loss. Laken Meade pitched the Saxons to the win, and also went 3-for-5 at the plate. The Lions will be on the road twice next week, at Saranac Monday afternoon and Leslie Wednesday. Maple Valley’s Beth Richter fires towards the plate during game two against Hastings Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Call 269-945-9554 fit Maale Vallen News ads! �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. March 24,2012 — Page 9 Teen-age Stories by Alma W. Swinton ‘Tales My Mother Told’ has ended last week with the final entry, The Hidey-Hole. The stories were based on the life of Alma Swinton’s mother, Sara Benedict Williams. . This week we begin Teen-age Stories based on the adventures of Alma Williams Swinton, which she wrote in 1965. Alma was the daughter of Dr. George and Sara Benedict Williams of Vermontville. “It was here in Vermontville thatAlma experienced the escapades she tells ofso vividly in ‘Teen­ Age Stories,’" once wrote Dorothy Bishop Struck, cousin to Alma. Pranks The streets of Vermontville were and still are lined with enormous trees, elms and maples. I remember as a little girl hearing Uncle Will say, as he pointed to a magnificent elm in front of the Benedict home: “Would you ever believe that tree was oncejust a thin sapling? I started to cut it down for a switch, when I was driving the cattle to pasture. ‘I wouldn’t do that, William,’ my father •said. ‘Some day that will be a beautiful tree.’ It is, isn’t it?” We would stand, the elderly man and the little girl, for a moment, looking up Area girls do well at DU for KCC Women’s softball team Castleton Township Notice The regular board meetings of the Castleton Township Board are the first Wednesday of each month, unless noted, at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Township Hall located at 915 Reed St;; Nashville, MI 49073." The meeting dates are'as follows: April 4,2012 July 11,2012* October 3,2012 January 2,2013 May 2,2012 August 1,2012 November 7,2012 February 6,2013 into the high green crown against the blue sky and be glad that the little boy so long ago had put his knife back in his pocket as he heeded his father’s admoni­ tion. The maples were huge, too, their thick lower limbs growing straight out across the wooden sidewalks, limbs often scarcely higher than a tall man’s head. One of the great pastimes of children living in the country or small villages is climbing trees. I never saw a tree yet I wouldn’t tackle (well — until a few years ago), ifthe first limbs could be reached at all — by jump­ ing, or with the help of a box or ladder. After that, it was a game of skill to find the most successful hand and foot holds from limb to limb, and to be able to calculate at just what point the branches were becoming too fragile to bear a child’s weight. I have known climbers to fall occa­ sionally, but I do not remem­ ber any serious injuries. A mental record was kept of the highest point reached on any tree. Each record stood until another child had topped it. Coming down from these heights was another story. One can see up much more easily than down, when clinging to a tree trunk. The distance down always appears much more haz­ ardous than the distance up. I sometimes felt that trees stretched as we climbed. Standing in a safe crotch, I could reach for a limb above, secure a good grasp and swing easily up to it. But coming down, I would hang from that same limb, with first one foot, then the other vainly seeking for a foothold below until I could have sworn there was nothing underneath but thin air. The thick maples whose lower branches hung low over the sidewalks offered fine secret listening posts for June 6,2012 September 5,2012 December 5,2012 March 6,2013 A handful of local softball players helped the Kellogg Community College Women’s Softball team to a spilt in its set against the Davenport University Varsity and JV softball teams Thursday. Freshman Tiffani Allwardt, a 2011 Maple Valley High School gradu­ ate, was l-for-3 with an RBI in her team’s 11-7 loss to Davenport’s top team. The KCC squad also The Castleton Township Board will provide auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials, to individuals with disabil­ ities at the meetings upon five days notice to the Castleton Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Castleton Township Clerk by writing or calling: Lorna L. Wilson Castleton Township Clerk 9.15 Reed St., P.O. Box 679 Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-9479 06775593 includes fresmen Tara Harding from- Hastings and Sarah Hendrickson from Lakewood. Harding was 2for-4 with an RBI in the loss, and Hendrickson was 2-3 with a double and three RBI. The KCC team is current­ ly 7-4 this spring. The KCC girls topped the Davenport JV team 9-0, with Allwardt recording a single and two RBI and Harding going 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI. children, usually in the evening. Lying flat on the limbs, one could hear the conversation of passers-by for a long distance. It was wicked eavesdropping, but the children thought it great fun, especially if they could startle a pair of lovers. Teenagers walked home from parties or church, with the boy’s arm rather shyly around the girl’s waist. A loud “Boo” from above would cause the pair to leap three feet apart as if a bomb had exploded, and the result­ ant laughter followed their embarrassed haste to the end of the street. Once, however, the joke backfired. Three were con­ cerned in this instance, perched at intervals in the thick foliage. The street was dark, there was no moon. Two strollers came along engaged in earnest conversa­ tion. By a prearranged agree­ ment No. 1 gave the signal; No. 2 and 3 waited until the victims were directly below, then made a terrific din with cat calls and jeers. Unfortunately, in the excite­ ment No. 3 lost her balance and went hurtling down, dragging No. 2 with her. They fell immediately in front of the strolling couple, who proved to be the father of No. 1 and the clergyman of the family church, dis­ cussing the parish finances after an evening service. The ensuing scene was one of chaos. The father was humiliated. The clergyman was grieved. The girls were disgraced — caught red­ handed in sin. No. 1 held her breath until she realized that her friends were loyal and weren’t going to “tell on her.” The culprits were properly punished, and for a long time, that block of West Main Street held no eaves­ droppers or mischiefmakers. However, No. 1 didn’t escape scot-free. She was blackmailed by 2 and 3; “If you don’t do thus and so, we’ll tell.” That was the only satisfaction out of the whole situation. APPLICATIONS ARE BEING SOUGHT to fill 2 positions on the Putnum District Library.Board. These positions are for the term of April 1, 2012 thru March 31, 2014. Interested parties shall submit a letter of interest no later than March 31, 2012 to Susie Butler - Maple Grove Township at 9752 Evart Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073. Any questions please call me @ 517-852-1859 NOTICE MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP A public hearing on the proposed Maple Grove Township budget for the coming fiscal year, April 1, 2012, through March 31, 2013, will be held in conjunction with the Annual meeting at the township hall, 721 Durkee St., Nashville, on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m". The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will also be a subject of this meeting. FOR SALE Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained at the town­ ship hall. Maple Valley Schools is accepting bids on four used vehicles which are described as follows: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or servic­ es should contact Susie Butler, Clerk by writing 9752 Evart Rd., Nashville, or by phoning 517-852-1859. 1 1997 International Chassis Model - 72 passenger bus - diesel - automatic - 145,674 miles A special meeting of the Maple Grove Township Board will be held immediately following the annual meeting. 1 1987 GMC Mini Van - 4.3Liter V-6 Engine­ Automatic-105,213 miles-needs repair to steering column Susie Butler, Maple Grove Township Clerk 1 1984 Chevrolet Step Van P-30 -5.7 Liter(350CID) Gas-Automatic-166,655 miles-tailgate lift PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Aet and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 1 Elgin White Wing Street Sweeper - Model 475, Serial T349 - 345CID Inti gas engine-5 speed manual Bids will be received until 12:00 noon, on April 11, 2012. All bids are to be clearly marked Vehicle bid and sent to Ronna Steel, Superintendent of Schools, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI 49096. The board will act upon the bids at their rescheduled regular meeting to be held Thursday, April 19, 2012. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and is not bound to accept the low bid. Vehicles may be inspected at our bus garage by contacting Pat Powers at g 517-852-9421 | 06776593 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 24,2012 Literacy night and reading lock-in at Fuller Street Elementary The gym at Fuller Street Elementary was filled with quiet Friday, March 16 for a reading lock-in. Teacher Cindy Baker added music to reading with a sing-along that included (from left) Elizabeth Christopher, Kara Kirchhoff and Holly Rosin. floors were bright yellow, stars with words. Children were to hop like a magician’s bunny from star to star say­ ing the word as they landed. In one room was a book walk titled, “Round and round you’ll go. When the music stops is it a word you’ll know?” In another room everybody’s favorite, Bingo, was played for prizes. In other classrooms children could make a magic hat or bookmark, sing a song or act out a story. There was also a place to enjoy a quiet story read aloud. Junie B. Jones made an appearance and Continued next page Teacher Matt Powers spends quiet time reading with groups of students and their adult guests Friday, March 16 for a reading lock-in. by Shari Carney StaffWriter March is Reading month was celebrated by two spe- cial events Friday, March 16. The first part of the evening was for kindergarten to 2nd graders and their parents, IBOBBIIM'S. ACDetco Your Local GM Automotive Specialists guardians, or grandparents. As participants entered Fuller Street Elementary, Jason Miller, principal, was seated at the end of a long row of tables filled with give-away books. Every child took home free books and also enjoyed a host of activities throughout the class rooms. On the hallway LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON IV1-79 Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With AU Makes & Models Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 20 years experience 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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If Thank goodness for Goodman: 06776756 (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. „co VERMONTVILLE 8 s Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Dominik Squires and his mom, Allison make a magic hat together during literacy night. “I love it, I think it’s great and allows the kids to interact," said Allison. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 24,2012 — Page 11 The gym at Fuller Street Elementary was filled with quiet Friday, March 16 for a reading lock-in. Catalina Mata, librarian, Putnam District Library, reads to Emily White during literacy night Friday, March 16. Junie B. Jones alias Rose Dunham autographed bookmarks for children of all ages Friday, March 16 dur­ ing literacy night. Abeni Gardner shares a book with “Junie.” quiet as 130 plus children read favorite books and rest­ ed on blankets and comfy pillows brought from home. Snacks were piled on a table in the hallway for the readers as the night wore on. After 30 minutes of silent reading there were ways to expend any excess energy by playing floor hockey, basket­ ball, hula hoops, jump ropes, computer games and board games. Following these activities was more silent reading. “I would like to thank all ofthe Fuller teachers that put in their own personal time to make this event such a suc­ cess,” said Miller. “It just shows what a great and car­ ing staff 1 have at Fuller Street. It was a real thrill to see so many of our students have such a wonderful time.” COUNCIL, continued from page 1 cost of living allowances are of Orvin Moore to the open not raises. You know that.” zoning administrator posi­ “I count them as raises,” tion. Five candidates were said White. initially under consideration Current salaries for village for the open zoning adminis­ employees include $689.20 trator position atid one later per week for the clerk and withdrew. $989.42 per week for the Ron Ohler was the sole department of public works applicant for one of three supervisor. They were open spots on the zoning among village employees for board and three on the planwhom raises were approved ning commission. by the council Feb. 9. A short discussion ensued White questioned infor­ in which Dunham referenced mation on the village website Ohler (a former member of regarding retirement percent­ the zoning board) exhibiting ages; wage comparisons to “an outburst where profanity state and county levels; and a was used,” but added, “I pie-chart graph with distribu­ think he’s aware of his tion of general fund bal­ error.” ances, showing zero percent Scramlin asked if Ohler’s allocated for community and was the only letter received. economic development and Dunham said it was, adding 25 percent for sewer and san­ “we do need members on both.” itation. “Why? Why are you sav­ He recommended Ohler ing money for sewer and be placed on the zoning water? ... Why aren’t you board and as an alternate on raising money to clean this the planning commission. approved the place up?” asked White. “Do Council you research anything? Do appointment, with Trustee Mike Kenyon the sole dis­ you care?” He also rebuked the coun­ senting vote. Committee appointments cil regarding black mold at the community building, were presented by Dunham stating this was due to neg­ and approved by council: • Department of public lect by the village. “You folks didn’t take works and trees: Kenyon, chair, Mary Coll, Richard care of it,” he said. Concil members listened Harwood. • Police: Kenyon, chair, to White before moving on Coll and Dunham. to official business. • Finance and office staff: Jerry Schray will continue as chief of police, after a Kenjlon, chair, Dunham and unanimous vote by the vil­ Terry Zoerman. • Parks, buildings and lage council to reappoint him. Trustee Johnny grounds: Harwood, chair, Scramlin and Zoerman. Hartwell was absent. • Policy and ordinance: The chief of police is an appointed position, reviewed Coll, chair, Kenyon and annually. Schray is paid Hartwell. • Cable: Harwood, chair, $20.78 per hour and com­ pensated for overtime after Scramlin and Zoerman. • Transfer/recycle: 40 hours per week. Frank Dunham recom­ Harwood, chair, Hartwell mended, and the board and Dunham, alternate. • Fire/ambulance: approved, the appointment Dunham, chair, Coll (ambu­ lance, fire alternate), Harwood (fire), Hartwell (alternate ambulance). • Health/safety/loss: Kenyon, Schray, Decker, Lentz and Dunham. • Maple Valley Accident Review Board: Kenyon and Schray, Decker and Dunham. • Cemetery board (threeyear terms ending in April, with year in parentheses): Ron Bracy, chair (2013), Sandra Lundquist (2014), Lois Elliston (2015). • Library board (four-year terms): Gale Chaffee (2015), Janel Pena (2013). • Zoning board (three-year terms): Elena Zoerman (2013), Susan Aiken ( 2015), Ohler (2013), open (2014), open (2015), Bracy, alternate (2013); Jim Erwin, alternate (2014). • Planning commission (three-year terms): Terry Zoerman (2013), Patricia Branham (2013), Erwin (2014), Audrey Potter (2014), three open seats (2013, 2015, 2015), Bracy, alternate (2015) Ohler, alter­ nate (2014). In other business, the council approved Kenyon as president protem and Richard Dean as a volunteer for mowing at the cemetery with the DPW. John Nash, representing Helping Hands Ministry, clarified a request at the March 8 council meeting, for a bikeathon coming through Nashville. The group has requested permission from the village to camp for the night Monday, July 2.. Nash’will take his request to Maple Valley Schools, to see if the estimated 100 bik­ ers could use the facility and grounds for the night. At the end of the meeting, Kenyon mentioned the death of long-time Nashville resi­ dent Art Stewart who had battled Lou Gehrig’s disease. Leadership students from Maple Valley Senior High School assist with a craft during literacy night at Fuller Street Elementary. In this room they are making magic hats and covering them with decorations. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 13, March 31,2012 Community center at Kellogg School building momentum Anonymous donor pledges $10,000 in matching funds Despite the March 13 death of Alden Vincent, owner of Kellogg School, preservation of the historic building continues. Vincent said when he bought the property in an auction in October 2011 that his wife, Arlene, had attend­ ed the school and the “build­ ing would be around long after the rest of us are gone.” Shortly after the sale, rep­ resentatives of Building Unlimited Growth and Sustainability, or BUGS, approached Vincent suggest­ ing the formation of a com­ munity center at the school. Barry Community Foundation had become affiliated with BUGS, and as a result, an anonymous donor has offered a match­ ing donation of $4 for every dollar raised, up to $10,000. “This seemed a why for us to put the pieces of the puz­ zle together,” said Rose Heaton who, along with Amy Jo Kinyon, co-directs BUGS. “We told Mr. Vincent that we could run programs, but we couldn’t maintain the building.” John Vincent, son of Alden and Arlene, has taken over care ofthe building, and The revival of the Kellogg plans for its development are a community center utilizing proceeding. “We are happy that a hope that brings new growth building of historical signifi­ to the area.” cance is being preserved,” Heaton and Kinyon hold said Heaton. “It is at the cen­ community programs ter ofthe community, and we Tuesday and Thursday after- School building, pictured here in circa 1960, will include classrooms and the gymnasium. school, including floor hock­ ey in the winter. BUGS is also working with Tom Wilt, executive director of the Barry County YMCA, who is planning to start a family exercise program and after- See CENTER, page 5 Vermontville residents share maple syrup history in Sunfield by Helen Mudry StaffWriter The sweet topic of maple syrup was on the menu and on the agenda last Thursday at the Sunfield Historical Society’s community potluck dinner at the Welch Historical Museum. Besides the usual dinner choices, the museum volunteers offered hot-off-the-griddle pancakes and 2012 syrup. Vermontville syrup pro­ ducer Bruce Benedict spoke about the history of maple syrup. He said the first writ­ ten mention of maple syrup was in 1540, with other ref­ erences to maple sap and syrup in 1557 and 1606. In 1788, the Quakers pro­ moted maple sugar over cane sugar which used slave labor. In 1791, some Dutch investors bought 2,300 acres of land in Vermont to create a maple sugar business. It did not succeed. Founding Fathers George Washington and Thomas Jefferson tried to grow sappfoducing maple trees in Virginia, but the climate of was not conducive to syrup production. Benedict said in 1818, maple sugar sold for half the See SYRUP, page 5 Maple Valley staff and students raise nearly $3,000 for cancer research Staff and students from Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School raised close to $3,000 for cancer research Friday, March 16. The joined the V Foundation’s national Show Your Spirit campaign, which coincides with the col­ legiate basketball tourna­ ment. By contributing $5 to the V Foundation, students earned the right to wear their favorite team apparel at school. In addition, each par­ ticipant received a “Don’t Give Up ... Don’t Ever Give Up” button reminding others of the need for cancer research funding. At the end of the school day, students had a Mooville Creamery ice cream party. Cast members from “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” and members of the choral group DaCapo provided entertainment. “It was a great day to give back,” said teacher Jassen Dowling. “Hunting for a Cure” shirts were sold to staff and students, adding to the total. Over the seven years the school has participated, $11,000 has been donated to the V Foundation. “It is amazing in Michigan how generous staff and stu­ dents are for a great cause. Many of us have lost some­ one to cancer and can relate to the need for a cure, and V Foundation is leading the way in funding for cancer research,” said Dowling. The V Foundation for Maggie Semrau (left) and Krysten Krammer scoop ice cream during Show Your Spirit day. The fundraiser raised close to $3,000 for cancer research. Dale White (kneeling), Dyllan McNamara and Courtney Walker perform a scene from “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” during the Show Your Spirit campaign. Cancer Research was found­ ed in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvaqo, the leg­ endary North Carolina State basketball coach and ESPN commentator. Since 1993, The foundation has raised more than $90 million to fund research grants nation­ wide and has been awarded a seventh consecutive rating from Charity Navigator. For more information on The V Foundation, visit www.jimmyv.org or call 8004JimmyV. In This Issue • County’s first conversation on education set for April 10 • Websites and brochures being developed by MV students • Maple Valley athletes find spots on all-county teams • Llama, Llama visits Vermontville Township Library �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 31,2012 Reading buddies balance learning with fun Gale Chaffee (left) and Kathy Hause win prizes in the 2012 winter reading program sponsored by Putnam District Library. Readers (from left) Jarred Mater, Cadin Carey, Taryn Briones and Zac Oaks from Paula Guajardo’s first grade and Patti Braun’s fifth grade classes are reading bud­ dies. Fuller Street Elementary reading buddies in Patti Braun’s fifth grade class and Paula Guajardo’s first grade have met weekly to read books and engage in other educational activities throughout the year. “The students have thor­ oughly enjoyed working with one another,” said Guajardo. Students were asked about the reading buddy program. “I like my buddy because we get to have fun together,” said Jarred Love, a first grad­ er. “It is fun to read with our reading buddies and to help them learn,” said Kyle Billings, a fifth grade stu­ dent. Haley Cross, a first grader, said, “I feel glad because my buddy comes and reads with Putnam library’s winter reading program comes to close me or we do other fun things.” “I find it pretty cool to work with somebody younger,” added fifth grade student Jacob Wolcott. The teachers said they like the buddy program, as well, since it gives them time to, plan events for the two class­ rooms. Hoping to challenge read­ ers to explore unexpected or undiscovered books, genres and authors, the staff at Putnam District Library in Nashville sponsored a Candyland-themed winter reading'program. “The annual program pushes readers from their comfort zones into reading areas they may be missing,” Director Shauna Swantek said. The 2012 program pre­ sented each reader with a gameboard. Patrons drew color cards to move around the board. For example, if a red card was drawn, the read­ er found a book with red on tion policy and reforms; the cover. As readers passed amplifying the voices of special locations on the Michigan residents; and pro- board, they received a piece viding options for becoming of candy and an entiy for the more involved to improve grand prize drawing. educational opportunities. Tiffany Blakely was the Pre-registration is request- first and only adult reader to ed in order for information to complete the entire gamebe mailed to participants board. She won a special prior to the event. RSVP to candy-themed prize. www.ymcaofbarrycounty.or Marge Wolff was the first g and click on “Education Forum” at least five days prior to the date of the con­ versation chosen. To learn more about the community conversation and it’s co-host, Center for Michigan, visit www.thecenterformichigan.net. County’s first conversation on education set for April 10 by David DeDecker Staff Writer Barry County Hometown Partnership will co-host com­ munity conversations throughout Barry County in April and May. The conversa­ tions will focus on Michigan’s pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education system and student learning. During the 90-minute interactive focus groups, citi­ zens will have the opportuni­ ty to discuss key issues and choices related to education and the impact on Barry County. The conversation will be one of 250 similar conversations occurring throughout Michigan. The community conversa­ tions will take place at Maple Valley High School Tuesday, April 10, from 7 to 9 p.m.; Delton District Library April 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; the Middle Villa Inn May 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; and in Hastings at the Barry County Enrichment Center May 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Citizens, teachers, stu­ dents, parents and business people are invited to partici­ pate in the discussions. Goals of the conversations include informing the community about education choices; gathering perspectives and preferences on major educa- Extended Tanning Hours For Your Convenience Draw an egg with your purchase to see how much you will save. Team Envy L to R: Brigette, Evie, Teri, Kimberly, Amy, Sydney New! 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The new schedule will be Tuesdays I to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays I l a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon. $10 Off Service With Cardi I </v O 0 SEPTIC SERVICE Discounts & Give-Aways! OPIs Version of Shellac - Come Try Our New OP! Gels Putnam District Library are Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vermontville Township Library changes hours Cool Looks Enjoy EasterAll Month Long with our Spring Easter Egg Hunt! place winner. Her prize was two $10 Moo-Ville gift cer­ tificates. Gale Chaffee placed second and took home a candy-themedjigsaw puzzle. Kathy Hause placed third and won two handmade candy bowls filled with goodies. The summer readr ing challenge, with the theme Dream Big, will be open to readers of all ages. A monthly book club open to everyone meets Tuesday at 5 p.m. April 24 will be a discussion on the selection, My Sister’s Keeper, by Jodi Piccoult. May 22, the group will discuss The Penny, by Joyce Meyer. For more information, call the library and be placed on an automatic order list for these titles. More informa­ tion can be found online at www.putnamlib.org, or by calling 517-852-9723. Normal business hours for 207 N. Main St., Nashville 517-852-0313 Foryour convenience, please use back entrance Call aiytime Hr Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 JOE LYONS - Owner/Operator New Name • Different Truck, but the person and customer service are the same! Previous owner of Lyons Septic Tank Service, Inc. Q I have served Barry County and the surrounding area for over 50 years. q No extra charge forAfter Hours, Holidays or Weekends! 5 269-945-4240 or 800-700-3670 !_______3305 W. Quimby Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 $10 Off Service With Card th (» •« < n’ 0 sg. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 31,2012 — Page 3 Colton Parish is a student in Monique Colizzi’s class in which students work with computer software programs and online applications to create websites and develop flyers and brochures for print production. Students from Monique Colizzi’s business class at Maple Valley High School take photographs to incorporate into a website being developed for Maple Valley Academy. by Shari Carney StaffWriter Local business owners, teachers and event organiz­ ers are availing themselves of skills students are learning in business classes taught at Maple Valley High School. Students have built web­ sites and designed brochures and flyers for a variety of projects. For the newly launched Maple Valley Academy, teachers Heather Bross and Amy Billings provided information, research and requirements for a brochure. “We had a wonderful experience working with Monique and her class,” said Bross. Students created samples for review by the teachers, who then had the difficult choice of narrowing the field. “We are amazed at what your students have created,” they wrote in a note to busi­ Monique ness teacher Colizzi. “They are profes­ sional, unique and exactly what we asked for ... they [the students] accomplished everything we asked for and more.” The winning brochure was the work of Micah Bromley. It is tri-fold style in bright blue with a paw print on the cover and the words ‘MV Academy.’ Inside is infor­ mation about the academy and an illustration with arrows flowing in a circular pattern over the MV symbol. The brochure is being printed at the school and distributed around the Maple Valley area. Doug Kelsey from Vermontville contacted the class to assist with an upcoming event called Llama, Llama visits Vermontville Township Library Community Conversations, to be held at the Maple Valley High School Tuesday, April 10. Students developed a flyer that details date, time and location. They also developed an online reg­ istration form linked to the Maple Valley Schools’ web­ site. Directional signs have been created and attendee name badges printed. Students will have a physical presence, as well; they will help at a registration table as guests arrive and serve as needed. Jack & Judy’s Country Kettle , Cafe , by Shari Carney Staff Writer The Llama Llama book series is the creation of author and illustrator Anne Dewdney. Dewdney lives in Vermont, but Llama Llama was able to pay a visit to the village of Vermontville Friday, March 23. As children arrived, they were greeted by staff mem­ bers wearing red pajamas. Librarian Diana Reid read the story Llama Llama, Red Pajama and just as the story ended, Director Carla Rumsey asked if everyone was ready to greet Llama, Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 “Needless to say, I am proud of these students in the professional way they are handling themselves and rep­ resenting the school district,” said Kelsey. A website is in develop­ ment for Good Time Pizza and MV Academy. Along with using a variety of software and media pro­ grams, students are learning practical, relevant skills that will make them ready for advancement in the work­ place and the world, said Colizzi. Easter Dinner Specials • Swiss Steak • Baked Ham & Yams • Roast Turkey & Dressing Kids 12 and under come in and sign up for a chance to win a Giant Easter Basket Drawing will*, be held A April 7th Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Got Hair? Visit... Librarian Diana Reid, selected Llama Llama Red Pajama to read as the group eagerly awaits the appear­ ance of Llama Llama. Llama. A resounding cheer greeted the very tall guest as Llama Llama walked through the library. Many hugs, autographs and pictures were taken as the children patiently waited their turns. After a time of visiting, patrons enjoyed a snack, and everyone left "with a compli­ mentary Llama Llama book. At left: Rian Rumsey poses with Llama Llama Friday, March 23, at Vermontville Township Library. His mother Kate Rumsey and brother Bryce greeted the friendly beast. Several of Llama Llama’s adventures are available at the library, including Llama Llama Misses Mama, Llama Llama Red Pajama, Llama Llama Mad at Mama and Llama Llama Holiday Drama. Mniii Street Solo 226 Hain Sf NaaRmlla Hair, Tanning, Nails & Accessories NEW selection of Spring Accessories Angie, Cheryl, Becky] MATRIX 517-852-1757 Now Scheduling Appointments MAPLE^VALLEY • Individual Accounting and Tax, LLC • Small Business Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent 8870 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, MI 517-852-1500 We Specialize in: Taxes • Farm Taxes Taxes • Bookkeeping �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 31,2012 Camala “Camie” Lynne Schneider Arthur H. Stewar NASHVILLE MI - Arthur H. Stewart, age 53, of Nashville passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Art was bom in Charlotte on March 19, 1958, the son of Harold and Bessie (Jenkins) Stewart. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools graduating from high school in 1976. He was the husband of Brenda (Swift) Stewart. Art and Brenda had been lifelong friends, beginning as very young children. While in high school they began dat­ ing and were married on January 29, 1977 in Vermontville and have spent their entire married lives in the Nashville area, where they raised their two daugh­ ters together. After graduating from high school, he was scouted by several major league base­ ball teams. Baseball was a large part of Art's life and he passed this passion to his daughters while coaching many of their softball leagues throughout the years. Art was employed at General Motors for 32 years. He retired in August 2009. Together with his wife, the couple loved travel, camp and especially enjoyed the annual trips to Las Vegas with their closest friends. But the couple also took great pleasure in the everyday sim­ ple things like dinner at Country Kettle and summer drives in the 1968 Cutlass convertible. Art was a Detroit Tiger fan in every sense of the word. To the best of his ability he never missed a Detroit Tigers baseball game; he may have had to listen on the radio, while working around the house, but he would not miss the game. A highlight to his year was seeing the game live at the ballpark which he was able to do a Ida I. Lursem NASHVILLE, MI - Ida I. One of her true passions and Lursema, age 90, of great source of joy was Nashville passed away spending time outside work­ Friday, March 16, 2012 at ing in her garden Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Ida is survived by her Ida was born in daughter, Sherry Holloway; Walkerville, on August 28, grandson, Shawn Sevy; great 1921, the daughter ofthe late grandsons, Zack and Cooper Emil and Alice Wahl. Sevy; great granddaughter, Ida loved her family and Amelia Sevy. took great pride in providing Graveside services were for their exceptional care. held at Riverside Cemetery John M. Latta NEVADA CITY, CA John M. Latta of Nevada City, CA, formerly of Nashville, MI died March 21,2012. John was bom July 14, 1946 to Ernest and Mildred (Hinckley) Latta. John grad­ uated from Maple Valley High School in 1964. He served four years in the U.S. Navy aboard a Ship Tender stationed in Long Beach, CA. John returned to Nashville for a short time after his honorable discharge from the Navy, and then returned to California and “Our _ attended Chico State University where he earned a 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 Scott A. Daniels 9200 E M-79 HwJy • Nashville 067882 788230 n&“y Owner/Manager VERMONTVILLE, MI Camala “Camie” Lynne (Haigh) Schneider, age 42, of Vermontville, went to be couple of times during each with the Lord on March 27, season. During one of these 2012, after a battle with can­ occasions, through the help cer. Camie was bom July 24, ofhis friends, Art was able to meet all the players, stand on 1969, in Charlotte, the the field and collect auto­ daughter of Daniel Haigh graphs and received a jersey. and Sharon (Shaver) Locke. graduated from Arthur is survived by She beloved wife of 35 years, Charlotte High School in Brenda; his two daughters, 1987, and worked for the of Michigan Sarah (Jack) Atkinson, and State Tara (Chuck) Walker; his Department of Human parents, Harold and Bessie Services. Her greatest joy was Stewart; two sisters, Sally spending time with her fami­ (Bill) Martin, Kathy (Fred) Spears; a brother, Henry ly and many friends. Many Stewart; three grandsons, will remember her willing­ Austin VanAlstine, Nicholas ness to always help others Atkinson, and Skyler and her beautiful smile. Camie is survived by her Atkinson; father and mother­ in-law, John and Marlene husband, Steve; her children, Hoffman, Justin Swift; brother-in-law, Jeff Chris (Nancy) Swift and sister-in­ law Melissa Swift; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Detroit. John R. Gaedert, Funeral services were held December 4, 1948 to March at Grace Community 26, 2012. Church, Nashville, on For some, this will be the Thursday, March 22, 2012 best obituary they’ve ever with Pastor Ken Simmons read for one simple reason officiating. — it will be the last goofy Memorial contributions article/letter they have to can be made to the Maple read written by me. Valley baseball or softball As this is my final programs. letter/obituary I feel the privFuneral arrangements have ilege of going a little off been entrusted to the Daniels course. I was bom in 1948 to Funeral Home in Nashville. two of the most wonderful parents that any child could be blessed with, Donald and Natalie Gaedert. Prior to my in Hastings, on Tuesday, birth, there was a brother, Harold and sister, Patty. March 20, 2012 Memorial contributions After my arrival came along can be made to Peace United another brother, Steve and Methodist Church in then sister, Kathy. We were a Barryville. family wealthy with love and Funeral arrangements have fortunate to grow up in a been entrusted to the Daniels small community that fosFuneral Home in Nashville. tered friendship, sportsman­ Please visit our website at ship and hard work. www.danielsfuneralhome.ne Then came my own per­ sonal family, which taught t for further details. me the most important facts oflife — the love ofchildren and the importance they play degree in horticulture. He in your entire life. My firstt owned and operated Latta daughter, Brinda arrived in 1965. Then came along a Landscaping. John is survived by his second daughter, Rebecca mother, Mildred “Petie” (whom later taught me the Sherry grief of losing a loving Latta; sisters, (Wayne) Gould and Mary child). My daughter Cindy Rose, both of Nashville; as came into my life in 1971, well as several nieces and followed by my son, Johnny in 1974. These four people, nephews. John was preceded in plus one other, would have death by his father, Ernest D. the largest impact on my Latta; a brother, James entire life’s purpose. They Edward; and sister, Susan taught me love, patience, (Latta) Gutchess. how to cry, how to smile and A celebration of his life last but not least, how to will be held in Nevada City, work as they sure cost plenty to raise and to feed. CA. Well, it’s time to mention that other one in my life that stood by me during many challenges, much happiness and unbelievable memories that grew even stronger right up to my last day. Roxie never questioned my strange ideas and I don’t believe she ever thought about trying to hold me back from my dreams. There is no possible Hoffman, Kaylee (Robert) Strotheide; stepson, Brian Schneider and stepdaughter, Brianna Schneider; father, Daniel (Joan) Haigh and mother, Sharon (Duane) Locke; sister, Dana Glass and brother, Jason (Sarah) Haigh; step-siblings, Kirk Lavengood, Scott (Devon) Lavengood, Lori Carleton, Anissa (Blaine) Olmstead, Aaron (Bethany) Locke, Ashley Tester and Trevor Locke; grandmothers, Joyce Haigh and Delores Shaver; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 30, 2012 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Terry LaDuke officiating. Interment will be in Benton Twp. Cemetery in Potterville. Memorial donations in Camala's memory may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care. Friends and family may share their condolences online in Camala's Book of Memories and view the Live Webcast of the service at www.prayfuneralhome.com. John R. Gaeder way to express my real love for her, my children and even more important, my grand­ children (thank you and please continue to make peo­ ple proud to know you and call you a friend). It is absolutely impossible to mention the hundreds of friends that I have been hon­ ored to have throughout my life. These people were always like a second family, only a hell of a lot less taxing on my wallet than my imme­ diate family. I have to men­ tion my daily work associ­ ates that helped to make my immediate family’s lives more comfortable Dave Haw-kins, Denise Ensley, Traviss Silvas, Lindsy Crandall, Hunter Smith, Pat Wing, Carol Berger, Paul McLeod, Rod Magoon, Traci Graham, Liza Sayre and all past associates of The County Journal, plus former business partner, Gordon Sparks and associates of our former businesses. There are many more spe­ cial friends that helped to make The County Journal possible along with hundreds of business people that uti­ lized our publications over the past 45-plus years. Fred Jacobs, owner of J-Ad Graphics has printed our papers since they made paper, I think. Fred, I must say how well you covered yourself by calling to ask how many pages we were sending over and when they would be there, when you were actually only concerned about when you’d receive another payment from us. We always owed him money and I hope Cindy keeps up the tradition. Well, it’s time to come to a close as I could fill the paper with people’s names that have meant so much to me. All that were special to me will already know what I would like to say to them one last time. Now, I ask you to always remember your fami­ ly and friends and especially those that may need a help­ ing hand or even if it’s just a hug. My friend, Dave gave me a plaque quoting Abraham Lincoln that hung in my office that I believed in daily, which read: Live a good life and in the end, it’s not the years in a life, it’s the life in the years. Now please go celebrate the life you made very spe­ cial to me and join my fami­ ly to break bread, share a handshake and of course, toast with the last beverage I will ever be able to buy for you, my friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2012 at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center with Rev. John Bailey officiating, followed by interment in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Visitation will be Saturday, March 31 from 6-9 p.m. and Sunday, April 1 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. If desired, memorial con­ tributions may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care, the Charlotte Generosity Fund, Charlotte Christmas Kiddies or Friends ofCPAC. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. The family may receive online condolences in John's Book of Memories at www.prayfuneralhome.com. vT’9' » gg ‘-Diana’s cPCacd The Place to Gofor Professional Stylin MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 ** »». ».», JI �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 31,2012 — Page 5 SYRUP, continued from page 1 The message of Easter by Pastor Daniel Smith, Vermontville Bible Church The Easter -season is an awesome time of celebration for Christians. Easter is the day we remember that Jesus physically, bodily rose from the dead. If Jesus rose from the dead, it is the guarantee that one day we will, as well. Jesus said to Martha in John 11:23, “Your brother (Lazarus) will rise again.” Later, verse 25 reads, “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even if he dies.” Jesus said in John 5:28-29, “Do not marvel at this. For an hour is com­ ing in which all who are in the tombs will hear His voice, and will come forth." This life is not the end. According to the Scriptures, according to Jesus, everyone who has ever lived willl one day rise from the grave. The good news is that God made it possible for us to be forgiven and to have eternal life, with God, in heaven. God so loved the world, He so loved you and me, that He gave His only begotten son, Jesus, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Why do I need Jesus? Because all of us have broken God’s commands. We have sinned against a holy God, and deserve judgment. That’s why Jesus came and died, to take our punishment on Himself. Romans 5:8 reads, “But God demonstrated His own love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” The Bible says in John 3:16 that you need to make a decision to believe in Christ. This means that you admit that you have sinned against a holy God, and that you could never be good enough to earn heaven. The really great news is that Jesus said in John 6:37, “The one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out.” Easter is a great day of celebration; celebrating Christ’s resurrection from the dead. If Christ rose from the dead, so will we. 9O'h Birthday Celebration 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 Mar. 31 Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Swine Tagging, 1-4 pjn., Expo Center. Dog Pre-registration deadline for fair. Rabbit Cavy Pre-registration deadline for fair. Borrowed dog agreement due to Superintendent. Baking Basics class 1, age 9-11 (6 p.m.), age 12-19 (7 p.m.), Welcome Comers Church. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Swine Tagging, 9 a.m.-l p.m., Osborne Farm in Delton. Swine Tagging, 1-3 p.m., Mooville. Cooking Matters class 1, Seasonal Grille. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Swine Tagging, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Expo Center. Market Steer & Beef Breading Animals pre-registration deadline for fair.. Goat Pre-registration deadline for fair. Swine possession & pre-registration deadline for fair. Sheep market .animal and breeding stock pre­ registration deadline (possession by May 15) PQA Testing, 9-11 a.m., Expo Center (only date for Barry County). 1 1 1 2 Apr. 4 Apr. 5 Apr. 7 Apr. 7 Apr. 10 Apr. 11 Apr. 14 Apr. 15 Apr. 15 Apr. 15 Apr. 15 Apr. 28 CENTER, continued from page 1 noon programs, BUGS is developing an accessible community gar­ den onsite this spring and summer, with the hope of a farmers market this summer, as well. More information is avail­ able by emailing mvbugs@hotmail.com or Western Michigan University has released its lists of students meeting graduation requirements at the end of the fall 2011 semester. Yourpresence is the only gift ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Barry County Extension Calendar of Events calling 517-231-1554. Interested donors should send moneary sen monetary conru contributions ons to Maple Valley BUGS at the Barry Community Community Foundation, call 269-945­ 0526, email info@barrycf,org or visit the website at www.barrycf.org. 117 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE 517-852-9207 courtsideinc@gmail.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-5 Sat. 10-2 Open Later by Appt. SCREEN PRINTING Local student earns degree from WMU Saturday, April 7, 2012 2:00 - 4:00 pm At Maple Grove Community Building 721 Durkee Street, on M-66 south of Nashville, MI SCHEDULE CALENDAR OF EVENTS maple syrup operation. The evaporation process has been streamlined — from requiring a cord of wood to boil down sap to make one gallon of syrup — to methods that remove water content before the boiling even begins. This has reduced fuel costs from $12 to make one gallon to $4. The Benedict’s produced 522 gallons this year. Iris said she has been asked many questions about maple syrup over the years and thought she had all the answers until someone asked her if the syrup was kosher. She said she didn’t know how to answer. Another person asked her if they made sugar-free syrup. “We haven’t figured that one out yet,” she smiled. The next community potluck at the Welch Museum will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday. April 19. Kerry Haynor from Sunfield and Bill Davis from Portland will be speaking on the local Pere Marquette railroad and the local depot. All are welcome and invited to share railroad stories. 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 a.m. Morning Worship...................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship........................ 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service .......... 6:45 p.m. . . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE 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 etti n g 4 We are Open Normal Hours During Construction. Among students on the list is Herbert Andler of Nashville. He earned a bach­ elor of business administra­ tion in management. 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH wv * 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. 8593 Cloverdale Road (M2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School................................ 10 A.M. Service................................. 11:15 P.M. Service........................................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School Worship........... 0 a.m. 1 a.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 Sunday School.............................. 9:45 A.M. Service...................................... 11 P.M. Service........................................ 6 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE .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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 £ a nj & embroidery Friend Us on Facebook OPEN HOUSE LOCAL price of cane sugar and in 1880, they were the same price. In 1924, syrup was $2 a gallon and maple sugar 34 cents a pound. Collettion methods have changed, from catching drips in a bucket to using miles of tubes and hoses, although traditionalists still hang a bucket from a spile that is tapped into the tree. Doug Kelsey spoke about the history of Vermontville and the upcoming syrup 72nd festival April 27, 28 and 29. The first year, the festival attracted 300 people, and 1,000 the second year. The first children’s parade was in 1948. Prior to 1952, the syrup queen was chosen by penny vote amongst women in the village. In 1952, the queen and court were chosen from high school candidates. Kelsey said he sees the vari­ ous queens and court mem­ bers grow in confidence dur­ ing the year oftheir reigns. Lee and Iris Wion, sister and brother-in-law to syrup producer brothers Brian and Bruce Benedict, described the evaporators and complex web oftubing Brian Benedict uses in his contemporary 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. 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...................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 31, 2012 Callton sponsors wheelchair basketball scrimmage with fellow lawmakers State Rep. Mike Callton hosted a wheelchair basket­ ball scrimmage on the Michigan State campus March 21 to encourage his fellow lawmakers to try their hands at adaptive sports. Callton was joined by fel­ low state representatives Kevin Cotter, Matt Huuki, Rick Outman, Rick Olson and Ken Yonker. The lawmakers joined a team of students at the uni­ versity, some of whom use wheelchairs in their every­ day lives and some of whom are part of a physical educa­ tion class that requires par­ ticipation in adaptive sports. “I think it’s important for elected officials to consis­ tently learn about new issues and challenge themselves,” Callton said. “I’m glad I got some of my colleagues over to MSU to learn about their [MSU’s] adaptive sports pro- Amusements from ‘Teen-age Stories’ by Alma W. Swinton Teen-age Stories was writ­ ten by Alma Williams Swinton in 1965. Alma was the daughter ofDr. George and Sara Benedict Williams, early residents of Vermontville. With no radios, televi­ sions, autos or movies, enter­ tainment in Vermontville had to be provided by the inhabitants themselves. Young people organized State Reps. Kevin Cotter, Mike Callton and Ken Yonker look on as a shot makes its way into the basket. school societies, debating teams, Sunday school and gram. We had a lot of fun church picnics; birthday par­ and I hope we do it again ties with a merry round of FLOWERING TREES & soon.” games; excursions to the SHRUBS ARE NOW IN! woods for flowers or nuts; Get yours while it's still GARDEN CENTER visits to the sugar bush for infull bloom. & LANDSCAPING sugaring-off; skating on the millpond or on the Thomapple River if the win­ ter weather had been cold enough to form ice and ifone had the necessary transporta­ 5715 South M-66, Nashville • 517-852-1864 tion to reach these somewhat Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 6:00; Sat 8:30 - 5:00 distant spots. EwingLandscaping@yahoo.com When skating on the millpond once, I had a vio­ lent quarrel with the boy whose horse and buggy con­ veyed me there, so I walked home alone at midnight over the frozen rough country roads — an eerie experience I shudder to remember. Once on the Thomapple River, I had such a narrow escape from complete disaster that I never went there to skate again. We put on our skates at the bridge where the river was narrow but deep. It wound tor­ tuously along the tree-covered banks and was very dark in spots where the thin moon­ light couldn’t penetrate. On this particular occa­ sion, I felt that I was skating unusually well and decided to try for a record of distance Great Appreciation to: and speed. I skated around a • Coaches - Ricketts & Wawiernia curve up the river, faster and faster, arms swinging, skates • Wrestling Teammates & J. Pierce cutting long lovely curves on • Former MV Wrestlers: Raven 8., James 8., the ice which was the best in Jamie C., Tyler F., Steve C., Dusty C., John R. years, breath vaporizing on • Area Coaches & Teams - Dunham (Lakeview), the chill air. I was vaguely conscious Vietch (Lakewood & Caledonia) of a dark patch on the ice Miss Gatewood ahead. My feet were working' • 8tat “Girls” - Olivia, faster than my mind. When I finally realized that the dark Jaycee & Tracii patch was open water, I was • MV Schools upon it. Too late to check my • MV Athletic Boosters speed, instinct made me throw myself deliberately • Friends & Family and violently backward. I landed on my head with my feet in the water. The shock of the blow knocked me unconscious, and I must have remained out cold for Some time. I was so chilled on coming to, that I could hard­ ly drag my near-frozen feet out of the menacing black hole, and crawl back to thicker ice and safety. When I finally reached the bonfire again, feeling a little EW NG Mulch, Stone, Soil Available WE DELIVER Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 Alejandro Reid & Cash Flower on the 2012 Wrestling State Finals at the Palace THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORT Go Lions sick, I was greeted with, “Well, where’d you come from?” No one had missed me. I might still be at the bot­ tom of the Thomapple if instinct hadn’t acted in time to save me. Card playing was frowned upon by the church and the elders, but most of us had a pack of cards and had been taught a few simple games by one of the older boys. — was it George Parmenter? We played Pedro or similar games, innocently enough and enjoyed them. I also knew a species of solitaire. When I was about 12, I had a severe case of the flu, although that name was not given to it at the time. One Sunday morning when I -was convalescing but still listless and weak, my mother estab­ lished me out on the sunny porch while she went to church. She left beside me a glass of milk, some reading matter, and, being more broadminded than most — a pack of cards. All the rest ofthe morning I happily — and wickedly — played solitaire. All West Main Street went by to church. When I saw the raised eyebrows, frowns, dis­ approving stares, I fear I went all out to manipulate those cards so no one could fail to see what was taking place. By night, everyone in town knew that Alma had started down the primrose path, with the Devil close behind. For an entertainment given by the Congregational church, a “curtain” was imported from the East. This large white fabric represent­ ed the “Smith Family.” Holes were cut out at the proper height for a real face to look through, other open­ ings accommodated the arms and hands. With the rest of the body painted on the can­ vas, the effect was very life­ like and decidedly humor­ ous. There were Mr. and Mrs. Smith, an assortment of little Smiths, an aunt and a grandmother. 'The Smiths entertained with songs, dia­ logues, stories and gags. When the elderly aunt described her husband, “the Dear Dead Departed” the effect on the family was so moving that an attendant (in person) passed a huge sheet along the line to wipe away the flowing tears. Moses Cross was one of the family; I cannot remember who took the other parts. Even more thrilling were the home plays put on from time to time by a group that formed a loose organization called the Drama Club. The plays were given in the town hall on Main Street where there was a stage, or plat­ form, of sorts. All the scenery was handmade and very ingenious, if not com­ pletely stable. Once I fell down the winding steps (one step missing) of a lighthouse tower and once in leaping through a window, I went nearly to the basement, the floor at that point, invisible from the audience, being merely a camouflage. My highest ambition in life at that moment was to be on the stage and this was as near as I could approach it. There were two hin­ drances — I still had to go to school and my mother felt that staying up until mid­ night two weeks in succes­ sion was not conducive to high grades in my studies; also the number of juvenile parts was somewhat limited. But I enjoyed to the fullest the plays in which I did take part. I thrilled over “Dar” Finley (on staff of [the news­ paper The Vermontville] Echo), who was the clumsy big brother, or the lout or the victimized country-man; Mr. Holt (also on the Echo staff), small, dark, sleek with a little mustache — the foreign noble man or villain or lover in the grand manner; the two Williams girls, Blanche, young, blonde, always the innocent heroine; and Jessie, the older sister, an aunt, a servant or the harassed housewife. My cousin May Benedict was very dramatic and must have held stellar parts, too. Those five were the nucleus of the 'company, and I am sure they appeared in every show. I would have been as faithful had I been allowed. 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Please join us as we thank our physicians for their service. If you would like to pay tribute to your physician, you may do so with a gift to the Pennock Foundation, pennockhealth.com/foundation.html - click on tributes/memorials KY A T T»ENNOCK Foundation yfar Anesthesia yfar Internal Medicine tXr Otolaryngology James Rosenbaum, M.D. Gary Theisen, M.D. Scott Brasseur, M.D. David Parker, M.D. Steven Wildern, M.D. Michael Nosanov, M.D. |^F Nephrology Eldon Cassell, M.D. Cardiology Nagib Chalfoun, M.D. Michael Lojek, M.D. Ray Roden, M.D. Peter Manring, M.D. Joon Park, M.D. Pediatrics Neurology Amy Beck, M.D. Dawn Rosser, M.D. Carrie Wilgus, M.D. Marc Afman, D.O. Daniel Mann, D.O. Amy Poholski, D.O. Matthew Scarff, M.D. Wesley VonSeggern, D.O. Melissa Winger, D.O. Family Practice Anita Asadorian, D.O. C. Richard Barnett, M.D. Fred Bean, M.D. Laurie Broker, M.D. R. Troy Carlson, M.D. Amy Curry, D.O. Paul DeWitt, Jr., M.D. Diane Ebaugh, M.D. Matthew Garber, M.D. Donald Gingerich, D.O. 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Green St., Hastings, Ml • Phone 269.945.3451 • www.pennockhealth.com �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 31,2012 Memories of the Past Turn-of-the-century clothing didn’t harbor fond memories This Memories ofthe Past article by Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News March 30, 1982. “The Victorian Age, when extreme modesty and deco­ rousness prevailed among women ...” are the words of the late Leo Herrick of Nashville, written in an arti­ cle published in 1961 in the Nashville News as part of a series commenting on turnof-the-century life. The observations by Herrick were recollections of his growingup years in the local commu­ nity. In one ofhis columns pub­ lished under the heading of the ““Great Great Balloon Ascension,” Herrick remi­ nisced about the cumber­ some and frequently drab attire worn by men, women and children in the days of his youth. He remembered two popu­ lar costume accessories of the era; parasols for the women and galluses for men. “Seems like in those days almost all parasols and umbrellas were black, even though black draws heat when the sun is shining,” wrote Herrick. Men at the time wore gal­ luses, not suspenders, to hold up their trousers, recalled Herrick. He also remem­ bered that the legs oftrousers were round and quite tight without creases. Men’s shirts A variety of men’s attire was popular in Nashville, as seen in this circa-1910 photo. Leo Herrick wrote of permanent shirt collars, creaseless trousers and the popularity of vests. Pants worn by (from left) Amos Hinckley, Lee Greene, Joe Segur and Ernest Appleman were not as tight-legged as trousers stylish in the late 19th century. Ornate hats with wide brims allowed ladies to hide their faces with a deft turn of the head. A profusion of dress and millinery styles of the era are seen in this 1911 photo. Young ladies (identified from left with both maiden and married names) are Beulah Mead, Aura Munroe McGinnis, Mildred Purchis Mater, Bernice Mead Shaw, May Rothhar Smith, Leah Walrath Partridge, Oliver Walker Bell, Pauline Kunz Lykins and Cecile Zuschnitt Betts. Young lads were required to wear knee pants until about age 16 — humiliation, as Leo Herrick remem­ bered it. Seen here in boys’ fashion of that era are Gordon (left) and Earl Weaks. all had long sleeves and detachable collars. “The collars were hard and glossy and could be wiped off with a little soap and water and worn again the next day,” noted Herrick, “Or even all summer, for that FOR SALE Maple Valley Schools is accepting bids bn four used vehicles which are described as follows: 1 1997 International Chassis Model — 72 passenger bus - diesel - automatic - 145,674 miles 1 1987 GMC Mini Van — 4.3Liter V-6 Engine­ Automatic-105,213 miles-needs repair to steering column 1 1984 Chevrolet Step Van P-30 - 5.7 Liter(35OCID) Gas-Automatic-166,655 miles-tailgate lift 1 Elgin White Wing Street Sweeper - Model 475, Serial T349 - 345CID Inti gas engine-5 speed manual' Bids will be received until 12:00 noon, on April 11, 2012. AlLbids are to be clearly marked Vehicle bid and sent to Ronna Steel, Superintendent of Schools, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI 49096. The board will act upon the bids at their rescheduled regular meeting to be held Thursday, April 19, 2012. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and is not bound to accept the low bid. matter, since the collars would never wear out.” Well-dressed men of that day wore tight-fitting vests under their suit jackets, with large gold watch chains and fobs suspended between the pockets of the vest. “The boys, however, were in a different world until they reached the age of 16 years,” added Herrick. “Up to that time, they were required to wear knee pants, which was humiliating to most of us kids.” Herrick said the young lads longed for the day when they could blossom out in long pants and strut down the street. “That was a thrilling day indeed,” he concluded. “We could now hold our chins up with the menfolks and get more respect from the girls, too. We were no longer treat­ ed as kids. We even began to think about razors and how to use them when the time came ...” It was about this same era, shortly after the turn of the century, that women began to assert themselves, observed Herrick. “Mildly, of course, but even so, the men were grumbling about it. They said the woman’s place was in the home and not frivolously gallivanting around the streets getting in men’s way.” The assertive women were beginning to shorten their skirts a little and probably were discarding two or three of their petticoats at that same time,” suggested Herrick. “However, short sleeves were a little too shocking yet 517-852-9421 carts passing over them, the crosswalks soon became as dirty and dusty as the thor­ oughfare, negating the advantages of the designated pathway. “So, when it was neces­ sary for a woman to cross the street she would reach down, grab hold ofher skirt and lift it just an inch or two off the crosswalk,” explained Herrick. “When she reached the other side, she would let go of it and it would drag behind her on the sidewalk like a mop.” Herrick exclaimed this was no exaggeration; he had witnessed the scene as a child and wondered why the strange creatures acted that way. 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Interested candidates can fax their resume, cover letter with salary history in confidence to Human Resources at (269) 948-0265, or can be mailed to: Thornapple |517-490-1287 n,-K1| ■06775158 financial and a variety of administrative/recordkeeping functions. I Heating & Hir Conditioning UermontviUe • Cole Hansbarger, Owner Vehicles may be inspected at our bus garage by contacting Pat Powers at and nobody would dream of going that far,” he added. “Some of the more mili­ tant women were even demanding the right to vote, but they were going to have to wait many a long year yet, until August 1920, when the 19th Amendment to the Constitution (Women’s suf­ frage) was passed. Just a few years before all this assertiveness began, women’s skirts were so long that they dragged behind them on the sidewalks. Since Nashville’s Main Street was not paved, the ladies, in an attempt to keep their hems clean, would only cross the street on a crosswalk. (The crosswalks were located at various intervals along the street.) However, with teams, wagons, buggies and Facebook ■ MANOR 06777226 2700 Nashville Rd * Hastings, Ml 49058 Human Resources �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 31,2012 — Page 9 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Nashville residents need to clean up To the editor: The people of Nashville need to clean up their yards. Two houses east of me have trash like old mattresses, box springs lay out in back just waiting for mice and rats to nest in. Also the house east of this is a trash pile by their garage, and little kids are out playing around this - not healthy. Then in the 700 block of Gregg is a sight to see. Some trash is covered by tarps so you can tell what is being covered. There are also a lot of kids here. The front looks terrible when you go by. I keep my place up and neighbors have spouses to help! I don’t, so what is their excuse, except “I don’t care.” It makes me ashamed to tell anyone where I live. It’s not clean or a nice place for friends to see and not healthy for the little ones - or the big ones, either. Come on Nashville Village Council, do your jobs and get after these people. Margaret Mitchell, Nashville Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, April 2 diW fflipijjikufa W Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, orange. Tuesday, April 3 BBQ beef, potato wedges, coleslaw, sliced peaches, bun. Wednesday, April 4 New Orleans chicken, rice, oriental blend, peas, apple. Thursday, April 5 Pizza, tossed salad, sliced pears, breadstick and mari­ nara sauce. Friday, April 6 Ham, pineapple rings, sweet potatoes, Prince Charles blend vegetables, Easter treat. rtsHtaii Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, April 2 iraii fcaltonitto Htt ra ((& Bite if imsiajt iitainw Tuna pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, applesauce, crackers. Tuesday, April 3 Hard boiled eggs, potato salad, peaches, granola bar. Wednesday, April 4 Ham salad, three bean salad, mandarin oranges, bun. Thursday, April 5 Cottage cheese, com and black bean salad, tropical fruit, vanilla wafers. Friday, April 6 Oriental chicken pasta, cucumber salad, citrus sec­ tions, lemon bar. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, April 2 Baked turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, spiced apples, granola bar. Tuesday, April 3 Swedish meatballs and noodles, glazed carrots, cau­ liflower, prunes. Wednesday, April 4 New Orleans chicken, rice, winter blend vegetables, com, apple. Thursday, April 5 Pancakes, turkey sausage, hash brown cubes, spiced apples, orange and tangerine juice. Friday, April 6 Ham, pineapple rings, sweet potatoes, green beans, Easter treat. Activities Calendar Monday, April 2 Hastings - Music with Sam; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG 10 a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, April 3 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. GL - 10:30­ 12:30 Cards. Wednesday, April 4 Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, April 5 Hastings - Line Dancing/ Music with Celia 10:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, April 6 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. e!l d ik i iijdaiiiW® kJ MEMORIES, continued from previous page down the street, no move­ ment of feet or legs could be detected. “In fact, we kids were not positive that she had legs in those days, and there was no way to prove it,” added Herrick. A woman’s face was about the only bare skin exposed. She wore long sleeves with black gloves which were designed to 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 discrimi­ nation 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper arc available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06768090 cover her hands except for the tips ofher fingers. A high collar with side stays almost reached her ear lobes. And, of course, she had long hair. “But even that was not all,” noted Herrick. “She had that (hair) wrapped around switches and rats until it was big and bunglesome.” On top was perched a large hat with a wide brim turned down on one side, so that she could hide her face by deftly turning her head either downward or slightly aside, which she would sometimes do if she were meeting someone whom she did not want to recognize, or if she did not want to be rec­ ognized. “So, it was possible to meet a lady like that face to face,” concluded Herrick. “It left one wondering after she had passed whether or not she was beautiful.” The weight of a woman’s clothing alone would exhaust a man, decided Herrick. Still, a woman, especially one from a farm, he noted, not only would lug around all of those clothes but carry a bundle of purchases in one arm, lead a child with the other, ride home on a bumpy wagon, carry in wood and build a fire, prepare the meal, wash the dishes, scrub the floors, and the next day do a big washing by hand with wash boards. “Yet, we of the male sex used to refer to them as the weaker sex,” commented Herrick. “Nothing would be farther from the truth. She could endure physical and mental tortures of all kinds and never faint. It was just a matter of getting used to it, I suppose.” READY TO $ t GROW < XV \ A center based childcare Infant-school age Summer & Preschool K* Program A Meals & Snacks included Sibling Discount (A JENNIFER LUNDQUIST 06777347 517-852-9062 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFlCE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Doug las P Lydy, A Single Man to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 17,2006, and recorded on March 20, 2006, as Document Number: 1161507, Barry County Records, said mort­ gage was assigned to U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for C-BASS 2006-CB7 Trust. Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-CB7 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 23, 2012 and recorded March 05, 2012 by Document Number: 201203050002294, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen and 28/100 ($83,918.28) including interest at the rate of 7.00000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on April 19,2012 Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 62 feet of Lots 833 and 834 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, According to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 1. Commonly known as: 314 S Park St If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: March 17, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for CBASS 2006-CB7 Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-CB7 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248­ 335-9200 Case No. 120MI00108­ 1 (03-17)(04-07) 06776271 IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION. THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTO­ MATIC STAY OR THE DIS­ CHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMU­ NICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lori Joyce, A married woman, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 6, 2006 and recorded July 14, 2006 in Instrument Number 1167170, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SeventyFour Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Seven and 74/100 Dollars ($74,237.74) including interest at 8.6% 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 foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 26, 2012. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: County of Barry, Village of Freeport, Michigan Lots 3 and 4 of Block Number 1 of Nyes Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof 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 safe. 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 the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the prop­ erty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: March 24, 2012 Orians Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 356.3971 (03-24)(04-14) 06776840 GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by AMANDA J. MAIN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated December 29,2008, and recorded on January 8, 2009, as Document Number: 20090108-0000219, Barry County Records, said mort­ gage was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP by an Assignment of Mortgage dated September 27,2011 and recorded October 11, 2011 by Document Number: 201110110009503, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven and 21/100 ($62,667.21) including interest at the rate of 6.00000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises Io be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01 .-00 PM on April 19, 2012 Said premises are situated In the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land commencing at the North quarter post of Section 9, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence South along the North and South quarter line 1436.50 feet; thence West to the Westerly line of Trunk Line Highway M-43 for the place of beginning, thence West from the place of beginning 610.50 feet; thence South 264 feet; thence East 608 feet; thence North along the aforementioned Highway to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom the North 100 feet thereof. Commonly known as: 679 BARBER ROAD If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrowers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: March 17,2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 12MI00304-1 (03-17)(04-07) 06776276 �Page 10 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 31,2012 Maple Valley athletes find spots on all-county teams High School before ultimate­ Lions, while also added two Boys’ Basketball A conference champi­ ly falling to Grand Rapids assists a game. He was a captain, who onship had eluded the Delton Christian in the Class B Lion head coach Chris Kellogg varsity boys’ bas­ Regional Semifinals. Hastings and TK met Ewing said was the first to ketball team for more than 30 years until the Panthers twice during the O-K Gold practice and the last to leave, clinched an outright confer­ Conference season, with the and he earned honorable ence championship by top­ Trojans coming out on top mention all-conference in the ping Olivet in the final game both times. While both teams KVA this season. Garrett Miller, Maple had their ups and downs in of the regular season. Led by senior all-confer­ the O-K Gold, both excelled Valley: Miller tied the ence performers Ryan outside of the conference. school record for threes in a Watson and Mitchell The Saxons were 6-0 in non­ game with six, and hit 40 of Wandell finished atop the conference games during the them on the season including Kalamazoo Valley regular season and the a couple of buzzer beaters one that won a game for the Association standings, win­ Trojans were 5-1. Lions and one that sent a ning a league title for Delton Boys’ Basketball contest into overtime. for the first time since J 981. First Team He averaged 7.5 points a Watson and Wandell are Garrett Reid, Maple two of three Panthers who Valley: A three-year varsity game this season and also earned spots on this season’s starter at point guard who added 60 rebounds. He was All-Barry County Boys’ earned first team all-confer­ named all-conference honor­ Basketball Teams. ence honors in the KVA this able mention in the KVA. A young Maple Valley winter. Other members ofthe All­ team was at the other end of County Boys’ Reid averaged 11.5 points, Barry the conference standings in 4.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists a Basketball Second Team are the KVA, but played its own game this season, while Lakewood’s Adam Barker small part in helping the keeping the tempo up for the and Jordan Cooper, Panthers to the title by top­ Lions while he was on the Hastings’ Keith Garber, ping rival Olivet late in the floor. Thomapple Kellogg’s Zac year. and Delton Other members ofthe All­ Comeau The Delton Kellogg boys Barry Boys’ Kellogg’s Norm O’Meara. County thought never solved Basketball First Team are Girls’ Basketball Schoolcraft. The Eagles Hastings’ Maxwell Clark The four members of the handed the Panthers their and Danny Buehler, Delton 2011-12 All-Barry County only two losses ofthe regular Kellogg’s Ryan Watson and varsity girls’ basketball season, then ended the Mitchell Wandell, and teams from Delton Kellogg Panthers’ season with a win Thomapple Kellogg’s Greg High School can say some­ in the Class C District Hamilton and Caden thing no other Delton girls Semifinals at Schoolcraft Francisco. have been able to say before, High School. that they were district cham­ Boys’ Basketball Hastings won the area’s pions. Second Team only varsity boys’ basketball Adrianna Culbert, her Garret Mater, Maple school’s all-time leading district championship in 2012, topping rival Valley: A junior, Mater scorer and rebounder, Thomapple Kellogg in the averaged 8.25 points and 6.1 Andrea Polley, Mallory district finals at Lakewood rebounds a game for the Sewell and Brooke Martin Spring Event Schedule at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville Tee time: 11:00 a.m. for all events Cost: $30/person ($15/member) for each event; includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, entry into special events, and $12/person toward prize pot. Skins: optional and extra. April 7 - Individual Two-Ball Tournament Each person plays two balls in a scramble format. April 14 - All Par 3 (2-person teams) Tees are moved forward to make all holes a par 3. Scramble format. April 21 - Woozie (3-person teams) The hallmark of this tournament is tough pin placements. Scramble format Blind Draw Scramble Make our Blind Draw Scrambles part of your weekly golf schedule. Play when you can, no regular commitment. You will be teamed up with other golfers. Call for details or just show up! *Sundays @ 10:00 a.m. *Wednesdays @ 10:00 a.m. Spring Rates in effect ffect now!! 9 holes with a cart is just $11.00, 18 holes with a cart is $19.00 If you can golf during the week, we drop the price to $10.00 for 9 holes, and $16.00 for 18 holes! What a deal! Spring rates don’t lastforever, call today to reserve your tee time. Elizabeth Kienutske, are all returning members of Martin and Mallory Sewell, the all-county teams, and all Thomapple Kellogg’s Kelli Maple Valley: A three-year four played a big role in that Graham and Crystal Smith, varsity cheerleader for the first ever district title for and Lakewood’s Kristin Lions, Kienutske was an out­ standing base for the Lions Hilley and Brooke Wieland. Delton. once again in her senior sea­ Competitive Cheer That was the only champi­ It was a great year for the son. onship of any kind for the She was named honorable local girls’ basketball teams. Barry County cheerleaders. all-district in The county’s five varsity mention The Panthers were the only ones to even reach a district competitive cheer teams Division 4. Other members ofthe All­ final. Delton also had a very compete in three different good season in the conferences, and all three Barry County Competitive Kalamazoo Valley conference championships Cheer Second Team are Association, finishing tied went to the local teams. Delton Kellogg’s Corinthia Delton Kellogg won the Anderson and Riley Smith, for second in the league. Michigan Hastings’ Molly Birman, Thomapple Kellogg and Southern Cheer Paige Downs and Desirae Hastings had another tough Competitive (SMCCC), Heers, Lakewood’s Danica season battling in the very Conference Megan tough O-K Gold Conference Lakewood won the Capital Desgranges, which had Grand Rapids Area Activities Conference Hokanson and Aly Spitzley, Catholic Central (GRCC), White Division (CAAC- and Thornapple Kellogg’s South Christian and White), and Thomapple Kenzie Hamming, Heather Wayland all win district Kellogg took the title in the Raymond and Stephanie titles at the end of the year. O-K Gold Conference. Runge. Wrestling GRCC went on to a runner- Hastings was second in the The local wrestling teams up finish in Class B, topping O-K Gold to the Trojans. TK and Hastings joined were still some of the best South Christian in the regional finals and Wayland Lakewood in qualifying for around during the winter of regional competitions this 2011-12. in the state quarterfinals. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ Lakewood had a district season, with the Trojans and champion of its own in the Saxons advancing in the sity wrestling team and varsity CAAC-White, Portland. The Division 2 state tournament Lakewood’s Raiders finished the regular and Lakewood in Division 3. wrestling team both won season undefeated, finally Thomapple Kellogg was the conference championships. falling to GRCC in the first Barry County team ever TK edged Hastings and to qualify for the state finals, Caledonia, who tied for sec­ regional semifinals. Despite a lack of team placing seventh in the state ond place, to win the O-K championships, there were in Division 2 at the gold Conference title. plenty of highlights during DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids. Lakewood won its dual with the season. Many were creat­ Here are the 2011-12 All­ Corunna in the Capital Area ed by the group of girls that Barry County Competitive Activities Conference White make up the 2011-12 All­ Cheer teams. Division, but had to share the Barry County Girls’ championship with the Competitive Cheer Cavaliers after a runner-up Basketball teams. First Team Girls’ Basketball Members of the All-Barry finish at the conference tour­ County Competitive Cheer nament. First Team Lakewood was the only First Team are Delton Mikaela Bromley local team to lift a trophy Maple Valley: The Lions’ Kellogg’s Kami McCowan, during the postseason senior point guard earned all­ Hastings’ Lexi Clow, Dylan though, winning a district Samantha conference honors in the Johns and Lakewood’s championship in Division 3. KVA this winter, averaging Thompson,, Barry County’s schools 13 points, six rebounds, 3.6 Tiffani Ackerson, Chelsea sent ten wrestlers to the assists and 3.2 steals a game Chase and Megan Cronk, Palace of Auburn Hills dur­ in an injury shortened sea­ and Thornapple Kellogg’s MacKenzie Borrink, ing the first weekend in son. March for the Individual A four-year varsity player, Michela Curtis, Dakota and Brooklyn State Finals, and four of head coach Landon Wilkes Jordan them earned medals includ­ calls her a hard-workef and Lamange. ing Lakewood senior Garrett an all-around good kid. Competitive Cheer Hyatt who was the 285Other members ofthe All­ Second Team pound state champion in Barry County Girls’ Patricia Grinage, Maple Division 3. That made him Basketball First Team are Valley: A junior backspot the third Viking heavy­ Lakewood’s Madi King and and base, Grinage had anoth­ weight to win a state champi­ Emily Kutch, Thornapple er solid year for the Lions onship since 2006. Kellogg’s Shelby Tedrow, this winter. and Delton Kellogg’s This was her third year on Continued next page Adrianna Culbert and the varsity for the Lions. Andrea Polley. Giris’ Basketball Second Team Timara Burd, Maple Valley: In her second year on the Lion varsity, Burd was named honorable men­ tion all-conference in the KVA. She averaged seven points, three steals and three rebounds a game. Coach Wilkes said she is, “extremely athletic, plays hard, and is a good kid to have around.” Other members ofthe All­ Barry County Girls’ Basketball Second Team are Hastings’ Taylor Carter, Delton Kellogg’s Brooke COBB WEB BRIBING i REPAIR 955 N. Main (M-66) Nashville Mulberry Fore GoH Course 06777363 www.mulberryfore.com • • • • 7 Day Service Pumps Installed & Repaired Service On Submersible Pumps 2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair 30 Years Experience Estimates Available 517-726-0377 FROST HEATING a COOLING QUALITY, VALUE 8 SERVICE Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Nashville (517) 852-9565 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Uc >1748 €M1IG00toUlbMli(llriAE(MipHT.l P .HWlfll. k Thank goodness for Goodman! 06776756 �Just Say ’As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 31, 2012 — Page 11 • >CS S Su Two openings remain for Lyrics on the Lawn Friends of Putnam District Library seeking members SJ*X S>k?*ik isSS? s‘<?« The Friends of Putnam days later, Saturday, June 16. District Library are planning The Ionia Community for the third year of their Band returns June 23 fol­ Lyrics on the Lawn series. lowed by the Thomapple The summer program hosts Valley Dulcimers, June 30. live music on the library Lyrics on the Lawn is a lawn, Thursday evenings at 6 fundraiser for special proj­ p.m. ects to benefit the library. This year’s series kicks off Groups receive a small June 14 and continues stipend or donate their tal­ through July 19. (Due to the ents. Anyone interested in holiday there will be no per­ performing should call formance July 5.) Performers Director Shauna Swantek at are still needed for July 12 517-852-9723 or email putand 19. namlibrary.director@yahoo. Blue Water Rockers starts com by Monday, April 9. the series June 14, setting a The Friends will have a 1950s mood for the annual membership meeting car show which follows two Tuesday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the children’s area of the library. All members are encouraged to attend and bring a friend. Others inter­ ested in the group are invit­ ed, as well. Members attend­ ing that meeting will have the opportunity to win a spe­ cial secret gift. In addition to Lyrics on the Lawn, the Friends spon­ sor an annual used book sale, Ladies Night Out and help with the summer reading program. More information can be found on the library website at www.putnamlib.org. the 152-pound weight class at the KVA championship meet. all four strokes - the 200yard medley relay. That foursome leads a team of solid swimmers who helped the TK/Hastings team to another fine year in the pool, and the all-county teams also include a diver who qualified for regionals as a freshman. Business Services From previous page 'HhfeL *Whu^ ?5 **•*!k k£*. ?•!£ ‘■fcW ‘^J'S W %ik ^j ^j* a jwk* , *4,, Sis FnU i^s*l BnI® Si*. •«ftta S.IKn ib.fth I ^»«A; Hnjj m if * 'MJ® Kltei Wsr MtmiiDi taUtE\ UtE\ m Hfawhii j•-b, mMuo ,WWKii j mmEuu J»aalnrf K 'u fcsslmika! Btafafc ®td® ta<buH did jsiffiitepi jiiyllji taiilii^ it Iffii Jfe- k Kiae- riiDni^ gr oixff itta .a JfeM? Tim Smith, a member of the Friends of Putnam District Library, introduces the Ionia Community Band during a Lyrics on the Lawn performance in 2011. The Friends are seeking musical acts for the 2012 season. Every one of the county’s teams was represented at the individual state finals, with medals also going to Maple Valley junior Cash Flower and Thomapple Kellogg freshman Chris Poland and senior Adrian Foster. Foster and Lakewood freshman Jordan Bennett, another individual state qual­ ifier, both would have liked a little better finish at the Palace, but it was still an amazing season for both wrestlers who swept through the regular season and the first two rounds of the state tournament without loss. Here is the 2011-12 All­ Barry County Wrestling Team, as chosen by their coaches. Wrestling 112 Austin Davis, Maple Valley: Davis had a great season for the Lions, finish­ ing the year with a record of 36-9 and a spot in the indi­ vidual regionals. Davis was the Kalamazoo Valley Association champi­ on at 112 pounds. 152 Cash Flower, Maple Valley: Flower, a junior, earned his first state medal this season placing eighth in Division 4’’ss 152-pound weight class. He finished the year with a record of 38-14. He was the runrier-up in 215 Alejandro Reid, Maple Valley: Reid only got to wrestler for a portion of the season, but he made the most of his time on the mat. He earned a spot in the Division 4 State Finals, finishing the year with a record of 18-9. He was the 215-pound champion in the KVA. Other members of the All-Barry County Wrestling team are Hastings’ Aaron Williams, Zach Wilcox, David Case, Joey Siska, Stephen Kendall, Chase Huisman, and Kenny Cross, Delton Kellogg’s Tyler Dempsey, Lakewood’s Austin Kietzman, Dylan Shoup, Jeremy Innes, Jordan Bennett, Nick Briggs, Garrett Phelps, Markus Temple, Jack Trornp, Lars Pyrzinski and Garrett Hyatt, and Thomapple Kellogg’s Chris Poland, Ryan Flynn, Nick FLynn, Paul Haney, Austin Sensiba, Nate Iveson, Oscar Cardosa, Cole Gahan, Cody Ybema, Dan Dykstra, Peter Westra, Austin Koehl and Adrian Foster. Boys’ Swimming & Diving The Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team won one conference championship this year, in the event that needs four teammates to combine using Boys’ Swimming & Diving First Team Members of the All-Barry County Boys’ Swimming and Diving First Team are Craig Gagnon, Daegan Mix, Levi Ryfiak, Dexx VanHouten and Zack Zwiemikowski. Boys’ Swimming & Diving Second Team Members of the All-Barry County Boys’ Swimming aijd Diving Second Team are Jared Bailey, Carl Franson, Brandon Gray, Fredrik Isgard, Nate Ryfiak and Chad Singleterry. bCO'kkEEpinG---SERVICES Personal * Self-Employed * Small Business Payroll* Billing Accounts Receivable * Accounts Payable General Ledger Weekly * Monthly * Quar­ terly * Annually Call today! (269)420-5714 I FIX Talent show acts sought for maple syrup festival Applications are being accepted from people want­ ing to compete in a talent show during the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. 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Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 14, April 7, 2012 Long-time treasurer treasures life in village Marsh chosen grand marshal for maple syrup festival Kay by Shari Carney Staff Writer Kay Marsh still remem­ bers the molded salad she made for the welcoming chamber of commerce meet­ ing to which they had been invited shortly after she and her late husband, Wilbur, moved to the village of Vermontville more than 50 years ago. Kay Marsh of Vermontville stands on one of two massive porches at her home. Marsh was selected by a committee as this year’s grand marshal for the maple syrup festival. Tulips are in full bloom at the home of Master Gardener Kay Marsh in the village of Vermontville. “You know, when I took it out, it splattered across the plate,” recalled Marsh, with a chuckle. “I was so embar­ rassed, I refused to go.” Many memories have accumulated while Marsh has been a resident since the summer of 1960. She Wilbur managed a funeral home from the house she still lives in. Wilbur died in 2009. She is both honored and humbled by being selected grand marshal of the 2012 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, saying she could understand it if Wilbur were still alive. Many know Marsh as the former treasurer for the vil­ lage. She retired last year after 44 years of service and was presented with a special tribute signed by Gov. Rick Snyder. State Sen. Rick Jones and State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy hand-delivered the award to Marsh at an open house in her honor. Of her years as treasurer. Marsh said the first two years she typed all the taxes for the village. By the third year, she had decided, ‘no more.’ Seemingly, at the same moment, she said, See MARSH, page 8 Valley Rally and car show plans underway in Nashville Over the past 11 years, the Nashville Classic Car Show has drawn many people to the community Father’s Day weekend. This year will be no exception. The 12th annu­ al Nashville Classic Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, June 16. “Through the outstanding efforts of many volunteers and local merchants, both participants and car enthusi­ asts have come to recognize the Nashville Classic Car Show as . one of the best car shows in the area,” said Lori McNeill, organizer. In recent years, the car show weekend has grown to include fireworks, karaoke, a pancake breakfast, children’s games, Art on the Lawn, a softball tournament, commu­ nity garage sales and more. “As organizers continue to rally and enthusiastically grow the events ofthis week­ end for the benefit of local merchants, residents and the Federal flood insurance available in Vermontville Township Vermontville Township has joined more than 21,000 communities nationwide that are allowed to purchase fed­ erally backed flood insur­ ance, according to a press release from Clerk Sharon Stewart. This availability follows the community’s adoption and enforcement of ordi­ nances to reduce flood losses and acceptance by the National Flood Insurance Program. As ofFeb. 8, Vermontville Township is a participant in the NFIP and will be able to purchase flood insurance up to the limits under the regular phase of the program. However, there is a 30-day waiting period before flood insurance coverage goes into effect. For single-family dwellings, the building cov­ erage limit is $250,000 and contents coverage limit is $100,000. Renters also can protect belongings by pur­ chasing contents coverage. For commercial proper­ ties, buildings and contents coverage limits are both $500,000. Lenders must require bor­ rowers whose properties are located in a designated flood hazard areas to purchase flood insurance as a condi­ tion of receiving a federally backed mortgage loan in accordance. The NFIP is implemented through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. entire Maple Valley commu­ nity, it seems appropriate to now identify this special weekend as the Valley Rally,” said McNeill. A free concert featuring g Blue Water Rockers, a 1950s and 1960s rock band, will lead the festivities for Lyrics on the Lawn Thursday, June 14. The public is invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy live music for all generations, setting the stage for a weekend of old-fash­ ioned fun, said McNeill. Sponsors are being sought for the car show, with three levels of sponsorship avail­ able to merchants and indi­ viduals. Level one is a car show door prize donor. Miscellaneous items and gift certificates in a range of val­ ues will be awarded through­ out the day. The second level is as"a trophy sponsor. For $50, a trophy will be engraved with the sponsor’s name or busi­ ness name and presented to one of the winning entries. The third is the T-shirt sponsor level. For $65, busi­ ness names or logos will be printed on the back of the official car show T-shirt. The shirts are worn by participat­ ing merchants and club mem­ bers prior to the show and will be available for sale dur­ ing the show. Each T-shirt sponsor receives a compli­ mentary shirt. Fireworks will fill the sky Friday (rain date will be Saturday), and Valley Rally organizers are looking for sponsors to fund the fire­ works show. Last year’s fire­ works cost approximately $3,000. As a benefit, spon­ sors will be listed in adver­ tisements in the Maple Valley News and Reminder closer to the event. Individuals and businesses interested in sponsorship or help in planning the Valley Rally weekend should call 517-202-1011. Those inter­ ested in being car show sponsors may call 269-838­ 5170. Anyone wanting to help sponsor the fireworks show is invited to call 269­ 818-7155. In This Issue • Fuller’s Got Talent is a rousing success • Shaughnessy announces plans to seek re-election to House • Biscuit is a big hit at Putnam District Library • Spring sports season highlighted �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 7,2012 Fuller’s Got Talent is a rousing success Josh Bross (left) is one of three announcers for Fuller’s Got Talent. Here, he has just been introduces by emcee Dale White. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Hula-hoops, jump roping, skits, singing and acrobatics were just some of the apti­ tudes displayed at the first Fuller’s Got Talent show presented Friday, March 23. The Maple Valley High School auditorium was filled to capacity as parents, grand­ parents, aunts, uncles and siblings awaited the 22 acts hosted by Fuller Parent Teacher Network. The emcee for the night was Dale White. White, a senior at Maple Valley High School, most recently was on the same stage in his portray­ al of a con man in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” Announcers for the evening were Fuller students Jenna Weiler, Josh Bross and Gavin Booher. First to take the stage was McKayla Weiler and HomeCookin ? Country X Kettle Cafe , 113 N. Main [ Nashville 1517-852-9700 1 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Nashville’s Friendly 3E Family Restaurant ™ with Family Prices! ) Breanna Seavolt with origi­ nal choreography, dancing to “Something to Dance For.” Jessica Curth followed by singing a solo of “Here Comes the Sun.” Christy Brooke rendered “Shortening Bread” on the violin. Blaze Sensiba sang an original composition, “Girl I Gotta Tell Ya.” Alexis Steele jump-roped to “You Make. My Dreams Come True,” while perform­ ing criss-cross, backward and skipping maneuvers. The popular “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele was sung by the youngest performer of the evening, kindergartner Lilly Faurot. Jilliann Moore performed Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer,” from memory on the piano. While “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” played, Megan Valiquette and Lauren Haag performed a jump-rope rou- Easter Dinner Specials • Swiss Steak • Baked Ham & Yams • Roast Turkey & Dressing Includes Soup & Salad Bar And he departedfrom our sight that he might return to our heart and there find him. For he departed, and behold. He is here. St. Augustine Blaze Sensiba shows dual talents as vocalist and Christy Brooke’s concentration pays off in her flawless rendition of “Shortening Bread.” tine. Olivia Roush dazzled with roundoffs, cartwheels, backbends and the splits to the ever-popular “Pink Panther.” “Our Song” was per­ formed by the duet Addyson Ramey and Kirstyn Seats. Chelsea Feasel performed “Lighters” from memory on the piano. Paige Hopkins hula-hooped to the song “Hold Me,” and Kayleb Bastien followed with an original beat-box rhythm. Rounding off the first set of acts was a skit performed by the Maple Valley Dandy Lions. The audience laughed, applauded and cheered the performers. After a brief intermission the talents resumed with Jacob French singing “Baby,” followed by Nautica Mead on the guitar playing “Go Tell Aunt Rhody.” Jade Reynolds sang “Our Song,” and Kayli Hansen and Alexis Booher danced to Josey “Unstoppable.” Terpening accompanied her­ self on the piano while singing “I Love.” More rope-jumping fol­ lowed with Netonya Lawhead and Rebecca Peck. Grace Fisher played “Planxty Oleson” on the hammer dulcimer, and the final act was “The Climb,” sung by Gloria Guernsey. Organizers said they are MAPLE VALLEY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL ALUMNI BANQUET Saturday, May 19, 2012 Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School Social Hour/Sign-ln 5:00pm • Banquet 6:00pm Banquet catered by Main Street Banquets/Bill Reynolds $15 per person with RSVP by May 1, 2012 • $18 per person at the door (limited) Honored classes 1962 Nashville and Vermontville (50 Years) and Maple Valley Class of 1987 (25 Years) • Honored teacher Vicki Williams Alumni are encouraged to bring old yearbooks and other memorabilia to display at the banquet. Ifyou would like an invite please contact the following: Maple Valley alumni Cindy Bass (517) 712-7550 Nashville Alumni Carole Garlinger (269) 908-0884 Vermontville alumni Carolyn Trumble (517) 726-0249 | or go to our website http://maplevalleyalumniassociation.weebly.com | | and print off an invite to mail. Questions Adam Gusey at (517) 543-3066. songwriter when he performs his original, “Girl I Gotta Tell Ya. A hammer dulcimer performance by Grace Fisher brings rounds of applause during Fuller’s Got Talent. encouraged by the response to the event and plan to host another talent show next year. Teachers may want to start preparing, since there is talk of getting them in on the act. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Fuller Street Breakfast Menu Monday, April 9 Cereal, Scooby Doo crack­ ers, juice, milk. Tuesday, April 10 Proballs (2), fruit, milk. Wednesday, April 11 Maple mini pancakes, juice, milk. Thursday, April 12 Strawberry yogurt, Chex mix, juice, milk. Friday, April 13 Apple frudel, juice, milk. NOTE: 2 milk flavors offered daily with lunch. 2 milk choices offered daily with breakfast. Cracker packs offered daily with hot lunch. Menu subject to change without notice. Fuller Street Breakfast Menu Monday, April 9 Corndog, potato salad, fruit, milk. Tuesday, April 10 Variety day, vegetable, fruit, milk, dessert. Wednesday, April 11 Spaghetti with breadstick, cracker, broccoli, fruit, milk. Thursday, April 12 Goodtime Pizza day, tossed salad, fruit, milk. Friday, April 13 Sack Lunch Day. Grape PBJ, apple, raspberry sherbert, milk. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, April 9 BBQ pulled pork sand­ wich, garlic fries, peaches. Fruit and yogurt bar. Tuesday, April 10 Stuffed pasta w/meat sauce, com or butter beans, cinnamon applesauce, garlic bread. Mexican bar. Wednesday, April 11 Cheesy breadsticks, Spaghettio’s, mixed fruit. Burger/chicken bar. Thursday, April 12 Chicken quesadilla, green beans, apple crisp. Pizza bar. Friday, April 13 Wet burrito, Mexican rice, pears. Pasta bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: variety of chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, PB&J sandwich, yogurt w/string cheese. Menu subject to change. Breakfast prices: $1.45;, reduced 300; Lunch prices: $2.25-$2.50, reduced 400; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. 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First-time voters who reg­ ister by mail must vote in person in their first election, unless they hand-deliver the application to their local clerk, are 60 years old or older, are disabled or are eli­ gible to vote under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. To check their registration status, residents may visit the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.Michigan.gov/vote. Residents also can find infor­ mation there on absentee voting, Michigan’s voter identification requirement, how to use voting equipment and how to contact their local clerk. In addition, they will find a map to their local polling places. Voters who qualify may choose to cast an absentee ballot. Those who wish to receive their absentee ballot by mail must submit their application by 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5. Absentee ballots can be obtained in person anytime through 4 p.m. Monday, May 7. Voters who request an absentee ballot in person May 7 must fill out the ballot in the clerk’s office. Emergency absentee ballots are available under certain conditions through 4 p.m. on election day. As a reminder, voters will be asked to provide identifi­ cation when at the polls. Additional election infor­ mation can be found at www.Michigan.gov/elections. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News ads BIG Banners for your Special Event! THoimXe otf the FBree ® TiX iX to Brav® WELCOME HOME MICHAEL! OUR OWN MVP • • • • • Birthdays Anniversaries Graduations Weddings Reunions . Congratulations Aaron Banners can be output in full color on bond stock, photo paper, heavy cover stock, canvas or plastic materials! 2x6 ft. Banner as low as S199S 2x8ft. Banner as low as $O A 95 SAME DAY SERVICE ON MOST BANNERS! Decorative Mailbox Rent for just *20 25 FULL COLOR Invitations & Announcements priced as low as S248S Qreat for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays & Graduation Open House! Let Printing Plus help you get a professional look to your Senior wallets! FREE DOUBLE 9 wallet size to a page PRINTS SENIOR PHOTOS 95 with every order now thru March 30 (additional text copy extra) 1351 ILBroadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy meets with Gov. Rick Snyder at a recent campaign kick-off event in Grand Ledge. Shaughnessy announces plans to seek re-election to House State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy Tuesday announced she will seek a second term in the Michigan House of Representatives. “It has been a sincere honor to serve the residents of the 71st House District, and I welcome the opportu­ nity to continue to serve as their voice in the House,” said Shaughnessy, RCharlotte, in a press release issued Tuesday. “I will continue to dedicate much of my time reaching out and listen­ ing to the residents of the 71st District. I believe the citizens deserve an account­ able, efficient government, and I will continue to fight for the hard-working taxpay­ ers in Eaton County.” Shaughnessy, who serves as vice chair on the House Insurance Committee, also serves on the education, commerce, and local inter­ governmental and regional affairs committees. She said the Legislature has put Michigan on the track to eco­ nomic recovery, but said the job is not finished. “There is much more to be done to make Michigan stronger, and I hope to return to the House as we continue to cut wasteful government spending and make govern­ ment more efficient, effec­ tive and accountable,” Shaughnessy said. “Michigan is a much better state in which to find a job than it was in 2010. The unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in three years, and we continue to outpace the nation in job growth. I want to have a role in seeing that momentum continue so our children and GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. grandchildren have a bright future here.” Jeff Hicks, a Delta Township trustee and business owner, praised Shaughnessy for the work she has done to turn Michigan’s economy around and improve the business cli­ mate in the state. “Rep. Shaughnessy has made very difficult and courageous decisions that are good for Michigan, good for Delta Township and good for communities throughout the state,” Hicks said. “As a local government office holder, I appreciate the focus Deb Shaughnessy has put on helping government at all levels becomS more effective and efficient. As a business­ man, I appreciate the work she has done to make Michigan a more friendly state in which to do business, both for job creators who stuck out the hard times and for companies looking for a new home.” Mark Bratschi, a Charlotte resident and parent volunteer at Charlotte Public Schools, praised Shaughnessy’s role in improving education in the state. “I am impressed with Deb’s work on the House Education Committee and her commitment to making sure every child in Michigan receives a quality educa­ tion,” Bratschi said. © Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 4/7-4/12 FREE SPRING MOVIES * Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 AM LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS O 3D TITANIC I (PG)| (PG-13) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 3D TICKET SAT-SUN 12:10,4:10, 8:10 MON-TH 4:10, 8:10 O© MIRROR, MIRROR (PG) LIGHTS UP SOUND DOWN SAT. 4/7 10:00 AM SAT-SUN 11:30,1:50,4:30,6:50, 9:15 MON-TH 4:30, 6:50, 9:15 q ©3D WRATH OF THE TITANS (PG-13; $2.50 PREMIUM PER 3D TICKET SAT-SUN 2:00,4:40, 7:00 MON-TH 4:40, 7:00 O © WRATH OF THE TITANS (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:40, 9:40 MON-TH 9:40 O THE HUNGER GAMES (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:30, 3:30,6:30, 9:30 MON-TH 6:30, 9:30 Rob Matheson of Vermontville, caught a 6 pound Walleye Jack in the Maumee ARViLvWerl 1i1n1 | Maumee, Ohio March 31st. Along with his big catch of the > day were two ( other 3 pound £» plus Walleye. ‘ Greatjob Rob! �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, April 7,2012 — Page 5 Photo scavenger hunt for area teens barryCounlu Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events A photo scavenger hunt hosted by Putnam District Library shows (back, from left) Noelle Rhode, Catalina Mata, (front) Davita Mater, Larissa Mater, Emily Kopka and Abby Mater modeling ‘shades.’ L M Dtk’s ।tend ^“Bnauat^] Bnauat] mssjIk "M iki nct"B ’ quljj 4/ Msi" taai ottsduire “ijxxffor ulfflodfor stalk phi K life ifetas tap® Kill 'tfftt! km it mi UBUlff ) Bit munun Hj io M ■!■■■»■ wwnauif inlio Miami Bal ligUE it in swmw avaa KB»W« M® The teen advisory group of Putnam District Library will host a photo scavenger hunt Saturday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone in fifth to 12th grades is invited. Registration for the hunt will be from 11 to 11:20 a.m. Teens must have a parent or guardian accompanying to sign a participation consent form. The hunt will commence at 11:30 a.m.. Everyone will meet back at the library at 1 p.m. for a pizza party and picture viewing. Prizes will be awarded to three teams scoring the highest points. Creativity will earn extra points. Prizes include a gift card to Hastings 4, free movie rentals from the library and candy. Teams will consist of three to six people. Each team will have a digital cam­ era, and hunters are encour­ aged to bring one; cell phone cameras do not count. Each team will be given a list of places and things found in Nashville, with the focus on taking creative pic­ tures. Points will be tallied from a slide show during the pizza party, and prizes will be awarded after the show. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, April 9 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, spiced apples, granola bar., Tuesday, April 10 Spanish rice and ground beef, tossed salad, apple, combread. Wednesday, April 11 Beef hot dog, coleslaw, sweet potato fries, pear halves, bun. Thursday, April 12 Sliced turkey and Swiss cheese, tossed salad, broccoli cheddar soup, apple, bun. Friday, April 13 BBQ chicken leg qtr., au gratin potatoes, cabbage, jello with fruit, combread. Organizers caution that weather in April is unpre­ dictable, and layers of cloth­ ing are recommended. If the weather does not cooperate, teens will have a Home Delivered pizza party and movie or Cold Menu games inside the library. Monday, April 9 The mission of Putnam Peanut butter and jelly, pea District Library’s Teen and cheese salad, tropical Advisory Group is to prepare fruit, English muffin. enjoyable activities that con­ Tuesday, April 10 nect teens in the Maple Italian pasta salad, com Valley community. and black bean salad, man­ Anyone with questions darin oranges, crackers. Wednesday, April 11 should call the library, 517­ 852-9723. Chicken salad, potato salad, prunes, bun. Thursday, April 12 Ham and salami with Swiss cheese, coleslaw, jello with fruit, wheat bun. Friday, April 13 Asian chicken salad, pasta salad, pineapple, granola bar. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, April 9 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, spiced apples, granola bar. Tuesday, April 10 Sweet and sour meatballs, rice, peas and carrots, cauli­ flower, cinnamon applesauce. Wednesday, April 11 Spanish rice with ground beef, fiesta com, .spiced apples, vanilla wafers. Thursday, April 12 Chicken and noodles, com, green beans, apple. Friday, April 13 BBQ chicken breast, au gratin potatoes, cabbage, banana, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, April 9 Hastings - Music with Sam; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG 10 a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, April 10 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. GL - 10:30­ 12:30 Cards. Wednesday, April 11 Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, April 12 Hastings - Line Dancing/ Music with Celia 10:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, April 13 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. RN/LPN Private Duty Immediate Openings Nashville, Marshall, Springport, Jackson Various Shifts Available Trach and Vent Experience Preferred Please email resume to: recrwter@optinwlstaflinR.com or fax to: 517-394-7716 Reverse raffle deadline is April 14 A chance to win up to $4,000 at the sixth annual reverse raffle is Saturday, April 14. The raffle is spon­ sored by Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, and money raised supports stu­ dent athletes at the high school. Tickets, $100 each, need to be purchased in advance and include entry into the raffle, dinner, dancing and free drinks until midnight. The event will be at the Nashville VFW. Registration starts at 5, dinner at 6 and raffle will be 7 p.m. with a disc jockey and dancing fol­ lowing. For more information .call Tai Gearhart, athletic booster president, 269-967-1219, or Duska Brumm, athletic director, 517-852-9275. Other boosters to contact are Lori Courtney, Keith or Kelly Jones, Adam Brumm, Scott Johnson, Rob Trowbridge, Jon or Cindy Boss and Glenn or Jackie Ewing. jUJUUft'K SI««W clunker SM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WMB—r LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194 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 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 a.m. Evening Worship............................... 6 Wednesday Family Night Service .......... .6:45 p.m. . . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., 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 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 .. .1030 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE* FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School ..................... 10 a.m. A.M. Service.................... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service............................. 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service......................................6 Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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 5.505 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: 930 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 am. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: _............9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ......... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or RL Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 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..................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE A mission of SL Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ..11a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service .. .6:30 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 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. �Page 6 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Vafley News* Saturday April 7.2012 From the Pulpit The message of Easter Brumms to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary The children of Jerry and Sharon Brumm of Nashville invite you to help them celebrate 50 years of mar­ riage on April 15, 2012, from 2-5 p.m., at Mainstreet Banquets, 301 N. Main, Nashville. Jerry and Sharon were married on April 14, 1962 at, First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, Mich. They have three children Cindy (Brumm) Westerink, Bob (Duska) Brumm and Adam (Tammy) Brumm; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Your presence is your gift! FIND OUT HOW AMAZING GRACE REALLY IS! What is grace anyway7 For Lutherans it means we live knowing God loves forgives and welcomes us every day. Come and see! Living In God's Amazing Grace ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 6261 Velte Road in Woodland 3/4 Mile South of Lakewood High School 269-367-4817 EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:00 am - Sunrise Service 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast 10:30 a.m. - Festival Communion Service WEEKLY SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:15 am - Christian Education 10:30 am- Worship Service Holy Communion is Celebrated on 1' and 3'’ Sundays Coffee Fellowship time after service on the other Sundays You are welcome to comejust as you are Emotionally, Physically or Spiritually Facilities are available to assist those with mobility sight or hearing challenges 8 Now Scheduling Appointments MAPLE^VALLEY Accounting and Tax, LLC Jill Vanderhoef. Enrolled Agent 8870 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, MI 517-852-1500 by Pastor Kathy Smith Vermontville and Gresham United Methodist churches Good Friday and Easter are the two most important events celebrated in the Christian Church worldwide. We believe that it was on a Friday that Jesus Christ was cruci­ fied and died on a Roman cross as a sacrifice for the sins of all mankind and was buried in a stone tomb. We believe that on the following Sunday, Jesus Christ was resurrected, came back to life, thereby having defeated death and Satan. But still the question is asked: If God is a God of love, why did Jesus have to die for our sins? To put it simply, the answer is that God is not only a God of love, but also a God ofjustice. Because you and I are sinners who live in a sinful world that has been sinful since Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, those sins needed to be punished. Because of his great love for us, his created creatures, Jesus agreed to take our punish­ ment so we wouldn’t have to. The Bible, in John 3:16, tells us God loved the world so much that he sent his only son Jesus to die for our sins and that whoever believes this will live forever with Him in heaven after our physical death here on earth. The alterna­ tive for those who don’t believe is an eternity separated from God and his goodness in a place we call hell. We cannot understand all there is to understand about God’s methods. We cannot understand how Jesus could take upon himself on the cross the sins ofthe whole world, past, present and future. We can understand, however, how .much he loves us if we will just open our heart and our minds to receive it. As you attend a church Easter morning, may your heart and mind be open to receiving this Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and may you continue to be a part of a church family in order to grow in the grace and knowl­ edge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Apr. 7 Apr. 7 Apr. 11 Apr. 14 Apr. 15 Apr. 15 Apr. 15 Apr. 15 Apr. 18 Apr. 18 Apr. 19 Apr. 23 Apr. 28 Swine Tagging, 9 a.m.-l p.m., Osborne Farm in Delton. Swine Tagging, 1 -3 p.m., Mooville. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Swine Tagging, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Expo Center. Market Steer & Beef Breading Animals pre-registration deadline for fair. Goat Pre-registration deadline for fair. Swine possession & pre-registration deadline for fair. Sheep market animal and breeding stock pre­ registration deadline (possession by May 15) Market Goat Rate of Gain weigh-in, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tractor Supply in Hastings. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. PQA Testing, 9-11 a.m„ Expo Center (only date for Barry County). Students named to Ferris academic honors list Ferris State University offi cials have announced that nearly 4,000 students earned academic honors for the that semester ended December 2011 at Ferris and We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes at Kendall College of Art and Design. To be eligible, students must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average. Area students on the list include: Nashville — Mary Jewell. Sunfield — Victoria Powelson,Heather Wakefield. Vermontville Chelsea Brandenburg. The Family Doctor Corner with Dr. Fred Bean What can I do for my poison ivy Spring arrived early in Michigan and everything seems to be blooming. That includes beautiful trees and flowers, but also plants such as poison ivy. Most of us are eager to get outdoors after the winter and enjoy activities such as gardening, hiking, hunting and fishing. Let’s be smart about that annoying rash that can be so itchy and drive us crazy. Poison ivy is one ofmany plants (more than 30) around the world that can cause an allergic reaction. In North America, the most common trouble makers are poison ivy, oak and sumac. Since poison oak and poison sumac are not found in Michigan, this will focus on poison ivy, a vine that grows in all 50 states. The first recorded cases ofpoison ivy were in the 1600s when Capt. John Smith coined the term in 1609. Yes, all those early explorers and pioneers got poison ivy, too. The active ingredient causing the reaction is the oil in the leaf which has been shown to have some activity for many years after the plant has died. The scientific name is urushoil from the Japanese word for lacquer. It’s true that some people can have zero to minimal reactions with their first few exposures. But, they can develop increasing sen­ sitivity and reactions over the years. More than 90 percent ofAmericans react to poison ivy, making it the most com­ mon allergy in the country. More than 50 per cent have had it. Exposure usually is from direct contact with the plants on skin. It can also be indirect contact from burning brush piles, with the oil carried in the wind, or from pets carry­ ing the oil on their fur. Poison ivy cannot be spread from person to person, no more than a penicillin allergy can be contagious. Typically, an itchy rash appears within about 24 hours after exposure. It can spread widely on your skin and make you miserable, but it’s not dangerous or carried in your bloodstream. Those early explorers got poison ivy and it went away in about four to six weeks without treat­ ment. Most of us don’t want to suffer that long. Avoiding exposure is the best defense. Learning what these plants look like — and teaching children — is a good first step. Check out photos on the Internet or in library books. Wear protective clothing when you go into the woods, cover exposed skin, and be cautious with those garments later (think gloves after you’ve carried firewood; the oil can still be on them). If you’ve had skin contact with vines or leaves, wash those areas as soon as possible. For minor limited reactions, using creams, such as those sold over the counter, steroids or calamine, and avoiding scratching helps. For more severe reactions, you may need prescription medication. Your doctor can choose strong steroid creams for less severe reactions. Avoiding scratching is crucial, so the may suggest pills like Claritan and Benadryl to help. For more severe reac­ tions (especially face, hands or genital area) the doctor may choose steroid pills or shots. These work by revers­ ing the allergic reaction but have potential side effects such as upset stomach. For most people, occasional short­ term use is safe and effective. However, using high doses more than a few times a year or for more than two to three weeks may cause a long list of side effects (so avoid prolonged use if possible). Your doctor will need to consider the safety of these strong meds and how they interact with prescribed medicines before choosing them. In summary, be smart about poison ivy. It’s not danger­ ous or contagious but you can have a miserable allergic reaction with terrible itching and swelling. Avoid exposure, ifpossible. Use over-the-counter treatment early and see your doctor for more aggressive prescription if neces­ sary. Get out and enjoy the outdoors. Farm Taxes Small Business Taxes Bookkeeping Call269-945-9554lorclassilieilads �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 7,2012 — Page 7 Memories of the Past This week in Nashville history This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News Tuesday, April 6, 1982. S«iJ SS M<S' <jwS®%'ijf ’^fcj*'k< I fcj ?’**£ ?** **”? !§5* !§ »L.?’*"««iilkI "'^■’Mns® M^iBiWiij^ *fe®thfci'w ■a^“^’iis!jS)i5t®.| ik ■^tajtniHanil I afeaiwas. ip^aKitMdlE laplnttiraiut' klliittiitmatii ita ah qta st [ml zMijM’iti.naiiE n':n£iiME l ^sifhsfelE'h ifhsfelE'h fc- ^HktiHn-ii Wa|ta®kl*®,i| fjKjsita®!®?5 ^&ulitt>mM iiefa?®’’®* ^tatias^ jjatt^^ ttas^^ «$**» *» i<’^L*i!ft>ds<R **>* (Note from Susan Hinckley: Today’s column looks at this week in Nashville history. The fol­ lowing excerpts are gleaned from the Nashville Ancient History column published in the Nashville News from near the turn of the century into the 1930s, and from the Turning Back the Pages fea­ tures of the 1940 to 1960s.) 1874 — Ladies of the vil­ lage met at the Methodist Episcopal Church and organized The Ladies Temperance Union of Nashville to fight the sale of intoxicating liquors. 1875 - Dr. W.H. Young has recently purchased a new set of surgical instru­ ments. Doc has earned a widespread reputation for being a very successful doc­ tor, especially in his branch of thfc medical science. 1876 The band boys were out with their instruments last night to blow the old council out and welcome in the new. Councilman A.W. Olds expressed the apprecia­ tion ofthe elect by shoving a five-dollar note into their hands. 1877 — Makepeace’s saloon has “busted up” and the beer kegs and billiard balls have been moved back to Hastings. Reason: too much red ribbon and- a scarcity of batkers. (1982 note: Red Ribbon was a branch of the temperance movement.) 1878 Loon Lake in Assyria has been stocked with 3,000 lake trout. 1897 The matter of animals running at large is the big issue of the elections in Maple Grove Township. Leander Lapham is candi­ date for the restrainers, and Orson Swift is for the free commoners. 1880 Nashyille is always up to the times in every needed enterprise, and now she is to have a milk wagon. Daniel Staley is soon to start one, and supply the lacteous fluid to all who desire it. 1881 — Approximately 80 percent of the population of Nashville turned out for a fire alarm Monday night, close to midnight, and it proved to be a false alarm. A bunch of young rowdies from Vermontville are believed to have rung the fire bell. 1882 — C.L. Glasgow his team of big colts last will have to be seen to by the week to a man from authorities for putting so Kalamazoo for $375. many stoves on the side­ 1907 — The fine spring walk. Last week he set out weather for the past few eight cook stoves for differ­ days set the farmers to plow­ ent customers. ing and the people in town to 1885 — About 11/2 tons raking lawns and making of new maple sugar was gardens. That’s about the shipped from this station first garden-making that has Tuesday to Chicago and been done in Michigan in Detroit. yMeaarrsch for a good many 1887 H.A. Durkee years. returned last Saturday night 1923 — Nashville’s high from his western trip, having basketball team won over his Kansas fever cured by Scotts in its first district one application. tournament game at 1888 — Night watchman Kalamazoo last week but Perryman has given up his lost the second game to situation and will look for a Portland. more remunerative one. He 1924 — More than a hunsays $4.50 a week won’t dred men assembled in the make his vest and pants Nashville club rooms meet. Monday night and organized 1889 — C.A. Hough, the the Nashville Community new cashier of the Farmers Club dedicated to “promote and Merchants Bank, com­ the civic, commercial, indus­ mences his new duties this trial and moral welfare of week in that institution. Nashville and environs.” C. 1890 — Jacob Lentz and W. Pennock was elected Sons received yesterday president of the organization morning a new sanding and Robert Surine, secretary machine, or wood polisher. manager. It is a mammoth affair, 1925 — The Maurer weighing 5,000 pounds. Brothers — Julius, John and 1900 Joe Hurd has George — have been award­ moved his bicycle hospital ed the contract for complet­ from the Emory Parady ing the five miles of Covert building into the old Union Road near Dowling. Maurer House. Brothers also have taken 1901 — “In the election contracts for two other road Monday, the Republicans jobs in Ingham County. again captured Castleton 1927 — E.V. Troxel and supervisor, and John family have moved back on their farm north ofNashville Hinckley beat Bon A.Q. Potter for the post in Maple for the summer months, but Mr. Troxel will continue to Grove.” operate his market in the vil1902 — Porter Barnes is digging a drain from Lake lage. 1928 — At the Star the­ One to Quaker Brook, which will lower the lake about ater, Sunday only, a 40­ minute new feature, “40,000 three feet. 1903 — John Fumiss is Miles with Lindbergh,” plus now owner of the Nashville the picture, “Her Wild starring Collen opera house, the transfer Oats,” having been made last Moore. 1929 The Methodist Saturday at an undisclosed choir presented an outstand­ price. 1904 — The most disas­ ing cantata Easter morning, trous flood that ever deluged under the direction of Mrs. southern Michigan has left G. C. Edmonds. Tickets are Nashville and many other on sale at both drug stores river towns isolated from the and at Caley’s store for the rest of the world for three mother and daughter ban­ days. Railroads have been quet Friday evening in the community tied up, with rails washed Methodist house. away and bridges out. 1931 — The state referen­ Besides high waters and having no mail or daily dum on capital punishment papers, Nashville also has was rejected by Michigan been deprived of city water voters, four to one. 1932 — Barry County’s and fire protection by the breaking of a main (under delinquency in tax-paying the Thomapple River) and amounts to about 21 percent of electric lights by going of the t»tal assessed for 1931, lacking only the totals out of the power dam at La from Johnstown, and this Barge. 1905 — Ernest Pennock delinquency of $128,000 is has purchased the Myron nearly 60 percent above that Pennock farm of 80 acres; of a year ago. 1939 — The annual finan­ consideration, $3,100. 1906 — Otto Schulze sold cial statement of Castleton Probably the biggest news to fill the pages of the Nashville News the first week of April was the aftermath of a March 28, 1920, tornado which ripped through Maple Grove Township on a Sunday afternoon, leaving three dead and another mortally wounded in the Wilcox neighborhood on Cloverdale Road, about four miles south of Nashville. The killer twister leveled properties of James Moon and George Belson (photo) where 17-year-old Edith Belson perished. Dead at the Moon place were James and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Brooks. His wife, Dora, died four days later. Other farms sustaining substantial property losses were those of Lee Gould, Frank Downs, Curtis McCartney, R.B. Hayes Tieche, Ernest Gray, Clyde Kennedy, Elmer Shafer, Seymore Hartwell, Edwin Penfold, James Rose, Ora Chaffee and William Wells. The local deaths were among 12 fatalities attributed to tornados which swiped through Michigan that day, causing an estimated $2 million in property damages. Township shows $3,099.46 cash cash on hand. Disbursements from the contingent fund for the year were $2,549.33. The fire fund spent $221.71 during the year. 1948 A new chain store tax, bad roads and poor train service are cited as rea­ sons for Kroger Company closing its Nashville store after 20 years here. 1950 — The village coun­ cil Tuesday hired Fay Fisher as city engineer to replace Ralph Olin, who retired after 14 years service, which included duty as street com­ missioner and one-time village marshal. 1952 — Blouw Brothers Construction Company of Grand. Rapids was low bid­ der at $39,770 for a threeroom addition to Fuller Street Elementary school. 1955 — Due to the efforts of several local people, the football team of the Nashville - W.K. Kellogg school will have complete new game uniforms for the 1955 season. $326 has been collected for game pants, and shirts will be purchased from some of the athletic receipts of the 1954 season. (A recap ofthe 1920 tor- nado, including destruction around Nashville, was pub­ lished in the March 22, 2012, Hastings Banner.) Save *2.00! Vermontville Syrup Festival I April 27, 28, 29 2012 | _ Please present this coupon at any Mid America Shows Show’s ticket I booth and receive one regular priced $16 P.O.P. Ride Wristband for only $14 during one of the following days & times: Friday, April27*4PMto 10PM'Saturday, April28*5PMto 11PM | | Sunday, April 29 • Noon to 6PM No Refunds • No Re-Bands • No Cash Value • No Rain Checks o I One coupon per person. Duplications not accepted. There are height restrictions on some rides. g I Hansbarger\ Heating 8 flir Conditioning ’ Featuring Ruud Gas furnaces and 2 financing Now Available flir Conditioners Full line of Indoor flir Quality Products FREE Estimates Licensed & Insured Uermontville • Cole Honsborger, Owner J 517-490-1287 Community Conversations These conversations will focus on K-12 education for Michigan schools. Your input is important! As a community member, you are encouraged to attend. 999999411 THE CENTER FOR MICHIGAN Dates and Places of Upcoming Meetings: • April • April • May • May I 10 - Maple Valley High School 26 - Delton Library 10 - Middleville - MiddleVilla Inn 17 - Hastings - Barry Community 7:00 5:30 5:30 5:30 - 9:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm Enrichment Center <231 s. Broadway) Pre-registration is preferred as information will be mailed prior to each scheduled event in order to help prepare you for conversations. Visit www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org and click on “Education Forum” to register. For more information, visit: http://www.thecenterformichigan.net/community-conversations/ 8 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 7, 2012 MARSH, continued from page 8 Kay Marsh has been chosen as the grand marshal for the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. She is an avid collector of antiques has a series of Flemish engraved boxes. . Kay Marsh is the grand marshal for the 2012 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Kay Marsh collects Toby Jugs and is on the hunt for a tiny Toby named “Paddy.” Eaton County started a data­ base for tax records. Marsh thinks several treasurers were feeling the same way and caused the county to make changes. Marsh had no experience as a treasurer prior to taking the position. “I had good people to go and see,” said Marsh of the several banks she dealt with. She was responsible for investing village funds. She said it was fun, and a few years, certificates of deposit earned as high as 15 percent. “Being treasurer was absolutely marvelous,” she said. Marsh became treasurer in 1966. The same year, she was offered a position as a receptionist for a dentist — all while assisting her hus­ band at the funeral home as a greeter and being mother of three. Son Tom shares the home with Marsh. Daughter Rebecca, married to Dennis Day, lives in California. Daughter Linda Hamlin died in 2006. Of Linda’s hus­ band, Alan Hamlin, Marsh said, “He is my son-in-law forever.” Marsh also has one grand­ son and two great-grandchil­ dren. Being busy in two careers, Marsh said she didn’t join clubs. “I loved my kids, and did everything with them.” Anyone who knows Kay Marsh knows of the beautiful gardens surrounding her home. Standing next to a prized clock, purchased by her father, is Kay Marsh. Marsh said her dad saw the clock in a jewelry store in Jackson; he inquired but was told it was not for sale. Over time, the owners did sell him the clock and he later sold it to Kay for $1. This is one of only four made. Of the remaining clocks, two are in museums and one unknown. Marsh, who is originally from Hastings, said she has remained an active member at her beloved Grace Lutheran Church. She has become a mem­ ber of an antique club in Charlotte and plays in two bridge clubs, one in Hastings and a second with ladies from Nashville and Vermontville. She also is involved in the Vermontville Historical Society and the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. “Years ago, I taught bridge at the Commission on Aging in Hastings,” said Marsh. “Today we have a hard time finding people.” A tour through Marsh’s vast home shows her collect­ ing prowess. In the kitchen are her prized Toby Jugs. She has four sizes, large, medium, small and tiny. Marsh attends antique auc­ tions and is on the hunt for Paddy, a tiny Toby Jug. Marsh also collects glass­ ware in a rainbow of colors and Flemish boxes covered with intricate, detailed designs. An enormous clock called a regulator keeps time in the living room. Marsh pur- chased the clock from her father for $1. “He found it in a jewelry store in Jackson. They were not interested in selling, so he just kept watching,” said Marsh. Eventually the store relented, and her father made the purchase. The clock is one of only four like it; two are in museums, and one is unknown. Of her beloved communi­ ty, Marsh said people should come here because “we don’t have the crime of other Tuc areas. We have a wonderful school system and churches. We are sports-minded and have a great music director in Ryan Rosin. We look out for each other, and this town supports kids.” During previous syrup festivals, Marsh has spent time volunteering at the sugar shanty. This year, however, she will take a ride through the village and wave to the those who have cho­ sen her as their grand mar­ shal. WE WORK ALL WINTER. , , i Antenna Men TV ANTENNAS & TOWERS INSTALLED & REPAIRED! www.theantennamen.com • 269-967-8241 £ DOBBIN'S. 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Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 7,2012 Biscuit is a big hit at Putnam District Library Embarrassing Moments, part 1 had suddenly become so light; utter dismay on the part of the owner, who could only gasp, frozen with embarrass­ ment; and ribald laughter from the stable boys who looked gleefully at the most secret garments of a “lady’s” I was always extravagantly wardrobe. There had spilled fond of horses. Mr. Rhodes, out long black stockings, the kindly farmer living on high button shoes, a thick South Main, made a practice white cotton nightgown, full of buying up young colts in white cotton petticoats the spring, fattening them up trimmed with much embroi­ during the summer, perhaps dery,; a “shirt,” big square breaking them in to saddle or white handkerchiefs, combs, harness, then selling them to hairbands, a washcloth and Eastern markets by th? car­ towels, panties long and full, load lot in the fall. a corset cover, and lastly but For several years, Mr. by no means least — the Rhodes made a practice of corset itself: long, white, stiff letting me have a horse dur­ with innumerable large black ing the summer vacation for whale bones and finished its “keep.” The keep was Sully and Karl Braden snuggle up for a photo with Biscuit. with several pairs ofdangling easy: We had a large bam left homemade garters! over from pioneer farm days, When the boys could stop a buggy, saddle and a“ har­ laughing enough to think, ness. Feed was cheap, and I they jumped in unison to pick cared for the horse myself. up the scattered garments. The horses ranged from They tugged for the aquisihuge farm animals to the tion of the panties and the dainty pacer — Walpurga. corset; they swung the long Regardless of size, color, dis­ black stockings merrily position or training, I loved around their heads yelling every one of them. Some of the happiest hours I ever “Yippee!” I stood helpless, my face the color ofbeets. At knew in my teenage years were spent riding or driving last, with an exaggerated about the countryside. I fre­ bow, the boys motioned me quently took older people for into the carriage as one of rides, semi-invalids who had them put the ill-fated tele­ no other diversions. scope under the back seat. I I once counted up over headed the horse toward the 1,500 miles covered in a big double door, grabbed the summer. That’s a lot of whip out of the socket and mileage for a horse and gave Bess a sharp tap on the buggy. withers — which made her One day, I took the “rig” to shoot out ofthat bam at a gal­ visit a friend in Charlotte. lop, nearly upsetting us as she She enjoyed driving as much turned the next comer. as I. I thought I could hear For several days, we spent laughter behind me for sever­ Rep. Mike Callton greets Biscuit at Putnam District Library. nearly all of the daylight al blocks down the street, and hours in the carriage visiting I don’t think my face cooled Approximately 30 kids the library prepares for sum­ site at www.putnamlib.org distant friends or spots of off until I reached and loved ones filled the mer programming. “Dream for more details as they beauty. When time came to Vermontville, 12 miles away. children’s’ room at Putnam Big, Read” is the theme for become available. More leave, I walked over to the District Library in Nashville the reading program that will information can be found on livery bam to have the horse to take part in stoiy time with take place June to August. the library website at Biscuit. Singing, dancing Check out the library’s web- www.putnamlib.org. and reading ensued, with the focus on Alyssa Capucilli’s series ofbooks about Biscuit. 26,500 BTU’s. Two burner control. Durable Rep. Mike Callton was on porcelain steel lid and firebox. Porcelain wire cooking grate. Plastic side shelves with hand to greet Biscuit and the handle and tool hooks. Piezo push button kids in attendance. He hand­ ignition. Front panel. 6” wheels. ed out bookmarks while fam­ • 2 BURNER - LP * Black • #1838507 Install a high efficiency Goodman* brand ilies waited in line for photos Gas Furnace along with a high efficiency with the huggable puppy. Heat Pump and your Dual Fuel system can The event was sponsored Easy to use Lifan OHV engine Three burner grill with side burner. 36,000 with automatic voltage regulation, allow you to maximize your energy savings. in part by Eaton County BTUs. 12,000 BTU side burner. 380 sq. in. compact design, rugged Great Start and the Early cooking area, 174 sq. in. secondary cooking construction with convenient area, 554 sq. in. total cooking area. Durable Childhood Literacy Goodman handle. Specs: rated output is porcelain steel lid and firebox. Porcelain 1800w, max. output is 2100w, Air Conditioning & Heating Coalition. grates and swing away front panel. Metal surge power is 2200w, max. Biscuit books donated by shelves. Quick and easy assembly. amps is 1 Samps, AC outlets: • THREE BURNER • # 0207407 Barnes and Noble were (2) 120v single. Engine Specs: manufacturer-Lifan. modelgiven to each family in atten­ LF160F, horsepower- 4HP, start dance. Several PDL Teen system is recoil, fuel tank is Designed with a curved Leaders were on hand to help 1.98 gallon, sound level-75 db, lumbar support as well - WHISKEY as a pillow like head run time-7.5 hrs, dimensions with the event. Savannah BARREL support Designed for 19.3”Lx13.4”Wx14.2”H, dry weight • Weathered Shilton and Justin Heinsen long lasting comfort is 66 lbs. Holds up to 250 lbs Oak Finish handled the registration area, Made in U.SA • 1800 WATTS-4 HP • #4048534 • RESIN• Size: 20”x13” | #.<Q7^f7l Abby Mater took photos, and STACKABLE •#9274770 •ERGO •• Kayla Thornton did behindADIRONDACK • Color: Sage8 the-scenes work. #9697277 The final preschool stoiy time of spring will feature Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 more Biscuit stories Friday, .3 LUMBER & HARDWARE April 13, at 11 a.m. All Nashville (517) 852-9565 preschoolers and their care­ Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. givers are invited. This will 219 S. State In Nashville * 852-0882 2011 GoodMJW MitilKlw tag (or par, LP.. MonlM, lens 06777807 wrap up the library’s pre­ school story time series as Thank goodness for Goodman: by Alma W. Swinton Teen-age Stories was writ­ ten in 1965 by Alma Williams Swinton, the daughter ofDr. George and Sara Benedict Williams of Vermontville. hitched up ready for the trip home. The waiting was enlivened by several young stable boys — nice young­ sters — who were earning pin-money by working dur­ ing the school vacation. Charlotte was the county seat, a much bigger town than Vermontville, so I had to think fast to answer the dis­ paraging, (even if goodnatured), remarks aimed at my little village. At the height of the repar­ tee, one of the lads lifted up my “telescope” to cany it across the barn floor. Baggage, in those days, con­ sisted of large wooden boxes, wire bound; or funny little trunks with a rounding top; carpet bags; or telescopes. Telescopes were large and nearly square, made of stiff dark gray canvas. The top fit­ ted completely over the under section when the case was empty; but it lifted higher and higher as the bag was filled, until finally the cover over­ lapped the bottom by barely an inch or so. Leather straps held the parts together, and a handle was riveted into the top section. The young boy who start­ ed acrbs^the bam floor was strong and sturdy. He gave the telescope handle a strong pull which lifted it high off the floor — and then it hap­ pened: the top remained upheld in the boy’s hand, but the heavily laden bottom fell down, spilling its contents all over the (not too clean) bam floor. There were instantly three different reactions to this spectacle: complete astonish­ ment, registered with bulging eyes and dropped jaw on the part of the baggage carrier, holding high the top section of the big telescope and apparently wondering why it DUAL FUEL, DUAL SAVINGS! $99.99 FROST HEATING $169.99 $19.99 $299.99 r [HOMETOWN I & COOLING QUALITY, VALUE 8 SERVICE �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, April 7,2012 — Page 11 Charity golf tourney organizers seek grant recipients In keeping with its tradi­ tion of providing grants to help nonprofit organizations in Barry County, organizers of the ninth annual Bill Porter Charity Golf Classic is again seeking potential recipients. This year’s tournament, with the assistance of plat­ inum event sponsors Hastings City Bank and Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, will be Friday, June 22, at the Hastings Country Club. In the past eight years, the event has distributed more than $225,000 to area chari­ ties which include Big Brothers Big Sisters, YMCA of Barry County, Green Gables Haven, Manna’s Market, Barry County United Way, Barry County Habitat for Humanity, Leadership Barry County and the Thomapple Arts Council. Proposals are required by Trail committee will discuss expansion Friday, April 20, from any interested 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides programs and projects in Barry County. A panel com­ prised of event representa­ tives, Hastings City Bank and Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will select the top four proposals for funding, based on a suc­ cessful demonstration of the organization’s importance to Barry County. Proposals are not limited to program or project costs. Each of the four selected charities will be required to have a display booth at the June 22 golfouting, complete with a voting box. Golfers will vote for their favorite charities, with the top vote­ getter receiving 50 percent of the event’s proceeds. Second place will be awarded 25 per­ cent of proceeds, third place 15 percent, and fourth place 1.0 percent. Each of the four charities also will be asked to recruit golf teams, provide event volunteers and obtain three hole sponsors as outlined in a participation agreement. LEGAL NOTICE The trail committee of the NOTICE TO BORROWER PUR­ Barry County Parks and SUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) Recreation Board will make a THIS FIRM MAY BE A DEBT presentation on expansion of COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ the Barry County Thomapple MATION OBTAINED MAY BE Trail into Hastings Charter USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF Township at the monthly SERy YOU ARE A MILITARY ON ACTIVE township meeting Tuesday, VICEMEMBER DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR April 10, at 7 p.m. NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ The trail committee will TACT OUR OFFICE. NOTICE is provided to the listen to public input and hereby Borrower(s) regarding the prop­ answer questions about the erty located at 6416 M 66 HIGH­ WAY, NASHVILLE, Ml 49073, proposed pedestrian trail. State law requires that you The public is welcome to receive the following notice: You attend this "’meeting. at the have the right to request a meet­ township hall on River Road, ing with the mortgage holder or as well as the monthly meet­ mortgage servicer. Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(1)(c), BAG ings of the Barry County Home Loans Servicing, LP has Parks and Recreation Board, designated the Loan Modification which meets the third Department of Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Thursday of the month at 6 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, p.m. in the community room Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 at of the Barry County Courts (248) 883-0157 as its agent to serve as the contact under MCL and Law Building in sections 600.3205a-3205c and Hastings. has the authority to make agree­ Call 945-9554 any time for classified 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 discrimi­ nation 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 wotnen 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1 <-800-927-9275. 0n6n7-r6a8a0n9an0 ““**■■rtunity oppo ments for a loan modification pur­ suant to MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. 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-ASHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. If you request a meeting with the desig­ nated agent, foreclosure pro­ ceedings will not start until 90 days after the notice required by MCL 600.3205a was mailed to your last known address, subject to the provisions of MCL 600.3205b. If an agreement to modify the mortgage is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed- You have the right to contact an attorney. If you do not have an attorney, the tele­ phone number for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968-0738. Notice given by: Randall S. Miller Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 248-883-0157 (Loan Modification Dept.) Ioanmods@rsmalaw.com Case No. 12MI01058-1 Dated: April 7, 2012(04-07) 06777755 Application requisitions and questions can be directed to Nancy Goodin, Hastings City Bank, 269-948-5579 or to Michelle Duits, Coleman Agency, 269-945-3412. LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALLS. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage-Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas P Lydy, A Single Man to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 17,2006, and recorded on March 20, 2006, as Document Number: 1161507, Barry County Records, said mort­ gage was assigned to U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for C-BASS 2006-CB7 Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-CB7 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 23, 2012 and recorded March 05, 2012 by Document Number: 201203050002294, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen . and 28/100 ($83,918.28) including interest at the rate of 7.00000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM oh April 19, 2012 Said premises are situat­ ed in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 62 feet of Lots 833 and 834 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, According to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page .1. Commonly known as: 314 S Park St If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale Unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever.is. later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrowers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: March 17, 20-12 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for U.S. Bank,. National Association, as Trustee for CBASS 2006-CB7 Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-CB7 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248­ 335-9200 Case No. 120MI00108­ 1 (03-17)(04-07) 06776271 LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALLS. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN PLEASE CONTACT OUR BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ has been made in the conditions CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES of a certain mortgage made by AMANDA J. MAIN to Mortgage ONLY AND IS NOT AN Electronic Registration Systems, ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A Inc. acting solely as nominee for DEBT IN Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage VIOLATION OF THE AUTO­ Corp., Mortgagee, dated MATIC STAY OR THE DIS­ December 29,2008, and recorded CHARGE INJUNCTION. IN on January 8,2009, as Document SUCH Number: 20090108-0000219, CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMU­ Barry County Records, said mort­ NICATION WHICH IS gage was assigned to BANK OF INCONSISTENT WITH THE AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR FOREGOING. BY MERGER TO BAC HOME OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA REQUIRES US TO ADVISE COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS YOU THAT COMMUNICATION SERVICING, LP by an FROM OUR OFFICE COULD Assignment of Mortgage dated BE INTERPRETED AS AN September 27,2011 and recorded ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A October 11, 2011 by Document DEBT Number: 201110110009503, on AND THAT ANY INFORMA­ which mortgage there is claimed TION OBTAINED MAY BE to be due at the date hereof the USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven and 21/100 MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE ($62,667.21) including interest at BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT the rate of 6.00000% per annum. OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE z’Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ such case made and provided, MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. notice is hereby given that said MORTGAGE SALE - Default mortgage will be foreclosed by a has been made in the conditions sale of the mortgaged premises, of a mortgage made by Lori or some part of them, at public Joyce, A married woman, to venue, at the place of.holding the Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Circuit Court in said Barry County, Mortgagee, dated July 6, 2006 where the premises to be sold or and recorded July 14, 2006 in some part of them are situated,-at Instrument Number 1167170, 01:00 PM on April 19, 2012 Said Barry County Records, Michigan. premises are situated in the Said mortgage is now held by Township of Hastings, Barry Deutsche Bank .National Trust County, Michigan, and are Company, as Trustee for Argent described as: A parcel of land Securities Inc., Asset-Backed commencing at the North quarter Pass-Through Certificates, post of Section 9, Town 3- North, Series 2006-M2 by assignment. Range 8 West; thence South There is claimed to be due at the along the North and South quarter date hereof the sum of SeventyFour Thousand Two Hundred line 1436.50 feet; thence West to Thirty-Seven and 74/100 Dollars the Westerly line of Trunk Line ($74,237.74) including interest at Highway M-43 for the place of beginning, thence West from the 8.6% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ place of beginning 610.50 feet; tained in said mortgage and the thence South 264 feet; thence statute in such case made and East 608 feet; thence North along provided, notice is hereby given the aforementioned Highway to that said mortgage will be fore­ the place of beginning. Excepting closed by a sale of the mort­ therefrom the North 100 feet gaged premises, or some part of thereof. Commonly known as: 679 them, at public vendue at the BARBER ROAD If the property is Barry County Circuit Courthouse eventually sold at foreclosure sale, in Hastings, Michigan in Barry the redemption period will be 6.00 County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on months from the date of sale APRIL 26, 2012. unless the property is abandoned Said premises are located in or used for agricultural purposes. the Township of Irving, Barry If the property is determined aban­ County, Michigan, and are doned in accordance with MCL described as: 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the County of Barry, Village of redemption period will be 30 days Freeport, Michigan from the date of sale, or 15 days Lots 3 and 4 of Block Number after statutory notice, whichever is 1 of Nyes Addition to the Village of Freeport, ‘ according to the later, If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes recorded Plat thereof The redemption period shall be prior to the date of the foreclosure 6 months from the date of such sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, sale, unless determined aban­ the redemption period is 1 year, doned in accordance with MCLA Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the §600.3241 a, in which case the property is sold at a foreclosure redemption period shall be 30 sale, the borrowers) will be held days from the date of such sale. responsible to the person who TO ALL PURCHASERS: The buys the property at the mortgage foreclosing mortgagee can foreclosure sale or to the mort­ rescind 'the sale. In that event, gage holder for damaging the your damages, if any, are limited property during the redemption solely to the return of the bid period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: amount tendered at sale, plus The foreclosing mortgagee can interest. rescind the sale. In that event, If the property is sold at fore­ your damages are, if any, limited closure sale, pursuant to MCL solely to the return of the bid 600.3278, the borrower will be amount tendered at sale, plus held responsible to the person interest. If you are a tenant in the who buys the property at the property, please contact our office mortgage foreclosure sale or to as you rhay have certain rights. the- mortgage holder for damage to the property during the Dated: March 17, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys redemption period. If you are a tenant in the prop­ for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., erty, please contact our office as SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, you may have certain rights. LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME Dated: March 24, 2012 LOANS SERVICING, LP 43252 Orlans Associates, P.C. Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Attorneys for Servicer Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) P.O. Box 5041 335-9200 Case No. 12MI00304-1 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (03-17)(04-07) File No. 356.3971 (03-24)(04-14) 06776840 06776276 LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the- conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by Jerry Hughes, a single man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 26, 2007, and recorded on February 1, 2007, as Document Number: 1175914, Barry County Records, said mort­ gage was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of May 1, 2007 MASTR AssetBacked Securities Trust 2007HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-HE1. by an Assignment of Mortgage dated August 16, 2011 and recorded August 25, 2011 by Document Number: 201108250007955, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Seven and 30/100 ($91,797.30) including interest at the rate of 4.39000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on May 10, 2012 Said premises are situated in' the Township of Johnston, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the East half of the Northeast quarter of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as, commenc­ ing at the East quarter comer of said Section, thence North 660 feet along the East line to the point of beginning , thence West 695 feet at right angles to said East line, thence North 626.77 feet Parallel to said East line, thence East 695 feet at right angles, thence South 626.77 feet along said East line to the point of beginning.-Commonly known as: 1.1280 Schreiner Road If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the prop­ erty is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the prop­ erty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemp­ tion period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days'after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural pur­ poses prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrow­ ers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the proper­ ty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: April 7, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of May 1, 2007 MASTR AssetBacked Securities Trust 2007HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-HE1. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 10OMI01328-3 (04-07)(04-28) 06777855 �Page 12 - Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 7,2012 Valley girls’ soccer team Valley looking to develop its wants to improve each day young ballplayers this spring by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions were 0-17 last spring, but that isn’t a dark cloud over the varsity girls’ soccer team. Maple Valley head coach Chris Ricketts said that the girls’ enthusiasm for the game has been one of the team’s strengths so far in the preseason. Back to lead the way for the Lions are junior mid­ fielders Gretchen Hakenjos and Alexis Lamance. There is a lack of soccer playing experience overall for the Lions, but the team has plenty of girls back with some varsity time in. Of the 21 girls on the roster a year ago, 18 were juniors, sopho­ mores or freshmen. That group included seven fresh­ men. Ricketts said that really he is looking for his girls to improve each day, whether that be in a game or in prac­ tice. The Lions had a couple of non-conference contests before spring break and return to action with their Kalamazoo Valley Association opener Gretchen Hakenjos Wednesday at home against Olivet. The Kalamazoo Valley Association will have some tough teams at the top of the These sponsors help provide coverage oflocal sports in your community paper. Please thank them by supporting these local businesses! MUSSER SERVICE Hastings City Bank www.hastingscitybank.com 1-888-422-2280 O7 Ei85 85% Ethanol 106 S. Main St., Nashville 852-9446 5715 S. M-66, 517-852-0000 COURT-SIDf EMBROIDERY & SCREEN PRINTING 117 N. 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RA-C • Christopher Bom, PA-C 840 Cook Rd., Hastings www.hoc-ml.com 269-945-9520 �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, April 7,2012 — Page 13 Lion ladies track team has its top two runners returning by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Browne sees the hurdles and Association from a year ago. the distance races being the Browne said he expects Hanna Kyle and Jessica top events for his team this Olivet and Schoolcraft Rushford both qualified for spring. once again be battling at the the Division 3 State Finals in The Lions will also once top of the league standings. two individual events last again be looking for good Schoolcraft topped the spring, and they’re both back things from sophomore dis- league’s other Eagles at the to lead the way for the Lions tance runner/jumper Hannah conference meet a year ago to in 2012. Hilton. claim the conference crown. Rushford, a junior, went to Browne said a couple of The LiOns open the league the state finals in the two dis- his team’s top newcomers season Tuesday when they tance races, the 1600-meter this season include sopho- visit Kalamazoo Christian. run and the 3200-meter run more Marissa Pierce in the Thursday, Maple Valley last year as a sophomore. distance races and senior heads to Lakewood forr a Kyle is a sophomore this Alicia Ramsey in the jumps three-team competition and spring after going to the state and the distance events. then Saturday (April 14) they finals last year in the 100Low numbers will be one Lions will head to the meter hurdles and the 300- of the toughest things for the Portland Invitational. meter low hurdles as a fresh- team to overcome this season Maple Valley’s first home man. as it tries to at least match its meet of the season will be its With those two out front, fourth-place finish in the April 17 league dual against Lion head coach Robert Kalamazoo Valley Schoolcraft. Continued from previous page Tuesday and against Lansing Sexton Friday. The Kalamazoo Valley Association season begins when the Lions head to Pennfield for a doubleheader April 17. The Lions edged Pennfield for seventh place in the KVA last spring. Hanna Kyle Parchment will be looking to defend its league champi­ onship from last year, with Schoolcraft and Olivet as the likely top challengers to the crown. After the two non-conference doubleheaders this coming week the Lions will be on the road until April 27 when they host Hackett Catholic Central. The annual Ken Beardslee Wooden Bat Tournament is slated for May 12 in Vermontville. Softball team trying to find new pitchers early in season by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Tiffani Allwardt is now playing at Kellogg Community College. With her throwing from the circle last season, the Maple Valley varsity girls’ softball team didn’t neqd to worry about having many other pitchers. Now the Lions are having to scramble a bit. Junior Alivia Johncock is stepping into the role for the Lions, and senior Beth Richter who pitched some while on JV will throw as well for the Lions. It’s a good thing there are some experienced fielders behind them. The Lions will be led by a handful of returnees this season,.including senior second baseman Ashley Lesage, junior catcher/short stop Maggie Semrau, junior third baseman/outfielder Timara Burd and junior first baseman McKaily Bodenmuller. Lion head coach Mary Lesage said those four girls, along with Johncock, will carry the team with their knowledge of the game and their work ethic. All five of them are strong defenders and solid hitters as well. The Lions will add some depth with the return of sen­ ior Kaitlyn Petersen to the program, who was unable to play the last two seasons because of injuries, and from the addition of transfer stu- DANCE STUDIO 207 N. 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After the non-conference contests with Potterville, the Lions won’t be home again until hosting Hackett Catholic Central April 27. 517-852-9910 There are three seatings ... 2:00,4:00 & 6:00 p.m. Each seating represents a different team. The team with the most attendees wins! Come Support Your Dancer! 06778053 �Page 14 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, April 7, 2012 Lions’ top sprinters and throwers all are returning by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Garrett Reid capped off his junior track and field sea­ son by placing third in the long jump and eighth in the 100-meter dash at the 2011 Division 3 State Finals. He’ll look to add a couple more state medals and help the Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team win a couple more duals as he returns for his senior .sea­ son this spring. 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Josh Burd closed out his high school career by racing in the 110-meter high hurdles and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles at the finals. Despite his graduation last spring, Lincoln thinks the hurdles will once again be a strength for his team, with the return ofjunior Ryan Nisse, as well as Eddy and Sears in those events. Other top returnees to the team include senior distance runners Kyle Spencer, Brady Halliwill and Darius France and senior middle distance runners Tyler Brumm and Jake Ewing. “The work ethic has been great so far with the beautiful weather. We also have good Bachmanl lebble Funeral'ServiceInc. 223 N. Bedford Rd. • Battle Creek yag™," g™ 269.965.5T45 www.bachmanhebble.com I want a service with Brahms music a.na specialflowers... Cremation gives people theflexibility to select tributes that reflect the life being honored. This does not mean that aspects associated with a traditionalfuneral service have to be discarded. 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Zank lives in Nashville but has deep ties to the vil­ lage .of Vermontville and claims to have never missed a syrup festival. “I’ve been to every one,” said*Zank. “I love syrup fes­ tival. It’s my favorite part of spring.” Another love of hers is horses. Her mom, Kelly, and aunt, Kristin, showed horses while they were growing up. Zank loves to ride western pleasure, English hunt seat and saddle seat. She won reserve grand champion with a horse named Peaches in her first year of showing. The newly crowned queen is active in school and the community. In addition to being a member of the high school band, she has acted in plays and musicals, is a member of the Barry County Youth Advisory Council, sings in Da Capo (Maple Valley’s honor choir), and is a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. Her ties to Vermontville run deep. Great-great grand­ parents Dewey and Mabel Musser lived in Vermontville and owned a vehicle service garage where Vermontville Bible Church now stands.. In the 1950s, her great­ grandparents, Ken and Queen Meghann Zank (seated) is joined by the 2012 court (from left) Yulahda Sheridan, Shennandoah Fighter and Gretchen Hakenjos. Elaine Foote, owned Foote’s Cafe (now Sugar Hut) and lived with their four children in an apartment above the restaurant, said Kelly. The past six years, Zank has joined the family at the band boosters pancake fundraiser. She has marched in the parade with the Maple Valley High School Band as a member of the color guard. During concert season, Zank plays the baritone, recently switching from the trumpet. The only girl in the family Zank has two older brothers, Adam and Andy, and a younger brother, Austin. She claims as a sister, Sushan, from South Korea who came to live with the family last year as a foreign exchange student. “I loved having a sister,” said Zank. Sushan’s photograph is right alongside the family’s. English is Zank’s favorite subject, and she said she is a voracious reader. She has read Gone With the Wind four or five times. “I love learning about the Civil War era,” said Zank. “I find it very interesting.” Other books that top her favorites list are series such as Harry Potter, Hunger Games and Twilight. She said the Twilight seri.es was very addicting. When asked whether she was See QUEEN, page 7 Maple Valley Academy deadline looms Meghann Zank, a junior from Maple Valley, received the title of queen for the 2012 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Deadline for applications to enroll incoming kinder- gartners or first graders into the Maple Valley Academy Maple syrup festival will feature music, fireworks, parades and more by Shari Carney Staff Writer With record-setting warm temperatures in March, area maple syrup producers won­ dered what an early season would yield. However, the sap continued to flow and even exceeded expectations. The production varies by year and is rarely pre­ dictable, but local residents know they can always plan on the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Planners for the 2012 fes­ tival have packed the week­ end with activities. Fireworks, will again blast color through the evening sky Friday (Saturday, if weather is inclement). Preceding the fireworks show will be the presentation of the queen, Meghann Zank, and her court, Yulanda Sheridan, Gretchen Hakenjos and Shennondoah Fighter. The g girls are juniors at Maple Valley High School and are looking forward to a year of festivals and parade appear­ ances throughout Michigan. Performers of all ages and talents will grace the Main Street Stage Friday, appear­ ing before judges to vie for a cash prize. Grand Kay Marshal Marsh, former Vermontville treasurer who retired last year, will make appearances throughout the weekend, including waving to the throngs as she is chauffeured through the village during the Grand Parade Saturday. Maple syrup vendors will be located throughout the village amongst a midway with rides arid carnival games provided by Mid­ America. Maple Valley Band Boosters and the American Legion Post will keep grid­ dles hot for maple syrup­ laden pancakes. Saturday, in addition to pancakes, the Vermontville Lions Club and the United Methodist Church start two days of barbecue chicken dinners. For red meat lovers, the Congregational church will offer roast beef dinners served cafeteria-style. Youngsters are likely to enjoy a petting zoo and. the children’s parade, which this year has the theme “Kids are Sweet as Maple Syrup.” Little Miss Maple Syrup Pageant will crown the 2012 princess. Antique cars, woodwork­ ing demonstrations, a work­ ing sawmill, flea market and an arts and crafts show will add to the atmosphere. A tent revival Saturday at the Vermontville Bible Church is a new addition to the festival with a full sched­ ule of music and speakers. Main Street Stage will feature music of all styles: Maple Valley Jazz Band, Da Capo Honors Choir, Maple Valley High School Choir, Glen Erin Bagpipe Band, Ionia Community Band, tal­ ent show winners, and the Ezy Street Band. Sunday will add friendly competitions, including arm wrestling, egg toss, pancake derby and pedal tractor pulls. Vermontville has readied itself for another festival — rain or shine — packed with fun for all. For more information on activities, dates and times, check the advertisement in this week’s paper or visit the webpage, vermontvillemaplesyrupfestival.org. expires Wednesday, May 2. Co-teachers Amy Billings and Heather Brass are accepting applications at Fuller Street Elementary School. Maple Valley Academy, the brainchild of Superintendent Ronna Steel, represents the Maple Valley School District’s new educa­ tional philosophy that allows a child extra time to master the curriculum "without hav­ ing to repeat an entire year. Similarly, a student can accelerate through the cur­ riculum and, if having acquired enough credits to graduate at age 16 (for exam- ple), begin taking college courses while still a high school student. This could potentially allow an acceler­ ated learning student the opportunity to graduate from high school with an associ­ ates degree paid for with dis­ trict funding. “Wherever your child’s level is, that is where they are taught,” said Billings. “No waiting for the rest of the class to catch up ... or struggling to catch up to everyone else.” Applications for Maple Valley Academy are avail­ able at Fuller Street Elementary School. In This Issue • Lakewood choral group planning concert Sunday • Lakewood choral group planning concert Sunday • Syrup festival 5K sign-up open • Valley baseball plays very well in spilt with Pennfield �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 21,2012 Lakewood choral group planning concert Sunday Now in its 27th year, the Lakewood Area Choral Society will present its inau­ gural concert of the season at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, the Sunfield United Brethren Church, 8436 W. Grand Ledge Highway (M-43). It will'be a benefit concert for the Sunfield United Brethren Church in apprecia­ tion for the past five years that the church has provided the choir with rehearsal The Lakewood Area Choral Society will perform tomorrow in Sunfield. space in the sanctuary. With many residents of the choral society living in and around the Hastings and Lakewood areas, this venue provides local residents an opportunity to hear the 110voice semi-professional adult choir, which is directed by Dr. Robert C. Oster. The choral society will perform several sacred selec­ tions, including, “Abide With Me,” “Lift High the Cross,” '“Sea and Shore,” “Deep River,” “Walk Together Children,” “Song of Exaltation,” “This House and Home, Fairest Lord Jesus,” “Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart,” “It Is Well With My Soul,” “He Never Failed Me Yet” and “Old Irish Blessing.” Solo performances include Karin Raymond singing “O Come to My Heart, Lord Jesus,” Celia Demond, accompanist; Dan Eggleston singing “Sorrow Mixed with Light;” and, Larry Wait play­ ing flugelhbm, “Be Thou My Vision,” Celia Demond, accompanist. -The What Four Quartet of Lisa Bondarenko, Lisa Sterkenburg, Nola Payne and Anna Williams will sing “I Am a Woman.” The public is invited to attend. Students of the month announced Maple Valley Junior High has announced the student of the month recipients for March (from left) Karlee Wells, sixth grade; Elizabeth King, seventh grade; and Amber.Lefanty, eighth grade. Ticket sales begin Monday for Revue’s ‘Music Man Jr. The Revue is entering its 17th season and has announced its 54th show, “Music Man Jr.” will be pre- Got Hair? j Visit... Main Street SalouBBi 226 Main St Naafwifle Hair, Tanning, Nails & Accessories NEW selection of Spring Accessories Angie, Cheryl, Becky1 MATRIX 517-852-17571 06779567 sented May 4 to 6 and 11 to 13 at the Main Street Theatre, 301N. Main St. in Nashville. Performance times are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. More than 70 children from the surrounding area have been in rehearsal for the children’s musical, which is being is produced by Bill Reynolds and directed by Hollie Auten. Tickets go. on sale Monday, April 23. For reserved seating call 517-749-1229 or email therevuel@yahoo.com. Any unclaimed reserved tickets will be sold 10 minutes before curtain. Maple Valley Schools Kindergarten Round-up April 30th & May 1st at I 2 Eaton Federal donates to food pantry Dawn Meade, (center) branch manager of Eaton Federal Savings Bank, makes a donation of $2,400 to Joan Keech (left) and Janet Jarman representing the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Food Pantry. The pantry serves an average of 126 to 156 families a week, offering food and personal items of all kinds to people in the Nashville, Vermontville and Woodland communities. Everything is done on a donation and volunteer basis. Approximately 30 volunteers put in about 3,000 hours a year. This is the sixth year that Eaton Federal has made a monetary donation to the food bank. Conferences announced for Maple Valley Schools Spring parent and teacher conferences will be Wednesday and Thursday, April 25 and 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Maple Valley Junior Senior' High School and’ Fuller Street Elementary. Term 5 progress reports for junior and senior high school students will be available for parents to pick up at confer- ences. School will be in session all day, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday April 25,26 and 27. PRIME LOCATION!!! Fuller Elementary Your child must be 5 years old by Dec. 1, 2012. We will be evaluating for Kindergarten readiness through the Gesell Testing Program. Please call 517-852-9468 to set up an appointment for your child. Call anytime lor Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 201 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Excellent location tor an automotive repair I body shop. Oil changing bay, hoist, paint booth, additional building for repair-body work, storage. 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The mission of the program is to seek out light or non-readers in the communi­ ty, to share a book and encourage a love of books and reading. ~ Recently added items to the shelves of Vermontville Township Library include: DVDs The Iron Lady, War Horse, We Bought a Zoo, The Muppets, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, The Mighty Macs, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Scooby-Doo: Music of the Vampire. Adult fiction Saint’s Gate by Carla Neggers, Full Black by Brad Thor, Swept off Her Feet by Hester Browne, Motor City Shakedown by D.E. Johnson, Diablerie by Walter Mosley,. 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Johnson, author of Motor City Shakedown will be at the library Sunday, April 22, at 2 p.m. for a book signing and to share stories and answer questions. Oates, The Good Father by Anneka Manning, 101 Noah Hawley, Betrayal by Desserts to Eat Before You Danielle Steel, First, Best Die(t) by Anneka Manning, and Only by Barbara Marshmallow Madness by Shauna Sever, Gardening Delinsky, The Beginner’s Goodbye by Anne Tyler, Vertically by - Noemie Into the Darkness by V.C. Vialard, 1,000 Easy Recipes Andrews, The Lifeboat by by Food Network Magazine, Charlotte Rogan, The Lion is Flea Market Finds with In by Delia Ephron, Miss Matthew Mead, Slushed! by Julia to the Rescue by Ann Jessie Cross, Everything B. 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Miraculous Mechanisms by Adult nonfiction Lissa Evans. Seed Saving and Starting Young adult fiction by Sheri Ann Richerson, Where it Began by Ann Joanne Fluke’s Lake Eden Redish Stampler. Cookbook, Cinnamon Roll Murder by Joanne Fluke, Hello, Jell-O! by Victoria Belanger, 101 Dishes to Eat Before You Die(t) by Free off-road vehicle safety class offered An off-road vehicle safety course is being offered by the Eaton County Sheriff’s office from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, and Thursday, May 10 in the training room of the sheriff’s office, 1025 Independence Blvd., Charlotte. Off-road vehicles include but are not limited to quads-, golf cart, Gator, Mule. To be eligible a student must be at least 10 years old. Call Jerri Nesbitt, 517­ 543-5257, to register. Taxidermist shares knowledge with students The natural resources class taught by Aaron Saari at Maple Valley High School was visited by a wildlife artist and taxidermist. Bobby Hamilton is a member of the National Taxidermist Association and is state and federally licensed. His work has been exhibited in numerous com- petitions and has won many awards. Hamilton shared the edu­ cational requirements, neces­ sary skills, job outlook and artistic elements involved in taxidermy. Students were shown dis­ plays of a variety of forms used in the art of taxidermy, furs, glass eyes and ear lin- ers. Hamilton brought a coy­ ote, shoulder mount white­ tail deer, mallard duck, star­ ling, and bluegill. “It was my pleasure to’ present taxidermy as a career at Maple Valley High School,” said Hamilton. “It was great to see so much interest in young people for wildlife art.” Syrup festival 5K sign-up open Prom plans announced The Maple Valley Class of 2013 with the boys track team is organizing a 5K run during the Vermontville Maple Valley Syrup Festival Saturday, April 28. The run will begin at the high school and finish in downtown Vermontville, following the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. Registration forms are available on the school website, www.mvs.kl2.mi.us. The cost is $25 if pre-registered or $35 at the door. The high school prom will be at the Grand Ledge Opera House Saturday, May 5. Tickets will be on sale dur­ ing lunch time at the school. “Fire and Ice” is the theme for the prom, which will begin at 8 p.m. and end at midnight. A post-prom event will be at Royal Scot Bowling Alley on Grand River Avenue in Lansing. Activities will include bowling, karaoke, pool, video games and more. “This year we will be giv- ing the students a safe and sober option after the prom,” said teacher and junior class advisor Jassen Dowling. To donate money or sup­ plies, call Dowling, 517-852­ 9275 or email jdowling@mvs.kl2.mi.us. Home Cookin7 sJ?p in and try out ur C1 OO ByRoEuAtKuFrA-ST /fapkSJudy'j Country Kettle Cafe 113 N. 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Main St., Nashville 517-852-0313 Foryour convenience, please use back entrance �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 21, 2012 barr y Counlu Marilyn Joyce Flessner WOODLAND, MI Marilyn Joyce Flessner, of Woodland, loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, went to be with our Lord Jesus on Friday, April 13, 2012 at the age of 84. Joyce was bom on November 9, 1927 to Dorr and Ada (Pratt) Sutherland in Grand Ledge. She grew up on the family farm and grad­ uated from Charlotte High School in 1945. She contin­ ued her education at Michigan State and graduat­ ed from Western Michigan University in 1952 with a degree in elementary educa­ tion. She taught in the Potterville, Hastings and Nashville schools. Joyce married LeRoy R. Flessner on August 13, 1950 and they lived on the farm in Woodland for many years. She was a dedicated member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church for 62 years. She was also a mem­ . ber of the Woodland Farm Bureau and auxiliary mem­ ber of the Woodland Lions Club. She was active in many school activities through the Lakewood P.T.O, band and sports teams. She enjoyed many wonderful winters in Florida wi(h her beloved husband, LeRoy. Joyce was preceded in death by LeRoy in 2010; her son Steven in 1957; her par­ ents; sisters, Donna Caughey and Charlotte McMahon; and brother, Max Sutherland. Joyce is survived by her four children^ Mary Lynn (John) Park of Dexter, Susan (Timothy) Piper of Manila, The Philippines, Robert (Robin) Flessner and Douglas (Susan) Flessner all of Woodland; 11 grandchil­ dren Elizabeth, John and Paul Park, Katheryn and Alexandra Piper, Jeremy and Kasey Flessner, Matthew, Brett, Sam and Douglas Flessner; sister, Nettie Woodworth of Charlotte; brother-in-law Eldon (Doris) Flessner of Woodland and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A special thank you goes to her caregivers over the years, Margaret and Wayne Musbach, Gretchen Slater, Evelyn and Marvin Cramer. Joyce will be remembered for her joyful spirit. She will be missed by her family and friends. Funeral services for Joyce were conducted on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Lakewood United Methodist Church with Pastor David Flagel officiating. Interment followed at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions in Joyce’s name may be direct­ ed to the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 10265 E. Brown Road, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 or Lakewood Educational Foundation, c/o Union Bank, 933 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. To share a memory of Joyce, please visit www. koopsfc.com. Arrangements entrusted to Koops Funeral Chapel Lake Odessa. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, April 23 Oven fried chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, biscuit, apple. 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Activities Calendar Monday, April 23 Hastings - National Jellybean Day; Music with Sam; Card Making 10 a.m.;BY0G 10 a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, April 24 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, April 25 Hastings - Music with Sam; Red Hat Tea; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton Reminiscence; Birthday Party. Thursday, April 26 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Beading 5 p.m. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, April 27 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. Tuesday, April 24 Tuna pasta salad, broccoli raisin salad, peaches, granola bar. Wednesday, April 25 Sliced ham and Swiss cheese, pickled beet and onion salad, citrus sections, bun. Thursday, April 26 Egg salad, three bean salad, tropical fruit, bun. Friday, April 27 Chef salad, macaroni salad, mandarin oranges, crackers. 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State, Nashville Sunday Mas 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 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. 06703037 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 21,2012 Perspectives gathered at community conversation where she used to live, if children did not meet the standards, they could not enter kindergarten. “They stayed home until they were ready to begin,” Anderson pointed out. Trowbridge invited Anderson to help him start an early childhood preschool program. The conversation then shifted to Schools of Choice and how it is perceived to have hurt poorer communi­ ties. “School of choice has cost us,” said Bonnie Laverty, a volunteer tutor at Maple Valley. “We lost 50 students to Hastings. It has been hor­ rible for us.” During a community conversation on education hosted by The Center for Michigan at Maple Valley Schools April Reduction of class sizes 10, a facilitator led the group through a presentation on Michigan schools. Results from the conversations will be drew support. compiled and presented to legislators. “My class sizes used to be 15 to 18,” said building Diane Casteel suggested Each participant received on Thursday, May 10, from guidelines for last week’s 5:30-7 p.m. an open attitude toward a trades teacher Jeff Seavolt. a Community Conversation conversation at Maple “Now there are 24 to 26 in Facilitator Amber Toth mentoring program in the Education Issue Guide and a Valley then moved through remote response card for school through which citi­ five to seven different levels. provided an introduction of an outline of topics and ques­ The kids are not getting what tions for consideration. inputting answers anony­ zens could provide help. The Center for Michigan and they need. I end up teaching mously. The response card An audience member said to the middle group.” was no larger than a credit he believed there needs to be “It’s that way in all our card and resembled a calcu­ a shift in what kids want to Big City Selection, Small Town Price classes,” said Heinze. “We lator. Throughout the con­ learn. He said the emphasis versation, participants had on acting and music is a don’t want it that way. If we could reduce class sizes, it the chance to cast votes on a reflection of society and would be a no-brainer.” variety of topics. Responses shared a statistic of 50,000 “We are a working poor ranged from 1 to 5, with 1 engineers graduating in the community,” said Jenna signifying “irrelevant” to 5 United States compared to 1 Bums, the parent of two spe­ being “crucial.” Results were million in India. cial-needs children and the tabulated and then discussed. In defense of the arts, The group collectively Mary Slag from the technol- . designated parent liaison for Maple Valley to Eaton gave the state of Michigan’s ogy department of Maple MAIN AFTER HOURS °" Intermediate School District. schools a “C” and Maple Valley Schools contended ” 517-852-9224 517-852-1691 An employee from EISD Valley a “B.” that interest in art and music spoke. WE DELIVER TO NASHVILLE, Various topics were then needs to be encouraged. “I’ve yet to find a parent brought up for discussion. “My daughter-in-law VERMONTVILLE, HASTINGS & CHARLOTTE. who doesn’t love their “You teach to the test, and designs web pages, creates child,” said the EISD the teacher is thinking ‘I’ve apps for iPhones and creates employee. “ [The problem got to make the number.’ album covers and posters -­ is] they don’t know what to You do that, and the kids suf­ she’s an artist,” said Slag. do. If they didn’t have a good fer,” was how resident Herb “My nephew is also an artist. He has worked in musicals Kirchhoff responded to stan­ experience in school them­ dardized testing. selves they don’t share a love and now in film, creating of learning.” “Anything but the stan­ commercials.” dardized model,” added Maple Valley is initiating “Obviously the arts are City a Terry Swartz. a pilot program in the lower important,” added Toth, the Small starting $79 “How do we make the elementary, combining facilitator. kids accountable?” asked “We’re missing the boat kindergarten and first grade vest Doug Kelsey of here,” suggested classes with co-teachers. Maple with local local Vermontville who, in “I really like this Maple Valley School Board February, brought the idea of President April Valley Academy,” said Heinze. hosting the conversation Bums of the pilot program. “What is needed is a passion before the Maple Valley to teach.” “I think its brilliant. Finland the Board of Education. “How Becky Anderson, a para- does this, and they are No. 1 DON’T FORGET do we make kids take their professional in education.”at Maple ing Rhinestone, MOTHER’S education seriously — their Valley, brought up early The topic shifted to how and own education?” childhood development, call­ schools are funded. DAY ' is “Making kids accountable ing for standards that chil­ “The State of Michigan Slap Bracelets SUNDAY, happens when every person dren entering kindergarten Continued on page 8 cares,” responded Roger should meet. In Nebraska, MAY 13th Trowbridge, who runs an all­ volunteer, after-school tutor­ Spring Bling Unique ing program for Maple Pearls, and Valley. “Choose a kid and show one-on-one support. Necklaces, Bracelets Not all kids understand; they don’t believe there’s any­ Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-1 thing out there. It’s what they hear at home. [But] this Remember ...Florals, Balloons and Giftware for all is still the land of opportuni­ Occasions are available in our local area. ty. Get them excited, and • Flowers • Plants • Balloons they will learn.” by Shari Carney Staff Writer During the first of four local community conversa­ tions on education to be held throughout Barry County in coming weeks, approximate­ ly 30 participants at Maple Valley High School on April 10 shared concerns about standardized testing, lack of funding, Schools of Choice, class size and more. Residents all across the state are being asked by The Center for Michigan, a non­ profit agency, to participate in discussions on the future of education in Michigan. The next local community form will be at the Delton District Library on Thursday, April 26, from 5:30-7 p.m. Additional con­ versations will be held at the Middle Villa Inn, in Middleville on Wednesday, May 2, from 5:3O-,7 p.m. and in Hastings at the Barry County Enrichment Center ll That Glitters Full Service Floral 234 N. Main, Nashville Your Prom Headquarters! Tuxedo Rentals Selection at Town Price at (any and tie included) pick-up and return Big Corsages & Boutonnieres latest trends includ­ Glitter, Decorative Wire All • Vintage Jewelry - stones, Silver Styles. Rhine­ Goldtone and Earrings E\XZ N G GARDEN CENTER & LANDSCAPING FERTIl0!l£1^rCT«wZy/Ai? °Wee/i 2I Baptisa saie’495 Off with coupon exp. 4/28/12 E DELIVER! 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Currently, she is debating the merits of Albion College, Olivet College and Central Michigan University. In addition to living with her family, Zank shares the home with four parakeets, --„ _____ ___ Meghann Zank brought home a trophy with a horse named Peaches. They won reserve grand champion the first year in competition. Large Equipment, Lawn & Garden Rentals Startin' I3B < sad it Court-Side of Charlotte 139A S. Cochran, Charlotte 541-9700 Mon-Fri: 10-6 • Sat: 10-2 Buy Any One 16” Pizza, Wfe offer DEL/VERY SERWCE for all equipment RENTALS LLC iMitat ■de araidtir • Asphalt Rollers • Concrete Equipment • Forklifts w/up to 25K Lifting Capacity • Light Towers and much more Ka ©sttiita ■ a Itiltate Ij.| lilHEjife fjrMay. ate • • • • • • tia qeisbs® ! U; tesrtiwk 1^ 1nklk^ H? * tod-K IIL L Ji®® Ji®® I* *} *}># 2970 N. Ionia Rd. • § Vermontville, Mi 49096 (517)726-0595 • 16” 1 Pizza Bears Den Party Store, Inc. FREE All Area Schools Logo Wear In Stock! Must present coupon. 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Zank and her family are Siple has shared with her Vermontville and the maple good friends with the Siples friend. syrup festival. of Vermontville. Zoanne “I think Meg and the girls Zank will be joined by her Siple was the 2011 queen. will do a great job,” said court, Yulanda Sheridan, Zoanne Siple was unable to Kelly. “Meghann is very Gretchen Hakenjos and attend this year’s judging honored to represent Shennandoah Fighter. since it was her last basket­ ball game as a senior. She did not learn of the news of Zank’s crowning until later in the evening. EMBROIPERY £ SCREEN PRINTING When Zank walked in the We're pleased to announce the room, Siple, seeing her in her Proud sash, is reported to have j Syrup Festival' - Supporters good-naturedly said, “Take d our 2nd location that off, no one crowns COURT-SIDE OF CHARLOTTE Meghann but me.” Will open Monday, April 16 at 10:00 om. Stop in during our weeklong “Try not to trip in your celebration Io see our new location at 139 A S. 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Vermontville Hwy., Charlotte • 543-9826 Mon ■ Sat: 8am - 11pm Sun: 9am ■ 11pm „ 16 oz Monster All Varieties • LIQUOR • WINE • ALL YOUR PARTY SUPPUES! 495 E Main St., Vermontville • 517-726-1312 Monday - Friday: 5am -11 pm • Saturday: 6am - 11 pm Sunday: 7:00am * 1 Oam Before Noon Sales on Sunday �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 21, 2012 Tent revival planned EDUCATION FORUM, continued from page 6 during syrup festival keeps giving more money to colleges,” said Laverty. “The State cannot decrease money for kindergarten through 12th anymore and expect kids to go there [college].” “You’ve got to have money’ to work with,” responded Kirchhoff. Kelsey, the Vermontville man who had suggested the conversation, contended that school districts are succeed­ ing against all odds, adding, “We need to get back to core community involvement.” Seavolt, the building and trades instructor, said money is available. “You just have to ask for it,” he said, adding that he has secured a number of grants and donations for his building trades courses. Maple Valley Curriculum Director Julie Swartz said technology engages learners. “We have secured 67 iPads for Fuller Street School, and 10 more are coming,” Swartz announced. Pam Tava from Navigate, a college access network Vermontville Bible Church will host a tent revival in conjunction with the maple syrup festival Saturday, April 28. “Come and join us as we share the Gospel through song and God’s Word to everyone who will stop and listen,” said Sara Martin, church representative. Southern and country Gospel will be featured from 8 a.m. to noon, as well as various pastors sharing God’s Word. The Vermontville Bible Church choir will perform at noon, followed by bluegrass music from 1 to 2 p.m. After the grand parade, musicians from area church­ es will share their music. At 6 p.m., four contempo­ rary Christian acts will per­ form. “Come, enjoy the music, and receive the Gospel that God wants to share with all,” said Martin. TRUMBLE AGENCY INC 517-852-9680 NASHVILLE TOLL FREE 855-726-0580 suppo/iteh QJeiimohtuiCCe tke fiy/tup festival! located in Hastings, intro­ duced herself. “As college advisors, we have met with every single senior,” said Tava. “We are another resource looking for your input, trying to find that community assistance.” Toth thanked the commu­ nity for offering to host the conversation and commend­ ed participants on their input and passion for the topic. She assured the group that their votes and comments would all be considered in the final tally of responses to place before Michigan legislators. Toth reminded partici­ pants that The Center for Michigan is non-partisan and does not endorse any candi­ date. Research gathered is meant to inform state legisla­ tors of what is on the minds of Michigan residents specif­ ically in regards to educa­ tion. The center has a web­ site, www.thecenterformichigan.net for more information on the commu­ nity conversations. Interested participants in ^Auto-Owners Insurance to each forum through the Barry County YMCA web­ site, www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org. the upcoming conversations in Delton, Middleville, and Hastings are urged to prereg­ ister at least five days prior Michigan Learning Report Card • Total number of public school students in kindergarten to 12 grade — 1,650,000. • High school graduation rate — 76.5 percent; ranking 27th in the nation. • Fourth grade student performance — math, 35 percent, rank 38th; reading, 30 percent, rank 34th. • Eighth grade — math, 31 percent, rank 34th; reading, 31 percent, rank 30th. • United States performance world ranking among 34 leading nations (based on 15-year-olds) — reading, 14th; math, 26th; and science, 17th. • Michigan high school graduates academically ready for college — 19 percent with a national rank of 37th. • K-12 students per teacher — 18 to 1; national rank 43rd. • K-12 spending per pupil — $10,483; national rank 22nd. • Average teacher salary — $57,958; rank 12th. 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We proudly support the Monday: 9 Hole Men's Leagues Golf Course 72nd Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival 4:30pm - 5:30pm tee off - 2 man 5:00pm - 6:00pm tee off individual play Tuesday: 9 Hole MixedLeague 4:00pm tee off 2 person scramble COUPON 1 OFF ! Any golf, good only April 27,28&29 1 per person must present coupon Wednesday: 9 Hole Men's League Ace 4:00pm tee off individual play Thursday: 18 Hole Senior's League 8:00am tee off 2 man Auto Repair EverySunday & Wednesday ■ § | Blind Draw Scramble at 9:00am •Parts • Repairs • Tires TwilightRate After 4:00pm $ 18 for 18 and a Cart After 6:00pm $10 9 and a Cart Located Downtown Vermontville 130 S. Main, Vermontville 955 N. Main (M-66) Nashville 517-726-1500 517-852-0760 www.mulberryfore.com 72nd Annual VERMONTVILLE Maple Syrup estiyal SUNDAY, APRIL 29,h, 2012 FRIDAY, APRIL 27“ 2012 - 6:00 P.M. OFFICIAL OPENING 7: 00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Greetings, Invocation and Introductions Presentation of Queen and Court Starting at 11:00 a.m. Talent Show - The official opening of the festival is the Talent Show w 8: 00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to be held on the stage downtown with Sarah Shoemaker (517) 213-3015 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as chairperson. Talent Show winners appear on the Sunday program. Also various entertainment until fireworks. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fireworks - Friday night at 9:15 p.m. Ifcancelled: Saturday night. Friday Night Special Starts 4 p.m. - Mid America Shows Pay One Price - $16.00 / 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 4: 00 - 8:00 p.m American Legion/Nashville Lions Serve Pancakes at the Legion Hall 5: 30 - 7:30 p.m Band Boosters Serve Pancakes at the Fire Bam 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It’s mowing season and time to think about replacing the old garden tractor mower with a new Zero-turn that can not only cut your mowing time nearly in half but can also pull the lawn roller, lawn wagon, grass collector or anything else that you can pull with a standard garden«tractor. Come on in to Maple Valley Implement Inc. to check out our large selection and test drive the smooth and easy operation of the one hand joystick steering and see for yourself why Country Clipper should be your next choice for lawn care. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 10: 00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 11: 00 a.m. 11: 30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 12: 15 a.m. -1:00 p.m. 1: 00 - 2:00 pm 2: 00 p.m. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 735 E. 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - TBA 5:00 p.m. Sherman Street, Nashville 517-852-1910 www.maplevalleyeq.com 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. For more information call 1 | Bar-B-Que Chicken - Lions Club Pancakes - Band Boosters Arts & Crafts Maplewood School Flea Market (Downtown by Museum) -Attend a Church ofYour Choice­ Church Services 10:00 a.m. Congregational Church • 110 S. Main Church Services 11:00 a.m. fUfWOIIKS ’ SATURDAY, APRIL 28™, 2012 Welcome by Don Rasey Master of Ceremonies for the Weekend Pancakes American Legion/Nashville Lions Methodist Church • 108 N. Main Vermontville Bible Church • 250 N. Main Friday 9:15pni Pancakes Nashville Lions / American Legion at Legion Hall Pancakes Band Boosters at the Fire Bam Arts & Crafts - Maplewood School Flea Market (By Museum) Maple Valley Jazz Band Director: Dennis Vanderhoef Children’s Parade - Theme: “KIDS ARE AS SWEET AS MAPLE SYRUP’ Chair persons Mary & Gene Fisher Presentation of Queen and Court Crowning of2012 Queen by 2011 Queen Zoanne Siple Maple Valley High School Choir Director: Ryan Rosin Glen Erin Bagpipe Band Pending Quartet Barbershop Chorus Grand Parade Grand Marshal: Kay Marsh Parade Theme: “The Maple Synip Jamboree” Parade Chairpersons: Rob Trowbridge, Bonnie & Russ Laverty Ionia Community Band Talent Winners Little Miss Maple Syrup Pageant (Opera House)Co-Chairpersons, Brandy Wieland & Laurie Ruhstorfer Special - $16 / 6 hrs. ofrides 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ezy Street Band Sunday Afternoon Special 6 Hours of Rides $16.00 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Little Miss Maple Princess Talent 12:30 p.m. Introduce Queen & Court Arm Wrestling Chairman: Greg Hoefler Sponsored by MC Auto Repair & Towing Talent Winners Egg Toss, Other Games Chairman: Merle Martin Pancake Derby Chairman: Rob Trowbridge PuffDragon Pedal Tractor Pull Chairpersons: Rex & Deb Cook (888) 482-8780 or (517) 726-0670 or www.vermontvillesyrupfestival.org The Producers take pride in bringing you Pure Maple Syrup & Maple Products. �Page 10 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 21,2012 Teen-age memories by Alma W. Swinton Teen-age Stories was writ­ ten in 1965 by Alma Williams Swinton, daughter of Dr. George and Sara (Benedict) Williams of Vermontville. . The first tall bicycle [in town] was owned by Ed Barber. The huge wheel was as tall as he. It had a tiny lit­ tle wheel behind it for bal­ ance. It was difficult to mount, but the rider, once in the saddle, was able to keep upright and moving — well, most of the time. There was an occasional spill, and the only wonder is that more bones weren’t broken. The Benedict grocery on a Saturday had teams, with lumber wagons, hitched to posts along the street as close together as cars at meter boxes now. Uncle Will Benedict was without doubt the most beloved grocer in town. He always had a kindly greeting for adult customers, a smile and piece of candy for the children. The stock was nearly as varied as that of the modem “Supermarket.” It was said that Uncle Will’s grocery safe contained more wills and private papers left in his keeping than that of any LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard J. Meade and Shawnda L. Meade, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2006 and recorded October 2, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170796, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New Yprk, as successor in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of Popular ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates Series 2006-E by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum pf One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One and 9/100 Dollars ($151,271.09) including interest at 8.38% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 24, 2012. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel described as: Commencing at the intersection of the East line of Lentz Street and the North-line of Reed Street; thence East along said North line 357.00 feet; thence North perpendicular to said North line 180.00 feet to the point of beginning of this description ; thence South perpendicular to Said North line 6.64 feet; thence West parallel with said North line 3.80 feet; thence North perpendicular to said North line 41.46 feet to a point on an inter­ mediate traverse line, said point being South 23 feet more or less from the waters edge of the Thornapple River; thence North 64 degrees 34 minutes 49 sec­ onds East along said intermedi­ ate traverse line 4.22 feet; thence North 77 degrees 03 minutes 22 seconds East continuing along said intermediate traverse line 28.72 feet to a point South 20 feet more or less from said water's edge; thence South perpendicular to said North line 43.07 feet; thence West parallel with said North line 28.00 feet to the point of beginning; including lands lying between the interme­ diate traverse line and the water's edge of the Thornapple River. Together with a non-exclusive easement for the purposes of ingress and egress over a parcel described as: Commending at the intersection of the North line of Reed Street with the East Line of Lentz Street in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan; thence East .357 feet for a place of beginning; thence North 180 feet thence East 20 feet thence South 180 feet; thence West 20 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 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 the property is sold at foreclo­ sure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: April 21, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 2485022633 File No. 189.4797 (04-21 )(05-12) 06779542 lawyer or judge — so great was the trust of the conununi­ ty in this upright man. The top of Uncle Will’s head was completely bald and shiny, except for three or four very stiff hairs which sprouted there from time to time. When I made my regu­ lar Sunday afternoon visits to the Benedict home, attracted, no doubt, by the dishpan of popcorn my cousin Frank always made, my Uncle Will let me take a pair of tweezers and pull out the sparse growth on that otherwise bare pate. I felt it looked bet­ ter that way. Once when I went down to Uncle Will’s, a strange boy, about my own age, was standing on the porch steps. “Is Aunt Jo in?” I asked. He glowered at me. “She isn’t your Aunt Jo! She’s mine!” I wondered who this upstart was and answered angrily, “She is too my Aunt Jo!” Whereupon we locked LEGAL NOTICE horns figuratively and literal­ ly. Aunt Jo, hearing the fra­ cas, arrived hastily on the scene, separated the combat­ ants and explained that she was Aunt to both of us — Neddie, the son of her sister had come to live with the Benedict family. A truce was called and after we played amicably together. once she was safely on the home premises, he found that the return trjp alone was more than he could face. Gayle’s brother, Park, had to get up, dress, light a lantern and escort the timid swain back to the village center. I didn’t think of Gayle as quite so grown up after that. ____ __*__ Gayle was four years older than I. When she was 16, I looked up to her enviously as a young lady. Gayle lived on a farm beyond the edge of town, quite a distance from the center of the village. Between her home and the last house on West Main, the road, minus .sidewalk, was bordered by woods for a con­ siderable distance. At night the way was lonely and rather frightening. Gayle always had a current “beau” who escorted her home from evening gatherings in the vil­ lage, so she never had to worry about what might be lurking in the dark shadows of the trees. When a new boy appeared in town, however, and escort­ ed Gayle home for the first time, he, being city-bred, did­ n’t relish the distance, the dark, the call of a hoottowl or the rustle of an animal in the bushes. He managed to keep his dismay under cover while Gayle was with him — but FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. I? you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the cohditibns of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Lisa Jocis, Single Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 28, 2008 and recorded April 4, 2008 NOTICE TO BORROWER PUR­ in Instrument ■ # 20080404SUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) 0003739 Barry County Records, THIS FIRM MAY BE A DEBT Michigan Said mortgage was COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO assigned to: Flagstar Bank, FSB, COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ by assignment dated January 12, MATION OBTAINED MAY BE 2012 and recorded January 25, USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF Instrument 2012 in # YOU ARE A MILITARY SER201201250000838 on which VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR •mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONFifty-Six TACT OUR OFFICE. NOTICE is Three Hundred provided to the Thousand Six Hundred Twenty- hereby Seven Dollars and Fifty-Three Borrower(s) regarding the prop­ Cents ($356,627.53) including erty located at 4483 E Orchard interest 3.5% per annum. Under St, Delton, Ml 49046. State law requires that you receive the fol­ the power of sale contained in lowing notice: You have the right said mortgage and the statute in to request a meeting with the such case made and provided, mortgage holder or mortgage •notice is hereby given that said servicer. Pursuant to MCL mortgage will be foreclosed by a 600.3205a(1)(c), Ocwen Loan sale of the mortgaged premises, Servicing LLC has designated or some part of them, at public the • Loan Modification vendue, Circuit Court of Barry Department of Randall S. Miller & County at 1:00PM on May 17, Associates, P.C. 43252 2012 Said premises are situated Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, in City of Thornapple, Barry Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 at County,, Michigan, Michigan, and and are (248) 883-0157 as its agent to described as: Lot 44 of Noffke's serve as the contact under MCL South Lake Shore Plat No. 2, sections 600.3205a-3205c and according to the Plat thereof as has the authority to make agreerecorded in Liber 5 of Plats on ments for a loan modification purPage 75, Barry County Records suant to MCL sections 600.3205b Commonly known as 6359 and 600.3205c. You may contact Noffke Dr, Caledonia- Ml "49316 a housing counselor by visiting The redemption period shall be 6 the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website months from the date of such http://www.michigan.gov/ sale, unless determined aban­ at doned in accordance with MCL mshda or by calling 1-800-ASHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in days a week, year-round. If you which case the redemption peri­ request a meeting with the desig­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, dr upon the expira­ nated agent, foreclosure pro­ ceedings will not start until 90 tion of the notice required by days after the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is MCL 600.3205a was mailed to later; or unless MCL your last known address, subject 600.3240(17) applies. If the prop­ to the provisions. of MCL erty is sold at foreclosure sale 600.3205b. If an agreement to under Chapter 32 of the Revised modify the mortgage is reached Judicature Act of 1961, under and you abide by the terms of the MCL 600.3278, the borrower will agreement, the mortgage will not be held responsible to the person be foreclosed. You have the right who buys the property at the to contact an attorney. If you do not have an attorney, the telemortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag- phone number for the Michigan ing the property during the State Bar Lawyer Referrall Service is (800) 968-0738. Notice redemption period. Dated: 4/14/2012 Flagstar Bank, FSB,, given by: Randall S. Miller Mortaee Randall S. Miller & Associates, Assignee of Mortgagee P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Attorneys: Potestivo & Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, Ml Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. (Loan 248-883-0157 Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48302 Dept.) Modification 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File Ioanmods@rsmalaw.com Case No: 11-54746 (04-14)(05-05) No. 120MI00490-1 Dated: April 06778952 21, 2012 (04-21)) 06779530 LEGAL NOTICE The Dickinsons lived on a plantation in the South. When Mr. Dickinson died, his wife, whom I always called Aunty Pheme, although she was no actual relation, came back with her daughter Edna and son Hal to live in Vermontville, the old family home. They brought with them a riding horse, Gypsy. Gypsy was a pretty horse, mild and gentle, a family pet, who would come like a dog on call. She was easy to ride, and some of my happiest moments were on Gypsy’s back, galloping through the orchards or around the block. Time passed, and Gypsy grew lame and a little blind. She no longer was ridden, but even though well fed and cared for, seemed to be suffering. After many sad confer­ ences, the family decided that Gypsy would have to be dis­ posed of; a local man was engaged to do the sad deed, and was paid a large sum of money to shoot Gypsy quick­ ly and safely and then bury her body in the family pas­ ture. It was all they could do at the last for this lifetime faithful friend. The man accepted the money and agreed to the terms. Two weeks later, the Dickinsons found out that the traitor had LEGAL NOTICE Notice From Foreclosing Party to Borrower Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a To: James W. Holes Property located at 9975 West M­ 179 Highway, Middleville State law requires that you receive the following notice, dames W. Holes has the right to request a meeting with the holder of the mortgage Bank of America N.A.. Bank of America N.A. has designated the law firm of Grand & Grand PLLC, 31731 Northwestern HWy, Suite 115, Farmington Hills Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 ("Designee") as its agent to make loan modification agreements as provided for my MCL 600.3205b and 600.3205c. James W. Holes may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan state housing development authority's web­ site http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or by calling the Michigan state housing development authority at (517) 373-8370 or (313) 456-3571. If James W. Holes requests' a meeting with Designee foreclosure proceed­ ings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice was mailed to the borrower. If James W. Holes and Designee reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if James W. Holesabide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan's lawyer referral service is (800) 968-0738. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT GRAND & GRAND PLLC IS A DEBT COL­ LECTOR AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated April 18, 2012, Grand & Grand PLLC Attorneys for Bank of America31731 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 115, Farmington Hills Ml 48334 File # 75033 (04-21) shot Gypsy, yes, but had skinned off her glossy hide; cut her up and sold the hide and meat to any who would buy. It was a cruel hurt, the scar of which the Dickinsons carried until they died. Hal was the apple of his mother’s eye because he needed her. Hal never did well in school. He could not hold a professional or busi­ ness position. But he loved horses and had a natural knack in caring for or train­ ing them. Consequently, he was more often than not employed in livery stables. Boys employed in livery bams were occasionally allowed to take out a rig when it was not needed for hire. How often I have seen Hal, all dressed up, derby hat, tan gloves, a flower in his button hole, driving by in a handsome buggy, whip held ready, horse smartly trotting; the “man-about-town” for the moment, secure in his social position, at peace with him­ self and the world. ____ Every time I found a dead bird, in the orchard or on the sidewalks, I grieved. Until it was discouraged by law, little boys killed every bird they could hit with a slingshot. The boys became deadly accurate, and the slaughter was dreadful. Bluebirds, robins, sparrows, flickers, even crows fell before the thoughtless onslaught. I gath­ ered up the birds and tender­ ly buried them. As the number accumulate ed, I laid out a cemetery under the parlor windows, rows of little graves each with a mound over it and a cross of sticks at the head. Then I planted creeping myr­ tle all over, and in summer, kept an urn filled with flow­ ers. Sometimes the neighbor­ ing children came to help and we had a very satisfactory funeral, gospel songs and the solemn words of commit­ ment included. Between Grandma’s orchard and the churchyard was at one time a white picket'fence. Children love short­ cuts, and I often saved a few feet en route to Uncle Will’s grocery by climbing the fence instead of going out the front gate up West Main to Main and so past the church to town. Anyone who was brought up with picket fences knows that on one side, the Continued next page 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 discrimi­ nation 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06768 oppoRTvmr? �Jv <’ ’.Ik v?xk !\WVN^ k sQS\ i»JS u& SA S*A V «* K«. ^tSk., ^tSk.,^11 SU sSJ SS K’S SS! WiiWnn SSwr in Sr &<s nS. S 2.*SN ;SS!$ ;SS! *'f•tfc S^it/i* '•Si % “«l «l, ‘ <!*% zS J z ™S ,S K»t "^fai *■ wta^idt 2 siJ.TjErz * * lic/^ * k ^■ktfflnif ®® ^«11««( w’ Mt ms aji inimali JBu a stow 8 IstasEy ji p ®r iJmiiiiK pjizjiiieit •J aiuBis^itinattyil «« leatiffliii1 litE Ws?M rjjt jEfisM'®- lltt S» s l»» ntt®'*!11' ■’ratatO*^ Ll fcfll*®1’1*’* |W 0J^0J- ""ll > «:i* -'•A „* -•A Ss* S5* 5 *ss>"i 5,> |Si ^ 1^ 0 t I ***5^'^ *5^'^ f 1 1 l*^* l^*1* l ■ Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 21,2012 — Page 11 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by Jerry Hughes, a single man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 26, 2007, and recorded on February 1, 2007, as Document Number: 1175914, Barry County Records, said mort­ gage was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of May 1, 2007 MASTR AssetBacked Securities Trust' 2007HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-HE1. by an Assignment of Mortgage dated August 16, 2011 and recorded August 25, 2011 by Document Number: 201108250007955, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Seven and 30/100 ($91,797.30) including interest at the rate of 4-39000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on May 10, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnston, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the East half of the Northeast quarter of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as, commencing at the East quarter corner of said Section, thence North 660 feet along the East line to the point of beginning , thence West 695 feet at right angles to said East line, thence North 626.77 feet Parallel to said East line, thence East 695 feet at right angles, thence South 626.77 feet along said East line to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 11280 Schreiner Road If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the prop­ erty is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the prop­ erty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemp­ tion period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural pur­ poses prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrow­ ers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the proper­ ty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort-» gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: April 7, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of May 1, 2007 MASTR AssetBacked Securities Trust 2007HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-HE1. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 10OMI01328-3 (04-07X04-28) 06777856 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage S Sale -'Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by William Lee Currier urrer And n Stephanie epane Kay ay Currier, Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for People's Choice Home Loan, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 25, 2006, and recorded on February 23; 2006, as Document Number: 1160465, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to HSBC Bank USA, N.A. 'As Trustee for the registered holders of Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-HE3 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Three Hundred FortyTwo and 28/100 ($63,342.28) including interest at the rate of 7.65000% 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 part of of them, them, at at public public some venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, y, where the ppremises to be sold or some part of them are sit­ uated, at 01:00 PM on May 24, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East one-half of Lot Six (6) of Block Five (5) of A.W. Phillip’s Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, excepting and reserving therefrom the East fifty (50) feet thereof; Also, all that part of the West half of lot Six (6) of Block Five (5) of "Addition to Nashville By A.W. Phillips" Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, a plat as recorded in Liber 24 of Deeds, Page 422 Barry County Records, which lies Easterly of a line described as: beginning at a point which is 96.32 feet Easterly along the South line of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, a distance of 34.73 feet and North 12 degrees 59 minutes 10 seconds East, a distance of 116.47 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 36; thence Southeasterly to the Southeast comer of said West half of Lot 6. (No right of direct ingress or egress from Highway M-66 from or to said described lands). Commonly known as: 110 East Casgrove If the property is even­ tually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period'Will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemp­ tion period. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: April 21, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., As Trustee for the registered holders of Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006HE3 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 120MI00443-1 (04-21)(05-12) (04-21)(05-12) 06779532 Continued from previous page pickets are completely smooth; on the other, there is a horizontal bar to which the pickets are attached. To climb over, one has to start from the bar side; stand on the bar, calculate the distance, poise for the leap, the hands held lightly on the tips of the pickets at each side, then spring quickly over to the ground. If you think it is easy, try it once. I had become rather skilled at this operation — and it probably made me a little careless. So once when I started over-, I either didn’t jump high enough or the breeze blew my skirt down. Anyway, instead of landing on the ground, my panties caught on the pickets and there I hung suspended — on the smooth side — my feet and arms flailing, unable to give any help at all. No one was in sight to see my humiliating, desperate struggles. After an interminable peri­ od, a man who lived down the street came by on his way to town. My pride demanded that I let him pass by, unknowing — but realizing I might be hung up for hours, pride succumbed to necessity and I gave a feeble call for help. He reached me quickly, a curious expression passing over his face. (Maybe I was overly suspicious.) Fortunately, he was tall, so could lift my by no means inconsiderable weight high off the pickets and over. He held his. lips very tightly together while I thanked him before running home. I am sure, however, he made the most of the story to his cronies later in the day! ___ Bitsy Williams was our household cat. Bitsy had a new family periodically. Usually there were several of the feline species running around to be fed and petted, kittens and adults. Bitsy believed in living in the house with the humans — and we believed in it too. So, more often than not, a kitten or grown cat was under foot. Cats crave praise and approval. When Bitsy or any of her offspring became suc­ cessful hunters, they brought the trophies in for us to admire. Nice rats, an occa­ sional bird (addition to the cemetery), a small wild rab­ bit, once a snake — were proudly laid at our feet. We might wince at the quality of the offering, but never held back our praise for the Mighty Hunter. It had been an unusually hot season. The oppressive heat made me more or less sleepless for several nights, my room being directly under a roof on which the relentless sun beat all day. In despair, I pulled my mattress off the bed on to the floor, but there was no relief there. A bright idea struck me — the well curb! So much water was spilled every time the pump operated, that the ground was always damp, g iving an effect of coolness. With a sigh of anticipation, I put my blanket on the cool earth and closed my eyes. Within five minutes, a million mosquitoes, lured by the damp ground, had found my retreat — I fled. Next, I tried the hammock on the open porch. After half an hour with head and feet up and back down in the middle, I felt like a human horseshoe and wondered if I would ever be able to stand upright again. Painfully dragging my pillow behind me, I at last settled for the parlor floor. The Brussels carpet was tough and hard, but the parlor itself, located on the shady side of the house, was com­ paratively cool. I sank into blessed oblivion. Something like a series of blows waked me from a troubled dream. The room was dark, but I soon recognized a gentle meow, and putting out my hand, felt a furry body. There seemed to be a great deal of movement around me and I concluded that the kit­ ties (three at that time) were happy to have me downstairs and were indulging in a little midnight frolic. I put out my hand, indul­ gently again, and grasped an object cold, dankly clammy, that wriggled! I am sure I shrieked — but while doing so, stumbled to a side table where a kerosene lamp and matches were always kept in readiness. On the way, I stepped on another of those clammy objects which nearly threw me head first to the floor. When the pale glimmer of the lamp’s glow gave a fitful illumination to the scene, I almost yelled again. Three proud pussycats were playing tag with three huge, fright­ ened, jumping green frogs — and I was in the center of the game. I flew for the stairs and the safety of my bedroom, hot or otherwise. I don’t know what happened to the frogs. Probably my mother swept out their dead bodies in the morning. ATTENTION VILLAGE RESIDENTS If you would like to see or receive copies of the min­ utes of any meetings held by the Nashville Village Council, Nashville Planning Commission, Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals, Lakeview Cemetery Board, Transfer Recycle Board, any Nashville Sub­ committee, or the CMGNA EMS Board, they are available at the Nashville Village Office located at 203 N. Main Street during regular business hours. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Apr. 21 Apr. 23 Apr. 28 Apr. 29 Apr. May May May May 30 May May May May 3 5 6 7 1 1 1 2 May 10 Small Animal Day, 9 a.m., MSU pavilion. Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. PQA Testing, 9-11 a.m., Expo Center (only date for Barry County). Open Fun Horse Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Expo Center. Horse Pre-registration deadline. Cooking Competition Pre-registration deadline. Poultry Pre-registration deadline. Dairy & Dairy Feeder Pre-registration deadline. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Open Pleasure Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center. Open Speed Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center. Mandatory Leader Meeting for Fair, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcdpal Church in Hastings. 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 CAMERON DOLLARHIDE and AMBER DOLLARHIDE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF ANTS WITH SURVIVORSHIP, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, . Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lenders successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 29, 2010, and recorded on August 6, 2010, in Document No. 201008060007364, and assign­ ed by said mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan,, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Thirty-Six Dollars and Sixteen Sixteen Cents Cents ($143,036.16), ($143,036.16), including interest at 4.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of • the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 24, 2012 Said premises are located in Barry County,, are Michigan and described as: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 335.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 16 MINUTES WEST 208.50 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS WEST 175.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 339.64 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 03 MIN­ UTES 14 SECONDS EAST 118.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 649.0 FEET OF THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF SAID NORTHWEST 1 / 4; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST 30.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 14 SEC­ ONDS EAST 57.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 309.97 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AN INGRESS AND EGRESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN "EASEMENT DESCRIPTION A". EASTMENT DESCRIPTION A: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MIN­ UTES 15 SECONDS WEST 384.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 66.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS WEST 674.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST 66.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 649.0 FEET OF THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF SAID NORTHWEST 1 / 4; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 EAST 674.64 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION, THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 312.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 72.0 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 16.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH­ SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS EAST 72.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 16.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR WIN­ CHESTER DRIVE (66.0 FEET WIDE, PRIVATE) OVER THAT PART LYING 33.0 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTER­ LINE OF SAID DRIVE. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance . with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Flagstar Bank, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 FSB.004397 (04-21 )(05-11) 06779537 �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 21,2012 Memories of the Phs t Putnam Library has interesting history izing his residence on North Main Street by building a sewer system and installing city water,” announced the Nashville News in early May This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News Tuesday, April 20,1982. In a special editorial note, she wrote: To coincide with last week’s formal dedication of Putnam Public Library (now Putnam District Library) as a state historical site, today’s column combines part ofthree Memories ofthe Past articles published over the past two years about the Putnams, their home and the establishment ofthe library.) The specter of untimely death shrouds the former Charles Putnam residence, now Putnam District Library, due to two suicides and the early demise of a young SpanishAmerican War veteran raised in the home. Built in the winter, of 1884-85, the residence was willed to the village by the Putnams and opened as a library in 1923. During the Putnams’ lifetimes, the home was often the scene of community, social and cultural events. 1900. Construction on the Putnam home started at about the same time Charles sold his interest in the local hardware firm of Daniel L. Smith & Co. to his brother, L.C. Putnam of Hillsdale. When he first arrived in Nashville in 1865, Charles Putnam was a restless drifter of limited schooling — one of eight children of Lenawee Charles Putnam, afflict­ County pioneer Miles Nashville’s Putnam Public ed with tuberculosis and Putnam, a farmer who came Library opened in 1923 in an fearful of exposing others to Michigan from his native elegant Victorian-era home shrouded with the mystique to the disease, commited Massachusetts via Ohio. suicide in 1918, at age 71. Nashville being hardly of untimely death. While some of that aura of Putnam came to Nashville more than a scant settlement when he came on the job mystery still remains, most as a 19-year-old drifter, of it is unwarranted. Passed rose to prominence in the scene, Charles took any kind from generation to genera­ community, and was pres­ of work he could find, float­ tion, the tragic tales sur­ ident of State Bank at the ing from job to job. A brief rounding the home have lost time of his death. His wife, venture into the dry goods some truth in the telling. and grocery business with the former Agnes Smith, While the drama has been George W. Francis lasted a was Nashville’s first public highlighted, many of the rou­ year. Later he worked for a tine details have been forgot­ school teacher. The cou­ short time as a section hand Nashville’s Women’s Literary Club accepted responsibility of converting the ples’ only children, twin ten. for the Grand River Valley Putnams’ bequest into a functioning public library. Mrs. Floyd (Belle) Everts was club daughters, died in infancy, In the winter of 1884-85, Railroad, which ran its first president when the WLC sought and gained council approval to undertake the task, Charles Putnam and his wife, reared brickmaker who came train through Nashville in completed in seven months. Shown in an October 1950 photo are some WLC past the former Agnes Smith, set to Nashville from Dexter in 1869. presidents and members (from left), Mrs. Everts, Mrs. Joseph (Lottie) Bell, Mrs. about having built on 1875. But Putnam was destined William (Lillie) Vance, Mrs. Fred (Maude) Wotring, and Mrs. Chester (Lillie) Smith. Nashville’s North Main Elegant Belgian stained- for success in the mercantile Street a magnificent two- glass windows and a beauti­ world. On a trip to Detroit, a most gracious hostess. Frank’s death was not the deed?” read the message, in story brick home. ful open stairway were just he bought a stock of hard­ Because of the beautiful last tragedy to touch the part. “To keep from expos­ It is commonly believed two of the architectural gems ware, returned to Nashville open stairway, the Putnam Putnams. Six years earlier, in ing others. I know there is no that bricks for the structure of the Putnam home, con­ and set up shop. Eventually, residence was a perfect set1893, Gertrude Beigh, a 16chance for me, so why not came from the manufactory structed for less than $6,000. Putnam became an investor ting for traditional wedding year-old maid living in the try and save others?” located on the south side of The convenience of indoor in an automatic scale and processionals. Thanks to the home, shot and killed herself Putnam had been suffer­ the village, owned and oper­ plumbing came some 15 register company and did kindness of the Putnams, the in a second-floor, bedroom, ing for some time with tuber­ ated by William Boston, an years later. home was frequently the considerable business as a using a .32 caliber rim-fire culosis, and for several English-born Ann Arbor“C.M. Putnam is modemmoneylender. scene of marriage cere­ revolver belonging to Frank weeks had been in very poor At the time of his death in monies, being “loaded”, to Smith. health. Fearful of spreading 1918, Putnam was president young brides of the commuMrs. Putnam was enter­ the disease to those around THE CELL PHONE BOOSTER of the State Savings Bank in nity for the occasion. The taining guests on the first him and feeling that he had Nashville, a post he had held Putnam home also was the floor of the residence when lived his life and that contin­ for a number of years. He center for many other social the shot was fired. A coro­ ued existence offered him had also served as village and cultural events of the ner’s jury that investigated nothing, Putnam did what he TV ANTENNAS &TOWERS INSTALLED & REPAIRED! president and park commisday, including teas, parties the death never was able to had thought was right and www.theantennamen.com • 269-967-8241 sioner. and plays. establish a motive nor even proper, and said he only Putnam’s wife, Agnes,, One of the largest and sad­ exclusively prove whether regretted that his efforts had came to Nashville from dest gatherings in the red the shooting was intentional miscarried. Vermont and was the vil­ brick home was Sunday, or accidental, though the The regret was short­ lage’s first public school May 21, 1899, for the funer­ panel did agree that the pistol lived. Putnam died the next teacher. The couple was al of Frank Smith, a young ball had been fired by day, July 25, 1918. married Nov. 1, 1869. Their veteran of the SpanishGertrude’s own hand, caus­ Following the death of Mrs. only children, twin daughters American War and nephew ing instantaneous death. Putnam two years later, the Edith and Ethel, died in of Mrs. Putnam. He had been The final tragedy to strike home was willed to the vil­ infancy in 1881. raised by the Putnams due to the family was the suicide of lage for the purpose of estab­ The Putnams were always the illness and death of his Charles Putnam, who shot lishing a library. The Putnam very generous with their mother in 1890. himself July 24, 1918, in a bequest included a $10,000 commodious and elegant Frank graduated in 1894 bam that stood at the rear of trust fund, plus an additional home. Agnes was considered from Nashville High School, the property. Putnam did not $1,000 for necessary remod­ taught for a time, then was immediately expire, though eling; several antique .fur­ engaged in newspaper work gravely wounded by injuries nishings and 300 books from • New Construction Designed-and Installed before enlisting as an Fuel Oil Furnace Installation and Service afflicted with a .32 caliber their private library. • Boiler Installation and Service artillery man with the U.S. revolver. He remained con­ Geo-Thermal Installation and Service The awesome task of turn­ • Radiant Floor Tubing and Ceiling Army. scious, was discovered, ing a public library was bar­ Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Sales and Installation He was wounded in July at brought to the house and gained for by ladies of the Jr Conditioning & Heating Service • Duct Cleaning and Sanitizing the Battle of San Juan Hill in A 0. Smith Water Heater Sales and § mended by Dr. F.F. Shilling. local Women’s Literary Club • High-Efficiency Furnace and Air ving Your Community Service | Cuba, but his death the fol­ Conditioning Installation Both verbally and in prewrit­ and granted in a special Jan. for Over 40 Years • 24-Hour Phone Service»Free Estimates Empire Space Heater Sales and Service lowing May at age 23 at Ft. ten notes, Putnam conveyed 29, 1923, meeting of the Monroe, Va., was attributed to several present in the Nashville Village Council. to basal meningitis. The home, including the News Through Herculean efforts body arrived in Nashville by reporter the reason for his involving “elbow grease” as S rail for services and burial action. here. | Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Nashville (517) 852-9565 “Why should 1 do such a Continued next page Antenna Men Goodman' FROST HEATING 8 COOLING QUALITY, VALBE SERVICE �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 21,2012 — Page 13 Lion golfers finish third at a pair of conference contests Maple Valley’s Caleb Walker tees off during Friday’s KVA Tri hosted by Pennfield. Eaton 4-H offering new science club E i •®‘Starts aolfctali)^ UBl KMMii ■ t KliBfhtSjtS- MEI iMltotesi' ■il iirefijii ■ii rfilwah’ £K 'taWta^ ■ r,- (iratK'i)^ iM ribitai®!!® hifofM . ifettisi®11 i .m ***^4 *^4 #r<! #<! r<! 5 ^<5 *1 j Eaton County 4-H has announced a new county­ wide science club open to all youths age 12 and up. The group is designed to address the needs of increasing scien­ tific and technical knowledge to youth with a fun, engag­ ing, hands on approach, said organizers. “Do you want to learn more about rockets, want to learn how to build your own robot, or just have a strong interest in learning about sci­ ence and technology,” asked Christine Sisung, Eaton County 4-H program coordi­ nator. “If the answer is yes, do not wait any longer and consider joining.” The group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 30, at the MSU Extension Office in Charlotte, and again Tuesday, May 29, and U^w* 3 Wednesday, June 13. Youth not already enrolled in 4-H will be asked to pay a $10 participation fee. To join the club or for more information, contact Sisung, at the Eaton County MSU extension office, 517­ 543-2310 or email sisungch@anr.msu.edu. “We hope to see you at all three sessions,” said Sisung. More upcoming events include the Eaton County 4­ H pre-fair dog match Saturday, May 19, at the Eaton County Fairgrounds. Pre-registration is going on now. For more information and a registration form, call the Eaton County MSU Extension office, 517-543­ 2310 or find it online at www.msue.msu.edu/eaton under the 4-H Youth Development link. Olivet shot a 194 and Maple Valley a 200. Walker though had the best individual score of the day, a 42. Olivet’s Keegan Carpenter, and Pennfield’s Trevor Cameron and Darin Blocker all scored 43s. The Lions were scheduled to head to Mullenhurst in Delton for another KVA Tri Friday and will be back in action at another league Tri hosted by Parchment Monday afternoon. THANK YOU J THANK YOl The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters held their 7th annual Reverse Raffle on April 14,2012. Over $11,000 was raised and all money goes to the student athletes at Maple Valley! THANK YOU to everyone who purchased tickets and for those who attended, thank you for your generosity with the raffles during the Event. CASH WINNERS Denise Kent - Grand Prize winner of $4000!!! The Trumble Agency - 2nd place winner of $1000 3 Kelly Jones - 3rd place winner of $500 & Ronna Steele - 4th place winner of $300 s a Todd Gonser - $300 in Squares ^8 Glenn Ewing - $200 in Squares Q J! Karen Johnson - 50/50 Drawing $200 CASH WINNERS - Sara Atkinson, Scott Johnson, Dan Piechnik, Brian Shriver, Sandy Sebastian and Kara Bowers OTHER CASH WINNERS - Dan Lincoln, Vai Phenix, Shana Lipsey, Pam Kihn, Troy Waldon, Kelly & Jason Murton PRIZE WINNERS Jay Ppwless — Homemade wine made and donated by Mike Hansbarger Group Package Winners - Jeff Little, Jen Varney, Karen Johnson, and Landon Wilkes Continued from previous page well .as personal appeals for donations, the ladies had the facility ready to open on Sept. 1, 1923, with Eva Dean serving as the first librarian. “The first patron of our new library was Harold Wright,” announced the News in reporting the grand opening of the facility. Wright was one of 20 per­ sons applying for books that first day. By November 1923, the initial 300 books from the Putnam bequest had quadru­ pled to 1,200. The arrival of the new year saw 1,500 vol­ umes lining the shelves at Putnam Public Library, with a registry of 443 patrons. A milestone was noted Jan. 12, 1924, when 154 books were checked out in one day — the greatest num­ ber to that date. The Woman’s Literary Club continued to operate the library for a number of years, but it now is governed by a five-member board com­ prised of appointed represen­ tatives of the village of Nashville and townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. The library is supported by the village, which is respon­ sible for maintenance of the building, and by payments from the two townships plus some state funds. Charles and Agnes Putnam, looking down from large portraits hanging in the reference room, seem to be well pleased with the opera­ tion. • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair Subscribe to the COBBWELLDRILUNG (REPAIR Hastings Banner. Estimates Available 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. #1748 *-i Thank you DENISE KENT and the TRUMBLE AGENCY for donating $1000 each back to the Athletic Boosters! Thank you to the VFW for preparing the delicious meal and for donating the hall. Thank you to Kyle Christopher for the DJ Service. Thank you to the following business for donating items to raffle. We couldn’t have had a successful night without you! Court-Side Embroidery & Screen Printing Centennial Acres Golf Course Carl V Reck Jewelers Custom Home Interiors Janelie’s Hair & Tanning Mulberry Fore Golf Course Wal-Mart Charlotte Olivet College Mike Hansbarger Detroit Lions Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro Nashville C-Store Envy Hair Salon Main Street Hair Salon 3 Country Kettle Cafe Eaton Federal Savings Bank Goodtime Pizza Hastings Country Club GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! 30 Years Experience W^*1. ■ fou The top four scores on the day were all turned in by Hackett golfers. Luke Stull led the Fighting Irish with a 36. Ted Rider and Colin Joseph each scored a 38, while their teammate Devin Bloomfield added a 41. Schoolcraft was led by Austin Crandle’s 42. The Lions were also third at the KVA Tri hosted by Pennfield last Friday: The host Panthers won the event with a 178, while Chayla Robles - Buy a Brick and 2 Season Passes to Athletic Events . J*X f Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ golf team finished third at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tri host­ ed by Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday. The host Irish shot a 152, finishing ahead of Schoolcraft with its 177 and the Lions with their 194. Caleb Walker led Maple Valley with a 43. Dale White added a 49 for the Lions, while Ryan Mudge and Rage Sheldon both scored 51. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. s & d S Grand Prize Winner Denise Kent (left) and Kelly Jones representing the 2nd Prize Winner, The Trumble Agency (right). 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VERMONTVILLE „ co S Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Uermontuille • RUUD Cole Hansbarger, Owner |517-490-1287„ ■06777811 Facebook Call269-945-9554for Maule Valley Menis ads! Valley baseball plays very well in split with Pennfield The Lions’ Tyler Hickey takes a cut at a pitch during game two of his team’s Kalamazoo Valley Association double header at Battle Creek Pennfield Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lions couldn’t have hoped for much, better in their Kalamazoo Valley Association opener. Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team split its double header at Pennfield Tuesday, falling 7-6 in the opener and then coming back for . a 5-3 win in game two. “This is as good as we have played all year,” said Maple Valley head coach Bryan Carpenter. “We got hits when we needed them, we made plays defensively. All around, we played very well.” The Lions only made two errors all evening, but they just happened to both come in the bottom of the .fifth inning of game one, which helped the Panthers score three runs in the inning to secure the win.” Tommy Mudge was hit with the loss on the mound, giving up five earned runs on eight hits and four walks in his six innings of work. He struck out oner Cody Sivyer was 2-for-3 for the Lions and scored three runs. Brandon Erwin and Sammy Benedict both had one hit. Benedict had a pairofRBIs. Kyle Brumm pitched the complete game to. earn the win in the night-cap. He allowed six hits and two walks while striking out five. Erwin, Sivyer and Benedict all had one hit in the contest for the Lions again, and Tyler Hickey went 2-for-3 at the plate. Erin added two walks and scored a run. Sivyer also scored once and walked once. Benedict had an RBI. “Our kids really battled and showed the level of baseball they are capable of playing. We are going to keep improving and trying to improve,” said Carpenter. The Lions headed into league play having scored a pair of non-conference wins at Sexton last Friday. The Lions had to grind out a 4-2 win in the first game. Maple Valley’s Kyle Brumm fires from the mound dur­ ing the Lions’ game-two victory over Pennfield Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin.) “We got a couple- of time­ ly hits and Austin Gonser pitched a great game,” Carpenter said. “He got stronger as the. game went on. We needed to have a tough game and find a way to win.” Gonser didn’t allow an earned run in the complete game effort. He struck out ten and didn’t walk a batter. The Big Reds got five hits off of him. He also added a on 2-for-3 performance offense, and scored one of the Lions’ four runs. Mudge went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI to lead the Lion attack: Anthony Mahler added a single and two walks and scored a run as well. “In game two, our bats came alive and we put up hits together and scored runs in bunches,” said Carpenter. The Lions scored a 24-1 five-inning win. Maple Valley had ten dif­ ferent players with at least one hit. Beau Johnson and Hickey Were both 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Johnson had a pair of doubles and scored four runs. Hickey scored three runs; Benedict also had three hits, and added an RBI and four runs. Mudge scored four times too, and drove in four runs with his two hits: “On the mound Beau Johnson did a nice job of throwing strikes and getting ahead in the count,” Carpenter said. Johnson walked one and struck out eight in his five innings of action. The Lions were back at it in the KVA Friday when they traveled to Kalamazoo Christian. They are sched­ uled to head to Potterville today (April 21) and will be on the road for a league dou­ ble header at Olivet Tuesday. �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Mapte Vaftey News’ Saturday. April 21.2012 — Page 15 OPEN; 7 DAYS A WEEK 24 HOURS 133 S. Main Nashville, NASHVILLE EXPRESS /ONE \ You’re In, You’re Out.. Ml STOP You’re H ‘ me 517-852-0868 SHOPPING, GROCERY STORE PRICING WITH PARTY STORE CONVENIENCE! 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Maple Valley’s attack was led by Ashley Lesage who had a double, and Maggie Semrau who had two hits and a pair of runs scored as well. Pennfield took game two 11-1 in five innings. Those were the first two Kalamazoo Valley Association contests for the Lions, who were scheduled to return to league action at Kalamazoo Christian Friday (April 20). They’ll head to Potterville today then return to league action Tuesday at Olivet. Maple Valley’s Jordan Hursoky slaps a tag on Pennfield’s Shelby Miller during Tuesday’s KVA double­ header hosted by the Panthers. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Kalamazoo Christian hands Lion soccer second KVA loss Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ soccer team fell to 0-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with an 8-0 loss to Kalamazoo Christian in Nashville Wednesday evening. The Comets scored four goals in each half. Josie Nieboer led Kalamazoo Christian with four goals and an assist. Alex Page added two goals and Britney Laaksonen and Natalie Deering had one goal each. Laaksonen had one assist as well. The Comets are now 1 -0-1 in the league. They won their opener against Delton Kellogg in a shoot-out. Maple Valley’s girls were scheduled to visit Barry County Christian Friday. They’ll be back in action Monday on ay a at home ome agans against Lakewood and Tuesday at home against Bath. Thursday, the Lions travel to procedure - a minimally invasive and more comfortable alternative to painful vein stripping surgery. Maple Valley’s Alexis Lamance sends the bail ahead during Wednesday’s league con­ test with Kalamazoo Christian Wednesday at Fuller Street Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Local or genera ihlights lude: • Resume normal activities within 1 -2 days take on the Kalamazoo Home School Cougars. Delton is the Lions’ next league foe. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 17, April 28, 2012 A. local paper oftoday! ‘Music Man Jr.’ coming to Main Street Theatre The Revue is entering its 17th season and will open its 54th show, “Music Man Jr.” at the Main Street Theatre, 301 N. Main St. in Nashvilleon May 4-6 and 11-13. Performance times are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. More than 70 children from the surrounding area have been in rehearsal for “Music Man Jr.,” a chil­ dren’s musical based on the original 1957 Broadway hit, “The Music Man,” which is being is produced by Bill Reynolds and directed by Hollie Auten. “We are excited about this wonderful group of fourth to eighth graders who are extremely talented actors, singers and dancers,” said Auten. Harold Hill is played by Sam McNeill, and the part of Marian (the librarian) Paroo, is played by Abby Mater. The barbershop quartet of Zach Allyn, George McNeill, Noah Freiburger and Wilf Reynolds will har­ monize along with Mrs. Paroo (Zandra Siple), A quartet from Music Man Jr. (from left) George McNeill, Noah Freiburger, Zach Allyn and Will Reynolds tell Garrett Blocker, as Mayor Shinn, to “get rid of Harold Hill.”. Winthrop Paroo (Joshua Peters), Shinn Mayor (Garrett Blocker), Eulalie Shinn (Alivia Benedict, Zaneeta Shinn (Keeley Robinson), Marcellus Washbum (Joel Shinavier and Branden Wilkerson). Other characters and their portrayers — some of them splitting the roles over the two weekends — are the Constable (Garret Falk), Tommy Djilas (Garrett Hall), Charlie Cowell (Owen Poll), Amaryllis (Madison Auten/Lacy Jewell), Gracie Shinn (Grace Cool/Madison Tryles), Pick-A-Little Ladies (Nicole Peters, Katie Pohl, Kortney Manchip, Zoe Campbell, Jade Hart, Catie Eldridge, Emma Franklin, Reagan Cool, Aubrey O’Gorman, Kinsley Poll, Taylor Smith) and towns­ people (Isaac Christopher, Garrett Zuver, Jared Mater, Ben Peters, Lindsey Cool, Katie - Cheeseman, Emily Iszler, Megan Borton, Aubre Pintar, Meghan Sheets, Carleigh Czemeski, Isabel Rudy, Kayli Hansen, Cassie Arbour, Kyra Macomber, Cambria Munn, Kennedy Allyn, Joy Hart, Collin Czerneski, Benjamin Benedict, Savannah VanStee, Abby Smith, Emma Eddy, Madison Falk, Riley Poll, Rebecca Parshall, Allie Rooks, Kate Haywood, Bethany Scramlin, Peyton Smith, Maddie Young, Alleyna Davis, Molly Macleod, Hannah Selby, Irena Hearn, Jordan Davis, Shannon Mead, Jessica Parshall and Emily Borton). Children making up the cast come from Nashville, Vermontville, Charlotte, Bellevue, Lake Odessa, Woodland and Hastings. “We have brothers, sisters, and cousins and duplicate names — four Garretts and four Madisons,” sajd Hollie Auten. “The Music Man” by Meredith Willson is a story about Harold Hill, who poses as a boys’ band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naive townsfolk before skip­ ping town with the cash. In River City, Iowa, prim librarian and piano teacher Marian Paroo see through him but, when Hill helps her younger brother overcome his fear of social interactions due to. his lisp, Marian begins to fall in love with Harold. Harold, in turn falling for Marian, risks being caught to win her. Tickets are available. For reserved seating, call 517­ 749-1229 or email therevue 1 @yahoo.com. ny unclaimed reserved tickets will be sold 10 minutes before curtain. The theater is across the street from Hastings City Bank and offers air-condi­ tioning, concessions and free parking. The entrance is on the side of the building. Firearm ordinance for Nashville revamped News. “As a trustee of the vil­ lage, it is extremely impor­ Coll and Hartwell added “I’m going to go. I have a tant that the information sup­ that the three are attempting lot of questions,” said plied and acted upon be to be as fair as possible in Geiger. accurate and fully researched proposing the new ordinance Switching topics, Geiger by all,” White’s letter stated. while still protecting village said the county is still devel­ “The council is making the oping a budget and the decisions for the communi­ citizens. “This shouldn’t come as a deficit will be substantially ty’s future and at this time I surprise,” said Village larger than last year. He sur­ believe our community is Council President Frank mised that the deficit will be divided, some for each side Dunham. “They know we’ve larger than normal for the with regard to employee been working on it. I’m still next few years. compensation .. My prob­ In other business, Kenyon of the opinion no discharge lem with just going away is recommended a law firm in the village limits period.” to do that could be damaging Barry County change from Law Weathers, to the future ofthe Village of Commissioner Ben Geiger the village’s current legal Nashville ...” addressed council regarding council, to Bloom, Sluggett, Jeff Hynes, owner of Kent fracking. He explained it as Morgan based in Grand Oil, expressed the good the process of extricating oil Rapids, due to the transfer of things that Nashville offers. and natural gas from under­ Jeff Sluggett from Law He cited the ambulance and ground utilizing large Weathers. fire department located in the Council unanimously amounts of water. Geiger village as benefits. told council of the State of approved the change. “Nashville is known as Parade permits were Michigan’s Department of ‘The Friendly Village,”’ said granted for Memorial Day Natural Resourc.es plans to Hynes. “What is going on in auction off state land rights Monday, May 28 and the Nashville? No one is perfect annual car show Saturday, for fracking. ... I think we’re very lucky in “It’s been around a long June 16. Nashville. I live in Sunfield, In a previous April 12 time and the state does a if I need an ambulance I have good job of regulating the meeting, council heard from to wait. You have police, practice,” said Geiger. Gary White who read from a ambulance and a fire depart­ “Unfortunately the county letter he had drafted express­ ment right here. How lucky.” ing concerns over recent can’t do much.” Dunham thanked him for He then informed council actions taken by council his comments. of an information meeting on regarding the award of raises Zoning Administrator fracking to be held Tues., to employees and the credi­ Orvin Moore discussed a May 1 from 6-8:30 p.m. at bility of information sup­ “permit problem” and court Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. plied to the Maple Valley Public hearing, Thursday, May. 10 by Shari Carney Staff Writer Recommendations regard­ ing a new ordinance pertain­ ing to the discharging of firearms or dangerous explo­ sives in the village of Nashville were presented to Nashville village council members at their April 19 meeting by board members Mike Kenyon, Mary Coll and Johnny Hartwell. The proposed ordinance and a village map with labeled zones is posted on the front window of the vil­ lage office, according to a follow-up conversation with Cathy Lentz village clerk. Under the new proposal sections AG and RA' will be allowed to discharge firearms as long as it is with­ in Compliance of state law requiring a distance of 450 feet from a building or resi­ dence. After discussion, it was decided to hold a public hearing on the proposal at the next board meeting Thurs., May 10. “We understand in our vil­ lage we have agriculture where hunting is not an issue,” said Kenyon. issue for a property on Francis Street, stating he had come in the middle of it and “Nashville is known as ‘The Friendly Village. What is going on in Nashville? No one is perfect... I think we’re very lucky in Nashville. I live in Sunfield, if I need an ambulance I have to wait. You have police, ambulance and a fire department right here. How lucky.” Jeff Hynes, owner of Kent Oil wants to be on the same page as council. Moore hopes to work out an amicable solution with the homeowner in compliance with zoning procedures. The issue regards the location of a fence. Police Chief Jerry Schray presented a purchase agree­ ment of a 2013 Ford Police Interceptor. The cost of the car was $21,830 which included a trade-in of the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria for $2,600. Two cameras and graphics will be installed totalling $24,215. A grant of $7,000 was applied to the purchase. Quarterly payments were made in the amount of $6,750 to the fire board and $1,250 to transfer recycle. In This Issue • Pinewood Derby race nets trophies for scouts • Valley boys’ track 3-0 in KVA, girls off to a 2-1 start • Two goals finally enough for Lion girls to get win • Lions’ baseball limits mistakes to earn championship at Potterville �Page 2 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 28. 2012 Scavenger hunt develops detectives The sun came out just in time Saturday, April 14 for the annual Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt at Putnam District Library. After receiving instructions from Catalina Mata, library aide and Shauna Swantek direc­ tor, the teams received secret envelopes of clues. Approximately 40 clues were given, some requiring the entire team to solve. Teams were encouraged to solve as many clues as possi­ ble in the time given, earning bonus points for creativity. Following the hunt, teens enjoyed treats and pizza while watching a slideshow ofthe photos each had taken. The winning team earned gift cards for each member and everyone left a winner with pockets full of treats. “Through dedication, leadership, and volun­ teerism, teen leaders are proudly committed to the library and improving the The clue is “pose with the word ‘Putnam’ found somewhere other than the library.” The winning team (from left), Amanda Cranmore, Kayla Thornton, Savannah Martin, and Savannah Shilton find the solution, but look confused about where to head next. (Photo by teammate Hailie Harrington). community,” says Swantek. The group is currently hosting a fundraiser at the library. Anyone interested in supporting teen activities in Maple Valley is welcome to donate and have a chance to win great prizes donated by area businesses. Wil dowiift tiiHM The team of (from left) Justin Heinsen, Abby Mater, Audrey Reid, and Greig Bursley solve the clue "act like pirates,” at Putnam Park in Nashville. (Photo by teammate Rachel Morris). Posing for the clue "demonstrate what not to do in a library,” are (from left) Greg Bursley (throwing a book), Audrey Reid (eating), and Abby Mater (ripping pages). rt'tlfM. it tytf Mjilp Smuss h tot bl wm 1km tool J libna fat.®1 Eiiffl Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, April 30 Sliced turkey, stuffing and gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple. bun. Reminiscence. Thursday, May 3 Cottage cheese, com and black bean salad, pineapple, lemon bar. Friday, May 4 Oriental chicken pasta, cucumber salad, citrus sec­ tion, club crackers. Tuesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 2 Kayla Thornton is pleasantly surprised to find an article about the Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt. This solved the clue of posing with a copy of the Maple Valley News. Thursday, May 3 Grilled chicken breast, green beans, potato salad, peach crisp, bun. Friday, May 4 Extended Tanning Hours For Your Convenience ream Envy MAY SPECIAL FREE OPI Nail Polish Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, April 30 L to R: Brigette, Evie, Teri, Kimberly, Amy, Sydney Tuna pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, applesauce, crackers. with any product purchase! Excludes newest collections OPIs Version of Shellac-Come Try Our New OPI Gels Roast beef and gravy, baked potato, vegetable med­ ley, bread pudding, banana. Tuesday, May 1 New! OPI Holland Collection Feathers & Tinsel - New Spring Colors In Stock 207 N. Main St., Nashville 517-852-0313 Foryour convenience, please use back entrance Hard boiled eggs, potato salad, tropical fruit, granola bar. Wednesday, May 2 Sliced turkey and Cheddar cheese, coleslaw, apricots, Wednesday, Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, April 30 Sliced turkey and gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple. Tuesday, May 1 Beans and franks, spinach, cherry crisp, granola bar. May 2 May 3 Wednesday, May 2 Thursday, May 3 _ Friday, May 4 Roast beef, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, glazed car­ rots, bread pudding, banana. Activities Calendar Monday, April 30’ - Hastings - Music with Sam; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG 10 a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Kinship Support 5:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church.. H,W,N i III j - Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Beading 5 p.m. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, May 4 - Hastings Exercise 9 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. New Orleans chicken, rice, cauliflower, peas and carrots, orange. Beef stew, winter blend vegetables, peach crisp, vanilla wafers. MM ’ - Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, Beef hot dog, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, tropical fruit, bun. New Orleans chicken, rice, Oriental blend vegetables, tossed salad, orange. Tuesday, May 1- Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL 10:30-12:30 Cards. Blood drive announced A blood drive will be held at the Grace Community Church on Thurs., May 3 from 1-6:45 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. The church is located at 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville. 'sfrsi I �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 28, 2012 — Page 3 Memories of the Past ‘Where are they now’ was popular column Fern (Purchis) Cross was responsible for compiling a popular Nashville News col­ umn about Nashville High School grads. She was an 1897 alumnus of NHS. Starting in 1925, her column was a regular front-page weekly feature of the News for more than four years. Seen with her in this four-generation family photo are (from left) her grandmother, Charlotte Squires, Fern (standing), Fern's daughter, LaNola Cross and Fern's mother, Ida Adell (Squires) Purchis. Alumni of Nashville High School spanning a period of about 40 years were tracked down in Fern’s News column. She started with the class of 1887 and worked up to the mid-1920s, securing a wealth of biographical information. Many of the grads had attended this school, built in 1902 after fire destroyed Nashville’s 1885 Union School. This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News Tuesday, April 27, 1982. information about the gradu­ Mrs. Cross commenced ates ofNashville High of for­ with the four-member class mer days.” of 1887, the first to graduate The News announcement from Nashville High, and by of the project noted that Mrs. 1927 had worked up to alum­ Cross would need a lot of ni of the current decade of Exactly 67 years ago this help in locating the grads and the 19 20s. week [April 1982] there was compiling their stories. The response to the col­ launched in the Nashville “So we are going to ask all umn was terrific. While Mrs. News a new column which alumni of NHS into whose Cross was able to ferret out was to prove a popular week­ hand this issue of the News biographies of NHS grads ly feature for the next four may fall, to write a letter to still living in the local area, it years or more. Mrs. Fem Cross, Nashville, was somewhat more difficult “The near approach of the Mich., and to give her all the to reach alumni scattered season of commencement information they may have across the country. She had and the sweet girl graduate regarding old grads of to rely on letters written by brings memories of the past Nashville High where the grads and submitted for commencement days and they are, what they are doing, publication. hundreds of graduates of the who they married, how many Public appeals for autobio­ past years,” noted the News children they have (if any) graphical information on varApril 23, 1925. “Where are and any other information ious individuals was made they and what, are they which they think might be of via the weekly column. Mrs. doing? Nearly everybody interest to the present and Cross also wrote personal let­ former students of Nashville ters to urge participation in would like to know.” The News then announced schools.” the project. The article explained that Depending upon the length the plan to try to find out those facts and to report Mrs. Cross would endeavor of the reports, one or two them, with the help of the to compile all the data and,, grads were generally featured Fem (Purchis) Cross of the- starting with the first gradu­ in each weekly column. ating class ofthe school, give Fillers of appropriate poetry, class of 1897. “Mrs. Fem Cross, herself from week to week through­ early school enrollment data, commencement programs an alumnus of the Nashville out the columns of the News, High School, has volunteered all possible information on and more were used to enhance the report from time to make an earnest endeavor the old grads. “It should prove a valuable to time. , to dig up some interesting feature of the hometown Favorable comments on newspaper for several the column were received months to come,” predicted from readers who enjoyed the News, “and we bespeak learning about former grads for Mrs. Cross all the aid that now living at near or distant former grads can give her in points. In some cases, the BARGAIN TWILIGHT making this series of histori­ alumni wrote of exciting J▼AmJ|. ■f J”) DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM •«itiua«owmso__________ cal articles as complete as is experiences not typical of (§) Stadium Seating Q No passes humanly possible.” small-town living. SHOWTIMES 4/28 - 5/3 For the first few weeks, the One of the earliest contri­ Cross articles appeared under butions of this type was from SPRING MOVIES the heading “Where are the Myron James Stanton of the Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 AM old Nashville High grads?” class of 1888. He wrote a JOURNEY 2 (PG) * THE AVENGERS (PG-13) Soon, however, the title was long letter from his location THUR. 5/3 12:01 AM changed to a .similar ques­ in Chicago, where he had O 30 THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS tion, deleting the word “old.” been for many years a credit (PG) W.5BPfl£M«/MP£BS0nCKfT DAILY 4:00,9:00 The stories were headed manager for various large OTHE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS (PG “Where are all of the national concerns. SAT-SUN 11:20,1:30, 6:40 MON-TH 6:4C O®THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT (R) “On the side I have Nashville High grads?” SAT-SUN 11:00,1:40. 4:20, 7:00. 9:40 From the start, the articles indulged in other things,” MON-TH 4:20, 7:00,9:40 ©©THE LUCKY ONE (PG-13) appeared on Page 1 of the wrote Stanton. “In ’98 I SAT-SUN 12:00,2:20,4:40. 7:10.9:30 MON-TH 4:40,7:10,9:30 News, always in the left-hand helped organize a volunteer THE THREE STOOGES (PG) regiment for the Spanishcolumn. SAT-SUN 11:40,1:50,4:10,6:50.9:10 FREE MON-TH 4:10.6:50.9:10 American War, but we were administrators, addressed to subheading, “Telling tales not accepted as the National the alumni ofNashville High. out of school.” Individual Guard was given the prefer­ The whereabouts of these alumni reports still were ence. At the time of the early instructors was always being received and were run World War, I was too old for of great interest to readers. in conjunction with the Uncle Sam, but volunteered Reports of class reunions Francis stories. in the Home Guard in also were a prime topic in the By 1929, the popular col­ Chicago, and was promoted column, such as the account umn compiled by Mrs. Cross from time to time until I was of the fourth “Booster” had been discontinued, but it in command of the company reunion of the Classes of had been a four-year source at the time. I resigned in the 1897-98 held Aug. 14, 1927, ofjoy for readers ofthe News winter of 1919.1 participated at Thomapple Lake. who loved to reminisce about in the race riot in our city In the last issue of the the past. with the company in the sum- News for the year 1927, a let­ The column continues to mer of 1919, and had the ter appeared in the column serve as a living history misfortune to be compelled from Clyde W. Francis, class account of many former, to shoot a negro who was of 1888, then of Cleveland, often famous, Nashville resi­ attempting to shoot me. I was Ohio. dents and of some who are fortunate enough to beat him A newspaperman and for­ still with us. A wealth of on the draw. I did not shoot mer owner of the Lake biographical information on to kill, but wounded him in Odessa Wave, Francis wrote local people was accumulat­ his gun arm and he recov­ his remembrance of the grad­ ed in those columns institut­ ered. He toted one of those uation exercises of the class ed 57 years ago. German guns. I had the mis­ of 1888 held at Nashville’s As the News observed in fortune to contract blood poi- old opera house. That letter launching the project in soning during this riot and for launched several subsequent 1925, there would be a last­ three months was in pretty reports by Francis of his rec­ ing value to the column by bad shape...” ollection of early days in the Mrs. Cross. Most of the autobiogra­ Nashville school and of the “Former grads, as a matter phies from distant points, community in general. of record, should keep a file especiallly the far West, gave At various times through­ of all these numbers of the a glimpse of life beyond the out 1928, recollections of News for future references,” rural realm of Nashville and Francis were published in the advised the writer. made interesting reading for “Grad” column under the local folks. Upon occassion, Mrs. Cross would write a philosophical paragraph or two to beef up the column. On the The Place to Gofor Professional Styling 24th anniversary of the 1902 ju fire which destroyed MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN Nashville’s Union School, a HAIR STYLING & NAILS reprint ofthe news account of Open Tuesday — Friday the tragedy appeared in her S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd. column. Occassionally, the column 1-517-852-9481 carried letters from former *•" 06707977 local teachers or school ^Diana’s -Ml The Revue Presents Children’s Musical THE MUSIC MAN JR. Reserved seating call 517-749-1229 or email therevue1@yahoo.com Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8, Children 12 & under $5, Cash or Check Unclaimed reserved tickets will be sold 10 minutes before curtain 301 N. MAIN ST. NASHVILLE (across from Hastings City Bank. Use side entrance to go upstairs) Air Conditioning, Concessions, Free Parking SHOW DATES: MAY 4-6 & 11-13,2012 Fridays at 7 • Saturdays at 3 & 7 • Sundays at 3 DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE CURTAIN �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 28, 2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS LEGAL NOTICE Barry County Extension Calendar of Events IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN . BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOTAN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard J. Meade and Shawnda L. Meade, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2006 and recorded October 2, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170796, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York,- as successor in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of Popular ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates Series 2006-E by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One and 9/100 Dollars ($151,271.09) including interest at 8.38% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 24, 2012. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel described as: Commencing at the intersection of the East line of Lentz Street and the North line of Reed Street; thence East along said North line 357.00 feet; thence North perpendicular to said North line 180.00 feet to the point of beginning of this descrip­ tion ; thence South perpendicular to said North line 6.64 feet; thence West parallel with said North line 3.80 feet; thence North perpendicular to said North line 41.46 feet to a point on an inter­ mediate traverse line, said point being South 23 feet more or less from the waters edge of the Thornapple River; thence North 64 degrees 34 minutes 49 sec­ onds East along said intermedi­ ate traverse line 4.22 feet; thence North 77 degrees 03 min­ utes 22 seconds East continuing along said intermediate traverse line 28.72 feet to a point South '20 feet more or less from said water's edge; thence South per­ pendicular to said North line 43.07 feet; thence West parallel with said North line 28.00 feet to the point of beginning; including lands lying between the interme­ diate traverse line and the water's edge of the Thomapple River. Together with a non-exclusive easement for the purposes of ingress and egress over a parcel described as: Commencing at the intersection of the North line of Reed Street with the East Line of Lentz Street in the Village of Nashville', Barry County, Michigan; thence East 357 feet for a place of beginning; thence North 180 feet thence East 20 feet thence South 180 feet; thence West 20 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 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 the property is sold at foreclo­ sure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: April 21, 2012 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 2485022633 File No. 189.4797 (04-21)(05-12) 06779542 Call 945-9554 for ACTION ads Apr. 28 Apr. 29 Apr. 30 May 1 May 1 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 10 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 21 May 21 PQA Testing, 9-11 a.m., Expo Center (only date for Barry County). Open Fun Horse Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Expo Center. Horse Pre-registration deadline. Cooking Competition Pre-registration deadline. Poultry Pre-registration deadline. Dairy & Dairy Feeder Pre-registration deadline. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Open Pleasure Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center. Open Speed Show, 9:30 ajn., Expo Center. Mandatory Leader Meeting for Fair, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Horse Point Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center. Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., KCC. Generation E Showcase. 4~H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. State 4-H Trail Ride. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Pro Auto in Hastings. Bovine bingo raffle announced Local student advances in national competition Krysten Kramer, a senior at Maple Valley High School, is going to a national competition June, 23-28 in Kansas City. She competed recently at Lansing Community College during the SkillsUSA State Competition winning first in fire - EMS medical first responder and CPR. POLICE BEAT Drugs, not ex-husband, playing head games Michigan State Troopers were dispatched April 20 to an East Street residence in A well-fed cow will be released onto the football field Nashville on a report of sus­ at Maple Valley Junior Senior High School, Saturday picious activities. A 50-yearMay 19 at 3 p.m. Raffle tickets are on sale with the old female caller reported she grand prize winner receiving $500. (Photo courtesy of could hear her exp-husband death by 10OOpapercuts. com) Bovine bingo will be played Saturday, May 19 at the football field in Maple Valley. “What the heck is a bovine bingo raffle anyway?” ask organizers. The concept js a grid of 750, 4-by-16 feet parcels marked on the football field. The grid will be randomly numbered. At 2 p.m., one well-fed cow will be led to a random­ ly selected parcel on the foot- ball field to “let the chips fall where they may,” said organ­ izers Jennifer Miller and Kelly Murton. The grand prize winner will be deter­ mined by the parcel in which parcel the cow “does its busi­ ness.” The winner will receive $500. Eight adjoin­ ing parcel ticket holders will receive $50 each. Tickets are available for $5 each at Maple Valley Junior Senior High School. “If the cow pie has not materialized within three hours, a winner will be deter­ mined by a random draw­ ing,” said Miller. Winners need not be pres­ ent to win, however specta­ tors are encouraged to cheer on the cow at the event. Other activities are being prepared for the afternoon. To participate in the raffle a person must be 18 years of age. Proceeds will go to the class of 2015. For more information con­ tact class of 2015 advisors Miller at 269-804-9247 or Murton at 517-749-1961. Fraudulent business continues A Hastings man contacted the sheriffs department April 16 to report a suspected fraud through the Internet sales site craigslist. He told deputies about listing a drum set and receiving an email from a potential buyer. The prospect agreed to pay the $550, but breathing and creeping in and sent a check for $2,760 ask­ out of her residence and try­ ing the seller to wire the bal­ ing to harm her. Nashville ance to his mover in Indiana, Police had responded a few through a Western Union. hours earlier on the same The seller provided all emails report from the woman and and the deputy also collected •found no sign of the ex-hus- the check which was sent via band. The caller asked the U.S. Mail. The case is pendtroopers to step inside the ing verification of check sta­ house since she was afraid to tus. The man suffered no go outside and possibly monetary loss. Reportedly, encounter her ex-husband. Barry County has seen a vast While inside, she continually amount of similar cases. reported hearing him yelling According to the report,, a at her and racking a gun. detective with the sheriffs Troopers did not find the man department told the deputy but did see illegal drugs in the there has been a lack of caller’s house. The woman progress on the alleged fraud admitted to use of. the drugs. cases, and the prosecutor’s She was arrested and lodged office would no longer issue at Barry County Jail for pos-subpoenas for such cases. session of marijuana and methamphetamine. EW NG Spruce up with GARDEN CENTER & LANDSCAPING some colored mulch Now In... Onion Sets • Seed Potatoes • Pansies Violas Creeping Phlox • Hanging Baskets 5715 South M-66, Nashville • 517-852-1864 0678009g Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 6:00; Sat 8:30 - 5:00 EwingLandscaping@yahoo.com WE DELIVER �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 28, 2012 — Page 5 Pinewood Derby race nets trophies for scouts Family members pose with (back, from left) Darci Griesmer leader of Cub Scout Pack 649, Sheila and Fred VanVIeck and Holly Brzycki cub master, (front) Bonnie and Maria Pratt, Raven Corey after the annual Pinewood Derby. (From left) Deegan Mason, Damian Arnold, Shane Travis and Marshal Pratt members of Cub Scout Pack 649, won trophies during the annual Pinewood Derby held Saturday, March 17. ^aspiw ^aspiwa,. * ? •*$ 1 PL ICPS AtaU: 1^1^ , . falfeitasu Deegan Mason, Darci Griesmer, and Shane Travis from Cub Scout Pack 649 race derby cars for trophies at Fuller Street in the gym Saturday, March 17.. Maple Valley Cub Scout Pack 649 held its annual Pinewood Derby race Saturday, March 17 at Fuller Street Elementary. The pack is comprised of boys, age 7plus from Vermontville and Nashville. Leaders Holly LOCAL Brzycki, cub master and Darci Greismer, pack leader, both have sons in the organi­ zation. “Not only did we have our boys racing with their cars we also gave our families a chance to put together derby BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service....................... 9 am. Sunday School............... 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) rt SCHEBUU Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER >* **■*',; ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES I#1 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: 11 a.m. A.M. Worship ......... .6 p.m. Evening Worship ... Wednesday Evening; Prayer Meeting ..................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER 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 cars and race each other,” said Griesmer. “We had a great time.” The top five boys, Alex Brzycki, Jayson St John, Bryce Corey, Tailsin VanVIeck and Colton Gibson competed in region- 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 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 Cub Scout Pack 649s Holly Bryzycki, cub master and Darci Greismer, leader pose with troop after the annual Pinewood Derby, held Saturday, March 17. (Front, from left) Alex Brzycki, Damian Arnold and Tailsin VanVIeck (middle) Deegan Mason, Shane Travis, Colton Gibson, Bryce Corey and Jayson St John display trophies from the event. als in Lansing Saturday, April 14. ''Alex won the best design award at regionals. If interested in learning more about scouting oppor- KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices :00 & 10:30 am. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 tunities in Maple Valley, contact Byzycki at 517-983­ 8503 or Greismer at 517­ 852-0562. The troop meets in Vermontville every other Monday at the United 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. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66. 5 mi. south of Nashville) Sunday School..................... 10 a.m. A.M. Service.................... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service ......................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School................ 9:45 am. 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 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 . 505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte 5 .one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . PASTOR KATHY SMITH . 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 am. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 am. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 am. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: .............. 9:15 am. Morning Prayer ....... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev; David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Methodist Church. They will have a booth at the syrup fes­ tival dispensing information. “Both Holly and myself are proud of our boys,” said Griesmer. 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 ................ 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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: 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 1130 am. ’ United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page 6 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, April 28,2012 Long-ago visit to the sugar bush recalled by Alma W. Swinton Teen-age Stories was written in J965 by Alma Williams Swinton, the daughter ofDr. George and Sara Benedict Williams of Vermontville. Spring had come. All the children felt it in the flow of vitality seeming to burst their veins — in the desire to run and jump and shout for no apparent reason at all. Teachers complained, “They’re like a bunch of wild Indians. How will we ever calm them down enough to get any work done?” They looked over their school rooms with weary eyes, suddenly conscious of the grimy windows, the scratched desks, the scuffed floors on which dirt was con­ stantly tracked from the muddy playgrounds outside. Marbles appeared overnight, and on every comer, little girls were jumping rope. At home, the busy moth­ ers tore down curtains, put all the winter bedding on the clothesline and set the chil­ dren to pulling out the tacks that held down the edges of the ingrain carpet The chil­ dren worked painfully on their knees, using the claw­ end of the hammer handle, until the carpet was free and could be rolled and taken to the shed to wait for a hard beating out of doors, later in the week. The large red flowers on the brown back­ ground which had looked so cheerful last spring were now dusty and faded. “Henry,” directed his moth­ er. “throw all the old straw out where we can bum it.” Henry, gathering up the dusty straw, sneezed and sneezed and sneezed. “I declare to goodness 1 hope the day will come when I can have a real Wilton,” she sighed. Wilton carpets didn’t require a straw base but they did cost a great deal of money. Sunday morning for the first time since the beginning of winter, one window was open in the church. The ser­ mon seemed unusually long and the aged minister felt the restlessness of his congregation. From long years of experience and frustration, he knew the signs. The women were thinking of the furious housecleaning to come, of the depleted pre­ serves in the cellar, of the new clothes Johnny or Hester of Mary would need — they had outgrown every­ thing they owned. The men were planning their spring ploughing — which fields to use for grain or pasture; the garden which must yield plentifully if the family was to eat well. “Wonder if I could raise some muskmelons? Wallace Bennett told me he had good luck with his new seeds. 1’11 try a different variety of potatoes too.” The children were think­ ing', “We’d better start our May baskets. I’ll get some of that lovely new tissue paper at Barbers. I must hang one for that new teacher. Let’s see, counting Johnny, (blushing a little), that will make 14.” After service, on the church steps, Mr. Atwood boomed to his neighbors: “Sugar weather. Feel that sun. Sap’ll start runnin’ any day now.” I think everybody in our county knew Atwood. He not only had one of. the biggest farms but he sold farm machinery,, which necessitated contact with practically all the farmers within driving distance. Mr. Atwood not only provided machinery but an endless amount of gossip and story­ telling, which the isolated farmers enjoyed to the full. Driving down a country lane one would often see the Atwood team of matched bays hitched to a fence, and Mr. Atwood’s great voice and the farmer’s highpitched cackle ringing out together. Mr. Atwood had the biggest sugar bush in the country, too. Each year he invited the children of the sixth and seventh grades to a sugaring-off. It had become a tradition, in a sense, and certainly a gala day in the school year. Now, again, the invitation had duly arrived. The favored grades were to be dismissed ahead of schedule so the children could get an early start. As soon as the two lumber wagons furnished by neigh­ boring farmers drove up in front of the school, the chil­ dren climbed noisily on board and settled down into the straw for the long sevenmile drive. Each carried a lunch. When Lucy appeared with a 4-year old brother in tow, all groaned. “Oh Lucy, do you have to lug him along?” Poor Lucy, always having to explain and apologize for one or more small brothers or sisters tagging at her heels. Lucy’s mother had to take in sewing to make ends meet — there were eight children — so Lucy had to help with the care of the 2nd Annual Maple Valley Community Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 10th • 7:00 am Nashville Banquet Hall Guest Witness: Laurie Raines Producer and Host of Michigan Out of Doors Tickets: 310.00 each For advance tickets contact: Mark Jorgensen at 726-0491 younger ones much of the time. “I have lots of lunch for him,” she explained, and turning to the little brother, “You won't bother, will you. Willie?” Willie, who usually felt unwanted, grabbed Lucy’s skirts and smiled bashfully. At the farm, the wagons were emptied in a hurry, and the excited youngsters, after being greeted by Mr. Atwood, were led out to the sugar bush, a beautiful stretch of maple woods back of the gardens and orchard. “Do whatever you like and have a good time,” he roared hospitably, as they scattered in every direction. The air was balmy and clear. The leaves underfoot, just barely released from most of the winter snow, smelled damp and spicy. There was still some snow in the sheltered fence comers. The first wild flowers were timidly putting out leaves and blossoms. “Oh, lookee, I’ve found a triliium.” “See my purple and yel­ low violets.” “Here’s a bloodroot — watch it bleed.” The shy little spring beau­ ties had to be searched for in the hollows. The boys found adder-tongues, and letting them hang out of their mouths, went hissing around to scare the girls, who gave little squeaks of pretended fright. Everybody picked leeks which were stored away for lunches later. At intervals, the stone boats — flat, wooden, sled­ like contraptions carrying the barrels of sap — were driven up to the crude shanty. There, the sap was poured into huge barrels which let it flow through pipes to the shallow vats, under which burned hot wood fires. It took nearly all one man’s time to gather wood and keep the fires replenished. A few of the large boys added their armloads to the waiting mound. This would have been a boring task at home, but here it was like a game and they vied good-naturedly to see who could find the biggest logs and cany the heaviest load. Some of the younger chil­ dren rode back on the sleds to watch the sap be gathered. At least once, each held his mouth under the wooden spigot, set into a hole bored in the tree and lapped up all he could of the thin sweet trickle coming from the inner bark. A low bench sat beside the big vats in the sugar house, and it was always filled with a waiting crowd, hopefully following with their eyes, the graduation from vat to vat as the thin watery sap began to boil down and become thick­ er and thicker until it assumed the consistency of rich golden-brown molasses. Very often, the cooking sap boiled over a little, as the fire beneath gave a sudden spurt and all the watching row' squealed and pulled their feet up from the hard eathem floor. When this happened, an attendant threw in a table­ spoon of cream or' a small piece offat, and the overflow subsided as quickly as it had risen. As the syrup grew thicker and thicker, foam had to be skimmed off the top, and lit­ tle boys begged for the privi­ lege of eating it It was cer­ tainly sweet, but must have contained many ingredients besides sugar. Faces and hands became sticky — even hair sometimes felt sticky; the very air seemed to absorb a certain amount of sugar from the evaporating sap. On the day that the grades were entertained, the syrup, instead of being bottled for table use with pancakes or waffles, was allowed to con­ dense still more. After being stirred a little, it was poured into pans and formed hard sugar as it cooled. This was called sugaring off. It required considerable skill and experience to know the exact moment at which the syrup should be taken from the fire and the stirring begun. If cooked too much, the product would be lumpy and grainy. If not cooked enough, it wouldn’t harden. The farmer had dozens of small bread pans, and all the children had brought small patty tins from their mothers’ kitchens. The latter tins were shaped like stars or hearts or just round with fluted edges. When the stirred sugar was ready to pour, the group gathered in single file to pass through the sheds while the chief “cook” ladled out the sweet golden mass into the tins each child was carrying. By this time, everybody was hollow with hunger. Lunch boxes were hastily produced, the leeks were gathered up to be used as fill­ ing in bread and butter sand­ wiches. When all the chil­ dren had found some sort of seat — on the stone boats, fallen logs or just the leafy ground — it was suddenly quiet for a little while until it was time to sample the new sugar. Then such a chattering began as the molded sugar, firm now, was pried out of the tins. “Look at my star!” Shyly: “Jennie, you can have my heart.” And they ate and ate and ate. Do you think they had had enough? By no means. The best was yet to come. Mr. Atwood brought out two huge dish pans and asked for volunteers to fill them with snow. A dozen youngsters came running, fought over the pans and started for the little banks of snow in the fence comers. Two carried pans, some scraped off the black surface of the winter snow and filled the pans with the dubiously clean snow beneath. The rest bossed the operation. The pans were placed by the door of the sugar shanty. When the vats of syrup had reached exactly the right consistency (it was tried as carefully as a housewife tries her frosting), a big dipper full was brought out and poured slowly over the pans of hard-packed snow. If the syrup for this maple “wax” was too thin, it would disap­ pear immediately into the soft snow, and the eager watchers would groan in dis­ appointment. Boil a few moments more and try again. This time the hot syrup congealed and settled on the surface of the show, making only enough little vales and hollows to give the wax a beautiful pattern like lace. Sections could be broken off leaving long, golden hairs around the edges that drib­ bled over nose or chin as the delectable sweet was dropped into open mouths. The dipper poured again and again until all were satisfied. Then, filled to repletion, the children leaned back against the tree trunk or on elbows or burrowed in the leaves and sang school songs: “Juanita,” “When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again,” “Swanee River,” “Oh My Darling, Clementine.” The voices may have been a little off key and the har­ mony not complete, but it was very satisfying and gave a final touch to the content­ ment of the day. But all good things must come to an end. It was dusk. The farmers who had been waiting in the farmhouse began to hitch up the teams again. Lunch boxes and patty tins were being hastily gath­ ered up, when a girl’s voice cried: “William! William! Where are you?” and a moment later with an accent of anxiety: “Has anyone seen Willie?” “I saw him getting a patty tin of sugar, but that was long time ago,” volunteered one child. “I saw him eating bread and butter over there,” said another, pointing vaguely. No Willie was to be found. 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He must have just strayed a little ways.” By this time, it was quite dark and the friendly woods of the afternoon had turned into frightening jungles. The children huddled around the door of the sugar shack from which still glowed a comfort­ ing blaze, while the men — the two farmers, the sap gath­ erers, the sugar cooks — spread out over the trails to look for the presumably wan­ dering and lost Willie. They went to the ends of the open trails and back again. No Willie. They held a consultation, lighted a few more lanterns and started out again. One of the waiting chil­ dren repeated with relish a story his grandmother often told about a bear which had stolen a little girl — “and she was never seen again.” One small boy volunteered that once while walking with his father in the forest, they had seen a fox. Another went one better, by announcing that his grandfather had known some “Injuns.” By this time, Lucy was in a panic, which would soon spread to the whole group. Mr. Atwood was grave and troubled. “You children must all go home. I’ll harness up the team and drive into the vil­ lage for help. We’ll bring out a lot of men and find Willie in a hurry. Lucy, you stay with Mrs. Atwood. We’ll send word to your mother that you’ll be along soon, so she won’t worry.” Accordingly Lucy went weeping into the farmhouse, as the rest of the children rode off. Mr. Atwood turned toward the bam to harness up his team. The bam was dark and smelled of hay, horses and old leather. He went into the stall to put the bridle on the big bay when something under the feed bin glittered in the light of his lantern. He bent down to take a closer look. The glitter was a bright button. The button was a blue sailor suit. The suit was on Willie —curled up in a little ball on the hay, sound asleep, his mouth and chin still cov­ ered with dabs ofbutter and a coating of maple sugar. Pulled somewhat roughly from his comfortable nap, Willie smiled shyly, let Mr. Atwood carry him into the house, hardly heard Lucy’s glad cry of relief and joy when she gathered him with her arms — and was asleep again by the time they reached the wagon that was to take them home. Willie had been to the Sugar bush. It was a full day. Melville graduates from naval academy boot camp Zach Melville, shown with step-father Mark Jorgensen, graduated from boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Academy in Waukegan, IL on Friday, April 13. Melville has been deployed to Pensecola, FL for ASchool training in pursuit of becoming an air seal rescue swimmer. Melville plans to complete his training and ultimately become a Navy Seal. Melville is the son of Wendy and Mark Jorgensen of Vermontville. Evangelist couple to speak in Nashville Mike and Marigold Cheshire will speak at the Nashville Assembly of God Sunday, May 6 at 11 a.m. and at 6 p.m. “During their 30-plus years of ministry together, they have both been pastors and evangelists,” says a news release publicizing the event. “They pastored their first church when they were 19 and 18 years of age, respectively. Their ministries have taken them to over 83 coun­ trues in the world and most of the 50 states of America.” The Cheshires strongly believe in and preach the miracle-working power of God to save, heal, and deliv­ er mankind from the ravages of sin and sickness. Today their desire is to help empower God’s people for service and bring renewal and revival to the church or Jesus Christ wherever God leads them. Pastor Glenn Branham of Nashville Assembly of God Church invites the public to come to this special event. Hearts help with math Students in Patti Braun’s fifth grade class and Paula Guajardo’s first grade at Fuller Street Elementary part­ nered for heart graphing. Conversational candy hearts were used to create a graph and the information was used to answer math questions. Here, Marissa Roberts (left) and Katelyn Vincent prepare a graph. “The room was buzzing with excitement and the kids had a great time learning and working together,” said Guajardo. Hansbarn er1 • Heating 8 flir Conditioning Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Hir Conditioners Full Line of Indoor flit Quality Products FREE Estimates Licensed & Insured ruud Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valiev News ads |517-490-1287 Uermontuille • Cole Hansbarger, Owner ■ �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 28,2012 Valley boys’ track 3-0 in KVA, girls off to a 2-1 start Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ track and field team is off to a 3-0 start in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Both the Lion boys and girls knocked off Kalamazoo Christian in Kalamazoo Thursday, with the Lion boys scoring a 107-27 victory and the girls’ topping the Comets 82-49. Maple Valley’s girls are now 2-1 in the league. Garrett Reid won his three individual events, and Keegan Yost took the two throws for the Maple Valley boys. Reid won the long jump at 20 feet 8 inches, and won the 100-meter dash in 11.36 seconds and the 200 in 23.92. Yost threw 120-4 in the discus and 45-8.5 in the shot put. The pole vault wasn’t con­ tested in Kalamazoo. The other first place points in the field were shared between the two teams, as Ryan Nisse from Maple Valley and Christian Visser from Kalamazoo Christian each cleared 5-3. Reid got a fourth win, teaming with Gunner Tobias, Joe Eddy and Tyler Brumm to win the 800-meter relay in 1 minute 37.7 seconds. The Lion boys swept the relays. Tobias, Robbie Welch, Dylan Kennedy and Tanner Brownell won the 400-meter relay in 48.5. The team of Eddy, Tobias, Kyle 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: Lisa Joels, Single Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 28, 2008 and recorded April 4, 2008 in Instrument # 20080404­ 0003739 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Flagstar Bank, FSB, by assignment dated January 12, 2012 and recorded January 25, 2012 in Instrument # 201201250000838 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty­ Seven Dollars and Fifty-Three Cents ($356,627.53) including interest 3.5% 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, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 17, 2012 Said premises are situated in City of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Noffke's South Lake Shore Plat No. 2, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 75, Barry County Records Commonly known as 6359 Noffke Dr, Caledonia Ml 49316 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; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the prop­ erty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag­ ing the property during the redemption period. Dated: 4/14/2012 Flagstar Bank, FSB, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 11-54746 (04-14)(05-05) 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: Cindy K Hess & Gordon C Hess, Husband and Wife, Joint Tenants to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 12, 2007 and recorded March 20, 2007 in Instrument # 1177659 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc., by assignment dated January 7, 2012 and recorded January 17, 2012in Instrument # 201201170000562 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Forty-Five Cents ($284,469.45) including interest 5.15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 31, 2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 22.5 acres of the Southwest onequarter of the Southeast onequarter of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, except the 5 acres square in the Northeast comer, also except that part lying South of a stream running Easterly and Westerly through said description Commonly known as 4057 Farrell Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with 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 MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property'is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. IDated: 4/28/2012 CitiMortgage., Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys:: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-55566 (04-28)(05-19) 06778952 06779919 Spencer and Brumm won the 1600-meter relay in 3:54.0. In the 3200-meter relay, it was Jake Ewing, Darius France, Felix Collier and Spencer winning for the Lions in 9:47.7. Brumm won the 400 in 43.68 and Nisse took the 300-meter intermediate hur­ dles in 43.68. The Lions also had Austin Rood win the 1600-meter run in 5:16.94. Maple Valley’s girls won the first three relays of the day to help themselves knock off the Comets. The team of Marissa Pierce, Hannah Hilton, Alicia Ramsey and Jessica Rushford started things off by winning the 3200-meter relay in 11:07.39. The Lions then had the team of Zoanne Siple, Siera Rose, Bailey Blodgett and Katelyn Wilson win the 800-meter relay in 2: 32.29 and the team of Hadley Joppie, .Kandys Larsen, Hanna Kyle and Rushford win the 400-meter relay in 58.46. Hilton, Kyle, Rushford and Joppie took the Lions’ four individual wins on the track. Joppe won the 100 in 14.75, Rushford the 1600 in 5:39.32, Hilton the 800 in 3: 06.63 and Kyle the 200 in 29.98. In the field, Maple Valley had Siple with the discus with a throw of 88-2, McKayla Lamance win the high jump by clearing 4-8 and Ramsey win the long jump at 14-1. Both Lion teams also repeated wins over Pennfield from the early season Lakewood Tri in their KVA duals with the Panthers in Battle Creek Tuesday. The league season started for Maple Valley April 17, with the Lion boys scoring a big 85-52 win over Schoolcraft and the Lion girls falling to the defending conference champion Eagles. The Maple Valley boys had at least two ofthe scorers in 10 of the 13 individual evens against Schoolcraft. The big event was the 100meter high hurdles, with the Lions swept. Nisse won the race in 16.8, with Eddy sec­ ond in 18.2 and Doug Sears third in 18.5. The lions also had the top two in the high jump, the 100-meter dash, the 400meter dash and the 300meter intermediate hurdles. Nisse won tow of those, tak­ ing the long jump at 19-0 and the 300 hurdles in 43.8. Reid won the 100 in 11.4, the 200 in 23.5, the 400 in 52.5 and contributed to a win in the 800-meter relay, team­ ing with Tobias, Eddy and Welch to win in 1:36.9. The team of Eddy, Tobias, Welch and Brumm won the 1600-meter relay for the Lions in 3:43.5. Maple Valley also had Welch win the pole vault by clearing 11-6 and had Ybst take the shot put at 45-8. Science is electrifying at Fuller elementary Students * in Amanda Archer’s third grade class at Fuller Street Elementary have been learning about open and closed circuits in science. New vocabulary words like cell, -circuit, electric current and switch were discussed when making a bulb light. Students studied in small groups. (From left) Lyssa Walker, Chelsea Baker, Emilee Gonser and Hannah Pixley are students in Amanda Archer’s third grade class. The students have been studying open and closed circuits in science. Third graders in Amanda Archer’s class at Fuller Street Elementary have been studying electricity in science. (From left) Derek Sackitt, Justin Schliep, Zach Seaton and Chandler Murton (From left) Rel Angell, Jessica Curth, Beyonca Molson and Kirstyn Sears are students in Amand Archer’s third grade class. The students have been studying electricity. �Just Say 'As Advertised in tie Mapte Vatey News' Saturday. April 28. 2012 — Page 9 SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Fuller Street Breakfast Menu Beef and gravy over rice, green beans, cracker pkt, fresh Monday, April 30 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, April 30 fruit, milk. Brown sugar and cinnamon. Pop Tart (2), juice, milk. Tuesday, May 1 Cherry and apple crunch bar, juice, milk Wednesday, May 2 Sunrise stick, juice, milk. Sweet and sour chicken over rice, Asian blend vegetables, mandarin orange. Brat & Hot Dog bar. Thursday, May 3 Proballs (2), juice, milk. Friday, May 4 Blueberry bash, mini waffle, fruit, milk NOTE: 2 milk flavors offered daily with lunch. 2 milk choices offered daily with breakfast. Cracker packs offered daily with hot lunch. Menu subject to change without notice. Fuller Street Breakfast Menu Monday, April 30 Grilled cheese, vegetable soup, fresh fruit, milk. Tuesday, May 1 Mini corn dogs, carrots, fruit dessert, milk. Wednesday, May 2 BBQ chicken chips, mashed potatoes, corn bread, fruit, milk. Thursday, May 3 Stuffed crust pizza, tossed salad, fruit, milk. Tuesday, May I Cheesy Spaghettio’s, Mexican bar. breadsticks, apple crisp. Wednesday, May 2 Zesty mac and cheese, baked beans, pineapple, whole wheat roll. Burger/Chicken bar. For Sale PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AH real estate iitwiriiMg in this aewv paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Mic ta gan Civil Rights Act winch collectively make a illegal to advertise “any preference, limhation or discrimi­ nation based on race, color, refigioa, sex, handicap, familial scans, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference. limit Wi or firri—i—fkm." Familial scans includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people cec wing custody of children under 18. 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NOTE: Entree’s available daily: variety of chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, PB&J sandwich, yogurt w/string cheese. Assorted low fat milk Menu subject to change. Breakfast prices: $1.45; reduced 300; Lunch prices: $2.25-52.50, reduced 400; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: 500. Friday, May 4 LARGE Ol* small, We Ship It All! Next Time, Ship Your Luggage! We make it simple, convenient & stress-free. Authorized Shipping Outlet Authorized ShipCentor- ^Pack&Ship 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION 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 CAMERON DOLLARHIDE and AMBER DOLLARHIDE, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TEN­ ANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 29, 2010, and recorded on August 6, 2010, in Document No. 201008060007364, and assign­ ed by said mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Thirty-Six Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($143,036.16), including interest at 4.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 24, 2012 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 335.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MIN­ UTES 16 MINUTES WEST 208.50 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS WEST 175.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 339.64 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 03 MIN­ UTES 14 SECONDS EAST 118.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 649.0 FEET OF THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF SAID NORTHWEST 1 / 4; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST 30.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 14 SEC­ ONDS EAST 57.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 309.97 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AN INGRESS AND EGRESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN "EASEMENT DESCRIPTION A". EASTMENT DESCRIPTION A: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 I 4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MIN­ UTES 15 SECONDS WEST 384.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 66.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS WEST 674.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST 66.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 649.0 FEET OF THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF SAID NORTHWEST 1 I 4; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 EAST 674.64 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION, THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 312.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 72.0 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 16.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH­ SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS EAST 72.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 16.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR WIN­ CHESTER DRIVE (66.0 FEET WIDE, PRIVATE) OVER THAT PART LYING 33.0 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTER­ LINE OF SAID DRIVE. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Flagstar Bank, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 FSB.004397 (04-21 )(05-11) 06779537 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Safe - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by William Lee Currier And Stephanie Kay Currier, Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for People's Choice Home Loan, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 25, 2006, and recorded on February 23,2006, as Document Number 1160465, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to HSBC Bank USA, N.A., As Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-HE3 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Three Hundred FortyTwo and 28/100 ($63,342.28) including interest at the rate of 7.65000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are sit­ uated, at 01:00 PM on May 24, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East one-half of Lot Six (6) of Block Five (5) of A.W. Phillip's Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, except­ ing and reserving therefrom the East fifty (50) feet thereof; Also, all that part of the West half of lot Six (6) of Block Five (5) of "Addition to Nashville By A.W. Phillips" Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, a plat as recorded in Liber 24 of Deeds, Page 422 Barry County Records, which lies Easterly of a line described as: beginning at a point which is 96.32 feet Easterly along the South line of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, a distance of 34.73 feet and North 12 degrees 59 minutes 10 sec­ onds East, a distance of 116.47 feet from the Southwest comer of said Section 36; thence Southeasterly to the Southeast comer of said West half of Lot 6. (No right of direct ingress or egress from Highway M-66 from or to said described lands). Commonly known as: 110 East Casgrove If the property is even­ tually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes, if the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption peri­ od will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrowers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemp­ tion period. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: April 21, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., As Trustee for the registered holders of Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006HE3 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 12OM100443-1 (04-21)(05-12) (04-21)(05-12) 06779532 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Safe - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by Jerry Hughes, a single man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee tor EquiFirst Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 26, 2007, and recorded on February 1, 2007, as Document Number: 1175914, Barry County Records, said mort­ gage was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of May 1, 2007 MASTR AssetBacked Securities Trust 2007HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-HE1. by an Assignment of Mortgage dated August 16, 2011 and recorded August 25, 2011 by Document Number: 201108250007955, . on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Seven and 30/100 ($91,797.30) including interest at the rate of 4.39000% per annum. Under the power of safe 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on May 10, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Township of Johnston, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the East half of the Northeast quarter of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as, commenc­ ing at the East quarter comer of said Section, thence North 660 feet along the East line to the point of beginning , thence West 695 feet at right angles to said East line, thence North 626.77 feet Parallel to said East line, thence East 695 feet at right angles, thence South 626.77 feet along said East line to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 11280 Schreiner Road If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the prop­ erty is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the prop­ erty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemp­ tion period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural pur­ poses prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrow­ ers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the proper­ ty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: April 7, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicirfg Agreement dated as of May 1, 2007 MASTR AssetBacked Securities Trust 2007HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-HE1. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 10OMI01328-3 (04-07)(04-28) 06777855 �Page 10 — Just Say ‘tss Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. April 28 2012 Two goals finally enough for by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions' improvements had been showing up on the scoreboard all season, but they finally showed up in the win column Thursday. Maple Valley's varsity girls' soccer team earned its first victory of the season, topping the visiting Kalamazoo Home School Cougars 2-0. The Lions got a goal from Olivia Ricketts in each have to score the win, with the team dominating play throughout the second half. It was the fourth time this season that the Lions have scored two goals. That was­ n't quite enough though Monday as they fell 4-2 to visiting Lakewood on Fuller Street Field in a non-conference contest Kelsey Brown scored two goals for the Vikings, includ­ ing putting home a PK for her team's lone goal in the second half. That PK goal increased the Viking lead to 4-1 at the time. “We played against a real­ ly, really, really physical team,” Lakewood head coach Paul Gonzales said. “Had some girls getting hurt. I thought the refs though did a good job of controlling it though.” “Our league is really tough. They’re physical, but Maple Valley's Breanna Heinze races ahead with the ball as Lakewood’s Alli Fetterman gives chase during the second half Monday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) they’re a clean physical though. It’s going to toughen us up for those games.” Breanna Heinze scored both goals for the Lions. Viking keeper Danielle Kosten bobbled a long shot Martin’s Maple Products for donating Syrup to the Reverse Raffle! Maple Valley Athletic Boosters o678oioo Optimal ■medical staffing RN/LPN Private Duty Immediate Openings Nashville, Marshall, Springport, Jackson Various Shifts Available Wach and Vent Experience Preferred Must have reliable transportation by the Lions’ Wiebke Sass, and Heinze knocked it out from under the Viking goalie for her team’s first goal with 2:15 left in the first half. Heinze closed out the scoring by skipping a shot off the inside of the left post and into the net with 15:25 to play in the second half, with an assist going to Olivia Ricketts on that play. “I thought we played well tonight. I really did. I thought we played a lot bet­ ter in the second half,” said Maple Valley head coach Chris Ricketts. “We’ve got a long ways to go, but we com­ peted a lot better in the sec­ ond half.” Brown opened the scoring 6:14 in to the contest, off an assist from Nellie Tait. Lakewood pushed its lead to 3-0 with three goals in the first 21 minutes of the game. Megan Cronk took a long pass ahead from Roxanne Powelson and beat the last two Lion defenders down the field while hitting a low shot by the Lion keeper. Emily Taylor scored the Vikings’ final goal of the first half on a similar play. 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Lakewood had a tougher time getting behind the Lion defense in the second half. Coach Ricketts credited that to some line-up changes which included moving Christin Post into the center of the defense, and a strong defensive effort from Wiebke Sass as well. The Lions nearly got with­ in a goal late. Kosten was able to tip a shot by Olivia Ricketts, who played much ofthe first halfin goal for the Lions before moving into the midfield, over the Viking net with just over ten minutes left to play. “I’ve got to give credit to Maple Valley,” Gonzales said. “I thought their girls passed it around. They’ve got some athletes who have learned how to pass the ball from someone. They’re get­ ting better. Every year our games get closer and closer with them.” In between those two con­ tests, the Lions fell 5-0 to Bath at home Tuesday. Bath scored three times in the first half as the Lions struggled on defense. Maple Valley picked up its play in the second half for the most part, but a defensive miscue and a lack of an abil­ ity to generate an offensive attack limited the Lions’ chances. The Lions return to Kalamazoo Valley Association action this week with a home game against Delton Kellogg Monday and a trip to Pennfield Wednesday. Nashville (517) 852-9565 Maple Valley senior to play golf for Rochester College 269-945-9554 • Fuel Oil Furnace Installation and Service Goodman' girls Call anytime for £ recruiter@optimalstaffing.com Lion Maple Valley senior varsity golfer Caleb Walker of Nashville recently signed a let­ ter of intent to attend Rochester College. Head golf coach for Rochester College, Clayton Bissett, was at the signing. “I am extremely happy to have signed Caleb,” said Bissett. "He is the kind of per­ son I want in my program. He has a great attitude and work ethic, his character is top notch, he comes from a great family and he is very good in the classroom. I think Caleb will bring a lot to the program and I am excited to get to work with him and help him improve his game over the next several years.” Walker has earned six varsity letters while at Maple Valley and finished fifth over­ all in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and second at the Delta College Invitational. He averages a 41 score for nine holes and his career best includes a 75 for 18 holes and a 32 for nine. Caleb is the son of Aaron and Angie Walker. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 28, 2012 — Page 11 Lions limit mistakes to earn championship at Potterville Maple Valley High names its Athletes of the Week Austin Gonser from the Maple Valley varsity baseball team and Maggie Semrau from the varsity softball team have been named this week's Maple Valley High School Athletes of the Week. Both have been playing good ball and leading their teams. Maple Valley girls pick it up in game two to beat Olivet Maple Valley’s varsity softball team split its Kalamazoo Valley Association doubleheader at Olivet Tuesday, knocking off the Eagles 9-5 in the second game. The Eagles took the open­ er 5-3. Lion head coach Mary Lesage credited an increased intensity, a little more fire from the girls, as leading to the victory in game two. “I had some down to earth talking in between games in hopes the lighting a fire under the team,” Lesage said. “Whether it was the talk orjust them deciding to play ball the second game, but they came back and played very well in the second game. They were fired up arid some new found bats.” Ashley Lesage and Maggie Semrau were each 3for-4 at the plate in the win for the Lions. Semrau drove in a pair of runs and Ashley Lesage had one RBI. The Lions kept battling back after falling behind early. Olivet scored twice in the top ofthe first, but Maple Valley answered with one in the first and one in the sec- ond to tie things up. Olivet went back in front with two runs in the third, but the Lions took the lead for good with a five-run fourth inning. Kaitlyn Petersen drove in two runs with a hard hit to the left center field gap that came with the bases loaded thanks to a double by Ashley Lesage and walks by McKaily Bodenmuller and Alivia Johncock. Emily Mattocks then singled to drive in Petersen. Mattocks came home herself, taking third on an overthrow by the Eagles and home on a passed ball. Johncock earned the win pitching for the Lions, strik­ ing out six after coming on in the fourth inning. The Eagles managedjust one run offher, in the top of the sixth. The Lions answered that with two more runs of their own in the bottom of the inning. Jordan Hursoky started the Lions’ sixth-inning rally, With a double up the middle. Semrau drove her home with a single, and then she came home herself on a hit by Bodenmuller. The Lions couldn’t get much going offensively in $ 10 Off Service With Card u o u s e SEPTIC SERVICE $ JOE LYONS - Owner/Operator S. New Name - Different Truck, but the person and V) customer service are the same! Jfc Previous owner ofLyons Septic Tank Service, inc. / have served Barry County and the surrounding area forover 50 years. i (OBBWEUMIUIM ® -•F T n 269-945-4240 « 800-700-3670 S. No extra charge for After Hours, Holidays or Weekends! 3305 W. Quimby Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 $]Q Off Service With Card • 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 “Beau Johnson and Austin Gonser both did a great job on the mound,” Carpenter said. “Each battled through a couple of tough situations and really shut them down. We were able to manufactur­ er a few runs and put the pressure on both teams to make plays.” Hickey was 2-for-3 for the Lions in the opener, and Garrett Miller, Gonser, Brumm and Mudge had one hit each. The Lions couldn’t carry the momentum into Tuesday though, as they fell in both games of their Kalamazoo Valley Association double header with Olivet. The Eagles won 11-6 in the open­ er, then took game two 11-9. “Our bats really came alive in the middle of our line-up against some of the best pitching we have seen to this point,” Carpenter said. “Our defense was our weak­ ness again, as we committed 9 errors in two games. We allowed a very good team extra opportunities and they took advantage.” Mudge took the loss in the opener, giving up seven earned runs on 11 hits and seven walks. He struck out four. THE Hickey was 2-for-2 at the plate to lead the Lion offense, with an RBI and three walks." Brumm also had two hits and added two RBI. Johnson had a double and two RBI. Brumm was hit with the loss in game two, giving up 14 hits and three walks in six innings of work. Mudge had four RBI in the second game, and scored two runs. He had two hits, as did Johnson, Gonser and Hickey. Hickey finished with two RBI and Johnson had one. Gonser scored twice. “We battled in both games and had our opportunities,” Carpenter said. “We left the tying run on second base to end the second game. With the young team that we have we hope this is a learning moment and we realize that we can play with the better teams.” The Lions’ KVA double­ header with Kalamazoo Christian was rained out last week Friday, and has been rescheduled for Monday in Vermontville. The Lions fol­ low that up with a visit from Lansing Christian Tuesday, then will return to league action at Schoolcraft Friday (May 4). 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A solo home run by Ashley Lesage to lead offthe top of the fourth inning though was the only other highlight for the Lion offense. It was Lesage’s first varsity home run. The Eagles also got a home run too, a three-run shot in the top of the third. Lesage’s home run tied the game up at 3-3, but the Eagles came back with two runs in the bottom ofthe fifth to get the win. The Lions are now 6-8 overall this season. They were second at the Potterville Tournament Saturday, reaching the cham­ pionship game by beating Potterville 6-2 in the opening round. Perry took the tourna­ ment title, besting the Lions 16-6 in the final. Maple Valley was sched­ uled to host Hackett Catholic Central for two Friday, and will be back in action at home Tuesday against Lansing Christian. Next Friday, May 4, the Lions travel for two at Schoolcraft. Just not making mistakes goes a long way. Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team took the cham­ pionship at Saturday’s Potterville Tournament, allowing just two runs all day long. The Lions beat Potterville 5-1 in the champi­ onship after a 2-1 win over Carson City-Crystal to start the day. “We limited our errors and played solid defense all day,” said Maple Valley head coach Bryan Carpenter. When we do that, we can compete with anyone.” Austin Gonser improved to 3-0 on the mound, pitch­ ing the complete game in the championship. He struck out 13 while allowing the Vikings five hits and two walks. The Lions took a 1-0 lead in the second inning, then added two runs in the fourth, before Potterville got on the scoreboard with its lone run in the fourth inning. Maple Valley then tacked on single runs in the fifth and sixth to ensure the win. Tyler Hickey and Kyle Brumm had to hits each to lead the Maple Valley offen­ sive attack, while Gonser, Sammy Benedict, Tommy Mudge and Cody Sivyer had one hit each. The Lions broke a 1-1 tie with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning to win its opener with Carson City­ Crystal. Beau Johnson went the distance on the mound in that game, also improving to 3-0 thanks in part to 13 strike outs. He walked one and allowed seven hits. Available at IHOMSTO WNj lg LUMBER & HARDWARE Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-0882 �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 28,2012 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-05-05.pdf c38aa27918661844f99a51bbdb30143c PDF Text Text APLE 144F f.ijiti '■ f’FSxi”‘ E HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY K7 EAST STATE ST Hastings, m »W A local paper oftoday! 49053 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 18, may 5, 2012 j^hfr : 72nd annual maple syrup festival gathers community by Shari Carney Staff Writer With two out of three pic­ ture perfect days the 72nd annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival brought peo­ ple together to celebrate the season. The talent show Friday filled the stands as partici­ pants competed for cash prizes. Sarah Shoemaker of Sing Studios organized the talent show that was emceed by Dawn Benedict. Winners for the 12 and under catego­ ry were Marion Shelby Poley, first; Alivia Benedict, second; Amanda Harp, third; Mckayla Wieler and Breanna Seavolt, fourth; Alexander Trowbridge and Kiley Hilton, fifth. Age 13 to 15 winners were Lee Christopher, first; Emily Waidelich, second; Megan Slagel, third; Kendrew Mueller, fourth; Justin Heinsen and Zandra Siple, fifth. Final category age 16 and up winners were Sydney Leonard, first; Adam Zank, second; Ian Cogswell, third; Chelsea Vajko, fourth; Ryann Risner and Matt Kaczor, fifth. Kids are Sweet as Maple Syrup was the theme for the children’s parade escorted in front ofthe main stage by the Maple Valley Junior High marching band. The winners See FESTIVAL, pg. 7 Labor negotiations have begun for Maple Valley Public Schools by Shari Carney Staff Writer Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Ronna Steel advised the school board Thursday, April 19, of the start of labor negotiations. “We have officially start­ ed our conversations,” said Steel in her report to the board. A labor meeting is planned Thursday, May 10, and Tom Miller will provide details at the regular board meeting Monday, May 14. Requests for proposals have been sent for snow removal, custodial services, grounds keeping, transporta­ tion and food services. “This will enable us to make informed decisions on personnel as we move toward adopting a balanced budget,” said Steel. So far, four bids have been received for custodial servic­ es. Regarding the effect Schools of Choice has had on Maple Valley, Steel said last year’s numbers are “alarming.” “During the school year, we gained 75 students but lost 179,” said Steel. This equates to a loss in funding to the district of $700,000. Among those gains were 26 students from Bellevue, 23 from Hastings, 13 from Charlotte; 10 from Lakewood, and one each from Lansing, Olivet and Potterville. Among losses 51 students transferred to Hastings, 39 to Charlotte, 30 to Lakewood, 13 to the Eaton Intermediate School District, 13 to Potterville, nine to Olivet; seven to Delton Kellogg; three each to Bellevue and Haslett; two each to Barry Intermediate School District, Endeavor Charter Academy, Lakeview, and one each to Lansing, Olivet and Potterville. The current count of enrollees for Maple Valley Academy stood at 17 as of April 19. The academy requires 60 students to begin. The deadline for applications is May 2. Steven Hough was named new assistant coach for var­ sity soccer. The board accepted bids from Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers of $5,800 for four vehicles: 1977 International school bus; 1987 GMC van; 1984 step van; Elgin street sweeper. Retirement notifications were accepted for David Hustwick, Hal Maxson, Tammy Wilde and Glenda Steward. An unpaid leave of absence was granted to Lori VanPatten through the end of school year. Bills paid included general fund, $217,896; athletic fund, $15,500; food services, $28,690; payroll March 23, $247,566, April 6, $242,294. Curriculum Director Julie Swartz updated the board on the status of required state reports, having completed four process rubrics or 40 indicators for Fuller Street Elementary and Maple Valley Junior Senior High School and alternative edu­ cation. Fuller has received 67 iPads for student use. “These iPads were pur­ chased with Title I dollars,” said Swartz in her written report to council. “This is a federal grant to help students who are facing difficulty learning.” Protective covers are being purchased to protect the iPads. “We know we must pre­ pare students for college and career readiness. The stu­ dents need 21st century skills as part of that preparation ... ” said Swartz. “Technology is an important part...” Fuller Street Principal Jason Miller, in a written report to the board, said the iPads will help teachers inte­ grate extra reinforcement and support to the daily les­ sons. A school improvement team has been adjusting building goals, said Miller, looking at current curriculum gaps and addressing those issues. A building leadership team met for two days of training at EISD to integrate a multi-tiered behavior sys­ tem of support. “The team and I are excit­ ed about the new system we will be implementing to address behavior and learn­ ing issues building-wide,” said Miller. Kindergarten round-up was scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, April 30 to May 1 at Fuller. Fuller field days are in the planning stages to be at the soccer field and the high school football field, toward the end of May. High school Principal Todd Gonser, in a written report to the board, addressed the Reaching and Teaching Struggling Learners ’team that is looking at new interventions and ways to help students. Alternative education has 18 students on track to grad­ uate, said Gonser. ACT scores for the class of 2013 show gains since 2011: English, 10.8 to 16.8; read­ ing, 14.2 to 17.7; math, 14.2 to 16; science, 13.1 to 17.5; and composite 12.7 to 17. Duska Brumm, athletic director and assistant princi­ pal, announced that approxi­ mately 10 staff members from Fuller Street and the high school will be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscita­ tion and automated external defibrillation. The district’s business manager, Darryl Sydloski, gave an overview of differ­ ences between the governor, senate and house budget pro­ posals. Pat Powers, supervisor of building and grounds and transportation, reported that playground equipment has been installed at Fuller. The equipment is to accommo­ date fourth and fifth grades. The 16-year-old track behind the junior senior high school has been patched. Powers said it is in need of a major renovation. The Region 9 School Bus Rodeo will be Saturday, May 9 at Dean Transportation Training Center in Lansing. “This is a time where school bus drivers can show off their skills while maneu­ vering a school bus through an obstacle course,” said Powers. “Usually the bus drivers will be competing with about 75 to 100 other bus drivers from other schools and departments.” Bleachers are packed during the 72nd annual maple syrup festival. The festival was held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 27, 28 and 29. Suspect caught shortly after Independent Bank robbery Shortly after 9 a.m. Monday, April 30 a masked man entered Independent Bank in Vermontville demanding money. Employees cooperated, no one was hurt, and the man left with an undis­ closed amount of cash, according to the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies at the scene broadcast a vehicle descrip­ tion provided by a local cit­ izen. Less than two minutes later, around 9:20 a.m., Deputy Theresa VanDorpe, en route to the robbery from the Charlotte Police Department, performed a high-risk stop on the sus­ pect, Ruben Raul Anzaldua, 37, of Lansing. VanDorpe made the arrest without incident, according to the report. “This shows what profes­ sional law enforcement Independent Bank in Vermontville was robbed Monday, April 30. Ruben Raul Anzaldua was arrested on M-79 heading toward Charlotte shortly after the crime. officers can do with cooper­ ation from alert citizens,” said Sheriff Mike Raines. Tuesday, May 1, Anzaldua was charged with unarmed robbery with no bond issued. In This Issue... • Actors, stagehands nominated for Excellence Awards • Teens encourage fourth graders to be tobacco-free • Maple Valley golfers score a pair of wins on home course • Lions have no trouble topping Galesburg-Augusta in track �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 5,2012 Maple Valley 5K results in from syrup festival Maple Valley boy’s track team and the class of 2013 sponsored a 5K run-walk Saturday, April 28. The event began at the Maple Valley Junior Senior High School at 7 a.m. A 5K walk sponsored by Maple Valley boys track team and the class of 2013 attracted more than 70 run­ ners and about 50 walkers Saturday, April 28. “The course was very challenging. The participants went around the school [Maple Valley Junior Senior High School] then headed down Mason Road to the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail to Vermontville,” said Jassen Dowling advisor to the class of 2013. “Once in Vermontville they headed up two hills to Elm Street then Karen Kirchhoff and Kim Fowler joined the walkers for turned on Second Street for the 5K held Saturday, April 28. It was a cold morning but the finish.” Kyle Spencer of that did not deter the walkers. Vermontville was the overall Tiffany Blakely placed sec­ Jeff Taylor and Melissa winner with a time of 19 ond, Melissa Nisse, third and Nisse won the 20 to 29 divi­ minutes, 40 seconds. Jessica Rushford, fourth. sion. Murphy and her hus­ Brandon Rood was second, Cormac Rasey (Murphy’s band Dan Rasey won the 30 Kyle Brumm third and Tyler son) won the boy’s 9 to 14 to 39 division; Brian Green Brumm fourth. year age division. Ashley and Cheri Laverty the 40 to Kathryn Murphy formerly Maag of Mulliken won girls. 49; Scott Konopinski and of Nashville now from Jessica Rushford won girls Laura Strouse the over 50 Northport won best female 15 to 19 division and Kyle division. overall with a time of 23:54. Spencer won boys. “The weather held out for the race with snowflakes falling just after the last 06780573 walkers came to the finish,” said Dowling. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th Shirts from the event are For a good home cooked meal... available to purchase at Jack & Judy’s bring Mom to the Courtside in Nashville. Country Kettle for dinner Plans are in the works for She deserves the best! next year’s 5K with Playmakers ofLansing doing • Baked Ham &. the timing. Yams “We hope to have even * Swiss Steak more runners and walkers • Roast Turkey &. participate and attend the Dressing Tour Choice syrup festival in ,In.clu.des (J fZ a— j Soup & Salad Vermontville,” said Dowling. 113 N. Main, Nashville Also... PRIME RIB For input on next year’s 517-852-9700 event contact Dowling at Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Home Cookin’ at its Best! jdowling@mvs.k 12. mi. us. $10.95 Cool Lo Extended Tanning Hours For Your Convenience Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, May 7 Chicken tenders, green beans, potato salad, orange, dinner roll. Tuesday, May 8 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, apple crisp, dinner roll. Wednesday, May 9 Pizza, tossed salad, bread­ stick and marinara sauce, sliced pears. Thursday, May 10 Turkey and Swiss cheese, coleslaw, baked beans, sliced peaches, bun. Friday, May 11 BBQ chicken leg qtr., au gratin potatoes, spinach, combread, jello with fruit. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, May 7 Peanut butter and jelly, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, English muffin. Tuesday, May 8 Sliced turkey and cheddar cheese, potato salad, pears, bun. Wednesday, May 9 Chicken salad, broccoli raisin salad, prunes, bun. Thursday, May 10 Ham and salami with Swiss cheese, coleslaw, jello with fruit, wheat bun. Friday, May 11 Asian chicken salad, pasta salad, pineapple, club crack­ ers. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, May 7 Oven fried chicken, green beans, hash brown cubes, orange. Tuesday, May 8 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, Harvard beets, apple crisp, granola bar. Wednesday, May 9 Beef hot dog, seasoned potatoes, green beans, pears, bun. Thursday, May 10 Pork cutlet, stuffing, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, apple juice. Friday, May 11 BBQ chicken thigh, au gratin potatoes, spinach, banana, wheat bread. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS ________ Maple Valley Fuller Street Breakfast Menu Monday, May 7 Cereal, Goldfish crackers, juice, milk. Tuesday, May 8 PBJ graham waffer sandwich, juice, milk. Wednesday, May 9 Strawberry stuffer, juice, milk. Thursday, May 10 Danish, fruit, milk. Friday, May 11 Breakfast bagel, juice, milk. NOTE: 2 milk flavors offered daily with lunch. 2 milk choices offered daily with breakfast. Cracker packs offered daily with hot lunch. Menu subject to change without notice. Fuller Street Lunch Menu Monday, May 7 Hot dog, french fries, fruit, milk. Tuesday, May 8 Quesadilla, refried beans, fruit, dessert, milk. Wednesday, May 9 Chicken and gravy, mashed potatoes, roll, fruit, milk. Thursday, May 10 Good Time pizza, tossed salad, fruit, milk. Friday, May 11 Mexicali mac and cheese, bread and peanut butter, sliced cucumbers, fruit, milk. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, May 7 Turkey and noodles, mixed veggies, peaches. Fruit and yogurt bar. Tuesday, May 8 Peppered chicken tenders, mashed potato, cinnamon applesauce, cookie. Mexican bar. Wednesday, May 9 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, cheesy California blend, pears, whole wheat roll. Asian bar. Thursday, May 10 BBQ chicken pita pocket, com, banana, brownie. Mini bar. 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Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels. Friday, May 11 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m.; Mother’s Day Party 10:30 a.m. RSVP by 5/4. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville - Bingo; Mother’s Day Party. Maple Valley High School Saturday, May 19 • 2 - 5 p.m. The tickets are $5.00 for a 4’xl6’ parcel Maple Valley Football Field Benefits class of2015 For tickets you can contact s Maple Valley High School 517-852-9275 Jennifer Miller 269-804-9247 Kelly Morton 527-749-1961 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, May 5,2012 — Page 3 Actors, stagehands nominated for Excellence Awards The stage of the Charlotte Performing Arts Center will be filled with song and cele- bration when local high school students take part in the second annual What is aerobic exercise and why is it important? ft «! i ta I ■tt, tete M satai, jp I to 'Sates, to Mhto is fcsipite MfepsM i Muftklaip a BMitok i ttjjK W .W1 to There are many types of exercise. Examples include stretching for flexibility, strength and weight-train­ ing, sport-specific training and relaxation yoga. These all have advantages for our health. Aerobic or cardio exer­ cise by definition causes the heart and lungs to work harder non-stop for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Examples include: Walking, jogging, cycling, rowing, swimming and cross-country skiing. Many people routinely do this type of exercise in their everyday jobs but it’s usually stop and start, not continuous. Other exercises such,as sprinting, maximal weight-training, or basket­ ball may be more highintensity. These also make the heart and lungs work harder but may only last a few minutes at a time. Aerobic exercise makes the heart beat faster and harder, using more oxygen. If a heart is healthy, it makes the heart muscle stronger and opens the coro­ nary arteries, increasing a person’s capacity to do work and exercise. If you have heart disease (such as a heart attack or problems that affect the heart like high blood pressure, circu­ lation problems or dia­ betes), it helps the heart recover. Aerobic exercise aides in breathing faster and deeper, making the lungs use more oxygen. If the lungs are healthy, this increases lung capacity and function, enhancing stamina. If there is lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pul­ monary disease, it helps the lungs recover. Aerobic exercise has other benefits like keeping weight down, strengthening muscles and bones (espe­ cially weight-bearing exer­ cises like walking), relax­ ing, increasing circulation in the arms and legs, con­ trolling blood sugar and keeping joints flexible. With childhood obesity being called a national epi­ demic, this is a great way to do healthy exercise togeth­ er as a family. When the weather allows, get outside, take walks and teach the kids aerobic exercise as a lif^-long habit. Be creative, get everybody,, involved, and keep it fun. Doctors encourage patients to try to do 30 min­ utes of non-stop aerobic exercise each day. Some have high levels of fitness requiring intense exercise, many hours per week. Some go to a gym and work with a trainer to develop a program. Others simply want to stay active and healthy, doing lighter exer­ cise like walking. Men and women, boys and girls of all ages, at all levels of fit­ ness and health, can find the aerobic exercise that’s right for them. Find one or more friends to exercise with and encourage each other. Start slowly, be con­ sistent and work toward your personal goals. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about safety or how to begin. Let’s all enjoy aerobic exercise for our health. Excellence Awards, a Tony Awards-style ceremony, Sunday, May 13, at 7 p.m. Participating schools will present a musical number from their productions. Excellence Awards Director Amy Jo Kinyon said the goal is to continue growing the event each year, including schools from a wider geographic area and broadening the award cate­ gories. “The awards are a celebra­ tion of outstanding student achievement in high school musical theater,” said Kinyon. The program recognizes individual artistry in vocal, dance and acting perform­ ance, as well as honoring teachers’ and schools’ com­ mitment to excellence in per­ forming arts education. Students have been nomi­ nated from Hastings, Maple Valley, Lakewood, Delton Kellogg and Charlotte high schools. 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 comprised of area theater professionals, per­ forming artists, theater arts educators and those with a history in the theater field. Three judges attended each participating school’s per­ formance arid evaluated the production. Nominations for this year’s awards include: Leading actor — Adam Droscha, Charlotte, “Beauty and the Beast,” Beast; Brian Graybill, Hastings, “Anything Goes,” Billy Crocker; Dale White, Maple Valley “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Lawrence; Erik Musbach, Lakewood, “Seussical,” Horton; Tyler Vining, Delton Kellogg, “Disco Inferno,” Jack. Leading actress — Emily Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 The Revue Presents Children’s Musical THE MUSIC MAN JR. Reserved seating call 517-749-1229 or email therevue1@yahoo.com Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8, Children 12 & under $5, Cash or Check Unclaimed reserved tickets will be sold 10 minutes before curtain Smith, Lakewood, “Seussical,” Gertrude; Katie Kutas, Lakewood, “The Appletree,” Eve; Sarah Eddy, Delton Kellogg, “Disco Inferno,” Jane; Sarah Sleevi, Hastings, “White Christmas,” Betty Haynes; Zephie Kineman, Charlotte, “Beauty and the Beast,” Belle. Supporting actor — Ben Erhart, Lakewood, “The Appletree,” Snake-balladeernarrator; Colton Moore, Charlotte, “Beauty and the Beast,” Gaston; Dy Ilan McNamara, Maple Valley, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Freddy; Joey Longstreet, Hastings, “Anything Goes,” Moonface Martin; Justin Parks, Maple Valley, “The Wedding Singer,” Glen. Supporting actress — April DeVries, Lakewood, “Seussical,” Mayzie; Courtney Walker, Maple Valley, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Christine; Katie Hartsuff, Charlotte, “Beauty and the Beast,” Mrs. Potts; Meghan Rice, Lakewood, “The Appletree,” Ella-Passionella; Sarah Sleevi, Hastings, “Anything Goes,” Hope Harcourt. Featured performer — Anna Pash, Maple Valley, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Jolene; Caleb Ahnan, Delton Kellogg, “Disco Inferno,” Heathcliff; Jacob Cook, Charlotte, “Beauty and the Beast,” Lafou; Rachel Poole, Lakewood, “Seussical,” Cat in the Hat; Ryan Carlson, Hastings, “White Christmas,” Mike-stagehand. Overall production — “Anything Goes,” Hastings; “Disco Inferno,” Delton Kellogg; “Seussical,” Lakewood; “The Appletree,” Lakewood; “White Christmas,” Hastings. Choreography — “Beauty and the Beast,” Charlotte; “Disco Inferno,” Delton Kellogg; “Seussical,” Lakewood; “The Appletree,” Lakewood; “The Wedding Singer,” Maple Valley. Musical direction “Anything Goes,” Hastings; “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Maple Valley; “Seussical,” Lakewood; “The Appletree,” Lakewood; “White Christmas,” Hastings. Orchestra — “Beauty and the Beast,” Charlotte; “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Maple Valley; “Seussical,” Lakewood; “The Appletree,” Lakewood; “White Christmas,” Hastings. Scene design; “Beauty and the Beast,” Charlotte; “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Maple Valley; “Seussical,” Lakewood; “The Appletree,” Lakewood; “White Christmas,” Hastings. Costume design — “Disco Inferno,” Delton Kellogg; “Seussical,” Lakewood; “The Appletree,” Lakewood; “The Wedding Singer,” Maple Valley. Lighting design “Beauty and the Beast,” Charlotte; “Disco Inferno,” Delton Kellogg; “Seussical,” Lakewood; “The Appletree,” Lakewood. Crew and technical execu­ tion — “Anything Goes,” Hastings; “Disco Inferno,” Delton Kellogg; “Seussical,” Lakewood; “The Appletree,” Lakewood; “White Christmas,” Hastings. Ensemble and chorus — “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Maple Valley; “Disco Inferno,” Delton Kellogg; “Seussical,” and “The Appletree,” Lakewood. “The Wedding Singer,” Maple Valley. For more information on this nonprofit event, call Kinyon, 517-231-1554, e ail excellenceawards@ymail.co m or visit the excellence awards on Facebook. Great Strides 10K walk is Friday The Maple Valley High fibrosis research, you are School leadership class is investing in the lives ofthose sponsoring a Great Strides with the disease,” said 10K from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. Ashley Weiler, leadership Friday, May 11, at the high student and chairperson. school track to benefit cystic “Working together, we can fibrosis research. give the children and young Every day, approximately adults with CF the quality of three babies are bom with life and the future they cystic fibrosis in the United deserve.” States, and at least one per­ To sign up of contribute to son dies each day from the this event contact Weiler, disease. 269-209-4384 or the high “By investing in cystic school office, 517-852-9275. ^Diana’s The Place to Gofor Professional Stylin MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 I* « ft» ft * ft * »*ft - 2nd Annual Maple Valley Community Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 10th • 7:00 am Nashville Banquet Hall Guest Witness: Laurie Raines 301 N. MAIN ST. NASHVILLE (across from Hastings City Bank. Use side entrance to go upstairs) Air Conditioning, Concessions, Free Parking SHOW DATES: MAY 4-6 & 11-13,2012 Fridays at 7 • Saturdays at 3 & 7 • Sundays at 3 00,30035 DOORS DOORSOPEN OPEN 3030 MINUTES MINUTES BEFORE BEFORE CURTAIN C _____ Tickets: $10.00 each For advance tickets contact: Mark Jorgensen at 726-0491 . I �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 5,2012 Laverne P. Bivens BELLEVUE, MI Laverne P. Bivens, age 79, of Bellevue, passed away April 27,2012 at his home with his family at his side. He was bom on October 7, 1932 in Hastings, to Paul and Mary (Shepard) Bivens. Laverne was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1951. In January 1953 Laverne was drafted by the United States Army and stationed in Fairbanks, AK. While home on leave he was married to Erdine M. (Langs). Laverne received his honorable dis­ charge from service in November 1954 and the cou­ ple returned to the Lacey area where Laverne began farming with his father. In January 1962 Laverne founded LaDine Farms, which today is being operat­ ed by two of his sons and three grandsons. In 1979 he began Morning Star Builders, and G&L Trucking. Together these companies worked to con­ struct and supply grain stor­ age facilities for several area farmers. Laverne's passion was farming, and throughout the years he received several honors and awards for his outstanding farming tech­ niques; including awards for highest crop yields, superior herd management, highest milk production and several others. In 1997 Laverne and Erdine were inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame. Over the years Laverne used his management and farming skills by holding several board positions such as; Barry County Conservation, Michigan Farm Bureau, MMPA, Michigan Holstein Association and positions in his local church. Laverne's strong faith was evident by his commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and serving others. Along with his wife Erdine, the couple dedicated a large amount time during their retirement to sharing their faith in the Lord and helping those less fortunate. The couple wel­ comed the opportunity to travel to other countries on mission trips and, over the Lindsay Anne Pettengill Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Tiffany Renee (Sparks) Jackson Gene E. Mater NASHVILLE, MI - Gene years have used their talents in Mexico, Liberia, and E. Mater, age 84, of Venezuela. During the win-Nashville, passed away ter months the couple Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at his Roving home after a lengthy battle worked with Volunteers in Christ Service, with skin cancer. was bom where they served at Gene in Christian camps, schools and Nashville on August 20, other ministries throughout 1927, the son of the late Dr. the southern United States. Orville and Mary (Edmonds) Laverne was always active in Mater. He was raised in the his church and has been a Nashville area and attended of member Gideons local schools, graduating International for over 35 from W.K. Kellogg High years. School. Gene continued his Laverne is survived by hiseducation at Michigan State wife, Erdine Bivens; his chil- University where he studied dren, Lola Bivens-Franklin, agriculture. Gene served in the U.S. Daniel (Jody) Bivens, Lynn (Alison) Bivens, Gary Army and was honorably (Linda) Bivens, David discharged in 1947. He was the husband of (Sally) Bivens; his siblings Otis (Agnes) Earl, Lewis Shirley (Fowler) Mater. (Norma) Earl, William The couple was married June (Nancy) Bivens, Candice 7, 1953 in Nashville and (Douglas) Bivens-Daniels; raised their family together 21 grandchildren and 31 on their Nashville farm. great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Margarite Bivens and his parents, Paul SALINE, MI Amy and Mary (Shepard) Bivens Leola Boughton, age 88, passed and stepmother, away on Tuesday, May 1, (Ketchum) Bivens. 2012 at Evangelical Home in Funeral services were held at Pleasantview Family Saline, in the presence of Church, Lacey Rd., Dowling family members. Amy was bom on October on Thursday, May 3, 2012 with Pastor Steve Olmstead 4, 1923 in Rawson, ND the officiating. Interment too daughter of Martin Pederson place following the luncheon and Minnie VanDyke. She Township was the youngest of six chilat Assyria dren, five girls and one boy. Cemetery. Memorial contributions At the age oftwo, her family may be made to Gideons moved to Charlevoix, where International or donor's localshe was raised and graduated Hospice. with honors from Charlevoix Funeral arrangements have High School. She attended been entrusted to the Daniels Henry Ford Nursing School Funeral Home in Nashville where she received her RN MI. Please visit our website degree. While in nursing school, at www.danielsfuneral ome, she met and married John Boughton, who preceded her net for further details. Gene was a lifelong farmer in the Nashville area and had a passion for being outdoors. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading Western novels, and beating his family members at a game of chess. Gene is survived by beloved wife of 59 years, Shirley; two daughters, Crystal (Mark) Potter and Ann (Helmut) Klett; three sons, Charles (Darla) Mater, James (Jeri) Mater, and David (Dawn) Mater; broth­ er, John (Lucy) Mater; sister­ in-law, Dolores Mater; 19 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca France and his brother, Gerald Mater. A memorial service will be held at Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville, with Pastors Lester DeGroot and Deano Lamphere officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Christian charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t for further details. Amy Boughton in death in 1995. They set­ tled in Nashville and had three children. Amy’s nurs­ ing career included jobs in several hospitals assisting in surgery as well as working in several skilled nursing homes. In addition to her nursing career, she helped John publish and edit the local newspaper, The Nashville News, for over 20 years. John and Amy enjoyed many artistic pursuits togeth­ er including painting, draw­ ing and sculpting. Amy also became a very accomplished spinner and weaver. Amy is survived by her children, Chris (Judy) Boughton of Ypsilanti, Alisande (David) Read of Dexter, and Anne Peppers of Plainwell. She is also sur­ vived by four grandchildren, Meagan Bush, Alexandra Boughton, Sam Boughton and Kelsey Peppers as well as one great-grandson, Cooper Bush. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Per her desire, Amy has donated her body to University of Michigan for research. A memorial service will be held at the Evangelical Home in Saline, on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. Donations can be made to Evangelical Home of Saline or Arbor Hospice. www.muehligannarbor.com Free boating safety classes available Eaton County Sheriff June 18, 19 and 21; July 16, Me Ranes Mike Raines has as announced 17 and 19. Masters of Nursing «y free boating safety classes. “This is a course for all All clas classes will be held boaters — the personal Q May 4, 2012 Monday, Tuesday and watercraft operator, the Thursday evenings from 6 to hunter or fisherman operat­ We love you and are 8 p.m. in the sheriff’s train­ ing an outboard utility boat, so proud! ing room at 1025 the skipper of a family ski Independence Blvd., boat, and the sailing enthusi­ Your Family Charlotte. Dates are May 21, ast,” said Jerri Nesbitt from 22 and 24; June 4, 5 and 7; the sheriff’s office. “All boaters must follow the same nautical rules, regulations and courtesies of the water. All are subject to the same forces of nature while boat­ ing.” Often a family activity, the boating course is said to be ofvalue to all members of a boating family, she said. “Our Family Serving Yours** “Qualified, enthusiastic Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently and experienced instructors Operated Funeral Home provide instruction as a pub­ Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room lic service. There is never a Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free charge for instruction,” said Nesbitt. Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 The student will receive a manual that serves as a basis a- (517)852-9712 Scott A. Daniels for the course. It will also & Family serve as a reference book in Owner/Manager 06768230 basic boating after the course work is completed. The course meets the stan­ dards of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and fea- tures a final examination as required by Michigan law. To register, call Nesbitt, 517-543-5257. Welcome Mothers We inviteyou to come and celebrate Mother’s Day with the Lord. We will honor all mothers with a special messagefrom God’s word... with a special giftfrom God’s church, and a special anointingprayer over all women. Come and be blessed with God’spresence on your life. ABUNDANTLIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit Filled Ministry 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, MI Praise and Worship: Sun. 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting Wed. 6:30-8:00 p.m.. Pastors David (Sandy) & Rose MacDonald For information call 1-269-731-5194 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 5,2012 — Page 5 When the saloon came to town Teen-age Stories was written in J965 by Alma Williams Swinton, the daughter ofDr. George and Sara Benedict Williams of Vermontville. * •tonto to to ty r WiSiknb to to to itolmitiik to kU t it EupU ;zja Hutto to EEE Htjllltllu i tasaWi ttta testa's i 'Mil i.liilsiii jyhr mjfear )Ui tsii Vermontville had “local option,” and as long as I can remember, liquor was not sold in the village. The tempo of life was quiet and peaceful. People were bom, lived, married, earned a modest competence, raised a family, died without experi­ encing many high points of change or excitement. It was a farming commu­ nity served by the small vil­ lage stores: two or three gro­ ceries, a meat market or two, a furniture store, a shoemak­ er, even a jeweler. Two blocks comprised the Main Street business district; beyond that the tree-lined streets became residential. Every house, little or big, had a large yard, usually sur­ rounded by a picket fence. One of the pleasant pastimes of a stroll along these streets was to hold a stick loosely in the hand and carry it across the pickets making a wondei^ul clack-clack-clack, varying in speed and intensi­ ty as one loitered or hurried. Almost as interesting was hoop rolling. The most com­ mon hoop was the discarded flat iron rim of an old wagon wheel, to be picked up occa­ sionally in back ofthe black­ smith’s East Main. The most prized hoop, made to order by that same blacksmith, was fashioned from a round iron bar. The hoop circled through a ring on the end of a stick. The best hoops were large, nearly as high as we were, and required considerable skill to keep upright and flowing along over the uneven board sidewalks. Saturday was the big day of the week when all the farmers came to town to buy their week’s supplies. We did not say “shopping.” When the Main Street was crowded, there was a team or a rig at every hitching post. Men bought seeds, nails and spades and sold farm produce. Women exchanged gossip and recipes, while the children ran circles around their elders or stood in mute longing before the grocery candy cases until my Uncle Will, owner of the biggest grocery, gave each one a peppermint or small soft chocolate drop. The Vermontville Echo, a weekly newspaper, was read eagerly, and the news con­ tents (mostly local and often meager) was discussed from all angles. There were in those papers no gang murders or teenage problems, no horrible accidents on the highway, no plane crashes, no reports of rape and kidnappings, no concern over the “Roosians” — but rather an announce­ ment of the Methodist revival services,; the Congregational harvest festival, the huge amount of com Mr. X had produced on one acre of his fertile farm, Mr. Y’s bam raising, “all invited bring your own dishes,” reports of the county fair at Charlotte, weddings, births, deaths — in short, the over- all account of a small, peace­ ful and self-respecting com­ munity. I never saw a drunken man. If there was any drink­ ing, it was well under cover. All this atmosphere changed with a bang like an explosion when, at the next election, Vermontville voted to allow the sale of liquor. Who was responsible for this nobody ever really knew. But it was suspected that a bunch of young men who perhaps had a penchant for stimulants or fancied them­ selves as reckless sophisti­ cates, yearned for a drink parlor. The momentum, once started, went on to a finish. The next step: establishment of a saloon. A worthy farmer living several miles from the vil­ lage applied for the license. No doubt Mr. B. felt that selling liquor over a counter would be far easier than moving hay or digging pota­ toes, be immensely more remunerative, and perhaps more fun, too, who knows? Before telephones, automo­ biles, electric milkers, refrig­ erators, electric lights and all the other labor-saving inven­ tions, life on a farm could be often only drudgery from early morning until late at night. So, no doubt encouraged by his family who might have hankered for the bright lights, Mr. B. moved his wife and children to town, rented a small house on West Main Street, then hired a vacant store for the new enterprise — a saloon. BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE LOCAL 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 mites east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service..... Sunday School...... ........ 9 am. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School....................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... Evening Worship...... .11 a.m. ...........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 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 From that moment, I am sure errands for mothers were never done so willingly or such far-fetched excuses offered to “go over town” as we young people provided. We couldn’t wait to see what all this innovation was about. We heard our elders dis­ cussing the situation on every corner with such remarks as “A good thing — progressive;” “It’s a free country, let people drink if they want to;” “A shame and a disgrace on our village;” “The Devil has an entering wedge,” etc. The first thing our curious eyes viewed was the erection of swinging doors across the entrance of the old store. These doors went neither to the ceiling nor to the floor. Over the top one could see the crown of a cap or hat, if worn by a tall man. Beneath could be distinguished a shoe and the cuff or a pair of pants. We knew that these belonged to workmen who were renovating the interior — painting walls, setting up shelves and counters. Several days later, a large van, drawn by powerful horses, stopped at the door, and some big boxes and cases were carried within. When it was rumored around that the saloon was ready for business, the curi­ ous gathered to watch the first customers go in. Evidently the patrons-tobe were a little shy. Some slipped in the back way; some ducked in with heads lowered and hats drawn down as far as possible. Some waited until after sun­ set when they would be pro­ tected from recognition on the dark streets. By mid-evening, however, the place seemed full — at least we judged so, as arm and arm with our best girlfriend we sauntered by and tried to identify the patrons from their lower extremities. Considering the amount of noise and laughter, business was brisk. After a few days, perhaps KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 a few weeks, the novelty died away and our curiosity was limited to taking a quick glance through the swing doors if they happened to open as we went by. The cus­ tomers remained furtive in their entrances and exits, even to the end. I never did see completely inside to know what a saloon really looked like. In the meantime, Mr. B.’s family had set up housekeep­ ing, and the children had entered the local school. But the disapproval of a saloon in our village was so deeply ingrained in the hearts of the conservative element of the inhabitants that Mr. B.’s family were treated as ifthey had the plague. No one called. We were not allowed to play with the children. Farm people are naturally friendly, but after a few half-hearted attempts to become acquainted in the stores or at church or prayer meetings, the family gave up and accepted the fact that they were as isolated as if in quarantine. At the end of the year when the license expired, Mr. B. couldn’t take himself and his family home to the farm fast enough. “Gosh,” he said, “you couldn’t get me back into that business for any money.” The saloon business had not proved profitable. He was a wiser and a poorer man. The conservatives sighed with relief. The community settled back into its old-fashioned 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 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 A.M. Service........ .................... 11 P.M. Service........ .................... 6 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. 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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 269-945-9554 PETE BENTON’S Mens & womens clothing, crafts, small 3 door oak ice box, Victorian marble top dresser, horse tack, much, much more. Antiques, collectibles and quality junk. -NO EARLYSALES- 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . 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 Call anytime for Maple Hanoi News classified ads 2764 N. IONIA RD., VERMONTVILLE 9 A.M.-5 P.M. M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH A few years later, after living in Ontonagon for a time, I was visiting my mother in the old home in Vermontville. A young man from a farm in the country had come to town to work in the drug store. My mother was providing him room and board, there being no other place for him to go. At the table one day, I was relating some of my experi­ ences in the northern lumber community and spoke of having to step over a large man, completely drunk, prone on the porch, blocking my front door, and seeing several every day in equally comatose condition on side­ walks or in ditches along the roads back to the lumber camp. From his superior mascu­ line ego, he said scornfully, “Of course, that’s a good story, but no one was ever that drunk!” Oh no? He hadn’t lived in Ontonagon. May 9'\ MF, 11 Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH ways, and if there was any more drinking, we didn’t know it Looking back in retro­ spect, I realized that even with the opportunities fur­ nished by the saloon, I still had never seen a drunken man. ***** 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. 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....................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 5, 2012 Teens encourage fourth graders to be tobacco-free Maci Morehouse and Marissa Pierce give a demonstration using a pig lung. Maggie Semrau, Brennon Russell and Bailey Blodgett use beans to aid their pres­ entation. Three specially trained Teens Against Tobacco Use Teams completed another year of TATU presentations for Maple Valley fourth grade students April 12. The high school leaders presented in the fourth grade classrooms at Fuller Street Elementary. The presenta­ tions were fun, interactive, and educational and focused on making the healthy deci­ sion to be tobacco-free. Fourth graders learned about the harmful chemicals in cig­ arette smoke, health prob­ lems associated with tobacco use, the cost of smoking, and the impact of nicotine on blood vessels. TATU is a program of Barry County Substance Abuse Prevention Services and is funded in part by the Barry Community Foundation, Tobacco Settlement Funds. The TATU teams are members of the Maple Valley leadership class taught by Norma Jean Acker. TATU has been active in Maple Valley School System since 2001. In December of 2011, 84 high school leaders from across Barry County partici­ pated in a county-wide TATU training. Maci Morehouse and Marissa Pierce give a demonstration using a pig lung. Local groups named recipients in upcoming charity golf outing An event that has distrib­ uted more than $193,000 of funds raised for local chari­ ties since its inception in 2004 has identified the four organizations that will be the focus of this year’s fundrais­ ing efforts. Maple Valley Community Center of Hope is one of the four main charity recipients, and Two or Three Together has been earmarked by organizers to receive funds from the event. YMCA of Barry County, Green Gables Haven and Navigate college access network round out the four main recipients, while and Lighthouse on the Lake Center also will benefit. “I am very excited about this year’s Bill Porter Memorial Golf Classic,” said Michelle Duits, event co­ chair. “It is a wonderful opportunity for local service organizations to raise funds to support programs that benefit Barry County and to make the community of the services that they provide.’ The event will be Friday, June 22, at the Hastings Country Club. For more information on golf team registration or a sponsor con­ tact Duits at 269-945-3412 or Nancy Goodin, 269-948­ 5579. Brothers present projects at research symposium Nearly 100 students pre­ sented original research or creative arts projects during Albion College’s Elkin R. Isaac Research Symposium. Topics ranged from Eocene paleontology to international business development. Brandon and Joshua Sams attend the college and both were presenters. They are brothers and the sons of Michael and Carol Sams of Vermontville. Both graduat­ ed from Maple Valley High School. Brandon is majoring in chemistry and Joshua in anthropology and geological sciences minoring in geo­ graphic information systems and paleontology. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, May 5,2012 — Page 7 the children’s parade Saturday morning during syrup festival. The grand parade wouldn’t be complete without trac­ tors of all shapes and sizes, The midway is teeming with action during the syrup festival. for the children parade were Elie Miller and Eliza Trowbridge. The grand parade Saturday had close to 70 entries. The With a view from the top, it’s a long but fast trip to the temperatures dropped to the bottom for these festival-goers. 40s but the stands were still filled as the community enjoyed the floats, bands, cars, trucks and tractors. Arm wrestling, egg toss, pancake derby and tractor pull competitions were held Sunday in front of a grand­ stand full of cheering throngs. D S “I think it went great,” said Mary Fisher, organizer. “It gets better every year,” agreed Gene Fisher, Mary’s husband. “It is a family thing and everybody gets to enjoy Roses • Hanging Baskets it" Fisher said it takes many r Flowering Shrubs & Trees > Drawing 4► Crabapple Trees people to guarantee a suc­ F With Every cessful festival. He listed the are In Bloom! chairpersons Christina Foster, art and crafts; Lydia WE HAVE THEM ALU McCauley, flea market; r Brandi Wieland and Laurie < PERENNIALS .. ■ K? ■> ■£ KZ Ruhstorfer, princess pageant; BUY 5 GET 1 . 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Hits through the decades are performed by Ezy Street Band Sunday,. tors waged arm war. of the event. Women s Health Week is May 13-19 We Know K/oMenA, Health! You need a primary care provider that listens to you, works with you, and can relate to a woman's unique health needs. Each Pennock PhysIcian Network (PPN) office embraces a patient-centered medical home philosophy where your healthcare team knows you by name and treats you as family... not a number. Kathryn Murphy and her husband Dan Rasey both Maple Valley graduates win in their age divisions for the first 5K run held Saturday, April 29. Partner with Pennock. Become an informed, proactive patient and establish a relationship focused on optimizing your health and working with you on treatment options. If you are ready to join the Pennock team, can our physician referral line at 269.945.1749 today! Refuted, left to right: Carrie Sandborn, D.O. from Hastings Family Medicine; Sarah Verburg, N.P.-C. from Gun Lake Family Medicine; Anita Asadorian, D.O. from Caledonia Family Medicine; Christina Reisinger, N.P.-C. Caledonia, Clarksville & Nashville Family Medicine Amv Currv. D.O from Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Grand Parade — Marshall Kay Marsh beams as she waves to the crowd Saturday. Marsh, treasur­ er with the Village of Vermontville for more than 40 years, was chosen as the grand marshal for the 2012 Maple Syrup �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 5,2012 — Page 9 The Steed twins from Woodland, Andrew and Gideon participate in the children’s parade during syrup festival. barr/ Brought to you by the Hastings Downtown Business Team Shopping • Dining • Fun Downtown Hastings Girls Night Out Participants □ Alfresco Mother and son Lisa and Patrick Mulvany take to the streets dancing while Ezy Street Band played. Don Mulvany (husband and dad) plays the guitar and sings in the band. The Steed twins from Woodland, Andrew and Gideon participate in the children’s parade during syrup festival. □ Lady Peddler/Hastings Antiques □ Anne's Health Foods □ Lake Trust Credit Union □ Barlow Florist & Christian Book Store □ Mexican Connexion Restaurant □ New Rhythm Group Fitness □ Bluebird on the Moon □ Olde Towne Tavern □ Bosley Pharmacy □ Our Favorite Things □ County Seat Lounge □ Previously Pink □ Fall Creek Restaurant □ Razor's Edge □ Finger and Toes □ Seasonal Grille □ Hastings Ace Hardware □ Secondhand Comers □ Hodges Jewelry & Gifts □ The Hanger □ Jami’s Craft Supplies □ Under The Sun Tanning Salon □ Jefferson Street Gallery □ WBCH □ Kim Lora Photography (at Sylin' Salon) □ Walker Music & Textiles Co. a □ Walldorf! Brewpub & Bistro 8 □ Kings Appliance & Electronics �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 5,2012 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 CAMERON DOLLARHIDE and AMBER DOLLARHIDE, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TEN­ ANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 29, 2010, and recorded on August 6, 2010, in Document No. 201008060007364, and assign­ ed by said mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Thirty-Six Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($143,036.16), including interest at 4.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 24, 2012 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTH 1 I 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 335.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MIN­ UTES 16 MINUTES WEST 208.50 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS WEST 175.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 339.64 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 03 MIN­ UTES 14 SECONDS EAST 118.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 649.0 FEET OF THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF SAID NORTHWEST 1 I 4; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST 30.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 14 SEC­ ONDS EAST 57.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 309.97 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AN INGRESS AND EGRESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN LEGAL NOTICE "EASEMENT DESCRIPTION A". EASTMENT DESCRIPTION A: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1 I 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MIN­ UTES 15 SECONDS WEST 384.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 66.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS WEST 674.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST 66.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 649.0 FEET OF THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF SAID NORTHWEST 1 I 4; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 EAST 674.64 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION, THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 312.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 72.0 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 16.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH­ SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS EAST 72.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 16.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR WIN­ CHESTER DRIVE (66.0 FEET WIDE, PRIVATE) OVER THAT PART LYING 33.0 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTER­ LINE OF SAID DRIVE. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Flagstar Bank, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 FSB.004397 (04-21 )(05-11) 06779537 PUBLIC HEARING The Nashville Village Council will hold a public hearing on May 24, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. PURPOSE: To answer questions on an Ordinance to Limit the Discharging of Firearms or Dangerous Explosives in the Village of Nashville. A copy of the Ordinance is posted for public view at the Village office. If you wish to comment in writing on this Ordinance you must do so by May 24, 2012 and turn in to the... Village of Nashville 203 N. Main St, P.O. Box 587 IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOTAN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard J. Meade and Shawnda L. Meade, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2006 and recorded October 2, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170796, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as successor in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of Popular ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates Series 2006-E by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One and 9/100 Dollars ($151,271.09) including interest at 8.38% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 24, 2012. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, the surveyed parcel boundary of said described as: Commencing at the intersection of the East line of Lentz Street and the North line of Reed Street; thence East along said North line 357.00 feet; thence North perpendicular to said North line 180.00 feet to the point of beginning of this descrip­ tion ; thence South perpendicular to said North line 6.64 feet; thence West parallel with said North line 3.80 feet; thence North perpendicular to said North line 41.46 feet to a point on an intermediate traverse line, said point being South 23 feet more or less from the waters edge of the Thomapple River; thence North 64 degrees 34 minutes 49 sec­ onds East along said intermedi­ ate traverse line 4.22 feet; thence North 77 degrees 03 minutes 22 seconds East continuing along said intermediate traverse line 28.72 feet to a point South 20 feet more or less from said water's edge; thence South perpendicular to said North line 43.07 feet; thence West parallel with said North line 28.00 feet to the point of beginning; including lands lying between the interme­ diate traverse line and the water's edge of the Thornapple River. Together with a non-exclusive easement for the purposes of ingress and egress over a parcel described as: Commencing at the intersection of the North line of Reed Street with the East Line of Lentz Street in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan; thence East 357 feet for a place of beginning; thence North 180 feet thence East 20 feet thence South 180 feet; thence West 20 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 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 the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: April 21,2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 2485022633 File No. 189.4797 (04-21 )(05-12) 06779542 Pennock healthservices NETWORK ANALYST II Pennock seeks qualified candidates for this full-time position on our Information Technology team. The Network Analyst designs, builds, and implements voice and data network systems across the organization. This includes planning, installing, maintaining and optimizing all local and wide area network connections. Will also troubleshoot the network and provide proactive solutions. Successful candidates will have a degree in the field of computer science or at least five years of applicable experience. Also requires experience with project management and extensive hands-on knowledge of network systems, standards, and protocols. Prefer industry related certifications. A team oriented individ­ ual, open to a quickly changing environment and with strong customer service skills, is needed. Find out more and apply online: www.pennockhealth.com Nashville, MI 06780609 I FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by William Lee Currier And Stephanie Kay Currier, Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for People's Choice Home Loan, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 25, 2006, and recorded on February 23, 2006, as Document Number: 1160465, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to HSBC Bank USA, N.A., As Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-HE3 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Three Hundred FortyTwo and 28/100 ($63,342.28) including interest at the rate of 7.65000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are sit­ uated, at 01:00 PM on May 24, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East one-half of Lot Six (6) of Block Five (5) of A.W. Phillip's Addition to the Village age o of Nashville, as ve, Barry arry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, except­ ing and reserving therefrom the East fifty (50) feet thereof; Also, all that part of the West half of lot Six (6) of Block Five (5) of "Addition to Nashville By A.W. Phillips" Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, a plat as recorded in Liber 24 of Deeds, Page 422 Barry County Records, which lies Easterly of a line described as: beginning at a point which is 96.32 feet Easterly along the South line of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, a distance of 34.73 feet and North 12 degrees 59 minutes 10 seconds East, a distance of 116.47 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 36; tthence Southeasterly to the Southeast comer of said West half of Lot 6. (No right of direct ingress or egress from Highway M-66 from or to said described lands). Commonly known as: 110 East Casgrove If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption peri­ od will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the e bid amount amoun tendered en ere at a sale, sae, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the prope.rty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: April 21, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., As Trustee for the registered holders of Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006HE3 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 120MI00443-1 (04-21)(05-12) (04-21)(05-12) 06779532 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Mattresses are not yard decor To the editor: It’s been 30 days since I brought to the attention of our neighbors and friends how some of Nashville resi­ dents just don’t seem to care and a lot of us do care. We take pride in our homes, yards and villages, which by the way, a lot of people call this nastyville. Residents here need to wake up and keep their yards up. Clean up, pick up. It takes little effort. In the 700 block of Gregg Street, they have cleaned up a lot but still two large trash piles remain in the back. Rats, mice, raccoons and whatever love these trash piles. Also farther east a mat­ tress and box springs are still there, not moved and I really don’t think the residents have been told to get rid of them. It’s just inviting those wild varmints to nest. I for one don’t look forward to having rats or mice for guests. Margaret Mitchell “Nastyville”, Nashville For Sale 2 45" VANITY and 2 small side cabinet, $100/pair. (517)852-9105 For Rent NASHVILLE: NICE 2 bedroom apartment. $400 plus utilities. Call (517)852-0852 Automotive 2004 GMC SIERRA Z-71 ex­ tended cab, leather, loaded with all available options, condition, 160,000 great miles. Asking $10,000 obo. Call (269)948-0502. Card ofThanks WE WISH TO THANK everyone who helped make our 50th Wedding Anniver­ sary so special! Thanks to those who joined us at our open house, as well as all of the lovely cards and gifts. A very special thank you to our our six six children children and and every every­ one else who helped with putting it all togetner for us. We love all of you. Jerry and Sharon Brumm Business Services BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERV­ ICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Free estiLocal/licensed. mates. (517)290-5556. bOOkkFEpinG SERVICES Personal * Self-Employed * Small Business Payroll * Billing Accounts Receivable * Accounts Payable General Ledger Weekly * Monthly * Quar­ terly * Annually Call today! (269)420-5714 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 5,2012 — Page 11 Memories of the Past This week in Nashville’s past s sjsts sjsfts ■ 4Setr b ten aflnr^ pips him ®-ii *** ®™ ™P IMM 11 s 13 83 *••* * This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News May 4, 1982. been closed in the Martin district. As yet, only two or three cases have been report­ ed, which were of a mild form. 1883 — Jesse D. Guy has 1876 — Croquet is raging. sold 25 acres of his farm to Esquire Chipman, Dr. Barber Joseph Meesner for $1,100. and Frank Timmerman 1891 — It has been years emerged from last summer’s since continued warm weath­ competition as uncrowned er came so early in the champions of the village, spring. This has been a and Tuesday afternoon we remarkable spring and a saw all three of them hard at pleasure to all. Grass or a practice game, so that it wheat never looked so well seems safe to say they aim to at this time of the year as defend their titles ... Two of now, and most of the gardens the five persons who were have been planted. baptized in the river last 1893 Ed Liebhauser Sunday are sick in bed. expects to leave Goodwin’s 1877 — Henry Bowen of drug store June 1 and will Maple Grove, who has possi­ spend a few weeks at the bly the largest sugar bush in World’s Fair, after which he Barry County, has made will probably look up a loca­ more than 4,000 pounds of tion to go into business on maple sugar this season and his own hook. now can take it easy until 1899 — Poles are going com planting time. up rapidly for the Citizens 1878 — Receipts from Telephone line being strung Sojourner Truth’s lecture from Hastings. The line is here amounted to $26. About coming to Nashville by way 300 people heard the remark­ of Thomapple Lake, Morgan able ex-slave speak and and along the road east to agreed she is a remarkable Price’s comers. woman, for all that she is 1901 — The high school past the age of 100. baseball team played its first 1880 — Lo, the poor game of the season at Indian, was on the streets Charlotte Friday, winning Saturday, vending bows and 17-16. arrows and begging for a 1902 — Electric light wires are being strung up ration of fire water. 1881 — the first concrete around town in great shape sidewalks in Nashville will and it is expected there will be built this spring for be a 32-candle power bulb Messrs. Brooks, Purkey and hung at each street intersec­ Fuller by H. Staples of Battle tion some time this summer ... The six-inch water main Creek. Heretofore, this type of sidewalk construction has on Sherman Street is being been considered by most extended east to a point property owners as inferior beyond the Lentz Table Factory, which will provide to wooden walks. 1882 — Owing to the fire protection for that plant diphtheria scare in West as well as the stave factory. 1903 — R.I. Hoikins has Castleton, the school has installed a new steam gener­ ator in his laundry and now has an establishment that compares favorably with any city laundry. 1905 Reynolds and Sprague have installed in their new barber shop chairs that can be cranked up or down and tilted. 1906 — The Hastings Banner is 50 years old this week and still is as fully vig­ orous as its 33-year-old neighbor, The Nashville News, which hereby extends felicitations. 1907 — Sheep shearing has begun, and the market will open in a few days. Nashville will, as usual, be the best wool market. 1908 — Thursday night marked the closing of the saloons in Barry County; 19 going out of business, three of them in Nashville. 1926 — Comstock & Graves Transit Lines, which operate four buses through Nashville daily, have announced that Kunz’s Ice Cream Parlor is now the local station. The Vermontville station is Hawkin’s Ice Cream Parlor. 1927 — Daylight saving time won out by a large majority in the special elec­ tion Friday, and now every­ one sits around wondering what to do with the extra hour of daylight each evening. There were exactly 300 votes cast, with 225 being in favor of the change and 75 in opposition. 1928 — The Women’s Literary Club presented the operetta, “The Japanese Girl,” at their May luncheon meeting at the Evangelical church Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Clarence (Mildred) Mrs. Clarence (Mildred) Mater (seated) took the part of the Japanese beauty, O Hanu San, in a 1928 operetta by the Nashville Women’s Literary Club, reported the News. In this WLC photo of that era, Mrs. Cap (Agnes) Sprague is standing in costume behind Mrs. Mater. Mater took the part of O Hanu San, the Japanese beauty, and Mrs. Carl Lentz and Mrs. Hale Sackett were the beauty’s cousins. 1931 — Arthur Appleman kindly took all the old soldiers of the Civil War to the cemetery Sunday to attend services for their old comrade, Frederick A. Myers of Lansing, who was buried here beside his former wife. 1933 Who will dis­ pense the 3.2 beer in Nashville after the 25-year “drouth” ushered in by local option (in 1908) and continued by prohibition? No one knows yet, though the village council has on file so far petitions for approval from four men, Fred White, E.L. Kane, Judd Phillips and Deo Clothier. 1934 — The Star theater is to reopen Saturday evening, May 5, according to new proprietors, Russell Harrison and Rollin Huard, both of Battle Creek. They have all new sound equipment and a new screen and will operate four nights a week and plan to show all the latest produc­ tions. 1936 — Circuit Jude J#" >* r Jjr In early May 1876, the Nashville News reported that two of the five people baptized in the Thornapple River were sick in bed a week later. Whether this circa 1910 gathering at the river on North Main is of a religious or patriotic nature is unknown, but many persons gowned in white are visible on the bridge. In the background can be seen the old Kellogg Planing Mill. At left is the 1891 waterworks building with smokestack. Russell R. McPeek signed an order Monday authorizing Harry I. Morhman, receiver for the Nashville State Bank, to make a 5 percent payment to depositors. The payment will amount to more than $13,000 and will make a total of 45 percent paid to depositors since the bank closed. 1949 — Nashville High School’s baseball team suf­ fered its second straight shutout defeat, losing to Lake Odessa by a score of 17-0. Nashville’s regular pitcher, Julius Maurer, was out with an arm injury incurred in the Vermontville game, and Al Knoll and Bill Guy did the hurling for Nashville. 1951 — Ralph Pennock of Nashville has been appoint­ ed by President Harry Truman as a member of the Barry County Selective Service board No. 8, which has been enlarged in mem- bership from three to five. The May draft quota from the county has been reduced to three men. 1952 — Jim Knoll added another outstanding page to his high school athletic career by posting a no-hit tri­ umph over Vermontville High Thursday night. Archie Hosey, shortstop for the opponents, was safe on an error and went all around the bases to score, giving them their one unearned run, 1955 — Construction work has been started on a new Sinclair service station on South Main Street, on the site of Nashville’s one-time leading hotel, the Wolcott House. The Quonset build­ ing located there more recently has been moved away and the site bulldozed and graded. 1957 — Progress on the new iron-removal plant to treat Nashville’s drinking water is moving along at a satisfactory rate. 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. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lisa t Jocis, Single Woman to Mortg,age Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated March 28, 2008 and recorded April 4, 2008 in Instrument # 200804040003739 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Flagstar Bank, FSB, by assignment dated January 12, 2012 and recorded January 25, 2012 in Instrument # 201201250000838 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Hundred Fifty-Six Three Thousand Six Hundred Twenty­ Seven Dollars and Fifty-Three Cents ($356,627.53) including interest 3.5% 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, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 17, 2012 Said premises are situated in City of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan,, and are described as: Lot 44gof Noffke's South Lake Shore Plat No. 2, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 75, Barry County Records Commonly known as 6359 Noffke Dr, Caledonia Ml 49316 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 expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag­ ing the property during the redemption period. Dated: 4/14/2012 Flagstar Bank, FSB, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 11-54746 (04-14)(05-05) 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. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Cindy K Hess & Gordon C Hess, Husband and Wife, Joint Tenants to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 12, 2007 and recorded March 20, 2007 in Instrument # 1177659 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc., by assignment dated January 7, 2012 and recorded January 17, 2012in Instrument # 201201170000562 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Forty-Five Cents ($284,469.45) including interest 5.15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 31, 2012 Said premises are situated in Township of. Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 22.5 acres of the Southwest onequarter of the Southeast onequarter of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, except the 5 acres square in the Northeast corner, also except that part lying South of a stream running Easterly and Westerly through said description Commonly known as 4057 Farrell Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with 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 MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapterr 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held respon­ sible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 4/28/2012 CitiMortgage, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Potestivo Attorneys: & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-55566 (04-28)(05-19) 06778952 06779919 �Page 12 - Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday May 5. 2012 Reid’s hard work earns him spot on Spring Arbor squad Maple Valley High names its Athletes of the Week Maple Valley senior Garrett Reid signs his National Letter of Intent to join the Spring Arbor Men's Track and Field team in the Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School cafeteria Thursday afternoon. He was joined by his parents (seated from left) Gary and Gina Reid, as well as Maple Valley athletic director Duska Brumm, Maple Valley varsity football and boys’ track and field coach Brian Lincoln, and Spring Arbor Men’s Track and Field head coach Dante Ottolini. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley senior Garrett Reid has been an all­ conference football player in the Kalamazoo Valley Association using his athletic ability as a quarterback, run­ ning back, defensive back arid kick returner. He used his speed and vision as an all-conference point guard on the varsity boys’ basketball team as well. He has raced past the grandstand in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash at the Division 3 Track and Field State Finals. In college, he’s going to use his speed and talent in what has been probably the least visible of his high school sporting endeavors. 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Brienna Heinze (right) from the varsity girls’ soccer team and Rage Sheldon from the varsity boys’ golf team have been named this week’s Maple Valley High School Athletes of the Week. Heinze is playing great soccer right now, and Sheldon has real- ly stepped up his golf game. Maple Valley golfers score a pair of wins on home course on him to be a part of their track and field and/or foot­ ball teams, because of the family atmosphere. “Everyone just felt friend­ ly and down to Earth,” he Maple Valley’s varsity said. boys’ golfteam scored a pair “I tell my guys all the of Kalamazoo Valley time, it’s how you do what Association victories you do that matters the Wednesday at Mulberry most,” said Spring Arbor Fore, besting both Olivet and Men’s Track and Field head Pennfield. coach Dante Ottolini. “I feel The Lions finished the really excited Garrett’s char-afternoon round with a score acter reflects that. of 165. Pennfield shot a 171 Obviously, he’s a great ath-and Olivet a 183. lete. That shows itself in his Caleb Walker, from Maple performances, but more than Valley, led all the day’s scorthat is the ‘how’ part in terms ers with a 38. Olivet’s of the character, how he Keegan Carpenter was secholds himself and obviously ond with a 39. how you go about the Maple Valley also got a 40 process to get there too.” from Rage Sheldon, a 41 Reid will certainly partici-from Ryan Mudge and a 46 pate in the long jump at from Dale White. Spring Arbor. He may work Behind Carpenter for his way into a spot in some Olivet, Tyler Masters shott a of the sprint relays at some 41, Ben Koepsel a 50 and point. Ottolini would also Justin Koepsel and Shawn like to try him in a new Shumaker each shot a 53. event. Pennfield was led by “We’re going to explore Jacob Emmons’ 41. Trevor the triple jump with him,” Cameron and Jeff Brown Ottolini said. “The triple each added a 43 for the jump is not a high school Panthers and Levi Hamlin event, so it’s an unknown, chipped in a 44. but he’s got the speed and the Delton Kellogg fired a 161 jumping ability. You need to at the KVA Tri it hosted at be strong to handle that Mullenhurst Monday, best­ event, because there’s so ing Maple Valley which fin­ much of a pounding on the ished with a 183. Both teams body.” finished behind Kalamazoo Christian’s 153. Kalamazoo Christian’s Reid signed his National Letter of Intent Thursday afternoon to join the Spring Arbor Men’s Track and Field program. His main event at Spring Arbor will be the long jump. The long jump might be the least visible to spectators, but it is clearly Reid’s favorite. “I’ve been training forev­ er, for like five years. It pays off finally,” said Reid. He said he’s put in numer­ ous long practice sessions, regularly staying an hour after the track and field prac­ tice is over to work on his jumps with his father, Gary Reid, and assistant coach Brian Hopkins. “We go through drills. We go through approach runs. We get drills in for height. Just persistent drills to get it down to a science,” Garrett said. All that work helped Reid win three state medals at last year’s track and field state finals in Comstock Park. He was third in the long jump (21 feet 10.5 inches) and eighth in the 100-meter dash (11.45 seconds). He’s hoping to medal in both the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash at the state finals this spring, and to challenge for a state champi­ onship in the long jump. Garrett said he chose Spring Arbor from among the colleges that were calling Bailey Matheison and Delton Kellogg’s Mitchell Wandell tied for the best round of the day, each shooting a oneunder-par 34. Delton also got a 41 from Adam Farrah, a 42 from Zack Simon and a 44 from Conner Worm. Behind Matheison for the Comets, TJ DeHaan scored a 38, Ryan Gove a 39' and Michael Fegan a 42. Maple Valley was led by Walker’s 40, and the Lion team also got a 46 from Nick Iszler, a 48 from Mudge and a 49 from Sheldon. 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The Lion boys had a good stretch to close out the win over the Rams, taking the last three events. That included a sweep ofthe 200meter dash, which Douglas Sears won in 23.94 seconds, with Tyler Brumm second in 24.36 and Tanner Brownell third in 24.84. Kyle Spencer followed that up by winning the 3200meter run in 11 minutes 4.89 seconds, and then the team of Joseph Eddy, Gunner Tobias, Brumm and Garrett Reid finished things off by taking the 1600-meter relay in 3:36.90. The Lions stretched Reid out in the 1600-meter relay and the 400-meter dash. He won the 400 in 52.47, while Delton girls run win streak to eight with win over Valley Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team ran its Kalamazoo Valley Association record to 3-1 with an 8-0 win over Maple Valley at Fuller Street Field in Nashville Monday. The Panthers got Three goals from Hannah Phommavongsa and two from Brianna Russell in the win. Delton went up 7-0 in the first half, then finished the game just under six min­ utes into the second half on a goal by Autumn Russell. Christi Boze and Aiea Hammond scored the other first-half goals for Delton. The Panthers got two assists each from Tabitha Nguyen and Aryka Poling. Sarah Rendon and Rachel Parker had one each. The Panthers improved to 9-1 overall with the win, and have won eight in a row since a shoot-out loss to Kalamazoo Christian in the KVA opener. Maple Valley’s girls are scheduled to close out the Kalamazoo Valley Association regular season with a contest at Parchment Monday and one at Hackett Catholic Central Wednesday. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Maple Valley’s Emma McGIocklin controls the ball during her team’s KVA contest with Delton Kellogg Monday in Nashville. 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Maple Valley won the two other jumping events in the field, with Robbie Welch clearing 11-6 in the pole vault and Brownell clearing 5-4 in the high jump. The other three Lion vic­ tories were in relays. The team of Spencer, Darius France, Jake Ewing and Brady Halliwill won the 3200-meter relay in 9:09.55. Tobias, Eddy, Brumm and Ryan Nisse took the 800meter relay in 1:39.45 and the team of Tobias, Welch, Dylan Kennedy and Brownell won the 400-meter relay in 47.94. Trammell Orr won the two throws for the Rams, tossing 41-3 in the shot put and 119­ .5 in the discus. The sprints, hurdles and high jump were the only thing the Lion ladies didn’t win in their victory over the Rams. Maple Valley’s Zoanne Siple matched Orr’s sweep of the throws, tossing the shot put 28-10.5 and the dis­ cus 92-10. Jessica Rushford and Alicia Ramsey also won two individual events for the Lions, and were a part oftwo relay wins each. Rushford took the 3200 in 13:10.8 and the 1600 in 5:19.6. The Lion team swept the nine points in the 1600, with Hannah Hilton second in 6:26.6 and Marissa Pierce third in 6:29.8; Ramsey won the 400 in 1:08 and the long jump with a mark of 14-9. Ramsey and Rushford teamed up with Pierce and Kandys Larsen to win the 1600-meter relay in 4:39.1. Rushford and Ramsey also joined Pierce and Hilton in winning the 3200-meter relay in 12:04.4. Katelyn Wilson, Siera, Rose, Siple and Bailey Blodgett took the 400-meter relay for the Lion sin 1:08.5, and the team of Andrea Peake, Taylor Lamance, Jadelyn Stewart and McKayla Lamance won the 800-meter relay in 2:19.6. Hilton added a win in the 800, finishing in 2:52.1. Stewart won the pole vault for the Lions by clearing 8-0. Maple Valley’s girls were third at last Friday’s Carroll Moon Kiwanis Invitational hosted by Bronson, despite having just four girls attend. Rushford won the mile in 5:23.3, the 880-yard run in 2:37.2, and the two mile in 13:19.8 Siple was the runner-up in the discus with a mark of 85­ 6. Larsen was fifth in the long jump at 12-3 and fifth in the 220-yard dash in 31.6. Maple Valley’s boys took the championship Friday, finishing with 129 points to runner-up Bronson’s 89. New Buffalo was third with 24 points, followed by Bellevue 7. Bronson and Maple Valley had the only two relay teams in three of the four relay events. The Lion team of Tobias,.. Welch, Kennedy and Brownell won the 440-yard relay in 48.47, which also included a team from New Buffalo. Tobias, Eddy, Brumm and Nisse won the 880-yard relay in 1:39.15, and the team of Eddy, Tobias, Brumm and Reid won the mile relay in 3:40.21. Maple Valley won four of the five field events, with Keegan Yost taking both throws. He won the shot put at 42-11 and the discus at 125-4. The Lions also had Brandon Ripley second in the shot put (40-3.75) and Cole Decker third (38-8.5). Reid won the long jump at 20-6.5, with Nisse second at 17-5.75. In the pole vault, the Lions had Welch first at 11-6 and Chris Steffler sec­ ond at 10-0. Maple Valley had the top three finishers in each of the hurdle races. Nisse won the 110-yard high hurdles in 16.65, with Eddy second in 17.43 and Sears third in 17.71. In the 330-yard hur­ dles, Nisse won in 43.5, with Eddy second in 44.2 and Sears third in 44.5. Reid won the 200-yard dash in 23.18, edging Bronson’s Nate Smoker who finished in 23.59. Smoker had beaten Reid earlier in the 100-yard dash, 10.14 to 10.30. Last Thursday (April 26) both Maple Valley teams scored wins at Kalamazoo Christian. The boys topped the Comets 109-27, while the girls won 82-49. Maple Valley heads to Olivet to take on the Eagles in. a league dual Tuesday, thfcn will head to the Central Montcalm invitational May 12. Lion baseball scores pair of one-run wins at K-Christian Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team scored its first sweep of the 2012 Kalamazoo Valley Association season Tuesday, taking two from Kalamazoo Christian in Kalamazoo. The Lions won a pair of one-run games, taking the opener 6-5 then finishing off the Comets 4-3 in the night­ cap. “We found a way to win both games,” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. “Game one we trailed by two runs in the top ofthe seventh and scored three to take the lead and win the game. In game two, we got an early lead and hung on at the end.” Beau Johnson earned the win in relief for the Lions in the opener. He pitched three and two thirds innings of scoreless baseball, striking out four. He walked two, but allowed only one hit. Tommy Mudge started for the Lions, giving up five runs, but only four were eared. He walked five and struck out three, while giving up four hits. Sammy Benedict led the Maple Valley offense, going 3-for-4 with double and a pair of singles. Austin Gonser, Mudge, Tyler Hickey, Kyle Brumm and Garrett Miller had one hit each for the Lions. Brumm went the distance on the mound in game two, giving up just one earned run. He struck out nine while giving up nine hits and no walks. Brandon Erwin and Cody Sivyer both had two singles for the Lions. Erwin scored one run, and Sivyer drove one in. Benedict and Johnson had one hit each, and Johnson had a pair of RBI. “These were two big wins for our team,” Carpenter said. “We are getting better and to have the results in the win column show it is huge for our kids. They have real­ ly been working hard and deserve to win. They did a great job and should be proud ofthese wins.” Gonswer had another fine pitching performance in the opener of his team’s double­ header with Hackett Catholic Central in Vermontville Friday, but one unearned run for the Irish was the only run in a 1-0 Hackett win. Gonser struck out three and gave up six hits in the seven-inning start. He also had one of three Lion hits, with the others coming from Hickey and Brumm. The Irish then took game two 5-2, getting three more unearned runs. “We played well against Hackett, we just made a cou­ ple of costly mistakes that cost us both games,” Carpenter said. Johnson gave up just two earned runs on seven hits and two walks, while striking out one, in his six innings on the mound for Maple Valley. Miller had a pair ofsingles and an RBI to lead the Lion offense, and Johnson had two singles too. Gonser, Benedict, Mudge and Brumm had one hit each. The Lions were scheduled to visit Schoolcraft Friday. They’ll return to action at home against GalesburgAugusta Tuesday, then host Lakewood Wednesday. Saturday, May 12, will be the annual Ken Beardslee Wooden Bat Tournament beginnings at 9 a.m. in Vermontville. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, May 5,2012 — Page 15 tS S SiSK V?4Nj». 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We apologize for any errors or omissions. WEST MICHIGAN'S iS AND ilL VI- |1 » COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IA fl Al Al C i"> Pen nockwHealth www.pennockhealth.com � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-05-12.pdf d078b4b87a61a4197474270c7684815d PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY n ew Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 19, May 12, 2012 Signature drive for clerk on the ballot fails in Vermontville by Shari Carney Staff Writer A petition with the required 61 signatures was presented to the Village of Vermontville by Tom Williams for verification Wednesday, May 2, to place the position of village clerk on the November ballot. The petition was in reaction to the council’s recent decision to appoint a clerk instead of a clerk being elected by resi­ dents. Vermontville Village President Ruth Wineman and Trustee Sue Villanueva witnessed the verification of signatures. “Out of the 61 signatures, six were found to be not reg­ istered in Vermontville and nine were improperly dated,” reported Vermontville Township Clerk Sharon Stewart. “Signatures were checked with the State of Michigan qualified voter file and cross-referenced with the township registered voter file.” Based upon this informa­ tion, the council decided at its meeting Thursday, May 3, to extend the appointment of Amy Jo Kinyon, who has been filling in as clerk. Kinyon was appointed fol­ lowing the resignation of Shirley Harmon. Kinyon’s appointment will be extend­ ed until the July 12 meeting, allowing time for members to advertise the position with a listing of requirements. Training issues were cited as the main reason to appoint a clerk rather than continue as an elected position. The council, with Jeanette Schultz absent, also heard from residents regarding events at Liberty Square Center during syrup festival weekend. Liberty Square is owned by Terry Ranshaw. Kristan Ruppel and Jason Vanderberghe own Sticky Monkey Winery, which will be housed in the center that occupies the former Michigan Magnetics build­ ing. Resident Ron Carpenter told the council he thought the weather had kept crowds down and the band was moved inside the building. “I could still hear the bass and the drums,” said Carpenter. “We still would- n’t be in favor of a live band outdoors.” Regarding a perceived lack of preparedness on the part of Liberty Square organ­ izers, Carpenter and other neighbors near the center said they thought the council had been taken advantage of. “I felt they played the vil­ lage council,” said Carpenter. “Mark and Jason [trustees Jorgenson and Sheridan] had to ask them for proper forms over and over. I didn’t feel they respected you or us. If they apply again, make them cross their t’s and dot their i’s.” Villanueva said she had driven by the center four times. “I didn’t hear a lot ofprob­ lems. From my deck, you could hear the bar down­ town,” said Villanueva, adding she had heard what sounded like gunshots. “There seemed to be more trouble uptown.” Wineman and Trustee Garry Patrick also said they had driven by Liberty Square three to four times during the syrup festival to gauge the level of noise. “I talked to Kristan Sunday, and she said every­ body had a really great time indoors,” said Village Treasurer Kelly Williams. An audience member spoke up and said portable restrooms were still at the Liberty Square property and asked why they had not been cleared away. Williams introduced her­ self to the audience as the new site manager for Vermontville Meadows. If anyone had concerns, she said to share them with her, unless it was police-related. On another matter, resi­ dent Blair Miller addressed the Safe Routes to Schools’ grant progress, saying the state is still asking questions. “Our little project is show­ ing an interest statewide,” said Miller. He then told the council he learned he was the recipient of an award that included a “substantial monetary award.” He said he plans to put the money toward the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail project. See BALLOT, page 2 Maple Valley names class of 2012 top 10 Maple Valley High School has announced its top 10 scholars from the class of 2012. In a departure from the traditional valedictorian and salutatorian positions based solely on grade point aver­ age, top scholars are deter­ mined utilizing a formula combining GPA and ACT scores, which is believed to be a more accurate read of collegiate readiness, accord­ ing to Todd Gonser, high school principal at Maple Valley. • Kolt Ewing is the son of Lori Knechtel of Charlotte and Matthew Ewing of Vermontville. He is the top senior scholar with a grade point average of 3.747 and an ACT composite score of 32. He achieved academic high honors and is an aca­ demic award winner. Ewing participated in soccer and quiz bowl, has attended two mission trips to Atlanta and enjoys water skiing. Ewing is inspired by his parents. His favorite quote is “Action is the real measure of intelligence,” y Napoleon Hill. His favorite book is Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Ewing plans to attend Michigan State University to study computer engineering. • Taylor Gorr is the daugh­ ter of Tish and Jake Gorr of Dowling. She is the second senior scholar with a GPA of 3.924 and an ACT score of 26. She has achieved medals for all A’s, is a member of National Honor Society and has received academic achievement awards for Chloe Babcock Austin Chuhak Casey Eldridge Garret Smith Caleb Walker Ashley Weiler three years. She is involved in dance at Step ‘n Time and enjoys hunting, racing quads and showing steers in 4-H. Her parents are her inspi­ ration. Her life’s philosophy is “Don’t sweat the small stuff’ and her favorite quote is “Live, laugh, love.” Her favorite book is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. She plans to attend Olivet College and study insurance. • Austin Chuhak is the son of Michelle and Joseph Chuhak of Vermontville. He has a GPA of 3.586 and ACT score of 29. He is a member of NHS, National Technical Honor Society and Skills USA. He has participated in quiz bowl. His hobbies include freelance art design, web design and online gam­ ing. Chuhak lists his Lansing Community College instruc­ tor Chad Bennett as his inspiration. His life’s philos­ ophy is “Believe the facts, not the rumor.” His favorite quote is “Imagination is more important than knowl- edge,” by Albert Einstein. His favorite book is The Way by Brandon of Kim, Sanderson. Chuhak plans to attend MSU and study multi-media. • Dale White, son of Bonnie and Gary White of Nashville, is the third senior scholar with a GPA of 3.899 and an ACT score of 26. He is a member ofNHS and has earned honors status. White has participated in theater, both at MVHS and commu- See TOP 10, page 12 Taylor Gorr • Putnam library adds comfort, Vermontville library extends hours • Vermontville soldier deployed on second tour of duty in Afghanistan • Maple Valley baseball takes two from Lakewood • MVHS boys’ track finishes 5-0 season of KVA duals �Page 2 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 12,2012 BALLOT, continued from page 1 “If J got it, it's because they recognize what every­ one's doing. We are a shin­ ing example for the state," Miller said, acknowledging Maple Valley building trades teacher Jeff Seavolt. “h's a poor dog that does­ n't wag his own tail," said Patrick after council congrat­ ulating Miller and thanking him for his contribution to the trail project. "I'm here for life,” added Miller "I'm not going any­ where ” Gene Fisher, accompanied by Steve Hayes, updated council members on the syrup festival, asking if any­ one had concerns. Fisher thanked Sheridan for his countless hours on the arts and craft show. “Monte and Terry [Samann] give 110 percent,” added Fisher. “Every year it comes out.” Fisher addressed why crosscut sawing and chop­ ping events were no longer at the festival, saying it was a liability issue. "The same way with the greased pig,” said Fisher claiming animal rights advo­ cates raised concern about the squealing indicating xfis* tress to tfarptg g Wineman, Villanueva and Williams mentioned big booming sounds early Saturday morning. “J actually thought it was a small cannon,” said Wineman. An investigation is under­ way as to the source of the explosive sounds. The boom­ ing came from the northeast Fisher and Hayes received a round of applause from council members for their work with the festival. In other business, the council approved the follow­ ing recommendations: • Shut-off notices for water and sewer will have a date and amount due, printed on the bill in the lower left comer and must total a mini­ mum of $10 past due before shut-off. • A new contract author­ ized with Paradigm Design, voiding the one dated Feb. 9. • Mayor Exchange Day with Blissfield to be Thursday, June 14. Blissfield will visit Vermontville Thursday, June 21. • A meet and greet event in the park with Williams as chair, date to be announced. • Appointing Wineman to hire a certified public accountant to help with bal­ ancing the first quarter. O'Dell was thanked by council members for the con­ dition of the village during and after syrup festival. “I would like to recognize your efforts,” said Sheridan. “Everything went fine. Every vendor appreciated it.” O’Dell acknowledged Steve Augestine’s help. Augestine is an employee of Maple Valley Schools. An issue with water and sewer in the school Saturday closed the restrooms, sending ven­ dors and arts and crafts patrons to the portable units. “Every year I’m amazed,” added Williams. “Every Monday [immediately after the festival], you’d never know it was here.” “Everybody comments on how clean the village is ... trash emptied,” added Wineman. O’Dell mentioned help received from Merle and Marti Martin and Brian Dunlap, as well. Vermontville awarded $109K grant for lagoon study Monte O’Dell, depart­ ment of public works super­ visor for the Village of Vermontville, informed council members May 3 that the village had been awarded a grant totaling of $109,990. The grant is for a lagoon study and is from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The village is required to match 10 percent, but O’Dell said the village has paid $35,413 to Paradigm Design engineers for the study, resulting in overpay­ ment. As a result, the vil­ lage will receive a reim­ bursement for anything over the requirement. A recent study by the DEQ resulted in an addi­ tional savings of $88,000. The tour conducted by DEQ officials, Village President Ruth Wineman, O’Dell and Trustee Garry Patrick revealed that problems were not as extensive as first believed. At its meeting Thursday, the council voided the orig­ inal contract with Paradigm, dated Feb. 9, and signed a new one reflecting the reduced amount. O’Dell said he expects the village to receive the grant money in July. Improvements add comfort to Putnam library Putnam library has new chairs for comfortable seating made possible through the Robert C. Reinhardt Library Fund. Putnam District Library in Nashville invites residents to visit and spend some time making use of the library’s most recent updates. Focusing on its vision statement of “Honoring the past, serving today and preparing for tomorrow,” several improvements have been made utilizing grant money from the Robert C. Reinhardt Library Fund. The fund provides money to rural libraries; Nashville a received $19,000 grant in 2011. The library board embraced several ideas given in a presentation by Jim Siedl, director of Woodlands Library Cooperative at a retreat in 2010. Siedl noted the need to improve access to technology, model interiors after modem bookstores and keep in mind that the library of today is “not our father’s library.” Putnam staff welcomes when grant dollars became the opportunity to show off available for the project, the the improvements. A book board decided to give it a try. return slot has been added to When a mom and son spent the circulation desk, allow­ 45 minutes reading there the ing patrons to return materi­ other day before picking out als unaided. Electrical outlets DVDs to take home, I felt have been installed in the good about the decision to floor of each room, making make the library even more the library more laptop- and inviting than it already was.” mobile device-friendly as The table and chairs previ­ visitors use the high-speed ously located in the front wireless Internet anytime. In room are now upstairs in the addition, a section of new local history room, which is bookshelves has been available for use by appoint­ installed in the western nook. ment. Patrons are enjoying the Putnam District Library new bookstore- style seating serves the townships of in the front room of the Assyria, Castleton and library, said Director Shauna Maple Grove. Hours are Swantek. Monday and Friday 10 a.m. “When we surveyed the to 6 p.m., Tuesday and community about possible Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. and improvements to the library Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 2012, we introduced the More information can be idea of adding more comfort­ found on the library website, able seating throughout the www.putnamlib.org or on building,” she said. “The Facebook. feedback was positive. So Vermontville library resuming longer hours Township commits support Vermontville Township appropriation available for Library will increase hours the projected loss, if necesof operation when it resumes sary. the former schedule, begin­ “Both the library board ning Tuesday, May 15. and the township board In February, the library members agree that main­ board of trustees decided to taining the level service cur­ decrease hours and instituted rently provided by the library and added a non-resident fee is beneficial to the communi­ policy in an effort to balance ty,” said Rumsey. the budget for the upcoming The library board contin­ fiscal year. ues to look for ways to Changes in the structure of resolve the budget shortfall penal fine revenue funding she said, adding that they are had forced cuts in service currently negotiating a new hours, materials and pro­ contract with Kalamo grams. Penal fine revenues Township for library servic­ make up 30 percent of the es. The current contract was operating budget. Loss of 50 adopted in 1971. percent of this funding as The current library mill­ declining Students from Matt Powers’ fourth grade class were awarded a $300 mini-grant twell waxe revas aesnue e cfronmngtheproperty prporpeseernyt age of .75 mills expires in pt 2012; a renewal request will from the Barry Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council. The money will pur- millage dramatically affected be on the August ballot. chase furniture such as video rockers and bean bags. The idea for the grant came future operations said Carla Trustees have agreed to from Powers. During silent reading time, he said, the kids were finding it hard to get Rumsey director. request an additional .25 comfortable. Grants applications to YAC must be written by youths. Taking on that The Vermontville mills, bringing the total to 1 task were (from left), Samuel Hochstetler, Eli Nelson, Katie Villanueva Alexis Steele, Township Board of Trustees mill. has assured a general fund Rumsey said the library pictured with Jennifer Richards, YAC director. Grant awarded staff also is seeking grants and other funding sources to continue providing the high­ est level of service possible for patrons. Effective May 15, hours will be Tuesdays 1 to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays 9 a.m. to I p.m. The library is closed Sunday and Monday. Schools to have half-day Wednesday Maple Valley Schools will be in session in the morning only Wednesday, May 16. Staff will be attending pro­ fessional development ses­ sions in the afternoon. School will resume as nor­ mal Thursday, May 17. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 12,2012 — Page 3 Vermontville soldier deployed on second tour of duty in Afghanistan by Shari Carney P«tS JL, I J? 1?^ %/^iis t* sa■ kjS k Staff Writer A combat engineer in the Army National Guard, Spc. Nate Racine of Vermontville, has been deployed on his second tour of duty to Afghanistan. He is expecting to return after nine months, but is preparing to spend a year in Kandahar Province, based on current information. Racine has had extensive training in demolition — or removal of explosive devices — and will be building trenches alongside roads. His father, Paul Racine, is retired from the Air Force; he refueled aircraft while in flight during the Vietnam War. Spc. Racine is a 2004 graduate of Maple Valley. He enlisted in the Army National Guard in April of In full military attire, Spc. Nate Racine carries 80 to 90 pounds in weighted vest, 2007. Six months later, he 210 rounds of ammunition, a salt pack, medical pack and automatic weapon. learned he was going to Afghanistan. He spent 10 “There was a mountain months in Kwost. range all around us,” recalled Spc. Nate Racine , with the Army National Guard and his father Paul Racine, who served in the U.S. Air Force, say military service runs back several generations in the family. fc c^': "^ikd pmh2?"*d p I ha Wu ffitt htkMid 17 “""it 17* itoln toln ™ Mt I Wfehi Mt tod pi Imkj d R ItafrJblim toy Myi(uiti|i lit JkwiBwit fa- hluthfaite lit m.pctMitfiJ.a? ai ht Fatal Spc. Nate Racine, pictured with his parents Marcie and Paul, was recently deployed for a second tour of duty in Afghanistan. Spc. Nate Racine , now on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, was single during his first tour. Now he considers his girlfriend, Roxie Gonzalez, and her daughter, Loralye, family. q Paul Racine says of this favorite photo of his son, Nate, “He is my pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.” Racine. “We were 15 to 20 miles west ofwhere [Osama] Bin Laden was killed.” Racine said he ran mis­ sions out to the border, clear- Spc. Nate Racine serves in the Army National Guard. He is on his second tour in a desert region of Afghanistan where temperatures range from 70 degrees at night to 100-plus during the day. ing the routes of bombs and has seen Taliban members crossing the border into Pakistan. “I’m prepared to go far away,” said Racine of his second tour. This time, however, the circumstances have changed. Racine is leaving behind his girlfriend, Roxie Gonzalez, and her daughter, Loralye. “When I was single, I did­ n’t worry about anything ... it’s different now,” he said. Training has been exten­ sive. Racine is an E4 special- ist hoping to be a corporal soon. Racine and his family will be able to visit with each other face to face over the Internet through Skype, as well as through messages on Facebook. Racine was quick to say, “It’s not a bad thing if See SOLDIER, page 12 Spc. Nate Racine took this photograph of a heavy laden truck in the desert region of Afghanistan. Racine has been deployed for a second tour of duty with the Army National Guard. �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised m the Maple Valley News’ Saturday May 12, 2012 Chamber’s legislative coffee Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events is in Nashville Monday The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative coffee Monday. May 14. at 8 a m at the Castleton Township Hall. 915 Reed St. in Nashville. The event provides an opportunity to hear legisla­ tive updates from local, state and federal officials on issues that affect the area. Speakers will give updates from their offices, and then the floor will be open for questions. The legislative coffees are free and open to the public. They are held on the second Monday of every month, October through May, at Barry County rotating locations. This Commission on Aging month's coffee with be the Menu and Activities last event until fall. Friendship Sites For more information on Congregate Menu legislative coffees and other Monday, May 14 community events, call the Sliced ham, sweet potachamber of commerce, 269­ 945-2454, or visit toes, cabbage, pineapple, din­ ner roll. www.mibarry.com. Vermontville library presenting Fancy Nancy Poetry Palooza An afternoon of poetry fun based on the Jane O’Conner story Fancy Nancy Poet Extraordinaire will take place at Vermontville Township Library’s Palace of Poetry Sunday, May 20, at 3 p.m. Fancy Nancy is a young girl with a larger-than-life personality, who adores all things fancy, said O’Conner of her creation. She always dresses extravagantly, wear­ ing boas, tutus, ruby slippers, fairy wings and fuzzy slip­ pers. Nancy loves using big fancy words such as “irides- cent,” “ecstatic” and “extraordinary,” as well as anything in French. Fancy Nancy Poetry Palooza will be on the lawn behind the library at the Library Palace of Poetry. Guests will receive poetry journals and pencils with a plume. “That’s fancy for feather,” said Carla Rumsey, director. Guests will learn about different types of poems and create and share with the group. Fancy snacks and a glitter project are planned. Registration in encour­ aged but not required; send an email to vermontvillelibrary@yahoo.com or stop by the library. Guests also may register on the library Facebook wall. Call anytime lor Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 f to the Vermontville Maple Syrup officers of the Corporation, producers, everyone that collected sap and helped with maple syrup making, various chairpersons and helpers of the activities and events. Businesses and individuals thatpurchased memberships, sponsors oftheparade, churches, clubs andgroups that tookpart in making The Maple Syrup Festival a success! 06780892 Eugene Fisher, President Thursday, May 17 Sliced roast beef and Ched­ dar cheese, potato salad, tropical fruit, bun. Friday, May 18 Hard boiled eggs, kidney bean salad, prunes, granola bar. Wednesday, May 16 Potato crunch pollock, sea­ soned potatoes, coleslaw, orange. Thursday, May 17 Oven fried chicken, maca­ roni and cheese, tator tots, green beans, peaches. Friday, May 18 Liver and onions, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad, banana, dinner roll. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, May 14 Sliced ham, sweet pota­ toes, cabbage, pineapple, gra­ nola bar. Tuesday, May 15 Mostaccioli pasta with meat sauce and cheese, peas and carrots, broccoli, apple­ sauce. Wednesday, May 16 Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, May 14 Seafood pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, applesauce, club crackers. Tuesday, May 15 Cottage cheese, com and black bean salad, mandarin Potato crunch pollock, sea­ soned potatoes, spinach, orange, granola bar. Thursday, May 17 Oven fried chicken, hash brown cubes, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, pineapple. Friday, May 11 BBQ chicken thigh, au gratin potatoes, spinach, banana, wheat bread. Activities Calendar Monday, May 14 - Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Kinship Speaker 1:30 p.m. Delton - Mini Massage 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. GL - 10:30­ 12:30 Cards. Wednesday, May 16 - Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Music/Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland Mini Massage 11 a.m. Delton Reminiscence; Medicare Fraud 12:15 p.m.; Kinship Support 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17 - Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; BP & BS Clinic 10:30 a.m.; Caregiver’s Support 3:30 p.m.; Quilting 11:30. Nashville - TV Time; Friday, May 18 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Fuller Street Breakfast Menu Monday, May 14 Strawberry and banana yogurt, animal crackers, juice, milk. Tuesday, May 15 Apple filled jammer, juice, milk. Wednesday, May 16 cheese, bean dip, fresh fruit, milk. Wednesday, May 16 Breakfast only. No lunch. Thursday, May 17 Sack lunch day. Strawberry PBJ, apple, car­ rots, chips, milk. Friday, May 18 Twin burgers, wedge, fruit, milk. potato Cherry frudel, juice, milk. Friday, May 18 72 Years Sliced turkey and Swiss cheese, coleslaw, peaches, bun. Tuesday, May 15 Thursday, May 17 Thank ybu Wednesday, May 16 Hamburger, broccoli Ched­ dar soup, baked beans, apple­ sauce, bun. Strawberry poptarts (2), juice, milk. A Special oranges, granola bar. Apple cinnamon Texas toast, fruit, milk. NOTE: 2 milk flavors offered daily with lunch. 2 milk choices offered daily with breakfast. Cracker packs offered daily with hot lunch. Menu subject to change without notice. Fuller Street Lunch Menu Monday, May 14 Sloppy Joe, potato salad, chips, fruit, milk. Tuesday, May 15 Nachos with meat and Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, May 14 potatoes, pears, birthday cake. Variety bar. NOTE: Entree’s available daily: variety of chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, PB&J sandwich, yogurt w/string cheese. Assorted low fat milk. Menu subject to change. Breakfast prices: $1.45; reduced 300; Lunch prices: $2.25-$2.50, reduced 400; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Milk only: 500. Com dogs, baked beans, cinnamon applesauce. Deli bar. Tuesday, May 15 Chicken wrap sandwich, spinach dip w/chips, fresh grapes, brownie. Mexican bar. Thursday, May 17 Good Time Pizza, celery w/peanut butter, mixed fruit. Asian bar. Friday, May 18 Chicken fritters, mashed BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM * excludes Digital 30 © Stadium Seating Wednesday, May 16 No pm classes. No lunch­ es. “J3 f" Al Q No passes SHOWTIMES 5/12 -5/16 ©DARK SHADOWS (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:40,2:10,4:40,7:10,9:40 MON-TH 4:40,7:10,9:40 THE RAVEN (R) DAILY 4:30, 9:20 O® 30 THE AVENGERS (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:30,3:30, 6:30, 9:30 MON-TH 3:30, 6:30,9:30 O© THE AVENGERS (PG-13) SAT-SUN 1:00, 4:00, 7:00,10:00 MON-TH 4:00, 7:00,10:00 THE LUCKY ONE (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:30,2:00, 6:50 MON-TH 6:50 Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th A mothers love is ours to keep - what a priceless thing to know. Her thoughts stay with us through the yearss no matter where we go. Nothing else in all this world will ever rise above that single most important thing ofall, a mother’s love! FOR A GOOD HOME COOKED MEAL Nashville s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main Nashville 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Bring Mom to the Country Kettle for dinner. She deserves the best! •Baked Ham ’Swiss • Roast &Yams Steak Turkey ALSO PRIME RIB $10.95 YOUR OURCHOICE CHOIC $©050 INCLUDES SOUP & SALAD BAR Have a very nice day Mom! ..Jack Judy �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, May 12,2012 — Page 5 From the Pulpit God has motherly ways by Pastor Kathy Smith Vermontville and Gresham United Methodist churches Sunday, May 13, we celebrate our mothers. In many churches, we will be thanking God for mothers whom we have lost to death, for mothers who are working hard to raise their children, for mothers who are expecting, for those who are mothers because of adoption or foster care or simply mothering others’ children. We will pray for those mothers who have lost children to death and for those women who have wanted desperately to have children but could not. Did you know that the Bible describes God as a hen who gathers her baby chicks under her wing? As you may know, mother hens do this to protect their little ones from danger and the elements. Can you picture God that way? The Bible also tells us that as a mother comforts her child, so God will comfort us. We often forget the mothering attributes of God, the nurturing and loving aspects that draw us into a relationship with the God who loves us so much; who protects us when we are in danger and comforts us when we are afraid or sad. Like a mother, God watches us walk down the streets of life, keeping an eye on us while allowing freedom to make choices. Like a mother, God lets us snuggle up on his lap and then sings songs of delight over us. Like a mother, God invites us to sit with him for a chat to express our deepest longings, and whispers an invitation to us to receive his love through Jesus Christ. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms. May your children rise up to call you blessed. May you exhibit the same moth­ ering attributes as the God who loves us without end, and may you put your trust in Jesus Christ for his mercy and grace on both the difficult days of mothering and the days your children surprise you with joy. Hastings City Bank awards Apple iPad Friths to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Marilyn M. (Clingenpeel) and Kenneth H. Frith are celebrating their 25th wed­ ding anniversary May 16, 2012. They were married May 16, 1987 at Potterville UMC, with a reception at Potterville Fire and EMS Building. Marilyn and Ken will be renewing their wedding vows on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Vermontville UMC, and an open house at Bismark from 8-10 p.m., corner of Bismark and Round Lake. No gifts, please. jm life Wlt&te'inin B • wi wiy tf (fc mW W (fate J; M *h? t» rfe^tte. taiMi I Mas^ttlK ® Hta prits lift ’irt Wp j IjksW H IMA i I* Last MOPS gathering of the season is Tuesday Tuesday, May 15, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. the local Mothers of Preschoolers group will hold its last gath­ ering of the season at Vermontville Bible Church, 250 N. Main St. Organizers will be provid­ ing activities to do with chil­ dren over the summer and ways for kids to learn UCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194 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 Scripture with simple memo­ ry verses. Child care will be provid­ ed by volunteers from the church. For more information con­ tact Karen Weever, 517-231­ 2284, the church, 517-726­ 0647 or email office@myvbc.org. 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 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 Nancy Goodin of Hastings City Bank presents an Apple iPad to Brian Himmelsbaugh of Bellevue during the finance for young adults event hosted at the Hastings branch May 3. Information shared during the evening included student checking accounts, debit and credit cards, establishing good credit and Internet secu­ rity. Prior to that evening and during the event, cus­ tomers and residents had an opportunity to enter the drawing. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 20 May 21 May 21 May 21 May 30 June 1 June 2 Horse Point Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center. Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., KCC. Generation E Showcase. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Rabbit Bam Clean-up for Fair, 1-5 p.m., Expo Center. State 4-H Trail Ride. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Pro Auto in Hastings. Rabbit Showmanship Clinic, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Cat Pre-registration deadline. Cooking Competition Pre-registrations due in Extension office. Fair Preparation Day, Expo Center. Bovine Bingo at Saturday, May 19 • 2 - 5 p.m. The tickets are $5.00 for a 4*xl6* parcel Maple Valley Football Field Benefits class of2015 For tickets you can contact s FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 am. 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 Maple Valley High School Maple Valley High School 517-852-9275 Jennifer Miller 269-804-9247 Kelly Morton 527-749-1961 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. 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45 A.M. Service................................... 11 P.M. Service.................................... 6 Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday School 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 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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING 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. 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.................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page 6 - Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. May 12, 2012 Bradley J. Monroe Thomas P. Wood, Jr. NASHVILLE, MJ - We have lost a wonderful father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, uncle and special love of Colleen. Mr. Thomas P. Wood, Jr., age 84, of Nashville, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Tom was bom in Battle Creek on July 6, 1927, the son ofthe late Thomas P. and Fem A. (Arnold) Wood. He was raised in the Bellevue and Battle Creek areas and attended local schools. He was the widower of Yvonne "Bonnie" (French) Wood. The couple had been married over 53 years when she passed away. Tom was a member of the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1946. He worked as a Millwright at Eaton Corporation for 34 years before retiring in 1983. He then went to work part-time in the maintenance depart­ ment at Pennock Hospital where he worked for six years. Tom enjoyed gardening, country dancing with his close friend Colleen and singing country music with various bands. He also loved to gather nuts and would sit and crack walnuts during the winter. During the summer, be and Colleen would travel to northern Michigan to spend time with their friends on Ford Lake in the Ludington area. Being out­ side in summer working in the garden was always a summer tradition that Tom looked forward to. Tom is survived by his two daughters, Dawn (Bill Wellman) Haight, Wendy (Bob) Bassett; two sons Tom (Debbie) Wood III, Dennis (Cindi) Wood; two sisters, Pauline (Vern) Webster, Loma (George) Crawford; two brothers, Robert (Karen) Wood, Sam (Loretta) Wood; 14 grandchildren, 16 great- Linda L. Spaulding HASTINGS, Ml- Linda L. Spaulding, age 63, of Hastings, passed Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at her Hastings home. Linda was bom in Hastings, on July 17, 1948, the daughter of the late Ray and Betty (Campbell) Tolan. She was raised in the Middleville area and attend­ ed local schools, graduating from Middleville High School in 1967. She was the wife ofRobert Spaulding. The couple was married in Middleville on November 4, 1967. They made their home in the Hastings area, where they raised their family together. Linda and Robert had been married for over 44 years. Linda was employed with the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 43 years where she was primarily responsi­ ble for customer service. She retired March 31, 2011, and, at the time of her retire­ ment, was one of the longest tenured employees in com­ pany history. Linda enjoyed reading romance novels, working outside, watching the hum­ mingbirds, and visiting with > friends and family. During the summer months, Linda especially enjoyed driving in her 1946 Chevy pickup. During their retirement, Bob and Linda enjoyed spending their winters camp­ ing all over the Southern United States. But when at home, Linda loved to show her gift of hospitality to those who would visit; she took great pride in making sure guests always felt wel­ comed at her home. Being at home also gave her the opportunity to spend time with her husband and family just working around the house. Qiana’s The Place to Gofor Professional Styli MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday grandchildren, and numerous stepstep-grandchildren, great - grandchildren, and step-great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a very special lady in his life, Colleen Wells and her extended family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Yvonne (Bonnie); daughter, Loree Childers; son in-law, John Childers; and brothers, Dennis and Verl Wood. Funeral services will be held at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2012. George Crawford will officiate. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Wilcox Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. The family will receive visitors Saturday, May 12 beginning at 11 a.m. until the funeral time at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Memorial contributions can made to the family of Thomas Wood Jr. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t for further details. CHARLOTTE, MI Bradley J. Monroe, age 54, of Charlotte passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Sparrow Hospital Lansing. Bradley was bom in Charlotte, on June 12, 1957, the son of the late Adison and Anna (Chorak) Monroe. He was raised in the Dimondale area and attended local schools there. Brad was a mechanic at Crandall's Trucking. In his spare time Brad enjoyed taking care of his farm and constantly stayed busy fixing tractors, farming, baling hay, and spending time with his family. He was the husband of Pamela (Mauldon) Monroe. The couple was married August 22, 1981 in Lansing. They made their home in the Holt area during the early part of their marriage where they began their family. In 1990 they purchased their Charlotte farm, where they have lived for the past 22 Perc --- Wayne, IN, Tonia (Bill) KALAMO, MI - Percilla Tellas, Robert Thomason of L. Morris, age 75, of Charlotte, Ray Thomason of Kalamo, passed away Hastings, Montie Morris Jr. Sunday, May 6, 2012 at of Eaton Rapids, Jerret McLaren-Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing. Morris of Nashville; 14 grandchildren, and four great Percilla was bom in grandchildren several of Homer on January 16, 1937, which thought ofher more as the daughter of the late a mother. Lawrence and Frieda She was preceded in death (Grunduman) Winchell. She by her son, Richard was raised in the Gresham Thomason. area and attended Charlotte Funeral services were held schools. at Daniels Funeral Home, She was the wife of Mr. Percilla was an avid col ­ Linda is survived by her Montie Morris. The couple Nashville, on Wednesday, lector of angels; which can beloved husband of44 years,, was was married married in in Ionia Ionia on on July July May 9, 2012. Bob; her kids Nicole (Ken) 29, 1967. They made their be seen throughout her Interment took place pri­ Bredeweg, Mike (Janet) home in the Kalamo area house. vately at Hillside Cemetery Along with her husband Spaulding, Michelle (Jerry) where they raised their famiKalamo, immediately fol­ and family she enjoyed Edmonds; sisters Kareen ly together. lowing the funeral service. camping and fishing during Tripp, Anne (Larry) Percilla took great pride in Memorial contributions the summer at Deep Lake. Hawthorne; brother Mitch taking care ofher family and can be made directly to the (Kim) Tolan; grandchildren her love for them was end- And in her younger days she family of Percilla Morris. Cory Samatha less. She loved cooking and enjoyed country western and Funeral arrangements have Spaulding, Jennifer Nino, baking, especially for family dancing with her husband. been entrusted to the Daniels Percilla is survived by her Matt McCarty, Torrey gatherings. She also loved Funeral Home in Nashville. beloved husband of 44 years Spaulding, Tom Edmonds, flowers and would often dec­ Please visit our website at Frieda Phoenix Spaulding, Jerry orate the family’s home with Montie; children, www. dan ielsfuneralhome. ne Edmonds Jr., Alixan flowers she picked from her (Jerry) Rounds of Charlotte, t for further details. Jean (Jerry) Morris of Fort Spaulding, Chad Howell, garden. Amanda Jankoviak, Heather Main; and 11 great-grand­ • New Construction Designed and Installed children; and her beloved • Fuel Oil Furnace Installation and Service • Boiler Installation and Service dogs, Thor and Skipper. • Geo-Thermal Installation and Senrice • Radiant Floor Tubing and Ceiling Funeral services will be • Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Sales and Installation held at Pleasantview Family Air Conditioning & Heating Senrice • Duct Cleaning and Sanitizing Church at 11 a.m. on • AO Smith Water Heater Sales and | • High-Efficiency Furnace and Air Serving Your Community Senrice Monday, May 14,2012, with Conditioning Installation for Over 40 Years Pastor Steve Olmstead offi­ • Empire Space Heater Sales and Service • 24-Hour Phone Senrice»Free Estimates ciating. The family will receive visitors Sunday, May 13 QUALITY, VALUE 8 SERVICE from 2-6 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home and again at Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Nashville (517) 852-9565 Pleasantview Church on Monday, May 14, one hour before the funeral service, beginning at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes will be available at both viewings and the funeral. Funeral arrangements have '‘Our Family Serving Yours been entrusted to the Daniels • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Funeral Home in Nashville. Operated Funeral Home For further details please • Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room visit our website at • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free www.danielsfiineralhome.ne t • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 Goodman FROST HEATING 8 COOLING S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 years. Bradley is survived by his wife of 30 years, Pam; two daughters, Amanda Monroe, Jessica Monroe; two sons, Bradley J. Monroe II, Travis Monroe; four sisters, Janet (Chuck) Munchbach, Ruthanne (Walter) Baker, Joy (Rod) Eisenbrandt, Allyson Monroe; ten brothers, Dale (Gretchen) Monroe, Dean (Deb) Monroe, Doug (Vera) Monroe, Bill (Claudia) Monroe, Richard (Mary) Monroe, James (Brenda) Monroe, Edward (Diane) Monroe, Addison (Veena) Monroe, Tim (Becky) Monroe; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Don Monroe and Ron Miller, and his father-in-law, Glen Mauldon. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Interment took place immediately following the funeral service at Gresham Cemetery in Chester Township. In lieu of flowers the fam­ ily has requested memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t for further details. s (517) 852-9712 Scott A. Daniels & Family 06768230 Owner/Manager �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 12,2012 — Page 7 Memories of the Past Nashville Fire Department celebrated 100 years ■ ■’«. fc fl taw hnhmiBijtb xi Uit,gViUi E>» >» 1 tatmrtjtaf :Kli ®l)2 Iffidtfee |, W■w. tainfcz " Metal® /tta|B a |B* Midta * ■■• akulMli * • ^Mite Hikuk ** * tassitite fcjfeilsi ’ ■ I ft® ffltfj®! ifafctaW Eft'fijt In addition to saving lives and property for the past 100 years, Nashville’s fire department has taken an active part in community events, including the traditional Harvest Festival. In 1955, an antique Model T firetruck, bought and restored by the firemen themselves, was used to publicize the upcoming celebration. Shown adjust­ ing a banner on the ancient rig are (from left) firemen Forrest Babcock, Dean Bennett and Bill Olmstead. Ambulance service was established by the fire department in 1968 but since 1980 has operated as a separate entity. (Photo by Gladys Miller Richardson) This Memories ofthe Past of this article are from a article by the late Susan Memories column first pub­ Hinckley first appeared in lished in August 1979.) the Maple Valley News Tuesday, May 11, 1982. May 1982 marked the cen­ What do the Maple Valley tennial anniversary of the News and the Nashville Fire Nashville Fire Department, Department have in com­ It was on May 5, 1882, that mon? Both can trace their the department ofvolunteer origins to the tenacity of a firefighters was officially spirited 19-year-old named organized. The Nashville Omo Strong, who floated Fire Department had been in into Nashville in 1873 and continuous service since that established himself as the time, saving lives and prop­ first editor-publisher of the ertyfor 100 years. Portions Nashville News (a continu- STANTON'S PUBLIC AUCTION LOCATED AT 6460 Lamie, Vermontville, Ml (3 1/2 miles east ot Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. to Bradley Road, south one mile to Lamie and west 1/2 mile to sale site or 6 miles west of Charlotte on M-79 (Lawrence Hwy.) to Bradley Road, north 3 miles to Lamie and west 1/2 mile). 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Strong’s office did not bum, but it was sacrificed to stop the wild conflagration leap­ ing from building to building across adjacent frame struc­ tures. Those in command at the disaster scene decided the only way to halt the fiery chain was to remove the News office, to create a gap the flames could not bridge. Though slight of stature (he weighed only 135 pounds), Strong and a dozen hefty men hastily salvaged his 1,100-pound printing press and a few other posses­ sions before several hundred men and two teams of oxen toppled Strong’s building and dragged it from the line of fire. The loss represented a siz­ able financial blow to Strong, but the undaunted young publisher set up makeshift quarters elsewhere in the vil- Nashville’s fire department was organized 130 years ago this month with a com­ pany of volunteers, a 20-man capacity Rumsey fire engine, 400 feet of hose and a dozen leather buckets. Mechanized equipment, as seen in this 1920s photo, came later. Since 1884 Nashville’s fire trucks have been based at the same North Main Street location. The station was first housed in back of the town hall (in photo), a Methodist church building partially destroyed in an 1880 fire before it was purchased by the village and moved from the church site to Main Street. Later, the structure was renovated as a full-scale station. In 1947, Castleton and Maple Grove townships joined in support of the village fire department, which was situated in a new building encompassing the old town hall site and that of an adjacent blacksmith shop. lage and cranked out a News issue two days after the fire. A month later, he wrote: “We owe apologies for the appearance of the paper last week. It was very cold, and the shanty in which we have been printing the News since the last disastrous fire is very poorly heated. As a conse­ quence, the rollers were cold, the ink was stiff and even with the heat of our devil’s remarks, we could not warm things up enough to do our usual first-class job of print­ ing.” In the same issue, Strong again had occasion to push for his favorite cause. “Added proof that Nashville needs a fire department came last Wednesday afternoon when the rear part ofJ. B. Rasey’s house caught fire. The greater part of the building was saved by Herculean efforts on the part of the townspeople, but Mr. Rasey estimates about $300 damages done.” In November 1874, Strong still was prompting Nashville officials to act. “Considerable talk is to be heard in regard to the need for a good village fire depart­ ment, and time seems ripe to accomplish same,” he wrote. “Apparently, many of our taxpayers do not wish to see a recurrence ofthe disastrous fire that swept the business district last winter.” A decade later, Strong’s dream became reality. Nashville’s volunteer fire department was organized in May 1882 with J.D. McCartney as chief. A Rumsey fire engine, com­ plete with hose and a dozen leather buckets, was pur­ chased that spring by the vil­ lage from a Chicago maker of fire apparatus for the sum of $1,150. Dress uniforms for the firefighters had even been acquired, after an early June benefit ball at the local opera house raised funds for that purpose. Water for firefighting in those early days was a pri­ mary concern. It was stored in fire wells, large bricklined cisterns still to be found (now drained) beneath many Main Street stores, sidewalks and streets. One cistern was situated under Strong’s new quarters on Maple Street. That building, known as the old News office, was built in the mid18705 as a primary school on Washington Street and was moved to its present site in November 1885 for use as Strong’s headquarters. Just as the cisterns were located at strategic points around town, so were hose carts. Whenever a fire occurred, independent dray­ men would race their teams to haul the hose carts to the scene. A hose was dropped into the nearest fire well and about 10 men would handle the pump. See MEMORIES, pg. 8 BOOM YfRHONTYlLU HBEWORKS! A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO: EATON FEDERAL BANK MID-AMERICA SHOWS BOB & LOIS SIPLE • VERMONTVILLE LIONS VALLEY PLOWS & MORE LIME @ GYPSUM • ROB & STEVE COOK MARGARET COOK • SYLVIA WILLIAMS TOM & JOEANN NEHMER AND EVERYONE WHO PUT MONEY IN THE JUGS AROUND TOWN VERMONTVILLE MAPLE SYRUP CORPORATION 06780894 �Page 8 — Juat Say ‘As Advertised in the Mapte Valley News* Saturday. May 12. 2012 MEMORIES, continued from page Housing for Nashville’s fire equipment came in August 1884, when Strong noted, “A new frame engine house, 16 by 24 feet, has been built this week in the rear ofthe town hall at a cost of between $75 and $100. It will accommodate the fire engine and village tools.” Four years later, mission accomplished, Strong sold his newspaper to employee Lcn W. Feighner and headed When their factory near report on some adequate fire alarm for the village.” By Main Street burned in 1891 the Lentz family agreed to February 1899, the council rebuild in Nashville only if had authorized erection of a village officials would guar­ steel tower, higher than sur­ on antee an adequate water sup­ rounding buildings, ply to prevent a repeat disas­ Maple Street just off Main ter at the new facility on the Street, upon which will be east side of town. hung an alarm bell, to be The following year, the rung in case of fire. In late standpipe was erected in April, the News informed Waterworks (now Putnam) readers that the new bell had Park The tank held 85,000 been received and the 40gallons of Thomapple River foot tower was expected in a water. (About 40 years week “so we will soon have later, wells were driven to an efficient fire alarm.” furnish municipal water that Provisions also were made also was fit for drinking.) to awaken key firefighting Next came a proper alarm personnel for nighttime fires. system. Near Christmas “A fire alarm has been 1898 the News noted that the placed on a pole in front of “village council had appoint­ Brattin’s hardware and con­ ed Frank Brattin and F.W. nected with the residence of Knoll to investigate and D.L. Hullinger,” explained west to Oregon, where he later became a successful publisher of trade journals. Nashville’s fire depart­ ment continued to flourish and became an integral part of the growing community. Establishment of Nashville’s first municipal water supply in J 892 was a giant step for­ ward in firefighting. The move was inspired by Lentz Table Company, the vil­ lage’s largest employer. 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If the firemen had been equipped with a couple Scott Air Packs that Chief Charles J. Betts has long wanted the fire board to buy, two men could have gone in and found the blaze and squelched it in a matter of minutes — proba­ bly without having to use water.’ Needless to say, Scott Air Packs now are standard fire department equipment in Nashville. Orno Strong would be proud. Hansbargeri ‘HALIFAX ‘PEGGY"S COVE ‘HOPEWELL ROCKS ‘CAPE BRENTON ISLAND 24 HOUR T the News in October, “so that in case of fire, he can be eas­ ily awakened.” In the early 1900s, after a phone system was estab­ lished in the village, daytime alarms also were sounded on a steam whistle at the old pumphouse in Putnam Park. By dividing the town into numbered wards, village engineer Frank Russell could signal the location of a fire by blowing a predetermined number of blasts. Reports of fires were received by Russell on a pumphouse phone, the calls being relayed by operators at the central switchboard of the telephone office on Main Street. In time, modem siren systems replaced primitive alarms, and in 1954, the old fire bell which had been located atop the Maple Street tower, was placed on the grounds of Putnam Library as a memorial to comrades who had died while serving as firemen. (Only one had died in the line of duty.) Until 1947, the Nashville Fire Department was operat­ ed by the village. 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Pictured, left to right: Carrie Sandborn, D.O. from Hastings Family Medicine; Sarah Verburg, N.P.-C. from Gun Lake Family Medicine; Anita Asadorian, D.O. from Caledonia Family Medicine; Christina Reisinger, N.P.-C. Caledonia, Clarksville & Nashville Family Medicine Amy Curry, D.O. from Gun Lake Family Medicine. �Page 10 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 12, 2012 day. Alma and her chum, Jenny, were among the favored ones. They were allowed to help Mrs. Lane in the kitchen, They were per­ mitted to pick flowers in the garden and fruit from the orchards — huge white and yellow cherries, great golden “sweetbow” apples, spicy pears and succulent plums. Mr. Lane traveled all over the country buying young walking over to the station, than these were two little horses which he shipped east by Alma W. Swinton Teen-age Stories was let her watch the firemen white donkeys. Every time in carload lots in the fall after written in 1965. by Alma brush and curry their Alma was allowed to go over he had fed them all summer to see Ruth, the hired man and broken them to drive and Williams Swinton Alma, charges. “Whoa! Careful now, boy, would put the saddles and ride. daughter ofDr. George and His young guests were Sara Benedict Williams of step over a little,” the man bridles on the small animals, would say and give his steed hoist up the little girls, hand thrilled to see how Mr. Lane Vermontville. a gentle slap on the rump as each one a thin switch, and would come up beside a skit­ Once there was a little girl he moved along beside him start the pair off down the tish colt, win its confidence, drive. then suddenly slip a bridle named Alma who loved in the stall. Alma had her own names Have you ever ridden a over its head and a bit in its horses. From the time she was a tiny child, the sight of for the beautiful horses. One, donkey? It is a curious sensa­ mouth. The colt would rear horses in motion fascinated she called Prince; he looked tion. One seems to be going and tear and lash out with its her. Her father, who was a so proud and independent. up and down instead of for­ feet; but finally, under the doctor, sometimes took her The other she named Dancer ward. It is jig, jig, jig, jiggity guidance of the long reins with him on his drives into because when returning from jig. The saddle feels as hard and the soothing tones ofMr. the country. When she was a fire he always seemed to as cement. The little sharp Lane’s voice, the colt would only 3 of 4 years old, he want to execute a little pirou­ hooves go clippety-clop, quiet down and eventually would let her hold the reins ette, instead of walking clippety-clop and cut tiny lit­ allow itselfto be guided right and then she would imagine soberly as a horse is sup­ tle tracks in the meadow or or left, would start or stop as the reins commanded. she was guiding the horse. posed to do. on the grassy roads. After a few days of Alma was still quite young Of course, her father was The French composer fully aware that the gentle when she was allowed to Ibert wrote a composition becoming accustomed to the old Dobbin didn’t need much visit her grandfather’s farm called “The Little White bridle, the horse would be guidance. in Wisconsin. There, she Donkey.” It describes, in saddled quickly. Again the The little girl lived in a spent a great deal of time in music, exactly the gait and colt would react with nerv­ city apartment on the Main the bams and stables, jump­ temperament of one of the ous excitement. When this had subsided, Mr. Lane Street, directly across from a ing in the hay mow, playing little creatures. fire station. When the huge hide-and-go-seek with her Donkeys are small, but would run along beside the alarm gongs began to clamor young cousin Clarence. they are bigger than goats, so animal for a moment and, shrilly, she flew to the win­ Clarence had a goat that Alma felt she was getting with his hand on the pommel dow and watched spellbound could be harnessed to a small nearer and nearer to her of the saddle, take a flying as the great huge-hipped wagon. The children spent heart’s desire. leap as the horse dashed off horses dashed out of the many happy hours riding up Alma and her mother on a mad gallop to the end of quickly opened doors, and down the quiet country eventually went to live at her the big pasture. The children pulling the immense truck roads, and Alma was in her grandmother’s home in would hold their breath. Mr. filled with fire hose and element whenever Clarence southern Michigan. The Lane was short and stocky, equipment as easily as if it would condescend to let her house was large and roomy. and it seemed as if he would was a toy carriage. Just as the drive. The goat didn’t drive There were several acres of never be able to run fast truck turned onto the street, very well. In fact, he was land with a granary and a enough orjump high enough the last fireman made a fly­ really stubborn and went huge barn that no longer had to mount that flying steed. ing leap, caught the over­ very much as inclination stock, grain and hay in it. But he always did. In 15 hanging end of a ladder and seized him, sometimes tip­ Alma fretted because with so minutes, horse and rider clung to it precariously. ping the children ignomi- many conveniences for a would come back as peace­ Alma would remain at the nously. But it was something horse, there was no horse to fully as if they had been rid­ window a long time, for she to drive, and Alma loved it. make use of them. ing together for years. also liked to see the horses Some years later, Alma In this little fanning vil­ Mr. Lane took the children on their return when they visited her uncle in lage lived a childless couple, with him on country trips moved more sedately, arch­ Manistee. One of his busi­ Mr. and Mrs. Lane, who from time to time. He would ing their heads proudly as ness partners had an estate dearly loved children. So, to let first one then the other though conscious of a good on the edge of town. The help fill their empty hearts, drive the spanking bays. He deed successfully accom­ children in the large family they “adopted” children, as it gave them practical instruc­ plished. had the most fascinating were, from the village invit­ tions on how to drive, how to Sometimes Alma’s father pets: dogs, cats, rabbits, ing two or three at a time to control a skittish horse in took her by the hand and, ducks. But, more interesting come down and spend the emergencies, such as meet­ ing a huge, fire-eating thresh­ ing machine. When horses met these monsters on the road, they stopped and stared The Vermontville Fire Department would like to thank the following for a moment, then attempted businesses for their donations of cash and prizes that made the 92nd to back and finally urged on annual Fireman's Ball the great success that it was. We appreciate by voice and whip, stood on your support for our services. This year, we purchased water rescue hind legs and waltzed around suits and equipment and provided training to our members in its use. it. It took calm nerves and Thank you very much! very careful management to prevent a bad spill and ensu­ Pizza Hut of Charlotte Kenny's Standard Service in ing runaway. Shell In Nashville Vermontville Alma was an apt pupil. The C-Store In Nashville Independent Bank in Vermontville Subway In Nashville Firestone of Lansing Burger King of Charlotte AutoZone of Charlotte PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Arby's of Charlotte AU real estate advertising in this news­ Subway of Charlotte paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act McDonalds of Charlotte Janson's in Charlotte and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which Fay’s in Charlotte collectively make it illegal to advertise WalMart of Charlotte “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ Roush's Sidewalk Cafe in Nashville Paul's Gun Shop in Charlotte nation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, OutShlner Car Wash in Charlotte William's Farm Machinery of Charlotte age or martial status, or an intention, to TSC in Charlotte Trumble Agency make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes Team One In Charlotte AutoOwner's in Nashville children under the age of 18 living with Cottage Inn of Charlotte Courtside Printing in Nashville parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of One Stop in Charlotte Carl's Supermarket of Nashville children under 18. GoodTime Pizza in Nashville Candy Ford in Charlotte Ulis newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate Citizen's Elevator LLC in Vermontville The Bear's Den Party Store in Nashville which is in violation of the law. Our Nashville V.F.W. readers are hereby informed that all The Mystery Box dwellings advertised in this newspaper The Vermontville Library are available on an equal opportunity Teen-age Stories: The Pacer basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1 -800-927-9275. 06768090 When Mr. Lane said that if her grandmother had no objections, he would let her have a horse for the summer to ride and drive as she pleased, Alma was in sev­ enth heaven of delight For several summers after that when Alma was home from boarding school, she had a horse of her very own to feed and water, to curry and comb, to bed down at night and to wake up in the mornings. She spent hours every day riding and driving, frequently taking elderly people out with her, espe­ cially those who otherwise had little chance to see the beautiful countryside. Down at the end of the long village Main Street was a bam belonging to a man who kept a stable of racing horses, many of which had won prizes at the country fairs. As Alma passed this sta­ ble, she often stopped to water her horse at the trough in front through which flowed fresh spring water. The young stable atten­ dant who courteously came out to loosen the check rein was a boy Alma had known in school. While the horse was drinking, the young peo­ ple would discuss the racers. Once when Alma stopped, the boy was leading out the prized pacer Walpurga. “It must be wonderful to drive a horse like that,” exclaimed Alma, “But it must be very difficult.” “No indeed,” replied the young boy, “She is so gentle and responsive that a baby could drive her.” Alma’s eyes glistened, “How I would like to drive her!” “Would you really? Say, if you really mean that, I’ll let you sometime.” “Tomorrow?” she queried eagerly. The boy considered a moment. “Why, yes, I guess so.” He paused again. “Suppose you meet me at the river crossroads. I’ll be there with Walpurga at 10 at o’clock.” Alma asked dubiously, “What would your boss say?” “He won’t know it if you don’t tell. Walpurga has to be exercised every morning, anyway.” Feeling like a conspirator, Alma left the house the next morning in time to reach the designated crossroads at 10 o’clock. Sure enough, the boy was waiting. Walpurga was hitched to her racing sulky. Alma, never having viewed a racing sulky any closer than from a grand­ stand seat, had no idea how small a sulky was. It has just two wheels, a tiny seat so close to the horse that one can lean over and pet him. And, apparently, there is no place for the horse’s tail. But the boy knew what to do. He spread the horse’s tail across the seat, as jockey’s do, helped Alma in, adjusted her feet far apart in the little toe holds, and gave final instructions: “Don’t use the whip. You won’t need it. Go easy on the reins, for the harder you pull, the faster she’ll go. Go ‘round the four-mile square — I’ll wait for you here.” Almost before he stopped speaking, the horse had plunged forward. Alma had a quick glimpse of the boy climbing into her buggy, to kill time. That little horse seemed to feel that some­ thing was expected of her and she settled down into her best racing stride. The harder Alma pulled on the lines, the faster the well-trained pacer flew. Alma’s hair blew straight back in the breeze (so did Walpurga’s tail.) Alma’s eyes grew brighter and her cheeks redder as the distance was swallowed up. It seemed as if the first mile­ stone was reached in one minute, the second in anoth­ er. As they came; down the homestretch oh the fourth lap, time stopped complete­ ly. Alma’s heart was beating so fast she could hardly see to drive — but the little pacer didn’t need driving, she was a professional. She knew all the tricks of her trade and was giving of her best. When the starting place was reached again, Alma was in such a state ofblissful excitement she fairly fell out of the sulky. Continued next page LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BORROWER PUR­ SUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) THIS FIRM MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERON ACTIVE VICEMEMBER DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. NOTICE is hereby provided to the Borrowers) regarding the proper­ ty located at 6009 MARSH RD, SHELBYVILLE, Ml 49344. State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(1)(c), BAG Home Loans Servicing, LP has designated the Loan Modification Department of Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 at (248) 883-0157 as its agent to serve as the contact under MCL sections 600.3205a-3205c and has the authority to make agree­ ments for a loan modification pur­ suant to MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. 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-ASHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. If you request a meeting with the desig­ nated agent, foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the notice required by MCL 600.3205a was mailed to your last known address, subject to the provisions of MCL 600.3205b. If an agreement to modify the mortgage is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attorney. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968-0738. Notice given by: Randall S. Miller Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 248-883-0157 (Loan Modification Dept.) Ioanmods@rsmalaw.com Case No. 12MI01744-1 Dated: May 17, 2012 (05-12) 06781142 �ss ss w w&S '4SLss SJ> SjW ’OIL™ WX?S *£ **Sv J* % '%* &< ■*■ y<«5 sis ’sSsSiss is sSiSSk SSS^SJN s ”> >»« £w'* £/wS *** *>*,,»'*« £s« * UX 7 S*w , 7 W/W»« s rsai^'®W ii.r WnOHQRf m BBMWtf wiim rt'w raa » iw ifcnu fflB’ffi t(R«» VIIM 2«®i Wj fta t li taSta^ (Wifflim ■taiWfflk Wfflk .dps .dpsaaRlapw' K HB'WtWn*' 0Klfc . ga Mi® Sffllp® iwta^ta M ** L*J tagwl W*1 , AssM r* flip - an®®81 srtsS^1*1 Ja®J‘ wb *SL* **»*®*S ®•* &S Jl.S L,1* I•’t’s’tl•'3m&”W « * - S®Sw«i^ k ■ Imm*JK *;*C* C**1 , Sk> S5#< I* * 5*,X 5*,Xw Z ^c#11 z Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. May 12, 2012 — Page 11 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by William Lee Currier And Stephanie Kay Currier, Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for People's Choice Home Loan, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 25, 2006, and recorded on February 23, 2006, as Document Number: 1160465, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to HSBC Bank USA, N.A., As Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-HE3 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Three Hundred FortyTwo and 28/100 ($63,342.28) including interest at the rate of 7.65000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are sit­ uated, at 01:00 PM on May 24, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East one-half of Lot Six (6) of Block Five (5) of A.W. Phillip's Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, except­ ing and reserving therefrom the East fifty (50) feet thereof; Also, all that part of the West half of lot Six (6) of Block Five (5) of "Addition to Nashville By A.W. Phillips” Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, a plat as recorded in Liber 24 of Deeds, Page 422 Barry County Records, which lies Easterly of a line described as: beginning at a point which is 96.32 feet Easterly along the South line of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, a distance of 34.73 feet and North 12 degrees 59 minutes 10 sec­ onds East, a distance of 116.47 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 36; thence Southeasterly to the Southeast comer of said West half of Lot 6. (No right of direct ingress or egress from Highway M-66 from or to said described lands). Commonly known as: 110 East Casgrove If the property is even­ tually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption peri­ od will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: April 21, 2012 Randall S.. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., As Trustee for the registered holders of Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006HE3 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 12OM100443-1 (04-21) (05-12) (04-21)(05-12) 06779532 Entry to Nashville home damaged Continued from previous page “Oh, it was wonderful!” she gasped. “It’s the most wonderful ride I ever had in my life.” “I thought you’d like it,” smiled the boy, appreciative­ ly. “She’s a good little horse.” The return swap was hur­ riedly made, Alma climbing A Nashville man reported into her now prosaic buggy, April 29 that someone had and the boy stepping into the attempted to break into his spiderweb sulky. They house while he and his wife waved good-bye and were were away. When returning off. A few days later, when from dinner, the couple noticed mud on their entry Alma paused to water her door, and the door was dam- horse at the convenient aged. Deputies were told the trough, the boy came up and door frame also was cracked. Although there were visible pry marks on the door and frame, the house was not entered. There are no sus­ pects. Damage is estimated at $475. told the following story. The owner of the stable had encountered an old farmer. “Hey, Dan, what woman was a’drivin’ of your pacer yesterday?” he asked. The owner guffawed. “You must be losing your eyesight, Seth. Do you think I’d let a woman drive Walpurga? Not in kingdomcome!” “Well,” the old geezer said, “maybe so — she went by so fast I wasn’t certain, but it sure looked like a woman.” The boy smiled and Alma smiled and that was that IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard J. Meade and Shawnda L. Meade, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2006 and recorded October 2, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170796, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as successor in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of Popular ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates Series 2006-E by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One and 9/100 Dollars ($151,271.09) including interest at 8.38% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 24, 2012. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel described as: Commencing at the intersection of the East line of Lentz Street and the North line of Reed Street; thence East along said North line 357.00 feet; thence North perpendicular to said North line 180.00 feet to the point of beginning of this descrip­ tion ; thence South perpendicular to said North line 6.64 feet; thence West parallel with said North line 3.80 feet; thence North perpendicular to said North line 41.46 feet to a point on an intermediate traverse line, said point being South 23 feet more or less from the waters edge of the Thornapple River; thence North 64 degrees 34 minutes 49 sec­ onds East along said intermedi­ ate traverse line 4.22 feet; thence North 77 degrees 03 min­ utes 22 seconds East continuing along said intermediate traverse line 28.72 feet to a point South 20 feet more or less from said water's edge; thence South per­ pendicular to said North line 43.07 feet; thence West parallel with said North line 28.00 feet to the point of beginning; including lands lying between the interme­ diate traverse line and the water's edge of the Thomapple River. Together with a non-exclusive easement for the purposes of ingress and egress over a parcel described as: Commencing at the intersection of the North line of Reed Street with the East Line of Lentz Street in the Village of Barry Nashville, County, Michigan; thence East 357 feet for a place of beginning; thence North 180 feet thence East 20 feet thence South 180 feet; thence West 20 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 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 the property is sold at foreclo­ sure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: April 21,2012 Orians Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 2485022633 File No. 189.4797 (04-21)(05-12) 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: Cindy K Hess & Gordon C Hess, Husband and Wife, Joint Tenants to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 12, 2007 and recorded March 20, 2007 in Instrument # 1177659 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Citi Mortgage, Inc., by assignment dated January 7, 2012 and recorded January 17, 2012in Instrument # 201201170000562 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Forty-Five Cents ($284,469.45) including interest 5.15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 31, 2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 22.5 acres of the Southwest onequarter of the Southeast onequarter of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, except the 5 acres square in the Northeast comer, also except that part lying South of a stream running Easterly and Westerly through said description Commonly known as 4057 Farrell Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance 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 MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held respon­ sible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 4/28/2012 CitiMortgage, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Potestivo & Attorneys:: Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-55566 (04-28)(05-19) 06779919 Valley Rally 5K Run/Walk comes to Nashville June 16 The Maple Valley High School football program will be hosting the Valley Rally 5K Run/Walk during the 12th Annual Route 66 Classic and Antique Car Show in Nashville June 16. Registration flyers will soon be available at local businesses and at the Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School. The cost to pre-regis­ ter is $25, or $30 the day of the race. Registration will open at 6:45 a.m. the day of the race, in the back parking lot in downtown Nashville. The race is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. It will be a flat, road race around Nashville. Medals will go to the top performer in each age group. Contact varsity football coach Brian Lincoln for more information at the high school at (517) 852-9275, or by email at blincoln@mvs.kl2.mi.us. LEGAL NOTICE 06779542 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 CAMERON DOLLARHIDE and AMBER DOLLARHIDE, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TEN­ ANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lenders successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 29, 2010, and recorded on August 6, 2010, in Document No. 201008060007364, and assigned by said mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Thirty-Six Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($143,036.16), including interest at 4.750% 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 East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 24, 2012 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1 14 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 335.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SECTION; NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MIN­ UTES 16 MINUTES WEST 208.50 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS WEST 175.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 339.64 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 03 MIN­ UTES 14 SECONDS EAST 118.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 649.0 FEET OF THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF SAID NORTHWEST 1 I 4; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST 30.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 14 SEC­ ONDS EAST 57.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 309.97 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AN INGRESS AND EGRESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN "EASEMENT DESCRIPTION A". EASTMENT DESCRIPTION A: PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MIN­ UTES 15 SECONDS WEST 384.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 66.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS WEST 674.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST 66.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 649.0 FEET OF THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF SAID NORTHWEST 1 / 4; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 EAST 674.64 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTH 1 I 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION, THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 312.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 72.0 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 16.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH­ SOUTH 114 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS EAST 72.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 16.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR WIN­ CHESTER DRIVE (66.0 FEET WIDE, PRIVATE) OVER THAT PART LYING 33.0 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE CENTER­ LINE OF SAID DRIVE. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Flagstar Bank, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 FSB.004397 (04-21 )(05-11) 06779537 �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 12,2012 TOP 10 STUDENTS, continued from page 1 nity theater; choir, Da Capo (MV honors choir); golf; and soccer. His grandmother is his inspiration. His life’s philos­ ophy is “Live a life worth living.” His favorite quote is “We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations,” by Charles Swindoll. His favorite book is the Holy Bible. White plans to attend either Western Michigan University or Adrian College and study musical theater. • Jennifer Whitaker, daughter of Kathryn Paxton and Raymond Whitaker of Nashville, is the fourth sen­ ior scholar with a GPA of 3.760 and an ACT score of 27. She is a member of NHS and has attained the status of high honors. Whitaker is active in competitive dance, is a member of the Youth Advisory Council of Barry County, attends mission trips with Nashville Baptist Church and enjoys teaching dance. Her mom is her inspira­ tion. Her favorite quote is “Life is 10 percent what hap­ pens to us and 90 percent how we react to it, so we should look at these circum­ stances with positive atti­ tudes and trust that they are all just part of God’s plan for us,” by Charles Swindoll. Her favorite book is The Color Purple by Alice Walker. Whitaker plans to attend Grand Valley State University and study physi­ cal therapy. • Caleb Walker is the son of Angie and Aaron Walker of Nashville. Caleb has a GPA of 3.386 and ACT score of 30. He plays golf and soccer and is involved with choir and Da Capo. His grandfather is his inspiration. His life’s motto is “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.” His favorite quote is “Wait until the last minute to do everything, because then you will be older and, therefore, wiser.” His favorite book is East ofEden by John Steinbeck. Walker plans to attend Rochester College and study business. • Casey Eldridge is the son of Sherry and Scott Eldridge ofNashville. Casey’s GPA is 3.547 with an ACT score of 27. He has participated in band, theater and choir while at MV. He lists community theater, performing in the pit orchestras for shows and singing in nursing homes as hobbies. His favorite book is The Wheel of Time, by Robert Jordan. He is undecided on college plans. • Garret Smith, son of Diane and Dan Smith of Nashville, is the fifth senior scholar, with a GPA of 3.623 and an ACT score of 26. Smith has attained com­ puter technology industry Aplus certification. He enjoys helping with computers at MV, his friends and commu­ nity. His family and friends are his inspiration. His favorite quote is “I didn’t get where I am by not being autistic,” by Larry Arnold. His life’s phi- losophy is “I don’t put my trust in philosophies; I put my trust in logic and rea­ son.” He lists The Hunger Games trilogy as his favorite book. Smith is planning to attend Lawrence Technological University in Detroit to study information technology. • Chloe Babcock is the daughter of Maria Saunders of Charlotte. Her GPA is 3.395 and ACT score of 28. She is a member ofNHS, has achieved honors in FFA, and will graduate with honors. She has been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters, FFA and lists reading as a hobby. Her inspiration is her FFA advisor Aaron Saari and her mom. Her life’s motto is “To thine own self be true.” A favorite quote is “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on,” by Thomas Jefferson. Babcock’s favorite book is Hamlet, by William Shakespeare. She is planning to attend Clemson University and study agricultural education. • Ashley Weiler is the daughter of Christy and Robert Weiler of Vermontville. Ashley has a GPA of 3.551 and an ACT score of 26. She is president of NHS at Maple Valley and has achieved high honors status. She is involved with dance, Youth Advisory Council, mission trips with MVHS00138036 Nashville Baptist Church and Red Cross blood drives. Her grandpa Emery Bennett is her inspiration. Her life’s motto is “The meaning of life is to give life meaning. Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. Her favorite quote is “In every­ thing he did, he had great success, because the Lord was with him.” 1 Samuel 18:14 the Holy Bible. She listed her favorite book as The Picture ofDorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Weiler plans to attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising to study visual communications. Wizard of 0z' will include children SOLDIER, continued from page 3 Children at play in the Sabah district of Afghanistan. you don’t hear from some­ one. It just means they are busy.” If Racine were seriously injured or killed, his father knows he wouldn’t have to wait long to learn such grim news. “I will know that day,” said Paul Racine; “within three to six hours, a chaplain would be here.” Asked if he had advice for others considering the mili­ tary, Nate Racine said, “Don’t be stupid. Do what they tell you.” His mom, Marcie, said her son was always a daredevil. “He had the first stitches in the family,” she recalled. “He got wrapped up in an electrical fence.” Racine said he cannot remember a photo, from first through third grades where he wasn’t sporting a new scar, scratch or stitches. He pointed to his bottom lip. His vest plate jammed up under his chin and cut through his lip. “I was being a dummy,” laughed Racine when asked how he had managed that maneuver. “He has no selfconcern — he would beat up the bullies [in school]; break up the fights,” added Marcie. A lot of training has Racine feeling prepared for what he might face. Eight extra weeks of initial boot The Scarecrow, Dorothy and the Wicked Witch of the West, portrayed by Austin Rood, Savannah VanStee and Catie Eldridge, respectively, visit Fuller Street Elementary to promote the fall musical ‘The Wizard of Oz.” camp were a part of his ini­ tial enlistment. “You don’t deal with this; you just do what you have to do,” said Racine. Future plans upon return­ ing to the states are to attend a police academy. Ultimately, Racine said he would like to work in the department of natural resources and is considering relocation for job opportuni­ ties, maybe Colorado. Cub Scout roundup planned May 21 Tiger Cub roundup for Maple Valley Scout Pack 649 will be Monday, May 21, at the First Congregational Church in Vermontville at 7 p.m.. “This is for boys who are 6 years old or going into the first grade,” said leader Holly Brzycki. “Come join the fun and learn of all the great things you can do by joining the scouts.” For more information, call Byzycki at 517-983-8503. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! “The Wizard of Oz” will be Maple Valley High School’s fall musical. Here, Austin Rood as the Scarecrow visits Fuller Street School to promote the show and encourage students to audition. Children in second through 12th grades will have the opportunity to audi­ tion for the Maple Valley High School fall musical “The Wizard of Oz.” Last week, Director Sarah Shoemaker chose three stu- dents to dress up as Scarecrow, Dorothy and the Wicked Witch of the West. The actors met with students in first through fifth grades at Fuller Street School to talk about auditioning for the production. Auditions will take place after school starts in the the fall. Austin Rood was the Scarecrow; Savannah VanStee, Dorothy; and Catie Eldridge protrayed the witch. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 12, 2012 — Page 13 Looking vj s Sts ■W&fr $$S< S JS % %7^ <7^‘‘ PRINTER! Graphics •S PULL SERVICE PROM START TO PINISH The greffs most complete printing fggijiti Call one ofour salesprofessionals today! 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We RBI, driving in Gonser for four-game losing streak by battled back and forth the their team’s lone run. Brumm took the loss, sweeping its doubleheader entire game, and found a way with Lakewood in to put a couple hits together despite seven strikeouts and Vermontville Wednesday in the sixth inning and score only six hits in his six innings of action. He did some runs.” aftemopn. Johnson, Hickey and walk three. The Lions took the opener Last Friday, the Lions 10-6 with a five-run rally in Brumm had two hits each for the bottom of the sixth the Lions in the game two were swept by Schoolcraft in a KVA doubleheader 3-1 and inning, then scored twice in win. 11-7 at Schoolcraft. Brumm had three RBI, the bottom of the seventh to The Lions never com­ and Mudge, Hickey and earn a 4-3 win in game two. pletely recovered from a tenBeau Johnson had a huge Benedict had one each. game two, earning the win Gonser threw the full run Eagle rally in the top of on the mound and getting the seven innings for the Lions, the first inning of game two. “We never quit, and bat­ game-winning single in the striking out six and walking bottom of the seventh. one while allowing nine hits. tled back to make it a game,” “This was a great win for Only three of the six runs off said Carpenter. “We had a couple opportunities for a our team, and our program,” of him were earned. said Lion head coach Bryan “Austin Gonser pitched a few more runs, we just made Tamara Tryon and Tyler Hickey have been named this week’s Maple Valley High Carpenter, who’s brother great game, throwing strikes some mistakes on the bases School Athletes of the Week. Tryon has been stepping up and taking on a leadership Keith coaches the Vikings. and getting ahead in the and ran ourselves out of a Bryan couple innings.” coach role for the Maple Valley varsity softball team. Hickey is leading the Lion varsity base­ “Hopefully, this propels us count,” Miller had two hits for the and gets us heading in the Carpenter said. “We made ball team in hitting and showing great leadership skills as well. right direction as we get plays behind him and gave Lions, and Gonser, Mudge, closer to districts. We need ourselves a chance to win.” Hickey, Brumm and Erwin to keep working and getting The Lions couldn’t pull had one each. Mudge drove better everyday, and these out a couple of close ones in in three runs, and Hickey, kid are starting to see the Kalamazoo Valley Brumm and Sivyer had one positive results.” Association action the night RBI each. Johnson pitched what before, falling to visiting The Lions had just three Bryan Carpenter called his Galesburg-Augusta 7-4 and hits in the 3-1 game-one loss. best game of the season, 2-1. Gonser pitched a solid allowing just two hits. The Rams scored two runs game, allowing just three hits “He had to battle and real­ in the top of the first inning and four walks. He struck out ly did a great job, even when of game one and never two. he didn’t have his best stuff trailed, tacking on two runs Hickey was 2-for-3 and tonight,” added the Lion in the fifth, two in the sixth scored the Lions’ lone run, coach. and one more in the seventh. with the RBI going to Austin Gonser, Sammy Gonser and ; Hickey had Johnson ' who had Maple Benedict and Johnson had two hits each fof Maple Valley’s only other hit. two hits each for the Lions. Valley, while Johnson, Benedict also walked twice. Brumm, Benedict and Tyler Hickey had one hit and Brandon Erwin chipped in an RBI as well. Tyler one each. Hickey had the Brumm, Cody Sivyer and lone RBI for the Lions. Garrett Miller had their Mudge took the loss, team’s other hits. Gonser allowing four earned runs scored two runs. through six innings. He gave The Lions and Vikings up nine hits and walked four, went back and forth in the while striking out five. opener. Lakewood scored “We started to hit the ball two runs in the top of the and came alive a little bit,” first, then the Lions Carpenter said. “Galesburganswered with three in the Augusta has a solid team, bottom half. Both teams and they hit the ball well in cored two runs in the third. game one. We were just on Lakewood then took a 6-5 the short end of a welllead with two runs in the top played game.” of the fourth, before the The Lions had a couple of Lions rallied for the win in mistakes in game two, and OFFERING COMPLETE the bottom of the sixth. couldn’t get a big hit at the WATER & WELL “We hit the ball very right time in the 2-1 loss. 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The Lions will host a fiveteam KVA Jamboree Tuesday, with a field that includes the league’s other undefeated boys’ team Delton Kellogg. It was a tough evening for the Lions Wednesday. Maple Valley’s varsity softball team was mercied twice by visiting Lakewood, 21-4 in four innings and then 13-2 in five innings in a nonconference doubleheader. Mazalenna Rhodes led the Lion attack in the opener, getting her team’s only two hits, both singles. She also had an RBI. Jessica Salazar was 2-for-2 in the game-one victory for Lakewood, with a home run and a double. She drove in two runs. Taylor VantLand had two doubles and drove in four runs. Cori Curtis, Beth Tingley and Liz Campeau also had two hits each. Curtis, Khila Hamilton and Brittany Wallace had two g Beard RBI each,, and Paige had three. Konner Geiger, Caitlin McCallion, Campeau and Tingley drove in one run each. Alivia Johncock took the loss for the Lions ,g striking out three and walking four in her Irish top Lions and Eagles at three-team meet in Nashville Hackett Catholic Central had three of the day’s four best scores Wednesday at Mulberry Fore in Nashville to add two more Kalamazoo Valley Association victories to its irecord. d. The Fighting Irish scored a 151, with Maple Valley second with a 176 and Schoolcraft third with a 180. Caleb Walker led Maple Valley with a 39. That tied him with Hackett’s Colin Joseph, who was third for the Irish. Hackett also got a 35 from Ted Rider and a 36 from Luke Stull. Behind Walker for the Lions, Dale White shot a 44, Ryan Mudge a 46 and Rage Sheldon a 47. The Irish also got a 41 from Devin Bloomfield. Tom Hurst led Schoolcraft with a 42, and the Eagles added a 44 from Jeffrey Scott, a 46 from Austin Crandle and a 48 from Max Bales. four innings in the circle. Lakewood managed 16 hits off of her. Hamilton earned the win for Lakewood, striking out five, while giving up three hits and two walks in four innings. Maple Valley also helped out with five errors. The Vikings had four errors in the opener, but cleaned that up in game two when they didn’t have any. Tingley, Campeau, Geiger and Beard had two hits each for the Vikings in game two. Tingley, Campeau and Geiger had two RBI each, and Curtis, Derrica Desgranges and Beard each had one. Britteny Hilley earned the win, striking out five, while giving up three hits and one walk in five innings. Rhodes and Timara Burd each had an RBI for the Lions in the nightcap. Maggie Semrau doubled, and Ashley Lesage and Tesla Meade had singles. Beth Richter took the loss, striking out two and walking four, while giving up ten hits. Deadline is My 25 to sign up for volleyball camp at MVHS The Maple Valley Volleyball Camp, run by Jon Morris Volleyball Camp, will be held June 11-14 at Maple Valley High School. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 20, May 19, 2012 Rod Scramlin resigns from Nashville council from the previous announce­ Decker informed the ment in the April 28 Maple council that prices for Valley News. asphalt are higher this year Scott Decker, department but there is enough money in of public works supervisor, the street fund. reported a leak in the roof of Trustee Johnny Hartwell Frank Dunham, president the mausoleum at Lakeview reported on the recycle of the Nashville Village Cemetery. Bids are being board’s decision to send a Council, read a letter of res­ sought to replace the roof, letter of resignation to Waste ignation submitted by which was last done in the Management in November Trustee Rod Scramlin at the 1980s, according to Decker. to stop the auto-renewal of May 10 meeting. Brush pickup is complete, the contract. Scramlin is moving out of and streets have been swept “We are holding on until the village limits and said he and patched as needed. then,” said Hartwell, “by a has enjoyed his time on Street paving bids have been thread.” council. solicited for the school drive Police Chief Jerry Schray “I have a lot of respect for from Fuller Street to gave the report for April. all of you,” said Scramlin, Casgrove and east from Citations numbered 25, with whose resignation was effec­ Francis Street south to the 37 violations and 16 arrests. tive May 11. “You have real­ end. Complaints totaled 225, ly good departments. I think “This is in very poor con­ compared to 155 one year you’re lucky.” dition,” said Decker; “down ago. This number also is up A public hearing pertain­ to gravel in places.” 13 from March. Paid parking ing to the discharge of Murray’s Asphalt submit­ tickets totaled $200. firearms or dangerous explo­ ted the low bid at $37,000. Schray said there were no sives within village limits The other contenders were incidents during the syrup will be Thursday, May 24, at Lakeland at $39,000 and festival. He told council of a 7 p.m. This is a correction Superior at $46,780. memorial ride for fallen Public hearing on firearms is Thursday incumbents being challenged White seeks accountability from council members by Shari Carney StaffWriter Gary White, former Nashville village council president, continues to question the procedures and the thought processes of Nashville village council members. At the regular meeting of the council on Thursday, May 10, White asked dur­ ing public comment about the purchase and trade-in of the police vehicle. “Why wouldn’t you get at least three bids?” asked White. He was referencing a decision to purchase a 2013 Ford Police Interceptor with a trade-in of the 2007 organizers for 8 a.m. June 16, the morning of the annu­ al car show. Jim Erwin spoke from the audience regarding the new bridge to be built across the creek near Fuller Street. He expressed disappointment learning the lumber would not be coming from Hometown Lumber. In a fol­ low-up communication with the Maple Valley News, Erwin said had researched that Hometown was not the lowest bidder. Zoning administrator Orvin Moore said a coin­ operated laundry facility is moving into the village. One fence permit and one tear down have been granted. Council also authorized payment of bills for May in the amount of $154,400. Fireworks, are planned Friday, June 15, with a rain date Saturday, June 16, in conjunction with Valley Rally events around 12th annual Car Show. Geiger to be challenged; Castleton, Maple Grove townships see little change by David DeDecker StaffWriter The Aug. 7 primary is three months away, but it promises to have some inter­ esting races on both county and township levels. Candidates for local and Four delegates are vying ning for Eaton County com­ county officers were for two trustee positions on missioner. the township board: incum­ Nik Jones Republican, is required to register with the bent Gary Goris and chal­ running for Eaton County county or township clerk by lengers Paul Racine, Gaylord sheriff and Bob Robinson Tuesday at 5 p.m. Township Harvey and Rita Miller. Democrat, for Eaton County clerks are not required to report registered candidates Brian Moore has chosen not treasurer. to seek re-election. The Aug. 7 primary will to the county until May 21, Township Clerk Sharon narrow the races to one so the information is still unofficial. Stewart is running unop­ Republican candidate for considered posed. each office. One candidate Candidates have until May Douglas Kelsey from each party will then vie 18 to withdraw their names Republican, and Duane for votes in the November from the ballot. Incumbent Barry County Eldred Democrat, are run- general election. Prosecutor Tom Evans is being challenged by fellow Republican Julie Nakfoor Pratt. Current Barry County Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff will not seek re­ election. Vying for her post are Republicans Barbara Hurless, Jake Jelsema and gation where Trustees Mike Crown Victoria for $2,600. Linda Watson. White quoted values for Kenyon and Mary Coll, Barry County officials the trade-in of $7,500 on who serve on the police running unopposed are NADA, a site for used vehi­ committee, were ques­ Republicans Sheriff Dar tioned as to procedures of cle values. Leaf, Clerk Pam Jarvis, “Have you done justice meeting dates, times, post­ Treasurer Susan VandeCar, with the village dollars?” ings and minutes availabili­ Drain Commissioner Russ White asked. “I don’t think tyYarger and Surveyor Brian “There is nothing in the so.” Reynolds. White switched topics committee reports,” said Due to redistricting, coun­ and discussed five closed White. “Employees have ty commissioner seats have sessions with the police rights, too. Are you setting been reduced from eight to committee asking if it is up the village for a lawsuit? seven. Where are you going with legal to hold this many District 5 Commissioner this? Why are there no min­ closed sessions. Ben Geiger is being chal­ utes available? ” “No minutes are avail­ lenged by newcomer and fel­ Council remained quiet, able,” said White. He had low Republican Steven asked Cathy Lentz village and responded to White’s Pyrzynski for a reconfigured clerk, for minutes of the questions with a “Thank District 5 seat. you Gary, ” from Frank closed sessions and none The District 4 commission were available as of this Dunham, council president. seat is sought by time. This after an investi- Vermontville Township Jeff Seavolt has announced his candidacy for supervisor of Vermontville Township. He will be run­ ning against incumbent Jack Owens. Current Treasurer JoeAnn Nehmer will meet opposition from Amy Jo Kinyon. Kinyon currently serves on the board for the Village of Vermontville. She was appointed to the clerk posi­ tion. heroes that will go through the village Saturday, May 26, around 11:45 a.m. This is the second annual ride. Motorcyclists will travel M­ 79 from the west and turn north onto M-66. Police have been requested to help with traffic. He reminded council members of preparations being made for the Memorial Day Parade, which will be Monday, May 28, at 11 a.m. A 5K run is being planned with residents and car show Republicans Dean Bass, Jon Smelker and Curt Cybulski. District 7 Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick is being challenged by fellow Republican James Dull. Castleton Township Supervisor Cheryl Hartwell is unofficially a candidate for re-election. The clerk seat is sought by incumbent Republican Lorna Wilson and the Treasurer by incum­ bent Republican Dorothy Semrau. Two Republicans seeking to be trustees are incumbent Michael Trahan and newcomer Earl Wilson. Incumbent Rod Crothers is running unopposed for the Maple Grove supervisor’s job. Republican Susie Butler is running as an incumbent for clerk while incumbent Republican Ginger Cole runs unopposed for the treasurer spot. Incumbents James Heyboer and Doug Westendorp are running as Republicans to reclaim the two trustee seats. In Assyria Township, incumbent Republican Mike Timmons is running unop­ posed for supervisor. Incumbent Clerk Deborah Massimino is being chal­ lenged by fellow Republican Daniel Bivens. Republican incumbent Elizabeth Miller is again seeking the treasur­ er’s post. Trustee seats are sought by incumbent Republicans James Miller and Eugene Waterbury. On a state level, incum­ bent Republican Mike Callton will be challenged in November by Democrat Sherry Anderson for 87th District state representative post. Incumbent Republican Justin Amash is running again as U.S. Representative for Michigan’s ’s 3rd Congressional District, being challenged by Democrats Steve Pestka and Trevor Thomas. For U.S. Senator, Republicans candidates Pete Hoekstra, Clark Durant and Randy Hekman seek to unseat incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow. For more information about candidates contact the Barry County Clerk’s office or a township office. In This Issue • Maple Valley students bring home Excellence Awards • Officer requests closed session during May 10 council meeting • Students demonstrate changing classroom technology • Maple Valley sweeps Delton and Constantine in baseball �Page 2 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 19,2012 Maple. Valley students bring home Excellence Awards jjii* irf1 udr* Performers from each of the eight participating productions take part in the finale number at the 2012 Excellence Awards for high school theater. Photographic Studio.) (Photos by Miller’s M81 ss> 1 mm lUWt pmi; Mil Ok Winning honorable mention for best leading actor is Dale White for his portrayal of Lawrence in “The Wedding Singer.” It was a night of talent and music as the third annual Excellence for High School Musical Theater Awards took the stage Sunday, May 13, at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center. More than 100 students from eight local high school pro­ ductions took part in the . ^Diana’s <-P#a F The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. Ur • 06767977 06767977 1-517-852-9481 A. event, highlighting months of work from the high school’s theater departments. The event showcased the work of several school dis­ tricts, including Delton Kellogg, Hastings, Lakewood, Maple Valley and Charlotte. “It is always a joy to see so many enthusiastic and tal­ ented students from so many different schools on the stage at one time,” said Amy Jo Kinyon, Excellence Award director. “One of the main goals of the Excellence Awards is to foster a com­ munity of collaboration 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 you heart Delores A, Garrett 1938 - 2005 We loveyou, Wife & Mother Donald, George, Dale, Donna, Donnie & Grandchildren In his first stage performance Dyllan McNamara wins best supporting actor for his portrayal of Freddy in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” between the schools and stage. will be held April 21, 2013, their theater departments, Plans are already under­ at the Charlotte Performing and it is just fantastic to see way for the fourth annual Arts Center. them brought together dur­ Excellence Awards which ing the finale performance.” The Tony-esque award show began with a perform­ ance by the cast of Lakewood’s “Seussical,” and the award for best ensemble and chorus going to Maple Valley’s produc­ tion of “The Wedding Singer.” Throughout the night, each school performed a selection from its shows, giving the audience a glimpse into each produc­ tion. Maple Valley brought home several awards: Best leading actor honor­ able mention — Dale White as Lawrence in “The Wedding Singer.” Best supporting actor — « Dyllan McNamara as Freddy « • J’* in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels;” Best ensemble/chorus — T GARDEN CENTER “The Wedding Singer.” & LAND SCAPING Winning leading actor and actress awards were Ready toplant: PERENNIALS! Lakewood students Erik Vegetables * Annuals B«y5,Getl o Musbach (Horton, I Perennials “Seussical”) and Katie Kutas (Eve, “The Apple Tree”). Trees * Shrubs SPECIAL HOURS: They will head to the Sunday 8:30-2:00 Ovation Awards, a state- '£* Free Urn lining Memorial Weekend level competition, this week- >•. You buy the urn and Sat. 8:30-6:00 Sun. 8:30-2:00 end at the Wharton Center in plant, we’ll do the dirty work. Urns in stock Mon. 8:30-2:00 Lansing. 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Anyone may join the group at any time by con­ tacting the library for a copy of the book. New on the shelves at Vermontville Township Library are the following items: DVDs Contraband, The Grey, One For the Money, Albert Nobbs, Chronicle, Rampart, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Joyful Noise, The Vow, New Year’s Eve. Adult fiction The School on Heart’s Content Road by Carolyn Chute, All Ouiet on the Orient Express by Magnus Mills, The Lost Years by Mary Higgins Clark, What Doesn’t Kill You by Iris Johansen, The Witness by Nora Roberts, The Innocent by David Baldacci, The Lilac House by Anita Nair, The Good Father by Diane Chamberlain, Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris, Days of Gold by Jude Deveraux, 11th Hour by James Patterson, Deadline by Fem Michaels, Summer of Secrets by Charlotte Hubbard, Breaking News by Fern Michaels, Believing the Lie by Elizabeth George, Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr, Never Forget by Thom Racina. Adult nonfiction Homesteading by Abigail R. Gehring, The Woman Who Wasn’t There by Robin Gaby Fisher, Winging It by Jenny Gardiner, Treehouses of the World by Pete Nelson, Country Living Innovation and Design by Joe L. Rosson, Honey Over 75 Farm-Fresh Recipes by Hatherleigh, The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Sixties (cook­ book) by Rick Rodgers and Heather Maclean, The Cupcake Life’s Better with a Cupcake, Gulten, Wheat and Dairy Free, Play These Games by Heather Swain, Eat This Not That by David Zinczenko, Native American Mythology A to Z by Patricia Ann Lynch, The Natural Guide to Medicinal Herbs and Plants by Frantisek Stary, Wrapped with Style by Leslie Carola, Firstlight by Sue Monk Kidd, National Audubon Society North American Birdfeeder Handbook by Robert Burton, Betty Crocker’s ’s Great Grilling. Junior and easy fiction The Lonely Book by Kate Bemheimer, How to Babysit a Grandpa by Jean Reagan, If All the Aminals Came Inside Eric Pinder, by The Hiccupotamus by Aaron Zenz, Babar’s Celesteville Games by Laurent De Brunhoff, The Jupiter Stone by Paul Owen Lewis, Don’t Read This Book by Jill Lewis, Let’s Count to 100 by Masayuki Sebe, There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, Lola at the Library by Anna McQuinn, Lola Reads to Leo by Anna McQuinn, Lola Loves Stories by Anna McQuinn, Ready, Freddy Science Fair Flop by Abby Klein, Goddess Girls Aphrodite the Beauty by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams, Goddess Girls Artemis the Brave by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams, Boba Fett and the Ship of Fear by Jeremy Barlow, George Brown, Class Clown by Nancy Krulik, Little Dog Lost by Marion Dane Bauer, I Spy Funny Teeth by Jean Marzollo, Middle School Get Me Out of Here by James Patterson, Llama Llama Hoppity-hop by Anna Dewdney, Whiskers and Hector by Armelle Renoult, Wrong Way by Mark Macleod, Bobbie Dazzler by Margaret Wild, Woolly Jumpers by Nette Hilton, Sally and Dave a Slug Story by Felice Arena, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox. 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Local performers to appear at ‘Ovation Awards’ Tonight, Haley Cook and Dale White from Maple Valley Schools will perform during the Ovation Awards at the Wharton Center in East Lansing. The performers were nominated by Maple Valley musical director Sarah Shoemaker. Cook was nominated for her role as Julia in “The Wedding Singer” and White for his role as Lawrence in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” Students will take part in an interview, two group numbers, a choreographed performance learned today and solos from the roles nominated for. The public is invited to attend. The show starts at 8 p.m. Winners will go to New York, attend workshops and perform on a Broadway stage. Maple Valley High School honors night is Monday Select seniors from Maple Valley High School will receive awards at a ceremo­ ny Monday,' May 21, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Scholarships, service recognition, citizenship, scholastic and classroom achievement are some of the categories of awards. Norma Jean Acker and Ryan Rosin, Maple Valley teachers, are the Mistress and Master of Ceremonies. A formal reception will follow, organized by Dawn Yager and Jacque Magdaleno. The public is invited to attend. Baccalaureate will be Thursday, May 31, at 7 p.m., followed by graduation Friday, June 1, at 7 p.m. Alternative education graduation ceremonies will be Tuesday, May 29, at 7 p.m. 06781756 Jack & Judy’s Home Cooking at its best! We will be OPEN MEMORIAL WEEKEND r regular hours U 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. jj. t Serving allSO your 9 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Home Cookin’ at its Best! HOME COOKED MEALS COME JOIN US! Memorial Day service planned in Vermontville Memorial Day service planned in Vermontville Memorial Day services in the village of Vermontville HASTINGS 4 269-205-4900 SUn »AiLIiTTVY f Downtown Hastings on state St. GQTI.com and on Facebook Al / JJ BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM * excludes Digital 30 (S) Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 5/19-5/24 O WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:10,1:50,4:30,7:10,9:50 MON-TH 4:30,7:10,9:50 O ©BATTLESHIP (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:45,3:45.6:40,9:40 MON-TH 3:45,6:40, 9:40 O DARK SHADOWS (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:00,1:40,4:20,6:50,9:30 MON-TH 4:20,6:50,9:30 O® 3D THE AVENGERS (PG-13) pmmmm ha w natn DAILY 4:00 O® THE AVENGERS (PG-13) SAT-SUN 1:00,7:00,10:00 MON-TH 7:00.10:00 will begin at the American Legion Hall at 8:45 a.m. Monday, May 28. A troop salute will take place at the Thomapple River at 9:30, with a parade at 10 a.m.. The parade will start near Independent Bank, with pauses for gun salutes at the Civil War and Vietnam monuments. Dorothy Carpenter will speak about the Civil War. A bus will transport attendees to Woodlawn Cemetery where Rev. Israel Young will speak. Master of ceremonies for the service will be Tom Williams, commander of the American Legion. Treats will be served at the fire bam following the serv­ ices. Great news! The MVCCOH has been selected as one of four charities to benefit from the Bill PorterMemorial Charity GolfClassic—June 22nd at the Hastings Country Club You can help bring charitable dollars home to Maple Valley by participating and/or donating to this wonderful event! • • • • Here's how: Donate a prize with fair market value of $100-$ 150 Donate door prizes valued at $25 minimum Play or sponsor a golf team ($50 per player or $200 per team) Purchase "ballots" ($5 each/max $20) before the event in the name of MVCCOH to "vote" for the Center to receive grant monies... call for details! We need your help! For more info, email: maplevalleyrx@gmail.com or call Shane at 269.818.7599. It is important to specify the MVCCOH as your charity in order for the MVCCOH to qualify for grants awarded at the golf outing. �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 19,2012 Officer requests closed session during May 10 council meeting No action taken Phyllis £. Phares NASHVILLE, MI - Mrs. Phyllis L. Phares of Nashville passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings, where she had been a resi­ dent since August of 2010. Mrs. Phares was bom in Overton County, TN on October 6, 1930 to Euin C. and Willie B. Cantrell. She was married to Victor C. Phares for 57 years before his death in 2007. Phyllis was a long time employee of Kellogg's in Battle Creek before retiring in 1986. She was a member of Kellogg's "25 year club". She was also a member of the Battle Creek Bible church. In her youth she was active in church, volleyball, swimming, choral, and played the bass violin in the orchestra at Battle Creek Central H.S. Phyllis will be remem- bered for her love for her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grand­ mother. She loved spending time with her family and one of her greatest joys was her grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, music, and watching the birds, deer, and other wildlife that would frequent her yard. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Zandra (Tom) Belson, Vicki (Henry) McLane, Lisa (Richard) Davis; daughter-in-law, Leana (Clayton) Swift; 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; sister, Gerry Wisner and brother, Cleaton Cantrell Jr. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Eric Phares, who passed away in March 1982; sister, Izola Smith and brother, Harlon Cantrell. Visitation will be held May 22, 2012 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Service will immediately follow with Pastor Steve Olmstead offi­ ciating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Fuller Street Breakfast Menu Monday, May 21 Honey and cinnamon morning mix-ups, juice, milk. Tuesday, May 22 Strawberry delight cookie, cheese stick, juice,milk. Wednesday, May 23 Sausage biscuit breakfast sandwich, juice, milk. Thursday, May 24 Chocolate chip power ally bar, string cheese, juice, milk. Friday, May 25 Mini strawberry pancakes, fruit, milk. NOTE: 2 milk flavors offered daily with lunch. 2 RN/LPN Private Duty Immediate Openings Nashville, Marshall, Springport, Jackson Various Shifts Available Trach and Vent Experience Preferred g | Please email resume to: recrurter@optimalstaffing.com milk choices offered daily with breakfast. Cracker packs offered daily with hot lunch. Menu subject to change without notice. Fuller Street Lunch Menu Monday, May 21 Chicken sandwich, baked beans, fruit, milk. Tuesday, May 22 Pizza bites, corn, fruit, cookie, milk. Wednesday, May 23 Spaghetti and bread stick, peas, fruit, milk. Thursday, May 24 French bread pizza, tossed salad, fruit, milk. Friday, May 25 Ham and cheese sandwich, celery and peanut butter, fruit, milk. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Monday, May 21 Peppered popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, cherry applesauce. Fruit and yogurt bar. Tuesday, May 22 Cheesy breadsticks, Spaghettio’s, peaches, cook- or far te: 517-394-7716 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 _V_IS_A E (517)852-9712 ’200 EM-79 Hwy. Nashville 06788230 06788 Scott A. Daniels by Shari Carney Staff Writer Officer Mike Shapley remains on the Nashville Police Department by a 4 to 3 decision of the Nashville Village Council. During the regularly scheduled Nashville Village Council meeting Thursday, May 10, audience member Leslie Schantz spoke on behalf of Shapley. “I don’t get out much. I am homebound with multiple sclerosis,” said Schantz of Shapley who was in the audience. “I heard there were prob­ lems with Mr. Shapley, so I stopped and talked with folks.” Schantz said she conducted on the spot interviews with business owners and resi­ dents in Nashville asking them about Shapley’s char­ acter. “Not one person said any­ thing bad. They said he was tough and honest and treats them with respect ... he would give me a ticket and I ie. Mexican bar. Wednesday, May 23 Personal pepperoni pizza, com, fresh grapes. Burger/chicken bar. Thursday, May 24 Barry County BBQ rib sandwich, pickle Commission on Aging spear, banana. Pizza bar. Menu and Activities Friday, May 25 Friendship Sites Mozzarella sticks w/mariCongregate Menu nara, green beans, pears. Monday, May 21 Breakfast bar. Alaskan stuffed salmon, NOTE: Entree’s available daily: variety of chicken wild rice, coleslaw, Prince cheeseburger Charles blend vegetables, sandwich, PB&J sandwich, yogurt jello with fruit. Tuesday, May 22 w/string cheese. Baked potato bar, chili, Assorted low fat milk. tossed salad, mixed fruit, Menu subject to change. Breakfast prices: $1.45; crackers. Wednesday, May 23 reduced 300; Lunch prices: Spaghetti and meatballs in $2.25-$2.50, reduced 400; Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. sauce, tossed salad, orange, Texas toast. Milk only: 500. Thursday, May 24 Lemon chicken, stuffing, vegetable medley, peas, peaches. Friday, May 25 Roast pork and gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple, combread. Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, May 21 Chicken pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, diced pears, crackers. Tuesday, May 22 Cheese cubes, com and black bean salad, applesauce, club crackers. Wednesday, May 23 Sliced ham and cheddar cheese, pickled beets and onion salad, citrus sections, bun. Thursday, May 24 Chef salad, macaroni salad, Mandarin oranges, vanilla wafers. Friday, May 25 Egg salad, broccoli raisin salad, tropical fruit, bun. Home Delivered know him,” said Schantz. “I think its highly inappro­ priate that the public is not aware,” continued Schantz. “This chief (referring to Nashville Jerry Schray, who was present at the meeting) has a conflict with at least eight officers who have either quit or been trans­ ferred or fired. I want an answer.” Previously the police committee, comprised of Trustees Mike Kenyon, Mary Coll and Dunham, con­ ducted a series of five closed meetings. Thursday’s coun­ cil meeting culminated in a lengthy closed session at Shapley’s request. Shapley was allowed to have one representative pres­ ent during the session. He chose Heidi Wight, director of Castleton Maple Grove Nashville EMS. When the council returned to open session after more than an hour, Schray asked if he was needed. When told “no” by Dunham, Schray left the session. Dunham asked council what they recommended. Each member spoke. “I recommend we do noth­ ing,” said Rod Scramlin. “At most a probationary period,” said Richard Harwood. “Nothing,” added Terry Zoerman. “I recommend a one-year probation,” added Johnny Hartwell. “We do nothing,” said Mary Coll. She also said communication needs to be built between Shapley and Schray. “Probationary period ... I don’t have a length, remove the sergeant position for a period of time,” said Kenyon. “I recommend dispensing with the sergeant’s position at this time,” said Dunham. “All of us agree, termina­ tion is not what we’re after,” added Kenyon. In a 4 to 3 vote with Kenyon, Dunham and Hartwell casting the dissent­ ing votes, no action was taken. “This was a really tough decision,” said Hartwell. “There is animosity in the police department, hopefully we can get it cleared up.” Hearty Menu Monday, May 21 Salmon croquette, wild rice, Italian blend, corn, mixed fruit. Tuesday, May 22 Chili, hash brown cubes, broccoli, strawberry apple­ sauce, crackers. Wednesday, May 23 Spaghetti and meatballs in sauce, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, orange. Thursday, May 24 Lemon chicken, stuffing, asparagus, peas, prunes. Friday, May 25 Roast pork and gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple juice. Activities Calendar Monday, May 21 Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Delton - Legal Aid 10:30 a.m. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, May 22 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. GL - 10:30­ 12:30 Cards. Wednesday, May 23 Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, May 24 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Beading 5:00; Quilting 11:30. Delton Puzzles/ Trivia. Friday, May 25 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. Attention Area Veterans Vermontville Post 222 asks you to join them Memorial Day, May 28th to honor all service men and women that died serv­ ing this great country, and also not to forget the troops still over seas fighting. We need the younger Veterans to come and take over this local Post. We have only four members under 80 years old. We will pay your first years dues. Civil War, Spanish American, WW1, WWII, Korea, Vietnam Veterans have served this community and our post. Now its time for Bosnia, Desert Storm, Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan Vets are now needed to keep the post going. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 19,2012 — Page 5 Local students on KCC dean’s list Several area students made the dean’s list for the 2012 spring semester at Kellogg Community College. 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ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE! haven't actually thanked, and then send them a short thank you note, e-mail or text message. Another one which works well is to keep a gratitude journal, where you write down what you are thankful for at the end of each day. A related exercise is to think about what went well during the day and why, and to write about that. 945-9554 Call -Christopher Simon Ask for our Sales Dept. IfefeW B iftvp masuve therapy All That Glitters “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! Dowling — Sarah Dawson, Richard Force. Nashville— Gabraelle Eaton, Bailey Flower, Hope Hulsebos, Jennie Wyant. udtaciBiB j it®. to t .filjsW [I. it itWtl^10 u yai ■ ,S! (jnl ydt# LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School...................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... ........... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting................................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service..... 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices .9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG MAPLE GROVE BIBLE 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 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. Wed. 5:30 p.m.................. Family Supper 6:00-7:15........................... Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 Sunday S ool nrice 10: 00...........................................Church 11: 00.................................... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66. 5 mi. south of Nashville) Sunday School............................... 10 A.M. Service............................... 11:15 P.M. Service..................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service.................................... 11 P.M. Service...................................... 6 Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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 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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. 06703037 �Page 6 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 19,2012 Scouts replace cemetery flags Out with the old and in with the new, Bryce Corey from Cub Scout Troop 649, carefully positions a new flag. (From left) Bryce Corey, Shane Travis, Cubmaster Holly Brzycki, Deegan Mason, Leader Darci Griesmer, Alex Brzycki and honored veteran Ty Stine dodge raindrops Saturday, May 12, to replace flags at the cemetery in Vermontville. Markers are placed at the gravesites of veterans. These markers are on display to teach Scouts the variety encountered during flag replacements for veterans. Taking part in the flag-burning ceremony are (from left) Deegan Mason, Bryce Corey, Alex Brzycki, Damian Arnold, Shane Travis and Jacob Gardner. Cub scouts Alex Brzycki (in background) and Bryce Corey from Troop 649 replace flags at the graves of veterans at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. An old flag is folded and burned according to the American Legion flag burning ceremony; Alex Brzycki (left) and Shane Travis assist. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 19, 2012 — Page 7 Sheriff Raines to seek re-election Replacing old flags with new ones isn’t as easy as it may seem. Deegan Mason is a member of Cub Scout Troop 649 The troop removed and replaced 300-plus flags. The fire is readied by Shane Travis (left) and Jacob Gardner to burn old flags removed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Eaton County Sheriff Mike Raines announced he is seeking reelection in November. Raines said he has served the citizens of Eaton County for 36 years and is proud of the many accomplishments of his staff over the past two terms. He said he wants to continue to provide highquality and cost-effective law enforcement services to the citizens of Eaton County for another four years. Junior Golf Clinic will be held at Mulberry Fore next month Mulberry Fore Golf Course will host a clinic for young people June 4, 5, 7 and 8 in Nashville. The Junior Golf Clinic will be for youngsters enter­ ing grades three through eight next fall. A different aspect of the game of golf will be covered each day, and there will be a tournament played out on Friday, June 8, beginning at 9 a.m. The clinics will be con­ ducted by teaching profes­ sional Spring Javor, who has worked with golfers of all ages and skill levels at top ranked golf schools and pri­ vate country clubs in Maryland, Florida and Michigan. Javor is currently the the Maple Valley High School varsity boys’ golf coach. The clinic sessions will run from 10 a.m. until noon each day and cost $30 for those entering grades three through five. For those enter­ ing grades six through eight, the clinic will go from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. and cost $45. Each child should have their own set of clubs. The course will provide practice balls and tees. Registration forms are available at Mulberry Fore Golf Course, and registration can also be done by phone by calling (517) 852-0760. 269-967-8241 Antenna Men Volunteer Dan Corey assists Scouts Saturday, May 12, replacing flags at Woodlawn cemetery in Vermontville. Scout Shane Travis replaces a flag at the grave or Finn J. Carter. Digital TV Antennas • Towers • Winegard Channel Master • Rotors • Digital Converters Antenna Accessories • Custom Installation Cell Phone & 4G Boosters TV Antenna & Tower Installation, Repair & Removal CALENDAR OF EVENTS Insured • Guaranteed • 40 Years Experience Barry County Extension Calendar of Events DOBBINS. 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Lillyanne Laws showed the board how she is using an iPad app to learn her spelling words. She said she now thinks spelling is fun and enjoys using the iPad to cre­ ate her learning scenarios. She moved through the vari­ ous games and activities on the iPad, allowing everyone to watch her practice her spelling words in a very tac­ tile way. Shyann Lamb is now a big fan ofmath. She engaged the board with a demonstration of a math app that teaches equivalent fractions. Shyann has discovered on her own the attributes of equivalent fractions and can explain what she is learning. She too used the iPad and data pro­ jector to walk everyone through her individualized math lesson. Teachers Josh Meersma, Becky Jamros and Amy Billings talked about the engagement their students are experiencing with the iPads. The students are learning with help from a technology they like. As educators, it is critical that we use the tools that engage our students. We are responsible for preparing 21st century learners. The skills that are in demand today are the four C’s: Communication, creativity, collaboration and the cores. Students are entering a world of technology and must be GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! adept at using it as they pre­ pare for career and college. To say the least, the iPad technology is captivating the teachers and enchanting the students. ® Ace Auto Repair •Parts • Repairs • Tires Located Downtown Vermontville 130 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-1500 * Calico, Kids Prints, Farm Animals, Wildlife, Fruit, Bread, Alphabet, Plaids, Stripes, more *We have Flannel and Fleece All Year * Christmas Prints *Pray for our Military Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 John Deere Now a fan of math, Shyann Lamb, with teacher Becky Jamros, gives a demonstration of equivalent fractions. Shyann used an iPad recently acquired with Title I fund­ ing. She spoke to Maple Valley school board members at the April meeting. for more information. 218 E. State St, Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station | �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, May 19,2012 — Page 9 Substance Abuse Task Force hosting town hall celebration Monday The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force is proud to be one of many community coalitions around the country encour­ aging people to take simple steps to improve their com­ munities and lives as part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Prevention Week. For Barry County, this year’s town hall and celebration will focus on the theme of “Do Your Part” in alignment with similar observations across the state of Michigan. The “Do Your Part” town hall and celebration will be Monday, May 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, The public is invit­ ed to attend. The event will include a brief presentation celebrat­ ing and highlighting the accomplishments and collab­ orative efforts to prevent underage drinking and other substance abuse issues in the community, along with a focus on the next steps in continuing to work together to make Barry County safer and healthier for everyone, said Liz Lenz, coordinator of the Barry County SATF. “Prevention involves many everyday actions, such as volunteering, getting involved, and talking to our friends and family members about being drug and alcohol free,” she said. “When we all do our part, no matter how big or small, we are working together to make a positive impact.” The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force is coordinated through Substance Abuse Prevention Services, Barry County Community Mental Health Authority, and is a recipient of a Drug-Free Communities Support Grant. For more information, call 269-948-4200 or email Liz Lenz at llenz@bccmha.org or Megan Palmer mepalmer@bccmha.org. options for a healthier future. A community education series sponsored by the Barry County Commission on Aging and Pennock Health Services. #1: Hip Pain Seminar ■ Wednesday, May 23 How the less invasive Anterior Hip Approach to traditional hip surgery may be an option for you. Guest presenter: David Heeringa, D.O., orthopedic surgeon. RSVP at 800.256.1146 reference code #989. #2: Physical Therapy Treatments ■ Thursday, May 31 Learn how physical therapy can aid recovery, strengthen core muscles and increase mobility after hip replacement surgery. Guest presenter: Luis Pena, Pennock Physical Therapist #3: Diabetes; The Sweet Facts ■ Thursday, June 21 There are estimated 7 million undiagnosed cases of diabetes in the U.S. - we will discuss diagnosis and treament of this disease. Guest presenter. Pennock Physician TBA #4: Managing Your Diabetes ■ Thursday, June 28 Shelly Hart. R.N., Pennock Diabetes Educator, will discuss self management and social support for the diabetic patient. Guest presenter: Shelly Hart, R.N. All education series seminars take place at the Commislon on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Ml 49058. A light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Lectures start at 6:00 p.m. Call (269) 948-4856 for reservations. barry Counlu Please RSVP today for these FREE seminars. PENNOCK Commission on flQinQ W health Services www.pennockhealth.com Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C • Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D. • Eric S. Leep, D.O. • James L. Horton, Jr., D.O. • David J. Heeringa, D.O. • Maria Benit, PA-C • Christopher Bom, PA-C Osteoporosis is common, serious, and costly — and it can lead to an increased risk of bone fractures, typically in the wrist, hip, and spine. Often called a silent disease because bone loss occurs withoutt symptoms, people may not know that they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden bump or fall causes a fracture. Please join with Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, PC in continuing to honor women this month by helping to raise awareness of osteoporosis and the importance of prevention and early detection in combating this disease. Did You Know? • About 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and about 34 million more are at risk. • One out of every 2 women and 1 in 4 men aged 50 and older will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. • Twenty-four percent of hip fracture patients age 50 and older die in the year following their fracture. While men and women of all ages and ethnicities can develop osteoporosis, certain risk factors are linked to the development of osteoporosis and contribute to an individual's likelihood of developing the disease. • Gondor - Women have a greater chance of developing osteoporosis due to less bone tissue and changes From left to right: James L Horton, Jr., D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; David J. Heeringa, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; Eric S. Leep, D.O., Physical Medicine; Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon. that occur due to menopause. . • Ethnicity - Caucasian and Asian women are at highest risk. African American and Hispanic women have lower but significant risk. • Ago - Older adults have greater risk of osteoporosis because bones become thinner and weaker with age. • Dfef-^inadequate intake of calcium and^itaminDover and^itaminDove a lifetime makes an individual more prone to bone loss and contributes to the development of osteoporosis. • Lifestyle - An inactive lifestyle or extended bed rest tends to weaken bones. • - Womer^who smoke have lower levels of estrogen compared with nonsmokers, often go through menopause earlier, and may also absorb less calcium from their diets. • Medication use - Long-term use of certain medications can lead to loss of bone density and fractures. • Alcohol -Those who drink heavily are more prone to bone loss and fracture, because of poor nutrition and increased risk of falling. People with osteoporosis may have several risk factors, while others who develop the disease may have no known risk factors at all. msetaesouoroermoseisnt isfoar preventable and treatable disease. Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce or prevent fractures. Medicare and other insurance carriers provide coverage of bone mass measurement for certain eligible beneficiaries. This important benefit can aid in the early detection of osteoporosis before fractures happen, provide a precursor to future fractures, and determine the rate of bone loss. For more information on Hastings Orthopedic Clinic or to learn about all of our services, please visit us online at www.hoc-mi.com, scan our QR code below with your mobile device, or contact us directly at (269) 945-9520. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. PO Box 2901840 Cook Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 ToU Free: (800) 596-1005 Providing Excellence. In the Art of Total Orthopedic Care Physical Medicine and Pain Management Accessible. Comprehensive. Allegan Office 551 Linn Street Allegan, Michigan 49010 Ionia Office 537 West Main Street Ionia, Michigan 48846 at �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 19,2012 Pictorial review of Nashville's Fire Department Treasured keepsakes of the Nashville Fire Department are two old fire hats. Although the exact age of the metal helmets in unknown, it is believed that they may date back to the early years of the local department. Keepers of the hats are Michael Appelman (left) and Wesley Erwin. Appelman is the grandson of longtime Nashville fireman Jim Hummel. His paternal grandfather was A.N. Appelman, also an early NFD member. local opera house. Pictured are (seated, from left) Jim Hummel, Frank Brattin, Art Smith, Claude Hough, Al Weber, Ben Hecox, Charles Walrath, (second row) Allen Bell, William Hand, Sam Casler, Earl Townsend, Emmett Smith, Ray Smith, Ed Partello, A.N. Appelman, Len Feighner, (back row) John Ketchum, Taylor Walker, Sam Bailey, Frank Hummel, Ed Keyes, George Downs, John Appelman, Jay Perry, Danna Jones and Herb Brown. After 100 years, the Nashville Fire Department has a smaller staff but more firefighting efficiency due to spe­ cialized training and modern equipment. Nashville’s first volunteer department was trained by an agent of the Chicago firm which in 1882 sold the village its first firetruck, a Rumsey engine, complete with hose and a dozen leather buckets. Today’s [1982] volunteers are trained by professionals to meet state requirements for certification. Members of the Nashville Fire Department (with years of service shown after each name) are, from left, front row: Capt. Earl Wilson (nine), Lt. Michael Appelman (23), Assistant Chief Larry Decker (18), Chief Douglas Yarger (22), Eldon Day (34), Wesley Erwin (one), Robert Wood (19). Back row: Gale Wetzel, secretary-treasurer (10), John Joseph (six), Pat Powers (three) and John Mason (10). Three firemen were absent when photo was taken: Jerry Kent (25), Lee Christopher (20) and Curt Scramlin (three). Jim Hummel (left) at age 82 was still a member of the Nashville Fire Department when this pic­ ture was taken for Grand Rapids Press publication in 1948. (In large 1895 group photo, Hummel is seated at left in front row.) He joined the NFD Nov. 28, 1891, and chalked up 57 years of service, thought to be a state record for volunteer fire­ fighting. With him is Dell White, who at age 72 had 50 years of service. Jim was a hydrant man; Dell handled the hose. (Photo by Gladys Miller Richardson) Memories of t he Past This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckleyfirst appeared in the Maple Valley News, May 18, 1982. Last week’s column traced the origin of the Nashville Fire Department, founded May 5, 1882. In further recognition of the centennial milestone and for readers enjoyment, the following week, Susan Hinckley pre­ sented several additional photos in honor of the volun­ teer firefighters, then past and present, who helped to keep Nashville and environs safe for 100 years. This rather unusual photo shows construction in the fall of 1909 of a 55-foot hose tower on the rear roof of the town hall fire station building on North Main Street. After fire runs, sections of hose were hung inside the tower to dry. The tower later served as a mount for the alarm bell until it was damaged in a roof fire in the early 1920s. Officers of the Nashville Fire Department in 1982 are (from left) Assistant Chief Larry Decker, Chief Douglas Yarger, Secretary-Treasurer Gale Wetzel, Lt. Michael Appelman and Capt. Earl Wilson. (Photo by Susan Hinckley) �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 19, 2012 — Page 11 Truck party goes on despite the rain The Incredible Hulk visits with Evan Leatherman at Saturday at Putnam library. Putnam District Library held its third annual T party Saturday, May 12, amid rain showers. Sixteen children and fami­ ly members attended the party which was moved indoors due to the rain. Duane Hamilton Excavating Inc., Village of Nashville, Nashville Police Department, Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville EMS, Hometown Lumber and Maple Valley Implement brought vehicles to Riverside Park behind the stores in Nashville. Members ofPutnam’s teen advisory group served as readers for the event, sharing truck books and stories with the kids. Attendees received stick­ ers, a keychain and a book to take home. Door prizes were also awarded. “The library’s goal was to give local businesses a chance to show offtheir cool vehicles, as well as connect the love of trucks back to the From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Maybe residents need help cleaning up To the editor: ^^kta^tamr. JHtal^CWDou^Yjpia !^WW|W Rtettyfoista^ In reference to letter to the editor mentioning “Nastyville” of Nashville, I also live in Nashville, but apparently I don’t travel in the same area the writer does.I have driven around some of the town, I agree a couple of places could use a little work. But that brings up the question, besides con­ demning and judging them, what has she done to help? Maybe if she is really con­ cerned, she should go to them and find out if she can do anything to help. As Jesus said “Judge you not, least you be judged,” and “He who is without sin, may cast the first stone.” There may be a valid rea­ son they. They may be too old to do it for themselves; don’t have enough money to hire it done; or my favorite, too proud to ask their adult kids to help. Find the reason, if still bothered by it, help them by something. offering Remember, we all get old and can’t do thing. Steve Toman, Nashville Parents should be more responsible change president supports iPods in kindergarten? It same-sex marriages. The two think schools are taking less don’t match up. and less responsibilities Whoever heard of breast away from the parents. Is this feeding 4-year-olds and a government funding prob­ chewing food for your lem? Are parents getting lazy babies? Many thought it was in their responsibilities of a shame showing bare-belly teaching and discipline, or pregnant women. What is are laws dictating parents going on? Government school lunch­ have no responsibilities. Some 600,000 people died es — whoever heard that our should be of AIDS in the United States government and over 30 million world­ involved in a lunch program? wide. And still, our need-a- Now we find out the large To the editor: company given the contract for supplying this program swindled millions from our school lunch program. I wonder what would happen if we all stopped paying the school tax portion of proper­ ty taxes. Would the govern­ ment find us a program to replace it? Probably not. I am sure one could go on and on and on again, enough for this one. Just my opinion. Pat Warner, Nashville, PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: ATTENTION VILLAGE RESIDENTS HYDRANT FLUSHING The Village of Nashville will be flushing hydrants on May 24th & 25th. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Be aware you may experience rusty water. 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 discrimi­ nation 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Nas 06768090 th opportunity_ library,” said Emily Mater, assistant director Putnam District Library. Plans to repeat next year are in place. “We will start earlier and plan bigger, because this was a lot of fun,” added Mater. Businesses wanting to be included in future events should call the library, 517­ 852-9723. 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: Cindy K Hess & Gordon C Hess, Husband and Wife, Joint Tenants to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 12, 2007 and recorded March 20, 2007 in Instrument # 1177659 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: CitiMortgage, inc., by assignment dated January 7, 2012 and recorded January 17, 2012in Instrument # 201201170000562 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Forty-Five Cents ($284,469.45) including interest 5.15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that gven a sa said morgage mortgage w will bee 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 31, 2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 22.5 acres of the Southwest onequarter of the Southeast onequarter of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, except the 5 acres square in the Northeast comer, also except that part lying South of a stream running Easterly and Westerly through said description Commonly known as 4057 Farrell Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 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 MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 4/28/2012 CitiMortgage, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-55566 (04-28)(05-19) 06779919 Call anytime for Maple Valiev News classified ads 269MS-9SS4 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN- OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT ONLY AND IS NOT AN COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE GARD ANY PART OF THIS DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR COMMUNICATION WHICH IS NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ INCONSISTENT WITH THE TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage FOREGOING. Sale - Default has been made in OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW the conditions of a certain mort­ REQUIRES US TO ADVISE gage made by Jason Werkema, YOU THAT COMMUNICATION an unmarried man to Mortgage FROM OUR OFFICE COULD Electronic Registration Systems, BE INTERPRETED AS AN inc., acting solely as nominee for ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A Amerifirst Financial Corporation, DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ Mortgagee, dated January 20, MATION OBTAINED MAY BE 2010, and recorded on January USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 28, 2010, as Document Number: IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE 201001280000836, Barry County MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE Records, said mortgage was BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERG­ OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ER TO BAG HOME LOANS SER­ ENTITLED TO THE VICING, LP FKA COUNTRY­ BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEWIDE HOME LOANS SERVIC- MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ING, LP by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 20, has been made in the conditions 2010 and recorded December 27, of a mortgage made by Eric 2010 by Document Number: Kirwin and Melissa Kirwin, also 201012270011971, , on which known as, Melissa Hausbeck, mortgage there is claimed to be husband and wife, to Fifth Third due at the date hereof the sum of Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, One Hundred Sixteen Thousand dated August 24, 2007 and Seven Hundred Eleven and recorded September 4, 2007 in 79/100 ($116,711.79) including Instrument Number 20070904­ interest at the rate of 5.50000% 0001671, Barry County Records, per annum. Under the power of Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage sale contained in said mortgage Company by assignment. There and the statute in such case is claimed to be due at the date made and provided, notice is hereof the sum of One Hundred hereby given that said mortgage Nine Thousand Two Hundred will be foreclosed by a sale of the Thirty-Six and 63/100 Dollars mortgaged dr some ($109,236.63) including interestt part of them,premises, at public venue, at at 6.75% per annum. part of them, at public venue, at at 6.75% per annum. the place of holding the Circuitt Under Under the the power power of of sale sale conconCourt in said Barry County, where tained in said mortgage and the the premises to be sold or some statute in such case made and part of them are situated, at 01:00 provided, notice is hereby given PM on June 21,2012 Said prem- that said mortgage will be foreises are situated in the Village of closed by a sale of the mortMiddleville, Barry County, gaged premises, or some part of Michigan, and are described as: them, at public vendue at the LOT 5, BLOCK 49 OF THE VIL- Barry County Circuit Courthouse LAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, in Hastings, Michigan in Barry ACCORDING TO THE RECORD- County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on ED PLAT THEREOF. Commonly JUNE 21, 2012. known as: 315 WEST MAIN Said premises are located in STREET If the property is eventu- the City of Hastings, Barry ally sold at foreclosure sale, sale the County, Michigan, and are redemption period will be 6.00 described as: The following described prem­ months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned ises situated in the City of or used for agricultural purposes. Hastings, County of Barry and If the property is determined State of Michigan, to-wit: The North 7 Rods of Lot 22, abandoned in accordance with except the North 2 Rods thereof, MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241 a, City of Hastings, according to the the redemption period will be 30 recorded plat thereof: also the days from the date of sale, or 15 North 10 feet of the South 5 Rods days after statutory notice, of Lot 22, City of Hastings, whichever is later. If the property according to the recorded plat is presumed to be used for agri­ thereof in Liber A, on page 1. cultural purposes prior to the date The redemption period shall be of the foreclosure sale pursuant 6 months from the date of such to MCL 600.3240, the redemption sale, unless determined abanperiod is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3278, if the property is sold at §600.3241 a, in which case the a foreclosure sale, the borrow- redemption period shall be 30 ers) will be held responsible to days from the date of such sale. the person who buys the property TO ALL PURCHASERS: The at the mortgage foreclosure sale foreclosing mortgagee can or to the mortgage holder for rescind the sale. In that event, damaging the property during the your damages, if any, are limited redemption period. TO ALL PUR- solely to the return of the bid CHASERS: The foreclosing mort- amount tendered at sale, plus gagee can rescind the sale. In interest. If the property is sold at forethat event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of closure sale, pursuant to MCL the bid amount tendered at sale, 600.3278, the borrower will be plus interest. If you are a tenant in held responsible to the person the property, please contact our who buys the property at the office as you may have certain mortgage foreclosure sale or to rights. Dated: May 19, 2012 the mortgage holder for damage Randall S. Miller & Associates, to the property during the redemption period. P.C. Attorneys for BANK OF If you are a tenant in the prop­ AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR erty, please contact our office as BY MERGER TO BAG HOME you may have certain rights. LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA Dated: May 19, 2012 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS Orlans Associates, P.C. SERVICING, LP 43252 Attorneys for Servicer Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, P.O. Box 5041 Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) Troy, Ml 48007-5041 335-9200 Case No. 10MI03229-2 File No. 200.9113 (05-19)(06-09) 06781830 (05-1 9) (06-09) 06761557 �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 19,2012 Teenage stories: ‘Going steady' these meetings, and as the organist to play and all week progressed and the joined in “O Lord What a tension grew, it was packed Worm Am I.” The movement toward the to overflowing. All came to “see the altar being well under way, show” and try the strength of the revivalist began walking their resistance to the up and down the aisles, revivalist’s exhortations. speaking personally to those In the years from about These speakers were trained whom he felt needed special 1890 to 1900, practically all to the last word in emotional prodding. He stopped beside the teenagers in our village appeal and swayed that con­ our pew. I had been getting had a steady beaux. The gregation as if the members more and more petrified inside. We arguments for or against were so many puppets. are “going steady” in the many It was inevitable that Congregationalists papers and magazines of the Harry would go to the meet­ frightened rather than wooed present day would have ings, taking me along. One by so much emotion. The seemed to us a tempest in a night toward the end of the preacher selected Harry as a teapot. Of course we went week, when the preacher was good subject for the soften­ steady. Each attachment reaching the climax of his ing process and began to talk might not have lasted long, ministrations, Harry and I sat to him in low coaxing tones. Harry stood like a ramrod but it was steady while it in one of the back pews on lasted. the aisle. There had been the and gazed straight ahead. I We were sure of escorts to usual hymns — “Let the looked at him out of the cor­ school affairs, to Sunday Harbor Lights be Shining,” ner of my eye — the blush School picnics, for church “Just As I Am Without One which covered his face had entertainment. Plea,” “Onward Christian blotted out the freckles. I If our steady for the Soldiers,” and finally franti­ found myself praying “Dear moment happened to have a cally — “Stand Up, Stand Lord he is a good boy, don’t horse and buggy or the use of Up for Jesus.” The congrega­ let him go up with the sin­ his father’s farm team, so tion which had been standing ners.” much the better; we were for some time, relaxed with a After a time, the preacher, more certain of getting to the gentle rustle, and for a finding only embarrassed county fair at Charlotte or moment there was complete stolidity, went farther down the United Sunday School silence. the aisle and I began to picnics at Thomapple Lake. Then in a low voice, as breathe again. One of my steadies was a though starting from far Finally, the number of sin­ farm boy named, let us say, away, but coming nearer and ners who wished to be saved Hany Noble. He had a buggy nearer, the preacher began dwindled down. A last hymn and wonderful horse that I his appeal to the sinners to was sung, the blessing given, certainly enjoyed. The buggy come up to the altar, confess and the congregation filed always shone, and the glossy their sins and be saved. As out. coat of the horse glistened his voice grew more impas­ Harry and I had little to with the loving care the sioned and persuasive, I say. The evening had worn young man gave them. heard a faint sob as an old us both down. The following I sometimes wished the lady arose from the seat in week, I had a new steady. driver looked as spruce as his front of us and stumbled up His horse and buggy weren’t outfit. He never appeared to the aisle. She fell on her nearly as handsome as be dressed up even in his knees on the altar steps and Harry’s, but he was a Sunday clothes. His face was cried in a quavering voice “I Congregationalist. freckled and his hands were want to be saved.” rough and reddened from toil “Glory be,” said the in the fields, but the posses­ revivalist. sion of a horse and buggy “Yes, glory be” said the compensated for that. local clergyman, standing COBBWELL DRILLING The Methodist and by. Congregational churches “Amen. Glory be,” echoed (REPAIR were located kitty-comer on the congregation, “Ma • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired the main village square. The Perkins is saved.” • Service On Submersible Pumps churches maintained a decid­ That started the procession • 2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair ed rivalry for membership, of sin-conscious souls. Two 30 Years Experience especially among the new went up, then two more, then Estimates Available crop of young people. three, until sinners were fair517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., I was naturally a ly tumbling over each other Vermontville Congregationalist, my for a place before the rail. Richard Cobb grandfather having been one The minister motioned to the David Cobb of the first preachers in the Ml Lie. #1748 village. Harry was an equally strong Methodist. The temperament of the two churches was quite dif­ ferent. While the is looking for participants for our Congregationalists leaned car show parade June 16th 2012. toward conservative reserve, the Methodists went all out for expressed feeling and Line up at the Nashville VFW. emotion. Entries should arrive at 10:00 am. At quite frequent inter­ vals, the Methodist Church Parade starts at 11:00 am. put on a series of revival Anyone interested should contact services. 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VERMONTVILLE S Now accepting MasterCard & Visa NASHVILLE CAR CLUB �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, May 19,2012 — Page 13 Maple Valley sweeps Delton and Constantine Xt >!& !&• $1 ’USS SS 1^^ 1^^ "S u‘So» Sxo» 1 ‘•i •*i w>51 w“,>51* w >>sLhxx«sU??SsSS* > «< >?^fcca < taE> >% M1 •M•Oa.JSn O1J””S-‘» •Ju1 , . ^il^t wti J&a Htafo Rd Bi^slijd iska isilklisin iact ’iffiifepi 235 8.'iKJffiigd tidAi I taiilMBt 55. feta ittinlkitat nilWiflrt ritdf taAw rest imt.1 nidi fcai lab k 4 taj’s, in Itn 1 3<-j CmkimA Maple Valley’s Sammy Benedict slides in safely with a steal of second during the top of the first inning of game two against Constantine Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Gonser! Gonser!” were the shouts from the Lion dugout as a trio of Maple Valley defenders closed in on a fly ball in center field during the bottom of the sixth inning of game two against Constantine Thursday. The Lions had just seen a 7-2 lead disappear, and Constantine’s Chase Niblock was tagging up at third base waiting to try and score the go-ahead run. The Lion cen­ ter fielder, Austin Gonser, snagged the fly-ball off the bat of the Falcons’ Justin Bontrager for out number two then fired a strike towards home plate. “We know that’s the arm we want coming to the plate ifthere’s going to be a play,” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. “He knows he can make that throw. There’s no lack of confidence on his part, or in us with him mak­ ing that throw. That’s not the first time he’s done it. “He’s going to be special. He’s only a sophomore. He’s going to be special.” Lion catcher Tyler Hickey caught the ball a step up the third baseline and tagged out Niblock to end the Falcon threat. Hickey then singled to lead-off the top of the sev­ enth, went to third on two wild pitches, and came home on an RBI single from Tommy Mudge to put their team up 8-7. Lion reliever Beau Johnson shut out the Falcons in the bottom of the seventh to finish off the sweep of the teams’ Kalamazoo Valley Association doubleheader in Vermontville. Maple Valley also took the opener, 7-3. “We’ll take two wins any time we can get them,” said Carpenter, who’s team has now won four in a row. “We played better lately. I think this was kind of a letdown because we knew they weren’t great. We kind of breathed a little bit tonight, but at the same time we fought and won games we should have won. We came back, and that’s good for us.” Hickey drove in three runs in the game two win with a bases loaded triple in the top of the fifth inning, and came home himself on the play when the Falcons’ throw home went to the backstop. The six other Lion hits in the contest were all singles, one each for Gonser, Sammy Benedict, Kyle Brumm, Tommy Mudge, Garrett Miller and Brandon Erwin. Erwin hit a two-run single to open the scoring in the top of the second inning, after Mudge and Cody Sivyer reached on walks. Benedict had an RBI single in the Lion’s five-run fifth. Those five runs in the fifth broke a 2-2 tie, putting the Lions up 7-2, but the Falcons struck back for three runs in the bottom half of the inning then tied the game with its two runs in the bottom ofthe sixth. Johnson got the win, in relief of Brumm on the mound. Brumm struck out eight and gave up nine hits, one walk and five earned runs in his five innings. Johnson struck out one, gave up three hits, and one earned run over the final two innings. “It seems like more times than not this year, we’re on the losing end of one-run baseball games,” Carpenter said. “We’ve lost 2-1 a few times, and 5-4 and 7-6. For us to get it being the visitors and having to come back out in the bottom of the seventh is good for us.” Tyler Eley and Tommy Reed led the Constantine attack. Eley was 3-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored. Reed was 3-for-4 too, with a pair of doubles and three RBI. Mudge got the win in game one. He struck out five, walked three and gave up five hits in five innings. All three Falcon runs came in the top of the second, and were unearned. Johnson shut down the Falcons in the sixth and seventh to close it out. The Lions broke a 3-3 tie with two runs in the bottom of the fourth. Three Falcon errors and an RBI single from Gonser pushed across the two runs in the inning. Gonser was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and the one RBI. The Lions had four other hits, a double from Mudge, which led to a run in the fifth, and singles from Johnson, Hickey, Brumm and Mudge. The Lions also swept a KVA doubleheader with Delton Kellogg in Vermontville Tuesday, scor­ ing a pair of 9-3 wins. “Gonser and Hickey hit the life out of the ball,” Carpenter said. “I think they had ten hits between the two of them. They carried us offensively. Gonser also had a big game two on the mound. He struck out six and walked one in the seven inning effort. Only one of the three runs against him was earned. Delton had six hits, five sin­ gles and a double. Hickey was 3-for-3 at the plate in the nightcap, with a double and three RBI. Gonser and Sivyer had two hits each. Johnson and Brumm had two RBI each. Gonser and Johnson each scored two runs. In game one, Gonser was 3-for-4 and Hickey 2-for-3. They both scored two runs. Hickey drove in one, with a double in the bottom of the sixth. Mudge had a two-run single in the sixth as well. Mudge was 2-for-3 with three RBI. Benedict, Brumm and Miller also had RBI for the Lions. Mudge, Brumm and Benedict had two hits each. Johnson got the win, strik­ ing out six, walking two and giving up four hits in his five innings. Brumm struck out three in earning the save. The Lions close out the conference season with two games against Parchment Tuesday, then will take on Springport Thursday. Last Saturday, the Lions hosted their annual Ken Beardslee Wooden Bat Tournament, and finished as the runners-up to Bronson. Bronson topped the Lions 6-5 in the championship game, holding off the Lions Maple Valley catcher Tyler hickey tags out Constantine’s John Hicks at the plate for the third out in the bottom of the sixth inning of game two Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in the bottom of the seventh inning. Bronson extended its lead from 2-1 to 6-1 with four runs in the top ofthe seventh. The first two Lion batters in the bottom of the seventh were set down, but the next five would reach base safely, plating four runs. Brumm, Sivyer and Erwin walked in the rally, while Mudge had an RBI single and Miller a RBI single. The Lions had runners on second and third when Bronson finally got the final out. Miller was the only Lion with more than one hit, he had a pair of singles. Brumm took the loss. He gave up six hits and walked one, while striking out six. Only one of the six runs against him was earned. Maple Valley got to the championship game by beat­ ing Bellevue 12-2 in five innings. Sivyer had just one hit, a RBI single, but reached base in all three of his plate appearances and scored all three times. Miller was 2for-2 with a single and a triple. He drove in two runs. They both had two RBI. Gonser had a single and a triple too. He had one RBI. Benedict and Brumm drove in one run each. Mudge got the win. He gave up three hits and walked two. Neither run against him was earned. He struck out two. ' AIR CONDITIONING a Don’t risk paying too much to keep your home comfortable. Compare quality construction, warranty protection*, and the price of any Goodman’ brand Air Conditioner. Then you’ll discover why millions are .G saying, “Thank goodness for Goodman. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) H . .ig.h. S.c.hoo. (/P Ahuot o uby n Brett nBremer)\ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Kalamazoo Valley Association is down to one undefeated boys’ track and field team. Delton Kellogg’s boys will take the league lead into Tuesday’s KVA Championship Meet, in Delton, thanks to a 5-0 record in league duals and a win at Tuesday’s five-team KVA Jamboree at Maple Valley High School. Delton and Maple Valley were both undefeated in the league duals. Delton topped the Lions by 16 points at the top of the standing Tuesday, while the Lions managed to just hold off Parchment for the runner-up spot. “Our kids need to step up to the plate like Delton’s did tonight,” said Maple Valley head coach Brian Lincoln. “They wanted it more than we did. It was obvious to me from the get-go.” “I can think of three or four races where Delton just had more guts than us. They outleaned us at the line in two or three events.” There were a couple big showdowns in the hurdles. Delton Kellogg’s Mike Bassett won the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.58 sec­ onds, with teammate Brandon Robbins second in 16.62. Maple Valley had the third, fourth and fifth finish­ ers, with Ryan Nisse coming in at 16.65, Joe Eddy at 18.09 and Doug Sears at 18.15. It was the first time Bassett had ever finished ahead of his teammate Robbins in the event. In the 300-meter interme­ diate hurdles, Lincoln said all three of his runners were outleaned at the line. Robbins won the race in 42.25, with Eddy second in 42.35. Parchment’s Austin Vandyke was third, two tenths of a second ahead of Nisse. Delton’s Bassett was fifth, just ahead of Sears. The top five scored in each event Tuesday. Delton finished the day with 102 points. Maple Valley had 86 and Parchment 81. Constantine The Lions’ Siera Rose fires off a throw in the discus competition during Tuesday’s KVA Jamboree at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s Kyle Spencer stays a few strides ahead of Delton Kellogg’s Zach Haas and Hackett’s Austin Elluru during the 1600-meter run Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) was a distant fourth with 46 points, followed by Hackett Catholic Central with 38. The Panthers took the win with personal records (PRs) all over the field. Delton had four high jumpers with PRs. Ryan Watson won it for Delton, clearing 6-1 in fewer tries than Parchment’s Terrance Moster who was second. Delton also had Billy Schut third at 5-8, Bassett fourth at 5-8, and also had Tucker Onderlinde, who didn’t score, set a PR by clearing 5­ 6. “Coach (Jim) Hogoboom is working with them every day,” said Delton Kellogg head boys’ coach Dale Grimes. “A couple of them are getting rid of being sick. That might just be a help in itself. I don’t know if he has some secret that he’s got going on over there, but meter dash, the 200-meter dash and the 400-meter dash. He was second to Parchment’s Jalen Hodgson (11.69 seconds) in the 100, second to Parchment’s Mike Emig (22.90) in the 200, and third behind Emig (50.91) and Delton Kellogg’s Phoenix Pease in the 400. Pease also added a thirdplace finish in the 200 for Delton. With Emig, Hodgson, Alex Lasher and Brandon Linstead, Parchment won both the 400-meter relay (44.33) and the 800-meter relay (1:32.12). Brandon Blankenship won the pole vault for Parchment at 13-0. Delton and Maple Valley went head to head one last time in the 1600-meter relay, with the Panther team of Tyler Dempsey, Pease, Franklin James and Robbins we’ll take it.” Watson also won the 800meter run in 2 minutes 4.92 seconds and the 1600 in 4:52.88. Delton also got a big PR from Lucas Hansen in the long jump. He was fifth at 18-6.5, setting a new best by more than two feet. Delton also had Connor Wolschleger third in the long jump at 19-0. In the discus, Delton’s Anthony Bates had a PR with his throw of 117­ 8, which was good for sec­ ond place behind Maple Valley’s Keegan Yost. Yost won both the throws for the Lions, going 130-.5 in the discus and 47.9.5 in the shot put. The only other win for the Lions came in the long jump, where Garrett Reid flew 21­ 4. Reid though was bested for the first time this season in the league in the 100- winning in 3:36.71. Maple Valley’s foursome of Jake Ewing, Robbie Welch, Gunner Tobias and Eddy was second in 3:38.41. A couple distance races were the only events, Delton, Maple Valley or Parchment didn’t win. Hackett’s Michael Elluru took the 3200-meter run in 10:53.13, and he teamed with Austin Elluru, John Mancini and Jake Buday to win the 3200meter relay in 8:43.40. “A lot of kids just stepped up and really performed well today. I hope that it contin­ ues for a few more meets,” Grimes said. There is a good chance that Delton Kellogg, Maple Valley and Parchment could find themselves battling it out for the top three spots again when all ten KVA teams meet in Delton Tuesday. Parchment came out on top of the girls’ standings Tuesday, with 99 points. Constantine was second with 83, followed by Maple Valley 76, Delton Kellogg 67 and Hackett Catholic Central 25. Maple Valley’s Jessica Rushford won the three longest races of the day for an individual, taking the 3200-meter run in 12:17.75, the 1600-meter run in 5:23.98 and the 800-meter run in 2:29.10. The Lions also won the 3200-meter relay in 10:33.90. In the field Maple Valley had Zoanne Siple take the discus with a mark of 97-5, and Jadelyn Stewart win the pole vault by clearing 8-0. Parchment won the three shortest relays, and the three sprints and the high jump. Paige Berg took the high jump for Parchment at 5-0, the 100 in 13.38 and the 200 in 27.54. Kendyl Hinton took the 400-meter dash in 1:01.51. In the White Division, for smaller schools, at Saturday’s Central Montcalm Hornet Invitational Maple Valley’s boys were second and the girls third. Evart won the boys’ title with 185 points, ahead ofthe Lions’ 174 and Saranac 146, Carson City-Crystal 71, Vestaburg 37 and West Michigan Lutheran 14. Reid, Nisse and Yost led the Lion boys. Reid won all four of his events, taking the 100-meter dash in 11.57, the 200 in 23.38, the 400 in 52.50 and the long jump with a mark of 18-11.25. Nisse won the hurdles, he took the 300-meter low hur­ dles in 43.63, with teammate Eddy second in 43.87, and won the 110-meter high hur­ dles in 16.81. Yost won the shot put with a mark of 47­ 8.75 and was second in the discus at 123-0. Evart also won the White Division girls’ title, with 169.5 points. Saranac was second with 167.5, followed by Maple Valley 121.5, Continued next page �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 19,2012 — Page 15 Maple Valley and Delton each win one in Nashville XS""Hfl Z Z 1111*1 ^4 *«*««. MM allSajlfeiilfe ptafytajgll felrafete teMW felfcLIWW toil's 3 jtealu AraW'’ La r* [J Ir! r $ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Neither team was thrilled to be walking away with a split Tuesday. Delton Kellogg’s and Maple Valley’s varsity soft­ ball teams each won one game in their Kalamazoo Valley Association double­ header in Nashville. The Panthers took the opener 2-1, then the Lions scored a 9-2 win in game two. “I don’t think either one of us really hit the ball that well in the first game,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Kelly Yoder. “In that second game we just made way too many mistakes, couldn’t think the play.” Brooke Martin did a good job of making things tough on the Lion hitters in the opener especially. She struck out nine while allowing four hits and one walk in the win­ ning complete game effort. “She threw a lot of strikes and we did play a lot better defense in that game,” Yoder said. Delton Kellogg broke a 1­ 1 tie in the top of the sixth inning of game one. Libby Parker walked with two out, and came home on an RBI double by Lacey Miller. Delton scored its first run in the top of the second, as Martin reached on an error and came around to score without the benefit of a hit. Kami McCowan was 2for-4 with a pair of singles for Delton; Alivia Johncock took the loss for the Lions. She struck three, while walking four and giving up three hits in five innings. Johncock came on to close things out, strik­ ing out three in two scoreless innings in the circle. Parker and Miller again teamed up to get the Delton offense going. Parker led off the second inning with a walk, and came home on an RBI double by Miller. Miller eventually scored thanks to Lion miscues. “Our defense was weak tonight. We had more errors than I’m normally used to seeing,” coach Lesage said. Maple Valley’s Kaitlyn Petersen drills and RBI single to center field during the top of the seventh of game two against Delton Kellogg Tuesday in Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) out six and walked six, while giving up four hits. The Lions got two singles from Kaitlyn Petersen, including an RBI single in the bottom of the second. Ashley Lesage came around to score the Lions’ lone run, after leading off the inning with a single of her own. Maggie Semrau tripled with one out in the bottom of the third for the Lions, but was picked off third by the Panther catcher McCowan to end the inning. “Ifthey can get, in the first inning, if they can start off hitting right away they can do fine,” said Maple Valley head coach Mary Lesage. “But if they don’t find those hits until towards the end of the game, it just tears them apart. I think it’s just a psy­ chological thing. If they start off well, then they’re good.” The Lions started game two off well. Semrau singled to lead offthe top ofthe first, stole second, and came home to score on a bunt single by Timara Burd. Burd eventual­ ly scored with the help ofthe first of three Delton errors. The only inning the Lions didn’t score in was the sixth. They tacked on single runs in the second, third and fifth innings, and scored twice in the fourth and the seventh. Petersen had a big game for the Lions, going 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI. She also scored two runs and stole two bases. Burd also had two hits and scored two runs. Maple Valley had ten hits in the win, with Petersen’s fourth inning double the only extra-base hit. Martin took the loss for Delton. She struck out six and walked only one. Beth Richter took the win for the Lions. She struck out Maple Valley first baseman Tamara Tryon scoops up a ground ball, as second baseman Ashley Lesage backs her up on the play, during the bottom of the seventh inning of game two against Delton Kellogg Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lion golf wins three of four at its last two league meets Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ golf team pulled out a one-stroke victory over Delton Kellogg at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tri at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville Friday. Kalamazoo Christian was the day’s undefeated team, with the Comets shooting a 170. The Lions though edged Delton Kellogg 177-178 to go 1-1 on the day. Caleb Walker led the Lions with a 42, and Jordan From previous page Carson City-Crystal 111,t, Vestaburg 19.5 and West Michigan Lutheran 3. The discus was one of the Lion ladies’ best events. Siple won it with a mark of 92-5, and teammate Siera Rose was second at 83-10. The Lions ended the day on the track with the team of Alicia Ramsey, Hadley Joppie, Marissa Pierce and Hannah Hilton winning the 1600-meter relay in 4:37.07. Rushford also had a good day for Maple Valley, winning the 800-meter run in 2:29.71, placing second in the 1600 in 5:24.72, and fourth in the 3200 in 12:31.58. Denton chipped in a 43. Maple Valley also got a 45 from Dale White and a 47 from Rage Sheldon. The Comets’ Bailey Matheison was the day’s best player, shooting a 40. His teammate TJ DeHaan added a 41, as did Delton Kellogg’s Zack Simon. The Lions followed that up by winning two more league contests at Sims oak Hills Golf Course Wednesday in Constantine. The Lions fired a 178 this team, which topped Constantine’s 204 and Parchment’s 202. Maple Valley had the day’s two best scores, a pair of 41s from Walker and White. Nick Iszler and Jacob Clark both shot 48s for the Lions. Austin Cox led Parchment with a 47 and Taylor Longworth shot a 48 to lead Constantine. The KVA season ends Monday with the league tournament. Lion soccer falls in first two games of KVA tournament Maple Valley’s Jordan Denton watches his tee shot fly on number one at Mulberry Fore Golf Course Friday, during the Lions’ KVA Tri with Delton Kellogg and Kalamazoo Christian. Antiques Maple Valley’s varsity goals, and Evelyn Aguilar, ANTIQUE girls’ soccer team closes out Paige Berg and Jessica ALLEGAN the regular season with a trip Cummins had one each for MARKET: Sunday, , May 27th. 400 exhibitors, rain or Parchment Wednesday. to Potterville Tuesday. The Lions were scheduled In Delton Kellogg’s 9-1 shine. 8:00am-4:00pm. Located at the fairgrounds right in to close out the Kalamazoo win over Maple Valley to Allegan, MI.. $4.00 admisValley Association start the league tournament sion. NO, PET.S.. Tournament with a contest Monday, Delton had eight Real Estate fill-in different girls score goals. league against Comstock Friday. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 21, May 26, 2012 Privatization of custodians approved by school board by Shari Carney Staff Writer With 58 in attendance at the Maple Valley School Board meeting on Monday, May 14, board members heard an outcry of support for custodial staff before unanimously approving a move to privatization. The meeting was moved to the high school cafeteria in anticipation of a higher than usual turnout. Working with a deficit of $600,000 or more, the board’s agenda was to hear recommendations on priva­ tization of custodial, main­ tenance, grounds and snow removal from the finance committee. Audience members took turns expressing concerns. “I don’t know where it’s worked, there is no accountability,” said Dale Stoddel who continued to implore the board to keep the jobs in the county. Teacher Laurie Pettingill said Maple Valley may not have a lot to offer compared to some schools but, like family, needs to stick together. “Don’t throw a member of our family under the bus,” said Pettingill. “Talk to legislators. Don’t throw students under the bus.” “They don’t care, I see it everyday,” said Brian Feurot of hiring an inde­ pendent firm. “We believe in community. All of these cuts are coming from the lowest paid people and most of them care the most.” Gregg Wendorfjoined in by stating that, if people are hired that do not live in the Maple Valley area, the money will be taken from the community and invest­ ed elsewhere. Wendorf asked how peo­ ple can live on $8 per hour with no health insurance, no days off, and no vaca­ tion time. After a closed session, the board returned to open session and President April Heinze recounted that loss of state revenue, coupled with rising operating costs and no “rainy day” fund, has led to tough decisions. “We have to make adjustments like any fami­ ly,” said Heinze. “We have to be good stewards of pub­ lic funds.” Contracting custodial services over a three year period would produce sav­ ings of $423,000. “That is money back into the classroom,” pointed out finance chair Tim Burd. “Unless we want 40 plus students in the classroom, this is what we have to con­ sider,” said Heinze. “We made really tough cuts last year. This is not popular but, to keep going, we don’t have any other options.” Puntnam library preparing for Art on tiie Lawn Plans for Art on the Lawn at Putnam District Library in Nashville are proceeding. The newly revived event spotlighting the work of a local artist will be held in conjunction with the annual car show Saturday, June 16. In the photo are two pieces of furniture from Lentz Table Company and artwork by Lelia Luxmore Lentz, one of the founding members of the Nashville Art Group Society. Anyone with a piece of Lentz furniture or artwork to display is encouraged to call Shauna Swantek, library director, 517-852-9723, no later than Wednesday, June 6. Maple Valley Academy exceeds number needed Zemke Scholarship moves to foundation by Shari Carney Staff Writer The 16th named scholar- ship, Zemke Memorial Scholarship, has been announced by Maple Valley Nashville golfer bags an albatross Barry Roscoe of Nashville scored a double eagle, also known as an albatross, at Mulberry Fore Golf Course on Thursday, May 24. Roscoe used a Cobra AMP Driver to score the albatross on the No. 2 Hole, recording a hole-in-one on the course’s second hole, a 305 yard Par 4. Though no statistics are compiled and no reliable sources have been cited for exact odds, the double eagle is considered to be a tougher golf course fete than a hole­ in-one. Dean Knuth, the author of the US Golf Association’s “slope rating” which meas­ ures the difficulty of golf courses, places the odds of scoring a hole-in-one at 13,000-to-l and of a double eagle at 1,000,000-1. Each year, about 40,000 holes-in-one are recorded in the U.S. and about 200 dou­ ble eagles. Memorial Scholarship Foundation. This will be a new award for the founda­ tion but not for the Maple Valley School District. Established in 1986, the Zemke Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Reinhart and Polly Zemke. For the past 25 years, the family adminis­ tered the award at Maple Valley Honors Night. Wanting the scholarship to continue, the family decided to turn the administration of it over to the foundation. In so doing, the scholar­ ship will now be presented at graduation, along with the other named scholarships. The foundation board is hon­ ored to continue the Zemke tradition, said Rose Heaton, representative. “The Zemke family have been pillars of the Maple Valley area. Reinhart Zemke was a farmer, syrup produser and a much-loved school board president who is remembered by former teachers for the great choco­ lates he brought in for them during final marking peri­ ods,” said Heaton. “Polly was well known in her church and neighborhood for her generous deeds and for supporting area projects.” Amy Billings and Heather Brass, co-teachers for Maple Valley Academy, share the news with school board members that enrollment numbers exceeded goal. by Shari Carney StaffWriter Maple Valley Academy will launch in the fall of 2012 with higher enrollment num­ bers than originally project­ ed. Co-teachers Amy Billings and Heather Brass shared the good news with the Maple Valley School Board at its regularly sched­ uled meeting on Monday, May 14. Final applications for the academy reached 68 stu­ dents, far exceeding the 40plus student number cited as the minimum size to start the program. Billings and Brass credited the kindergarten round-up and the Peas in a Pod initiative for help in recruiting. There will be 28 first graders and 25 kindergart­ ners for the initial combined class, some coming from the outlying districts of Charlotte, Bellevue, and Hastings. Superintendent Ronna Steel thanked the teachers, commending them for lead­ ership taken. In a conversation with the Maple Valley News, Billings and Brass said that there are more teachers interested in this method of learning and instruction that focuses on differentiated learning based upon the individual Alignments are beginning to take place at other grade lev­ els in hopes that the academy may someday extend throughout a student’s K-12 career. In This Issue • Maple Valley student compete in MITES • Scholarships and awards presented at MV honors night • Maple Valley sending a handful of kids to D3 Finals • Maple Valley’s Walker proves to be best golfer in KVA �Page 2 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 26, 2012 ‘Dream Big - Read’ kicks off at Putnam library Tents, canoes and camp­ fires will fill the lawn of Putnam District Library in Nashville Saturday, June 2, from 7 to 9 p.m., when the library kicks off its summer programming. Families are invited to attend the event to take part in camping and night-themed activities, including reading by flashlight, singing around a campfire, crafts and s’mores. Several special guests will attend, including Tim Smith, who will display his handmade wooden canoe. Readers of all ages are encouraged to register for the summer reading program that night. Younger children will participate in “Dream Big — Read.” Teens and adults will “Own the Night” this summer. Readers of all ages are encouraged to track their summer reading and enter to win prizes. Registration will remain Students in Maple Valley’s woods class who competed in regional and state com­ petitions in May include (from left) Dakota Gross, Austin Gonser, Mac Perkins, Lucas Gurski, Drew Johnson and Dustin Russell. Catalina Mata, teen advisory group co-advisor at Putnam District Library and Nancy Bitterling, director of Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, invites fami­ lies to attend the library’s camping-themed event and help stuff the tent with items to support the center’s mis­ sion. COURT NEWS Jeffery Robert-Jay Bissett, 25, of Nashville was sen­ tenced May 16 for delivery or manufacture of marijuana. He was ordered to serve nine months in jail, with credit for one day served. He must pay $1,698 in assessments and serve 24 months on proba­ tion. Bissett’s driver’s license is .suspended for 365 days, with restrictions after 60 days. The balance of his jail time is to be suspended upon successful completion ofpro­ bation. He must pay $100 per month toward the balance of assessments. Two charges of delivery or manufacture of marijuana marijuana five five to to 45 45 kilokilograms and a charge of maintaining a drug house were dropped. open through Monday, June 25, by visiting the library during normal open hours. The teen advisory group will attempt to stuff the tent by collecting items to stock the shelves at Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. The group’s teen leaders wanted to end their year of service by giving back to the community. Donations of canned and boxed food items (that are not outdated, dam­ aged or dirty) will be collect­ ed. Also accepted will be paper products and cleaning items, such as toilet paper, laundry soap and shampoo. These items are important since residents cannot use their Bridge cards to pur­ chase these essentials, said organizers. The teens also welcome pop can donations to be used to support teen programs at the library. 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Regionals were at Corunna Public Schools. The 2011-12 Maple Valley school year will come to a close at the end ofthe school day Thursday, May 31. Junior and senior high stu­ dents will be taking exams 00984362 Wednesday and Thursday, May 30 and 31. Commencement is Friday The Maple Valley class of 2012 will receive diplomas Friday, June 1, at 7 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the athletic complex behind the high school. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to the high school gymnasium. Jacque Magdaleno was chosen by the class to be the commencement speaker. Top senior scholars Kolt Ewing and Taylor Gorr along with Jennifer Whitaker, class president, also will address the th class. l . Diplomas will be presented by members from the Maple Valley Board of Education. Baccalaureate service Thursday A Baccalaureate service will be held for seniors, guests, and the community Thursday, May 31 at 7 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School auditorium. Coach Kevin Langs from Climax-Scotts will be the speaker. Langs has led his team to a state championship and will issue a special chal­ lenge to the seniors. In addition- to Langs, there will be student testimonies, special music and refreshments. Dakota Gross took first in the boxed division, Austin Gonser fourth and Mac Perkins fifth in the furniture under 26 inches division. Lucas Gurski placed first in cabinet division, Drew Johnson and Dustin Russell second in group. Dustin Russell received an honor­ able mention in the cabinet division. State competition was at Saginaw Valley State University. There Dakota Gross received an honorable mention in boxed division, Austin Gonser an honorable mention in furniture under 26 inches, Lucas Gurski an honorable mention in the cabinet division and Drew Johnson and Dustin Russell fourth in group. to find Michigan’s biggest trees Since 1993, ReLeaf Michigan, a statewide nonprofit tree organization, has challenged the public every two years to find Michigan’s largest living tree through its Big Tree Hunt contest. In addition to providing a way for the public to engage in a tree-focused activity, the Big Tree Hunt was created to take over the efforts of Paul Thompson, a botanist, who searched for Michigan’s big trees and kept records of them since the early 1940s. Today, ReLeaf Michigan encourages Big Tree Hunting among all age groups to assist natural resource experts in tracking these vital historical living landmarks. The contest is also a way for a hunter to potentially gain celebrity status in the National Register of Big Trees, which is issued every two years by American Forests. But first, winners of the Big Tree Hunt are forwarded to the Michigan Botanical Club Champion Tree coordinator for the state of Michigan for further review and possible inclu­ sion in the state champion tree list. If the tree makes it to state champion status, it is submitted for inclusion in the National Big Tree Register. Today Michigan ranks sev­ enth in the country with 27 national champions. The Michigan Big Tree Hunt is an activity for fami­ lies, groups of friends, fun dates, or solo adventurers. Certificates and prizes are awarded for: • Largest tree of any species submitted by a Big Tree Hunter over 16 years old. • Largest tree of any species submitted by 15 years old and under. • Largest white pine (Michigan’s state tree), by a person of any age. • Largest tree of any species for each county. • Largest tree (any species) that is larger than the current registered Michigan state champion. Contest forms can be downloaded from http://releafmichigan.blogsp ot.com/p/big-tree-hunt.html or obtained by calling ReLeaf Michigan, 800-642- 7353, or emailing info@ReLeafMichigan.org. The deadline for entries is Aug. 1. A prize ceremony to honor the winners will be held dur­ ing September. “Together We Can Change the World” Maple Valley’s Alternative Education Class of 2012 will have a gradua­ tion celebration Tuesday, May 29 at 7 p.m: in the high school auditorium. “Together We Can Change the World” is the theme for the occasion. Graduate Amy Ruedisueli will be the fea­ tured speaker and Amber Chase mentor, will sing. A reception will follow in the cafeteria. EWtNG^ GARDEN CENTER & _L A N D S C A P I N G Ready toplant: * Vegetables * Annuals * Trees * Perennials * Shrubs PERENNIALS Buy •>, Get 1 FREE 5715 South M-66, Nashville • 517-852-1864 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 6:00; Sat 8:30 - 5:00 _________ EwingLandscaping@yahoo.com 06782442 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 26, 2012 — Page 3 Senior Nicole Porter receives the FFA Diane Ward Memorial Scholarship presented by Keith Ward and Lacy Rasey. Duska Brumm, athletic director and assistant principal at Maple Valley High School, congratulates Garrett Reid. Reid received the MV Athletic Boosters Athlete of the Year Scholarship, the Lion Award, the “Dorp” Award, the U.S. Army Scholar/Athlete Award, the Spring Arbor Men’s Track and Field Scholarship and the Spring Arbor Merit Scholarship. Dale White plans to major in musical theater. He received the Adrian College Full-Tuition Scholarship, a $27,050 renewable four-year award. White also received the Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Academic Award — Third Year, Top 10 Senior Scholar and high honors. by Shari Carney Nashville Lions Club Doug Vogt Memorial Encouraging superior Scholarships presented by scholastic achievement was Russ Cerny — Chloe the theme for Honors Night Babcock. at Maple Valley High School American Legion Post on Monday, May 21. 222 Childs/Demeray Teachers Norma Jean Scholarship presented by Acker and Ryan Rosin were Tom Williams — Samantha mistress and master of cere­ Mishler. monies for the event. MV Athletic Boosters Superintendent Ronna Steel Athlete of the Year gave the opening remarks Scholarships presented by commending students on the Duska Brumm Garrett achievements gained. Reid and Mikaela Bromley. “You can do it,” said MV FFA Diane Ward Steel, “you’re smart. Always Memorial Scholarship pre­ seek knowledge ... combine sented by Keith Ward and your intelligence with hard Lacy Rasey — Nicole work.” Porter. Scholarship and award National FFA Earl R. recipients and presenters Sorensen Memorial included: Scholarship presented by The Maple Valley Jeff Jacque Magdeleno — Chloe Burd Science and Athletic Babcock. Scholarship presented by MIAAA Award presented Josh Burd, brother — by Duska Brumm — Zoanne Mikaela Bromley. Siple and Jake Ewing. Eaton Federal Savings John W. Duris Bank presented by Manager Scholarship Charlotte Dawn Meade Jenniffer Optimist presented by Anya Letson — Gina Bishop and Porter. Leadership scholarship McKenna Mater. Davenport presented by Norma Jean University Acker — Maci Morehouse Gold Scholarship Award presented by Dawn Yager — and Katelyn Wilson. Maple Valley Band Katelyn Wilson. Boosters presented by Hastings Elks Lodge Dennis Vanderhoef — Scholarship presented by Zoanne Siple and Casey Norma Jean Acker — Clint Franklin and Jennifer Eldridge. Staff Writer R0H tr roll! kt iMMfelT! r- rsaa&ttei n Ipmwsl® g iiaffidkltU’ BSqata. tiitW I 'Hrf CONGRATULATIONS! Josh Burd presents the Jeff Burd Science and Athletic Scholarship to this year’s recipient, Mikaela Bromley. Principal Todd Gonser congratulates Garret Smith. Smith received the Lawrence Technological University scholarship, a $13,000 four-year renewable award. Smith also achieved Top 10 Scholar and first-year Academic Award. Whitaker. Kathy Carl Memorial Award presented by Dennis Vanderhoef — Logan Williams. MV Pride and Performance Scholarship presented by Dennis Vanderhoef — Cody Sivyer. United States Army Scholar/Athlete Awards pre­ sented by Sgt. Storsteen — Garrett Reid and Kaitlyn Petersen. U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award presented by Sgt. Mercer — Darius France and Alicia Ramsey. Albion College Webster Scholarship and Albion College Lillian Busch Scholarship — Mikaela Bromley. University of Michigan Alumni Association Award presented by Brian Lincoln — Taylor Gorr and Kolt Ewing. Kalamazoo Valley Athletics Academic All­ Conference Award presented by Duska Brumm — Kolt Ewing. The following college scholarships were presented by Dawn Yager: Kellogg Community College Leo F. Y. Eleanor Frey Memorial Scholarship — Makayla Schrump. Adrian College Full Tuition Scholarship — Dale White. Lawrence Technological University Scholarship — liana’s ju to Alisha Felmlee for Graduating from MSU and her new job for the Mar's Co. in New Jersey and to MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS on his 21st birthday Love, Mom & Dad See HONORS, pg. 7 Massage Salon Welcomes... 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Rochester College Merit Scholarship and Golf Caleb Scholarship Walker. Michigan Competitive Scholarship qualifiers — Mikaela Bromley, Tyler Brumm, Angelina Daberkow, Nathan Egbert, Casey Eldridge, Jake Ewing; Kolt Ewing, Taylor Gofr, Dyllan McNamara, Makayla Schrump, Jennifer Whitaker, Dale White. Lion Awards Darius France, Brady Halliwill; Elizabeth Kienutske, Megan Primm, Alejandro Reid, Garrett Reid, Danielle Rosenberger and Zoanne $ S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 150 S. Main, Vermontville �Page 4 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday. May 26, 2012 Bovine Bingo results Norma J. (Shance) Viele VERMONTVILLE, Ml Nonna J. (Shance) Viele, age 85, of Vermontville, passed away May 18, 2012 at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte. Mrs. Viele was bom July 2, 1926 in Lansing, the daughter of Hugh and Margie (Harvey) Parker. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Phyllis) Shance of Charlotte, Randy (Jilane) Shance of Nashville, and Steve (MaryJane) Shance of Vermontville; five grand­ children and one great grand­ daughter whom she loved to spend time with; and brother, Neil Parker. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carroll Shance, and second husband, John Viele. Norma belonged to the United Congregational Church of Vermontville where she was the organist for many years. She also served as the Maple Syrup Association secretary. She loved to crochet, make maple syrup, and decorate cakes. There are many fond memories of time spent with family and friends at Higgins Lake. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Vermontville with Pastor Israel Young officiating. If desired, memorial con­ tributions may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care or the First Congregational Church of Vermontville. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Free hearing, vision screening available to Barry County residents The Barry-Eaton District Heatlth Department will offer free hearing and vision screening clinics Monday, June 4, and again Monday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Approximately 3 million children reside in Michigan, more than 1 million ofwhom will need eye care by the time they reach high school graduation age. About 10,000 Michigan students enter school each year with inadequate vision. Vision and hearing screening is available through the BarryEaton District Health Department free of charge for infants through school­ age children. Hearing and vision screen­ ing is required before enter­ ing kindergarten. The health department provides vision and hearing screening for all children ofthis age at school organized kindergarten roundups as well as at monthly clinics at the health department. Call 269-945-9516 to schedule an appointment at the Hastings office. For the Charlotte office, call 517­ 543-2430. '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 S3 (517)852-9712 Jeff Nieuwenhuis (from left), Dennis Vanderhoef and Julie Dormer are judges for the first annual bovine bingo held on the football field behind Maple Valley Junior Senior High School. Scooper.” The field was painted by Steve Augustine and Jeff Little. Ryan Rosin was the announcer. Call for Callton lands seat on house classifieds 945-9554 or agriculture committee State Rep. Mike Callton announced Thursday that he has been assigned to the Michigan House Agriculture Committee. “I’m thrilled to serve on the house agriculture, com­ mittee,” said Callton, RNashville. “Barry and Ionia counties are known through­ out the state for our valuable agricultural industry.” “We are fortunate to have valuable job providers such as Moo-Ville, Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch and Twin City Foods in Lake Odessa, in addition to all types ofdiffer­ ent family farms, from dairy farms and crop farms to cat­ tle ranches. Both of these ip, ‘ Jf i s Two winners were announced Saturday, May 19, at the first annual Maple Valley Bovine Bingo. Fredrick, the featured cow for the event provided by Aimee Hamilton, dropped a bingo ‘chip’ 2 1/2 hours into the event. Judges Dennis Vanderhoer, Jeff Neiwenhuis and Julie Dormer ruled that the $500 top prize should be split between Bill Flower and Jeff Little due to the chip landing on the border oftwo squares. Face painting, a pie-inthe-face booth, volleyball, Moo-Ville root beer floats, a two-liter toss game, an inflat­ able bounce house, and music by VooDoo DJs kept the crowd entertained while waiting for the bovine to make a move. The athletic boosters sold food and “cow pies,” earning $1,400 for the class of 2015. The students voted Spanish teacher Anya Letson as the official “Pooper Scott A. Daniels 9200EM-79Hwy.Nashville counties boast active 4-H groups and local FFA chap­ ters that greatly enrich our communities.” “This week, I met with the chairman of the agriculture committee, Kevin Daley, and it was a great meeting. Our first issue has to do with sugar beets. I look forward to helping area farmers and other agriculture leaders with any issues they might have.” “Rep. Callton’s enthusi­ asm for his new committee assignment is quite clear,” said House Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall. “His dedication to the concerns of his agricultural communities will certainly shine through.” 06766230 0676 10CAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St, Nashville Sunday School.................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... n a.m. Evening Worship..... .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service....................... 9 a.m. Sunday School.............. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller SL, Nashville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 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 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 Sunday Morning Worship: 930 a.m. Children's Sunday School: 930 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 1030 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .1030 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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. 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors .. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service....................................6 Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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 Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 930 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR NANCY BITTERLING 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 1-800-870-7085 HASTINGS 4 269-205-4900 1U1 ASLiImTY) Downtown Hostings on State St. lEATERS GQTI.com and on Facebook BARGAIN TWILIGHT tt JI DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM • excludes Digital 3D ® Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 5/26 - 5/31 O® 3D MEN IN BLACK 3 (PG-13) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 3D TICKET DAILY 4:30, 9:20 O® MEN IN BLACK 3 (PG-13) SAT-MON 11:30,1:50, 7:00 TUE-TH 7:00 O WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING (PG-13) SAT-MON 11:00,1:40, 9:30 TUE-TH 9:30 O BATTLESHIP (PG-13) SAT-MON 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:50 TUE-TH 6:40, 9:50 DARK SHADOWS (PG-13) DAILY 4:20, 6:50 ®THE AVENGERS (PG-13) SAT-MON 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:40 TUE-TH 6:30, 9:40 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................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 26,2012 — Page 5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events May 30 May 30 Jone 1 June 2 June 4 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 6 June 7 June 7 June 8 June 9 June 10 June 11 June 12 June 14 Cat Pre-registration deadline. Small Livestock Sale, 7 p.m., Extension OFfice. Cooking Competition Pre-registrations due in Extension office. Fair Preparation Day, Expo Center. Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Personal Action Towards Health (PATH), 1 st class, 1-3 p.m., Commission on Aging, Chronic Disease Management - pre-registration required. Exploration Days Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Cooking Matters, 1 st class, 6-8 p.m., Barry Enrichment Center (old Presbyterian Church), pre-registration required. Fair Entries accepted at the Expo Center, 4-8 p.m. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Expo Center. Fair Entries accepted at the Expo Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Pleasure Show, 8:30 a.m.. Expo Center. Open Speed Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., KCC or Expo- TBA. Mock Dog Show, 5:30 p.m., Expo Center. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Episcopal Church. Brumm named to Hope College dean’s list Hope College has announced the dean’s list for the second semester of the 2011-12 academic year, and among the students on the list is Cody Brumm of Hughes' to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary Happy 40th wedding anniversary to Leonard and Juliet (Faust) Hughes, Jr. of Nashville, Michigan. The couple were married in Vermontville, Michigan on May 27, 1972. They have three daughters and five grandchildren: Tracy and Billy Keegan with Dulton and Hayden, Heather and Mike Newsome with Brook and Brent, Hope and Keven Hulsebos with Hannah. Congratulations from all of us. Jim and Norma Shank 50th wedding anniversary They were married at Woodland Methodist Church on June 10, 1962. They have raised three children together and have eight grandchildren. Wishing you many more years together John and Denise, Mike and Deanna, Jon and Angie, and all the grandkids. Man airlifted after crash on M-66 ™The Barry County Sheriff’s Department investi­ gated a two-vehicle traffic accident on M-66 near Day is June Road in Assyria Township Monday, May 21. Initial $1 dues per family. Call investigation indicated a 25Carol Ergang at 269-948­ year-old Battle Creek man 8893 by June 2 for reserva- traveling south on M-66 tions. The museum in Highway reportedly entered Freeport will be open from 3 the northbound lane occu­ to 5 p.m. for tours. pied by an 83-year-old Freeport alumni banquet Nashville. The Freeport alumni banTo be named to the dean’s quet will be Saturday, June 9, list a student must have a at the Freeport Community minimum 3.5 grade point Center. Social hour will be at average on a 4.0 scale.5 with dinner at 6 p.m. The cost is $13 per person, with 9 Bellevue woman heading north, and the two collided head on. The man was transported via helicopter to an area hos­ pital. The woman was evalu­ ated at the scene by EMS and released. The incident remains under investigation. No fur­ ther information was avail­ able. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C • Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D. • Eric S. Leep, D.O. • James L. Horton, Jr., D.O. • David J. Heeringa, D.O. • Maria Benit, PA-C • Christopher Bom, PA-C Providing Excellence. In the Art of Total Orthopedic Care Physical Medicine and Pain Management Accessible. Comprehensive. From left to right: James L. Horton, Jr., D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; David J. Heeringa, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; Eric S. Leep, D.O., Physical Medicine; Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon. For more information on Hastings Orthopedic Clinic or to learn about all of our services, please visit us online at www.hoc-mi.com, scan our QR code below with your mobile device, or contact us directly at (269) 945-9520. Got questions for your doctor? Write them down. 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Looking for NAL BASEMENT SERVcleaners with reliable trans- ICES waterproofing, crack portation and ability to pass repair, mold remediation. a criminal/drug screening. Local/licensed. Free estiApply online at onli line a mates. (517)290-5556. www.dmburr.com under the facilities management page. ----- bOOkkEEPinC SERVICES EOE Personal * Self-Employed * Small Business Payroll* For Rent Billing Accounts Receivable NASHVILLE: NICE 2 bed­ * Accounts Payable room apartment. $400 plus General Ledger utilities. Call (517)852-0852 Weekly * Monthly * Quarterly * Annually Card ofThanks Call today! (269)420-5714 THANK YOU Thomas P. Wood Jr. ofNash­ ville passed away on May 7, 2012. Who was known as Tom to all his family and friends. He will be missed by all, Tom made everyone feell as though you knew him forever. He nad a real zeal for life, dancing, singing and gardening. Let's not forget his passion for cracking nuts and giving oone and all a treat from ni nis hard labor. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and letters of inspiration in our time ofneed. A special thanks to United Memodist Church, Carl's Super Market, Moo-Ville Creamery, Daniels Funeral Home and Reverend George Crawford for the eulogy. From the family of Thomas P. Wood, Jr. and Colleen Community Notices MV grad earn degree from Alma College Ryan Lennox, of Traverse City, a Maple Valley High School graduate, received a bachelor of science degree in computer science and mathe­ matics from Alma College. He was among more than 325 degree candidates participat­ ed in Alma College’s 2012 commencement ceremony April 21. COME SUPPORT WEST ELEMENTARY STUDENT T, FUND GOLF SCRAMBLE, June 9th, Grand Ledge Meadows, 1801 E. Grand Ledge Highway, Grand Ledge. Shotgun start is 9:00am. Cost: $260 for 4 per­ son team, 18 holes w/cart,-, choice of chicken or steak dinner, 2 drink tickets, brats/hot dogs at turn, door prizes, hole prizes, etc. Send money, names, address, The annual Maple valley phone number to Lori Pot- sports physicals day will be ter at 7769 Woodland Road, Lake Odessa, 48849. Ques­ held Wednesday, May 30, at call 269)838-5865. 269)838-5865. Dr. Bean’s office at tions call Deadline: June 1st, 2012. Nashville Family Medicine. TEAMS NEEDED! Student-athletes will need to contact Mindy Schriver in VENDORS WANTED FOR the Maple Valley Jr/Sr High flea market every School office to set up a time Friday/Saturday. Four acres of parking! Concession trail­ for the physical and to pay the $20 fee. Physical forms er on site. Call 517-667-6866. can be picked up in the office, and will need to be taken to the doctors’ office. Contact Schriver with any questions by email at Heating 8 flir mschriver@mvs.kl2.mi.us, or by phone at 517-852-9275 Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and ext. 11. flir Conditioners Sports physicals in Nashville May 30 Full line of Indoor flir Quality Products FREE Estimates RUUD Licensed & Insured Call anytime for 991^82 Uermontville • Cole Hansbarger, Owner 517-490-1287,, 167B0316 SEJ rdLt-LKzvK classified ads 269-945-9554 Dr Carrie Wilgus is pleased to announce the addition of a new Mid-Level Provider to her team! Please welcome to our team: Christi Bush PA-C. Christi is a board certified physician assistant who received her degree from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Christi grew up in Bay City Michigan. After high school, Christi attended Alma College where she received her degree in Psychology. For seven years, Christi worked as a social worker serving the community of Tuscola County in Michigan. She later began practicing in the Bay City area as a physi­ cian assistant, where she has spent the past year and a half caring for children at a local medical office specializing in pediatrics. Christi now calls Hastings home and is looking forward to becoming a part of our small community. As a board certified physician assistant, Christi will provide services in the office and hospital setting. She is qualified to treat children from birth to adolescence, providing medical services from: Preventative Services, Well Exams, Behavior and Attention Problems, to management of Chronic Illnesses. Christi is now accepting appointments for new and established patients Monday-Thursday 9am - 5pm and Fridays 1pm - 5pm. Dr Carrie Wilgus and Christi Bush, PA-C Now Accepting NEW PATIENTS! The Annual Alumni Banquet brought friends and former classmates together Saturday, May 19 in the Maple Valley High School cafeteria. Alumni from Vermontville, Nashville and Maple Valley schools paid special honor to the classes of 1962 and 1982. Alumni banquet honors 1962 and 1982 classes by Shari Carney StaffWriter Members from the classes of 1962 and 1982 were the special honored guests at the Annual Alumni Banquet held Saturday, May 19 at Maple Valley Junior Senior High School. A welcome was given by Miriam Schantz Raines, Vice President of the Alumni Association. An invocation was given by Carol Garlinger, secretary for Nashville High School alum. Jenna Whitaker, president of Maple Valley Class of 2012 told of her love for community and the way Maple Valley takes pride in its people. Whitaker plans to become a physical therapist starting college at Grand Rapids Community College and transferring to Grand Valley. Honored educator, Vicki Williams, was not able to attend due to illness. Williams has taught fourth, fifth and sixth grades in the valley. Dorothy Carpenter was presented with a check for $100 from Raines to go towards the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Entering its 26th year, the foundation has attained a value of $1 million and has given away $500,000 with plans to give an additional $32,000 at commencement Friday, June 1. Gift bags were given for the oldest alumnus in atten­ dance and for the alumnus (OBB WEIL DRILLING (REPAIR Hastings Pediatrics 1761 W. M-43 Hwy., Suite 2 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 269-948-7337 Fax: 269-948-9976 Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm 77568105 • • • • 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 Honored support staff member Pat McClelland worked 28 years for Maple Valley schools in a variety of positions. She looked out at Dorothy Carpenter and said “Dorothy was my favorite teacher. She taught me to love to read.” who came from the farthest distance. Margaret Rounds Graham, representing the Vermontville Class of 1940, and Hubert Dennis of the Nashville Class of 1943 won for oldest category and Elton Decker traveled from Kansas to attend. Class pictures lined the wall and yearbooks and tro­ phies were available for rem­ iniscing. The banquet was prepared and served by Good Time Pizza. .Optimal ■ MEDICAL STAFFING RN/LPN Private Duty Immediate Openings Nashville, Marshall, Springport, Jackson Various Shifts Available Urach and Vent Experience Preferred Must have reliable transportation I’ Please Send Resume to: recruiter@optimalstaffing.com �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 26, 2012 — Page 7 Local Little League season underway High school public speaking by Alma W. Swinton Teen-age Stories was written in 1965 by Alma Williams Swinton, daughter of Dr. George and Sara Benedict Williams ofVermontville. The official opening to Little League was Saturday, May 12. Rep. Deb Shaughnessy and Rep. Mike Callton joined the festivities in Vermontville. Rain threatened but managed to stay away long enough for teams to be presented by coaches. Families cheered and players presented flowers to their moms in honor of Mother’s Day. think and talk on their feet. To offered strange, stuttered, give us practice in doing so, hesitant comments on the topwe were encouraged to form a ics assigned. Stage fright hard. We drew from history team. I informed him in frigid Finally, I recovered breath debating society. made most of us tongue-tied. and literature. We inter- terms. that I could go home enough to give a mighty yell, We met in the evening The debates however, went viewed farmers and mer- alone, which I proceeded to which was immediately once a week in the high better. We had a chance to chants. We made it a matter do. answered by a friendly and school auditorium. We had prepare our subjects and a of life and death; the world Although the way lay along familiar “woof-woof’ as our In the first year of high officers, rules of order and great desire to win for our could not survive without our darkened streets for several neighbor’s big Saint Bernard school, our teachers felt that exercises in parliamentary side. particular animal. blocks, pride and indignation jumped again to lick my face all students should be able to procedure. Some read written We settled many vital matFinally, after long delibera- banished fear until I was and display his pleasure at compositions, but mostly we ters, I am sure — but the sub- tion, the judges reached a within a short distance of our this late and unexpected were urged toward free ject that remains most promi-decision. My side lost. Was it yard. Then, without a sound encounter. I was so limp with speech. Topics were drawn nent in my mind and on the horse or the cow? I don’t of warning, an enormous relief, I could scarcely walk by lot. Five minutes to think which I worked the hardest, remember — however, I have black shape leaped over the the rest of the way home. and two minutes to talk. I sank on the steps of the was “Which is the most use- not forgotten the bitterness fence and, jumping on my I drew each slip with the ful: the cow or the horse?” with which I viewed my back, grabbed me around the front stoop and lived over the breathless hope that it would There were three in each escort of the evening — he neck. I was completely para- events ofthe evening. To lose be blank. We must have team. We fought long and was leader of the winning lyzed. Stories I had heard of that debate was almost Siple. throat-slitting prowlers, of unbearably humiliating — The Dorp Award presented unwary females attacked on but I wish I could remember dark comers by murderous which won — the horse or the by Duska Brumm and Levi Westendorp — Garrett Reid. assailants flashed with light- cow. Top Senior Scholar Award ning speed through my mind. Maple Valley Menu subject to change presented by Todd Gonser — Spring Cook-Out. Fuller Street without notice. Kolt Ewing. Wednesday, May 30 Maple Valley Breakfast Menu Second Senior Scholar Cook’s Choice. Mexican Youth Monday, May 28 Fuller Street presented by Todd Gonser — Bar. No School. Memorial Day. at Lunch Menu Thursday, May 31 Taylor Gorr. Football Tuesday, May 29 Monday, May 28 Last Day!! Cook’s Choice. Academic awards Cook’s Choice. No School. Memorial Day. Have a great summer. The following students Wednesday, May 30 Tuesday, May 29 NOTE: Entree’s available have earned an academic Where: Cost: Cook’s Choice. Cook’s Choice. daily: variety of chicken award by virtue of maintain­ Maple 1 st - 2nd Thursday, May 31 Wednesday, May 30 sandwich, cheeseburger, ing a designated grade point Valley grade $40 Cook’s Choice. Last Day Cook’s Choice PB&J sandwich, yogurt average. High Thursday, May 31 w/string cheese. Three-year award — 'Dale of School. Football 3rd - 8th Friday, May 25 Cook’s Choice. Assorted low fat milk. Field grade White, Taylor Gorr, Kolt $115 Mini strawberry pancakes, Menu subject to change. Ewing, Mikaela Bromley and fruit, milk. Maple Valley Breakfast prices: $1.45; Austin Chuhak. Jst -8th NOTE: 2 milk flavors Jr.-Sr. High School reduced 300; Lunch prices: Grade Two-year award Angelina Daberkow, Zoane offered daily with lunch. 2 Lunch Menu $2.25-$2.50, reduced 400; Questions: Monday, May 28 Adult prices: $2.75-$3.00. Siple, Jennifer Whitaker and milk choices offered daily Cali Andrea Peake. with breakfast. Cracker packs No School. Memorial Day. Milk only: 500. Jason Murton - 517-204-6402 First-year award — Garret offered daily with hot lunch. Tuesday, May 29 Chris Schroder - 517-204-894' 067814444 Smith, McKenna Mater, Ashley Pywell, Ashley Lesage, Ashley Weiler, Casey Eldridge, Allee McIntyre and Sheena Drakest. Top 10 — Kolt Ewing, A community education series sponsored by the Barry County Commission on Aging Taylor Gorr, Austin Chuhak, Dale White, Jennifer and Pennock Health Services. Whitaker, Garret Smith, Caleb Walker, Casey Eldridge, Chloe Babcock and #2: Physical Therapy Treatments Ashley Weiler. ■ Thursday, May 31 High honors is achieved with at least a 3.5 GPA or Learn how physical therapy can aid recovery, strengthen core muscles above 20 honor points. and increase mobility after hip replacement surgery. Honor points equal I point Guest presenter: Luis Pena, Pennock Physical Therapist for each trimester of an hon­ ors class. Highhonors — Mikaela #3: Diabetes; The Sweet Facts ■ Thursday, June 21 Bromley, Kolt Ewing, Ashley Lesage, Andrea There are estimated 7 million undiagnosed cases of diabetes in the U.S. - we will discuss Peake, Zoanne Siple, Ashley diagnosis and treament of this disease. Guest presenter: Pennock Physician TBA Weiler,Jennifer Whitaker and Dale White. #4: Managing Your Diabetes ■ Thursday, June 28 Honors is achieved with at Shelly Hart, R.N., Pennock Diabetes Educator, will discuss self management and social least a 3.0 GPA with at least support for the diabetic patient. Guest presenter: Shelly Hart, R.N. 15 honor points. Honors — Chloe Babcock, Allee McIntyre, Tyler Brumm, Dyllan McNamara, All education series seminars take place at the Commlsion on Aging, 320 Angelina Daberkow, Justin W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Ml 49058. A light dinner will be served Parks, Nathan Egbert, at 5:30 p.m. Lectures start at 6:00 p.m. Call (269) 948-4856 for reservations. Kaitlyn Petersen, Casey Eldridge, Nicole Porter, Jake Ewing, Danielle barru County Please RSVP today for these FREE seminars. Rosenberger, Darius France, Elizabeth Richter, Taylor Gorr, Makayla Schrump, Mitchell Hamilton, Austin Tobias, Krysten Kramer, Commission v < Caleb Walker and Makenzi on fiQinQ www.pennockhealth.com Leinhart. HONORS, contd. from page 3 SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS May 30th Sign ■ Ups 6 ■ 7:30pm options for a healthier future. P ennock health Services �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 26, 2012 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, May 28 LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric Kirwin and Melissa Kirwin, also known as, Melissa Hausbeck, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 24, 2007 and recorded September 4, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070904­ 0001671, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Two Hundred rWirty-Six and 63/100 Dollars ($109,236.63) including interest qt 6.75% 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 fore­ closed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Jason Werkema, an unmarried man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 20, 2010, and recorded on January 28, 2010, as Document Number: 201001280000836, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAG HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 20, 2010 and recorded December 27, 2010 by Document Number: 201012270011971, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven and 79/100 ($116,711.79) including interest at the rate of 5.50000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on June 21,2012 Said premises are situated in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are as: LOT 5, BLOCK 49 described OF THE VIL- FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN- Closed. No Meal Delivery. DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ Tuesday, May 29 ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT Polish sausage, seasoned COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY potatoes, sauerkraut, apple­ INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY sauce, bun. BE USED FOR THAT PURWednesday, May 30 POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY Salisbury steak, mashed SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR potatoes and gravy, glazed NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON- carrots, tropical fruit, dinner TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage roll Sale - Default has been made in Thursday, May 31 the conditions of a certain mort­ Swedish meatballs and gage made by Joseph L. Joyce com, broccoli, and Lori D. Joyce to Mortgage noodles, Electronic Registration Systems, peaches. Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean Friday, June 1 & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Baked tilapia, wild rice, Mortgagee, dated August 19, sweet peas, cauliflower, and recorded 2008, on 10, 2008, as banana. September Document Number: 20080910008992, Barry County Records, Home Delivered said mortgage was assigned to Cold Menu Bank of America, N.A., as sucMonday, May 28 cessor by merger to BAG Home LP, Loans Servicing, FKA Memorial Day. COA Home Countrywide Loans Closed. No Meal Delivery. Servicing LP by an Assignment of Tuesday, May 29 Mortgage dated July 26, 2010 Frozen meal. Must be heatand recorded August 02,2010 by Document Number: ed. 201008020007179, on which Wednesday, May 30 mortgage there is claimed to be Cottage cheese, com and due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thous- black bean salad, tropical and One Hundred Sixty-Nine and fruit, granola bar. 66/100 ($146,169.66) including Thursday, May 31 interest at the rate of 7.00000% Sliced roast beef and Ched­ per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage dar cheese, coleslaw, peachand the statute in such case es, granola bar. made and provided, notice is Friday, June 1 hereby given that said mortgage Ham salad, three bean will be foreclosed by a sale of the salad, mandarin oranges, mortgaged premises, or some bun. part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where Home Delivered the premises to be sold or some Hearty Menu part of them are situated, at Monday, May 28 01:00 PM on June 28,2012 Said Memorial Day. COA premises are situated in the Village of Freeport, Barry County, Closed. No Meal Delivery. Michigan, and are described as:: Tuesday, May 29 Lots, 1,2,10,11, Block 12 of the in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 21,2012. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described prem­ ises situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, to-wit: The North 7 Rods of Lot 22, except the North 2 Reds thereof, City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof: also the North 10 feet of the South 5 Rods of Lot 22, City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber A, on page 1.. 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 s amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the prop­ erty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 19, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 200.9113 (05-19)(06-09) 06781557 LAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Commonly known as: 315 WEST MAIN STREET If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241 a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrow­ ers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the the mortgage for damaging property holder during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: May 19, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAG HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING,, LP 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180,, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 10MI03229-2 (05-19) (06-09) 06781830 Village of Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 2. Commonly known as: 246 Cherry Street If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance and/or with MCL 600.3241 600.3241a, the redemption peri­ od will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure or to the gmogrtgage holder sale for damaging the pgrogperty during the redegmpg- Memorial tion period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant iin the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 26, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAG Home Loans Servicing, LP, FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 10MI01978-2 (05-26)(06-16) 06782457 Macaroni COA Day. and cheese, EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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Wednesday, May 30 - Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton Reminiscence; Birthday Party. Thursday, May 31 - Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Quilting 11:30. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville TV Time. Friday, June 1 - Hastings Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. POLICE BEAT the house to find her father in his wheelchair with eye glasses half off his face. Reportedly, the 47-year-old brother-in-law was yelling obscenities at her father. Her father communicated that the Barry County Sheriff suspect had grabbed his Deputies responded to a wrist, then his neck, and she reported burglary May 15 on told deputies she had noticed East Dowling Road. Upon red marks on her father’s arrival, deputies spoke with a neck. In his hospital room, woman who said her dog had the victim told deputies he been stolen, a young yellow had been attacked, showing Lab. She led deputies to the them his red wrist and neck. house where they met with After leaving the hospital the complainant and home­ and arriving at the victim’s owner. The man said he had home, deputies were denied been in jail for the weekend entrance to the house by a on disorderly conduct reportedly intoxicated charges, and when he woman. She also had several returned, he found items barking dogs at the door and turned over in his living refused to put the dogs away. room, and a lock box was Deputies informed the missing. The man also woman if the dogs became reported several prescription aggressive, they would be medications had been taken, shot. She told deputies the some collectible coins dated suspect would come outside 1908 to 1948, a 20-gauge to talk. The woman started shotgun, five pure silver yelling at the suspect and fol­ spoons, four collectible Buck lowed him outside. Deputies knifes, and a World War I told the woman to stand bayonet. Deputies found no away from the man, and not evidence offorced entry. The interfere with the investiga­ case is inactive pending more tion or she would be arrested. information. The suspect said that while the witnesses were outside in the yard, the victim had entered the kitchen and tried to get something to eat. After the victim took some banana nut bread, the suspect said he started to push .the father’s wheelchair into the living room, which is when the alleged altercation took place. During the interview, Deputies responded to deputies noticed the strong Pennock Hospital May 4 for smell of alcohol coming a reported assault victim who from the suspect. He refused was being treated. Deputies to take a portable breath test. interviewed the victim and Deputies reported that they two witnesses at the hospital. did not believe the man’s One ofthe witnesses said the story. suspect had been drinking Based on witness accounts alcohol during the day. The and physical evidence, witness said she was outside deputies placed the 47-yeardoing yard work, while the old man under arrest for suspect — her brother-in-law domestic assault. At the — and her father were inside Barry County Jail, the sus­ the Maple Grove Road pect’s registered .226 percent house. Her father was dis­ blood alcohol level. The vic­ abled due to a stroke. The tim’s daughter also requested witness said she heard a loud a no-contact order be issued. yell and her father banging The report was turned over to on the window. She told the prosecutor’s office for deputies she quickly entered review. Items missing after stay in jail Wheelchair­ bound man attacked at home �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, May 26,2012 — Page 9 Memories of the Past Nashville celebrates Memorial Day Parading on Nashville's North Main Street about 1911 are the Oddfellows, frequent participants along with the Knights of Pythias and Masonic Order in early Memorial Day observances. The earliest such events here were sponsored by Jefford’s Post, GAR. At left is C.W. Putnam's home, now the library. At right, Copeland’s Blacksmithing and adjacent town hall, now site of the fire station. tldih 7**^ ^wfkkk*«* *w Wntifa !,,* ihk«i{fcUj WZ S<St a!fflllkl®i!1 ®i ™fl ItHtf) ItlOK wiiiiibW tE itfcteiitfoK ttWBjsittaiij Dtjtiti iW * ■ ito wiSffotas FR iipiikiii't Itamh foHk^ :t®M jjjjtiKjiiwisii ilte Wwaft at ita ttW iw&W b Mhrl rinkt®11"1 iWio wforf®K’' Isifi sh!® M(rMt,cK fertF"'**1 f J «•*£ II J *w& Aji I *& ram J****i^ »x »l*x f* ft Cemeteries in Nashville and vicinity were the scene of inspirational orations of Memorial Day. In this pre-1910 photo, a small crowd gathers beneath the Stars and Stripes at Union Cemetery near Lacey. This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News, May 28, 1980. What may well have been Nashville’s first official observance of Memorial Day came in 1886 and was her­ alded by this flowery announcement published in the Nashville News three weeks prior to the event: “Extensive preparations are being made for the prop­ er observance of Memorial Day which occurs this year on Monday, May 31, in this village. All schools, both in Nashville and vicinity, are earnestly urged to organize and come fully prepared to join in the observance of the day set apart for perpetuating the memory of the heroes who fell in defense of our flag and home. Let all people lay aside all secular occupa­ tions and gather together the beautiful flowers, bring them to garland the last resting place of our country’s defenders, and place them in their honor, wreathe of God’s beautiful flowers all along the way.” Turnout was excellent at the early observances of Memorial Day, and the annual event soon became a Nashville tradition. It was generally under the direction of the local Jefford’s Post of the Grand Army of the Republic, and the local newspaper usually gave rave reviews. “Jefford’s Post GAR, assisted by the Women’s Relief Corps, had charge of Nashville’s excellent Memorial Day observances, which attracted a crowd of nearly 1,000,” reported the News after the 1900 holiday. “The Masonic Order, Odd Fellows and schools also participated in the parade to the cemetery, where some fine speeches were given and graves decorated.” Afternoon services with Rev. C.M. Welch as the prin­ cipal speaker packed Nashville’s opera house. In a 1901 account of the holiday, the News lamented the fact that less than 20 Civil War veterans partici­ pated in the parade. Six years later, the News had a greater lament, citing lack of local interest in the traditional observance. “Decoration Day passed off quietly in the village,” admonished the 1907 report, “and had one not known it was Decoration Day, they DOBBIN'S COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Your Local GM Automotive Specialists .-kIC . LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With AH Makes B Models ;*5*£ in, A St Master Teduddan 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE X could not have told, for there was none of the usual cere­ mony that has designated this day heretofore in the vil­ lage. There was no parade, there was no music, there was no oration to which the old soldiers could go and for a few hours be taken back to the times when they were fighting for their country.” A few girls were seen wearing white dresses and blue sashes eating candy and peanuts, the account allowed, but there was no place for them to go, nor nothing for the people to see to remind them that this was the day set apart to do honor to the brave men who gave the best part of their lives for their coun­ try. The writer concluded that it was unbecoming for the people of Nashville to allow a Decoration Day to pass without showing some feel­ ing of respect for the valiant soldiers who had passed beyond. The monotony of the day, the writer noted, was relieved with the decoration of graves in Lakeview Cemetery by those who had friends and relatives resting there. “The cemetery was very pretty; flowers and plants were in great profusion,” he added. Patriotic parades, memori­ al services and decoration of graves did not constitute the whole of Nashville’s Decoration Day activities, however. Memorial Day baseball games became a long-standing village tradi­ tion. And though there was no parade in 1907, there was a game. “The Nashville ball team suffered defeat Decoration Day at the hands of the Bissell House team of Grand Rapids,” advised the News. “Some really good ball play­ ing was done by both teams; however, the visitors showed up better in teamwork, and this, coupled with some good hitting at the right time, is what won the game.” Early ball games were staged at the driving park located along what is now Kellogg Street. Later, holi­ day games were played on a new athletic field built near the Thomapple River, west ofthe Main Street stores. The route of Nashville’s Memorial Day parade has varied throughout the years. In 1903, a year after the vil­ lage’s large brick Union schoolhouse was destroyed by fire and rebuilt on the same site, the parade entourage assembled near the new edifice on Washington Street, between Queen and Middle. “Memorial Day services were largely attended Saturday and the weather, though cool, was ideal for such an event,” noted the News in 1903. “The parade formed at a little after 10 a.m., marching from the school, through the business district and thence to Lakeview Cemetery, headed by the new Nashville band in their fine uniforms, and with large delegations from Jefford’s Post, GAR, and the Women’s Relief Corps, school children and members of the fire department.” Some 20 years later, with Putnam Park then beautifully developed, the format for staging the holiday obser­ vance was altered a bit. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. new summer house there served conveniently as a speaker’s platform. “Memorial Day was cele­ brated here in Putnam Park,” reported the News in 1925. “C.W. Pennock acted as chairman and Rev. B.J. Adcock of Hastings deliv­ ered the address. Afterward, a delegation of school girls were taken to Lakeview Cemetery to decorate the graves of veterans.” Garlands of flowers brightened the final resting places of veterans, the sites having been marked with miniature flags. “The American Legion placed flags on the graves of exactly 110 departed Civil War veterans, in addition to marking the graves of 10 World War veterans,” observed the News in May 1931. (At that early date, it was still “the World War, since the present designation of World War I was not necessary. “It is believed there are several veterans of the Cuban War buried in Lakeview also, and the Legion will attempt to ascer­ tain the names and details before next Memorial Day,” concluded the News report. Warriors of that brief Spanish-American conflict on Cuban soil had been active participants in Nashville’s Memorial Day parades since 1899. In addition to the tradi­ tional afternoon baseball game, other holiday festivi­ ties beckoned local residents after the solemn morning ceremonies. “The Thomapple Lake Pavilion will open Decoration Day with a big dance in the evening, to the music of Wit Thomas’ orchestra,” announced the News in 1931. And one Decoration Day observance also touched Nashville’s practical side. “The chamber of com­ merce met Monday evqqipg and spent most of their busi­ ness session debating1 the question of closing on Memorial Day,” noted the News in May 1928. “It finally was decided that all stores would close at 10:30 ajn., but some merchants have announced they will not even open up in the morning.” Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! ATTENTION NASHVILLIAN’S WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY?? -READ ON— Are you a registered voter of the Village of Nashville? The Village needs you to serve on the Nashville Village Council (we have one (1) open seat)? QR Are you a Nashville area resident (anyone who lives within the 49073 zip code) or Do you own property within the village limits? The Village needs you to serve on either the Nashville Zoning Board (we have three (3) open seats) or the Nashville Planning Commission (we have three (3) open seats) GET INVOLVED Send or drop off a letter of intent to the Nashville Village office at 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 26,2012 Maple Valley sending a handful of kids to D3 Finals Maple Valley’s Tyler Brumm rounds the first corner at the start of the 400-meter dash Tuesday at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The night ended with a thrilling 1600-meter relay, and Delton Kellogg helped decide the regional champion. Grand Rapids West Catholic’s and Grandville Calvin Christian’s varsity boys’ track and field teams each finished Friday’s Division 3 Regional with 118 points. The Falcons caught the Squires in the day’s final event, winning the 1600-meter relay with the team of Brody Heitzman, Ben Serra, Kyle O’Hearn and Joseph Harmon finish­ ing in 3 minutes 29.20 sec­ onds. Calvin Christian was third in that race, in 3:31.90. Delton Kellogg’s four­ some took the runner-up spot in the race, qualifying for the Division 3 State Finals in the process, finishing in 3:31.39. Maple Valley’s team of Joe Eddy, Tyler Brumm, Gunner Tobias and Garrett Reid also qualified for the state finals in the race with its fourth­ place finish in 3:33.11. Calvin Christian had taken the lead heading into the final boys’ race thanks to its overwhelming advantage in the distance races. In the 3200-meter run, the Squires put runners in second, third, fourth, fifth and seventh place. The Squires also had runners place first, third, fourth and sixth in the 1600. The top two finishers in each race, and others who met the predetermined times and distances eamed spots in the Division 3 State Finals, which will be held June 2 at Comstock Park High School. Maple Valley’s Reid qualified for the state finals in all four of his events. He was a part of the Lions’ 1600meter relay team, won the long jump with a mark of 20 feet 5.75 inches, won the 100-meter dash in 11.60 seconds, and was second in the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.52, behind West Catholic’s Joseph Hannon who finished in 22.85. Reid’s teammate Keegan Yost is headed to the state finals in both the throws. He won a regional champi­ onship in the shot put with his mark of 48-1.5, and fin­ ished fourth in the discus with a throw of 135-11.5. Behind West Catholic and Calvin Christian, Muskegon Oakridge was third with 95.5 points, followed by Delton Kellogg 80.5, Maple Valley 67, Kent City 58, Saranac 51.5, Bloomingdale 27, Hopkins 23, Muskegon Heights 16.5, NorthPointe Christian 6 and Fennville 2. Maple Valley’s girls were sixth Friday. Hopkins won the girls’ championship with 137 points, followed by West Catholic 130, Saranac 85, Kent City 77.5, Calvin Christian 74, Maple Valley 52.5, Delton Kellogg 51, Muskegon Heights 13, Wyoming 11, Lee NorthPointe Christian 10, Muskegon Oakridge 9, Bloomingdale and 2 Fennville 1. Maple Valley has one girl going to the state finals in two individual events. Jessica Rushford, who was Maple Valley’s Alicia Ramsey flies through the air dur­ fourth in 2:25.99. Rushford also qualified for the finals in ing the long jump competition at Delton Kellogg High the 1600-meter run with a School Tuesday afternoon. She placed eighth in the event at the KVA Conference Meet. (Photo by Brett time of 5:14.99. The only other Lion head­ Bremer) ed to the finals is freshman Ramsey added an eighth­ Paton: pole vaulter Jadelyn Stewart, place time of 1:05.91 in the “I literally can’t jump, but who was third at 8-10. West 400-meter dash, while I just have good form,” Catholic’s Libby Schichtel Joppie chipped in a seventh­ Watson said. “If I could won that event, clearing 11­ place time of 29.08 in the jump I could get maybe 7. Schichtel also won the 200. another five inches hopeful­ 100-meter hurdles in 16.01 KVA Championship ly. I just love high jump. I and the 300-meter low hur­ Delton Kellogg’s varsity don’t have any pressure in dles in 48.68. boys’ track and field team it.” The Maple Valley girls clinched its third straight He just started competing put together a number of Kalamazoo Valley in the high jump a year ago. solid performances in the Association title by winning “I was just kind of a natu­ field. In the long jump, the conference meet in ral at it form the beginning Maple Valley had Alicia Delton Tuesday by 20.5 thankfully,” said Watson. Ramsey third at 15-5.5 and points over runner-up “This year I really got a lot Hadley Joppie sixth at 14­ Parchment. better at it. I’ve gained about 4.5. The Lions’ also had Delton Kellogg clinched four inches from last year.” McKayla Lamance tie for the outright league champi­ Delton also had Mike third in the high jump by onship and undefeated con­ Bassett seventh in the event clearing 4-8, and Zoanne ference season despite hav­ at 5-8 and Billy Schut tied Siple fourth in the discus ing a conference champion for eighth at 5-6. with a mark of 96-0. in just one event, the high Maple Valley had three jump. conference champions on the “Before the meet we were day and Parchment five. talking about hey, we might Delton Kellogg finished with not even have a league 108.5 points. Parchment was champion in any event,” said second with 88, followed by Delton Kellogg boys’ head Maple Valley 82, coach Dale Grimes. “We Schoolcraft 77, Hackett were thinking legitimately Catholic Central 66.5, we could end up with no Pennfield 55, Galesburgleague champion in any Augusta 53, Olivet 49, 46 and event and still be in con­ Constantine tention for a league champi­ Kalamazoo Christian 38. onship. It just shows that Schoolcraft’s girls’ won depth, and those extra points, their ninth consecutive con­ and getting that second guy ference championship, dat­ to squeeze into the points or ing back to their days in the third even.” St. Joseph Valley League. Delton had three boys Reid won the long jump, score in both the high jump flying 20-4. He also added a and two scorers in the pole third-place time of 11.10 in vault, the long jump, the the 100-meter dash and a 110-meter high hurdles, the third-place time of 23.20 in 300-intermediate hurdles, the 200-meter dash. the 1600-meter run and the Parchment’s Mike Emig 200-meter dash. The only won the 200 in 21.80 and his event Delton didn’t score in teammate Jalen Hodgson was the shot put. won the 100 in 11.00. Those Maple Valley’s Hannah Senior Ryan Watson two teamed with Alex Hilton closes in on the fin­ matched his own PR (per­ Lasher and Brandon ish line at the end of the sonal record) of 6 feet 1 inch Linstead to win the 400800-meter run Tuesday in to win the high jump compe­ meter relay in 44.30 and the Delton. (Photo by Brett tition. He was just one inch better than Olivet’s Nate Bremer) Continued next page �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 26, 2012 — Page 11 Maple Valley softball opens Maple Valley’s Walker proves district play against Hopkins to be best golfer in the KVA Maple Valley’s varsity softball team will host a Division 3 District Tournament in Nashville next week. The Lions open tourna­ ment play with a semifinal contest against Hopkins at 12:30 a.m. Saranac and Fennville meet in the only first round match-up of the district Tuesday at Maple Valley High School. The winner of that contest will face Delton Kellogg in the district semi­ finals Saturday, June 2, at 10 a.m. The Lions closed out their season with losses to Springport and Parchment. Parchment clinched the Kalamazoo Valley Association championship with its 10-0 and 19-0 wins over the Lions Tuesday to end the league season. The Panthers were 16-2 in the league this season. Hackett Catholic Central’s varsity boys’ golf team beat runner-up Kalamazoo Christian by 20 strokes Monday at Riverside Country Club to win the KVA Tournament and win the outright league champi­ onship. Maple Valley’s Caleb Walker earned all-league honors, winning the confer­ ence tournament with a three-over-par 75. Olivet’s Keagan Carpenter and Hackett’s Colin Joseph each shot a 76, and Hackett’s Ted Rider and Kalamazoo Christian’s Bailey Matheison attack in the 6-3 game two both shot 77s. loss. Sammy Benedict and The tournament standings Tyler Hickey each also drove matched the final league in a run for Maple Valley. standings. Hackett took the Parchment pitcher Ben day’s title with a score of Root earned the shut out in 313, followed by Kalamazoo Maple Valley’s Caleb Walker tees off on number 17 game one, a four-inning Christian 106, Pennfield 342, during the KVA Championship at Riverside Country Panther victory. Schoolcraft 344, Delton Club in Battle Creek Monday. 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Serving Your Community for Over 40 Years Stewart was fourth in the pole vault at 8-6, and Lamance tied for sixth in the high jump at 4-8. In the long jump, the Lions had Joppie sixth at 14-3 and Ramsey eighth at 14-0. The Lion ladies’ best per­ formance in a relay came in the 3200-meter event, where they were third in 10:57.10. Lion baseball team falls in its last two league contests Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team will open post­ season play with a Division 3 District Semifinal contest against Hopkins in Vermontville June 2 at 12:30 a.m. The Lions are hosting the district tournament, which begins Tuesday with the opening round game between Saranac and Fennville at 4:30 p.m. The winner of that game will meet Delton Kellogg in the other district semifinal June 2, at 10 a.m. The district championship game is slated for 3 p.m. June 2. 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Steel offers budget cuts to school board by Shari Carney StaffWriter In addition to custodial and maintenance outsourc­ ing, preliminary budget con­ siderations presented to the Maple Valley School Board by Superintendent Ronna Steel on May 14 included savings in the following areas: $57,000 by combin­ ing the special education director position with the elementary principal posi­ tion; $20,000 from the reduction of central office help; $34,750 from the reduction of one high school secretary; $18,000 from retirement savings after hir­ ing replacement teachers; $93,000 from the reduction of one full-time special edu­ cation teacher; $93,000 from the reduction of one elemen­ tary specials teacher; and $55,820 from the reduction of four aides. In other business, Susanne Waffle, special education director, asked the board for a new type of diploma for cognitive impaired students. Waffle recommended a Certificate of Attainment instead of the current Certificate of Completion to be more in line with the needs of the students. According to Waffle, the Certificate of Attainment will be more work- based with the goal of paid employment for graduates. Tim Burd asked if this change would have any effect on college enrollment and was assured that it would not. Colleges require entry tests as a precursor to enroll­ ment. The board approved the change. Sarah Shoemaker, musical and drama director, intro­ duced seniors Haley Cook and Dale White. Shoemaker gave a run-down of Maple Valley’s participation in The Excellence Awards held in Charlotte at the performing arts center and The Ovation Awards at the Wharton Center. Scott Eldridge, parent and musical/drama volunteer, invited the board to attend the productions saying that it is done with all volunteer leadership. Eldridge com- pared Maple Valley’s suc­ cess in the awards shows to being in the big leagues. He cited other schools that have professional artists and set designers to build sets and offer advanced skills. “We have parents,” said Eldridge, who commended the work of Shoemaker. “I believe in Sarah,” said Eldridge. “She is home­ grown and this means a lot to her.” Eldridge also spoke on “The Wizard of Oz,” slated for production this fall. “We are going all out,” said Eldridge. “Grants have been coming in from Wal­ Mart and we have an engi engi-­ neer to help with the flying monkeys.” Student representative James Burd gave the board an overview of student involvement activities: prom, walk for Cystic Fibrosis, leadership class serving lunch to staff during Staff Appreciation week, the end of Big Brothers/Big Sisters for the school year, the Wooden Bat baseball tournament held Saturday, May 12, the last day for sen­ iors on Wednesday, May 23, See CUTS, page 6 Fed up, White serves FOIA to council by Shari Carney Staff Writer In meeting after meeting, month after month, Gary White, former Nashville Village Council president, has hammered members of the current council with a host of questions. White’s questions have pertained to a variety oftop­ ics including but not limited to raises to village employ­ ees, police car trade-in val­ ues, plans for village owned properties, and meetings that have taken place with no minutes made available. After receiving no answers to his questions other than a “Thank you, Gary,” from Frank Dunham current president, White served a Freedom of Information Act notification to the council during its meeting on May 24. Before handing over the document, White looked at each council member and posed a pointed comment. “What are you here for?” asked White. “Nobody has gotten back to me. There is no accountability. I’m at a loss — not even yourselves have to be accountable.” “Thank you Gary,” said Dunham. Nashville gun ordinance goes back to committee by Shari Carney Staff Writer During a public hearing of the proposed changes to an ordinance limiting the dis­ charge of firearms or danger­ ous explosives within the vil­ lage of Nashville, council members decided to send it back to committee. Ron Ohler came prepared to make a case Thursday, May 24. He presented coun­ cil members with copies of a newspaper article from a gravel operation embank­ ment collapse in 1954 that killed three members of the Steenbock family and one co-worker. Ohler, speaking on behalf of Maple Valley Concrete, told the council he has used Maple Valley’s Breanna Heinze races towards the goal with the ball during explosives for 30-plus years Thursday’s Division 2 District Semifinal against Calhoun County Christian. (Photo by to fracture rocks, preventing large overhangs, such as the Perry Hardin) one that collapsed and led to the 1954 deaths. In addition to the use of explosives ait the concrete company, Ohler said he has a gunsmith business and shooting range within village limits. “We built it and centered it in the back of the plant,” against Springport at 10 a.m. said Ohler of his and his Maple Valley varsity girls’ by Brett Bremer soccer team is getting into It’s the first district final ever father’s design. Sports Editor “I vehemently oppose this The Lions are getting into geometry, and it’s starting to for the Lion varsity girls’ team. equal some wins. ordinance,” he told the coun­ some advanced math. The Lions defeated cil. Maple Valley will host a The season started with Noticing the wording had the hopes of subtracting Division 4 District Final Potterville in their district changed in "Section 2, resi­ some errors. The Lions today (June 2), on Fuller See SOCCEfl, pg. dent Gary White questioned added some goals. Now the Street Field in Nashville, Afap/e Va/tey girts in their first ever district final 15 the change. “What prompted it?” asked White; “based on what?” Council President Frank Dunham responded, “based on trajectory of firearms.” White asked if Dunh^n was on the committed. Dunham said he was not. “This is new to us,” said committee member Johnny Hartwell. “You chose to change it,” said White. “They should have been told.” After more discussion, Dunham read a letter received by Sarah Scott. The letter told of the death of a Nashville boy Roger Corwell, who had been shot accidentally by a neighbor boy wielding a gun. Corwell was shot through the heart as he played by a creek. Scott ended the letter by asking council members to think carefully about the issue of firearms in the vil­ lage. Ohler said the incident was indeed a tragedy but added that measures are in place now that were not always available. He men­ tioned age limits, gun locks, safes for storage and trigger locks. “You can’t legislate every situation,” continued Ohler. “Teach the safe use of a gun. g ” Committee member Mary Coll apologized to Ohler, saying she had never consid­ ered the use of explosives at the gravel pit. It was agreed by council to send the ordinance back to the committee for further consideration. In This Issue.. • Choices and changes theme of alternative ed program graduation • MV business students practice real-world skills • Fuller students earn Presidential Physical Fitness Awards • Walker qualifies for golf regionals for the third time �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday. June 2,2012 Choices and changes theme of graduation by Shari Carney Staff Writer Hope, solution, choice and consequences were among messages heard during the Maple Valley Alternative and Adult Education gradua­ tion ceremony Tuesday, May 29. “The students this year were able to recognize the success of a few individual students; which in turn, real­ ize that they, themselves, had that same potential to also be successful,” said Cindy Swartz, director of the class. Superintendent Ronna Steel, Principal Todd Gonser and Maple Valley School Board members Andrea Montgomery, Kevin Rost and Mark Jorgensen present­ ed diplomas to 19 graduates. Kristine Stewart instruc­ tor, welcomed everyone, commending the graduates on success in the non-traditional path. “I care about the choices you made that brought you to this celebration,” said Stewart. “You are strongwilled individuals. You did it. You wanted to.” Stewart spoke on life being full of choices and to take responsibility for choic- es made. “Look at yourself, your actions. Take pride in the positive choice you made and celebrate,” she conclud­ ed. “Together We Can Change the World,” was sung by Amber Chase, men­ tor for the class, and Amy Ruedisueli, graduate. Lyrics “What if we spoke with one voice?” “Can’t do it by myself. So I’m asking for your help,” challenged lis­ teners to work together. Steel asked the class to remember there is always a choice: bitterness or hope, Commencement ceremonies for Maple Valley Alternative and Adult Education Class of 2012 was Tuesday, May 29. Pictured are (back row, from left) Richard Morgan, Dustin Travis, Dylan Teigeler, Travis McCoy, Matthew Daberkow, Thomas Momenee, Todd McLouth, Dennis Momenee, (front) Cassandra Simmons, Alicia Phillips, Scheryl McLouth, Kelly Flory, Kaeleigh Favorits and Amy Ruedisueli. (Missing from the photo are Carson Ames, Joseph Reed, Taylor Romanczuk, Katelyn Rucinski and Devin Wright. (Photo by Jim Miller) problems or solutions. “Focus on the good,” said Steel. “You can make a dif­ ference. It’s times like these that make great people. Are you ready?” Graduate Travis McCoy continued with the idea of choice. “You have unlimited power,” he said. “Choose to believe in the power you have. This is only the begin­ ning, the beginning of the world we’re about to change.” Mentor Amber Chase (left) and graduate Amy Dorothy Carpenter and Ruedisueli sing a duet “Together We Can Change the Rose Heaton spoke on the World.” (Photo by Jim Miller) history of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. They were present to bestow a scholarship to one of the graduates in memory of Tate Mix. Mix created the alternative educa­ tion program. Speaking on “A Choice,” Travis McCoy challenges his fellow graduates to believe in the power innate within themselves. (Photo by Jim Miller) WHERE EXCELLENCE IS EXPECTED From left to right: David J. Heeringa, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; James L. Horton, Jr., D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; Eric S. Leep, D.O., Physical Medicine; Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon. Amy Ruedisueli is presented the Tate Mix Maple Valley Memorial Foundation Scholarship by Rose Heaton, foundation board member. (Photo by Jim Miller) “It was his baby,” said Carpenter. “He loved the kids, the kids who were in trouble.” Heaton presented the scholarship to Ruedisueli to the cheers and applause of her peers. Gonser commended the class on yet another move. The program has relocated from Kellogg School to the high school to a building of its own with a larger space and more computer stations behind the high school. “Times have been tough, but you’ve adjusted. You have performed well,” said Gonser. “Make your mark. Make your decisions with very careful thought. Keep working hard and set your goals high.” A character trait was assigned to each graduate. As Gonser read the name, Stewart recited the trait. Instructor Jillyn Boldrey draped a medallion around each graduate’s neck before he or she crossed the stage to receive a diploma. Members of the class of 2012 and their traits are Carson Ames, academic prominence; Matthew Daberkow, strong-willed; Dustin Davis, strength of character; Kaeleigh Favorite, academic prominence; Kelly bFlory, strength of character; Travis-James McCoy, strong-willed; Scheryl McLouth, strong-minded; Todd McLouth, strength of character; Dennis Momenee, doggedness-persistence; Thomas Momenee, strength of character; Richard Morgan, strength of charac­ ter; Alicia Phillips, strength of character; Joseph Reed, strong-minded; Taylor Romanczuk, academic prominence; Katelyn Rucinski, dedication; Amy Ruedisueli, academic promi­ nence; Cassandra Simmons, strength of character; Dylan Teigeler, academic promi­ nence; and Devin Wright, academic prominence. A video slide show of the graduates played as they exited to a reception in the cafeteria. Refrains from “Together We Can Change the World,” followed their steps. People. Passion. Technology Welcome to Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, your musculoskeletal experts close to home. We specialize in the Art of Total Orthopedic Care, Physical Medicine, and Pain Management. We provide the highest degree of service in an Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, RC. 840 Cook Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 Visit us online, www.hoc-mi.com Phone 269.945.9520 / Toll Free 800.596.1005 07801205 efficient, personal, and professional manner. Our focus is to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of the population we serve. Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Ronna Steel congratulates Katelyn Rucinski Tuesday, May 29, for completing degree requirements. (Photo by Jim Miller) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 2, 2012 — Page 3 MV business students practice real-world skills 1 by Shari Carney L L W«j,sta^of(tai Wte lift i ft. sir NdM SKi me Ifii® risk soti £SE :Sffi ai iatlteite tata-pe tafcotE s' affir te tassS/ta' Staff Writer Alive, a community well­ being facility in Charlotte, was the scene of mock inter­ views for students the advanced technology and business class at Maple Valley High School. Nearly 35 students participated Thursday, May 17. “I had the pleasure of working closely with Amy Pennington [Maple Valley alumni, Class of 2000] pro­ gram coordinator at Alive to set up this year’s event; everything from logistics, room set up to student accommodation areas, lunches and tours,” said teacher Monique Colizzi. “She and her staff went above and beyond to make sure this event was elegant, professional and run seam­ lessly.” Rooms at Alive are named after verbs. Journey and Discovery were the two used for 11 interviewers in a relaxed yet professional environment added Colizzi. Students prepared in class by writing their ideal job or career descriptions. Researching specific indus­ tries, the students examined demand, growth, education requirements, qualifications and salary. Students had the added experience of filling out applications and other employment documents, role-playing interviews, selection of proper attire, greetings and handshakes. “I was more interested in the interview because it’s something I really want to do,” said Garret Mater a jun­ ior at Maple Valley. “I inter- 3 im a fa i'oiwdt to ir hl tad Bii tbs |hbb HUA1HLITTUY * excludes Digital 30 Q No passes SHOWTIMES 6/2 * 6/7 O© SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:45,4:00,6:50,9:40 MON-TH 4:00, 6:50, 9:40 O® 3D MEN IN BLACK 3 (PG-13) .. 5nBill 5 's :sg S2.5O PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET DAILY 4:30,9:20 O®MEN IN BLACK 3 (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:45,2:10,7:00 MON-TH 7:00 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING (PG-13) SAT-SUN 1:00, 9:55 MON-TH 9:55 1^“ 1^. nilil BATTLESHIP (PG-13) DAILY 4:15, 7:10 THE AVENGERS (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:30,3:30,6:30,9:30 MON-TH 6:30, 9:30 it I lEATERQSQ^TI.com and on Facebook (S) Stadium Seating a® viewed for a marketing posi­ tion with Nike Inc. Interviewing with two differ­ ent interviewers showed me that every interviewer has a different style. My first one was very formal and the second was more conversation­ al.” Students were provided with feedback. Former busi­ ness students Josh Burd, Cody Brumm, Katelyn Wilson and McKenzye Corwin attended the trip to serve as mentors and coaches and see that students arrived on time. After interviews, students toured the facility and were treated to lunch at Nourish, Alive’s cafe. Volunteer interviewers for the event were Dave Eddy, Michigan State Police; Jennifer Upright, Independent Bank; Dr. Art Williams, Olivet College; Sarah Carpenter, Matt Bakken, Marty Fox and Jen Derry from Hewlett Packard; Don Colizzi, Davenport 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM it Ha Garret Mater, a junior at Maple Valley, is interviewed by Don Colizzi. HASTINGS 4 AUl , -/y Jr-j BARGAIN TWILIGHT J Hlidl®'' Jack & Joyce Rathburn 60th wedding anniversary University, emeritus; Jon completed in class, but when Whitford, Eaton County it all comes together and 1 Central Dispatch; Jonathan see my students using what Denton, Jonathan Denton we learned and practiced it, Agency; Megan Fargo, makes my heart smile and Everest Institute. reminds me why I love doing “This journey has really this each year,” said Colizzi. led me to a better under­ “I’m certainly blessed to standing of what to expect have so many outside busiwhen I have an interview in ness professionals take time the real world ...,” said soph­ to work with my students, omore Sam Benedict. both in and out of class. If it “Mock interviews were an weren’t for the dedicated eye-opening experience that individuals willing to share allowed me to see the profes­ their time, expertise, enthusi­ sional business world in asm and love of youth, this ways I’d never been able to experience wouldn’t have see it before,” added sopho­ grown into the much antici­ more Aubrey Laubenthal. “I pated event it is, each year.” learned how to improve my handshake and gestures, especially, which was a great help.” Colizzi said this year’s class brought the total to more than 350 students who have participated in the mock interviews event over the years. “I am very proud of my students each year. A lot of Lt. Teresa Catey from the fine details and work are Eaton County Sheriffs office has been promoted to cap­ tain. Catey will assume the duties ofjail administrator in June. She has been the assis­ tant jail administrator since 2010 and employed with the sheriff’s office since 1997. Catey is a certified jail manager and holds a bachelor will be available Monday, of arts degree from Spring June 4, at the Delta Arbor University and a mas­ Township Hall, 7710 W. ter’s degree from Central Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan University. In from 8 to 9:30 a.m. addition, she is an instructor “This has been an in the Corrections Academy extremely busy time in at Olivet College and Lansing, and I’d like to hear Kalamazoo Valley from my constituents before Community College. casting votes on some very important issues,” said Shaughnessy. “I would also like to remind residents to keep an eye out for a call on Tuesday evening, because I will be reaching out to the community for ideas with a tele-townhall event that evening.” No appointment is neces­ sary to talk with the repre­ sentative during this time. Shaughnessy also may be contacted via toll-free tele­ phone, 855-328-6671, or by email to DebShaughnessy@house.mi. gov. Shaughnessy plans local office hours State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy will hold local office hours to give area res­ idents a chance to meet with her to share any thoughts or concerns, or seek help with a state government agency, according to a press release from her office. Shaughnessy, R-Charlotte, Catey promoted to captain The family and friends of Jack and Joyce Rathburn would like to congratulate them on their 60th wedding anniversary on June 8, 2012. Joyce and Jack have lived and worked in Vermontville their entire married life. Jack previously owned the Standard Oil Station in Vermontville and Joyce worked as a rural mail carrier in the Vermontville, Nashville area. Jack is currently the sexton at the Vermontville Woodlawn Cemetery. They have four children: Steve and Peg Rathburn of Vermontville, Patty Williams of Rapid City, Trudy and Jim Jager of Middleville, and Phil and Sue Rathburn of Charlotte. Jack and Joyce also have six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Jack & Judy's S{ Country Kettle Cafe Saturday Nite Specials ~ Prime Rib Roast Pork & Dressing “ Serving Blue Gills this Wednesday, June 6 Saturday thru Thursday 4 Dinners to choosefrom 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Home Cookin’ at its Best! 06782937 Ifor^S™ Includespotato, vegetable, roll, soup and salad bar �Page 4 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 2,2012 KCC names part-time students to dean’s list Raymond L. Aspinall NASHVILLE, MI - Mr. Raymond L. Aspinall, age 77, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Raymond was bom in the Hastings area and attended area schools there. He was the husband of Joyce M. (Everett) Aspinall. The couple was married on August 6, 1955 in Angola, IN. They made their home together in the Nashville area where they raised their fami­ ly. Raymond and Joyce had celebrated 56 years of mar­ riage together. Raymond worked in the Maintenance Department at Hastings Public Schools for 14 years before he retired in 1999. Through the years he also was employed at EW Bliss in Hastings and Keeler Brass in Lake Odessa. Raymond loved to bowl, golf, and attend NASCAR races. He was an avid runner and qualified for the Boston Marathon by running the Detroit Marathon in 1984. Raymond is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Joyce; two daughters, Laurine L, (David) Kenyon, Tuesday (Rob) Van Engen, and a son, Douglas (Tammy) Aspinall. He is also survived by two sisters, Evelyn (Bill) Hecht, Eva Smith; two brothers, Norm (Diane) Aspinall, Dick (Janet) Aspinall; nine grand­ children, and seven great- Dorothy Simmon Hastings, mi - Mrs. Dorothy Simmons, age 91, of Hastings, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 at Thorn-apple Manor in Hastings. Dorothy was bom in Stems County, MN on March 20, 1921, the daugh­ ter of the late William and Mary (Schloemer) Fiedler. She was raised in Northern Minnesota where she attend­ ed local schools. She was the widow of Hugh Simmons. The couple was married in Minnesota and spent the early years of their lives together in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where Hugh worked as a logger and farmer. The family relocated to the Barry County area in 1953 after Hugh took a factory job. Hugh and Dorothy had been married for 56 years when Hugh passed away in 1996. Dorothy began working at Thomapple Manor in Hastings in 1962, serving faithfully for over 20 years before retiring in the late 1980s. Dorothy loved to sew and enjoyed making quilts and clothing for her family. Along with her husband, the couple enjoyed spending grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl, Kenneth, and Ford Jr. Aspinall; an infant brother, Keith, and daughter-in-law, Susan. Funeral services will be held at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Pastor Rob Van Engen will officiate. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, June 2 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home. Internment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, the fam­ ily has requested memorial contributions be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. Kellogg Community College has announced the names of part-time students who qualified for the dean’s list for the spring semester. To be eligible for recogni­ tion as a part-time student, an individual must currently be enrolled in six or more semester hours and have completed 18 or more cumu­ lative semester hours of credit. Students were designated with highest honors for earn­ ing a grade point average of 3.9 to 4.0 and for high hon­ ors, a GPA of 3.5 to 3.89. Highest honors Bellevue Kimberlee Dix, Sarah Gamaat, Sandy Paesens, Jeff Perry, Emily Adgate, Shelby Bagley, Jennifer Bazan, Alexis Bolo, Megan Danks, Ashley Diekhoff, Karlee Diekhoff, Sharon Elzinga, Rebecca Gahan, Britney Goodenough, Nicole Guernsey, Jessica Haight, Marcia Hause, Maicee Herrington, Kristine Kelly, Alicia Morehouse, Emerald Norris, Mary Robinson, Karen Rugg, Victoria Timmer, Aaron Winegar. Nashville — Kala Bishop, Kreshel Clements, Micah Coplin, Laura Criddle, Andrew Leonard. Vermontville Erin French. Local students named to Miller College dean’s list The Miller College Dean’s List for the spring 2012 semester has been and several great-grandchil- announced. The dean’s list dren. includes the names of stuShe was preceded in death dents who have attained a by her beloved husband of 3.75 to 4.0 grade point aver56 years, Hugh; 11 siblings, age for the semester. and three grandchildren, Local students on the list Arthur Simmons Jr., Howard Simmons and Amanda Simmons. Memorial services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2012. Pastor Kenneth Lake will officiate. The family will receive Barry County visitors on Friday, June 8 Commission on Aging from 6-8 p.m. at the Daniels Menu and Activities Funeral Home. Friendship Sites Funeral arrangements have Congregate Menu been entrusted to the Daniels Monday, June 4 Funeral Home in Nashville. Hamburger, baked beans, Please visit our website at pickled beets, applesauce, www.danielsfuneralhome.net bun. for further details. Tuesday, June 5 Roast beef, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, spinach, peach crisp, dinner roll. include: Bellevue — Susan Barnes, Arminda Holbrook, Brenda Holmes, Matthew Quigley, Stacey Rugg. Dowling — Michael Munn, Stacy Wines, Janet Young. Hastings Teresa Borton, Joseph Maurer, April Ogrodzinski, Patricia Olin, Cheryl Sinclair, Rebecca Varney. Nashville — Monelle Cobb, Kathleen Van Buren. Sunfield — Denise Ohren. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events time working in their garden and dancing together. Dorothy is survived by her two daughters, Carol (David) Patrick, Judy (Dale) Hose; four sons, Art (Kathy) Simmons, Will Simmons, Earl Simmons, Lloyd (Deb) Simmons; 19 grandchildren, Lois Vanette Carr-Smith NASHVILLE, Ml - Miss Lois Vanette Carr-Smith, age 71, ofNashville, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Lois was bom in Miami, FL on April 30, 1941, the daughter of the late Milton R. and Catherine R. (Guttchen) Carr. Lois is survived by her half sister, JoAnn Berg of Wednesday, June 6 Hartford; niece, April Berg, Potato crunch pollock, sea­ and great niece, Angela soned potatoes, coleslaw, Collins. Graveside services will be pineapple, dinner roll. Thursday, June 7 held privately at Lakeview Spaghetti and meatballs in Cemetery in Nashville. Funeral arrangements have sauce, tossed salad, apple. been entmsted to the Daniels Texas toast. 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Dowling — Jessica Green. Hastings — Lynette Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager Sliced ham and Swiss cheese, pickled beet and onion salad, applesauce, bun. Wednesday, June 6 Tuna salad and bun, broc­ coli raisin salad, prunes, gra­ nola bar. Thursday, June 7 Chef salad, macaroni salad, mandarin oranges, crackers. Friday, June 8 Egg salad, three bean salad, tropical fruit, bun. PATH 1-3 p.m. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, June Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, June 4 Hamburger, baked beans, broccoli, applesauce, bun. Tuesday, June 5 Roast beef and mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach, peach crisp, wheat bread. Wednesday, June 6 Potato crunch pollock, sea­ soned potatoes, spiced apples, coleslaw, cookie. Thursday, June 7 Spaghetti and meatballs in sauce, mixed vegetables, broccoli, apple. Friday, June 8 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, glazed carrots, peaches. Activities Calendar 5 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, June 6 - Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton Reminiscence; Blood Pressure. Woodland Mini Massage 11 a.m. Thursday, June 7 - Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Quilting 11:30. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville TV Time. Friday, June 8 - Hastings Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 2,2012 — Page 5 pleasure and filled my mind exact copy in pink that her mother had made to spring, with dreams. I occasionally made trips too. My pride in a new bon­ away from Vermontville to net “from the city” deflated visit friends or relatives, like a punctured balloon. Time passed, I went to even going alone as far as Olivet Preparatory College, Marshalltown, Iowa. graduated from Chicago was in the grip of then Eugene V. Debs’ “March to Wellesley. My Olivet room­ Washington.” I was thrilled mate, May Murphy, was and with the U.S. soldiers riding still is one of the warmest on the cow-catcher of every and most devoted friends I engine in the railway yards have ever had. She knew my and the air of intense excite­ fiance, whom I met at Olivet, ment that pervaded the well, so it was natural that I whole city. asked her to be the maid of and at the time would have Agnes didn’t travel much honor at my wedding. Two been considered “not quite and would dampen the intimates at Wellesley were nice.” I even in the back of Here, the sidewalk became a enthusiasm with which I selected for bridesmaids. I my mind had a little doubt culvert, four or five feet high started to relate my adven­ planned that Agnes and a about the powder. where the ground beneath tures by such remarks as cousin would carry the rib­ When Agnes and I were dipped sharply into a marshy “Pouf! Who wants to ride on bons for the bridal aisle. Day alone, we usually went to the rill. It was a rather scary dirty old trains? You should after day passed without a piano. Both of us were tak- place. The board planks of see the red velvet dress reply from Agnes. Finally I ing lessons from a charming the walk gave out hollow Motherjust made me. spoke to her father in the young woman from sounds su u w as our woodenI did see it and suffered dry-goods store. He was eva­ Charlotte, a graduate of heeled shoes clattered over accordingly. sive but I gathered that Oberlin Conservatory. I must them. t Sometimes pranksters From one of these trips, I Agnes was planning to take a admit, however, that Agnes hid under the walk and came brought back a little bonnet. trip. She left, conspicuously, played infinitely better than I out with loud yells or fight­ It was about the size and the morning of the wedding. did. Her rendition of a ing tomcats made the night shape of an oblong saucer to I never saw her again. Chopin waltz opened my hideous with yowls to send fit over the top of the head. ears for the first time to the us flying in terror. Its wire foundation was cov­ beauty of great music. I sat Neither Agnes nor I liked ered with lavender crepe beside the piano in the big to cross the Danger alone in over which was draped loops rocking chair and admired, the late evening, so after she and loops of lavender baby enviously, what Agnes had taken me home, I went ribbon. Around the edge was played. For diversion,, we back with her as far as the a narrow frill of “Vai” lace. went to the mantel (no fire- dreaded spot. Pausing warily It tied under the chin with place, just a pretense) and in the middle of it, we stood satin ribbons. RN/LPN Private Duty picked cloves off the bark of back to back, muttered an When Agnes saw that a dried apple — pomander it “abracadabra,” then ran as bonnet, which I was display­ Immediate Openings was called that house- fast as we could and as far as ing to her with secret pride, Nashville, Marshall, wives made every fall. The our breath would permit. she had a conniption, but Springport, Jackson cloves were sharp and pleas­ Home safely! only said coldly, “Very nice, ant to the taste. We were The Danger spot was on but where are you going to Various Shifts Available careful to pick off the back the property belonging to a wear it?” Trach and Vent Experience only — until one day Mrs. K, shiftless family. The ne’er“Oh,” I airily replied, “I’ll Preferred in a burst of zeal for dusting, do-well son, Clyde, often spring it on the crowd at Please email resume to: turned the pomander around. 8 went home past our house Edna’s birthday party next My ears burned a long time late at night. He shuffled week.” recniiter@optimalstaffing.com or fax to: 517-394-7116 with the sharp dressing down along the sidewalk, whistling I did, but Agnes had an we received for eating the as he went. It was one of the parlor ornaments. most beautiful whistles I Beside the pomander was ever heard. It came softly as the rose jar. All housekeep­ he left the Main Street to cut ers made a rose potpourri in through the churchyard, was The Place to Gofor Professional Stylin Styling the fall. A spicy petal filched in full force as he passed the Fk MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN from the jar added a delight­ house, diminished gradually ful and unusual flavor to as he went down the street HAIR STYLING & NAILS cherry pie. until it faded out completely Open Tuesday — Friday I also think of the balsam- in the distance. I have no S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. filled pillows that decorated idea where he could have each end of the stiff horse- heard or learned the beautiful 1-517-852-9481 hair sofa. The balsam was melodies he whistled, but pungent when picked fresh they gave me the greatest Teenage Stories: Chums V |L> (k 11 I®s i ra lam MiJb i' 'iias-kiitaii itMIftri •tm am todsi, 1« * ■ th te-tti^ t;; llltartW । gfcj Bth ttKI P mi Dtta-I®® ri by Alma W. Swinton Teenage Stories was writ­ ten in 1965 by Alma Williams Swinton, the daughter ofDr. George and Sara Benedict Williams of Vermontville. In this recol­ lection, she mentions music. That art form became a major part ofher life. Once president of the Michigan Federation ofMusic Clubs, at age 84, she received an honor citation from the Michigan Cultural Commission. Though the dis­ tance from Marquette to Flint, prevented her from being at the presentation, she was greeted by a telegram from Gov. George Romney, as well as a check from the Mott Foundation for her outstanding contribu­ tion as a musician and teacher. Agnes and I were chums, often referred to as “bosom friends” and as inseparable as two little girls ofthe same age and in the same social group can be, who are in constant competition, I think we were each, in our hearts, jealous of the other. I had the better grades in school, but Agnes had more and prettier clothes. Agnes’ mother could take a piece of velvet or silk and stitch up some really original creations. I looked on them with much envy which I carefully hid under pretended airy indif­ ference. Agnes lived at the top of the hill on West Main Street. I often stayed at her house for dinner or supper. Agnes’ mother was a good cook and tried to make tempting meals for her husband. Mr. K was a glum, silent man with a look of ill humor on his face. Thinking back, I feel that he probably was frustrated and worried. Any man would be who had only the meager salary of a dry-goods clerk to support an ambitious wife and expensive daughter and a young son who didn’t show much promise of being a gogetter. We were warned to not annoy Mr. K at meals — he had dyspepsia. (Today it would be called ulcers, I am sure.) Mrs. K hovered over him solicitously while Agnes and I made ourselves as inconspicuous as possible, although managing to enjoy the good food that her moth­ er always provided. When the meal was over, Mr. K went back to the store. Clerks put in long hours of an evening as well as a full day. After the table was cleared and the dishes done, (Agnes and I usually helped), Mrs. K left us to ouf own devices while she dressed up. Later, she appeared beautifully gowned and with a face near­ ly as white as alabaster. We had never heard the term “make-up” and I was vaguely puzzled by the extreme whiteness of Mrs. K’s com­ plexion until I inadvertently one time saw her apply pow­ der out of a box with a soft, little pad of cotton to cheeks, forehead and neck. Rouge wasn’t used until much later, in the fall, but by spring crushed, old, dust-laden, it could start a violent case of hay fever in a minute. When the evening’s music and games were over, we had a ritual for my trip home. Agnes walked with me as far as my home about three blocks — really only one, there being no cross streets — and feeling not quite talked out (young girls rarely are) I turned and accompanied her in the other direction again. A little more than halfway to Agnes’ house, there was a place we called the Danger. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! ^Diana’s I* mi®’* JJs'Ju bin- Mi, I® J S itaS If BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOCAL 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. S>5| S ffiM I fffffaiM; *£*•* (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER schedule ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting................................ 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... P.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ................................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School........................... 9:45 Morning Worship............................ 11 Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ......... 6:45 p.m. . . . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Sendees 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 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. 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH .. M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45 A.M. Service................................... 11 P.M. Service.................................... 6 Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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 . 505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte 5 .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. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING 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 sendees. 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.................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page 6 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 2,2012 Health and sexuality info presented to students by Shari Carney StaffWriter The Maple Valley Health and Sexuality Committee works to improve the level and quality of health information presented to students of the district. “Maple Valley Schools, in partnership with parents, will provide education regarding sexuality to achieve healthy, positive lifestyles for all ages,” said Kelly Offrink, committee member. Michigan state law has mandated students receive instruction on HIV/AIDS “The curriculums taught are abstinence only, [since] we feel this is the best lifestyle choice for adolescents in our community,” Kelly Offrink, Maple Valley Health and Sexuality Committee member and other sexually transmit­ ted diseases, said Offrink. The Maple Valley Board of Education, along with the committee, decided students needed a more comprehen­ sive curriculum. “The curriculums taught are abstinence only, [since] we feel this is the best lifestyle choice for adoles­ cents in our community,” said Offrink. “The curricu­ lum also contains instruction on the dangers ofalcohol and other drugs as related to sex­ ual activity, the risks associ­ ated with teen pregnancy, effective communication skills and decision-making Lyrics on the Lawn adds rain venue skiHs.” Parents and community members may review the material by calling 517-852­ 9275 to make a request. Anyone interested in joining the committee should fill out the application available in The group Bows ‘n Buddies is one pf.two new groups to play at the Friends of Putnam District Library's free music series this year. Lyrics on the Lawn adds music to downtown Nashville on Thursday evenings throughout the summer. The Friends of Putnam sor, encourage and enhance District Library is excited to wind and percussion music announce the addition of a by performance and instruc­ rain venue as they prepare tion.” The music is influ­ for a third season of Lyrics enced by Karl King, Count on the Lawn, a free music Basie, John Phillips Sousa, series in Nashville. Gershwin, and others. Performances will begin A crowd favorite from the at 6:30 p.m. on the north side first year, the Thomapple of the library in good weath­ Valley Dulcimer Society er or at the Nashville United returns on June 28. The pur­ Methodist Church in poor pose of the Dulcimer Society weather. is to have fun, while promot­ “We had to cancel one ing interest, preserving tradi­ performance each year of tion, and providing education Lyrics on the Lawn so far,” as it pertains to the ham­ said Carrie Hopkins, treasur­ mered dulcimer and its er of FOPDL and event co­ music. The group also has chair. “We are thrilled that members that play guitars, the Methodist Church is will­ bass, mandolins, autoharps, ing to become a partner in mountain dulcimers, musical this community event and saw, and other instruments. host the series should there “We are excited to have a be rain.” rain venue as this group Blue Water Rockers will brings a large following who return this year to kick off looks forward to seeing them the series on June 14. The each year,” said Swantek. group is a 50’s and 60’s There will be no perform­ rock-n-roll band that has cre­ ance on July 5. ated a wealth ofmusic, com­ July 12 will feature Bows prised of various styles and 'n Buddies, an eclectic group sounds. of musicians who have “They play rock-n-roll played together for over five that all generations can years. The core of the group appreciate and hope to set began with violins, viola and the mood for Nashville's car cello — hence “bows”; how­ show by filling their set list ever, over the years, other with car-themed tunes,” said musicians - “buddies” with Shauna Swantek, library vocals and instruments such director in a press release. as guitar, keyboard, drums, More than 25 musicians flute, saxophone, and clar­ from seven mid-Michigan inet round out the sound for counties comprise the Ionia various musical genres. Community Band which On July 19 listeners can returns June 21 for a third let the boys of Condition: Lyrics appearance. The goal Critical rock them with of its members is “to spon­ enthusiastic metal music on July 19. “This eager, talented, and lively group is a local band from the Maple Valley area that has been making their rounds throughout the state,” said Swantek. ‘ 'Their talents have led them to appear in venues' in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Hastings and have won them a position on the stage at the upcoming Thunder On The Grand event at the Hastings fairgrounds this summer.” The series will wrap up July 26, the evening of Nashville's Ladies Night Out which is also sponsored by FOPDL. Maiden Voyage, a female trio, will perform on July 26. The group has been together for about three years playing at various events and local pubs. During the win­ ter months, the ladies have been working on recording their first CD which will be released this summer. Their music ranges from soulful folk rock originals and funky pop to old favorites. All performances are free thanks to support from the Thomapple Arts Council and other local sponsors. FOPDL members will have baked goods, popcorn, and bottled water available for a donation. Visit www.putnamlib.org for information on how to contact the library or the Friends group. Offrink. “We feel this com­ mittee is making a valuable contribution to the students in our community. We look forward to providing the same level of dedication and effort for the upcoming school year.” Marcia Scramlin presents letter of intent to council Stump removal from Thomapple planned by Shari Carney Staff Writer Nashville Village Council accepted the resignation of council member Rod Scramlin at its meeting on May 24, then heard a letter of intent to fill the newly vacat­ ed seat by Marcia Scramlin, sister-in-law to Rod. After reading the letter of intent into the record and with Marcia Scramlin in the audience, Dunham asked council members what their wishes were. Council dis­ cussed options and decided to post the open seat until the next meeting which is sched­ uled for Thursday, June 14. “If you don’t get involved you have no right to com­ plain.” said Scramlin in a fol­ low up conversation regard­ ing her decision to run for ! the administration building. “The Maple Valley Health and Sexuality Committee will continue to provide rec­ ommendations that allow students the most compre­ hensive abstinence only material available,” said council. In other business, Orvin Moore, zoning board admin­ istrator, requested a meeting with the ordinance commit­ tee to remediate problems without involving the court system. Council also approved the lowest bid of four received by Rose Construction $9,500 for roof repairs on the mausaleum at Lakeview Cemetery. The cemetery board will cover $5,000 leaving the remaining balance of $4,500 from the general fund. In new business, council discussed tax revenue. “The bad housing market has caused the taxable value to go down again this year,” reported Clerk Cathy Lentz in a written document sup­ plied to the Maple Valley News, “by a smaller amount than last year.” It is down $171,110, last year was $1,358,340. “We’re doing the same amount with a lot less,” said Dunham. Council set the taxable rate at 13.1498 mills, with Mary Coll the sole dissenting vote. This total is the same as the previous taxable rate. Richard Harwood reported a conversation he had had with Joanne Barnard from the Barry County Conservation District in which Barnard assured Harwood that stump removal from the Thomapple River would take place this sum­ mer. Coll announced a policy meeting for Monday, June 18 at 6 p.m. CUTS, continued from page 1 and Special Olympics. had a host of activities and Steel has conferred with events including an Monique Colizzi, business Agriculture Day petting zoo teacher, to develop a com­ hosted by MV FFA students; munity newsletter to supply field day events for K-third more information. Plans are grade students; performance to have it mailed to house­ of “Music Man Jr.;” and the holds and available -in area following field trips made businesses, within the next possible through contribu­ couple of weeks. tions from the parent teacher Steel also reported that the network: Kindergarten to school and community com­ Binder Park Zoo; first grade mittee has completed the to the Michigan State board policy and procedure University planetarium; sec­ manual. It will be available ond grade to the Grand for review at the June 12 reg­ Rapids Children’s Museum; ularly scheduled school third grade to Bennett Park; board meeting. fourth grade to Frederick Calhoun Career Center Meijer Gardnes, and fifth will be an option for Maple grade to Greenfield Village. Valley students in addition to Miller’s report included courses offered at Lansing mention of a $300 grant Community College. The awarded to Matt Powers’ center is able to offer courses class from the Barry not yet available through Community Youth Advisory LCC. Council. The student-written Steel informed the board grant was for comfortable of current cyber school legis­ furniture in the classroom lation before the governor. during silent reading time. She is exploring the possibil­ Todd Gonser, high school ity of Maple Valley adding a principal, in a written report, cyber school component and reported on the following revamping the current alter­ end-of-year activities and native education program as celebrations: senior honor’s well as adding support to the night was held on Monday, home-schooled population. May 21 with seniors receiv­ Principal Jason Miller, in a ing a combined total of over written report, said 64 $700,000 in scholarships and kindergartners are currently awards; Bovine Bingo took enrolled for the 2012-13 place on Saturday, May 19 school year. The number and netted $1,400 as a fund includes Early 4’s and Early raiser for the class of 2015; Childhood Special Education junior high Olympics were enrollments as well as held on Monday, May 21; a kindergarten retainments. Cedar Point PRIDE trip took Fuller Street students have place on Thursday, May 24 for 61 qualifying seventh and eighth graders. The last day for seniors was Wednesday, May 23. Baccalaureate took place on Thursday, May 31. Alternative and adult educa­ tion graduation was held Tuesday, May 29 and high school graduation on Friday, June 1. Duska Brumm, athletic director and assistant princi­ pal, in a written communica­ tion, told of teachers who had received CPR and AED training: Josh Leatherman, Tonja Myers, Anya Letson, Andrew Peabody, Nichole Hansen, Tammi King and Brumm. Sixth grade stu­ dents who made PRIDE attended a Lugnuts game Tuesday, May 8. Track regionals were Friday, May 18; soccer districts will be Saturday, June 2; baseball and softball districts, Tuesday May 29 and finals Saturday, June 2. Pat Powers, building and grounds supervisor, in a writ­ ten report, said Maplewood was reopened for syrup festi­ val. The facility was rented by the syrup corporation and the Vermontville Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs. Work has begun on endof-year maintenance: paint­ ing, caulking,, carpentry, door repair; replacement of ceiling tile; restroom parti­ tion installations, minor plumbing and shop machin­ ery repairs. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 2,2012 — Page 7 Fuller students earn Presidential Physical Fitness Awards Students in the fourth grade who qualified for the Presidential Physcial Fitness Award are (front row, from left) Victoria Clark, Eli Nelson, Gaige Cripe, Jayce Draper,, Brock Horton, Colten Gibson, (back) Ava Robinson, Wayion Hilinski, Elizabeth Colyer, Josey Terpening, Ryleigh Courier, Jillian Moore amd Heather Flower. (Not pictured is Lexxis Musser) TO SHnBlld^ HnBlld^ a:®- llfl b«M NBli Miffest a i data lti» na tanWj. iatt Sigilhntui ii-si jjwWty I Obk ifaSit SB® sax H au i jfdt « j“ii'i'#S* ■«■ >«■* *•S* «* *>* twl « *Sw<<' *>* •flj® S S1 Sd * jM5 J (> '* *& & really enjoy testing the kids. The students are given the goals at the beginning of the year for each of the awards. They have all year to work and improve on their scores.” Kindergarten through sec­ ond grade students get the chance to ‘practice’ the same events, preparing for the upper grades to be more suc­ cessful, continued Peabody. Third grade Presidential achievers were Jesse Brumm, Trista Medina, Nicholas Osborne, Megan Valiquette, Kass and ra Amon, Katelyn Caldwell, Lane Morris, Christian Schrader, Curtis Walker, Chandler Murton and Lyssa Walker, Carleigh Lundquist and Kayli Hansen. Third grade National win­ ners were Keilyn Carpenter, Bryce Corey, Cordell Frank, Christian Hensley, Alison McGlocklin, Jaden Miller, Olivia Peck, Greggory Richardson, Blaze Sensiba, Sydney Skelton, Carlie Whitaker, Josh Allerding, Donna Coe, Kalin Foster, Allyson Horton, Jayden Rodriguez, Trevor Thurlby, Ashlyn Wilkes, Rel Angell, Jessica Curth, Mason Garrison, Dyllan Humble, Beyonca Molson, Hannah Pixley, Justin Schliep, Kirstyn Sears, Zach Seaton, Emilee Gonser, Jacob French, Emilee Allwardt. Fourth grade Presidential Physical Fitness Award win­ ners were Elizabeth Colyer, Eli Nelson, Josey Terpening, Gaige Cripe, Way Ion Hilinski, Heath Flower, Brock Horton, Victoria Clark, Jayce Draper, Avianna Robinson, Ryleigh Courier, William Gibson, Jillian Moore, Lexxis Musser Fourth grade National winners were Joel Allerding, Cheyenne Brumm, Austynn Fears, Michael Johnson, Charles Smith-Frazier, Alexis Steele, Collin Thames, Cameron Wells, Annica Barlow, Kaleb Bastien, Logan Boldrey, Kayla Brzycki, Jalaney Bumford, Alayna The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is earned by fifth grade students (front, Cassaday, Alison Hartwell, from left) Breanna Seavolt, Eston Sheldon, Paige Tuller, Gavin Booher, (back) Noah Blake Joppie, Brooklyn Hansen, Tristin Clark, Britani Shilton, Mikayla Brighton and Gracie Fisher. Peters, Kaycie Schrader, Jade Scott, Parker Anderson, Paige Tuller, Britani Shilton, Logan Cobb, Carson the Presidential Fitness Payton Bolton, Hayden Gracie Fisher. Hasselback, Eliana Heinze, Challenge, visit www.presiCurtis, Quentin Faynor, Fifth grade National win­ Netonya Lawhead, Rebecca dentschallenge.org. Dalton Hosey, Grant ners were Anastasia Brooke, Peck, Marina Pena, Jayde “The cool thing about the Mohler, Tannon Williams, Isaac Christopher, Aaron Coumaya, Andrew Cwik, site is that you can find out Rob Smith, Jonovan Gaiski, Gorman, Klyne Hughes, Elizabeth Green, Mackenzie what your child (depending Kyle Knoll, Jared Schantz. Hannah Hulsebos, Briana O’toole, Craig Riley, Chase on age and gender) would Fifth grade Presidential Kikendall, Jared Mater, Schriver, Payne Stephens, need to qualify for these Physical Fitness Award win­ Kirklyn Miller, Brenna Dylan Wagner, Mckayla awards,” said Peabody. ners were Gavin Booher, Simpson, Megan Walker, Weiler, Megan Wilmath, Mikayla Brighton, Breanna Marlee Youngs, Cody Austin Zank and Billy Seavolt,Tristin Clark, Noah Arens-Hansen, Hailey Nelson. For more information on Hansen, Eston Sheldon, Bolton, Elana Burkett, Registration for summer reading program open at Vermontville library * •©I If* S.tr^i Over the course of the 2011-12 academic year, third through fifth grade students at Fuller Street Elementary, under the instruction of Andrew Peabody, have per­ formed a number of different physical tests to qualify for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award. Tests include sit-ups (a measure of abdominal strength and endurance), shuttle run (speed, quickness and agility), one-mile run (heart and lung endurance), pull-ups and flex arm hang, (upper body strength and endurance), and V-sit and reach (flexibility of lower back and hamstrings) The tests comprise the Presidential Fitness Challenge. Students are test­ ed a minimum of two times per year, giving them oppor­ tunity to earn a special and prestigious award, said Peabody in a press release. This year, 37 students achieved the highest stan­ dard of Presidential Fitness Award winners. This feat is attained by only 10 percent of the nation’s children, he said. “We also had 89 students qualify for the National Award,” said Peabody, “where roughly 40 percent of students fall nationwide. I Fuller Street Elementary third grade students qualifying for the Presidential Fitness Award are (front, from left) Kate Caldwell, Lane Morris, Megan Valiquette, Kassie Amon, Buck Schrader, Jesse Brum, (back) Curtis Walker, Nicholas Osborne, Trista Medina, Carleigh Lundquist, Kayli Hansen, Chandler Murton and Lyssa Walker. 1 Registration is now open for the 2012 Vermontville Township Library summer reading program, Dream Big — Read. The Tuesday evening programs will begin with a kick-off event June 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the library lawn. Patrons will be able to pick up reading challenge materials. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the opera house, the movie “The NeverEnding Story” will be showing on the big screen. Refreshments will be provided. Dream Big — Read pro­ grams for pre-readers through children age 14 will explore different themes of imagination, dreams and astronomy. June 19, Fun in the Dark will begin at 6:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to wear pajamas to explore the fun things to do in the dark. July 17, “Big Miracle” will begin at 6 p.m. This newly released movie is a true story of whales trapped under the ice in the Arctic Circle, and the people who worked to free them. July 24, “The Universe” Ann Arbor’s hands-on muse­ um will present an inflatable planetarium. This presenta­ tion will be done in two ses­ sions with session one for ages pre-kindergarten through fourth grade begin­ ning at 6 p.m. Session two, for fifth to eighth graders, will begin at 7 p.m. The 50­ minute sessions are limited to 30 participants and chil­ dren must be able to conduct themselves appropriately. In a time change, July 31, “Full Moon” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Participants will gather for the rise of the full moon, view it through highpowered binoculars, and have campfire stories and activities. This program will last about an hour. Saturday, Aug. 4, Madcap Puppet Theater will begin at 3 p.m. The community is invited to attend. This theater group from Ohio performs “Rumpelstiltskin” with larg­ er-than-life-size puppets. The program will last about 45 minutes, with a question and answer session at the end. Aug. 7 the movie, “Space Camp” will begin at 6 p.m. This movie from the 1980s is about a group of kids at space camp who, while tour­ ing the space shuttle, are accidentally sent into space. Aug. 14, “Be Careful What You Wish For” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wishes, hopes and dreams will be explored with a variety of crafts and activities. Aug. 21 will be the auc­ tion and wrap-up party at 6 p.m. The program will end with the annual prize auction when participants choose rewards earned based on amount of reading done throughout the summer. Due to various start times, participants are urged to refer to the flyer available at the library for program infor­ mation. Program registration is encouraged but not required. Parents are encouraged to attend programs with their children. In case of extreme heat or rain, they will be held in the opera house. Refreshments will be provided by the Vermontville General Federation of Women’s Club. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 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IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS* CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric Kirwin and Melissa Kirwin, also known as, Melissa Hausbeck, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 24, 2007 and recorded September 4, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070904­ 0001671, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Six and 63/100 Dollars ($109,236.63) including interest at 6.75% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 21,2012. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described prem­ ises situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, to-wit: The North 7 Rods of Lot 22, except the North 2 Rods thereof, City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof: also the North 10 feet of the South 5 Rods of Lot 22, City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber A, on page 1. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned 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 the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the prop­ erty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 19, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 200.9113 (05-19)(06-09) 06781557 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by Jason Werkema, an unmarried man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 20, 2010, and recorded on January 28, 2010, as Document Number: 201001280000836, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERG­ ER TO BAC HOME LOANS SER­ VICING, LP FKA COUNTRY­ WIDE HOME LOANS SERVIC­ ING, LP by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 20, 2010 and recorded December 27, 2010 by Document Number: 201012270011971, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven and 79/100 ($116,711.79) including interest at the rate of 5.50000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on June 21, 2012 Said prem­ ises are situated in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: LOT 5, BLOCK 49 OF THE VIL­ LAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, According to the record­ ed PLAT THEREOF. Commonly known as: 315 WEST MAIN STREET If the property is eventu­ ally sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241 a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agri­ cultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrow­ ers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: May 19, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 10MI03229-2 (05-19)(06-09) 06781830 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by Joseph L. Joyce and Lori D. Joyce to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated August 19, 2008, and recorded on September 10, 2008, as Document Number: 20080910­ 008992, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Bank of America, N.A., as suc­ cessor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by an Assignment of Mortgage dated July 26, 2010 and recorded August 02,2010 by Document Number: 201008020007179, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thous­ and One Hundred Sixty-Nine and 66/100 ($146,169.66) including interest at the rate of 7.00000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on June 28, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots, 1,2,10,11, Block 12 of the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 2. Commonly known as: 246 Cherry Street If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption peri­ od will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemp­ tion period. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: May 26, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 10MI01978-2 (05-26)(06-16) 06782457 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Trash remains in village yards To the editor: I’m writing in regard to what Steve Toman had to say in a letter to the Maple Valley News May 19, to say and still the nasty box springs and mattress are still sitting in the backyard of house in the 800 block of Gregg Street. In the 700 block of Gregg Street there is still the same two piles of trash that have been there for over a year now. Just maybe the person from the village is not doing the job in letting these people know the rules in the village of Nastyville. If so, the per­ son should get another job and don’t let things get out of hand. As for help. Maybe Steve can help these people, I’m not far from my 78th birthday and I do all of the yard work, mowing, weeding, planting and more. Then in my spare time, I do all my own paint­ ing walls and ceilings, and part-time I work as a care giver. So I have no time. Steve seems to have time to drive around, then he can stop and help these people. Margaret Mitchell, Nashville Eric Zapata honored in memorial ride A memorial ride in honor of fallen officer Eric Zapata took place Saturday, May 26. The ride began in Kalamazoo and commenced with a service at graveside in Lake Odessa. More than 100 motorcycles traveled through Nashville at 11 a.m. Zapata, a Lakewood graduate and native of Lake Odessa, was killed in the line of duty in 2011 while serving as a public safety officer in Kalamazoo. High school, college students sought for Revue production Auditions for “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” will be Monday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at The Revue, 301 N Main St, Nashville. Participants will sing songs from the show and audition using scenes from the show. Rehearsals will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Show know is that mild-mannered dates are Aug. 2, 3 and 4. Billy is actually Dr. Horrible, The show is a tragi-comic an evil genius bent on taking tale of love, evil and ray down the establishment and guns. It tells the story of replacing it with himself. Billy, a seemingly sweet, shy For more information on young man whose attempts the musical, which was cre­ at wooing the girl of his ated by Joss Whedon, check dreams, Penny, often end in out the show on YouTube. his mumbling incoherently. What the world doesn’t Independent Bank receives top rating in customer satisfaction Independent Bank announced in a press release May 30 that it has received the Highest Customer Satisfaction with Retail Banking in the North Central Region from the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. 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Nashville’s first high school commencement in 1887 was an elaborate affair, filled with all the “pomp and circumstance’’ normally associated with such an event. However, the presen­ tation of diplomas by Professor J. W. Roberts, head ofthe local school, may have been the most brief item on the agenda. There were only four graduates: Clarence Barber, Emma Barber, Alice “Allie” Downs and Alice Smith. The event was held in the Methodist Church Friday evening, June 17, 1887, and attracted a great number of people. “The doorway was so crowded, that many were unable to g^in admittance,” noted a News account. The church was decorated with evergreens and beauti­ ful house plants in full bloom. In addition, elegant bouquets, a traditional gift to graduates at that time, added to the beauty of the sanctu­ ary. Strung above the platform The 1881 Methodist church on Washington Street at the head ofthe room was a banner bearing the motto of was the scene on Nashville’s first graduation in 1887. the Class of 1887: “We fin­ There was an overflow crowd to watch the class of senish but to begin.” The pro­ iors receive diplomas. Many later commencement exer­ gram was lengthy, filled with cises were staged at the opera house, half a block music and speeches. away. Undergraduates contributed 1887 were bookkeeping, with a total of 225 students. much of the oration. The high school choir sang, but physiology, algebra, general The high school numbers 46. since there was then no high history, English literature, The number of non-resident school band, instrumental philosophy, German, Latin, students is 15.” Elsie Mayo poses with flowers she received at her and geometry. music was furnished by the botany The high ratio of drop outs Nashville Comet Band com­ Professor Roberts is general­ in that day is clearly evi­ 1892 graduation from NHS. Bouquets, customary grad­ prised of adults in the com­ ly credited with the imple­ denced by the tiny tally of uation gifts, were often displayed at commencement munity. mentation of this well- early graduates: Class of exercises. A floral garland adorns Elsie’s traditional 1887, four; 1888, four; 1889, graduation dress. Boys wore dark suits, and gowns did The four graduates had rounded study course. completed a three-year Though there were only seven; 1891, six; 1892, five. not come into use at NHS until the 1930s. Elsie holds course of study that then four graduates in 1887, some There were no graduates her large rolled diploma. Five were awardedthat year. constituted a high school 300 pupils were enrolled in at NHS in 1890 because that education at Nashville’s new Nashville’s school that year, was the year the high school of graduates dropped back to the News in 1900. “On June 1884 Union High. 13 will be the junior-senior including elementary grades. curriculum was advanced a dozen. As senior classes expand­ reception at the opera house, The curriculum at the High school students from a three- to a four-year high school reached far equaled roughly one-fifth of course. The number of sen­ ed, so did the activities sur­ followed by a class night beyond what is traditionally the total early enrollment, iors receiving diplomas grad­ rounding commencement. program Thursday, June 15. considered the “three Rs” of according to figures pub­ ually increased. In 1898, the “Graduation activities will The alumni banquet and early education. Studies for lished in the News in the fall graduating class of NHS had commence June 10 with bac- reunion will be held at the the two highest grades at of 1887. grown to 17 members. The calaureate services at the opera house Friday night, Nashville’s Union School in “School opened Monday following year, the number Methodist church,” advised June 16.” By then, the opera house, less than a block from the Methodist church on Washington Street, had become the focal point of Nashville’s’ social events. When local businessmen Elihu Chipman and H.M. Lee set about building the 32-by-100-feet frame struc­ ture in 1876, they probably little realized what a vital See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits part the building would play in Nashville history. With 22-feet high ceilings, a bal­ cony stage at one end and gallery on the other, and a house floor equipped with a folding portable chairs, the facility lent itselfto a variety of community activities. Graduation time brought a special glow to the opera house. For several years, commencement events cen­ tered in the half-block of Washington Street between the Methodist church and the opera house. Nashville’s Union School was destroyed by fire in 1902 and immedi­ ately was replaced with an even more impressive brick edifice on the same site. But it wasn’t until the W.K. Kellogg addition was made to that building in the late 1930s that there were adequate facilities to stage graduation exercises at the school. Then the spacious new auditorium-gymnasium with balcony and stage (in present-day Kellogg School) became the center of Nashville’s high school commencement events. The program for Nashville’s first high school graduation in 1887 lists the following: Open Air Voluntary by the Nashville Comet Band; Invocation by Rev. A.H. Gamble; solo, “Slumber Song,” by Mabel L. Saleck; salutatory by Clarence H. Barber; Declamation, “Regret” by Lena M. Parrish; oration, “Decision of Character” by Clyde W. Francis; music, “Though We Part” by the school choir; essay, “March of Intellect,” by Allie M. Downs; declamation, Angela Rainor” by Edna Truman; essay, “Our Schools” by Myron J. Stanton, valedicto­ ry by Alice Smith; solo, “Class Song” by Clarence H. Barber; address by Supt. W. W. Wirt of Indiana; presen­ tation of diplomas by Prof. J. W. Roberts; address by Hon. Joseph E. Estabrook; music, “Valedictory Song” by C.H. Barber, Edna Truman and Mabel Selleck; and the benediction by Rev. W.A. Kohler. These participants in the ceremony were juniors who graduated the following year, in 1888. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 2,2012 — Page 13 DK boys and Hastings girls win Barry County titles by Brett Bremer that their 1600-meter relay for the Delton boys. They team had been disqualified won three of the four relays, from its race. with the team of Nick “After Olivet, we started Brindley, Pease, waiting until we knew the Wolschleger and Adam May final score,” said Delton taking the 800-meter relay in Kellogg senior Billy Schut. 1:34.21 and the team of “Nine,” said fellow Delton Brindley, Mike Bassett, senior Tyler Dempsey. Robbins and May winning “That’s a good number.” the 400-meter relay in 45.85. There was no disqualifica­ It was no surprise the tion in the 1600-meter relay Panthers won the 1600-meter Tuesday. The Delton four­ relay, not after having the some of Dempsey, Phoenix top two runners in the 400Pease, Brandon Robbins and meter dash. Pease won that Conner Wolschleger won the race in 53.97 seconds, with race in 3 minutes 36.51 sec­ Dempsey second in 54.41. onds. Delton also had Robbins Hastings took the girls’ win the 300-meter intermedi­ title, by 26 points over run­ ate hurdles in 42.41 and ner-up Thomapple Kellogg. Wolschleger take the long That 1600-meter relay vic­ jump at 19-1. tory was the last of six wins Those two Delton Kellogg winners might have benefit­ ed from a couple ofthe coun­ ty’s stars not taking part in the action. Maple Valley’s Garrett Reid, who is one of the top seeds for Saturday’s Division 3 State Finals in the long jump, was saving his legs for the Lansing Area Honor Roll Meet which was held Wednesday. One of the area’s top hurdlers, Jacob Comer, from Hastings didn’t run Tuesday. Delton finished with 406 points, followed by Thomapple Kellogg 392, Maple Valley alley 360, Lakewood 316 and Hastings 279. Each team was allowed three entrants in each indi­ vidual event, and one team in each relay race. Everyone who finished scored points for their team. Reid did get plenty of points for his team despite not competing in his best event. He won the 100-meter dash in 11.50 seconds and was second in the 200-meter dash in 24.08, behind Lakewood’s Micah Weatherwax who hit the fin­ ish line in 23.62. Weatherwax was second to Reid in the 100 in 11.59. Thomapple Kellogg had Maple Valley’s Hadley Joppie takes off with the baton two guys win two individual after getting it from teammate Alicia Ramsey during the events. Dustin Brummel 1600-meter relay Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) took the 1600-meter run in 4:42.47 and the 3200-meter run in 10:46.88. Tanin Eckhoff won the high jump by clearing 5-10 and the 1 IO­ meter high hurdles in 15.63. TK also had Michael “Trey” Mahon win the dis­ cus with a throw of 154-8. The Trojans had three of the top four scorers in the event with Adrian Foster second and Josh Christensen four. Maple Valley’s Keegan Yost broke up that pack with a It is time to think about the village election that will third-place finish, and he be held on November 6, 2012. For those residents won the shot put with a throw of 48-5.5. Mahon was interested in serving as a Nashville Village official, second in that event with a the following positions will be on the ballot: mark of 45-5. Sports Editor It took some time to add them all up. There were victory laps after an assortment of dual meet wins, a couple of invitationals, the KVA Championships ... Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ track and field team took its tenth and final victo­ ry lap ofthe season Tuesday, after winning the Barry County Meet at Maple Valley High School by 14 points over runner-up Thomapple Kellogg. This was only the ninth win for the Panthers. They took a premature victory lap at the Olivet Relays early in the season, before learning ATTENTION VILLAGE RESIDENTS ELECTION NOTICE Council Trustees (3 seats) - 4 year terms Eligibility: Must be a resident and registered voter in the Village of Nashville. Nominating petitions can be obtained from the Castleton Township Clerk, Lorna Wilson at the township office located at 915 Reed. The township clerk will be available to assist with any questions regarding nominating petitions. The deadline for filing petitions with the clerk is 4:00 p.m. on August 14, 2012. COBB WEIL MILLING (REPAIR • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2" - 5” Well Drilling and Repair 30 rears Experience Estimates Available 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. #1748 Fiona Shea edging Lakewood’s Micah Ridder in the two sprints. She won the 100-meter dash in 13.01 and the 200 in 26.99. Ridder fin­ ished the 100 in 13.25 and the 200 in 27.75. Ridder also teamed with Madison McLean, Betsy Reynolds and Jacqueline O’Gorman to win the 1600meter relay in 4:20.11 for the Vikings. McLean, Kosten, Ridder and Ellie Reynolds won the 800-meter relay in 1:48.54. Hastings started the day on the track by winning the 3200-meter relay in 10:10.41. TK won the 400meter relay in 52.77. In the other three field events, Lakewood got a win from Ashley Jemison in the discus thanks to her throw of 118-3. TK’s Erin Ellinger took the shot put at 37-7.25 and Maple Valley’s Jadelyh Stewart won the pole vault by clearing 9-0. Ellinger led a sweep of the top three spots in the shot put for TK, with Deejay Minor second at 33-3 and Aimee Ellinger third at 32.9.5. Jemison was fourth at 32-6. Jemison also added a runnerup leap of 4-10 in the high jump. The other winners on the Maple Valley’s Brandon Wilson races towards a sev­ track included Lakewood’s enth-place finish in the 3200-meter run Tuesday at the McLean, who took the 400Barry County Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) meter dash in 1:02.83 and Thomapple Kellogg’s Grace The Lion team also had clearing 5-0 in the high Possett who won the 800Kyle Spencer win the 800- jump. She was also second in meter run in 2:27.50. meter run in 2:06.15. the 100-meter hurdles in The Lions’ top athletes are Hastings had two wins. 17.04, behind Lakewood’s at the Division 3 State Finals Joey Siska cleared 13-0 in Ellie Reynolds won in 16.44. today (June 2) at Comstock the pole vault, and the Saxon Quillen’s teammate Nikki Park High School. They 3200-meter relay team won Redman was third in the were a part of the Lansing in 8:43.13. 100-meter hurdles (17.13) Honor Roll Meet It wasn’t just the champi­ and won the 300-meter low Wednesday. ons who helped their teams hurdles in 48.45. Delton Reid was sixth in the long though. For Delton Kellogg Kellogg’s Andrea Polley was jump there, with a leap of20­ it was Lucas Hansen with a second in that race and 2.5. Okemos’ Jared Motley runner-up finish in the long fourth in the 100-meter hur­ won the event with a mark of jump (18-4.5), Schut placing dles. Reynolds was third in 21-5.25. fourth in the 3200 the 300-meter event. Yost was eighth in the (11:37.72), Jarryd Calhoun Trista Straube matched shot put with a throw of 47­ placing fifth in the 1600 Quillen’s two individual 0. Sexton’s Kyren Kemp (5:10.81), and so on. wins for Hastings, taking the won that throw with a mark For the Hastings girls 3200-meter run in 12:10.70 of 53-9. there were results such as and the 1600-meter run in The Lion girls’ team had Leah Czinder with a runner- 5:33.47. TK’s Casey Lawson Jessica Rushford competing up finish in the pole vault (8­ was second to her in each of in the 1600-meter run. She 6), Amanda Sarahatt third in those events. was seventh in 5:29.72. While Straube and Mason’s Meg Darmofal won the 3200 (13:03.98), Grace Bosma second int he 800 Lawson went 1-2 in the dis­ that race in 5:06.37. (2:33.06), Rachel Rimer tance events, it was TK’s fourth in the 300-meter low hurdles (51.18) and Cherie Kosbar fourth in the 400meter dash (1:05.17), Katy Garber third in the high jump (4-10) and Christine Maurer sixth in the 1600 (6:16.00). ‘Four deep’ has been our motto all year,” said Hastings girls’ coach Brian Teed. “So, in this kind of meet we’re pretty tough. It makes sense. All year our third, fourth and fifth girls have known they were important. It wasn’t just the top girls.” Hastings’ girls finished with 451 points, followed by AUTO SERVICE CENTER Thomapple Kellogg 425, Your Local GM Lakewood 400, Delton Automotive Specialists Kellogg 258 and Maple LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 Valley 218. Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With All Makes & Models Rachel Quillen was one of the top girls for Hastings. 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He wa* one of the am mdi vidua! regional qualifier* from die district, where the top mk team* and top si* individual* not on those team* move on to Thursday'* regional tourna­ ment al The Medali*! ia Battle Creek "A 78 is going to be hi* average." said Maple Valley had coach Spring Javor. “He didn't play had He didn't play light* out He ju*t played hi* normal game steady I think he'* pretty happy with it" Walker certainly i* happy to be headed back to region­ al* after qualifying for the second round of the stale tournament at the end of hi* freshman and sophomore season* He didn't move past the district round of the stale tournament in his junior year, and said that brought out a bit of a change in atti­ The Lions' Caleb Walker watches his tee shot fly in the rain on the par-4 number eight at Yarrow Golf Course Thursday during the Division 3 District Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ybor Dream Dock Starts Here Easy To Build...Ready To Enjoy! 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He got an early confidence boost from a birdie on the his third hole, the par-5 number II. and after having trouble figuring out the greens dur­ ing a practice round last week he felt much more comfortable with it Thursday. Walker was one of four Kalamazoo Valley Association golfen among the six individual regional qualifier*. Olivet'* Keegan i Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Business Services BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERV- ICES waterproofing,, crack repair, mold remed emediation. Local/licensed Free estimates. (517)290-5556. ------- BOOKKEEPING-------- Carpenter shot a 74 and his teammate Tyler Masters added an 84. Delton Kellogg's Mitchell Wandell also qualified for regionals with an 80. The other two individual qualifiers were from Portland. Alex Halik who shot a 78 and Ryan Balderson who fired an 85. Lansing Catholic Central took the day’s championship with a score of 313. West Catholic, playing without its top player last year’s state runner-up Sam Weatherhead, finished sec­ ond with a 323. Lansing Catholic’s Jacob Johnson was the day’s top player, fir­ ing a 69. NorthPointe Christian was third with a 325, followed by Pennfield 333, Lakewood 337 and Allendale 342. Behind the top six teams. Olivet was seventh with a 348, followed by Portland 350, Delton Kellogg 354. Maple Valley 357, Calvin Christian 383 and Hopkins 399. The Lions also got an 87 from Dale White, a 91 from Ryan Mudge and a 101 from Nick Iszler. Javor said her team did a good job of improving throughout the season. The senior White was right around his 18-hole average at the district. “The freshmen have total­ ly kind of come together and made a huge contribution to the team, Rage (Sheldon) and Ryan (Mudge).” added Javor. “Nick Iszler our junior has been steady. He always shoots the same score. Steady improvement.” Behind Johnson for the regional champions, Brent Marshall shot a 73, Niko Voutsaras shot an 83 and Steven Levandowski shot an 88. The Pennfield team, which finished fourth and qualified for regionals was led by Jacob Emmons' 81. The Panthers also got an 82 from Levi Hamlin, an 84 from Garrett Day, and a pair of 86s from Nick Linsley and Trevor Cameron. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. 8 Ace Auto Repair •Parts • Repairs • Tires SERVICES Located Downtown Vermontville Personal * Self-Employed * Small Business Payroll * Billing Accounts Receivable * Accounts Payable General Ledger Weekly * Monthly * Quar­ terly * Annually 130 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-1500 Cuiiqra lulu lions to flic Class of2012 Especially to our Graduate Tracii Jo Jaiwusek! Call todayl (269X20-5714 Help Wanted CUSTODIANS AND SU­ PERVISORS needed in the Hastings area. 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Call Dave “The Roofer” at 517-543-1002 S �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, June 2, 2012 — Page 15 SOCCER, continued from page 1 opener Tuesday, then earned never understand why you a spot in the district champi­ didn’t get it before,’” said onship game with a 5-1 vic­ Ricketts. “She came out tory over visiting Calhoun smiling.” County Christian Thursday. “She just got it. She could “It sounds crazy, but soc­ see the field.” cer is a game of space and McGlocklin scored one of angles, both offensively and the Lions’ five unanswered defensively,” said Maple goals to end the game. Valley head coach Chris Calhoun County Christian Ricketts. “We’re starting to scored the game’s first goal, get the concept of space, on a penalty kick. The Lions moving into open space and didn’t get down after that staying away from each though. other and playing the “We knew we were domi­ angles.” nating the game for the first “It’s fun to see them play five or ten minutes, and they it the way it’s meant to be got a breakaway and we had played. They know it too. to haul her down,” said It’s fun.” Ricketts. Ricketts said he had a spe­ Breanna Heinze, who fin­ cial talk with freshman for­ ished with two goals, soon ward Emma McGlocklin at tied up the score. Olivia half time. Ricketts then scored to give “I told her, ‘you’re an ath­ the Lions the lead going into lete. When you get it, you’ll the half. Heinze, McGlocklin Car show expands to Valley Rally Route 66 in Nashville will again be filled with classic cars Saturday, June 16. Valley Rally joins in offering a host of activities including music, fireworks, softball and a 5K run. The Lions’ Ellen Hough leaps up to settle the ball down Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The 12th annual Nashville members of Grace Classic Car Show is merging Community Church. A soft­ with Valley Rally, offering ball tournament will begin several days of activities. behind the stores, followed Blue Water Rockers kicks by fireworks at dusk. Saturday, registration of and then Wiebke Sass scored off the fun Thursday, June in the second half for Maple 14, at 6:30 p.m. This will be classic cars will begin at 8 first in the Lyrics on the a.m., and the first Valley Valley. Lawn series sponsored by Rally 5K will line up behind Goalkeeper Kristin Primm stopped all seven shots that Friends of Putnam District the stores. Village-wide yard sales came her way during the reg­ Library, which presents the free concert on the library will be throughout Nashville, ular course of play. and Art on the Lawn will fea­ Springport, ranked ninth lawn. Friday evening fills the ture the paintings of Lelia in the state in Division 4, topped No. 7 Quincy 2-0 in village with karaoke and free Lentz and furniture from the first round Tuesday, then food prepared and served by Lentz Table Company at the beat Albion 3-0 in its semifi­ nal match Thursday. A penalty kick goal was also the only goal the Lions gave up in their 6-1 win over Potterville Tuesday. Coach Ricketts called it his team’s “best game of the season.” Heinze and Olivia Ricketts scored twice each, and Shennondoah Fighter Don’t risk paying too much to keep your home and Gretchen Hakenjos added goals goals as as well. well. added library. There will also be art activities for children, an annual book sale and root beer float sale. A parade is planned for 11 a.m. and a variety of food options will be for sale at Central Park. Car show enthusiasts may purchase tickets for entry to win a host of door prizes. Fifty-plus trophies will be awarded to car show entries. 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Some items not always as pictured. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-06-09.pdf 87a9f0032e9bc2338de59972cd607118 PDF Text Text ■KUNGS HSUS UBRMT MAPLE VAL n e ws 127 EAST SW¥ ST HASTINGS, M 48061 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 23, June 9, 2012 Rise up, be responsible among messages to MV grads by Shari Carney Staff Writer With rain and wind threat­ ening, commencement for the class of 2012 was held in the gymnasium at Maple Valley High School Friday, June 1. Stands and chairs filled with cheering friends and family, as the Maple Valley High School Band played the processional, ushering sen­ iors to their seats. Superintendent Ronna Steel addressed the class, calling graduation a capstone event, an entrance into adult­ hood. “I am proud to introduce 101 new, wonderful men and women to society,” said Steel. “Think about your loved ones in the audience; remember them forever.” Steel described family as consisting ofblood, adoption and friends. “My assignment to you is to remember those wh.o_ silently walk with you, guid­ ing you to the next step,” said Steel. On behalf of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Rose Heaton and Brian Benedict presented $32,000 worth of awards to the class: Memorial scholarships were given to the following sen­ iors: Scholarships are presented to seniors by Rose Heaton and Brian Benedict from the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation during commencement exercises for the Maple Valley Class of 2012. The foundation bestowed $32,000 worth of scholar­ ships and awards to seniors and Maple Valley alumni. (Photo courtesy of Jodi Franklin) Senior scholar Kolt Ewing shares memories made with an eye toward the future. (Photo courtesy of Jim Miller) William and Jarene Fox Family Award — Chloe Babcock. Alice Keihl Award — Cody Sivyer. Dorothy Edmonds Award — Zoanne Siple. Delma and Thelma Carr Award — Casey Eldridge. Tony Dunkelberger Award — Garrett Reid. Lloyd J. and Frances H. Eaton Award Danielle Rosenberger. Wayne Fuller Award — Austin Chuhak. Elizabeth Good Award — Tyler Brumm. Duane and Ruth Ann Hamilton Award — Joshua Snider. Burr Hartenburg Award — Nicole Porter. H. Hugh Hickok Award — Clint Franklin. Valorie Edmonds Award — Logan Williams. Hinman H. Sackett Award — McKenna Mater. John Kent Award — Kaitlyn Petersen. Zemke Family Scholarship — Alejandro Reid. Nashville Housing Corporation Award — Ashley Pywell. Remaining senior awards were presented to Nathan Armstrong, Mikaela Bromley, Jaime Curth, Sheena Drake, Kolt Ewing, Megan Hosey, Kyrsten Kramer, Rachel Russell, Kyle Spencer, Kelsey Venton, Jordanna Whipple, Dale White and Makayla Schrump. Alumni awards were pre­ sented to Kyle Fisher, Tina Westendorp and Anastasia Hakenjos. The Dorothy Edmonds Continuing Award went to Kreshelle Reid Clements. Robin Hamilton presented The Perseverance Award to Austin Chuhak. Hamilton read letters of praise for Chuhak’s character and achievements, written by Maple Valley staff and teachers, as well as Lansing Community College instruc­ tors. Chuhak was with para­ professional Deb Smith who has been his aide since he entered second grade. Taylor Gorr was intro­ duced by Principal Todd Gonser. Gorr, a senior scholar, member of National Honor Society and honors graduate, challenged the class to invent their futures. She thanked teachers, staff members and family for “pushing us to our highest potential.” Jessa Cheeseman and Dale White sang “Walk,” made famous by the Foo Fighters. Class President Jennifer Whitaker traveled down memory lane, sharing the funniest and most embarrass­ ing tales, along with a list of accomplishments made by the class. Condition: Critical, a heavy metal band formed in 2010, comprised of seniors Seth Earl, Clint Franklin and Nick Matheson, played an original song, “Forces Rise.” They were joined by drum­ mer, Chris Snook, Maple Valley student. Senior scholar Kolt Ewing gave a speech inter­ twining humor with achieve­ ments made by the class. He exhorted the class to not spend too much time reflect- See GRADUATION, pg. 1 In This Issue The commencement speaker chosen by the Maple Valley Class of 2012 is Jacque Magdaleno, affection­ ately known as Miss Mags. She entitled her talk, “Miss Mags’ Final Advice.” (Photo courtesy of Jim Miller) Lead guitarist Seth Earl wows the crowd Friday, June 1as the band Condition: Critical performed at Maple Valley Class of 2012, commencement. (Photo courtesy of Jim Miller) • Rain doesn’t spoil Putnam library’s campout kickoff • One rough inning enough to knock out Valley • Walker’s 78 leaves him just shy of spot in D3 state final • Lions just miss a couple of medals at D3 track finals �Page 2 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 9,2012 Students told to be flexible Makenzi Leinhart, Ashley Weiler and Jenna Whitaker dance to “Your Hands,” dur­ ing Maple Valley’s baccalaureate service. Camp Director Jim Lockwood of Lincoln Lake Camp shares with Maple Valley’s Class of 2012 the importance of planning and being flexible when God changes those plans. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Jim Lockwood was called at the last minute to be the speaker for baccalaureate Thursday, May 31, but as organizer Matt Rohde said, “He is who you need to hear tonight.” The ceremony was held in the Maple Valley High School auditorium for sen­ iors and their families. Lockwood made the hour and a half drive on short notice when the previously scheduled speaker canceled. From the “Kingdom of Lockwood” to following in the footsteps of Jesus, Lockwood gave a message to the seniors on the importance of flexibility. “I was going to do civil engineering,” said Lockwood of his plans as a graduating senior. “We were Youth Pastor Matt Rohde introduces the speaker for really, really poor.” baccalaureate service. Lockwood was the second of five children. His parents He had plans in place: His plans took an abrupt had never been to college. Attend Michigan State turn when he applied for a “I was the smart kid in my University, get a degree in camp director position at family,” said Lockwood. “It civil engineering, get a good Lincoln Lake Camp. wasn’t hard.” job “and make sweet coin.” “We’ll take anybody,” was what he heard upon inquiring. “And they did,” said Lockwood citing his zero experience in camping. “I met someone at camp that I thought I already knew,” he continued, “his name is Jesus ofNazareth — the key figure of all history.” On being a camp director, Lockwood said, “It can be work, hard work. 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Youth Pastor Karen (Branham) Roll read the Scripture passage, Proverbs 3:1-6; and Pastor Nancy Bitterling shared the passage on a “time for everything” from Ecclesiastes 3. “Your Hands,” dance number was performed by Whitaker, Weiler and Leinhart, and Dale White sang “You Are More.” The class was presented with New Testaments made possible by local Gideons and were treated to a recep­ tion following the service. Rohde credited Al Metzler, retired pastor who was not in attendance with the starting ofthe tradition of a baccalaureate service at Maple Valley. He told the -group that based on the suc­ cess of the service, Bellvue schools are now joining in the tradition. Call for classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 113 N. 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If Shapley’s conduct is questionable by our chief of police, why are we not back­ ing him up? It was not the chiefs character being ques­ tioned. I personally don’t want Nashville to have corrupt police officers nor should any one else living in Nashville. I don’t know Schray or Shapley but I do know right from wrong, and this does not sound right. Wendy James, Nashville Rumors shouldn’t be basis for judgment Calf marked with the image of state To the editor: This is in reference to the May 10 Nashville Village Council meeting with an employee of the Nashville Police Department. Some comments were made by a woman in defense of officer Mike Shapley. People should do their Associate degrees research before they judge Associate in arts — Janika me as Nashville police chief. Williams, Bellevue; Jack For one thing, I have worked McKelvey, Dowling; Scott for the Village of Nashville Long, Nashville; Olivia for nine years and have been Sprague, Nashville; John the chief of police for the past five years and have had Coblentz, Vermontville. Associate in general stud­ stellar reviews. ies — Jon Lussier, Bellevue; Janika Williams, Bellevue; Jack McKelvey, Dowling; Kimberlie Skidmore, Dowling; Helen Stoudt, Dowling; Kala Bishop, Nashville; Wendy Merica, 06784181 Nashville; Samantha Newton, Nashville; Katie Rice, Nashville; Olivia Sprague, Nashville; John Coblentz, Vermontville. Associate in science — Elizabeth Curry, Bellevue; Jack McKelvey, Dowling; Adam Smith, Nashville; John Coblentz, Vermontville. This Michigan-made dairy calf being raised by Bryce Bignall seems to have the mark of the Mitten State. Both will take part in the Eaton County 4-H fair this summer. Bignall’s mom, Jan, said the white spot in the mitten is Eaton County. (Photo courtesy of Jan Bignall) Area residents earn degrees from KCC a# afetafta U oiU S Wimipin 0 issBifetcr italaatwi HfkVftj. HI Nearly 1,300 Kellogg Community College students graduated during the col­ lege’s commencement cere­ mony May 10 at the W.K. Kellogg Auditorium in Battle Creek. Numerous area residents were among the students completing requirements to earn degrees. The following students were among those receiving certificates or degrees: Certificate programs Early childhood education — Kaitlyn Hulsebos, Vermontville. Practical nursing — Sarah Gamaat, Bellevue; Mandy Dahms, Nashville; Jennifer Johnson, Nashville; Erin French, ermontville; Jennifer Gonser, Vermontville. Associate in applied science Accounting — Helen Stoudt, Dowling; Bailey Flower, Nashville. Business management — Bailey Flower, Nashville; Christopher Silverman, Nashville. Computer engineering technology — Sarah Lampert, Bellevue. Emergency medical services — Laura Criddle, Nashville. Industrial electricity/ elec­ tronics Neal Mason, Bellevue. Industrial welding Clinton Bivens, Bellevue. Medical administrative assistant — Wendy Merica, Nashville. Medical laboratory tech­ nology — Jill Fenstemaker, Sunfield. Nursing — Janine Reber, Bellevue; Kailey VanEngen, Hastings; Jamie Brighton, Nashville. People don’t have any ment. I have been able to idea what has been going on give all officers under my in the department with watch a jump start in their Shapley, other than the career. rumors that some are helping I have resignation letters to spread. So how can some­ in the officers’ personal files one make the statements that thanking me for getting them eight officers left because the started in their career. officers cannot get along And whatever problems with me? That is completely go on in my department false. should stay in my depart­ There are only two full­ ment. So instead ofjudging time positions in the police me by one-sided conversa­ department, so we hire lots tions, people should get their of part-time officers. Of facts straight. course the officers are always looking for full-time Jerry N. Schray, employment in law enforceNashville Police Chief Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! CLIP & SAVE! Lyrics On the Lawn tsrtwB3 t sfajsKl’.^ JUNE 14th - Valley Rally Kick Off! Blue Water Rockers A 50’s & 60’s rock-n-roll band will entertain with rock-n-roll that all generations can appreciate. They will set the moodfor car show weekend with a setfilled with auto­ themed tunes. JUNE 21st Ionia Community Band ^ai Bring your lawn chair & meet your neighbors at Putnam District Liorarij Thursdays at 6:30 More than 25 musicians will entertain with music influenced by the likes ofKarl King, John Phillips Sousa, Gershwin, and others. JUNE 28th Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society In addition to dulcimers, the group has members whoplay guitars, bass, mandolins, autoharps, mountain dulcimers, musical saw, and other instruments. NO MUSIC JULY5TH JULY 12th Bows ‘n Buddies A group ofbowed instruments isjoined by their “buddies” to create an eclectic sound, playing various musicalgenres. Teen reading program to begin quietly in cemetery Monday The teen summer reading program offered by Putnam District Library introduces, “Own the Night.” The first meeting will be Monday, June 11, at 8 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in the Teen Smith Chapel. “Those brave enough to attend can anticipate spending some time in the chapel with spooky stories and night-themed book recrec­ ommendations,” said Library Director Shauna Swantek. Teens will spend time walking, learning cemetery etiquette, visiting the Putnam family gravesite and learning about headstone rubbings, plus the Putnams’ role in local history. Students entering sixth grade and up are invited. JULY 19th Condition: Critical Another community event organized by FRIENDS OF PUTNAM DISTRICT U&RARY This group oftalented, enthusiastic, and local guys take a breakfrom touring the state to ROCK the Valley with their metal music. JULY 26th ~ Nashville Ladies Night Out! Maiden Voyage Be entertained by this female trio whose sound ranges from folk rock to funkypop with some oldfavorites mixed in. Hastings City Bank Thomapple Arts Council THE SHOW MUST GO ON! RAIN LOCATION: Nashville United Methodist Church 2T0 Washington St. Nashville Ml 49073, �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 9,2012 Rain doesn’t spoil Putnam library’s campout kickoff Brothers (from left) Gideon, Ben and Noah Scott with dad Mike in the background find multiple uses for croquet mallets Saturday, June 2, during the Dream Big — Read summer reading kick-off. Tim Smith worked on this canoe off and on for three years. He used cedar with cherry accents. Smith learned caning to make the seats and said he has had it in the water once. His wife, Bessie, said now he needs to build a log home for her to display it in. With a good book and a hammock, Noah Scott is all set to enjoy reading. He participated in the summer reading kick-off event that was moved indoors to the Nashville fire barn. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Rain and wind put Plan B into action Saturday, June 2, as organizers of Putnam District Library’s summer reading kick-off set up camp across the street, at the Nashville fire bam. Tents, canoes, a harn- EMNG > GARDEN CENTER ^LANDSCAPING - Giftsfor Father’s Day ~ Enter our FATHER’S DAY * $5.00 Off Fruit Trees RAFFLE *$5.00 Off Baskets with any purchase * $10.00 OffAU Shade Trees 5715 South M-66, Nashville • 517-852-1864 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 6:00; Sat. 8:30 • 5:00 EwingLandscaping@yahoo.com mea ? 5 Family Garage Sale Adult & children’s clothing, like new. Some furniture, lots of misc. items. 540 Durkee St. Nashville, Ml Friday& Saturday June 15 & 16 9am-5pm ‘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 H (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hw* y • Nashville Scott A. Daniels n&F^ily Owner/Manager 06768230 Snug in a tent with a lantern to read by is Paige Hopkins. She found this quiet spot in a tent set up in the Nashville fire barn Saturday, June 2, during Putnam District Library’s summer reading kick-off event. mock, campfire pits, a keys. motorhome, s’mores, pop­ Sue Swantek taught origa­ corn and music had attendees mi. Attendees kept busy moving from station to sta­ making paper frogs that tion. jumped, as well as kaleido­ According to Director scopes and stars that trans­ Shauna Swantek, approxi­ formed into circles. mately 50 children, teens and Children took turns pad­ adults signed up for the read­ dling a canoe along the con­ ing program during the open­ crete floor. ing, but the number has near­ Outside, Garrett Mater ly doubled in the week fol­ gave tours of his family’s lowing. motor home, awarding visi­ Tim Smith, a Friends of tors with a glow bracelet. Putnam District Library vol­ Jeremiah Jacobs brought unteer, answered questions his guitar and sang at campabout a handmade canoe he fires kept blazing by Shane had on display. He spent Swantek. A nearby table three years assembling it. laden with graham crackers, The canoe, made from chocolate and marshmallows cedar with cherry accents, was staffed by teens gleamed from many coats of Members of Nashville, clear enamel. Castleton, Maple Grove A Mason crest and ambulance service gave Smith’s signature were tours of an ambulance as croincorporated into the design quet and bean bag toss were utilizing ivory from piano played nearby. Back inside, patrons could plant a moonflower seed to take home and learned about the unusual blossoms that only open at night. Putnam’s teen advisory group had a guessing jar and samples of Friends T-shirts available to order. Baskets of books, flash­ lights to read by and a ham­ mock added to the campsite. Dream Big — Read con­ tinues through the summer with activities for all ages. For more information on the programs, call the library, 517-852-9723, or visit dur­ ing normal business hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday Is this a canoe paddle or guitar? Taylor Carpenter explores its uses at the Dream Big — Read event moved indoors Saturday, June 2. Threatening weather did not stop the fun. and Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Or visit www.putnam.mich- library.org or on Facebook. The library is located at 327 N. Main St. in Nashville. $000 OFF ANY 16" PIZZA Exp.: 6-18-12 Must present coupon Bears Den Party Store, Inc. UmH1 transaction Charity Car Wash SAT., JUNE 16 • 10AM - 2PM ALL DONATIONS BENEFIT NASHVILLE CHILDRENS MAKE A WISH PROGRAM 637 S. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-1560 Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 5:30 a.m. -10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 5:30 a.m. -11 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. § 8 �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley *News Saturday, June 9,2012 — Page 5 Local students receive KCC Foundation scholarships Teenage Stories: The first of May by Alma W. Swinton Teen-age Stories was writ­ ten in 1965 by Alma Williams Swinton, daughter of Dr. George and Sara Benedict Williams of Vermontville. Every year we started weeks ahead to make baskets for May Day. The baskets were really works of art. Tissue paper in pastel shades was folded several thickness­ es into long narrow rows. One edge was opened with the scissors and then parallel rows were snipped half through the fold about a quarter of an inch apart. Ruffled up, a lovely frill resulted. These were pasted round and round the outside of a box, each layer, overlap­ ping the one before until the whole effect was a delicate fluff. A handle was inserted and the box lined with a crumpled paper in contrast­ ing color. Some of the bas­ kets were all one shade; some were made with sever­ al harmonious, combinations. Girls vied with each other to produce the most original and beautiful creations. The last day or two of April,, we hurried from school to the woods. The woodlots were kept fairly clean of underbrush. Pine needles and fems mingled with last fall’s leaves to form a soft carpet. The late after- Call 945-9554 forOMads LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School..................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 11 am. Evening Worship..... .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting................................ 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM noon sun shed a golden glow through the maze ofdark tree trunks. Birds sang and an occasional timid wild animal paused a moment in sharp distrust, then scurried to its lair in a fallen tree trunk or a burrow under the roots of a sturdy elm. After our excited scramble to leave school, gather up supplies and reach the woods, we felt the calm and silence of this quiet place, pausing a moment to let the peace sink deeply within. When Emma squealed (Emma never spoke in a nor­ mal voice, she always squealed), “Lookee! Here’s the biggest purple violet I’ve ever seen — a whole patch of 'em,” and the hunt was on. We picked violets, white, blue, yellow; dainty anemones; Jack-in-the-pulpits so dignified; flowing cowslips; fragile spring beau­ ties; Dutchmen’s breeches with their little pink tips and leaves of fairy lace; sweet grass; and fems. We searched and picked until our feet and backs were weary; then we sat down on a mossy mound or the trunk of a fallen tree to eat our lunch. It was always homemade bread and butter, pickles and cookies, to which we added wild leeks. When we found the somewhat-rare slippery elm, we pulled off long slabs and with great enjoyment chewed them up into a horri­ ble sticky gelatinous mess. There was also pine gum, and for dessert, the black walnuts, beech and hickory nuts that had escaped the fall pickers. . Harriet, whose short fat little body needed exercise more than food, always found the fewest flowers but the greatest number of nuts. We talked, we sang, we talked again. We were alive, we were young, it was spring — what more could a mortal want? At last, replete and weary, we gathered up our big bas­ kets of flowers and walked the mile and a half back to the village where our fond parents greeted us with such remarks as, “Mercy, how you smell! Leeks again! Don’t come near me!” If our homes boasted of big flower gardens — and most of them did we could add poet’s narcissus, jonquils, daffodils, double lilacs and tulips to our store of wild blossoms. The next day, the flowers were carefully arranged in the delicate baskets. After dark, these were secretly hung on the door bells of our dearest friends. It was part of the game to never be caught or let it be known who hung the basket. A girl’s populari­ ty was very well evaluated by the number of baskets hung on her door on “May Day.” To this day, I can see in my mind’s eye the delicate fluffy baskets, their colors matching and rivaling the flowers that filled them; can smell the lilacs and narcissus — and yes, I am afraid — the leeks, too. BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) (Nursery Provided) 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 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 . Local students receiving scholarships from the foun­ dation were: Sierra Bender, Nashville. Emily Luther, Bellevue. Makayla Schrump, Nashville. Sheldon Smith, Bellevue. Tyler Waterbury, Bellevue. Second-year scholarship recipients include local resi- Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, June 11 salad, peaches, granola bar. Wednesday, June 13 Ham salad, three bean salad, Mandarin oranges, bun. Thursday, June 14 Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, orange. Cottage cheese, com and black bean salad, tropical fruit, cookie. Tuesday, June 12 Friday, June 15 Pizza, tossed salad, bread­ stick, marinara sauce, sliced pears. Oriental chicken, pasta, cucumber salad, citrus sec­ tions, crackers. Wednesday, June 13 Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, June 11 Thursday, June 14 Baked turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, spiced apples, granola bar. Grilled chicken, potato wedges, coleslaw, sliced peaches, bun. Friday, June 15 Tuesday, June 12 Pork cutlet, sweet potatoes, cabbage, tropical fruit, corn­ bread. Swedish meatballs and noodles, glazed carrots, cau­ liflower, prunes. Wednesday, June 13 New Orleans chicken, rice, winter blend vegetables, com, apple. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, June 11 Tuna pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, applesauce, crackers. Thursday, June 14 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, diced pears, bread pudding. Tuesday, June 12 Hard boiled eggs, potato KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 am. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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. MAPLE GROVE oolBIBLE CHURCH dee 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH .. M-79 West NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45 A.M. Service................................... 11 P.M. Service.................................... 6 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. 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, 12:30 p.m. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Sendee............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Friday, June 15 Pork cutlet, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cabbage, mixed berry juice. Activities Calendar Monday, June 11 Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 0 a.m. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN 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. - Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Kinship Speaker 11:30 a.m.; PATH 1-3 p.m. Delton Mini Massage 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June New Orleans chicken, rice, Oriental blend vegetables, peas, apple. 2415 McCann Road GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH dents: Kari Hummell, Nashville. Katlin Kellogg, Woodland. Mackenzie Kendall, Bellevue. For more information on KCCF scholarships or the foundation, call 269-965­ 4161 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events 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. Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER More than 200 high school seniors will receive scholar­ ships provided by the Kellogg Community College Foundation to be used to pur­ sue their post-secondary edu­ cation at KCC. KCC Foundation Scholarships are available to students based on financial need and academic achieve­ ment or field of study. 12 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, June 13 - Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Music/Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Delton Reminiscence. Nashville Mini Massage 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14 * Hastings - Father’s Day Party. “Fun with Cars” 10:30 a.m. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, June 15 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Mind Your Money 11 a.m.-l p.m. RSVP. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. 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.................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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: 930 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page 6 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 9,2012 Memories of the Past Names around Castleton Center School still the same This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News June 13, 1979. The Castleton Center School remains a pri­ vate residence; the nearby North Castleton Evangelical Church has since been torn down. Roll call at Castleton Center School in the early 1900s was answered by a wealth of family names still prominent in the approxi­ mately two-mile square area that comprised School District No. 2 in the young township. Among those early family names — Bahs, Brumm, Huwe, Garlinger and Meade — many descen­ dants are still living on ancestral lands. At least five farms in the general area are designated, or qualified to be, centennial homesteads (owned by the same family for more than 100 years). Apparently, no longer in the immediate vicinity, however, are descendants of John Barry on whose property the first Castleton Center School was built, at the comer of State and Eaton roads in Section 15. A second structure later Castleton Center scholars posing in 1913 with popular instructor Orlin Yank are (front row, from left Howard Brumm (now of Petoskey); Carl Huve (area farmer, now deceased); Esther Dull (now of Florida); Fern Aspinall; Agatha Little (of Woodland, now deceased); Greta Lindsea-Firster (retired teacher now of Vermontville); llene Price; Mabie Meade (now deceased, sister of Kenneth); (second row) Sterling Bahs (now successful East Leroy farmer); Don Price (now well-known Battle Creek minis­ ter); Harold Bahs (area farmer, now deceased); Neva Troxell (Flory-Freeman); Yank; Abram Guntrip (Hastings house painter and artist, now deceased); Kenneth Irland (of Lansing, now deceased); Kenneth Meade (engineering professor, now of Franklin); Alice Brumm (Finefrock) of Woodland, (now deceased). (Photo loaned in 1979 by Kenneth A. Meade) State Road reaches toward the western horizon in this 1916 photo of Castleton Center School with nearby woodshed (right) and the North Castleton Evangelical Church (left). The school is now a home; the church stands deserted (Photo loaned in 1979 by Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Garlinger) replaced that first crude building which had been moved to the Barry farm to serve as a residence and later, as a granary. In 1902, Peter Garlinger, who owned a large farm in Section 14, bought the adjoining Barry acreage and his grandson, Lorin Garlinger, who now lives on the land, tore down the school-tumed-grainery in the early 1950s. A hand-hewn beam retained from the orig­ inal school is now a support timber in Lorin’s bam. The second Castleton Center School was built sometime prior to 1902; it was a more spacious edifice, fronted with a pair of match­ ing doors. Less than a mile distant, a magnificent stone house was built during the Civil War by Thomas Blaisdell, an 1897 settler on Section 15 of Castleton Township. His granddaugh­ ter, Jessie Robinson, would marry and forward the Meade name to sixth-genera­ tion occupancy of the still­ standing homestead. Blaisdell’s great-grandson, Kenneth A. Meade, recalls early days as a scholar at Castleton Center, where he began studies in 1911. “Each morning, we sang from Kilpatrick’s Knapsack of Songs,” remembered Meade, who still had his copy of the songbook. “Sometimes we had to recite Bible verses or give mottos,” he added, “and I remember one of the older boys always recited ‘Jesus wept’ as his Bible verse since it was the later taught throughout Michigan and finally retired shortest one he could find. Students at Castleton near Woodland. He had been Center carried their drinking the only male among 24 water daily from the nearby graduates of Barry County Garlinger home, east of the Normal in 1911. Edward Haffner of school, and each had his or her own collapsible drinking Nashville was a very early cup. The children also car­ teacher at the school. Other ried wood for the heating later teachers, well-remem­ stove that sat in the center of bered, were Miss Gokay of Nashville; Arloa Berkely and the schoolroom. A bookcase with books Gertrude Bizer, both of and magazines, that Meade Woodland and Miss Vera believes may have been Wood. Meade left Castleton donated, served as the Center School in 1916 to school’s library. school in “My first introduction to enter high National Geographic maga­ Nashville, making the 10­ zine was through one in that mile round trip by horse and bookcase,” said Meade, who buggy. Enrollment at Castleton can still vividly remember the African natives pictured Center varied, from 40 to 14, in the magazine. throughout the years. Lorin Pleasant memories of sea­ Garlinger, who started sonal outdoor activities at school there the year after Castleton Center still linger. Meade went on to high Noon hours and recess peri­ school, remembered classes ods allowed the youngsters averaging 25 to 30 students. an opportunity to play ball Sometimes there were as on a diamond in back of the many as 40 attending the school. school, which was a large “In the winter, after the structure by most country first snow, we played a game school standards. of Fox and Hare’ on a course An 1880 history of Barry laid out in the snow,” Meade County noted that 608 schol­ reminisced, “and sometimes, ars were receiving instruc­ at noon, we went skating on tion in Castleton Township a pond north ofthe school on under the supervision of Huwe’s farm.” eight males and 15 female Each season brought its teachers, who received an own special joy of learning. aggregate yearly sum of In the spring, the children $2,363. The total value of made excursions into Bahs’ school property in Castleton woods on a field trip to pick Township, which in 1880 and identify wildflowers. included one brick and 10 A favorite teacher at the frame structures, was set at school was Orlin Yank, who became locally well-known, Continued next page 07601721 It's Your Time, Rejoin Your Life! One Orthopedic Center. Unlimited Innovation Just For You! At Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, we specialize in allowing our patients to rejoin their life through Physical Medicine, Treatment of Degenerative Conditions, Pain Management, and Neurostimulation Therapy. Our Pain Management Clinic is here to improve your qualify of life, alleviate your suffering and help you cope with long-term painful conditions. Pain is considered by a number of people as a simple problem, although, it can be a very complex and challenging situation. The goal is to eliminate the pain and to help the patient live a healthy and functional lifestyle. 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Ionia Office 537 West Main Street Ionia, Michigan 48846 �Just Say ’As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 9,2012 — Page 7 GRADUATION, continued from page 1 Report cards are available Maple Valley Junior Senior High School report cards and state testing results are available in the school office during June. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. NEWEST CITIZEN ANNOUNCED JI 'itt; itt; •i S S ‘Sk •isSJl Jl Sr S £S ?•>. f* m m;**1 ;**1 ., Mafejsb *rf* 6#, ib 5. *""fc sWtakfli ’^••?- Modee regf fl|i S®i®'' ,, W® I'ainjiio.IJa •M tatateJ sid iki mil '.Arfc stttljo ffliss stkd staid ’ iiJiR n.’Modt uofi t»a [ddi .liltoii taritofe bbiim;# w tell® I ufa Ik sftraui jt* abelite Senior Casey Eldridge time the seniors performed as part of the honors choir, ing on the past and to go and do whatever they want. DaCapo, the honors choir, performed “You Raise Me Up,” with seniors joining one last time. Tears were flowing from some of the members. Jacque Magdaleno, col­ lege advisor, was the senior class’ choice for commence­ ment speaker. Magdaleno, affectionately known as Miss Mags, enti­ tled her talk, “Miss Mags’ Final Advice.” She began by commend­ ing the seniors on 71 percent of the class having filed col­ lege applications. She offered two pieces of advice: “Be responsible” and “Don’t be afraid of life’s challenges.” She spoke of the impor­ tance of communication cou­ pled with action. “Not everyone loves Facebook and Twitter,” cau­ tioned Magdaleno. “Be care­ ful, stay connected with con­ tent.” She listed the importance of gauging an audience and picking up the phone and Jjugu sbfpp?"^ w Jjlfc EH# IIn a moment of confusion, Principal Todd Gonser signals DaCapo singers to assists Taylor Gorr senior scholar, to find her speech. end the song, “You Raise Gorr spoke to the senior class Friday, June 1, at Maple Me Up.” This was the last Valley’s commencement. (Photo courtesy of Jim Miller) EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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MEMORIES, continued from previous page — I wish you the best of luck in the future.” Sabrina Brooklyn Foster, bom bom at at McLaren Hospital May 24 at 5:16 p.m. to Alexandera “Aj” Kirby and Dustin Foster; weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs., 20 inches long. Northern Michigan University names winter semester dean’s list Northern Michigan University in Marquette has announced its dean’s list for the winter 2012 semester. To be eligible, students must earn a minimum 3.25 grade point average for the semester. Students earning a 4.0 are indicated with an asterisk ()*. Local students on the list include: Battle Creek — Mary Lawhead, Jared Augustine, Heidi Arbic, Emily J*ames. Bellevue Samantha Page. Nashville — Kale Reid. Vermontville library receives grant Vermontville Township Carla Rumsey, director. Library has received a grant ECCF was created as a sub for $566 from the Capital fund of the CRCF in 1996 by Region Community a group of community lead$4,615, and total resources Foundation’s, Eaton County ers. Funds benefit Eaton for educational purposes in Community Foundation County youths, family serv­ the township that year were Fund. This will help to bring ices, arts and culture, com$3,475. programs to the annual sum- munity welfare and educa“The year 1842 witnessed mer reading program, said tion. the earliest effort toward establishment of a public school in Castleton,” the report noted. A schoolhouse of logs was built that year on Section 32. A second school building was erected shortly thereafter on Section 24 of Open Pleasure Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center. the township, on the Racey June 9 Open Speed Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center. farm. “A small school had June 10 Muzzleloader practice, Barry County previously been taught by June 10 Conservation Club. Mrs. Olive Racey, at her Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 house, with a few scholars June 11 p.m., KCC or Expo- TBA. from her own immediate Mock Dog Show, 5:30 p.m., Expo Center. family and the homes of a June 12 Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 neighbor or two, but this was, June 14 p.m., Episcopal Church. strictly speaking, a private Point Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center enterprise,” observed the June 16 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., June 20 1880 account. Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The seven whole and three Mock Dog Show, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Expo Center. fractional districts embraced June 21 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. by the township in 1880 con­ June 21 Market Rabbit Tattooing, 9-11:30 a.m., Expo tinued to grow, and later, June 23 Center. Castleton’s country schools Open Speed Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center. were assimilated into the June 24 County Shoot, 8 a.m., Barry County Nashville Public Schools. June 30 Conservation Club. This late 1930s move was an economy measure precipitat­ ed by the stress of the Great Depression. Children from rural areas were bused into the village, a plan encounter­ ing some opposition in farm districts in the township. But today, even with addi­ tional school consolidation, descendants of those early Castleton Center schools still answer roll call to pioneer family names from District No. 2. Harry Allen Mead BATTLE CREEK, MI Harry Allen Mead, age 76, of Battle Creek, formerly of the Nashville area passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at his Pennfield home. Harry was bom in Nashville on July 21, 1935, the son of Donald and Muriel (Young) Mead. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools, graduating from Nashville High School in 1953. He was the husband of Grace (Davis) Mead. The couple was married June 16, 1953 in Nashville. They made their home together in the Thomapple Lake area where they lived for over 62 years raising their family together. Harry spent his working career as a builder and real estate developer primarily in the Battle Creek and Nashville areas. He enjoyed reading histor­ ical novels, and playing cards. He also loved sports, and during his high school days played football and baseball. His passion for sports remained a source of great enjoyment for Harry as he would watch and support his children and also his grandchildren as they participated in basketball and foot­ ball. He would often sponsor local softball teams and ran numerous tournaments throughout the years. Harry's tree love however, was his family; spending time with his family was something that brought him greatjoy. Hany always loved a good game of family "Whiffleball", where the entire family was involved from the youngest to the old- Purchase for $250.00 + tax and redeve a FREE single Adirondack chair. 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We continue to reach out into the community, forging partnerships with local organizations to build a stronger, healthier commuri Sheryl Lewis Blake Chief Executive Officer Pennock Health Services The landscape of health care and the health of our community are ever changing. We continue to address these changes while anticipating and planning for your health and our new future together under health reform. As a community-based hospital, our size and flexibility al­ low us to adapt and innovate quickly so that we remain the healthcare provider of choice in Barry County by bringing services closer to you. Our focus over the past year has been one of improving quality, facilities, access to care and community health by being innovative. Nationally, hospitals are the second largest source of private-sector jobs, with each hospital job supporting 2.8 additional jobs annually, and every dollar spent by hospitals creates an additional $2.30 of business activity. According to the American Hospital Association, hospitals support one in nine U.S. jobs and more than $2.2 trillion in economic activity. This is no different in Barry County. Pennock employs nearly 600 people, is the second largest employer in Barry County and the largest employer in Hastings. In 2011, Pennock paid $22.6 million In wages and compensation, $1.6 million in payroll faxes and over $3.2 million in federal, state, and local faxes. When comparing the $2.3 of economic activity generated for every dollar the hospital spends, this ripple effect equated to $129.8 million of local economic activity - another reason keeping your care local is important. Although the hospital impacts hundreds of jobs and generates millions of dollars in economic activity, many people do not realize that Pennock is still a non-profit hospital and we belong to the community. As you engage in this report, I hope you will be filled with the same sense of pride in your hospital that your Board of Trustees, hospital leadership, physicians, colleagues, and volunteers feel, as the lists of accomplishments achieved over the last year were substantial, especially for a hospital of our size. Your partnership is important to our future. We are your hometown healthcare provider, right here to serve all of your healthcare needs and also as a neighbor and partner in the community we share. We are committed to your good health! COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND CHARITY CARE. Last year, Pennock provided $2,689,088 In total charity benefit value. These funds come in many forms. Community participation, outreach, educa­ tion, cash, and in-kind donations, and patients who simply could not afford the care they needed and were provided. Community building activities can range from the development of community leaders, disaster readines support of local economic development, as well as health improvement .*advocacy Pennock is a non-profit health system charged with providing ' exceptional quality health care in a personal, professional, and progressive manner in partnership with our community. According to the Affordable Cf Act, hospitals are required to demonstrate community benefit to maintain!^ for profit 501(c)(3) status. Community benefit reporting is one way we dentil our commitment to our community. JK 2011 COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE. 554 donors registered (attempted to give), with 392 pints of blood donated. Pennock is proud to have contributed 103 hours of hospital and employee time to assist in this effort. 4- Af^ Ar? (Afci® 8<J’^ W Partnerships firl'iJn STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS. All the best. W Pennock Hospital BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The financial viability of Pennock depends on partnerships - part­ nerships with our patients, our colleagues, our physicians and our business community; all helping to identify our priorities for pa­ tient care. Each year, decisions on how to allocate our resources are made and supported by our Board's commitment to invest in only those services that our community needs most. Dur­ ing 2011, Pennock achieved an operating margin of 3%, when many hospitals in Michigan had no margin at all. This return on our investment will again be allocated among priorities identi­ fied through on-going collaboration. The statement of operations below shows the funds that were generated and how they were used during fiscal year 2011. Where the Money Comes From: We billed for services to inpatients and outpatients We had other operating revenue of _ BC a $123,594,061 $995,953 S1 Total Operating Revenue: $124,590,014 Because We Did Not Receive Full Payment: From those unable to pay From Medicare and Medicaid From other contractual payors $846,630 $41,683,043 $24,620,775 We Wrote Off: $67,150,448 HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Maggie Coleman, Board Chair Dave Baum, Vice Chair Scott Brasseur, M.D., Secretary Brad Johnson, Treasurer Sheryl Lewis Blake, CEO Drew Chapple, Trustee Nancy Goodin, Trustee Bonnie Hildreth, Trustee Al Jarvis, Trustee Jeff Weiden, Trustee Dan King, Trustee David Parker, M.D., Trustee James Horton. D.O., Trustee (not pictured) Our Net Revenue Was: $57,439,566 Where the Money Goes: To pay nearly 600 colleagues’ salaries and benefits To purchase supplies and services To pay for wear and tear on building and equipment To pay for utilities To pay for interest on our outstanding debt To allow for patients who are unwilling or unable to pay Our Total Expense Was: $55,737,962 HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF LEADERSHIP. avid Parker, .D., hief fStaff $29,517,518 $17,395,951 $3,907,179 Q52 757 $145,171 $3,719,376 What was Left: An operating margin of Loss on investments Non-operating gains of Christopher Noah, M.D., Secretary/ Treasurer W our vision: $1,701,604 $(775,423) $154,242 cA eA $ & s’ Funds remaining to be invested in Pennock’s Future: $1,080,423 he. /A. 7Z? fal » �r Cou/itg... 1 {A report to the community. XjJl ocal partnerships Community Health THE POWER OF A COMMUNITY. Assessment. Pennock Health Services, in conjunction with Barry County Home­ town Partners, and a steering committee of 20 health and human service, education, and business leaders are taking steps to fight Barry County residents' biggest health issues: r ■ Charity Care $339,509 $287X118 ■ Other Governmental Shortfall $287018 ■ Community Health Improvement Services $37442 Obesity Tobacco Use Access to Health Care $1,491,516 ■ Cash and In-Kind Donations $259457 ■ Cost of Bad Debt Due to Patient Short Pay $1/91416 ■i Community Building *Activities $274/46 >^-are their not My ’’honstrate $37,342 < OUR 2011 COMMUNITY PARTNERS. ’•*»*<* hH idopt-a-Highway bbik*|l idult CPR tmerican Cancer Society tmerlcan Heart Association ithletlc Boosters any Community Foundation any Conservation District arry County Chamber Golf Outing any County Chamber of Commerce any County Economic Alliance drry County Free Clinic kkarifyMw ' arrV County Health Summlt any County Home Show­ Blood Pressure Checks larry County Home Town Partners xxfianMtt any County Leadership ariyneedmal. Du- Iarry County Substance Abuse aijwjiO ■any Health Services Network any Physicians Alliance CLS : ISD Walking Club reastfeeding Classes gro Carveth-Lifting In-service Carveth-Transfer Training In-service casa Childbirth Classes -1 day class Childbirth Class - Individual Childbirth Education - 3 week course Chloe's Wings of Hope Clarksville Ox Roast Club Ortho Community Bike Helmet Safety Clinic Community Blood Drives Community Health & Wellness Education Community Music School Crohn's Support Group Crop Walk Uabetes Education - Central Elementary tabetes Education - Hastings Middle School Uabetes Education Southeastern Elementary tabetes Education - Wayland Elementary tabetes Support group ducation Advisory group MS Council Meetings MS Council Training xchange Club irst Aid Classes ORTEO Patient Orientation Class Generic Drug Community Education Rrl's Night Out ireen Gables Annual Auction Jreen Gables- Annual Auction - Sponsorship Green Gables Auction Green Gables - Power of One Luncheon - Sponsorship Fee Grief Support HINT Flu Clinics Habitat for Humanity Harvest Gathering Holiday Helpers HPS Food Advisory Board HYAA Infant/Daycare CPR KCC Career Day Lakewood High School - Sports Physlcan Maple Valley High School - Sports Physical March of Dimes Meals on Wheels Michigan Works Miranda's Park Party MS Wheelchair America Fund Raiser MSU Extention Musicship Pennock Physicians Office Managers Reasonable Suspicion Training Relay for Life Road Runners Running Club Rotary School Career Days Senior Days-Barry County Fair Blood Pressure Screening Sibling Class Smoking Cessation St. Rose Silent Auction START Walking Program Summerfest Thornapple Arts Council Thomapple Manor Health Fair Blood Pressure Screening Tuition Reimbursement-Dr. Sandborn Tuition Reimbursement-Nursing Tuition Reimbursement-Other United Day of Caring United Way Viking Health Fair Volunteer Training Speaker W. Michigan Post Acute Care Symposium Weight Loss Support Group Women's Cancer Support Group Women's Health Retreat Woodlawn Apartments-Blood Pressure Clinic Woodlawn Meadows-In-service HHA's Woodlawn Meadows-Woundcare In-Service Workforce Development Board Wound Ostonimy/Continence Nursing Education Barry County ranks 70th out of 82 counties in Michigan for Poor Health Behaviors, putting us near the bottom of the rankings for the state. Cancer, Heart Disease, and Chronic Respiratory diseases are the top three causes of death in Barry County. By focusing on re­ ducing obesity, tobacco use, and improving access to health care, we can decrease death rates from these chronic diseases, decrease healthcare expenses to patients and employers, find ways to make health care accessible to everyone and improve the overall health of Barry County. This strategic partnership allows our group to Influence the health issues facing the county in a larger and more unified way, increasing the Impact we have. You can access the Barry County Health Report at www.pennockhealth.com or www.countyranking.com Obesity: The incidence of obesity in our population continues to rise. Over *30 % of Barry County adults are categorized as obese Smoking of Barry County adults are *smokers of pregnant women *s*moke of 11th grade students in Barry County have used tobacco In the last 30 *days Access to Health Care 1589:1 (patients:primary care physicians) * Source: MIPHY, Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth, www.michigan.gov/mtphy. •' Source: Michigan Department of Community Health. A LONG HISTORY OF PARTNERSHIP. Our Pennock colleagues are very generous with their time, volunteer­ ing across the entire county for nu­ merous organizations. With nearly 600 colleagues, you are never very far away from volunteering right along­ side someone from Pennock. PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF PENNOCK HEALTH SERVICES. Pennock FOUNDATION 053112.01 tich.- cxccptichAX- aha �Page 12 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 9, 2012 One rough inning enough to knock out Valley Sports Editor In the week that has passed, Maple Valley varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter has gone over it 100 times looking for a rea­ son why. The Lions knocked off a tough Hopkins team 4-1 in the Division 3 District Semifinals in Vermontville LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE by Brett Bremer AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO *COL LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mark Troy and Mary Troy, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for Amera Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 31st day of January, 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 5th day of February, 2002 in Doc# 1074345 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association , 7255 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen & 30/100 ($101,315.30), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of July, 2012 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.7500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, sit­ uated in the City (formerly village) of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 1276 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded platt thereof. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days imme­ diately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held respon­ sible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 6/9/2012 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association , 7255 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association , 7255 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 WAMU FNMATroyMark (06-09) (06-30) 06783874 Saturday, then built a 5-1 lead in the district champi­ onship game with Saranac. “We were focused. We knew that was a big game (against Hopkins),” Carpenter said. “We were focused for seven innings. We were locked in. We played great. I thought it was good for us that we had to turn around and go right into the championship game. We were focused for four innings. “We were up 5-1 on Saranac, then we breathed. We stopped to breathe and they continued to play and battle. They put a big fifth inning together and it went away that quick.” Saranac earned a spot in today’s (June 9) Division 3 Regional Tournament at Lansing Catholic Central with an 8-5 win over the Lions. The Redskins chipped away at the Lion lead with single runs in the bottom of the third and fourth innings, then combined a couple of hits with four walks to score five runs in the bottom ofthe fifth. Those were the only four walks Lion pitchers allowed all day SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. OUR PLEASE CONTACT 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 GARY L. BOWSHER and Maple Valley’s Sammy Benedict makes a diving play to snag the ball on the infield JANICE L. BOWSHER, HUSduring Saturday’s Division 3 District Semifinal against Hopkins. (Photo by Perry BAND AND WIFE, to THE HUNTINGTON MORTGAGE COMPAHardin) NY, Mortgagee, dated May 5, top of the second and two 2000, and recorded on June 28, more in the top of the third. 2000, in Document No. 1046040, and modified on September 12, A walk to Tyler Hickey, an 2000, recorded October 20, error on a ball hit by Brumm 2000, in Document No. 1050996, and a single by Mudge and assigned by said mortgagee loaded the bases for the to GMAC Mortgage, LLC succesLions in the second. Hickey sor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation, as came home on an RBI single assigned, Barry County Records, off the bat of Cody Sivyer, Michigan, on which mortgage then Brumm and Mudge there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninetyscored thanks to a balk and Seven Thousand Thirty-Three another Saranac error. Dollars and Seventeen Cents Maple Valley then pushed The Lions would threaten ($97,033.17), including interest at its lead to 5-1 in the top of in the top of the seventh, put ­ 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said ting two runners on, but two the third. Miller and Johnson mortgage and the statute in such ground balls later and the Walked, then came home on case made and provided, notice game was over. an RBI ground-out by is hereby given that said mort­ Hickey and an RBI single Pitcher Kyle Brumm took gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or the loss, allowing three from Mudge. some part of them, at public earned runs on five hits and Mudge and Johnson were venue, At the East doors of the four walks through four each 2-for-3 in the loss. Barry County Courthouse in Sivyer was l-for-2 with a Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM innings of work. He struck o'clock, on July 12, 2012 Said out two. Beau Johnson came double and a walk. Austin premises are located in Barry on in relief with nobody out Gonserwas l-for-4. County, Michigan and are and one run already in in the The Lions’ only errors all described as: A PARCEL OF fifth and allowed four runs day came in the bottom of LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 on six hits. He struck out the first inning, helping OF SECTION 4, TOWN 1 Saranac score the game’s NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, one. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, The Lions built up their first run. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, early with three runs in the The Lions were the ones DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 57 MIN­ Austin Gonser pitches for the Lions during the first UTES 32 SECONDS WEST 329.94 FEET ALONG THE inning against Hopkins in the Division 3 District NORTH-SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE, OF Semifinals in Vermontville Saturday. (Photo by Perry SAID SECTION 4; THENCE Hardin) SOUTH 83 DEGREES 33 MIN­ UTES 49 SECONDS EAST rallying late in the semifinal the complete-game effort. 331.11 FEET; THENCE SOUTH contest, scoring three times Saranac reached the dis­ 01 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST 329.97 FEET in the bottom of the sixth to trict final with a 3-0 win over TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID beat Hopkins 4-1. Sammy Delton Kellogg in the first SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 Benedict dropped down a semifinal of the day. DEGREES 33 MINUTES 49 suicide squeeze bunt with The Redskins pushed SECONDS WEST 331.89 FEET ALONG SECTION LINE TO THE runners on first and third to across single runs in the bot­ POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBbreak a 1-1 tie, then he and tom of the first, fourth and JECT TO AN EASTMENT FOR Brandon Erwin who’d sin­ fifth innings. Saranac man­ PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES gled earlier in the inning aged seven hits and got the OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF, FOR ENZIAN both came home on a two- benefit of three Delton ROAD AND OVER THE run double off the bat of Kellogg errors, while not SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREGonser. making an error of its own. OF FOR FORD ROAD. The Benedict also had a big hit All five Delton Kellogg redemption period shall be 6 in the bottom of the second, hits off of Saranac pitchers months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ an RBI single that scored Shane Gunter and Kiefer doned in accordance with Sivyer from second base. Simmons who combined for 1948CL 600.3241a, in which Sivyer started that rally with the shut-out. An RBI double case thee reemp redemption on pero period sa shall a walk, and moved to second by Simmons was the big hit be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced on a sacrifice bunt by Erwin. for the Redskins. property is sold at a foreclosure “That was as complete a Delton Kellogg pitcher sale under Chapter 600 of the baseball game as we played Sam Horrocks took the loss, Michigan Compiled Laws, under all year,” Carpenter said. despite giving up just one MCL 600.3278, the borrower will “We put everything together. be held responsible to the person earned run. In his four who buys the property at the We were outstanding defen­ innings on the mound, he mortgage foreclosure sale or to sively. Offensively ,we bat­ struck out three. the mortgage holder for damagtled and put some runs on the The Redskins will face ing the property during the board.” redemption GMAC period. Olivet in the second of two Mortgage, LLC successor by Hopkins got its lone run in regional semifinals at merger to GMAC Mortgage the top of the third. Lansing Catholic Central Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee Gonser got the win. He today, with the host Cougars The Lions’ Cody Sivyer fires the ball towards first Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. meeting NorthPointe 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 base during his team’s Division 3 District Semifinal allowed one earned run on Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 against Hopkins Saturday in Vermontville. (Photo by four hits. He struck out four Christian in the first. GMAC.010035 (06-09)(06-30) and didn’t walk a batter in 06784095 Perry Hardin) �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 9, 2012 — Page 13 No. 9 Springport shuts out Lions in first district final The Lions improved enough to reach the district finals, then showed off their improvements there. Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ soccer team reached its first ever district final last week, advancing to Division 4 District Final Saturday on Fuller Street Field in Nashville, against Springport. The Spartans, ranked ninth in the state, topped the Lions 4­ 0 to advance to this week’s regional tournament. The Lions fell 7-0 when the two teams met during the regular season. “They were happy with the progress we made,” Lion head coach Chris Ricketts said of his girls. “They were pleased. A lot ofparents came up and congratulated them.” Springport got three goals and an assist from Cassandra LEGAL NOTICE iisiifiWW ^56 56 *^5 !*S*J J- Li iri^jL i»WJ i of siiHTidl siiHT 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 ALEX O. WITT and ELIZA­ BETH A. WITT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 30, 2007, and recorded on April 2, 2007, in Document No. 1178213, and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Five Hundred TwentyNine Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($146,529.36), including interest at 6.500% 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 East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on July 12, 2012 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 3 OF BLOCK 6 AND THE WEST 1 / 2 OF LOT 4 OF BLOCK 6 OF THE TAFFEE ADDITION TO THE CITY, FOR­ MERLY VILLAGE OF HAST­ INGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 83. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag­ ing the property during the redemption period. FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 FSB.004597 (06-09)(06-30) 06784100 Maple Valley’s Kristin Primm protects her net as Springport tries to score on a cor­ ner kick during Saturday’s Division 4 District Championship game at Fuller Street Field in Nashville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley’s Alexis Lamance tries to get past a Spartan attacker as teammate Aleesha Peake looks on during Saturday’s district championship game in Nashville.. 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Reed City’s Sami Michell up short never came Saturday. She became just the second girl ever to win four individual events at the state finals. Delton Kellogg senior Andrea Polley got a close up view of Michell during her first race of the day, the first preliminary heat for the 100meter high hurdles. Polley earned a spot in the semifinals with her time of 17.23 seconds. Michell cruised to the finish to win the heat of the prelims in 15.70 seconds. ‘ Polley got to watch from the infield as Michell won the final heat of the 300-meter low hurdles in 42.23 seconds. Polley had just finished win­ ning the next to last heat of the race, in 47.61 seconds. That 47.61 was good enough to earn Polley a fifth­ place medal in the race. “Oh, my gosh. She’s incredible,” Polley said of Michell. “Oh, my lord. Seriously, she was like three hurdles in front of me. It was The Lions’ Keegan Yost lets a throw fly during the embarrassing, in the 100 and shot put competition at the Division 3 Track and Field Maple Valley’s Garrett Reid (center) starts to make his way across the infield after the 300. She was just booking Championship in Comstock Park. (Photo by Brett his semifinal heat of the 100-meter dash Saturday at the Division 3 State it.” Bremer) Championship at Comstock Park High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Michell won the 200-meter dash in 25.28 seconds. She Shelton, Wee and Ritter fin- Central 16, Almont 16 and Warren Michigan Collegiate won the long jump with a new ishing in 1:44.61.. Schoolcraft’s Kara Craig 16 in the top ten. Division 3 Finals Meet record Lansing Catholic won of 18-6.5. Her first-place time won the high jump, clearing of 13.84 in the 100-meter 5-6. three relays and two other In the other field events, individual state titles. The high hurdles broke the Division 3 Finals Meet record Rebecca Cousineau from team of Joe Marrah, Austin she set in 2011. She also Leslie won the discus with a Winter, Jimmy Hicks and broke her own Division 3 throw of 124-8; Kayla Zach Zingsheim opened the Finals Meet record in the 300- Deering from Elkton-Pigeon- day with a time of 8:01.27 in meter low hurdles, setting a Bay Port Laker won with a the 3200-meter relay to win a new state record across all mark of 41-8.25; and in the state championship. vault divisions with her time of pole vault Pewamo- Zingsheim would go on to Westphalia’s Kirstie Wieber win state titles in all four of 42.23. Don’t risk paying too much to keep your home Maria Shoup of Mason took first by clearing 11-7 his events, taking the 800County Eastern won four with Lansing Catholic’s meter run in 1:55.97, teaming comfortable. 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Chris Maye from Union only other Lion girl at the meter dash in 12.48, was sec­ event was Jadelyn Stewart, ond in the 200 to Michell, and City won the 100-meter dash with Shondrea in 10.87, the 200-meter dash who cleared 8-4 in the pole teamed Air Conditioning & Heating Matthews, Octavia Myles and in 21.85, and teamed with vault. Michell scored all 40 of Ce’Aira Richardson to win Aaron Watson, Josh Holton Reed City’s points on the day, the 400-meter relay in 50.22. and Zach Smith to win the Serving Your Community for Over 40 Years Benzie Central’s Theresa 400-meter relay in 43.64. He earning a fourth-place finish for her team. Frankenmuth Warsecke won the 1600 in was also second in the long won the Division 3 state 4:57.59, and teamed with jump, flying 21-10.5. Dillon championship with 63 points. Alyssa Bennett, Makayla Wood from Lakeview won Benzie Central was second Huddleston and Bryce Cutler that event with a mark of 22with 52, followed by to win the 3200-meter relay in 4.5. 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Yost was also 12th in the discus, five and a half feet behind the eighth and final medalist Yost’s teammate, senior Garrett Reid, flew 18-6.5 on his first attempt at the long jump pit, where he earned a medal a year ago, but went an REFRESHINGLY AFFORDABLE AIR CONDITIONING Goodman FROST HEATING S COOLING QUALITY, VALUE SERVICE Will (REMIR �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 9,2012 — Page 15 . hkhfitet T te^iitnir ■■faiaifhlliita ifaiiiBinjEiiiil M H Zitiif4flB((trik Qffife- Miiwd!lri mil fcVrtitytiii finite tt M ■ ft® Ha’^*s1 feB rittihiM (taWirtW1 , ai'itfuittR !»% !% »% �Page 16 - Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 9,2012 introducing the ROUTE the valley featuring the Come to Nashville Father’s Day weekend and see the great things happening in the valley! fireworks and fun! the valley co-ed softball tournamen the valley ^0^/ 2012 uanlk THURSDAY, JUNE 14TH 6:30p ““Lyrics Lyricson on the the Lawn Lawn”” sponsored sponsored by bythe the Friends Friendsof of Putnam Putnam District District Library Library— —featuring featuring 50 50’s’s and and 60's 60's music music by the Blue Water Rockers...bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of FREE live entertainment for the whole family! proceeds for the Maple Valley JV and Varsity Football teams (located on Putnam Library’s north lawn) FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 6p Valley Rally Co-ed Softball Tournament begins—Cost is $200 per team. Registration deadline is June 13 (located behind stores downtown, west side of M-66)...for information contact Emily Bond (269.818.7640 or email: bond.emily@rocketmail.com) 7p-dark Karaoke Night sponsored by Grace Community Church—open karaoke, games, prizes, FREE food & drinks...bring your lawn chairs, the whole family and join the fun! (located in Maple Valley Pharmacy parking lot) 10p Valley Rally Fireworks—sponsored by local citizens, merchants and organizations (located behind stores downtown) Rain date: June 16 SATURDAY, JUNE 16TH Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast (located downtown at the Nashville Are Barn on Main Street) 7a-11a BEAR’S DEN PARTY STORE Registration for Valley Rally 5k Run Walk—$30 for 14 & up, $15 for 13 & under (located behind stores downtown, west of M-66) 7-7:45a Valley Rally 5k Run Walk begins—runners start at 8a, walkers start at 8:10a...for information email: blincoln@mvs.k12.mi.us 8a-2p thank you to our fireworks & 5K sponsors: Nashville Classic Car Show—Registration at Central Park (located in center of town, east side of M-66)...all makes, models, tractors and motorcycles welcome! CARL’S MARKET OF NASHVILLE CHAMPION TAX SERVICE COUNTRY KETTLE CAFE & STAFF DANIELS FUNERAL HOME D.E. SHAVER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Flag Raising by the VFW (located in Central Park) Valley Rally Co-ed Softball Tournament continues (located behind stores downtown, west side of M-66) DUANE HAMILTON EXCAVATING 9a-1p 1/2 price MVP Massage Therapy—10-minute chair massages for just $5 (located in Maple Valley Pharmacy parking lot) EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 9a-2p FREE Kid’s Bounce House Inflatables sponsored by Good Time Pizza and Trumble Agency (located just off Main St. on Washington St. between the Mainstreet Banquet Hall and MVCCOH) FREEPORT MILLING ELEVATOR 9a-? FAMILY FARE OF HASTINGS 9a-2p Soft Serve Ice Cream fundraiser for the REVUE (located at front door of Mainstreet Banquets) FROST HEATING & COOLING 9a-2p “Bobby Bling" by Laura Scott—pre-made hair & clothing accessories and “buildyourown bling!" (located in MVP parking lot) GLEN’S GASES 9a-2p Cotton Candy from Eaton Federal—proceeds go toward Maple Valley Back Pack Program & Stepping up for Kids (located in Central Park) GOOD TIME PIZZA 9a-3p Kids Activities and Thornapple Arts Council display (located on the Putnam District Library Lawn) GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 9a-3p Bake Sale sponsored by Grace Community Church—proceeds help meet various needs in our community (located at Putnam Library) HICKEY ELECTRIC 10a-noon Silent Auction at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope—proceeds go toward funding of MVCCOH community programs... plus serving fresh coffee & use of restrooms! HOMETOWN LUMBER & HARDWARE 10a-noon Steve Hough Balloonist—Bible stories, balloons and more...fun for the whole family! (located in front of the MVCCOH) 10a-1p Pinewood Derby Demo with MV Cub Scout Pack 649—watch a demo of Cub Scout derby cars, then make and race your own! (located in Maple Valley Pharmacy parking lot) 10a-2p Bear’s Den Charity Car Wash (located at south end of Main Street, east of M-66)—proceeds go toward the Make-a-Wish Foundation 10a-2p Pork Sandwiches from VFW (located at Central Park) 10a-2p Hot Dogs from St. Cyrils Catholic Church (located at Central PartQ 10a-2p Strawberry Shortcake from Nashville UM Church (located in Maple Valley Pharmacy parking lot) KENT OIL & PROPANE MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT MAPLE VALLEY PHARMACY MURRAY’S ASPHALT MUSSER’S SERVICE NASHVILLE CAR CLUB NASHVILLE FAMILY DENTISTRY STATE REPRESENTATIVE MIKE CALLTON 11a-2p 50/50 Raffle—winners announced at Central Park 11a Parade featuring LIVE performance from Revue Children’s Theater!—10:30 line-up at VFW. For info call Tracy Andrews (517.673.6481) THORNAPPLE MANOR Car Show Trophy Winners and Door Prize Winners—will be announced at Central Park TRUMBLE AGENCY TWO J’S INC. PLUS...check out village wide yard sales, great local businesses, restaurants, and more! 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Main Nashville Nashville 517-852-9003 517-852-1560 Kent Oil & Frost Heating & Cooling M-66 at Village Limits 517-852-9210 517-852-1830 FDIC fir Maple Valley Pharmacy 219 N. Main Nashville 517-852-0845 Musser Service 106 S. Main St. Nashville 517-852-9446 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-06-16.pdf f9cb7f1132b597ea23bb2c76a4437271 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC tMuav Hastings, m 4905# Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 24, June 16, 2012 Teacher of the Year - Amy Billings by Shari Carney StaffWriter Amy Billings may be list­ ed as a teacher with Maple Valley Schools. According to the Charlotte Optimist Club, though, she’s an exceptional teacher, as evi­ denced by the Club’s award­ ing of its Teacher ofthe Year award to Billings on Thursday, June 7. Billings was the top choice from nominations of three school districts: Charlotte, Potterville and Maple Valley. Superintendent Ronna Steel, Maple Valley Schools, nominated Billings. “Maple Valley Schools are excited about Ms. Billing’s honor,” said Steel. “She is a wonderful asset to the district.” “This is really an honor,” said Billings. Billings lives with hus­ band, Tom, in Charlotte, but her teaching career of nine years has all been at Maple Valley. “I am impressed by the parents and the kids in the district,” said Billings. “The parents desperately want to be involved. They are very receptive.” Billings started her teach­ ing career as a substitute teacher upon completing her degree requirements at Olivet College after begin­ ning her post-secondary edu­ cation at Spring Arbor College. She achieved the degree while working full­ time and raising two sons, Stephen Davidson and Jarrod Davidson, from a previous marriage. Her first husband’s job required many moves and Billings said she took courses at community col­ leges in whatever city they lived in at the time. After settling in Charlotte and while an administrative assistant in the mayor’s office, Billings completed the long sought after degree at Olivet College. After sub­ bing for a time she landed a full-time substitute teacher assignment in a special needs classroom at Fuller Street Elementary School. Her mentor was Maryjo Fralick. “This past year we were co-teachers for her third grade math class and it was the highlight of my day, every day,” said Fralick. “Amy develops a classroom with the care, concern and coaching of a family. She shows everyone respect and sets high standards for the kids to respect and help each other. “ I cannot count the num­ Starting in the fall, she, with ber of times we laughed with co-teacher Heather Bross, the kids while learning some will share duties in a com­ really tough math concepts. bined kindergarten- first Everyday was hard Work grade class of 53, Maple mixed with fun and engaging Valley Academy. lessons and games. The kids “I have had the privilege absorbed Amy’s light-heart­ of Mrs. Billings teaching edness and demonstrated joy both of my sons, as well as and pride in their accom­ being able to teach third plishments under Amy’s grade along side of her, and guidance.” now embarking on the MV When the temporary posi­ Academy as her co-teacher,” tion ended, then-Fuller Street said Bross. “I have never met Principal Judy Farnsworth a teacher more deserving of called Billings and asked hqr this award! Amy treats each to interview for a kinder­ child and colleague with garten position that had just such respect and kindness opened. that we are all truly motivat­ “She told me I was the one ed to always give her our she wanted,” said Billings. best.” Billings states unequivo­ At Fuller Street, constuccally that she has always tion is underway. On wanted to be a teacher, espe­ Billings’ latest visit to the cially for younger children. kindergarten wing she wit­ “I love lower elementary,” nessed two of the rooms added Billings. “I love the merging into one, with half babies.” the wall down. Billings has known since “I am blessed,” said high school that she would Billings. “I started my career work with children. One of [as a teacher] in this same her first opportunities was as room.” a choir director of4 to 7 year olds at Christ United Methodist Church in Battle The Optimist Club of Creek. “They werejust precious,” Charlotte presented Maple Valley School’s Amy said Billings. Billings has taught kinder­ Billings with the Teacher garten, first and third grades. of the Year award. Billings was selected from a field of three school districts. Vermontville Village Council hires CPA Sailor credits dad for award The Sailor of the Year Award for Mayport Naval Station in Jacksonville Fla., was recently presented to Petty Officer Adam Myers. Myers, who attended Maple Valley Schools from kindergarten through ninth grade, was judged on performance, char­ acter, U.S. Navy knowledge and professionalism. His father, Mark Myers, (left) was able to attend the ceremony. Myers won the honor from a field of 13,000 sailors. “I have my dad to thank for every accomplishment that I have made thus far,” he said. “If not for him being there at the hardest times in my life and his unconditional love and support, I would have no idea who, what or where I would be.” by Shari Carney Staff Writer Kathy Sheldon, certified public accountant with Walker, Fluke and Sheldon of Hastings, has been retained by the Vermontville Village Council. Trustees Garry Patrick, Mark Jorgensen, Jeanette Schultz, Jason Sheridan and President Ruth Wineman were present at a special meeting Wednesday, May 23. Trustees Amy Jo Kinyon, Sue Villanueva and Treasurer Teresa Williams were absent. The council agreed upon a fee of $225 to $255 per year for quarterly reporting 941 form, UIA 1020 form and vendor check, annual prepa­ ration of payroll tax returns, W-2 forms and electronic fil­ ing of W-3 forms. A second agreement was made for a 2012 first-quarter general ledger review for a fee not to exceed $950. Sheldon has been recon­ ciling monthly entries to ensure the clerk and treasurer books agree. A first-quarter review has been completed which includes records through June 4. Since December 2011, 22 overdraft fees have been paid due to money transfers not being per­ formed in time. In a follow-up conversa­ tion, Wineman said that with the change in a treasurer and the implementation of new software conversion from Quickbooks to BS&A, errors had occurred resulting in overdrafts. Books need to be closed by the end of June. In a report to the village council Thursday, June 7, Jorgensen said “We’re responsible, pointing to himself andcouncil. “She [Sheldon] will set up a schedule for transfers; where from and when,” said Wineman. Sheldon has spent seven hours reconciling the ledgers. The council unani­ mously agreed to retain the firm for up to an additional seven hours at a rate of $65 to $160 per hour. This will finish up the quarter and set up a transfer schedule to prevent future overdrafts from occurring, said Wineman. In This Issue • Cyber school proposed to Maple Valley school board • Grant affords special education students work based learning • Quaker Brook bridge refurbishing project complete • Grant will improve school walkway �Page 2 — Just Say 'Ab Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, June 16, 2012 Putnam library expands computer stations The newly expanded computer area at Putnam District Library features seven high­ speed Internet stations and one children's computer. Charlie Milligan enjoys some time on the new chil­ dren’s computer which is preloaded with more than 50 educational software programs and features a touch-screen monitor. Engagements Carney-Shao Carney-Mulvany Shari Carney of Nashville Everleam Group in Group and the late Gary Carney are Shanghai, China. Liwei is a the proud parents of Kathryn graduate of Shanghai Art & and Trisha Carney. Shari Design Academy. He is a wishes to announce the graphic designer with In engagement of Kathryn and Motion and Haoxi Culture. Trisha to Liwei Shao of Trisha is a 2007 graduate Shanghai and Patrick of Maple Valley and is curMulvany of Vermontville, rently attending the Culinary respectively. Liwei is the son Institute of America in Hyde of Wu Xiao Ling and Shao Park, N.Y. Patrick is a 2007 Jia Hua of Shanghai and graduate of Maple Valley Patrick is the son of Lisa and and the Marine Mechanics Mulvgny Don Mulvgny of Institute of Orlando. He is a Vermontville. licensed marine technician Kathryn is a 2004 graduate and self-published author. of Maple Valley and the A July 21 double-wedding University of Michigan as a is planned at The Country linguist She is a trainer and Mill in Potterville. curriculum developer with The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. • New Construction Designed ond Installed • Boiler Installation and Service • Radiant Floor Tubing and Ceiling • Fuel Oil Furnace Installation and Service Goodman Installation • Duct Cleaning and Sanitizing • High-Efficiency Furnace and Air Conditioning Installation » 2 4-Hour Phone Service»Free Estimates Putnam District Library in Nashville is offering a newly expanded computer area to the community. “Featuring seven highspeed Internet stations with powerful desktop stations, the library is more ready than ever to provide the commu­ nity access to the world beyond the library walls,” said Director Shauna Swantek. The desktop stations feature a Windows 7 operating system and full suite of Microsoft Office products. Computer use is free, and printing is available for a small fee. The library was also able to add a laptop to act as a catalog station and quick Internet use station available at the front desk In addition to the eight Internet stations, the library also has added a new children’s computer. Hie early literacy station features more than 50 educational software programs covering seven curricular areas. “The software is visually appealing with an interactive touch-screen monitor and features audio enhancements as well,” said Swantek. Up to two people may use the station at one time. All of the hardware upgrades were made possible through aa Broadband Technologies Opportunity Program facilitated by Michigan State University. 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Requests will be considered in the order they are received. “Community members are invited to visit the library to experience the new computer improvements,” said Swantek. • Regular library hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cyber school proposed to Maple Valley school board by Shari Carney Staff Writer Superintendent Ronna Steel proposed the implementation of Maple Valley Pathways Academy to the school board Monday, June 11. The vision Steel expressed to the board, with the exception of President April Heinze, who was absent, was to take another look at adult and alternative education and home schooled students. Steel shared a slide presentation prepared by Krisine Stewart. The proposed vision state­ ment ofthe academy is that it will provide a virtual learning environment where a student will plan, monitor and evaluate his or her learning. A student will select, initiate and demonstrate learning strategies appropriate for dif­ ferent life roles and situations. A student will value learning and be motivated to continue learning, setting goals, evaluating progress toward meeting them and revising as necessary. Steel outlined three paths to a high school diploma: virtual, non-traditional and adult opportunity. Each path would require some on-site time, she said. “Did you know that the alternative education program currently brings $75,000 to $100,000 rev­ enue into the district?” asked Steel. The majority of a stu­ dent’s time would be spent studying and learning at home. An on-site teacher would assist and be available via telephone, chat, text, Skype (face-to-face online program for communicating) or in person. “Each student will have a mentor. The mentor will make at least two contacts a week with the students and communicate with parents on a regular basis,” from the overview of program. Steel told board members that she gets a lot of calls about signs that have been going up all around the area. The signs are advertising cyber schools that are located in Florida and California. Another school soliciting students from the Maple Valley area is Relevant Academy in Charlotte. “Legislation has passed that makes it possible for out-of-state online schools to come in and educate our students, we need to offer simi­ lar opportunities,” said Steel. Offering a cyber school in conjunction with Maple Valley opens up the possibil- ity of students participating in sports, science labs, band, English or drama. Steel said she is focusing on sixth through 12th grades until further data is readied. She asked the board to consider utilizing the board room in the central office as the site for Maple Valley Pathways Academy. This is a move from a steel building currently used by the alterna­ tive and adult education classes. Logistically, she asked the board for one full-time teacher, up to 50 students and a director to handle reporting and paperwork. “We have enough students now,” she said, based upon calls of interest she has received. The board approved the cyber school and the conver­ sion ofthe board room as the on-site location. Estimates of $2,000 to $3,000 were made for conversion upgrades. Fabrics Buttons Trims, Zippers Thread, 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-5:30 pm 067B4B44 -------- 1 ™ H Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station | A �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 16,2012 — Page 3 The Family Doctor Corner neater Ruhala with Dr. Fred Bean Theater students from Maple Valley schools recently participated in a workshop conducted by Broadway veteran Mark Ruhula. Ruhula owns the Performing Arts Center in East Lansing. Prior to moving to Michigan he ran a B Broadway training center in New York. Ruhala, who donated his time for the workshop, worked with Maple Valley students on improvisational acting, getting outside the body, vocal techniques and movement. Students taking part included (from left) Sequoya Hennigan, Abby Mater, Abby Smith, Marissa Gonzales, Catie Eldridge, Zandra Siple, Nicole Peters, Seth Trowbridge, Haley Cook, Jessie Fuller, Lee Christopher, Savannah Ackett and Colton Parish. MV alum joins staff at Hastings City Bank RM. Dustin Mead has joined Hastings City Bank as a financial consultant in the bank’s investment center. He is also licensed to sell life and health insurance. Mead is a Maple Valley High School graduate and received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Western Michigan University. He will be joining the Hastings Kiwanis Club. He enjoys playing basketball and is looking forward to playing in the Hastings Gus Macker tournament. '' Dustin Mead CALENDAR OF EVENTS tdlit isptuMi I ■M it i! foasaj g a Itartj tati LI pi 11 It nJ Mtriiiiiatt mi SftWMi Bal mif mi® lit lit Ms it® it it Mini fa ait it sit lor Mgple Vfr toi^ata.tei Qt5 :aJi rnWhitto M jit ud till tta sti di®. | Barry County Extension Calendar of Events June 16 June 20 June 21 June 21 June 23 June 24 June 30 July 2 July 3 July 4 July 5 July 9 July 9 July 9 July 9 Point Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Mock Dog Show, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting,.7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Market Rabbit Tattooing, 9-11:30 a.m., Expo Center. Open Speed Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center. County Shoot, 8 a.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Carcass Live Judging, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Superintendent Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Carcass Class - Swine, 6p.m., Geukes. Carcass Class - Lamb, 6:30 p.m., Geukes. Carcass Class - Beef, 7 p.m., Geukes. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., KCC Jack & Judy’s* A father is someone who cares, one who believes in your dreams, one who shares, Country Kettle Cafe Scramlin replaces Scramlin on village council Marcia Scramlin was appointed to the Nashville Village Council as a trustee on Thursday, June 14 on a 4-1 council decision. Scramlin said she has lived in Nashville her whole life and is “ready for something new.” Scramlin will fill the open seat recently vacated by her brother-in-law and former trustee Rod Scramlin who moved out of the village limits. Maple Valley Alumni seeking officers Two or three dedicated individuals are needed to help fill the positions of vice president and Maple Valley secretary, said alumni President Adam Gusey in a press release. The vice president arranges a caterer for the annual banquet and finds servers (usually utilizing a school-based group). In addi­ tion, the vice president lines up the current graduating class representative to speak at the banquet. Traditionally, this has been the class presi­ dent. The Maple Valley secre­ tary gathers addresses and mails invitations. Ideally, two people would fill this position. The alumni association meets at least four times per year and conducts the annual banquet. Fundraisers are organized and held as need­ ed. If interested in being a part of this organization the next meeting will be Saturday, June 30, at 10 a.m. at The Country Kettle in Nashville. Call Gusey for more infor­ mation, 517-543-3066. who sees all you are Women's exams and their frequency How often does a prompt visits to the doctor. woman need to have her During pregnancy and well-woman gynecological obstetrical care, more freexam? Women know they quent testing is necessary. need them to detect cancer After age 35, women early. These include exams need the doctor’s breast with mammograms and exam and a baseline mampelvic exams with papani- mogram to detect cancer colaou, or pap, smears. early. If family history is They also include rectal normal, these studiess are exams with colonoscopy normal and a patient doesover age 50. These exams n’t have breast lumps, it are a good time to discuss may be safe to delay further issues such as period prob- mammogram exams until lems, contraception, blad- age 50. Even after having a der issues, sexual problems hysterectomy,, routine and sexually transmitted screening for breast and diseases. 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The prog m minors one used in Grand led called Givin Eaton County Kids Opportunities Leath rman added the word creating GECKO Valley. Went based ba learning dominated the 2011-12 spe­ cial education curriculum Director Susanne Waffle of the Maple Valley School's special education program brought a request to the Maple Valle y school board at the May 14 meeting ask­ ing for a change from the current certification of achievement to a certificate of attainment, explaining that it met the needs of the Marley Grinage (from left) Danielle Struble, Gage Merica, Amanda Waddle, and Jordan Reynolds survey the feast they helped prepare. students in a more practical way. The board approved the change. Learning to cook is just one of the many life skills taught in Hillary Leatherman’s special education class. Gage Merica cautiously removes the steaming bird from the hot oven. Abby Hoyt, student in Hillary Leatherman’s Maple Valley special needs class has had on the job training at Moo-Ville Creamery in Nashville. She is filling cups with feed for guest to give to animals in the petting zoo area. V VI $ ’F EWING a GARDEN CENTER & cial education class. He is assembling books. LANDSCAPING $5.00 OFF 25% OFF 25% OFF AU Baskets All Flats AU lYees instock 5715 South M-66, Nashville • 517-852-1864 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - M0; Sat 8:30 - 5:00 EwingLandscaping@yahoo.com "Out ut Family Fami Serving Yours Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager Leatherman focused cur­ riculum on life skills prepar­ ing students for job place­ ment “Work based learning was new this year,” said Leatherman. “We send students into the community to learn real skills in a real job setting.” Leatherman listed employers from Nashville and Vermontville who participated: Vermontville Hardware, Putnam District Library, Maple Valley School’s bus garage, Courtside Custom Screen­ printing and Embroidery, Good Time Pizza and MooVille Creamery. “It was a really good expe­ rience in each place,” said Leatherman. Student Arden Burd’s duties at Good Time Pizza included dishwashing, pizza box folding and bussing. In addition, Burd and fellow student Cole George worked at the bus garage: sweeping, cleaning windows and pow­ erwashing school buses. “I’ve learned how to be a hard worker and I have become more responsible and gained confidence,” said Burd to Leatherman. “My favorite part is get­ ting out of school,” said George. Leatherman has witnessed shy students opening up and talking easily with employ­ ers. Hoyt Student Abby worked at Moo-Ville Creamery where duties included: light cleaning and assisting in the petting zoo and garden areas. Cheryl Ellison, parapro­ fessional in Leatherman’s class transports the students to the job sites and oversees students. She steps in as needed, said Leatherman. Leatherman said students have been learning proper hygiene and clean attire, and appropriate behaviors. “It’s an amazing program,” continued Leatherman. “The kids have benifitted. The community should be commended for giving the students a chance to learn.” Jordan Reynolds learns to make and serve popcorn in Hillary Leatherman’s special education class at Maple Valley. Some of the jobs per­ formed by students took place within the junior senior high building. Students made copies,, laminated, filed papers and performed custo­ dial tasks including desk washing. During maple syrup sea­ son the Benedict family invited the class to collect sap, label containers and washed buckets. “They each got to sample fresh maple syrup right out of the tap too,” said Leatherman. “Some of them had never tried real maple syrup.” On the heels ofthe success of the work place grant, Leatherman encouraged students to fill out an application offered by the Youth Advisory Council, a division of the Barry Community Foundation. Leatherman had pur­ chased the book The Hunger Games when she found copies available for $5 each online. Upon finishing it, the class was eager for the sec­ ond installment. This sent her looking online for another deal. The cost had doubled and this led to a conversation between Leatherman and Shauna Swantek, director Putnam District Library and member of the Barry Foundation. Community Swantek, realizing there would be a time delay in pur­ suing a grant, sought individ- uals who contributed $10 each for the second book in the trilogy “Catching Fire.” Students proceeded with the grant application and were awarded a $100 grant from Y.A.C. to purchase the third book, “Mockingjay.” Leatherman then drew attention to junior high teacher Chris Pash as anoth­ er person who has invested in the students. “Chris Pash took on this class as his side class,” said Leatherman. Pash, a social studies teacher, has an interest in world cuisine according to Leatherman. He personally contributed all the food sup­ plies and students have made: dirty rice, chicken enchiladas, black beans, peanut soup and Amish spinach pie and sweet soy glazed chicken with carrot­ sesame noodles. A cake judging occurred when students teamed up for a bake-off. Maple Valley staff and administrators sam­ pled eight creations. Cakes were judged on taste and presentation. The winning cake was a triple chocolate, fudge cake with frosting in the center and a glaze over the cake. From on thejob training to life skills to cooking and reading, students in Leatherman’s classes have broadened skills, minds and palettes. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 16,2012 — Page 5 Many townships will have proposals on August ballot The May 29 deadline for the filing of ballot propos­ als produced issues for 11 ofBarry County’s 16 town­ ships in the upcoming Aug. 7 primary election. Details on the proposals and on all candidates will be available in upcoming issues of the Banner prior to Election Day. An overview of the proposals: Baltimore Township • Renewal of .30-mill for Dowling Public Library services Castleton Township • Renewal of 1-mill emergency medical servic­ es millage. • Renewal of .5-mill fire department housing and equipment millage. • Renewal of .2-mill emergency medical servic­ es housing and equipment millage. • Renewal of .5 mill for Putnam District Library district library services (Castleton 1). Maple Grove Township Banish Fear, Anger and Hatred 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Fear, anger and even hatred are sometimes justified, but they are such negative, www.hometownlumber.com corrosive emotions that it would be best to banish them entirely from our lives. Many ofour fears turn out to be completely unfounded, and thus we worried for nothing. But, even in cases where our fears arejustified, we will usually handle ourselves better ifwe can put our feats D WOLEVER’S “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” Real Estate Elsie E. Wolever Broker Res. (517) 726-0637 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-tilled 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, 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 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 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 ..... 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 ........... 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 Proverbs 10:12 aside in order to deal with a situation. Besides, those nagging fears belie our trust in God. As for anger and hatred, these are even worse than fear, since these negative feelings are usually directed at other people. Besides destroying our relationships rather than repairing them, these emotions tend to grow within us and poison our minds. People who spout anger and hatred may recoil at the idea that they are spewing poison and hate, but these angry hate-filled-people.are easy to spot, and we should do oiir best to soften their wrath or perhaps turn away from them ourselves. Fear, anger and hatred can become habits ofmind, and while there is something satisfying in going on a rant, it is usually useless to do so, arid it is surely harmful to the overall quality ofour lives and our souls. —Christopher Simon • Renewal of 1-mill fire and ambulance equipment millage. • Renewal of 1-mill dust control and road mainte­ nance millage. • Renewal of 1-mill emergency medical service millage. • Renewal of .5 mill for Putnam District Library district library services (la and lb). Low-priced prescriptions, great coffee & relaxing massage. 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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 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. pperMAPLE GROVE ool B IBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School ..................10 a.m. A.M. Service ............... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service........................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY dee PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West 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 Sunday School 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 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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING 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 Comet 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. 06703037 �Page 6 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 16, 2012 Summer reading activities take off at Putnam Putnam District Library’s summer reading programs started Monday, June 11, with kids dreaming big dreams and teens owning the night, said Director Shauna Swantek. More than 50 children and families attended the Monday morning program. “Library staff got every­ one thinking about the power of dreams and the need to keep trying until they find the dream that best fits their At right: Dominik, Erin and Kyra Raine Stephens follow along to the words of “Rocketship Run,” sung by Laurie Berkner. Audrey Reid prepares to create a headstone rubbing when teens from Putnam library “owned the cemetery” Monday night. talents,” said Swantek. Dreaming wands and dream jars were created to help everyone remain focused on dreaming through the week. The next program for children in fifth grade and under will be Monday, June 18, at 11 a.m. The Monday morning pro­ grams continue each week at 11 a.m. through July 30. Children do not need to be At left: Library Director Shauna Swantek assists young writers with putting dreams into words to then be captured in dream jars. registered readers to attend. Following the Monday morning kick-off program for elementary students, teens were challenged to meet library staff at the Teen Smith Chapel in Lakeview Cemetery that evening. “A dozen brave souls attended to learn about cemetery etiquette, hear some spooky stories, and to create some headstone rub­ bings,” said Swantek. Teens are invited to “Own the Cafe” Monday, July 9, at Maple Valley Pharmacy from 7 to 9 p.m. Those hop­ ing to attend should contact the library to receive an invi- tation. Teens are also invited to read The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman and join the book discussion Tuesday, July 10, at 5 p.m. Readers of all ages are encouraged to register for this summer’s reading pro­ gram. Youths may partici­ pate in the “Dream Big ..: Read” program. Teens and adults sign up to “Own the Night.” Participants of all ages track their reading and enter to win prizes. Registration for the summer reading program continues through Monday, June 25, by visiting the library during normal open hours. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C • Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D. • Eric S. Leep, D.O. • James L. Horton, Jr., D.O. • David J. Heeringa, D.O. • Maria Benit, PA-C • Christopher Bom, PA-C Providing Excellence. In the Art of Total Orthopedic Care Physical Medicine and Pain Management Accessible. Comprehensive. From left to right: James L. Horton, Jr., D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; David J. Heeringa, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; Eric S. Leep, D.O., Physical Medicine; Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon. For more information on Hastings Orthopedic Clinic or to learn about all of our services, please visit us online at www.hoc-mi.com, scan our QR code below with your mobile device, or contact us directly at (269) 945-9520. Got questions for your doctor? Write them down. htt Better health care happens when physicians and patients are on the same page. It $ all about communicating. So remember to write down your questions before your appointment And insist on fully understanding all AAOS treatment options discussed, so you can collaborate to make the best decisions A public service message WWW.WthOTtfo.org from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. where Patient Centered Care means getting better together MtllCAH *C«»EWY OF ORTROMEOIC SBOGEOOI Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. PO Box 290 1840 Cook Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Toll Free: (800) 596-1005 Allegan Office 551 Linn Street Allegan, Michigan 49010 ww Ionia Office 537 West Main Street Ionia, Michigan 48846 �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, June 16,2012 — Page 7 Vermontville library adds to collections #The following new items are on the shelves at Vermontville Township Library: DVDs This Means War, Red Tails, Gone, The Perfect Game, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. Adult fiction The Sins of the Father by Jeffrey Archer, Afraid to Die by Lisa Jackson, In One Person by John Irving, Stolen Prey by John Sandford, More Than Words Can Say by Robert Barclay .Touching the Sky by Tracie Peterson, Last Summer by Holly Chamberlin, Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer, The Storm by Clive Cussler, Secrets of the Lost Summer by Carla Neggers, The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts, Queen of the Night by J.A. Jance, 2312 by Kim Stanley Robinson, Hour of the Hunter by J.A. Jance, The 500 by Matthew Quirk, Valley of Dreams by Lauraine Snelling, The Craving by Jason Starr, To Have and To Hold by Tracie Peterson, Star of the Sea by Joseph O’Connor, The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide by Douglas Adams, Mortal (OBBWEUMKUM (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 fjh § by Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee, Home from the Sea by Mercedes Lackey, Little Night by Luanne Rice, Summer Breeze by Nancy Thayer, Spring Fever by Mary Kay Andrews, The Watch by Joydeep RoyBhattacharya, Spartacus the Gladiator by Ben Kane, The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty, XO by Jeffery Deaver, Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead, Niceville by Carsten Stroud, The Third Gate by Lincoln Child, Let Love Find You by Johanna Lindsey. Adult nonfiction Sosa by Sammy Sosa, I Like You by Amy Sedaris, Simple Times by Amy Sedaris, Flea Market Chic by Liz Bauwens and Alexandra Campbell, Akiane by Akiane and Foreli Kramarik, Reinvention: Sewing with Rescued Materials by Maya Donenfeld, Screen Doors and Sweet Tea by Martha Hall Foose. Young adult fiction Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr, Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr, Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr, Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr. Junior and easy fiction Spongebob, Soccer Star by David Lewman, Wee Witches’ Halloween by Jerry Smath, Spider-Man Worst Enemies Catherine by Saunders, The Biggest Snowman Ever by Steven Kroll, Ten Grouchy Groundhogs by Kathryn Heling, Just a Snowy Vacation by Gina and Mercer Mayer, Super Babies’ Dream Adventure by Christine Ricci, Hooray ffor Our Heroes by Sarah Albee, Ordinary- Oscar by Laura Adkins, On My Way to the Bath by Sarah Maizes, Sparky the Fire Dog by Don Hoffman, Sheep Blast Offby Nancy Shaw, Lego City Catch that Crook by Michael Anthony Steele, The Night Before Preschool by Natasha Wing, Lego City Work This Farm by Michael Anthony Steele, Johnny Appleseed by Jodie Shepherd, McKenna by Mary Casanova, Abraham Lincoln by Marion Dane Bauer, Cowboy Ned and Andy by David Ezra Stein, Frog and Friends by Eve Bunting, Lego Star Wars The Phantom Menace by Hannah Dolan, A Fairy Ballet by Daisy Meadows, A Present for Tinker Bell by Paola Mulazzi, Save the White Whale by Geronimo Stilton, Run for the Hills, Geronimo by Geronimo Stilton, Ready, Freddy Science Fair Flipp by Abby Klein, George Brown Class Clown Super Burp by Nancy Krulik, Tink in a Fairy Fix by KiKi Thorpe, Goddess Girls Artemis the Brave by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams, Goddess Girls Aphrodite the Beauty by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams, Naughty Toes by Ann Bonwill, The Great Divide by Suzanne Slade, Shopping with Dad by Matt Harvey and Miriam Latimer, My Mom Has X-Ray Vision by Angela Mcallister, Can I bring Woolly to the Library, Ms. Reeder? by Lois G. Grambling, The Duckling Gets a Cookie by Mo Willems, The Council of Mirrors by Michael Buckley. Need a BOAT or RVLoan? • Local bank or dealer’s rates too high? • Have you been turned down for not having perfect credit? • Were you approved but the payment was too. high? • Were you approved but only if you put a large amount down? Let Us Help! ♦Rates as low as 5.25% ♦Terms out to 180 months. ♦Zero Down available. New-Used-Dealer Purchases-Private Sales WE FINANCE THEM ALL! Boat and RV Loans are ALL WE DO! Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menn and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, June 18 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach, apple, gra­ nola bar. Tuesday, June 19 Polish sausage, seasoned potatoes, sauerkraut, tropical fruit, bun. Wednesday, June 20 Salmon Croquette, peas and carrots, coleslaw, applesauce, dinner roll. Thursday, June 21 Sliced turkey, tossed salad, broccoli Cheddar soup, jello with fruit, bun. Friday, June 22 BBQ chicken leg qtr., potato salad, green beans, banana, combread. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, June 18 Peanut butter and jelly, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, English muffin. Tuesday, June 19 Turkey pasta salad, summer com salad, mandarin oranges, crackers. Wednesday, June 20 Chicken salad, potato salad, prunes, bun. Thursday, June 21 Ham, salami and Swiss cheese, coleslaw, jello with fruit, wheat bun. Friday, June 22 Asian chicken salad, pasta salad, pineapple, granola bar. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, June 18 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach, spiced apples, granola bar. Tuesday, June 19 Polish sausage, seasoned potatoes, sauerkraut, pineapple, bun. Wednesday, June 20 Salmon croquette, wild rice, peas and carrots, broccoli, applesauce. Thursday, June 21 Chicken and noodles, com, green beans, apple. Friday, June 22 BBQ chicken breast, sea­ soned squash, Italian blend veg­ etables, banana, cookie. Activities Calendar Monday, June 18 - Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; H,W,N - Reminiscence Tuesday, June 19 - Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL - 10:30­ 12:30 Cards. Wednesday, June 20 - Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30­ 2:30 p.m. Delton Reminiscence.; Kinship Support 10: 30 a.m. Thursday, June 21 Hastings - Pizza Hut Fundraiser; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Quilting 11: 30 a.m.; BP/BS 10:30 a.m.; Caregiver’s Support 3:30 p.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, June 22 - Hastings Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. PENNOCKvr HEALTH You Speak, We Listen Dear fellow community member, Pennock Health Services is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization that belongs to the community. The Board, Medical Staff and Colleagues take seriously the commitment of providing exceptional quality health services, in a personal, professional, and progressive manner in partnership with you. As we craft the future of local health care, listening to our communi­ ty becomes even more important. To enhance community feedback, Pennock Health Services has contracted with a national survey company, Healthstream®, to telephone a random sample of households in Barry County between June 20th and July 21st. The goal will be to obtain opinions regarding current health care you receive and your perceptions of health care offered in our community. Your feedback is crucial as we seek to improve the overall health of our community. If you any questions regarding the survey, please contact Janine Dalman, Executive Director of Marketing and the Pennock Foundation. She can be reached at jdalman@pennockhealth.com or (269) 945-3651. Thank you in advance for your participation. || Sincerely, Sheryl Lewis Blake, Chief Executive Officer Pennock Health Services (517) 543-6921 or Go to www.reclending.com and dick on “I need a loan” RecLENDING.com Your Source for Marine Loans and Warranties www.redending.com www.pennockhealth.com �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 16, 2012 Quaker Brook bridge refurbishing complete Workers install a fence as one of the final steps of refurbishing the bridge over Quaker Brook in Nashville. Brennon (from left) Russell, Kyle Mishler and Kyahsondra Fletcher, students in Jeff Seavolt’s building trades class, construct trestles for Quaker Brook Bridge in Nashville. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Seavolt) by Shari Carney Staff Writer Students in Jeff Seavolt’s building trades classes at Maple Valley High School constructed trestles to replace the aged structure over Quaker Brook in Nashville. The bridge is part of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail which runs through the village and con­ nects to Vermontville. Seavolt said Barry County Parks and Recreation and Paul Henry Trail Association provided a wonderful experi­ ence for the trades students. The project started with a discussion at the Barry County Trails Committee meeting in June 2011. It cen­ tered around the increased student foot traffic to the area from the closing of Maplewood School, said Jim Erwin, committee member and volunteer. Quaker Brook bridge provides a pedestrian walkway near the intersec­ tion of M-66 and M-79. Blair Miller, who has been instrumental in securing funding through the Safe Routes to School grant for development of trail, first proposed that organization as a possible funding source. Final funding was from a $4,300 grant from Barry County Parks and Rick Moore tells the driver when the fencing is taut at Quaker Brook Bridge in Nashville. (From left) students Matt Scott and Alex Reed with volunteer Blair Miller work to complete the trestles for Quaker Brook Bridge. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Seavolt) Recreation, plus $1,400 from the trail association with labor for construction of the trestles provided by Seavolt’s students. A setback occurred when permission to transport the trestles from Maple Valley High School to Nashville was denied by Michigan Department of Transportation. Volunteers had to dismantle the trestles and reassemble them at Quaker Brook. Now complete, the area will continue to see added improvements including sig­ nage, parking and picnic tables, said Miller. Volunteers included board members from Barry County Parks and Recreation Rick Moore, Erwin and Mike Rawson; Maple Valley School Board member Wayne Curtis; Thomapple Trail members and Michael Gormley and Miller. “The old railroad bridge over Quaker Brook has been getting bad for years,” said Rawson. “Now the families that enjoy that section of the trail can do so in safety.” “We look forward to many more projects in the future to help complete this wonderful trail in our community,” said Seavolt. For Sale For Rent FOR SALE: 6 PERSON HOT TUB. New motor, new cover, works great. You can see it run. $1,000.00. Call (517)507-9941. FOR RENT IN Vermontville: 2BD apartment, with stove refrig, washer, dryer, large deck, small storage building. Water, sewer & trash pick-up induded. WHITE CEDAR DOUBLE Handicap accessible. Call CHAIR (517)726-0324 ADIRONDACK Purchase for $250.00 + tax Automotive and redeve a FREE single Adirondack chair. Crooked 20+ CARS UNDER $2,000 Creek , . 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(Photo courtesy Jeff Seavolt) BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Personal * Self-Employed * Small Business Payroll * Billing Accounts Receivable * Accounts Payable General Ledger Weekly * Monthly * Quar­ terly * Annually Call today! (269)420-5714 GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and Recreation tools. tfoieodlss. iAdvertise An dvtheertisReemwith wiinthderdassidaasnsid- 16' HOBIE CAT w/trailer, Heasstingnss Banner. Phone $400 negotiable; 14' Side­ winder sailboat w/trailer, (269)945-9554. $100 negotiable. (269)948­ 9271. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 16, 2012 — Page 9 Garden fresh food give-away for Eaton County residents Nashville council under investigation Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans and the Barry County Sheriffs department are investigating members of the Nashville Village council for possible violations of the open meetings act. Interviews will be taking place with all persons involved in the village coun­ cil meetings, committee meetings and closed sessions LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE A distribution of free, fresh produce will be Thursday, June 28 at Real Life Church, 228 S. Cochran Avenue in Charlotte. The produce is free to Eaton County residents. There are no income require­ ments but verification of res­ idency is required. AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL­ Registration begins at 11 LECT A DEBT AND ANY a.m.; recipients should bring INFORMATION OBTAINED valid identification. Produce WILL BE USED FOR THAT will be distributed at noon. PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE Residents are asked to NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. bring grocery bags, and enter SALE through Cochran Avenue and DefaultMORTGAGE having been made in the exit through the rear parking terms and conditions of a certain lot entrance. mortgage made by Mark Troy 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 GARY L. BOWSHER and and Mary Troy, husband and JANICE L. BOWSHER, HUS­ wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage BAND AND WIFE, to THE HUNT­ Electronic Registration Systems, INGTON MORTGAGE COMPA­ Inc (MERS) as nominee for NY, Mortgagee, dated May 5, Amera Mortgage Corporation, 2000, and recorded on June 28, Mortgagee, dated the 31st day of 2000, in Document No. 1046040, January, 2002 and recorded in and modified on September 12, the office of the Register of 2000, recorded October 20, Deeds, for The County of Barry 2000, in Document No. 1050996, and State of Michigan, on the 5th and assigned by said mortgagee day of February, 2002 in Doc# to GMAC Mortgage, LLC succes­ 1074345 of Barry County sor by merger to GMAC Records, said Mortgage having Mortgage Corporation, as been assigned to JPMorgan assigned, Barry County Records, Chase Bank, National Michigan, on which mortgage Association , 7255 Baymeadows there is claimed to be due at the Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 on hereof the sum of Ninety­ Mothers of Preschoolers which mortgage there is claimed date Seven Thousand Thirty-Three will continue to meet every to be due, at the date of this Dollars and Seventeen Cents third Tuesday during the notice, the sum of One Hundred ($97,033.17), including interest at summer at Putnam Park in One Thousand Three Hundred 6.375% per annum. Under the Fifteen & 30/100 ($101,315.30), power of sale contained in said Nashville at 10 a.m. and no suit or proceeding at law mortgage and the statute in such Moms are encouraged to or In equity having been instituted case made and provided, notice bring kids, snacks and sun­ to recover the debt secured by is hereby given that said mort­ said mortgage or any part there­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale screen. MOPS is an international of. Now, therefore, by virtue of of the mortgaged premises, or the power of sale contained in some part of them, at public organization that exists to said mortgage, and pursuant to venue, At the East doors of the encourage, equip and devel­ statute of the State of Michigan in Barry County Courthouse in op every mother of such case made and provided, Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM preschoolers to realize her notice is hereby given that on the o'clock, on July 12, 2012 Said day of July, 2012 at 1:00 PM premises are located in Barry potential as a woman, mother o12th ’clock Local Time, said mort­ County, Michigan and are and leader in the name of gage will be foreclosed by a sale described as: A PARCEL OF Jesus Christ. MOPS draws on at public auction, to the highest LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 Biblical principles pertaining bidder, at the Barry County OF SECTION 4, TOWN 1 to womanhood, marriage and Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, TOWNSHIP, being the building where the PRAIRIEVILLE parenting. Circuit Court for the County of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, For more information, call Barry is held), of the premises DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING 517-726-0647 or email described in said mortgage, or so AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER much thereof as may be neces­ OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE office@myvbc.org. sary to pay the amount due, as NORTH 00 DEGREES 57 MIN­ aforesaid on said mortgage, with UTES 32 SECONDS WEST interest thereon at 7.7500% per 329.94 FEET ALONG THE annum and all legal costs, NORTH-SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE, OF charges, and expenses, including SAID SECTION 4; THENCE the attorney fees allowed by law, SOUTH 83 DEGREES 33 MIN­ and also any sum or sums which UTES 49 SECONDS EAST may be paid by the undersigned, 331.11 FEET; THENCE SOUTH necessary to protect its interest in 01 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 38 the premises. Which said premis­ SECONDS EAST 329.97 FEET es are described as follows: All TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID that certain piece or parcel of SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 Daniel Frederick Url, 51, land, including any and all struc­ DEGREES 33 MINUTES 49 of Nashville was sentenced tures, and homes, manufactured SECONDS WEST 331.89 FEET June 7 for maintaining a drug or otherwise, located thereon, sit­ ALONG SECTION LINE TO THE in the City (formerly village) POINT OF BEGINNING. SUB­ house. Url was ordered to uated of Hastings, County of Barry, JECT TO AN EASTMENT FOR serve 30 days in jail, with State of Michigan, and described PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES credit for two days served. as follows, to wit: Lot 1276 of the OVER THE WESTERLY 33 He must pay $1,698 in court City, formerly Village of Hastings, FEET THEREOF, FOR ENZIAN assessments and serve 12 according to the recorded plat ROAD AND OVER THE thereof. During the six (6) months SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THERE­ months on probation. The immediately following the sale, OF FOR FORD ROAD. The balance of his jail sentence the property may be redeemed, redemption period shall be 6 will be suspended upon suc­ except that in the event that the months from the date of such cessful completion of proba­ property is determined to be sale unless determined aban­ abandoned pursuant to MCLA doned in accordance with tion. Url must pay $100 per 600.3241a, the property may be 1948CL 600.3241a, in which month toward assessments. A redeemed during 30 days imme­ case the redemption period shall charge of delivery or manu­ diately following the sale. be 30 days from the date of such facturing of marijuana was Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the sale. If the above referenced mortgagor(s) will be held respon­ property is sold at a foreclosure dropped. sible to the person who buys the sale under Chapter 600 of the property at the foreclosure sale or Michigan Compiled Laws, under to the mortgage holder for dam­ MCL 600.3278, the borrower will aging the property during the be held responsible to the person redemption period. Dated: who buys the property at the 6/9/2012 JPMorgan Chase Bank, mortgage foreclosure sale or to National Association , 7255 the mortgage holder for damag­ Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, ing the property during the period. GMAC FL 32256 Mortgagee FABRIZIO redemption & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Mortgage, LLC successor by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National merger to GMAC Mortgage Association , 7255 Baymeadows Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 888 Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 48084 248-362-2600 WAMU Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 GMAC.010035 (06-09)(06-30) FNMATroyMark (06-09)(06-30) Local MOPS group will meet at park during summer COURT NEWS Call anytime for Maple Valley News ads 269-945-9554 06783874 06784095 according to the deputy’s report. LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by Joseph L. Joyce and Lori D. Joyce to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated August 19, 2008, and recorded on September 10, 2008, as Document Number: 20080910­ 008992, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Bank of America, N.A., as suc­ cessor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by an Assignment of Mortgage dated July 26, 2010 and recorded August 02, 2010 by Document Number: 201008020007179, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thous­ and One Hundred Sixty-Nine and 66/100 ($146,169.66) including interest at the rate of 7.00000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on June 28, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots, 1,2,10,11, Block 12 of the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 2. Commonly known as: 246 Cherry Street If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption peri­ od will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemp­ tion period. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: May 26, 2012 Randall S.-Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 10MI01978-2 (05-26)(06-16) 06782457 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR ONLY AND IS NOT AN NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE Sale - Default has been made in AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE the conditions of a certain mort­ DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN gage made by Alexander Napier, SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ and Renita Napier, Husband and GARD ANY PART OF THIS Wife to Mortgage Electronic COMMUNICATION WHICH IS Registration Systems, Inc. acting INCONSISTENT WITH THE solely as a nominee for Decision FOREGOING. One Mortgage Company, L.L.C., OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW Mortgagee, dated October 12, REQUIRES US TO ADVISE 2006, and recorded on October YOU THAT COMMUNICATION 19, 2006, as Document Number: FROM OUR OFFICE COULD 1171621, Barry County Records, BE INTERPRETED AS AN said mortgage was assigned to ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ TRUST COMPANY, AS MATION OBTAINED MAY BE TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. OF THE HSI ASSET SECURITI­ IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE ZATION CORPORATION MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE TRUST 2007-HE1 by an BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE Assignment of Mortgage dated MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT May 10, 2010 and recorded May OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE 14, 2010 by Document Number: 201005140004831, , on which ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ mortgage there is claimed to be MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. due at the date hereof the sum of Hundred Thirty-Three MORTGAGE SALE - Default Two Five Hundred has been made in the conditions Thousand and 73/100 of a mortgage made by Dennis L. Seventy-Six Goodemoot, a single man, to ($233,576.73) including interest FDIC as Receiver of Washington at the rate of 10.87500% per Mutual Bank F/K/A Washington annum. Under the power of sale Mutual Bank, F.A., Mortgagee, contained in said mortgage and dated September 20, 2007 and the statute in such case made recorded September 24, 2007 in and provided, notice is hereby Instrument Number 20070924­ given that said mortgage will be 0002376, Barry County Records, foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ Michigan. Said mortgage is now gaged premises, or some part of held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, them, at public venue, at the National Association by assign­ place of holding the Circuit Court ment. There is claimed to be due in said Barry County, where the at the date hereofthe sum of One premises to be sold or some part Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on July 12, 2012 Said premises Hundred Seventy-Eight and are situated in the Township of 43/100 Dollars ($113,57,8.43) Maple Grove, Barry County, including interest at 7.75% per Michigan, and are described as: annum. The South 15 acres of the West Under the power of sale con­ half of the Northwest quarter, tained in said mortgage and the North of Highway M-66, Section statute in such case made and 14, Town 2 North, Range 7 West,’ provided, notice is hereby given Maple Grove Township, Barry that said mortgage will be fore­ County, Michigan, except com­ closed by a sale of the mort­ mencing at a point on the North gaged premises, or some part of line of the South 15 acres that is them, at public vendue at the 300 feet West of the East line of Barry County Circuit Courthouse the West half of the Northwest in Hastings, Michigan in Barry quarter; thence South to the County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Northerly right-of-way of Highway 07/19/2012 Said premises are M-66; thence Northeasterly along located in the Township of said Northerly Right-of-Way to Woodland, Barry County, the North line of the South 15 Michigan, and are described as: acres; thence West to the point of Land situated in the Village of beginning. Commonly known as: Woodland, County of Barry, State 6416 M 66 HIGHWAY If the prop­ of Michigan, is described as fol­ erty is eventually sold at foreclo­ sure sale, the redemption period lows: Lots 3 and 4, Block 13, will be 6.00 months from the date Parrott's Addition to the Village of of sale unless the property is Woodland, according to the plat abandoned or used for agricultur­ thereof recorded in Liber 1 of al purposes. If the property is Plats, Page 36 of Barry County determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCL 600.3241 and/or Records. The redemption period shall be 600.3241a, the redemption peri­ 6 months from the date of such od will be 30 days from the date sale, unless determined aban­ of sale, or 15 days after statutory doned in accordance with MCLA notice, whichever is later. If the §600.3241 a, in which case the property is presumed to be used redemption period shall be 30 for agricultural purposes prior to days from the date of such sale. the date of the foreclosure sale TO ALL PURCHASERS: The pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the foreclosing mortgagee can redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the rescind the sale. In that event, property is sold at a foreclosure your damages, if any, are limited sale, the borrower(s) will be held solely to the return of the bid responsible to the person who amount tendered at sale, plus buys the property at the mort­ interest. gage foreclosure sale or to the If the property is sold at fore­ mortgage holder for damaging closure sale, pursuant to MCL the property during the redemp­ 600.3278, the borrower will be tion period. TO ALL PUR­ held responsible to the person CHASERS: The foreclosing who buys the property at the mortgagee can rescind the sale. mortgage foreclosure sale or to In that event, your damages are, the mortgage holder for damage if any, limited solely to the return to the property during the of the bid amount tendered at redemption period. sale, plus interest. If you are a If you are a tenant in the proper­ tenant in the property, please ty, please contact our office as contact our office as you may you may have certain rights. have certain rights. Dated: June Dated: June 16,2012 9, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Orlans Associates, P.C. Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Attorneys for Servicer DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL P.O. Box 5041 TRUST COMPANY, AS Troy, Ml 48007-5041 TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS File No. 362.9889 OF THE HSI ASSET SECURITI­ (06-16)(07-07) 06784557 ZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2007-HE1 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 12MI01058­ 1 (06-09)(06-30) 06784038 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 16,2012 Teenage Stories: Melon thieves Roy Fuller lived down near the depot end of town. In back of the house, the family cultivated a few acres. I knew Roy because his older brother was sweet on my best friend, Nelly, across the street. One early evening as we were riding bicycles up and down the uneven wooden sidewalks, Roy paused a moment and said, “How’d you like to go cooning for a melon? I know where there’s a dandy.” “Do we dare?” I asked fearfully, but hopefully. A little danger on these forays always added zest. “Scaredy-cat,” said Roy. That settled it. “All right, let’s,” I replied. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We hid the bicycles behind a fence in an aban­ doned yard halfway down the hill and continued on foot to the railway tracks. Turning up the tracks, we traveled some distance and then turned in to a large corn­ field. The moon had come up a big golden ball. It brought the com shocks and sur­ rounding trees into sharp relief. On the ground, I could see a maze of green vines, some bearing huge yellow pumpkins and others long green melons. Roy went straight to the biggest melon in view. I vaguely wondered how he approached it so unerringly. Taking out a huge jackknife, he severed the fruit from the vine and, patting the ground beside him, said, “Come on and have some.” The melon was sun-ripened, the pulp bright red and deliciously sweet. We ate it all. The climax of the adven­ ture was over. Conversation seemed pointless and at a low ebb. We started back to the railroad tracks, and turned up the long hill to the village. I began to worry. I had helped to steal a watermelon. I was a partner in crime. I felt horribly guilty and a little angry at Roy who had roped me into this situation. “Oh Roy!” I cried. “We ought not to have it. We stole that melon. We might be put in jail — or our families made to pay big damages — Oh! Oh!” and I began to cry. Roy heard me for some time, apparently not in the least sympathetic. Finally, a feeling that he had had his fun and I had suffered enough, he said, “Well, don’t worry. This field is right back of our house, it belongs to us. I worked hard all sum­ mer raising those melons, and I guess I can eat one if I want to. Who’s got a better right?” The meany. $281,833 grant will improve school walkway Maple Valley Junior Senior High School, Vermontville Township, the Village of Vermontville, Eaton County Parks and Eaton County Road Commission will use recently awarded grant funds of $281,833 to install a shareduse path from Linden Street west to Mason Road to the school campus, said Blair Miller in a press release. The grant was awarded from Michigan Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program. “This grant will provide the infrastructure necessary so that children walking or riding bicycles to Maple Valley schools will not have to contend with vehicle traffic Maple Valley High names its Athletes of the Week Jessica Rushford from the varsity girls’ track and field team and Beau Johnson from the varsity baseball team have been named this week’s Maple Valley High School Athletes of the Week. Rushford qualified for the state finals in the mile and the 800-meter run, and set a new school record in the mile at regionals. Johnson has pro­ vided consistency and leadership throughout the baseball season. Sign-up underway for boys’ and girls’ basketball camp This summer’s Maple Valley Basketball Camp will be held July 16-20 at the Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School. The camp is opener to boys and girls entering grades one through eight next fall. The cost to participate is $25; Payment is due by June 22. Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. each day. The Maple Valley coach­ ing staff and current and for- and will be safe,” said Rep. Deb Shaughnessy. Other recipients were We stock a complete line of... Frankfort Elementary School • Pumps • Tanks in n Benzie enze County, ouny, $196,859; , ; Plastic & Steel Pipe Sylvester Elementary School mer Lion basketball players Other Well Supplies and Berrien Springs Middle will run the camp. WE OWN OUR OWN Registration forms are School in Berrien County, EQUIPMENT & DO $138,502; Durant-Tuuri-Mott OUR OWN WORK. Elementary School in Richard Ewing Genesee County, $362,362; Owner Palmer Elementary School in GRAVEL WELLS Kent County, $108,850. A SPECIALTY “I am pleased that the hardEstimates Available working of residents Vermontville will receive a return on the tax dollars they have paid into the state,” said Shaughnessy. “The new trail (517) 726*0088 is not just good news for stu10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW dents, but for those who VERMONTVILLE 8 enjoy walking, running or A Hastings Walmart Now accepting § bicycling for recreation.” employee contacted deputies 8 MasterCard & Visa on a shoplifting matter June 7 involving three subjects, all from Nashville. The three were being detained at the store, but the employee told deputies they were not coop­ erating. The employee said she witnessed the trio push­ ing a cart through the health and beauty section and then into the lawn and garden sec­ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 25,2012 at 7:00 p.m., the Board of Education tion as one of the three put of Maple Valley Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed the merchandise into a bag and attempted to leave the 2012-2013 budget. store. In all, 18 items were The Board may not adopt its proposed 2012-2013 budget until after the public taken with a value of $113. hearing. A copy of the proposed 2012-2013 budget is available for public inspection After questioning all three, the deputy put a 19-year-old during normal business hours at the District Administration Office, 11090 Nashville woman under arrest. A 28Highway, Vermontville, MI. year-old female and 20-yearThe property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the pro­ old male were released. Warrants are being sought on posed budget will be a subject of this hearing. all three subjects for retail fraud. A report has been forThis notice is given by order of the Board of Education. warded to the prosecutor’s Andrea Montgomery, Secretary office for review. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2012-2013 BUDGET 06784629 POLICE BEAT Price of beauty proves to be high available at Fuller Street Elementary and at the Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School. Checks or money orders should be made out to Maple Valley Schools. Registration and payments may be sent to Maple Valley Schools; Attn: Landon Wilkes; 11090 Nashville Highway; Vermontville, MI; 49096. Contact varsity girls’ bas­ ketball coach Landon Wilkes with any questions at 517­ 852-0566. MVHS looking for boys’ soccer and cheer coaches Maple Valley High School is currently seeking applicants for a couple of head coaching positions for the 2012 fall sports season. The Lions are looking for a new varsity boys’ soccer coach and a sideline cheer coach for the football season. The posting for the varsity boys’ soccer coaching opening will be up until June 26. Any interested applicants should email their letter of THE interest to Duska Brumm, Athletic Director at Maple Valley School, High dbrumm@mvs.kl2.mi.us. 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Today’s column looks at this week in Nashville histo­ ry. The following excerpts are gleaned from the Nashville Ancient History column published in the Nashville News from near the turn of the century into the 1930s; from the Turning Back the Pages feature ofthe 1940-60s; and from various early issues of the News. 1875 — last Saturday night this vicinity was visited by te'ihlffo h jsSasita. iS iisfeifflp tflKjl ^teiteui® JteU ftj,^1 quite a heavy frost, which did considerable damage to beans and other tender crops ... Eaton, the Mind Reader, held forth at Union Hall Saturday night, but few people seemed minded to attend. His cash receipts were a little under two dollars and it didn’t take a mind reader to look at the great Eaton as he waited for the train Sunday morning to tell that he was disgusted with Nashville. 1876 — the big combined picnic of Methodist, Baptist and Christian Sunday schools came off last Wednesday in the cemetery grove. The procession to the picnic grounds, led by the comet band, included 48 teams and 452 persons. Hardly had the throng arrived at the grove when it started to rain and tables and wagons were hurriedly con­ verted into ineffectual shacks for protection from the downpour. Within an hour, it was decided to give it up, and the expedition returned to town and repaired to the Methodist church, where tables were set up for inside eating. The rain turned out to be the finest and heaviest of the season. 1877 — the village coun­ cil has passed ordinance No. 23, providing that all ven­ dors, peddlers and such shall require a license, for which they must pay a fee of $10, and providing further that all transients operating peanut, lemonade or victualing stands or swings in Nashville during the Fourth ofJuly celebration shall pay a $3 license fee. 1878 — the fashionable new two-wheeled buggies are dangerous, Dr. C.W. Wickham found out Monday. On his first trip in his new rig, the doctor turned a comer too fast and tipped over. The frightened horse ran, dragging the rig, with the doctor caught by one leg. Fortunately, Milton Willis stopped the horse within a block, or the doctor might have been killed. 1880 — Barney Brooks has sold the last of his car­ load ofTexas ponies, coming out barely even, he says, and now has departed to the Lone Star State for another car­ load, hoping this time to make a slight profit. Since the advent of the Western, broncos and two Texas cowboys who accompanied them, about every boy in this vicinity has made himself a lasso and has been trying to emulate the horse wranglers. Neither hitching posts nor pedestrians are safe from fly­ ing loops these days. 1881 - Elder Holler raised the framework of his new mill on Wednesday and when the work was finished, he treated the gang ofhelpers to the most sumptuous meal ever served. The new‘mill will be finished and ready for business by the time new wheat is ready for grinding. 1898 — there was a free lecture “for men only” at the opera house Wednesday evening, with a 15-cent “Houtchie Koutchie” dance as an afterpiece. Later, the performance was duplicated “in the altogether” in a private room. The troupe got out of town before morning and headed to Lake Odessa. 1900 Omo Strong, founder and former publisher of the News, and now of Tacoma, Wash., was in the village this week greeting old friends. 1901 — one of the most delightful events of the year was a musical, given Thursday evening at the lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Glasgow. [1982 note: present day home of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Myers, built in 1899.] One of the musical numbers was a violin solo by Dr. Edgar T. Morris, who played one of Boyer’s over­ tures. 1902 — John Fumiss shipped his season’s buy of wool Monday, amounting to about 30,000 pounds. better than Altogether, 100,000 pounds of wool have in been bought Nashville this spring, the price averaging pretty close to 17 cents a pound for medium wool. 1903 — the village coun­ cil Monday evening listened to a complaint, signed by more than a score of neigh­ bors, protesting that the holiness meetings being held nightly in a tent on South Main Street by the Roberts brothers constitute a public In mid-June 1881, the framework of the old riverside mill on Nashville’s North Main Street was raised, and the workmen were rewarded with a sumptuous meal served by mill owner Elder Philip Holler. This circa 1908 photo was taken from the west side of the river, near the site of Holler’s first mill. At a musical held in the Glasgow home in mid­ June 1901, one of the numbers was a violin solo played by Dr. E.T. Morris, who had arrived in Nashville three years earli­ er, fresh from internship at a Chicago hospital. Morris maintained a medical practice in the village for 60 years, and was the old­ est practicing physician in Barry County when he retired in 1958. nuisance and should be stopped. The council, after a hot debate, decided to table the matter for one week. 1905 — Ernest Roe, Charley Smith and Fred Reynolds left Monday for Chicago, where they have secured positions as team drivers. The Express and other large companies are paying fabulous wages for drivers with the hope of breaking up the Teamsters’ strike. 1906 — Except for the fact that the saloons were closed, one would not have known there was a primary election going on. In all of Castleton Township, only 198 votes were cast, of which 172 were Republican. At the Morgan precinct, only 17 17 votes votes were were cast. cast. 1923 — the splendid new home of the Farmers and Merchants Bank will formal­ ly open for business Friday, June 22. 1925 — Thursday evening, the second largest graduation class in the histo­ ry ofNashville High School, consisting of 28 students, received diplomas. Homer Gribben was valedictorian for the class and Gertrude Powers was salutatorian. 1926 — a rather unusual mother-daughter accom­ plishment was that of Mrs. H.C. Glasner and daughter Lillian, of Nashville, who .One of four local men who graduated from the University of Michigan in mid-June 1928 was C. Roe Tuttle (left) seen here with his father, Carl Tuttle, a longtime local banker. This circa 1926 photo was taken in front of the Tuttle home, later the Scramlin home on Sherman Street. have completed their college courses at Olivet and received their AB degrees [short for artium baccalaureatus, now more commonly known as a bachelor of arts degree] of commencement Monday. 1928 — four young men from Nashville graduated from the University of Michigan this week. They were Emory W. Morris and William Alton Vance, school of dentistry; C. Roe Tuttle and John L. Wotring, school off engineering. Nelson Brumm was among the grad­ uates at Michigan State College this week. 1930 — 13 Boy Scouts in the charge of Scoutmaster Max Miller went on an. overnight hike to Middle Lake Saturday night. At the Monday night meeting, Roger Sackett, assistant patrol leader of Flying Eagle Patrol, was advanced to patrol leader and Carroll Hamilton was made assistant patrol leader in his place. 1931 E.J. Cross will open his new “Putter-ACross” miniature golf course a block north of the Lentz factoiy, Saturday. The 18hole miniature course is one of the sportiest and most attractive to be found any­ where and it now is electri­ cally lighted for night play. Mr. Cross also has complet­ ed three official horseshoe pitching courts, which are lighted. 1944 — as of last Saturday night, sales of war bonds and stamps during the Fifth War Loan drive in Nashville totaled only $5,049.50. Whereas the first week has been by far the biggest and best in previous bond drives, the three remaining weeks will have to show an improvement if Nashville is to realize the set quota of $22,000 by July 8. 1948 — the most practical move for Nashville’s school district, according to an expert from the Tate Department of Public Instruction, is to build a new elementary unit, rather than a new high school building. 1950 — the Nashville Merchants baseball team beat U.S. Steel and Wire of Battle Creek, 10-4, in a game at Riverside Park Sunday afternoon. 1951 — plans are under­ way for starting construction of a funeral chapel in Lakeview Cemetery, with a $10,000 bequest left for that explicit purpose by Daniel L. Smith, who died in 1934. 1952 — Capt. Howard A. Fairbanks, 32, formerly of Nashville, was killed in Arizona Friday when his Thunder-jet plane collided with a B-26. Capt. Fairbanks came to Nashville in 1946 and with his brother Jack, opened the J&H Dry Cleaning business. 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Realizing the event was growing, organizers expand­ ed the festivities over three days, thus Valley Rally was bom. Thursday, the Blue Water Rockers set the tone, playing familiar hits from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. The con- See CAR SHOW, pg. 7 The Best of Show trophy is presented to John Moffett of Battle Creek. Blair Miller receives Petoskey Prize Flames stream along the sides of this classic car. Skulls look out from the grill. Blair Miller of Vermontville is awarded the Petoskey Prize for Environmental Leadership. He was selected for his leadership on a 1.5-mile trail restoration project, including a trestle spanning the Thornapple River and protection for natural vegeta­ tion and wildlife along the river floodplain. The 12th annual Classic Car Show on ‘Route 66’ in Nashville invited trucks to the display. Polished to perfection, this car gleams during the 12th annual Classic Car Show in Nashville Saturday. Vermontville resident Blair Miller was given one of two top environmental awards for the state of Michigan. “Blair Miller shook up his rural township government with no-holds-barred activism, then brought the community together with tireless work, restoring a bike/hike trail that now con­ nects local schools, neigh­ borhoods and businesses,” said Hugh McDiarmid Jr. of the Michigan Environmental Council in a press release. MEC has awarded two individuals, Miller and Rosina Bierbaum of Ann Arbor, the state’s top envi­ ronmental honors. The cere­ mony took place at the Ann Arbor City Club, Wednesday, June 20. Miller received the Prize for Petoskey Environmental Leadership. The award is given to the person who demonstrates courage, commitment and creativity in protecting Michigan’s natural resources and quality of life, said McDiarmid. He is donating the $5,000 cash prize to the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail for- con- necting Vermontville and Nashville to the schools. Bierbaum, recently retired dean of the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and the Environment, received the Helen and William Milliken Distinguished Service Award. In This Issue • Artwork of Lelia Lentz featured, Lentz Table Company furniture on display at Art on the Lawn • Summer reading underway at Vermontville library • Valley Rally 5K winners announced • Clothesline art show was first in state �trap* 2.— jum to* 'A* Aewurauue ir> *w Mupw VUto* **U«W fc«UMOu» June Z> Wtf Artwork of Lelia Lentz featured at Art on the Lawn Lentz Table Company furniture on display Cerf Lartt Jr took* * • photograph (toted Oct 24 1923. of family and worttoro from Lantz Ttotto Company, with h* daughtor-m-tow Cathy Lantz during Art on th* Lentz family members (from toft) Leona (wife of Cart Jr), Cart Jr. and Cathy (married to Leona and Cart's eon. Alan) admtr* a portrait of Lelia Lentz Th* portrait was Lawn Saturday Pirtnam Dwtnct Ubrary featured 1umtojr• from th* company and th* artwort of Laie Lent/, Cart Jr’» mother don* by Louise Williamson Ro* Lelia’s daughter and sister to Cart Jr by Mwri (aran Wrrlrr I <!»• (Lbmmw*) L*ou was *■ artwi who Ml a tape* cy <rf i raatn*) Jar bar faaw ty aad Oh otMWMMMty OngaaAy (raa the Upper Peemwia. aba mined to Naab* die and was an art and MMStt toacber M»r met and married Cart I mm/ m 1911 Art <■ the Lawn. spoa-> wired by Pul m*m Diunci Ubrary. featured toe paun «Bf» h* LoaSZ tor toe annual fWM btoaetoy. June Ifr A lew fanMtom aampfas from l mt/ TaMr Campan* wet* alao cm dcapiay Cart Jr wa* hum in 1925 to Irin and ( art lie wa* on hand Saturday to reminisce about Me mother* art and the table < rwnpany that hear the family name Cart Jr.’s wife Laona and daughter in law ( athy, visited with patram who towed die di* fday ( athy wa* mttrumental m readying ptoom far toe •how. wed Ubrary Director Shanna S wantek A photograph. pmituwied oa a Lantz table, dated Oct 24. 1921. wa* of worker* and family member* of die Lentz TtMe Company Cart Jr pointed to the three brathen who started the company Albert. Ijewi* •nd Charles. Albert. Mt grandfather. wa* father to ( art and Frank Frank. II yean older than hi* brother never had chil dm “Any wealth I have it from my Unde Frank' *aid Cart Jr He *a*d tot (Jreal-llaclr I e* wa* the treasurer far die company, hi* dad Albert wiwfrcd in the office. where one <4 hi* dutie* wa* payroll Al the time, employee* were paid to cash Cart Jr remem The paintings of Lelia Lentz often featured scenes of Wall Lake. Carl Jr. and his wile, Leona, live in the home that belonged to Lelia and Carl Lentz Sr. Pambngs on display during Art on th* Lawn Saturday, Jun* 16 feature th* works of Lelia Lentz Daughter in­ law Leona Lentz rescued the painting with the boats when she saw a neighbor about to discard it. Shocked. Leona asked if sb* could have th* painting Th* work is now back with th* family a collection Many of Lelia Lentz’s paintings are in the family collection This piece, simply entitled "Poppies.* is the favorite of son Carl Jr. and his wife Leona. The painting hangs in their Wall Lake home. her* working in the factory as a teenager, crating furni­ ture and typing shipping labels. He was paid 75 cents an hour. Lelia and Carl bought lakefront property on Wall Lake near Delton in 1928. Soon. they purchased two adjacent Jots. "Dad said he wanted to ensure who his neighbor's were,” laughed Carl Jr. Ijclia often painted scenes of the lake and gave paint­ ings as gifts. Standing in front of a lake scene with boats on a stand, daughter­ in-law Leona recalled seeing the painting about to be dis­ carded by a neighbor. She asked the neighbor if she could have the painting and was relieved to be able to bring it safely home. Carl Jr. and Leona pointed to a portrait of Lelia done by her daughter, Louise Williamson Roe, now deceased. "Louise inherited moth­ er’s artistic talent," said Carl Jr. of his sister. “I had some of her musical ability. I played the clarinet.” Of his mother’s paintings Cart Jr. said she painted any­ where, especially on site, at the lake. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 23, 2012 — Page 3 Rebecca Fairfield (from left), Rian Rumsey and Nikita Fairfield learn about moonflowers. The unique flower only blooms at night. Tim Clay, Allesia Clay and Kaitlyn Potter place autographed handprints on a poster during the summer reading kick-off in Vermontville. The poster will be on display in the library throughout the summer. By Shari Carney Staff Writer Patrons of Vermontville Township Library will be tracking reading over the summer to earn prizes or free EBllOCtWIj — Kuteitita! ■ iiMpo^ /. mtiiiiRJ^ -J MiW'i® Hansbarger (ita tfitfid&M jtalte ■|)j|j!i f ’i®1 I ’ j.^1 j^ • is HrHjr. J movie rentals. So far, 60 participants have registered in three age groups. The program officially began Monday, June 11, with activities on the library lawn. Patrons planted Moonflower seeds to take home, drew with sidewalk chalk on the pavement and placed handprints with auto­ graphs on a giant poster to be hung in the library. The program continues through Saturday, Aug. 18, Haley Cook and brother Stephen Clevenger decorate with chalk during culminating with the annual auction Tuesday, Aug. 21. Vermontville Library’s summer reading kick-off Tuesday, June 12. Each participant received a folder with book sugges- auction or redeemed for tions, a bank book, deposit movie rentals (with parent tickets and a supply of permission). There will be a limit of two movies per checks. Readers are assigned a week, per person. Heating & flir Conditioning In order for books to group by grades in school. Fireflies is the youngest count, they must come from Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and group, preschool to second the library or borrowed flit Conditioners grade; Book Bats, grades through Mel-Cat. 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The eldest daughter of Delmar and Thelma Carr, Elizabeth was bom in 1932 and grew up on the family farm in White Oak Township, near Dansville. She graduated as class vale­ dictorian from Dansville High School and attended Michigan State University before marrying Philip Arnold, an automotive engi­ neer with General Motors. Elizabeth became the mother of five children, the youngest of which, Amy, predeceased her as a result of an auto accident. The Arnold family resided in Lansing and Grand Ledge before moving to the Detroit area (Pleasant Ridge) in 1967. Her marriage to Philip ended in divorce in 1988, after which she relocated to the town of Nashville to be near her sister and daughter. In her later years, she lived in senior citizen facili­ ties in Midland and Charlotte. A devoted mother and grandmother, Elizabeth is survived by her four chil­ dren, David (Sherry) Arnold, Susan (Roger) Trowbridge, Deborah (Bob) Hicks and Ned (Eve) Arnold; her sister, Junia Jarvie; 10 grandchil­ dren, and nine great-grand­ children. Elizabeth was a talented artist and pursued her artistic interests in a variety of media, including pastels, oil painting, copper enamel, ceramics, and leaded stained glass. She taught adult edu­ cation classes in leaded glass design and, together with her Ardyce L. Shafe 1991 after fmding the perfect MARSHALL, MI - Mrs. Ardyce L. Shafe, age 85, of location built their retirement Marshall passed into the lov­ home on Lake Gogebic in ing arms of her Heavenly Michigan's Upper Peninsula Father on Monday, June 18, Where they spent 23 years 2012 at Oaklawn Hospital. together. Ardyce was bom in New Ardyce loved to spend Auburn, W1 on June 21, time outside enjoying her 1926, the daughter ofthe late flower and vegetable gar­ Joel E. and Blanche E. dens. While exploring the (Babcock) Ling. beautiful natural surround­ She was raised in New ings at their up north home, Auburn, WI and attended she began hunting with her local schools graduating in husband and harvested her 1943. After graduating, she first whitetail deer. She and her sisters moved to developed a love of fishing, Washington, D.C. where they and even scared several black sang gospel music on the bear from their yard. radio. The sisters relocated Ardyce and Donald to the Battle Creek area to escaped the Michigan winters work at the Battle Creek to their home in Lakeland, Sanitarium. FL where they enjoyed She was the wife ofDonald spending time with friends Shafe. The couple was mar­ and neighbors. ried on September 18, 1976 Ardyce loved life. She in Battle Creek. The couple especially enjoyed spending both retired in 1985 from time with her family who will their respective careers; her miss her loving gentle spirit, from Beach Products in her warm, big hugs, encour­ Kalamazoo, and Donald from aging advice, her witty and Post in Battle Creek. fun sense of humor and her During their retirement beautiful smile. She will hold years the couple lived in East a special place in our hearts Leroy for many years, then in forever. D daughter Susan, helped to create and install a series of stained glass windows in Peace United Methodist Church in Nashville. She worked at Hastings City Bank in Bellevue as a teller. Liz was a nature lover, and thoroughly enjoyed garden­ ing and bird-watching. She also had a wide circle of friends and neighbors, with whom she maintained con­ tacts over many years. However, Elizabeth's family was always her primary focus, particularly her chil­ dren and grandchildren, and she will be greatly missed by all of them. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. The family will receive visi­ tors one hour prior to service beginning at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund or the Audubon Society Funeral services have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net NASHVILLE, MI - Jack G. Dawson, Sr, age 82, of Nashville passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, in Grand Rapids. Jack was bom in the Nashville area where he attended W.K. Kellogg High School and graduated in 1947. He served two years in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was the husband of Rose Lee (Mead) Dawson. They made their home together in the Nashville area where they shared 52 years of their lives together raising their family. He was employed at Oliver's in Battle Creek for many years until the business shutdown. Afterwards, he was employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings until his retire­ ment. Jack was a very talented musician and enjoyed play­ ing the guitar, and piano. In addition, he enjoyed fishing, carpentry, puzzles, and trips to Brethren where he owned property. Jack is survived by three sons, Jack G. (Phyllis) Dawson Jr. of Cadillac, Frank B Dawson of Hastings and Martin R. (Susan) Dawson of Nashville. He is also survived by one sister, Francis Mead of Atlanta; seven grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Lee Dawson; a daughter, Cindy Lee Dawson; granddaughter, Jamie Rose; and sister, Joyce Baker. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Friday, June 22, 2012, with Pastor Bryce Feighner officiating. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. Patrick Lynn Dies CHARLOTTE, MI Patrick Lynn Dies, age 56, of Charlotte, passed away unex­ pectedly on June 17, 2012 at his residence. He was bom on March 15, 1956 to Ernie and Pauline (Lynd) Dies in Charlotte. He was a graduate of Maple Valley High School, and for 30 years Patrick worked in the GM Parts warehouse in Lansing, and was a former Vermontville Fire Ardyce is survived by her Department volunteer. Pat two daughters, Debra (Bill) worked at 0.1. in Charlotte VanGorder and Donna previous to hiring in at Bruflat; her son, Robert G. General Motors where he (Marsha) George; stepdaugh­ worked until his retirement Pauline Dies; two sisters ter Sue (Rex Smith) Shafe; in 2006. Pam (Dennis) Woodworth of stepson, Steve (Diana) Shafe; Patrick is survived by his Whitmore Lake, Cheryl a brother, Lyle (Phyllis) daughter, Ashley Dies of (Darren) Ayles of Nashville; Ling; six grandchildren and Redmond WA; son, Joshua three brothers, Charles seven great grandchildren Dies of Charlotte; mother, (Jude) Dies of Charlotte, She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Maurice and Warren Ling; sisters, Ava McCann, Marion Miller, and Norma (Jack) CHARLOTTE, MI - taining family, friends and McCaulley. Catherine L. Spears of acquaintances on their farm Funeral services were held Charlotte passed away near Vermontville. at the Daniels Funeral Home, peacefully June 15, 2012 She is survived by her Nashville on Friday, June 22, after a short illness. children, Carolyn (David) 2012, with Pastor Steve Catherine was bom Lindberg, Fred (Kathy) Shafe officiating. Interment January 22, 1929 in Lansing Spears, Jr., Kent (Jane) took place immediately fol­ the daughter of Richard and Spears and Mary (Tom) lowing the funeral service at Lois (Faul) O’Brien. She Douma and grandchildren, Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ graduated from Dimondale Mariah (David) DeYoung, ville. High School and worked for Manda (Jason) Powell, Jane Memorial contributions Auto Owners Insurance Spears, Dawn (Kurt) can be made to the Company. Fairfield, Chad (Mandy) Alzheimer's Association. She married Fred C. Spears, Kate (Brian) Please visit our website at Spears, Sr. in 1951 and Rumsey, Kevin Spears, www.danielsfuneralhome.net raised four children. She Jeffery Spears, David for further details. worked for the St. Mary’s Douma and Luke Douma Funeral arrangements have Rectory for many years as a and 6 great grandchildren, been entrusted to the Daniels secretary and for the St. Nikita and Rebecca Fairfield, Funeral Home in Nashville. Mary’s School as a bus driv­ Wyatt and Carlee Spears, er and later worked at Carl’s Rian and Bryce Rumsey; Market in Nashville. sisters-in-law, Geri O’Brien Catherine and Fred and Audrey O’Brien, broth­ enjoyed many years of enter- er, Charles (Judy) O’Brien, Steven Dies of Nashville, Dennis (Dottie) Dies of Indian River, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernie Dies in 1986, and brothers, Rod Dies in 1988 and, William Dies in 2005. Funeral services wereheld Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Rich Mitterling as celebrant. Interment followed on the family lot in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Family and friends are encouraged to share their remembrances of Pat, and condolences for the family, in Pat's Book of Memories through Our Services at www.PrayFuneral.com. Catherine L. Spears sister, Janet (Gary) Jensen and brother, Dan (Theresa) O’Brien; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred C. Spears, Sr. in 1993, and brothers, George and Larry O’Brien. . Memorial services were held Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Fr. Francis Mossholder officiating. Visitation was held Monday, June 18, with the Rosary being prayed at p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Ionia Area Hospice or the charity of one’s choice. www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com. Doris E. Whit ur Family Serving Yours Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager 06768230 SOUTHERN CALIFOR­ NIA - Doris E. White, age 93, passed away in Southern California. Bom in Flint, Michigan and raised in Nashville, the daughter of Charles J. and Cecile (Zuschnitt) Betts. A long time resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan she was married to Leon E. White. He preceded her in death September, 2003. Mrs. White is survived by her son, David C. and his wife Catherine C., of Southern California; her brother, Robert H. Betts and his wife Dorothy of Nashville; and two grand- children, Alison L. and David C., Jr. A committal service will be held Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Rosedale Memorial Park, 0-50 Lake Michigan Dr. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 23,2012 — Page 5 POLICE BEAT Hallway encounter has two versions A woman entered the Barry County Sheriff’s Department June 13 to report a domestic assault. Reportedly, she arrived with two small children. She said her ex-boyfriend, a 33-yearold Nashville man, had entered her Nashville home without her permission and assaulted her. She also said the man had been arrested several times before for assaulting her. The alleged victim told deputies she was giving her children a bath and walked out of the bath­ room to find the man standThe children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren ing in her hallway. She told of Rev. Robert and Naomi Taylor would like to congrat- him to get out, and when he ulate their parents on their 60th wedding anniversary, didn’t, she threatened to call June 28, 2012 the police. She said the man then grabbed her by the neck, choking her, and took her to the bedroom and threw her on the bed, still choking her. She believes she blacked out for a while, but continued to tell the man to get out of her house. He finally did leave. Sarah Shoemaker, Maple maplevalleytheater@gmail.c She also told deputies she Valley Schools’ theater om. may have scratched the man director, has announced that Auditions are scheduled across his face while defendaudition material for the for Tuesday and Wednesday, ing herself. The victim went “Wizard of Oz” is available Sept. 4 and 5, and will be to the sheriff’s department to at the high school or by email held at Maple Valley High get a personal protection t " o School in the auditorium. order against the man, and to press charges for domestic violence. When deputies Taylors to observe 60th wedding anniversary ‘Wizard of Oz’ audition material available *• Kqhteii | whtsgl^l oUufaitHj! ^Diana’s ‘-P^acdO J ju Call anytime for Maple Valley News ads 269-945-9554 The Place to Gofor Professional Styling' MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS mksttaWta tain ktoktota OfaliBlB t k k knjbi i H Stn^ iM Iftob1*1111 . (M kta^ iW nasi®’8® A-lk **» » » V*, l0***<-«4 * E * * >w****'; < Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 MB Aigr06787»077 <itc - 4$iL ♦ « «M»t * M E n6’ if!' jn» **“• Brothers Quentin and Ford Faynor of Vermontville are the creators, publicity and reporting team behind the Mustache Daily. The word ‘Daily’ is a bit of a misnomer since the publication is only released on major holidays. Perhaps the brothers are planning ahead; as subscrip­ tions grow, demand may result in daily production. The most recent edition (which sells for $1) is entitled Mustache Daily Fathers Day Special. Original artwork, photographs, interviews and comics await readers of the Mustache Daily. For information on subscription inquire Duey’s Corner in Vermontville. A 28-year- old Vermontville woman was arrested June 12 while attending Barry County Probate Court. She was taken into custody on an outstanding Friend of the Court warrant for child neglect. The case is closed. Local students named to dean’s list at Davenport University 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 SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Suri. 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. 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. Moming Worship.................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ......... 6:45 p.m. . PASTOR . Davenport University has announced that several local students have been named to the dean’s list for the winter 2012 semester. To qualify, a student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average while enrolled in at least nine cred­ its of regular coursework. Local students who have been named to the dean’s list at Davenport University include: Battle Creek — Jacqueline Clark, Kristas Fritsche, Jessica Lewis-Perry, Brett Sutherland, Shelby Wezell, Crystal Wilber. Charlotte — Krystin Root. Dowling — Elizabeth Beeke. Hastings — Ryan Cain, Sherry Jager, Sara Leary, Lauren Matthews, Adam Miller, Adam Skedgell, Alexandra Wendorf, Andrew Wingeier. Nashville — Jamie Reid. Sunfield — Jenna Avery, Alicia Brace; Vermontville — Christina Jenkins. . BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOCAL CHURCH l > ** ,»■ ,»■>* Local brothers launch own newspaper Woman in audience ends up in jail v v* v..;* v* v.. to® tnjk to bn i H& mfeM® contacted the accused he told, deputies he had been baby-sitting for his ex-girl­ friend and said he was never asked to leave. According to the man, the two had started to argue and he was walking down the hallway when the woman came out ofthe bath­ room and pushed him. He told deputies the woman punched him and scratched his face. The man said she continued to claw at him. He denied assaulting the woman and was only defending him­ self. The case has been turned over to the prosecu­ tor’s office for review. MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5468 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 Moming 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 517-652-1580 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. MAPLE GROVE B IBLE CHURCH ool vice 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH .. M-79 West 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 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 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Sunday Moming 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, 12:30 p.m. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located bn the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: .............. 9:15 a.m. Moming 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. 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.................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 Moming Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �-.1 Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 23, 2012 “He said he wouldn’t do it the window. The sight that if they tended to slow down. to my lamb,” Jennie kept met my eyes in the yard We must have covered two below will remain with me to or three miles at breakneck repeating, “He promised ...” After a long time, Jennie’s my dying day. Mr. X stood speed. When I realized that the mother came upstairs com­ with both arms held high. In passionately wiped our each hand were a dozen lamb horses, covered with foam swollen faces with cold tails, with their white wool and snorting loudly for water and said, “Come down blood stained, swaying and breath, would give out, I to supper, children, every­ twisting as if still alive and slowed them down to contin­ Mr. X’s jeering face above ue at a normal gait. thing is on the table.” We reached the outskirts We went down the narrow them: “Ain’t they pretty, of the village, near to the stairs, took our places at the Almy, just lookee!” At that moment. I saw Mr. business district. I stopped kitchen table, hands trem­ bling, eyes downcast and ate X in exactly the shape of the the team, tied them to a silently, while Mr. X, seem­ Devil as he was luridly por­ hitching post and ran the ingly in a jovial mood, made trayed in my highly colored three blocks to my home. My of Pilgrim’s mother met me at the door Jennie had saved her prize silly jokes and laughed — version [Note: Portions of this from the old gander in spite Progress. Homs, long tail, and in her arms I sobbingly alone — at his own coarse of the fact that he was tied to exhibit until the last — the story may be disturbing to horribly grinning mouth, and related the whole dreadful wit. a post by a cord attached to littlelambs. some readers] After supper, we helped sharp claws holding a pitch­ experience. She tried to com­ his leg. We finally ended at “This one,” she said, pick­ fort me. the pig pen. Looking at the ing up a little white bundle of with the dishes, still in fork. by Alma W. Swinton “Pingy,” she said, “the The question of spending Teen-age Stories was writ­ big fat sow and many half­ soft wool, “is mine. I’ve had silence, Mrs. X respecting farmer was only following Sunday on that farm was set ­ ten in 1965 by Alma grown piglets, I was remind­ it since it was bom. Its moth- our sick apathy. Finally, I found courage to tled for me then and there. I the traditions of his fore­ Williams Swinton, daughter ed of a story my mother told er wouldn’t nurse it, so I bears. For some reason — of Dr. George and Sara after I, as a very little girl, have brought it up on a bot- say that I would like to go to dressed in a flash, ran down of had visited my grandfather’s tle. Isn’t it a darling,” and she bed, Jennie followed me into the stairs without a word to perhaps a good reason, I Benedict Williams buried her head in the white her room where we snuggled anyone, gained the front don’t know — farmers think farm. Vermontville. “Pingy,” she said, “Why fleece. The little creature down into the deep feather gate, then the road. I was so lambs’ tails must be cut off, Jennie X was a classmate but,” she added angrily, “he who lived in the country. do you spend so much time responded to this admiration mattress, neither able to filled with the idea of leaving needn’t have done it in just that horrible place that I felt I speak at all. Every morning some mem­ on the fence around the pig­ with a gentle baa-a. I tossed and turned all could walk the five miles to that way!” Mr. X had finished milkber ofher family had to drive pen?” I never heard any more “Because,” I answered, ing and stood grimly looking night making new hollows in town in as many minutes. her into town and home But luck was with me. about the wagon and horses. at us as we fondled the lambs the thick feathers, awakening again after school, a long “they’re so Nassen!”* probably were The big white sow here in their pen. Suddenly setting every few moments to won- Where the lane to bam yard They five miles. The little country district schools didn’t have was in mud halfway up to her down his pail of foaming der if I could endure to met the main highway, the retrieved in time. The con­ back, and the young pigs milk, he said, “No use being remain in that place over farm team, attached to the science of the farmer any upper grades. I liked Jennie and occa­ could move only sluggishly so silly about a dumb animal. Sunday, visualizing all over lumber wagon, was hitched, (although I am not sure he sionally asked her to stay in in the thick muck. It seemed Time to have its tail cut off!” again the sharp ax, the blood, waiting for something. had one) must have led him town overnight with me. One to be the opinion, in those He grabbed the lamb and the suffering lamb, and most Without any definite plan to say nothing about the kid­ day she said her mother had days, that pigs had to live in started toward a comer ofthe of all the look of cruelty in beyond dire necessity to napping of his team. I tried to avoid Jennie at asked me to come to the farm filth. Next we went into the bam where there was a big the executioner’s face. (I leave in a hurry, I unhitched the team, sprang into the school. I pitied her, but most of Friday and “spend Sunday” big bam and tried to see who wooden block with an ax laid thought of him as such.) Still I was fond of Jennie; wagon, lashed the horses all I pitied the farmer’s wife. could jump farthest off the against it. with them. I, in my ignorance, not her mother was gentle and with the long whip kept in a Friday, after school, we big hay mow, over the horse *[The' [The' German word found Jennie’s father and stalls. Once, when I landed, knowing knowing what what was was coming, coming, sweet; I did not want to hurt socket by the front seat, and ‘nass’ means ‘wet,’ and mother waiting in front of my jaw hit my bent knees could only be chilled and them. Perhaps I would feel started those horses on such a gallop as they had probably ‘nassen’ in German means Uncle Will Benedict’s store, and I saw stars for several frightened by Mr. X’s ugly better the next day. The sun was bright in the not indulged in since they ‘to wet. ’ Given that the pigs where they had been shop­ moments. tone. But Jennie, who knew were covered in mud and she ping. Mr. and Mrs. X sat on We watched the herd of what to expect screamed, morning when I was awak- were colts. They ran and ran, while I was a very young girl, she the front seat of the lumber cows come lowing into the “Oh, father, don’t please ened from a fitful doze by a wagon, and-Jennie and I sat - bam, each taking its own don’t!” and began to sob shout beneath my window; bumped from one side of the must havejust used the word on a temporary seat behind stall, waiting patiently to be hysterically. Before our hor- “Almy, Almy, look here, hard board seat to the other, in a slightly different way, snapping the reins on their likely also the reason the them. This seat was a board milked. At the first sharp rified eyes Mr. X laid the I’ve got a surprise for you.” Still half asleep, I went to backs and clucking excitedly story was retold.] hooked over the two sides of sound of the milk being lamb’s tail across the block the wagon box. It was utterly squirted into the big tin pails, and chopped it off. unyielding, as hard as rocks, three cats came running for Blood spurted, the lamb and it had no back. I was their evening meal. cried in agony, all the other exhausted by time the heavy “Whoa, Boss, whoa now, sheep joined in as did the farm horses had walked the stand still,” said the milker cows, distant chickens and five miles to our destination. with a slap on Bossy’s pigs until the clamor was Jennie was keen on show­ flanks. deafening. ing me all the interesting Sometimes a cow became Jennie and I ran for the things about farm life. We irritated or restless, if the house, through the kitchen, visited the chickens; the set- milking was not done skill- past the mother’s inquiring ting hens who warned us fully. Then a powerful foot eyes, up the narrow stairs to Barry County black bean salad, citrus sec­ PATH 1-3 p.m. with a disturbed cackle not to shot out — man, stool, pail throw ourselves on Jennie’s Commission on Aging tions, granola bar. Tuesday, June 26 - Hastings get too near. The geese; we and spilled milk all mixed in creaking bed and cry our Menu and Activities Thursday, June 28 - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; narrowly missed a sharp nip hopeless confusion. heart’s out. Friendship Sites Chicken salad, potato Play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL Congregate Menu salad, cantaloupe, bun. 10:30-12:30 Cards. Monday, June 25 Friday, June 29 Wednesday, June 27 Alaskan salmon, wild rice, braunschweiger and Swiss Hastings - Walking Club 9 Prince Charles blend vegeta­ cheese, kidney bean salad, a.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; bles, coleslaw, tropical fruit. mandarin oranges, bun. Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 SUMMER OFFICE HOURS Delton Birthday Party; Baked potato bar, chili, Home Delivered Reminiscence. 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Making 10 a.m.; BYOG; Vermontville www.stepntimedancestudio.com Nashville Studio Only Wednesday, June 27 Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Richard Cobb David Cobb Cottage cheese, com and Kinship Support 6-7:30 p.m.; The lamb . Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Step N Time ZUMBA 517.852.9910 207 N. Main St. Nashville Ml Lie. #1748 �%S 4>w w *v *»S.\ ». Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 23,2012 — Page 7 CAR SHOW, continued from page »>»>v »>»> oh w CS*N*i Ci **” S S\ hhZ’’* fScS 'L £%, S SiM) S SS ^tek^ ^tek^iS <«* <« s Sa A jaguar on a Jaguar is spotted at the Route 66 12th annual Classic Car Show Saturday. This car show enthusiast looks longingly at a Corvette displayed Saturday in Nashville during the 12th annual Classic Car show. £ ‘^ £* »L L’» «Ik X ’•Hat •HatJjSi JjSi J |J ’’“ fc’t ., •*JJ *»Gnn ”sMw’Giifflkis WlJWlli^j This 1957 Chevy is on display Saturday on Main Street in Nashville. It’s standing-room only Saturday morning at the Nashville Fire Station as firemen and their families serve hundreds of pancakes during the car show. •**l WIOBJ^j'i &■—ife wbfjujjji,, anslijtti^,- -?--C KiDtit Ajuu/g^j .jut- ffl-Jp. L HjJukS''-' I^j .|id)ffl$“ ta w^f* ■ ’>**' a^Sns W-’?l ? .-feiifc' .-feiifc'- M *2 Nrr l:* nd k1®* । lirti I®. । a »5 liilft cert was the first of the Lyrics on the Lawn series sponsored by the Friends of Putnam District Library. The series will run throughout the next several weeks on Thursday evenings on the library lawn. Friday, Grace Community Church offered the commu­ nity hot dogs, lemonade and popcorn along with a karaoke contest, and games in the Maple Valley Pharmacy parking lot across from Central Park. Angel Christopher of Vermontville won the karaoke competition with her rendition of “Jesus Take the Wheel.” Softball tournaments began in Riverside Park behind the stores, and the night exploded with color at 10 p.m. as fireworks illumi­ nated the sky. Early Saturday, classic cars of all makes and models lined the streets. Organizers said 192 cars registered for the event. A 5K run began behind the stores, and pancakes were served at the fire barn. Softball continued with first place going to Wolverine Pest Services and second to Team Spotts. Throughout the day, visi­ tors enjoyed music piped through town provided by disc jockey Kyle Christopher. Food vendors ee CAR SHOW, pg. 11 WHERE EXCELLENCE IS EXPECTED DOBB INS. ACDelco AUTO SERVICE CENTER «*5 « Your Local GM Automotive Specialists * « £•x», >* W!, »» .^*5 ^*5 From left to right: David J. Heeringa, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; James L. Horton, Jr., D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; Eric S. Leep, D.O., Physical Medicine; Kenneth S. 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Phone 269.945.9520 / Toll Free 800.596.1005 Insured • Guaranteed • 40 Years Experience 07602999 efficient, personal, and professional manner. �Page 8 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 23,2012 , Valley Rally 5K winners announced the car Kyle Spencer, 19, wins his category in the Valley Rally 5K Saturday, June 16, in Nashville. Nashville firefighter Wayne Gould wins a medal Saturday in the Valley Rally 5K. NOTICE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE RESIDENTS/ PROPERTY OWNERS Any resident or property, owner of the Village of ^astivilie who would be interested in serving on the Nashville Zoning Board or the Nashville Planning Commission should turn in a letter of interest to the Nashville Village office at 203 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml Cathy Lentz Village Clerk 08785141 Jeff Taylor, 27, takes the medal for his age group in the 5K held Saturday during the car show. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012 by Shari Carney Staff Writer A total of 39 walkers and runners gathered for the Valley Rally 5K Saturday, June 16, in Nashville. The route started behind the downtown stores at 8 a.m. and traveled down Water Alley to Reed Street, east to Curtis Road to Sherman Street and back. First place finishers received medals according to TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an election will be held in VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP on TYiesday, August 7, 2012. The last day to register for the election is Monday, July 9, 2012 by 4:00 pm. Persons residing in Vermontville Township registering after the deadline will not be eligible to vote at the election. Voters may register by mail using a mail-in voter registration form or in person at a Secretary of State Branch office or the county or township clerk’s office. FOR THE PURPOSE OF electing candidates of the Republican Party and Democratic Party seeking nomina­ tion to the following partisan offices are to be voted for in Eaton County: U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative in Congress, state Senator, State Representative, State Board of Education, University of Michigan Renfs, Michigan State University TYustees, Wayne State University Governors, Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, Judge of the Circuit Court, Judge of the District Court, Judge of Probate, Prosecutor, Sheriff, Clerk and Register of Deeds, TYeasurer, Drain Commissioner, County Commissioner, Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Township Treasurer, Township TYustee’s, Precinct delegates and FOR THE PURPOSE OF Fire Millage Renewal, Library Millage Renewal and Additional Library Millage. The Clerk’s office will be open on Saturday, August 4, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm to accept applications for AV Ballots by mail, 120 E. First St., Vermontville, MI 49096, 517-726-0355. MCL 168.498 and MCL 168.653a Sharon Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk 06784973 Nancy Jones takes the medal in her age category Saturday in Nashville at the Valley Rally 5K. gender and age: Men: Kyle Spencer, 19; Jeff Taylor, 27; Jarret Morris, 40; Jerry Schray, 52; Wayne Gould, 61. Women: Kayia Bite, 19; Lizzie Mills, 28; Tiffany Blakely, 31; Nancy Jones, 63. Pre-registered participants paid $25, with all funds raised going to the Maple Valley athletics program, said Jerry Schray. Notice of Public Hearing Vermontville ZBA Zoning Variance Request Monday, July 2, 2012 At 7pm in the village office Nashville Police Chief Jerry Schray, wins a medal for his category in the Valley Rally 5K. Zoning Request from 636 S. Main Street to erect a garage on their property. 06785176 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 23,2012 — Page 9 LEGAL LEGAL LEGAL LEGAL LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE notice NOTICE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING.OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold R. Van Wyck, Jr., a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 15, 2004 and recorded April 7, 2004 in Instrument Number 1124928, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred FiftyTwo and 5/100 Dollars ($64,152.05) including interest at 5.875% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 07/26/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this pol­ icy is situated in the State of Michigan, County of Barry, Township of Thornapple, and described as follows: Lot 25 of Hilltop Estates, part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4, Range 10 West, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 74 accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof. 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 the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the prop­ erty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 23, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 703.2319 (06-23)(07-14) 06785178 IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis L. Goodemoot, a single man, to FDIC as Receiver of Washington Mutual Bank F/K/A Washington Mutual Bank, F.A., Mortgagee, dated September 20, 2007 and recorded September 24, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070924­ 0002376, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Eight and 43/100 Dollars ($113,578.43) including interest at 7.75% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 07/19/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Village of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as fol­ lows: Lots 3 and 4, Block 13, Parrott's Addition to the Village of Woodland, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 36 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned 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 the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 16, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 362.9889 (06-16)(07-07) 06784557 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mark Troy and Mary Troy, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for Amera Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 31st day of January, 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 5th day of February, 2002 in Doc# 1074345 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association , 7255 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen & 30/100 ($101,315.30), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of July, 2012 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.7500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, sit­ uated in the City (formerly village) of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 1276 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days imme­ diately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held respon­ sible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption Dated: period. 6/9/2012 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association , 7255 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association , 7255 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 WAMU FNMATroyMark (06-09)(06-30) 06783874 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 GARY L. BOWSHER and JANICE L. BOWSHER, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE, to THE HUNTINGTON MORTGAGE COMPANY, Mortgagee, dated May 5, 2000, and recorded on June 28, 2000, in Document No. 1046040, and modified on September 12, 2000, recorded October 20, 2000, in Document No. 1050996, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NinetySeven Thousand Thirty-Three Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($97,033.17), including interest at 6.375% 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 mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on July 12, 2012 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 4, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 57 MIN­ UTES 32 SECONDS WEST 329.94 FEET ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE, OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES 33 MIN­ UTES 49 SECONDS EAST 331.11 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST 329.97 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST 331.89 FEET ALONG SECTION LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASTMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF, FOR ENZIAN THE ROAD AND OVER SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR FORD ROAD. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 GMAC.010035 (06-09)(06-30) 06784095 Cal auttn to dace near Marie valley News ad! 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: James A. West and Charmayne L. West, Husband and Wife to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 20, 2006 and recorded January 30, 2006 in Instrument # 1159514 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche National Trust Company, as trustee for Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-W3, by assignment dated June 18, 2012 and subsequently recorded recorded in Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven Dollars and Eight Cents ($70,911.08) including interest 10.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage 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 July 26, 2012 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 62 feet of the North one-half of Lots 5 and 6 of Block 14 of the Eastern Addition to the City, Formerly Village of Hastings,, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as 618 S Hanover St, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance 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 required by MCL notice 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 6/23/2012 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for Argent Securities inc., Asset-Backed Pass Through erca Certificates, Series 2006-W3, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: & Potestivo Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-63650 (06-23)(07-14) 06785183 06785183 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 discrimi­ nation 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 269-945-9554Of1-800-8J01085 06768090 SwowtoKty wowto ty LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by Alexander Napier, and Renita Napier, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, L.L.C., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2006, and recorded on October 19, 2006, as Document Number: 1171621, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE HSI ASSET SECURITI­ ZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2007-HE1 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated May 10, 2010 and recorded May 14, 2010 by Document Number: 201005140004831, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Six and 73/100 ($233,576.73) including interest at the rate of 10.87500% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on July 12, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 15 acres of the West half of the Northwest quarter,; North of Highway M-66, Section 14, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, except com­ mencing at a point on the North line of the South 15 acres that is 300 feet West of the East line of the West half of the Northwest quarter; thence South to the Northerly right-of-way of Highway M-66; thence Northeasterly along said Northerly Right-of-Way to the North line of the South 15 acres; thence West to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 6416 M 66 HIGHWAY If the prop­ erty is eventually sold at foreclo­ sure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultur­ al purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption peri­ od will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrowers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemp­ tion period. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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 9, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE HSI ASSET SECURITI­ ZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2007-HE1 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 12MI01058­ 1 (06-09)(06-30) 06784038 �Page 10 - Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday June 23 2012 Clothesline art show was first in state Memories Most members of this early Nashville art group are unidentifed, except for Ella Taylor (second row, far left) and May McKinnis (second row, at right, wearing print blouse). The works of both these ladies are on display at Putnam Public Library in Nashville. The former Ella Denton was the wife of local machinist and crate-maker John Taylor. Miss McKinnis was a teacher in Nashville schools and lived on Francis Street on the south side of the village. Can readers identify any others in this photo? 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 0076 NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE ■ 8 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinpkleyffirst appeared in the' Maple Valley News, June 22, 1982. In August 1949, the first clothesline art show in Michigan was held in Nashville’s Central Park. The two-day affair, Aug. 19 and 20, was so successful it kicked off an annual tradi­ tion in the village. Clothesline shows continued through the late 1960s. Art shows still are popular in Nashville, though clothes­ lines no longer play a major role in displays. At that first exhibit in 1949, paintings were fas­ tened with clothespins on lines strung between the stately maples in Central Park. “The Nashville Clothesline Show promoted by local artists Friday and Saturday in Central Park was a definite success,” reported the Nashville News Aug. 25, 1949. “Visitors came steadily both days, and all of the artists who offered work for sale were well pleased with the sales they made.” • New Construction Designed and Installed • Boiler Installation and Service • Radiant Floor Tubing and Ceiling Goodman Installation • Duct Cleaning and Sanitizing • High-Efficiency Furnace and Air Conditioning Installation « 24-Hour Phone Service • Free Estimates Air Conditioning & Heating Serving Your Community for Over 40 Years The News noted that 350 visitors had signed the guest register and “twice that many looked over the exhibits without signing the register.” Numerous visitors, includ­ ing artists, were from other towns. Among them were Dr. and Mrs. Ross Fitch of Three Rivers, Miss F. Lillian Bush of Gull Lake and Patty Parrish of Battle Creek. “Visitors’ addresses,” reported the News, “included Holland, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Olivet, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Hastings, Plymouth, Charlotte, Lansing, Bellevue, Fishkill, N.Y., Vermontville, Lake Odessa and Washington, D.C. Exhibitors at that first show in Central Park were Leila Lentz, Nettie Parrott, Ada Scott, Mary Holman, Helen Strong, Virginia Maeyens, Madge Howland, Adah Murray, Irene Hamp, Daisy Scothome and E.A. Halverson. Mrs. Holman, who had studied art for many years and who had previously exhibited at Florida art shows, was the driving force behind introduction of art shows to Nashville. Bom in 1877 in Kalamo Township, the daughter of John and Ellen Andrews, Mary was a lifelong area res­ ident; attended Barnes rural school and graduated from Nashville High. She studied art all of her life, including studies at Olivet College, Michigan State University, schools in Battle Creek and Florida, and at Rockport, Mass., where she took her final course at age 86. For 25 years, Mary Holman maintained a studio and gallery in Nashville, pri­ marily in her home, but for a time in the 1960s in a reno­ vated blacksmith shop on North Main Street. (Where the ambulance station now stands.) Others of the founding group of clothesline art in Nashville were Helen Strong, Leila Lentz and Ada Scott. Mrs. Strong, who moved to Nashville in the early 1940s, was the daughter of Minnie Jarvis, a well-known artist whose works were dis­ played at the Louvre in Paris and the National Gallery in London. Helen had studied art at Ontario College ofArt. Leila (Luxmore) Lentz, wife of Carl Lentz of the NEWS OF • Geo-Thermal Installation and Senrice BAHRY • Rinnai Tankless Waler Heater Sales and Senrice •A0 Smith Water Heater Sales and Senrice • Empire Space Heater Sales and Senrice QUALITY, VALUE 8 SERVICE Nashville (517) 852-9565 Lentz Table Company fami­ ly, was a music, and art teacher in the Nashville school system. Mrs. Scott had studied art as a hobby. Nashville has long been the home of talented artists. The works of several, span­ ning a time period from the early 1900s to the present, are on display at Putnam Public Library, both on the main floor and in the reno­ vated rooms on the upper level. Among the local artists represented there are May McKinnis, “Hank” Reynolds, Dr. Jack Brumm, Ella Taylor, Agnes Putnam, Mary Holman, Eunice Higdon Priddy, John Johnson and Helen Strong. As a fitting tribute to Nashville’s heritage of tal­ ented artists, Mrs. Strong’s watercolor (donated last win­ ter to Putnam Public Library by Mrs. Gerald Montgomery, depicts Mary Holman, Leila Lentz, Ada Scott and Helen Strong — founders of Nashville’s clothesline art shows. GET ALL THE • Fuel Oil Furnace Installation and Senrice FROST HEATING & COOLING Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Mary Andrews Holman (1877-1975) took her final art course in Massachusetts at age 86. She had studied widely, exhibited at Florida art shows and gained popularity with her outstanding watercolors and seascapes. She is seen here in the early 1960s at the opening of her art gallery in a renovated blacksmith shop on Nashville’s North Main Street. She is one of several local artists whose works are on permanent display at Putnam Public Library. (Photo by Gladys Miller Richardson) COUNTY! § Seen at a July 1956 art show at Nashville High School are five local artists, four of whom were founders of the first clothesline art show in Michigan, held in 1949 in Nashville’s Central Park. From left are Helen Strong, Mary Holman, Frances Fleming, Leila Lentz and Ada Scott. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 23.2012 — Page 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events June 23 Market Rabbit Tattooing, 9­ 11:30 a.m., Expo Center. June 24 Open Speed Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center. June 30 County Shoot, 8 a.m., Barry County Conservation Club. July 2 Carcass Live Judging, 7 p.m., Expo Center. July 2 Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, after Carcass Class, Expo Center. July 3 Fair Superintendent Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. 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June 23,2012 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-06-30.pdf c135426811b93eb448ddf4fb8a5daee8 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY n e wsa IUS7M8SFUBUC UBRMtf 227EASTSKTEST •MSlllfGSbMI 49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 26, June 30, 2012 A local paper oftoday! Intern is enjoying his time helping Village of Vermontville by Shari Carney Staff Writer A phone call taken last winter by Monte O’Dell, Vermontville Department of Public Works supervisor, alerted him that the village had been chosen for a pilot program designed specifical­ ly for small drinking water and wastewater utilities; Michigan is one of 20 states chosen to gather data. Only two sites within the state were chosen for the asset-management program; one small Vermontville — and one large — St. Ignace. Michigan State University junior Nick Demorest answered an inquiry to be a summer intern in the study. His application was accepted and Demorest, a student in the college of agri­ culture and natural resources, began working with O’Dell in May. Demorest will earn three college credits for his research in the implementa­ tion of the program. He has been viewing train­ ing videos, setting up a data­ base and users, assigning tasks, creating a schematic Monte O Dell (left), supervisor for the department of public works in Vermontville, has an intern, Nick Demorest, working on implementation of an asset-man­ agement software program, and inventory list and a spreadsheet of assets. He is tracking the amount of time this takes. A presentation of data compiled will be pre­ sented at a conference in September. “I’m keeping a journal on how many hours it takes for training,” said Demorest, “I am logging everything I’m doing.” The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality wants to know ifthe program will work for small systems as well as large. “It’s free,” said Demorest of the software. “I’m the guinea pig, more or less — they gave it to me on a laptop and said ‘You tell us how it works for you.’” O’Dell said once water and sewer is in place, it is out of sight, out of mind. “You need to set up budg­ ets, replace it in so many years,” said O’Dell. The current water/sewer system was installed in the 1940s. O’Dell said 80 to 90 percent has been replaced and updated due to grant money, but he added that there are not as many oppor­ tunities for grants as in past years. A map in the village garage is marked with blue on the longest sections show­ ing completion and 12 short­ er streets left, marked in red. The program data will help O’Dell with knowing what the village has; what it’s using; when it was installed; and what replace­ ment costs and life expectan­ cy are for water mains, hydrants, valves and meters. O’Dell stressed the impor­ tance of preventive mainte- nance and prioritizing money for replacement and repairs. Demorest, who grew up in Lansing, had never been to Vermontville. “It’s really nice here,” he said. “I like the small-town feel. My first week Monte was showing me the water system; he’s busy. Ten peo­ ple stopped him to talk.” In Lansing, the only water system Demorest knew of were water towers and hydrants. Both, he said, are in need of repair. While being shown the village on one of his first days, Demorest recalled someone planting a tree and residents grabbing a shovel to help. “Everyone was very nice and very friendly,” added Demorest. “They are inter­ ested in what is going on.” After graduation, Demorest hopes to work with the environment and listed several options starting with water conservation and alternative energy sources such as electric cars, wind, solar and hydroelectric; con­ servation and protection of natural resources. “Water is one of our most important resources, and we take it for granted,” said Demorest. “Only the water on this earth is what we have,” added O’Dell, explaining that rainfall is not new water being added but rather comes from evaporation and recycling of existing water. Demorest said he would like to remain in Michigan after graduation and apply what he is learning in his degree program and time in Vermontville to preserve the “ton of natural resources in this great state.” School board balances the budget Food service privatized by Shari Carney Staff Writer Maple Valley School Board passed a balanced budget at its meeting Monday, June 25, but the move was made at the cost of food service employees. The food service employ­ ees had offered to make con­ cessions which would have reduced wages by 20 per­ cent, but that was not enough for the board which elected instead to privatize the oper­ ation as the best option for the district. The amended June 2012 budget showed a shortfall in food services of $21,586. This amount had to be trans­ ferred from the general fund to balance the overall budg­ et. Chartwells Dining Services has been chosen to take over the food program. “A Chartwells partnership means a commitment to pro­ viding students with whole­ some, appealing meals,” says the company website, “achieving increased partici­ pation to ensure all students are nourished; and a trans­ parent measuring, monitor­ ing and reporting. We deliv­ er value through disciplined, sustainable growth that con­ tributes to the districts and communities we serve.” Sally Magoon, long-stand­ ing employee for the district with 25 years seniority, visit­ ed a Chartwells operation at the Homer Public School’s with Becky Wilson, food service staff member, and Superintendent Ronna Steel. Magoon, during the pre­ vious board meeting on Monday, June 11, had asked the board to outsource only the management piece, thereby retaining current staff. However, that was not to be. Magoon, Wilson, and other food service employees will now wait to explore options, perhaps remaining with Maple Valley Schools in food service but, if so, as employees of Chartwells. “With a balanced budget, students will have more offerings to select from,” said Darryl Sydloski in a fol­ low-up interview with the Maple Valley News. Sydloski also pointed out that state aid per pupil will be $6,966 which reflects a $120 per student increase. However, it does not make up for the $350 cut from per pupil state aid in 2010-11. Meeting seven of eight best practices, Maple Valley Schools will receive $52 per pupil for Financial Best Practices, though this will be the final year for this fund­ ing. In another cost-saving move, the district will com­ bine the elementary principal position with the special edu­ cation director position, sav­ ing approximately $57,000. An elementary specialist and secondary special educa­ tion position recently vacat­ ed also will not be replaced at this time. A reduction in the number of para-pros and hours plus placing a substi­ tute in the role of payroll clerk in the central office has added additional money to the budget. Custodial and maintenance services have been contracted to D.M. Burr and supply budgets have been reduced by 2 percent. Concessions made in salaries by the transportation department were enough to keep this area from being outsourced. Sydloski said in the fol­ low-up interview that required contributions to the state retirement plan are crip­ pling budget planning. For every dollar of payroll , Sydloski pointed out, 27.37 cents must to toward the retirement program. When he started at Maple Valley eight years ago, Sydloski said that required retirement contributions were 12.99 cents per payroll dollar. “That is over a 100 per­ cent increase,” said Sydloski. “It’s killing us and the state is not keeping up.” The district’s beginning fund balance is $559,222. Estimated revenues for the 2012-13 school year are $10,423,945 and expenses $10,400,128, leaving a sur­ plus of $23,817 as an esti­ mated total fund balance. A resolution to borrrow $1.7 million to meet bills before state funding resumes again in October was passed by the board. “I feel very unfortuate,” said Mark Jorgensen, trustee, “that this is not a win, win decision. It is based solely on tough times. It is our fiscal responsibility. You’ve heard how much money it takes to run the school. Get a hold of your state representatives and senators.” Maple Valley students win Optimist awards The Charlotte Optimist Club awarded the John W. Duris Scholarship to Gina Bishop (left) and McKenna Mater from Maple Valley. This award was granted to students who have successfully completed vocational training leading to a technical associate degree, certification or diploma program. Bishop and Mater graduated with the class of 2012. In This Issue.. • Austin Chuhak readies for college • 9-year-old designs Relay for Life T-shirt • Storyteller returns to Nashville • Train Wreck fighters set for event at Lake O. fairgrounds • Crunch Classic returns July 14 �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 30,2012 FMSMB, the secret society by Alma Swinton Teen-Age Stories was written in 1965 by Alma Williams Swinton, daughter of Dr. George and Sara Benedict Williams ofVermontville. In the frenzy of spring housecleaning, I was pulling boxes from drawers and cupboards. When I came upon one, yellowed with age, containing pictures and photographs, I paused, as I always did at such times, to glance through them. This evoked a long train of memories, hoary with age, and for a time I lived completely in the past. My granddaughter Sally, who had been assisting me, looked over my shoulder. “What funny costumes!” she cried. “Who are these people, grandmother? Are they some of your antecedents?” Sally was acquiring an enlarged vocabulary. “Yes,” I answered, “this lady in the frilled organdy bonnet is your great, great, great-grandmother. She is wearing the silk shawl brought from India by her husband — this gentleman vfith the heavy’Whiskers. 9‘ । “The youq^froy in the daguerreotype7~with the oldfashioned suit and beautiful sensitive face, was your great, great uncle, who was drowned at 14, a sorrow never forgotten even in my generation.” “Look at this funny group,” continued Sally, picking up another picture.” These are more modem. Why, grandmother, that looks as if it might be you when you were about my age. Is it, and why is that girl standing with a banner in her hand? I can barely make out some letters on it. What does it all mean?” “Yes, Sally,” I smiled reminiscently, “I am in that group. We were all (as you would express it now) “teenagers.” I don’t need to read the letters on the banner, I know them well. FMSMB “What in the world can that mean?” inquired Sally, with eager interest. And as I told her the story the years rolled back, and we were again school children in the small rural town of Vermontville. It was an age when boys began to look sheepishly at girls and when girls became conscious ofboys as boys and not just another classmate with whom to compete. In due time, a boy’s roving eye would settle on some particular miss, and after that, he singled her out for Valentines; sent her little notes or offerings of new maple sugar. She was selected as his partner for games and always called in for “letters” when they played “post office.” The rest of the group of girls whose interest changed daily (well, at least weekly) were annoyed at these developing steady affairs. Was it a little jealousy, perhaps? In any event, the matter Home Cooking at its Best Jack & Judy’s Country Kettle Cafe WE WILL BE OPEN THE 4TH OF JULY Won’tyou take a few minutes today to fly yourflagproudly in honor of ourfreedom 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Cool Looks was under constant discus­ sion and the subjects made the object of ridicule, to which they were apparently oblivious. entirely Sometimes, there appeared on the school blackboard in the early morning such slogans as “Henry loves Mary,” “Hannah loves Hank,” which would elicit gusts of laughter from arriving pupils and disciplinary action by a redfaced, outraged teacher. If the love-lorn were caught visiting in a comer or passing notes under desk tops, cat-calls and hoots would be forthcoming from the observers. Once, a bag of candy hearts with an amorous sentiment in red on each heart, sent to me, was intercepted — and those sentiments were bandied about from one gleeful prankster to another for my benefit at all times and in all places, until I wanted to run and hide. I was especially annoyed because I didn’t like the boy who had sent them, very well, anyway. On Sunday nights, most of the group attended the service in the Congregational Church, the girls partly from religious motives and partly, no doubt, to have some place to go. The boys went because the girls were there. The latter (or boys) all sat in the back seats and before the benediction was fairly finished, they tore out of the lobby and lined up in long rows on either side of the walk leading to the church door. A girl was loathe to be the first to pass through those waiting lines, so all made a pretense of adjusting hat or cloak, of visiting with neigh­ boring families or drawing out a book from the Sunday school library (a shelf against the far wall) to put off the ordeal as long as possible. Faces were delicately flushed and voices pitched a little high, as finally, giving their skirts a flounce, the girls went through the church door and down the steps to the waiting lines below. Eyes straight ahead, on each countenance was an expression of supreme indif­ ference, belying the turmoil EXTENDED TANNING HOURS For Your Convenience SUMMER HOURS - JUNE - AUGUST Monday - Wednesday - Thursday 3pm-8pm Friday 9am -4pm Saturday 9am-3pm -Closed Tuesday and Sunday STYLISTS SUMMER SCHEDULE Teri - Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Amy - Thurday, Friday and Saturday Lynzie starts back July 9th and will be working Monday, Wednesday and Saturday July Specials ALL PRODUCTS & STYLING TOOLS 207 N. Main St., Nashville 20% Off 517-852-0313 Foryour convenience, please use back entrance 06785689 beneath — the hope, or satis­ faction of disappointment as some swain stepped up, and mumbling somewhat bash­ fully, “May I see you home tonight?” took the lady’s elbow and steered her in the proper direction. In due season, the boys came to be so sure of their lady’s favor that they ceased to ask for the privilege of being an escort and just fell into step beside the chosen one. On the school grounds at recess, one day, the girls in a group were voicing their protests at being “Taken for granted” by the other sex. “It’s high time they learned that we don’t fall into their arms like ripe plums,” voiced one speaker, angrily. (I had the feeling that there were, in her case, no arms ready to receive her when she fell. But proba­ bly that was just the cat in me.) “Yes,” agreed several, “we ought to teach them a lesson.” “Let’s organize,” suggested another. (Unions were beginning way back then.) I offered my grandmoth­ er’s home for a meeting place and all agreed to be there at seven o’clock that evening. The “regulars” were not entirely sympathetic with the idea, but didn’t dare to stay away. My grandmother’s home was, at that time, unoccupied and empty. It was a large rambling house with bam, granary, etc., surrounded by an acreage of gardens and orchards. I was given the door key and permission to use the premises. It was an ideal spot for organizing a conspiracy. We met on schedule, by the light ofcandles. A consti­ tution was drawn up, stating our aims and purposes. We arranged for a heart­ freezing initiation and oath of allegiance. Our immediate requirement was that, for one month, no member would accept any attention whatso­ ever from any boy and under no condition (terrible penal­ ties defined and stated) reveal the reason why or any other secrets of the new organization. All present took the solemn oath, and put on the badge marked with the letters FMSMB. We agreed to take in four more members, in order to have someone to initiate. (We were very pleased with our prospective initiation ceremony.) When, equipped with the new badges, we appeared at school the next day, interest mounted like wildfire. We had no difficulty securing four new candidates; in fact, we had to pick and choose which to put of many appli­ cants the four should be. We selected the ones most popu­ lar with the other sex. By means of the black­ board, we offered a prize to any boy who could guess what our club letters stood for. The boys were curious and scornful, and announced sneeringly that “any secondgrader could guess that.” But no-one ever came forth with the solution. The night of the initiation we met secretly, after dark, leading our blindfolded can­ didates, shackled together over devious village byways, through the orchard, the bam, the granary, up the back garret stairs, around musty packing boxes, finally to the front door where the “hand of death” greeted them. I touched that hand inadvertently once and near­ ly jumped out of my skin. It was a kid glove filled with cold wet clay. In the big liv­ ing room, the victims took the solemn oath of obedience and secrecy and then were given a little taste of what might happen to traitors. First, they would be branded. A sharp piece of ice formed letters across their foreheads. All thought it was a genuine sheep branding iron and screamed at the top of their lungs. Next, all their hair would be cut off. No one heard of bobbed hair. Long hair was a woman’s pride and glory. While an officer grasped one of the candidate’s locks, a handful of hair, no doubt filched from some mother’s extra puffs or curls, was noisily snipped into small pieces and allowed to fall on the victim’s face. She clutched her head frantically and begged for mercy. Lastly, they would be buried alive. This time, the victim, quaking with apprehension, was led to a room upstairs, where the bandage was removed for a moment, and she was allowed to view what seemed to be a yawning pit, at the head of which stood a skeleton draped in black, beckoning with a long, bony finger. (I doubt if the biology department of the high school ever knew to what use their prize skeleton, “Mr. Bones,” had been put, or to what pains the committee had been to secure it from and return it to the laboratory storage cupboard.) When, downstairs again, the initiates found that they were really uninjured, their relief was so great that they were willing to agree to any conditions. The fun began after church the following Sunday evening. Each swain who asked the familiar question (merely as a matter of habit) received the astounding reply: “No, thank you!” spo­ ken loudly and firmly. Shocked astonishment held the line silent for a moment, then the crowd jeered; “Henry got the mitten! Ha! Ha! Ha!” But when not only Henry but the entire line, from first to last, was rejected, there were none left to jeer. The boys gathered together in a swarm and buzzed like bees. But it did no good. The girls went home in groups, or pairs, or alone. When the club members met at recess, the next day, the “steadies” were inclined to be a little tearful and rebel­ lious. “Henry was to take me to the ice-cream social.” “Johnnie asked me for the Sunday School picnic,” they wailed. “Can’t we explain why we have to refuse?” But threats and the memory of the oath kept them in line. I fear that little attention was paid to school work the next week. A tug of war developed with the boys working to pull the girls into their camp, and the girls, without apparent rhyme or reason, refusing to be pulled. Halloween capped the cli­ max. It had long been the custom for couples to make the rounds, ringing door bells, removing fences, tip­ ping over small buildings. This year, the girls went alone in one long snake chain, all dressed alike, wearing covering veils and huge straw hats tied under the chin. One lone damsel might have been snatched out of a group, but not when support­ ed on all sides by a gang like that. One couldn’t even iden­ tify any certain girl, much less induce her to come forth. The next day all the mem­ bers of the FMSMB were looking pleased and. smug. Especially when they saw what their tactics had accom­ plished in the ranks of the enemy. The boys were gath­ ering like hornets, puzzled, dismayed, angry. The girls knew that they had the boys “on the run” and they waited placidly for the next move. It was to come soon. They learned through the grapevine that the boys had held a quick conclave and decided that the only solu­ tion was to form on their part a rival organization — some­ thing bigger, better, more intriguing and more deadly. They were to perfect details that evening at the Hammond home, in the room of the younger son, upstairs. A large number was rounded up to attend. This was a poser for the girls. After a hurried consul­ tation, a committee was appointed to scout the enemy lines and find out the exact plan of attack. That night, after dark, Della and your grandmother (I was one of those selected for this operation) attempted to place a high ladder against the side of the Hammond home. It fell down with a huge clatter, and we thought for a moment all was lost. But no alarm seemed to have been aroused, so we tried again, and this time succeed­ ed in making it fairly secure so that by climbing to the highest rung, standing on tip­ toe and clinging with our fin­ gernails to the windowsill we could just barely see a little ways within the room. But better than that, we could hear every word spoken. The situation was tiring and precarious, to say the least. Della and I took turns. More than once we feared discovery because we sneezed or couldn’t stifle a laugh over the silly antics within. “That will show ’em,” one would exclaim, when some­ thing drastic was suggested. “We’ll be as cagey as they are,” another would offer. There was no chance to take notes, so it was quite a feat to remember all the details of that evening’s planning, but we did. The next morning a proud and triumphant bunch of young men gathered for Continued next page �\S!>N\ SS!> SNhi S\) smISA? ‘JkJ ISA s %i %SS JJss**CSi ^CSii %’ 1 NU£SN ’’MMl’l N!W j* !WjS j Adi Ikhi t|< :sj$ j$ ‘*^1 Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 30,2012 — Page 3 Austin Chuhak readies for college by Share Cranny his affinity for computers. Staff Writer When asked about his Austin Chuhak recent family Austin said, “I get my graduate, Maple Valley personality from my dad and Class of 2012, is preparing my smarts from my mom.” for college. While this is the The oldest, Austin has a normal transition for many, brother, Zane, 11 and sister, Chuhak faces unique circum­ Katie, 8. The family moved stances and physical chal­ to Vermontville in 1996. lenges. Pneumonia and “lots of Bom in Charlotte, surgeries” until age 11 to 12 Chuhak’s parents began to occupied much of his early notice Austin was not able to years. Now as a young man stand. At eighteen months he the primary issue has been was crawling but was drag­ swallowing food. After a ging his knees according to couple of recent choking his dad, Joe Chuhak. incidents he has decided to A muscle biopsy brought be tube fed, solely. the diagnosis of spinal mus­ “I haven’t eaten food since cular atrophy type 2. Austin December,” said Austin. is wheelchair bound and He admitted he had an dependent upon health care addiction to Mountain Dew professionals for his needs. and that after giving up the Joe has been his primary drink he had headaches from caregiver. His mother, the caffeine withdrawal. Michelle, is a registered His dad added Austin nurse. Shortly after diagnosis misses eating bacon and at age 2, Austin started comments when he smells it Austin Chuhak with his primary caregiver and dad, attending classes at Eaton cooking. Joe Chuhak, are readying for Austin’s move away from Intermediate School District An avid reader and ambi­ home to Michigan State University where he plans to where he began to develop tious student, Austin began study three-dimensional game design. J“Sj ma S^ S^W pulling ahead of his class in 10th grade. He completed 26 college credits attending Lansing Community College o ^Mb Continued from previous page *»i*S T ■ "»¥ 11 ^ ^sitn !1 ^rts^nai ®! ^'tiphij flLfeilffl|®< Ir ttn, i « ns % flffiatafe it fcis!hslition at Wai 6® lintiM in ftM®®bis iImjW a frfctpiW p j ? , ' fe gioffe W tatiHMi gedaiste!’ jdUfflllll®1® jjjjiljii®^ ij jM^11* iSw*? >w** ■ »*$ 9-year-old designs Relay T-shirt Relay for Life participants on the Angel Wings team will be sporting a T-shirt designed by 9-year- old artist Keilyn Carpenter. Keilyn said she knew exactly what the shirt should depict when she and her grandmother Sandy Carpenter were discussing ideas — ribbon with angel wings wrapped around it. Sandy’s sister, Karen Amon, lost her battle to cancer, and family members participate annually in Relay for Life. moral support at the line fence and entered the school room in a body, prepared to wipe the weaker sex right off the map. What was their sur­ prise and horror to see on the. spacious blackboards before them, the entire account of the previous evening’s pro­ ceedings. It was incredible. It was fantastic. But there for all to behold was the constitution, the bylaws, the object of the association, the membership and officers listed in full. High Officiating Grand Vizier Potentate: Harry Larson Secondary Supreme Vice­ Potentate: John Parmenter Nobel Scribe and Exalted Keeper of the Records: George Brunson Mighty Chancellor of the Exchequer: Ben Allen Exalted Marshal and Keeper of the Door Keys: William David The look of chagrin on the faces of those boys was so overwhelming that in a few moments the entire high school was in an uproar of merriment. I think I may say even the teachers joined in (discreetly of course). i l^; &»' !*i«* << <ffix •i<xx 1X5 11*1 X* X5 #1* >X W X* <• * J * ■ W* yJs’ II 1*0 taking computer graphics and web design; learning Photoshop and Dreamweaver from the The new club burst like a punctured balloon. I doubt if it ever met again. And I don’t recall that the FMSMB met many times after that either. It had served its purpose. “0, didn’t rtell!jou.Wt those letters meant?” Females Mysterious Society for the Mystification of the Boys. In pace requiescat. [That’s Latin for ‘rest in peace.’] Adobe Creative Suite and AutoDesk Maya’s 3D ani­ mation software. Lacking confidence in writing Austin developed his skills and teacher, Cindy Gatewood, from Maple Valley told him he was one of her best writers. Michigan State University will be his new home in a few weeks. He will attend orientation in July and move on campus toward the end of August. Joe said he is cautiously happy for his son stressing, “our primary focus is on his health.” Interviews will be taking place to find a full-time care­ giver to accompany Austin while away, from home. MSU ranks near the top in the nation for three-dimen­ sional animation and game design; Austin’s chosen major. He said the entertainment field is the largest growing industry and spoke of the success of the of World of Warcraft a video game hav­ ing 10 million subscribers played online at $15 per month; each. “How cool is it that we’ll play one of Austin’s games some day,” said his friend and fellow Maple Valley stu­ dent Dustin Jones. Video games are a family interest Joe said, “I’ve been immersed in video games forever, since Atari 2600.” Austin recalls his own evolution playing “Sonic” on Sega Genesis, transitioning to “Gex” bn Panasonic 3DC, “Zelda” on Nintendo 64 games on Microsoft X-Box. Austin’s favorite’s are “Portal” created by Valve; the aforementioned “World of Warcraft” by Blizzard Entertainment and “Elder Scrolls” by Bethesda Game Studios. When asked what he most looks forward to in college Austin didn’t hesitate, “high speed Internet and staying up late.” Attention Current Tennants ... Railside Storage & Stowaway Storage IN LAKE ODESSA All payments and inquiries must be made M66 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 • 616-374-1200 WE NOW OFFER 3 LOCATIONS TO STORE YOUR VALUABLES IN SIZES 5'X10' UP TO 1O'X3O' WAREHOUSE SPACE AVAILABLE Dr Carrie Wilgus is pleased to announce the addition of a new Mid-Level Provider to her team! Please welcome to our team: Christi Bush PA-C. Christi is a board certified physician assistant who received her degree from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Christi grew up in Bay City Michigan. After high school, Christi attended Alma College where she received her degree in Psychology. 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Vermontville ZBA Zoning Variance Request Monday, July 2, 2012 At 7pm in the village office Zoning Request from 636 S. Main Street to erect a garage on their property. Hastings Pediatrics 1761 W. M-43 Hwy., Suite 2 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 269-948-7337 Fax: 269-948-9976 Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm 06785577 rft �Page 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 30, 2012 Storyteller returns to Nashville Henry Stewart CHARLOTTE, MI Henry L. Stewart, age 57, of Charlotte, formerly of Nashville, passed away on June 21, 2012 at Moore's Adult Foster Care Home. Henry was bom on January 13, 1955 in Charlotte, the son of Harold L. and Bessie Mae (Jenkins) Stewart. He graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1973. Henry retired from General Motors as a skilled trades welder after 32 years of service. He loved playing cards, farming, hunting and working with his dad in his garage on the farm. He also loved his four Harley Davidson motorcycles and his black GTO. Henry was a devoted Detroit Tigers fan. He was also a loving son, brother, uncle and great uncle. Henry will be missed by his parents, Harold and Bessie Mae; sisters, Sally (Bill) Martin, Kathy (Fred) Spears, Jr.; sister-in-law, Brenda (Swift) Stewart; Lawn & Garden nephews, Mike and Dan Martin and Chad Spears; nieces, BessAnn Sheppard, Jane Spears, Dawn (Kurt) Fairfield, Kate (Brian) Rumsey, Sarah (Jack) Atkinson, and Tara (Chuck) Walker; great nephews and nieces, Anthony, Matthew, Samual and Nicholas Martin, Cassie and Nikki Palmer, McKenize and Emma Martin, Elie Marie and Gavin Sheppard, Nikita and Rebecca Fairfield, Wyatt and Carlee Spears, Rian and Mobile Homes AQUATIC PLANTS: OUR MOBILE HOME WITH ex­ Lotus & Water Lilies are ready! Also Koi & Goldfish, pumps, filters & pond supplies. Apols Water Gardens, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia Ml. (616)698-1030 M-F 9:00j>:30, Sat 9:00-2:00. LAWN SERVICE ACCEPT­ ING new accounts in Hast- ings/Nashville area. 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Another spe­ cial thanks to the Barry County Adult Day Care through the Barry County Commission on Aging. Henry was preceded in death by his brother, Arthur H. Stewart, who he’s joining. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 24, 2012, with Rev. Jeff Swift officiating. Burial took place in Hillside Kalamo Cemetery, Township. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association or to the Barry County Adult Day Care through the Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at w w w p r a y funeral.com. 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Call the library for more information or follow them on Facebook for updates, added Swantek. ers, days and weekends Copper pipes available. ble. Positions last July through September. Call- removed remove from rom (616)374-8837 for more infor­ mation. iAdpayp ly8 am Mtoo4npdmay Nashville home through Friday 8am to 4pm. Real Estate for sale in the village of Nashville. Price $34,900. Call (269)945-5304. NEED BUSINESS CARDS, envelopes,, brochures or more? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. Deputies were called to a Maple Street residence in Nashville for a reported breaking and entering of an unoccupied residence June 15. Deputies were met by the Realtor who took them into the basement to show that all the copper piping had been removed. The woman said there appeared to be no dam­ age to the entry doors. Nothing else seemed to be missing or damaged. A wit­ ness reported seeing two 30ish white males enter the house a couple days earlier, but did not seen them leave the home. 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Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Uc. #1748 lIl July 3 July 3 July 5 July 9 July 9 July 9 July 9 July 12 July 13 July 13 July 14 July 14 July 15 July 18 July 19 County Shoot, 8 a.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Carcass Live Judging, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, after Carcass Class, Expo Center. Fair Superintendent Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Dairy Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Carcass Class - Swine, 6p.m., Geukes. Carcass Class - Lamb, 6:30 p.m., Geukes. Carcass Class - Beef, 7 p.m., Geukes. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., KCC. Fair Camping check-in, 5-8 p.m., Expo Center Pavilion. Fair Camping check-in, 5-8 p.m., Expo Center Pavilion. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fairgrounds. Non-Livestock Judging Day, 9 a.m., Expo Center. Dog Judging, 9 a.m., Show Arena. Goat Check-In, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Expo Center. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. HansbarnEr] I Heating & fiir Conditioning Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and Hjj fiir Conditioners Full Line of Indoor fiir Quality Produc FREE Estimates Licensed 6 Insured mjuo Uermontvllle • Cole Hansbarger, Owner Bl 7-490-1287B FUakcaeubaoonok �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, June 30,2012 — Page 5 From the Pulpit Engagements barnjCounluu barnjCoun Enjoy freedoms the right way by Pastor Marc S. Livingston Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, July 2 Chester Gospel Church I Corinthians 8:9 — be careful, however, that the exer­ cise ofyour freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. Galatians 5:13 — You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. I Peter 2:16 — Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. I recently returned from a fishing trip up in Canada. We were roughly two hours from the nearest town, and only saw one other person the entire time we were camped. The time up there was one of great peace and tranquility. As you probably noticed and if you didn’t, I have three different Bible passages for the article today, and there is a reason. I am very grateful to be a citizen of the United States of America. 1 am even more grateful to be a citizen of heaven. Because I am a citizen ofthe USA, it didn’t take me long to get that feeling of anxiety when going across the border into Canada, even though we are supposed to be friends. You see, many Americans have crossed the border and given the Canadians a bad taste for Americans. Many use their American freedom as a cover-up for evil, a stumbling block and indulge in their sinful nature. Sadly, when you tell them you haven’t got cases of booze, nor tons of smokes, or don’t plan on breaking their laws, they look at you as if you are a liar. Much the same thing happens in the realm of Christianity. Because we think we have the right to do this and that, many non-Christians wonder about us. We know that a primaty response to Christianity is that the church is full of hypocrites. When I personally received Jesus Christ as Savior, my citizenship changed from earthly to heaven­ ly and so did my behavior. I am going to heaven whether I drink, smoke, chew or go with girls who do. But my behav­ ior according to God never gives me the freedom to indulge in the sinful nature, or become a stumbling block to the weak or as a cover-up for doing evil. As we celebrate our country’s independence, enjoy the day, but enjoy it right. As a believer every day, enjoy your freedom in Christ, but do it right. Baked chicken breast and gravy, seasoned potatoes, Brussels sprouts, applesauce, dinner roll. Tuesday, July 3 Sloppy Joe, coleslaw, pota­ to wedges, sliced peaches, bun. Wednesday, July 4 Kersjes-Vadeboncoeur William and Christine Kersjes of Nashville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey to Jeff Vadeboncoeur, the son of James and Ann Vadeboncoeur of Manistee and Peter and Connie Smith ofthe Traverse City area. The bride-elect is a gradu­ ate of Spring Arbor University. She is currently employed with the State of Michigan. The groom elect is a graduate of the GRCC Culinary program. He is cur­ rently employed with Compass Group at the Van Andel Institute. A September 22, 2012 wedding is taking place at Pleasant View Family Church in Dowling, recep­ tion to follow. COA Closed in observance of Independence Day. No Meal Delivery. Thursday, July 5 Oven fried chicken, potato salad, green beans, orange, biscuit. Friday, July 6 Sliced turkey and gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple, dinner roll. LOOM CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194. 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 tions of religious services. In 2008, a group entered Mount Hope Church in Delta Township, throwing items at parishioners, yelling obscen­ ities at children and activat­ ing fire alarms inside the church, which caused emer­ gency personnel to respond to a false alarm. “People have the right to gather and conduct religious 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 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 services and should be free from concern that political groups will interrupt that worship,” said Shaughnessy, R-Charlotte. “People should be able to go to church with­ out worry about someone attacking their families.” Under previous law, fines were not acting as a deterrent for the crime of disrupting a religious exercise. The new FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE ed. green beans, peaches. Friday, July 6 Sliced roast beef and Ched­ dar cheese, potato salad, mixed fruit, bun. Wednesday, July 4 COA Closed in observance of Independence Day. No Meal Delivery. Thursday, July 5 Baked chicken breast and gravy, stuffing, seasoned potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cinnamon applesauce. Hastings - July Birthday Party; Mini Massage 9 a.m.; Walking Club 9 a.m.; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG; Music, TV Strings; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, July 3 - Hastings - Patriotic Fun Party 10:30 a.m. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Tuesday, July 3 Wednesday, July 4 - COA Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, July 2 Breakfast sandwich, hash brown cubes, spiced apples, orange tangerine juice. Wednesday, July 4 COA Closed in observance of Independence Day. No Meal Delivery. Thursday, July 5 Spaghetti and meatballs in sauce, broccoli, cherry crisp. Friday, July 6 Sliced turkey and gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, law increases the maximum penalties to one or more of the following: 93 days in jail, a fine of $1,000, or 100 hours of community service. In addition, repeat offenders would be subject to the same terms of imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000, or up to 200 hours of community service. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrices 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Thursday, July of 5 - Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Quilting 11:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, July 6 - Hastings Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. oan'r erve up n rmnc New & Used Tires • Oil Changes Brakes • Batteries • Struts • Shocks Tune-Ups • Diagnostic Services Mufflers* Engine Repair See us for all of your RV & Boat Trailer Tires. Most sizes in stock. IVI66 Tire I 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 • www.m66tire.com 616-374-1200 ARDEN CENTER & LANDSCAPING THURSDAY-SATURDAY ONLY JULY 5TH - JULY 7TH ALL TREES & SHRUBS PERENNIALS BUY ONE GET ONE OFF OFF 5715 South M-66, Nashville • 517-852-1864 Summer Hours: Tue. - Fri. 9:00 - 6:00; Sat 9:00 - 4:00 EwingLandscaping@yahoo.com 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. 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 ..................I...6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 l EW NG > Sunday Schoo Worship 0 a.m. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 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, 12:30 p.m. Closed in observance Independence Day. Frozen meal. Must be heat- 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Activities Calendar Monday, July 2 Tuesday, July 3 Tuna pasta arid broccoli raisin salad, peaches, granola bar. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 . Cheddar cheese, black bean and tomato salad, apple­ sauce, club crackers. 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH > Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, July 2 Governor signs Shaughnessy bill outlawing church protests Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill introduced by State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy to guarantee the right of Michiganders to exercise their freedom of religion without threat of interrup­ tion. Public Act 202 of 2012 strengthens penalties for political protesters and groups that cause interrup- . . Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events 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. 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 Mas 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 30, 2012 COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO event this property is claimed as COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY a principal residence exempt INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY from tax under section 7cc of the BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ general property tax act, 1893 PA POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY 206, MCL ,7cc please contact our SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE office at (248) 844-5123. This DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR firm is a debt collector attempting NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ to collect a debt. Any information TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage obtained will be used for this pur­ pose. If you are in the Military, Sale - Default has been made in please contact our office at the the conditions of a certain mort­ number listed below. MORT­ gage made by Alexander Napier, GAGE SALE - Default has been and Renita Napier, Husband and made in the conditions of a cer­ Wife to Mortgage Electronic tain mortgage made by: James A. Registration Systems, Inc. acting West and Charmayne L. West, solely as a nominee for Decision Husband and Wife to Argent One Mortgage Company, L.L.C., Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 20, Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2006, and recorded on October 2006 and recorded January 30, 2006 in Instrument # 1159514 19, 2006, as Document Number: Barry County Records, Michigan 1171621, Barry County Records, Said mortgage was assigned to: said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche National Trust DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL Company, as trustee for Argent TRUST COMPANY, AS Securities Inc., Asset-Backed TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS Pass Through Certificates, Series OF THE HSI ASSET SECURITI­ 2006-W3, by assignment dated ZATION CORPORATION June 18, 2012 and subsequently TRUST 2007-HE1 by an recorded in Barry County Assignment of Mortgage dated Records on which mortgage May 10, 2010 and recorded May there is claimed to be due at the 14, 2010 by Document Number: date hereof the sum of Seventy 201005140004831, , on which Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven mortgage there is claimed to be Dollars and Eight Cents due at the date hereof the sum of ($70,911.08) including interest Two Hundred Thirty-Three 10.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said Thousand Five Hundred mortgage and the statute in such Seventy-Six and 73/100 ($233,576.73) including interest case made and provided, notice at the rate Of 10.87500% per is hereby given that said mort­ annum. Under the power of sale gage will be foreclosed by a sale contaihed in said mortgage and' of the mortgaged premises, or the statute in suqh case made some part of them, at public ven­ and provided, notice is hereby due,. > Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on July 26, giyen that said .mortgage will be 2012 Said premises are situated foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ in City of Hastings, Barry County, gaged premises, or some part of Michigan, and are described as: them, at public venue, at the The South 62 feet of the North place of holding the Circuit Court one-half of Lots 5 and 6 of Block in said Barry County, where the 14 of the Eastern Addition to the premises to be sold, or some part City, Formerly Village of of them are situated, at 01:00 PM Hastings, Barry County, on July 12, 2012 Said premises Michigan, according to the are situated in the Township of recorded Plat thereof. Commonly Maple Grove, Barry County, known as 618 S Hanover St, Michigan, and are described as::' Hastings Ml 49O58.The redempSput h 15 5acresote acres of the WesL.-^j1 es.-j Per'°d erd sSj shSjJ Jlbe-6 b'e-6“ monts months 4 [he [ Northwest qua^V**n,h?d ,, ®,e°f^6hs?b' unless Northi h bf MH<ignhu w>ayv M.-R6R6, fSioenctin on detenr,mined ,eabandonesd in uancceosrsdance with MCL 600.3241 or 14, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, MCL 600.3241a, in which case Maple Grove Township, Barry the redemption period shall be 30 County, Michigan, except com­ days from the date of such sale, mencing at a point on the North or upon the expiration of the line of the South 15 acres that is notice required by MCL 300 feet West of the East line of 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; the West half of the Northwest or unless MCL 600.3240(17) quarter; thence South to the applies. If the . property is sold at Northerly right-of-way of Highway foreclosure sale under Chapter M-66; thence Northeasterly along 32 of the Revised Judicature Act said Northerly Right-of-Way to of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the North line of the South 15 the borrower will be held responacres; thence West to the point of sible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclo­ beginning. Commonly known as: 6416 M 66 HIGHWAY If the prop­ sure sale or to the mortgage erty is eventually sold at foreclo­ holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. sure sale, the redemption period Dated: 6/23/2012 Deutsche Bank will be 6.00 months from the date National Trust Company, as of sale unless the property is rusee for or Argent rgen Securities ecures inc., nc. trustee abandoned or used for agricultur­ Asset-Backed Pass Through, al purposes. If the property is Certificates, Series 2006-W3, determined abandoned in accor­ Assignee Mortgagee of dance with MCL 600.3241 and/or Attorneys: Potestivo & 600.3241a, the redemption peri­ Associates, P.C; 811 South Blvd. od will be 30 days from the date Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml of sale, or 15 days after statutory 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File notice, whichever is later. If the No: 12-63650 (06-23)(07-14) 06785183 property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the All real estate advertising in this news­ property is sold at a foreclosure paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which sale, the borrower(s) will be held collectively make it illegal to advertise responsible to the person who “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ buys the property at the mort­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex, gage foreclosure Sale or to the handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to mortgage holder for damaging make any such preference, limitation or the property during the redemp­ discrimination.1* Familial status includes tion period. TO ALL PUR­ children under the age of 18 living with CHASERS: The foreclosing parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of mortgagee can rescind the sale. children under 18. In that event, your damages are, This newspaper will not knowingly if any, limited solely to the return accept any advertising for real estate of the bid amount tendered at which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all sale, plus interest. If you are a dwellings advertised in this newspaper tenant in the property, please are available on an equal opportunity contact our office as you may basis. To report discrimination call the have certain rights. Dated: June Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. 9, 2012 Randall S. Miller & The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Associates, P.C. Attorneys for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS 06766090 ORRORTUIUTT OF THE HSI ASSET SECURITI­ ZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2007-HE1 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 12MI01058­ 1 (06-09)(06-30) 06784038 BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOTAN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis L. Goodemoot, a single man, to FDIC as Receiver of Washington Mutual Bank F/K/A Washington Mutual Bank, F.A., Mortgagee, dated September 20, 2007 and recorded September 24, 2007 in Instrument Number 200709240002376, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Seventy-Eight and Hundred 43/100 Dollars ($113,578.43) including interest at 7.75% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 07/19/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Village of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as fol­ lows: Lots 3 and 4, Block 13, Parrott's Addition to the Village of Woodland, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 36 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned 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 the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 16, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 362.9889 (06-16)(07-07) 06784557 BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING.OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold R. Van Wyck, Jr., a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc,, as nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 15, 2004 and recorded April 7, 2004 in Instrument Number 1124928, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred FiftyTwo and 5/100 Dollars ($64,152.05) including interest at 5.875% per annum. 'LTndSrlhe' power of safe'cdhtained 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 07/26/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of County, Thornapple, Barry Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this pol­ icy is situated in the State of Michigan, County of Barry, Township of Thornapple, and described as follows: Lot 25 of Hilltop Estates, part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4, Range 10 West, as recorded in L,iber 5 of Plats, P,age 74 according to the recorded Plat thereof. 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 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 the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the prop­ erty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 23, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 703.2319 (06-23)(07-14) 06785178 Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News ads 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 GARY L. BOWSHER and JANICE L. BOWSHER, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE, to THE HUNT­ INGTON MORTGAGE COMPA­ NY, Mortgagee, dated May 5, 2000, and recorded on June 28, 2000, in Document No. 1046040, and modified on September 12, 2000, recorded October 20, 2000, in Document No. 1050996, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum bf NinetySeven Thousand Thirty-Three Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($97,033.17), including interest at 6.375% 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 mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, At the East doors Of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on July 1.2, 2012 Said premises are located in Barry County,, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4 OF SECTION 4, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS:BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 57 MIN­ UTES 32 SECONDS WEST 329.94 FEET ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE, OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 331.11 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST 329.97 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST 331.89 FEET ALONG SECTION LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUB­ JECT TO AN EASTMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF, FOR ENZIAN ROAD THE AND OVER SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR FORD ROAD. The redemption perigd shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled" Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag-ing the property during the GMAC redemption period. Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 GMAC.010035 (06-09)(06-30) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mark Troy and Mary Troy, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for Amera Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 31st day of January, 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 5th day of February, 2002 in Doc# 1074345 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association , 7255 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen & 30/100 ($101,315.30), and no suit or proceeding 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 statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of July, 2012 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises? described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.7500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, sit­ uated in the City (formerly village) of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 1276 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held respon­ sible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the period. Dated: redemption 6/9/2012 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association , 7255 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association , 7255 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 WAMU FNMA TroyMark (06-09)(06-30) 06783874 06784095 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 30,2012 — Page 9 Looking For a PRINTER! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH The areas most complete erinting facility Call one ofour salesprofessionals today! 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Some items not always as pictured. �Page 12 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 30, 2012 {A report to the community. Pennock Foundation. Neighbors helping neighbors. J OUR VISION; To be the preeminent foundation, with the flnancial resources to remain self-sustaining while concurrently funding the best health care and medical innovations for those served by Pennock Health Services. DOLLARS GRANTED BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN 2011: The Pennock Foundation is a conduit for the many generous contributions that are invested right back into the health and safety of communities served by Pennock Health Services. In 2011 alone, the Pennock Founda­ tion was able to grant $572,446 - with over $5 million granted in the last 25 years. From purchasing advanced medical technology for the community and investing in new facilities, to funding bicycle helmets for local youth, your contributions to the Foundation help people of all ages achieve and maintain good health. There is simply no doubt that every day the Pennock Foundation's donors and friends make a difference in the lives of local residents. As your local community hospital, Pennock provides over $4 million in uncompen­ sated care. Philanthropic gifts made to the Foundation help to make up the difference for medical services and health education. You may not get to meet the patients that you help through your contributions to the Foundation, but rest assured, you are making a very personal difference helping not only patients, but ■ Scholarship ^fj$r^((qrpilies $79^11 who.struggle ■ Improved Techno with health $26,780 ■ Good Neighbor issues that Charity Care dramatically $1,935 Impact their ■ Dialysis $458,777 lives. ■ Pennock Hospice Embracing Hope $20 @1 Community Health & Education $5421 THE POWER OF COMMUNITY. State Grounds offers on-going support State Grounds Coffee House of Hastings is showing their strong commit­ ment to our community by donating a portion of each coffee and latte' sale to the Pennock Foundation to help improve the health of our com­ munity and to provide on-going support for Pennock Health Services and other health-related outreach. Owners Scott and Salena Darling were looking for a way to give back to the community. Aware of the work of the Pennock Foundation, they de­ cided to support their community through the Pennock Foundation. Their goal is to raise $2,000 for the Foundation by August 31. Pennock Donors MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Our donors make all the difference. We thank and appreciate all of our donors for their contributions to a healthier Barry County. Through gifts of all sizes, we are able to continue our mission and commitment to this area. Listed below are our legacy donors who we honor for their commit­ ment to the Pennock Foundation through their lifetime of giving of more than $25,000. PHILANTHROPIST CULTIVATING GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH IN 2012 The Pennock Foundation awarded a grant of over $3,000 to Spiritual Care Consultants (SCC) that will provide funding for a study to measure patient outcomes and the af­ fect of a patient's emotional and spiritual health on their physical well-being. SCC's mission is to assist patients with emotional and spiritual issues - strengthening the link between mind, body and soul. In addition, the Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Com­ munity Garden Group to support existing community gardens in Middleville and Delton and start-up expenses for community gardens in Hastings and Nashville. The Foundation recognized the importance of gardening and its effect on improving health and a means of providing food to families who may not otherwise have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The gardens align with Pennock Hospital and the HomeTown Partner's community health initiative to decrease obesity in Barry County. CHAIRMAN'S SOCIETY Larry & Eariene Baum Flexfab Horizons Inti, Inc. Hastings City Bank Hastings Fiber Glass Hospital Network Ventures Gee & Longstreet, LLP Penn-Nook Gift Shop Mainstreet Savings Bank FOUNDER Dick & Ethel Groos Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Earl L McMullin The Viking Corporation Eldon & Patricia Cassell Douglas & Margaret DeCamp Become a donor, find more information or apply for a Pennock Foundation grant online at www.pennockhealth.com/foundation.html, Thank you. PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF PENNOCK HEALTH SERVICES. P ennock FOUNDATION 062612-01 OUT mission: To phcvietc ok -cjoitxcj buppoht (jOh, pauuickfrtMv SeWictS, mJL hoMv heated oubvLitck. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-07-07.pdf 6e3923556aedc454b5c87d64dab8da02 PDF Text Text MAPLE 144 new Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. A local paper oftoday! 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 27, July 7, 2012 Moo-Ville Creamery expanding, adding state-of-the-art technology Westvale-vu Dairy Farm and Moo-Ville Creamery will be getting a new addition; a dairy barn is expected to add 240 cows. by Shari Carney Staff Writer While the lagging econo­ my has taken its toll on the Maple Valley area; evi­ denced by foreclosed homes and empty storefronts, there is an encouraging sign at Westvale-vu Dairy and MooVille Creamery. Consistently selling 100 percent of the milk produced the past six months has allowed the dairy to expand. A new bam that will house 240 cows is under construc­ A drive to the corner of M-66 and M-79 south of Nashville reveals the site of a new barn on the Westvale-vu Dairy Farm expected to house tion; this will expand the herd from the 100-plus cur­ an additional 240 cows. rently being milked. The Troy said Louisa doesn’t farm is owned by Doug and know how to stop, either. Louisa Westendorp and their She credits good man­ children: Carlyle, Eric and agers who are doing every­ Troy (twins), Levi, Tina and thing she used to do, allow­ Brittany (triplets). Duties ing her time to develop cor­ have been spread around the porate gatherings, company family. Carlyle is the farm parties and event planning, manager, said Louisa. such as the Taste of Grand Eric is a co-manager and Rapids. operates the daily milking. The Westendorps have 15Ice cream production is plus employees who are like Troy’s main responsibility at family, said Louisa 60 flavors and counting. He The new bam will house also developed the moo- cutting-edge technology ville.com website and Moo- with robotic milking sta­ Ville Creamery Facebook tions. Lely Astronaut units page that has 4,369 followers will steam clean the udders, and climbing. scan and attach. Milk will be “He’s the computer guy,” delivered through a pulsating said Louisa. system, and the quality will Levi does all the process­ be continually inspected. ing and divides his time Time milking will be min­ between the farm and the imized, and the cows will creamery. Tina helps in the have less stress, said Troy. office and manages the Louisa said Canada and kitchen. She is a business Europe are far ahead of the management student at United States with this tech­ Olivet College. nology, and they expect to be Brittany and husband Joe one of six or seven farms in The new barn will house cutting-edge Benedict are home for the the state utilizing the system. technology with robotic milking stations. summer. They both attend The technology was Lely Astronaut units will steam clean college in Wyoming. “Jack developed in the Netherlands the udders, scan and attach. Milk will be of all trades” is how Louisa and three months ago made Local family relates to Hastings delivered through a pulsating system, and described Joe. its way to U.S. soil with pro­ couple’s adoption plans the quality will be continually inspected. When asked about Doug, duction of the units in Iowa. Electric musical group to perform Troy responded, “Does Dad In addition to robotics, the ever stop?” Louisa said of new bam will have 16-foot next on Putnam lawn her husband, “He is very high trusses, allowing for many dairy producers, real­ mals’ well being and stressNashville man appointed Masons good at being efficient and fresh air flow to simulate the ize that the way a cow lives reduced habitat, milk pro­ district deputy instructor training others.” outdoors, said Louisa. It will and is treated plays a large duction has increased, and “If it isn’t easy, we’re not be equipped with automated part in her ability to produce the new bam will soon allow Eaton County Fair starts Monday going to do it,” was quoted feeders and manure scrapers. healthy milk. many more contented cows as Doug’s motto. The Westendorps, like With attention to the ani- in on the production. In This Issue �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 7,2012 Local family relates to Hastings couple’s adoption plans The Burd family of Nashville is happy their cool treat at Moo-Ville will help a fami­ ly trying to adopt children in need. Pictured are (clockwise, from left) parents Tim and Kari, Arden, Timara, James, Jake Riddle, Tierney (Burd) Riddle, granddaughter Amelia and Katie-Grace. by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer More than 2,000 people stopped by Moo-ville Creamery in Nashville Wednesday, July 4, where 10 percent of the proceeds were donated to the O’Dell family ofHastings who are planning to adopt two children from China. The Burd family of Nashville understands fully the impact adoption can have on children in need. Their blended family of 10 includes 19-year-old Arden, who was adopted from Moo-Ville patrons wait in line for a chilly treat as temperatures climb to almost 100 degrees. Moldova in 1997; siblings 16-year old Timara, 17-yearold James, 25-year-old Tierney, 19-year-old Joshua, and Jeff, who died in 2011, all adopted from New York in 1998; and 6-year-old Katie-Grace, adopted at birth locally in 2006. Tierney and her husband Jake Riddell have a 7-monthold daughter, Amelia. Together, the family has learned to love and support one another, said mom, Kari. “We probably would have come for ice cream anyway, but we’re glad part of today’s proceeds go to help a family adopt,” said Tim. “There is such a need to help children find loving homes.” West Nile Virus arrives early in Michigan In the past week, West Nile Virus activity has been identified in two Michigan counties. Being the earliest detec­ tion of WNV activity in Michigan in several years, the Michigan Department of Community Health is urging citizens to remember to apply repellents during peak mosquito biting periods — dusk and dawn — and drain standing water around their homes. This past week, a mosqui­ to pool sample collected in mid-June by the Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission tested positive for West Nile Virus at Michigan State University. In addition, a wild turkey in Washtenaw County was sub­ mitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and also tested positive for the disease at MSU. These findings show the virus is circulating in mosquitoes and birds in the state that could present a risk to human health, said Dr. Corinne Miller, state epi­ demiologist at MDCH. Due to an unusually warm spring, mosquitoes that can transmit West Nile hatched early and are on the rise in Michigan, according to the state’s mosquito control dis­ tricts. West Nile can cause seri­ ous neurological illnesses, such as meningitis and encephalitis. Last year, WNV was responsible for 34 serious illnesses and two fatalities in Michigan. Nationally, 712 cases and 34 deaths were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Hot and dry conditions favor development of the virus and the mosquitoes that transmit it,” said Erik Foster, medical entomologist at MDCH. “These mosquitoes may breed near people’s homes in storm drains, shal­ low ditches, retention ponds and unused pools. When these areas are not flushed out by rains, it becomes stag­ nant and highly organic, which is appealing to mos­ quitoes.” While activity has been detected in only two counties so far, all Michigan residents should follow simple, strate­ gies to protect themselves, she said. In particular, citi­ zens are advised to use mos­ quito repellent products con­ taining EPA-approved active ingredients, such as DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Draining stand­ ing water and making sure door and window screens are in good repair will also help keep mosquitoes out of the home. “Adults who are 50 and older have the highest risk of illness caused by West Nile Virus. People who work in outdoor occupations like construction and landscaping are also at increased risk of getting bitten by an infected mosquito,” said Dr. Miller. “One bite from an infected mosquito can lead to a severe and possibly life-altering ill­ ness. Prevention is the key to protection.” For up-to-date information about West Nile activity in Michigan, precaution and treatment information or to report sick or dead birds, visit www.michigan.gov/westnile . Additional information can be found at the CDC’s website, www.cdc.gov/westnile. Maple Valley Youth Soccer FALL SOCCER SIGN UPS Wednesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 19 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley High School Cafeteria Open to out of district and home school students. ntact Brian Miller with questions �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 7, 2012 — Page 3 Health department offers tips for staying safe in the heat Cooling centers available The local singing group Glee returns for its third season with 24 members, including (front row, from left) George McNeill, Zach Allyn, Sam McNeill, Alex Everts, Dale White, Ian Smith, (middle), Louise Gross, Grace Riccius, Lauren Ricketts, Brooke DeVries, Emily Smith, Katie Kutas, (back), April DeVries, Zandra Siple, Abby Mater, Kortney Manchip, Kylie Booth, Tessa Sharp and Sabrina Wortley. (Missing from photo are Kathryn Wortley, Ashley Day, Andria Zuerk, Katie Pohl and Sarah Main.) Glee salutes the 80s Performing Saturday, at Art in the Park w, *** Wh ®S- ■taqu/L iHK tattnita rims- Kinawiail _stsfeihia! bsln msfmo.'sal Mik I 'IffiK ssta t,saegdiB, beet lit Site 113 K^aihli’iK al ptyWti afawto1 pmectm’ stu(Siu tnl'sSai1 jitfc SteaFau; |g[ EJ3U&®11' by Shari Carney Staff Writer The 1980s will be revisit­ ed this summer as members of Glee showcase numbers made famous by the likes of Madonna and Michael Jackson. Amanda Smith and Laura Soule co-direct Glee, a divi­ sion of the Lakewood Area Choral Society. This year brings the addition of Heather Wortley as a third director. The trio are musi­ cians, singers and performers who have merged talents to harness the energy and abili­ ties of area youths. Performing to sound tracks made possible by Laura Me Dermot, accompa­ nist, the group has been in rehearsal for several appear­ ances, beginning with Art in the Park Saturday, July 7, at 9:45 a.m. for the national anthem. A 14-hour retreat in June jump-started to the season. Solos, duets and group num- bn !« ^*£1 dk A Plfaf-fW 3f1 BARGAIN TWILIGHT DA,LY 4:00-6:00 PM * excludes Digital 3D (S) Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 7/7-7/12 O® 3D THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (PG-13) $2.50PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET DAILY 3:45,9:45 O® THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:45,6:45 MON-TH 6:45 O® MAGIC MIKE(R) SAT-SUN 11:20, 2:00,4:30, 7:10,9:50 MON-TH 4:30,7:10,9:50 O TED (R) SAT-SUN 12:00,2:20,4:40,7:00, 9:30 MON-TH 4:40,7:00, 9:30 O BRAVE (PG) ikhts up souho oowh ■ sat. in-iomam SAT-SUN 11:30,1:50,4:10,6:35, 9:00 MON-TH 4:10,6:35,9:00 THE With record temperatures across Michigan, it is espe­ cially important to stay cool and hydrated. Heat can be dangerous. According to the American Red Cross, exces­ sive heat can lead to sunbum, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To help avoid problems, stay hydrat­ ed by drinking plenty of flu­ ids and avoiding drinks with caffeine or alcohol. i Signs of heat exhaustion include cool, moist, pale or flushed skin, heavy sweat­ ing, headache, nausea, dizzi­ ness, weakness or exhaus­ tion. Ifsomeone is exhibiting these signs, move him or her to a cooler place, remove or loosen tight clothing and spray the person with water or apply cool, wet clothes or towels to the skin. Fan the person. If he or she is con­ scious, give small amounts of cool water to drink. Make sure the person drinks slow­ ly. Watch for changes in con­ dition. If the person refuses water, vomits or begins to lose consciousness, call 911 or the local emergency num­ ber. If someone is experienc­ ing heat cramps in the legs or abdomen, get them to a cool­ er place, have them rest, lightly stretch the affected muscle and replenish their fluids with about four ounces of cool water every 15 min­ utes. The Red Cross offers these tips to help deal with the heat and to prevent heat related illnesses: • Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day. • Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehi­ cles. • Eat small meals and eat more often. • Avoid extreme tempera­ ture changes. • Wear loose-fitting, light­ weight, light-colored cloth­ ing. • Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat. • Take frequent breaks if working outdoors. • Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat. • Check on animals fre­ quently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat Ensure they have water and a shady place to rest. Cooling centers are avail­ able to local residents. Barry County residents may visit Thomapple Manor at 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings (269-945-2407). Eaton County residents may go to Charlotte City Hall, 111 E. Lawrence St, Charlotte, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Capital Area Community Services — Eaton County, 1370 N. Clinton Trail, Charlotte, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Eaton Area Senior Center, 804 S. Cochran, Charlotte, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Meijer loca­ tions, 24 hours a day; Eatran for Eaton County, Eatran has seven free sites and trans­ ports Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 517-543-4145 service. Check the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Facebook Page for any upto-date information. Local students awarded degrees from WMU Two members returning for a third year with Glee are veterans Dale White and Emily Smith. bers had been distributed, and the participants came prepared, said Soule. “The kids were given a song list three weeks before. They had assignments to learn the words and music,” she explained. “They were fantastic and came pre­ pared.” The show promises to have all the flair of the 1980s, complete with big hair, scrunchies as bracelets and leg warmers. Songs for the season and the featured performers include “Living on a Prayer,” Abby Mater; “Lost in Your Eyes,” Emily Smith; “Sister Christian,” Dale White; “Let’s Hear it For the Boy,” Glee girls; “Always on My Mind,” Alex Everts; 269-967-8241 Antenna Men Digital TV Antennas • Towers • Winegard Channel Master • Rotors • Digital Converters Antenna Accessories • Custom Installation S Cell Phone & 4G Boosters_ TV Antenna & Tower Installation, Repair & Removal Insured • Guaranteed • 40 Years Experience www.theantennamen.com “Walking on Sunshine,” Katie Kutas; “Thriller,” with Sam McNeill in the role made famous by Vincent Price; “Stop Dragging My Heart Around,” Tessa Sharp and Dale White; “Eternal Flame,” Kylie Booth; “Fame,” Brooke DeVries and the Glee girls; “I’m Still Standing,” April DeVries; “Every Little Thing,” Glee guys; “Time After Time,” Grace Riccius; “The Longest Time,” Dale White and “Time of My Life,” Emily Smith, Dale White, April DeVries and Alex Everts. A preview concert for friends and family was held Saturday, June 16, with more than 100 people in atten­ dance. The Ionia Free Fair will host the group on the E­ Stage Sunday, July 22, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. In August, Glee will per­ form at the Sunfield Farmers Picnic, date and time to be announced. The group does not charge to appear and is interested in more opportunities; call Soule for' booking informa­ tion, 269-838-7681. Western Michigan University has announced its official graduation list for the 2012 spring semester. Additional honors bestowed on the graduates included summa cum laude (with highest honor), magna cum laude (with great honor) and cum laude (with honor). Local students receiving degrees, and their major areas of study, included: Bellevue — Mary Ann Davis, bachelor of science, biomedical sciences; Marie Lussier, bachelor of arts, anthropology and bachelor Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! of science, geology; Cody Lee Cook, bachelor of arts, history: secondary educa­ tion, magna cum laude; Christina Slachter, bachelor of science, student integrated curriculum; Janelle Fraley, bachelor of science, dietet­ ics, magna cum laude. Hastings — Devin O’Dell, master of science, materials science and engineering; Mark Kaiser, bachelor of sci- ence in mechanical engineer­ ing; Itzel Gomez-Avalos, bachelor of arts, French: sec­ ondary education; Lee Cody Hays, bachelor of business administration, management. Nashville — Alaina Mater, bachelor of science in nursing, cum laude. Vermontville — Douglas Kelsey, master of public administration, nonprofit leadership. 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On September 21, 1990, Donnie married Vivian Jean Lowe and they shared and enjoyed over 21; years together. Donnie loved his grand­ children very much and enjoyed engaging in their activities. He also loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and watching draft horse pulling with his wife, Vivian. In his earlier years, he helped his sons with mule pulling and did a lot ofraccoon hunt­ ing. Bows ‘n’ Buddies is one of two new groups to play at the Friends of Putnam District He proudly served in the Library’s free music series this year. Lyrics on the Lawn adds music to downtown United States Marine Corps Nashville Thursday evenings throughout the summer. for 20 years, including three tours in Vietnam. He worked at Aluminum The Friends of Putnam District Library is excited to have the addition of a rain Extrusions in Charlotte, venue as they prepare for Carefree Windows, and their third season of Lyrics Owens Illinois Glass after on the Lawn, a free music retiring from the Marines. series in Nashville. Donnie is survived by his Performances begin at 6:30 loving wife, Vivian; sons, on the north side of the library in good weather, or at the Nashville United Methodist Church in poor VERMONTVILLE, MI weather. “We had to cancel one Nicole Rachael Phenix, age performance each year of 19, of Vermontville, passed Lyrics on the Lawn so far,” away unexpectedly on June said Carrie Hopkins, treasur- 28, 2012 in Charlotte. She was bom on October at 7 pm in the village office er of the Friends of Putnam District Library and event 24, 1992 to Andrew and Zoning Request from 636 S. Main co-chair. “We are thrilled Brenda (Hill) Phenix at Street to erect a garage on their that the Methodist church is Hastings. She attended willing to become a partner school at Maple Valley High property. in this community event and School. Nicole is survived by her host the series should there mother Brenda, and father be rain.” The July 12 performance Andrew; her son, Bryce brother, Zach will feature Bows ‘n ‘n’ ’ Fifield; sister, Ashley Buddies, an eclectic group of Phenix; musicians who have played together for more than five years. The core of the group began with violins, viola and VERMONTVILLE, MI cello — hence “bows.” However, over the years, Dorothy Mills, age 99, of “bud- Vermontville, passed away other musicians dies” with vocals and instru- Friday, June 29, 2012. Mrs. Mills was bom ments such as guitar, key­ board, drums, flute, saxo- November 14, 1912 in phone and clarinet — have Coldwater, to Frank and rounded out the eclectic Mary (Rassler) Vroman. sound for various musical Dorothy spent most of her time, out of doors, walking genres. her dogs, gardening or just being outside. She was preceded in death by husband, Loren, and seven of her eight siblings. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Clint (Tammy) Schultz of Portland, Oregon, Chris (Shawn) Schultz of Charlotte, Chet (Jennifer) Schultz of Mulliken; and daughter, Cindy Weaver of Beaver Island. He will be dearly missed by his grand­ children, Megan, Madison, Mitchell, Travis, Ashley, Grant and Bryan; step-chil­ dren Bob and Becky; and step-grandchildren Abbie, Dee Dee and Andrew. He will be fondly remembered by his brothers, Arthur “Sam” and (Jean) Schultz of Ceresco, Darrell (Janet) Schultz of Charlotte; and Dee Schultz of Pickford; sis­ ters, Doreen “Susie” Kiplinger of Charlotte and Doris Schultz of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Doug and Dorwin “Dade” Schultz and sister-in-law, Coreen Schultz. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 2 pm at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Charles Jenson officiating. Interment will be at Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial con­ tributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Michigan Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at w w w p r a y funeral.com. Nicole Rachael Phenix Vermontville ZBA Zoning Variance Request Monday, July 10, 2012 Phenix; grandparents, Carl and Mary Hill of Vermontville. Private family services will be held at Pray Funeral Home, Inc., Charlotte. Memorials are suggested to the education fund for her son Bryce. Checks may be made out in the name of Brenda Phenix. Online con­ dolences, stories and pictures may be shared in Nicole's Book of Memories found under Our Services at www.PrayFuneral.com. Dorothy Mills NICOLE RACHAEL PHENIX Would like to thank our family and friends for their prayers, condolences, cards, flowers, and food during our loss..p A special thank y you to Monty y O’Dell and the Vermontville Fire Department for the use and setting up the table and chairs. We want to express our gratitude to Diane Gardner, Joyce and Jack Rathbum and Tina Pattengil for handling the funeral dinner. If we have forgotten anyone please forgive us. Again thank you to everyone. Brenda and Ashley Phenix Carl and Mary Hill 06786071 Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 3,2012 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Ml. 6811269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 7,2012 — Page 5 POLICE BEAT Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, July 9 Italian sausage, com, applesauce, dinner roll. Tuesday, July 10 Beef hot dog, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, tropical fruit, bun. Wednesday, July 11 New Orleans chicken, rice, Oriental blend, tossed salad, orange. Thursday, July 12 Grilled chicken breast, green beans, potato salad, cantaloupe, bun. Friday, July 13 Roast pork and gravy, baked potato, vegetable med­ ley, banana, dinner roll. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, July 9 Tuna pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, applesauce, crackers. Tuesday, July 10 Hard boiled eggs, potato salad, tropical fruit, granola i/ htkM ata tat' nfctditeiati j MAtiiNio I tairip ijlttti&ii d if tain Irifffciral । mfefafc bar. Wednesday, July 11 Sliced turkey and Cheddar cheese, coleslaw, apricots, bun. Thursday, July 12 Cottage cheese, com and black bean salad, pineapple, cookie. Friday, July 13 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, mandarin oranges, crackers. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, July 9 Italian sausage, com, spiced apples, wheat bread. Tuesday, July 10 Beans and franks, spinach, cherry crisp, granola bar. Wednesday, July 11 New Orleans chicken, rice, cauliflower, peas and carrots, orange. Thursday, July 12 Beef stew, winter blend vegetables, peach crisp, vanilla wafers. Friday, July 13 Roast pork, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, Prince Charles blend vegetables, bread pudding, prunes. Activities Calendar Monday, July 9 Hastings - Mini Massage 9 a.m.; Walking Club 9 a.m.;9; Card Making 10 a.m.; Music with Sam; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Nashville - Kinship Speaker 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. Whitecaps Trip 9:30 a.m. departure. 10 Tuesday, July Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, July 11 . Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Nails.; Euchre 12:30-2:20 p.m. Woodland - Mini Massage 11 a.m. Delton - Reminiscence; Blood Pressure. Thursday, July 12 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Quilting 11:30 a.m. Puzzles/Trivia. Delton Nashville - TV Time. Friday, July 13 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. Bellevue resident to talk about Michigan back roads Roh Rademacher will share his knowledge of Michigan back roads at the Saturday, July 14, meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society located at the Lake Odessa Museum, 1117 Emerson St. Rademacher, a resident of Bellevue, has spent many hours and miles traveling within the state to discover special places that are often overlooked, according to his website www.michiganback- LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194. 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 roads.com. Rademacher breaks the state into seven regions, highlighting what he consid­ ers interesting attractions such as apple orchards, Hemingway country, the longest covered bridge and other intriguing destinations throughout the state. The program begins at 1 p.m. with refreshments served afterward. The genealogy resource room will be open after the BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service..... Sunday School ..... ........ 9 a.m. 0:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... P.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. ...6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................... ■ ■.. -7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 w. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School...............9:45 a.m. Morning Worship............................. 11 .Evening Worship 6 Wednesday Family Night Service .......... .6:45 p.m. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 Trouble begins in a back alley Hastings City Police noticed activity June 20 in an alley behind an East State Street business. Officers saw a truck blocking the alley and discovered the license plate was not properly registered. Moments later, three subjects got into the truck and drove away. The officer stopped the vehicle and learned that the 52-year-old Nashville driver had a suspended driver’s license, plus an outstanding arrest war­ rant. One ofthe passengers, a 52-year-old Hastings man, also was wanted for an outstanding arrest warrant. The two men were arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. The third person, a 44year-old Hastings woman, was allowed to leave the Call anytime to place your Maple Valley News ad 269-945-9554or 1-699-876-7995 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services .9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 Social Security card is a long way from home A woman called the Barry County Sheriff’s Department June 14 to report her uncle’s home on Guy Road had been burglarized. The uncle was living in Florida and had received property in the mail that he knew was locked in a safe at his Guy Road resi­ dence, so he contacted his niece. The mail from the No appointment is neces­ sary to talk with the representa­ tive during this time. Ifunable to attend, call Shaughnessy’s Grace Community Church will host a blood drive Thursday, July 12, from I to 6:45 p.m. Root beer floats will be served to donors. The church is located at 8950 E. M-79 Highway in Nashville. Donors must be 17 or 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. 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 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West 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 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, 12:30 p.m. 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Lansing office toll-free, 855­ 328-6671, or email at DebShaughnessy@house.mi.g ov. Next Maple Valley blood drive is July 12 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 Nashville residence was postmarked through Eaton Rapids. A Eaton Rapids man had found a Social Security card in the tall grass near his driveway and mailed it to the uncle. The niece told deputies she had gone to the house and discovered the safe was missing. Several drawers and cupboards also had been disturbed. The uncle asked deputies to check in his closet to see if a camera and video camera were missing, and they were. He told deputies the safe also contained birth certificates for his wife, son and daugh­ ter, along with his marriage license and photos of his deceased mother. Deputies reported a neighbor had seen a suspicious white Chevrolet truck in the area driving back and forth. Another neighbor reported seeing a green Chevrolet or GMC truck driving slowly around the area. The case is inactive pending more information. Rep. Shaughnessy hosting Vermontville office hours State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy will host office hours in Grand Ledge and Vermontville on Friday, July 13. Shaughnessy, R-Charlotte, meeting until 5 p.m. for will meet with residents in research. The program is free and Vermontville at the Sugar Hut, 174 S. Main St., from open to the public. 10 to 11 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE scene. The truck was not properly licensed or insured and was impounded and towed from the scene. A sus­ picious substance in a clear glass tube was found inside the truck and was sent to a lab for analysis. 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. older, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. Each participant is eligible for a weekly drawingto win one of two gift certificates donated by Meijer valued at $250 and $125. 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..................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 06735449 �Page 6 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 7,2012 Urgent or Emergent? Earaches Minor Burns Simple Fractures Sore Throats Sprains & Strains Vr Cold/Flu Urinary Tract Infections Minor Cuts URGENT CARE Open 7 days a week Monday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 269.948.3360 • 1108 W. State St, Hastings No appointment necessary •4tr On-site laboratory services yftr Handicapped accessibility X-ray, ultrasound, and lab draw services Bone density & digital mammography (appt) Most major insurances accepted Credit cards accepted 4/r Severe Vomiting / Diarrhea4/r Abd. Pain ■A” Severe Bleeding Chest Pain w” Difficulty Breathing Head Injuries w Loss of Consciousness Seizures Life-Threatening Situations Major Cuts EMERGENCY Open 24 hours - 7 days a week 269.945.3451 *1009 W. Green St, Hastings For life-threatening emergencies, please visit our Emergency Department at Pennock Hospital. PENNOCK vvr health services www.pennockhealth.com County commissioners may be out of dog house on Animal Control issue department. by Doug VanderLaan “In talking with the Editor administrator [County After two years of it nip­ Administrator Michael ping at their heels, Barry Brown], if that person does­ County Commissioners may n’t have the animal enforce­ have tamed the Animal ment function under them, it Control and shelter issue at won’t carry as high a pay its committee of the whole scale,” reported Stolsonburg, meeting Tuesday. who estimated that the new The pesky problem took a director position — which he strident tone last week when also said could be termed the board locked up at its “supervisor” — would be official board of commis­ priced closer to $40,000. sioners meeting on a 4-4 vote That, apparently, was a far to reassign Animal Control different and a far more from the sheriff’s department acceptable figure to commis­ to a newly created depart­ sioners who had argued last ment that would also provide week that an estimated shelter services with its own $70,000 compensation pack­ director. age would be irresponsible in That vote and preceding light of coming budget dis­ discussion brought out frank cussions and possible discord from citizens in deficits. attendance, some of whom “It makes sense and it’s chastised the board for very workable for all of us,” attempting to move forward said Commissioner Robert on the new department with­ Houtman, who had proposed out facts and reliable finan­ last week’s plan that would cial forecasting. Tuesday’s have combined Animal meeting, however, produced Control responsibilities and unanimity, helped by a pro­ shelter operations. “I think posal from Commission that person [the director] Chair Craig Stolsonburg that should be narrowly depu­ attracted on 8-0 vote of tized to enforce the Michigan approval. Dog Law so that if there are Stolsonburg’s motion — vacations for Dar’s [Sheriff still to be more carefully Dar Leaf] Animal Control considered at the July 17 officer, sickness, backup or committee of the whole whatever’s needed that also meeting — proposes separat­ becomes their responsibili­ ing Animal Control and ani­ mal shelter responsibilities. ty.” The plan was workable Jurisdiction for Animal enough that Commissioner Control would remain with Dan Parker elected not to the sheriff’s department and make a prepared motion that one Animal Control officer. Duties for animal shelter and the board establish a tempo­ care — including licensing, rary study committee to adoption and euthanasia — report back to the board within 60 days on a recom­ would be designated to a newly created department to mended strategy for address­ ing the issue. be led by a director whose “The thing I want to be salary and benefits package sure we’re focusing on is would come from a current frozen Animal Control offi­ increasing the adoption cer’s position at the sheriff’s rate,” said Parker. “It’s going to be really important you hire the right person who’s got the experience and famil­ iarity and with working with volunteers. “I believe the volunteers can make a very big differ­ ence in this whole thing — getting dogs and cats out there to get adopted,” added Parker. “From what I’ve seen at other places, that builds up even more volunteers, it gets more donations coming in, they’ll have more fees for spaying and neutering, and it could become self-sufficient. I’d like to see that happen with that idea in mind.” Commissioner Don Nevins added his own con­ cern that volunteers who serve on the county’s Animal Control/Shelter Advisory Board would still be held intact and of value under Stolsonburg’s plan. In addition to Houtman’s and Stolsonburg’s assent, two members ofthe advisory board in attendance Tuesday were able to provide their own. “It sounds like what we’re looking for,” Mary Fisher, who’s also president of the Barry County Humane Society, told commissioners. Kathy Wiggins added a personal thanks. “I just want to compliment you,” said Wiggins. “I feel this is very workable, and I want to thank you very much.” In other business, the commission: • Approved a $3,000 expenditure to hire a space consultant for analysis of future security improve­ ments to the courts and law building and courthouse. Additional discussion regarding the proposed pur­ chase of two magnetometers, one for each building, served as an opening for future dis- Nashville man appointed Masons district deputy instructor Dennis J. Warner of Nashville was recently appointed district deputy instructor for District 41 of the Michigan Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. Warner is currently the worshipful master of the Kalamo Lodge and is also currently thrice illustrious master of Middleville coun­ cil and past high priest ofthe Zion chapter in Middleville. This new appointment by the Grand Lodge of Michigan will require him to teach six subordinate lodges within his area. Masonry is an organiza­ Dennis Warner tion of men bound together with a philosophy of moral ness in the home, honesty in standards, mutual under­ business, courtesy in society, standing and a brotherhood fairness in work, concern for in which all men are on a the unfortunate, resistance level and equal, said Warner. toward evil, love for one Freemasonry, which traces another and, above all, rever­ its ancestry to the Middle ence and love for God. Ages, he said, requires kindFreemasonry is not a secret society, added Warner. As is true with other fraternities and organiza­ tions, there is certain privi­ leged information known only to the members. They meet regularly for the discus­ sion of matters of Masonic interest. Warner said he is proud to be a Mason and is looking forward to serving the Grand Lodge of Michigan. cussions regarding staffing costs and possible recom­ mendations from space and security consultants on how to upgrade both facilities. “Barry County is one of the least secure courthouses in the state of Michigan,” Court Administrator Bob Nida reminded commission­ ers. • Recommended e appointment of Stolsonburg to serve on the agricultural preservation board. e • Recommended appointment of Joy Mulder to the agricultural preserva­ tion board. • Recommended a revised fee schedule for requested land information services to bring the county closer in line to neighboring counties and to market expectations. Requests, according to Director David Shinavier, often come from major mar­ keting companies seeking such items as delinquent tax records and property maps. • Recommended approval of a $9,100 contract with Netech Inc., for a county­ wide network security assessment, with funds to be paid from a federal grant deposited to the data pro­ cessing fund. • Recommended payment of a $612 bill to Drug and Laboratory Disposal for cleanup service in April of a methamphetamine lab. County Administrator Michael Brown groused about denial of a previous reimbursement claim made to the Environmental Protection Agency for more than $6,000. “Effectively, what they have told us is that the fund­ ing is a funding of last resort,” said Brown; “that, if we have funds that do not need to be replaced, then we will not be reimbursed. that if we took funds from some place that had to be replaced that really would be inappropriate. “The other side of this is you have to effectively show that you’re spending money you don’t have, and the real­ ity is we’re not in that situa­ tion. That is not what we understood when we applied for the funds.” Commissioners recommended that the bill be paid from the diverted felons fund. Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554or 1-800-870-7085 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 7, 2012 — Page 7 Eaton County Fair starts Monday S SK X X*tS *tS CSNIS The midway opens Monday, July 9, at the Eaton County Fair in Charlotte. *■ Cs *-*J* *-*J **Si, £*i,* S *»£*>* £> ***** **«£'•* ** <: < .V iill fr/fc a fc'1’1* i'i ‘ ^‘^n: ii n: taih> /® ‘■‘ !tan fa/ii *’ SfflJiliM The Eaton County Fair will be in full swing Monday, July 9, through Saturday, 14. Today, July 7, judging begins at 9 a.m. including demonstrations, public speaking and teen leader interviews and the 4-H dog show at the Wawiemia Pavilion. Following at 10 a.m. is 4-H Cloverbud non­ livestock exhibit evaluated in the Exhibit building. Landscape judging is at 3 p.m. Sunday at 11 a.m., all open class exhibits begin set up in the Gray building. Carcass animals live evaluatjpq wiy be in the cattle ring at 6 p.m. The annual fair has desig­ nated Monday as Farm Bureau Day, rides open at 4 p.m. Swine showmanship and market classes start at 8:30 a.m.; poultry showmanship begins at 9 a.m. An open class draft horse show will be at 10 a.m. and horse judging at 1 p.m. The grandstand features diesel semi and truck pulls starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday is kids day with rides opening at noon. Horse and pony classes begin at 8:30 a.m., at 9 a.m. is beef showmanship, breeding cat­ tle, market classes, feeder and club herd. Rabbit show­ manship and classes are also at 9 a.m. Sheep lead classes and decorative class will be later in the day at 6:30 p.m. The grandstand show for Tuesday is figure-eight races starting at 7:30 p.m. Senior day is Wednesday, and the midway opens at 2 p.m. Horse and pony classes begin earlier at 8:30 a.m. 4­ H activities continue at 9 a.m. with dairy and sheep showmanship, breeding classes, club herd, veal calves, dairy steers, breeding sheep, wool, market classes, feeder lambs, and the goat show and goat arena. Auto Enduro is the grandstand event scheduled for 7:30 Meghan Bignall will be showing Leroy at the Eaton County Fair. Bignail is a member of the Maple Valley Beefers 4-H club. p.m. Thursday is toddlers day for children age 6 and under. Kiddieland rides will open at noon and run until 2 p.m. 4­ H activities begin at 8:30 a.m. with the horse and pony classes, state show selec­ tions, 9 a.m. is the llama show in the cattle arena. Carcass contest results are at 10 a.m. in the Wawiemia Pavilion with market live­ stock sale luncheon follows at 11 a.m. The market live­ stock sale is scheduled for noon at the Wawiemia Pavilion. Tractor pulls are on the docket for 7 p.m., featur­ ing super stock, modified, two-wheel and four-wheel drive. Friday at 8:30 a.m. is the 4-H horse, pony, walk and trot championship and memorial classes. The live­ stock judging contest is at 9 a.m. A chicken barbecue will be at the 4-H Food Shack from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cloverbud animal check­ in is at noon at the Wawiemia Pavilion. Noon brings the Cloverbud cat, goat, poultry, rabbit and dog shows at the Wawiemia Pavilion. Dairy judging is at 2 p.m. Tractor pulls are the grandstand attraction featuring super stock, modified, super farm stock and four-wheel diesel truck. Saturday is kids day with the midway opening at noon for kids, and all rides at 2 p.m. 4-H events begin at 9 a.m. for the livestock sweep­ stakes showmanship in the horse ring. Small animal sweepstakes showmanship is at 10 a.m. Horse and pony trail class is at 1 p.m. in the horse ring. The small animal sale is at 2 p.m. in the Wawiemia pavilion. Moto­ cross practice is at 3 p.m. with moto-cross races com­ mencing at 5. n®on li tai ta gts I SB MKitilpt UK TZKEjffiai Mi 1 it Ema CALENDAR OF EVENTS ■x ’satoiii' Mfr tail' Mt fcipiii sm toidiiiiifr bi ggiHift bk -sr.' gjlftwa! tn DR $15* iriifrifr mP*"*1' ^31''*’ 4^ ’ iws *>>«*: >»>•* *5 0 * Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Poultry Bam set-up, 2 p.m., Expo Center. Rabbit Bam set-up, 8 a.m., Expo Center. Carcass Class - Swine, 6 p.m., Geukes. Carcass Class - Lamb, 6:30 p.m., Geukes. Carcass Class - Beef, 7 p.m., Geukes. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., KCC. July 12 Fair Camping check-in, 5-8 p.m., Expo Center Pavilion. July 12 Goat Bam set-up, 7 p.m. July 12 Sheep Bam set-up, 6 p.m. July 12 Swine Bam set-up, 7 p.m. July 12 Goat Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m., Goat Bam. July 13 Fair Camping check-in, 5-8 p.m., Expo Center Pavilion. July 13 Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fairgrounds. July 13 Dog Show set-up, 6:30 p.m., Expo Center. July 14-21 FAIR WEEK! July 14 Non-Livestock Judging Day, 9 a.m., Expo Center. July 14 Beef Bam set-up, 6 p.m. July 14 Dairy Bam set-up, 6 p.m. July 14 Rabbit/Cavy check-in 5-7 p.m. July 14 Dog Judging, 9 a.m., Show Arena. July 15 Goat Check-In, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Expo Center. July 18 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church. July 19 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. July 8 July 8 July 9 July 9 July 9 July 9 WHERE EXCELLENCE IS EXPECTED From left to right: David J. Heeringa, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; James L. Horton, Jr., D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; Eric S. 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IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING OTHERWISE. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS1 CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold R Van Wyck, Jr., a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 15, 2004 and recorded April 7, 2004 in Instrument Number 1124928, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred FiftyTwo and 5/100 Dollars ($84,1 52.05) including interest at 5.875% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on 07/26/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this pol­ icy is situated in the State of Michigan, County of Barry, Township of Thornapple, and described as follows: Lol 25 of Hilltop Estates, part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4, Range 10 West, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 74 accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof. 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 the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the prop­ erty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 23, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 703.2319 (06-23)(07-14) 06785176 IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNE CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL REUEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis L. Goodemoot, a single man, to FDIC as Receiver of Washington Mutual Bank F/K/A Washington Mutual Bank, F.A., Mortgagee, dated September 20, 2007 and recorded September 24, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070924­ 0002376. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Eight and 43/100 Dollars ($113,578.43) including interest at 7.75% 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 Circuit Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 07/19/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Village of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as fol­ lows: Lots 3 and 4, Block 13, Parrott's Addition to the Village of Woodland, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 36 of Barry County Records. 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 the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 16, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 362.9889 (06-16) (07-07) 06784557 FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the even! 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: James A West and Charmayne rmayne L West Husband and Wife tto Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 20, 2006 and recorded January 30, 2006 in Instrument # 1159514 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche National Trust Company, as trustee for Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-W3, by assignment dated June 18, 2012 and subsequently recorded in Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven Dollars and Eight Cents ($70,911.08) including interest 10.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be 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 July 26, 2012 S Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, igan, and are described as: The South 62 feet of the North one-half of Lots 5 and 6 of Block 14 of the Eastern Addition to the Formerly Village City, of s, Barry Co Hastings, County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as 618 S Hanover St, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance 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 MCL 600 324ia(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act , under MCL 600.3278, of 1961, the borro,wer will be held respon­ sible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 6/23/2012 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for Argent Securities inc., Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-W3, Mortgagee, Assignee of Attorneys: Potestlvo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-63650 (06-23)(07-14) 06785183 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Pair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation 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 discnmination ’ 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Dora the hired girl by Alma W. Swinton Teen-age Stories was writ­ ten in 1965 by Alma Williams Swinton, daughter of Dr. George and Sara Benedict Williams of Vermontville. Dora was the “hired girl.” Occasionally, a farm girl, yearning as it were for the y g, , bright lights, applied for housework in the village. It was a great condescension to “work out." and the fact was brought forth and empha­ sized many times a day by a toss of the head, a disdainful sniff or a quick frown if the task required seemed unduly menial. Dora was no excep­ tion to the rule, and my mother warned me that I her with must “handle her gloves” or she wouldn’t stay. I used to dream up a pic­ ture of Dora, standing like a queen, hand extended to bestow favors, while I knelt before her, properly gloved and said humbly, “Your Majesty, y, I will be gglad to relieve you of the dishes this noon.” The picture always brought a giggle which I had to suppress for fear Dora would realize I was laughing at her. Dora was blonde, even more than bolnde, her long hair bleached by the sun. Her large cheek bones hinted at some Scandinavian ancestry. Her hands were rough and red — but Andy thought them beautiful. Andy’s hands were red too, burned crisp from hours in the hayfield, as were the long bony wrists exposed below a too-short sleeve. Andy was tall and gangly and must have outgrown his clothes at an uncomfortable rate. Andy was a farm boy from Dora’s neighborhood and soon followed her to town, calling at our home each evening after Dora had fin­ ished the supper dishes and “read up” the kitchen; every night but Saturday — that was bath night. It took practically the whole evening to bring the big tub into the kitchen (or the woodshed in summer) and fill it with gallons of water pumped from the out­ door well. The water had COBB WELL DRILLING i REMIR •7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2” - 5” Well Drilling and R epair 30 Years Experience the window and watched the process and progress of courting just as youngsters watch TV today. “Oh,” we’d exclaim, “He’s holding her hand,” or, “He’s got his arm around her waist,” and sigh with vicari­ ous thrills as we witnessed romance unfolding before us. When the full moon arose, our lovers were silhouetted against it — Dora’s round face and knob ofyellow hair, and Andy’s huge ears like wings on each side of his head. Did they realize how eagerly we watched them? I never knew. When a huge circus was advertised to show in Lansing, my mother let me drive over to spend a few days with a relative. Walking around the circus grounds with my cousin, who should I encounter but Dora and Andy, who had driven over for the day. We slopped and talked for a few moments. I prolonged my visit a few days so Dora reached home at Vermontville before I did. “Well, Dora,” asked my mother, “what did you see at the circus?” “Almy and gy-raff!” said Dora. The combination was a byword in my family for years. While I was away for my first year at college Dora left. Her reasons: Almy would be “stuck up” now; she went to college. Besides, the place was too high-toned for her. They used hemstitched linen dish cloths and ruffled dust cloths. The hemstitching was on worn-out tablecloths, tom up for rags. The ruffles were on former silkolene pillow covers the soft material of which made wonderful dust catchers. 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Today pic­ ture windows are common­ place in new buildings, but then it was decidedly an innovation. Guests who saw it for the first time always exclaimed with surprise and pleasure. Directly facing this win­ dow, on the porch, was a long hammock, the kind that is hung high on the ends and sags to a deep hollow in the middle. Dora and Andy sat in the hammock, at first dis­ creetly near the ends, but as they gently swung to and fro, the pair slipped down the incline closer and closer together until they were tightly wedged into the deep­ est hollow. It wasn’t that they wanted to sit so close together (oh no) but it was impossible to assume any other position in those ham­ mocks. Now I, and whatever friend happened to be there at the moment, settled our­ selves in the parlor behind Please Send Resume to: recruiter@optimalstaffing.com Or Fax to: 517-394-7716 8 �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. July 7, 2012 - Page 9 Looking For a PRINTER? 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I do not remember the first time f went Io the library, but I have memories of visiting a* a child and feeling it was a magical place to be. I had favorite books I liked to read frequently Where the Wild Thing r Are, Frog and Toad, and anything by Richard Scarry. I would sit down and soon be lost in the adventure of a familiar •lory The library was a place for the imagination to thrive. One of my favorite memo net is walking down to the library with mom on a hot summer day. The cool air would greet us as we opened the doors and invited us to stay awhile. We would even- tually leave with a paper gro­ cery bag fil led to the lop with books to read; finishing in two weeks and starting the process all over again. My children were intro­ duced to the wonder and magic of the library through weekly tops there, and I love to hear my children say they cannot imagine there are people who “never step foot in their local libraries." When my teenage von stood toe to toe with me. looked me in the eyes and declared that he “needed to go the libraryI knew he had found that wonder and magic for himself. Today. Putnam District Library is the same place of magic and wonder, and pro­ vides practical services to our community. PDL has 'BO 'BOBBIN'S. BBIN'S COMPLETE ACDdco *•****”* computers, movie rentals and more programming than ever before. The library reaches the community providing support, free Internet, help with college financial aid forms and filing taxes. Our community will vote Aug. 7 on a millage for the library. The millage rate equates to $25 per $100,000 of property value. At that rate, the cost would be less than $1 per week to support Putnam library. 1 encourage everyone to remember to vote ‘yes' so Putnam District Library will have the finances needed to keep the magic and wonder alive for all. 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(269)-367-4811 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 7,2012 — Page 11 grown potatoes of excellent quality are being marketed in the village at the moderate price of 65 cents per bushel.. 1900 — Beginning with the next issue of the News, one column each week will be devoted to runaways, smashups, broken limbs, broken backs, broken necks, sudden deaths, etc. We dislike such incidents but it is made necessary by some of our people purchasing a portion of the drove of mustangs which were brought here Monday by Reese and Chatfield, dealers in Western horses. Monday afternoon, the ponies were it holy water; Holy Mass put up at auction, and 24 of observed, and three infants them were disposed of to the baptised. following persons: C.J. (two); 1884 — The wool market Scheidt George has been exceedingly lively Hartford; O.D. Barnes (two); this streets Dell Crazier; H.E. Downing week, our A.J. thronged with loads of wool (five); Kelley, Cass every day. Probably the Vermontville; largest clip of wool produced Oversmith; Will Reynolds; in either Barry or Eaton Will Flory; P.A. Yourex, counties is that of Hiram Maple Grove; Ward Gribben; Gridley of Kalamo, which and V. Norton, Maple Grove. 1901 aggregated 2,300 pounds, e of the sheared from 400 sheep. The heaviest and most destructive biggest load of wool storms which ever visited this marketed here was brought in vicinity occurred on the night Saturday by A. Spaulding, of July 4, when four inches who lives lives four four miles of rain fell within a time limit southeast of Kalamo village. of four hours, and the bulk of It weighed 1,894 pounds. it in two hours. Railroad Hardy and Ainsworth alone traffic was halted with two have purchased 70,000 washouts near the Otto pounds of wool so far this Schulze farm, and the bridge near Gregg’s Crossing was season. Fully 3,000 completely carried away. 1888 people attended the matinee Throughout the county, road at the driving park on the bridges are gone and fences Fourth of July, and the event and crops along streams are may be chronicled as a either entirely destroyed or success in every detail. [1982 badly damaged. 1902 liable note: The driving park was a race track and athletic thermometers hit a bit above grounds located north of the the 100 mark on the Fourth. 1905 — Three runaways, river along what is now one of them a costly and Kellogg Street.] 1892 — The official test of near-fatal affair, were caused the water works which Saturday evening by boys occurred last Friday was very throwing lighted firecrackers much of a disappointment to promiscuously about on the majority of the people, Main Street. Some miscreant inasmuch as the works utterly tossed a giant cracker under failed to perform what was John Bigelow’s wagon just as requred of them. This was he was hitching his team in ascribed to various causes, front of the Commercial one of the more probable House, and the horses reared being that the valves of the as it went off, then whirled pumps were not in proper and ran, dragging John some condition. Another test will distance, then crashing into another rig, with considerable be given shortly. 1899 — Some new home-damage to wagons and harness. Memories of the Past This week in Nashville history Memories of the Past This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckleyfirst appeared in the Maple Valley News, July 6, 1982. 1876 Vermontville, which always has been a dry town, came near to having a beer saloon last week. However, a group of citizens got wind of the move to license such a place and at the council meeting Monday night a petition bearing 125 names, and objecting to the proposal, was presented to the village fathers. It now appears that Vermontville will try another century without a saloon. 1878 — A.L. Mercer has traded his 40-acre farm in Maple Grove for 800 acres of land without buildings in Missouri. It just doesn’t seem a man can lose on a deal like that. 1880 The new Chemical Works started operations July 3, and now the whistle can be heard at intervals during day and night. 1881 When the news reached Nashville Saturday afternoon that President Garfield had been felled by a red-handed assassin, the village was clutched by gloom and sorrow. Some businessmen closed their stores, several draped the national emblem in mouring, and the bell of the Christian church was tolled for half an hour. In all the churches Sunday, there were were prayers for the ultimate recovery of the president. 1882 — The dedication of the Catholic church Wednesday was witnessed by a full house, many of whom had never viewed a Catholic service before.Rev. J.A. Stroser of Grand Rapids performed the ceremony. The church was blessed inside and out by resprinkling upon Attention Current Tennants ... 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Hayes Tieche were reelected to the school board, and Mrs. Floyd Everts was named as a new member at the annual school meeting Monday night 1924 — Nashville Independents chalked up three victories last week in as many games, against teams from Middleville, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. 1926 — Some miscreant cut and removed the rope from the fagstaff in Central Park last week and Merle Staup volunteered to climb to the top of the 45-foot iron pipe and installl a new one. Although it looked like mighty ttough climbing, Merle made it in nimble fashion. 1927 ancial contributions from various merchants have made it possible to have free band concerts each Staurday evening, at least through July. The band will play on Street, under the Main directionof Dr. W.G. Davis. 1930 More than 600 Nazarene young people were in Nashville July 4 for the all-day youth rally in Putnam Park. 1931 — In the special village election Monday, the waterworks proposition was defeated by a vote of 113-64. Unofficial word is that the state health department will take legal steps to compel the village to stop using river water, which has been pronounced unsafe. 1932 A group of horseshoe pitchers from Dowling and Delton visited the local club Monday evening and a 50-game contest was staged, the final count standing 32-18 in favor of Nashville. 1939 Mrs. Margaret Wagner, wife of Curtis Wagner, has entered the local beauty shop field, with a very modem shop in her Main Street home, the former Emily Mix home, across from Wetherbee’s Sinclair Service station. 1948 Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Straw have bought the Thomapple Lake resort property owned and operated the past six years by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sanborn. As a part of the deal, the Sanborn’s acquired in a home Nashville. [1982 Note: The old hotel on the resort property had burned to the ground in February 1949, but the Chief As-KaSaw pavilion still stood on the shore of the lake, serving as a roller rink after its days as a dance hall.] 1951 — After five years of serving the local Church of the Nazarene, Rev. Lome Lee has accepted a call to Cadillac and will preach his farewell sermon here Sunday. 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. 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SAVE $4.99 ------------------------------------- MON-FRI6AM SAT & SUN 7 AM BISCUITS & GRAVY • SAUSAGE MUFFINS EGG WHITE SANDWICHES Nashville IGA Express Accepts: tertfifa Mastertfifa Ih ll Ih i i ft-'" Bridge C_ar_ds • WIC IYe reserve the right to limited quantities and correct printing errors. Some items noTalw^^TpiOured NOVUS | � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-07-14.pdf 7485498ecf813a2bbb82422c550369ae PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY news uljG^i Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 28, July 14, 2012 A local paper of today! Lyrics on the Lawn gets donation Dr. Fred Bean of Nashville Family Medicine thanks the Friends of Putnam District Library for organizing the Lyrics on the Lawn series. To further show his appreciation, he made a donation toward the goal of a storage shed for the library. Treasurer Holly Carpenter (left) Putnam District Library board with her children Hudson and Taylor Ann along with Friends Treasurer Carrie Hopkins accept the donation. Hopkins is the lead organizer for the series. Condition^ Critical up next at library Coming up Thursday, July 19, Maple Valley’s heavy metal band Condition: Critical returns to Lyrics on the Lawn. This year (from left) Chris Snook, Seth Earl, Clint Franklin Franklin and and Nick Nick Matheson Matheson will will be be plugged plugged in in and and making making noise, noise, said said organizers. organizers. M.V. Pathways Academy prepares for 2012-13 by Shari Carney Soldiers in blue and gray will fill Historic Charlton Park July 21 and 22. Civil War re-enactment set for July 21 and 22 History will come alive Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22, at Historic Charlton Park during the Civil War muster, with hun­ dreds of re-enactors depict­ ing Confederate and Union infantry, cavalry and artillery units. Residents can be a part of the history — 150 years later — as America enters the sec­ ond year of the Civil War with authentic battles in High Meadows and the vil­ lage that allows guests to see and understand the fierce clashes between the blue and gray. Visitors also can shop on Sutler Row, play parlor games, watch a fashion show, see military demon­ strations, participate in the country barn dance and enjoy the candle lantern tour in the evening. Visitors are encouraged to talk with the re-enactors in their Civil War-era clothing and see their authentic camp Event hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to dusk and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Battles will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. will be the start of a bam dance, followed by a candlelight tour at 9 and cannon night firing over the river at 10 p.m. A full schedule of events is planned both days. Food vendors will be on site. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids 5 to 12 years, 4 and under are free. Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, just off M-79. For more information, call 269­ 945-3775, visit www.charltonpark.org or search Historic Charlton Park on Facebook. Staff Writer Advertising has begun for Maple Valley’s cyber school, Pathways Academy, Superintendent Ronna Steel told the Maple Valley school board at its meeting Monday, July 16. Signs are going up along­ side others advertising cyber schools that are in competing for Maple Valley area stu­ dents. Pathways Academy will be under the direction of Kristine Stewart. Stewart, whom Steel said is eager to commence her duties, has been visible in the adminis­ tration building. “I told her she doesn’t have to report until August,” said Steel. Parents and students are being called, and numbers for enrollment are climbing, added Steel. The academy will be housed in the admin­ istration office in the board room. Students will have the opportunity to meet with a mentor and will be required to spend some hours at the site. In other business Monday, Steel said all contracts have been signed. Chartwells will take over food service and DM Burr will handle custo­ dial services. Kristine Stewart Steel has been named cur­ riculum director in addition to superintendent and will be attending a common- core training in Detroit in August. The training coincided with the next board meeting and it was decided to move it to Aug. 6 so Steel could be present. The board approved busi­ ness arrangements of Hastings City Bank as the bank of deposit for Maple Valley Schools, authoriza­ tion to sign checks was bestowed to Steel, Darryl Sydloski, Lorraine Hansbarger and Debbie Bechtel. Yeo and Yeo was retained as auditor, and Thrun Law Firm PC as attor­ neys for the district. Payroll was approved for June 22 at $2,826 and for June 29, $181,218. In This Issue • Online school taking applications • YMCA hosting program in Nashville with math, geography, floor hockey • Eaton County Fair wraps up Saturday • Local students earn degrees at Olivet College �Page 2 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 14,2012 YMCA hosting program in Nashville Mixing math, geography and Pam S. Patten HASTINGS, MI - Pam S. Patten, age 60, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012. She was bom April 8, 1952, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, to Robert and Doreen Sherman. She attended and graduat­ ed from Maple Valley High School in 1970. She also graduated from Wright Beauty Academy in 1972, followed by graduating at the top of her class as a correc­ tions officer from the Lansing Criminal Justice Program. She recently retired from Hospital Purchasing services after 27 years. She married Jerry Patten on April 13, 1990. She was very talented and enjoyed making many different crafts for those she loved. Her true love was taking pictures of others. She could always be seen with a camera in her hand, often times making her loved ones re-pose to "do floor hockey of Nashville; niece, Linsey and Toni Jacinto ofHastings; niece, Casey and Matt Gergen of Hastings; and nephew Robert Cady of Nashville. Also, special friends, Sharon Zimmerman and Judy Jacinto along with many other family and friends. Memorial contributions can be made to the West Michigan Down Syndrome Association or the Barry County Humane Society. that again." She was loved by Funeral services were many, had a truly kind soul, held on Friday, July 13,2012 and would help anyone in at the Girrbach Funeral need. Home. Pam was preceded in death There was a luncheon by her father in 1965, and immediately following the many other family and funeral at the Nashville friends. VFW. She is survived by daugh­ Arrangements by Girrbach ter and son, Kori and Marc Funeral Home. Zimmerman of Hastings; Please visit our website at mother, Doreen Sherman of www.girrbachfuneralhome.n Nashville; sister, Linda and et to sign the online guest George James of Hastings; book or to leave a memory or sister, Darla and Tom Cady message to the family. Wendell Lloyd Smith HASTINGS, MI Wendell Lloyd Smith, age 80, of Hastings, passed away July 4, 2012 at Carveth Village, Middleville, after seven years battling with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. He was bom September 3, 1931, the son of Harold and Zelma (Hastings) Smith. Wendell attended Nashville High School, grad­ uating in 1949. In 1983, he retired from Clark Equipment, after 33 years of service. Following retirement, he drove bus for Hastings Public Schools, Barry County Transit, Hartzler Tours of Lake Odessa and BW Charter Tours of Kalamazoo. His enjoyment included traveling and going to new places and visiting different points of interest. He also spent many hours working on his cars, lawn work and riding his Goldwing. He always knew how to fix most anything. He and his wife, Marlene, wintered the last 15 years in Mission, TX. Wendell served in the Michigan National Guard in Charlotte. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, Hastings CB Radio Club, and the Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club of Hastings. Wendell is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marlene (Bulling); two sons, Scott A. Smith of Denver, CO and Bryan L. Smith of Hastings; two grandchildren, Amanda Smith and Travis Smith of Denver, CO. Honoring his wishes, cre­ mation has taken place. A private graveside service will take place at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. A celebration oflife lunch­ eon will be held Saturday, August 11, 2012, 2 p.m., at Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 West Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the follow­ ing organizations: Pennock Hospital, Thomapple Manor, Carveth Village, Barry Community Hospice or the Barry County Commission on Aging. Addresses for these organizations may be found on the funeral home website. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbach funeralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message to the family. Maple Valley Youth Soccer FALL SOCCER SIGN UPS Thursday, July 19 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley High School Cafeteria The YMCA of Barry County is now working with Dave Hustwick to host the 24th year of the learn and play program, beginning July 31. The program will again be held at the Kellogg Center in Nashville. Students going into second through sixth grades are eligible to attend. The program includes one hour each day of math instruction, world geogra- phy, floor hockey. Classes will meet from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from July 31 to Aug. 16. Snacks will be provided. The math portion will con­ centrate on keeping students’ math skills sharp, and, par­ ticularly in the case of younger students, introduc­ ing them to some math exer­ cises they will be dealing with for the first time during the coming school year. World geography studies will concentrate on Europe, Africa and Asia — parts of the world not covered exten­ sively in the elementary cur- riculum. The floor hockey portion of the class gives students a chance to get some physical exercise in a fun way. The game is easily learned, and for those who are involved with the Kellogg Floor Hockey League, it’s a great way to improve skills for next season. The cost of the program is $35 for three weeks, and the YMCA offers financial assistance for families that cannot afford the full cost. Register by visiting the YMCA’s website, www.ymcaofbc.org and click on youth programs. “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 w 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville nod Scott A. Daniels „ & F??ily Owner/Manager 06788230________________ For ages: 6-12 Join the YMCA of Barry County staff this summer as they lead games and activities to encourage children to be active. Staff will also provide crafts, board games and many other activities. Children may attend every day or come when your schedule allows. VLAY6F0UNP ® TH6 KCLL066 &UILPIN6 WEEK 1 JULY 16 -19 WEEK 2 JULY 23 - 26 MONDAY & TUESDAY EA. WEEK 9:00AM - NOON WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY EA. WK. 1:00PM-4:00PM Field Trip Fridays(Optional - additional fees apply.) July 20 Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary July 27 Full Blast Water Park FEES: $20 per week (Friday Field Trips extra.) Financial aid available. LXARN PLAY... FOR. 6HILDRCN &0IN& INTO 61RAD6S I - U Maple Valley summer education program will work on math and world geography, then play floor hockey in the gym under the instruction of Mr. DaVe Hustwick. This program is designed to maintain and learn new math skills as well as learning about world geography. Floor hockey will provide fun & exercise. WHEN: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9am - Noon 3 weeks - Starting July 31 and ending August 16 WHERE: In Nashville at Kellogg Bldg., 324 N Queen St. FEE: $35.00 for 3 weeks. Financial aid available. 06786418 Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Apply online or at the office. Open to out of district and home school students. Contact Brian Miller with questions brice@mvyouthsoccer.org 517-726-1463 , Register for either Program & Pay Online at www.ymcaofbc.org Registrations for the Playground Program will also be available on site at the Kellogg Building. YMCA of Barry County 269-945-4574 office@ymcaofbarrycounty.ong �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, July 14,2012 — Page 3 Students earn degrees at Olivet College w & liana’s Olivet College recognized 166 graduates for the 2011­ 12 academic year during commencement ceremonies May 19. Students who earned a grade point average between 3.75 and 3.89 graduated The Place to Gofor Professional Stylin MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 M ** fr-fT* 08787977 08787977 l Me magna cum laude, and those with GPAs of 3.5 to 3.74 received cum laude distinc­ tion. The following local stiiT dents earned bachelor of arts degrees: Bellevue — Cory Ballard, magna cum laude; Arthur Chupp bachelor of arts; Amber LeClear bachelor of arts; Christopher Mattea bachelor of arts; Bethany Perry, cum laude; Nicholas Smith, magna cum laude; Emlyn Thomas, cum laude; Tabitha Vance; Megan Wemowsky. Dowling Jennifer Hammond. Nashville — Cody Ward. Vermontville — Ashley Gonser. -M. HASTINGS 4 269-205-4900 »» UALITY lEATERS GQTI.com and on Facebook At l □ BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM * excludes Digital 30 Q No passes (S) Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 7/14 - 7/19 SUMMER HOURS JUNE - AUGUST July Specials Monday - Wednesday Thursday 3pm-8pm Friday 9am -4pm Saturday 9am-3pm ALL PRODUCTS ft STYLING TOOLS 20S. Closed Tuesday and Sunday OPI • KMS Kenra Deva Curl THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (PG-13) BE THE FIRST TO SEE IT THUR. 7/19 AT 12:01 AM 207 N. Main St., Nashville 517-852-0313 § Foryour convenience, please use back entrance O 30 ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT (PG) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET DAILY 4:00, 8:20 O ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT (PG) SAT-SUN 11:20,1:40, 6:10 MON-TH 6:10 O© 3D THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (PG-13) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET SAT-SUN 3:45,9:45 MON-TH 9:45 O©THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:45,6:45 MON-TH 6:45 MAGIC MIKE (R) DAILY 10:30 PM TED (R) SAT-SUN 11:40, 2:00,4:20, 7:00, 9:30 MON-TH 4:20,7:00,9:30 ©BRAVE (PG) SAT-SUN 11:30,1:50,4:10,6:35,9:00 MON-TH 4:10,6:35,9:00 Leonard & Marjorie Hughes to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Leonard and Marjorie (Lake) Hughes, Sr. of 7300 N. Hager Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 will celebrate 60 years on July 13, 2012. They have four children, Leonard (Juliet) Hughes, Jr. of Nashville, Sherry (Steve) Wendorf of Charlotte, Cindy (Herm) Van Belkum of Hastings, Mike Hughes of Camden. They also have nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. 2012-2013 Dance Season Registration Monday, July 23, 5-7 pm • Wednesday, July 25, 5-7 pm Saturday, July 28, 9 a.m.-l p.m. Maple Valley Youth Football Preschool classes available ages 3 & up Tap • Hip Hop • Jazz • Ballet Con tempora ry/Lyrica I and much more! Sign - Ups & Camp July 16th, 17th, & 18th at 6 - 7:30pm Where: Maple Valley High School Practice Field • All Boys Hip Hop • College Age Variety Class • Musical Theatre We are in need of players. Several age groups do not have enough players to field a team. If you have any questions call: Jason Murton - 517-204-6402 or Chris Schrader - 517-204-8947 “ -1 ZMiKA flWEff Mondays & Thursdays this Summer 7-8 p.m. 517.852.9910 207 N. Main St. • Nashville Check us out on the web at www. stepntimedancestudio.com 06786523 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194. 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 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 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service..... Sunday School...... ....... 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 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 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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, 12:30 p.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 517-652-1580 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (J/2 mile East ofM-66, Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR NANCY BITTERLING 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. 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School.............................. 10 A.M. Service............................. 11:15 RM. Service.................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY . .. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Reserve your spot today for this popular adult class! Classes begin September 10th QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 a.m. M-79 West S.unday Schoo W.orship.......... ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10 a.m. 11 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE 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 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 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, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 06735449 �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 14, 2012 Urgent or Emergent? Online school taking applications Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads by Kristine Stewart Earaches vir Simple Fractures VQr Minor Burns vir Sore Throats Sprains & Strains vGr Urinary Tract Infections Cold/Flu Minor Cuts URGENT CARE Open 7 days a week Monday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 269.943.3360 • 1108 W. State St., Hastings No appointment necessary “ifcr On-site laboratory services Handicapped accessibility X-ray, ultrasound, and lab draw services Bone density & digital mammography (appt) Most major insurances accepted V*" Credit cards accepted Maple Valley Pathways Academy Principal I am veryy excited about Maple pyy Valley Pathways Academyy that will be opening this fall in the administration building. This academy is a virtual school that will allow students to work from the comfort of their homes to complete their high school diploma, while having the support of highly qualified teachers. This program will enable many more students to have access to a chance to earn a Michigan Merit Curriculum High School. The program is open to any students in grades six through 12. Students enrolled in the program will work to complete coursework online at home. They will be able to speak to highly qualified teachers throughout the day to receive assis­ tance via chat, email, text or phone. In addition, for three hours each day, students may go on campus to receive in-per­ son assistance. Each student will be mentored by one of us. We will be in contact with each individual learner at least twice a week. The main purpose of our contacts will be to help students stay on track so they can meet goals they have set for themselves. We will also be in contact with parents on a regular basis. This program will open many doors for students. First of all, they will be able to participate in sports. Also, students in this program will be able to go into the high school and enroll in courses there, as well as the online classes. Students will also be given, at no cost, all of the state examinations, both MEAP and MME testing. I am so excited about this program; I know there is poten­ tial for the program to serve the community in many ways. If you or someone you know would like to enroll or ifyou have additional questions please contact me. Call 517-852-9699 ext. 15 or email kstewart@mvs.kl2.mi.us. Healthy youths, seniors grants available Severe Vomiting / Diarrheavtr Abd. Pain Severe Bleeding Chest Pain Difficulty Breathing Head Injuries w* Loss of Consciousness Seizures -A- Life-Threatening SituationsJr Major Cute EMERGENCY Open 24 hours - 7 days a week 269.945.3451 *1009 W. Green St., Hastings For life-threatening emergencies, please visit our Emergency Department at Pennock Hospital. Pennock Health Services www.pennockhealth.com The tobacco settlement grant committee of the Barry Community Foundation will be accepting grants for the Healthy Youth and Seniors Fund. The advisory commit­ tee will give consideration to programs that are geared toward tobacco control, ces­ sation or prevention. Grants will be accepted at the foundation until 5 p.m. Aug. 15. The committee will review the requests and make a recommendation to the Barry Community Foundation Board of Directors at its September meeting. Applicants will be informed and checks will be issued at the beginning of October. Previously, Barry- Eaton District Health Department and Barry County Substance Abuse have been awarded grants. The health depart­ ment has sponsored a pro­ gram toward the promotion of smoking cessation through the use of 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 Program. BCF continues to look for organizations with innova­ tive, proactive grants for tobacco cessation and pre­ vention. Grant applications may be obtained on the BCF website, www.barrycf.org, or by call­ ing Jennifer at the communi­ ty foundation office at 269­ 945-0526. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. - 6th Annual — Brews & Roc REET PART Outdoors, under The Stars At The Corner Of State & Jefferson In Downtown Hastings * $5.00 General Admission v Not Including Food or Saturday, July 28th £ 6:00PM - MIDNIGHT Live Music Featuring... Twistin’ Tarantulas Hosted, by Dan Walldmff FMiact Mm ol tki Bmhfa INCLUDING 3 SPECIAL RELEASE UNITED ANNIVERSARY ALES HASTNGS M CH GAN 105 E. 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I �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, July 14,2012 — Page 5 From Our Readers BOBBIN'S'ACDetco COMPLETE Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues AUTO SERVICE CENTER Your Local GM Automotive Specialists LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M 79 Nashville council needs to be more open, proactive To the editor: Nashville Village Council members have over the years tom down the basics of good decision-making by first removing the policy that required agenda items to be placed on the agenda no later than the Monday before the meeting and then removing the requirement that all infor­ mation to be supplied to the council Tuesday before the meeting. It is sad to think that votes are made with only a committee recommendation, not council members researching on their own as they should. How open and competent is our village council? At the June 28 meeting, the council showed anything but open­ ness or competence. The agenda for the meeting, both on the website and in printed form, showed no new or old business items. However, at the beginning of the council meeting, members added employee requests to pur­ chase retirement years (10 years for one, three for anoth­ er) to the agenda items, requests that were said to have been made in May. Why was this information not communicated during the May 25 or June 14 meetings during communications to council, department reports and roundtable or committee reports? If it had, then the council could have researched to see if it was fis­ cally responsible to offer a retirement years-buy-in. This was not an employee’s right, and the request should have been placed in a committee so that the council could make educated decisions with regard to how this would impact the village’s financial standing and bene­ fits to the employees as a whole. The Municipal Employees Retirement System represen­ tative publicly stated in October 2011 that the council should review the plan and call him with any questions before they adopted the plan. Had the' council members done as the representative suggested, they would know the limits and requirements regarding how much an employee can purchase with regard to service time.1(They also could have asked why other municipalities are look­ ing to eliminate this option. The council asked the employees how this would impact the village liability. If I were making decisions on employee pensions and wages, the whole package would need to be evaluated at the same time, not discovered later. This would include information regarding full employee benefits cost to the village of Nashville (health insurance, health savings accounts, FICA, Christmas bonuses, retirement, cost of living adjustments and any other village-paid expense). The MERS representative is a professional and could have told the council how this type of action would impact our village had the council invit­ ed him back for any ques­ tions. The Village of Nashville owns buildings that have boarded-up windows, and council members say in their June 28, village minutes that they are looking for grants to repair the buildings. It makes no sense to me that the coun­ cil will give freely to employ­ ees and not take care of the village assets first. There appears to be no plan from the village council as to what direction to move the village. The council seems to ignore concerns from citizens and tends to react rather than con­ duct research and make sound decisions. 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IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leona R Smith, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., it successor and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2005 and recorded November 7, 2005 in Instrument Number 1155825, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Loans Countrywide Home Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SeventySix Thousand Five Hundred Nineteen and 66/100 Dollars ($76,519.66) including interest at 6% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 08/16/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment is described as fol­ lows: The land situated in the Township of Carlton, County of Barry and State of Michigan; That part of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan described as: Commencing at the center of the intersection of Welcome Road and Barber Road, thence South 660 feet along centerline of Barber Road, thence West 560 feet; Thence North to the center­ line of Welcome Road, thence Northeasterly along centerline of Welcome Road 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 §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee j 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 the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 14, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 708.0399 (07-14)(08-04) 6786507 Intoxicated driver stopped for defective equipment Hastings officers stopped a vehicle on West Court LEGAL NOTICE Street for defective equipment around 1:50 a.m. July 1. One ofthe vehicle’s headlamps and p was not working g, officers noticed the vehicle was backing up near a stop sign. After the vehicle backed up, it then went for­ ward toward the same stop sign. When officers approached the 23-year-old Nashville driver, he admitted he had consumed several alcoholic drinks at home prior to going to a local bar where he had more to drink. He was asked to perform several sobriety tests and failed a portable breath test. He was transported to the Barry County Jail where he again failed a breath test, and was charged with operating while intoxicated. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING.OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE event this property is claimed as a principal residence exempt ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS from tax under section 7cc of the OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS' general property tax act, 1893 PA CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default 206, MCL ,7cc please contact our has been made in the conditions office at (248) 844-5123. This of a mortgage made by Harold R. firm is a debt collector attempting Van Wyck, Jr., a single man, to to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this pur­ Mortgage Electronic Registration pose. If you are in the Military, Systems, Inc., as nominee for please contact our office at the GMAC Mortgage Corporation its number listed below. MORT­ successors and assigns, GAGE SALE — Default has been Mortgagee, dated March 15, made in the conditions of a cer­ 2004 and recorded April 7, 2004 tain mortgage made by: James A. in Instrument Number 1124928, West and Charmayne L. West, Barry County Records, Michigan. Husband and Wife to Argent Company, Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage LLC, GMAC Mortgage, LLC successor Mortgagee, dated January 20, by merger to GMAC Mortgage 2006 and recorded January 30, Corporation by assignment. 2006 in Instrument # 1159514 There is claimed to be due at the Barry County Records, Michigan date hereof the sum of Sixty-Four Said mortgage was assigned to: National Trust Thousand One Hundred Fifty- Deutsche Two and 5/100 Dollars Company, as trustee for Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed ($64,152.05) including interest at Pass Through Certificates, Series 5.875% per annum. 2006-W3, by assignment dated Under the power of sale con­ June 18, 2012 and subsequently tained in said mortgage and the recorded in Barry County statute in such case made and Records on which mortgage provided, notice is hereby given there is claimed to be due at the that said mortgage will be fore­ date hereof the sum of Seventy closed by a sale of the mort­ Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven and Eight gaged premises, or some part of Dollars Cents them, at public vendue at the ($70,911.08) including interest 10.55% per annum. Under the Barry County Circuit Courthouse iin Hastings, Michigan in Barry power of sale contained in said County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on mortgage and the statute in such 07/26/2012 Said premises are case made and provided, notice located in the Township of is hereby given that said mort­ Thornapple, Barry County, gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or Michigan, and are described as: some part of them, at public ven­ The land referred to in this pol­ due, Circuit Court of Barry icy is situated in the State of County at 1:00PM on July 26, Michigan, County of Barry, 2012 Said premises are situated Township of Thornapple, and in City of Hastings, Barry County, described as follows: Michigan, and are described as: Lot 25 of Hilltop Estates, part The South 62 feet of the North of the Northwest 1/4 of the one-half of Lots 5 and 6 of Block 14 of the Eastern Addition to the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town Formerly Village of 4, Range 10 West, as recorded in City, Barry County, Liber 5 of Plats, Page 74 accord- Hastings,, Michigan, according to the ing to the recorded Plat thereof. recorded Plat thereof. Commonly The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of known as 618 S Hanover St, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case determined abandoned in accor­ the redemption period shall be 30 dance with MCL 600.3241 or days from the date of such sale. MCL 600.3241a, in which case TO ALL PURCHASERS: The the redemption period shall be 30 foreclosing mortgagee can days from the date of such sale, rescind the sale. In that event, or upon the expiration of the your damages, if any, are limited notice required by MCL solely to the return of the bid 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; amount tendered at sale, plus or unless MCL 600.3240(17) interest. applies. If the property is sold at If the property is sold at fore- foreclosure sale under Chapter closure sale, pursuant to MCL 32 of the Revised Judicature Act 600.3278, the borrower will be of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, held responsible to the person the borrower will be held respon­ who buys the property at the sible to the person who buys the mortgage foreclosure sale or to property at the mortgage foreclo­ the mortgage holder for damage sure sale or to the mortgage to the property during the holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. redemption period. Dated: 6/23/2012 Deutsche Bank If you are a tenant in the prop­ National Trust Company, as erty, please contact our office as trustee for Argent Securities inc., you may have certain rights. Asset-Backed Pass Through Dated: June 23, 2012 Certificates, Series 2006-W3, Assignee of Mortgagee Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys: Potestivo & Attorneys for Servicer Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. P.O. 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Some items not always as pictured. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-07-21.pdf 5ded82d1849a531e2a8721c5dd5c6885 PDF Text Text MAQPLE VAL Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftod ! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 29. July 21, 2012 County board walks delicate path to animal control resolution by Doug VanderLaan Editor Though they took an important step in unani­ mously approving a recom­ mendation for a new man­ agement structure of their animal control department, Barry County Commissioners found at their committee of the whole meeting Tuesday that there’s still some bark in the fight. The nearly two-year scrap over how animal control and shelter issues should be han­ dled came closer to resolu­ tion with the presentation by Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg of a plan to sep­ arate animal control enforce­ ment and animal shelter functions. Enforcement under the proposed plan would remain with the sheriff*s department and one full-time animal control officer as well as an existing full-time clerical position. Shelter functions such as spaying, neutering, adoption, and euthanasia would be under the supervi­ sion of a new, full-time ani­ mal shelter director who would report to County Administrator Michael Brown. The new position would be funded, in part, by an existing animal control officer position which has been vacated and not replaced. Stolsonburg also present­ ed a job description for the new animal shelter director position which, on the com­ mission’s vote, is to be for­ warded to Mark Nottley of Municipal Consulting Services, LLC, for a review of job classification place­ ment and recommended salary. Tuesday’s bark, however, came when the commission was presented with an offer from the Barry County Humane Society to donate $18,000 as a show of support for the proposed animal shel­ ter operation. Attached to the offer, as presented by Humane Society Director Mary Fisher, were several conditions including input on the hiring of the new director, independence from the Animal Control Advisory Board, an onsite office for volunteers, and a commission commitment to return the operation to its original name, the Barry County Animal Shelter. “We want a seat at the table,” said Fisher, remind­ ing commissioners that, after the humane society gave over anybody’s head to get Commissioner Robert $30,000 to help build a new your means. We need a Houtman offered a clarifica­ animal shelter with no director, we put them in tion to the board. requests attached 12 year place, and they’re in charge, “Now this will be evaluat­ ago, a new sheriff adminis­ they do what they think is ed,” he said in reference to tration changed its position best.” the job description. on the use of volunteers. “Assuming it’s approved, “Now here we are, 12 years *$18,000 is a lot of money then we begin the recruit­ and we can help them run I later, trying to get a place the shelter with volunteers ment process at which point down there we haven’t we determine who the inter­ but it has to be a buy-in been welcome down there. view group is and any poten“Why didn’t you request it from the new person. tial involvement of the That's why we’d like when you gave the $30,000. humane society.” to be a part of it, Mary?” challenged Fisher provided agree­ to be sure there's going Commissioner Don Nevins. ment and an offer for the to be a relationship.’ “We should have, would board to reconsider. have, could have,” replied “I agree, we'should wait, Mary Fisher, ■ Fisher. That’s why I’m here summed up Fisher. “We’ll Humane Society Director ■ today. In hindsight, that’s come back and you can what we should have done always say no and then it’s Commissioner Dan Parker off the table, but we just and I’m not here to play the heavy. $18,000 is a lot of agreed. wanted to make the offer.” “We’ve got to be careful money and we can help them In other business, the run the shelter with volun­ that we don’t get the cart board recommended teers but it has to be a buy-in before the horse,” said approval of the following from the new person. That’s Parker. “The new director items at the Board of why we’d like to be a part of cannot feel like they’re being Commissioners meeting on it, to be sure there’s going to micromanaged. If we get the July 24: director going, then I think be a relationship.” • A $1,647 annual increase It was that relationship, that’s when the (humane in the county’s contribution though, that made some society offer) ought to be toward the salary of the dis­ done. It will be more palat­ trict court judge to align it commissioners uneasy. “I would just like to say, able for them because they’ll with the compensation pro­ before this all spins out of feel like there’s this special vided the probate and circuit control, that the $18,000 is interest group that’s going to judges under the Barry very commendable,” said be pushing my buttons. You County Unified Trial Court Commission Joe Lyons. “I don’t want that, they don’t arrangement. know you don’t mean it this want that, and we don’t want • The purchase of 16 way, but it shouldn’t be held that.” tasers, 30 holsters, 200 train­ Prior to the vote to recom­ ing cartridges, and 100 duty mend the new management cartridges for road patrol structure and the evaluation officers at a total cost of of the animal shelter director $26,282. Tasers currently job description by the classi­ being used are more than 10 fication consultant, years old and are becoming Vermontville library seeks millage renewal, increase The Vermontville Township Library has pro­ vided a variety of programs and services to the communi­ ty for 63 years. In order to continue to provide these services, as well as maintain the library’s .collections through future book and materials purchases, officials are asking for support at the Aug. 7 primary election. If approved, income from the .75 millage renewal pro­ posal will contribute approxi­ mately $38,000 annually. Funds from the millage cur­ rently make up 70 percent of the library budget. Other funds, in the form of penal fines, state aid, donations, and rental fees make up the annu­ al library budget of approxi­ mately $56,000. Penal fines, which had previously accounted for. 30 percent of the library budget, have been cut by 50 percent due to changes in the structuring of the penal fine system. Without this renewal, the library would not continue to operate. The library will also be asking for a .25-mill the village and township. increase. The library has Labor and materials were been operating at .75 mills donated by local citizens and since 2000. The decrease in a book drive was started. penal fine revenues, decreas­ Donations totaling 1,800 ing property tax revenues books began the collection of and rising costs of materials the Vermontville Township and supplies have all impact­ Library. ed the operating budget of Today, this collection has tire library. This increase will expanded to 24,777 titles, bring the total millage for the more than 1,500 DVD library operations to one full movies, a collection of audio mill, bringing an additional books on CD, and 40 maga­ $13,000 to the library budg­ zine subscriptions. Serving et. This will assure continued 2,700 patrons, the library cir­ service and opportunities for culated 20,002 items in 2011­ improvements for the com­ 12. In 2011, the library was munity. The total cost for the com­ able to bring electronic book bined renewal and increase services to the community of this millage would cost through a grant from the Tri­ the owner of a taxable value County Electric People of $50,000 property $50 per Fund. Patrons with a com­ puter or electronic device year for library services. The Vermontville such as a Kindle, Nook or Township Library was estab­ iPad, can ‘borrow’ books lished in 1949 by members that are downloaded to their of the Vermontville General devices. When the loan peri­ Federation of Women’s od is over, the book is auto­ Club. These women matically returned. The library hosts several approached the village coun­ cil and were granted the use groups and offers programs of a basement room in the for community members to town hall owned jointly by enjoy throughout the year. inoperable. • The purchase of 16 data sheet printers for road patrol vehicles at a total cost of $18,595. Printers currently being used arc approaching lifetime maximums and do not interface with the e-ticket program in place at the courts. • A contractual agreement with Eaton County to pro­ vide Level IV equalization services as required by Michigan law. The retire­ ment of Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough left Barry County without equalization services and a lack of qualified Level IV candidates has created a crit­ ical void. Funding for the contract will be provided through existing money set aside for the county’s use of Level III equalization servic­ es. • Assent for a conceptual layout plan for the relocation of the MSU Extension Service from the courts and law building to the former library building. Commissioners also provid­ ed input on relocating a handicap access ramp to the front of the building. The board asked Robert VanPutten of the Landmark Design Group to return with a more detailed plan integrat­ ing the changes suggested and to begin work on a simi­ lar space study for the Courts & Law building. Maple Valley planning Alumni Baseball Game for Saturday Matt Woodman played four years of high school baseball at Maple Valley, then found his options to play ball a little limited. So now he’s trying to put together his own game. Maple Valley High School will host its first Alumni Baseball Game at the field in Vermontville Saturday, July 28. Game time is set for 11 a.m. All former Maple Valley High School baseball players, young and old, are invited to participate. There is a $30 fee to participate in what Woodman says will be a “slower paced baseball game.” “After I graduated I want­ ed to get back together with my old teammates and get back on the field to play,” Woodman said. “I presented the idea to Carp (varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter) about an alumni game, and he thought that we could use that idea to make a fundraiser for the current program, and we have both been putting it together.” The concession stand will be open at the field, and the entire community is invited to show up and watch the action. Bats and helmets will be provided, but organizers are asking that players bring their own baseball gloves, batting gloves, cleats, etc. Players can sign-up to play by visiting the Maple Valley Baseball Alumni page on Facebook, by con­ tacting coach Carpenter at (517) 726-1391, or late regis­ tration can be done by just showing up at the field ready to play on game day. In This Issue • Universe is coming a little closer to Vermontville • ‘Fish’ stories from yesteryear • Maple Valley planning Alumni Baseball Game for Saturday • Local citizens speak out on issues �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 21,2012 Universe is coming a little closer to Vermontville As part of its summer reading program, “Dream Big, Read,’ Vermontville Township Library will host a program from the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum, Tuesday, July 24, bringing the universe and constellations a little closer to Earth. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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PO Box 290 | 840 Cook Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Toll Free: (800) 596-1005 Allegan Office 551 Linn Street Allegan, Michigan 49010 Ionia Office 537 West Main Street Ionia, Michigan 48846 | �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, July 21, 2012 — Page 3 Seminar will help seniors From the Pulpit protect themselves from scams Praying for rain by Pastor Kathy Smith Vermontville and Gresham United Methodist Churches I hope that by the time you read this article, article our geo­ graphic area will have received some much-needed rain. We have all been praying for rain for several weeks now as we watch the crops struggle to survive and the grass on our lawns die. As I continued to pray for rain, I kept thinking about the story of Elijah in the Bible. There was no rain in the land of Samaria for three years, and the famine had become severe. There was a contest on Mount Carmel in which those who worshiped the idol Baal offered a sacrifice and prayed to Baal to send rain. God’s prophet Elijah, waited until they were finished, even taunting them for praying to an idol who couldn’t hear them. Then Elijah built a stone altar to the Lord, sacrificed a bull, dug a trench around it and soaked the whole thing with water — which was no small feat since there had been no rain for three years. The Bible tells us that then Elijah prayed, “O Lord, God ..., let it be known today that you are God ... Answer me, O Lord, so these people will know that you are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.” Fire came from heaven, burned up the sacrifice and the stone altar, and all the water in the trench evaporated. The peoples’ hearts turned back to the Lord, the true God. Elijah sent his helper to look at the sky. Six times, the helper saw nothing. The seventh time the helper finally said he saw a cloud the size of a man’s fist. Before everybody got back to town, the sky turned black and it rained and replenished the earth. Now, you’re thinking, what does that have to do with us today? Is the lack ofrain punishment for something we have done? No. Is it our lack of faith? No. But we still need to pray for God’s blessings in the form of rain, not just for us, but so we can be a blessing to others. We also need to continue to trust God for all our needs and be good stewards of the gifts he gives us. May our crops be fruit­ ful and may our lives be fruitful for God, as well. State Rep. Deb Shaughnessy will host a presentation Thursday, July 26, to help local senior citizens pro­ tect themselves from identity theft “Seniors are especially vul­ nerable to identity theft — one of the fastest-growing crimes — and it is our goal to provide them with the tools they need to keep their credit cards and other information secure,” said Shaughnessy, RCharlotte. “Identity theft can wipe out a person’s life sav­ ings or disrupt someone’s access to their money. 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Main (M-66) Nashville 517-852-0760 www.mulberryfore.com io Noon * to 6:00pm �Page 4 - Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, July 21,2012 ba»ij Courtly Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Virgil L. Franks BELLEVUE, MI - Virgil L. Franks, age 73, of Bellevue passed away Sunday, July 15th, 2012 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek. Virgil was bom in Charlotte, on June 29, 1939, the son of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Pease) Franks. He was raised in the Nashville Schools and grad­ uated from W.K. Kellogg High School in 1957. He was the widower of Kathy (Stager) Franks. He and Kathy were married on March 17, 1971 and lived in the Kalamo area where together they raised their son Andrew. Virgil and Kathy enjoyed square dancing with their family at the local Grange Halls, and traveling together. The couple had been married for 33 years. Virgil loved to work; and took great pride in his fami­ ly's crop farm and his garden. Along with farming, Virgil worked as a heavy equip­ ment operator building roads and was involved in the orig­ inal construction of the 1-96 Highway. He also worked for the Eaton County Road Commission for several years before retiring in 1985. Virgil is survived by his son, Andrew (Beth) Franks Jeffrey L. Noteboom NASHVILLE, MI - Mr. Jeffrey L. Noteboom, age 58, of Nashville passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 12, 1012, at his home. Jeffrey was bom in Battle Creek, MI, on May 24, 1954. He was raised in the Delton area and attended Delton schools. In 1975, he married Debbie Hicks; together they had three children who sur­ vive. The couple later divorced. Debbie passed away in 2004. Jeffrey worked in the building trades - owning and operating Noteboom Concrete & Masonry for over 20 years before retiring in 2006. Jeffrey enjoyed being outside hunting, fish­ ing and camping with his family at Mud Lake Campground and playing with his dog, Harley. Spending time with his beloved grandchildren was always something Jeffrey looked forward to. He also loved music and especially enjoyed playing the banjo and his harmonica. Jeffrey is survived by his beloved children, sons Jacob Noteboom and Larry Nashville United Methodist Church bles, broccoli, applesauce. crackers. Barry County Friday, July 27 Tuesday, July 24 Commission on Aging and his brother, Robert Roast beef, mashed potatoes Sliced roast beef and Swiss Menu and Activities (Barbara) Franks. cheese, coleslaw, peaches, and gravy, green beans, cherry Friendship Sites He was preceded in death crisp. bun. Congregate Menu by his beloved wife Kathy in Activities Calendar Wednesday, July 25 Monday, July 23 2004. Monday, July 23 Cottage cheese, black bean Sliced ham, sweet potatoes, Graveside services were held at Hillside Cemetery cabbage, pineapple, dinner and tomato salad, mandarin Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Card Making 10 a.m.; oranges, granola bar. 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Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 dren, Kodee Wolfe, Hailee Thursday, July 26 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Titus, Cyleigh Noteboom, Mostaccioli and meat sauce Woodland Visiting. Hannah Titus, and Danyella with cheese, mixed vegeta- Nashville - Bingo. Noteboom-Holden. He is survived further by his niece and two nephews, other rela­ tives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother David Noteboom and his sister Sherry (Don) Roscoe. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, July 21, from 4-6 PM at Daniels Child Care Funeral Home in Nashville, 4* Pre-School MI. In lieu of flowers the fam­ ily has requested memorial contributions be made to Tomich-Staines either Hickory Comers Bible Church, Grace Community Blaze and Kim Tomich of Church in Nashville, or Nashville wish to announce Please call for enrollment information: Urbandale Baptist Church. the engagement of their Funeral arrangements have daughter, April Tomich to been entrusted to Daniels Aaron Staines, the son of Funeral Home. Please visit Terry and Linnea Staines of our website at www.daniels- Woodland. ' Located at the funeralhome.net for further The couple are planning First Congregational Church, details. their wedding ceremony in i Vermontville . October 2012. § 2012-2013 Preschool Class Openings 726-0726 Comer of Washington & State Streets Vacation Bible School Operation Overboard Dare To Go Deep With God o Ron L Blossom Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 3 8 C$D 9:30-Noon Preschool through 6th Grade Everyone is welcome! NASHVILLE, MI - Ron L. Blossom, age 54, of Nashville passed away unex­ pectedly on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. 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Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194. I ^!tf BO0 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. 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.rh. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM J- I* I*X’* d* JX iF* J 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 massage therapy 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 prayer is the prayer of praise, where CWCire 'Mciiooi jjvp have failed to do, and should include 852-9700 lw® ____ All That Glitters 113 N. Main, Nashville ^ nj Maple Valley -pharmacy- FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG we extol or exalt God, typically for his goodness, power, or wisdom. The prayer is any genuine attempt to last type of prayer, which is often' communicate with God, but ther roeverlooked because it is more akin to five types of prayer which seem to be meditation than to prayer, is when we virtually universal. The first type of simply feel ourselves in the presence prayer is the prayer of thanks. Many of of God who cares for and about us. the faithful start and end each day by The sense that there is a Supreme thanking God, and there is always Being who is not indifferent to our something to be thankful for, including suffering should become a way of our very existence. The second type of being in the world, and something prayer is the prayer of confession or which we should strive for constantly. contrition, where we confess our sins to God. This is often framed in terms of 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 -Christopher Simon 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, 12:30 p.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School........... .9:45 a.m. A.M. Service.................................... 11 a P.M. Service...................................... 6 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Wed. 5:30 p.m.................. Family Supper Sunday School .............................. 10 6:00-7:15........................... Pioneer Club 11:15 Sun: 9:00 Sunday S Aoo.Ml. Service rvPic.Me. Service 6 10: 00...........................................Church PASTOR GEORGE GAY 11: 00...................................... Fellowship Ask for our Sales Dept. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highwiay, 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. . .. HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHURCHES... ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE! Call 945-9554 PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE A mission of St. Rose'Catholic Church, Hastings S.unday Schoo .Worship......... 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN 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 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 VERMOHTVILLE 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, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 06735433 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 21,2012 PART-TIME OFFICE STAFF: part-time staff needed, 16-30 hours per week in small local office. Applicant should have knowledge of computer operation, custom­ er service, ph hone answering skills and the ability to learn new software. Please send resume to PO Box 400, Nash­ ville, MI 49073. 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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 discrimi­ nation 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. MHSAA provides online hot weather and hydration resources The extreme temperatures this summer, in advance of the start of another season of high school sports, give cause for concern about physical activity in such conditions. The Michigan High School Athletic Association continues its role in providing member schools infor­ mation to help them mini­ mize the possibility of heatrelated catastrophic injuries to student-athletes. The topic of heat-related injuries receives a lot of attention this time of year, especially when deaths at the professional, collegiate and interscholastic levels of sport occur, and especially since they are preventable in most cases with the proper precau­ tions. In football, data from the National Federation of State High School Associations shows that 35 high school players died from heat stroke between 1995 and 2010. Each year, the MHSAA helps its member schools prepare for hot-weather prac­ tice and game conditions in the late summer and early fall. Football practice can begin at MHSAA member schools Aug. 6, followed by all other fall sports Aug. 8. Even before the days of the Internet, MHSAA was providing resources each spring in preparation for hot pre-season practices. That same information is now available online for all inter­ ested parties to utilize, including a link to a free online course, “A Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention,” produced by the National Federation of State High School Associations. The health and safety resources page of the MHSAA website has a set of frequently asked questions about dehydration and a page dedicated to hydration and heat illness where preventative steps are outlined, as well as the signs and symptoms ofheat illness and action steps to take when it is observed. Visit www.mhsaa.eom/Schools/H tion on our website and through other sources, and to take the online course through the national federa­ tion.” Roberts added that the first days of formal practices in hot weather should be more for heat acclimatization than the conditioning of ath­ letes, and that practices in such conditions need plan­ ning to become longer and more strenuous over a grad­ ual progression of time. “Then, schools need to be vigilant about providing water during practices, mak­ ing sure that youngsters are partaking of water, and edu­ cating their teams about the need for good hydration practices away from the practice and competition fields,” Roberts said. ealthSafetyResources.aspx. . “Heat stroke is almost always preventable,” said John E. “Jack” Roberts, executive director of the MHSAA. “We know now more than we ever have about when the risk is high and who is most at risk, and we’re fortunate to be able to communicate that informa­ tion better than ever before to administrators, coaches, athletes and parents. 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MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leona R Smith, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., it successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2005 and recorded November 7, 2005 in Instrument Number 1155825, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAG 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 SeventySix Thousand Five Hundred Nineteen and 66/100 Dollars ($76,519.66) including interest at 6% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 08/16/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to In this Commitment is described as fol­ lows: The land situated in the Township of Carlton, County of Barry and State of Michigan; That part of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan described as: Commencing at the center of the intersection of Welcome Road and Barber Road, thence South 660 feet along centerline of Barber Road, thence West 560 feet; Thence North to the center­ line of Welcome Road, thence Northeasterly along centerline of Welcome Road 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. If the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 14, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 708.0399 (07-14,(08-04) 06786507 Wedding area 1900 by Alma W. Swinton Teen-age Stories was writ­ ten in 1965 by Alma Williams Swinton, daughter FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by Lisa R Meyers, A Single Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on August 4, 2005, as Document Number: 1168137, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY As Trustee for the registered holder of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-EQ1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-EQ1 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated March 23, 2012 and recorded March 30, 2012 . by Document Number: 201203300003771, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred ThirtyTwo and 07/100 ($132,532.07) including interest at the rate of 8.75000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are sit­ uated, at 01:00 PM on August 23, 2012 Said premises are situated in the City of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 209 feet West of the Northeast comer of the West half of the Northeast quarter of Section 15, T2N, R7W, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence West 220 feet; thence South 396 feet; thence East 220 feet; thence North 396 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 8700 West Lawrence Highway If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the prop­ erty is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the prop­ erty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemp­ tion period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural pur­ poses prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrow­ ers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the proper­ ty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage bolder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: July 21, 2042 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COM­ PANY As Trustee for the -regis­ tered holder of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-EQ1 AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006EQ1 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 120MI00366-1 (07-21 )(08-11) of Dr. George and Sara beds were made up with Benedict Williams of linen sheets and freshly washed quilts in colorful Vermontville. designs, such as wedding ring, dinner plate, tulip and When I attend the wed­ rose, and pine tree. The ding of my young friends handsome lace spread, made today, I marvel at the seem­ by French nuns and brought ing ease with which the by my mother from Paris, church is decorated for the honored the guest room. The occasion; the hotel or club most important guest, the hired for the reception after­ groom-to-be, probably never ward; the availability of noticed it. Large square pil­ caterers for making and serv­ low shams of the same lace ice canapes (works of art), concealed the home-raised cakes and colorful punch or goose down pillows. Bureaus, tables and wash­ coffee. stands received fresh covers. My family had it all to do. water, carefully The house must be cleaned Rain with broom, dustpan and inspected to see that it was floor mop. No vacuum free of leaves and twigs, cleaners there. A broom han­ filled the pitchers set in huge dled Brussels carpets fairly China wash bowls. New well, but on the old ingrain soap, store variety, was used variety, which were laid.over for this occasion. The cov­ a loose straw padding, it ered soap dishes always seemed to me the broom reminded me of small soup raised more dust than it tureens. When I played with removed. dolls I used them as such. All windows were Well water filled the small washed. New paper was laid pitcher beside the toothbrush on pantry shelves. The butry mug. The slop jar was placed was filled with the delectable beside the bureau and the odors of sponge cake, angel chamber shoved discreetly food and the traditional fruit under the bed. cake, heavy with fruit, and The mirrors were wiped, deeply frosted. but no cleaning could Even the kitchen garret remove the dizzy lines these was not forgotten. This was a old-looking glasses acquired: low room reached by a very through the years. steep, harrow stairway The big yard was not neg­ between the kitchen and the lected. Hours of raking, butry. It was hot in summer pruning and staking made and cold in winter but useful the whole place a setting of for the storage of nuts laid beauty for the rambling old out on the floor to dry. Herbs white house. Flower beds hung in festoons , on the low and blossoming shrubs filled rafters. Pots of honey and the beds between walks and cans of maple syrup stood in house. A few pots of gerani­ the comers. ums placed on the well curb This garret, with the butry added a festive touch to the and a building on the premis­ utilitarian iron pump. (Well es called the Old Granary, water always tasted of that relic of farm days, had to pump.) provide the household’s stor­ Beyond the lawns, age space; there being no cel­ orchards extended to the east lar — or at least one only and west. There were no vio­ large enough to hold a small lets beneath the trees at this heating unit. season, but in spring, the All these rooms were ground was so thickly blue overhauled and tidied, a that it seemed as if a bit of chance visitor might just sky had dropped down to rest happen to see them. there. The bedrooms were pre­ Back of the house, the pared for guests. Many fresh walk led past the grape vines towels were placed on the and .the granary to — shall I towel racks soft linen say — the powder room, towels, handwoven and with outdoor plumbing. The beautifully embroidered. The walk was swept and the Current Tennants Using Railside Storage & Stowaway Storage IN LAKE ODESSA MUST STOP IN TO M-66 TIRE TO SIGN A NEW CONTRACT! All payments and Inquiries must be made to... M66 Tire 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66, Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 s • 616-374-1200 “ WE NOW OFFER 3 LOCATIONS TO STORE YOUR VALUABLES IN SIZES S'X10' UP TO 1O‘X3O' WAREHOUSE SPACE AVAILABLE building scrubbed with water and lye soap. Pages from the illustrated papers of the day, not too common and careful­ ly saved, were pasted on the walls- to replace former issues, still readable, but tom and soiled. Ifthe next install­ ment of a continued story was found, that was all to the good. The day before the wed­ ding, carefully selected chickens from the big flock in the bam yard were killed, dressed and made into salad. Varieties ofsandwiches were rolled into damp towels.- We had never heard of wax paper. Olives were taken out of bottles, nuts were salted and coffee was ground. Dishes came down from top pantry shelves, while silver was being scoured. The neighbors had already sent in an extra supply. The Damask tablecloth reserved for com­ pany came out of its tissue paper wrapping for an extra pressing. Decoration of the house was left until the morning of the wedding. We brought in armfuls of pink and white asters, vines and maidenhair fems. Every vase, pitcher, even umbrella stands, were filled. The day of my wedding dawned hot and humid. I awoke early. Realizing I was leaving my beloved room for keeps, my eyes traveled slowly over its familiar con­ tents. The shelf of thriceread books hanging over the couch in the alcove. Above the couch the ghastly picture ofme enlarged from a photo­ graph (a bad photograph, at that); which a smooth­ tongued agent had persuaded my mother to buy at a stag-, gering price. When I first saw it on my return home from a year at college, I said reproachfully, “How could you.” My mother had the grace to blush.- “I knew you’d'say that,” she replied. “He just talked me into it.” How many ofthose atroci­ ties adorned walls of Vermontville homes after that agent passed -through the town, I hate to think. Grandfathers with long beards, sour expressions, immense gold watch chains across corpulent fronts; grandmothers, thin hair neat­ ly parted, Sunday collars, a granite smile — Grant Wood has paid tribute to such in “American Gothic.” I have digressed from my room. An old-fashioned grass matting covered the floor. When a cat or dog came up to waken me in the morning, the little claws, scratching across the rough texture was the first sound I heard. The furniture was painted white. The window curtains and canopy over the bed were white organdy tied with blue ribbons. A large white fur rug was placed in front of the couch. The immense window extending from ceiling to floor framed a succession of beautiful pictures as the sea­ son changed. White lilacs growing to the second story were followed by more dis­ tant glimpses of pink apple blossoms, then the purple wisteria, and lastly the orange, red and green of fall, But most of all, I loved the cupids. When the low garret roof of this part of the house was raised to make a room for me, a slanting panel about 12 inches wide was set in between wall and ceiling around the room. On this panel, my mother, who was an artist, had painted cupids in a field of flowers, mostly violets. Cupids were danc­ ing, flying, swinging or just lying, looking up at the cipuds in the sky. Many were taken from old masters in Europe. No two Were alike. tThere must have .been, 40 — and I loved every, one. It was a tremendous labdr oflove, to paint day after day for weeks or months stand­ ing on a high stool or step ladder. When I first saw the finished product, I wept with emotion. The magnificent decorations’ in the boudoirs of famous French queens could hot have given them any more pleasure than my cupids gave to me. So I was near to tears when I knew that I was leaving my little friends for a long, long time. (To be continued) Three MVS board seats to be voted on Nov. 6, 2012 The Maple Valley Schools Board of Education will have three board seats to be voted upon at the annual school election on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. There are three four-year terms of office to be filled for Jan. 1, 2013 through Dec. 31, 2016. Elections for Maple Valley Schools are now coor­ dinated under the direction of Pam Jarvis, Barry County Clerk. Therefore, petitions, affidavits of identity and any additional information are avail­ able from the County Clerk’s office at 220 W. State St, Hastings. The last date for filing nom­ inating petitions for board candidates is Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, by 4 p.m. If you have candidate questions, call the County Clerk’s office at (269) 945-1285 or call the school directly at (517) 852­ 9699 X-13. Information on the role of the school board and-school governance may be picked up at the Superintendent’s Office. 06787018 �sS^ Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, July 21,2012 — Page 9 IIs i‘kkN CCS eWsS $s % Tish’ stories from yesteryear ^* ^*9 S? t•> >!?■> » A favorite fishing spot for countless generations of Nashville fishermen has been the placid mill pond on the Thornapple River. This scene from the 1920s was taken above the dam, just west of the old iron bridge. Faintly visible in the background (left) is the old waterworks building and smokestack. Pickerel and bass were popular early catches in the pond. *!!!! •> *** * *;* t Ji *^Wa ^5k"»{ imEW EW W ^fl|( L "* Mnisifc *k tfWfflft ru£ i'lisztefe n* 'fejalsiirti B 1® j^ioisa!ns riigaijK ft.at ffiValtai p ad iaipkliijtii “O! die Fische” (Oh! the fish) exclaims a German phrase inscribed on the face of this Nashville photo card dated July 3, 1927. Subjects are unidentified, but the for­ mally dressed gentleman may be fishing in the Thornapple River behind the old grist mill which stood on North Main Street from 1881 until 1977, and which, at the time of this photo, was owned by the Lass family. The woman appears to be holding the angler’s jacket. This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News, July 20, 1982. rdfc aria lit upto 1 ir« Eomtofc iri dfafisMp itt jirtbitpki K£T- !JMt|taM g I jpiHKlOKSol*® HaMitali®1 j- g aI»iiliS®®^ jnifrikMl®!1* i* gg Uika^l ^* 2 r^ ’i tl^Lwto Z’z (Author’s note: note: The adventures of local fisher­ men havefilledpages ofthe Nashville News almostfrom its inception in October 1873. Though “ fish stories” have been published yearround, the greatest number of such reports seem to be concentrated in issues from May to October, the months when anglers were out in force on Thomapple River and various area lakes — the most popular of the latter spotsfor Nashvillefishermen being Thornapple Lake or Saubee Lake, near Sunfield. Here, for the enjoyment of Maple Valley News readers, we present excerpts offish­ ing accounts which enlight­ ened and entertained Nashville News readers of an earlier day.) May 25, 1877 — Fishing now is bully in Thomapple River and Lake, and the bass and pickerel are being pulled out by the hundreds. July 8, 1882 A. Hopkins of Vermontville informs us that on Friday evening, he drew from the Thomapple a silver eel that measured 34 1/2 inches long and larger around than a tea cup. May 14, 1887 — Myron Stanton captured a 6 1/2pound pickerel in the pond Thursday. The fishing is said to be excellent this spring. June 18, 1887 — Fred G. Baker was up the pond fish­ ing for bullheads Monday evening and was almost about beside himself when he pulled out, as he sup­ posed, a snake; but upon investigation it proved to be a silver eel, measuring three feet. Afterward, he hooked another, not quite as large. June 18, 1898 — Notice to fishers: People coming in the river near my premises will please bring bait, hooks, lines and poles, as my supply of fishing tackle and bait is used up, tools for digging bait lost or stolen, my time occupied filling up holes made by people digging for bait, or trying to keep my fences and yards in repair, and therefore cannot find time to wait on all, and my means are too limited to fur­ nish free fishing tackle to the public or to hire a hand to dig bait. E. D. Williams. June 25, 1898 - While fishing at Thomapple Lake Thursday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. L.O. Fisher found that their rented boat was leaking terribly. They started rowing for shore, with Mrs. Fisher bailing, but the boat filled and sank several hundred yards from the landing and Mr. Fisher towed his wife to shore, since she is unable to swim. Their fishing tackle and lunch were lost. June 21, 1901 Fred Habersaat caught a nice string of black bass from the Thomapple River Monday evening, the largest weigh­ ing 5 pounds, 2 ounces. Aug. 22, 1902 - Dr. E.T. Morris and Ralph Foote are making records as fisher­ men. Wednesday they went to Thomapple Lake and caught two smallmouth bass weighing respectively 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 pounds. Aug. 29, 1902 — Von W. Fumiss is spending the week with Lake Odessa relatives and trying to break some of the fishing records of that community. June 5, 1903 — Saturday morning W.E. Buell received Von W. Furniss, longtime Nashville drug store owner, 8,000 rainbow trout fry from was one of several local anglers whose fishing adven­ the Conservation tures often made colorful copy in early issues of the Department and planted Nashville News. them in Quaker Brook and its tributaries. June 26, 1903 — An Saturday, but a party of sold nearly ten dollars’ worth unusually large number of Hastings fishermen couldn’t of blue gills. Some nice bass pickerel have been caught in wait and were arrested by the and pickerel were landed. the mill pond this week. sheriff Monday night at Oct. 14, 1909 E.D. Aug. 7,1903 - Ed, Clyde Thomapple Lake with more Barber caught a muskellunge and Fred White and Ernest than a dozen bass in their at Thomapple Lake Sunday Roe were at Saubee Lake boat. which was exactly four feet this week, rusticating. June 8, 1905 — The open in length and weighed 28 Sept. 4, 1903 - C.M. season on brook trout started pounds. He was trolling Putnam, C.L. Bowen and Monday with a hard freeze, along in the boat, and Frank Quick fished two days and the day was also a frost scrapped the monster for last week at Saubee Lake and for most fishermen. about half and hour, but was caught 57 black bass, besides July 5, 1906 The finally compelled to call for a great quantity of other fish. Fumiss brothers, Von assistance to put the June 24, 1904 — Local George, Hugh and Clayton, “Muskie” into the boat. The sportsmen received a ship­ passed Sunday at Saubee fish was hooked in the cen­ ment of 40,000 black bass Lake. tral body of the lake, in front fry this week, which were June 28, 1907 — There of Cole’s Hotel, but was planted in Saubee Lake. was probably more fish finally put into the boat west Aug. 5, 1904 — Will taken out of Thomapple of Webb’s landing, a quarter Irland caught a black bass Lake Sunday than on any of a mile from where he was weighing over five pounds at day previous in a long time. hooked. Thomapple Lake Thursday The excursion train took in a June 23, 1924 — Dr. Jack evening. great many people, and the Brumm and John Dull land­ May 18, 1905 — The lake was alive with fisher­ ed a 26-pound muskellunge black bass season opens next men. One man caught and at Thomapple Lake one day last week. June 11, 1925 Four men have been arrested and fined during the past week for using gill nets in Thomapple Lake. June 18, 1926 — Conservation officers have been busy the past week, having arrested eight fisher­ men who got bass fever and started fishing before the season’s opening. July 3, 1930 — Charles Dahlhouser caught a black bass weighing four pounds, 12 ounces Sunday at Saddlebag Lake. Aug. 14, 1930 - Harry Hammond of Vermontville caught a 28-pound muskellunge at Thomapple Lake Sunday. E.D. Barber, also of Vermontville landed a 19pounder and reports hooking one that got away that was “much larger.” Aug. 21, 1930 Fishermen in Thomapple Lake, during the past week or 10 days, have taken sever­ al muskellunge. Latest reports are to the effect that everybody fishes for this large gamester, and the more experienced anglers have been lucky enough to land one, sometimes two. . W. Christopher, owner of Morgan Park, Monday reported that his father, Charles Christopher, caught two on Sunday, weighing 10 to 12 pounds One of his cot­ tagers caught one Saturday that weighed about 9 1/2 pounds. In addition to these, a lot of pike are being caught, as well as bass. Aug. 28, 1930 — After playing him for three-quar­ ters of an hour, Charles Dahlhouser landed a 14pound muskellunge at Thomapple Lake one day last week. Phil Dahlhouser was rowing the boat while Charlie did the hard work. The fish was in the boat once and jumped out. The second time he was brought into the boat, Phil jumped right on top ofhim and caught him by the gills with his hands. As a result, Phil has a badly chewed set of fingers, the gills of this particular kind of fish being almost as sharp as its teeth. �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 21,2012 From Our Readers Village running smoothly thanks to trustees allowed with a majority vote To the editor: I would like to respond to of the members present, the letter in the July 14,2012 (seven out ofseven voted yes Maple Valley News from to approve the revised agen­ da). Mr. White. The Rules of Procedure According to Rules of Procedure Policy as accepted Policy also states that all members will by the Nashville Village council Council on June 17, 2007, receive an agenda on the now and one bridge to upper bridge. I say it is time for the items must be placed on the Tuesday preceding the next To the editor: Gov. Rick Snyder took a Michigan and the last thing I people to exercise their right agenda by 4 p.m. on the regularly scheduled council page out of history though heard was they weren’t sup­ to disagree and tell Rick Monday preceding the next meeting. All information not so much as Dwight porting themselves and have Snyder to bring it to the peo­ regularly scheduled council pertaining to items on the Eisenhower’s play book but to raise their tolls every so ple; let the people decide meeting or, in the case of a agenda will be distributed at because remember we the holiday falling on that this time if not before. Hitler’s, who said you can often. Yes, it will provide jobs, people, should still mean Monday, items must be fool all the people if you tell This policy is still in them a big enough lie long but for Detroit, what about something, but, according to placed on the agenda by 4 effect On June 28, this poli­ the rest of the state? How Rick Snyder, the people p.m. on the Tuesday preced­ cy was followed to the letter. enough. Snyder has been telling the does a new bridge in Detroit don’t have that right That ing the next regularly sched­ There were no items on the people of Michigan we need affect Nashville, Hastings isn’t the way it should be uled council meeting. Any original agenda. The added done. and West Michigan? another bridge. council member can contact items were: Steve Toman, the clerk’s office to have an Mr. Jacobs asks the people Michigan has one tunnel 1) An Eagle Scout request Nashville item placed on the agenda. to complete a project. The and two bridges to Canada of Michigan to get behind the Late items can be added with request did not come into the a majority vote of members office until Tuesday and no present at the council meet­ information was given to the office to distribute to the ing. This policy is still in effect council. The Scout brought for their library. are asking for a raise without and, on June 28, the council all information with him to To the editor Nashville, a district offering any plan to use the followed the policy to the the meeting. While there are those who oppose the tiny investment in library, receives $69,712 in extra money. letter. An item was added as 2) A MERS Time purWe have five people on the projects I support, I ask, revenue. Vermontville, a public library, in 2012 our Library board. Can’t ‘Just what do they fear?’ I have owned property received $62,093 in revenue someone, anyone, be a vol­ here for 27 years and my and it will increase to unteer and provide some free family has contributed close $74,831 if the millage pass­ time to staff the library and to $1400 in taxes to support es. Vermontville is open 28 let some of the paid help go? To the editor: reading programs, evening the Vermontville Township hours a week, claims 3,842 Nearly 70 percent of our Since the summer of 1970 programs and family events. Library during that time. in its legal service area popu­ Library taxes go to pay our when we moved to this area, Putnam has it all. According to statistics listed lation, has 20,791 items in its part time library employee’s Putnam District Library has All ofthis comes at a cost. on the Library of Michigan collection, has 12,000 library wages and benefits. Benefits been a part of our lives. The Aug. 7 election has a website, the legal population visits per year, 17,436 circu­ are listed in various budgets. My children learned at an bond issue to support the service area for the library is lations, in 1,938 square feet. What benefits do the part early age the joy of reading, library. Putnam needs our listed as 3,842 and that is far Compared to Nashville, timers get? Does the entire and we discovered Putnam support if all these privileges more than the entire popula­ Vermontville has one-third staff belly up to the tax library close at hand. are to remain available to us. tion of Vermontville less space but claims its trough for benefits, or just Through school years and The library is there for our Township. Are non-paying reduced collection is one- some? Are we paying for book reports to college use and makes our lives rich­ ^patrons driving for miles, third larger. Vermontville is vacation pay, sick pay, [passing larger libraries, just open one-third fewer hours retirement, or medical? I am papers with footnotes on er each time we enter. research papers, the library to use ours? but claims one-third more going to request information Joan Keech, Nashville Library, only visits per year, over 90 aver­ for some pay stubs so I can has stood with open doors. This summer, we have had Nashville four miles away, collects a age per day, and now needs answer that question. the privilege of having a millage from three revenue 20 percent more money Ask your smartphone to sources: the village of equal to 7 percent more than Google the facts and sites granddaughter living with us. Nashville, as well as Nashville needs. I don’t included in this letter. They She is an avid reader and is Chesterfield and Maple think these numbers can be even work in Vermontville. I taking some online classes. She has used the library Grove Townships. supported with the truth. am sure there are a lot of sug­ extensively. We’ve been Vermontville Township resi­ While library events are gestions that could be made dents pick up the entire tab widely reported in the local to reduce costs. Let’s start by there at least three times a week to check out books and paper, the counts given for voting ‘no’ to an increase in movies, access WiFi and guests seem inflated as well. library millage Aug. 7. Then COBB WIU DRILLING When 30 kids are reported to ask yourself when was the enjoy the library. I also am an avid reader, have attended a library event, last time you or your family i REPAIR so our library card is con­ To the editor: how come the children in the actually needed a library As the election time for the 7 Day Service stantly on the move. celebration photos can be after learning how to Google Pumps Installed & Repaired library millage approaches, Putnam library has kept Service On Submersible Pumps counted on one hand? on your pocket-sized camwe would like to take time to 2" - 5” Well Drilling and Repair While each and everyone era/phone/GPS/computer/ga current with technology, express our support for 30 Years Experience making computers and new ofus has made various sacri­ me console/library. There is Putnam District Library. Estimates Available fices in today’s economy our a new and better device technology available to all of As frequent users of the 517-726-0377 us. If you want to read a book library now wants a 20 per­ available every day. 356 N. Pease Rd., library, we have observed the or surfthe Internet, just go to Vermontville cent raise with a new millage Blair Miller, staff’s dedication and effi­ Putnam. There, you ’ ll find Richard Cobb on the August ballot. They Vermontville David Cobb children’s programs, summer ciency in delivering their MIUc. *1748 goal and services to the com­ munity. In our opinion, they make a very valuable contri­ bution to the community. How you vote in these dif­ ficult times is a personal We’re hiring for the following opportunities: choice We are fortunate to EMERGENCY ROOM have, but we urge you tb give medical staffing TECHNICIAN careful thought to the library LAB ASSISTANT/ millage. Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues People should vote on bridge With Google and smartphones, who needs library? 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The council then has a choice of doing more research or taking the recommendation of the com­ mittee. Committees can save the council hours of work. Council trustees are elect­ ed by the people of the Village to represent them and the current trustees are doing an exceptional job. Village income from the state has decreased over the last few years but, due to good management, Nashville is one of the few govern­ ments that has not gone into the red financially by keep­ ing expenditures within the available money while mak­ ing sure the village runs smoothly. Facts are facts and these are the facts. Be aware that not everything you read in the paper is true. Cathy Lentz, Nashville Village Glerk jT Lifespan t^our total fiotne can solution. Whether you need compan­ ions, complex nursing, spe­ cialized therapies, hospice, or medical equipment, Lifespan can meet all your home care needs. 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Visiting patrons have been asked to leave messages in response to two questions: “What my library means to me ...” and “I use my library for...” Following are a selection ofresponses from all ages — with the grammar and spelling as written. “My library is very impor­ tant to me Because I love the programs and I Love reading books it is very quite and it a supper place to hang out. It is very specie to me so it my prspect of its great.” “What I use my library for is informason and a plase other than scool to expand my vocablery to Be calm and have fun.” — Jessica Curth ' “When I first moved to Vermontville I didn’t know anyone. I was bored at home until I discovered this great library. The librarians were some of the first people I met and helped me fall in love with this library. I have truly enjoyed watching my daugh­ ter find the same joys in this library as I have.” “[It’s] a wonderful place to take my daughter to encourage her love of reading. She has learned that if there is a topic she wants to know more about, we can find a book on it. I also use the library for the, great children’s and adult’s reading program.” — Fawn McHenry “[It’s] a fun time with my mom and having fun with the toys.” “[I use my library for] checking books out, playing and having fun at the reading program.” — Austyn McHenry “[My library is] a safe, friendly place for my chil­ dren to go for reading, for socializing with friends. The librarians know our children by name and are always helpful and sincerely interested in their interests, needs and requests. We enjoy the hub of quality activity the Vermontville library pro­ vides our community. Our library is one of our biggest assets with staff and leadership that continues to support our children and all in our town.” — Amy Robinson “My library means a lot to me! It is better than the library in Nashville because it is not haunted or scary you have games to play if you do not read and you do not charge late fees on books!” “[I use my library for] when I need peace and quiet, when I want to read diffrent books instead of the same books everyday. When I am veary board or Just wanna get away from home!” — Katie Villanueva “[My library] ... means alot to me because it helps and makes me a better read­ er.” “I love coming into the Vermontville library to a nice environment with smiling librarians. I use the library for books for reports for school or just reading for fun. Also love being apart of the sum­ mer reading program every year.” — Emily Wilbur “It means a lot a me because, so I can read great book because, the library book funny . and the libraryans rock. It’s safe and fun to hang out and look for books.” “[I use my library for] checking out books to read and to have great times. The library is an awesome place to have fun at a program but, also is a quiet place to read.” — Jade Scott “My library [means] alot it gives me privilages to play, get on a the computers and read all the great books! It lets me do alot of things I can’t do at home! I love my library!” “I use my my library for meeting with my friends! I also use my library for of course reading, my favorite! I like my library for alot like playing games getting on the computer, reading books and alot more but it also helps me get in contact with my friend­ ly neighborhood!” — Lexxis Musser “My library meens alot to me because this is the first library I have ever Been to and I have taken my sister her and it is pretty cool That you can get on the computers her and it is always quit.” “[I use my library for] reading books I love how you can get on the computers and play the games I love my library I love reading. The Books here to They have amazing Selection of Books here. I love coming here becuze I am Suronded By Books that I never new were here I just Love coming here.” — Taylin White lower bid of $9,430 from StaffWriter Crescent Consulting was Dave DeHaan, represent-reviewed. Branham in her ing Walker, Fluke and research said Becket and Sheldon accounting firm in Raeder offered more detail Hastings, presented the and a more extensive plan. 2011-12 audit to the The figure of $ 11,900 Nashville village council at may be revised if the num­ its July 26 meeting. ber of books (25) and col­ DeHaan gave an ored maps (50) is lowered. overview of the document, Council is considering this calling very dry reading. option. The village received a clean Council awarded the con­ opinion, the highest attain-tract to Becket and Raeder. able, and was commended Ron Ohler addressed by DeHaan for its records. council with concerns he An electronic record is said he has brought up in the being sent to Nashville past. He mentioned police Village Clerk Cathy Lentz, matters, speaking of “illegal who will post on the village activities of the chief of website as soon as it is made police” and “nothing available. being done." Council members com­ . “Something-happens with mended Lentz and Village Shapley, and it’s a big deal,” Treasurer Lois Elliston for said Ohler. “I raise some their diligence in record-concerns, and nothing is keeping and keeping.council done.” informed of any possible Council members did not concerns with the budget. respond to Ohler’s concerns. In other business, Patricia President Frank Dunham Branham presented figures asked Ohler about his availfrom Becket and Raeder of ability to serve full-time on $ 11,900 for a revised and See AUDIT, page 2 updated master plan. A by Shari Carney First ever river expedition begins Aug. 6 by Shari Carney Staff Writer The Thomapple River Watershed Council has scheduled the first-ever Thornapple River Expedition Monday, Aug. 6, to Saturday, Aug. 11. This event is aimed at rais­ ing awareness and citizen involvement in water quality issues while promoting local, family-friendly recreation, according to a press release. The six-day tour begins Monday at noon and contin­ ues until 4 p.m. at the Charles Harag Farm on Vermontville Highway. Participants will learn about the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program present­ ed by Jennifer Silveri of the Eaton Conservation District. Andrea Stay of the Eaton Conservation District will discuss Butternut Creek Restoration projects involv­ ing a two-stage ditch and dam removal and Tim Redder of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will discuss a 650acre wetland restoration project. Opening ceremonies will be at 6 p.m. at Riverside Resort Campground in Vermontville, with dinner following. The evening will conclude with a program by Professor Daelyn Woolnough from Central Michigan University speak­ ing on mussel populations in thd Thomapple. Tuesday’s activities will start with breakfast from 7 to 8 a.m. followed by a safety talk from Blair Miller. Paddling will commence through Nashville with lunch at Riverside Park. Participants will continue on to Historic Charlton Park and camp for the night. After breakfast Wednesday, the group will proceed to Hastings, with lunch at Tyden Park, and camping for the night at Whispering Waters Campground. The following day, Thursday, paddling will pro­ ceed through Middleville with camping at Indian Valley Campground. A pres­ entation on stormwater and erosion will be given by Dave Drullinger from the Department of Environmental Quality fol­ lowed by Mike Zalewski dis­ cussing bass fishing along the Thomapple. Bob’s Gun and Tackle will then give a fishing demonstration. Friday will see the group heading to Caledonia and camping in Alaska at the county park. The final day, paddling continues to Tassell Park in Cascade with closing cere­ monies at the DNR boat launch at 3 p.m. “The river expedition has pulled together people from across the state who have similar interests in rivers, exploration, self-propelled boats and family fim,” said Miller. “It has also encour­ aged local volunteers to get into our own river, opening log jams and cleaning out signs of mankind. The Thomapple River in Maple Valley is such a pristine and wonderful place. I am thrilled that we can now pad­ dle it recreationally. The excitement in the eyes of those who have recently ven­ tured into our river is all the reason we need to justify the work we have done and will continue to do.” More than 100 paddlers are expected to complete the expedition, with dozens of others joining in for shorter trips said organizers. A full itinerary is available at www.thomappleriver.org In This Issue • Committee asking what the More than 100 paddling enthusiasts are expected to participate in the first Thomapple River Expedition Monday, Aug. 6, to Saturday, Aug. 11. Here, paddlers enjoying the river from the trestle in Vermontville (File photo). community wants • Giant puppets will be at opera house in Vermontville • Skies clear for Nashville’s Girls Night Out • Fall sports practices begin soon at MVHS �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 28, 2012 AUDIT, continued from previous page the zoning board of appeals Ron Bracy, who was not in ■ attendance, and Ohler were appointed as full-time repre­ sentatives to the zoning board of appeals. During the portion of the meeting reserved for audi­ ence questions or comments Troy Brush, village employ­ ee with the department of public works, said he had concerns about “negative comments made recently by Mr, White.” Brush was referring to Gary White who was not in atten­ dance. “From what I’ve seen, council is1 doing a good job,” said Blush. He mentioned 11 years of service to the village and the improved conditions of streets and grounds he has seen over those years. A letter was received by Jim Erwin regarding the recent Quaker Brook bridge project The letter will be forwarded to the zoning and planning commission for review. Shelli Smith, a community health specialist with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, presented infor­ mation in the form of a hand­ out to council members. She FRIDAYS FISH FRYS.. ALL YOU CAN EAT! Country Kettle Cafe Perch and Cod or Clam Strips.. ., ’7.95 A-Y-C-E Shrimp.. $8.95 A-Y-C-E Catfish.. *9.95 introduced herself and gave an overview of the depart­ ment calling it “your public health service agency." The four initiatives out­ lined were streets designed to enable safe access for all users; a local food council to provide access to fresh and nutritious foods; safe routes to schools to encourage increased physical activity; and smoke-free air policies citing parks, beaches and rental housing units as areas to limit exposure of non­ smokers to tobacco smoke. During the July 12 council meeting, bills were paid totaling $87,920. Quarterly payments were authorized for $1,250 to transfer recycle and $6,750 to the fire board. The police report dated July 12 stated 21 citations and 28 violations with 10 arrests. Complaints for January to June totaled 331, compared to 293 for 2011. Committee asking what the community wants by Shari Carney Staff Writer “What does the communi­ ty want?” was a question posed by parks and recre­ ation committee members Marcia Scramlin, Terry Zoerman and Richard Harwood regarding three properties owned by the vil­ lage, after Thursday’s regu­ lar Nashville Village council meeting. “We are trying to figure out what to do,” said Scramlin. The buildings in question are the bandstand in Putnam Park, the previous Boy Scout building near the public landing and the pump house adjacent to Putnam Park. The pump house is reputed to have black mold. Harwood said scouts were not able to keep up with util­ ity payments to justify con­ tinuing to use the space, and windows have been broken out by vandals. The village council’s ten­ tative plan is for the three buildings to be tom down by 2015. “We need to evaluate the cost, to keep or demolish,” said Village President Frank Dunham. The community is asked to offer ideas to help in the decision-making process. To share views, residents should call Harwood, 517-588­ 7208; Scramlin, 517-852­ 9429; or Zoerman, 616-755­ 4039. VERMONTVILLE FARMER’S MARKET The Vermontville Farmer’s Market has all 1the wonderfully fresh produce you have been craving - tomnatoes,. blueber-ries, cabbage, cues, beans, potatoes, lettuce and more. 1We K also have baked goods, eggs, crafts and flowering planits. Please be sure to join us on AUGUST 4 for FREE cookies & iced tea from our vendors. YAU COME DOWN! Every Saturday 9 a.m.-2p.m. thru September in downtown Vermontville. All vendors are welcome. Call 517-582.0273 for more details. 06787701 t £ 4 Dinners i '^iFornS.W Cool Looks Includes Soup and salad bar. 113 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM The ashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 06787705 Gofor Professional MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS AUGUST Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. 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Vermontville Township Treasurer Nashville United Methodist Church Corner of Washington & State Streets Co-Director of Maple Valley B.U.G.S., 501c(3) non-profit dedicated to fostering economic and artistic growth in the Valley Vacation Bible School Board Member of Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Operation Overboard Dare To Go Deep With God Member/Superintendent with Eaton County 4-H, 20+ years 1 Longtime Vermontville Township resident, 28 years Monday, July 30 through Current Vermontville Village Council Trustee Acting Vermonvtille Village Clerk Dedicated to transparency, honesty and openness with YOUR tax money 9:30-Noon Preschool through 6th Grade Everyone is welcome! �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 28, 2012 — Page 3 Giant puppets will be at opera house in Vermontville Larger Than Life Puppet Theater will visit Vermontville Township Library Saturday, Aug. 4, as part of the Dream Big sum­ mer reading program. Madcap Puppets will bring the tale of Rumpiestiltskin, using larger-than-life pup­ pets to the Vermontville Opera House stage. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m., and the show begins at 3. Based in Cincinnati, Madcap Puppets are nation­ ally recognized for original children’s theater produc­ tions, as well as in-school educational programs that include performances, work­ shops and residencies, according to a press release. Madcap Puppets is celebrat­ ing 31 years of bringing giant-puppet shows to fami­ lies. The library invites all members of the community to attend the show. Registration for the summer reading program is not a requirement to attend. The program was made possible by a grant from the Eaton County Community Foundation and donations from Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation and the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation Flea Market. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, July 30 ry applesauce. Wednesday, Aug. 1 Polish sausage, sauerkraut, seasoned potatoes, banana, bun. Thursday, Aug. 2 Alaskan stuffed salmon, wild rice, coleslaw, Italian blend vegetables, jello with fruit. Spaghetti and meatballs in sauce, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, orange. Tuesday, July 31 Roast pork, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, stewed toma­ toes, cherry crisp, granola bar. Friday, Aug. 3 Baked potato bar, chili, tossed salad, peaches, crack­ ers. Wednesday, Aug. 1 Activities Calendar Monday, July 30 Polish sausage, sauerkraut, com on the cob, banana, bun. POLICE BEAT - Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Card Making 10 a.m.; Music with Sam; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; BYOG. Thursday, Aug. 2 Spaghetti and meatballs in sauce, tossed salad, orange, Texas toast. Tuesday, July 31 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, Aug. 1 Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.. Delton Reminiscence. Woodland - Mini Massage 11 a.m. Thursday, 2 Aug. Friday, Aug. 3 Driver flips Bicycle ends over trip to up in chop Nashville shop Michigan State Police responded to a roll-over crash on Main Street in Nashville July 22. Troopers arrived to find a purple Ford Probe on its roof and the driver not injured but refus­ ing to get out of the vehicle for EMS. The trooper was able to get the 19-year-old Mt. Pleasant driver out ofthe vehicle, but he was not speaking well. The driver reportedly did not appear to be under the influence of alcohol but seemed to be affected by an unknown drug. After further investi­ gation, he was arrested for operating while impaired by drugs and was transported to the hospital for a blood test. While there, he said he ingested psilocybin mush­ rooms. He was later lodged at the Barry County Jail. Deputies were called June 24 to a Thomapple Lake Road apartment for alleged theft of a bicycle. The caller said his bicycle had been taken from near the basket­ ball courts. When he found the bike, it had been disas­ sembled. Deputies have sev­ eral suspects in the case. Ex-husband tries to grab baby A woman called 911 July 9 to report an assault by 30year-old husband. She told deputies her estranged hus­ band had shoved her several times, tried to take their baby and then left the Bellevue residence. She thought he LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School................... 10 a.mm. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 1a.m. Evening Worship..... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting......................7 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ...................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ......... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Corner of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service....................... 9 a.m. Sunday School ............ 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 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 was going to his sister’s house in Battle Creek. The woman said she wanted to press charges. Battle Creek police made contact with the man, but he was not arrested. A warrant request has been forwarded to the Barry County prosecutor’s office. Resident reports missing the wire A man walked into the Barry County Sheriff’s Department July 10 to report his mother’s cottage and storage sheds on Gerke Drive in Nashville had been entered without permission. He told deputies copper wire had been taken from a stor­ age shed, but found nothing else missing. The man noted the wire was worth about $150. The case is inactive. Roast pork and gravy, baked potato, Prince Charles blend vegetables, cantaloupe, combread. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, July 30 Aug. 2 Aug. 5 Chicken pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, pears, crackers. Tuesday, July 31 Aug. 15 Cheese cubes, corn and black bean salad, applesauce, club crackers. Aug. 16 Aug. 19 Wednesday, Aug. 1 Sliced ham and cheddar cheese, summer com salad, citrus sections, bun. VOTE FOR Thursday, Aug. 2 Chef salad, macaroni salad, . mandarin oranges, vanilla wafers. PAUL RACINE Friday, Aug. 3 Egg salad, broccoli raisin salad, tropical fruit, bun. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, July 30 for VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE on TUESDAY AUGUST 7th, 2012 Salmon croquette, wild rice, Italian blend vegetables, com, mixed fruit. Tuesday, July 31 Chili, hash brown cubes, broccoli, crackers, strawber- 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 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service....................................6 Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 Paid for by the Committee to Elect Paul Racine for Vermontville Township Trustee, P.O. Box 223, Vermontville, Ml 49096. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH GRESHAM 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. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Open Speed Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Day in the Garden, MSU, Children’s Garden. Open Speed Horse Show, 7:30 a.m., Expo Center. Aug. 1 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 . g g QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings S.unday Schoo W.orship.......... 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN 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 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 - Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Quilting 11:30 a.m. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, Aug. 3 - Hastings Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. g Nashville - Bingo. VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.n>. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 06735449 �Page 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. July 28. 2012 Harry Phillip French Paul H. Swift VERMONTVILLE, MI Paul H. Swift, age 75, of Vermontville, our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away July 23, 2012 in Lansing. He was bom August 20, 1936 in Delhi Township, Ingham County. Paul was a farmer all of his life, and enjoyed working with his tractor on the farm. He retired in 1994 from General Motors after 30 years of service. He was a member of U.A.W. Local #652. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Betty J. Swift; four children, Randy L. (April Carstensen) Swift, Ronda L. (David) Whiting, Rick L. (Kim) Swift, and Robin L. (Jim) Heney; 11 grandchil­ dren, Jeffery Swift, Allen Swift, and Andrew Swift; Anna (Matt) Bohnet, Jeanna Whiting, Sara (Brandon) Allison, Patti Whiting; Jamie Swift; and Jessie Paul (Chelsea) James, Cody James, and Toree Heney; four great grandchildren, Vanessa, Easton, Alivia, and Whyatt; two sisters, Ilene Schultz, and Mary Dunlop; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Clare and Leta Swift; and two brothers, Clayton and LeRoy Swift. A memorial gathering will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 9729 Carlisle Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096. Special thanks to Jodi at Sparrow I.C.U. for her spe­ cial care. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Paul. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing. Ronald L. Blossom NASHVILLE, MI Ronald L. Blossom, age 54, of Nashville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at his resi­ dence. Ronald was bom in Hastings on May 5,1958, the son of the late Paul and Helen Badder. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools. He was the husband of Angela Blossom. The cou­ ple was married December 4, 1992 and made their home in the Nashville area where they raised their family together. Ron and Angela had celebrated over 19 years of marriage. Ronald was employed at Cascade Engineering where he worked faithfully since 1985. He began his employ­ ment working production, but was promoted to the Maintenance Department where he worked for the past 10 years. Ron was an avid sports fan, especially the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers. He loved to spend his free time in the fall being outside hunt­ ing. Being surrounded by his family was Ron's true pas­ sion, and an afternoon BBQ in the back yard was a true source of enjoyment and something Ron always looked forward to. MAKE TRAVEL PLANS NOW FOR 2013 Pacific Northwest & California ‘July 21-28,2013 • From Grand Rapids $2599.00 P.P. Book before Jan, 21,2013 and save $100,00 _______________ Canada's Atlantic Coast Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Angela; his three daughters, Tina Blossom, Raechelle Blossom, and Erica (Tyler) May; his son, Michael Johnson; his siblings: sisters, Judy and Kathy, brothers, Don and John; 14 grandchil­ dren, including a very special grandson, Mikey, whom he and Angela raised since he was a newborn and his moth­ er and father-in-law Dawn and James Edinger He was preceded in death by his parents and his grand­ son, Zadrian Johnson Funeral services were held at Thomapple Valley Church on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, with pastor Carla Smith offi­ ciating. A luncheon was held immediately following the funeral service and inter­ ment took place privately. Memorial contributions can be made to the family of Ronald L. Blossom. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. 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EAST LANSING, MI Harry Phillip French, age 94, ofEast Lansing, formerly of Vermontville, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Whitehill Health Center in East Lansing. Harry was bom in Vermontville on September 12, 1917, the son of the late Paul and Sara (Strait) French. Harry was raised in the Vermontville area and attended local schools, grad­ uating from Vermontville High School. Harry was in the United States Navy and served in several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Vernon French; and sister Hilda Gardner. Graveside services were held at Woodlawn Cemetery, in Vermontville on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, with Pastor Kathy Smith officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t for further details. the South Pacific during WWII. After finishing his duties in U.S. Navy, Hany began his career as Merchant Mariner, which he did for over 40 years. Harry had traveled all over the world guiding ships from the Great Lakes to the Panama Canal. He belonged to the sailors union of the South Pacific which hadgiven him the opportunity to work with shipping companies all over the world. He is survived by his nieces, Lana Wagner, Kay Kane, Sherry Wahlan, and Harold Ilf. Frankli NASHVILLE, MI Harold W. Franklin, age 81, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at MagnumCare of Hastings. Harold was bom in New Hudson, on March 28, 1931, the son ofthe late Merril and Bertha (Broegman) Franklin. Harold was the widower of June (Gearhart) Franklin. Harold and June met as the result of an accident June had damaged her car and brought it to Franklin Body Shop in Howell, where Harold was working at the time. The couple married June 3, 1961. They made their home in the Howell area for several years before purchasing a larger farm and moving to the Nashville area in 1981. Harold and June had HIju §I Mettler officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Nashville Church of the Nazerene, or the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t for further details. been married for 27 years when she passed away in August of 1988. Through the years Harold has always been involved in carpentry work and operat­ ing his family's dairy farm in Nashville. Being involved in farming also led to his love of old tractors. Harold loved driving his 1934 F20 Farmall tractor, and attend­ ing antique tractor shows. Harold is survived by his three sons, David (Darla) Franklin, Dennis Franklin, and Doug (Jody) Franklin, and his six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife June in 1988. 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Her display is set up alongside a table laden with gift bas­ kets offered by the Friends of Putnam District Library. �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, July 28, 2012 — Page 7 Putnam library hopes to repeat previous headlines The headline of the Aug. download library. Putnam 9, 1994, Maple Valley News also provides interlibrary read “Two townships pass loan services through Putnam Library millage.” MeLCat which makes nearly That’s the same sort'ofhead­ any item owned by a library line the Putnam District in Michigan available to its Library Board of Trustees is patrons. hoping to see repeated fol­ Circulation statistics show lowing this year’s Aug. 7 nearly 22,000 items were millage renewal request. loaned -from Putnam last The 1994 article docu­ year. Last month, June, was mented the success of the the library’s busiest month in library’s first millage histoiy, with a circulation of request. Since 1995, the 2,541 items. library has received the same Throughout the year, the one-halfmill of support from library hosts varied programs Castleton Township and for children, teens and Maple Grove Township resi­ adults. Annual program dents. The library’s operat­ attendance is approximately ing millage is put to the vot­ 1,200. ers for support eveiy four Summer reading programs years. for children consistently The one-half mill equates serve an average of 50 young to 50 cents per $ 1,000 oftax­ people. In addition to formal­ able value. For a property ly scheduled events, the with a taxable value of library offers self-driven $100,000, the library would reading programs for teens receive $50 per year in sup­ and adults throughout the port. Revenue generated year and walk-in technology from the millage accounts assistance at all times. for the largest portion of the Ten public access comput­ library’s annual income. This ers and Wi-Fi throughout the year’s millage millage request building makes high-speed includes no increase. It is Internet available-to every­ only a renewal request one in the community. In an intended to provide sustain­ age where technology drives ability to the library’s current many daily activities, the level of service. library serves as the commu­ Putnam District Library is nity public access center and open 37 hours each week to provides everyone access to serve the community, includ­ technology and assistance ing two evenings a week. with using it, said Director The library’s^coilection now Shaung.Swantek. totals 15,912 physical items “The library’s vision state­ and more than 6,000 digital ment is ‘honoring the past, audio and ebooks available serving today and preparing through the library’s virtual for tomorrow.’ As we Students named to Olivet College dean’s list A total of 270 students have been named to the Olivet College 2012 spring semester dean’s list. To make the dean’s list, a student must be full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students earn­ ing a 4.0 grade point average are indicated with an asterisk (*). _ Bellevue — Nicolas Adist, Cory Ballard,* Kelcey Clevenger, Ashlyn Coats, Naomi Haralson, Sylvia Laymance,. Amber LeClear, Katie Platek, Nicholas Smith, Megan Wemowsky. Nashville — ' Terri Hurosky, Darcey Turner, Tina Westendorp. Vermontville — Jeffery Fisher, Kyle Fisher. Child Care 4* pre-^chooi Fall sports practices begin soon at MVHS Help Wanted Teen hit while riding bike A 16-year-old bicyclist was leaving a driveway she was struck by a vehicle traveling west on Dowling Road near Barryville Road in Maple Grove Township Saturday, July 21. The teen was transported via helicopter to an area hos­ pital for her injuries. Her sta­ tus is unknown. The occu­ pants of the vehicle were not injured. The incident remains under investigation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and Michigan State Police, and names are being withheld. COURT NEWS Darrel Lee Struble Jr., 46, of Nashville was sentenced for operating under the influ­ ence of liquor, third offense. Struble was ordered July 19 to serve 10 months in jail, with credit for two days served. He must pay $1,698 in court assessments and serve 36 months on proba­ tion. Struble must successful­ ly complete drug court and six months ofjail will be sus­ pended upon successful com­ pletion of probation terms. He must pay $125 a month toward court assessments and was granted a work release. Charges of operating with license suspended, revoked or denied, second or subse­ quent offense, and habitual offender, fourth notice, were dropped. GREAT PEOPLE, REAL OPPORTUNITIES. Like the Food Service In­ dustry but wish you were off on Holidays? Join us at our JOB FAIR for Full and Part-time HOURLY FOOD SERVICE WORKERS Monday, July 30th Tuesday, August 7th Chartwells School Dining is currently seeking hourly FT & PT associates to work for the Maple Valley Schools. Culinary experience is a plus. We offer a competitive hourly pay/benefits. Hours are Mon.-Fri. with major hol­ idays off! To be considered for an appt, at this event, email:erik.neering@compassusa.com. EOE & AA Em- (OBB WELL DRILLING (REPAIR Class Openings • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2” - 5" Well Drilling and Repair Please call for enrollment information: 726-0726 30 Years Experience Estimates Available 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville 3 Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. #1748 The rest ofthe high school sports season begins Aug. 8. Boys’ and girls* cross country will hold their first practices Aug. 8 at the high school track beginning at 9 a.m. The volleyball teams’ first practices will be Aug. 8 in the high school gymnasium, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The boys’ soccer team’s first practice will be held at Fuller Street Field from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Aug. 8. 30TH REUNION Mulberry Fore Golf Course August 18,2012 | s 6:00 Social Hour • 7:00 Dinner Music byVoo Doo DJ’s (our very own Julie Dormer Khouri and Randy VanZandt) For more information please visit our Facebook page MV Class of82 Reunion or contact Michelle (Frith) Dunkelberger @ 231-838-0905 orJulie Dormer Khouri @ 517-899-1497 the 269-967-8241 Antenna Men Digital TV Antennas • Towers • Winegard Channel Master • Rotors • Digital Converters Antenna Accessories • Custom Installation ________ Cell Phone & 4G Boosters TV Antenna & Tower Installation, Repair & Removal ployer M/F/D/V Insured • Guaranteed • 40 Years Experience www.theantennamen.com SIZZLING SUMMER SPECIAL! 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(616)698-1030 M-F 9:00­ high school sports season is 5:30, Sat 9:00-2:00. just a week away. sary next year, the library Practices at Maple Valley board and staff is committed For Rent High School kick-off with to carrying this vision for­ ward into the next 90 years,” FOR RENT: NICE 2BD two practices for the junior she said. “We recognize that apartment in Vermontville. varsity and varsity football the library of tomorrow does Appliances included, handi­ teams Aug. 6 at the high cap accessible, (517)726-0324. school practice field from not look like the library our 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and grandfathers envisioned and Business Services 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. continuously work to remain bookkeeping The sideline cheer team relevant in the ways we serve SERVICES will also be holding its first our community. Our Personal * Self-Employed * practice at the high school library’s millage renewal Small Business Payroll* football field Aug. 6, from will continue to provide the Billing Accounts Receivable 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. dollars necessary to maintain * Accounts Payable our services and continue to General Ledger Weekly * Monthly * Quar­ be innovative in our terly * Annually approach.” Call today! (269)420-5714 I ■ Meal Delivery Available ■ Prescription Delivery & Laboratory House Calls ■ All Major Appliances included ■ Community Room & Group Activities ■ Carport with Storage ■ Complete Lawn Care & Snow Removal t»ri o ILLAGE One Village Drive ■ Hastings Call Beth at 269.945.5871 for a personal tour or take a tour online at www.pennockhealth.com * With one year lease. New residents only. Must be signed by Sept. 1.2012. | i �Page 8 - Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 28,2012 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Vote to support cornerstone of community To the editor: Around 1921, after com­ pleting the eighth grade, because of the times and just the way things were for a lot of people back then, my grandfather’s formal educa­ tion ended. To listen to him, this was never an obstacle, but an opportunity to begin his life and start the next 60 to 70 years ofhis continuing educa­ tion because and through the public libraries of the Delaware Valley in Philadelphia. My grandfather was the best, most interesting and knowledgeable person I have known in my life. Because of his interests and my mother’s work with our own local library, many of my early years were spent in and around books, reading about our presidents, Frederick Douglass, Ben Franklin, the Hardy Boys, baseball players, tall tales, other countries and anything and everything about the Civil War and American Revolution. Libraries are not just build­ ings. Libraries are anchors of communities and places where people gather, quietly, in communities large and small to take advantage of and celebrate one of our greatest gifts as a people: the opportu­ nity to better ourselves through learning. Parents and grandparents take children to the library to introduce them to the world outside their immediate expe­ rience. Others go by them­ selves or with friends to escape within themselves or expand their horizons while not going beyond their own communities. Libraries, whether through their volun­ teers, their actual books, or now through technology, pro­ vide paths to dreams; dreams that may never happen and dreams that just may happen because of what was learned in that library. Libraries are more than just books. Libraries provide social interaction, the pleas­ antries of seeing a friendly and familiar face. Many can­ not afford Internet service. Search engines are not books or resource centers. These devices take a group of words that get you to another link, that may or may not be reli­ able, helpful or even subject you to some scam or threat from what can lurk in the darkness and isolation of the Internet. The Internet has been invaluable during my past 15 years at several jobs. There is no substitution for a library; something that may not be appreciated until a community has lost its own. In Aug. 7 election, the mill­ age Putnam District Library seeks is not asking for any­ thing more than what is cur­ rently in place. The millage that will be on our ballots the first Tuesday in August is a renewal ofthe existing — not more taxes. This is an impor­ tant election year. Voting is important in many ways. Voting “yes” on the renew­ al millage is more than an investment in a beautiful old building that is one ofthe cor­ nerstones of the community we call home; it is an invest­ ment we are making in the continuing betterment of the greater Maple Valley, for today and for the (grandpar­ ents who have yet to take their (grand)children to the place that may become the biggest influence in their lives. Shane McNeill, Nashville Gadgets are no substitute for a library To the editor: In response to Blair Miller’s letter in the July 21 Maple Valley News opposing the Vermontville Township Library’s tax millage, I must totally disagree. Smartphones and other com­ puter gadgets are no substi­ tute for an actual library with real books. I think the library is an excellent investment of my tax money, and I urge all Vermontville Township vot­ ers to approve both the renewal millage and the additional millage. I will be voting for them. Using Miller’s $1,400 fig­ ure for the taxes he has paid over his 27 years of residen- cy to support the library, he has paid $52 a year to sup­ port this valuable community resource. That’s just $1 a week. I’d say that was tax money well spent. I am a Vermontville Township resident and I use the library frequently for books, videos and reference materials. I have always found the staff to be helpfill when I have questions or requests. Whenever I go to the library, I see people from the community using its ref­ erence resources, checking out books and videos and using the library’s public computers and Internet con­ nections. The library provides older kids with a safe place to hang out. Parents bring their young kids to the children’s area for a little entertain­ ment. The library’s special events bring educational entertainment to kids and adults. Yes, times are tough and people may want to cut their tax bills, but rejecting the tiny Vermontville Township library millages would be a penny-wise, dollar-foolish act that will hurt this com­ munity. Vote for the library mill­ ages in the Aug. 7 primary.. Herb Kirchhoff, Vermontville Modern library maintains old-fashioned friendly service To the editor: We moved td Nashville in 1976, and one day on my way to find Carl’s Market, I traveled past this beautiful brick building. It wasn’t long before I found myself climb­ ing the steps of Putnam library. I was welcomed inside by LaDuska Sheldon, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Shoup. We became fast friends. It didn’t take long for me to join the Friends of the Library, encouraged by Jerry and Jan Johnson. The FOL is again a hard-working group promoting our library. Please support their efforts. I remember when folks gave a memorial gift to the library in memory of a recently deceased area person and it was printed in the Maple Valley News. The donation was used to buy needed books or periodicals and was very appreciated. Now, 36 years later, as I (more slowly) climb those library steps, I am still wel­ comed by the friendly librar- ian, Shauna, and her great staff. They are so helpful and knowledgeable. If they don’t have the book I want, they search and locate it via MelCat. So please, as voting time comes Aug. 7, plan to sup­ port the Putnam library mill­ age renewal. We have a won­ derful up-to-date facility and, we must not let it fall behind. Joy L. Peake Nashville Vermontville voters should support ‘jewel of community’ Vermontville library is a valuable asset to community To the editor: The Vermontville Township Library has served this community and local environs for 63 years. This service has been extremely valuable to all residents within the area. Libraries were first organ­ ized to make books, maga­ zines and newspapers avail­ able to the people they served. People simply could not afford to purchase the books they wanted to read because the cost of owner­ ship was prohibitive. Subsequently, library estab­ lishment made possible the Opportunity for many to gain access to printed material. With time, the services pro­ vided by libraries grew in media form by acquiring tapes, CDs, videos, talking books, computers and more. The philosophy and practice ofmaking books available to the public remains true today. The Vermontville library has kept up with technology. In a letter to the editor in the July 21 Maple Valley News, Blair Miller suggested that the library could be replaced by smartphones, iPads, computers and other forms of electronic gadgetry. I believe his assumption to be sonjewhat parochial. It can often cost $ 7 to $ 8 to download a book to a smart­ phone, iPad or computer. There are many people with­ out the latest electronic devices because they can neither afford the hardware nor the monthly service fees. Most people cannot afford to purchase these services. Our library has many excellent services. It has a well qualified, professional, caring staff whose primary focus is the public. Board members volunteer their time, expertise arid energy. They are asking for a .25 mill increase in the millage pri­ marily because of a large reduction in other funding sources. It is the first time an increase has been requested in 12 years I fully support our library and consider it to be a very worthwhile service. I will vote “yes” Aug. 7, and I hope those reading this letter will too. Russ Laverty, Vermontville Township Full-Time Mechanic ■ Maple Valley Schools Hours: 40 hrs/week Rate of pay: Per Master Agreement Full benefit package Qualifications: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent • State certification for heavy duty truck repair including diesel proficiency • Must maintain a commercial drivers license (CDL), chauffeurs license, and must meet all school bus driving requirements • Employee shall provide his/her own tools as may be required • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and the community while projecting a positive image that enhances the ’ school • Demonstrate the ability to keep confidentiality in regards to the Family Privacy Act Job Summary: The mechanic is responsible to maintain the bus fleet according to defined state safety standards and to complete all required repairs and preventive maintenance in a timely manner. Please apply in person at the Maple Valley Schools Administration Office, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. To the editor: I am writing in response to a letter to the editor in the July 21 Maple Valley News. As a parent, it is hard to imagine life in Vermontville without the public library. The Vermontville Township Library has played a vital part in my family’s life, start­ ing when the librarian took down a poster from the wall and gave it to my then 8month-old daughter who had always squealed with delight at it whenever we went to get books. Summer reading pro­ grams, help with research projects, books, games and later videos all were found at the library. Yes, times have changed, and a lot of information can be gained by accessing the Internet from home. I now have a Kindle electronic reader and have downloaded free books. But the fact remains that I cannot afford to pay for every book I want to read, I do not have a smartphone, and I do not have the capability to stream movies. I still go to our library to get movies, books, magazines and have request­ ed items through MelCat on several occasions over the past year. I have gone to some of the movies shown at the opera house. When my daughter was home from college and tak­ ing an online course, she took her laptop to our library to access their Wi-Fi and download documents that were too large to do from home. I will gladly pay the approximately $50 per year that it costs me for library services. It is far less expen- sive than paying more than that per month for one smart­ phone and plan. Recent newspaper articles have attempted to explain the cause for the shortfall in the library’s budget and the need for not only a millage renew­ al but also an increase. As president of the Vermontville Township Library Board, I encourage the public to come into the library and talk with staff if they have questions regard­ ing the millage, library budg­ et, funding sources or any­ thing else. They will be glad to answer them. Monthly board meetings are open to the public, with our next one scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. I was disturbed when I read a recent letter to the edi­ tor that implied inflated numbers were being used in our quest for a millage increase and questioned whether public money was possibly being misused with extravagant employee bene­ fits. To set the record straight, all four of our staff members have Level 14 library certification through the State of Michigan. That means whenever a person comes into the library, a qualified staff member there to help. Only the librar­ ian and assistant librarian get vacation and sick time — no health care, no retirement. The two desk clerks get no benefits at all. There has not been a pay increase for the past three years. Library board mem­ bers do not get paid, and we pay for movie rentals just like everyone else. Currently, board members volunteer weekly or as need­ ed for special programs. Our community has few activities for children. Other than 4-H, Scouts, sports and some church activities, what is there for our kids to do, especially in the summer? We do have a very nice trail connecting Vermontville to the high school, but parents with whom I have spoken express safety concerns in letting their children walk it alone. The library provides a safe environment for them. In my opinion, the library is a jewel in our community that we should continue to support. Dorothy McDougal, Vermontville Putnam library is tops To the editor: I want to express my sup­ port for the Putnam District Library, and ask the commu­ nity to do the same. I believe it is one of the bright spots in our communi­ ty: the staff is creative and involved and goes to great lengths to encourage use of library resources. I have frequented a num­ ber of libraries in Michigan and Indiana, and none of them display the energy or proactive involvement we have right here. Please vote to renew library millage. Terry Zoerman, Nashville �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News*Saturday, July 28,2012 — Page 9 Vermontville Library a good investment To the editor: $$$ Lns v S Ss ■i^ kb I want to thank Blair Miller for going into such great detail in his letter to the editor last week, but I can’t help but think of the old expression, “Figures don’t lie, but liars figure.” It is clear that Miller ques­ tions the Vermontville Township Library figures, but he does not offer his own supporting data, and basical­ ly calls the township figures a lie. It is also clear that Miller is not a regular patron of the library, so he has no personal experiences attend­ ing the library events. As a patron of the library and a father of three children who do participate with many others at the library, I will gladly vote ‘yes’ to support the library millages. The library is a great resource for the children and adults of the Vermontville area and it is an investment our community can be proud of. Since Miller begged the comparison of funding in his letter to the editor by refer­ ring to “the tiny investment in the projects” he supports, but offered no information, let’s just take a look. A group he is a part of has received a $281,833 grant under the Safe Routes to School Program for kids in grades kindergarten through eighth, to develop the old railroad grade from the high school to just south of Vermontville. Athletic boosters golf outing seeks participants BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN Maple Valley Athletic with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A Boosters are sponsoring the For more information, call DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE 12th annual golf outing to Keith Jones, 517-852-1901, AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE raise funds for student athletes. DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN or Mulberry Fore, 517-852­ SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ The event will be at 0760. we have not adopted a “Field GARD ANY PART OF THIS of Dreams” mentality of Mulberry Fore in Nashville COMMUNICATION WHICH IS Sunday, Aug. 12. The fourINCONSISTENT WITH THE where “if we build it, they FOREGOING. will come,” because ifthat is person scramble will include OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW 18 holes of golf, a cart and what this trail is based on, REQUIRES US TO ADVISE dinner. people truly are dreaming. YOU THAT COMMUNICATION The outing will include FROM OUR OFFICE COULD I do wish Miller would BE INTERPRETED AS AN take a first-hand look at the competitions, including closATTEMPT TO COLLECT A Vermontville Township est to the pin, longest drive FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ Library and see what the and more. Prize money will DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT community gets back from be awarded to the top five COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE the dollars spent, since this is teams. COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE Registration starts at noon INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY something the local commu­ BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ nity does own. I also believe MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY Miller will find that over the Buy a brick SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR ENTITLED TO THE long run, the residents of NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ Vermontville will spend fundraiser offers TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. more time in Sale - Default has been made in MORTGAGE SALE - Default .their library, limited opportunity the conditions of a certain mort­ than on the trail gage made by Lisa R Meyers, A has been made in the conditions I encourage residents in Single Woman to Mortgage of a mortgage made by Leona R The last row of bricks for Electronic Registration Systems, Smith, an unmarried woman, to the Vermontville area to stop Mortgage Electronic Registration by the library if they never the “Buy a Brick” fundraiser Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Systems, Inc., as nominee for Corporation, Mortgagee, dated is being offered at the Maple have and see what’s inside July 28, 2006, and recorded on Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., it and assigns, waiting for them. Iflocal res­ Valley Athletic Complex. August 4, 2005, as Document successors Pricing starts at $80 for a Number: 1168137, Barry County Mortgagee, dated October 19, idents truly want a good four-by-eight-inch granite Records, said mortgage was 2005 and recorded November 7, return on their investment, I assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK tile that includes two lines of NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY 2005 in Instrument Number encourage them to vote 1155825, Barry County Records, Trustee for the registered Michigan. Said mortgage is now “yes” Aug. 7 for the engraving, limited to 14 char­ As holder of Soundview Home Loan Vermontville Township acters per line. Other sizes Trust 2006-EQ1 Asset-Backed held by Bank of America, N.A., with are available. Certificates, Series 2006-EQ1 by successor by merger to BAC Library millages. If interested in purchasing an Assignment of Mortgage Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans a brick, call Maple Valley dated March 23, 2012 and Servicing LP by assignment. Scott Peters, recorded March 30, 2012 by Number: There is claimed to be due at the Vermontville Township Schools, 517-852-9699, or Document 201203300003771, on which date hereof the sum of Seventycontact any athletic booster. mortgage there is claimed to be Six Thousand Five Hundred due at the date hereof the sum of Nineteen and 66/100 Dollars One Hundred Thirty-Two ($76,519.66) including interest at Thousand Five Hundred Thirty- 6% per annum. Two and 07/100 ($132,532.07) Under the power of sale con­ including interest at the rate of 8.75000% per annum. Under the tained in said mortgage and the power of sale contained in said statute in such case made and mortgage and the statute in such provided, notice is hereby given case made and provided, notice that said mortgage will be fore­ is hereby given that said mort­ closed by a sale of the mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale gaged premises, or some part of of the mortgaged premises, or them, at public vendue at the some part of them, at public Barry County Circuit Courthouse venue, at the place of holding the in Hastings, Michigan in Barry Circuit Court in said Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on by Pastor Glenn Branham County, where the premises to be 08/16/2012 Said premises are sold or some part of them are sit­ located in the Township of Nashville Assembly ofGod uated, at 01:00 PM on August 23, Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, The devil is a chronic grumbler. The Christian ought to 2012 Said premises are situated be a living doxology. - Martin Luther in the City of Nashville, Barry and are described as: The land referred to in this County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 209 Commitment is described as fol­ Shout with joy to God, all the earth. Sing the glory of feet West of the Northeast comer lows: His name; make His praise glorious. — Psalms 66:1-2 The land situated In the of the West half of the Northeast quarter of Section 15, T2N, R7W, Township of Carlton, County of Maple Grove Township, Barry Barry and State of Michigan; As I read the Bible I am continually struck by the County, Michigan; thence West That part of the East 1/2 of the impression ofjoy left from divine encounters. This is not 220 feet; thence South 396 feet; Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, thence East 220 feet; thence Town 4 North, Range 8 West, puzzling but natural. We would expect those who North 396 feet to the point of Carlton Township, Barry County, encounter the Lord and have their lives blessed even beginning. Commonly known as: Michigan described as: momentarily by His presence and accompanying kind­ 8700 West Lawrence Highway If Commencing at the center of the the property is eventually sold at nesses to respond joyfully. Adam and Eve in the Garden foreclosure sale, the redemption intersection of Welcome Road of Eden basked in His presence with joyous expressions. period will be 6.00 months from and Barber Road, thence South (“And He walks with me, and He talks with me...”) the date of sale unless the prop­ 660 feet along centerline of erty is abandoned or used for Barber Road, thence West 560 Noah’s first response off the ark was jubilant worship. agricultural purposes. If the prop­ feet; Thence North to the center­ No wonder — he’d been cooped up in a floating zoo for erty is determined abandoned in line of Welcome Road, thence accordance with MCL 600.3241 over a year. Northeasterly along centerline of and/or 600.3241a, the redemp­ Welcome Road to the place of Abraham and Sarah laughed, delighted by His prom­ tion period will be 30 days from beginning. ise. The arrival of children still produces joy. the date of sale, or 15 days after The redemption period shall be 6 statutory notice, whichever is The psalmist, king David, danced with joy as he later. If the property is presumed months from the date of such penned and sang God’s praises. In the New Testament, to be used for agricultural pur­ sale, unless determined aban­ whole towns and cities received the Good News with poses prior to the date of the doned in accordance with MCLA foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL §600.3241 a, in which case the great joy as they rejoiced in God’s salvation. The apostle 600.3240, the redemption period redemption period shall be 30 Peter overflowed with “inexpressible and glorious joy.” is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL days from the date of such sale. (1 Peter 1:8) Jesus Himself, “rejoiced - exulted in joy, 600.3278, if the property is sold TO ALL PURCHASERS: The at a foreclosure sale, the borrow- foreclosing mortgagee can with exultant joy - in the Holy Spirit.” (Luke 21:10) er(s) will be held responsible to rescind the sale. In that event, Many times I have been impressed in our services as I the person who buys the proper­ your damages, if any, are limited have seen the glow ofjoy on the faces of worshipers as ty at the mortgage foreclosure solely to the return of the bid sale or to the mortgage holder for amount tendered at sale, plus their lives were transformed by the mercy, grace, power damaging the property during the and glory of God. Lives that had once been ravaged by redemption period. TO ALL PUR­ interest. If the property is sold at fore­ sin and sadness that are now turned around, radiate with CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In closure sale, pursuant to MCL hope, faith, joy and gladness because ofthe abiding pres­ that event, your damages are, if 600.3278, the borrower will be ence ofJesus the Savior. Joy is truly one of the great evi­ any, limited solely to the return of held responsible to the person dences of God’s work in a person’s life. Depression is the bid amount tendered at sale, who buys the property at the plus interest. If you are a tenant mortgage foreclosure sale or to replaced by elation. Stress yields to relief. Irritations melt in the property, please contact the mortgage holder for damage into peace. our office as you may have cer­ to the property during the And what about you? Could yourjoy tank use a refill? tain rights. Dated: July 21, 2012 redemption period. Randall S. 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Even if parents want their kids to use it, how many kids actually live close enough to take advantage of the trail? Will it be plowed in the winter and if so, who will pay to have it plowed? Common sense tells me that $281,833 is a lot of fed­ eral tax money to be spent on a trail though the woods — not to mention the future cost to maintain the trail. I hope LEGAL NOTICE From the Pulpit w^-fe <«!a i^isMfe i^isMfe, ^■fc VKl^idlgt-1 Hiit tiiinioiM UK HfWMM tw- Htul Kk Itaksabeaip; k atHplte 'he jaitatate Substitute Bus Driving Positions Maple Valley Schools is seeking individuals to transport students to and from school. Substitute positions are currently available. Will train qualified applicants. Applications are available at Maple Valley Schools Administration office. For more information contact Pat Powers at 517-852-9421. 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Polling Place Location: Vermontville Township Fire Station 125 S. First Street Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Sharon Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk 06786280 IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN Glory to God �Page 10 — Ami Say 'Aa Advertised in the Maple Valley Mews' Saturday, Ady 28 2012 Memories of the Past Barryville church dedicated in 1881 The Ladies Aid was one of several service societies connected with the early Barryville Church. Identification of this circa 1916 photo loaned by Guy Howell has been made by three local 90-year-olds — Esta Day, Zoe Gillett and Clara Putpaff In some cases, first names of the women are unknown. Pictured are (front row, from left) Ella Golden, Mina Irish, Mrs. Isaac Golden, Mrs. Willets, Mrs. Rodebaugh, Dora Gutchess, Mrs. Oversmith, Emma Whitlock, Mrs. George Green, Mrs. Mudge, Nora McClelland, Jesse Higdon, May DeVine (second row) Mrs. Neil, Mrs. Callihan, Delilah Webb, Mrs. Demray, Anna DeVine, Mrs. Lahr, (third row) Esta Day, Cora Fassett, Lizzie Higdon, Grace Hyde, Ella Lathrop. Seated (front) Is Rhoda Lathrop with baby son, Ferris. This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News July 27, 1982. When the audience room of the new Methodist Protestant Church at Barryville was dedicated Aug. I, 1881, a program of prayer. Scripture reading and music was followed by an appeal for $200 to cover a shortfall in the building fund. After totaling all of the bills, church trustees had determined that the cost of the project was $1,379. Only $1,179 had been raised prior to the dedication service. “The people responded in the sum of $250, clearing the church and satisfying the trustees,” noted the late Anna DeVine in a 50-year church history she prepared in 1932. Dedication ofthe audience room was a big step forward Current Tennants Using Railside Storage & Stowaway Storage IN LAKE ODESSA MUST STOP IN TO M-68 TIRE TO SIGN A NEW CONTRACT! for the fledgling congrega­ tion whose roots had been established a few years earli­ er in the Barryville district, west of Nashville. Methodist Protestant meetings of the Section Hill Assyria Circuit were first held at various rural schoolhouses, includ­ ing Eagle, Austin, Mudge and Checkered. “In 1877, it was decided that Assyria Circuit be divid­ ed, and the north part called the Barryville Mission,” wrote Mrs. De Vine. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP All payments and Ingulrles must be made to... 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In the early 1860s, Barryville was a thriving community with post office, grist mill and other commerce until surpassed by the new village of Nashville, whose growth was spurred by the arrival of the railroad in 1869. According to her account The basement of the pres­ Arch Soules, Jacob Foreman Rev. Jennings became the ent-day church at Barryville and John Day.” first pastor at Barryville. On became the first formal quar­ “We have a fine Sunday July 9, 1878, the congrega­ ters to serve the congrega­ school with Will Hyde as tion met at the Mudge tion. The basement was ded­ superintendent, who has held schoolhouse to adopt articles icated in February 1880 and the position for several of association and elect a church services and Sunday years. Think we wil] keep board of trustees. School sessions were held him for life.” Members present at that there until the upper level of Mrs. DeVine noted that charter meeting were S.J. the church was completed in the church had a Christian Babcock, George Norton, August 1882. Endeavor Society of fine Charles Hyde, Clement At the audience room ded­ young people; a Junior Higdon, Miner Mead, Daniel ication in 1882, at which the Society; Women’s Foreign Howell, John DeLong, Mary parishioners readily offered Missionary Society; a Ladies Jennings, Frances Babcock more than the $200 needed Aid Society; and a Women’s and Mary Richard. to clear up outstanding debts Christian Temperance Chosen as trustees were on the red brick sanctuary, Union. Norton, Mead, Higdon, Charles Hyde, chairman of “We feel that our church Hyde and S.J. Babcock. At the board of trustees, “in a and societies are working for the time of this organization­ feeling manner, thanked the the master and that our al meeting, Janies Riley was people for their help,” noted church stands for righteous­ serving the congregation as Mrs. DeVine. ness and love to God and pastor. Father Mills, who was man,” concluded Mrs. Building a house of wor­ pastor at that time, offered DeVine. ship became the First order of prayers at the dedication; Recently, that early business for the Barryville Father Seaman gave the account of the Barryville parishioners. On Dec. 23, benediction. In the after­ Church history has been 1878, the members met at noon, the congregation lis­ updated with a report written the home of Charles Hyde to tened to a discourse by Rev. by Mrs. Agnes Pufpaff and consider the propriety of Stockwell and held class covering the past 50 years of securing a site and construc­ meeting. An evening service the congregation. Many tion of a sanctuary. concluded the eventful day. changes have occurred. S.J. Babcock was author­ At the time, Mrs. De Vine In 1939, the Methodist ized to procure a site, which prepared her history on the Protestants (Barryville) and he secured of Barber Mead Barryville Church in 1932, the Methodist Episcopals for $100, wrote Mrs. she wrote: “We have had (who were in Nashville) DeVine. some gracious revivals and merged, and the Barryville Some two weeks later, the six boys from our church and church was put on charge trustees met and decided on a Sunday school have gone out with Nashville. plan for the proposed church to preach; Ivan Warren, Continued next page building. 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At three o’clock, the big laundiy tub with three pitch­ ers ofhot water had been car- ried upstairs for my bath nil *■* tankh^. ■WWi ; ‘*’la mu )k I && H ta ah wdMiijt | ifcfc- W tai Uta ! hbi pliiitjM । ekb. j k da . ■rm it itmta Maj I ■is. tebtutnd , kQtfr riit tastaW I >i£ itJM WI taW (lijititi M I j^all bsIiW tains pH*? VK dfei* >«■ JiM# before I dressed when someone called to me, “We can’t find any ribbon for the rib­ bon bearers.” An aisle was to be formed by two girls carrying ribbons between the stairs and the bay window where the bridal party would stand. I realized that in the confusion of the past few days, the ribbon had been forgotten. “Don’t worry,” I called downstairs. “I’ll get it.” Hastily donning a cotton dress, I ran out the front door, past the orchard, through the church yard shortcut and up the main street toward Barber’s store. Nearly there, I met the Olivet delegation coming to the wedding [Alma Swinton had graduated from Olivet College]. They stopped and stared at me in blank astonishment. “Isn’t this the day of the wedding?” they queried. “Oh, yes,’ I replied, “go on to the house, I’ll be right back.” Mr. Frank Ambrose, the faithful clerk at Barber’s store, usually very deliber­ ate, with time to visit a little, must have sensed my need for haste. In two minutes, the proper number of yards of wide white ribbon was cut off, rolled and wrapped, and I was tearing down the street on my way home. I didn’t give the guests, already assembled, time to get their breath before I was upstairs, bathed (in now chilly water) dressed and ready for the veil to be pinned to my curly hair. A letter, by a curious coin­ cidence, has just this week 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 discrimi­ nation 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 0R n 6/76c8a0n9a0n MOU8* oeo0AL e opportunity come to me [in 1965], a lovely and usable variety of enclosing a clipping taken gifts, many of which were from the local paper, printed purchased from our one at the time. The clipping is small jewelry store. faded and yellow with age. I I remember the nine cut­ am going to quote it practi- glass nappies which proba­ cally in full. bly took the store’s entire “The house was beautiful- supply. Many of these gifts ly decorated with garlands of have been, and still are, in green interspersed with pink constant use — cut-glass and white asters. While Miss fem and fruit dishes, spoons, Benedict rendered creamer and sugar, silver Mendelssohn’s wedding soup tureen and candelabra. march, the bridal party took The actual marriage serv­ theirplaces before President ice is somewhat vague in my Sperry of Olivet College, mind — but I do recall dis­ who performed the ceremony tinctly the strident village during which the strains of firebell — and the slight con­ Rubinstein’s melody came fusion which resulted when softlyform the piano. , Mr. Rhodes, one of the “The bride was attended guests, left hurriedly, his by Miss Murphy of Toledo, farm home being on fire. as maid ofhonor with Miss Also there was a disturbance Rigley ofOwosso, and Miss when “Bitsey Williams,” our Hayward of Yonkers, N.Y., mother cat, who was sup­ as bride's maids and Miss posed to be shut up in the Kedzie ofLansing and Miss granary,- managed to enter March of Olivet, as ribbon the house with her five small bearers. The group present­ kittens. Three times, Bitsey ed a pleasing picture — the and family were taken out bride in a handsome gown of and left in the granary. Three white silk mull over white times, she escaped and satin, carrying white roses, brought the kittens all back and her attendants in dainty to join in the wedding festiv­ gowns of white and pale ities. The last time she was green and carrying pink allowed to stay. The hour came for depar­ roses. “Following the congratu- ture. I wore a tan suit and a lations, dainty refreshments little tan hat of crushed veil­ were served and pleasant ing. greeting exchanged between We took the train for the assembled guests. Detroit, arriving late in the “Amidst a shower ofrice evening. During the last half and good wishes, Dr. and hour of the journey, I began Mrs. Swinton took the to feel very queer and sud­ evening train for Detroit en denly realized I hadn’t had routefor thefuture home in anything to eat since a Ontonagon, where they will “stand-up” lunch at 11 in the morning. I had been too be at home after October 1st. “The many beautifulpres­ excited to partake ofthe wed­ ents received by the happy ding supper. I thought long­ couple testify ofthe love and ingly of chicken salad, fruit esteemfeltfor them by their cake, ice cream. For the first time in my life, when I trav­ friends. many were eled more than 20 miles from Congratulations received by telegram just home, my mother had let us before and after the ceremo- depart without the elaborate nyfrom distantfriends. packed lunches for which she “The guests from abroad was famous. She must have were Mr. and Mrs. Murphy been excited, too. In Detroit, the hotel dining and daughter of Toledo, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Hayward rooms would be closed. We were complete strangers in and daughter of Yonkers, N.Y., Miss Lois Rigley of the city, so we compromised Owosso, Miss Pearl Kedzie on the depot snack bar, or and Mr. Larned ofLansing, more properly speaking, lunch counter. That, too, was Mrs. Caulkins and Mrs. Buchanan of Grand Rapids, •just about to close, so our Mrs. Edna Arnold, Miss wedding supper consisted of Ketchum and Miss Grier of bread and milk — a combi­ Charlotte, Mrs. Marsh and nation I have always loathed daughters, Pres. Sperry and and still do. The next day we took the daughter, Prof. Ellis, the Misses York, Miss Mulford “Bon Ami” of the Anchor line, up Lake Huron, through and Mr. Evans ofOlivet." Now brides-to-be tell the the “Soo” Locks into Lake landing at gift shop or jeweler exactly Superior, what they would like to Houghton from whence a carried us to receive for wedding presents. train We had never heard of that Ontonagon, our future home. custom and might have been a little shocked at the idea if we had. So in consequence, we did not receive complete sets of any one pattern in sil­ verware or dishes, but rather Call 945-9554 forOMads Thirty years later, an even greater change took place. In 1969, the national merging of Methodists with the Evangelical United Brethren brought about the union of the local churches. “We were put on the Nashville circuit, which was made up of Barryville, North Maple Grove and South Maple Grove,” noted Mrs. Pufpaff. In 1971, the Barryville and North Maple Grove churches consolidated to form the present day Peace United Methodist Church at Barryville. The vacated Maple Grove sanctuary, which had been built and dedicated in 1880, served for a time in the 1970s as a youth center before being sold for private use. (Originally, the North Maple Grove Church, known as Emmanuel, was organized in 1878 by pioneer ministers from Ionia. The red brick building on Bivens Road was built at the cost of $1,383, including estimated value of donated labor set at $2,000. Like the Barryville congre­ gation, Maple Grove parish­ ioners found themselves about $275 shy of covering the total cost, but soon secured that amount and $1,117 more to purchase a church bell. When the cor­ nerstone of the church was laid in 1880, a special com­ partment contained three items: a Bible, a hymnal, and a copy of the Nashville [ News.) After the North Maple Grove EUB joined with the Barryville Methodist in 1971, the church was put on charge with Quimby United Methodist “As well as the changes in church organization, with mergers, etc., there have been many improvements to the building over the year,” noted Mrs. Pufpaff. Included in that list are Linoleum laid in 1942; ceil­ ings lowered and other extensive redecorating in 1957; and new carpeting in the sanctuary this year. Homecomings at Barryville Church were an annual tradition from 1932, when the first was held, until the events were discontinued in 1976. 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In a follow up to the article in last week’s Maple Valley News, Richard Harwood, chairman of the Parks, Buildings and Grounds committee said there has been no response to an appeal soliciting commu­ nity input. “I want to try to do what's best for the village," said Harwood. “We’d like some feedback to go in the right direction.” Originally used as the pump house for the village water system the Waterworks Harwood serves on the building in Nashville near Putnam Park is also known as the Community Center. The committee with Terry building does not meet American Disabilities Act compliance standards, according to Zoerman and newly appoint­ Richard Harwood chairman, Parks, Buildings and Grounds. Black mold has formed ed council member, Marcia inside due to runoff of rain from the hill, said Cathy Lentz, village clerk. The water Scramlin. would enter through the door to the kitchen and flood the area. Cathy Lentz, village clerk A detail of the Waterworks building located on North said several years ago a black mold was discovered on the floor. The water had Park. In addition to the black Main Street in Nashville on the south corner of Putnam study was done of the in the kitchen area. She seeped in from rain run-off mold, the building does not Park dates its construction to 1891. Located adjacent to Waterworks building and it explained that she had been into the back door of the meet the American the Thornapple River, the building's original purpose was deemed at the time to be in the building and witnessed kitchen, as the building is set See BUILDINGS, pg. 3 was a pump house for the village water system. cost prohibitive to repair as one inch of standing water against a hill next to Putnam Maple Valley school board seats are open Local school districts all have school board seats that will be open this year. Maple Valley has three four-year terms open. School board election rules changed a few years ago, and all paperwork is gathered and filed at county clerk offices. Barry County Clerk’s office is at 220 W. State St., Hastings. Candidates must be regis­ tered and qualified voters of the school districts they want to serve by the filing dead­ line which is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14. To file, candidates must have an affidavit of identity as well as petitions contain­ ing sufficient signatures — a minimum of six and a maxi­ mum of 20 for Maple Valley. Village of Vermontville seemingly stranded in modified Safe Routes to School grant by Shari Carney Staff Writer While the Safe Routes to School grant was awarded for $281,833 the portion that would have directly benefit­ ed the village of Vermontville was denied. This leaves the village in an awkward situation, said President Ruth Wineman at the July 12 Vermontville village council meeting. The grant awarded was for paving and improve­ ments on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail from Mason Road behind Maple Valley Junior Senior High School up to Vermontville Village limits. “We have a signed, voted, ordinance of commitment from the village to act as the Act 51,” said Vermontville resident Blair Miller, who has worked on the Safe Routes to School grant. “Those who want to ignore the enormous grant and kill the project have their own agenda. I have not heard otherwise form anyone in the village that they have voted to change their mind.” According to the grant committee, reasons for the cuts to the infrastructure improvements that would have benefited the village were: Other options may be available; the population within the village did not warrant the improvements and Linden Street not hav­ ing sidewalks. “This is a wrinkle,” Wineman said. “We would be the coordinators even though village property is not involved.” The village had agreed to be the coordinators of the SR2S funding upon receipt ofit and help front matching costs with the village por- tion of approximately $28,000. Still in discussion, nothing has been decided at this time. If the village were to pull out from the coordi­ nator position and the matching funds the $281,833 awarded may be lost. During public comment, Joe Harvey asked if it was­ n’t illegal for the village to spend money outside the village. Wineman said the initial agreement was legal according to counsel she had received from the vil­ lage attorney. In other business council approved, with Garry Patrick and Jeanette Schultz absent: • Permission for the Congregational Church to use the park Saturday, Aug. 4 for a concert. • To postpone a meet and greet with the community until the books are balanced. • Reappoint acting clerk, Amy Jo Kinyon through the end of September. • Send letters to area accounting firms asking for bids for three year account­ ing services contracts. • Authorized $32,519 in proceeds of the village’s $155,000 share bonds series 2010 to undertake additional water main improvement at East First Street between Maple and Eastside Drive and replacement of hydrant valves at Maple and East First Streets. In other business Chief Monte O’Dell department of public works commended the village office staff say­ ing in the past there had been outstanding water pay­ ments in thousands of dol­ lars, “As oftoday there have been $37.67, that is the best its ever been.” Candidates are encour­ aged to file early, so that sig­ natures can be confirmed. If candidates do not want to file a petition, they can turn in a $100 filing fee instead. For questions concerning these positions or the process, contact the superin­ tendent’s office or the Barry County Clerk’s office. Maple Grove Township has millage, no contests Maple Grove Township has no contested races. Running unopposed are Republican incumbents Supervisor Rodney Crothers, Clerk Susie Butler, Treasurer Ginger Cole, Trustees James Heyboer and Doug Westendorp. Voters will be asked to renew three millages of 1 mill each for fire and ambu­ lance department equipment; emergency medical services operations; and dust control and road maintenance. Putnam District Library is seeking a .5 mill renewal to provide funds for all district library purposes. None of the candidates returned requested biograph­ ical and political position information. In This Issue • Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog at Main Street Theater • Clerk only contested race in Assyria • Geiger has same district, new challenger • Incumbent supervisor and treasurer positions challenged in Vermontville Township, Library seeks increase �newias Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 31, August 4, 2012 Buildings in need of repair, face demolition by Shari Carney Staff Writer Three buildings owned by the Village of Nashville are being considered for demoli­ tion. In a follow up to the article in last week’s Maple Valley News, Richard Harwood, chairman of the Parks, Buildings and Grounds committee said there has been no response to an appeal soliciting commu­ nity input. “I want to try to do what’s best for the village,” said Harwood. “We’d like some feedback to go in the right direction.” Harwood serves on the committee with Terry Zoerman and newly appoint­ ed council member, Marcia Scramlin. Cathy Lentz, village clerk said several years ago a study was done of the Waterworks building and it was deemed at the time to be cost prohibitive to repair as Originally used as the pump house for the village water system the Waterworks building in Nashville near Putnam Park is also known as the Community Center. The building does not meet American Disabilities Act compliance standards, according to Richard Harwood chairman, Parks, Buildings and Grounds. Black mold has formed inside due to runoff of rain from the hill, said Cathy Lentz, village clerk. The water would enter through the door to the kitchen and flood the area. black mold was discovered in the kitchen area. She explained that she had been in the building and witnessed one inch of standing water on the floor. The water had seeped in from rain run-off into the back door of the kitchen, as the building is set against a hill next to Putnam Park. In addition to the black mold, the building does not meet the American See BUILDINGS, pg. 3 A detail of the Waterworks building located on North Main Street in Nashville on the south corner of Putnam Park dates its construction to 1891. Located adjacent to the Thornapple River, the building’s original purpose was a pump house for the village water system. Maple Valley school board seats are open Local school districts all have school board seats that will be open this year. Maple Valley has three four-year terms open. School board election rules changed a few years ago, and all paperwork is gathered and filed at county clerk offices. Barry County Clerk’s office is at 220 W. State St., Hastings. Candidates must be regis­ tered and qualified voters of the school districts they want to serve by the filing dead­ line which is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14. To file, candidates must have an affidavit of identity as well as petitions contain­ ing sufficient signatures — a minimum of six and a maxi­ mum of 20 for Maple Valley. Village of Vermontville seemingly stranded in modified Safe Routes to School grant by Shari Carney Staff Writer While the Safe Routes to School grant was awarded for $281,833 the portion that would have directly benefit­ ed the village of Vermontville was denied. This leaves the village in an awkward situation, said President Ruth Wineman at the July 12 Vermontville village council meeting. The grant awarded was for paving and improve­ ments on the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail from Mason Road behind Maple Valley Junior Senior High School up to Vermontville Village limits. “We have a signed, voted, ordinance of commitment from the village to act as the Act 51,” said Vermontville resident Blair Miller, who has worked on the Safe Routes to School grant. “Thoge who want to ignore the enormous grant and kill the project have their own agenda. I have not heard otherwise form anyone in the village that they have voted to change their mind.” According to the grant committee, reasons for the cuts to the infrastructure improvements that would have benefited the village were: Other options may be available; the population within the village did not warrant the improvements and Linden Street not hav­ ing sidewalks. “This is a wrinkle,” Wineman said. “We would be the coordinators even though village property is not involved.” The village had agreed to be the coordinators of the SR2S funding upon receipt of it and help front matching costs with the village por- tion of approximately $28,000. Still in discussion, nothing has been decided at this time. If the village were to pull out from the coordi­ nator position and the matching funds the $281,833 awarded may be lost. During public comment, Joe Harvey asked if it was­ n’t illegal for the village to spend money outside the village. Wineman said the initial agreement was legal according to counsel she had received from the vil­ lage attorney. In other business council approved, with Garry Patrick and Jeanette Schultz absent: • Permission for the Congregational Church to use the park Saturday, Aug. 4 for a concert. • To postpone a meet and greet with the community until the books are balanced. • Reappoint acting clerk, Amy Jo Kinyon through the end of September. • Send letters to area accounting firms asking for bids for three year account­ ing services contracts. • Authorized $32,519 in proceeds of the village’s $155,000 share bonds series 2010 to undertake additional water main improvement at East First Street between Maple and Eastside Drive and replacement of hydrant valves at Maple and East First Streets. In other business Chief Monte O’Dell department of public works commended the village office staff say­ ing in the past there had been outstanding water pay­ ments in thousands of dol­ lars, “As oftoday there have been $37.67, that is the best its ever been.” Candidates are encour­ aged to file early, so that sig­ natures can be confirmed. If candidates do not want to file a petition, they can turn in a $100 filing fee instead. For questions concerning these positions or the process, contact the superin­ tendent’s office or the Barry County Clerk’s office. Maple Grove Township has millage, no contests Maple Grove Township has no contested races. Running unopposed are Republican incumbents Supervisor Rodney Crothers, Clerk Susie Butler, Treasurer Ginger Cole, Trustees James Heyboer and Doug Westendorp. Voters will be asked to renew three millages of 1 mill each for fire and ambu­ lance department equipment; emergency medical services operations; and dust control and road maintenance. Putnam District Library is seeking a .5 mill renewal to provide funds for all district library purposes. None of the candidates returned requested biograph­ ical and political position information. In This Issue • Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog at Main Street Theater • Clerk only contested race in Assyria • Geiger has same district, new challenger • Incumbent supervisor and treasurer positions challenged in Vermontville Township, Library seeks increase �Page 2 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 4,2012 Barry County will have new register of deeds Current Barry^”Cofllity Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff has chosen not to seek re-election. Three Republican candidates — Barbara D. Hurless, Jake Jelsema and Linda L. Watson have filed to fill the seat. Barbara Hurless, 59, has lived in Bany County for 38 years and has worked in the Register of Deeds office for the past 13 years. She is cur­ rently the chief deputy, a position that, she says, has provided in-depth knowledge of the documents, laws, and statutes pertaining to the office. A graduate of Lakewood High School who has taken computer classes at Kellogg Community College, Hurless has prior experience in mort­ gage processing, lending, bookkeeping, and notariza­ tion. Community involve­ ment has included experience as a children’s church direc­ tor, a Sunday School teacher, and participation with Right to Life, Hastings school func­ tions, Corporate Olympics, Band Boosters, March of Dimes, and Girl Scouts. Why are you seeking this position? To ensure that county resi­ dents continue to receive the service they expect and deserve. There is a tremen­ dous learning curve to run­ ning the Register of Deeds office which is why many Registers hold their position long term. I possess the knowledge and experience demanded. pening. What is your position on medical marijuana and what role does local gov­ ernment play in its regula­ tion? Linda L. Watson can you offer? My work in the office for the past 13 years and filling in for the Register as needed has provided the skills and experience necessary to lead the office. I am familiar with the computer systems, docu­ ments, laws and statutes. I know how this office oper­ ates. What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the coun­ ty? A big issue is the State of Michigan revenue sharing cuts that continue to hurt the county. We have already seen employees laid off, stretched beyond their means and office hours cut. These cuts have left many county offices able to fulfill on the basic, everyday duties. What is your position on fracking? Over 300 oil and gas leas­ es have been recorded in our office since the beginning of the year. Currently, there is not enough information to determine if this is safe for What skills or experience Barbara D. Hurless our water tables and environ­ ment. We need to be pre­ pared with proper regulations to protect fixture generations. What is you position on the Barry County Animal Shelter? Should there be a shelter director under the supervision of the Barry County Board of Commissioners? I am a pet owner and care greatly for animals. Hard economic times have forced budget cuts and, unfortunately, I question where the com­ missioners will find the esti­ mated $70,000 required to fund this new position. A pri­ vately funded, no-kill rescue center would be the ideal answer. What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic climate? I think the first is listening to the concerns, wants, and needs of citizens and small business owners who are the backbones of our economy. 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SOUHO 00WH SAT. 8/4 WMAM SAT-SUN 11:30,2:00, 4:10, 6:40 MON-TH 4:10, 6:40 COWPIE MUSIC FEST SHAGBARK FARM, CALEDONIA 7500 ALASKA AVE. btwn 68TH & 84TH Fri. 8/10 & Sat. 8/11 Tickets at STARTICKETS.com all Meijer locations There are state laws on this issue and the county’s responsibility is to uphold these laws. Michigan’s citi­ zens have decided medical marijuana should be avail­ able as a medication to treat serious pain. These regula­ tions should be respected and upheld. I oppose marijuana for recreational drug use. What is your position on banning tobacco smoking in public parks? I strongly wish no one smoked, but it is a person’s right and choice. With that right comes responsibility. When in public, such as a park, a smoker’s responsibil­ ity is to be courteous enough to step away from others to prevent second-hand smoke and respect non-smoker’s rights. Do you believe the pri­ vate sector (businesses and individuals) should help fund public schools or should the government raise specific taxes for that purpose? The Register of Deeds office has no relation to this issue other than collecting State Transfer fees that go to school funding. Education should be a high priority, but I do not think raising taxes is the answer. We need to focus on what is really needed and what needs to be eliminated. Linda Watson, 59, is a lifelong resident of Barry County and, after high school graduation, earned licenses as an appraiser, a residential contractor, a real estate bro­ ker, and as a Realtor. Watson has been an active community participant as a member of the Hastings City Council and the Barry County Board of Commissioners. She has also served on the Hastings Planning Commission, the Hastings Airport Commission, Leadership Barry County, and the Barry County United Way. Why are you seeking this position? I’ve always wanted to serve the community. What skills or experience can you offer? My experience in real estate and as a licensed con­ tractor provides a unique ability to see potential prob­ lems or solutions to a variety of property issues. What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the coun­ ty? Finances. What is your position on fracking? It infringes on private property rights. What is you position on the Bany County Animal Shelter? Should there be a shelter director under the supervision of the Barry County Board of Commissioners? The shelter should be the best for the care of all ani­ mals. What steps does local government need to take to improve the local economic climate? We have to come up with a new plan. What is your position on medical marijuana and what role does local gov­ ernment play in its regula­ tion? Medical marijuana is legal and is at the discretion of the doctor. It puts an added bur­ den on the police. What is your position on banning tobacco smoking in public parks? Banning should be deter­ mined by the people and local authorities. Do you believe the pri­ vate sector (businesses and individuals) should help fund public schools or should the government raise specific taxes for that purpose? I believe that is what are taxes are for and like any business . . . from time to time, modifications need to be done. Jake Jelsema did not sub­ mit the requested biographi­ cal information before the deadline. Uncontested races fill Castleton Township ballot There are no challenged races in Castleton Township. Republican incumbents on the ballot are Supervisor Cheryl Hartwell, Clerk Loma Wilson, Treasurer Dorothy Semrau, and Trustee Michael Trahan. Running for the sec­ ond trustee position is Republican Earl Wilson. Voters will be asked to renew millages for the fire and ambulance department equipment of 1 mill. Maintainance of housing and operations for the fire depart­ ment is a .5-mill renewal; and housing and operations for ambulance department is a .2-mill renewal. Putnam District Library is seeking a .5-mill renewal to provide funds for all district library purposes. Supervisor Supervisor Cheryl Hartwell did not submit the requested biogra­ phical information. Incumbent Clerk Incumbent Lorna Wilson did not submit the requested biographical information. Treasurer Incumbent Dorothy Semrau did not submit the requested biographical infor­ mation. Trustees Incumbent Mike Trahan, 67, is seeking re-election as Castleton Township trustee, where he has served since 2008. Trahan has a degree in What skills or experi­ ences do you bring? Current Castleton trustee, past president of Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, sales manager of largest bus dealership in Michigan, dealing with many governmental agencies. Most important facing the township? Mike Trahan marketing and business from Ferris State University, is past president and board member of Barry County Chamber of Commerce; ini­ tiator of Joint Economic Development Commission; past member Hastings School Board Committee of 33 and past board member of P-Ring Credit Union. He was involved in the chamber of commerce and joint econom­ ic development council, working with local govern­ ments to bring new employ­ ment to the area. He also was active in the local school ath­ letic booster club serving as past president. He has lived in the township for 12 years. Why are you seeking this position? I intend to continue to rep­ resent all the people of Castleton Township by mak­ ing sure their tax dollars are spent wisely. issue The passage of the EMS millage renewal and the other millages [on Aug. 7 ballot] Voters need to understand these are renewals — not new taxes. What is your position on fracking? I oppose fracking. What steps do you think government should take to improve the local economic climate? Local government needs to be transparent to all the voters and respond to their concerns. Many people have moved from the area. What will reverse this trend? Local government needs to try to retain the people that can contribute to the commu­ nity by working with other governmental agencies to find companies who want to relocate to the Route 66 cor­ ridor and bring new job opportunities. Trustee candidate Earl Wilson did not submit the requested biographical infor­ mation. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 4,2012 — Page 3 Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog at Main Street Theater J&S Ws, !!>> l * Ts kN Tk lFM FM X* i ■ ^N *SS^ *W W Ls^ ** wiSp i *Hi|* “*! ba L. L. It It KQL bl ■kw^ 1!^®ifeii ikl* l* The musical, Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog, under the direction of Amy Jo Kinyon, is on stage at Main Street Theater in Nashville this weekend only. The cast for the show includes, Dyllan McNamara as Billy/Dr. Horrible, Jacob Cook as Captain Hammer; Elli Alexander as Penny; Morgan Meyers as Moist; Lee Christopher, Kelsey Venton, Casey Eldridge and Dale White as the Bad Horse Chorus; White, Haley Cook and Lily Conklin as groupies; Amber Famum, Katie Eldridge and Quinn Rulison as reporters and Cheyanne Smith, Venton, Christopher, Famum and Jacob Cook as the Evil League of Evil. Show dates began Thursday and Friday, Aug. 2 and 3 and continue Saturday the Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. Air conditioned general seating is available with free parking and concessions at 301 N Main Street. Curtain opens at 8 p.m. with a sug­ gested donation of $5 for tickets. Call Director Amy Jo Kinyon at 517-231-1554 or email amyjokinyon@hotmail.com for more informa­ tion. Charlton Park to host Great Lakes Longbow Invitational The Michigan Longbow Association will be holding its 28th Annual Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park Friday through Sunday, August 10 to 12. The Great Lakes Longbow Invitational, the world’s largest longbow event, is in its 28th year, while the MLA is celebrating its 29th anniversary. The invitational is a week­ end full of longbow shoot­ ing, browsing traditional archery vendor displays and eating and carousing with other longbow enthusiasts. Shooting events will be offered 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-dimen­ sional courses for fun or try their luck at the turkey nov- elty shoots. A range will beset up just for young longbow shooters. Food vendors and archery vendors will be available all three days. The invitational is a long­ bow and wooden arrow event, so guests should leave their other bows at home. The MLA believes in pass­ ing on the tradition of archery and has loaner equipment for kids and also allows children to shoot recurve bows. Plus, children 16 and under enter the event and participate for free. Admission for adults is $5. For more information, visit the MLA website, www.michiganlongbow.org, or www.charltonpark.org; or call 269-945-3775. Historic Charlton Park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M­ 79 between Hastings and Nashville. Jesse Miller Nashville resident, Jesse Miller has joined Detachment 1, 1461st Transportation Company of the Michigan Army National Guard. Miller will be attending basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri in October. required and is taking place at the bank during normal business hours, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon or on Tuesday mornings at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. Sign-up ends Saturday, Aug. 18. The backpacks will be laden with school supplies and assembled by bank staff. Eaton Federal Savings Bank in Nashville is accept­ ing donations to fill back­ packs for its annual Maple Valley Back to School pro­ gram beginning Tuesday, Aug. 7 and ending Saturday, Aug. 18. The program is open to students of Maple Valley who might not other­ wise have school supplies. Sign-up for the supplies is FRIDAYS FISH FRYS. ALL YOU CAN EAT.!. Perch and Cod or Clam Strips....... 7.95 $8.95 A-Y-C-E Catfish.. *9.95 4 Dinners to choose $-|C nn A-Y-C-E Shrimp.. thru Thursday- BUILDINGS, continued from page 1 Disabilities Act [ADA] stan­ dards. Lentz said major structural changes would have to be made to bring the building into compliance. For more information on the structures or to offer sug­ gestions to the committee call Harwood, 517-588- 7208; Scramlin, 517-8529429, Zoerman, 616-755- 4039 or the village office, 517-852-9544. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Upon completion of basic training, he will remain and be trained as a motor transport operator. Jesse iis sched­ uled to graduate in in FFebruary 2013. The son ofJerry Miller and Karen Fox ofNashville, he is a 2009 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Backpacks for School donations being accepted $„ at.u rday. The bandstand is located in Putnam Park in Nashville. It is in need of repairs or may be considered for demolition. Members of the Parks, Buildings and Grounds Committee are asking the community what to do with the structure. to choose from fromat at £ I’or Includes Soup and salad bar. 113 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! Distribution ofthe packs will begin Tuesday, Aug. 28. Suggested items to donate include: loose leaf lined paper, graph paper, erasers, markers, pencils, colored pencils, mechanical pencils, pens, folders, glue sticks, bottle glue, scissors, high­ lighters, pencil cases, binder pouches, rulers, personal hand sanitizer, calculators: Texas Instrument: TI-30XIIS or TI-83 plus. The bank is located at 109 S. Main Street. MVCCH is at 233 N. Main Street in Nashville. For more information con­ tact Cathy Felder or Manager Dawn Mead, Eaton Federal Savings Bank, at 517-852­ 1830. The doorway and steps at the Boy Scout building located near the public landing along the River in Thornapple River in Nashville reveals crum- bling cement and wood. rotted This cross-section of the Waterworks building located by Putnam Park in Nashville reveals crumbling bricks and cracks in the structure. There is a mural inside the building depicting aspects of local history. 2012-2013 Dance Season Registration Wednesday, August 15 from 5-7pm Saturday, August 18 from 9am-1pm Classes Available: Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Pointe, and more! • Preschool Classes Available for ages 3 & up • All Boys Hip Hop Classes • College age classes available • Opportunities to work with the industries top Choreographers through Master Classes • Performance Company Opportunities for 7th grade and up • Floating floors for your safety • Viewing windows for you to watch your dancer’s progress • ZUMBA!!! Drop in Summer Classes every Monday and Thursday from 7pm-8pm Come Build A STRONG dance foundation with us at STEP N’TIME DANCE STUDIO Can 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads 207 N. Main St, Nashville, Ml 49073 517.852.9910 visit us at www.stepntimedancestudio.com DANCE STUDIO New Classes Begin September 10th 07606223 �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 4,2012 Clerk is only contested race in Assyria Township Gerald Raymond Lundstrum Gerald Raymond Lundstrum passed away due to complications from lung cancer on August 1, 2012. Gerald was bom on June 30, 1922 to William Andrew Lundstrum and Ethel Mae Feighner in Vermontville. He married the love of his life, Leola Dora Tidd (“Chubby”) on September 9, 1944 at the People’s Church in East Lansing. Gerald will be remem­ bered for his hard working attitude and his connection to the land. He loved observing nature and harvesting its bounty through hunting, fish­ ing, trapping, cutting wood, farming, and gardening. Gerald was a third genera­ tion maple syrup producer, and enjoyed spending springtime in the woods pro­ ducing syrup. He was involved in the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival since its founding. Gerald was an active member and leader in National Farming Organization (NFO) for many years. He was always willing to lend his insight, experience, and hard work with others. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters, Geraldine Babcock and Louise Baker; and son­ in-law Richard Graham. He is survived by his wife, Leola; children: Clifford (Mary) Lundstrum and Incumbent Clerk Deborah Massimino, Republican is being challenged by Vickie Graham; grandchil­ Republican Daniel Bivens in dren Russell (Jenni) the only Assyria Township Lundstrum, Autumn race. The other offices are (Darren) Bagley, Cynthia uncontested and are also held (Ian) Vissers; and seven by Republicans, Supervisor great randchildren, Mike Timmons, Treasurer Brandon and Emily Elizabeth Miller and trustees Lundstrum, Lonna and Orion James Miller and Eugene Bagley, and Jack, Sam, and Waterbury. Ryan Vissers. Gerald also Supervisor loved members of his blend­ Mike Timmons, 71, has ed family, Jacqueline served as supervisor in (David) Sandiford and Assyria Township since Allison, Amanda and Molly 2004. He has a bachelor’s Sandiford. degree in public administra­ A memorial service will be tion and has lived in the held at 2 p.m. at the funeral township 28 years. home on Saturday, Augst 4, Why are you seeking this 2012 with additional visita­ position? tion preceding the service I have the time to give, I from 1 to 2 p.m. enjoy helping people and Donations can be made to there is some challenge to the the Vermontville Maple job ... plus there are a couple Syrup Association at 7160 N. of long haul projects I want Ionia Rd, Vermontville, MI. to finish. Funeral arrangements have What skills or experi­ been entrusted to Daniels ences can you offer that will Funeral Home in Nashville. be useful to this position? Please visit our website at U.S. Navy, master chief www.danielsfuneralhome.ne boatswain mate, retired as a t for further details. chief warrant officer, 20 years as a U.S. Department of Defense analyst; Scout and 4­ H leader; deputy in Ottawa County, Red Cross volunteer, band booster, animal rescue and foster, certified Methodist lay speaker since 1994. • 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 HwJy • Nashville Scott A. Daniels _& Owner/Manager Vermontville Eible Cliurcli EEEE Corn Eoil & Movie Night! Friday, August 17 *Corn Boil at 6pm *Movie at 7pm What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the town­ ship? Roads and cemeteries. The county owns the roads but without township assistance there is increased potential for stranding of buses, emergency and personal vehicles. Balancing funds over the long haul is challenging. Cemetery administration; try to develop a plan for whoev­ er has this job 50-plus years down the road. What is your position on fracking? One well requires 3 to 5 million gallons of water; drawn from lakes, streams, rivers and aquifers. Chemicals [include] hydrochloric acid, biocides, emulsifiers and carcingenic BTEX are pumped into the sub aquifer rock. Backflow is released into the area. Potential risk outweighs the benefits of cheaper gas. Clerk Clerk Deborah Massimino did not submit Come hungry for Good Old-Fashion Corn on the Cob and the Movie Courageous Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. Four Law enforcement officers, confident and focused...yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a new found urgency help these dads draw closer to God ... and to their children? Protecting the streets is second nature to these men. Raising their children in a God-honoring way? That's courageous. Any Questions, please contact the church office at 517-726-0647 or email the church at office@mwbc.orq Church Address: 250 N. Main Street, Vermontville the requested biographical information. Dan Bivens, 66, of Bellevue, is running for Assyria Township Clerk. It is his first time running for pub­ lic office. Bivens graduated from Bellevue High School and worked in partnership with his father on their family farm until 1990 when he went to work for Maple Valley Implement in Nashville. His other career experience includes self­ employment in the livestock nutrition business in five counties, and working at Lowe’s and Hometown Lumber. Dan Bivens Mike Timmons Bivens said all his commu­ nity involvement is through Pleasantview Family Church. and federal government to do the same and offer more incentives by tax breaks or others means to get new busi­ ness going in our local area. Treasurer Incumbent Elizabeth Miller is running unopposed and did not submit the requested biographical infor­ mation. Why are you seeking this position? I was asked to consider running by friends and seeing things in township not being taken care of, I thought I might see if I could help get things taken care of in the proper manner. What skills or experience can you offer that will be useful to this position? I am very goal-oriented. I like a challenge and I consider myself to have good leadership skills. I have served on our church board for several years ... My nature is not to put off things, but get things done. What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the township? I think that any type of government, either local or state, with today’s economy that finances are top of the list. Making sure to use our money to the best it can be and make wise decisions to make that happen. What is your position on fracking? Trustee James Miller, bom in 1946, lives on M-66 in Nashville and seeks the elect­ ed position of Assyria Township trustee for which he has served terms. Miller went to the Michigan State Agricultural College and has lived in Assyria for 66 years. He is active in church, town­ ship, his neighborhood and is self-proclaimed local histori­ an. Why are you seeking this position? Assyria has had a very conservative board for many years. I wish to contin­ ue. What skills or experi­ ences can you offer that will be useful to this position? [No answer provided.] What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the town­ ship? I am not up on this, but from what I have read about it, there needs to be extra care taken with the chemicals being used that could harm the environment and the water.” Funding fire equipment, keeping our roads in good condition. Keeping land available for cemeteries. What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic climate? it. Be wise about our spending money, keeping taxes down, make sure that our laws and rules in our township are not overbearing or hindering people to live well and prosperous. Keep spending under con­ trol. Many people have moved from the area. What ideas do you have to reverse this trend? Do our best to keep taxes down, encourage our state What is you position on fracking? Don’t know enough about What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic climate? Many people have moved from the area. What ideas do you have to reverse this trend? [No answer provided.] Trustee candidate Eugene Waterbury did not submit the requested biographical information. VOTE FOR PAUL RACINE VERMONTVILLE for TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE on TUESDAY AUGUST 7", 2012 Paid for by the Committee to Elect Paul Racine for Vermontville Township Trustee, P.O. Box 223, Vermontville, Ml 49096. g �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 4,2012 — Page 5 Lawn & Garden Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Aug. 6 Hamburger, baked beans, pickled beets, orange, bun. Tuesday, Aug. 7 Cold Menu Monday, Aug. 6 Tuesday, Aug. 7 Cheddar cheese, com and black bean salad, citrus sections, club crackers. Tuesday, Aug. 7 Sliced turkey and cheddar cheese, pickled beets and onions, applesauce, bun. Salisbury steak and gravy, baked potato, spinach, apple­ sauce, granola bar. Potato crunch pollock, sea­ soned potatoes, spiced apples, coleslaw, cookie. Thursday, Aug. 9 Tuna salad, baby carrots, peaches, bun. Sweet and sour meatballs, rice, mixed vegetables, cauli­ flower, grapes. Wednesday, Aug. 8 Thursday, Aug. 9 Friday, Aug. 10 Potato crunch pollock, sea­ Ham, salami and Swiss soned potatoes, coleslaw, cheese, broccoli raisin salad, pineapple, dinner roll. jello with fruit, wheat bun. Thursday, Aug. 9 Friday, Aug. 10 COA Picnic. All other sites closed. Made in Michigan. Asian chicken salad, pasta salad, pineapple, granola bar. Friday, Aug. 10 Oven fried chicken, maca­ roni and cheese, green beans, potato salad, watermelon. Home Delivered Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Aug. 6 Hamburger, baked beans, broccoli, pineapple, bun. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oven fried chicken, green beans, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, banana Activities Calendar Monday, Aug. 6 Hastings - Mini Massage 9 a.m.; Walking Club 9 a.m.; Card Making 10 a.m.; Music, TV Strings; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; BYOG; August Birthday Party. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, Aug. 7 - Hastings Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL - 10:30­ 12:30 Cards. Wednesday, Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Aug. 1 Aug. 2 Aug. 5 Aug. 15 Aug. 16 Aug. 19 Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Open Speed Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Day in the Garden, MSU, Children’s Garden. Open Speed Horse Show, 7:30 a.m., Expo Center. Business Services BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free estimates. (517)290-5556. Wednesday, Aug. 8 Salisbury steak and gravy, baked potato, spinach, peach­ es, dinner roll. Wednesday, Aug. 8 Aug. 8 - Hastings - Walking Club 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, Aug. 9 Hastings - Summer Picnic 10:30 a.m. “Made in Michigan.” RSVP by Aug. 2nd. Nashville - TV Time Friday, Aug. 10 • Hastings - Red Cross Blood DRive 125:45 p.m. Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. Jewell-Gordeneer Donald and Janice Jewell of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Beth Jewell to Matthew Blake Gordeneer, son ofJeffrey and Tracey Gordeneer of Vermontville. Mary is a 2007 graduate of Maple Valley High School. She currently attends Ferris state University’s College of Pharmacy, where she will graduate May 2013 with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Matthew is a 2006 graduate of Maple Valley High School and 2011 graduate of Grand Valley State University. He is currently employed as a kindergarten teacher at Carson CityCrystal Schools. He is also their assistant varsity track coach and middle school cross-country coach. A November 2012 wedding is being planned. 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Worship ........... 11 a.m. Evening Worship....... ...6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........................... 7 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ........... P.M. Worship ............. .11 a.m. 6 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 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 GET ALL THE NEWS OF August 8-17,2013 • From Grand Rapids $3,149.00 P.P. Book before Feb 8,2013 and save $150.00_____________________ 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 Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 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 MOBILE HOME WITH expando, 3 bedrooms, 2 porch­ es, appliances available, 3 car garage available. Thor­ napple Lake Estates, lot 113. (517)852-9070, (517)317-3351. $5,900 obo. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. 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 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 am. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. Located on the comer of State and Washington streets BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Personal * Self-Employed * Small Business Payroll * Billing Accounts Receivable * Accounts Payable General Ledger Weekly * Monthly * Quar­ terly * Annually Call today! (269)420-5714 For Rent DO YOU WANT QUALITY NASHVILLE: NICE 2 bed­ PRINTING at affordable room apartment. apartment. $400 $400 pl plus prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at utilities. Call (517)852-0852 (269)945-9554. VOTE TUESDAY, AUG. 7th LINDA WATSON TO REPLACE THE RETIRING REGISTER OF DEEDS Linda has been a lifelong resident ofBarry County and has served Barry County and the City of Hastings in a number of capacities: • Barry County United Way Board since 2005; presently serving as President of the Board • Leadership Barry County - Class of 1995 • Member Barry County Board of Commissioners 1995-1996 • Presently Barry County United Way Board Chairperson • Hastings City Council member 1990-1994. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Unda Watson for BCRD, 1739 Iroquois Tr., Hastings, Ml 49058 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass........................ 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings Sunday Schoo Worship............ 0 a.m. 1 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH PASTOR NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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..................... 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 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: Worship Service.................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................. 11:15 a.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST 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 GREAT PEOPLE, REAL OPPORTUNITIES. Like the Food Service In­ dustry but wish you were off on Holidays? Join us at our JOB FAIR for Full and Part-time HOURLY FOOD SERVICE WORKERS Monday, July 30th Tuesday, August 7th Chartwells School Dining is currently seeking hourly FT & PT associates to work for the Maple Valley Schools. Culinary experience is a plus. We offer a competitive hourly pay/benefits. Hours are Mon.-Fri. with major hol­ idays off! To be considered for an appt, at this event, email:erik.neering@compassusa.com. EOE & AA Em­ ployer M/F/D/V 250 N. Main St., Vermontville NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Help Wanted AQUATIC PLANTS: OUR Lotus & Water Lilies are ready! Also Koi & Goldfish, pumps, filters & pond supplies. Apols Water Gardens, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia MI. (616)698-1030 M-F 9:00­ 5:30, Sat 9:00-2:00. ............. 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 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. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 06735448 �Page 6 - Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 4, 2012 Geiger has same district, new challenger Republican incumbent Ben Geiger and newcomer Steve Pyrzynski, also a Republican, are competing for the District 5 county commissioner position. Ben Geiger, 25, is a life­ long county resident who is running for his first full term on the commission after hav­ ing been appointed to fill the seat vacated by Mike Callton in 2011. He is a graduate of Lakewood High School and attended Lansing Steve Pyrzynski Ben Geiger Community College, Michigan State University What is the most impor­ the cost-neutral plan that and Western Michigan University where he is cur­ tant issue facing the coun­ hires a director accountable to the county board. rently enrolled in its ty? What steps does local govClosing projected budget Extended University gaps. Over the next four ernment need to take to Program. Geiger was chair of the years, our main duty will be improve the local economic Barry County Republican to balance the books through climate? Local officials can Party from 2009 to 2011 and tough cuts and consolida­ served as then-State Rep. tions. I don’t shy away from improve our economy by Brian Calley’s district liai­ tough decisions and am pre- having conversation with son. He was a special assis­ pared to take our budget business leaders about efficiency. Needles red tape is tant in the transition office of challenges head on. What is your position on frustrating and expensive. Lt. Gov.-elect Calley in 2010 Elected leaders need to be and now serves as the fracking? Energy exploration should constantly asking themselves Calley’s special assistant. He serves on a variety of county be regulated, not prohibited. and other “How can we committees and regularly Although county govern-make things easier?” What is your position on attends local township and ment has no authority over village meetings. fracking, a statewide ban medical marijuana and Why are you seeking this would have unintended con­ what role does local gov­ position? sequences. Companies ernment play in its regula­ I want to give Barry County would find newer, more tion? Michigan voters overcitizens a government that complex processes that respects their tax dollars and would be more difficult to whelmingly approved mariraises the bar in customer regulate and be more danger-juana for truly hurting peoservice. Barry County is ous. ple. However, the constitu­ weathering economic storms What is your position on tional amendment passed because of good leaders. I the Barry County Animal was unclear. No matter how want to continue that legacy. Shelter? Should there be a the court interpret, local gov­ What skills or experi­ shelter director under the ernments should have a say ences can you offer? supervision of the Barry on where and when mediciI have gained valuable County Board of nal marijuana is dispensed. insight in the Michigan legis­ Commissioners? What is your position on lature and the lieutenant gov­ Yes, there needs to be a banning tobacco smoking ernor’s office. I am Barry director. Residents are tired in public parks? County’s youngest commis­ of controversy. Both sides Banning smoking in pub­ sioner and bring a fresh per­ deserve a fresh start, not lic parks is unenforceable. spective. more ofthe same. I voted for Even in huge sports stadi- ums, there usually is a sepa­ rate place for smoking. Parks are funded by both smokers and non-smokers. There are common sense ways for both to enjoy the outdoors. Do you believe the private sector should help fund pub­ lic schools or should the gov­ ernment raise specific taxes for that purpose? The Michigan Constitution states how taxes fund the classroom. While public schools will always be funded by taxes, there are many ways for individuals to contribute to schools like volunteering or donating to booster clubs and/or educa­ tional foundations. Steven Pyrzynski, 45, has been a Barry County resident for 35 years, except for the four years when he was deployed as a U.S. Air Force electrician to active duty tours in Bosnia and Kuwait during Operation Enduring Freedom. He is currently a federal employee and lowacreage grain farmer. Pyrzynski has been involved with Habitat for Humanity, with roadside cleanup campaigns, local football and wrestling pro­ grams, and most recently with obtaining technology for the Lakewood Public Schools through the federal Computers for Learning pro­ gram, an initiative with which he’d like to encourage every county school involved. Why are you seeking this position? To maintain a county where we, the people, can still have a voice. What skills or experi­ ences can you offer? and will develop plans that are beneficial to all — not to just special interest groups. If it isn’t good for everyone, it isn’t any good. I have seen firsthand what a dictatorship does to its people, and I will not allow it here. tired of seeing vehicles and workers from other states. There is a lot of funding that can help our people. We need to open doors and not be afraid to step on the toes of those taking our tax dol­ lars to their states. What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the coun­ ty? What is your position on medical marijuana and what role does local gov­ ernment play in its regula­ tion? Too much government What is your position on fracking? I’m against polluting our water and crooked contracts that take advantage of landowners. We need to approach this as a team and not let our neighbors do it alone. Every bit we do as a nation is one step closer to cutting ties with countries that don’t have the same beliefs as us. What is your position on the Barry County Animal Shelter? Should there be a shelter director under the supervision of the Barry County Board of Commissioners? I’ve seen things that need to be changed and am confi­ dent that Sheriff Dar Leaf has a contingent plan. Do we need to create another posi­ tion? No. I think we should concentrate on reducing the tax burden and not increase it. What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic climate? Training locally so we can hire within the county. I’m According to studies, medical marijuana is helping the unfortunate to cope with pain. I don’t foresee this reg­ ulation ever going to a coun­ ty commission vote. If it did, I would let the majority dic­ tate the outcome. What is your position on banning tobacco smoking in public parks? We need to continually educate that tobacco use is not healthy. If you smoke, don’t be offensive to others or threaten those who choose not to smoke. Put your left­ over cigarettes in designated containers, it’s litter. Do you believe the private sector should help fund pub­ lic schools or should the gov­ ernment raise specific taxes for that purpose? We are already taxed for schools. We need to give each student a credited year­ ly amount to attend a school of their choice. If the school doesn’t meet your academic­ level, then send your child to the school you want — goSy emment-approved, Of course. From the Pulpit I have the ability to analyt­ ically research our obstacles Make things right Amy Jo INYON Vermontville Township Treasurer Co-Director of Maple Valley B.U.G.S., 501c(3) non-profit dedicated to fostering economic and artistic growth in the Valley Board Member of Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Member/Superintendent with Eaton County 4-H, 20+ years IL noncgrttiimen Vresrmnonttv/illea Township resident, n 2o8 years Current Vermontville Village Council Trustee ® Acting Vermonvtille Village Clerk Dedicated to transparency, honesty and openness with YOUR tax money Paid for by the Committee to Elect Amy Jo Kinyon A Vote for Positive Change! by Pastor Marc S. Livingston Chester Gospel Church I recently went to a local business to pick up a few items and while I was there I bumped into four Christian friends. That is not too unusual for me when it comes to seeing friends. I have been in our community for over 18 years, and I usually am pretty outgoing. What made this time different is that all four used to attend the same local church, but now all four of them attend different church­ es. What happened is becoming a not-so-unique situation. Our culture is molding believers into its way rather than Christians molding the culture. Are there some good reasons for leaving a church? Yes. Are most of those reasons why people leave? No. Let me share with you what I would call good reasons to leave a church. These may not be necessarily in order of importance according to you: First, Heresy: which is defined as teaching anything contrary to the word of God (Bible); second, doctrinal deviation: A continual tolera­ tion of false teaching (Romans 16:17); third, A failure to deal with, or discipline blatant sinful behavior or unholy living by a member of the church. There are some more minor but still important reasons for leaving a church, but let me also share with you some things that are not reasons for leaving a church. You don’t like the new hymnals, you don’t like the songs projected on a screen, paint or carpet colors, pews or chairs, you didn’t get your way, the pastor/leadership made a mis­ take, a lack of forgiveness, Bible versions, hymns versus choruses, etc. Even though I once was a church planting missionary, I am beginning to think that we have far too many church es. We leave a church rather than make things right. We want our way or it’s the highway. Is it any wonder why the world says they won’t come to church because of to many hypocrites? We say we believe in so many things but our actions say the exact opposite. I believe Jesus is weeping, and the devil is smiling. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, August 4, 2012 — Page 7 TIME TO GO Joeann Nehmer has been the Vermontville Township Treasurer too long. 1. She put through a 18.6% pay raise for herself ($2,000.00). did you get a 18.6% pay raise lately? 2. She also gets another 21% ($2,680.00) on top of her pay put into a retirement fund, paid by you the taxpayer. Did you get 21% of your pay put into a retirement fund? 3. She voted on (4/26/2012) against helping the Library out after the county took away a large part of their revenue. 4. She voted on (5/09/2012) against putting the tax request on the ballot for the people to decide whether to keep the Library running. 5. Joeanne Nehmer is in agreement with Blair Miller against the Library. 6. She was very eager to vote yes to give $20,200.00 on 10/27/2011 for the (Blair Miller) bike trail to nowhere, without a public hearing to see if the Vermontville Tax Payers wanted to spend their money on the bike trail. 7. Voted to pay $1,692.18 on 4/26/2012 for Jeff Seavolt’s H & H engineering bill for some bridge they don’t seem to know where it was located. G.J. Harvey �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 4, 2012 Both Barry County prosecutor candidates have held the office The race for Barry County Prosecutor has two candi­ dates — current prosecutor Tom Evans and past prose­ cutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt. Evans was elected to office in 2006, defeating Pratt who was appointed to the office in 2005 after Prosecutor Shane McNeill left office. Pratt served in the appointed position for 11 months and then returned to Allegan County as assistant prosecu­ tor. Tom Evans, bom in 1970, lives in Middleville. Along with serving as Barry County Prosecutor since 2006, he also has experience in private practice; as Barry County chief assistant prose­ cutor; Barry County assistant prosecutor; Montmorency County prosecutor; City of Flint municipal ordinance attorney; and deputy public advocate for the 26th Judicial Court. He is a grad­ uate of Wayne State University with majors in economics and political sci­ ence, and has his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Evans has lived in Barry County for 11 years and has been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Leadership Barry County, Hastings Kiwanis, Middleville Lions, Hastings High School, Good Stewards, Kids Food Basket and Middleville United Methodist Church. Why are you seeking this position? people who implement humane procedures for ani­ mals that are cost-effective for taxpayers. What steps does local government need to take to improve the local economic climate? Tom Evans Julie Nakfoor-Pratt I have found prosecution professionally and personal­ ly rewarding. As a prosecu­ tor I have the opportunity to serve victims, right wrongs and take action to prevent future crime. I love Barry County and as Prosecuting Attorney I get to try and keep it a safe place to live and work. high employment serves as a catalyst for all areas. We have been fortunate that most of the major employers in Barry County have done well, but many small busi­ nesses including builders have had tough times. What skills or experi­ ences can you offer that will be useful to this posi­ tion? Litigation, research and administration skills. I have learned from every job including paper delivery, custodian, factory, pizza delivery, tutor, movie usher and others. I spent many years in sporty, especially wrestling. All experiences have helped provide insight into people and have offered lessons on hard work and responsibility. What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the coun­ ty? A healthy economy with What is you position on fracking? I would be hesitant to counsel a client to encumber property by selling fracking rights. I am concerned about ground water contamination. While fracking does have the potential for lower natural gas prices, fracking should only be performed when, and if, we develop safety stan­ dards that guarantee safe water. What is your position on the Barry County Animal Shelter? Since the Sheriff is responsible for enforcing animal laws, he should also direct the shelter. More important than who runs the shelter is how the animal is run. Our new system will work only with dedicated Local government must provide competent, cost­ effective services and infra­ structure. Local taxes need to be kept low and taxes should not dictate marketplace win­ ners and losers. We started a Bad Check Enforcement Program and a Retail Theft Program, which helps mer­ chants collect restitution without additional taxpayer cost What is your position on medical marijuana and what role does local gov­ ernment play in its regula­ tion? It should be used only when it provides the healthi­ est therapeutic option for patients. The current law has led to questionable medical certifications from doctors who are not truly engaged in a valid patient-doctor rela­ tionship. A better law would allow local governments to not get involved any more then they do for blood-pres­ sure medication. What is your position on banning tobacco smoking in public parks? Generally, I support all efforts to keep young people from smoking. However, ordinances against smoking in parks are • generally not enforced. Education has, and will, continue to have the greatest impact on reducing tobacco use. Do you believe the private sector should help fund pub­ lic schools or should the gov­ ernment raise specific taxes for that purpose? community for seniors age 55 and over, located in a quiet location next to Pennock Hospital. Each apartment is W55 square feet with vaulted ceilings, screened-ln porch, two bedrooms, a spacious bathroom with walk-in shower and bathtub. This retirement community is within walking distance to a shopping center, tennis courts and Fish Hatchery Park. Every child deserves a good education, and govern­ ment funds should be used for schools. I encourage indi­ viduals and businesses to support schools with mone­ tary gifts and by volunteer­ ing their time. I have had a great experience coaching the mock trial team for Youth in Government over the last ten years. Julie Nakfoor Pratt, bom in 1962, lives in Hastings and seeks the elected posi­ tion of Barry County prose­ cutor. She served as assistant/chief assistant Barry County prosecutor from 1989 to 1992; assistant Allegan County prosecutor from 1993 to 2005 and from 2006 to 2008; Barry County prosecutor from 2005 to 2006; and has been in private practice from 2008 to the present. Pratt has been an instruc­ tor of criminal law and pro­ cedure and juvenile law at Kellogg Community College from 1998 to 2003. She is a 1984 graduate of Michigan State University and a 1987 graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Pratt has lived in Barry County for 20 years and has served on the Child Abuse Prevention Council Board of Directors for three terms since 1989. She is also a board member for Green Gables Haven. Pratt is a member of the Barry County Bar Association, the Michigan Bar Association, Hastings Rotary Club, and is a volun­ teer with Hastings schools for over 20 years. Why are you seeking this position? The Barry County prose­ cutor’s office is in need of a strong, effective leader who will represent the people of Barry County. I will restore integrity to the position through proper and profes­ sional communication with victims, court personnel, law enforcement, media and the public. What skills or experi­ ences can you offer that will be useful to this posi­ tion? I have extensive court­ room and trial experience, including homicide, criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, home invasion, drugs and drunk driving. I have a good working relationship with the Barry County Board of Commissioners; I will work with the board to develop a budget and work within the budget. What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the coun­ ty? The economic downturn and budget restraints on all levels of government are challenging. As the Prosecutor, it is important to manage the caseload without increasing costs. I will improve the efficiency of processing cases with train­ ing and support for all staff members. What is you position on fracking? I support a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until its impact on Barry County’s natural resources is better understood. What is your position on the Barry County Animal Shelter? The move to separate ani­ mal control from the man­ agement of the shelter could change the focus of the shel­ ter’s mission. If it results in more adoptions it is a step in the right direction. Additional sale of licenses through other agencies would help the shelter become self-funding. What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic climate? Local businesses and eco­ nomic development have done a tremendous job of limiting the impact of the national recession on our cit­ izens. As local government, we should continue to sup­ port these business activities and contribute to their progress through education on issues such as theft and fraud. What is your position on medical marijuana and what role does local gov­ ernment play in its regula­ tion? The medical marijuana law as written is confusing, which makes enforcement difficult A medical marijua­ na dispensary bill has been, or will soon be, introduced in Michigan’s House and Senate which would assist with law enforcement. What is your position on banning tobacco smoking in public parks? I have never smoked and do not want second-hand smoke around my children or the children of others. I recognize that people have the right to smoke, so it would seem logical to have designated non-smoking areas in parks such as playgrounds, bleachers and pavilions. Do you believe the private sector should help fund pub­ lic schools or should the gov­ ernment raise specific taxes for that purpose? Barry County has a histo­ ry of financially supporting their public and private schools. The schools work closely with anyone that wants to support their effort to educate our youth and pre­ pare them for employment or college upon graduation. Small pets are welcome, and there is immediate occupancy available! 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Lions’ fall sports practices begin this week at MVHS Practices for the fall sports season at Maple Valley High School kick-off with two practices for the junior varsi­ ty and varsity football teams Aug. 6 at the high school practice field from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The sideline cheer team will also be holding its first practice at the high school football field Aug. 6, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The rest ofthe high school sports season begins Aug. 8. Boys’ and girls’ cross country will hold their first practices Aug. 8 at the high school track beginning at 9 a.m. The volleyball teams’ first practices will be Aug. 8 in the high school gymnasium, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The boys’ soccer team’s first practice will be held at Fuller Street Field from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Aug. 8. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, August 4,2012 — Page 9 VanNortwick being challenged in county board's District 1 Incumbent Republican Jeff VanNortwick is being challenged by fellow Republican Jim Dull for the seat of District 7 County Commissioner. Incumbent Jeffrey VanNortwick is seeking a third term. Bom in 1951, VanNortwick graduated from Battle Creek Lakeview High School and earned a degree in agricultural tech­ nology from Michigan State University. He works in landscape and nursery man­ agement. He has lived in Barry County for 30 years. Why are you seeking this position? *CSc1 CSc1 S^Si '”**!’*>*• >»; S*lS SlS ’*•»* *S hfiS s: s:?* X"MS •M Hitii ifo B htlliill^y ®tl®’ OpBB. ftasjw^i inn! l®i]<i(tenKi Nhst, bpiihfitpirt!! teal Ikwitt mm foshiiiM ®rto BtiiminiB Nd uisaWiKl Ifirat iwiiipptiB cMji M1t0i1.1i itsnli RtaW: tai ®aC 1^. iktHO1 pntas. Mn *«< *J“£ j! it rP«*wB [1J enjoy the work for this community and my neigh­ bors of the 7th District and the county. What skills or experi­ ences can you offer that will be useful to this posi­ tion? The working knowledge gained from three terms to date, the work to keep the county sound during the recession, my professional training and understanding and concern for environmen­ tal issues and the quality of life for us here in the county. What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the coun­ ty? I think having good jobs for our citizens and to retain our younger workers for the future is very critical to the county. Water quality for our health and recreation will ■always be of concern and we must be aware of the rela­ tionship we have with water and its sources. fracking? Why are you seeking this position? At this time, when natural gas is only 81 cents per gal­ lon, I do not believe fracking is a good option. Maybe an option down the road. I feel I have a better understanding of what the county residents want than the current commissioners do and, therefore, I can get projects done that the people want. What offer? Jeff VanNortwick James Dull Yes, there should be a shelter director; and, yes, we are going in that direction. long Barry County resident who has established and runs a building and contracting business. He is a graduate of the Hastings Area School System with two years of college experience in addition to his experience as a residential carpenter, builder and excavator. His commu­ nity involvement has includ­ ed volunteer labor on the ani­ mal shelter, the new Red Cross office, Habitat for Humanity, the American Legion-Hastings Post and What steps should local government take to improve the local economic climate? Economic development needs to be encouraged. Buying local, supporting local economies and jobs is an important link. Utilization and support for our recreation and agricultural base and encouraging of local and regional food supply will help retain and strengthen our local economy with jobs and support our quality of life. What is your position on medical marijuana, and what role does local gov­ ernment play in its regula­ tion? Medically, I feel it has a place and need. The distribu­ tion seems to be the issue along with the long-standing opinion of recreational use need to be overcome. Yes, ban it to designated areas only. My hope is that good sci­ ence will prevail. I find it personally difficult to accept that injecting toxic chemi­ cals into the earth is harmless and would be better support conservation initiatives and cleaner energies. Do you believe the private sector should help fund pub­ lic schools or should the gov­ ernment raise specific taxes for that purpose? skills can you As a builder/contractor, I have learned to get projects done to improve people’s lives. Running and owning my own business has taught me how to handle money for people so they get the biggest bang for their buck. What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the coun­ ty? What is your position on the Barry County Animal Shelter? Should there be a shelter director under the supervision of the Barry County Board of Commissioners? I feel appointing a director is a waste of money. It’s just another way to spend money that the county does not have to spare. What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic climate? I feel this year’s election is the most important issue. People can replace the current incumbents and return rights to the people or keep current commissioners and get more parks and expenses that add more millage and taxes. I believe local government needs to overhaul the county planning and zoning depart­ ment. It is bloated, over­ reaching, and stagnating many areas of residential growth. I also feel there needs to be more accounta­ bility. What is your position on What is your position on medical marijuana and what role does local gov­ ernment play in its regula­ tion? The people have spoken and medical marijuana became legal. I’m sure there is enough regulation applied. As it is, companies can have zero tolerance policies and driving a vehicle is also a zero tolerance policy. What is your position on banning tobacco smoking in public parks? I think it’s a fool’s errand. I do not smoke nor ever have. Yet, I’m not the one to dictate to someone else how to live life unless they invade my space. Do you believe the private sector should help fund pub­ lic schools or should the gov­ ernment raise specific taxes for that purpose? I feel there is enough funding for schools as it is now, but I also feel we do not get the return on our invest­ ment out of public schools that we should. Prosecutor Tom Evans: Promises Made. Promises Kept. Tom keeps his promises, gets results: • Open 12.5 hours more per week - no more banker's hours. What is your position on banning tobacco smoking in public parks? What is your position on fracking? What is your position on the Barry County Animal Shelter? Should there be a shelter director under the supervision of the Barry County Board of Commissioners? other buildings. • One case - one attorney policy - in nearly all cases a single attorney litigates the case from beginning to end, giving victims, witnesses & police officers a "go to" person; & eliminating inefficient shuffling of cases. • Responsible Charging & Pleas - Shown through a 14.1% increase in felony convictions over predecessor. More felony cases remain felonies. > Felony Drunk Driving conviction rates went up to 86.6% from 33.3%. Felony drunk drivings stay felony drunk drivings. 10.8 % plead to misdemeanor drunk driving offenses. I graduated from a public school and I feel this is the right way to educate. The government needs to main­ tain responsibility to fund adequately, monitor ade­ quately and promote ade­ quately. James Dull, 48, is a life- Not just ah iron fist, hut a helping hand: MIP alcohol program helps first time offenders, keep their record clean, while gaining tools to make responsible decisions. Bad Check Enforcement and Retail Fraud Enforcement programs help victims get money back quicker. Saving the Taxpayer Money: ,” ”w? w?i • All those programs and expanded office hours come at no taxpayer expense. • An electronic filing system eliminates the need for paper files. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Tom’s endorsed by: • Attorney General Bill Schuette & State Senator Rick Jones • Right to Life of Michigan-PAC • Supported by every village/township chief of police in county Tom Vote EVANS August 7th PROSECUTOR Paid for by TOM EVANS FOR PROSECUTOR PO Box 321, Middleville, Ml 49333 2012 M ADD of Ml Lifesaver of the Year Award Recipient �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 4,2012 IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS* CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leona R Smith, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., it successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2005 and recorded November 7, 2005 In Instrument Number 1155825, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to 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 SeventySix Thousand Five Hundred Nineteen and 66/100 Dollars ($76,519.66) including interest at 6% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on 08/16/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment is described as fol­ lows: The land situated in the Township of Carlton, County of Barry and State of Michigan; That part of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan described as: Commencing at the center of the intersection of Welcome Road and Barber Road, thence South 660 feet along centerline of Barber Road, thence West 560 feet; Thence North to the center­ line of Welcome Road, thence Northeasterly along centerline of Welcome Road 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 §600.3241 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 the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 14, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 708.0399 (07-14) (08-04) 6786507 Incumbent supervisor and treasurer positions challenged in Vermontville Township, Library seeks increase Vermontville Township has Republican incumbent Jack Owens and Democrat challenger Jeff Seavolt run- LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN­ DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by Lisa R Meyers, A Single Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee1 for EquiFirst Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on August 4, 2005, as Document Number: 1168137, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY As Trustee for the registered holder of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-EQ1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-EQ1 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated March 23, 2012 and recorded March 30, 2012 by Document Number: 201203300003771, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred ThirtyTwo and 07/100 ($132,532.07) including interest at the rate of 8.75000% 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 place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are sit­ uated, at 01:00 PM on August 23, 2012 Said premises are situated in the City of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 209 feet West of the Northeast comer of the West half of the Northeast quarter of Section 15, T2N, R7W, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence West 220 feet; thence South 396 feet; thence East 220 feet; thence North 396 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 8700 West Lawrence Highway If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the prop­ erty is abandoned or used for agricultural puiposes. If the prop­ erty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemp­ tion period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural pur­ poses prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the proper­ ty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, 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: July 21, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COM­ PANY As Trustee for the regis­ tered holder of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-EQ1 AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006EQ1 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, 248-335-9200 Case No. 120MI00366-1 (07-21 )(08-11) ning for supervisor. In anoth­ er contested race, Democrats JoeAnn Nehmer (incum­ bent), and Amy Jo Kinyon will vie for treasurer. Democrat Sharon Stewart, incumbent clerk, is unop­ posed. There are two trustee seats open with four running, the one incumbent is Democrat Gary Goris who was appointed to the seat after the recall of Blair Miller. Republicans Paul Racine, Joe Harvey and Rita Miller are also running. Vermontville Township Library is seeking a millage renewal and an increase. The library has been operat­ ing at .75 mills since 2000. It is asking for a renewal of the .75 plus a .25 new tax. The fire department is seeking a renewal of 1 mill for operating expenses. Each candidate was asked for biographical data and political position informa­ tion. Supervisor Jack Owens, 53, incum­ bent, is seeking the office of supervisor for Vermontville Township. He was first appointed to a trustee posi­ tion in 2006 and is in his first term as supervisor. A gradu­ ate of Charlotte High School he has continued his educa­ tion at Lansing Community College in technical classes. Owens has lived in the town­ ship 21 years, is married with four grown children and seven grandchildren. He is currently employed as an account manager with Neff Engineering. Level of community involvement My wife and I were both involved in 4-H for six years, she was club leader and I was sheep and livestock leader. I am cur­ rently involved with 4-H and a supporter to the kids at the Eaton County Fair. Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking this position because I believe the citizens of this township deserve to have their tax dol­ lars spent in their interest and not used to fund unnecessary projects. What skills/experiences do you bring? I have worked with people over 30 years requiring problem solving, budgets and large projects. As trustee and supervisor I have experience with Eaton County Equalization, zoning and planning and county com­ missioners; with the State Tax Commission and Vermontville assessor to be in compliance and pass the 14 point review. Most important issue facing the township? The most important issue facing our township is the constant threat of losing our share of funds coming from revenue sharing and loss of the tax base. Position on fracking? I have not studied the pros and cons to hydraulic fracturing to make a complete decision on this energy source. Steps to improve local economic climate? The local economic climate can be improved by attracting new people to Vermontville Township and being respon­ sible with the tax revenue that we currently have in our budget. find ways to get families to move here and see what a great place this is to live. Kids need activities. More people brings more revenue to invest back into the com­ munity. Many have moved from the area. What will reverse this trend? Business is the What is your position on fracking? first attraction to any town for visitors, we need to investigate ways to bring back businesses to down town, other cities and town­ ships have solved this prob­ lem, we can too. Changes you would like to see? I would like to see more people at our meetings, we need more input, more ideas and a bigger cross sec­ tion of land owners to give us their opinion so we can make more informed deci­ sions. Jeff Seavolt, 49, vocation­ al trades teacher at Maple Valley, is running for Vermontville Township supervisor. Seavolt is a grad­ uate of Charlotte High School Class of 1981, Olivet College 1985, where he majored in art and physical education. He returned to Olivet and received certifica­ tion to teach in 1989. Married, Seavolt has three daughters. Describing himself as “a blue collar guy in a white collar job,” Seavolt has obtained national certifica­ tion in carpentry, green builder certification from the State of Michigan and the National Home Builders Association. Have you previously served or sought public office in the past? I have served the past two years as chairman for the zoning board of appeals in Vermontville. I have been on the board since 2007. Describe your level of community involvement My concentration has been on the trails and the Safe Routes to Schools, building bridges with the kids. As for community involvement you can never give enough. Hopefully the kids I work with will get involved in the community. The country runs on volun­ teers. Why are you seeking this position? I have been reading on that and, at this point, I am still researching the informa­ tion and data before I form my opinion. Steps does local govern­ ment need to take to improve the local economic climate? Anything to bring in new business. Business means hiring, which means more dollars here. This would bring more families and more kids. Many have moved from the area. What would reverse this trend? We need businesses and activities for families and focus on the positives. A business doesn’t have to be a storefront. In this day and age with the internet every­ body has the opportunity. If you do not have the internet check out the public library. What changes would you like to see? After 23 years of holding the position as a local gov­ ernment clerk, I feel I have both the skills and experi­ ence to do a good job for Vermontville Township. Most important issue facing the township? I see a beautiful, rural community which once thrived, now decaying. Nice businesses have been forced to close due to lack of young families. Homes that once housed families are now vacant. Common sense tells me we need to seek and sup­ port new businesses in mak­ ing Vermontville thrive once again. Position on fracking? I don’t feel I am educated enough in all aspects of fracking to make a fair eval­ uation, but what I do know tells me it may not be such a good idea. We don’t know the long term effects it may have on our water sources. Steps to improve local economic climate? We need to make it possi­ ble for new businesses to get started and then we need to support them and help them expand and in turn create local jobs. Many have moved from the area. What will reverse this trend? Changes I would bring to the township meetings would be to have an environment where everyone feels wel­ come. The meetings should be a place where anyone can talk and give opinions, with­ out criticism or debate. A simple thing would be to arrange the seating so people could internet with each other. To get families to stay in Vermontville, they need employment opportunities. Support local business mak­ ing it possible to get a start and grow. Recreation plays a big part, so expansion like the new Paul Henry Thomapple Trail is a nice start. Clerk Sharon Stewart, 64, is Changes you would like to see? seeking reappoinment to the office of Vermontville Township Clerk. She has lived in the township since 1969. Stewart is the current clerk and is running unop­ posed. Stewart has had fram­ ing at a variety of sessions and seminars at the Eaton County Clerk office, Michigan Township Association and State Election Commission. In addition to new busi­ nesses, I would like to see road construction on town­ ship roads. Housing and good roads go hand in hand. I’d like to see the village and township with Eaton County work together to help our community be the kind of place families want to live. Previously served sought public office? or I served as the Vermontville Village Clerk from 1984 to 1999. I have been serving as the Vermontville Township Clerk since 2004. Treasurer JoeAnn Nehmer, 66, is running for Vermontville Township Treasurer, where she has served 11 years. Nehmer has lived in the township for 38 years. Nehmer has attended Lansing Community College and the California College of Respiratory Therapy. Our school’s clientelle has gone down impacting the community. We need more families. The kids need activities and programs at the township, village, county and state level. I am huge proponent of home-based businesses. Why isn’t every­ one running a business out of their home? I’ve always been involved with our school system in one way or another. Athletics have played a big part in our family and I have always enjoyed working with young people in one aspect or another. What skills/experiences do you bring? Why are you seeking this position? I am a people person a team player. In my years of construction I have worked with all kinds of personali­ ties. Everybody’s voice should be heard. I pretty much can work with anybody. I have always enjoyed working with the people of Vermontville. I like being a voice in the decision making process and am a firm believer common sense plays a large role. I feel I have something positive to offer to the position. Member of: General Federation Women Club, past president and past dis­ trict president, now state chairman, fund raising; Vermontville Historical Society, Eaton County Art League; Michigan Township Association; Eaton County Township Association (two occasions representative in Washington D. C.) serving What skills/experiences do you bring? Continued next page Most important issue facing the township? Finances. We’ve got to Level of involvement community Previously served sought public office? or I am presently the treasur­ er for the past 11 years and served on the Vermontville Village Council 25 years ago. Level of involvement community �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 4,2012 — Page 11 From previous page on Eaton Board of Directors and Eaton County Historical Commission. Why are you seeking this position? '*ta*. •««S£i&K To continue to serve the residents of Vermontville Township as I have done for the past 11 years. What skills/experiences do you bring? X>S*ivvS* S*siv>*: > Ss>: %» *» a S1S!» » s ^*SjN SJ$1 SIS , 5j*> ^ ’Wl <kb J^ Htn<. L f S few °* 'Mkjrt •®a ^(ffitita ■* it A d^lhini^i fe]«lS)tI|Mfc ’Rk i w M faj i eri ItafliMjiH 01 Cwfsymiit LH,i &«’. fitfe liitawksart tsolwillitiK Sth ml®M»»w ggt jiif mi. hi( txa riwW“«ll,u m ribafr'M ®® ,te ammiy^W’ Why are you seeking this position? The ability to account for funds, work with the asses­ sor, and county officials, view all land change request­ ed by the county pertaining to our township. Experience with tax collection as well as creating the billing. Monitor ambulance billing process and collections. Attend classes and conferences offered by Michigan Twp. Assoc. I am running for Vermontville Township Treasurer. It is time for a positive change in the town­ ship. I have always believed, “Be the change you want to see.” I believe I can bring an openness and transparency to the township finances while giving back to the communi­ ty I love. Most important issue facing the township? What skills/experience do you bring? 1. Woodlawn Cemetery, ensure run as present. 2. Insure fees obtained for ambulance services in a timely manner. 3. Invest in roads for yearly upkeep by utilizing county program of matching every mile township pays. 4. Not raise taxes, do with what we have. As acting village clerk, I have experience with BS&A financial programs. I have a bachelor’s degree in journal­ ism from-Olivet College and am well-versed in graphic design and media. I listen to residents and their views. Only with an open, honest township board can it run effectively and efficiently. Position on fracking? S**'” director of Maple Valley Building Unlimited Growth and Sustainability, a 501c (3) committed to fostering eco­ nomic and artistic growth in the valley. Currently, Kinyon is acting clerk of the Village of Vermontville and serves on the Vermontville Village Council as trustee. She is also the technical director at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center. This has not been an issue in our township as ofyet and no one has requested mining for gas or oil to my knowl­ edge. If it does occur, I would have to study the issue before taking any position. Steps to improve local economic climate? I feel we need to encourage'•business to come here,1 make it attractive for fami­ lies young and old to want to live in our community. Assist "in small and home business development. We do not have a large commer­ cial district where business can be created. Many have moved from the area. What will reverse this trend? Young people leave due to job market. The price of gas creates desire to live closer to employment. Vermontville needs to be a place to call home, where they can know school, neigh­ bors, provide recreation and services. Assist in creating small business. With a posi­ tive attitude this can be done. Changes you would like to see? Board members should attend education classes and seminars. Monies are allot­ ted. Members need to be educated as we do vote on all issues not just the office held. Committees should form to research issues and bring information back. Board needs to work as a unit. Amy Jo Kinyon, 32, lives with her husband (Luke) and 11 month old son (Benjamin) in the Village of Vermontville. She and her family moved to Vermontville Township just before she entered kinder­ garten. Kinyon sits on the board of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, is active with The Revue, a community theater organization, is a vol­ unteer with Eaton County 4­ H (20 plus years) and co- What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the town­ ship? I believe the biggest chal­ lenge facing the township in the coming year is being fiscally responsible with the smaller revenues the town town-­ ship has faced during the past few years. Steps to improve local economic climate? community involvement is very important to me. Why are you seeking this position? To be a representative for the people of this township, to make sure that everyone has a voice on how their tax dollars are spent, I now have the time to give back to the community, and to those who have made this a great place to live for me. What skills/experiences do you bring? Two years experience with the board, also I work for the people not for myself, and have proven that with past decisions. My ability to hear everyone out no matter what their position on a subject has allowed me to make decisions that are better for all. Most important issue facing the township? Taking care of assets, keeping a sound fire and ambulance system, keeping up our library for the kids of this community, most of all protecting our cemetery which in the past few years has seen a decline in donations’and is being threatened by people who don’t care about our forefathers. Being accountable and lis­ tening to taxpayers opinions. What they would like done What is your position on with their tax money is of fracking? prime importance. My three I don’t think there is main goals as township enough data on the results of treasurer are to bring trans­ this process, and the effects parency, honesty and open­ ofit on the surroundings, so I ness. I will serve as a voice would not commit myself for the citizens and put their one way or the other. When needs first and foremost. the time comes we will make Many have moved from sure it is studied to the best the area. What will reverse of our ability. this trend? We have great resources and opportunities here that need to be brought to full potential. Creating a place of value, not necessarily finan­ cial, will entice people to move here or stay. We need to look at what we have and how we can maximize the opportunities for our resi­ dents. Trustee Steps to improve local economic climate? Keep spending down. Many have moved from the area. What will reverse this trend? As a small town, we rely on jobs in surrounding cities so we need to make it affordable to live here. By keeping taxes down, this is possible. Also we need to create things that will attract people with children, such as parks, libraries and strong schools. Jack Owens Paul Racine In addition to these duties she is the financial adminis­ trator for Charlotte Assembly of God Church since October 2010. (was not elected), served on the zoning board of appeals for Vermontville Township prior to zoning reverting back to Eaton County. How long you’ve lived in the township? Level of involvement About 30 years. Jeff Seavolt community community Attended 99 percent of township meetings for the last 13 years. I have been attending the township meetings for about 3 years. Why are you seeking this position? Level of involvement Why are you seeking this position? With one of the trustee positions open this year, I felt it was time to get more involved and help to make our township more con­ stituent friendly. What skills/experiences do you bring? Common sense and an understanding of the impor­ tance of a board working together. Most important issue facing the township? The challenge of main­ taining and expanding the quality of life in the commu­ nity on dwindling revenues. What is your position on fracking? Not for it. Steps to improve the local economic climate? Restore some integrity, honesty, correct legalities, openness to the board, and some accountability. What skills/experiences do you bring? 25 years of management and budgeting experience with General Motors; 34 years as owner/operator of farm. Most important issue facing the township? No response. Position on fracking? No response. Steps to improve local economic climate? Work to improve the roads and the business atmosphere. Reduce the tax burden by spending wisely, which will encourage business and peo­ ple to move to Vermontville. Many have moved from the area. What will reverse this trend? No response. Changes would you like to see? No response. Paul Racine, 59 of Vermontville, is seeking the position of Vermontville Township trustee. Racine has lived in the township for 27 years. He retired from General Motors after 27 years. Racine is also retired from the Michigan National Guard where he was an engineer E6, after 27 years. He is a Vietnam War and Desert Storm veteran; has Continued on page 13 ANNUAL CUiCKrN EEQ To be more small business friendly. Many have moved from the area. What will reverse this trend? To be more small business friendly so that we have jobs to offer people. Gary F. Goris, 58, is a life­ resident of long Vermontville and is seeking Changes would yonlike Changes you would like the office of Vermontville to see? to see? Township trustee. Improved communication I would like to see a board Goris attended Lansing that can work together for between the township board Community College and is a what is best for all and take and the members ofthe com­ retiree from General Motors away all the hidden agendas munity. where he had 33 years as a that some people have. This Gaylord Joe Harvey, 72, tool and dye welder. Vermontville Township resi­ township is bigger than any Previously served or one person and we need to dent and farmer, “most of sought public office? my life” is running for a keep it that way. Yes, I have been a trustee Rita Miller, 55 of trustee position. Joe attended for the last two years, being Vermontville is seeking the Vermontville schools and elected after a recall. office of Vermontville graduated from Sunfield Level of community Township trustee. Miller is a High School. A veteran of involvement graduate of Maple Valley the Air Force, he served four I have always been High School Class of 1974. years. Harvey was employed involved with youth sports This is Miller’s first time 28.5 years with General programs, as I have raised running for public office. Motors with an emphasis on three children in this com­ She is employed at the statistical information and in munity, also I belong to the Vermontville Township management capacities. Vermontville Township Library since February 2001, Previously served or Cemetery Board, I am a and served as its assistant sought public office? trustee at the Gresham director since January 2007. Ran for Vermontville United Methodist Church, Township Trustee in 2008 Sunfield Farmer's Picnic Friday, August 17th 4:30 - 6:30pm Sponsored by Sunfield United Brethren Church Meal includes: Baked beans. Potato Salad, Roll, Dessert & Beverage Kids Meal: Hot Dog, Chips, Fruit Cup, Dessert & Beverage $4 �Page 12 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday August 4 2012 Numbers and facts back library’s function From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues To the editor: Library provides many services, programs To the editor: I have been living in the Nashville community for the last 4 I/2 years. During that time. I have been a regular patron of Putnam District Library. The library provides many services and their staff is amazing. The staff is friendly and very interested in community involvement. The building is an old historic building in the community with a very interesting histo­ ry The library has many activ­ ities throughout the year One of which is Lyrics on The l-awn. that takes place in the summer. This is an awesome event which everyone in the community can come out and listen to live music played on the lawn. Also during the summer they have a summer reading program that encour­ ages young children, teens and adults to read even while school is out. The library not only has hard copy books, they pro­ vide a service that allows you to check out books for your Nook, Kindle, MP3 player or whatever electronic device you use. As of late, 1 have really enjoyed using this serv­ ice because I can search for and put books on hold. When they become available 1 get an email saying it’s ready for download and then put it on my Nook. There is also the teen advi­ sory Group That meets at the library and plans events for teens. They also go shopping to increase the reading choic­ es for the groups that the library serves. They do scav­ enger hunt activities, and help with reading events for chil­ dren that include sleepovers for stuffed animals as well as reading to the smaller ones at events like T for Truck read­ ing. I would like to encourage everyone to vote for the Putnam District Library Millage on Aug. 7. JoEllyn D. Reid, Nashville Time for a change on county board To the editor: I am concerned about the way some members of the Board of Commissioners are voting to spend tax dollars. Jeff VanNortwick is one of those members. He voted to approve a seen-year millage for Charlton Park. That alone is not a bad thing. However, that quarter-mill over the course of seven years will equal an estimated $3 mil- lion. The amount of tax money to be spent really is not the issue. What is at issue is the fact that his approval was given to the park without a spending plan being tied to the money. There is no game plan as to how the park plans to spend the money, nor how they will begin to work toward more self-sufficiency for the future. This is not fis­ cally smart. How can VanNortwick DUBBIN'S COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Your Local GM Automotive Specialists LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M79 Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Maltes O Models vote for such a plan - or more specifically, a lack of a plan? He also voted yes on a budg­ et for courts and law that gave a healthy raise to those on the top, while denying raises to everyone else. Not only were these people denied raises, they are also paying more toward their retirement and their medical benefits. Is this fair? 1 think it is time for a chance on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. It is time to vote for Jim Dull. Evelyn Ackley, Nashville Library is valuable asset to community To the editor: Oawmr, feft Dobbin, XISf JWoerer Technician 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE Er Re-Elect : JoeAnn Nehmer Vermontville Township Treasurer Served as your Township Treasurer for 11 years, knowledge in accounting of all funds, all area of taxing including printing the bills, works with the assessor on weekly basis, monitors collection of ambulance billings. Attends education classes provided by MTA in Detroit, Grand Rapids and local. Appointed by the Eaton County Board of Commissioners to serve on the Eaton Co. Historical Commission, and Board of Directors of Eatran. Member of Michigan Township Association also active member of Eaton County Township Association. I have represented Eaton County Association on two occasions in at the (NATAC) National Association Township and City Conference in Washington D.C. Member of Vermontville General Federation Women’s Club 24 years, served as past president, District President, current chairman of fund raising for GFWC at the state level. Members of Vermontville Historical Society, Eaton County Ari League, Eaton County Genealogy Society. Resided in Vermontville for 38 years, have always practiced transparency from the onset of my elected position. Vote August 7th for 1 JoeAnn Nehmer Vermontville Township Treasurer Paid for by the Committee to Elect JoeAnn Nehmer, 527 S. Main, Vermontville As a member of the Friends of the Library, I urge you to vote ‘yes’ in the upcoming election on the renewal of the millage for the Putnam District Library. This is a renewal and will in no way affect your taxes. This library is a valuable asset to the community and a great source of education and recreation, for both children and adults. It is also needed in our community. Ardith Jordan, Nashville In a recent letter, a con­ cerned citizen shared his views on the importance of libraries, and some of the numbers involved. I would like to share some numbers and facts with you also. The legal service area for Vermontville includes 2100 residents in Vermontville Township, and 1742 resi­ dents in Kalamo Township. The library receives penal fines and state aid funds based on the population of this legal sendee area. State Aid funds received in 2011­ 12 totaled $ 1,451. Penal fine revenues vary from year to year, and with the adoption of a local ordinance by Delta Township, these revenues for the entire Eaton County area are expected to be reduced by 50 percent in the 2012-13 budget year, reducing library funding by $8,000 to $10,000. These funds are paid per capita. Of the 2100 residents in Vermontville Township, 1871 of them hold library cards. This is 70 percent of the population of the Township. Of the 1742 resi­ dents of Kalamo Township, 537 of them hold library cards. This is 31 percent of the population of Kalamo Township. Penal fines and state aid are paid on the per capita of the population of each township, not on the number of library users. The library budget in 2011-12 was $62,093 with only $37,156 coming from taxpayer revenues. The library budget for 2012-13 is $56,907 with $36,968 com­ ing from taxpayer revenues. The correct collection sta­ tistics for 2011-12 are 20,002 items, and 19,273 circula­ tions. Of that 19,273 items, 10,524 were used by Vermontville Township resi­ dents. The library is 1938 square feet, made possible by removing the storage room in five years ago, making the children’s and young adult area 12 feet longer, to accommodate the growing use ofthis area ofthe library. The library has 12 public access computers that are used by an average of 20 people each day. An average of three peo­ ple per week stop by the .Optimal ■MEDICAL STAFFING Trach / Vent Experience Preferred FT/PT - NIGHTS/days To the editor: Webster’s dictionary defines the word “treasure” as something of great value. The word treasure describes Putnam District Library per­ fectly. The library is a valu­ able asset to our community, something to be treasured by all. Can you imagine our com­ munity without Putnam District Library? With your supporting vote of the mill­ age renewal Aug. 7, we can assure that Putnam District Library continues to be a shining treasure in our com­ munity. Tim and Bessie Smith, Nashville WE NOW OFFER 3 LOCATIONS TO STORE YOUR VALUABLES IN SIZES S’X10’ UP TO 10‘X30‘ Financing Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and 3 Now Available Rlr Conditioners Full line of Indoor Rlr Quality Products FREE Estimates Battle Creek and Kalamazoo areas (including Albion, Homer, Three Rivers, Galesburg) Or Fax to: 517-394-7716 Keep Nashville’s treasure I Heating 6 Rlr Conditioning EXPERIENCED HHAs/CNAs recruiter@optimalstaffing.com Carla Rumsey, director, Vermontville Township Library | Hansbargsrl Nashville, Marshall, Springport, Jackson Please Send Resume to: library. The cost ofthe total ofthe combined millage renewal and increase would be $50.00 per year for $50,000 in taxable value. This is less than the cost oftwo hardcov­ er books, less than the cost of dinner for two at a nice restaurant, less than the cost of a movie and snacks for a family of four at the local theater. I encourage you to stop in the library and ask any ques­ tions you may have. Trained staff members are ready to help, and if they don’t know the answer to a question, that trained staff member certain­ ly knows how to find it for you. WAREHOUSE SPACE AVAILABLE Immediate Openings RN/LPN PRIVATE DUTY FT/PT - days/nights library for assistance with their computer/camera/smart phone/GPS/game console and other reading devices. The library is open 32 hours per week, with the director working 28 hours, the assistant director work­ ing 21 hours, and one of the two librarians on staff work­ ing 11 hours per week. The director and assistant direc­ tor receive sick time and vacation time equivalent to three weeks of the hours worked. They have both been employed by the library for more than 12 years. Vacation time cannot be car­ ried over from year to year, and sick time can accumulate to four weeks. There is no retirement plan and no med­ ical insurance. The total expenses for the 2011-12 all for staff members combined was $37,085. Each staff member is a state certified librarian. The average of 30 chil­ dren participating in our pro­ grams is correct, we choose to submit photographs of the activity they are enjoying, rather than a group photo just for the sake of proving the number of participants. Mr. Miller implies that by asking for a .25 mill increase, that salaries and spending will be raised 20 percent. The 50 percent reduction in penal fines does not mean there is a 50 percent reduction in the cost of operating the library. The library has operated at .75 mills for 12 years. The costs of materials, utilities, and supplies have not stayed the same for 12 years. The aver­ age cost for a hardcover book 12 years ago was $17.95, now it is $27.95. The average cost of a paperback book was $4.95, now it is $8.95. I could go on, but we all know how the cost of everything has increased. Is it not normal to assume that if the library continues to operate at a level of funding that was adequate 12 years ago, that it will have to adjust its level of service to that of the expenses of 12 years ago? In the last several years, remodeling and building improvements, extra materi­ als for in library use and other program activities, technology equipment and computers, and many more books than the libraries $5,000 per year book budget would allow, have all been made possible by grants totaling more than $40,000. There are no grants available for staffing, utilities, and everyday supplies for the Licensed S Insured I ruud Uermontuille • Cole Hansbarger, Owner 517-490-1287 . �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 4,2012 — Page 13 Animal decisions have been out of control ^<X v viS SJ'sS?* N\1W \w s;S !%> sS S»NS »NS J&s<tWS SJ" X s >««s 5 To the editor: I am disappointed by some of the decisions being made by members of the Barry County Commissioners, in particular, JeffVanNortwick. An example of this would be that he seems to be more concerned with feral cats and stray dogs than he is for the county’s children on school playgrounds and in class­ rooms. VanNortwick voted to cut the sheriff depart­ ment’s budget so deeply that it placed the school liaison program in jeopardy, while at the same time he has pushed for numerous changes to the county’s animal control pro­ gram. He and others on the com­ mission wanted to model the county’s animal control after the Kalamazoo County pro­ gram. This is odd, since according to a letter from Kalamazoo’s Animal Control Director, the Kalamazoo department was originally designed or based on the Barry County model. That begs two questions: didn’t anyone research this? And, second, Kalamazoo County is considerably larger than Barry County. Why not look at county programs with similar or comparable size? VanNortwick and three commissioners appeared to conspire against four other board members when current State Rep. Mike Callton served as chairman of the board. They purposely kept halfthe board out of the loop concerning animal control issues even back then in an attempt to make things go their own way. The need for new drop-off pens at Animal Control is another questionable issue. Upgrades were necessary, and estimates sought. An estimate of $19,900 for a concrete surround would have been paid for with a $20,000 donation from a local family. However, by the time VanNortwick and other commissioners were finished with the proposal, the estimated cost had risen to $48,000, and in addition, the $20,000 donation was nearly lost due to the time it took commissioners to deal with the proposal. Is this a good use of coun­ ty time and money? No. I think it is bad government no matter how you look at it. Vote for change. Vote for Jim Dull. Cindy Gatewood, Nashville Would like to hear from commissioner To the editor: ** SIk Jj, SJj ** ?X"%* *>•*»>•£ JeffVanNortwick has been a Barry County commission­ er for the past six years. In those six years, he has, in my view, become increasingly disconnected from the people he is supposed to be repre­ senting in Assyria, Baltimore, Johns-town, and Maple Grove townships. Seldom does he ask his vot­ ing public for their opinions on important county matters before him. It is my opinion that since he is responsible for spend­ ing millions of our hard- [>•11 '' pa sils tiijpil ■kfflgf fefflilKiifj, to Ik to to fa Pr.J ^HirUm^^ earned tax dollars, that we, the voters in his district, should have a greater voice as to how that money is being spent. However, since he took office six years ago, I have not received even so much as a phone call from VanNortwick asking for my opinion. A disconnect from his dis­ trict? Yes. Do we want this for another term? No. My vote is going to Jim Dull on election day. Kathy J. Pierce, Nashville VERMONTVILLE, continued from page 11 studied law enforcement at Lansing Community College and is a graduate ofCharlotte High School. Previously served or sought public office in the past? No response. Level of involvement. community Member: American Legion - past commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eaton County Guardians and Patriot Guard Riders. Volunteer for Support the Troops. Why are you seeking this position? I am tired of seeing empty buildings every time I go downtown. Our town is slowly closing its doors and I would love to see it grow once again. Support local businesses. By doing this, we would be able to employ our citizens, increase tax rev­ enue, and save money. What skills/experiences do you bring? American Legion-past commander, squad leader in military and acting platoon seargeant. Most important issue facing the township? The dwindling numbers of our citizens and lack of growth in businesses. Growth means money and money means a better educa­ tion system and employment Position on fracking? I have worked for a drilling company and know how oil is traditionally drilled. There are reports of poisoned drinking water, polluted air, mysterious ani­ mal deaths and sick families near each [fracking] site. Chemicals in the ground has potential for harm. I am against anything that can harm our citizens and envi­ ronment Steps to improve local economic climate? Remove ridiculous and overbearing regulations that allow personal opinions to determine the welfare of a business. Many have moved from the area. What will reverse this trend? Make Vermontville more appealing for business to open. Remove regulations that have no relevance to a business or the zoning to allow growth. Changes you would like to see? More businesses, less pol­ itics and more employment. 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 discrimi­ nation 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06768090 07606425 David & Gloria Hummell Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad celebrate 50 Years together August 4th Love, Brett, Katie, Erika, Kari, Dave, Karen, Shelby, Mitchell woRnmS? Dt® “Rtoki tg0 ®?»taE^ Representing all the people of Castleton Township iltatoltonlu । totanha ®I M■ t1 W MdC indfeSii ipiri “* Supporting the EMS “Millage Renewal” and the other Millage Proposals #2,3 and 4. Opposing Fracking! Keeping government needs transparent to all voters! Pt! 1MI! r afiof asili RAILSIDE ■th Only Trustee Incumbent, aware of current issues in this election. Thank You ■Bl [fete Hjob III IS “"‘fSI )felf iHftW*'* ’<® HI 9f rtf * I®.Ml s*l $& W« iHl I#* now** Hfll® DilSWj «sWJJ (I II’ Hl Vi! Hi III ||i l|H VOTE TUESDAY, AUG. Till .nil llrt [itf jw (4 j$- & l> itt ' ,,0tf l*ls LINDA WATSON I am running for the position of the retiring register of deeds. I am ready to lead the register of deeds office, as I have lead­ ership abilities and people skills. I am prepared to address present and future issues that face Barry County residents. Go Getter Linda's professional experience: • Local Real Estate Agent for 31 years • Self-employed Real Estate Broker for 24 years • Licensed appraiser for 21 years Paid for by the Committee to Elect Linda Watson for BCRD, 1739 Iroquois Tr., Hastings, Ml 49058 jWJfaTHAM ¥611 Disconnection detected in candidate The Tony Dunkelberger Memorial Scholarship Foundation To the editor: I think it is time county commissioner Jeff VanNortwick is voted out of office and replaced with Jim Dull. I am tired of VanNortwick’s disrespectful attitude toward anyone who chooses to disagree with him. VanNortwick has been openly rude during public meetings; he is known for not only belittling or bashing those who have ideas or opin­ ions that differ from his own, but also for lashing out at people without fully listening to what they have to say. This is not my idea of how a county commissioner should act. Nor is this how an elected official should be treating others. That is why we need change. The best choice for that change is Jim Dull, not Jeff VanNortwick. Richard Osborne, Hastings H would like to say Thank You to all ofthe businesses and people that helped make this outing a success. To our golfers with theirflairfor design which keeps every year a memorable one. Thank you and hope to see you next year! 0 Nashville V.F.W. Purple Rose Massage Hometown Lumber Moo-Ville Bear’s Den Nashville Family Chiropractic Hastings City Bank Kelly Fuel Carl’s Supermarket of Nashville D.A.K. Iron Art Kent Oil Trumble Agency Nashville Locker Vermontville Laundry-Mat Two J’s Wild Piglet Scooters Independent Bank Good-Time Pizza Bobby Joseph Ben Page Mike Desrochers Brian & Gale Chaffee Kelly & Angel Christopher All That Glitters Floral Eaton Federal Bank C-Store Carl’s Supermarket of Lake Odessa Maple Valley High School Vermontville Syrup Assn. Duey’s Party Store Little’s Party Store Court-Side Ewing Garden Ctr. Main Street Salon (Angie & Cheryl) Mulberry Fore Golf Course Sugar Hut Cafe Ken’s Standard Jannelle’s Hair Salon & Tanning Shell Maple Valley Pharmacy Dick Chaffee Shelly, Linda, Deb, Greg, Laurie, Sherry and Jody Country Kettle 1st Place Prize: Pohlcat C.C. & Soaring Eagle Casino 0 �Page 14 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 4,2012 MVHS’s first alumni game draws 24 ballplayers by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Deven Meade walked with one-out in the bottom of the sixth inning of the First Annual • Maple Valley Alumni Baseball Game Saturday in Vermontville. He advanced from first to third on a wild pitch, then raced home to tie the game at 4-4 as the throw to try and catch him at third went fly­ ing down the left field line. “I was starting to run out of gas at the end,” said the representative of the class of 2008. The two dozen participants in the First Annual Maple Valley Alumni Baseball Game get together after a 12-10 nine-inning victory by the “home” team in Vermontville Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Justin Sprague of the Visitors fires a pitch at Maple Valley varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter during the bottom of the fifth inning Saturday in Vermontville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The score swung back and forth from then on, until Meade’s home team finally came away with a 12-10 vic­ tory. He wasn’t the only one running out of gas at the end of the game, but everyone did leave the field healthy and happy. 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It was fun.” Carpenter drew up the teams ahead of time, mixing young and old and trying to keep some of the families together. The Meade family helped power the home team to its victory, Deven, Richard and Mike all reached base in the home team’s six-run rally in the bottom of the eighth inning. That rally wiped out an 8-6 visitors’ lead. Consecutive RBI doubles by Woodman, Troy Westendorp and Rusty Harris finished off the rally. The winning team also included Carpenter, Coty Franklin, Brian Sleeper, Tai Gearhart and Matt McClelland. Carpenter struck out to end the bottom of the eighth. He had been a target of opposing pitchers all game long, being many of the players’ former coach. Jordan Sprague came to the mound to face just one batter, Carpenter in the bot­ tom of the fifth. It took two tries before the 2010 gradu­ ate plunked his old coach with a “fastball”, then returned to his position at third base. He got beaned in his next at-bat too, by 2010 graduate Levi Westendorp. “They’ve got anger issues,” Carpenter said with a smile. “Anger management issues.” Carpenter was in the mid­ dle of the pack in terms of age among the players. “For me it’s neat, because playing here were guys I looked up to, guys that were a few years older than me, and then the guys I’ve coached the last ten or 12 years. To see all that come together is pretty neat for me.” Mike Meade was the most senior member of the group, a 1974 graduate. While the Meades filled the home team roster, the visiting line-up was filled with Fishers: Jeff, Kyle and Riley. Players chipped in $30 each to take part in the event, with proceeds going to the Maple Valley High School baseball program. “We’re trying to raise money to redo the dug-outs,” Carpenter said. “That’s our next big thing, so we’ve got some donations that have come in and some memorial money that has come in. 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Lori Fithian, drum circle facilitator will bring a unique collection of percussion instruments for the whole crowd to join in the fun. “Be prepared to partici­ pate, because you won’t be able to sit still,” said Mater. “Lori brings a lot of energy to the drum circle and it’s pretty contagious.” Musical fans of the Lyrics on the Lawn series, which ended last week will be sure to enjoy this show as well, said Mater. Young and old are all encouraged to attend and bring a lawn chair or borrow one of the library’s. In case of rain the program will move across the street to the Nashville fire bam. This marks Fithian’s sec­ ond trip to Nashville from her hometown ofAnn Arbor. She was a guest in 2009 and said she is excited to make a return visit. The program is made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and donations from area busi­ nesses. A grand prize drawing will announce the winner of the Summer reading pro­ gram. Prizes will be avail- able for pick-up at the end of the program. For those unable to attend visit the library during normal business hours. Stud^b will have more options Superintendent’s Corner by Ronna Steel WHERE EXCELLENCE IS EXPECTED From left fo right: David J. Heeringa, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; James L. Horton, Jr., D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon; Eric S. Leep, D.O., Physical Medicine; Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon. People. Passion. Technology Welcome to Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, your musculoskeletal experts close to home. We specialize in the Art of Total Orthopedic Care, Physical Medicine, and Pain Management. We provide the highest degree of service in an Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. efficient, personal, and professional manner. 840 Cook Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 Our focus is to maximize the health, function, Visit us online, www.hoc-mi.com Phone 269.945.9520 / Toll Free 800.596.1005 and quality of life of the population we serve. 07606067 Superintendent Maple Valley Schools Great things are happening at Maple Valley Schools. This summer has been full of changes and improvements into the programming offered. Teachers have volunteered to have their planning outside the student school day. This gift to the children allows us to lower class sizes and offers more elec­ tives. At the elementary level, it means your child will be scheduled into music, art, physical education and computer classes each week. Andrew Peabody will still be teaching physical education. Dennis Vanderhoef, high school band director, will be teaching music and the regular teaching staff will be providing computers and art opportunities. At the junior high, class sizes will be much smaller, and we will be able to offer Spanish, physical education, computers and band, and seventh grade students will have art class. This also allows us to offer academic support to our students who are struggling. The high school selections have increased dramatically. In addition to smaller class sizes, students will be able to choose from a much larger pool of elective classes. And as always, we offer Advanced Placement courses and college prep classes in addition to hundreds of choices online through Michigan virtual classes. You probably already know that juniors and seniors can take course work at Lansing Community College in a variety of courses but did you know they could also take courses in some of Calhoun’s Career Center programs? Not interested in a traditional school? Check out our new virtual program at Maple Valley Pathways Academy. We are so excited to expand the course offerings to ensure our students are pre­ pared for the 21st century. If you are already attending Maple Valley Schools, we can’t wait until our Aug. 28 open houses to welcome you back. Not a student? Come take a tour and talk to one ofus about the great changes and opportunities we offer. For more information on programs offered at Maple Valley Schools call the administration office, 517-852-9699. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-10-06.pdf 700587a42ff0ce5c81c5b8cf3ddcb4bb PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY new^ Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Vol. 140-No. 40, October 6, 2012 County sheriff’s ties to national movement questioned by Doug VanderLaan Editor Comments made by Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting have raised interest in the professional associations of Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. “Is there any reason that taxpayers in this county should become alarmed at all with the aligning of our sher­ iff with constitutional parties that vow to protect and to hold firearms and to do their own governmental interest similar to what we’re seeing from [Sheriff] Mike Raines over at Eaton County?” asked VanNortwick of Barry County Undersheriff Bob attended. Leaf attended both Baker. conferences, Raines the first. Though the question A constitutional sheriff, lacked specifics for many, an according to a Sept. 15 arti­ Internet search of the Raines cle in the Lansing State name leads to a connection Journal, believes that a to a nationwide organization county sheriff has the power that purports county sheriffs to “restore the U.S. to be what one website posi­ Constitution as the supreme tions as “the last line of law of the land,” even to the defense against' an over­ point, as Raines has stated, reaching federal govern­ of turning away a federal ment.” agent from the county if the At least 160 sheriffs are agency was, in Raines’ believed to be part of the words, “overstepping [its] Constitutional Sheriffs and bounds.” Peace Officers Association, Leaf, who pointed out that which held national confer­ sheriffs in all 83 Michigan ences in Las Vegas in counties are constitutionally January and September of elected, as opposed to being this year. Raines and Leaf appointed, told the State are said to be the only two Journal prior to the sheriffs from Michigan who September conference that Maple Valley schools unofficially down 23 students Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Ronna Steel reported a preliminary blended count of 1,219, down 23 from last year. That number, however, is up 11 from projected losses of 34. Official counts for last fall were 1,237, and 1,241 in February. A first grade section has been added due to an influx of students at that level, said Steel. The first grade is at 96. Maple Valley Pathways Academy, which began in September, is planning to add a second teacher. The academy needed 35 students to start and is currently at 92. The lowest count of 70 is in the third grade section. Steel said there seems to be a population bubble that fluctuates. Nashville women step up to clean up village Sandy Lundquist (left) and Shirley Dexter have taken it upon themselves to rid Nashville of weeds and debris. With no fanfare, the two have managed to clear the better part of Main Street’s sidewalks. Businessman Gary White caught them in the act and snapped this photograph as the women quietly and effectively shape up the landscape. Lundquist and Dexter are co-chairs for a new group (yet to be named) that is dedicated to the growth and overall improvement of Nashville. (Notice the words in the window “We Believe.”) he would attend the associa­ tion’s second annual conven­ tion in Las Vegas to continue learning about what a sher­ iff* s duty and authority is. “If you don’t use the authority that is granted to you,” Leaf told the State Journal, “you are, in a sense, taking it away from the pub­ lic.” The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Association’s founder, Richard Mack, is a former Arizona county sheriff who now writes and travels the country spreading his belief that an out-of-control federal government has left the country on the brink of destruction. Mack has stated that he believes a sheriff’s authority is so great that he or she does not have to obey the presi­ dent and that state sovereign­ ty — to be ensured through the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms — is the move.ment’s main focus. In a telephone interview Wednesday afternoon, Leaf agreed that Mack may be too strong in his representation of a very real concern. “What they are teaching is not advocating violence,” Leaf clarified. “They are teaching us about the Bill of Rights, and it’s coming from constitutional scholars. There’s concern about the National Defense Authorization Act because there are some things in there that are clearly ‘ unconstitu­ tional, such as giving the president the authority to order the military to go into your home without a war­ rant, to arrest you without cause, to take you into cus­ tody, to house you in an off­ shore prison for an undeter­ mined amount of time with no right to a phone call, a speedy trial, or the chance to post bond. “The federal government doesn’t have to follow the normal procedures like I’d have to follow. We have a lot ofpeople — even in our own community — who are scared about that.” That fear and how some, See MOVEMENT, pg. 3 Mary Coll resigns from Nashville Council by Shari Carney Of the three new propos­ limits of Nashville.” It will Staff Writer als, council unanimously be sent to the village attorney On the agenda at the regu­ agreed on the third, which for review. lar meeting of the Nashville would regulate the discharge In other business, two let­ Village Council Thursday, of firearms during non-hunt- ters of interest for the open Sept. 27, was Trustee Mary jng activities. The ordinance council seat left vacant since Coll’s resignation. Coll is to be sent to the village the Sept. 13 resignation of asked for the item to be attorney. Upon hearing rec­ Richard Harwood were removed until the settling of ommendations from the received by Darren Fisher a firearms discharge ordi­ attorney, an open meeting and Benjamin Langman. nance, only to resign Friday, will be set for resident input. Council decided to wait Sept. 28. “It doesn’t seem unduly until the Thursday, Oct. 11, In a follow-up interview harsh or against anyone’s meeting to allow for all with the Maple Valley News, rights,” said Trustee Terry applications to be brought to Village Clerk Cathy Lentz Zoerman of the ordinance. the office. Olson, still not appeased confirmed that Coll emailed During roundtable discus­ continued by addressing sion, Zoerman asked how her resignation Friday. “There’s a reason she Trustee Johnny Hartwell. long a letter of intent to [Coll] is on this board,” said Hartwell had been present at become a council member Ron Ohler during the public the policy drafting meeting was valid. Dunham said each vacancy would require a new comment portion of the Sept. Olson had referenced. “Am I correct, John?” letter, since circumstances 27 meeting. “She is a pas­ “You are correct,” may have changed and the sionate and committed indi­ vidual. I would like to say answered Hartwell. “But, applicant may no longer be that ordinance was for hunt­ interested. that publicly.” Dunham did say if anyone Three ordinances were ing.” The new version is enti­ is interested in serving on the presented to the council at gu-­ council to consider becom­ the Sept. 27 meeting for con­ tled “An ordinance to regu late the discharging of ing a write-in candidate. sideration. Tom Olson spoke from the firearms during non-hunting See COUNCIL, pg. 3 audience expressing disap­ activities within the village pointment. “The policy committee met and we walked away with a completely different interpretation,” said Olson. Olson was referring to a pre­ viously drafted ordinance • Personal finance student presented earlier this year. wins state competition President Frank Dunham • Nashville remembers grid explained the previous pro­ iron heroes posed ordinance had been scrapped after objections and • Search is on for caboose concerns were raised during to mark trailhead in Nashville a public hearing. “We had to find some­ • Lions’ improvements show thing that fit our needs betup on field at Delton ter,”-said Dunham. In This Issue �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 6, 2012 Vermontville firefighters, first responders to host open house Eaton County Dispatch will be available to answer questions regarding the 911 service. A helicopter is scheduled to land at 5:30 p.m. at the ball field on First Street. A host of other activities are planned, including a demonstration of extrication oftwo vehicles. Cider and doughnuts will be provided, and visitors will have the opportunity to tour Helicopter will land at ball field To commemorate fire pre­ vention week, the firefighters and first responders of Vermontville will host ah open house Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the fire bam. the emergency equipment. “When I was a kid, I used to go,” said Mike Mater of open houses he attended as a child. “They were a big deal, and I really looked forward to it.” Mater and Ryan Bums are firefighters and emergency medical technicians. “We’re always looking to recruit new people as fire­ fighters and EMTs,” said Mater. Lions Club of Vermontville seeking new members ond Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Congregational church. for seniors Locally, members have by Shari Carney honored students of the Staff Writer month, contributed to a vari­ The Vermontville Lions ety of entities, such as the Club is welcoming anyone library, 1Maple 1Maple Valley from the Vermontville area Memorial Scholarship who is at least 18 years old to Foundationii and Maple considering joining the Valley schools. Club mem­ organization. bers supply hot dogs to trickThe Lions are an interna­ or-treaters annually and have tional organization with built the basketball courts at 46,000 clubs and 1.35 mil­ Lions Park in Vermontville. lion members. Tuesday, Oct. 23, will be a Members serve the com­ special night to honor sen­ munity through a variety of iors, said Gene Fisher, Lions ways, including sight pro­ Club membership chair. grams, vision screenings, eye Since 1986, the special banks and eye care services,’ dinnerr for seniors in as well as hearing loss pre­ Vermontville has been an vention and diabetes care. annual event. The club is interested in “This is a way for us to say community betterment and ‘thank you’ for all they’ve protecting the environment, done in this community,” according to the website said Fisher. www.lionsclubs.org. Entertainment is being The local Vermontville organized by Sarah chapter has meetings the sec- Free dinner Jack & Judy's Country Kettle k Cafe . Fall is a beautiful time ofthe year. Take a nice color tour drive, enjoy the beauty then drop by for a delicious homemade dinner. JOIN US - WE’LL MAKE THE MEAL AS GREAT AS THE DRIVE! 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Cool Looks Shoemaker, director for the Maple Valley High School musicals. For more information on the club or the senior dinner, call Fisher, 517-726-0670, or Russ Laverty, 517-726-1115. Free tutoring program to resume by Shari Carney Staff Writer Roger Trowbridge has started the free tutoring pro­ gram for students of Maple Valley Schools. The program offers tutor­ ing assistance every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Fuller Street Elementary and at Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. “We will also work with parents to tutor their own children,” said Trowbridge. He said he understands parents often feel incapable of helping their children, especially in some of the math concepts. “If you can read, you can do this,” he said. No registration is neces­ sary. Students need to bring books and assignments to work on. If interested in becoming a tutor or for more information on the program, email tutoringprogram@yahoo.com or call Trowbridge, 517-667­ 1999. Teens hard at work on pumpkin creations at Putnam District Library Monday, Sept. 24, during Own the Night include (clockwise, from left) Britani Shilton, Rachel Morris, Jared Mater, Audrey Reid and Abby Mater. Own the Library activities for teens Every other Monday night this fall at Putnam District Library, teens in grades six to 12 are invited to Own the Library from 5 to 8 p.m. Teens may bring their own technology, craft projects or homework. “If they choose to, they can always participate in the Britani Shilton displays the finished project from Own the Night at Putnam District Library. Liam Boldrey applies heat to a pumpkin which melts the crayon design. week’s group project or just use the library’s technology or curl up with a good book,” said Director Shauna Swantek. Recently, teens have been creating and working in Smash journals and creating melted pumpkins. Monday, Oct. 8, teens are First annual Nash Bash, Halloween night invited to help decorate the library for Halloween. Those who attend in costume or wear holiday colors will get special prizes. For more information, call the library, 517-852-9723, or follow the library on FaceBbok for up-to-date information. HASTINGS 4 r ■ ■ XJUlAliiLlITVY 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. THEATERS IS ■ ■.■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ J «(■M)A|aTf E3 BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM excludes Digital 30 OPI JAMES BOND 20 ° OFF ALL products & styling tools WITH SPECIAL 18K 207 N. Main St., Nashville TOPCOAT ■n Find us on KJ Facebook Family fun and activities are being planned for Halloween, Oct. 31 at the Maple Valley Pharmacy parking lot in downtown Nashville, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Organizers are urging all ghosts and goblines to come in costume. Over 18 local businesses will be represented with booths, games and treats. Music is being supplied by VOODOO DJ's from 6 p.m. onward. In addition to danc­ ing, there will be costume judging contests for all ages, including adults, a carved pumpkin contest and much more. In case of rain, all activi­ ties will move to the Kellogg School building on Queen Street. “Come play, dance and enjoy!” said Shirley Dexter co-chair for the event. For more information or questions on how to get involved call Dexter at 517­ 852-0276. 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Members of the Raines’ group, which is said to num­ ber 275, hold licenses to carry concealed pistols and are described on the Eaton County website as a “self­ sustaining, non-law enforce­ ment citizen group of the County of Eaton who values, respects and appreciates our proud national heritage based on our constitutional rights and liberties.” Membership is by applica­ tion through Raines, accord­ ing to the website, and offered only to “interested law-abiding Eaton County citizens.” The group meets monthly to discuss a range of issues, including legislation and how to help legislators pass what the group considers good, viable laws. At the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Association’s convention last month, Raines was hailed by former Virginia legislator Larry Pratt for recruiting members to the Guardians of the Constitution from gun permit applicants. “If there’s some kind of emergency, he’s got depth to his bench,” Pratt told con­ vention attendees, “and that’s an excellent idea.” Leaf held open an invita­ tion for any commissioner — or media representative — who’d like to attend the next Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Association confer- Personal finance student wins state competition ence. Leaf’s trips were fund­ ed by the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Association entirely though if they had been covered by the county, Leaf says, it Brennon Russell, now a would have been a legal junior at Maple Valley, was expense for training and edu­ honored for placing first cation. among 800-plus competitors “It’s paid for by dona­ in a ceremony at the Detroit tions,” said Leaf of the orga­ Federal Reserve Bank. nization’s funding of confer­ The competition, better ence attendance, though he known as the Stock Market was unclear where the dona­ Game, is offered three times tions are generated. during the academic school “You’d have to check with year and is sponsored by the Sheriff Mack,” said Leaf, Michigan Economic who stressed the educational Education Council. value for all attendees. Learning about how com­ “What we’re trying to do panies go from small, private is handle things calmly for industries to being listed on people in communities who the New York Stock are afraid of what the federal Exchange is part of the government is doing,” con-course goals taught by Gail cluded Leaf. Johnson in the personal finance class at Maple Valley. Russell invested $100,000 Brennon Russell wins best in state from a field of 800of “game” money in a simu­ plus in a financial competition focused on the stock mar­ lation sponsored every year ket. by the MEEC. Russell, guid­ ed by Johnson, invested in state winner I’ve ever had in ket game taught me a lot,” companies he has an interest personal finance,” said said Russell. “I’ve wanted to in, John Deere, Arctic Cat Johnson. be a diesel mechanic since I and Cabella’s represented Others honored at the cer­ was 4; now I am planning on the majority of his invest­ emony included students combining that with becom­ counties through which it ments. from Troy High School, ing a financial manager.” travels. A box lunch will be “All my friends and their International Academy stu­ For more on the Stock provided for participants in families I knew were buying dents (Macomb, East, Okma Market Game; visit the program. Arctic Cat,” said Russell. “I Campus), Farmington and www.stockmarketgame.org. Fee information may be knew it would go up. 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I’ve ing a 30-day period to work taught at Maple Valley since ... 1-517-852-9481 06787977 — A w through issues related to per­ 1975, and this is the first sonnel. HE ♦ Q » 0 « Q ♦ Dunham consulted with the Barry County Sheriff’s office about eliminating the SO 00 Off local police department, say­ ing the dollar amount if Barry County patrolled the SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Our Saturday village would be close to the 7PM to 11PM current budget. Seafood Prime Rib Exploring the Thornapple to be topic of ILR program Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District, will share experiences of the 2012 summer journey down the Thomapple River from Potterville to Cascade with the Institute for Learning in Retirement. The program will be Thursday, Oct. 18, from noon to 2j).m. at the Kellogg Community College Campus on West Gun Lake Road, Hastings. Barnard will overview the six-day, five-night expedi­ tion that took place in early August to explore the river’s biodiversity and the benefits the watershed brings to Barry County and other COUNCIL, continued from page A grant for $3,000 from Consumers Energy was accepted to plant 30 trees. The trees have been ordered. Zoerman and Scramlin attended the interest group meeting at the former Kellogg School Sept. 25. “They are off to a really good start,” said Zoerman. .“It was excellent,” added Scramlin. “There were quite a number of people there. Everybody’s welcome. UM JWIfa,THANKYMI takjw MMII an ou, an ou, an ou 'f ^H HI -Jim Stowell the first responder, and the Woodland Fire Department, thank you so much, I cannot tell you how grateful 1 am that you took such amazing care of me on scene. O Heidi & crew from Nashville Ambulance, our communities are so fortunate to have you guys. I cannot even tell you how much I appreciate you! 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GRAND RIVER IONIA 616 527*2169 Kitchen nours; MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM-10PM FRIDAY-SATURDAY 11AM-11PM; OPEN SUNDAY 10AM - 9PM �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 6,2012 Bird migration signals return of CraneFest Oct. 13 and 14 It is time to celebrate Michigan’s tallest bird, -the sandhill crane, as it prepares for its migration southward. Michigan Audubon invites everyone to the eigh­ teenth annual CraneFest, Oct. 13 and 14, at the Battle Creek Kiwanis Youth Area. The festivities start at noon each day ahd last until sun­ set, around 7 p.m. The event is free and will feature sever­ al different activities such as a wildlife art show, nature walks, bird viewings and interactive activities with native wildlife species. The event is hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek and the $3 parking fee goes to support the Kiwanis Club’s service projects. The cranes roost nightly in Big Marsh Lake, located in Michigan Audubon’s Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary which is overlooked by the Kiwanis Youth Area and provides viewing of the cranes’ fly-in. The fly-in begins slowly around 4, with the largest numbers ofcranes observed between 5 p.m. and dusk. The festival also provides a wildlife art show with more than 20 artists in attendance displaying and selling their work. Also on display will be artwork cranes created by students at Bellevue High School. This year the festival will be visited by two wellknown birders: The Big Year’s Greg Miller, who suc­ cessfully observed more than 700 species of birds in one year, and Pamela Rasmussen, Ph.D., American ornithologist and expert on Asian birds. 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The cranes travel from the Upper Peninsula down to Tennessee, Georgia and northern Florida to spend the winter. “An interesting side note,” she added, “they do not like to fly over large bodies of water, so you will find that a good amount of cranes from the UP fly all the way around Wisconsin. They are funning and interesting creatures.”. Other activities available at CraneFest will include guided nature walks, educa- Cranes get in formation, preparing to land. (Photo by Tom Hodgson) tional presentations and hands-on activities provided by local environmental groups. Live birds of prey will be exhibited by the Michigan Hawking Club both days. Michigan native (517)852-9712 VTSA si 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 06768230 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager Bellevue on 15 Mile Road between T Drive North and Junction • Road. Visit the event website at www.cranefest.org for addi­ tional information and direc­ tions. Volunteers wanted for crane counting Michigan Audubon is looking for volunteers to help count sandhill cranes during their fall migration. A crane counting session is planned Oct. 9 at the Kiwanis Youth Area in Bellevue. Michigan Audubon and Baker Sanctuary are coming to the end of a season-long study to get an accurate count of sandhill cranes utilizing the sanctuary. Counts are conducted daily from around 6 to 7:30 p.m. until cranes depart for their win- tering grounds, which is usu­ ally late November to mid­ December. “Historically, Michigan Audubon has counted cranes on one day a year,” said Tom Funke, director of conserva­ tion for Michigan Audubon. “We would like to better understand flight patterns and numbers using the sanc­ tuary over a longer time peri­ od in order to use this infor­ mation to inform ourselves and those interested in plac­ ing wind farms or telecom­ munication towers in the YMCA offers activities for youth The YMCA is starting a new after-school program at the former Kellogg School on Mondays and Thursdays, beginning when students are dropped offby bus until 5:30 p.m. The program will have organized play for 30 min­ utes, (outdoors or in the gym) followed by an hour ofwork­ ing on homework. If stu­ dents are having difficulty with any subject, counselors are there to help. The last half hour will be in the gym playing floor hockey, said Tom Wilt,.executive director of the YMCA of Barry County. David Hutswick, retired Maple Valley elementary teacher, is managing the pro­ gram. Cost is $35 per child each month. However, financial assistance is available to families who qualify. Registration is available online at www.ymcaofbc.org. by com­ pleting the registration form, "Learn and Play.” Financial assistance appli­ cations may also be complet­ ed online. Putnam District Library has computers for public use, if needed. For more information on the after-school program contact Wilt at 269-945­ 4574. *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 reptiles and amphibians will be on display by Nature Discovery Saturday, and live creatures of the night will be exhibited by the Howell Nature Center Sunday. The festival site is south of Call anytime lor Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 area. Without data on the flight patterns and numbers of cranes utilizing Baker Sanctuary throughout the migration season, there would be no way to tell how these developments would affect sandhill cranes.” A once-a-week commit­ ment would be preferred, said Funke, but any time vol­ unteers have to give would be appreciated. “Crane counting is very easy, since the birds are nat­ urally large and loud,” he added. “Patience and the ability to be outside when it is a bit chilly will be the best skills a volunteer can have. Everything else can be learned.” Volunteers will need to bring binoculars, a notebook and a writing utensil. For additional informa­ tion, email Funke, tfunke@michiganaudubon.o rg, call 269-275-3628; or contact Jolene at baker@michiganaudubon.or g or 269-223-9984. FLU SHOT CLINICS Fight the flu... take action now! Flu shots available at: Caledonia Family Medicine on Thursday, October 11,8am - 5pm 9090 S. Rodgers Ct., Caledonia • 616.891.0422 Nashville Family Medicine on Friday, October 12, 8am - 4pm 750 Durkee St., Nashville • 877.850.7055 November dates will be available at Gun Lake Family Medicine and the Hastings Pennock Pharmacy. Z Cash Customers Only * Pennock Pharmacy only vaccinates adults 18 and older and there Is no insurance billing. Open to the public. No appointment necessary. A^he^lthserwck www.pennockhealth.com § �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 6,2012 — Page 5 Barry County College Night is Wednesday Hastings High School will host Barry County College Night for all area high school students Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the HHS gymnasium, 520 W. South St. More than 40 colleges and universities, along with mili­ tary and other educationrelated organizations, are expected to have representa- tives in attendance. Students are encouraged to visit with the college representatives and gather information on the schools and their pro­ grams of study. Financial aid presentations will be given at 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. Any student from any high school is invited. Participants of the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition at Maple Valley Schools Sunday, Sept. 16, include (front row from left) Bo Lincoln, Ayden Wilkes, Campbell France, Hannah Pixley, Owen Bailey, Ethan Bowen, Josh From the Pulpit Have faith like Enoch's by Pastor Glenn Branham Nashville Assembly ofGod Enoch, the seventh from Adam, is in Hebrews Heroes of the Faith Hall of Fame for one thing — his faith. The Bible says Enoch did one thing to get him in this great registry of faith: Enoch walked with God for 300 years. (Genesis 5:22) Too often, we tend to think of faith in terms of mighty conquests or great miracles. The Bible does not record any “heroic” deeds performed by the patriarch Enoch. It lists no battles against terrific odds. It doesn’t say he healed multitudes or performed mighty signs and wonders. It says he did something anyone and everyone can do — he walked with God. Frequently in Scripture, the Christian life is described as a “walk.” We are not required to take great bounding leaps with God, or invited, “Come fly with God.” Nope. We, like Enoch, are told to walk faithfully with God. Walking simply requires we put one foot in front of the other repeatedly until we reach a destination. God does not choose us for our riches or intelligence or beauty or abilities. Ifwe have any ofthose things, He gave them all to us. He chooses people with faith who will trust in Him to supply whatever they lack. Not everyone can carry the gates of Gaza, or confront Pharaoh in court, but we can all walk with God by faith. Every parent can love, and every child can obey. Every young person can main­ tain purity for their wedding. Every married person can be faithful to God, their spouse and their family. Every employer can be fair, and every employee can be honest. Enoch’s faith produced three distinct rewards: it pleased God, took Enoch from this life, and kept him from experi­ encing death. Faith that pleases God: believes He exists, has frith in Him and causes us to diligently seek God. Brass, Matthew Nelson, (back), Travis France, Mason Pitcher, Ty Sinclair, Gage Sobi, Ashley Harrison Jaooer Schelke and Mara Nelson. Punt, Pass, and Kick winners named Maple Valley High School’s accounting and leadership students helped host a NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition at Maple Valley Sunday, Sept. 16. Qualifiers have a chance to compete at Ford Field in Detroit. This year’s winners 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. 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. 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 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service....................... 9 a.m. Sunday School............... 10:30 a.m. FipST 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.......................................... Church S 11.-00.................................... Fellowship to 9, Josh Bross; Matthew Nelson; Gage Sobi; 14 to France. Girls — ages 8 to 9 Campbell France; 14 to 15 Mara Nelson. Main Street Solon 226 Main St Nashville Accessories 517-852-1757 Vermontville” I Cut-A-Thon SENIOR CITIZENS NIGHT All proceeds to Look Good Feel Better October 10 • 9-7 Callforyour appointment today! 517-852-1757 Tuesday, October 23 rd at 6:00pm at the Congregational Church in Vermontville FREE MEAL Serving Swiss Steak Becky, Cheryl and Angie Ourfamily serving yours ... FREE ENTERTAINMENT Sponsored by Vermontville Lions Club Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News ads! Ph. 762-0670 FOR RESERVATIONS 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 Wed. Service............................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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, 12:30 p.m. Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School...............11:15 a.m. PASTOR NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Worship................... PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE .9:45 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66. 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School.............................. 10 A .M . Service .11:15 a.m. P .M . Service ......... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY oo l v ic e QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 a.m. W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 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 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 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. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER Bowen; 8 10 to 11, 12 to 13, 15, Travis Hair, Tanning & LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES received a Maple Valley football T-shirt from the ath­ letic boosters. They also have the opportunity to com­ pete Saturday, Oct. 13, at Haslett High School for sec­ tionals. The winners are as follows: Boys — ages 6 to 7, Ethan RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalafno 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 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, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 06735449 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 6,2012 Memories of the Past Nashville remembers grid iron heroes In the early days, Charlotte was Nashville’s arch-rival in football but was later superseded by Bellevue. Win or lose, the 1908 NHS team was always loved by the home folks, who faithfully followed the games. At the end of the season, the team was traditionally treated to a banquet by local merchants. Comprising the 1908 NHS squad are (from left) Elzie Clifford, Ray “Bill” Irland, Orlan Boston, Carl Navue, Glenn Giddings, Walter Scheldt, Clare Hecbx, Sterling Deller, Eltie Clifford, Cliff Kleinhans, Principal Russell Wightman, Coach Vern Hecker and Superintendent Charles Appleton, coach. This Memories of the Past A rare old photo of Nashville’s 1906 football team shows that the earliest squads may have been more uniformly clad than those of a few years later, who wore a hodge-podge of hand-me-downs. Padding was scant. For kidney protection, the boys used horse collar pads. When headgear was available, the helmets were merely feltlined leather caps. Some boys let their hair grow long during summer to serve as extra padding. Most of them nailed cleats to soles of standard footwear to fashion football shoes. Except for Walter Scheldt (enter, back row) players in this 1906 photo are unidentified. Coaches are believed to be Principal Russell Wightman (left) and Superintendent Charles Appleton. Note the unusual shape of early football. article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the umn published 1980 traced in the October birth the following year. This week, and a photo review of a few of growth of high school football those early local squads recaps Nashville, Maple Valley News Oct. 5, in 1982. with the acquisition in 1899 of by the school’s first football in gridiron heroes. A Memories of the Past col- commencing some of the adventure faced Nashville’s pioneering the hope of launching a team Have a Printing-■ ■ G||r",a Q0Un hics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. 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! Nashville’s 1910 football team traveled to “away” games first by train and later by auto, years before school buses came into existence. The competition generally was scheduled in the afternoon, following classes, since no artificial lighting was available on playing fields. Locally, the earliest games were staged at the old driving park north of the Thornapple River, along what is now Kellogg Street. Later, Riverside athletic field was developed west of Main Street on land donated by the Charles Putnam fam­ ily, and it became the site of all home games. Leading Nashville’s successful 1910 team was captain J. Robert Smith (holding football). Left of Smith are Glenn Giddings, Albert Nesman, Carl Coolbaugh, Ernest Feighner, Lawrence Rentschler, Ray “Bill” Irland, Sterling Deller, Newt Trautman, Melvin Ehret, Glen Nesman, Orville Mater, Lee Burdick, Edwin Kane, Jack Brumm and George Appelman. Publishers of: • Hastings Banner • Hastings Reminder r • 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 The biggest event of the football season was the traditional Thanksgiving Day game, which packed the bleachers (in background) at Riverside field. Sometimes these were alumni versus high school all-star contests, such as the 1927 game, with proceeds dedicated to-Jack V. Downing, a former NHS player who was then a tuber­ culosis sanitarium patient. In this 1914 photo, Downing holds the football. He died at the sanitarium in December 1928. �st Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 6,2012 — Page 7 Financial targets part of preliminary budget approval 'x ** **> IjN. l > .'wgistyiimW . JJijHiSi*’5? SlGIsi*5* ftqe^1 by Doug VanderLaan Editor Barry County Commissioners provided preliminary approval of a 2013 budget at . their committee of the whole meeting Tuesday but, in the process, took one last swipe at a funding appeal from the sheriff’s department with a denial that appeared to carry some heavy political undertones. As submitted by County Administrator Michael Brown, the $14 million proposed budget for 2013 was approved for formal rec­ ommendation to the Oct. 23 board of com­ missioners meeting on an 8-0 vote, pending input from a public hearing to be held as part of the Oct. 23 meeting. Commissioners were complimentary of Brown and his staff for preparation of the budget and for the vision that has led the county through perhaps its toughest fiscal challenge in the past three years. They were not as gratuitous, however, to Barry County Undersheriff Bob Baker. Baker’s appearance was at the request of the board which, at its meeting Sept. 18, rejected an appeal that $30,800 be restored to the sheriff’s department budget for 2013 and insisted a revised appeal. Baker returned Tuesday with a plan to close the request level to $14,000 by cutting employee training, conserving fuel and oil, and by anticipating savings from a change of patrol car computers that require less energy from vehicle batteries. Also on Baker’s pro­ posed cutback list were possible savings in ammunition, postage, dry cleaning and office supplies. “You said there’s other financial ways that you are going to back up the budget request from a couple of weeks ago,” began Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick in a direct line of questioning of Baker. “How do you do that with ammunition?” After Baker’s response that the department cannot “short” ammunition and would likely have to find funds elsewhere to maintain ammunition supply levels, VanNortwick probed deeper. “I’ve got a question for you,” said VanNortwick. “How does our law enforce­ ment department monitor, inventory and audit their ammunition issues? “Is there any reason that taxpayers in this county should become alarmed at all with the aligning of our sheriff with constitutional parties that vow to protect and to hold firearms and to do their own governmental interests similar to what we’re seeing from [Sheriff] Mike Raines over at Eaton County? (see story above) “Is there any reason that people should be alarmed about the hoarding of ammunition and firearms by our sheriff?” Baker was adamant in his response. “If the question is ‘Is the Barry County Sheriff’s Office hoarding ammunition?’ the answer is ‘Absolutely, not.’ If you or any commissioner would like to come down, we’ll open up the armpry and you can see what we have for ammunition. Then we can show you the breakdown of the number of officers we have, the course of fire, the aver­ age number of rounds fired at each [target] shoot annually, and you can do your own math. There is no hoarding of ammunition.” “There’s no sharing of ammunition between our county and any other county?” queried VanNortwick. “Absolutely not,” responded Baker. “And you can stand a litmus test?” “Yes, sir,” said Baker. The volley over ammunition, which was joined by Commissioner Joe Lyons, was matched with fiscal concerns expressed by Commissioner Don Nevins. “This [approval of the budget appeal] is going to put us tight,” said Nevins. “I’ve always felt that, if they needed additional funds in the coming year, they could come back, then.” “There’s $2.6 million going to the sheriff’s department,” concluded VanNortwick. “It seems they should be able to tighten it down to find the $14,000.” Nevins, Lyons and VanNortwick were joined by Commissioner Robert Houtman in voting against the appeal, with Craig Stolsonburg, Ben Geiger, Howard Gibson and Dan Parker voting in the affirmative. Because the 4-4 vote did not reach a required majority, the sheriff department’s request was denied. Baker’s presentation was the last of the four department appeals presented to the board. County Clerk Pam Jarvis and County Drain Commissioner Russ Yarger were granted $4,500 and $2,666 budget appeals, respectively, at the Sept. 18 meeting. Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff was denied a request to restore" half of a full-time position. The budget wrangling did not distract from the cautious optimism that came with presen­ tation of the proposed 2013 county budget. “This year, we had our challenges in the budget,” Brown told commissioners, “but the challenges were not quite as onerous as last year and previous years. I’d like to think that the work that the board, administration and departments have done to take a look at some forecasting with regard to the MSU report has paid dividends.” Brown was referring to a study conducted by Michigan State University in 2009 that made five-year optimistic and pessimistic forecasts of Barry County’s financial future. By taking a mid-line track and making changes and corrections, Brown reminded commissioners, the County avoided the study’s prediction of a depleted fund balance by the Oct. 31 end of the 2012 fiscal year. Instead, the current fund balance stands at 17 percent. The MSU study predicts a finan­ cial “bottom” to the current cycle in 2014 and an upturn in property tax revenue beginning in 2015. Property taxes are the largest single general fund revenue source accounting for $9.8 million of the $14 million budget for 2013. “Again, we’re seeing that track much more closely to the optimistic line,” said Brown, “and we have in this budget recommended that you follow that scenario.” In other business, the board recommended the following items for formal approval at its Oct. 9 meeting: • A request from the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy to name an un-named tributary of Glass Creek in Hope Township, part of a 65-acre purchase and donation from the Tyden family, “Tyden Creek.” • Acceptance of a Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program property from Stephen DeGroote of Carlton Township. • A resolution reinstating Barry County into the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council Region 3. As presented by Economic Development Alliance Director Valerie Byrnes, the action to rejoin Region 3 is a first step in the procedure for transfer to the West Michigan Regional Planning Council. 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Search is on for caboose to mark trailhead in Nashville by Shari Carney Staff Writer John Conor, co-founder of CK&S Railfans, is on the search for a caboose to be donated to the Village of Nashville. Conor was approached by Mike Rawson of Barry County Parks and Recreation to see if he could locate a caboose for the village. The CK&S Railroad used to have a depot in Nashville. The Paul Henry Thomapple Trail runs along the former railbed. Members of the trail asso­ ciation have expressed an interest in having a caboose as a marker at the trailhead near Quaker Brook. Conor said he did know of a couple of people in the southern part of Barry County who had cabooses, but when he contacted them both had other plans for the cabooses. “This is a very worthy community project,” said Conor. “People miss the trains.” There is talk once a caboose is found and placed — of converting it into a museum that would house railroad memorabilia, he added. “This will bring history A coat and winter apparel drive for kids is underway to ensure children in the Maple Valley community will have proper winter apparel. In 2011, the drive was able to supply 120 kids and adults with coats, boots, gloves and mittens and snow pants. More than 50 people from outside the community were helped as well, said organiz­ er Jim Yost. Currently accepted are donations of clean, gently used coats, gloves, mittens, hats, boots and snow pants to the following locations: • Maple alley Community Center of Hope, 233 N. Main St., Nashville, 517-852-0664. • Grace ommunity Church, 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville; 517-852­ 1783. • United ethodist Church, 210 Washington St., Nashville; 517-852-2043. • Nashville aptist Church, 304 Phillips St; 517-852-9808. • Vermontville ble Church, 250 N. Main St., Vermontville; 517-726-r 0647. ost ortgage Solutions, 230 N. Main St., Nashville; 517-852-9710. • Maple Valley High School, 11090 Nashville Highway; Vermontville, 517-852-9275 • Fuller Street Elementary School, 251 Fuller St., Nashville; 517 852-9468. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Oct. 8 Potato crunch pollock, sea­ soned potatoes, coleslaw, pineapple, dinner roll. Tuesday, Oct 9 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach, peaches, dinner roll. Wednesday, Oct 10 Hamburger, baked beans, pickled beets, orange, bun. Thursday, Oct 11 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, Texas toast, banana. Friday, Qct 12 Chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, green beans, potato salad, sliced pears. beans; macaroni and cheese, potato salad, plums. Activities Calendar Monday, Oct 8 - Hastings - Music; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 9- Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, Oct. 10 Hastings Music; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Dfelton - Reminiscence. Thursday, Oct. 11 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Quilting 11:30 a.m.; Beading 5 p.m. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, Oct 12- Hastings Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. alive to local folks,” said Conor. To contact Conor, call 269-671-5011. Rawson can be reached at 269-948-8039 ext 115. Call anytime for Maple Valley Hews classified ads 265-345-5554 Fraud Prevention Seminar Thursday, October 11, 2012 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. ■ . Hastings City Bank is presenting a seminar that will help attendees understand: • How to Identify Fraud • Types of Fraud Schemes • Tips for Fraud Prevention There will be an opportunity for questions and answers. This seminar will take place in the community room of the Hastings branch, 150 West Court St. Attendance is free to the community. Please reserve a seat by calling 269-948-5579. Refreshments will be served. 77571418 Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Oct 8 Sliced turkey and cheddar cheese, pickled beets and onions salad, applesauce, bun. Tuesday, Oct. 9 Cheddar cheese, Com and black bean salad, citrus sec­ tions, club crackers. Wednesday, Oct 10 Ham, salami and Swiss cheese, broccoli raisin salad, jello with fruit, wheat bun. Thursday, Oct 11 Tuna salad, baby carrots, peaches, bun. Friday, Oct 12 Asian chicken salad, pasta salad, pineapple, granola bar. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Oct 8 Potato crunch pollock, sea­ soned potatoes, spiced apples, coleslaw, cookie. Tuesday, Oct 9 Salisbury steak and gravy, baked potato, spinach, apple­ sauce, granola bar. Wednesday, Oct 10 Hamburger, baked beans, broccoli, orange, bun. Thursday, Oct 11 Sweet and sour meatballs with rice, peas and carrots, cauliflower, banana. Friday, Oct. 12 • Chicken tenders, gfeen STANTON'S f^cTionew g scmiorsI^f, ESTATE AUCTION OF ACRES OF LAND WITH TILLABLE 15O± LAND - WOODS - PONDS ■ HOME A PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 798 N. Pease Road, Vermontville, Ml (9 miles west of Charlotte, Ml on M-79/Lawrence Road to Pease Road and 3/4 mile north or 2 miles south of Nashville, Ml on M-66 to M-79, east five miles to Pease Road and north 3/4 mile to property) on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012 Personal property Real estate Selling 150± acres of land with a three bedroom home, pole building and older hip­ roof barn.This is a very nice property with lots of road k frontage, woods, tillable land, ponds, a stream and recreational/hunting land. The property will be offered in individual parcels, combinations & as a whole. Be sure to -take advantage of this exceptional offering of a hard-to-find mid-Michigan property. OPEN HOUSES: Sunday, October 14 and Sunday, October 21 -1:00-2:30 each day. Gall for a flyer which will include a list of the personal property to be sold. 02709677 ESTATE OF EVA MIX 144 South Main St. P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0060 ■ " stantonsauctions@sbcglobal.net wnnw»w.i.>sitainitwoin»s--auuctiiVoIns com Selling real estate and all types of property, at auction, anywhere. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 6,2012 — Page 9 JJwmaA juffakAon famoJUAly. Aaid ihai ifhn uoa joAksdio Jwdasi bohvowi “a qoooknnuni wiiJwui nsivApapokA ok noiMpapohA wiihoui a qovoknnumi, 9 should not JwAiiahi a numuml io pkofxk ifu Laihik." I wrote in the HastingsJJanner opinion column last year that, while the business model of many newspapers appears to be changing, a report released by America Opinion Research state that nine in 10 Michigan adults read a print or online newspaper each week and welt over half of them are interested in local and community news. While “news on paper” has been impacted in recent years, people still look for a trusted news source they can count on. That reliability is generally found in the pages of their local newspapers. According to a recent Circulation Verification Council independent audit required by our industry, The Maple Valley News is received and read each week by over 97.8 percent of the households located in our delivery area. For more than six years in a row, The Maple Valley News was rated by CVC in the top 2 percent in the nation for readership and receivership in the respective markets. So why, am I telling you all this? In the next few weeks, we will be introducing a program in which our readers can help support the work we do each week covering what’s going on in the communities we serve. For over 65 years now, we’ve managed to exist with the support of local advertisers. and their weekly advertisements. Today, due to a sluggish economy and the loss of many of our local businesses, we’re finding our longtime business formula under attack. My concern for the ink*on-paper industry is that more information will be lost as newspapers become more electronic, in part due to the old adage, out of sight, out of mind. When you receive your printed community newspaper each week, even the weakest of readers will page through, looking for something that catches their eye. In the weekly newspaper business, we not only report the news, we offer stories about people, clubs and community events, along with local advertising full of information on local businesses. As large newspaper groups turn more of their attention to electronic versions, the connection to the reader and to the community could be lost in the drive toward brevity. More than 30 years ago, my father wrote that, “Our rewards in life will always be in direct proportion to our contributions and service to our communities.” That’s why our newspapers have stood the test of time. Our newspapers can accomplish great feats by molding opinions, generating ideas and offering the community a vehicle through which to express its ideas. Your local newspaper is an expression of who we — you, me, your neighbors^ are and what we’re all about. As community journalists, we’re interested in everything — from local clubs, school news, local sports, engagements, weddings and anniversaries. We cover what’s happening, what’s happened and what’s about to happen. We cover the births and deaths in our community. Our staff members attend more meetings than any single consumer and report what happened, so that you, our readers, can keep up with the goings-on in our town. We’ve become the community scrapbook, putting together everything you need to know about your community in a neat package that doesn’t need power or special connections to make it work. You can read it with a cup of coffee? at work or just about anywhere. Even though newspapers will continue to grow their web presence, the real power of the press is found in the pages of our papers. As I look through the files of nearly 160 years of historical data, I still get excited reading about all the news from our community, knowing that next week we will start again with a fresh sheet of newsprint and a whole lot more information for our readers. In the coming weeks, I hope you will read the ^information we’ve prepared and consider supporting our voluntary membership program. I want to assure you that our free distribution community newspapers isn’t going away — we’re just asking for your support to maintain the current circulation levels and news coverage that you value. * 1351N. M-43 Hwy. • Hastings, Ml 49058 Thanks for ‘listening’ - Fred Jacobs and all of usat J-Ad Graphics 269-945-9554 ■■■■rtKiiii■MH■■■■■■■■■ H S3 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 6. 2012 LEGAL NOTICE Voter registration Dig-Pink Night is deadline is Tuesday Monday at Maple Valley Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team will be put- IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL­ DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE MATION OBTAINED WILL BE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER GARD ANY PART OF THIS BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE COMMUNICATION WHICH IS MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE INCONSISTENT WITH THE SALE - Default having been FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, made in the terms and conditions FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US of a certain mortgage made by TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ Lori Ann Dussia , an unmarried MUNICATION FROM OUR woman, Mortgagors, to OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ Ameriquest Mortgage Company, PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO Mortgagee, dated the 2nd day of November, 2005 and recorded in COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT the office of the Register of ANY INFORMATION Deeds, for The County of Barry OBTAINED MAY BE USED and State of Michigan, on the FOR THAT PURPOSE. 13th day of December, 2005 in IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE Instrument No. 1157602 of Barry MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE County Records, said Mortgage BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE having been assigned to MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT Deutsche Bank- National Trust OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE Company, as Trustee for ENTITLED TO THE Ameriquest Mortgage Securities BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ Inc., Asset-Backed Pass­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. Through Certificates, Series MORTGAGE SALE - Default 2005-R11 on which mortgage has been made In the conditions there is claimed to be due, at the of a mortgage made by Karen J. date of this notice, the sum of Hundred Eighty Five Martin an unmarried woman, to One Mortgage Electronic Registration Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Systems, Inc., as nominee for Nine and 11/100 ($184899.11), lender and lender's successors and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted and/or assigns.; Mortgagee, dated October 7, 2010 and to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part there; recorded October 18, 2010 in of. Now, therefore, by virtue of Instrument Number the power of sale contained in 201010180009637, Barry County said mortgage, and pursuant to Records, Michigan. Said mort­ statute of the State of Michigan in gage is now held by PNC Bank, such case made and provided, National Association by assign­ notice is hereby given that on the ment. There is claimed to be due 8th day of November, 2012 at at the date hereof the sum of 1:00 PM o'clock Local Time, said Seventy-Six Thousand Four mortgage will be foreclosed by a Hundred Fifty and 93/100 Dollars sale at public auction, to the high($76,450.93) including interest at est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that 4.5% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ being the building where the tained in said mortgage and the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises statute in such case made and described in said mortgage, or so provided, notice is hereby given much thereof as may be neces­ that said mortgage will be fore­ sary to pay the amount due, as closed by a sale of the mort­ aforesaid on said mortgage, with gaged premises, or some part of interest thereon at 2.0% per them, at public vendue at the annum an and a all legal ega cos costs, s, Barry County Circuit Courthouse charges, and expenses, including in Hastings, Michigan in Barry the attorney fees allowed by law, County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on and also any sum or sums which 11/01/2012 Said premises are may be paid by the undersigned, located in the Township off necessary to protect its interest in County, the premises. Which said premisWoodland, Barry es are described as follows: All Michigan, and are described as: Village of Woodland, County of that certain piece or parcel of land, including any-and all struc­ Barry, tures, and homes, manufactured The Easterly 100 feet of Lot 1, or otherwise, located thereon, sit­ Block 14, Parrott's Addition to the uated in the City of Delton, Village of Woodland, according to County of Barry, State of the recorded plat thereof as Michigan, and desc,ribed as folrecorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page lows, to wit: Lot 17 of Shady 36. Heights, Prairieville Township, The redemption period shall be Barry County, Michigan,, as 6 months from the date of such recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on sale, unless determined aban- Page 37, Barry County Records. doned in accordance with MCLA During the six (6) months imme§600.3241 a, in which case the diately following the sale, the redemption period shall be 30 property may be redeemed, days from the date of such sale. except that in the event that the TO ALL PURCHASERS: The property is determined to be foreclosing mortgagee can abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be rescind the sale. In that event, redeemed during 30 days imme­ your damages, if any, are limited diately following the sale. solely to the return of the bid Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the amount tendered at sale, plus mortgagor(s) will be held responinterest. sible to the person who buys the If the property is sold at fore­ property at the foreclosure sale or closure sale, pursuant to MCL to the mortgage holder for dam600.3278, the borrower will be aging the property during the period. Dated: held responsible to the person redemption 10/6/2012 Deutsche Bank who buys the property at the National Trust Company, as mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed to the property during the .Pass- Through Certificates, redemption period. Series 2005-R11 Mortgagee If you are a tenant in the proper­ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. ty, please contact our office as Attorney for Deutsche Bank you may have certain rights. National Trust Company, as Dated: September 29, 2012 Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Orlans Associates, P.C. Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Attorneys for Servicer Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11 888 W. Big P.O. Box 5041 Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 248-362-2600 HW Dussia (10­ File No. 401.1218 06)(10-27) 06793339 (09-29)(10-20) 06792893 LEGAL NOTICE ting on a Dig-Pink fundrais­ ing event when it hosts Hastings Monday, Oct. 8. Both teams participate in the Hastings Relay for Life each year, and are putting together this event as another way to help raise funds for the fight against cancer. The public is invited to 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: Bayard E. Richardson, a Married Man and Nancy J. Richardson, His Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as ’nominee for America's Wholesale Lender its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 6, 2005 and recorded September 19, 2005 in Instrument # 1152993 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAG Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, by assignment dated July 24, 2012 and recorded August 6, 2012 in Instrument # 2012-002914 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty­ Seven Thousand Ninety-Eight Dollars and Two Cents ($137,098.02) including interest 6% 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 October 25, 2012 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 586.75 feet North and 550.28 feet West of the Southeast corner of the Northwest fractional one quarter of the Southeast one quarter of Section 32, thence due North 185 feet, thence due East 200 feet, thence due South 185 feet, thence due West 200 feet to the point of beginning, also the rights of ingress and egress over the original and new roads to Leach Lake. Commonly known as 311 Leach Lake Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 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 MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held respon­ sible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the mortgage hold­ er for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. Dated: 9/22/2012 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAG Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing,, LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-67558 (09-22H10-13) 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: Philip G. Eldred and Lenora Eldred, Husband and Wife to Oak Street Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2004 and recorded April 8, 2004 in Instrument # 1125006 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assign­ ments to: Household Finance Corporation III, by assignment dated July 6, 2012 and recorded July 9, 2012 in Instrument # 2012-001952 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Nineteen Cents ($108,532.19) including interest 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, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 18, 2012 Said prem­ ises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 18, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence on a bearing of West 345.00 feet along the South line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 18; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes 49 seconds West 330.29 feet parallel with the East line of said Southeast quar­ ter of said Section; thence East 345.00 feet parallel with said South line to said East line; thence South line to said East line; thence South 2 degrees 38 minutes 49 seconds East 330.29 feet along said East line to the ■Point of Beginning. Reserving the South 33.0 feet arid the Easterly 33.0 feet for highway purposes. Commonly known as 6070 Herbert Rd, 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; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the prop­ erty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag­ ing the property during the redemption period. Dated: 9/15/2012 Household Finance Corporation III, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-66800 (09-15)(10-06) 06791817 www.Michigan.gov/elec- tions. To check their registration status, residentsmiay visit the Michigan Voter Information election. To register to vote, appli­ cants must be at least 18 years old by election day and be U.S. citizens. Applicants must also be residents of attend and help support the cause. The teams are also inviting all cancer survivors in the area to join in the fes­ tivities and be honored dur­ ing their celebration service. LEGAL NOTICE Residents they have until Tuesday, Oct 9, to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general Michigan and of the city or township in which they wish to register. Voters may register by mail, at their county, city or township clerk’s office, or by visiting any Secretary of State office. A mail-in form is available at COURT NEWS Rodney Charles Betz, 41, in of Nashville was sentenced Barry County Circuit Court Sept. 27 for operating impaired and for a Center at www.Michigan.gov/vote. On the website, residents can view a sample ballot, find their polling location, learn about absentee voting, get information on Michigan’s voter ID laws and view con­ tact information for their local clerk. The polls will be open Nov. 6 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP probation violation. Betz was ordered by Judge Amy McDowell to serve 11 months in jail, with credit for 72 days served. He also must pay $5,732 in SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm court assessments. We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe GET ALL THE NEWS • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner OF BARRY COUNTY! GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. the (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE <0 § s Now accepting MasterCard & Visa 269-967-8241 Antenna Men Digital TV Antennas • Towers • Winegard Channel Master • Rotors • Digital Converters Antenna Accessories • Custom Installation Cell Phone & 4G Boosters | TV Antenna & Tower Installation, Repair & Removal . Insured • Guaranteed • 40 Years Experience | www.theantennamen.com PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 18, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. SUBJECT: The purpose of this hearing is to review the action/nonaction on a 2011 request to remodel the existing structure at 322 Sherman. (Section 16.03). If you wish to comment in writing on this review you must do so by October 18, 2012 and turn it into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., PO Box 587, Nashville, Ml �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 6,2012 — Page 11 VanNortwick announces write-in bid to retain county board seat Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues From Our Readers by Doug VanderLaan Editor The reasons to mount an uphill write-in campaign for county commissioner in the Nov. 6 general election far outweigh the seemingly impossible odds of being successful, says Jeff VanNortwick, who filed an election petition Tuesday and announced his intention to do just that. VanNortwick, the current District 7 commissioner who was defeated by challenger Jim Dull by less than 100 votes in the Aug. 7 Republican primary, lists the narrow margin of that defeat, lack of transparency on the part of Dull, improper endorsement of and cam­ paigning for Dull by Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, and the work that still needs to be done as the major reasons he’s still in the race. “This is not a do-over,” VanNortwick insists. “Look at the gap in that August pri­ mary vote — it was only 1.5 percent and only 17 percent of the 6,300 registered in District 7 voted is that how we want our govern­ ment run?” VanNortwick believes that next month’s typical 50 per­ cent-plus turnout for the gen­ eral presidential election will produce a decision more aligned with the interests of hjs constituents, people who, he says, have felt abandoned to the non-transparent per­ spective that Dull has evi­ denced. “My way of thinking is that a candidate would be active in the political system, the day-to-day operations of government,” maintains VanNortwick. “This guy has been absent. He has not shown up to board of com­ mission meetings, to-committee of the Whole Meetings, to township meet­ ings. “Yet, he can take $600 C0BBWEUDRIUIN6 (REPAIR • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2” - 5" Well Drilling and Repair 30 Vears Experience Current county treasurer is efficient To the editor: As Eaton County Treasurer, Bill Conarton operates the office with integrity and efficiency. Prior to his election, he served as assistant Eaton County con- Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. *1748 i the finances of Eaton County to be in good hands. Vote Nov. 6. Sylvia Williams, Vermontville Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers Jeff VanNortwick from the county to attend a Michigan Association of Counties conference at Shanty Creek.” Van Nortwick was refer­ ring to a county-paid confer­ ence to which assumed incoming commissioners were invited and about which he objected at the Sept. 25 county board meet­ ing. Only Dull and commis­ sioner-elect Jon Smelker attended. Commission candi­ date Joyce Snow, who will face Democrat Barb Cichy Nov. 6, clarified Tuesday that she never was invited. “He’s running on the back of the sheriff,” says VanNortwick, in perhaps his most serious charge against Dull. “The sheriff, in my mind, should be non-partisan but he campaigned for Jim Dull, for Mark Englerth, for Vivian Conner and for Joyce Snow.” The latter two were county board candidates. Englerth was elected Yankee Springs supervisor. “Did I come out and say they could use my name?” countered Leaf by phone Wednesday. “Yes, I did.” As for charges by VanNortwick of door-todoor campaigning with the candidates, Leaf readily con­ ceded that he did because he, too, was running for office.” “I have been trying to have lunch with Jeff for some time because he also represents the area I live in,” added Leaf. “I should have the right to offer my opinion, but it would never happen. I made one call to Jim Dull, and he was on my doorstep. Yes, I’m for Jim Dull.” VanNortwick, who pub­ licly inferred at Tuesday’s commission meeting that Leafwas involved politically with the controversial" Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (see front page article), makes no secret of his con­ cern for Leafs involvement in the local political process and the support he’s lining up with the candidates for whom he campaigned. “It’s an ultra-conservative right wing organization,” charges VanNortwick. The sheriff controls $4.3 million of the county’s $14 million budget, and he wants more. Is that the kind of leadership we want in our county com­ mission? “I don’t believe it’s going to be a hardship for people to understand what’s at stake here. This [the general elec­ tion] is going to be an oppor­ tunity for the silent majority to speak, and it’s going to say that it doesn’t want to go there.” Dull did not return a requested call for comment by Wednesday’s Banner publication deadline. 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I III I I I !I I!! iiI !! I I ! ! ! !II I I ! �Page 12 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 6,2012 Lions' improvements show up on field at Delton by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Improvements didn’t show up on the scoreboard, but they showed up on the. field. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team topped visiting Maple Valley 5-0 in the second round of the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament Wednesday. Two and a half weeks ago when the teams met for the KVA regular season contest, the host Panthers scored a 3­ 0 victory. “Scorewise I think it was a step backwards but we played better than we did last time,” said Maple Valley head coach Andy Roush. “We moved to get open for passes a lot better. The passes were there the first time, we just weren’t moving for them. We were doing a lot of ball watching, and we definitely improved that We strung some passes togeth­ er.” It’s been a gradual improvement throughout the course of the season for the young Lion team which includes as many freshmen and sophomores as it does seniors. Roush was especial­ ly pleased with the way sophomores Lucas Robles and Samuel Bonney were able to move the ball through the middle ofthe field. “They’re starting to come together. They’re starting to think soccer, they’re not just playing, they’re thinking it a little better,” Roush said. Senior defender Robbie Welch and senior goalkeeper James Burd did their best to keep the score as close as they could. Burd did have some trouble though cor­ ralling a wet, slippery ball throughout the evening though. Delton scored three of its goals by putting in rebounds off of the Lion keeper. “We did well today with passing and crashing the net I think more than half our goals came from the second attempt getting in there, which is something we’ve been working on a lot late­ ly,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie. Roush would like to see his team get betting at limit­ ing opponent’s momentum. The game went from 0-0 to 3-0 in less than three minutes in the middle ofthe first half. Delton Kellogg got its first goal in the 18th minute, as Evan Curtice took a comer kick from teammate Cole Mabie and knocked it into the comer of the net. In the 19th minute, Delton Kellogg’s Lucas Hansen sent a shot skipping towards the net from about 20 yards out. The rebound got away from Maple Valley’s Robbie Welch (center) works to get the ball away from the Delton Kellogg duo of Bobby Bottom (left) and Keith Malachowski Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Burd and Delton’s Keith Malachowski was there to put it in. Then in the 20th minute, Malachowski and Hansen broke through the center of the Maple Valley defense with Hansen putting the final touch past Burd. “Once that first one goes in you’ve got to shut that door and lock them down. We’ll progress. We’ll learn how to do that,” Roush said. The score stayed that way until the 63rd minute, in the second half, when Burd deflected a couple of close in shots by the Panthers before1 Hansen finally put a third by him. The Panthers closed the scoring with Tucker Onderlinde scoring his first goal, knocking it away from Burd in a crowd in front of the Lion goal. The Lions are now 1-12 on the season, with their one victory coming at Bellevue Sept. 27. Hackett Catholic Central topped the Lions in the open­ ing round of the league tour­ nament Monday, 8-0. The Irish won again Wednesday, and will meet Pennfield in the conference tournament championship' game Monday. Soccer kids to square off against parents Public invited Maple Valley’s Josh Sanchez (left) races up to clear the ball before Delton Kellogg’s Evan Curtice can get to it during Wednesday’s KVA Tournament contest in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Maple Valley Youth Soccer program invites the community out for a night of fun when the U-12 soccer team plays against parents Tuesday,' Oct. 16, said Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley 18671568 Angela Remsing-, MVYS secretary. The game will be at the soccer field at 7 p.m. Bring noisemakers to sup­ port the kids, said Remsing. “We are having this game as an end-of-year event for the team. They have played an incredible season, and we want to have fun and cele­ brate,” said Remsing. U-12 is a designation for children older than 10 and younger than 12 as of a cer­ tain date. Garage Sale Card ofThanks HUGE BARN SALE: 10am5pm Tuesday-Saturday, look for bam sale signs. 2621 S. M66 Highway, Nashville, next to golf course. 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Call ua cM ymw punting needs! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �Page 14 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 6, 2012 Last minute TD propels Lions to homecoming win by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was one heck of a homecoming for Maple Valley’s Tyler Hickey. He’s got the crown and the bruises to prove it With his team down 10-6 at the half, Hickey was named the 2012 Maple Valley High School Homecoming King. He scored a touchdown on the Lions’ first possession of the second half, his second TD of the night, helping lead the Maple Valley varsity football team to a 28-24 victory over Hackett Catholic Central. Brandon Erwin ran in the game winning touchdown on a fourth-and-2 play from the Fighting Irish 5-yartl line with 45 seconds left in the game, and Garrett Miller ran in the two-poinfconversion to make sure the Irish would need a touchdown to get back in front. The Lions’ Garrett Miller closes in on the goal line as a Hackett defender closes in on him on a two-point con­ version run in the fourth quarter Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) It was Hickey who carried 12 plays, not wanting to give the load though, rushing 33 Weston much time to touch times for 153 yards, even out- the football again. Austin gaining Hackett workhorse Gonser had a big run with GeoVante Weston who fin-about three minutes left, ished with 21 rushes for 139 sweeping around the end for a yards and two touchdowns as gain of six and a half on a well. fourth-and-6 play near mid­ Maple Valley improves to field. 3-4 in the Kalamazoo Valley The Irish led for much of Association with the victory, the evening, taking a 10-0 while the Irish fall to 2-5. lead in the first quarter on a “After the handshakes I 38-yard touchdown pass from told them to go celebrate with Jake Buday to Dan Thayer the student section,” said and a 38-yard field goal by Maple Valley’s Tyler Hickey carries a Hackett defend- Maple Valley head coach Brian Aldrich. The Libns got er and the football around the right side during the sec- Brian Lincoln. “They were all some of that back before the ond half of Friday night’s homecoming contest. (Photo down on the field. 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The Irish yards of offense, 237 of had 233 total yards of which came on the ground. offense, with 195 coming via Erwin had five carries for 35 the rush. Maple Valley goes on the yards and Miller 13 for 33 road now for its final .two yards. Johnson was 4-of-7 pass-games of the season, at ing for 22 yards. Galesburg-Augusta Friday Thayer completed just one and then at Schoolcraft in of his eight pass attempts, for week nine. 38 yards. He added six rushes Fs^rm ■ Outdoor Wood Stoves Made in Michigan B1517-852-9565 MVHS names 2012 homecoming royalty Tyler Hickey arid Maggie Semrau were crowed Maple Valley High School’s 2012 Homecoming King and Queen during a ceremony at halftime of the Lion varsity football team’s 24-22 victory over Hackett Catholic Central Friday. 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October 6. 2012 Lions race in crowded field at Carson City-Crystal Invite The Squires were six points Calvin Christian swept the 25:37.7, Ivy Braden 97th in titles in the Gold Division at 25:49.8, Mckayla Lamance better than runner-up Benzie Baese 102nd in 26:54.5 and Lynzie Central, 84 to 90. Bath was Saturday’s Don third with 143 points, fol­ Invitational hosted by Carson Trumble 106th in 28:34.4. There was a good gap lowed by Hanover-Horton City-Crystal.. The Squires had four boys between the top two finishers. 145, St. Louis 145, Ithaca and six girls finish in the top Charlevoix’s Amber Way 166, NorthPointe Christian took the individual title in 190, Clare 195, Charlevoix 30 in their respective races.. Maple Valley’s varsity 18:11.4. St. Louis’ Raquel 197, Carson City-Crystal 257, cross country teams had one Serna was second in 18:48.2. Kent City 294, Saranac 335, runner among the top 30 in a They were the only two girls Pine River 346, McBain 362, race.. Jessica Rushford was to finish in under 19 minutes.Wyoming Lee 402, Maple 410, MorleyCalvin Christian was led by Valley 28th in the girls’ meet, finishing in 20 minutes 57.3 sec-Ashley Jourdan who was Stanwood NTS, Charlevoix onds. eighth in 19:45.3. The top ‘B’ NTS. Three guys broke the 16­ The Lion team also had five Squires were all in the minute mark in the Gold Emma McGlocklin 93rd ip top 24 overall. Lion spikers play well against Schoolcraft’s up-tempo attack The Lions saw one of the toughest attacks they’ve seen all year and didn’t back down Wednesday. Maple Valley fell 3-1 to Schoolcraft in Kalamazoo Valley Association action by the scores of 25-9, 25-9, 21 25, 25-9. “These girls did not give up - they continued to fight and believe in themselves,” said Maple Valley head coach 'Sarah Carpenter. “Schoolcraft is a very good team - running a fast tempo offense the best we have seen all season. I am proud of this team and their atti- tudes tonight.”Hadley Joppie led the Lions with eight kills and Olivia Ricketts chipped in five. Courtney Walker and Timara Burd had nine digs each. Marissa Pierce led the Lions at the service line with two aces. The Lions now have a record of 0-6 in the KVA. They’ll return to league action when they host Kalamazoo Christian Wednesday. Before that, the Lions have a non-conference contest set for Monday against Hastings. Maple Valley will be put- ting on a Dig-Pink fundrais­ ing event when it plays host to Hastings. Both teams participate in the Hastings Relay for Life each year, and are now put­ ting together this event as another way to help raise funds for the. fight against cancer. Community members are invited to attend and help support the cause. The teams are also inviting- all cancer survivors in the area to join in the festivities and be hon­ ored during their celebration service. Division boys’ race. Two of them were from Calvin Christian. Zac Nowicki was the runner-up in 15:38.9. His teammate Andrew Rylaarsdam was third in 15:42.7. Hanover-Horton’s Bryce Stroede was the individual champion in 15:34.6. The Lions’ top four were less than half a minute apart Kyle Brumm led the way with a 58th-place time of 18:25.9. Andrew Brighton was 63rd in 18:35.2, Micah Bromley 64th in 18:36.1 and Sam Benedict was 69th in 18:54.3. Maple Valley also had Brandon Wilson was 85th in 19:29.8. Calvin Christian finished with 83 points. Ithaca was second with 100, followed by Benzie Central 101, Saranac 119, Clare 151, HanoverHorton 167, NorthPointe Christian 235, Charlevoix 255, Farwell 259, Pine River 267, Bath 309, St. Louis 324, Maple Valley 334, Carson City-Crystal 346, Kent City 384, Wyoming Lee 400, 411, Morley-Stanwood McBain 429, Charlevoix ‘B’“ 429 and East Jordan NTS. Maple Valley’s boys’ fol­ lowed up that outing by plac­ ing fourth at Tuesday’s KVA Jamboree hosted by Delton Kellogg at the Gilmore Car Museum. Schoolcraft took the boys’ title on the day with 46 points, followed by Hackett Catholic Central 60, Kalamazoo Christian 74, with 60 points. Schoolcraft Maple Valley 82, Constantine was second with 94, followed 110, Parchment 182, Delton by Delton Kellogg 102, Kellogg _ 195, Olivet 201, Olivet 103, Pennfield 127, Pennfield 249 and Galesburg- Kalamazoo Christian 129, Parchment 171, Maple Valley Augusta NTS. The Lions had their top 187, Galesburg-Augusta 214 five all among the top 21 run- and Constantine 221. The Lion team also had ners. Brumm again led the team, placing tenth in 17:48. Hannah Kyle 36th in 23:30, Brighton was 13th in 18:09, Lamance 46th in 24:30, Austin Rood 18th in 18:20, McGlocklin 50th in 24:4? and Bromley 20th in 18:24 and Elizabeth Wetzel 52nd in Benedict 21st in 18:30. 24:57. Schoolcraft’s Zach Wehner was the day’s champion, finValley looking ishing in 16:06. Christian’s Doug Hollett was second in 16:16, and third went to for its next Michael Meyers from Hackett who came in at 16:56. cheer coach Hackett had five runners in the top 18 to win the girls’ Maple Valley High School race, led by Lucy is searching for a new varsity Ankenbauer’s fourth-place time of 20:00.2. Rushford competitive cheer coach. Anyone interested in the leaned ahead of her at the finish line for third place, finish- position is asked to please submit in writing to Maple ing in 20:00.11 Audrianna Valley athletic director Pennfield’s Bornamann was first in Duska Brumm by email at 19:18, and Kalamazoo dbrumm@mvs.kl?.mi.us, or Christian’s Kate McLain sec-through the mail at 11090 Hwy., ond in 19:42. Nashville Hackett finished the race Vermontville, MI 49096. Call any time for Maple Valley News ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C • Kenneth S. 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Comprehensive. 07611283 Allegan Office 551 Linn Street Allegan, Michigan 49010 Ionia Office 537 West Main Street Ionia, Michigan 48846 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-10-13.pdf 71bb88f80b1367c765363d3f86804b99 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 EAST STATE ST HASTINGS, Ml 49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 41, October 13, 2012 Kenyon resigns from Pathways Academy numbers have doubled Nashville Village Council Darrin Fisher appointed to one of three open seats Teacher Wallace Woodman recalled from layoff by Shari Carney Staff Writer Maple Valley Board of Education members heard some welcome news Monday, Oct. 8, at its regu­ lar monthly meeting as Superintendent Ronna Steel reported that enrollment of Pathways Academy has reached 67 and continues to rise. As a result, teacher Wallace Woodman has been recalled from layoffand will start at Pathways Monday, Oct 22. Pathways Academy was developed by Superintendent Ronna Steel and Kristine Stewart to meet the needs of the non-traditional learner. The academy offers a virtual learning pro­ gram with an onsite mentor. Pathways derives its name from the three paths to ahigh school diploma offered: virtual, non-traditional and adult. In a follow-up telephone interview Thursday, Oct. 11 with Director Kristine Stewart, the program’s offi­ cial count has risen to 68 with several more applica­ tions on her desk. This number does not include six inmates incar­ When asked if the present cerated but enrolled from space will accomodate the the Barry County Jail or 21 growing numbers, Stewart adults in the program bring­ said they may have to look ing the total to 95. Full time at expanding. Steel said in equivilent dollars are allo­ the follow-up interview, cated for virtual students, results reveal a need among however there is a ceiling the population of the com­ amount of 10 adults. No munity. adult will be turned away, “The academy provides a said Steel. means for a good quality “I’m excited,” said education with the support Stewart. “It’s exactly what I they need,” said Steel. believed it could be.” Steel said the current edu­ Stewart said she had cational system is based hoped for an enrollment of upon Frederick Taylor’s 40 for the 2012-13 academ­ model from the beginning of ic year, increasing to 70 by the last century during the the next. industrial age. Now at 95 students, the When asked if the current program will benefit from facility (the administration Woodman joining Cindy office) will be large enough Schwartz who has been the to house the growing acade­ lone teacher. my, Steel referred to “She’s very excited about Maplewood in Vermontville Wally coming on board,” as a viable option. said Stewart. From a financial pespec“She’s hopping,” said tive, Pathways has brought Steel in. a follow-up inter­ in approximately $200,000 view. “She has 100 differ­ with $100,000 added to the ent classes she’s supporting general fund and the balance in different kinds of learn­ for support technology. “My goal is to have an ing.” Secretary Lisa Mulvany iPad in the hands of each has been added to help with teacher in sixth through processing applications and See PATHWAYS, pg. 3 daily operations. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Mike Kenyon, who has served as vice president of the Nashville Village Council, was not at the coun­ cil’s Thursday, Oct. 11, meeting. Instead, President Frank Dunham read aloud Kenyon’s letter of resigna­ tion, stating the resignation was effective Tuesday, Oct. 9. Kenyon is the third village council member to resign in the past several. Trustee Richard Harwood resigned Sept. 13, citing family obli­ gations as the reason for his departure. Trustee Mary Coll had submitted an email to Clerk Cathy Lentz Friday, Sept. 28, after the regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 27. Coll, however, was seated at the council table Thursday evening. With Trustee Johnny Hartwell absent and Harwood’s seat still open, Dunham needed at least four council members to have a quorum in order to pay the monthly bills. Coll’s resigna­ tion had yet- to be approved by council. Three individuals had applied for Harwood’s open seat: Gary White, Ben Langham and Darrin Fisher. Darrin Fisher who resides on Maple Street in Nashville, was appointed to the open council seat at the regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council Thursday, Oct. 11. Fisher said he has lived in the com­ munity 15 to 20 years, is retired from the military, mar­ ried and the father of five. White had submitted a letter ofintention to council during the police committee work­ shop Thursday, Oct. 4. Langham and Fisher submit­ ted letters earlier. The first nomination of Gary White came from Trustee Terry Zoerman. When Dunham asked for a show of hands, Zoerman’s was the lone vote. The second nomination came from Trustee Marcia Scramlin for Fisher. Dunham and Scramlin voted for Fisher, while Coll abstained. Coll said she did not think it See KENYON, pg. 3 Lions and Saxons team up to raise nearly $2,000 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Only one stat mattered to Maple Valley varsity volleyball coach Sarah Carpenter Thursday, $ 1,040. That was the take from the gafe during Monday’s PinkOut game against Hastings at Maple Valley High School, which will go to Relay for Life team Angel Wings, and eventually to the American Cancer Society. Hastings head coach Vai Slaughter reported Tuesday that over $1,900 was raised at the "event once T-shirt sales and raffle ticket proceeds were included. Carpenter and Slaughter began planning the event while seeing each other at the annual Relay for Life event in See PINK-OUT, pg. 15 In This Issue • 400 guns seized near Bellevue • Student count and Fuller Street drop-offs, highlight board meeting • Valley celebrates Homecoming • Maple Valley boys take title at the Bellevue Invitational The Maple Valley student section entertains itself between sets of Monday’s Pink-Out between the Lions and Hastings at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • Friday night football results �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday October 13. 2012 400 guns seized near Bellevue Sunfield potluck will feature Multiple law enforcement agencies converged on a home in the southeastern most comer of Barry County Oct. 5. What they found at the home on M-78 near Bellevue was nearly 400 allegedly stolen shotguns and rifles, as well as several handguns. At another home, they found stolen boats, elec­ tronics and tools. The raid stemmed from the capture of two alleged thieves in a home on Morgan Road Oct 2. One of the bur­ glars was shot in the buttocks by the homeowner using a .410'shotgun. The two men admitted to committing home invasions and larceny in both Battle Creek and southern Barry County. The Battle Creek Police Department believe many of the stolen items come from Urbandale neighborhoods in Battle Creek. Barry County Animal Control was called in by Michigan State Police to remove two pitbulls on the Nearly 400 guns are seized from a home in Barry property. County Oct. 5. (Photo by Laura Adams) In all, authorities from six law enforcement agencies — Michigan State Police and taken the lead on the investi­ Battle Creek Police, Calhoun the Barry County Sheriffs gation since two counties are — were involved. The investigation County Sheriff, Emmett departments Township Public Safety, involved in the operation. is ongoing. Springfield Public Safety, Michigan State Police has Maple Valley students performing at Lakewood High School tonight The auditorium at Lakewood High School will be filled with music tonight Saturday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 Nashville VFW 8260 presents ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Walleye & Chicken Dinner with fries, roll, and coleslaw SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 SERVING 5:30 - 7:30 PM $12.00 per person Bring Ulis ad with you and receive $2.00 off THERE WILL ALSO BE A SILENT AUCTION FOR AN I OAK GUN RACK ___j p.m., when the casts of three area high schools, join to cel­ ebrate a special performance called All That is Broadway. The schools performing songs from their upcoming shows include Lakewood, with selections from “Beauty and the Beast,” Maple Valley presenting songs from “The Wizard of Oz,” and Charlotte High School with selections from their fall musical, “Anything Goes.” Tickets are $5 at the door for general admission. All proceeds will be divided among the participating schools. For more information, call director Amanda Smith, 616­ 902-4193. history of Detroit’s Ft. Wayne . The Sunfield Historical Society/Welch Historical Museum located on Main Street in Sunfield will host a potluck dinner and program on historic Fort Wayne in Detroit Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. Speakers will be Thomas Berlucchi of Troy, who has been instrumental in the restoration and preservation of the Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit He will be accom­ panied by retired Lt Col. David Jamoz, a 32-year vet­ eran ofthe U.S. Army, West Point graduate and retired engineer at Ford Motor Company. In 1840, at the point on the Detroit River closest to what was then British Canada, the United States Army began surveying local farms for the placement of a new artillery post. A fivepoint star fort was slated to have the most up-to-date cannon capable of firing on the Canadian shore as well as ships sailing the river. This new fort was Detroit’s third and the first built by the Americans. In 1701, shortly after Antoine Cadillac landed, the French began building Fort Detroit, which was surrendered to the British in 1760 during the French and Indian War. The British built a new fort several years later and named it Fort Lemoult, which they occupied until 1796 when the United States took over Detroit and renamed the battlement Fort Shelby. Detroit’s Fort Wayne is important to Native Americans. Between 1710 and 1771, the Fort Wayne site was a Potawatomi Indian village. This tribe was one of four invited by Cadillac in 1710 to settle near the fort at Detroit for the French fur trade. On Sept. 8, 1815, Fort Wayne was the site of the Treaty of Spring Wells between Gen. William Henry Harrison (who later became a president), repre­ senting the U.S. govern­ ment and eight Native American tribes that had fought against the U.S in the War of 1812. Tecumseh’s brother, the Shawnee prophet Tensquatawa; Michigan Territory Gov. Lewis Cass; and Judge Augustus Woodward were on site. Making peace with the former British-allied enemy tribes would be the official end of the War of 1812. The public is welcome to hear the presentation. Guests should bring a dish to pass and their own table service. For more information, emai jansedore@gmail.com, or call 517-449-4895. Arts and Eats includes local artists and farms Maple Valley BUGS, Pufpaff’s Fiber Processing, Hamilton’s Taxidermy Wildlife Studio, Meadow Medleys and Smooring En Farm Friends are participat­ ing in Arts and Eats Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21. The tour is now in its sec­ ond year and has doubled in size. A brochure for the event invites people to take in the back roads, rural areas, land, forests and villages and towns. The tour reminds peo­ ple about the benefits ofbuy­ ing and consuming locally grown foods and supporting Michigan artists as entrepre­ neurs. The tour is designed to be self-driving and self-paced through Barry and Allegan counties to farms, restau­ rants, art studios and gal­ leries. Maple Valley Building Unlimited Growth and Sustainability will host vari­ ous artists, including Michelle Dunkelberger, owner of Michelle Louise Glass. Dunkelberger’s studio is in the original art room at the former Kellogg School in Nashville, the home of BUGS. BUGS is a local non-prof­ it organization whose mis­ sion is to build community, improving quality of life for Maple Valley residents through community-based economic redevelopment and positive community­ buildingprograms. Formore information, visit, www.mvbugs.blog.com and www.ArtsAndEats.org. Many Thanks to... The Vermontville Bible Church for the use of their wonderful facilities on Thursday night and Friday when we hosted the 97th S.W. District of Woman’s Club meeting. No other building would have worked "better for us! Also to Pastor Dan - he was a Trooper for carrying tables and chairs for us! Words cannot express our Appreciation. Vermontville Woman’s Club Joyce Rathbum, President Barry County 4fidC. vUT jkAryUffoAjinfru VV v > wvwrtl W UrtM .*Way UOZEN al a Get Moving, Have Fun! Sponsored By; 'PENNOCK wvj Health Services F United Way . Oct aa a a®ia tan lag mwh , II? MtffteM l| 3 HMtee AegMeF enVme aft *www peme^eeitft eew tell UMIkWt tw 06793697 �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, October 13,2012 — Page 3 Student count, updates on Fuller Street drop-offs, highlight school board meeting by Shari Carney your help,” said President EISD. April Heinze. • Adoption of Best “We appreciate appreciate his Practices Incentive resolu­ Though the Maple Valley [Schray’s] time, time,”” said tion as presented by Finance Public Schools lost 23 stu­ Trustee Tim Burd. “That’s a Director Darryl Sydloski. dents according to the state’s lot of work.” • Adult meal increases as official count day, the loss Steel said she won a schol­ submitted by Director of was not as great as had been arship of $750, to be pre­ Dining Services Jessica g estimated. sented to a senior, while at Myers: breakfast, $2; lunch, Superintendent Ronna the superintendent’s confer­ $3. Steel told the Board of ence in Traverse City in • Recall of Wallace Education on Monday, Oct. September. Woodman from lay-off to be 8, that the estimated blended With Kevin Rost and added as teacher to Pathways student count is 1219.4. This Tony Shaw absent, the board Academy (see additional figure reflects the loss of 23 approved: story). students against a budget that • Annual trip to the had allowed for an estimated National FFA Convention in loss of 33.8 students. Indianapolis Tuesday, Oct. HASTINGS 4 Student count day was 23 to 26. 269-205-4900 Wednesday, Oct. 3. • Athletic Director Duska UALITY Due to school of choice, Brumm to seventh grade vol­ Beaters GQTI.com and on Facebook Maple Valley added 76 stu­ leyball coach due to the BARGAIN TWILIGHT O4n/u DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM dents during the 2011-12 realignment of. Chayla * excludes Digital 30 school year but lost 183, said Robles to JV due to the res­ 0 No passes (s) Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 10/13-10/18 Steel. ignation of Betsy RobertsPolice Chief Jerry Schray Spreeman. addressed the board on the • Payment of bills: FALL MOVIES Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 AM new drop-off and pick-up General fund, $267,425 THE LORAX (PG) procedures implemented at Athletic, $6,657 * PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 (R) Fuller Street Elementary. Food Service, $544 THUR. 10/18 9:00 PM Vehicle counts are up from O © HERE COMES THE BOOM (PG) Payroll-Sept. 21, SAT-SUN 11:40,2:00, 4:20, 7:00,9:20 an average of 35 at the begin­ $221,307; Oct. 5, $222,130. MON-TH 4:20, 7:00, 9:20 O TAKEN 2 (PG-13) ning of the school year to an • Labor and finance meet­ SAT-SUN 12:00, 2:10,4:50, 7:10,9:30 average of 70 morning and ing set for Monday, Nov. 19 MON-TH 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 O® 30 FRANKENWEENIE (PG) afternoon, said Schray. at 6:30 p.m. to review audit. $2.50 ppeouim kh so mar Schray continued saying, •Second and final reading SAT-WED 4:30, 9:10 TH 4:30 O® FRANKENWEENIE (PG) the time is close to 10 min- of the Maple Valley Schools SAT-SUN 12:10,2:20,6:40 utes for all the vehicles to Board Policy manual. MON-TH 6:40 O 30 HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (PG) move through the line. • Jenna Bums for a second $2.50 namu pa a> ncnr He and Transportation term DAILY 4:40, 9:00 as the Eaton O HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (PG) Director Pat Powers are at Intermediate School District SAT-SUN 12:20, 2:30,6:50 MON-TH 6:50 Fuller Street directing traffic parent representative to mornings and afternoons. attend monthly meetings at Vehicles enter from Casgrove Street and exit onto M-79. “I haven’t heard any negaSaturday Nite Specials Jack & Judy 6 tive comments,” said Schray. “Everything’s going well and she [Principal Susanne Roast Pork & Waffle] has done a great job.” “We definitely appreciate Staff Writer A group from Peas in a Pod preschool (from left) Evan Leatherman, Lillian Cummings, library staff member Emily Mater, Draven Reid, Brayden Joseph, Sydney Waffle, Landon Peabody, Alex Campbell and Ellie Cousins visit Putnam District Library Thursday, Oct. 4. FREE Peas in a Pod celebrates reading ml In® * BIGS. 1 Wm nt | WW® WW®^• ® ®[ttM<plj|J[^ ■ W- Miple ViOjy isb i®4 fflEi test tout rfelp Im al pm tw :Ufo tafcpKEfU’ ui aifflM. i •xii nuuteten i if mjitinta Peas in a Pod preschool took part in a national litera­ cy movement Thursday, Oct. 4. Putnam District Library Assistant Director Emily Mater visited the preschool and read Ladybug Girl and The Bug Squad by David Soman and Jacky Davis. Teachers Leslie Booher and Carrie Hopkins followed up by helping the students paint rocks like the children did in the story and then turned them into ladybugs. Adults and children across the country read the same book last Thursday, trying to break Jumpstart’s 2011 record of over 2.2 million preschoolers reading in one day. Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, presented in partner­ ship with the Pearson Foundation, is one day of the year when millions of indi­ viduals jointly celebrate lit­ eracy in an effort to jump start a child’s future. Jumpstart’s mission is to work toward the day every child in America . enters school prepared to succeed, according to a press release. Each year, the campaign has placed a national spot­ light on America’s early edu­ cation achievement gap and highlighted Jumpstart’s pro­ grams as a way to address this crisis.- Since 2006, the tab II. titttttai ■flajirt®® flajirt®® Jggffl PATHWAYS, from page 1 twelfth grade,” said Steel. Steel added that, ideally, each student in kindergarten through twelfth will have an iPad. Her hope is families that are in a position to sup­ ply the technology will do so and any surplus funds will be enough to furnish each stu­ dent in the district. Scwartz, in addition to being the teacher for Pathways, painted the sign for the academy. campaign has engaged 7 million children. Official count for the 2012 program is not yet available. This is the third year the library has taken part in the program as part of its continuing efforts to encourage reading to preschoolers. Early literacy stations are set up in the kid’s room of Putnam, centering on monthly themes. To further encourage reading at the younger levels, Ted E. Bear Storytime, a program for preschoolers, returns Saturday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. Call the libraiy, 517­ 852-9723, for more details. Putnam is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 3 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “I personally want to give kudos to Kristine for the phe­ nomenal job she is doing,” said school board President April Heinze. “Keep up the good work.” A chorus of “yes” was heard as the board echoed the was fair for her to vote, since sentiment. ' she would be leaving as soon Anyone interested in as the bills were paid. learning more about “You need four votes to Pathways Academy may call put someone on,” said Clerk Stewart at 517-852-9699 ext. Cathy Lentz. 15. Zoerman swung his vote to Fisher, but the council still was one vote short. “I will vote for Fisher,” said Coll. Having the required votes, Fisher stood, was sworn in and took a seat at the table. Later, as soon as the bills were approved for payment, Coll gathered up her items and left. The meeting contin­ ued. Coll had served on the vil­ lage council 10 years, begin­ ning in April 2002. Kenyon served a total of 12 years, from April of 1996 to November 1999 and a second time from April 2003 to the present. KENYON, from page 1 I Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 Saturday thru Thursday 4 Dinners 113 N. Main. Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Home Cookin at its Best 0679382 to choose from 2for^m Includes potato, vegetable, roll, soup and salad bar & dessert �Page 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 13,2012 Moose-centered activities planned at Vermontville library Donald Edward Benit Jr, VERMONTVILLE, MI Donald Edward Benit Jr. of Vermontville, passed away Saturday Oct. 6, 2012 at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte, at the age of 65. He was bom Aug. 5, 1947 in Grand Rapids the son of Donald Edward Sr. and Wilma "Billie" (Sanderson) Benit. Donald and Alice (Wynsma) were married Aug. 20, 1966. He was a member of the Barryton Conservation Club, and the Bismark spending time at their prop­ Community. Donald retired erty up north. from Meijer Warehouse as a He was preceded in death forklift driver for 41 1/2 by both his parents. years. He enjoyed hunting, Donald is survived by his fishing, snowmobiling, mak­ wife of 46 years, Alice; two ing maple syrup, he never children, Jim (Kellie) of missed the opportunity to Georgia, and David (Beth) of attend sporting events for his St Johns; five grandchildren, grandchildren, and enjoyed Kirsten, Dylan, Kora, Vermontville Township school-age children. These Library announces special practices set the stage for flu­ ent reading achievement as Trevor, and Alyssa; sister, activities during the 2012 children enter school, said Michigan Reads program. Karen (Dick) Griffin of Vermontville Township Dorr; and his best friend, Michigan Reads is an early Library Director Carla literacy program focused on Dave Musser. Rumsey. A memorial service was a particular book. For 2012, • “We at the Vermontville held Thursday Oct. 11, 2012 the selection is, Moose on the Loose by Michigan author Township Library strive to at the Rosier Funeral Home, support our children’s sucMapes-Fisher Chapel, Kathy-jo Wargin. The library will provide cess through programs like Sunfield, MI with Rev. stories, crafts and snacks this,” she said. Charles Krueger officiating. Moose on the Loose is full In lieu of flowers, contri­ based on moose activities Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 of movement and activity as butions may be made to a little boy meets up with a Eaton Community Palliative p.m. The one-book, one-comone-com­ moose. The story, language, Care in memory of Donald E. Benit Jr.: c/o RFH, PO munity concept is designed rhythm of the questions and Box, 36 Sunfield, MI 48890. to emphasize the importance the wonderful illustrations Express your thoughts and of shared reading practices work together to make the babies, toddlers, book one that both children memories in the online guest with preschoolers and younger and older readers will want book at www.legacy.com. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home. Vermontville Historical Society planning for new year The Vermontville Historical Society will have its organizational meeting Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. The Place to Gofor Professional Stylin MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. Se. 1-517-852-9481 IBDBBIIM'S MiMco COMPLETE at the United Methodist Church in Vermontville. The purpose of the meet­ ing is to prepare a slate of officers, discuss meeting dates and programs, said JoeAnn Nehmer in a press release. “Anyone interested in the preservation ofthe history of Vermontville is invited to attend, and bring your ideas with you,” said Nehmer. For more information, call Nehmer, 517-726-1019. COBB WEIL NUUK 6REPAIR AUTO SERVICE CENTER Your Local GM Automotive Specialists HOOTENCOTRIOGNM OTeExCtTeInOdNed • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON IVl-7y Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With All Makes & Models • Service On Submersible Pumps Sloppy Jo, tator tots, green beans, sliced peaches, bun. Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Uc. #1746 20 Year Manufacturer's Warranty Swedish meatballs and noodles, glazed carrots, cau­ liflower, orange. Tuesday, Oct 16 Wednesday, Oct 17 Wednesday, Oct 17 New Orleans chicken, rice, winter blend vegetables, com, banana. 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Thursday, Oct 18 Forced Air Furnace & Water Boiler • Zoned Heating Domestic Water Heating • In-Floor Heating & More in Oct of Vermontville 110 S. Main Street Hard boiled eggs, potato salad, peaches, granola bar. - Hastings - Music; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Ham salad, carrot raisin salad, mandarin oranges, bun. Stoves Made Tuesday, Oct. First Congregational Church Wednesday, Oct 17 15 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Harvest Festival Turkey Dinner Tuna pasta salad, three bean salad, applesauce, crackers. Oriental chicken pasta, cucumber salad, citrus sec- Full Line of Parts & Accessories Oct. Hastings Music; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Orleans chicken, rice, Oriental blend vegetables, peas, banana. Tuesday, Oct 16 Owner, faffDobbin, AS£ Master Technician Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Oct 15 Baked Tilapia, wild rice, com, broccoli, prunes. 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Pease Rd., Vermontville HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Oct 15 to experience again and again, said promoters in a press release. “I am thrilled and honored to be part of the Michigan Reads program, which recog­ nizes the importance of read­ ing and sharing books with children,” said , Wargin. “Children who experience an early, positive introduction to the joy of reading are receiv­ ing the building blocks of success in school and life.” More information about Michigan Reads, including dates and locations of author visits and materials for par­ ents, teachers and caregivers, is available at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 13, 2012 — Page 5 Engagements Sagers celebrate silver wedding anniversary Vermontville library hosting knitting, Peter Rabbit and Lego activities The knitting group at Vermontville Township Library is once again getting ready for the winter season, said Library Director Carla Rumsey. Knitters meet Thursdays at 1 p.m., beginning Oct. 25. All experience levels are welcome with instruction available for beginners. Registration is not required. The library will be cele­ brating Peter Rabbit’s 110th Larson-Smith birthday with a party a Diana Smith of Sunfield is Tuesday, Nov. 27. Watch the pleased to announce the Maple Valley News for more engagement of her son, details coming soon. Samuel Smith, to Abby A Lego club for children Larson. age 6 and up is in developSam is a graduate of ment. Participants will meet Lakewood High School and monthly to build Lego projreceived a bachelors in prod- ects that will be displayed in uct design engineering tech­ nology from Ferris State University. He is employed the library until the next meeting. Donations of gen­ tly used Legos are being sought to add to the library’s collection. The Legos club will begin in January. The STANTON'S ■Wucnoncees g bcmtcssUs ESTATE AUCTION1 OP 150± ACRES OF LAND WITH TILLABLE LAND - WOODS - PONDS > HOME & PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 798 N. Pease Road, Vermontville, Ml (9 miles west of Charlotte, Ml on M-79/Lawrence Road to Pease Road and 3/4 mile north or 2 miles south of Nashville, Ml on M-66 to M-79, east five miles to Pease Road and north 3/4 mile to property) on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012 Personal property ■ells *a 10:00 a.m. Real estate sells *a 6:00 p.m. The family of Brian and Truda (Woodbury) Sager invite you to participate in a card shower to celebrate at Shape Corp. Brian and Truda’s 25th wedding anniversary. They were Abby is a graduate of Iron married on October 10, 1987 in Nashville, Mich. Cards Mountain High School and of congratulations can reach them at: 524 Atlas Ct., St received a bachelor of sci­ Peters, MO 63376. ence in nursing from Grand Valley State University. She is employed as a registered nurse in the NICU at Spectrum Health in Grand Subscribe to the Rapids. The couple reside in Hastings Banner. Alendale, MI and the fami­ The Vermontville Lions are invited to bring a decorat­ lies will be happy to unite Call 269-945-9554 Club, with the support of ed car, truck or wheeled and watch as they exchange local businesses and organi­ vehicle into town and park itt vows in October of 2012 in for more information. zations, will be hosting the on Main Street and by the Puerto Morelos, Mexico. annual trunk-or-treat activi­ village park. Three prizes ties in the village Saturday, will be awarded; first prize Oct. 27. The festivities will will be a $75 gift certificate. take place on Main Street Participants who will be and the village square. The decorating vehicles are asked Heating 6 flir Conditioning event will run from 4:30 to 7 to check in upon arrival with p.m. a Lions Club member and financing FFeoaattuiirriinnn g R Riunuirdi H Gaacs F Fuiirrnnaarcoecs a Anndd s NowAvailable Free hot dogs, chips, hot plan on arriving no later than flir Conditioners . ‘ chocolate and apple cider 4 p.m. Full Line of Indoor flir Quality Products will be provided. Children In addition to the activities FREE Estimates may participate in a variety in the park, Ace Auto Repair Licensed 8 Insured of games in the park next to will have its haunted garage the festival stage. A pumpkin again this year. | Uermontville • Cole Hansbarger, Owner ™ Trick-or-treat will be vil­ decorating contest will be conducted with prizes lage wide, Halloween night Wednesday, Oct. 31. awarded. Parents and local residents GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Vermontville planning Selling 150± acres of land with a three bedroom home, pole building and older hip­ roof barn. This is a very nice property with lots of road frontage, woods, tillable land, ponds, a stream and recreational/hunting land. The property will be offered in individual parcels, combinations &as a whole. Be sure to take advantage of this exceptional offering of a hard-to-find mid-Michigan property. OPEN HOUSES: Sunday, October 14 and Sunday, October 21 -1:00-2:30 each day. Call for a flyer which will include a list of the personal trunk-or-treat Oct. 27 i4v’b' MOcto itMCiil a i®, HbJuU i taffii ill ftifcMlc ana& talniti K.^ LtWUWlI faW ■ i Mr WiS-ta meeting day and time are still being discussed. Anyone who is interested may sign up at the library to assure enough materials' for ■every­ one. Hansbarnen |517-490-12 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School..................... 10 a. m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 11 a.m. ......... 6 Evening Worship..... Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting................................ 7 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 REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 w. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ......... 6:45 p.m. . . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service....................... 9 a.m. Sunday School ............10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) 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 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 am. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship.............................. 9:45 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66, Wed. 5:30 p.m.................. Family Supper 5 mi. south ofNashville) 6:00-7:15....................... '. .Pioneer Club Sunday School . .............. 10 a.m. Sun: 9:00 SundayS Aoo.Ml. Service 11:15 10: 00 Church vPic.Me. Service 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY 11: 00 Fellowship NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45 A.M. Service................................... 11 P.M. Service.................................... 6 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 a.m. W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 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 FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 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. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 203 N. State, Nashville 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 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, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-76^-3120 06735449 �Pay 6 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 13,2012 Memories of the Past Early school paper was laced with humor This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News, Oct. 12, 1982. Exactly 51 years ago today [Oct. 12, 1982] The Informant, the first school paper published at Nashville High School jn some 40 years, made its debut. Vidian Roe, elected by an over­ whelming majority ofhis fel­ low students, was editor of the sheet. His staff members, listed in the first issue of Oct. 12, 1931, were Voyle Varney, business manager; Betty Lentz, student advisor; Kenneth Roscoe, sports edi­ tor; Vivian Appleman, news editor; George Wotring, humor; Patricia McNitt, alumni; Anne Maeyens, administration; Dora Foster, Geraldine Hecker and Merle Scott, reporters; and W.C. Smith, faculty advisor. The office of The Informant was located in Room 4 on the top floor of the school building that housed Nashville’s students in grades K-12. “Editor Roe, Business Manager Varney or Student Advisor Lentz will be glad to meet you at any time you may drop around,” advised an announcement in the first edi­ tion of the paper. “We will appreciate it greatly if you will call us often to report anything that would be of When The Informant made its debut Oct. 12, 1931, it was the first school newspaper published at Nashville High in some 40 years. Professionally printed at The Nashville News office, the school paper was supported by well over a dozen local merchants who advertised regularly in the eight-page sheet. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) interest in our work. Phone 1.75.” The Informant was printed in the office of The Nashville News on Maple Street. In his initial editorial, Roe wrote, in part: “The first school paper in Nashville High School for about two score years goes to press at this date. With it goes an effort to unite the school in a feeling of school spirit and comradeship. This paper is of the students, by the stu­ dents, and for the students and community ofNashville. This periodical being of and 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 The office of The Informant was on the top floor of Nashville’s school that housed grades kindergarten through 12. One of the new reports in the original issue of The Informant in 1931 told how the first fire drill of the school year had emptied the facili­ ty in 58 seconds. Built in 1902, this structure replaced an earlier three-story brick lost that same year in a raging night-time blaze. of the Nashville Chamber of for you, boost it! “Show your spirit, get Commerce attended by a behind and push! We need school reporter. On page 3, a column your help and all the service you can part with... Freshmen, devoted to alumni doings do your best, show your abili­ informed readers of present ty; there is good material whereabouts of several among you. Buy your paper. members of the NHS Class Patronize its advertisers, and of 1931: “Edna Brumm i< you won’t go wrong ... This pulling down the A’s at paper is going to be a success Western State this year, with all the students and the majoring in home economics Pauline Bowman’s community backing us. We’ll do our part — will you do address is still Nashville, if you are lucky enough to find yours?” In accordance with Roe’s her at home ... Paul Bell was sentiments, published along­ seen down on Main Street side his column were the Saturday night enjoying a lyrics of the high school vacation from his agricultur­ song: “Oh, we are loyal stu­ al duties ... Anothetone who dents of the NHS, we’re pursues the pastoral arts is proud of this. You just bet Shorty Baxter ... Nig Babcock is keeping time for yes...” A variety of news from a construction job in Otsego serious topics to lighthearted now ... Sandy .Mason banter filled the eight-page breezed into town with Nig Saturday night. He has taken publication. Topping the front page was up physical education at a headline heralding, Western State ... Marion “Nashville School Tax is Snow is working in the shad­ Cut.” It headed the lead story ow of the capitol at Lansing that local school tax had been and taking a business course slashed nearly 50 percent: at night school... Remember “After carefully budgeting the Evelyn’s diamond? It must expenses for the present have been real because she school year, the board of edu­ and Marshall Belson are cation ... voted a tax rate for keeping house on Fountain school purposes of $9 per Street in Grand Rapids.” thousand.” Other page 3 news on Oct. This was the lowest school 12, 1931 was that in the first tax in 11 years, advised the fire drill of the new school report. The cut from $17 to year, it had taken 28 seconds $9, saved the taxpayer $8.60 for the elementary students on every $1,000 of assessed and 58 seconds for the upper valuation. The writer further classmen to vacate the build­ noted that two new depart­ ing; that the school was to be ments agriculture and inspected by the University home economics had of Michigan for state accred­ been added and equipped at itation; that a delegation of NHS. Informant staff members had The additional money attended the recent Battle received from non-resident Creek centennial parade; and tuition, about $1,000 more that NHS teachers had, at the than in the 1930-31 year, invitation of Miss Mainone, “will more than pay for the “spent a most delightful additional equipment neces­ weekend at Wolf Lake, sary in the new vocational pitching quoits, fishing, departments,” predicted the playing bridge and in general scribe. “Pupils attending just loafing.” school this year have a Page 4 carried reports of choice of more subjects that the junior class, including prepare them for life’s work announcement of an upcom­ than ever before in the histo­ ing bam party to be hosted ry of Nashville. The by Mary Wilkes and Edna increased non-residential Rich; told that the freshmen enrollment, 56, is proof that had held a “strictly social our neighbors appreciate meeting” at the home of vocational work.” Mary Feighner; and Other front-page stories in announced that seniors had the first edition of The started work on their chal­ Informant told of Roe’s elec­ lenge for the annual junior­ tion as editor; reviewed student hunt. There also organization in 1929 of an was a humorous report of a “entirely new debating fishing venture by teachers team,” pointing to a good Wallace, Vandeventer and 1931 season for NHS; and Reed; and news that on the recounted a recent meeting evening of Oct. 7 Mr. and Mrs. Wallace had hosted an informal faculty party honor­ ing the birthday of teacher Greta Bean. On the sports page were stories of Nashville High School launching the 1931 football season with three successive wins without being scored upon. Although it rained on the 25th of September, a good crowd had turned out to see the NHS team beat Charlotte, 6­ 0, in the first game of the school year. A week later, the NHS squad again held the competition scoreless. “Who, after seeing Nashville defeat Middleville 52-0, can still sit back and criticize the team?” queried the reporter. “Nashville showed the old spirit and went in to do or die. Middleville seemed to be in a daze, and Nashville scored runs on their mistakes.” Seven days later, NHS chalked up another shutout victory, this time against Bellevue with a score of 400, “playing against a team that outweighed them by at least 10 pounds per man ...” Concluded the writer about the Nashville 11: “Here is a team that has played three opposing teams, one of which is a Class B school. In every game, they have been outweighed, but our line has showed the fighting spirit that dominates in any game and which even­ tually wins against our oppo­ nents ... Coach Reed, when interviewed by an Informant reporter, stated that he attrib­ uted the success to hard work, clean playing and the fact that the boys, were in excellent condition.” Humor was scattered throughout the original issue of The Informant: there was a facetious seven-point checklist of “how to train for the football team;” a tongue­ in-cheek “Remember back when” column; etc. And then there was the account of the pep rally “funeral” held in the school auditorium. “A very solemn ceremony ... conducted for the tragic demise of Pep, the most pop­ ular member of the old NHS.” Amidst a host of mourn­ ers, Pep was brought into the hushed room, but the feebly breathing corpse was soon revived by an outpouring of old school yells “so dear to his heart.” �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 13, 2012 — Page 7 Multi-talented Christine Terpening gives back to community by Shari Carney 1 KS %L ssJN s2$ 2% 2% % S s $S Ils,', uWJ u SS2 tant. t** J*®.B s<»«ih|l s LJ J ’fcWta •®:I ® ttpa J I’J? taiit^n ! *® ■totbufc.Mttii nhltiifai Wtsotfau txo 1 njfc’ ■!tai iflaijilmR slat daidijiaitE 5®t faltait fesaB I fin iswiteM Staff Writer Christine (Gardner) Terpening is a woman of many talents, aptitudes and abilities. A lifelong resident of Vermontville, Terpening lives two miles from where she grew up. Graduating from Maple Valley in the Class of 1989, Terpening is actively involved in the com­ munity in which she was raised. Among Terpening’s many roles are artist, author, Dandy Lion and 4-H leader, coach, wife and mother. She and her husband, Eric have been married 18 years. The Terpening’s have three children who attend Maple Valley Schools: Marcum, ninth grade, Dillon, seventh, and Josey, fifth. “Eric was a year ahead of me and played first chair baritone,” said Christine. “We were good friends. I stayed in last chair [tenor saxophone] so I could sit next to him.” After graduation and before marriage, Eric spent 5 1/2 years in the U.S. Navy. Christine who had shown horses in 4-H took on a new challenge and competed for the crown of Miss Rodeo Michigan 1992 and won. “I traveled all over the States,” United said Terpening, “[In] Canada for the Calgary Stampede, Utah, Iowa, Cheyenne,“Wyoming, and to Las Vegas for a pag­ eant. It was a great time in my life; I thought nothing would be bigger than that until I had Marcum. Kids put things in perspective.” Terpening co-leads the Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H group with Cass Christine Terpening is the eigth grade volley ball coach for Maple Valley. A former player, she focuses on the fundamentals of the game. (Photo courtesy of Jodi Franklin) Written and illustrated by Christine Terpening, Liberty Lil is the story of a young girl who aspires to become president of the United States. Davidson-Ramey. “I was in 4-H for many, many years,” said Terpening. “I only showed horses.” Marcum began to show an interest in 4-H and animals but he loved sheep said Terpening. Dillon did, as well, so Terpening set out to learn about showing sheep, the business aspect of sheep rearing and how to present themselves in the ring. Josey loves horses and shows them, following in her mother’s path, being named grand champion in 2012 at the Eaton County Fair. Dandy Lions came about as a community service ezs tesUpomipM.' fcg it Md it il lin M it Inf saftt |WtenB litis jti'SifW k jtta ddi^ Jani group. Terpening had been in Girl Scouts but became disillusioned. “I was worn out with the badges,” said Terpening. “I was a Cub Scout leader for years ... scouting shouldn’t be about rewards.” Terpening began to envi­ sion a group for girls that would have a different emphasis and Dandy Lions was bom. “I push science a lot,” said Terpening, “to get the girls to think of things different­ ly.” Girls play The Totally Gross game to make them think, said Terpening. The game moves players around a board as they discover the answers to science related questions. “They love it and want to play it all the time.” Dandy Lions go on nature hikes without any purpose other than to explore. • “I remember the girls found a culvert. One fell in. Christine Terpening is an artist and a former Miss Michigan Rodeo queen. She was commissioned to create a coloring book for Miss Rodeo America. Popularity of the book has resulted in reprinting. We talked about why it was there, what it does, how it [allowed for] a driveway and a habitat for frogs.” “My dream is that the girls will take on younger girls and form groups of their own,” said Terpening. This is Terpening’s third year as coach for the Maple i»K i»t!F WjLl a*®rt rtjf t*as-0 rj as- 1®" nf® k tai 'yy «Bi5kil“S ,i 0 ^*5 Tfhis original drawing by Christine Terpening is a car­ icature, autographed by Maple Valley’s FFA group 2011. The drawing was donated for the annual FFA auction fundraiser. a itW^ O [Mfr a* *Hi "I ]jL*S> i»»* gtfll irff L*>su0>>pp ww!*>' fs®0 ijt at & &iu M# <? OCtfl >>'£ gj fr£; 5 z *x» *j#s$ j#s$ 0' 0 i The Terpening children (from left) Marcum, Josey and Dillon. Christine credits having children as a means of keeping “things in perspective.” This pencil portrait of Zach Siple was done by Christine Terpening to commemorate his earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Christine (Gardner) Terpening, lifelong resident of Vermontville, lives two miles from where she was raised. Valley eighth grade volley­ ball team. The focus is on fundamentals, how to play — not on winning, said Terpening. The team works on proper passing, serving over the net and hard work. As an artist Terpening has a home-based business. A Facebook page entitled Moonshine Fine Art Studios, showcases original art work by Terpening who credits her brothers as her first art teach­ ers. Miss Jones, her fourth grade teacher, took notice of Terpening’s talent as did the high school art teacher. “I signed up for FFA in ninth grade but Marianne Martin said, ‘Oh no you’re not.’ and kept me in art.” Terpening studied at Lansing Community College earning a degree in graphic advertising. “ Terpening has written a novel, Liberty Lil. Liberty Lil is the story of a young girl who struggles with many flaws yet aspires to become president of the United States. Terpening never consid­ ered herself a writer but received encouragement at a rally for writers in Lansing. She said she “blew the dust” off her manuscript and took it to an editor. “She read it and absolute­ ly loved it,” said Terpening, who then took the editor’s suggestions and did another re-write. Ruth Wineman looked at it and added finishing touch­ es, said Terpening. “I’ve put it out there,” said Terpening who has plans for sequels. The next project for Terpening is to re-do a mural on an outside wall at Fuller Street School. “Maple Valley is phenom­ enal — singing, band, per­ forming arts. That’s what I would like everybody to know.” Call anytime lor Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 �Page 8 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. October 13,2012 Maple Valley celebrates Homecoming Cheerleaders have a view from the top riding the parade route Friday Oct. 5 through Vermontville. Crowned king and queen of the Maple Valley Fall Homecoming 2012, are seniors, Tyler Hickey and Maggie Semrau. (Photo by Jim Miller) Grand Marshal Kimberly (Knoll) Rodriguez and daughter Giana are honored during half-time activites at Maple Valley’s 2012 Fall Homecoming. Maple Valley High School juniors, Austin Rood and Ivy Braden were crowned prince and princess for the fall homecoming Friday, Oct. 5. 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David Heeringa, D.O. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 13, 2012 — Page 9 elp us to cover our sommunities become aipublishmgjparthe To our readers, After more than 60 years, people still ask, “How do you manage to keep publishing a free newspaper every week?” For most of those 60 years, the answer has been easy: The Reminder, Maple Valley News exists because of the support we receive from our local advertisers. That’s a business model that worked — in more favorable economic times. Today, with a sluggish economy and the loss of many local businesses that provided us advertising revenue, we face a difficult dilemma. Newsprint prices have increased exponentially as has the price of ink and the gasoline we use to receive supplies and to deliver your free newspaper. As a publishing company, our efforts have always been to ensure these community treasures. In the face of the financial challenge that every newspaper nationwide is experiencing, we have increased our debt exposure by nearly $500,000 to a level that’s now testing financial prudence. We remain loyal to the importance newspapers have in supporting our communities. We cover it all: weddings, births, graduations, and deaths; local sports and school events of all types; church notices and events; community celebrations. However, if we are going to continue to deliver local news to our markets every week, we must now ask for the help of our readers in this effort. In many American communities seeking to preserve their local newspaper, readers have stepped forward and responded to a “voluntary subscription” program. We know from our market research that many of our own readers are already prepared to help support us because they see this request as an effort to preserve a community asset that dates back over 100 years for some of our publications. Next week, we will be enclosing a “publishing partnership” envelope that we hope you’ll use to support your community newspaper. It is our goal to continue to publish all of our papers with house-to-house delivery every week, but we can no longer do it without the support of our readers. The Reminder, Maple Valley News are your community newspapers and your investment as a voluntary subscriber will make it possible for us to continue producing your newspaper every week. We consider the newspaper to be a community treasure worth struggling to preserve. Watch for the special envelope in the coming week. Your partnership will make it possible for us to continue publishing the papers you’ve enjoyed for so many years. Thanks for your participation. Fred Jacobs John Jacobs Vice President President J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Stephen Jacobs ■ • Secretary/Treasurer . �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 13,2012 HOMECOMING, continued from page 8 - The Maple Valley Marching Lions had the crowd cheering Friday, Oct. 5 in Vermontville during the annual homecoming parade. The senior class took second place with this float Friday, Oct. 5 during half-time at the Maple Valley 2012 Fall Homecoming festivities. Here comes the parade. Vermontville was the scene for the Maple Valley’s 2012 Fall Homecoming parade. Nashville and Vermontville trade off hosting the parade First place was awarded to the junior class for this float entry during half-time activ­ ities at Maple Valley’s 2012 Fall Homecoming. Have a Printing Need? - I' OQUn Cold temperatures did not deter shivering fans from showing school pride Friday, Oct. 5 during Maple Valley’s 2012 Fall Homecoming. I Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. 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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 Maple Valley’s sophomore class took third place with this float entry for fall homecoming. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, October 13,2012 — Page 11 �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 13,2012 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Robinson practices kitchen table economics To the editor: I will be supporting Bob Robinson for Eaton County treasurer. In addition to his 17 years of financial experi­ ence, Bob is a hard-working, everyday family man who understands the realities of kitchen table economics. Bob will bring that kind of Main Street-sensibility to our county treasurer’s office. There is no question our county treasurer should be accessible, and Bob is just that. Even as a busy candi­ date reaching out to voters across Eaton County, he can always be counted on to either answer his phone or return a call. This is the kind of accessibility Eaton County taxpayers deserve. Bob has made a promise to improve Eaton County’s services to taxpayers, and we can count on him to fulfill that promise. And this prom­ ise, too - Bob will do it at no additional cost to taxpayers. All it takes is hiring the right person, and that’s Bob Robinson. Brian Searcy, Lansing Hard work began in childhood To the editor: My son, Bob Robinson, is the best choice for Eaton County treasurer. When Bob was 8 years old, he was in Cub Scouts. I was den mother for seven scouts in Den 8, Pack 234. The pack sponsored a newspaper drive to raise money. Each Scout collected papers for his den, which turned them over to the pack leaders. When the paper drive was through, my Den 8 won first prize for col­ lecting more than 1,200 pounds ofnewspaper - more than any other den in the pack. But it wasn’t my den. The other boys didn’t turn in newspapers. With his little red wagon, Bob collected more newspapers than all the other dens combined. Bob has always worked hard to help others. He cares about people and will do that as Eaton County treasurer. Sylvia Kirsch, Vermontville Don’t overlook importance of county treasurer To the editor: The county treasurer is an office that citizens some­ times overlook on the ballot. However, having a quality person in this office is vital to the success of our local government. Bob Robinson will be this type of person. Bob will bring his energy, Village of Vermontville boor to boor Triw-cn-TiW October 31, 2012 „g leadership and business sense to the office of county treasurer. In our current eco­ nomic situation, we need a person like Bob who will pursue new opportunities and strategies for our county. With a tremendous life experience that includes service to our community in many capacities, voters can be confidant in voting for Bob Robinson for Eaton County Treasurer. Nov. 6 Ben Tirrell, Charlotte 5:00-7:00 p.m. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: EMPLOYMENT VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE CLERK Candidate performs administrative work conducting activi­ ties of the village, including statutory clerk functions and serves as general accountant. Implements village policies; and prepares budgets, has official responsibility for accounting of all receipts, disbursements and reconciliations in regards to village hinds. Prepares a variety of financial records and is responsible for payroll. Hours: 30 hours weekly, Monday Ttiesday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm and Thursday 11am to 7pm; minimum of Associates degree in accounting, or equivalent; knowledge of BS&A software preferred; salary commensurate with experience. To apply, submit the following or application may not be considered: 1) Completed Village of Vermontville application. Applications may be picked up at the village office or at www.vermontville-mi.gov. 2) Cover letter. 3) Resume, including three professional references and salary history. 4) Official college transcript or copy of request submitted to college (if applicable). 5) Current certifications, if applicable Submit the above to: president@vermontville-mi.gov AND deputyclerk@vermontville-mi.gov or The Village of Vermontville Box K, Vermontville, Mi 49096 Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Any questions, concerns or clarifications, please contact the Village Office at 517-726-1429, deputyclerk@vermontville-mi.gov. 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Involvement needs to precede positive change copy of a letter we received We’ve owned a business from Barry Country Animal in Nashville since 1978. I’ve Control and a copy ofthe fax lived at my home since 1985. he sent to them — with time Over the years, I have been and date printed on it. The chief wrote a pair of fortunate to know as friends and neighbors dedicated offi­ citations for my moving a classroom. I cials, village council mem­ modular bers, planning and zoning appealed the citations. He board of appeals members. took photographs without I’ve also known a few who I permission and submitted had less than optimal experi­ versions of them in court. He ences with. We are fortunate entered our business proper­ that so many have proven ty without permission or themselves to be worthy of warrant. He chose to give my respect and even admira­ false testimony in court while under oath. I found this tion. I have tried to not rock the to be reprehensible conduct boat much when I had con­ from an officer of the law. cerns or issues over things One citation was vacated. that occurred. However, The other was upheld when I am wronged or wit­ because I refused to lie to ness someone else being gain a favorable outcome of wronged in some manner, it my appeal. is upsetting to me. I wrote a letter of com­ Over the past few years, plaint of Jerry Schray’s I’ve had repeated issues with actions and went to the Barry our chief of police, Jerry County Prosecutors’ office Schray. I’ve approached the with it. They sent me to the council with these concerns. Barry County Sherriff’s Recently, Jerry chose to go Department. They sent me to the newspaper with his across the street to the claims about the council and Michigan State Police Post, myself. My response to this who, in turn, said the village was two different letters. council had to ask them to One a 10-page letter in investigate. I have repeatedly which I outline just some of gone to the village council the legal and procedural and addressed Jerry Schray’s issues I have had with Police conduct with them. I have Chief Jerry Schray and his requested from the council, actions with myself, my once verbally and twice in business and my wife. writing, that I get copies of He has made false state­ the digital photo files. I have ments to Barry County not received them nor has the Animal Control. He has sent council taken any apparent them a fax copy of an ordi­ action over my repeated nance that he had requested complaints. Members of the be repealed more than six council have said things to, months prior. The council me privately that make it did so. The letter from Barry appear to me that they are County Animal Control limited by our village presi­ specifically mentions this dent. ordinance and it is apparent Our village president — that they were not aware that and apparently with the this ordinance (No. 12) had knowledge of our clerk — been repealed. I have provid­ changed wording of a recent ed the village council with a proposed ordinance less than To the editor: two days before the public hearing and possible vote into acceptance. Frank Dunham chose to not dis­ close this fact prior to or dur­ ing the pubic hearing. Only because Gary White noted the change and pressed for an answer of how it came to be changed was this change made known to the members of the council and public. At that point, the council refused to vote on the pro­ posed ordinance. Had they passed it, their actions would have violated the law. We’ve now had three council members resign in less than two months. I’ve witnessed criticism of our council by Jerry Schray because they refuse to termi­ nate a long-time officer. In my view the officer has been the most personable officer we’ve had in many years. I believe his caring of our community and our kids has been exemplary. I’ve talked with other local business owners who, like me, have had theft occur at their busi­ ness and only this officer appears to care. I would like to see him stay and the real problems be dealt with. If you have had issues, have complaints, been wronged but have chosen to not speak up, this is the time to be heard. If you don’t, then you accept what hap­ pened. There is an election com­ ing up. There is still time to mount a write-in campaign for various village positions and appointments. I urge folks to get involved and make a positive change for our community. Ron Ohler, Nashville Experience matters in county clerk office To the editor: year. They handle by hand candidate to best step into everything from petition fil­ this office, with 18 years ings, ballot creation and working in the three branch­ proofing campaign finance, es under the clerk. She is the recalls, recounts. only candidate with the thor­ This office is very pro­ ough understanding of this gressive with technology, job. She is committed to especially with elections. On keeping a people-friendly the website eatoncounty.org, office as the No. 1 goal. you can order vital records, Diana is accredited by the apply for a marriage license, State Bureau of Elections, get copies of all their forms. State Vital Records Bureau. Other functions by the clerk She earned a bachelor’s -include managing vital degree in management and records, processing and origanizational developemaintaining all circuit court ment. files, as register of deeds, It is critical that whoever and managing county land is elected has a thorough records. understanding of these duties She is clerk to the board of and has the practical experi­ commissioners, jury board, ence necessary to step in on board of canvassers; con­ Jan. 1, 2013. cealed weapons licensing Diana’s opponent has The Village of Nashville will start pickboard; election commission; worked four years as town­ ing up leaves October 22nd and will jfk plat board and several others. ship clerk. Experience and $ continue to pick up as long as weather ML She is chief election official knowledge makes a huge dif­ f permits. Please place all leaves to befffj for the county and the offi­ ference in this office. picked up next to the side of the road/ZjJ cial keeper of all vital records. Darlene Raymer, ’on or after this date. THIS D0E Diana Bosworth is the Charlotte As a former township clerk, I became very familiar with the county clerk and her helpers. Elections were the main task the clerk’s office helped us with. You know, that, this office does more. Marriage licenses, gun per­ mits, birth certificates, etc. The clerk has a mulitude of state-mandated functions. The county clerk manages all county elections, federal, state, county, villages, cities, townships and 14 school dis­ tricts. The clerk also trains 300 election workers every LEAF PICK UP 2 NOT INCLUDE BRUSH. THERE k WILL BE NO FURTHER J BRUSH PICK UP THIS Nashville DPW Call any time for Maple Valley News ads Call 945-9554 or1-800-870-7085! �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 13, 2012 — Page 13 Candidate has a drive to serve taxpayers Xc< *Xc *< \ sSSX KK .!*S.L v*v^S • SL^S LjLj ■ ■ QU QUqq mJ>hS % To the editor: The choice for Eaton County treasurer is clear, and that’s Bob Robinson. The current treasurer has been in office for 12 years, and com­ pared to other counties, Eaton County taxpayers are getting ripped off. Because Eaton County doesn’t have a land bank like Ingham County, does, the current treasurer is simply handing over tax foreclosed properties to the state instead of using a land bank to retain these properties. Bob already Unemployment rate doesn’t matter to unemployed To the editor: **k? k?>»<h!k S’*kJ2 »<h!k Sta’J*kJ2 * > taJ, * k W| ‘Wj , *** KOH, lj*k ljnkS1'1^WHj WSHj *k fc /’(•ii *n>‘"”> *J Wu» An unemployment rate of 7.8 percent, the best rate since January of 2009, means little to nothing to the people who aren’t employed, under­ employed, or who have given up and quit looking for work. I wonder if the drop in the rate could be prompted by the fact that the election is next month. No, certainly not; just a coincidence. Now to the jobs created. A job is defined as something that a person can do to make a living and support a family. But the jobs that are being created are seasonal, parttime with no benefits. But according to government officials, they match the requirement of job, so they get counted. I just hope this doesn’t swing a vote. But, who knows? ' talk itmljiB L’» 3S£’JS‘f‘ gn> fcifitM® B a *wi1*®11 ^ajkiitS »d , ' j*ji iiJ^IM 4 **»JI^M W St * ' g s !>s <>< > t*rf' t* f' J r J •» , *%< • *> » 5> r t J County needs ‘big-picture’ thinking To the editor: When my husband, Bob Robinson, was considering running for Eaton County treasurer, the opportunity to serve his community was the i| *«- Steve Toman, Nashville biggest draw in. the decision process. Bob cares about our fellow residents and commu­ nities. Becoming treasurer would give him the chance to help in ways that are more closely connected to home: our neighbors, our children, our local business owners and farmers. Eaton County is unique. It is diverse and requires bigpicture thinking to address our challenges and develop our potentials. Bob would bring to this position his dedication to hard work and his passion to connect and bring big-picture ideas to life for Eaton County. He will always support all of our county residents because to Bob, all of Eaton County is home. Amy Rose Wallace-Robinson, Vermontville has a plan to create a land bank, and that will promote economic development and job creation here in Eaton County. He also has an extensive plan to modernize services the county treasurer provides residents, and he can do it without increasing costs to taxpayers. The truth is that the resources are already there. They just haven’t been used. Being county treasurer LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Bayard E. Richardson, a Married Man and Nancy J. Richardson, His Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 6, 2005 and recorded Septemberr 19, 2005 19, 2005 in Instrument # 1152993 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAG Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, by assignment dated July 24, 2012 and recorded August 6, 2012 in Instrument # 2012-002914 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty­ Seven Thousand Ninety-Eight Dollars and Two Cents ($137,098.02) including interest 6% 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 October 25, 2012 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 586.75 feet North and 550.28 feet West of the Southeast corner of the Northwest fractional one quarter of the Southeast one quarter of Section 32, thence due North 185 feet, thence due East 200 feet, thence due South 185 feet, thence due West 200 feet to the point of beginning, also the rights of ingress and egress over the original and new roads to Leach Lake. Commonly known as 311 Leach Lake Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 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 notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the mortgage hold­ er for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 9/22/2012 Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAG Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-67558 (09-22)(10-13) takes more than just financial experience; it takes a drive to serve taxpayers. Bob has that drive. Jessica Kelton, Lansing 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 US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default "having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Lori Ann Dussia , an unmarried woman, Mortgagors, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated the 2nd day of November, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of December, 2005 in Instrument No. 1157602 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Nine and 11/100 ($184899.11), and no suit or proceeding 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 statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of November, 2012 at 1:00 PM o'clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 2.0% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and .all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, sit­ uated in the City of Delton, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 17 of Shady Heights, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 37, Barry County Records. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days imme­ diately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held respon­ sible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale ory to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 10/6/2012 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., • Asset-Backed Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 HW Dussia (10­ 06)(10-27) 06793339 LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE-IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOTAN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEATS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen J. Martin an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated October 7, 2010 and recorded October 18, 2010 in Instrument Number 201010180009637, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by PNC Bank, National Association by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and 93/100 Dollars ($76,450.93) including interest at 4.5% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 11/01/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Village of Woodland, County of Barry, The Easterly 100 feet of Lot 1, Block 14, Parrott's Addition to the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 36. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case th 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 the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible, to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 29, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 401.1218 (09-29)(10-20) 06792893 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS CATION IS INTENDED FOR OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES CATION IS INTENDED FOR ONLY AND IS NOT AN INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A ONLY AND IS NOTAN DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN GARD ANY PART OF THIS SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ COMMUNICATION WHICH IS GARD ANY PART OF THIS INCONSISTENT WITH THE COMMUNICATION WHICH IS FOREGOING. INCONSISTENT WITH THE OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW FOREGOING. REQUIRES US TO ADVISE OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW YOU THAT COMMUNICATION REQUIRES US TO ADVISE FROM OUR OFFICE COULD YOU THAT COMMUNICATION BE INTERPRETED AS AN FROM OUR OFFICE COULD ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A BE INTERPRETED AS AN DEBT ANO THAT ANY INFOR­ ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A MATION OBTAINED MAY BE DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MATION OBTAINED MAY BE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT ENTITLED TO THE OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ ENTITLED TO THE MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. has been made in the conditions MORTGAGE SALE - Default of a mortgage made by John J. has been made in the conditions Jarvis and Sarah R. Jarvis, to of a mortgage made by Gregory First Central Mortgage A. Judkins and Nienke M. Corporation, A Michigan Judkins, husband and wife, to Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Mortgage Electronic July 19, 1993 and recorded Registrations Systems, Inc., as August 11, 1993 in Liber 580, nominee for lender and lender's Page 127, Barry County successors and/or and/or' assigns, Records, Michigan. Said mort­ Mortgagee, dated March 14, gage is now held by Wells Fargo 2007 and recorded March 27, Bank, NA by assignment. There 2007 in Instrument Number is claimed to be due at the date 1177921, Barry County Records, hereof the sum of Forty-Four Michigan. Said mortgage is now Thousand Seven Hundred Eight held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by and 75/100 Dollars ($44,708.75) assignment. There is claimed to including interest at 7.5% per be due at the date hereof the annum. sum of One Hundred TwentyUnder the power of sale con­ Nine Thousand Five Hundred tained in said mortgage and the Seventy-Five and 62/100 Dollars statute in such case made and ($129,575.62) including interest provided, notice is hereby given at 6% per annum. that said mortgage will be fore­ Under the power of sale con­ closed by a sale of the mort­ tained in said mortgage and the gaged premises, or some part of statute in such case made and them, at public vendue at the provided, notice is hereby given Barry County Circuit Courthouse that said mortgage will be fore­ in Hastings, Michigan in Barry closed by a sale of the mort­ County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on gaged premises, or some part of 11/15/2012 Said premises are them, at public vendue at the located in the City of Plainwell, Barry County Circuit Courthouse Barry County, Michigan, and are in Hastings, Michigan in Barry described as: County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on A parcel of land in the South 11/15/2012 Said premises are 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of located in the Township of Section 8, Town 1 North, Range West, described as: Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, 10 Beginning at a point on the South and are described as: The land referred to in this line of said Section 8, 1324.91 Commitment is located in the feet due East of the Southwest Township of Rutland, County of corner thereof; thence North 0 Barry, State of Michigan, and is degrees 50 minutes West 208.71 feet; thence due East,417.41 described as follows: Lot 5, Fairview Estates Number feet; thence South 0 degrees 50 1, Rutland Township, Barry minutes East 208.72 feet; thence County, Michigan, as recorded in due West 417.41 feet to the point of beginning. Liber 6 of Plats, Page 6. The redemption period shall be 6 The 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 §600.3241 a, in which case th §600.3241 a, in which case th redemption period shall be 30 redemptidh 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. interest. If the property is sold at foreclo­ If the property is sold at foreclo­ sure sale, pursuant to MCL sure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person held responsible to the person who buys the property at the who buys the property at the mortgage' foreclosure sale or to mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the to the property during the redemption period. redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. you may have certaih rights. Dated: October 13, 2012 Dated: October 13, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 326.9865 File No. 241.0764 (10-13)(11-03) 77571775 (10-13)(11-03) 7571780 �Page 14 — Just Say ‘As Advertised m the Mapte Valley News' Saturday, October 13. 2012 Turnovers and their returns put Lions in hole at G-A Galesburg-Augusta scored three touchdowns, on plays of 82. 86 and 71 yards within a seven minutes span in the second quarter. That killed any momentum the Maple Valley varsity football team had built up between its homecoming victory last week and that point in this Friday’s contest. The Rams went on to top the visiting Lions 35-8. Richie Waite scored on an 82-yard run for the Rams with eight minutes left in the second quarter, putting the first points of the night up on the scoreboard. Lion quarterback Beau Johnson had his only two passes of the night picked off. Luke Ragotzy returned one 86 yards for a touchdown with just under six minutes left in the first half. Waite returned the next one 71 yards for a score 1:09 before the break. Waite added a 38-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter, then Ragotzy capped off the scoring for the Rams, hauling in a threeyard touchdown pass from Jordan Bom. Dylan Kennedy scored the Lions’ lone touchdown on a 44-yard run with 6:09 left in the game. Ryan Nisse added the extra-point kick for Maple Valley. Bom also had two passes picked off, but neither Austin Gonser or Tommy Mudge were able to advance theirs like the Rams had. The Lions outgained the Rams on offense, 291 yards to 245. Maple Valley, got 276 yards on the ground. Garrett Miller led the way with eight rushes for 96 yards. Kennedy carried it 14 times for another 64 yards. Anthony Mahler added four rushes for 44 yards, and completed his one pass attempt in the contest for 15 yards to Nisse. The Rams’ attack was a bit more balanced, getting 154 yards rushing and 91 passing. Bom was 4-of-7 for "the 91 yards. Kyle Mallwitz had a 32-yard reception, and Waite had a 33-yard catch and run. Waite finished with 14 rushes on the night, for 102 yards. Sean Kemey added ten carries for 33 yards.. Matt Wehr led the Lion defense with ten tackles. Diego Pesina had seven and Tommy Mudge had four. Waite had nine tackles and Mallwitz nine for the Rams. The Lions are now 3-5 in Kalamazoo Valley the Association this season. The Rams improve to 2-6. Maple Valley closes out the regular season with a trip to Schoocraft Friday. The Eagles are 8-0, ranked second in the state in Division six, and they clinched at least a share of the conference championship with a 42-7 win at Delton Kellogg Friday night Maple Valley boys take title Lions win last regular season at the Bellevue Invitational Maple Valley’s varsity boys’, cross country team outscored Charlotte by six points to win Saturday’s eight-team Bellevue Invitational. Austin Rood led the way for the Lions, placing fourth in 18 minutes 24.2. He ^finished behind two Orioles, but Maple Valley had six guys finish before Charlotte’s third runner. Kyle Brumm was the second Lion to finish, placing sixth in 18:42.6. Micah Bromley was eighth in 18:50.1, Andrew Brighton tenth in 18:59.9 and Sam Benedict 13th in 19:31.6. The Lions finished the day with 33 points. Charlotte was second with 39 points, followed by Colon 73 and Pennfield 81. Tekonsha, Springport, Bellevue and the Marshall Academy didn’t have enough runners to earn team scores. Tekonsha’s Joseph Newcomb was the indi­ vidual champion, coming in at 17:14.2, with Charlotte’s Miles Garn (17:41.4) and Bruce Baker (17:58.6) second and third. Maple Valley’s girls were second to Charlotte. The Oriole girls finished with 26 points. The Lions had 54, Pennfield 64 and Springport 75. Jessica Rushford led the Lion ladies with a runnerup time of 20:59.6. Pennfield’s Audri Bomamann won the race in 20:20.4. Behind Rushford for the Lions, Hanna Kyle was 11th in 23:31.7, Emma Mcglocklin 16th in 24:26.1, McKayla Lamance 17th in 24:52.7 and Elizabeth Wetzel 24th in 25:41.3. Charlotte had Kaitlin Stults third in 21:14.3, Andrea Garza fourth in 22: 02.1, Hannah Garn fifth in 22:04.3, Lucy Sare seventh in 22:17.6 and Maisie Baker tenth in 23: 13.3. The Lions are in Grand Ledge for a race today (Oct. 13) and will finish off the Kalamazoo Valley Association season at the race hosted by Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday. PAY YOUR BILLS! GET ALL THE Late or On Time - pay your bills at LITTLE’S COUNTRY STORE NEWS OF We service over 200 companies, most companies charge under $5. Avoid late fees. AT&T, Dish, TracPhone, Consumers, Master Card & Visa, etc. g ittle’s Country rif Store 5819 Thornapple Lake Road Nashville 517-852-9152 Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ soccer team is host­ ing a Division 3 boys’ soc­ cer district tournament this week. The Lions have an open­ ing round bye and will open district play at home against the winner of Monday’s district opener between Lakewood and Portland on Wednesday. Stockbridge meets Olivet and Leslie meets Lansing Catholic in the two other opening round games of the district tournament. The winners ofthose two games will also meet Wednesday. The district champi­ onship game is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. Maple Valley closed out the regular season by scor­ ing its second win of the year against Bellevue. The Lions won 3-2, breaking a 2-2 tie with a second half goal to win it. Maple Valley’s Nils Wulf fires a throw in ahead dur­ ing Thursday’s non-conference contest with Bellevue. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BARRY 5819 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville 517-852-9152 CASH ONLY game, host district this week I EWING WELL DRILLING INC. COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554for more information. 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Phone 269-795-5300 (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY HW VERMONTVILLE 8 s Now accepting MasterCard & Visa �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 13,2012 — Page 15 From the Pulpit PINK-OUT, from page 1 Grandchildren, the crown of the aged by Pastor Israel Young SlU SJ JM M^’LtS^ it First Congregational Church ofVermontville As a small child, I accompanied my grandmother to her work at the local nursing home. As my grandmother would go from room to room waking the residents and getting them ready for the day, I would trot along behind her carrying a water pitcher to the bedside table. And for many of the residents, I was much brighter than the sun that began to peek through a dark room. As stated in Proverbs 17:6, “grandchildren are the crown of the aged,” the “crown” that many of those res­ idents so longed for was the crown of a grandchild. As we get older, we find that our priorities begin to shift and adjust. It may have a great deal to do with the reality of our own mortality. Our relationships take on more meaning and significance while the stuff of life takes on less value. And nothing brings greaterjoy to the heart of a grandparent than a grandchild who delights in stolen moments with Grandpa or Grandma. As a small child, I loved going into the rooms of the residents, for they always had candy, little trinkets or in some cases, a little loose change they would share with me. All those little gifts were blessings to me, and I treas­ ured them dearly. However, the true blessings in those meetings were the blessings of a small child sitting at the feet of the aged listening to the stories of another time and another place. For the aged, it was placing their val­ ued treasures of this earth into the hands of a small child so that the memories of the aged may live on when the days of this earth have long since passed. It is for this reason that the crown of the aged are their grandchildren. In the memory ofthe grandchild, a grand­ parent will continue to live on long after their days on earth are no more. It is for this reason that Jesus reminds us to store our treasures in heaven. For heaven holds records of our greatest achievements — all our hopes,’ dreams and desires. It is there that our memories are still clear. It is there that we are still young. It is there that we have value and purpose. And in the *hope and love of an attentive grandchild, we realize the hope of heaven that awaits all that call on the name of the Lord. 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Call Now! > 1-877-990-5252] l www.ErieMetalRoofe.com . Maple Valley's Loisa Larino dives down to pass the ball up in front of teammate Hadley Joppie during the third set of their team’s contest against Hastings Monday evening at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley freshman setter Taylor Medina passes the ball up during the second set against Hastings Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings. Slaughter has par­ ticipated with a group that includes members of the HYAA, while Carpenter has included her volleyball team in the fundraising and the walk with her mother-in-law Sandy Carpenter’s team Angel Wings for the past four years. The Lions also hold a garage sale and a car wash during the year to help raise funds for the team. “It was a night about fundraising and a benefit,” Carpenter said. It wasn’t really about volleyball. I played every single one on my bench. Hastings is always a great program. It is what it is. “Before the game, we talked to the girls about remembering why we’re here. There are the survivors and we’re here to raise money to find a cure. We do that garage sale and we do the car wash. We actually walk, and yes it is fun and yes’we have a good time, but we’re trying to give back to this world that we live in.” The Lions’ rowdy student section, that was nearly entirely dressed or painted in pink, was happy to cheer for its team to come out with the win. Football and cheerlead­ ing teams let their athletes out of practice early to join in the festivities. The Lions did come up a bit short on the court though, falling 25­ 17, 26-24, 25-14 to the Saxons. Both teams wore pink Tshirts, in slightly different shades of pink. The Lions’ shirts were designed by coach Carpenter’s daughter. The teams are looking for­ ward to making it an annual event, whether or not it is always hosted by the Lions or if it alternates between the two schools. “I love it,” Slaughter said. “(Coach Carpenter) said we’re going to do it every year. Good. I love it. Hopefully (athletic director Mike) Goggins is okay with that. I told him we’re in.” The Saxons were a bit bet- ter at passing the pink and white volleyball around than the Lions Monday, and took advantage of a strong service game. Slaughter said that serving has been one of her team’s strengths all season long. Sophomore setter Erin Goggins had eight aces as well as 15 assists. “We have a few girls that are jump serving and they’re doing very good at it,” Slaughter said, “very consis­ tent for the most part and hit­ ting it hard.” Hastings got a big night from Corrie Osterink, who had ten kills and two blocks. Grace Bosma added five kills and Rachel Quillen four. Slaugther was happy with the way her girls were swinging when they were attacking at the net, and with a nice back-row attack from Taylor Warner. Carpenter did say her team needs to work on its passing, especially keeping sets close to the net for attackers to hit. Loisa Larino had one of her best games of the season for the Lions, and freshman Taylor Medina stepped up and did well at setter in her first- varsity action of the sea­ son. The Lions followed up the match by taking on Kalamazoo Christian in Kalamazoo Valley Association action Wednesday, falling 25-12, 25-14, 25-22 to the Comets. Larino had another good night, contributing ten digs, five kills, three aces and a block for the Lions. Olivia Ricketts had six kills and six each. Carpenter said her team improved with each set. “Christian has a good team, with skilled an intelli­ gent hitters,” Carpenter said. “We will continue to focus on reading the hitter, digging the ball up and executing on our attacks.” The Lions are back at it today (Oct. 13) against Galesburg-Augusta, and will travel to Hackett Catholic Central Wednesday for another KVA match. CHRONIC SINUSITIS SUFFERS: Attend our FREE Informational dinnor on Wednesday, October 24 and find out how Balloon Sinuplasty can reltev© your sinusitis symptoms, ■ Cam© fine! out why you’re suffering with ©hronie sinusitis and how you ©an finally find reliofl ■ UhWre ©that surgioal praoodure^ talloon Unuglasty is minimally mvosNo. Wednesday, October 24 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pennock Conference Center Pennock Hospital RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Call Eye ft E.N.T. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol, 140-No. 42, October 20, 2012 !r/ Village of Vermontville continues search for clerk Books not balanced, budget deadline looms by Shari Carney Staff Writer In the regular meeting of the Vermontville Village Council Thursday, Oct. 4, members learned the search for a clerk will continue. President Ruth Wineman said she thought four candi­ dates looked promising, but none could pass the second phase of the interview, a test on basic accounting proce­ dures. With Treasurer Kelly Williams and Trustee Amy Jo Kinyon absent, the coun­ cil decided to post a second advertisement in the Maple Valley News and to post the position on the internet. Kinyon has been acting as clerk but, due to other obli­ gations, her last day was Friday, Sept. 28. Deputy Clerk Judy Mohler is assum­ ing more duties as the search continues. In other business Wineman reported she thought the books were bal­ anced through July, “but I may be wrong.” Wineman said the first quarter is complete, working on reconciling the second but should be into the third. Trustee Garry Patrick asked how many monthly reports have been missed and Wineman answered “sever­ al.” The village has hired Kathy Sheldon of the Sheldon, Walker and Fluke agency to assist Williams. Sheldon reported to Wineman they were close to wrapping up. “We’ll be in a sad situa­ tion to get that budget met,” said Trustee Sue Villanueva ofthe lateness ofthe process. Council learned Eugene Miller has purchased the for­ mer Liberty Square/Michigan Magnetics building and is seeking rezoning from commercial to light industrial. Two audit proposals were received and distributed to council members to review and report on findings at next month’s regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 8. A Lions Club request was granted to have Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in conjunc­ tion with Ace Auto’s Haunted Garage. Village wide Trick or Treat will be Halloween Wednesday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nate VanStee wins honors at Hastings Invitational Nate VanStee, Maple Valley Marching Lions’ drum major, won the Best Field Director Award at the Hastings Invitational Saturday, Oct. 13. - VanStee was awarded the highest score of any com­ mander in both class C and D, said ' Director Dennis Vanderhoef in a press release. The Marching Lions com­ peted in the Hastings Invitational Class D division, finishing third out of a field of seven. The band received an award of excellence in marching and maneuvering as well as the caption award for command personnel said Vanderhoef. The color guard finished second over­ all. “We were very pleased with our performance, as this groups ofbands competes on a regular basis, and we only jump in for this invitational,” said Vanderhoef. “Our show was designed to be an enter­ taining half time show, not score well in competition.” The band also attended the MSBOA marching festival in East Kentwood Tuesday, Oct. 9, receiving a second division rating. Maple Valley was the only class D band to compete from all of District 10 which goes from Holland, up around Rockford, and back down M-66 to Maple Valley. “The performance at Kentwood was not our best effort,” said Vanderhoef. “We were, however, pleased to have an off day and still come out with a second divi­ sion rating.” Due to the necessary financial obgligation, the band has not participated in MSBOA competition for the past two years. “We are thankful that the booster organization was able to pay for us to partici­ pate this year,” said Vanderhoef. The Maple Valley Marching Lions marching in the 2012 Fall Homecoming parade in Vermontville Friday, Oct. 5. The band recently competed at the Hastings Invitational and MSBOA in East Kentwood. Interest group to meet Tuesday by Shari Carney StaffWriter Shirley Dexter and Sandy Lundquist, co-chairs of a new interest group in Nashville, invite interested residents to Kellogg School Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. to join in a discussion about improvements to the village. Rick Moore will talk about the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. The first Nash Bash on Halloween will be discussed, as well as deciding of a name for the group. Growth, historical preser­ vation and improvements to the village, with participation from residents, are at the heart of the mission state­ ment for the group. Due to the overwhelming response at the first gather­ ing, the meeting will move to the gymnasium. For more information, call Dexter at 517-852-0276. In This Issue Crowd gets to Meet the Candidates The General Federation Women’s Club of Vermontville sponsored a recent Meet the Candidates Night at the United Methodist Church in Vermontville. The event was open to the public and offered a five-minute presentation by each candidate which was followed by a question and answer period. Light refreshments were served follow­ ing the discussion which offered more time for interaction with the candidates. • College Application Week starts Oct. 29 • Library campaign follow-up; New organizations considered • Vermontville women’s club hosts GFWC district meeting • Lions’ soccer season ends with district loss to Lakewood �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 20, 2012 J-Ad Graphics announces ‘voluntary subscription’ program Readers of The Maple Valley News, The Reminder and other J-Ad Graphics publications have been introduced in the past two weeks to a new “voluntary subscription” program the publishers hope will be a needed assist to maintaining its free circulation coverage throughout the area. “Advertisers have helped us build a business model that served us for more than 60 years,” says Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics. “The support received from advertising sales allowed us to provide news coverage in free circulation of these newspapers to our local communities. “But economic times have changed. The sluggish econ­ omy and the loss of so many local businesses that provid­ ed us advertising revenue have placed a severe burden on our bottom line. Add to that the exponential price increases in paper, ink and the fuel needed to deliver those papers, and you can see why so many newspapers in other communities have either shut down or gone to Internet coverage like we’ve seen in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.” Jacobs uses the automo­ tive industry as a prime example ofthe new econom­ ic landscape. Just a few years ago, the Barry County area had 10 auto dealerships that were weekly newspaper advertisers. Today, all 10 have closed, leaving J-Ad Graphics with less income and smaller papers. After studying similar pro­ grams at free circulation newspapers throughout the country for the past two years, Jacobs and his broth­ ers, John and Steve, made the decision to appeal to readers though a voluntary subscription program. Special “publishing part­ nership” envelopes will appear with each of the free Hearing and vision screening set Nov. 2 Vision and hearing screen­ ing is available through the Barry-Eaton District Health Department free of charge for infants and school-age children. A Barry County clinic is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Call 269-945-9516 to schedule an appointment An Eaton County clinic is scheduled Nov. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Call 517-541- 2630 to schedule an appoint­ ment. Hearing and vision screen­ ing is required before enter­ ing kindergarten. The BarryEaton District Health Department provides vision and hearing screening for all children of this age at school organized kindergarten roundups, as well as. at monthly clinics at the health department. a’s The Place to Go for Professional Stylin MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. &L. ^ la « a 1-517-852-9481 Jr 4 ^.067 67977 w . a - circulation newspapers being distributed this weekend. Readers will not only be asked for whatever financial support they can provide, they’ll also be asked to respond to an enclosed poll in which J-Ad Graphics Inc. is seeking feedback. “The financial support is vital, of course,” said Fred Jacobs, “but I’m as interested in the poll response. It’s the first time we’ve done a direct solicitation, and it’s impor­ tant to us and to our staff to know how the community feels about the job we’re doing.” Jacobs and his brothers are second-generation publish­ ers, carrying on a tradition begun by their parents," Mel and Alice Jacobs, when they started the Reminder in the 1940s. The Jacobs family’s devotion to print circulation runs long and deep. “A newspaper is a community treasure, reasure,” says says Fred Fre Jacobs. “It puts together everything residents need to know about the community in which they live — without the need for electricity or special connections. You can read it with a cup of coffee, at work or nearly anyplace. And we cover everything from births to deaths to everything in between.. “Our staffmembers attend more meetings than any sin- gle one of us and report what happened so our community can be informed. We’re interested in everything from local clubs, schools, busi- nesses, municipalities, local sports, engagements, wed­ dings and anniversaries. “A community’s newspa­ per is just too valuable a community resource to let go away. That’s why we’re appealing to our readers in this fight. They’ve built our community, and that’s why we value them so highly. We look forward to them joining us as publishing partners.” Canoe launch launched The Eaton County Conservation District received a grant to install a canoe/kayak walk-down launch, on district land at the Mason Road bridge next to the school. Still under construction, the launch is Useable right now, said Blair Miller in a press release. “This is the first public access to the Thornapple River in all of Eaton County. We plan for more,” said Miller. College Applicaiion week starts Oct 28 is Maple Valley High School . participating in Michigan’s second annual College Application Week Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, along with more than 80 other Michigan high schools. The Maple Valley session will be Monday, Oct. 29. The goal of the program is to give every graduating senior the opportunity to apply for college. During this event, students may apply to any of Michigan’s community colleges, independent colleges, universities or state universities. Maple Valley will work with its seniors to complete and submit at least one college application, said Jennifer Richards from Barry Community Foundation and Leadership Barry County, in a press release. Maple Valley High School Counselor Dawn Yager and Navigate College Advisor Pam Tava, will be site coor­ dinators and are expecting more than 70 seniors to par­ ticipate. Local college admission representatives and volun­ teers from Navigate, Barry County’s Local College Access Network, will be on hand to help students with applications. “We are thrilled to be bringing this event to Maple Valley High School for a second year,” said Tava. “The College Application Week event ensures that every Maple Valley senior has had the experience of completing an application for a post-secondary pro­ gram. This makes a piece of the college planning puzzle less daunting, especially for first generation college stu­ dents.” The mission ofNavigate is to increase Barry County res­ idents’ access to post-sec­ ondary education through increased awareness of opportunities and financial resources. For more informatioh, email Yager, dyager@mvs.kl2.mi.us, or Tava, coordinator@KnowHow2Navig ate.org. Charlton Park celebrating Halloween with old-fashioned fun Call 269-945-9554 any time for Maple Valley News ads 07612458 October 31st • 5:00-9:00 pm at the MV Pharmacy Parking Lot Families enjoy a hayride during the annual All Hallow’s Eve celebration at Historic Charlton Park LIVE MUSIC - VOODOO DJ’S (6:00-9:00) Come In Your Costumes - Adults Too!! • Contests for all age groups Bring Your Games • Treats • Lots of Prizes Carved or Painted • Balloon Animals Pumpkins Rain Location... Kellogg School on Queen.St. Historic Charlton Park will host an afternoon of family-friendly fun at the All Hallows Eve event Saturday, Oct. 27. From 3 to 6 p.m., visitors can enjoy trick-or-treating at 15 locations in the historic village. There will also be games, crafts, balloons and a scavenger hunt. Prizes will be awarded for best costume in a variety of categories. Guests can take a hayride and view the park in its fall splendor and see if they can spot the headless horseman. Free refreshments will be served, including popcorn balls, donoughts and cider. Cost is $3 for anyone age 13 and up. Children 12 and younger are free, but must be accompanied by an adult. Those who plan to go trickor-treating should bring their own bags. For additional informa­ tion, visit www.charltonpark.org or call 269-945­ 3775. Historic Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, north of M-79 at 2545 Charlton Park Road. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 20, 2012 — Page 3 Geek the Library campaign follow-up New organizations considered PM “S'WHUfe'J fas. hr^’wssDUf «liiy ataftjj ka (pmiesiij^ m •» t i®. u R amfatitUi.'t! n er ® to? Last year, when Putnam District Library adopted the Geek the Library campaign, videographer Bryan Theisen offered to help the library create a video to capture the enthusiasm generated by the campaign. Geek the Library put a spotlight on various commu­ nity members and what they "geek" or are passionate about. The campaign was fun and helped communicate the idea that libraries support everyone and seeks to con­ nect them to what they love, according to a press release from Library Director Shauna Swantek. "Putnam District Library is about information, said Swantek. “We recognize that the information people need is changing and the ways they get their informa­ tion is also changing. Our goal is to connect people to the information they want. "The community organi­ zations that partner with us by keeping us updated on their projects and needs help us provide that information to people wanting to be involved and to make a dif­ ference." Following the Geek the Library campaign, the library moved forward with the idea in the coming weeks. Be sure of connecting people to what to “Like” Putnam District they are passionate about by Library on Facebook to stay launching its first set of updated about library and Community Minute Videos community partner news and last spring. Each community needs. Anyone is welcome to video placed the spotlight on use the- library's public an organization impacting access computers to view the the Maple Valley videos. Community in a positive "The staff is happy to help way. The organization not people navigate technology,” only shared its mission but said Swantek. “It is a large also how individuals can get part of our job so stop in to involved. see the videos and to learn a The initial Community few things about computers Minute partners were: along the way. Friends of Putnam District "We are also considering Library, Historic Charlton another round of community Park, The Revue, Maple videos and interested organi­ Valley Community Center of zations are invited to contact Hope, YMCA of Barry me directly to express inter­ County, Thomapple Arts est." Council, and Hometown .To date, the library's Partners. YouTube channel has had A total of 10 videos were 1,271 views. To find the created by Theisen, and channel search for Putnamlib broadcast on the library's on YouTube, call 517-852­ YouTube channel. The 9723 or email, sswimtek@putnamlib.org. videos were shared on the Putnam District Library Putnam District Library Facebook page, by the serves the townships of organization themselves, and Assyria, Castleton, and by the library online publici­ Maple Grove. The library is ty team , comprised of staff, open Monday, Wednesday, board members, and other and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; library supporters. Tuesday and Thursday 3 to 8 The library and each p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to Community Minute partner 1 p.m. will be resharing their videos ballot. The tab on the left labeled “Absentee Voting” opens the information regarding absentee voting. Print the form, complete and mail to the local clerk, said Smith. Sunfield Township voters should return the form to: Sunfield Township, PO Box 68, Sunfield, 48890 or to Smith’s home at 11047 Hager Road, Woodland, 48897. put a stop to deer deaths by David DeDecker StaffWriter The deer bowhunting sea­ son is well underway. With the first hard frosts of the season, experts say the threat of a continuing spread of epi­ zootic hemorrhagic disease 15 over. Barry County residents have been calling wildlife authorities about an alarming number of dead deer found around local ponds, creeks and lakes. EHD is a virus transmitted frogi deer to deer by a biting fly, called a midge. The midge is killed by a heavy frost. “The frost should have put an end to the EHD cycle for this year,” said DNR Biologist Sara Schaefer. “Reports have slowed down, and many of the deer hunters and farmers are coming upon dead deer as they are out Many townships including doing other things. The car­ Sunfield, maintain a list of casses are well decomposed. persons who wish to receive So far, the Department of an application for every elec­ Public Health has not been concerned about the carcass­ tion. “You still need to com­ es.” As of Oct. 16, Ionia plete this document for every election and return to your County still led the state in clerk to receive a ballot.” reported EHD cases in white-tailed deer, at 2,184. said Smith. Board members are not Kent County followed with 1,604, and Barry County had able to issue absentee ballots. Call Smith, 517-652-9385, nearly 966 reported cases. Among other area counties, for more information. Eaton, reported 191 deer deaths thought to be attrib­ uted to EHD; Allegan, 303; Calhoun, 845; and Kalamazoo 121. The state total as of Oct. 16 was 10,430, according to the state’s emerging diseases Clerk shares absentee ballot information Michigan voters can obtain an absentee ballot for a variety of reasons, , includ­ ing being over 60 years old, said Sunfield Township Clerk Sheryl Smith in a press release. Registered voters can go to the www.michigan.gov website and download an application in the Michigan Voter Information Center; verify that they are registered voters and view a sample First frost expected to website. EHD had been reported in 39 of Michigan’s 83 counties. Eric Pessel, director of environmental health servic­ es for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, said the virus is not commu­ nicable and does not spread to humans. He said the decaying carcasses present no danger to the public as a whole, even though many deer are found dead in one location. Pessell said the deer are not dying in public places, and they are more likely to die in rural areas on larger open tracts of land. “Decay is not a public health issue right now,” said Pessell. “Unless the, dead deer begin to attract disease­ carrying vermin, such as rats. However, people should not eat deer they find because they don’t know how long the deer have been dead.” 3 0 0 k 0 & 1 0 ship teacher. “It just seemed to be a great idea to partner and pool our resources. Candy is being donated by leadership students and the teaching staff. We plan to partner on even more activi­ ties as the year goes on to help make our school and community an even better place than it already is.” “My Halloween memories growing up are just so good from watching “Charlie Brown’s The Great Pumpkin” with my parents to dressing up and staying out after my bedtime,” said lead­ ership student Kalee Tyler. “I enjoy volunteering, and this was the perfect opportu­ nity to make sure kids today have the same good memo­ ries that I have.” Trick-or-treating hours in the village of Nashville will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, as well. 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Students will be in costume and positioned in the Hastings City Bank park­ ing lot in Nashville from 5:30 to 8 p.m., handing out treats and collecting for United Nations Children’s Fund. “The leadership students had planned to do a trunk-ortreat this year, and we found out that MVEA was planing to do one, as well,” said Norma Jean Acker, leader- For more information on the 2012 EHD season go to www.michigan.gov/dnr and search for EHD. to choosefrom 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Home Cookin’ at its Best! Includes potato, vegetable, roll, soup and salad bar & dessert ■06794117 Enter our rafflefor Cool Looks FREE PRODUCTS FORAYEAR! JOIN OUR PINK CAMPAI6N with any new color service appointment. Entres accepted until 12131112 to benefit “Speak Hope”, making strides against breast cancer team Call anytime lor maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 Pink... 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Historians have docu­ mented proof that more than 200 women disguised their identity and served as sol- 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 discrimi­ nation 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06768090 ofrortviutv Historians have docu­ mented that more than 200 women disguised their identity serving as soldiers during the Civil War. One of the best known female soldiers served in the 2nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Company F. Sarah E.E. Seelye went-by the name of Franklin Thompson. diers during the war. Dr. William Anderson, a retired community college president and former director of the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries, has been a life­ long student ofthe American STANTON'S g ■wwcnoncees scmiowi^. ESTATE AUCTION OF 150s ACRES OF LAND - HOME ANTIQUES & MISCELLANEOUS LOCATED at 798 N. Pease Road, Vermontville, Ml (9 miles west of Charlotte on M-79/Lawrence Hwy. to Pease Road and 3/4 mile north or 2 miles' south of Nashville on M-66 to M-79, east five miles to Pease Road and north 3/4 mile to property). THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012 • 10:00 AM Huge amount of items including very good antique furniture with curved glass china cabinet, antique oak dropfront writing desk w/mirror back; Oil lamps; Round oak table with chairs; Matching antique highboy oak chest of drawers w/dresser and mirror; Crown mark butter chum; Excellent hanging light fixture with painted shade and font; 1920’s living room furniture; Excellent antique oak fireplace mantel with mirror back; Antique toys; Antique blanket chest; Spinning wheels; and lots more. Call for a flyer or see www.stantons-auctions.com Real estate sells at 6:00 p.m. in the Opera House in downtown Vermontville, Ml. ESTATE OF EVA MIX 06794254 B g ® 144 South Main St. P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0060 e-mail: stantonsauctions@sbcglobal.net www.stantons-auctions.com Selling real estate and all types of property, at auction anywhere. Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 517-349-8235 Civil War and often speaks on the subject. His research and writing about the American Civil War has been sharply focused on volunteer sol­ diers. He has read well over 25,000 letters written by Civil War soldiers as well as letters received from family members. “None of these letter writ­ ers ever imagined that I would read their personal correspondence,” said Anderson in a press release. “That enriching experience led me to the topic of. Women in the Civil War,” Anderson will explore the multi-faceted relationships soldiers had with women during the Civil War. “This is a fascinating sub­ ject that evokes lots of ques­ tions,” said Paul Arnold with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The presentation will reveal all of the expected emotions, and more than enough incidents for a chuckle or two, added Arnold. “Taken as a whole, these letters remind us once again of the influence women have, particularly mothers and wives, on the attitudes and actions of those serving in uniform,” said Arnold. Anderson has published several works on baseball history, including the recent, The Glory Years of the Detroit Tigers: 1920 - 1950. He lives in Ludington. The presentation is offi­ cially recognized by the State of Michigan, Civil War Sesqui centennial Commission and the State Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. as a Civil, War Sesquicentennial Event, and is part of an ongoing series of free seminars focused on the Civil War. For more information visit WwW.suvcw.org. Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 The Olsons include (from left) David, Debbie, Josiah, Benjamin, Zechariah, Heidi and Jonathan. Local family to perform at area churches The David and Debbie Olson family will perform at area churches twice Sunday, Oct. 28. The family includes of David, who spent four years in the Covenant Players per­ forming across the United States, Europe, and Asia.; Debbie (Lowell) Olson, who spent one year with Youth with a Mission in the U.S., Jamaica and Peru; Jonathan, 19; Heidi, 17; Benjamin, 14; Zechariah, 12; and Josiah 2. Sunday, at 9:45 a.m., the Olsons will be at Kalamo United Methodist Church, and then they will travel to Quimby United Methodist 'Church for a performance at 11:15 a.m. All are welcome to these special programs. ■Quimby United Methodist Church is located two miles south of Hastings on M-37 to M-79, theii three miles east. For more information call 517-652-1580. Kalamo United Methodist Church is located at 1475 S. Lonia Road, Vermontville. For more information call 517-652-1580. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Oct 22 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach, apple, dinner roll' Tuesday, Oct 23 Hamburger, potato salad, green beans, peaches, bun-: Wednesday, Oct 24 Polish sausage, seasoned redskins, sauerkraut, pineap­ ple, bun. Thursday, Oct 25 Sliced turkey and cheddar .cheese, tossed salad, broccoli raisin salad, banana, bun. Friday, Oct 26 BBQ chicken leg qtr., potato salad, green beans, cornbread, jello with fruit. Hearty Menu Monday, Oct. 22 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach, cherry crisp, granola bar. Tuesday, Oct 23 Breakfast sandwich, hash brown cubes, spiced apples, orange juice, granola bar. Wednesday, Oct 24 Polish sausage, seasoned potatoes, sauerkraut, peach crisp, bun; Thursday, Oct 25 Chicken and noodles, com, green beans, banana. Friday, Oct 26 BBQ chicken breast, squash; Italian blend vegeta­ bles, cookie, orange. Activities Calendar Monday, Oct. 22 Hastings Music; . Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m. GL -10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, Oct 24 Hastings - Music; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, Oct 25 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Quilting 11:30 a.m.; Beading 5 p.m. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, Oct 26- Hastings Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Bingo. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Oct 22 Turkey pasta salad, three bean salad, mandarin oranges, crackers. Tuesday,- Oct 23 Peanut butter aridjelly, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, English muffin. Wednesday, Oct 24 -Chicken salad, coleslaw, prunes, bun. Thursday, Oct 25 Chef salad, macaroni salad, mandarin oranges, crackers. Friday, Oct. 26 Egg salad, sliced cucum­ bers, tropical fruit, bun. 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A pumpkin decorating contest will be conducted with prizes awarded. Parents and local residents are invited to bring a deco­ rated car, truck or wheeled vehicle into town and park it on Main Street and by the village park. Three prizes will be awarded; first prize will be a $75 gift certificate. Participants who will be decorating vehicles are asked to check in upon arrival with a Lions Club member and plan on arriving no later than 4 p.m. In addition to the activities in the park, Ace Auto Repair will have its haunted garage again this year. Trick-or-treat will be vil­ lage wide on Halloween night, Wednesday, Oct. 31. Low-priced prescriptions, great coffee & relaxing massage. We'll help you feel better! Consider the Ant J&apie Valley pharmacydiligence: ‘Go to the ant, you sluggard; 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI regular hours * Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm consider its ways and be wise! ” (Proverbs 219 N. 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Worship .11 a.m. Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training ... 6 p.m. PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Worship .............................. 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH Sunday School................................. 9:45 .Night Service ..6 p.m. .......... Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service............................. 9 a.m. and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. . Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m...................... Family Supper 6:00-7:15................................. Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 SundayS 10: 00 Church S 11: 00.............................................Fellowship KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE .9:45 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School................... .10 a.m. Aoo.Ml. Service 11:15 vPic.Me. Service 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass......................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE A mission of St. Rose Catholic 11:15 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER Church, Hastings 517-652-1580 PASTOR MATT ROHDE United Methodist Women: Worship........................... SIMPLY THE BEST! PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study . MARCS. LIVINGSTON Prayer Meeting............................ 7 p.m. Sunday School.................. 10:30 a.m. W.orship P.M. Service............................................. 6 Wed.-Service .............................. 7 p.m. one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . . M-79 West A.M. 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Evening Service .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA................... 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH 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 VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ■ 108 North Main, Vermontville Traditional 1928 Book of PASTOR KATHY SMITH Common Prayer used for all services. 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK . 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship . .'.10:30 a.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Evening Worship......................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN Phone 517-852-1993 (517) 852-9154 269-763-3120 Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. . ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 06735449 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 20,2012 Vermontville women’s club hosts GFWC district meeting Robert Lewis May HASTINGS, MI - Robert Lewis May, "Mayor Bob", age 66, of Hastings passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with can­ cer on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Pennock Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. Robert was born in Kalamazoo, on January 23, 1946, the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Abshire) May. He was raised in the Three Rivers area and attended local schools, graduating from Three Rivers High School in 1964. After graduation Bob enlisted in the United States Navy where he served coura­ geously - during in the Vietnam Conflict. While enlisted, Bob served on the USS Chicago and was deco­ rated with the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Meritorious Unit Ribbon. Bob was honorably dis­ charged from service in November 1968. When Bob returned from active duty, he began employment with Pepsi Co. where he delivered Pepsi products to retail stores all over West Michigan. Bob enjoyed his work with Pepsi and worked faithfully for over 30 years before retiring in 2000. He was the husband of Debra (Lord) May. The cou­ ple was married on June 13, 1987 at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. They made their home together in the Hastings area and throughout the years Bob's kind and gentle spirit impact­ ed the lives of so many in his community, especially all of those "little ones" who grew up knowing and loving him as "Uncle Bobby". Bob has always been very active in the Boy Scouts of America, and supported the youth of Hastings by serving r Doug Fast as a past representative of Cub Pack 3175 and Boy Scout Troop 175. Bob and Deb loved to camp with their, summer camping trips with their fam­ ily; they would often visit the Ludington, Coldwater, and the Battle Creek areas. Bob loved riding his Harley, and always enjoyed a cold Pepsi and a game of Euchre. After retirement he and Deb enjoyed spending a day visit­ ing the local Casinos. After holding his city counsel position in Hastings for over 20 years, Bob was elected mayor of Hastings in 2004. He loved serving and promoting the City of Hastings and was well known for being an aggres­ sive advocate on behalf of Michigan communities with the legislators in Lansing. While serving Hastings, Bob was instrumental in the con­ struction of the water treat­ ment plant for Hastings, and coordinated a long standing partnership between Hastings Area Schools and the City of Hastings. He was very active in presentinggovernment activities and functions to the students, and proudly attended almost every DARE graduation as well as other school func­ tions. In 2008 he was recognized as the Advocate of the Year, by Michigan Association of Mayors, and also was award­ ed the Book of Golden Deeds Award by the Hastings Exchange Club. Bob was extremely gener­ ous with his time, and was a member of several local organizations including the American Legion Post 45 where he was a past com­ mander, Hastings Kiwanis, Lifetime member Nashville VFW Post 8260, Hastings Moose Lodge, First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, and the Relay for Life, which honored him with the Robert L. May Humanitarian Award from the American Cancer Society. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Deb (Lord) May; children, Robert (Sandi) May, Kevin (Sara) May, Amy May, Zachary (Carey) May; 11 grandchildren; one great grand daughter; sister, Debra (Robert) Martin of Mattawan; father and moth­ er-in -law, Robert (Janet) Lord; brother-in-law, Jeff Lord; sisters-in-law, Teresa (Rick) Doxtader, and Julie (Perry) Owen; and several special nieces and nephews who all knew him as "Uncle Bob" Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorothy (Abshire) May. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 22, 2012, with Pastor Jeff Garrison officiating. A luncheon will be served immediately following the funeral service at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. In lieu of flowers the fam­ ily has requested memorial contributions be made to Barry County Relay for Life, or the family of Bob May for final medical expenses. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t for further details. COMING SATURDAY, Kickin’ the Buffett A confirmed Parrot Head wince 1973, Doug Fast brings you an evening of Jimmy Buffett tunes along with other “Friends of Buffett” artists such as Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks, Toby Kieth, Zac Brown, Willie Nelson, John Prine, James Taylor and Van Morrison, plus some fun originals, rock and country songs from the 70s through today. DDUGFAST Starting at 7:00 p.m. ” Eanding Introducing... "OT MELISSA GOODEMOOT Our New Manager and SPENCER EVERTS SOOur PuEr NNNew C eE wR KEKitchen iVt cE hReTnS Ma n ag e r ! Manager! L Rttfautani Kith H 128 W. GRAND RIVER IONIA 616 527-2169 Kitchen Hours: MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM-10PM FRIDAY-SATURDAY 11AN-11PM; OPEN SUNDAY 10AM - 9PM officially formed the GFWC June, the first Monday of by Shari Carney every month at the United constitution. Staff Writer Methodist Church at 7 p.m. The GFWC lays claim to The General Federation All women are welcome. Women’s Council of founding more than 75 per­ The club, in Vermontville cent of the nation’s libraries, Vermontville hosted the developing kindergarten pro­ has been in existence since 97th annual district-wide 1940. meeting Sept. 28 at grams, working for regula­ A total of 55 people tion in the food and drug Vermontville Bible Church. attended the district conven­ administration and leading GFWC members came from 11 districts. Southwest emergency relief support tion. “It was a great effort by a District President Kim Lauck from World War I and most lot of people. I was so proud from Eaton Rapids presided recently in Haiti, Japan and of our local Club members,” over the meeting. the United States. Vermontville GFWC The Vermontville chapter said Rathbum. “I think we President Joyce Rathbum meets September through wowed them.” gave the welcome. “We are a small club with 22 active members,” said Rathbum in a follow-up interview with the Maple Valley News. “This was our first time hosting the district meeting.” Rathbum said the club had a month’s notice to find a facility and plan the whole event. “Our first challenge was to find a location for 50 to 100 people,” said Rathbum. The facility needed to be ...at the Congregational handicap-accessible with restroom facilities and a in large meeting room. FREE MEAL - Serving Swiss Steak “We were very fortunate and thankful the Free Entertainment! Vermontville Bible Church Sponsored by Vermontville Lions Club allowed us to use their facili­ ty. It met all our require­ ments.” Ph. 517-726-0286 Local maple syrup prod­ for reservations ucts were provided as gifts to each guest by Benedict Family Farms. Lisa Kill, manager of The Sugar Hut, catered the event. GFWC 2nd VicePresident for Michigan Donna Brown of Hastings, in a follow up telephone, con­ versation gave a rundown of OF 1SO± ACRES OF LAND WITH TILLABLE the day’s events. LAND - WOODS - PONDS - HOME & Brown said after the initial PERSOHAL PROPERTY welcome, pledges and thought for the day, LOCATED AT 798 N. Pease Road, Vermontville, Ml (9 miles west of Charlotte, Ml on M-79/Lawrence Road to Vermontville Village Pease Road and 3/4 mile north or 2 miles south of President Ruth Wineman Nashville, Ml on M-66 to M-79, east five miles to Pease addressed the group. Road and north 3/4 mile to property) on Wineman talked about what Vermontville is known for THURSDAY, and commended the GFWC’s role of community Personal property involvement. sells at “This was a great opportu­ 10:00 a.m. nity for the clubs in the dis­ Real trict to get together and share estate all of our projects,” said sells at Brown. “We share and get 6:00 p.m. ideas of what everyone can do.” Selling 150± The GFWC is traced back acres of land to 1868 when, according to with a three bedroom home, the federation’s website, pole building Jane Cunningham Croly, a and older hip­ professional journalist, roof barn. This attempted to attend a dinner is a very nice at an all-male press club hon­ property with oring British novelist lots of road Charles Dickens. Croly frontage, formed a women’s club, and woods, tillable land, ponds, a stream and recreation21 years later invited other al/hunting land. The property will be offered in individual women’s clubs to attend a parcels, combinations & as a whole. Be sure to take convention where 63 clubs advantage of this exceptional offering of a hard-to-find Vermontville SENIOR CITIZENS NIGHT Tuesday, October 23rd • 6:00 p.m. • Church Vermontville STANTON'S ESTATE AUCTION OCTOBER 25, 2012 Call anytime for Maple Valley News ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 mid-Michigan property. OPEN HOUSES: Sunday, October 14 and Sunday, October 21 -1:00-2:30 each day. Call for a flyer which will include a list of the personal property to be sold. ESTATE OF EVA MIX 144 South Main St. Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 5U-726-0060 P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 * stantonsauctionsCsbcglobal.net www.stantons-auctions.com belling real estate and all types of property, at auction, anywhere. J �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 20,2012 — Page 7 Memories Of ti^e |~ First Nashville auto sported three wheel This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News Oct. 19, 1982. (Author’s note: With the addition of two “new” old photos, this story is reprinted in part from a Memories of the Past first published Aug. 15, 1979.) fin eofiwiw MK'MIM'WIIEI HUPtm hisialtartW if UasW11^ i|xrf1! lM«ii«« No gasoline shortage was noted when the first auto appeared on the Nashville scene, but that’s not to say those early years of the horseless carriage were entirely carefree. Local history was made in mid-February 1902 with the arrival of the first car in Nashville, an event proudly announced by the Nashville News: “J.C. Hurd is riding around town on a Thomas Auto-Tri, the first automo­ bile to be used in the village. It is a three-wheeled affair, run by gasoline, and great speed.” A short two weeks later, however, readers were apprised of a subsequent misadventure between man and machine: “Fred White tried a spin on J.C. Hurd’s Auto-Tri Monday and ran into a tree in front of his home, injuring a knee so badly that he has been con­ fined to the house ever since.” But if the newfangled machines were capable of inflicting pain, they also were responsible for fetching speedy aid. Physicians became early and devoted fans of the internal combus­ tion engine. “Dr. A.F. Hutchinson has purchased an Oldsmobile, the first in town,” advised the News in October 1902, According to the diary of his wife Ella, John Taylor ordered this Mitchell June 1, 1911, and picked it up in Grand Rapids June 22. After he brought it home to Nashville, the Taylors (seated in car) took friends and relatives for joy rides through the local countryside. Soon, Taylor ran the auto for hire, transporting Nashville folks on business or pleasure trips to neighboring communities for a nominal fee. Cantankerous cars were not the only problem facing early motorists. Rough and rocky roads, insufferably dusty or impassably muddy, were a daily trial to those venturing out in horseless carriages. Upon occasion, horses had to rescue the newfangled machines strand'ed in rural mud. Merrill Hinckley, the hatless young man driving this car, is the only one identified in this photo. He was an early driver and gave instructions to new auto owners in the Nashville area. “and now visits his patients by gasoline instead of horse power.” The writer noted that “the new vehicle is a beauty and is one ofthe most simple and serviceable on the market.” Within the year that Hurd made local history with the first auto, a distaff member of the community was mak­ ing giant strides forward in behalf of future generations of female drivers. “Glen H. Young returned from Lansing Friday evening with his new Oldsmobile, and is becoming quite profi­ cient in its management,” noted the News in November 1902. “Mrs. Young also is learning to run the machine and thus becomes Nashville’s first lady driver.” Motorists’ skills often were severely tested in those early years when horse-pow­ ered rigs continued to far outnumber gas-powered conveyances. “Charles Nease’s team was frightened by an auto- $ jlfl J.C. Hurd (left) introduces several “firsts” to Nashville, including the auto, the ice cream cone, and the commercially made radio. In 1910, he opened the first Ford sales agency in this area at the South Main Street location. Employees Ralph Olin (center) and Merrill Hinckley are shown in this 1916 photo. mobile Tuesday morning and ran away, smashing the wagon and wrecking the har­ ness almost beyond repair,” observed the News in August 1904, in reporting one of a multitude of such incidents. “The owner of the auto, a Grand Ledge man, settled fairly for the damage,” noted the writer. An irony of the era was recorded in an early June 1906 issue of the. News, when it was reported that “new iron hitching rails have been placed in front of McWha & Hecox’s saloon and billiard hall” with another story in the same edition pointing out that “Joe Hurd has purchased an Olds runabout and is having lots of fun with it.” Hurd, erstwhile photogra­ pher, bicycle repairman and auto mechanic, brought sev­ eral “firsts” to Nashville. He is credited with introducing such diverse innovations as the ice cream cone and com­ mercially manufactured radios to the local communi­ ty- in 1910, Hurd began sell­ ing automobiles in the vil­ lage, becoming one of the first Ford dealers in this area of Michigan. Later, he was considered one of the most successful small-town auto dealers in the United States. Wayne Fuller, a Nashville native now of Toledo^ recalled a Ford that his father bought from Hurd in those early years. It had been driv­ en through from Detroit, and the cylinders were damaged due to the car getting too hot on the trip. “We used to have to stop and clean the plugs on about every short trip we made as they would get fouled up from the car pumping oil,” recalled Fuller. Other memories returned and he was interviewed. “I can still remember Dr. Shilling driving an auto buggy. It was a gasolinepowered car that actually looked more like a buggy.” Fuller recalled Shilling later drove a Franklin “air­ cooled job,” and Kenneth A. Meade, a Nashville native now of Franklin, recollects that his first automobile ride was in a Mitchell owned by Shilling. “My mother took my sis­ ter and me to the doctor, probably about 1912 or ’13, and he took us for a ride,” reminisced Meade. “What a thrill.” The Meades lived in the Castleton district northwest of Nashville and it was a rare treat to see an auto traveling those rural roads. “How we would run to see one pass the house, if we could hear the car come down the road,” recalled Meade. “And they were pret­ ty noisy.” Prominent local citizens are often remembered by the cars they drove in those early times. “Dr. Vance, the dentist, had an Imperial called the ‘Imp,’ and Ray Townsend, who ran the elevator, had a Hudson Super Six,” recalled Meade. Fuller remembered Homer Downing and his Cadillac touring car. “I can still see him now, going down Main Street with that car.” Albert Lentz, of the Lentz Table Company family, lived on Main Street just south of the present-day library, and had a big touring car that may have been a Reo, believes Meade. “He took some of us for a ride in that one afternoon, and I remember he got it up to 40 miles an hour on what is now Thomapple Lake Road,” reminisced Meade. “We thought we were fly­ ing.” Meade first learned to drive an Overland touring car that his father purchased in 1916. In 1920, the family bought a Model T Ford. “Of course, cars were a big thrill to boys in that peri­ od,” noted Meade. “We were envious of the older boys who migrated to Flint and Detroit to work in the auto plants because they had so much contact with cars, even if they couldn’t afford to own one.” One of the earliest auto trips recalled by Adolph Douse Jr. of Nashville involved a journey to Charlotte, with a flat tire developing at the base of a hill on Lawrence Road as they neared Nashville. “You needed momentum to make a hill in those days,” related Douse. An unexpected stop at the base of a hill posed a serious problem to a low-powered vehicle. The auto finally scaled the rise, said Douse, but not without some difficulty. Sometimes, human error alone was the downfall of early motorists, as the News disclosed in June 1914. “If there is any one fellow in this section who knows all about automobiles, that chap is Ed Liebhauser,” began the account, as the writer reiter­ ated the knowledge Ed had gained from reading automotive publications and dissect­ ing and reassembling his recently purchased “highclass touring car.” Satisfied that he was competent in every particular to run the machine, Liebhauser started out to see the scenery from a different viewpoint. “He got along pretty well until he was coming in from his Maple Grove farm,” con­ tinued the report. “Ed had one foot on the speed lever, touching it ever so lightly, but in coming down the Boston hill, the speed of the car became somewhat accelerated by the declivity, and Ed thought he would put on the brake, but instead of shifting his foot from the speed lever, he pushed it down. “The car promptly showed Ed it was capable of doing something fancy in the speed line, and it cut loose a pace that so bewildered Ed, he forgot he was steering a derailed locomotive and gave the steering wheel a twist that switched him into the gutter at the side of the road, where the dangerous machine struck a snag and turned turtle, throwing Ed half a city block.” Unhurt, except as to feeling, Ed came on into town on foot but it took Bill Woodard and his stoneboat to bring in the machine, which had a badly smashed wheel and a few other marks of “high life on the road.” Call 269-945-9554 anytime for Maple valley Nows ads �Page 8 — Just Say ’As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. October 20. 2012 Fire Prevention Week llis from Vermontville Fire down to get around," as he h a smoke house. The air is ing for better visibility to locate se was on loan from the city of A crowd gathers in Vermontville at the fire station for a demonstration of extraction from two vehicles Wednesday, Oct. 10. During a simulation Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the fire station in Vermontville, a “patient” is raised into the awaiting ambulance. Visitors toured the ambulance, fire trucks, a smoke house and the fire station where refreshments were served and questions answered. about fire safety. See FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, page 16 Bany County fou SOI* For Barry County United Way! United Way A smoke house was brought to the students at Fuller Street during Fire Prevention Week. Nashville Firefighter Jeff Carpenter presented fire safety tips to students. V P Sunday, Oct. 16, 36>I3l Cost: 815 Adults, A15 Klds/TotrS If 5 urdtr Get Moving, Have Fun! 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Graphics Thanks for your participation. 1351H. M-43 Hwy. • 269-945*9554 Hastings, Ml 49058 John Jacobs President Fred Jacobs Vice President J-Ad Graphics, Inc.. Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer �Page 10 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. October 20, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John J. Jarvis and Sarah R Jarvis, to First Mortgage Central A Corporation, Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 19, 1993 and recorded August 11, 1993 in Liber 580, Page 127, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Eight and 75/100 Dollars ($44,708.75) 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 11/15/2012 Said premises are located in the City of Plainwell, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 8, 1324.91 feet due East of the Southwest comer thereof; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West 208.71 feet; thence due East 417.41 feet; thence South 0 degrees 50 minutes East 208.72 feet; thence due West 417.41 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 §600.3241 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 the property is sold at foreclo­ sure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower Will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 13, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 Ale No. 326.9865 (10-13)(11-03) 7571775 From Our Readers LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A. Judkins and Nienke M. Judkins, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2007 and recorded March 27, 2007 in Instrument Number 1177921, 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 TwentyNine Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Five and 62/100 Dollars ($129,575.62) including interest at 6% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 11/15/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment is located in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and is described as follows: Lot 5, Fairview Estates Number 1, - Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 6. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case th redemption period shall be 30 days days from from the the date date of of such such sale. 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 the property is sold at foreclo­ sure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 13, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 241.0764 (10-13)(11-03) 77571780 Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues LEGAL NOTICE Group works in two counties IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COM­ MUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTER­ PRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karen J. Martin an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated October 7, 2010 and recorded October 18, 2010 in Instrument Number 201010180009637, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by PNC Bank, National Association by assign­ ment There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and 93/100 Dollars ($76,450.93) including interest at 4.5% 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 mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 11/01/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Village of Woodland, County of Barry, The Easterly 100 feet of Lot 1, Block 14, Parrott's Addition to the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 36. 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 th 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 the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 29, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 401.1218 (09-29)( 1 0-20) 06792893 To the editor: Regarding the ‘Rules of the parks and rec game debated by county board’ articles in the Sept. 6 Banner and the Sept. 8 Maple Valley News, this seems to have become a contentious topic. My intent was to bring hope and passion, not division. I did not ask for nor cam­ paign for the state and local awards for environmentalism and parks that I have received. Each award was a surprise. These awards only indicate that I have a passion toward the great outdoors that seems remarkable to some and valued by others. It is that passion and the skills that 1 can bring to the table in support of that passion is all that I am offering. However, I apparently have failed to ensure that the Maple Valley Greenways Committee’s scope has been understood. I am sorry if this is redundant information to some of you. First, MVGC is not isolated to Eaton County, as some seem to perceive. The rail and river trails that we sup­ port in our mission statement cross over Barry and Eaton counties almost equally. Our extensive volunteer invest­ ments in time, money and energy are played out in both counties. Our shared school has provided extraordinary support and volunteerism and also has MVGC mem­ bers. We consider the area our neighborhood. Maple Valley is a geographical enti­ ty that just happens to cross multiple local units. That is one of the drawbacks of hav­ ing a large neighborhood. It is not so dramatic as to say that “united we stand and divided we fall,” but it is a matter of working together in hopes of greater results for all. The group’s'membership reveals almost as many Barry County residents as Eaton. It is true that I live in Eaton County, but the stake­ holder position was request­ ed by MVGC. I am the cur­ rent chosen representative for MVGC. The membership chose me, since I am the only one willing to attend both Eaton and Barry county parks and’ recreation meet­ ings — at considerable time and expense to myself, on top of the time money spent actually working on and in both counties parks, I might add. As stated previously, MVGC operates under the umbrella of the Thomapple Trail Association, which meets in Middleville not Eaton County. Again, I am a volunteer in our neighbor­ hood. I would ask that all who have a provincial attitude please reconsider and acknowledge that Maple Valley Greenways is a multijurisdictional entity. I cer­ tainly don’t want to walk away from this thinking that it is not MVGC that is being objected to but rather Blair Miller exclusively. If that is the case, I could be persuad­ ed to stop helping Barry County if the opportunity presents itself in the future. The point has always been about “us” and not “me” and as such, it will take a very strong case to make me stop working for the good of Barry County residents. Personally, I have gotten so much more done after I stopped trying to please every single opponent in the hope of getting something done some day. I even work with people I don’t like in the least. So long as we work together in support of a shared goal and positive gains are the result, then that person is my brother I will stand beside him. I even hope to have some fun doing it. Blair J. Miller, Vermontville Land bank would benefit Eaton County To the editor: 1 am supporting Bob Robinson for Eaton County treasurer because I was so happy to hear that he would work to form a land bank for our locale. I have inquired for years about this for our area it’s a positive way to deal with foreclosed properties. * Eaton County could bene­ fit from property sales as opposed to the proceeds being returned to the state. It would generate economic development, improve the value of our homes, and put properties back on the tax rolls. This would create a more attractive Eaton County, a win-win for all of our communities. I believe Bob has the skills to coordinate land bank development from contact with state legislators, county leaders, lenders and the pub­ lic. It will open opportunities for Eaton County that sur­ rounding counties like Ingham and Calhoun are ben­ efiting from already. Sandy Heany, Dimondale County deserves more from elected official To the editor: I support Bob Robinson for Eaton County treasurer and encourage other voters to vote for Bob. I believe that Eaton County citizens are getting way less public service from their treasurer’s office than those in other counties. While Bob will manage the finances of the county exceedingly well, a good treasurer does more. Look at what other treasurers are doing in Clinton, Ingham and Calhoun counties.and you’ll Can 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads see. We deserve better. We deserve someone who can do more for us - someone with real vision. This is where Bob’s 35 years of business experience comes into play. Bob Robinson has the leader­ ship qualities, the energy and vision we deserve. He will increase the level of service we are getting from our coun­ ty treasurer and reduce the cost of running the office. Vote for Bob Robinson for Eaton County treasurer. Zach Dillinger, Charlotte Robinson can do it all To the editor: Bob Robinson will make a superior treasurer for Eaton County. I have worked with Bob on different boards, and he excels at administrative, analytical and managerial tasks. He will mind the finances of Eaton County on behalf of its taxpayers carefully, effi­ ciently and competently. And when the desk work is over, he will be out helping people with tax problems, providing mortgage foreclosure assis­ tance information, and help- ing businesses dice out their tax issues. Because that’s the kind of person Bob Robinson is. He always has the needs of people foremost. From balancing the budget to writing grants to negotiat­ ing with local and state law­ makers, Bob can do it all. He will take the treasurer’s office to the next level. I have seen him in action over the years and can say that Eaton County would be well served to have him as its treasurer. Andrew Jackson Gardner, Ionia �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 20,2012 — Page 11 Take steps to keep everyone safe while trick-or-treating SS!$ *<& <S Sfc WJ© WJ© i’ SSi SSiSts s SJS SJH SES tityfe M» fa?Sk Maple Valley High names its Athletes of the Week Maple Valley High School has named Olivia Ricketts from the varsity volleyball team and Micah Bromley from the varsity boys’ cross country team as its Athletes of the Week. From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues S:3*" ®# t . rtd *«■ aB1 M Abhj pak ityurthwu itsK.li iiitlffilitei® a® jafctotaa/itty mt fc Mipfitffi iBip frEft (tyfo «• litK Ijty t®®6 to I ggi tymiCitante > £gj (tytaH Hrf * H iflk iU (lljftilw iM btyi- -li* ($ Village Council needs to set high expectations To the editor: Should the Village of Nashville dissolve the police department? I would like to start out by thanking Sgt. Brian “Mike” Shapely for rearranging his personal life to accommodate the abrupt resignation of Chief Jerry Schray. The vil­ lage council should have had enough class to do this pub­ licly, but chose not to. Instead, they are in the process of eliminating the sergeant position and cutting his pay. What type of leaders does Nashville have? First Jerry Schray publicly thrashed his employer (Nashville council members) in the Maple Valley News. Schray seems to think this is a popularity contest instead of a profession. I believe a professional would have addressed his concerns face to face with the council. Since he did not, a council with any respect for them­ selves and position they occupy needed to step up and ask Schray for his resigna­ tion. That would have been the end of it. Village council should go in with the attitude, “We can do better.” Once Schray did resign, the prob­ lem would be solved. Then some on council let him come back. Why? Frank Dunham stated in the next council meeting after Schray’s resignation that the Barry County Sheriff Department could come in and patrol the village for close to the same amount of money. They would possibly hire only one or two of the current officers. I called Sheriff Dar Leafto verify this fact. What the sheriff told me is he and Under Sheriff Bob Baker (former Nashville police chief) met with Dunham and Johnny Hartwell and dis­ cussed pros and cons, and budget. The sheriff also said he let them know they need­ ed to find out what the people of Nashville want. It was nice to hear an elected offi­ cial say represent-the people. Sitting in on the council meeting, I would not have known this meeting took place. Dunham and Hartwell could have gone over the meeting, but choose not to. Why? The village council should set a public informa­ tional meeting and have the sheriff and under sheriff come in and make an offer. The residents deserve this. For the last 12 months the village council has been deal­ ing with village employee requests and issues almost non-stop. The council had seven closed sessions, five of which I believe violated open meetings act and are under investigation. Most people in the work force know there are bad supervisors or have had done. Supervisors have had bad employees. The council has not found an employee to be at fault, not once but twice. Johnny Hartwell said in an open meeting that there was ani­ mosity in the department. The council took no action with counseling or training to alleviate it. Why? In closing, the band stand, old pump house, Scouts hall and Putnam Park fence have seen no action. The council has no president pro-tem and very few approved commit­ tee chairpersons. This seems to be setting up for failure. Giving the department heads more authority will not address the needs of the vil­ lage. Setting the expectations for what needs to be accom­ plished is the only thing that I believe will move the village forward. Gary White, Nashville Potential treasurer’s plan posted online To the editor: I’m voting for Bob Robinson for Eaton County treasurer. County, treasurer is not an 8-to-5 government job, it’s an elected position to repre­ sent the people of Eaton County. It gives us a careful eye on government finances and .collection of taxes, among other things. Robinson has decades of business experience that will serve us well in this regard. He is endorsed by local treas­ urers and officials throughout the county. This shows he is respected as a man of integri­ ty and trust. Robinson will put a friendly face and warm hand behind this elected position, and use it to help people when they need it most. Bob has a plan for the office that will take it to the next level at no additional cost to taxpayers. You can check it out at www.bobrobinsonfortreasurer.com. David Wippel, Lansing Halloween is just around the comer, and youngsters wilt soon be out trick-ortreating. As they get ready to collect their Halloween treats, the American Red Cross has tips to make this a fun and safe Halloween. “Halloween is a fun time, especially for the little ones,” said Cheryl Bremer, regional CEO with American Red Cross of West Michigan. “The Red Cross has steps everyone can take to make sure their Halloween is also a safe one.” Some tips for parents to keep their little ghosts and goblins safe in their disguis­ es include: • Add reflective tape to costumes, and trick-or-treat bags. • Use flame-resistant cos­ tumes. • Use face makeup instead of masks, which can cover their eyes and make it hard to see. To maximize safety for the trick-or-treaters, plan a route ahead of time. Make sure adults know where chil­ dren are going. If the chil­ dren are young, a parent or responsible adult should accompany them as they walk through the neighbor­ hood. Here are more safety tips to follow as children go from house to house: • Make sure trick-ortreaters have a flashlight. • Visit only the homes that have a porch light on. Accept treats at the door — never go inside. • Walk only on the side­ walks, not in the street. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the edge of the roadway, fac­ ing traffic. • Look both ways before crossing the street, and cross only at the comer. • Don’t cut across yards or use alleys. Don’t cross between parked cars. • Be cautious around strange animals, especially dogs. Those who expect to wel­ come trick-or-treaters at their door, can make sure it’s fun for everyone by following a few tips: • Make sure the outdoor lights are on. • Sweep leaves from side­ walks and steps. • Clear the porch or front yard of any obstacles that a child could trip over. • Restrain pets. • Use a glow stick instead of a candle in jack-o-lantems to avoid a fire hazard. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. NI-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 20,2012 MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Oct 27 Oct 30 Nov. 1 Young Clover Day, 1 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Shooting Sports Enrollment Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY OBTAINED INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on October 6, 2003, by Steven E. Hard, Sr. and Patricia J. Hard, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank,, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on October 10,2003, in the office of the Register of Barry County, Deeds for Michigan, in Instrument Number 1115335, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 12, 2012, recorded on June 14, 2012, in Instrument Number 2012-001178, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 07/100 Dollars ($122,150.07); and no suit or proceeding at law or jn equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bid­ ders at public Ruction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage men­ tioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 6 of' Block 6 of Eastern addition to the Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof; thence South along the East line of said Lot 6 and its Southerly extension, 165.50 feet to the Centerline of vacated Walnut Street; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes west along said Centerline, 93.82 feet; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 30 seconds West, 165.58 feet to a point on the North line of Lot 5 of Block 6 of said Eastern addition; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes East along the North line of said Lots 5 and 6, a distance of 95.00 feet to the place, of beginning. Commonly known as: 420/430 S. Hanover, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Parcel Number: 08-055­ 220-019-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period .shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2012 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) 371-8253 (10­ 20)(11-10) 77571916 LEGAL NOTICE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Lori Ann Dussia , an unmarried woman, Mortgagors, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated the 2nd day of November, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of December, 2005 in Instrument No. 1157602 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One One Hundred Hundred Eighty Eighty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Nine and 11/100 ($184899.11), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power, of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of November, 2012 at 1:00 PM o'clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County u u in Hastings, Ml (that Courthouse being the building wh , ere the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 2.0% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law,. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Delton, County of Barry, ■ State of Michigan, and described as fol­ llows, to wit: Lot 17 of Shady Heights, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 37, Barry County Records. During the six (6) months imme­ diately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immeimme­ diately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) gg will be held responp sible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 10/6/2012 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, a§ Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 HW Dussia (10­ 06)(10-27) 06793339 POLICE BEAT Shooting Sports Enrollment Meeting, 7 p.m., Bany County Conservation Club. 5 Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pro Auto in Hastings. 7 Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry Community Enrichment Center. 10 MI 4-H Leader Volunteer Forum, 9 a.m., MSU. 12 Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry Community Enrichment Center. 15 4-H Re-enrollments due in Extension OFfice. 16-18 4-H Teen Horse Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center. Nov. 3 Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. From the Pulpit Appreciating pastors by Pastor Marc S. Livingston Chester Gospel Church The month of October is one in which we are to express our appreciation to the ministry of a pastor. I have been a pastor for almost 30 years. For the other half of my life, I was like many of you, a person worshipping in a congre­ gation. So I have been on both sides of the pulpit. My first pastor was a man who not only shared the truth about how the only way to receive salvation was through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but also how to have a personal relationship with God. My next pastor was faithful to teach me God’s word as the standard of living that could bring me peace and joy in life. Following him, I spent some years under the ministry a pastor who became a very special friend. He showed me by his very own life what a Christian is. I have been a pastor here in the Maple Valley area for the past 18-plus years and have had the privilege of being in contact with pastors who have taught me many things that have greatly added to my life. One pastor taught me how to live out faith in a military life when he was deployed to Iraq. Another is teaching me how a godly husband supports his wife during a difficult battle with cancer. Still another is teaching me how to keep on keep­ ing on even when going into the senior years. , To all those pastors in our area, I say “thank you.” To all of us who are a part of a congregation, I ask you to express your appreciation to your pastor during this month of October. Ephesians 4:11,12 reads, “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Guns protected by six dogs Barry County Animal Control was called to assist Michigan State Police at a residence on M-78 in Bellevue Oct. 4. Troopers were serving a search war­ rant on a possible report of a large number of firearms in the home. They broke through the door only to firfd several pitbulls inside. Animal Control staff discov­ ered six dogs — our inside and two in the backyard. Two were removed by con­ trol pole and two others by leash and placed in the con­ trol truck. The four dogs were transported to the Barry County Animal Shelter until their owner reclaims them. The following day, troopers called Animal Control again and reported that the two remaining dogs had entered the residence through a slid­ ing door. Troopers requested the dogs be removed. The dog’s owner was present when Animal Control arrived, provided proof the dogs were licensed, and took the dogs to his vehicle while police were in his home. Police found nearly 400 guns in the home (as reported in the Oct. 11 Banner & Oct. J3 Maple Valley News.) Nashville Police seek information on break-ins Nashville Police respond­ ed to a morning break-in at the Nashville C-Store Oct. 15. The glass in the front door of the Main Street store had been smashed. The offi­ cer responded to the alarm, but no witnesses or suspects were at the scene. A search of the business determined no one had entered the build­ ing. Nashville Police checking the property at Bear’s Den party store on Main Street in Nashville around 3 a.m. Tuesday found the front door window smashed, but no one had entered the building. Similar incidents reportedly continued into Eaton County, said Nashville Police Chief Jerry Schray, but no further information is available. Nashville Police are ask­ ing people to call 517-852­ 9866 with any information. NOTICE Vermontville DPW will be flushing hydrants October 22-24, 9:00am-3:00pm There may be some possible water discoloration during this time. 06794240 PUBLIC HEARING EMPLOYMENT VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE CLERK The Nashville Village Council will hold a public hear­ ing on November 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. PURPOSE: To obtain public input and discussion on a proposed Firearms Ordinance. A copy of this ordi­ nance can be seen on the front window of the Village Office. If you wish to comment in writing on this Firearms Ordinance you must do so by November 8, 2012 and turn in to the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., PO Box 587, Nashville, Ml 06794244 NOTICE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Any registered voter of the Village of Nashville, who would be interested Nashville Village Council in serving (two open on the positions), should send a letter of intent by October 25, 2012 to the Nashville Village office at 203 N. Main St., PO Box 587, Nashville, Ml 49073. Cathy Lentz Village Clerk 05794246 Candidate performs administrative work conducting activi­ ties of the village, including statutory clerk functions and serves as general accountant. Implements village policies; and prepares budgets, has official responsibility for accounting of all receipts, disbursements and reconciliations in regards to village funds. Prepares a variety of financial records and is responsible for payroll. Hours: 30 hours weekly, Monday TYiesday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm and Thursday 11am to 7pm; minimum of Associates degree in accounting, or equivalent; knowledge of BS&A software preferred; salary commensurate with experience. To apply, submit the following or application may not be considered: 1) Completed Village of Vermontville application. Applications may be picked up at the village office or at www.vermontville-mi.gov. 2) Cover letter. 3) Resume, including three professional references and salary history. 4} Official college transcript or copy of request submitted to college (if applicable). 5) Current certifications, if applicable Submit the above to: president@vermontville-mi.gov AND deputyclerk@vermontville-mi.gov or The Village ofVermontville Box K, Vermontville, Mi 49096 Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Any questions, concerns or clarifications, please contact the Village Office at 517-726-1429, deputyclerk@vermontville-mi.gov. Full job description available at www.vermontville-mi.gov �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 20, 2012 — Page 13 Lions last of nine KVA teams to fall to Schoolcraft It was a first for both sides. time firing the football around, but was able to Schoolcraft’s varsity foot-complete just 8-of-25 pass ball team finished off its attempts for 85 yards. He undefeated Kalamazoo was intercepted once, and so Valley Association champi- wass teammate Austin onship season with a 40-0 Gonser- on his one pass victory over visiting Maple attempt. Charlie Schultz had the The Eagles earned their two interceptions for the first shutout of the season in Eagles. Gonser did have five the win, and the Lions were shutout for the first time all receptions for 56 yards. season long. Garrett Mater added two Maple Valley managed cac catches yards for es for or 18 yars or thee Valley Friday night. SSSS times for 18 yards. put his team up 21-0. The Eagles jumped on the Scott and Hill hooked up Lions early, scoring three again three and a half mintouchdowns in the opening utes into the second quarter, quarter. Schoolcraft quarter- this time for a 67-yard score. back Jeffery Scott had a Clark then closed out the hand in each ofthe first four first-half scoring with a 22 touchdowns for his team. He yard touchdown run 1:36 1:36 opened the scoring with a before the break. 12-yard run four minutes Hill closed out the scoring into the game. Nick for the night with a 30-yard into the game. Cakmakci hit on the first touchdown run 1:11 into the four of his six extra-point second half. attempts. Hill had three, receptions Scott then added a 5-yard in the game for 104 yards, Scotttenaddeda5-yard just 135 yards of offense, Lions. Dylan Kennedy led touchdown pass to Josh Hill and Zack Decker added two and only 50 yards on the the Lions on the ground, and a 60-yard touchdown catches for 89 yards. ground. Lion quarterback with four rushes for 20 pass to Benny Clark before Scott was 7-of-14 passing Beau Johnson spent a lot ofyards, Gonser carried it four the end ofthe first quarter to for 250 yards. Clark led the Eagles’ rushing attack, with eight carries for 69 yards. Blake Zenek added three rushes for 49 yards. Maple Valley’s defense was led by Kennedy and Brandon Erwin who had The Lions just one set out by an improved offen­ Hadley Joppie added eight tackles each. Diego away, and eventually just a sive approach. nine kills for the Lions, as Pesina added six. Tyler few points away from scor­ “We began working seri­ well as a team-high 24 digs. Hickey had one fumble ing a Kalamazoo Valley ously on our faster tempo The Lions’ shared the recovery. Association victory offense this week, and it defensive effort. Ricketts The Schoolcraft defense Wednesday. showed,” Carpenter said. had 18 digs, Burd 17 and Hackett Catholic Central Timara Burd finished Larsen 16. managed to pull out a 3-2 with 16 assists and Kandys Maple Valley also got victory over the Lions in Larsen had 15. three aces each from Larino Kalamazoo by the scores of Olivia Ricketts and Loisa Mora and Halie Varney. 28-30,.19-25, 25-17, 25-19, Lari no Mora were took care The Lions close out the 15-13. of those passes, turning league season with two “This team played well them into ten kills each. trips ’ to Olivet, one for a tonight - as a team,” said Coach Carpenter said that dual on Tuesday and one Maple Valley head coach Rickets showed a lot of Saturday for the KVA Sarah Carpenter. “I was heart and determination Tournament. extremely proud of them.” battling an illness all The Lions were helped evening long. Lions just short of pulling out $N? conference win in Kalamazoo iA jjSS< SS < ?*’*»»»], ! 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It s al about communicating So remember to write down your queshoits before your appointment And insist on fully understanding all treatment options discussed, so you can collaborate Io make the best decisions. A public service message www.orthoinfo.org fnmi the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, where Patent GnrterafCare means getbng better together. AAOS auaicaa acaoiwv or nrimtiit iiihhi ww Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. PO Box 290 | 840 Cook Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Toll Free: (800) 596-1005 Allegan Office 551 Linn Street Allegan, Michigan 49010 Ionia Office 537 West Main Street Ionia, Michigan 48846 �Page 14 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 20,2012 Lions’ season ends with district loss to Lakewood by Brett Bremer Sports editor The attacking duo of Joseph Eddy and Nils Wulf created a few chances for the Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team in its Division 3 District Semifinal at Lakewood Wednesday. The Lions wish they would have found the combo a little bit sooner. Maple Valley was bumped from the state tour­ nament by a 6-1 loss to the host Vikings, in a game that was shortened by darkness by about six minutes. The officials called the game after Lakewood’s Austin Bronson scored with in the 74th minute. Lakewood will take on Stockbridge in the district final at Fuller Street Field in Nashville Saturday (Oct. 20) morning at 10 a.m. The Lions’ lone goal was by Eddy, off an assist from Wulf, just seconds after the Vikings’ fourth goal. Both came in the 59th minute of play. Maple Valley’s Wyatt Ledford tries to get to the ball “We connected more pass­ before it gets tot he sideline during the second half of es than we have been,, we Wednesday’s Division 3 District Semifinal at Lakewood moved well. Nils and Joe High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) worked well together. Nils was just recently moved up. The Lakewood lead got to “We only lose three sen­ He’s been back at defense,” iors. We have a lot coming said Maple Valley head 4-0 in the 59th minute, when Drew Durkee sent a cross back,” Roush said. “I look coach Andy Roush. “He’s forward to that. The progress been showing stuff in prac­ into the goalmouth. The ball glanced off a Maple Valley we ’ve made over ten weeks, tice so we moved him up and from the first game against it has worked out the last defender and into the net as Kyler Knapp supplied pres­ Leslie to what I saw tonight, couple games.” sure to force it in. we have a much better soccer Lakewood’s Dylan Drew Durkee then added a IQ. We’re stepping in the Durkee scored in the tenth minute of play, off an assist goal to his two assists in the right direction.” 61st minute, finding space to from Kalib McKinney, then added a second goal in the move through the center of 22nd minute off an assist, the Maple Valley defense. He was assisted on the play from Drew Durkee to put his by Dylan Durkee. team up 2-0. While the Lions aren’t It was 3-0 at the half, as McKinney scored a goal of happy to see the season end, his own in the 33rd minute of Rpush was happy with the progress his team made. play. Valley needs middle school cheer coach Maple Valley is searching for a new middle school competitive cheer coach. Anyone interested in the position is asked to please submit in writing to Maple Valley athletic director Duska Brumm by email at dbrumm@mvs.kl2.mijus, or through the mail at 11090 Hwy., Nashville Vermontville, MI 49096. The deadline for applicants is Friday, Nov. 2. Maple Valley boys just miss third place at the KVA Meet Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ cross country team closed out the Kalamazoo Valley Association season strong. The Lions were just one point out of third place at the KVA Championship Meet hosted by Hackett Catholic Central at Portage West Middle School Tuesday. 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October 20.2012 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, continued from page 8 The smashed door has been cut from the vehicle and is being removed, making room for firefighters and EMT’s to extract the “victim" from the vehicle. This extraction was a demonstration held at the fire station in Vermontville Wednesday, Oct. 10 The “victim" is about to be slid from the seat onto a gurney. The roof of the car was removed to allow access to the girl, Elizabeth Wetzel, awaiting rescue. This simula­ tion was enacted Wednesday, Oct. 10 in Vermontville and the fire station to com­ memorate Fire Prevention Week. Eaton County 911 Administrator Jackie Ewing (from left), Supervisor and Training Coordinator John Whittford and Dispatcher Samantha VanZile shared information and answered questions at an open house during Fire Prevention Week. The event was held Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the fire station in Vermontville. Under this smashed hood is a “victim" laying flat on her back awaiting the firefight­ ers and EMT’s help. 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PLC For reservations or more information, call 269.945.3888 In partnership with PE NOC Healthservice.s After being removed from a simulated car wreck, the “patient,” Janelie Ames,,s i assisted by firefighters and EMT’s. The village of Vermontville was the scene for an open house Wednesday, Oct. 10 during Fire Prevention Week. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-10-27.pdf 482f9d559fc760c98898a5a0432d2473 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 EAST STATE ST HASTINGS.» 4S05fi Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 43, October 27, 2012 Allan Gardner: A heart and passion for Woodlawn Cemetery Heritage award recipient by Shari Carney Staff Writer Forrest Allan Gardner has spent innumerable hours at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville during the past 10 years. “In 2002, I buried my son, Corbin Allan,” said Gardner. Corbin, 14, drowned Monday, July 22, 2002 when the car he was driving left the road and plunged into the Thomapple River. The tragedy left Gardner reeling, and he visited his son’s grave often. Jack Rathburn, acting sexton, started involving Gardner in volunteering at the cemetery. “I caught myself helping out,” said Gardner. “Two to three years later, it dawned on me. I was being taught. I think this was my destiny. Somebody has to make sure this, place is taken care of.” Others have taken notice of Gardner’s care. The Eaton County Historical Commission has chosen him as the 2012 Heritage Award recipient. “... The Eaton County Historical Commission would like to recognize you for all your outstanding preservation efforts. Your tireless work to preserve and improve Woodlawn Cemetery has been a great asset to Vermontville and all of Eaton County ...” wrote Julie Kimmer, Eaton County Historical Commission office manager, in a congratulatory letter to Gardner. Gardner’s grief transformed into passion. He has created a database of every person buried at Woodlawn and attached a photo. He has The only mausoleum at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville houses a mother and son, Claire Squier-Vaughn and John H. Squier. See CEMETERY, page 6 Citizens coalition forms to get things done by Shari Carney StaffWriter Nashville Area Citizens Coalition is the name select­ ed by nearly 40 in attendance at a kickoff meeting Tuesday, Oct. 23. With Shirley Dexter and Sandy Lundquist sending as co-chairs, Rosalee Murphy as treasurer, and Deb Cross Derosher as secretary, the meeting began with a vote for a name. From a field of three names proposed, Valley Visions, Nashville on Route M-66 (NORM) and Nashville Area Citizens Coalition (NACC), the majority chose NACC. Next order of business was a talk by Rick Moore from the trail association who began by congratulating the group, stressing the importance of volunteerism for “getting things done.” Maps of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail through Nashville were presented, as well as before and after pic­ tures ofthe recently complet­ ed t Quaker Brook bridge project. “My goal is to see the trail Three members resign from Woodlawn Cemetery board by Shari Carney Staff Writer A controversial topic in Vermontville has been over ownership of Woodlawn Cemetery. Does ownership rest with the cemetery asso­ ciation or the township? Four letters of resignation have been submitted from cemetery board members, however one member has changed his decision. Steve Joppie resigned Friday, Oct. 12, followed by Diane Gardner and Forrest Allan Gardner Wednesday, Oct. 24. The first letter of resigna­ tion, dated Sept. 26, was from Jack Rathburn, presi­ dent ofthe board and a mem­ ber of long-standing, having served 40 years. However, Board member Sue Villanueva, Thursday, Oct. 25 in a telephone conversa­ tion with Maple Valley News, said Rathburn has rescinded his resignation. Rathburn confirmed he has decided to stay on the board. Joppie, in his letter, said he decided to resign “after a great deal ofthought and cir­ cumstances that has come up...” Both Gardners cited per­ sonal reasons for resigning. No details were given in their letters. Attorney Michael Homier, who represents Vermontville Township Tuesday, Oct. 23, presented options to correct a mistake that occurred 14 years ago when a ballot proposal was approved by voters to trans­ fer ownership from the cemetery association to the township. Russ Laverty, who was the acting township supervisor at that time, authorized the clerk 14 years ago to send a note to that effect to the State of Michigan. “Everything went through except the legal paperwork of the transfer of the deed,” said Vermontville Township Supervisor Jack Owens, in a telephone conversation. “We are working really hard with the cemetery board to make sure everything is as it should be ... Things are in motion of being resolved,” said Owens. Homier telephoned the Maple Valley News Thursday, Oct. 25 and said there never was a transfer of personal property or real property. Cemetery Commissioner Stephen Gobbo with the State of Michigan has adivised Homier that the prop­ erty should be transferred by quit claim deed from the association to the township. “I want to get it finished so we can put this matter to rest,” said Homier. “I want to make sure there’s a majority,” said Rathburn. ^‘Things are look­ ing better.” A public meeting to dis­ cuss the fate of cemetery ownership is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 at the Opera House in Vermontville. connected from Eaton Rapids to Grand Rapids,” said Moore. Thomapple Kellogg stu­ dents, in cooperation with Maple Valley building trades classes, are developing “fit” strips along the trail route. At these fitness stations differ­ ent levels of exercise will be suggested for trail users to participate in. Boy Scouts from Middleville are building kiosks/information centers for Nashville to direct trail users to a variety ofpoints of interest in the village. “We’re really gonna have t6 work together to survive,” said Moore. Moore concluded his talk with a nod to Maple Valley Greenways committee and the work done on the Thomapple River for this year’s river expedition. “Pedal upstream, eat pizza and paddle downstream,” said Moore. The activity combines the water trail sys­ tem, the bike trail and local eateries. Next order of business was an update on Nash Bash. A first for Nashville, Nash Bash will be Halloween Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot by Maple Valley Pharmacy. Area businesses have donat­ ed prizes for best costume and best pumpkin decora­ tion. VooDoo DJ’s will spin tunes and booths will be set up promoting goods and services. Set up and clean up help was solicited from 4 to 10 p.m. Dexter thanked President Frank Dunham, who was in attendance, for the village’s help with Nash Bash preparations. LeeAnn Dunkelberger who has recently moved back to Nashville from New York, volunteered to coordi­ nate the set-up of a Facebook page for NACC. Talk moved from Halloween to Christmas and ideas started flowing about combining a parade and a bazaar. Jennipher Lundquist suggested tying in activities with the Nutcracker, now in production. Duska Brumm pointed out a Jesse Snow wrestling tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 15 at Maple Valley High School where hundreds are expected. By a show of hands, it was determined, to set the event for Dec. 15. Bonnie White suggested NACC offer welcome pack­ ages for newcomers to the area, similar to Welcome Wagon. Helen Cook said the idea could be taken a step farther and have information about Nashville at real estate offices in outlying areas. Cook asked ifNACC, was interested in preserving the community building. Sandy Lundquist assured that his­ torical preservation of area landmarks was a priority. Patti Branham had an idea for a sign introducing Nashville. The idea stemmed from a drive through the area. “Nashville, the heart of Maple Valley, where beauty flows like a river.” Talk of murals on the sides of buildings was brought up by Mary Ohler who suggested art students be mentored by established artists. Dunkelberger said to con­ sider a mosaic and offered her mom, Michelle, also present, for the project. Michelle Dunkelberger is a stained glass artist •who has set up a studio, Michelle Louise Glass, in the original art room at Kellogg. Rose Heaton of Building Unlimited Growth and Sustainability spoke of art work on display at Kellogg during Arts and Eats and a See COALITION, pg. 9 In This Issue • Wizard of Oz performances near • Free lawn raking offered to Maple Valley residents • Junior high student council elected; Sponsors Trick or Treat for UNICEF • Maple Valley spikers are runners-up at Perry Invitational �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, October 27,2012 Wizard of Oz performances near The refrains of “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” will be heard in the Maple Valley High School auditorium Nov. 9, Zandra Siple and Abby Mater paint the set for the 10,16 and 17. Cast members share a lighthearted moment during a rehearsal. Wizard of Oz production. The Wizard of Oz is the fall musical for Maple Valley High School and will be per­ by Shari Carney Staff Writer With a cast of nearly 75 actors and stage helpers, Maple Valltey High School readies for the fall musical “The Wizard of Oz.” “I am 99 percent sure this will be the best musical since I have been at Maple Valley,” said Director Sarah Shoemaker. “Kids will be flying, a balloon will ascend and a house will fly.” Shoemaker said new light­ ing and speaker system will enhance the performance . A six foot-tall wizard head that smokes and talks will grace the stage and a hydraulic witch will appear. “The kids are amazing,” (A^rh/4l .7/3E formed Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 and also on Nov. 16 and 17. BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM excludes Uicjltil 30 0 No posses (S) Stadium Sooting SHOWTIMES 10/27 - 11/1 FREE FALL MOVIES Saturday & Sun day 9 & 10 AM PARANORMAN (PG) 030 SILENT HILL REVELATION (R) TT.BOPBBmUM PEB30TKKET DAILY 4:30. 9:30 O SILENT HU: REVELATION (R) SAT-SUN 12:10, 2:20, 7:10 MON-TH 7:10 O®FUN SIZE (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:00, 2:10. 4 50. 7:00. 9:20 MON-TH 4:60. 700.9:20 O® PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 (R) SAT-SUN 12:30. 2:40.5:00, 7:20. 9:40 MON-TH 6:00, 7:20. 9:40 HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (PG) SAT-SUN 12:20, 2:30. 4:40. 6:50, 9:00 MON-TH 4 40. 6:60. 9:00, Cast members for Maple Valley High School’s fall musical the Wizard of Oz ready the set for the upcoming production. said Shoemaker. “Dorothy brought me to tears in rehearsal.” Shoemaker said this will be the first time to have an “actual pit orchestra.” The orchestra will have a yellow brick road in a horseshoe surrounding it in its new location in a section of the first two rows. Community support has been outstanding said Shoemaker. Cast for the Wizard of Oz includes: Jaden Henke as Dorothy; Catie Eldridge, Scarecrow/Hunk; Colton Parish, Tinman/Hickory; Justin Heinsen; Lion/Zeke, Hailey Bennett, Wicked Witch/Ms. Gulch, Anna Pash, Glinda/Aunt Em; Chris Steffler, Uncle Henry/ Oz Guard; Lee Christopher, Wizard/Professor Marvel; Seth Trowbridge, under­ study, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion; Zandra Siple, under- Cool Looks JOIN OUR PINK CAMPAIGN to benefit “Speak Hope”, making strides against breast cancer team Pink... Hair Tinsel • Mascara • Feathers • Color Rub • Extensions • Color Applications Various pinkproducts thatportion ofproceeds go to “Speak Hope” 207 N. Main St., Nashville 517-852-0313 Foryour convenience, please use back entrance TEAM... EnVu u study, Glinda and Wicked Witch; Abby Smith, under­ study, Dorothy; Alex Ermel and Skylar Miller, crow, Ozian; Dillon Walker, crow, monkey, Ozian; Garret Shaw, tree, Ozian; Jessie Fuller, tree, poppy, Ozian; Haley Cook tree, Ozian, Jitterbug, poppy; Alicia Carter, poppy, Ozian; Mallory Cogswell,optimistic voice, Ozian; Zoey Robinson, Baileigh Schrader, Marissa Hunter,Bronwyn Carter, poppy, Ozian; Courtney Walker, Niko (monkey cap­ tain), Ozian; Stacie Ellison, monkey, , Ozian; Mason Miller, monkey, munchkin, Winkie; Jason Green, mon­ key; Auzzie Fuller, monkey, Ozian; Kalie Hanson, mon­ key, munchkin barrister; Olivia Roush, monkey, munchkin, Ozian; Jared Mater, monkey, Winkie; Emily Mattocks, Jitterbug, Ozian, poppy; Abby Mater, Jitterbug, poppy, Ozian, Mariana Ramirez, Jitterbug, Ozian, poppy; Heather Rockwell, Jitterbug; Megan Walker, Jitterbug, munchkin mayor, Ozian, monkey, poppy; Amber Feasel, Jitterbug; Alicia Decker and Breana Seavolt, Jitterbug, Ozian; Zachery Thompson, Winkie general; Mackenzie O’Toole, Winkie; Emily Iszler, Winkie, munchkin coroner, Ozian; Jared Mater, Dakota Wagner, ■ Lucas Miller, Winkie; Brian Lu, Winkie, Ozian; Cody Hall and Austin Zank,Winkie, Ozian; Isaac Christopher, spook, Ozian; Kara Kirchhoff, munchkin ;Hunter Loveland, city father; Rebecca Peck, city mother number two; Jaydi Briones, city mother number three; Marissa Roberts, teacher number one; Addison Ramey, teacher number two, Ozian; Esther Brooke, Alyssia Clay, Olivia Peck, Nathan Gorman, Hailey Cross, Christy Brooke, munchkins; Kaycie Schrader,woman munchkin; Seth Wiehe, munchkin; Cameron Wells, braggart; Aubrey Pinter, fiddler; Marissa Duffey, Ann Brooke, Elizabeth Christopher, Carleigh Lundquist, Bruce Gorman, Marlee Youngs, munchkins; Matthew Morris, Matthew Slaght, Gary Preisman, Lollipop Guild. The choreography team includes: Haley Cook, Emily Mattocks, Catie Eldridge, Jaden Henke, Anna Pash, Savannah Vanstee; Student Director, Meghann Zank; assistant to costumes, Savannah Vanstee; assistant to technology, Garret Shaw; assistant to fabulousity: Zoey Robinson. Wizard of Oz perform­ ance dates and times are: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. with matinee performances Saturday’s at 2 p.m. Nashville church hosting blood drive Nov 8 Grace Community Church, 8950 E. M-79, just east of Nashville, will host a blood drive Thursday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old, be in reasonably good health, weigh a mini­ mum of 110 pounds and not have donated blood in 56 days. Anyone who thinks he or she is not a good candidate for a blood donation should think again. Sometimes, peo­ ple with high blood pressure and diabetes suspect they’re not eligible to give blood. Many cancer survivors also believe they will be deferred because of their previous ill­ ness. “That’s not always the case,” said Todd Kulman, communications program manager for the Great Lakes Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross. “We’re working to dispel myths and to educate people about who can give blood and when.” In the United States, about 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate blood. The most common reason someone might not be able to give on any given day is low hemoglobin. Red Cross offi­ cials say that measure of iron in red blood cells can often be improved by eating more iron-rich foods or by talking to a doctor about taking iron supplements. “The good thing is, most deferrals are for a short peri­ od of time,” said Kulman. “Most of the time, people can monitor and address the cause, and then come back to give blood again. Donors with high blood pressure can give blood as long as their condition is controlled. Diabetics can donate if their blood sugar is controlled with diet, oral medication or with most insulins. Some cancer survivors can also donate. People with a history on nonhematologic cancer must be cancer-free for one year, have completed all their treatments and meet other eligibility criteria. To make an appointment to donate blood call 800­ 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 27,2012 — Page 3 harry arry County and Schedule of Events S Leadership students Hailey Bennett (from left), Meghann Zank, Holley Brooke, Mack Perkins, Travis Franks prepare to rake lawns for community service project. kici sSi Js.* tr-W?l L “ llL t Free lawn raking for Maple Valley residents Maple Valley Leadership students will rake lawns for free in both Vermontville and Nashville from now until the snow flies, said Teacher Norma Jean Acker in a press release. Ik u u J Mi * ^fesfea esea । * i K Students will be available during the 8 to 9:15 a.m. leadership class period and occasionally after school and on weekends by special arrangement. During class time is best. Saturday Nite Specials ~ Prime Rib Roast Pork & Dressing Gtjtajl fe isfc ^61 st. tah tab. (a 'sc BhfeliilaHt.il hi M |'k n stefcafe ■ Saturday thru Thursday 4 Dinners to choosefrom Zicafflm Mtesfe m BBfcoion.Grtir te sat B fete? [b Mtett Witter **gte 11 IKK hinalH^ IKfelliljite A® dirt IfifrlS” 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Includes potato, vegetable, roll, soup and salad bar & dessert Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Home Copkin’ at its Best! LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194. 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. t* 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 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM fat,, p . .'$■••' BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH '9617 E. Baseline Rd. _ Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) tf0 r tr^ Church Service....................... 9 a.m. Sunday School............... 10:30 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG (Nursery Provided) ’ <<r 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 If interested in the raking service, contact a leadership student or call the Maple Valley High School office at 517-852-9275 and leave a message with phone number and a good time to call. “Our focus groups are sen­ ior citizens and handicapped individuals, but we are really willing to help almost anyone who needs.it,” said Acker. This project was started last fall with the intention that it will continue to grow. "We have discovered that there are so many ways to help out in the community. Raking leaves may seem like such a simple thing, but if we can help someone who really needs it - well, it's a chance for us to give back to the community in a positive way,” seniors Meghann Zank and Hailey Bennett said in a written statement. 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. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship.............................. 9:45 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 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 Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Oct. 29 Beef hot dog, potato salad, green beans, peaches, bun. Tuesday, Oct. 30 Baked potato bar, chili, tossed salad, orange, crack­ ers. Wednesday, Oct. 31 Goulash, com, broccoli, pineapple, Halloween treat. Thursday, Nov. 1 Sloppy Jo, potato wedges, coleslaw, banana, bun. Friday, Nov. 2 Swiss steak and gravy, baked potato, tossed salad, sliced pears, dinner roll. Seafood pasta salad, coleslaw, tropical fruit, cook­ ie. Wednesday, Oct. 31 Cottage cheese, com and black bean salad, citrus sec­ tions, granola bar. Thursday,- Nov. 1 Chicken salad, broccoli raisin salad, peaches, bun. Friday, Nov. 2 Braunschweiger and Swiss cheese, baked beans, sliced pears, bun. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Oct. 29 Beans and beef franks, broccoli, spiced apples, cookie. Tuesday, Oct. 30 Sliced turkey with gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, orange. Wednesday, Oct 31 Goulash, com, broccoli, pineapple. Thursday, Nov. 1 Breakfast sandwich, hash Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Oct. 29 * Sliced roast beef and Ched­ dar cheese, kidney bean salad, applesauce, bun. Tuesday, Oct. 30 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45a A.M. Service................................... 11 a P.M. Service.................................... 6 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 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 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 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. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE brown cubes, spiced apples, orange juice. Friday, Nov. 2 Swiss steak, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, stewed toma­ toes, cherry crisp, cookie. Activities Calendar Monday, Oct. 29 Hastings Music; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m. G^ - 10:30-12:30 Cards. Wednesday, Oct. 31 Hastings - Music; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. 1 Thursday, Nov. Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Quilting 11:30 am.; Beading 5 p.m. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, Nov. 2 Hastings Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. 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 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, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 06735449 �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 27, ■2012 Memories of the Fast This week in Nashville history Local news of late October 1928 was the opening of a new Dixie service station on Nashville’s South Main Street. The unusual octagonal building was one of several constructed by the company in Michigan at that time, and was the second to be opened in Barry County. It was located at the Main and Fuller intersection. In late October 1925, Nashville grocer John Appelman rented the Buxton Block, extreme right, as new quarters for his store located in the Kellogg (old Buel and White) building across the corner. This photo was taken some time after Appelman’s move; his name appears on the front edge of the open awning. To date, there have been sev­ eral cracked heads and a few bullets exchanged, and both sides have come to town to talk with lawyers. 1874 — The $240 annual license fees paid last week by the local saloon keepers will be placed in a special fund, which eventually will be used for erecting a new jail. 1877 Several weeks This Memories of the Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News Oct. 26, 1982. 1873 There’s trouble again at Mud Creek. Two families, whose names will not be mentioned unless they carry out their threats to take legal action, have been feud­ ing over a borrowed sap pan. ago, Master Fred Dean of Maple Grove wrote to President [Rutherford] Hayes, asking for his and his wife’s picture. Yesterday, he received the picture, mailed from the presidential mansion and now is the envy of all his friends. • 1878 — The hunters, Downing, Buel, Austin and Wilson, have returned from the north. They killed 33 deer, one bear and shot at a raging lion ... The novel sight of a black bear was wit­ nessed by Nashville folks Wednesday. The beast is tame and is the property of Mr. Pouk, who aims to settle here. 1879 — Wolcott, the progressive hardware dealer, has received his third carload of the famous Jackson “Common Sense” wagons, (congratulations Kori [3 & on your bachelor’s degree. You did it! 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SATURDAY 4:00 RM. - CLOSE! which is clear proof of who Sprague and Rasey, have the Michigan-Navy football sells the wagons in these agreed to close every game. 1927 — The high school evening except Saturday at parts. 1880 — Wheat 95, pota­ 8:30 p.m., through the win­ athletic association promot­ ed an indoor track meet at toes 50, oats 30, com 40, ter. thermometer 35 ... The 1906 — The Lentz Table the community house Friday Michigan Central Railroad is Company now has more than night, with contestants divid­ selling tickets for half price ed into three teams: Podunk, 100 men on their payroll. to your choice of the land 1923 — The local chapter Boob Center and Hicksville. grant areas in Iowa, Kansas, of the [Women’s Christian The Podunk team, captained Dakota, Minnesota, Temperance Union] now has by Harold Wright, won the Nebraska and Arkansas. a membership of 62. meet and was awarded a tin 1882 — An east Roxand 1924 — A supposedly cup, suitably engraved with a farmer offers $500 to anyone vacant house just east of piece of broken glass. who will break up a match Euper’s comers, two miles 1928 — M.J. Hinckley between his daughter and a east of Woodland, was raid­ will be manager of the new man already too much mar­ ed Monday night by seven Dixie service station, which ried. officers and a huge moon­ will have a formal opening 1898 — There has been shine still, 100 gallons of Friday on South Main Street. another attempted highway mash and several gallons of New Dixie stations are going robbery in East Castleton. moonshine were siezed. up all over Michigan, but Saturday night while Charlie Three men were arrested. this is the second one to be Murray was driving home Prosecuting Attorney Kim opened in Barry County. 1929 — Reed Street, late, two meh stepped into Sigler accompanied Sheriff the road near the Ed Kinne Parker and other officers on which has been closed for place and grabbed his horse the raid. complete regrading and by the bridle. Charlie pulled 1925 — John Appelman gravelling, is to be reopened out his pistol, fired over the has rented the Buxton build­ Tuesday. Meanwhile, the head of the animal and ing and is moving his gro­ road north of the river on swung his buggy whip, all in cery store there from the Main Street has become the same instant. The horse Frank Kellogg store, across practically impassable, and reared, throwing the men the comer. dozens of cars have been aside, and he escaped. 1926 — Roe Tuttle (of stuck there since the heavy 1899 — Dr. John I. Baker Nashville), who is a member rains of last week. of 1930 — Phillip Maurer of Climax, who recently of the University bought the home and prac­ Michigan band is getting and Lloyd Everts are attend­ tice of Dr. L.F. Weaver here, some nice trips this fall. On ing the General Motors now is moved in and on the Friday ofthis week, the band School of Technology at travels to Philadelphia to Flint. job. 1901 — Two carloads of give a concert and attend a 1932 — Our new poles arrived last week and banquet. Saturday, they travwork now is progressing on el on to Baltimore to play at * Continued next page the Citizens Telephone line which is being extended south of town. j 1902 — This is the season for political rallies, and The Place to Gofor Professional Stylin Nashville is getting a good MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN number of them. This Saturday night there will be HAIR STYLING & NAILS three political speakers in Open Tuesday - Friday Nashville. All speeches will S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. be in the opera house; admis­ sion free. . 08787977 |k 1903 Hall Brothers, who operate the drug store in Vermontville, were acquitted by a jury Thursday on the Pray for our Nation charge of violating the local option law. Two M.A.C. stu­ 108” Wide Cotton Prints dents, serving as spotters for Great For Quilt Backs the Anti-Saloon league, claimed they had bought Good Selection Flannel liquor from the store for medical use and that the Calico, Monotones, Solids, Halls failed to report the Fleece, Denin, Twill sale. 1904 The 120-acre Zippers, Thread, Buttons, farm of the late Daniel Trims, Patterns Jackson, in Maple Grove, QUESTIONS was sold at public auction ASK US... Saturday, in the opera house. H.E. Downing bid the prop­ 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 erty in at $2,715. OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; 1905 — Three of the bar­ Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm 07613314 bershops, those of Purchis, --------— —| Hulst us Cleaners eaners Pick-Up c-p Station aon 1 -517-852-9 481 ». <i t .aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa* �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 27, 2012 — Page 5 Continued from previous page Community Hospital, estab­ lished in the former Elliston residence, corner of State and Maple streets by two Woodland nurses and the Village of Nashville, attract­ ed about 200 persons (at an open house) Wednesday and Thursday of last week. The hospital suite, which has three beds, including a pri­ vate room and an operating room, is entirely separate from the living quarters of the family. 1937 — Eight students from Nashville were among the 5,181 now enrolled at Michigan State College. They are Paul Pennock, Pauline Fumiss, Vidian Roe, Gerald Pratt, Louise Lentz, James Wooton, Louis Kraft and Carl Brown. Students from all but four of Michigan’s 83 counties, from 35 other states and four foreign countries are enrolled at M.S.C. for instruction this term. 1939 — Entire proceeds of the Nashville-Way land football game, to be played here Friday afternoon, will be used toward buying new basketball uniforms. Coach Leonard Bums lists his tenta­ tive line-up for the game: Charles Higdon, le; Doyle Swan, It; Wayne Skedgell, 1g; Clifford Ross, c; Donald Skedgell, rg; Ed Bassett, rt. Gerald Lewis Aldrich VERMONTVILLE, MI Gerald Lewis Aldrich, age 82, of Vermontville passed away Thursday, October 25 th, 2012 2012 at his Vermontville home. Gerald was bom in Lansing, on September 19, 1930 the son of the late Donovan and La Vange (Fletcher) Aldrich. He was raised in the Bath, area attending local schools grad­ uating from Bath High School in 1948. During his time in school, Gerald was honored to be a part of the (NFO) for many years. For several years Gerald six man football team that was involved in the was inducted into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival as a producer and Fame in 2007. was active in coordinating He married Jane the chicken BBQ at the (Carmoney) Aldrich, the Vermontville Methodist couple had three children Church in Vermontville dur­ before divorcing. ing the festival. Later in life Gerald retired from Maple he enjoyed participating in Valley Schools as transporta­ tractor shows with his tion supervisor. nephew and his family. Gerald was a successful Gerald was always willing Frank Purchis was one of three Nashville barbers farmer in the Vermontville to lend his- insight, experi­ agreeing to temporarily curtail business hours, com- area and over the years has ence, and hard work with mencing in late October 1905. The News announced raised beef cattle, crops and others. In his spare time vegetables which the family the barbershops would close at 8:30 p.m. every day Gerald enjoyed fishing, and sold at the Lansing City except Saturday, throughout the winter months. Market. Gerald was an active especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. 1948 — Robert R. Fueri of member of the National Gerald is survived by a Organization Route One, Nashville, has Farming bought out the interest of I.E. Rude in the Standard service AUTO SERVICE CENTER station on South Main Street. Your Local GM Mr. Fueri’s son, Robert, Jr., Automotive Specialists now a sergeant in the Army LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 Air Force stationed in Our Diagnostic Computer Software Massachusetts, will be asso­ is Compatible With All Makes & Models ciated with him in the busi­ ness. 1949 — Grading has start­ Owner, left Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 20 yean experience Our Family Serving Yours** ed last week on the site for 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE the new grade school on Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Fuller Street, adjacent to the Operated Funeral Home new athletic field, but it is Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room doubtful if construction on Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free the building will get under­ Ample Parking •Accommodations Up to 300 way before spring — largely due to uncertainty of tax val­ (517) 852-9712 Scott A. Daniels uation figures in the district VISA Digital TV Antennas • Towers • Winegard caused by county revision in 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville o & Ff?ily Channel Master • Rotors • Digital Converters Owner/Manager recent months. 269-967-8241 THE Antenna Men | Antenna Accessories • Custom Installation Cell Phone & 4G Boosters 11 TV Antenna & Tower Installation, Repair & Removal [ nsured • Guaranteed • 40 Years Experience www.theantennamen.com Vermontville United Methodist Women’s Craft and Bake 108 N. Main Street Friday & Saturday, Nov. 2 & 3 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. icwy wy Proceeds to gofor Missions at the United Methodist Church /^Nashville United Methodist Church’s^ 'Annual Turkey Supper Saturday, November 10, 201" 4:00-7:00pm „ Comer of Washington & State Tickets: Adults...$8 4-12 ...$6 • 3 & under FEEE -07613242 j son, Jerald Aldrich of Vermontville; his grandchil­ dren Lesley (Brock) DeGroot and Mark Porritt; and several great grandchil­ dren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janet Porritt in 1994, Jill Aldrich in 1964 and his brothers, Robert and Fletcher Aldrich and nephew, Lee Aldrich. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 29, 2012, with Pastor Kathy Smith officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the funeral service beginning at 1 p.m. until service time. Interment will take place privately at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. In lieu of flowers the fam­ ily has requested memorial contributions can be made to the the Maple Valley Scholarship fund or charity of donor's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in NashvillePlease visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 27, 2012 CEMETERY, continued from page 1 photographed 3,000 grave markers, and entered detailed information on a spreadsheet! First and last name, plot number, date of birth and date of death, cause of death, mother’s maiden name, occupation, residence, siblings; and if a veteran, which branch of service, Early foundations rested on stones instead of con­ crete and over time have crumbled and caused the markers to lean. Markers such as this depict an original settler to the village of Vermontville. Note there are dates but no name on this marker. Forrest Allan Gardner stands near a maple he helped to plant eight years ago. Due to the death of 28 “huge” maples, 30 have been planted throughout the grounds at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Mary Emma Grant, buried in 1966, has the distinction of living the longest. She was born in 1860, living to 106. Jack Rathburn, former president of the Woodlawn Pennock a than to pr ec nst t No appointments, no hassles, no excuses. Just one shot will protect you from both seasonal flu viruses and H1N1. Make sure you are protected before flu season hits. rank and location served. Cemetery board, mentored Allan Gardner and contin­ So far, 2,954 plots have been verified against burial ues to volunteer his time and energy to its care. records. Burial permits are records. Some information is Gardner, to purchase the 23 on file and date back to 1962. especially difficult to trace as acres known as Woodlawn Other information has come there are blank spots on the Cemetery. from 135 years ofboard min­ grounds where people are Gardner enjoys visiting utes, and Gardner has buried, but no marker is with people as they come to scanned in each page, num­ present, said Gardner. the cemetery. He asks ques­ bering 14,000 documents. “Back then, family would tions to gather information “Two years ago I only come up and bury their for the database. Gardner knew how to turn that thing own,” said Gardner. “There said many cemeteries have on,” said Gardner, pointing were many babies.” lots of rules and regulations, to a laptop computer. “I’ve Originally founded by but he believes that disgraces enjoyed this. To me this was early settlers, the first ceme- the family. There are only a important; it’s for the future tery,. Pioneer Cemetery, was couple of rules. . at history of this place.” deemed not large enough by Woodlawn: No artificial The oldest grave is dated the founding fathers. These flowers or rose bushes due to 1897. This information was 20 men each contributed See CEMETERY, page 12 found from an undertaker’s $100 in 1873, according to Flu shots available from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the following dates: November 2 November 9 November 16 November 30 December 7 December 14 December 21 No appointment necessary. Cash customers only, no insurance billing. Open to the public. Pennock Pharmacy vaccinates adults over 18 only. 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Hastings, Ml 49058 WB y269-045-9554 �Page 8 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 27,2012 LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John J. Jarvis and Sarah R. Jarvis, to Mortgage First Central Corporation, A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 19, 1993 and recorded August 11, 1993 in Liber 580, Page 127, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Eight and 75/100 Dollars ($44,708.75) 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 11/15/2012 Said premises are located in the City of Plainwell, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 8, 1324.91 feet due East of the Southwest corner thereof; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West 208.71 feet; thence due East 417.41 feet; thence South 0 degrees 50 minutes East 208.72 feet; thence due West 417.41 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 §600.3241 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 the property is sold at foreclo­ sure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper-, ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 13, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.Q. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 326.9865 (10-13)(11-03) 7571775 LEGAL NOTICE GFWC to feature business owner Betsy Smith, owner of Bella Grande & Bella’s in Charlotte, will speak at the 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, meet­ ing of the Greater Federation Women’s Club of Vermontville, which will be held at the Vermontville NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Methodist Church. FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING Smith will share the story AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL­ of starting two businesses in INFORMATION OBTAINED LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ Charlotte. Bella Grande and WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE are POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Bella’s LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS OFFICE AT THE NUMBER INCONSISTENT WITH THE BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS FOREGOING. IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW DEFAULT having been made in REQUIRES US TO ADVISE the conditions of a certain YOU THAT COMMUNICATION Mortgage made on October 6, FROM OUR OFFICE COULD 2003, by Steven E. Hard, Sr. and BE INTERPRETED AS AN Patricia J. Hard, husband and ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A wife,, as Mortgagor, given by them DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ to MainStreet Savings Bank, MATION OBTAINED MAY BE FSB, whose address is 629 West USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. State Street, Hastings, Michigan IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE 49058, as Mortgagee, and MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE recorded on October 10, 2003, in BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE the office of the Register of MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT Deeds for Barry County, OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE Michigan, in Instrument Number ENTITLED TO THE 1115335, which mortgage was BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ assigned to Commercial Bank by MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. an Assignment of Mortgage MORTGAGE SALE - Default dated June 12, 2012, recorded has been made in the conditions on June 14, 2012, in Instrument of a mortgage made by Gregory Number 2012-001178, Barry A. Judkins and Nienke M. County Records, on which Judkins, husband and wife, to Mortgage there is claimed to be Mortgage Electronic due and unpaid, as ofthe date of Registrations Systems, Inc., as this Notice, the sum of One nominee for lender and lender's Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand successors ' and/or assigns, One Hundred Fifty and 07/100 Mortgagee, dated March 14, •Dollars ($122,150.07); and no 2007 and recorded March 27, suit or proceeding at law or in 2007 in Instrument Number equity having been instituted to 1177921, Barry County Records, recover the debt or any part Michigan. Said mortgage is now thereof secured by said held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by Mortgage, and the power of sale assignment. There is claimed to in said Mortgage having become be due at the date hereof the operative by reason of such sum of One Hundred Twenty- default; NOTICE IS HEREBY Nine Thousand Five Hundred GIVEN that on Thursday, Seventy-Five and 62/100 Dollars November 29, 2012 at 1:00 ($129,575.62) including interest o'clock in the afternoon, at the at 6% per annum. Barry County Courthouse in Under the power of sale con­ Hastings, Michigan, that being tained in said mortgage and the one of the places for holding the statute in such case made and Circuit Court for Barry County, provided, notice is hereby given there will be offered for sale and that said mortgage will be fore­ sold to the highest bidder or bid­ closed by - a sale of the mort- ders at public auction or venue gaged premises, or some part of for purposes of satisfying the them, at public vendue at the amounts due and unpaid on said Barry County Circuit Courthouse Mortgage, together with all allow­ iin Hastings, Michigan in Barry able costs of sale and includable County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on attorney fees, the lands and 11/15/2012 Said premises are premises in said Mortgage men­ located in the Township of tioned and described as follows: Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF and are described as:. MICHIGAN, The land referred to in this BARRY, Commitment is located in the DESCRIBED AS: Beginning at Township of Rutland, County of the Northeast comer of Lot 6 of Barry, State of Michigan, and is Block 6 of Eastern addition to the Village of Hastings, according to described as follows: Lot 5, Fairview Estates Number the recorded Plat thereof; thence 1, Rutland Township, Barry South along the East line of said County, Michigan, as recorded in Lot 6 and its Southerly extension, 165.50 feet to the Centerline of Liber 6 of Plats, Page 6. The redemption period shall be 6 vacated Walnut Street; thence months from the date of such South 89 degrees 47 minutes sale, unless determined aban­ west along said Centerline, 93.82 doned in accordance with MCLA feet; thence North 00 degrees 29 §600.3241 a, in which case the minutes 30 seconds West, redemption period shall be 30 165.58 feet to a point on the days from the date of such sale. North line of Lot 5 of Block 6 of TO ALL PURCHASERS: The said Eastern addition; thence foreclosing mortgagee can North 89 degrees 50 minutes rescind the sale. In that event, East along the North line of said your damages, if any, are limited Lots 5 and 6, a distance of 95.00 solely to the return of the bid feet to the place of beginning. amount tendered at sale, plus Commonly known as: 420/430 S. Hanover, Hastings, Michigan interest. If the property is sold at foreclo­ 49058 Parcel Number: 08-055­ sure sale, pursuant to MCL 220-019-00 The period within 600.3278, the borrower will be which the above premises may held responsible to the person be redeemed shall expire six (6) who buys the property at the months from the date of sale, mortgage foreclosure sale or to unless determined abandoned in the mortgage holder for damage accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. to the property during the 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper- days from the time of such sale. ty, please contact our office as Dated: October 15, 2012 FOS­ TER, SWIFT, COLLINS & you may have certain rights. SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL Dated: October 13, 2012 BANK Benjamin J. Price of Orlans Associates, P.C. Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Servicer Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. P.O. Box 5041 Washington Square Lansing, Ml Troy, Ml 48007-5041 48933 (517) 371-8253 (10­ File No. 241.0764 20)(11-10) 77671916 (10-13)(11-03) 77571780 LEGAL NOTICE NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Lori Ann Dussia , an unmarried woman,, Mortgagors, Mortgagors, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated the 2nd day of November, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of December, 2005 in Instrument No. 1157602 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11 on which mortgage ere iss came ue aat thee there claimed too bee due, date of this notice, the s,um of One Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Nine and 11/100 ($184899.11), and no suit or proceeding 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 statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of November, 2012 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the. Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 2.0% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, sit­ uated in the City of Delton, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as fol­ lows, to wit: Lot 17 of Shady Heights, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 37, Barry County Records. During the six (6) months imme­ diately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days imme­ diately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 10/6/2012 Deutsche Bank National Trust u Company, py, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 HW Dussia (10­ 06)(10-27)) . 06793339 For Sale SALE: 1 deluxe style queen cedar log headboard and 2 deluxe cedar log style night­ stands, $400 save $140. Crooked Creek Woodwork­ ing. (269)948-7921 Business Services BASEMENT PROOFING: WATERPROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERV­ ICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free estimates. (517)290-5556. Sporting Goods EURO MOUNTS: $60. Plaques starting at $10. Dave Crooked Creek Yonker, (269)948Woodworking. 7921 consignment/resale stores located downtown. Shoppers and consignors from all over Michigan are customers, according to a press release. Find out how to benefit from shopping and consign­ ing and what it takes to be an entrepreneur in today’s econ­ omy. Everyone is invited to attend and new members are always welcome. 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 discrimi­ nation 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. n0c6-7r6 aa8n0n9n0 BOUM. HOUSNQ opportunity Call anytime to place your Maple Valley News ads 269-M5-95Mor14H-8M85 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the Vermontville Township November 6, 2012 General Election has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Vermontville Township Office, 120 E. First St., Vermontville, MI. The Public Accuracy Test will be conducted by Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township Clerk, to demonstrate that the tabulators that will be used to tabulate the ballots of the election have been pre­ pared in accordance with the law. Sharon Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk 07612900 Jhank QJjdh for participating in or donating to our Service Day to pay for prom this year. Mr. & Mrs. Anderson Goodtime Nashville Pharmacy C-8tore Southend Bears Den Greenlight Drivers Ed Shirley’s Diner Dewey’s Corner Store There will be another Service Day in the Springfor anyone who is interested. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 27,2012 — Page 9 The second meeting of a new interest group in Nashville had nearly 40 in attendance Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Kellogg School gym. The group decided on the name Nashville Area Citizens Coaliton, NACC. Visitors to the Nashville Area Citizens Coalition meeting'were invited to paint a styrofoam cup to be placed in the fence on the corner of Queen and Washington streets. Becky Ewing decorates a cup for the public art project. display of painted cups lodged in the fence at the corner of the property. “Art doesn’t have to be complicated to be cool,” said Heaton who invited people to stay after the meeting, tour the aft and paint a cup for the project. Heaton announced BUGS is preparing to have community raised bed gar­ dens in the spring, with the help of Chris Ewing (pres­ ent) of Ewing’s Garden and Landscaping. In a follow up conversa- tion with Dexter Thursday, Oct. 25 with the Maple Valley News she said 39 people had signed in for the Tuesday meeting. “I am so impressed,” said Dexter. “People really thought about things they wanted to do and brought their ideas.” When asked if volunteers stepped forward to assist with events she said “the response was wonderful.” Rick Moore addressed members of NACC, a recently formed group that held its second meeting Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Kellogg School. Moore spoke on past and future plans for the Paul Henry Trail. Bonnie Hanford (from left), Margaret Carroll and Dorothy McMillen painted cups after the NACC meeting. The cups are for placement in a public art project at the cor­ ner of Queen and Washington streets. Junior high student council elected Have a Sponsors Trick or Treat for UNICEF Need? - |I 90(l]l Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. 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! Maple Valley Junior High student council (from left) Trent Moore, Sequoya Henigan, Dillon Terpening, Emma Franklin, Adam Zank, and May Russell, sponsoring Trick or Treat for UNICEF. The six-member team of the Maple Valley Junior Hig Student Council includes: Mae Russell and Austin Zank, sixth grade; Emma Franklin and Dillon Terpening, seventh; Sequoya Henigan and Trent Moore, eighth. The council is sponsoring Trick or Treat for UNICEF. Members made a video to promote the project at the last meeting, said Judy Fox, teacher in a press release. Participants will carry a box with them while trick or treating and ask for a small donation to help those in need. In addition a deposit box will be available for donations at Trunk or Treat in Nashville. Students elected to the council must be responsible, respectful and a positive role model for the school, said Fox. Interested students filled out an application list­ ing qualifications. Candidates campaigned with the election Thursday Sept. 27. The first meeting included the selection of activities and class colors for homecoming week. Council members help with assembly activi­ ties; decorate for dances and sponsor community and school improvement oppor­ tunities. “They are an enthusiastic group who intend to make this school year a great one to remember,” said Fox. 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 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 27, 2012 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues EATRAN needs voter support To the editor: EATRAN is Eaton County’s only public trans­ portation. It will be dissolved by the end of the year, unless it has support of voters Nov. 6. Some people believe that no one rides EATRAN. Please let me enlighten those who believe that. It is a fact that total ridership since October 2011 through Sept. 30 of this year was 152,319. That is the number of people who stepped on and were transported by EATRAN buses in one year. Those who use EATRAN are people who use public transportation to get back and forth to work, for med­ ical care, to attend school, for shopping or just to visit friends or family. Along with meeting those needs, an additional average of 1,700 containers of food are deliv­ ered each month in the coun­ ty for those who depend on Meals on Wheels program. The quarter-mill replace­ ment on the ballot is not a new tax. For our household, it amounts to $7.91 a year. I know I pitch more out of my refrigerator for waste than what I pay a year on my taxes for EATRAN. I have never had to use EATRAN, and count myself lucky. However, many peo­ ple are in need ofthe service. Bridget King, 14, from Vermontville, helps with a public art project involving styro­ I feel this is a humanitarian foam cups and paint. The project is on display at the corner of Queen and vote. It is just the right thing Washington Streets in Nashville. Kellogg School is the home of Building Unlimited to do. Keep EATRAN mov­ Growth and Sustainability (BUGS) and was one of 52 stops on the Arts and Eats tour, ing; vote yes Nov. 6. Arts and Eats tour stops in Nashville Oct. 20 and 21. Visitors to BUGS were invited to paint a cup to add to the display. JoeAnn Nehmer, Vermontville County treasurer candidate has 'new ideas’ To the editor: Vote for Bob Robinson for Eaton County treasurer. He has the no-nonsense and sharp financial sense we need. After years of what I consider flat leadership and uninspired development in this office, we need someone like Bob who has real leader­ ship skills and new ideas. With 35 years of business experience, he will be the dependable and trustworthy “people’s” eye we need on county finances. Bob will bring compassion to the position and work hard to help folks with their tax issues. He will give the per­ sonal touch people deserve in tough times. Robinson will make this a productive elected position by managing finances, improving communications, updating the office, and working on our economy. Lisa Lyons, Eaton Rapids Robinson has financial experience To the editor: County treasurer is not a hand-me-down government job for the old boys’ club. It’s an office that belongs to the people of Eaton County. So, I’m voting for Bob Robinson to be our next treasurer. He has 35 years of business experience, 17 years of financial experience, and he excels at public rela­ ideas — a plan to make it tions. something more for the peoHis work as treasurer of ple of Eaton County. With the United Way and state more than 50 bipartisan legislators, and budget work endorsements, Robinson is with state and national the obvious “people’s” organizations make him the choice for Eaton County perfect “people’s” candidate. treasurer. 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Maple Valley won two three-^et matches to get to the final though, topping Fowler 25-16, 25-27, 15-12 and then Stockbridge 18-25, 25-17, 15-8. “After overcoming the odds, this team showed exactly how much focus they could have,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter. “Everything we have worked on all season showed up during this tour­ nament - Focus, fundamen­ tals, playing each point at a time.” The Lions were the eighth seed heading into bracket play, and had to face the top seed Fowler. Fowler earned that seed in part with a 25­ 19, 25-13 win over the Lions to start the day. That was Maple Valley’s lone loss in pool play. The Lions split with Webberville 25-12, 22­ 25 and the Perry JV team 22­ 25, 25-16. The Lions spread out their Lion senior Halie Varney sets herself up to hit an attack against Olivet Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) kills on the day, with Olivia Ricketts leading the way with 26. Hadley Joppie had 22 and Loisa Larino Mora had 20. Kandys Larsen passed up 52 assists, and Marissa Pierce had a team-high 67 digs on the day. Carpenter said that Pierce had an outstanding day. She also had seven aces. Taylor Medina stepped in to serve for Larsen, who had a shoulder injury, and knocked six aces to go along with six digs. Maple Valley’s Timara Burd (left) and Olivia Ricketts go up to try and block stuff an Olivet attack during Tuesday’s KVA dual at Olivet High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lions closed out the Kalamazoo Valley Association regular season with a 3-2 loss at Olivet Tuesday. The two teams traded sets back and forth all night, with the Eagles pulling out the win 25-16, 17-25, 26-24, 16-25, 15-8. Joppie had 11 kills and Larino Mora added ten-. Larsen had 17 assists, and Timara Burd had 16. Pierce led the Lions with 16 digs. Carpenter said that Jordan Woodman was excellent for her team in the match. Woodman had a team-high three aces. Maple Valley is back in Olivet today (Oct. 25) for the KVA Tournament. The State postseason tour­ nament begins this week. The Lions are playing host to a Division 3 District Tournament, which opens Tuesday. The Lions have a first round bye, and will take on either Potterville or Byron in the district semifinals Thursday evening. Potterville and Byron meet up in the second of two opening round matches at Maple Valley High School Monday. Dansville and Bath meet in the first at 5:30 p.m. The winner of that match will face Laingsburg Thursday at 5:30 in the dis­ trict semifinals, while the Lions will play the second semifinal a half hour after the first. The district championship game is set for 10 a.m. Saturday. -a! 1 ♦ aakim^ * ® X3unaa I would like to thank you for this opportunity to speak with you regarding my candidacy for the District 1 Eaton County Commissioner office. As you know, I have been honored to represent you and your neighbors for the last six (6) years and I look forward to continuing to do so into the future. I will be celebrating 18 years of marriage this month to Becky. We have two children (Gabrielle and Connor) attending Charlotte High School. K Lffil 1® IK. fiR JfflJCWK lOBlffil f» CftJGlFI* .»U lS0Wf Accomplishments: • Recognized for excellence in leadership by Governors’ Engler, Granholm and Snyder • Completed in excess of 32 years of service in the Department of Corrections Administration • Graduated with honors earning a B.S. from MSU in Employment Relations and an M.A. from WMU in Public Administration t* fjOlfWHIS * ■fa As County Commission I Have... I am proud to introduce and thank the following individuals who have consistently endorsed and supported me: Kay Marsh M/Mrs. Leland Wheaton Amy Jo Kinyon M/Mrs. Eugene fisher Marsh/Tish Wondergem Wayne/Sandy Simpson Leo/Phyllis Trumble George/Ruth Mellious Bob/Lois Gardener Doug/Judy Gardner Brad/Terri Dow Rod/Sue Goodrich Joyce Martin M/Mrs. John Boyer Dale Wendorff Bill Bosworth Duane/Kim Eldred Jim/Karla Lilly Doug/Pam Lilly Tony/Kristie Faynor M/Mrs Greg Rogers Dar/Diann Benjamin Dave/Beverly Brown M/Mrs. Gary Goris Charlene Pearson Rob Piercefield Bill/Shirley Estep Bill/Marilyn Hosey M/Mrs. Greg Wendorff Kevin/Theresa Root Stanley Hosey M/Mrs. William Hosey Jeff/Cheryl Towe Lloyd/Elsie Wolever M/Mrs. Donald Roll M/Mrs. Eldon Hosey Jr. Ruth Wineman M/Mrs. Kevin Brummette M/Mrs. Robert Overholt Gary Overholt The Black Families’ M/Mrs. Leonard Brown The Hansbarger Families The Wilmore Families MEA UAW MCO (Michigan Corrections Officers) Plumbers & Pipefitters Union OPEIU • Attended every meeting of the County Board of Commissioners and assigned subcommittee and taken every vote. • Practiced fiscal responsibility with regard to county spending • Helped obtain grants supporting parks in Sunfield, Vermontville and Mulliken. • Fought to ensure local residents and contractors are given priority with coun­ ty projects • Supported the expansion of the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. • Fought to preserve farmland. • Endorsed the self-sustaining Eaton County Dental Clinic at no cost to con­ stituents. • Expanded at home business from 1000 to 2000 square feet. • Fought to move County Commission meetings to the evening so citizens’ voices may be heard. • Supported posting meeting minutes on the county website to ensure trans­ parency and access. I would also like to thank those individuals not mentioned at left, but whose support 1 so greatly appreciate! Paid for by the Committee to Elect Mike Hosey, 7475 N. Cochran Rd., Charlotte, MI 48813 �Page 12 — Just Say ’As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. October 27. 2012 CEMETERY, continued from page 6 thorns. Families are allowed to plant flowers and bushes. Due to the death of 28 “huge” maple trees, families have the opportunity to adopt a maple. So far, 30 have been planted, said Gardner. Near Corbin’s grave is another marker dear to Gardner’s heart. His best friend. Mark Wissink, is buried a few feet away. Wissink died in 2011, at age 53. He had diabetes and was unemployable, said Gardner. Wissink had volun­ teered at the cemetery the past four to five years. The oldest person record­ ed at Woodlawn is Mary Emma Grant. Grant died in 1966 at age 106. She had the record for a time as being the oldest person in the state of Forrest Allan Gardner stands at the grave of his son Volunteers help to plant maple trees. So far 30 trees have been planted. An adopt Corbin, who died from drowning 10 years ago. Gardner a tree program is in place where individuals may purchase a maple for Woodlawn often visited his son’s grave and has since adopted Woodlawn Cemetery as his passion. Cemetery. Your Health is at the Heart of it The Peripheral Vascular Clinic at Pennock Health Services, in conjunction with Spectrum Health, is bringing home top-notch cardiovascular care right here to Hastings. Heart disease is the second largest cause of death for Barry County residents. Pennock's new Peripheral Vascular Clinic, along with a continued commitment to patient education, state-of-the-art diagnostics and testing, furthers our goal to improve your health. Call 616.885.5000 or 1.800.466.4846 today for more information or an appointment. The Pennock Health Services Cardiology Team Michael Lojek,M.D. David Parker, M.D. Raymond Roden, M.D. Steven Wildem,M.D. PEN NOCKvr HEALTH 1009 W. Green St. ■ 269^945.3451 ■ www.pennockhealth.corn Michigan, according to Gardner. There is one mausoleum on the grounds with the date 1899. It houses a mother and son, Clara A. SquierVaughn, June 4, 1831 to April 25, 1908, and, John H. Squier, May 31, 1833 to July 19, 1901. The mausoleum is a favorite spot of visitors, said Gardner, who opened the gate for a tour inside. A lot ofthings heed repair, said Gardner, pointing to the foundation of a stone, near the mausoleum. The footings have shifted as there was no concrete under the marker, only rocks. Over time, the markers start to lean. In another area, Gardner points out an “Original Settler” marker, dated 1836. “I love this place,” said Gardner walking from area to area. “Some folks think I’m crazy,” he said as he smiled. Volunteering all of his time, he has not asked for any money. “I’ve never received 10 cents. I do this for the peo­ ple, for the family. They appreciate it.” Volunteers have joined Rathbum and Gardner in the upkeep of Woodlawn, including digging all the graves by hand. Rathbum was in the dis­ tance, raking near a tree. Rathbum recently resigned as president of the Woodlawn Cemetery board. There has been a contro­ versy over who owns the cemetery, whether Vermontville Township or if it is private. “I didn’t resign from the cemetery, just the board,” said Rathbum as he contin­ ued raking. A Facebook page for the cemetery was created by Gardner and has 243 “Likes.” Technology plans for the future are to create a virtual tour of each plot. Anyone from anywhere, with com­ puter access and Internet connection, would be able to visit the cemetery, virtually. Gardner’s parting words as he looks over the rolling land with tombstones, trees, bushes and flowers: “Enjoy this is a great asset to the community and many don’t realize it’s here.” � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-11-03.pdf b2e7b01fb41af3e238aa84d420aa4179 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 EAST STOLE ST HASTINGS, N 49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 44, November 3, 2012 Five candidates vying for three school board seats Incumbents April Heinze and Tim Burd will face chal­ lengers Melissa Faurot, Brian Green and Larry Filter for three four-year seats on Maple Valley Board of Education. All candidates were sent a questionnaire. Their answers are printed below. Incumbent Tim Burd, 50, lives in Nashville. He has served on the board since 2007. Burd is employed at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Battle Creek as a registered nurse, and has served as township trustee and county commissioner. “I have lived in the Maple Valley School district my entire adult life except from 2000-05, in New Mexico. Four of my children attend MV schools but all of my nine children have attended,” said Burd. Why are you runningfor a seat on the Maple Valley Board of Education? I think it is the responsibil­ ity of every citizen to be involved and serve their community in some capaci­ tyWhat are the most impor- Tim Burd Melissa Faurot tant issuesfacing the school the best things we, as a dis­ district? trict, have accomplished Recently, the financial sit­ since I have been on the uation has unfortunately board. Giving students choic­ taken precedence over es to succeed will hopefully almost all other issues. The retain existing students and ultimate goal of our school draw new students. should be preparing children Increase revenue? to function in society and I don’t think our commu­ give them as many opportu­ nity is in a position to nities as possible. increase revenue in any man­ What can Maple Valley ner other than with the Schools do to: ' increase of students. My concentration has been on Increase enrollment? The restructuring of our reducing expenditures in alternative high school into every way possible. What are your thoughts on the Pathways Academy along with the academy at privatization? I am fully in favor of priFuller Street Elementary are want their voice to be heard. What are the most impor­ tant issuesfacing the school district? There are many issues that deserve attention in our dis­ trict. A major one is the declining number of students attending Maple Valley and the lack of funding we receive. What can Maple Valley Schools do to: Increase enrollment? Offer new and innovative programs to encourage school of choice enrollment. Brian Green April Heinz# Increase revenue? Unfortunately there are ’vatizing anything and every­ Maple Valley and has a thing possible that will not bachelor of business admin­ limits to what schools can do to increase revenue. I plan on adversely affect the educa­ istration degree in accountcontacting our state repre­ tion of our children. ing. She has lived in the dis- sentative; they need to Maple Valley Schools has trict her entire life and curincrease funding for public recently begun Maple Valley rently has two children I education. encourage Academy and Maple Valley attending Maple Valley everyone in this district to Pathways Academy. What do Schools. contact their state representa­ you think ofthese programs Why are you runningfor a tive and let them know how and do you agree with differ­ seat on the Maple Valley important funding K-12 edu­ entiated learning methods? Board ofEducation? cation is. As stated above, I believe I believe in Maple Valley What are your thoughts on these are the best programs Schools. The drop in state privatization? we have implemented thus funding and economic I am against privatization. far. I am strongly supporting downturn has had a major Maple Valley Schools has the expansion of both of affect on our school district. recently begun Maple Valley these programs I support the wonderful staff Academy and Maple Valley Melissa Faurot, 32, we have at Maple Valley and Vermontville is a graduate of community members who See SCHOOL BOARD, pg. 3 Incumbent supervisor challenged in Vermontville Township Republican incumbent Jack Owens and challenger Democrat Jeff Seavolt will vie Tuesday, Nov. 6, for the position of supervisor for Vermontville Township. In other races, three candi­ dates will seek two township board seats: ■ Gary Goris who was appointed after the recall of Blair Miller, Rita Miller and G. Joe Harvey. The clerk and treasurer positions are unopposed. Jack Owens Current Supervisor for Vermontville Township Jack Owens, 53, was appointed to a trustee position in 2006. Owens, a Republican, is in his first term as supervisor. Owens is a graduate of Charlotte High School and continued his education in technical classes at Lansing Community College. Owens has lived in the township 21 years, is married with four grown chil­ dren and seven grandchil­ dren, and is currently employed as an account manager with Neff Engineering. He and his wife were involved in 4-H for six years and remain supporters of the 4-H youth at the Eaton County Fair. G. Joe Harvey Why are you seeking this position? “I am seeking this position because I believe the citizens of this township deserve to have their tax dollars spent in their interest and not used to fund unnecessary projects.” What skills or experiences do you bring? “Worked with people over 30 years requiring problem solving, budgets and large projects. As trustee and supervisor I have experience with Eaton County equalization, zoning and planning and county commissioners. At state level, worked with the State Tax Commission and Vermontville assessor to be in compliance and pass Amy Jo Kinyon Rita Miller mate can be improved by the 14 point review.” What is the most impor­ attracting new people to tant issue facing the town­ Vermontville Township and being responsible with the ship? “The most important issue tax revenue that we currently facing our township is the have in our budget.” Many have moved from constant threat of losing our share of funds coming from the area. What do you think revenue sharing and loss of would reverse this trend? “Business is the first the tax base.” What is your position on attraction to any town for hydraulic fracturing, or visitors, we need to investi­ gate ways to bring back busi­ fracking?” “ “I have not studied the nesses to downtown. Other pros and cons to hydraulic cities and townships have fracturing to make a com- solved this problem, we can plete decision on this energy too.” source.” What changes would you What steps wouldyou take like to see? “I would like to see more to improve the local econom­ people at our meetings. We ic climate? “The local economic cli- need more input, more ideas Jack Owens and a bigger cross-section of land owners to give us their opinion so we can make more informed decisions.” Jeff Seavolt Jeff Seavolt Jeff Seavolt, 49, is the See TOWNSHIP, pg. 6 In This Issue • Nashville Village Council has three unopposed seats • Vermontville village has three-way race for treasurer • Nashville Village Council fills open seats • Lions’ Rushford earns her third trip to the State Finals �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 3, 2012 Nashville Village' Council Callton seeking re-election has three unopposed seats to 87th House District Johnny Hartwell, Marcia maintenance before making the village limits. W7ty are you seeking this Scramlin and Terry Zoerman irrevocable decisions. I are running unopposed for would prefer to retain and position? I want to be more involved seats on the Nashville maintain, if that’s fiscally Village Council for three, responsible, but we need a in my world around me. What skills or experiences four-year terms. Terms for solid plan to avoid future can you offer that will be council members are stag­ similar predicaments. What would you do to get useful to the position? gered with seats opening I bring knowledge of more people involved in the every two years. budgets and financing from With the recent resigna­ community? Encourage and support my years in bookkeeping. tions of Richard Harwood, • What is the most impor­ Mary Coll and Mike Kenyon activities already started; we the council has several new have some committed and tant issuefacing the village? Public safety. I have faces. See article on appoint­ resourceful people working (e.g. library, Kellogg School) learned after serving on com­ ed council members. and’with support, more will mittees of a drug dealer Terry Zoerman problem in the area. Wei need Terry Zoerman, 42, has join. lived in the village for six Many people have moved to clean it up. What is your position on years. He was appointed to from the area. What ideas do the Nashville Village you have to reverse this the village-ownedproperties —■ Boy Scouts, Waterworks Council in 2010. trend? Zoerman is employed as a While employment will and band stand buildings? We need to figure out if guardian/conservator with drive the larger picture, a Good Stewards Inc. in clean, involved, friendly the buildings will be used if Hastings. Prior to this, he community will attract peo­ they are saved. We need to had a 20-year career in retail ple within commuting dis­ have a contractor look things over and tell us what exactly management. Zoerman is tance. changes would you we are dealing with, such as involved in the annual of the the mold in the community Thornapple River cleanup like to see? I would like to see more building. Ifthe buildings can and has recently volunteered clarity in the village’s mis­ be saved,-let’s do it- If not, for highway cleanup. WTiy are you seeking this sion and objectives and con­ let’s do something with the' tinued attention to the private space. position? What would you do to get To contribute time and activities and achievements more people involved in the effort rather than solely com­ in the community. Marcia Scramlin community? menting from the sidelines. Marcia Scramlin, 52, has We’re really doing it with What skills or experiences can you offer that will be lived her entire life in the Nashville Area Citizens Nashville, except for one Coalition. People are asking useful to the position? My work helps give a per­ year in Lansing. She is a what they can do to help. I spective from a wide variety graduate of Maple Valley tell them to show up for the of communities and situa­ Class of 1978. Scramlin con­ meetings and sign up. If you tinued her education and has see stuff like flags wrapped tions. What is the most impor­ an associate’s degree as a around poles, unwrap them; tant issuefacing the village? legal secretary. She has been see trash, pick it up, and pull Employment opportuni­ employed by Barry County a weed or two. ties. Lumber for 23 years and is Many people have moved What is your position on currently the bookkeeping from the area. What ideas do the village-ownedproperties supervisor. you have to reverse this — Boy Scouts, Waterworks Scramlin was appointed trend? and band stand buildings? trustee on the village council Public safety and employ­ Examine options fully, June after her brother-in-law ment, plus cleaning- up the including plans for usage and Rod Scramlin moved out of streets. What changes would you Hke to see? I need more time on the council. There are a lot of Friday Fish Frys... issues that have been going ALL YOU CAN EAT! on for a long time. or Johnny Hartwell Country Perch, Cod No information was Kettle & Clam Strips returned. Home Cookin' Cafe 113 N. Main Nashville 1 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant ® with Family Prices! $7.95 “All you can eat’’ Shrimp $8.95 CHECK OUT OUR • $1.99 Breakfast Specials • $3.95 Daily Lunch Special • Nightly Dinner Specials Home Cookin’ at its Best! 6794755 Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 Celebrating Our WWII Heroes Honor Flight Michigan Join us in honoring the Legacy of Michigan's World War II Heroes and Honor Flight Michigan who provided their trip of a lifetime. A DOC UMEN T A R Y _ _IL_ M F By Gabe Downey & Jonathon Mellow — fhis is afamilyfriendlyfilm — Grace Community Church Monday, November 12, 2012 • 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by: VFW Post 8260 &. Putnam District Library State Rep. Michael Callton is being challenged in his 87th District Michigan House of Representatives seat by Democrat Sherry Anderson and Libertarian Joseph Gillotte. Neither Anderson, a Hastings resi­ dent, nor Gilotte responded to questionnaires sent by Banner staff. The 87th District includes all ofBarry County and most of Ionia County. Callton, of Nashville, was a Barry County commission­ er for six years, a school board member for 15 years and a village councilman forr five years.. Ifelected, what will be the first issue you address? I’m already elected, but the big focus has been on improving the economy, which will create jobs. How can state and local government impactjob cre­ ation? By keeping business taxes low, reducing burdensome regulations and improving the labor climate. What is your position on medical marijuana and.local enforcement issues of theMichigan Medical Marijuana Act? Being a chiropractor, I Michael Callton look at medical marijuana as a health care issue. I know that marijuana can help with nausea and appetite for can­ cer patients. ! do think there needs to be a more profes­ sional delivery system. What is your position on the building of a newMichigan!Canada bridge? The Michigan Chamber of Commerce, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler and Farm Bureau all think a new bridge will be an economic dynamo for the region, arid I agree. I am concerned about financing issues. What is one thing you would change about our cur- rent health care system? There is not enough com­ petition in most markets ... therefore cost of health insurance is higher than it should be. What can state govern­ ment do to improve public education? Stop educating young peo­ ple like they are all going to college. Many will work in the skilled trades and need a different kind of high school experience than those head­ ing to universities. How do you see renewable energy in terms ofMichigan jobs and the needed energy for a revitalized economy? I think we have to work on developing renewable ener­ gies, but Proposal 3 requires 25 percent renewable energy by the year 2025. Forcing the issue like this could result in much more expensive elec­ tric bills. What one thing wouldyou can change about the Michigan tax structure? I would like to see the removal of the personal property tax. It’s not fair to double tax a business for try­ ing to grow. No wonder Michigan loses so many jobs to other states. Castleton Township has no contested races Castleton Township vot­ ers will see no contested races when casting their bal­ lots Tuesday. Republican incumbents on the ballot are Supervisor Cheryl Hartwell, Clerk Loma Wilson, Treasurer Dorothy Semrau and trustees Michael Trahan and Earl Wilson. Only Trahan returned requested biographical and political position informa­ tion. Trahan, 67, is seeking re­ election ' as Castleton Township trustee, where he has served since 2008, Trahan has a degree in mar­ keting and business from Ferris State University, is past president arid board member of Barry County Chamber of Commerce; ini­ tiator of Joint Economic Development Commission; past member Hastings School Board Committee of 33 and past board member of P-Ring Credit Union, He has lived in the township for 12 years. What is your level ofcom­ munity involvement. I was involved in the chamber of commerce and JEDC working with local governments to bring new employment to the area. I was active in the local school athletic booster club, serving as past president. Why are you seeking this position? , I intend to continue to rep- Mike Trahan resent all the people of Castleton Township by mak­ ing sure their tax dollars are spent wisely. What skills or experiences do you bring? Current Castleton trustee, past president of Barry' County Area Chamber of Commerce, sales manager of largest bus dealership in Michigan, dealing with many ■governmental agencies. What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the town- ship? The passage of the EMS millage renewal Proposal 1 and the other [local] millage (proposals 2, 3 and 4.) Voters need to understand these are renewals not new taxes. What is your position on fracking? I oppose fracking. What steps wouldyou take to improve the local econom­ ic climate? Local government needs to be transparent to all the voters and respond to their concerns. Many people have moved from the area. What will reverse this trend? Local government needs to try to retain the people who can contribute to the community by working with other governmental agencies to find companies that want to relocate to the Route 66 corridor and bring new job opportunities. What changes you would like to see? No response. mm* i ‘Diana’s T^acdfe The Place to Gofor Professional Stylin, MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, November 3,2012 — Page 3 SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 1 K SS S *> ifeijtl fell M Hof • s J; lift ||I0 IW tarilomrt is nt Mink - b rriits. . jjj ii)«/jmm • w iti®’ Pathways Academy. What do you think of these pro­ grams? I believe that offering new programs such as the Academy and Maple Valley Pathways is a step in the right direction. Each student has their own unique way of learning, and offering these new programs may be of a great benefit to a student who has struggled in main­ stream education Brian Green (refused to give age or date of birth) lives in Nashville. He gradu­ ated from Michigan Technological University in 1993 with a bachelor of sci­ ence degree in mechanical engineering. He is a licensed professional engineer and works for Viking Corporation in Hastings. Green served on the Maple Valley School Board from 2003 to 2007. He has lived in the district for 18 years and has two children who attend school here. Why are you runningfor a seat on the Maple Valley Board of Education? I have two children in the school district. I am running for MV school board to rep­ resent their, along with all MV students, best interests. There are other stakeholders, as well — parents, taxpayers, school administration, sup­ port staff, teachers. However, I believe the stu­ dents come first. What are. the most impor­ tant issuesfacing the school .district? Labor relations are near an all-time low for Maple Valley. Budget cuts, privati­ zation and major changes have soured the working environment at the school. This carries over to the learn­ ing environment. It’s time to appreciate teachers, adminis­ trators and support staff and work on taking pride in Maple Valley. What can Maple Valley Schools do to — Increase enrollment: Identify and advertise what MV does better than other schools. As the Michigan Merit Curriculum evolves, look at bringing back skilled trades education. Work on improving MV’s curb appeal. HASTINGS 4 268-205-4900 *„ w b UM IEATERS Downt onStiuSt. GQTl.com anti on Facebook I We need to promote the great things we are doing, continue to be innovative in our instructional environ­ ment so we can offer the best education possible, and improve our technology to offer 21st century learning, which will produce the skills students will need when entering the workforce. Increase revenue? We need to continue to lobby our legislators to put a priority on K-12 funding. We also need to continue to look at alternative funding options. What are your thoughts on privatization? In these tough economic times, school districts are faced with very large budget shortfalls, and tough deci­ sions must be made. The State of Michigan is requir­ ing yearly competitive bids for non-instructional servic­ es, forcing school boards to choose between cutting A ef 3 Assyria Township offi­ cials will retain their current seats after Tuesday’s elec­ tion. Republicans, Supervisor Mike Timmons, Treasurer Elizabeth Miller and trustees James Miller and Eugene Waterbury are running unopposed. Three candidates returned requested biographical data and political position infor­ mation, which follows. Supervisor Mike Timmons, 71, is the incumbent for the position of supervisor in Assyria Township where he has served since 2004. Timmons has a bachelor’s degree in public administration and has lived in the township 28 years. Why are you seeking re­ election? I have the time to give, I enjoy helping people and there is some challenge to the job ... plus there are a couple of long-haul projects I want to finish. What skills or experiences can you offer that will be usefiil to this position? U.S. Navy, master chief boatswain mate. Retired as a chief warrant officer, 20 years as a U.S. Department of Defense analyst, Scout and 4-H leader; deputy in Ottawa County, Red Cross volunteer, band booster, ani­ mal rescue and foster, certi­ fied Methodist lay speaker , EMMAUS community since 1994. What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the town­ ship? Roads and cemeteries. The county owns the roads, but without township assis­ tance, there is increased potential for stranding, of buses, emergency and per­ sonal vehicles. Balancing funds over the long haul is Deborah Massimino SHOWTIMES 11/3 *11/8 SAT-SUN 11:10,1:40, 6:40 MON-TH 6:40 GOOD: NOVEMBER 3,2012 SfCoCidaij parties or any occasion. TUESDAY & THURSDAY F SATURDAY 4:oop.m.-close: J $1 OFF ANY ALL-DAY BUFFET HOMESTYLE BUFFET Includes Soup & Salad Bar Lunch’9" Dinner’ll" O©3D WRECK-IT RALPH (PG) OFF Regular $18.99 Seating for up to 70 people Buffet Style or Full-Service Plated Dinners. Call Melissa today to book your party! 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Funding fire equipment, keeping our roads in good condition. Keeping land available for cemeteries. What is you position on fracking? Don’t know enough about it. What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic climate? Keep spending under con­ trol. Many people have moved from the area. What ideas do you have to reverse this trend? No answer provided. Mike Timmons ss----------------------------------------------Make your Reservations today for • excludes Digital 30 (S) Stadium Seating their children the ability to participate in classes such as band and other extracurricu­ lar activities. I believe it’s a step forward in 21st century learning. Attempts to reach Larry Filter resulted in messages stating '‘return to sender” from the mailing that was sent to the address listed on the Eaton County Clerk’s website and “mailbox full” when telephoned. No email was listed. Cemetery on Aging. challenging.. administration; try to devel­ Why are you seeking this op a plan for whoever has position? this job 50-plus years down No answer provided. the road. What skills or experiences What is you position on can you offer that will be fracking? useful to this position? One well requires three to No answer provided. five million gallons of water What is the most impor­ drawn from lakes, streams, tant issue facing the town­ rivers and aquifers. ship? Chemicals, including Increased cost to maintain hydrochloric acid, biocides, roads and decrease of state emulsifiers and carcinogens, shared revenue. are pumped into the sub­ What is your position on aquifer rock. Backflow is hydraulic fracturing (frack­ released into the area. The ing)? potential risk outweighs the No answer provided. benefits of cheaper gas. What steps does local gov­ Clerk ernment need to take to Deborah Massimino, 48, improve the local economic is uncontested for the posi­ climate? tion of clerk, which she has No answer provided. held since 1998. Massimino Many people have moved has lived in the area for 21 from thearea. What ideas do years and has a master’s you have to reverse this degree in public administra­ trend? tion. She volunteers at the No answer provided. Barry County Commission What changes would you DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM Q No passes funding from the classroom or cutting it from other areas. The district has recently begun Maple Valley Academy and Maple Valley Pathways Academy. What do you think ofthese programs and do you agree with differ­ entiated learning methods? It is an amazing opportu­ nity for children who thrive in alternative learning envi­ ronments. It gives choices to parents who would rather home-school and allows Assyria Township officials unopposed BARGAIN TWILIGHT tA•)4 otfir] nit mi UALITY Increase revenue? The best way to increase revenue is to increase student count. MV needs to leverage and advertise the advantages it has. Also, MV will need to address issues as to why local families choose School of Choice and get those stu­ dents back. What areyour thoughts on privatization? In general, I do not agree with privatization. In the long run, I believe it will cost the school more money. A privatized company operates for profit, where the school doesn’t. There is no reason why school personnel cannot be managed to be as cost­ efficient as a privatized com­ pany. Maple Valley Schools has recently, begun Maple Valley Academy and Maple Valley Pathways Academy. What do you think oftheseprograms? MV has decided to start down this path, and I support that. The next step is to mon­ itor the program’s progress. If the results show an improvement for MV stu­ dents, then I would continue to support it. Incumbent April Heinze, 40, of Vermontville is a third-generation local resi­ dent, a Maple Valley alumni, and parent of three children attending MVS. She has served on the board since 2007 and held the positions of vice president for two years and president for two years. Why are you runningfor a seat on the Maple Valley Board of Education? Maple Valley Schools bring together two great communities that form one Maple Valley Community. I believe in that community and want to continue to help it grow and. prosper. We are here for one common goal, arid that is to help our chil­ dren to be successful adults and lifelong learners. What are the most impor­ tant issuesfacing the school district? Funding is the No. 1 issue facing all school districts. Community support is another issue we face. An old proverb says ‘it takes a village to raise a child, ’ with many books written on the subject. 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Eldred, age 84, of Nashville passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Verla was bom in Grand Rapids, on December 24, 1927, the daughter ofthe late George and Tressa (Hamelink) Janose. Verla was raised in the Middleville area and attend­ ed local schools graduating from Middleville High School. She was the widow ofMax Eldred. The couple was mar­ ried October 26,. 1948. They started their lives together in the Middleville area, and relocated to the Nashville area in • 1957 where they raised their family together. Max and Verla farmed’ together their .entire lives; and working side by side managing and running the family farm was a great source ofjoy for Verla. The couple diligently operated their family farm until 1973. Verla also enjoyed sewing, and working in her flower garden. In 1965 Verla started work­ ing for Johnny Dull at the slaughter house in Nashville where she was employed until 1982 when that portion of the business was closed. She then began working at the Big Wheel in Hastings, and later Felpausch, and Family Fare as a cashier before retiring two years ago in 2010. Verla is survived by her VOTE GARY GORIS for Vermontville Township Trustee Paidfor by the committee to elect Gary Goris, 10928 W. Vermontville Hwy, Vermontville, MI 49096 daughters, Carol (John) (Dave) Pierce, Diana Kuempel; a son, Robert (Ann) Eldred; two sisters, Susan Pennington, Jean (Wendall) Thaler; a brother, Jack (Shirley) Janose; four grandchildren, Michael, Ben, and Jenny Kuempel, and Samatha Seitier; great grandGabriella daughter, Kuempel. She was preceded in death by her beloved-husband Max in 2001, and her brothers, Melvin and George Janose. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2012, with Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. until funeral time at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. In lieu of flowers the fam­ ily has requested memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society . Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our Website at www.daiiielsfuneralhome.ne t for further details. Secretary of State Ruth the buttons on the left, then Johnson is encouraging select county and respective Michigan voters to go online jurisdiction. Voters are allowed to to view their sample ballot prior to the Nov. 6 general bring the sample ballot into election in order to help their polling location in order shorten lines on election to facilitate marking the offi­ cial ballot, but should be sure Day. “Doing a little bit of to take the sample ballot with homework and knowing them when they leave the what you are voting on voting booth. It may not be before you reach the polls shown to other voters. Also on the Michigan will make the voting process faster and easier for all vot­ Voter Information Center ers, and help lines move website, residents can check more quickly in your pollin g their voter registration status, find their polling location, location,” said Johnson. To see a sample ballot, go learn about absentee voting, information oh to www.michigan.gov/vote, get choose ‘public ballot’ from Michigan’s voter ID laws and view contact information for their local clerk. Polls across the state will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. POLICE BEAT Overnight guest leaves with hands full A man called Barry County Deputies Oct. 28 to report a friend had spent the night at his house and left after stealing money and two shirts. The Bellevue home­ owner told deputies the 17year-old Otsego girl spent the evening with him and when he woke up, $200 in cash was missing from his wallet. The girl was also gone. When she James Heyboer and Doug was contacted by deputies she said her boyfriend had Westendorp. None of the candidates picked her up while the man returned requested biograph­ slept. She denied taking the ical and political position money and the clothing. The case has been turned over to information. the prosecutor. Map/e Grove Twp. leadership will remain the same Maple Grove Township has no contested races. Running unopposed are Republican incumbents Supervisor Rod Crothers, Clerk Susie Butler, Treasurer Ginger Cole and trustees DANiERSx Barry County Commission on Aging Menu, and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Nov. 5 Hamburger, broccoli Ched­ dar soup, mixed vegetables, pineapple, bun. 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Wednesday, Nov. 7 Potato crunch pollock, sea­ soned potatoes, coleslaw, orange, dinner roll. Thursday, Nov. 8 Grilled chicken breast, wild rice, com, Brussels sprouts, banana. Friday, Nov. 9 Roast pork, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, Prince Charles blend vegetables, peaches, dinner roll. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Nov. 5 Italian pasta salad, pickled beets, pears, crackers. Tuesday, Nov. 6 Cheddar cheese, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, club crackers. Wednesday, Nov. 7 Sliced roast beef with cheddar cheese, potato salad, applesauce, bun. Thursday, Nov. 8 Chicken salad, baby carrots, peaches, bun. Friday, Nov. 9 Chef salad, macaroni salad, mandarin oranges, crackers. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Nov. 5 Hamburger, baked beans, cauliflower, pineapple, bun. Tuesday, Nov. 6 Spaghetti and meatballs in sauce, broccoli, spiced apples, granola bar. Wednesday, Nov. 7 Potato crunch pollock, sea­ soned potatoes, spinach, orange, cookie. Thursday, Nov. 8 Grilled chicken breast, wild rice, corn, Brussels sprouts, banana. Friday, Nov. 9 Roast pork, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, Prince Charles blend vegetables, prunes, granola bar. Activities Calendar Monday, Nov. 5 Hastings - Mini Massage 9­ 12; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG, Music, TV, Strings; November Birthday Party; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Delton - Legal Aid 10:30: Grandparents Rights. H,W,N - Reminiscence. ■ Tuesday, Nov, 6 - DON’T FORGET TO- VOTE! Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m..; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold 5:15 p.m. - Wednesday, Nov. 7 Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre II 0 p.m. Delton Reminiscence. Nashville - Mini Massage 1112. Thursday, Nov. 8 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Quilting 11:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Triyia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, Nov. 9 Hastings Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m.; Wii Bowling Tourney 1 p.m. Woodland - Visiting; Mini Massage 11-12. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 3, 2012 — Page 5 From the Pulpit CALENDAR OF EVENTS Turn to God when stressed Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Shooting Sports Enrollment Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. 5 Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pro Auto in Hastings. 7 Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry Community Enrichment Center. 10 MI 4-H Leader Volunteer Forum, 9 a.m., MSU. 12 Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry Community Enrichment Center. 13 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Pro Auto in Hastings. 14 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 15 4-H Re-enrollments due in Extension OFfice. 15 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. 16-18 4-H Teen Horse Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center. Nov. 3 Reids to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Gary and Gina Reid will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on November 7, 2012. Nashville United Methodist ChurchV // Annual Turkey Supper n by Pastor Daniel Smith Vermontville Bible Church With the presidential elections three days away, I am reminded of the time someone asked Abraham Lincoln how he liked being the president. He answered, “It reminds me of the man who was tarred and feathered, and carried out of town on a rail.” When they asked him how he liked it, he said, “Well, if it wasn’t for the honor of it all, I think that I would rather walk.” Even though none of us are running for president this year, we all experience stress in our lives. What do you do when finances are tight, when loved ones are ill, when our job is a pain, when life is ohe big crisis? David had that moment. King Saul was trying to kill him. David fled into enemy territory to the Philistine city of Gath, actually wearing the sword of the Philistine hero Goliath whom he had just killed. David suddenly realized that he was toast, and he would have been if he had not pretended to be insane. After his escape from the Philistines, he wrote about what he had learned from his experience in Psalm 34. In this awesome Psalm, David wrote in Verse 4, “I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.” Verse 7: “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and rescues them.” How do you handle stress and the crisis in your life? Take a step back and realize there is a God in heaven who can do anything. Take the time to draw near to Him for strength, and wisdom. Spend time in prayer and reading the Bible. Ask Him for His help. In the struggles of life — and David says we will all have them — David reminds us in Verse 8, “O taste and see that the Lord is good. How blessed (fortunate) is the man who takes refuge in Him.” Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. The Nashville Area Citizens Coalition (sponsors of Nasli Basft) wishes to thank the following businesses and individuals who made our event such a success. Dollar General MooVille Maple Valley Implement Dan Lundquist Steve Hough The Bears Den Daniels Funeral Home VooDoo DJs Maple Valley Pharmacy Shirley's Chuckwagon Goodtime Pizza Caroline Gross Bonnie Hanford United Methodist Church Shari Carney B.U.G.S. ) Saturday, November 10,2012 4:00-7:00pm Comer of Washington & State Tickets: Adults..'$8 Join the Team 4-12 ...$6 • 3 & under FEEE .07613242 . _ . Part-Time Library Aide / Pancakes! Biscuits & Gravy! Eggs ! 1 Sausage 1 Homemade Toasted Bread! Key Requirements: Excellent customer service skills Strong technology skills Demonstrated community involvement Come enjoy breakfast cooked and served by the men ofthe VERMONTVILLE THODIST CHURCH Apply in person, with resume at PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY Saturday, Nov. 10 Complete description available at: from 8am-10am www.putnamlib.org § Ewing Landscaping Center Great NorthernBow Wheeler's Marina Nashville Family Medicine Courtside Ready-to-grow Hummel's . Trumbles Ins. Frank Dunham Shauna Swantek Dorothys Hair Styles Jerry Schray Marathon C/Store Subway/Shell Dr. Callton Marcia Scramlin Cy & Shirley Stark Deb Desroachers Lee Lundquist And all those who volunteered. (Free Will Offering) LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194. 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. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller (jt., Nashville Sunday School ol......... ................... 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 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church'Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Servic Sunday Schoo ........... 9 a.m. .10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 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 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service 6p Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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, 12:30 p.m. Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m . Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 ■ PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship............................... 9:45 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 547-652-1580 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 mi. south of Nashville) Sunday School............................... 10 A.M. Service............................... 11:15 rvPic.Me. Service ......... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 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 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 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. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . Wed. 5:30 p.m.................. Family Supper 6:00-7:15 Pioneer Club Sun: 9:00 Sunday Scho 10: 00 Church S 11: 00 Fellowship NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 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 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, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. . Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 06735*48 �Page 6 — JUfet Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. November 3. 2012 TOWNSHIP, continued from page 1 vocational trades teacher at Maple Valley. Seavolt is a 1981 graduate of Charlotte High School, and 1985 graduate of Olivet College, where he majored in art and physical education. He returned to Olivet and received certification to teach in 1989. Seavolt and his wife have three daughters. Describing himself as “a blue collar guy in a white collar job,” Seavolt has obtained national certifica­ tion in carpentry, and green builder certification from the State of Michigan and the National Home Builders Association. Have you previously served or sought public office in the past?. “I have served the past two years as chairman for the zoning board of appeals in Vermontville. I have been on the board since 2007.” Describe your level of community involvement. “My concentration has been on the trails and the Safe Routes to Schools building bridges with the kids. As for community involvement you can never give enough. Hopefully the kids I work with will get involved in the community. The country runs on volun­ teers.” Why are you seeking this position? “Our school’s clientele has gone down impacting the community. We need more families. The kids need activities and programs at the township, village, county and state level. 1 am a huge proponent of home-based businesses. Why isn’t every­ one running a business out of their home?” What skills or experiences do you bring? “1 am a people person - a team player. In my years of construction I have worked with all kinds of personalities. Everybody’s voice should be heard. I pretty much can work with any­ body.” What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the town­ ship? “Finances. We’ve got to find ways to get families to move here and see what a great place this is to live. Kids need activities. More people brings more revenue to invest back into the com­ munity.” What is your position on fracking? “I have been reading on that and at this point I am still researching the informa­ tion and data before I form my opinion.” What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic climate? “Anything to bring in new business. Business means hiring, which means more dollars here. This would bring more families and more kids.” Many have moved from the area. What would you do to reverse this trend? “We need businesses and activities for families and to focus on the positives. A business doesn’t have to be a store front In this day and age with the Internet every­ body has the opportunity. If you do not have the Internet check out the public library.” What changes would you like to see? “Changes I would bring to the township meetings would be to have an environ­ ment where everyone feels welcome. The meetings should be a place where any­ one can talk and give opin­ ions, without criticism or debate. A simple thing would be to arrange the seat­ ing so people could interact with each other.” Sharon Stewart Sharon Stewart, 64, is seeking the office of town­ ship Clerk. Steward, a Democrat, has lived in the township since 1969. Stewart is the current clerk and is running unopposed. She has completed training at a variety of sessions and seminars at the Eaton County Clerk office, Michigan Township Association and State Election Commission. Have you previously served or sought public office in the past? “I served served as the Vermontville Village Clerk from 1984 to 1999. I have been serving as the Vermontville Township Clerk since 2004.” Describe your level of community involvement. “I’ve always been involved with our school system in one way or anoth­ er. Athletics have played a big part in our family and I have always enjoyed work­ ing with young people in one aspect or another.” Why are you seeking this position? “I have always enjoyed working with the people of Vermontville. I like being a voice in the decision-making process and am a firm believer common sense plays a large role. I feel I have something positive to offer to the position.” Wfatf skills or experiences can you offer that will be useful to this position? “After 23 years ofholding the position as a local gov­ ernment clerk, I feel I have both the skills and experi­ ence to do a good job for Vermontville Township.” What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the town­ ship? “I see a beautiful, rural community which once thrived, now decaying. Nice businesses have been forced to close due to lack of young families living in our com­ munity. Homes that once housed families are now vacant Common sense tells me we need to seek and sup­ port new businesses in mak­ ing Vermontville thrive once again.” What is your position on fracking? I don’t feel I am educated enough in all aspects of fracking to make a fair eval­ uation, but what I do know about it tells me it may not be such a good idea. Like a lot ofthings tried for the first time, we don’t know the long term effects it may have on our water sources.” What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic climate? “We need to make it pos­ sible for new businesses to get started and then we need to support them and help them expand and in turn cre­ ate local jobs.” Many people have moved from the area. What ideas do you have to reverse this trend? “We need to support new businesses, to start and to HELP WANTED NEWSPAPER REPORTER The **R5"dger is looking for a general news/feature reporter with strong writing skill si who enjoys a fast-paced, atmosphere and can meet a deadline. Photography experience a plus. _______ At this time this is a stringer position. | Please send writing samples and brief resume to: The Lowell Ledger Attention: JB PO Box 128 Lowell, Ml 49331 ore-mail ledger@loweilbuyersguide.com ^uTmporterposiUon^nsu^e^line keep them in business, or even make it possible for them to grow. Recreation plays a big part for many families today, so recreation expansion would be nice. The new Paul Henry Thomapple Trail is a nice start.” Whal changes would you like to see? “To see some road con­ struction on township roads. Housing in the township and good roads go hand in hand, making moving to Vermontville more desir­ able. I would like to see the village and township and Eaton County work together to help our community be a place families want to live. Amy Jo Kinyon Amy Jo Kinyon, 32, lives with her husband Luke, and 11-month-old son Benjamin, in the village of Vermontville. She has lived in Vermontville Township most of her life. Kinyon, a Democrat, is a member of the board of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, is active with the community theater organization The Revue, is a volunteer with Eaton County 4-H for more than 20 years, and co-direc­ tor of Maple Valley Building Unlimited Growth and Sustainability, a nonprofit organization committed to fostering economic and artis­ tic growth in the valley. Currently, Kinyon is act­ ing clerk of the Village of Vermontville and serves on the Vermontville Village Council as trustee. She is also the technical director at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center. She is seeking election as township treasurer. Why are you seeking this position? “I believe it is time for a positive change in the town­ ship. I have always believed in the quote, “Be the change you want to see.” I believe I can bring an openness and transparency to the township finances while giving back to the community I love.” What skills or experience can you offer, that will be useful to this position? “I have experience with BS&A financial programs currently used by the town­ ship. I have a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Olivet College and am wellversed in graphic design and media. I am willing and eager to listen for views on issues and topics that come before the township.” What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the town­ ship? “I believe the biggest chal­ lenge facing the township in the coming year is being fis­ cally responsible with the smaller revenues the town­ ship has faced during the past few years.” What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic climate? “Accountability to the tax­ payers of the township and listening to their opinions of what they would like done with their tax money is of prime importance. Three main goals I have as town­ ship treasurer are to bring transparency, honesty and openness to the position.” Many people have moved from the area. What ideas do you have to reverse this trend? “We have great resources and opportunities in the township, they just need to be brought to their full potential. Creating a place that has value, not necessari­ ly financial, will entice not only new residents but also entice current residents to continue to reside in the township.” Gary Goris Gary Goris, 58 is seeking to remain as a Vermontville Township Trustee. He has been a trustee for the last two years, being elected after a recall. Goris, a Democrat, is retired from General Motors after 33 years of service, where he worked as a tool and die welder. He went to Lansing Community College for two years and has lived in the township over 50 years. Goris has been involved with youth sports programs, raising three children in the community. He serves on the Vermontville Township Cemetery Board and is a trustee at the Gresham United Methodist Church. Why are you seeking this position? “I want to be a representa­ tive for the people of this township, to make sure that everyone has a voice on how their tax dollars are spent. I now have the time to give back to the community, and to those who have made this a great place to live.” What skills or experiences can you offer that will be useful to this position? “Two years of experience, also I am in this position to work for the people not for myself, and have proven that with past decisions. My abil­ ity to hear everyone out, no matter what their position on a subject, has allowed me to make decisions that are bet­ ter for all.” What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the town­ ship? “Caring for assets from past tax payers, keeping a sound fire, ambulance and library for kids of this com­ munity, but most of all pro­ tecting our cemetery, which in the past few years has seen a decline in donations, and is being threatened by people who don’t care about our forefathers.” What is your position on fracking? “I don’t think there is enough data on results ofthis process, and the effects of it on the surroundings, so I would not commit myself one way or the other. When the time comes in this area, we will make sure it is stud­ ied to the best ofour ability.” What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take toimprove the local economic climate? “Keep spending down.” Many people have moved from the area. What ideas do you have to reverse this trend? “As a small town we need to rely oh jobs in surround­ ing cities and make it afford­ able to live here and drive to their jobs, by keeping taxes down. Also, we need to cre­ ate things that will attract people with children, such as parks, libraries, and strong schools.” What changes would you like to see? “I would like to see a board that can work together for what is best for all and take away all the hidden agendas that some people have. This township is big­ ger than any one person and we need to keep it that way.” Rita Miller Rita Miller, 56, is seeking a trustee position on the township board and has lived in the area for 30 years. Miller graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1974, worked at the Vermontville Township Library since 2001 and as assistant director since 2007. A Republican, she is the financial administrator for Charlotte Assembly of God Church since October 2010. She has been attending the township meetings for about three years. Why are you seeking this position? “With one of the trustee positions open this year I felt it was time to get more involved and help to make our township more con­ stituent friendly.” What skills or experiences can you offer that will be useful to this position? “Common sense and an understanding of the impor­ tance of a board working together.” What is the most impor­ tant issue facing the town­ ship? “The challenge of main­ taining and expanding the quality of life in the commu­ nity on dwindling revenues.” What is your position on fracking? “Not for it.” What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic climate? “To be more small busi­ ness friendly.” Many people have moved from the area. What ideas do you have to reverse this trend? “To be more small busi­ ness friendly so that we have jobs to offer people.” What changes would you like to see? “Improved communica­ tion between the township board and the members of the community.” G. Joe Harvey G. Joe Harvey, 72, is seek­ ing the office of township trustee. Harvey, a Republican, has lived in the area 26 years and most of his life in Eaton County. He attended Vermontville grade school and graduated from Sunfield High School and has had several special training and college courses. Harvey said he has attended nearly all the township meetings for the last 13 years and served on Continued nextpage �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 3,2012 — Page 7 Vermontville village has three-way race for treasurer Three candidates are seek­ ing the position of treasurer for the village of Vermontville: incumbent Kelly Williams and chal­ lengers Rodney Harmon and Tina Houchlei. President Ruth Wineman is running unopposed. Three people are seeking to fill a trio of trustee posi­ tions: Charles Viele and incumbents Garry Patrick and Sue Villanueva. Only Patrick, Harmon and Houchlei returned candidate profile questionnaires sent by the Maple Valley News. Garry Patrick, 65, of Vermontville has lived in the village for 15 years. Why are you seeking this position? To serve the community What skills or experiences can you offer that will be useful to this position? Seven and one-half years on council, also served on the planning committee. What is the most impor­ tant issuefacing the village? Preparing for the future. What is your position on collaboration with the town­ ship? I think it is long overdue, but also I am glad for the progress we have made. What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic climate? Remove unrealistic rules. Many people have moved from the area. What ideas do you have to reverse this trend? Create a environment of safety, minimal rules, recre­ ation, positive attitude, explore the benefits of living here. What changes would you like to see? A positive attitude, enjoy living in the community and looking out for the future of our children and grandchil­ dren Tina Houchlei, 52, Vermontville, is seeking the office of treasurer. “I’ve had concerns with the process since Kay Marsh retired. I was approached to run and with my experience I decided to,” said Houchlei. A graduate of Hastings High School Class of 1978, she has lived in Vermontville 12 years. Employed at Hamlin Total Station from J 995 to 2000 until Kelly Fuels purchased Hamlin’s in 2000, Houchlei worked for them until 2010. She was the manager of the station for 13 years and retired two years ago. For the 13 years at the station, Houchlei started the first trunk-or-treat until the Lions Club took over. She also helped businesses as needed with donations, such as cases of water for the fire station. Why are you seeking this position? I miss working with the public. I’m familiar with most of the people and I am willing to learn the process and I would like to con­ tribute back to the village. What skills or experiences can you offer that will be useful to this position? I have a lot of background in bookkeeping. Years of balancing the books and management of employees. I did all the banking for the business, very successfully. What is the most impor­ tant issuefacing the village? I think getting the books balanced so that everything is balanced and accounted for. What is your position on collaboration with the town­ ship? I think collaboration is a very good idea. It is going to take everybody working together to solve all the prob­ lems that are going on. What steps does local gov­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic climate? Being more receptive to the needs of the local resi­ dents in the village. Such as taxes, keeping track of funds so that money is where it should be. Many people have moved from the area. What ideas do you have to reverse this trend? I would hope that we could bring jobs to the area to help those in need. What changes would you like to see? I would like to see every­ body that is on the village council get along and be able to work with the community. It is going to take everybody working together to make this happen. Rodney Harmon Rodney Harmon, 58, has lived in the village for 36 years. He is seeking the posi­ tion of treasurer. Harmon served on the Vermontville Village Council as a trustee from 1984 to 2001. He stud­ ied criminal justice at Lansing . Community College, electronics at Michigan Career Technical Institute and emergency medical technician and firefighter trainingg for Vermontville Fire Department. Harmon’s involvement in the commu­ nity extends to being a Boy Scout merit badge instructor, youth baseball coach and umpire, and he is a member ofRACES for amateur radio. Why are you seeking this position? To follow the letter of the law, orders of council and the wishes of the citizens, transparency in all alloca­ tions that they are properly promulgated, published and public. What skills or experiences can you offer that will be useful to this position? .1 am familiar with the budgeting and millage that impact the local eco­ allowed by state law for and nomic climate. As a whole, or how many mills can be input from the local econom­ allocated. The village must ic environment should be strictly adhere to its budget collected and the village while being compassionate should work with these busi­ of its citizens. nesses, including the town­ What is the most impor­ ship and reach out and net­ tant issuefacing the village? work with the government The stagnation ofnew and entities above the village, existing business in the vil­ state, federal. lage, which means even or Many people have moved lowering tax income. The from the area. What ideas migration of citizens who do you have to reverse this can no longer afford their trend? homes to live in. New ways This has to do with eco­ to help attract and grow busi­ nomic policies above the vil­ nesses in Vermontville. lage in the past. Ifthe village What is your position on could buy some of the HUD, collaboration with the town­ REO, Fannie Mae and ship? Freddie Mac and bank repos­ The village is a part of the sessed homes and offer tax township and as such it credit or short term tax behooves the village and abatement for those homes. township to work together as What changes would you equals. like to see? ‘ What steps does local gov­ I believe that there should ernment need to take to be job descriptions, policies improve the local economic and procedures for all elect­ climate? ed officials and non-elected The village should refrain positions, as well. from adopting ordinances trend? “We need to work the with the village to get more busi­ nesses in town.” What changes would you like to see? “I would like to see more citizens get involved in their local government and give their ideas on improvements they would like to see in the community.” HansbarnEr Continued from previous page the Vermontville Township owner/operator of a farm.” trol.” zoning board of appeals from What is the most impor­ What steps does local gov­ 2005 to 2007. tant issue facing the town­ ernment need to take to improve the local economic Why are you seeking this ship? position? “Spending the taxpayers climate? “Work to improve the “To restore some integri­ money wisely while improv­ ty, honesty, correct legalities ing services to the communi­ roads and the business atmosphere. Reduce the tax and some accountability.” ty-” What skills or experiences What is your position on burden by spending wisely, which will encourage busi­ can you offer that will be fracking? “I do not know enough ness and people to move to useful to this position? “Twenty-five years of about it at this time. I turned Vermontville.” Many people have moved management and budgeting down an oil lease on my own experience with General land, because the oil compa­ from the area. What ideas do Motors; 36 years as ny wanted too much con- you have to reverse this 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. 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IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John J. Jarvis and Sarah R. Jarvis, to First ' Central Mortgage Corporation, A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 19, 1993 and recorded August 11, 1993 in Liber 580, Page 127, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Eight and 75/100 Dollars ($44,708.75) 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 11/15/2012 Said premises are located in the City of Plainwell, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 8, 1324.91 feet due East of the Southwest corner thereof; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West 208.71 feet; thence due East 417.41 feet; thence South 0 degrees 50 minutes East 208.72 feet; thence due West 417.41 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 §600.3241 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 the property is sold at foreclo­ sure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 13, 2012 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 326.9865 (10-13)(11-03) 77571775 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNI­ CATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISRE­ GARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICE­ MEMBERS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A. Judkins and Nienke M. Judkins, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2007 and recorded March 27, 2007 in Instrument Number 1177921, 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 TwentyNine Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Five and 62/100 Dollars ($129,575.62) including interest at 6% 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 Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on 11/15/2012 Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment is located in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and is described as follows: Lot 5, Fairview. Estates Number 1, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 6. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned 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 the property is sold at foreclo­ sure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the proper­ ty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights'. Dated: October 13,2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 File No. 241.0764 (10-13)(11-03) ^571780 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE' AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on October 6, 2003, by Steven E. Hard, Sr. and Patricia J. Hard, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on October 10, 2003, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1115335, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 12, . 2012, recorded on June 14, 2012, in Instrument Number 2012-001178, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum ■ of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 07/100 Dollars ($122,150.07); and no suit os proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bid­ ders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allow­ able costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage men­ tioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Beginning at the Northeast comer of Lot 6 of Block 6 of Eastern addition to the Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof; thence South along the East line of said Lot 6 and its Southerly extension, 165.50 feet to the Centerline of vacated Walnut Street; thence South 89 degrees • 47 minutes west along said Centerline, 93.82 feet; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 30 seconds West, 165.58 feet to a point on the North line of Lot 5 of Block 6 of said Eastern addition; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes East along the North line of said Lots 5 and 6, a distance of 95.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 420/430 S. Hanover, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Parcel Number: 08-055­ 220-019-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2012 FOS­ TER, SWIFT, COLLINS ■& SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) 371-8253 (10­ 20)(11-10) 77571916 For Sale ELECTRIC DRYER: Kenmore Elite, heavy duty (white) just had serviced $50; Jensen furnace, wood or coal burner asking $350 tak­ ing offers. (269)908-9414 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Show respect for others To the editor: Who had or is having a Pig SALE: 1 deluxe style queen cedar log headboard and 2 Roast? Poached or raised? deluxe cedar log style night­ About a 200 pounds of skin stands, $400 save $140. and head of a hog were Crooked Creek Woodwork­ dumped in the ditch along a ing. (269)948-7921 gravel road. Along with this Sporting Goods were the ribs, head and skin EURO MOUNTS: $60. Pla­ of a deer. Whoever dumped this ques starting at $10. Dave Yonker,~ Crooked Creek waste truly had no respect for Woodworking. (269)948­ the property owner. Is it legal 7921 to dump, just anywhere, the remains of a domestic pig? I wouldn’t think so. Forty feet away another deer remains dumped. If you are a true sportsperson and enjoy the privilege of hunting than be a true sportsperson and do what is THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ right. More and more people TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMA­ have lost their morals and dis­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE respect others for self gain. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. What is happening to our MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE country and the people in it? I Default has been made in the would have to say that I come terms and conditions of a mort­ from the old school, as they gage made by TERRY HYSLOP AND JANET HYSLOP, husband say. Be thankful to God for and wife, Mortgagors, to MEM- what you have and for the privilege given to us to hunt and to have food on the table but respect others, their prop­ erty and what they'may have. Next time you want to dump, dump in your own back yard. Pat Warner, Nashville LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE BER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 14, 2004, and recorded on May 26, 2004 in Register No. 1128240, Barry County Records, which Mortgage was subsequently assigned to LSI CREDIT UNION, ri/k/a DFCU FINANCIAL, by Assignment, dated May 14, 2004, and record­ ed on November 2T, 2005, in Register No. 1156546, Barry County Records, Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED THOUSAND FOUR HUN? DRED TWENTY-SIX AND 66/100 ($100,426.66), including interest at 6.25000% per annum. Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS) is not the fore­ closing party. 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 the place of hold­ ing the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 13, 2012. Said prem­ ises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 27, BAY MEADOW CONDO­ MINIUM, according to the Master Deed recorded in Register No. 1052228, Barry County Records, as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 19, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above described Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Commonly: 1594 Parker Dr., Wayland, Ml—Tax Id# 08-16­ 280-027-00 The redemption peri­ od shall be six 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. If .the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, under Section 600.32/8 of the Michigan Compiled Laws the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure or to the mortgage holder for damag­ ing the property during the redemption period Dated: November 3, 2012 2012 DFCU Financial, Mortgagee Holzman Corkery, PLLC By: Charles J. Holzman Attorney for Mortgagee 28366 Franklin Road Southfield, Michigan 48034 (11-03)(12-01) Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified 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 discrimi­ nation 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 I 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for I the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 0c n 6-7z6c8a0n9o0n opportunity STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Jeanette H. Joseph Trust No. 1. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jeanette H. Joseph, who lived at 1015'Reed Street in Nashville, Barry County, Michigan died September 18, 2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent and the trust described below will be forever barred unless presented to Donald P. Joseph, Jr. and John M. Joseph, Trustees of the Jeanette H. Joseph Trust No. 1, dated 9/29/95, as amended, 6814 W. Galway Circle, Dimondale, Ml 48821 or 402 Pollard Drive, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849, within 4 months after the date of publica­ tion of this notice. Date: October 26, 2012 Lowe Law Firm, P.C. Christine M. Savage P60174 2375 Woodlake Drive, Suite 380. Okemos, Ml 48864 (517) 908-0902 Donald P. Joseph, Jr. 6814 W. 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Feb 6 ’ Feb 8 Apr 1 ' Apr 3 ^ay 21 _ May 23 | American Safety Council Basic Driver Improvement Course (approved by the Michigan Dept of State) www.greenlightdriving.net 06794773 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, November 3, 2012 — Page 11 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues VanNortwick has skills, qualities necessary for county board To the editor: in Barry County, as well. position at the Barry County I am writing in support of I have seen him unafraid to Animal Shelter. the write-in candidate for the speak out in the meetings to Jeff is intelligent, trust­ Barry County' Board of take a firm stand on even dif­ worthy, fair, experienced and Commissioners representing ficult or unpopular issues. empathetic all rolled into the new 7th District, Jeff He has skillfully shown that one, and he needs to be very sensible, and other VanNortwick. he wants to represent the tax­ retained on the county' board counties have indeed created I have known Jeff for paying public to the best of in order to continue his them since 2004. years on a personal and busi­ his ability, and he has proven effective and successfill rep­ Go to http://www.umich. ness level. I have attended a time and time again that he resentation of the people. I edu/~econdev/landbank/ to number of commissioner’s can do it urge those who live in read Jessica de Wit’s paper, meetings these past couple of He is a champion of the District 7 to write in the Revitalizing Blighted years, and have §een Jeff in environment and values name of Jeff VanNortwick Communities with Land action. He has not only bril­ transparency in government. when they go to the polls Banks for more information. liantly represented his own He survived a recall election Nov. 6. Dale Collier, district with an impeccable because the electorate knew Mary A. Fisher, Vermontville record for the past six years, he was doing the right thing. Hastings but also all of the taxpayers He supports the new director Land Bank makes sense for Eaton County To the editor: Surrounding counties like Ingham, Ionia and Calhoun have found land banks effec­ tive in turning foreclosed, abandoned and donated properties into tax-paying assets. A land bank follows along the economic path that Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration (which released millions to deal with blighted properties >1 k h s itS "* iSS । x 5% ^a$ a$ >»H<t ••'• fiii fiiia <> *"»<* *s* '*la*i 5** *•*» *ik» •*» ••*»> ?wu ?*tag '®?ci/ , " Wrtil sin '^iS’feftt/Mijj 8*oit8(lfe lnsjl gWh •ski '“■* ■ far □aii iMW ■rtrir St® Wrtjlt ta|W rafe^crt taM«W MW « IfcfeaTOM through land banks) has established for Michigan. Foreclosures have increased more than 350 per­ cent since 2008. There were 63 listed in one recent com­ munity paper. Vacant prop­ erties litter our county. Voters should know that Bob Robinson’s proposal for an Eaton County land bank is Abed will continue to VanNortwick Academy is already making an impact work on the front lines has proven his worth To the editor: Theresa Abed has been on the front lines fighting for seniors and working fami­ To the editor: lies, and will fight to undo I will be voting for our cur­ the unfair taxes her opponent rent County Conunis-sioner supported. Jeff VanNortwick as a write­ As a county commission­ in candidate Nov. 6. er, Theresa was instrumental Ability, experience and in establishing a Veterans dedication to our township Administration services and Barry County is evident. office to serve Eaton County My experience working veterans. She also helped get with Jeff for many years Eaton County’s dentistry makes this a clear choice. clinic built and running, so Barb Earl, Supervisor, Eaton County residents withJohnstown Township To the editor: Tuesday, I had the pleas­ out dental insurance can get care they need and can’t oth­ ure of eating lunch at Fuller Elementary School. Putnam erwise afford. As a board member on the District Library invited stu­ Tri-county r-couny Office ceon on Aging, gng, dents to enter a contest to Theresa advocated for our attend a pizza party with the librarians if they opened a seniors. She will be a legislator library card or used their who will always fight for library card in September. It seniors and veterans. I urge was a delightful lunch filled you to vote for Theresa to be with talk ofcharacters, books and reading. our state representative. However, the best part of my visit occurred when I Wendy Sellers, Delta Township dropped some students off at the Maple Valley Academy after lunch. The entire class, some 50 students, was gath­ ered at one end ofthe room to view images being projected from the Internet. Heather Brass and Amy Billings, who Support our local library, fire guide this classroom of station, EMS, DPW, and kindergarten and first grade police department. students, were showing I look forward to discover­ images of Hurricane Sandy. ing what we can create for The teachers talked about the the village. I would also love cause and effect of weather to see it grow and come back and pointed out significant to life. If we as a community details in the photographs. stand up for our village, then When showing an image become we stronger. of a New York City intersec Nashville has potential, and tion covered in debris, Mrs. as a citizen, I intend to stay a Billings asked how all of the long time. Volunteers will build a better village To the editor: I have been living in Nashville for about six years and have come to love this village. There are wonderful people here. Lately, I have heard many negative things about the village, and I am not writing this letter to spread negativity. I’m writ­ ing to encourage continued positive action. This is not an unpleasant village; it just needs more people working to make it beautiful and vibrant again. People like Sandy Lundquist, Shirley Dexter and Rose Heaton have stepped up to make a citizen group. These ladies have put a lot of time and effort into forming this group, so fun can come back to this little village of ours. I intend to volunteer a lot of my time to helping them, and I hope more villagers will do the same. In the six years I’ve lived here, I have met some nice people and become good friends with them. I want this letter to inspire people to get up and start supporting this village. Lend a hand to your neighbors and businesses. Elena Zoerman, Nashville Robinson has clear vision for county office To the editor: I urge voters to vote for Bob Robinson as our next Eaton County treasurer. I have studied Robinson’s plan for the office and read about the vision he has for the office. There’s no com­ parison. Currently, the treasurer’s office doesn’t even provide an email address on its web- site. We have no online serv­ ices, no way to pay for our taxes online, no way to' download tax forms, get dog license, or learn about our taxpayer rights. Shouldn’t we expect modernized serv­ ice from our taxpayer-funded elected officials? Bob Robinson has a clear vision to communicate bet­ ter, update services, reduce costs and develop a land bank that will put bad properties back on tax rolls at no cost to taxpayers. That’s-the kind of leader we need as treasurer. Vote Bob Robinson for Eaton County treasurer. Joe Conn, Eaton Rapids Shaughnessy's education record misleading To the editor: Deb Shaughnessy is spending a mountain of cash trying to convince the public that she a pro-education can­ didate. The only thing I have to say is, “Are you kidding me?” How can she be for educa- tion when she cut over $1 billion from the K-12 fund and gave it to CEOs and cor­ porations? A real champion of education would know exactly how harmful these cuts have been and would likely have firsthand experi­ ence in the field. Theresa Abed was an edu­ cator for more than 30 years and will not irresponsibly cut education like Deb has. Vote Abed Nov. 6. Sandra Hutchins, Charlotte mess will get cleaned up. The students generated ideas, from garbage men to back­ hoes. One young lady offered, “the people” as her answer. With effortless skill, Mrs. Billings helped her expand her response. What the young lady said was, “the people who all live there will all clean it up.” Mrs. Billings clarified by saying, “Oh, you mean that all ofthe people could volun­ teer and work together to clean up their neighbor­ hoods?” To this, every head in the room was nodding in agreement. It was magic. The Maple Valley Academy is an experiment. I wanted to share that I observed it working and in powerfill ways. These teach­ ers did not have this lesson in their plans, which they creat­ ed days, weeks or months ago. Instead, they are leaving room in their days to help students make sense of the real world around them. The result is amazing — two classrooms’ worth ofstu­ dents who own their educa- tion. They led the discussion. The teachers guided only. The students landed on real­ izing the power of a commu­ nity that works together. The teachers simply restated their conclusion. They did not know a community leader was going to stop by and see this lesson. It is just what the flexibility of the academy is allowing them to do on a daily basis. I am obviously in support of this bold experiment in education being led by two amazing and skilled educa­ tors. However, I am also writing to remind readers of something these young peo­ ple understand and need to see demonstrated by the adults in their lives: We each have the opportunity to impact our, community. Consider how you do this and how you can encourage your neighbor to join you. If you need a way to get connected, visit with me at the library so I can help you get involved. Shauna Swantek, Putnam District Library SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Maple Valley provides: Safe Schools Caring Student-Centered Teachers Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings State-of-the-Art Technology Award winning Agriculture program Maple.Valley Pathways Academy (Altemative/Adult/Virtual) Comprehensive Vo-ed Business programs PE K-12 Band 6-12, award winning Drama/Choir, award winning Computers K-12 Elementary Music Access dual enrollment Variety AP courses 78 electives, plus hundreds through virtual schools We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the second trimester and remainder of the 2012-2013 school year. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Maple Valley Pathways Academy. 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 in Maple 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 from November 5,2012 through November 20, 2012 for enrollment information, call 517/852-9699 X-13. 06794723 �Page 12 — Juat Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday November 3, 2012 Maple Valley equestrian team competes at the state finals Robbie Bricker competes In a flag race for the Maple Valley equestrian team at the state finals Oct. 11 at Midland. Maple Valley equestrian team shows their Maple Valley pride, Barb Emenheiser (left) coach, Breanna Heinze, Robbie Bricker, Jacey Wood and Cheryl Wood coach. Breanna Heinze, a junior at Maple Valley High School, is a member of the Maple Valley equestrian team. Heinze is shown competing in English bareback at the state finals at Midland fairgrounds October. 13. NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that The Vermontville Woodlawn Cemetery Association, a/k/a The Vermontville Township Woodlawn Cemetery Association, will hold a special meeting of its directors (and stockholders, if any) for the purposes of voting on resolutions to transfer the cemetery and all related assets to the Township of Vermontville. The cemetery is locat­ ed at 10911 W. Vermontville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. Questions regarding the meeting may be directed to Sue Villenueva at (517) 726-0566. The meeting shall take place at 7:00 p.m. on December 18, 2012 at the Opera House, 120 E. First Street, Vermontville, MI 49096. The proposed contract will be for no consideration and will involve the transfer of all the assets of the Association. The Township will operate the Cemetery there­ after. Jacey Wood, a junior at Maple Valley (left) and Robbie Bricker a sophomore, are members of the Maple Valley equestrian team. The two compete in the twoman race at the state finals at Midland fairgrounds, Oct. 14. The Maple Valley eques- horse perform. trian team took seventh place in the Class C division of the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association’s state championships Oct 11 to 14 in Midland. The three-person team is made up of Maple Valley High School students Breanna Heinze, Jacey Wood, both juniors, and ■sophomore Robbie Bricker. Cheryl Wood and Barb Emenheiser are the coaches. In order to qualify for the state competition, the team first had to compete at the district level and regional levels. Maple Valley won the dis­ trict championship Sept. 22 in Hastings. The team went on to compete at the regional competition Sept. 29 and 30 in Berrien Springs, receiving Jacey Wood, member of the Maple Valley Equestrian team rounds the barrel in the the regional reserve champi­ state finals competition held in Midland Oct. 13. onship. That qualified the team for state competition. Equestrian teams are split into four divisions, labeled A through D divisions are based upon the number of members. Team members compete in a variety of events: trail. Western showmanship, English showmanship, sad­ dle seat showmanship, sad­ dle seat equitation, saddle­ seat bareback equitation, saddleseat pattern, equitation over fences, English equi­ tation, English bareback equitation, Western equi­ tation, Western bareback equitation, Western reining, flag race, stake race, clover­ leaf and two man relay. Showmanship events judge the handler performing patterns with the horse while standing on the ground directing the horse. Breanna Heinze, Robbie Bricker and Jacey Wood comprise the Maple Valley Equitation class judges the equestrian team. The team qualified for the state competition held on the Midland fair­ riders ability to make the grounds Oct. 11 to 14. Senior Administrative Assistant Hastings City Bank, one of "West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for", is currently seeking a professional, detail-oriented individual to perform a wide range of clerical and administrative duties to support the senior management team. Demonstrated technical ability and Microsoft Office proficiency with advanced tasks is required. Must be able to deal with confidential matters, meet deadlines, and adjust to changes with skill and dependability. Must be people oriented, with a posi­ tive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. Flexibility in work schedule is helpful. Approximately 25-30 hours a week. Qualified candidates please apply online at www.HastingsCityBank.com/careers. EOE Hastings City Bank Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News ACTIONS. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 3,2012 — Page 13 Nashville Village Council fills open seats Sergeant position remains intact not present at the meeting, Alan Lentz and Gary White. Lentz was the first nomi­ nation by Trustee Johnny Hartwell. Three votes were cast for his appointment by by Shari Carney Hartwell, trustee Marcia Staff Writer Scramlin and Dunham. The Nashville Village Courtney was nominated Council is fully staffed, fol­ by Scramlin and received a lowing the appointments of unanimous decision with Lori Courtney and Ben five votes cast from trustees Langman during the regular Darren Fisher, Terry council meeting Thursday, Zoerman, Dunham, Hartwell Oct. 25. and Scramlin. Letters of interest to serve Zoerman nominated on council were presented by White, who received two board president Frank votes from Zoerman and After the recent resignations of Mary Coll and Mike Kenyon, the Nashville Village Council had empty chairs. At Dunham. In addition to Fisher the regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 25, the two vacancies were filled, creating a full council, (from left) Ben Langman and Courtney, let­ Langman was nominated ters were received from by Fisher and received votes Langman, Darren Fisher, Terry Zoerman, Frank Dunham, Cathy Lentz (clerk), Johnny Hartwell, Marcia Scramlin Michael Morgan, who was of support from Hartwell, and Lori Courtney. Zoerman, Fisher and Scramlin. Courtney and Langman were sworn into office by Lentz and took their seats at the table. Prior to the appointment of the new members was a discussion of Police Chief Jerry Schray’s recommenda­ tion to eliminate the sergeant position, which is currently held by Officer Mike Shapley. The decision was put to-a vote and supported by Scramlin, Hartwell and Dunham. Voting against the elimination were Zoerman, Lentz and Fisher. The tie vote caused the motion to fail. Council discussed the fea­ sibility of keeping the police department local. It was decided to keep the depart­ ment as it is with the stipula­ tion that the police commit­ tee invite the Barry County Sheriffto give a presentation Ben Langman takes a seat at the Nashville Village on what it would mean to have the county take over the Council meeting after being appointed Thursday, Oct. Business students from Maple Valley on a tour of the Amway Grand Plaza department. 25. include (front row, from left) Tiffany Schaub, Taylor Mund, Yulanda Sheridan, Abby In other business, council: Richards, Zack Rosenberger, teacher Monique Colizzi, (back) Lynzie Trumble, • Approved a parking per­ Alexis Lamance, Lubomir Molin and Brandon Erwin. mit request from Gale Chaffee and Scramlin. Seeking more than the Students learned that W. Bush, Bono from U2, Scramlin abstained. classroom aspect of business Amway produces more than and Steven Tyler from • Agreed to submit the and technology, Maple 450 products, excluding Aerosmith. Michigan Department of Valley High School students sizes and colors, and the plan “I had a wonderful time Transportation alternative planned and organized a for the future is to make the and the hotel was my program funding application field trip to Amway World business better for everyone. favorite part. I especially with a 27 percent matching Headquarters in Ada and the Amway backs all of their loved GP Sports restaurant, amount. Amway Grand Plaza Hotel products 100 percent and the food was delicious,” said • Revised employee policy in Grand Rapids, feel the company shouldn’t Yulanda Sheridan, senior. 790 and rescinded 701 and Wednesday, Oct. 24. sell something unless that Students had the chance to 781. The hew policy defines “The trip provided me promise can be made, one of practice dining etiquette duties of the department with connections in the busi­ the promoters told the stu­ skills during lunch, network heads and responsibilities of ness world along with an dents. with assistant director of employees. “The experience was human resources Russ Aubil inside view of how an inter­ • Revised the village’s national business runs,” said great. We had an amazing and visit a biometrics confer­ complaint policy. Taylor Mund, Maple Valley tour guide that took time out ence which was being held at During roundtable discus­ of his schedule and took a the hotel. senior. sion, Langman said he is Besides hosting the tour, The advanced technology little extra time to show us interested in starting a 5K and business class taught by more of the headquarters,” Aubil touched upon profes­ fundraiser and was advised Monique Colizzi wanted to said Tiffany Schaub, junior sional, real world business by Dunham to take this to the skills, that will help students hone their business skills and at Maple Valley. community group that has “I had an enlightening in their future careers such as learn about one of the recently started, since the biggest privately owned experience and a wonderful their presence on the web, village council cannot spon­ companies in the world,-that time. My favorite part .was making first impressions, sor a fundraiser. originated and operates its getting to use the age and appropriate attire. Hartwell thanked recently Lori Courtney is appointed to the Nashville Village The trip was made possi­ headquarters in Michigan, machine at the Amway resigned trustee Mary Coll, Council Thursday, Oct. 25. said promoters in a press headquarters and finding out ble by the Charlotte Optimist who was not in attendance, ing in his absence, saying she went above and beyond. that I am living my life very Club, which continues to release. for filling in at the last meetsaid Alexis support youth related proj­ The tour of Amway healthy,” ects in Eaton County. World Headquarters was led Lamance, senior. “Nothing compares to While touring the Amway by John Faye, a welcome center guide, who has Grand Plaza Hotel, students venturing out and experienc­ worked for the company for visited the 27th floor restau­ ing the real world. I am more than 30 years. Students- rant, Cygnus, and also toured thankful we have a commu­ learned how Amway started a suite, the fitness center and nity who cares so much and of the other businesses lobby. Students learned of about my students and busi­ said by the two founders, Jay Van many famous hotel guests ness curriculum,” including President George Coljzzi. Andel and Richard DeVos. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Students venture into the world of business and technology See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS �Page 14 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 3,2012 Thornapple Kellogg has county's best XC teams by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There were gloves, mit­ tens, sweatshirts, Under Armour, head bands, stock­ ing caps ... Hastings’ Ariel Moore ran the race with a hat that looked like a cross between a polar bear and a sock mon­ key on her head. Delton Kellogg varsity cross country coach Dale Grimes joked with one of his girls after the race that she looked like she was wearing one ofthose puffy sumo suits because of the layers of clothing underneath her uni­ form. It was cold. It was windy. And for many of the runners it was just about fun and fin­ ishing off the 2012 cross country season at the Barry County Invitational which was hosted and won by Thomapple Kellogg Monday afternoon. The Trojan boys’ and girls’ teams won the county’s team titles. Hastings’ junior Trista Straube looked like she had a little more than fun on her mind as she pulled away from Thomapple Kellogg’s Melissa Winchester over the final few hundred meters to win the girls’ individual championship. She finished in 20 minutes 8.3 seconds, while Winchester was second in 20:20.4. Winchester and the Thomapple Kellogg girls will be running at the Division 2 State Finals in Brooklyn Saturday, but for Straube this was the last race of her season after placing 16th at their Division 2 Regional, which was hosted by Carson City-Crystal Saturday. The top 15 there earned spots in the state finals, as well as the top three teams. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP Maple Valley’s Troy Allen (front left) and Felix Pena stay a couple strides ahead of a pair of Delton Kellogg runners during Monday’s Barry County Invitational in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The top seven finishers earned All-Barry County First Team honors Monday, while the second seven fin­ ishers earned honorable mention All-Barry County. Straube and Winchester were the first two of five girls to finish in under 21 minutes on the winding course between the Thomapple Kellogg High School and Middle School. Maple Valley’s Jessica Rushford, a state qualifier in Division 3, was third in 20:38.8, while TK had Casey Lawson fourth in 20:48.3 and Olivia Lamberg fifth in 20: 58.1. Moore broke up a big Trojan pack, placing sixth in 21: 27.7. TK’s Janie Noah earned the final first team all-county spot, placing seventh in 21:34.7. She had teammates finish eighth, ninth and tenth behind her. Shelbi Shepherd was eighth in 21:47.9, Taylor Ward ninth in 22:12.4 and Bryn Beyer tenth in 22:16.3. The final four all-county honorable mention award winners were Delton Kellogg’s Christi Boze who was 11th in 22:20.8, Hastings’ Rachel Rimer who was 12th in 22:21.2, Thornapple Kellogg’s Morgan McNutt who was 13th in 22:37.7 and Hastings’ Maria Palacio who was 14th in 22:54.7. McNutt was honorable mention all-county, but did­ n’t score for her team. TK’s girls finished with 26 points. Hastings was second with 46, followed by Delton Kellogg 89, Maple Valley 89 and Lakewood NTS. Hastings’ fifth scorer was Olivia Rose, who was 16th in 23:13. Behind Boze for Delton, which is going to the state finals in Division 3 as a team, Sammi Cleary was 18 th in 23:43, Megan Grimes 23rd in 24:37, Marcie Stevens 32nd in 25:45 and Liz Jackson 37th in 26:53. Maple Valley had Emma McGlocklin 22nd in 24:20, McKayla Lamance 24th in 24:39, Lynzie Trumble 35th in 26:31 and Ivy Braden 42nd in 28:04. Lakewood had just four runners, with Olivia Loutham leading the way with her 26th-place time of The Lions’ Emma McGlocklin hits the finish line in 24:54. Brooke Stahl was 31st in 25:09, Holly Leonard 44th 22nd place at the end of the Barry County Invitational in 28:34 and Anna Zuver hosted by Thornapple Kellogg Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 46th in 29:40. The county’s only individ­ The rest of the first team Hastings, Jacob Pratt was ual state qualifier in Division all-county performers were 15th in 19:25 and Garrett 2, David Walter from from Maple Valley. Austin Bowers 17th in 19:39. Thomapple Kellogg, won Rood was sixth in 18:51.6 Just missing awards for the boys’ race in 18:15.0 - and Micah Bromley seventh the Lions were Kyle Brumm leading throughout the entire in 18:56.8. who was 16th in 19:33 and race. Thomapple Kellogg had Andrew Brighton who was Hastings had Ronnie the first four honorable men­ 18th in 19:59. Collins second in 18:18.6, tion all-county performers, Behind the two seniors, Chance Miller third in with Conor Leach eighth in Calhoun and Haas, for 18:28.8 and Jake Miller fifth 19:02.9, Joe Gaikema ninth Delton were Jacob Morgan in 18:51.0, but couldn’t get in 19:04.9, Austin LaVire 26th in 21:13, Dylan Kelley the fourth and fifth scores it tenth in 19:10.6 and Daniel 27th in 21:29 and Alex need to top the Trojans. Vannette 11th in 19:11.2. Stevens 28th in 21:38. TK’s boys finished with Lakewood’s Daniel Lakewood had Nolan 39 points. Hastings was sec­ Sauers was 12th in 19:12.0, Stoepker finish 20th in ond with 42, followed by Delton Kellogg’s Zach Haas 20:30, Tyler McDiarmid Maple Valley 61, Delton 13th in 19:14.5 and Maple 21st in 20:31, Traviss Kellogg 98 and Lakewood Valley’s Sam Benedict 14th Wilkerson 22nd in 20:33 and 108. in 19:19.0. Ben Wakely 35th in 22:49. Delton Kellogg’s Jarryd Behind the top three for Calhoun, an individual state qualifier in Division 3, broke up the Saxons’ top pack with his fourth-place time of 18:41.8. 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 5 1/WfT StZES to Choose From Plus Warehouse Space Contact... (517) 726-0088 n g 8 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. . VERMO•N'TVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa M66 Tire 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66 Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 616-374-1200 Maple Valley’s Jacey Wood (left) and Alexis Lamance battle a stiff wind together at the start of the Barry County Invitational Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s Sam Benedict comes around the corner heading into the final few hundred meters before the finish line Monday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 3,2012 — Page 15 Improvements continue through last match of fall by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The improvements the Lions made throughout the fall didn’t always show up in wins. Sometimes they did. Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team closed out the Kalamazoo Valley Association season with an seventh-place finish at the league tournament hosted by Pennfield Saturday. The Lions knocked offtwo teams there, Constantine and Hackett Catholic Central, who had contributed to their 0-9 regular season in the league. “We have improved every step of the way,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter. “The teams we lost to by 2, 3, 4, 5 points during the season, we came back and showed our improvement.” Maple Valley started the. day by topping Constantine Maple Valley’s Loisa Larino steps to her right to pass a ball against Potterville Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 10 >* jiMll taSiH. i M UHU Will fiMfc H. I)kt Hfci kdJIvfi llil it ffll, te BeridM tattHii Maple Valley sophomore Olivia Ricketts knocks a jump serve against Potterville during Thursday’s Class C District Semifinal at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 19- 25,25-9,25-16, 25-21. That earned the Lions the chance to face the defending league champions from Delton Kellogg in the quar­ terfinals. The Panthers scored a 25-4, 25-23, 25-16 win there. The Lions then fell to Pennfield in a close match, 20- 25, 25-18, 25-8, before ending the day with a 25-22, 21- 25, 15-8 win over Hackett Catholic Central in the match for seventh place. That final Maple Valley victory put the Lions in a tie with the Irish for eighth place in the final league Lions’ Rushford earns her third trip to the State Finals Jessica Rushford will Napoleon 126, Quincy 131, hope the third time is the Olivet 152, Leslie 161, charm. Maple Valley 234, Bronson The Maple Valley senior 256 and Union City 264. is making her third appear­ Behind Rushford for the ance in the Division 3 State Lion ladies’ team, Emma Finals this Saturday at McGlocklin was 57th in Michigan International 23:31.9, McKayla Lamance Speedway in Brooklyn after 59th in 23:56.1, Elizabeth a ninth-place finish at her Wetzel 70th in 26:14.2 and team’s regional meet in Lynzie Trumble 71st in g Jackson last Saturday. 26:21.8. Hanover-Horton’s Megan Rushford finished her regional race at Sharp Park Hubbard was the individual champion in 18:49.0. in 20 minutes 13.1 seconds. She was 101st at the state Hillsdale’s Madeline finals as a sophomore, and Richards was a ways back in moved up to 59th last year. second place, finishing with The top 30 earn medals and a time of 19:07.9. Jackson Lumen Christi all-state honors. The top 15 runners and had five runners among the top three teams from region­ top 13, led by Aubrey Penn’s al races around the state last third-place time of 19:19.7. weekend qualified for the Her Titan teammate Caitlin Clark was fourth in 19:23.8. state finals. Maple Valley’s boys were Jackson Lumen Christi took the girls’ Division 3 eighth, just like the girls, but Regional championship in with far fewer points. Lumen Christi won the Jackson, finishing with just 37 points. Hanover-Horton boys’ title too, with 38 followed by was second with 46, fol­ points, 119, lowed by Hillsdale 99, Hanover-Horton Napoleon 120, Jonesville 127, Quincy 131, Leslie 142, Bronson 179, Maple Valley 179, Hillsdale 213, Michigan Center 217, Union City 262, East Jackson 345 and Olivet 369. Andrew Brighton led the Lion boys, placing 23rd in 17: 51.0. Austin Rood was 29th in 18:06.9, Micah Bromley 35th in 18:19.5, Kyle Brumm 43rd in 18:34.4 and Sam Benedict 49th in 18: 57.8. Hanover-Horton’s Bryce Stroede was the individual champion in 16:17.3. Like Hubbard in the girls g ’ race, Stroede had a good lead at the end. Hillsdale’s Zach Hardway was second in 16:38.3, edging Lumen Christi’s Karl Berkemeier at the line. Berkemeier finished in 16:38.9. Berkemeier’s teammate. Charlie Ludlow was fourth in 16:47.4. Lumen Christi had four in the top ten and five in the top 14 in the boys’ race. standings. Schoolcraft ended Delton Kellogg’s four-year run atop the conference standings, beating the Panthers 19-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-20 in the championship match. The Lion season came to an end Thursday, with a 3-0 loss to Potterville in the Class C District Semifinals at Maple Valley High School. The Vikings topped the Lions 25-17, 25-18, 25­ 16. “Throughout the entire season my girls kept getting better, and better and better,” Carpenter said. “That’s all you can ask. They improved with every step. They came to practice every day ready to work hard. I’m very proud ofthem.” The Lions continued to show improvements Thursday. Olivia Ricketts debuted her jump serve. Setters Timara Burd and Kandys Larsen had one of their best nights of the season setting Maple Valley’s Kandys Larsen sets the ball up during Thursday's Class C District Semifinal against Potterville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) balls up for the Lions’ top hitters - keeping themjust far enough off the net. 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Following is a brief sum­ mary of the six ballot issues: Proposal 1: A referendum on PA 4 of 2011, also kndwn as the Emergency Manager Law operating plans, which may This referendum is asking include modification or ter­ residents to support or reject mination of contracts, reor­ Public Act 4 (PA 4), which ganization of government allows state-appointed offi­ and determination of expen­ cials to assess the financial ditures, services and use of conditions of local govern­ assets until the emergency is ment units and school dis­ resolved. tricts. A “yes” vote would Proposal 2: A proposal to allow PA 4 to remain in amend the State Constitution effect. PA 4 authorizes the regarding collective bargain­ state to enter into a local ing. government-approved con­ This proposal would pro­ sent decree or permit the vide the constitutional right governor to appoint an emer­ to organize and bargain col­ gency manager (EM) upon lectively through labor finding a financial emer­ unions for both public and gency. This allows the EM to private employees. It would act in place of the local gov­ nullify existing or future ernment officials. The EM laws that limit the ability to can develop financial and join unions and bargain col- lectively and to negotiate and enforce collective bargaining agreements. It defines “employer” as any person or entity that employs one or more people. This proposal also prohibits laws that con­ flict with collective bargain­ ing agreements relating to hours and/or conditions of employment. Proposal 3: A proposal to amend the constitution to establish a standard for renewable energy. This proposal would require a minimum of 25 percent of annual retail elec­ tric sales be from renewable energy sources (such as wind, solar, bio-mass or hydropower) by 2025. It lim­ its any annual rate increase to a maximum of 1 percent annually, and this increase must be to achieve renew­ able energy compliance. Annual extension of the 25 percent goal may be granted to prevent increases of more than 1 percent. The proposal requires the legislature to enact legislation to encour­ age the use of Michigan equipment sources and employment of Michigan residents. Proposal 4: A proposal to amend the state constitution to establish the. Michigan Quality Home Care Council and provide collective bar­ Your Health is at the Heart of it The Peripheral Vascular Clinic at Pennock Health Services, in conjunction with Spectrum Health, is bringing home top-notch cardiovascular care right here to Hastings. Heart disease is the second largest cause of death for Barry County residents. Pennock's new Peripheral Vascular Clinic, along with a continued commitment to patient education, state-of-the-art diagnostics and testing, furthers our goal to improve your health. Call 616.885.5000 or 1.800.466.4846 today for more informatipn or an appointment. The Pennock Health Services Cardiology Team PENNOCKvrHEALTH 1009 W. Green St. ■ 2691945.3451 VI \ ■ www.pennockihiealth.com gaining for in-home care workers. This proposal would allow collective bargaining of in­ home care workers with the Michigan Quality Home Care Council and would require setting of minimum compensation standards and terms and conditions of employment. It stipulates the patient’s right to hire non­ referred care workers who are bargaining members. It would require the council to provide training for workers, create a registry of workers who pass background checks and provide financial servic­ es to patients for in-home care cost management. Proposal 5: A proposal to amend the State Constitution to limit the enactment ofnew taxes by state government. This proposal would require a 2/3 majority vote in both the State House and Senate, or a statewide vote in a November election, to enact any new or additional taxes on residents or expand the tax base or increase the rate. This proposal does not limit or modify other tax lim­ itations in the constitution. Proposal 6: A proposal to amend the State Constitution regarding the construction of international bridges and tunnels. This proposal would require a majority of voters in a statewide election and in each municipality where bridges or tunnels will be located to approve any expenditure of state funds or resources. These expenses include acquiring land, solic­ iting bids, designing, con­ structing, financing or pro­ moting new international bridges or tunnels. “New international bridges or tun­ nels for motor vehicles” would be defined as any bridge or tunnel that is not open and serving the public by January 1, 2012. The Citizen Research Council has more detailed information on each ballot proposal. For a snapshot view of the Michigan gener­ al election ballot, see this article: “Prepare before heading to the polls.” This article was published by MSU Extension. For more information, visit www.msue.msu.edu. To contact an expert in your area, visit expert.msue.msu.edu, or call 888-MSUE4MI (888-678­ 3464). GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news ofBarry County. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-11-10.pdf 403a9e7f5c6564f4d2d081659c8b0b3d PDF Text Text HASTINGS RflUBUMWr 227 EAST SWE ST BASTINGS, M 4MB Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 45, November 10, 2012 Several incumbents ousted from Eaton County offices Award winners for the online news Junior Lion’s Pride are (from left) Jacob Moore, Emma Franklin and Hannah McGIockin. Online newspaper ‘Junior Lion’s Pride’ available for viewing A contest to increase cir­ culation of Junior Lion’s Pride, the online newspaper of the Maple Valley junior high building, has created renewed interest in the only active online middle school newspaper in the state. “The group having the most internet hits for the month of October wins a gift certificate for $10 to the store of their choice,” reports teacher Jassen Dowling of the newspaper which has been online for five years. “Coming down to the last weekend the contest became extremely close — two hits separated first and second.” In the first contest of the year, Emma Franklin, Jacob Moere, and Hannah Mcglocklin composed the winning article headlined “Fall Homecoming” which won by 40 hits over “White­ Tail Deer Hunting Disease.” The seventh grade com­ puter class will be publishing the next issue scheduled for November. Students write about cur­ rent national and local events for the newspaper which car­ ries the tag line “Your source for Maple Valley Junior High News.” Issues of the paper are available at the school web­ site, www.mvs.kl2.mi.us. Select Schools, Maple Valley Jr-Sr High School then click on NEWS! NEW! NEWS! at the bottom. “If you like you can leave comments on the articles,” says Dowling. “The students enjoy hearing from readers..t”s Heinze and Burd retain school board seats Brian Green joins board after narrow win by Shari Carney Staff Writer Unofficial counts for the Maple Valley Board of Education election show that Brian Green edged out Melissa Kirwin Faurot by just three votes. Incumbents April Heinze and Tim Burd retained their seats. All three were elected to four-year terms. Current board member Tony Shaw chose not to seek re-election due to time constraints with his job. The top vote-getter was Heinze, current president, with a combined total of 1,751; 921 in Eaton County, and 830, in Barry County. Burd saw a combined total of 1,579; 742 in Eaton, 837 in Barry. Green garnered 1,346 votes in all; 669 for Eaton, 677 in Barry. Faurot had a combined total of 1,343; 701 in Eaton County and 642 in Barry. Larry Filter drew 820 votes, 382 in Eaton and 438 Barry in Barry County. Owens retains seat as supervisor of Vermontville Township Unofficial results indicate that Republican Jack Owens has retained his position as supervisor for Vermontville Township, defeating chal­ lenger Democrat Jeff Seavolt in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 6. Owens drew 449 votes to §eavolt’s 415. Uncontested were Democrats Sharon Stewart as clerk, getting 638 votes, and Amy Jo Kinyon, treasur­ er with 628. Republicans Rita Miller, who garnered 470 votes, and Gaylord Gaylord ““Joe Joe”” Harvey, Harvey, who who received 377 votes, will be trustees, along with along Democrat Gary Goris, who had 530 votes. Incumbents lost in the races for sheriff, treasurer and drain commissioner in Eaton County, according to unofficial polling results released Wednesday, Nov. 8. Democrat Tom Reich beat incumbent Sheriff Mike a Raines, Republican, 26,470 votes to 25,587. Republican Treasurer William Conarton lost to challenger Democrat Bob Robinson, of Vermontville, 25,804 to 23,924 votes. A new drain commission­ er also was chosen. Republican Richard Wagner, who garnered 25,535 votes replaces incumbent Democrat Michael Atayan, who received 24,060 yotes. In other races, running unopposed were Republican Jeffrey Sauter for prosecut­ ing attorney. Republican Diana Bosworth will be the new clerk and register of deeds, replacing Fran Fuller who is retiring. Bosworth had 26,541 to Democrat Kathi Schroder, 24,051. Incumbent Democrat Michael Hosey will remain the county commissioner for District 1. He defeated Republican challenger Doug Kelsey 1,860-1,566. Williams wins three-way race for treasurer Kelly Williams will remain as treasurer on the Vermontville Village Council, according to unof­ ficial results from the elec­ tion Tuesday, Nov. 6. Williams had 147 votes to challengers Tina Houchlei, 81, and Rodney Harmon, 44. President Ruth Wineman ran unopposed and received 240 votes for a two-year term. Trustees who were elect- ed included Garry Patrick, getting 172 votes; B. Sue Villanueva, 175; and Charles Viele Sr. 150. Trustee Jeanette Schultz did not run for a second term. No new faces for Maple Grove, Assyria and Castleton Townships Unofficial results are in and they reveal no surprises for the townships of Maple Grove, Assyria and Castleton. Assyria Township Supervisor Mike Timmons, a Republican, retains his seat with 550 votes while con­ tender Allen Staskus received 252. Staskus told the Maple Valley News in a telephone conversation prior to the election that, even ifhe did win, he would not be able to accept the position due to work committments. Republicans running unnopposed were Clerk Deborah Massimino, who received 682 votes, Treasurer Elizabeth Miller, 716, Trustees James Miller and Eugene Waterbury with 647 and 613 votes, respec­ tively. Republicans unopposed for Castleton Township were Supervisor Cheryl Hartwell with 927 votes, Clerk Loma Wilson with 932, Treasurer Dorothy Semrau, 934, Trustees Michael Trahan, 829 and Earl Wilson 847. In Maple. Grove Township, voters returned Republican veterans Supervisor Rod Crothers, 496 votes, Clerk Susie Butler, 539, Treasurer Ginger Cole, 528 and Trustees James Heyboer, 475, and Doug Westendorp, 503. Vermontville Twp. Library board remains the same Six candidates ran unop­ posed for Vermontville Township Library board positions in the Nov. 6 gen­ eral election. Nashville Village Council trustees retain seats There were no upsets or surprises according to unofficial election results for three seats on the Nashville Village Council. Top vote getter was Marcia Scramlin with 311 followed by Johnny Hartwell with 295 and Terry Zberman with 270. Top vote-getter was Mary Fisher, with 545 votes; fol­ lowed by Kay Marsh, 493; Shirley Harmon, 429; Dorothy McDougal, 408; Janice Jenson with 390; and Cheryl Sheridan, 384. The positions are fouryear terms. In This Issue • Maple Valley students earn honors at National FFA convention • Teachers duct taped to the gym wall • TVermontville library celebrating Peter Rabbit, hosting Santa • Rushford ends cross country career with best time �p^r 2 — *Ju Say ’As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. November 10,2012 Maple Valley students attend National FFA convention Jaime Curth represents Michigan, and Eric Scott receives American FFA degree Eric Scott, a 2011 Maple Valley graduate, receives the American FFA degree Oct. 27 at the annual FFA National Convention in Indianapolis. Scott is joined by his par­ ents, Bradley and Janet. Jaime Curth, who graduated in June from Maple Valley, is one of 46 state finalists to compete in the extemporaneous public speaking contest in Indianapolis Oct. 23. Curth is joined by Advisor Aaron Saari (left) and Glenn Cope from the American Farm Bureau Federation, which sponsored the contest. Two Maple Valley alum­ ni, Jaime Curth and Eric Scott, joined high, school­ aged members of the Maple Valley FFA chapter at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis Oct. 23 to 27. Curth, who graduated in June, competed in the National Extemporaneous Public Speaking event, where she was awarded a bronze emblem. Curth represented Michigan, after taking first place in the State FFA Convention in March. That win earned her the opportu­ nity to compete against FFA members from the across the United States at the national convention. Scott, a member of the Maple Valley Class of 2011, received the American FFA degree Saturday, Oct. 27. He was one of 3,000 to receive the degree, the highest awarded to FFA members in the United States. While she did not advance to the semi-finals, Curth recalled the experience with gratitude. “I found this experience to be very rewarding,” she said. “The one thing I will remem­ ber is all of the support I got from the [people in the] Maple Valley community who supported me this past year. They were always con­ gratulating me and wishing me luck everywhere that I went.” Taking that support to Indianapolis were seven Maple Valley students — chapter President Jadelyn Stewart, Vice President Mathew Scott, Sentinel McLain Morehouse, Reporter Doey Fighter, Treasurer Jake Ramey, Secretary Shelby Anderson and Historian Sydney Denton — along with Advisor Aaron Saari and stu­ dent teacher Russ Weyer. The trip for the local students began on a chartered bus that included FFA mem­ bers from Olivet, Charlotte, Hastings, Homer and the Branch Area Career Center chapters. The bus stopped in Anderson, Ind., to tour Good’s Candy Factory and the Carley Elk Farm, with elk burgers on the menu for lunch, said Fighter in a press release. Another stop was at Indiana Downs Racetrack facility and the Indianapolis Speedway, home of the Indianapolis 500. Wednesday, FFA members took a tour of Beck’s Hybrid Seed Plant and then toured the Heritage Recycling and Environmental Center. In the evening, the group attended a concert featuring country stars, Brantley Gilbert and The Band Perry. Members attended leader­ ship workshops, heard from guest speakers, including Olympic ice skating champi­ on Scott Hamilton. Other opportunities for participa­ tion were the National FFA Career Show where displays and information from com­ panies such as John Deere, Case International, Ford, Chevy and others was avail­ able. Representatives from numerous agricultural col­ leges from around the coun­ try were present recruiting future students during the career show. The streets of downtown Indianapolis, the convention center and other buildings were awash in a sea of blue corduroy, as more than 54,000 FFA members and guests attended from every state, as well as Puerto Rico and Guam. Maple Valley FFA mem­ bers enjoyed their time at the convention, said Fighter. “The convention was great. It was fun to meet all of the FFA members as well as learn about agriculture and leadership. I would high­ ly encourage anyone to attend in the future,” added Denton. “The national convention is a great way for students to experience all that FFA has to offer,” said Saari. “I was extremely proud of sending another student [Curth] to compete again this year. This trip is definitely the highlight of the year for me.” Advisor Aaron Saari (from left), student teacher Russ Weyer, Mathew Scott, Shelby Anderson, Jadelyn Stewart, Jacob Ramey, Doey Fighter, McLain Morehouse and Sydney Denton attend the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis. Call for Maple Valley News classified ads Phone 945-9554 or 1-899-879-7985anytime! �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 10, 2012 — Page 3 Documentary honors Michigan veterans Film Monday evening at Grace Community Church Insurance agent speaks of Hurricane Sandy impact Ken Trumble (left) owner and agent of Trumble Agency in Nashville spoke to Maple Valley technology, business and personal finance students Friday, Nov. 2, about the impact of Hurricane Sandy in the areas of business, insurance and society. Pictured (front from left) Yulanda Sheridan, Taylor Mund, Lynzie Trumble, Tiffany Schaub, Ken Trumble (back) Luborim Molin, Zac Thompson, Abby Richards, Alexis Lamance, Jake Ramey, Brandon Erwin and Zack Rosenberger. Alternative therapies will be focus of free Community Breakfast Alternative therapies for children will be the topic for the Barry County Community Breakfast Tuesday, Nov. 13 Six speakers will share information about their serv­ ices, and website and contact information will be avail­ able. Each speaker will explain the type of service offered, eligibility criteria, cost insurance coverage, and the referral process. Andi Taylor is an instruc­ tor for therapeutic horseback riding at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin near Middleville. Amy Cherry will share how Brain Gym can provide immediate response for chil- dren. West Michigan Therapy Dogs Inc. will be represented by Terrilynne Lymburner, who will explain the benefits of interaction between a dog and a child of any age. Jimmie Jones will talk about the work of the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy. Nancy Hammohd will explain how martial arts empowers a person of any age. Yoga and art therapy will be explained by Vickie Shumaker. The free breakfast is held every three months at the First United Methodist Church located at 209 W. From the Pulpit Mfe/come is long overdue To the editor: My good friend and neighbor (and my hero) Larry Trask let me borrow a book that describes the service of a combat medic in Vietnam. This medic served in Larry’s unit, and even mentions Larry in the book. The descriptions of the everyday life of an infantryman in the 101st Airborne in the jungles of Vietnam opens the reader’s eyes to the bravery and the sacrifice of these young men for our country. I personally served 20 years in the Michigan Army National Guard. I had a year and a half deployment, serv­ ing a year ofthat time in Iraq. When my battalion returned home, we received a hero’s welcome at the Atlanta air­ port, with nearly 100 people standing and cheering for us as we went by. My brothers and sisters who served so valiantly in Vietnam didn’t get that kind of welcome home. To this day, I am deeply touched when someone thanks me for my service. Every time I meet a Vietnam vet, I purpose­ fully go out of my way to thank them for their sacrifice. Sunday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. We need to honor all of our veterans. All gave some. Some gave all. But I want to encourage you to go out of your way this year to thank our Vietnam vets, and to honestly say to them, “Welcome home.” Daniel Smith, Pastor Vermontville Bible Church Green St. in Hastings from 8 to 9 a.m. Due to the amount of speakers, however, this breakfast may extend beyond 9 a.m. Anyone who plans to attend is asked to call 269­ 945-5439 to make a reserva­ tion. Correction In an article on the Nashville Village Council in the Nov. 3 issue ofthe Maple Valley News, Terry Zoerman and Darren Fisher should have been listed as the two who voted against elimina­ tion of the sergeant position at the police department. Nashville VFW Post 8260 and Putnam District Library have joined to offer a view­ ing of the documentary “Honor Flight Michigan: the Legacy Tells Their Story.” The documentary is poignantly told by the veter­ ans, volunteers, guardians and families whose lives Honor Flight Michigan for­ ever changed, said promoters in a press release. Honor Flight Michigan declared "Mission Accomplished" May 30, 2010, after taking nearly 1,400 Michigan World War II veterans from all branches of the armed forces to see their memorial in Washington, D.C. With no corporate funding or govern­ ment support, 13 committed citizens inspired by one man's idea [David Cameron] and the help of everyday people fulfilled his dream. The team raised money, coordinated 33 commercial flights and chaperoned the American Heroes on the Honor Flight. The public is invited to view this film at Grace Community Church in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12. A family­ friendly film, all ages are invited to this free event. For more information on Honor Flight Michigan visit the website honorflightmichigan.com. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Barry County offices decided Returning Republicans running unopposed in Barry County are Commissioner Ben Geiger with 2,743 votes, Sheriff Dar Leaf, 20,166, Clerk Pamela Jarvis, 19,642, Treasurer Susan VandeCar, 19,452, Register of Deeds Barbara Hurless, 19,426, Drain Commissioner Russ Yarger, 19,389, and Surveyor Brian Reynolds, 19,249. Nov. 10 Nov. 12 MI 4-H Leader Volunteer Forum, 9 a.m., MSU. Extension Office closed due to county holi­ day. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry Community Enrichment Center. 13 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Pro Auto in Hastings. 14 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 15 4-H Re-enrollments due in Extension OFfice. 15 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. 16-18 4-H Teen Horse Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center. Nov. 12 Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. 22-23 Extension Office closed for Thanksgiving hol­ iday. Call 2B9-945-9554lor Maple l/allei/Hews ails! ^Diana’s £ *ju The Place to Gofor Professional Stylin MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd. ♦ -*3 -*3 06767977 1-517-852-9481 *B •*»♦» fM IC PURSE PARTY Kelly Dunham will be at the COUNTRY KETTLE Saturday, November 10th • 2:00 - 4:00 113 N. Main, Nashville Come and do some Christmas shopping, see you Saturday! �Page 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, November 10, 2012 ftarruCoynlu Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Nov. 12 COA closed in observance of Veterans Day. No meal delivery. Tuesday, Nov. 13 New Orleans chicken with rice, cauliflower, peas and carrots, pineapple. Wednesday, Nov. 14 Swedish meatballs with noodles, mixed vegetables, green beans, apple crisp. Thursday, Nov. 15 cheese, coleslaw, apricots, bun. Wednesday, Nov. 14 Hard boiled eggs, potato salad, tropical fruit, granola bar. Thursday, Nov. 15 Cottage cheese, com and black bean salad, pineapple, cookie. Friday, Nov. 16 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, mandarin oranges, crackers. COA closed in observance of Veterans Day. No meal delivery. Friday, Nov. 16 New Orleans chicken, rice, cauliflower, peas and carrots, cinnamon applesauce. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Nov. 12 COA closed in observance of Veterans Day. No meal delivery. Tuesday, Nov. 13 Sliced ham and Swiss Activities Calendar Monday, Nov. 12 - COA closed in observance of Veterans Day. 13 Tuesday, Nov. Hastings- Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold 5:15 p.m.; Rivertown Crossing Mall trip, 9:00-2:30. Wednesday, Nov. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Nov. 12 Mostaccioli with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese, tossed salad, broccoli, banana. Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, stewed tomatoes, orange, dinner roll. Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, stewed tomatoes, orange, granola bar. Tuesday, Nov. 13 Wednesday, Nov. 14 Swedish meatballs and noodles, mixed vegetables, broccoli, apple crisp. Thursday, Nov. 15 Mostaccioli and meat sauce with mozzarella cheese, spinach, green beans, banana. 14 - Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Delton - Mini Massage 10:30­ 12. Thursday, Nov. Party in Pink brings in green Party in Pink, a fundraiser held last month at Maple Valley High School, brought in more than $800 to fight cancer. Attendees performed Zumba routines led by Nichole Hansen and Angie Walker. COURT NEWS 15 Hastings -Caregiver Support 3:30 p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; BP & BS Clinic 10:30 a.m.; Quilting 11:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, Nov. Letitia Rae Jordan, 23, of Nashville was sentenced for uttering and publishing Oct. 31. Jordan was ordered by Judge Michael Schipper to serve 30 days in jail, with credit for four days served. She must pay $1,943 in court assessments and serve 36 months on probation. Schipper ordered Jordan to attend drug court. The last 19 days of her jail will be sus­ pended pending successful completion of drug court. 16 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Friday, Nov. 16 Hastings City Bank expanding to Marshall HCB Financial Corp, announced Wednesday plans to open the seventh branch office of its subsidiary Hastings City Bank in Marshall. Pending regulatory approval, the office is sched­ uled to open in first quarter 2013. The company recently completed the acquisition of a former bank branch facility located at 124 W. Michigan Ave., in downtown Marshall. The facility served as a enhance our growth.” branch office of Bank of “The availability of this America until September. particular property created a “This investment demon­ Unique opportunity for us to strates a further commitment not only enter the Marshall to our community banking market, but to enter in a his­ model that has served us well torically significant banking Vermontville Lions Club honored Avianna Robinson for 126 years,” said Mark A. facility dating back to 1930 as Student of the Month during the annual senior citi­ Kolanowski, president and that is front and center in the zens dinner Tuesday, Oct. 23. Lion Bill Mason present­ CEO of HCB Financial community,” added ed the award. Robinson’s mother Amy Robinson was Corp. “This acquisition Kolanowski. “This is a fan­ expands our geographic foot­ tastic opportunity for our present as well as several family members. She was print and provides an impor­ organization. We were recommended for the honor by fifth grade Teacher Josh tant opportunity for us to drawn to Marshall by its Meersma. wonderful past and promis­ ing future and are excited to U 1 06795268 bring our brand of communi­ ty banking to the area.” HCB Financial Corp, is a privately held bank holding company headquartered in Hastings. Hastings City Bank offices are located in Hastings, Middleville, Nashville Bellevue, would like to give a special thanks to the Caledonia and Wayland. As of Sept. 30, the company had total assets of $257 million. for their support of the Nash Bash Student of the month honored by Lions Club jhankyou The Nashville Area Citizens Coalition Putnam District Library GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers * Lakewood News * Maple Valley News * Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News * Reminder * Hastings Banner '‘Our Family Serving Yours" 1 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 06768230 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager 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 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 10,2012 — Page 5 Teachers duct taped to the gym wall Bassett in foreground, was chosen by the seventh grade class to be duct taped to the wall in the Maple Valley High School gymnasium. An unusual incentive to follow specific directions on the statewide standardized MEAP test was offered stu­ dents by Maple Valley teacher Jeff Byrne at Maple Valley recently, when the offer to duct tape a teacher to a wall was presented. Students who qualified by completing five complete paragraphs on the test’s writ- Jeff Webb, teacher at Maple Valley, was chosen by the sixth grade class to be duct taped to the wall. Students Katie Cheeseman (with camera) Stacie Ellison (from left) and Sahvanuh Fletcher duct tape Students were rewarded the opportunity to duct tape a Teacher Tonja Myers to the wall in the Maple Valley teacher if they successfully completed all the directions for the state MEAP test. High School gymnasium. Students won the right to duct tape a teacher for following instructions on the MEAP ten portion and by showing The teachers chosen were their work for the mental Jeff Webb, Tonja Myers and math portion of the exam Elizabeth Marcelletti.. were offered the chance to “It is the first time in my duct tape a teacher to a wall. career that I am excited to get Auditions are Monday for Revue’s winter musical The Revue, a community theater in Nashville, will hold auditions for the winter musical comedy, “Lucky Stiff’ Monday, Nov. 12, at Main Street Theatre House, 301 N Main St., at 7 p.m. Those interested in audi­ tioning should use the entrance on the north side of the building facing Washington Street and go upstairs. Music and scripts will be provided. The cast will consist of six men and four women. Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Show weekends will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 18 to 20 and 25 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10;30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194. 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 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 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM FIRST BASELINE CONGREGATIONAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. OF VERMONTVILLE Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service....................... 9 a.m. Sunday School............... 10:30 a.m. 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 PASTOR: ISRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG (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 test. MEAP results back,” said In addition to duct taping Teacher Landon Wilkes. “I the teacher, students were think the incentive is going to awarded with ice cream from make a big difference.” Moo-Ville. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! to 27. The producer and musical director is Bill Reynolds; Jeremy Schneider will direct the show. For more information, send an email to therevue 1 @yahoo.com. 06795211 Country Kettle Cafe Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 113 N. Main, Nashville 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. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship.............................. 9:45 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66. 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School.............................. 10 A.M. Service.............................. 11:15 P.M. Service..................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 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 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass..................... 930 a.m. W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 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. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 8 Oz. 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Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 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, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 06735449 �Page 6 - Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple VaHey News" Saturday, November 10, 2012 Crowds enjoy Vermontville Lions Club’s trunk-or-treat enjoy Olivia (left) and Kaylee Williams make the rounds at trunk-or-treat. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Russ Laverty (left) helps serve up the treats. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) The Vermontville Lions Club again hosted its trunkor-treat in downtown Vermontville Saturday, Oct. 27, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. “We had many local and Lansing area sponsors, which helped us to provide a memorable evening for the children of the village. The Lion's would like to thank the village for their help with closing the streets for the event,” said Greg Szymanski, Vermontville Lions Club president, in a press release. The Lions Club served more than 750 free hot dogs, ciders and hot chocolates. There were 14 decorated trunks, as well as games in the park for children. The Vermontville The Eaton County Posse patrols the village. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Methodist Church served free coffee and doughnuts, and Ace Auto had the annual haunted garage. The Vermontville Lions are interested in communityminded people who live or work in the area to join the Call 269-945-9554 any time for Maple Valley News classified ads 852-9003 www.MOO-ville.com SO reservations. Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner Dinner Buffet served Noon to i:oopm Come join our family in celebrating this year’s blessings. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings served from Noon to 1:00pm with dessert to follow. . Doors open until 2:00pm Information wanted on robbery Seating is limited to the first Call and reserve your seat, *8$95102703 Fuels — Vermontville Marathon; second place, Becky Scott; third place, Alice in Wonderland. POLICE BEAT pizza shop 5875 S.M-66, Nashville 2 mi S ofNashville, corner ofM-79 & M-66 517 organization. Winner for the pumpkin decorating contest was Misty Drape. Trunk-or-treat win­ ners were first place, Kelly According to Nashville Police, early morning Saturday Nov. 3, two people entered Good Time Pizza from the rear door using a crowbar. Officers responded after employees arriving for work called 911. Police sur­ mised that suspects were familiar with the layout of the cameras and building. The cameras had been knocked around with the crowbar as the burglars moved about the business. Coins were taken from a machine and a box of deli meat from the cooler. A Michigan State Police canine unit was called in. The dog tracked the suspects south along the river where eight empty money bags were found and returned to the business. No money was kept in the bags at the time of the break-in. This is the sec­ ond break-in at the restaurant the past three weeks. Call Silent Observer or Nashville Police, 517-852-9866. Attempted entry foiled by glass The manager of Hometown Lumber in Nashville called police Nov. 3 stating someone tried to use a glass wheel cutter on the business’ front door. The culprit attempted to cut a square hole in the glass, but was unsuccessful. No entry was gained. Damage was estimated at $100. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 10, 2012 — Page 7 Angels still grace Vermontville home Dancing angels or cupids line the borders of a bedroom known as the Angel Room. The bedroom belonged to Alma Swinton, author of “Teen-Age Tales” and “Tales My Mother Told Me.” The stories were from memories of Swinton’s years in Vermontville in the late 1800s. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Alma Swinton, daughter of Sarah Benedict Williams, wrote “Teen-Age Tales” and “Tales My Mother Told Me,” which appeared over the past several months in the Maple Valley News. The stories were of her early memories living in Vermontville. In a follow-up interview, Doug Kelsey, who lives in the former Benedict home, shared history of the home and gave a showing of the room Alma referred to as the Angel Room. Swinton’s grandfather, W.U. Benedict was the min­ ister of the Second Congregational Church. The home at 151 W. Main St. was built in 1850 and is situ­ ated next to the church. According to Kelsey, the Benedict family owned the home from 1850 to 1927. Between 1927 and 1938, the house changed hands twice. Kelsey is not sure who owned the home during this period. Kelsey’s parents, Lewis D. and Hildred (Figg) Kelsey purchased the proper­ ty in 1938. It has remained in his family since, and the home is listed as a Michigan Historic Site. Swinton describes the room in this excerpt from Teen-Age Tales: “An old-fashioned grass matting covered the floor. When a cat or dog came up to waken me in the morning, This room once belonged to Alma Swinton. The bor­ der of angels extends around the entire room. Note the window extends from the ceiling to the floor. This early photograph depicts the bedroom known as the Angel Room at 151 W. Main St. in Vermontville, current home of Doug Kelsey. The paintings of angels bordering the room were done by Alma Swinton’s mother, Sarah Benedict. the little claws, scratching across the rough texture, was the first sound I heard. The furniture was painted white. The window curtains and canopy over the bed were white organdy tied with blue ribbons. A large white fur rug was placed in front ofthe couch. “The immense window extending from ceiling to floor framed a succession of beautiful pictures as the sea­ son changed. White lilacs growing to the second story were followed by more dis­ tant glimpses of pink apple blossoms, then the purple of wisteria, and lastly the orange, red and green of fall. “But most of all, I loved the cupids. When the low garret roof of this part of the house was raised to make a room for me, a slanting panel about 12 inches wide was set in between wall and ceiling around the room. On this panel, my mother, who was an artist, had painted cupids in a field of flowers, mostly violets. Cupids were danc­ ing, flying, swinging or just lying looking up at the clouds in the sky. Many were taken from old masters in Europe. No two were alike. There must have been forty and I loved every one.” Swinton’s mother, Sara Benedict, studied art in France and was a member of the first graduating class of Olivet College 1863. The museum in Vermontville is home to some of Benedict’s paintings. Kelsey’s mother, Hildred, taught third grade in Vermontville. '“Mom would take her classes through the museum and then to the house to tour the Angel Room,” said Kelsey. “This was a special room. My mom was histori­ cally preservation minded, and she was very protective of it.” Kelsey’s two sisters, Nancy Lendecker, now of Lexington, Ky., and Becky Strange, who lives in Austin, Texas, shared the room as girls. “They loved that room,” said Kelsey of his sisters. “That mural is here to stay. I would not change it.” Present your message to over 6,000 weekly paid readers of The Hastings Banner in our Annual It’s the most wonderful time of the year for retail- / ers. Make the most of your advertising dollars this / season by promoting what you have to offer / everyone to make their holiday a special one. In I this special section you will find great holiday / decorating tips, holiday recipes, gift giving / ideas, and much more. £ ’ November 29; 2012 Ad Deadline: November 16th, 2012 Ads space will be available in standard sizes: Full page.................. $300.00 Half Page................ $180.00 Quarter Page............ $90.00 Eighth Page ............. $50.00 Add spot color for $50.00 • Full color for $75.00 Contact your J-AdSalesperson at 269.945.9554 As a surprise to daughter Alma, Sarah Benedict painted a border of cupids in Alma’s bedroom. This figure; the only one that was clothed, is a portrait of Alma as a child. h^ngs BaNNER �Page 8 — Juat Say “As Advertised in the Mapte Valley News’ Saturday, November IO. 2012 Nashville celebrates Halloween indoors and out First place in the 8- to 12-year-old boys category is awarded to Parker Auten (left), Dracula aka Gunner Garrett takes second. The costume contest was spon­ sored by the Nashville Area Citizens Coalition and was held at Kellogg School Wednesday, Oct. 31. Call 945-9554 for AffWads Rachel Morris (left) and Skylar Mullins win for most unique costumes at Nash Bash Halloween night. Kirstyn Sears (left) takes second and Carleigh Lundquist, first, for the 8- to 12-year-old girls age group at a costume contest Halloween night during Nash Bash. The first annual Nash Bash moved from its origi­ nal location downtown to the Kellogg School gymnasi­ um. HCB Military Banking year-old boys age group at Nash Bash Halloween Wednesday, Oct. 31. Second place went to Matthew Braden. In honor of those who serve and have served our country, we offer a special package of products and services, including a free HCB Military Checking Account and free HCB Military Savings Account. In addition, we offer a personal banking relationship that encompasses your financial needs, whether that be help with budgeting, a credit review or retirement planning. Please visit our website or contact us at 1-888-422-2280 to learn more about how we may serve you. *8 Hastings City Bank www.hastingscitybank.com FDIC Many events took place in Nashville on Halloween, including traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 10,2012 — Page 9 The first Nash Bash moves indoors to a warmer venue Halloween night. Deemed too cold and damp, Nashville Area Citizens Coalition organizers moved to Kellogg School gymnasium. NACC had a pumpkin-decorating contest, costume contest, treats and VooDoo DJs, while businesses set up booths surrounding the perimeter. Create your own customized holiday cards & books! Holiday greeting cards in full color with your • Flat Cards • Folded Cards • Calendar Cards Memory Books Tell a story... create lasting memories! Families gather in the parking lot of Hastings City Bank for the annual trunk-or-treat sponsored by Grace Community Church. The night is cold and damp, but the crowds still venture out to the event. as low as prices starting at $13 • Holiday Books • Wedding Memories • Cook Books • Family Albums Hard Bound - Soft Bound - Spiral Bound Just like you find on national websites like ShutterFly or SnapFish... Now you can get them locally! All customized by you or with the help of our professional staff $ Come in and learn how to make your own photo Memory Book. Thursday, Nov. 15 we're holding a special after-hours, 2-hour design event. Just bring in your photos and our team will assist you in building your own special book. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited so call 945-9105 to sign-up today. Cost is only $30 per person, which includes everything you'll need to create your own book to take with you. 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �Page 10 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 10,2012 DNR makes some last-minute changes in deer hunting regulations First described in Michigan in 1955, EHD Michigan DNR Mostt Michigan deer wasn’t seen again until 1974 hunters are well aware that and then not again until after epizootic hemorrhagic dis­ the turn ofthe century. Since ease has reared its ugly head 2006, however, it has at historic levels in Michigan occurred at some level every year except 2007. this year. EHD is widespread across A viral disease that is transmitted by the bite of a the Midwest this year, fly called a midge, EHD which, Rudolph said is causes deer to die from inter­ thought to have been caused nal bleeding. The disease has by last winter’s unusually been reported in 30 counties mild weather as well as this in Michigan this year, mostly year’s drought. The tiny flies in the southern third of the (about one-lOth ofan inch in state, though it has been doc­ length) that carry EHD typi­ umented in Clare and cally breed in mud flats, and summer’s drought Osceola counties and is sus­ this areas where pected as far north as expanded Presque Isle and Benzie midges of the genus counties. This is the largest, Culicoides can reproduce. In most widespread outbreak of most years, those mud flats the disease in Michigan his­ would be underwater. “Other states around us — tory, said Brent Rudolph, the deer and elk program leader Indiana, Illinois and Ohio — for the Department of have seen this more fre­ quently, and some of them Natural Resources. by Bob Gwizdz DOBBINS ACDelco COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Your Local GM Automotive Specialists Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With AH Makes & Models ASE Master Technician years experience 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE THE 269-967-8241 4^ Antenna Men Digital TV Antennas • Towers • Winegard Channel Master • Rotors • Digital Converters Antenna Accessories • Custom Installation _________ Cell Phone & 4G Boosters | ii TV Antenna & Tower Installation, Repair & Removal | Insured * Guaranteed • 40 Years Experience www.theantennamen.com I Hansbarger I Heating 8 flir Conditioning Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and flir Conditioners Full Line of Indoor flir Quality FREE Estimates Licensed 6 Insured ruuo Uermontuille • Cole Hansbarger, Owner 5 1 7-490 -1287 06 784742 ■ K Facebook Your local agent insures your Business have it from one end of the state to the other,” explained Rudolph. “In Michigan, it’s been mostly restricted to the southern third of the state, though we’ve had a couple of cases that bounced up above the line.” Rudolph said that states from South Dakota to Kansas have reported more widespread mortality this year than ever before. Deer with EHD suffer from high fevers, so they head toward water to seek relief. Their bodies are often found in or near ponds, streams or lakes. EHD tends to be highly localized; in some cases the disease causes large die-offs in part of a township while areas just a few miles away show no sign of the disease. Often referred to by hunters as “blue tongue” — a similar, though different dis­ With more than 1.1 mil­ lion Michigan residents annually seeking food assis­ tance, the Department of Natural Resources encour­ ages hunters to keep this crit­ ical need in mind as they head out this season. The DNR asks all hunters to consider making a dona­ tion to Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger when pur­ chasing hunting licenses this year. Donations will be used to support the processing of deer donated to participating processors. Last year, the venison donated to local food banks and food kitchens throughout Michigan sup­ plied enough meat to provide more than 100,000 meals with a source of nutritious protein. “Today, we have the opportunity to continue a tra­ dition started by hunters before us, who hunted to pro­ vide food for early settle­ ments in Michigan,” said Raymond Rustem, DNR liai­ son for MSAH. “Hunter donations of funds or veni­ son can help those who are still experiencing hard times in our state.” When renewing fishing or hunting licenses, residents should tell the license vendor of their intent to make a monetary donation moneary onaon too thee Michigan Sportsmen Against Hastings 269-945-4520 ldenton@1binsmi.com theLynnDentonAgency.com add the donation amount to the overall purchase price and it will show up as an additional item on the license. Those who would like to donate a deer should visit the MSAH website, www. sport smenagainsthunger.org, to find the nearest processor. Rustem pointed out that even individuals who don’t fish or hunt can still support the program by visiting the Michigan e-Store, www.michigan.gov/estore, clicking on Tax-Deductible Donations, and then choos- 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Uc. f1748 ing the Help Feed the Hungry option. Fill in the information about the dona­ tion and add the item to the cart. “Many people continue to struggle in this economy,” he added. “Donating to this important effort is a simple way to help.” Rustem reminded donors to save any receipts or forms. Donations to Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger are tax-deductible. Since 1991, Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger has been working to create links between donors, wild game processors and chari­ ties that feed needy individu­ als. MSAH is an all-volun­ teer organization and is led by sportsmen and sports­ women concerned aboutmaking a positive difference in the community. Together, they have assembled a net­ work of processors and char­ ities across Michigan to help channel wild game donations into the hands of those in need. Learn more at www.sportsmenagainsthunger.org. Specialist will discuss knee, hip pain during free seminar Are knee and hip pain affecting everyday activi­ ties? Have standing, walk­ ing, and even sitting become painful challenges? If so, learn about symp­ toms, common causes, risk factors and treatment plans for chronic hip and knee pain by attending a special pro­ gram Monday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 500 Meijer Street in Charlotte. Dr. Mark Russell, a boardcertified orthopedic surgeon at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital will offer an inter- active discussion about options to get rid ofknee and hip pain. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. This presentation is free, but seating is limited. To register, call 877-462­ 2247 or visit www.bronsonbattlecreek.com. Sporting Goods For Sale In Memoriam SALE: 1 deluxe style queen cedar log headboard and 2 deluxe cedar log style night­ stands, $400 save $140. Crooked Creek Woodworking. (269)948-7921 IN MEMORY OF Norma Jean Varney 4-15-1935 -11-15-2009 "No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know, always on our mind and in our hearts." From your loving husband, Lyle, children, grandchildren DEER HUNTERS! STOP in at Al & Pete's for all your deer hunting needs! We Hunger program. Anglers have guns, bows, crossbows, and hunters can donate in ammo, scopes (we can install amounts of $1, $5, $10 or on most guns), scents. Pop $20. The vendor will simply up blinds starting @ $54.90 & a great selection of Lacrosse and Muck cold weather boots! Al & Pete's Sport C0BBWIUDRIUIN6 Shop, 111 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings. (269)9456 REMIR 4417. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., • 7 Day Service 10am-8pm, Sat. 9am-5:30pm. • Pumps Installed & Repaired We accept Discover, Master• Service On Submersible Pumps card & Visa. • 2" - 5" Well Drilling and Repair 30 Years Experience Lynn Denton Individuals who purchased signed an emergency order Nov. 8 that decreases antler­ antlerless licenses prior to less license purchase limits this emergency order are not for deer management units required to return licenses. where the most EHD-related This order only applies to die-offs have occurred. antlerless licenses purchased Creagh signed the order at on or after Nov. 8. “We’re encouraging the regular monthly meeting of the Natural Resources hunters to use their best judgment,” Rudolph said. “If Commission. Effective immediately, the a hunter is in an area of an purchase limit for Unit 486 outbreak, backing off — or (the southeem one-third Of not taking an antlerless deer the state) is five private-land at all — is an appropriate antlerless deer hunting thing to do.” From the information that licenses per hunter. Also effective immediately, the was received from numerous public antlerless license pur­ volunteers, a weekly EHD chase limit per hunter is two map has been compiled, for each of the following which may help aid hunters DMUs and their respective with their harvest decisions. counties: 012 (Branch), 034 The map and other EHD (Ionia), 039 (Kalamazoo), information including how 041 (Kent), 044 hunters can report sighting of (Lapeer), 076 (Sanilac), deer can be found at 078 (Shiawassee), 079 www.michigan.gov/wildlife (Tuscola) and 080 (Van disease (under ‘current issues’). Buren). Hunters encouraged to donate money or venison Estimates Available 139 W. State Street ease — EHD shows up in the herd in the summer months, after regulations have been developed for the upcoming hunting season. The DNR has no estimate of total EHD mortality, though more than 13,000 dead deer have been reported. Rudolph said that EHD has never caused widespread or long-term impacts to deer populations, though local effects can be significant and may last for a few years. “Until this year, we’ve never seen enough EHD in Michigan to cause popula­ tion declines at a broad scale, but the southwestern comer of the state — Cass and St. Joseph counties — has had EHD a couple-of years in a row, in 2010 and 2011, and now again this year,” he said. Because of this trend, DNR Director Keith Creagh Business Services BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free estimates. (517)290-5556. EURO MOUNTS: $60. Pla­ Community Notices ques starting at $10. Dave CHRISTMAS CRAFT Yonker, Crooked Creek SHOW, Kellogg School, Woodworking. (269)948- Nashville December 15th DO YOU WANT QUALITY 9Naamsh-4vpilmle.. SDpeacceems baevr aila1b5tlhe., 7921 PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at CaU (517)852-9062. (269)945-9554. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley. News”Saturday, November JO, 2012 — page 11 sy yiSi Sjs> S?4? •»^ w fiss« ,{{* ».» ilw'M* ansi to M fcjbaHm ®® In® ad«tate to ftkhMtei ■k> ri l l ta Im mt » nt.ipnitii;iii' ■ K OKX told �12 - ioa <" •• ***** vm*» *•«*' •**•* Nownt* w an ? Memories of the Past Junior-senior ‘hide and seek’ was an annual adventure This photo of Nashville’s Class of 1933 was taken when they were Juniors about the same time they failed to find the seniors in the annual hunt, which became a local high school tradition during the first half of the 20th century. (Front row, from left): Kenneth Dean, Feme Schulze, Dora Foster, Mary Diamante. Louise Lentz, Jean Roe. Helen Maurer, Alberta Navue and Doris Gillett (Back row): Howard Snow, Elizabeth McClelland, Kenneth Gardner, Marie Smith, Russell Smith, Agnes Douse, Inez Nesbit, Fred Gruhl, Wallace Graham, Kenneth Roscoe, Margaret Wenger, teacher Arlie Reed, Veda Belson, Marjorie Gillett, Louis Hickey and Elsie Kinne. Also in photo but not visible are Lovelle Lorbeck. Kenneth Pratt and Mary Wilkes This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News, Nov. 2, 1982. She wrote An account of Nashville High School’s annual Junior­ Senior Hunt was first pub­ lished as a Memories of the Past on Dec. 19, 1979, when the late Howard Brumm, reminisced about the event, The roof of the 1919 Community House addition to Nashville t Methodist Church in particular the time he was a Junior in 1923. This week’s provided a secure hiding place for the senior class m the tall of 1931. Thirty seniors columnfocuses on that tradi­ huddled tor more than an hour on the roof, about a block from the school where the tional fall adventure in the juniors were sequestered until tune lor the search to commence Each year new and year 1931. Included in our unusual hiding place* wiThm me viMeq* were sought by the senior class in hopes of story are excerpts from The bang treated to a banquet by the juniors (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Informant, the NHS newspa­ Hinckley) per which debuted that October and which recorded both the Juniors' and sen­ iors' reports ofthe hunt.) ORDINANCE #11-8-2012 AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS WITHIN THE VILLAGE LIMITS OF NASHVILLE THE VUAGK or NASHVILLE < HtDAINS SECTION 4 VIOLATIONS / PENALITIES SECTION 1 Any person violating any provision of this ordi­ nance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $500 and / or imprison­ ment for not more than 30 days Violators may be subj ect to a c i vi I pena I ty of $500 per vi o I at ion to be recovered in the nature of debt if not pai d withi n 30 days, Tht Villagr <4 Nrehvill* hehrvn ittuhun the he«t MwMI W tte cit icrm af the Viltafr of NadwMe the limrWum <m th» Am hargt <4 (tninm with *1 th* Village » huunterwi »r» nnman' tor th» •tort, and protectmi to the < it i*mr> and few the protartren to th* uar to their property wit bout fear to Mrar hullrte <rmamf M their property SFx'TKW 2 Ft rearmr at defined herein ihal I mean am hand Jun •h*dpun nfie or tohe* devK e «Mdi eapeli a project ile Sy action of an eaploMon SECTION 1 a. M to unlawful far am peraon to diM barge a firearm I Wrthtn four hundred fift» <498) fed of a •chord. Church, daycare, playground puh Ik park or recreation area, or other type of public gathering place, 2. Can I redly <* headteatoy in wanton dteregard for the safety of others 3. Wrthoul due caution or cwcumapect mn and in a manner afekh endangm person or property and results in property damage or bodily injury. b. It is unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm on the property to another without the property owner's permission. c. It is unlawful to discharge a firearm in a man­ ner resulting in a projectile leaving the prop­ erty on which ft is fired d This section shall Mt be construed as pro­ hibiting discharge of firearms when used: 1. In lawful defense of peraan or property. 2. By a peace officer lawfully performing his or her duties as a peace officer. 3. Historical ceremonial or commemoration functions. 4. By duly designated animal control officers destroying sick, wounded or predatory ani­ mals on public or private property. e. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to expand the right to discharge a firearm beyond that otherwise provided by state taw. SECTION 5. All ordinance * inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance (including Ordinance No. 6-5-1911) are hereby repealed. SECTION 6. If any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any rea­ son, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be fen mad a separate, distinct, and independent pro vision, and such holding shall not affect the validi­ ty of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. SKTKJN7. Thu Ordinance shall be published in accordance with state law and shall become effective twenty (20) *day after its adoption or upon its publication, vrtuchever occurs later Motion by Council member Hartwell, seconded by Council member Scramlin that Ordinance # 11-8­ 2012 be adopted as read. YEAS: Hartwell, Langman, Scramlin, Zoerman, Courtney, Fisher, Dunham none Frank Dunham, President Cathy Lentz, Village Cleric I. Cathy Lente 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 8,2012. Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk Adapted: 11-8-2012 Published 11-10-2012 Effective: 11-30-2012 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Maple Valley provides: Safe Schools Caring Student-Centered Teachers Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings Slate-of-the-Art Technology Award winning Agriculture program Maple Valley Pathways Academy (Altemative/Adult/Virtual) Comprehensive Vo-ed Business programs PE K-12 Band 6-12, award winning Drama/Choir, award winning Computers K-12 Elementary Music Access dual enrollment Vari ety AP courses 78 electives, plus hundreds through virtual schools We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the second trimester and remainder of the 2012-2013 school year. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Maple Valley Pathways Academy. Residents of Eaton, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts are welcome to join our schools. NAYS: none AB SENT/AB STAIN: “Hide and Seek” is gener­ ally considered child’s play. But at Nashville High School during the first half of the 20th century, a grown-up The bell atop the school­ version of the game became an annual tradition that left house would ting at the start behind many happy memo­ of the magic hour, to set the ries. It was known as the seniors off for their pre­ Junior-Senior Hunt determined hiding place and Plans for the event com­ mark the beginning of the menced about a month after juniors’ confinement. school opened each fall. The An hour later, a second senior class would deliver a bell sounded to alert all that formal message to the jun­ the hunt was on —- the jun­ iors. challenging them to iors off and running. locate the upperclassmen in a By dividing the junior secret hiding place within the class into small groups, the confines ofthe village during entire village could be cov­ a specified hour on a desig­ ered most thoroughly in the hour assigned for the search nated evening. According to rules of the A third and final sounding of game, the senior class had an the bell signaled the end of hour to hide en masse on the the hunt time for all par appointed night. Meanwhile, ticipants to return to the the juniors remained school. If the juniors had f ailed to sequestered in the school. During this confinement locate the seniors’ hideout, period, the juniors prepared they were obliged to treat the for the hunt by dividing their upperclassmen to a banquet class into small units of two al a specified later date. If, or three and assigning each however, the seniors had group a different area of Continued next page town to search. 04546017 Al 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 in Maple 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 from November 5, 2012 through November 20, 2012 for enrollment information, call 517/852-9699 X-13. 06794723 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 10,2012 — Page 13 MEMORIES, continued from previous page been found, they were expected to host the feast. The 1931 hunt was record­ ed by The Informant, the fledgling newspaper launched at NHS that fall. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on October 6, 2003, by Steven E. Hard, Sr. and Patricia J. Hard, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, given by them to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, whose address is 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as Mortgagee, and recorded on October 10, 2003, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1115335, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 12, 2012, recorded on June 14, 2012, in Instrument Number 2012-001178, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 07/100 Dollars ($122,150.07); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bid­ ders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allow­ able costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage men­ tioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 6 of Block 6 of Eastern addition to the Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof; thence South along the East line of said Lot 6 and its Southerly extension, 165.50 feet to the Centerline of vacated Walnut Street; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes west along said Centerline, 93.82 feet; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 30 seconds West, 165.58 feet to a point on the North line of Lot 5 of Block 6 of said Eastern addition; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes East along the North line of said Lots 5 and 6, a distance of 95.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 420/430 S. Hanover, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Parcel Number: 08-055­ 220-019-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2012 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMERCIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) 371-8253 (10­ 20)(11-10) 77571916 The juniors’ account of the night of the hunt follows, in part: ... “[We] were to meet at the schoolhouse at seven o’clock and remain there until eight to give the seniors a chance to hide. Mr. Smith, Hinman Sackett and Junior Roe stayed with us until 7:15, ostensibly to see that we were all locked in, but really to get some of our popcorn and candy, of which we had a good supply. “Mr. Reed, Miss Wood and Mr. and Mrs. VanDeventer amused them­ selves with conversation about this, that and other things. Doris Gillett brought some records for the Victrola, so those who wished could dance. Others were at the windows watch­ ing and anyone who appeared on the sidewalk found himself in the center 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. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by TERRY HYSLOP AND JANET HYSLOP, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to MEM­ BER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 14, 2004, and recorded on May 26, 2004 in Register No. 1128240, Barry County Records, which Mortgage was subsequently assigned to LSI CREDIT UNION, n/k/a DFCU FINANCIAL, by Assignment, dated May 14, 2004, and record­ ed on November 21, 2005, in Register No. 1156546, Barry County Records, Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED TWENTY-SIX AND 66/100 ($100,426.66), including interest at 6.25000% per annum. Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS) is not the fore­ closing party. 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 the place of hold­ ing the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 13, 2012. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 27, BAY MEADOW CONDO­ MINIUM, according to the Master Deed recorded in Register No. 1052228, Barry County Records, as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 19, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above described Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Commonly: 1594 Parker Dr., Wayland, Ml—Tax Id# 08-16­ 280-027-00 The redemption peri­ od shall be six 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. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, under Section 600.3278 of the Michigan Compiled Laws the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the period redemption period Dated: November 3,3, 2012 November DFCU Financial, Mortgagee Holzman Corkery, PLLC By: Charles J. Holzman Attorney for Mortgagee 28366 Franklin Road Southfield, Michigan 48034 (11 -03)(12-01) ball drop (if it hadn’t been belong the spoils’ ... “ the juniors and seniors for various members of the About a month later the enjoyed “challenging other class having a bad case of seniors were again able to tables to verbal duets in song of a spotlight made by a croup). Mr. Smith can testify lord it over the juniors, who form, and exhibiting skill at dozen flashlights ... as to the power of Luden’s cordially welcomed the clever table tricks.” “At last the hour was over. Menthols and Life Savers upperclassmen to a dinner­ As soon as the dinner was What a grand rush there was upon a cold that cried for. dance held Nov. 10 at the finished, tables were cleared ... Everyone had to wait at utterance at times. 100F Hall on Main Street. from the floor and a “grand the door for a minute that “Two of the seniors, Reported The Informant: march” was formed. The seemed twice as long as the namely Donna Northrop and “The entertainment was ten­ remainder of the evening hour ... At last the bell rang Richard Green, having dered as a forfeit for being was devoted to dancing to and everyone hurried already stayed up long past unable to locate the seniors music of an Orthophonic through the rain to the terri­ their usual bedtime, very (who were enjoying them­ Victrola. Those who chose tory they were to search. We dutifully went to sleep and selves on the Community not to dance played bridge or never knew there were so were awakened by their House roof) in the annual “500” in the reception room. many old bams and spooky classmates when the last bell Junior-Senior Hunt ... Oct. The event was properly buildings around Nashville. rang. We were afraid that 13.” chaperoned by After everyone had looked their snores might lead the The hall was attractively Superintendent and Mrs. W. every place he could think of juniors to us, but we muffled decorated in colors of D. Wallace and several other in his territory, he went to them a little and there was autumn. Orange candles and faculty members. some other place where he not much danger after that bouquets of calendulas and “The guests reluctantly thought they might hide. precaution. mums decorated the table. left the scene of merriment,” “We all suspected Ed “There were practically no Fourteen sophomores served concluded The Informant, Kane had an idea where they casualties dining the whole as waiters. The men featured “all declaring that they never were hiding. Afterwards he hunt as far the seniors were chicken fricassee with tradi­ had a... happier time, and the said he wondered where his concerned, though Mr. tional trimmings, plus entertainers feeling that their extension ladder was. Francis, in erecting the lad­ Walldorff salad and apple efforts had indeed been suc­ “Mr. Marble and some der for the seniors, deftly pie a-la-mode. cessful.” other men mistook Margaret poked the ladder through the During the dinner hour, Wenger and Mr. Reed for window in the Community burglars and locked them in House. In return for services the old hotel. Inez Nesbit, rendered, we will replace the Elsie Kinnie and Alberta pane. Navue each lost a heel from “The big event of the their slippers ... Vem PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that The Vermontville Woodlawn evening, however, occurred McPeck fired a gun from the Cemetery Association, a/k/a The Vermontville Township after the hunt. All the seniors back of Kane’s store and the Woodlawn Cemetery Association, will hold a special meeting and faculty were invited to alley looked like a race track of its directors (and stockholders, if any) for the purposes of Biddy Gribbon’s house ... for a while ... voting on resolutions to transfer the cemetery and all related The lunch consisted of sand­ “Then the bell rang and as assets to the Township ofVermontville. The cemetery is locat­ wiches, pickles, hot choco­ the juniors were going back ed at 10911 W. Vermontville Highway, Vermontville, MI late and cake. While we were to the schoolhouse, they 49096. Questions regarding the meeting may be directed to inside eating and listening to heard the unearthly yell from Sue Villenueva at (517) 726-0566. a crooked record on the the top of the Community The meeting shall take place at 7:00 p.m. on December 18, portable, the poor juniors House. Mary Diamante said, 2012 at the Opera House, 120 E. First Street, Vermontville, were outside watering at the ‘How did we know they MI 49096. The proposed contract will be for no consideration mouth. would revert to ancestral and will involve the transfer of all the assets of the “We knew it was cruel, traits by climbing?’ ... Association. The Township will operate the Cemetery there­ they all looked so pale and “The seniors who sat for after. starved, but .‘to the victors 06794535 an hour and a half in that cold rain and who will have to pay for a broken window in order to get a chicken din­ ITASCA "The Shiloh” Pedestal Wood Burner ner, have the juniors’ sympaChain Saw Lubricant .thy.” Holds up to 18 lbs. ofWood S",! • No Sling Additive Meanwhile the victorious Bumes up to 8 Hours * Premium Quality seniors furnished their own Large Ash Drawer Wg-gsS • Outdoors - Winter Formula Efficiency Rating 75% account ofthe event for pub­ BTUs 68,000 lication in The Informant: ... 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State in Nashville • 852-0882 06768090 poBnmf?? �Page 14 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 10, 2012 Rushford ends cross country career with best time by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley senior Jessica Rushford wandered around the area beyond the chute in orange and white tie-dyed socks. She was carrying her spikes. It was lucky she still had them after her final var­ sity cross country race. Rushford ended her third trip to the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Championship with a 45th place time of 19 minutes 39.8 seconds - a new person­ al record. “It was was fun,” said Rushford. “My shoe was untied the whole race.” “Itjust came untied. These shoes have a problem com- ing untied. I talked to two other girls who have these shoes, and they’re like ‘yep-’” Despite that, she was a lit­ tle over 26 seconds faster and 14 places better at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn than she was as a junior at the finals. “I definitely improved from last year, and I was right on my pace,” said Rushford. “I had a lot of support from all my friends and fam­ ily . I’m truly blessed to have them all. I just prayed the whole time that I could get through it and God provided me the strength.” She also came into the race with the experience of two other trips to the finals. She knew how to approach the two toughest parts of the race, the crowded start and the long, long kick to the fin­ ish line. “The start was normal, crazy, hectic, everyone is just by you. Girl to your left, girl to your right, girl in front of you, girl behind you. It started to thin out and that "was good,” Rushford said. Things were very thinned out by the time the first run­ ners had the finish line in their sights. Macomb Lutheran North sophomore Gina Patterson was the indi­ vidual champion in the Division 3 girls’ race, finish­ ing in 17:43.4. St. Louis sen- for Raquel Serna was a dis­ tant second in 17:59.8. Those were the only two girls in the race to break the 18-minute mark. Manistee sophomore Annie Fuller was third in 18:10.8. Of the top eight finishers in the race six were sopho­ mores. Jackson Lumen Christi edged Calvin Christian for the Division 3 girls’ champi­ onship, 167 to 171. Caro was third with 201 points, fol- lowed by Benzie Central 204, Lansing Catholic 237, Hanover-Horton 241, Macomb Lutheran North 275, Bath 288, Shepherd 299 and Mason County Central 332 in the top ten. Jackson Lumen Christi also won the Division 3 boys’ championship, taking the title with 129 points. Marlette was second with 137 and Calvin Christian was third with 147. Benzie Central finished fourth with 187 points, fol­ lowed by Freeland 196, Ithaca 216, Mason County Central 223, Watervliet 250, Stockbridge 261 and Lansing Catholic 312 in the top ten. Erie Mason senior Nick Raymond was the Division 3 boys’ individual champion with a time of 15:05.1. Hanover-Horton’s Bryce Stroede was the runner-up in 15:22.4. Wrestling Club’s sign-up and parent meeting night Tuesday Sign-ups are going on now for the Maple Valley Wrestling Club’s 2012-13 season. A registration night and parent meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the Maple Valley High School cafeteria. The registration session will run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the parent meeting to follow until about 7:30. Wrestlers must I be between the ages of5 and 15, and in grades K through 8. A copy of the wrestler’s birth certificate is required for new club members. The cost for the season is $55. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Maple Valley Wrestling Club. Practices will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning Nov. 20, and running; until the first week of April. Novice wrestlers will practice from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and advanced wrestlers from 6 p.m. fo 8 p.m. The .club will be wrestling at tournaments on Sundays beginning in December, and will-be having dual meets on Monday nights beginning in January. Parents need to provide wrestling shoes, headgear, and singlet for their child. ShortsZsWeat pants and a Tshirt should be worn for practice. Team shirts-will-be provided. A team singlet will be available for ordering at the time of sign-up for $55. A limited number of used shoes, head gear, and sin­ glets may be available. Contact Jason Murton at 517-204-6402 or Lane Brumm at 517-231-6809 for more information. They can also be reached through email at Maple Valley WrestlingClub @gmail.com. Information is also available on the club’s website Maplevalleywrestlingclub.co m or on the Maple Valley Wrestling Club Facebook page. 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Total Payment: $ �Pay, 10 _ Ju* Say Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday November 10, 2012 Vermontville library celebrating Peter Rabbit, hosting Santa Vermontville Township Library will celebrate Peter Rabbit's 110th birthday Tuesday. Nov. 27. from 3 to 6 p m Patrons are invited to a visit the library and join in the celebration Santa will make a visit Friday. Dec. 7. at 7 p.m. at the Vermontville Opera House. As of Nov 6. the library will close al 7 p.m on Tuesday evenings There are no other changes to the g schedule The followin new items can be found on the shelves of the library DVDs People Like Us, Dark Shadows, Cowgirls •*’ Angels. Rock of Ages, Adult fiction The Bone House by Stephen R. Lawhead. The Skin Map by Stephen R Lawhead. The Spirit Well by Stephen R Lawhead. The Tombs by Clive Cussler, A Wanted Man by Lee Child. Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chahon. The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling. How I Came to Sparkle Again by Kaya McLaren. What Happened to My Sister by Elizabeth Hock. An Outlaw's Christmas by Linda Lael Miller, Mad River by John Sandford, Those We Love Most by Lee Woodruff, This Book is Full of Spiders by David Wong. The Lighthouse Road by Peter Geye. A Home in Drayton Valley by Kim Vogel Sawyer. All Things New by Lynn Austin, Double Blind by Brandilyn Collins. Keeping Safe the Stars by Sheila O'Connor. NYPD Red by James Patterson. The Rac keteer by John Grisham. Sleep No More by Iris Johansen. The Bone Bed by Patncia Cornwell. Angels at the Table by Debbie Macomber. Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts. Coming Home for Christmas by Fem Michaels, The Sanctuary by Ted Dekker. The Art Forger by B.A Shapiro. The Sins of the Mother by Danielle Steel, Between You and Me by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, The Orphan Master by Jean Zimmerman. Daughter of Light by V.C. Andrews, The Bridge by Karen Kingsbury, My Kind of Christmas by Robyn Carr, New York to Dallas by J.D. 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Vermontville Post Office will remain open About 80 residents gath­ retailer, library, township ered at the Vermontville Post hall; and seven others pre­ Office Wednesday, Nov. 7, ferred to relocate the current with concerns that the post post office in Vermontville office may be shuttered.. to a nearby post office. Their fears were quickly Nashville, Woodland or abated when U.S. Postmaster Bellevue were the choices John Scott from Battle Creek given. said the office would remain The proposed changes to open with a reduction of Vermontville are a reduction hours. in hours of operation from 5 After announcing in May to 4, Monday through Friday the possible closure of rural 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and post offices, the United Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. States Postal Service head­ Hours will likely change quartered in Washington, after the new year. A 30-day D.C., mailed 1,224 surveys notice must be posted before to residents of Vermontville. changes are implemented, Of the 375 surveys returned said Scott. by residents in the 49096 ZIP The U.S. Postal Service code. announced a new strategy Among the Vermontville May 9 that could keep the residents responding to the nation’s smallest post offices survey, 314 said they were in open for business, while pro­ favor of a realignment of viding a framework to hours based upon customer achieve significant cost sav­ traffic; 33 said they would ings as part of the plan to prefer a delivery option return the organization to instead ofhaving a box at the financial stability. post office; 14 had no prefer­ This announcement came ence; seven preferred to as a result of customer outcry move the office into another in 2011 when post offices location such as a local across the nation were con­ Residents crowd into the Vermontville Post Office Wednesday, Nov. 7. Fearing the office would close, those gathered heard the news that hours will be reduced, but the office will remain open. sidered for closure, said Sabrina Todd, customer rela­ tions and media coordinator with the U. S. Postal Service in Lansing. The plan would keep the existing post offices in place, but with modified retail win­ dow hours to match cus­ tomer use. Access to the retail lobby and to PO boxes would remain unchanged, and the town’s ZIP code and community identity would be retained. Along with Vermontville, several area post offices were on the list, including Clarksville, Mulliken, Sunfield, Dowling, Freeport, Woodland, Bedford and Cloverdale. The new strategy, accord­ ing to the press release, would be implemented over a two-year period and would not be completed until September 2014. Once implementation is complet­ ed, the postal service esti­ mated savings of a half bil­ lion dollars annually. In addition to maintaining a retail network of more than 31,000 post offices, the postal service also provides online access to postal prod­ ucts and services through its website and more than 70,000 alternate access loca­ tions. Nearly 40 percent of postal retail revenue comes from purchases on www.usps.com and through approved postal providers at retail stores. The U.S. Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, prod­ ucts and services to fund its operations. Teachers’ frustrations brought to light at school board meeting by Shari Carney Staff Writer Help from school board members will, apparently, not be the answer for Maple Valley school teachers who appealed to the board Monday for relief from the stress that additional and unexpected duties have placed on days that have often grown to 12 hours. “I don’t have an answer for you,” Board President April Heinze told teachers Laurie Pettingill and Cindy ' Baker, who shared their con­ cerns with the board. Pettingill read from a letter she had prepared as a build­ ing representative at Fuller Street Elementary on behalf of the Maple Valley Education Association. Heinze said she appreciat­ ed Pettingill’s comments, but then said the matter needs to be taken up with the union and administration. “We have tried,” respond­ ed Pettingill; “that’s why we’re here.” In a follow-up telephone interview Wednesday, Pettingill told the Maple Valley News that a meeting was held a couple of weeks ago, attended by Fuller Principal Susanne Waffle, Pettingill and another build­ ing representative, Angela smaller class sizes and give Wakeman. students more elective class­ The administration’s es, such as music, art, and response to teacher concerns physical education. That was, evidently, the engage­ planning time, according ment of an East Lansing cpn- Pettingill’s letter, is equal to sultant/coach hired to do 260 minutes each week. evaluations of the staff. That While addressing the move, however, has added school board, Pettingill went even more stress following on to say that, while teachers the distribution of a ques­ agreed to offer the time to tionnaire by the consultant enhance educational oppor­ asking for information such tunities, they were not aware as marital status (including of additions to their work­ whether a teacher has been load this school year, such as married more than twice, is the Reading Street literacy divorced or is living with a series that requires hours of significant other); the fami­ training outside the school ly’s religion and how active day; implementation of the they are in their place of Power Teacher program, worship and approximate which mandates additional annual household income. time for tutorials, plus 30 “We have hired an outside hours of professional and consultant to help support personal development and an issues currently occurring at additional 12 hours of devel­ opment activities all to be Fuller Street Unfortunately, the current fulfilled on their own time. “We’re required to write climate needs our interven­ tion, and we are dedicated to common core state standards providing whatever on each lesson, which adds resources they need to work at least one hour to our plan­ through these issues,” said ning each week,” continued Steel during Monday’s meet­ Pettingill. Another requirement, she ing. The current difficulties noted, is to attend many began after teachers volun­ more early morning meet­ teered this past summer to ings. Stress levels are through schedule their planning time outside of the normal school the roof, said Pettingill, with day in order to allow for teachers working 10 to 20 or Laurie Pettingill, Fuller Street Elementary teacher and building representative for the Maple Valley Education Association, reads a letter on behalf of the staff to the Maple Valley Board of Education meeting Monday, Nov. 12. more hours over the normal work week. She asTced the board to consider allowing planning time three times a week when students are having specials, such as phys ed, art or music. Baker told the board that, for many teachers, the day does not end before 6 or 6:30 p.m., not counting Saturday and Sunday hours. “I feel like a gerbil on a wheel,” said Baker after giv­ ing an hour-by-hour run­ down of her day. She said the teachers just completed three consecutive 12-hour days as part of par­ ent-teacher conferences, with added preparation prior to the conferences. The fol­ lowing day, Friday, she said, was an extremely long day. “We are trying hard not to say negative things, but in the meantime, people are suffering,” said Pettingill. “Many young and old [teach­ ers] are saying ‘I’ve got to get out of education.’ We’re feeling very helpless and pressured, everybody’s at a breaking point.” The consultant was to hold a mandatory meeting with staff in small groups and individually Friday, Nov. 16. The Maple Valley News learned’ the meeting was canceled, it was not known at press time why the meet­ ing was canceled or if it will be rescheduled. Steel was unavailable for further comment. In This Issue • Re-opening Maplewood a possibility as Pathways Academy grows • Pavilion coming to Vermontville park • Local citizens respond to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy • Suspect nabbed in Hastings after assaulting woman Nashville �Page 2 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, November 17,2012 Re-opening Maplewood a possibility as Pathways Academy grows by Shari Carney Staff Writer With an enrollment of 97 and at least six applications on her desk, Pathways Academy Director Kristine Stewart offered a restructur­ ing of hours to the Maple Valley School Board at its meeting Monday, Nov. 12. Pathways Academy offers three options to a high school diploma for alternative to non-traditional learners. The pathways are virtual (online), adult and non-traditional. “At what point do we need to ask how many more kids can we reach if we had a dif­ ferent space?” asked Board President April Heinze. “This has grown way larger and faster than expected.” In response to a question by Trustee Mark Jorgensen regarding the anticipated 2012-13 goal for enrollment at the academy, Superintendent Ronna Steel said they had hoped for at least 40 students. The physical facilities committee will meet to dis­ cuss the feasibility of open­ ing a portion of Maplewood School, said Steel. “At this point I’ve turned no one down,” said Stewart. “We do need to have a seri­ ous discussion about space.” Currently, Pathways Academy is housed in the administration office board room. Stewart proposed a realignment of hours to accommodate the increased numbers. “We have had several occasions where we have more kids than computers,” said Stewart. Teachers Wallace Woodman will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Cindy Schwartz from 2 to 9 p.m., allowing for the learn­ ing lab to be open more hours. Board Trustee Tony Shaw asked if hiring another teacher is anticipated. Stewart said that by next year she foresees additional staff requirements. “It is a great problem to QM w ^Diana’s The Place to Gofor Professional Stylin MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. . 1-517-852-9481 • » » <t » ft * -MF Make Travel Plans HOW for 3013! 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Middle school competitive cheer — co-coaches Tonja Myers and Railey Scott. Wrestling — head coach Chris Ricketts; assistant Tony Wawiemia. Varsity boys basketball — head coach Chris Ewing; assistants Andy Ewing and Eric Westendorp. Junior varsity boys basket­ ball — head coach,. Steve Miller; assistant, Kelly Hasselback. In a written report to the board, Brumm said the ath­ letic boosters will meet Monday, Nov. 19, to inform parents of pay-to-play schol­ arship availability. Athletic directors meeting Tuesday, Nov. 6, decided that the football classic tradi­ tionally held at Western Michigan University will change, due to Labor Day scheduling conflicts. In another action taken at the directors meeting, senior cit­ izens will not be charged at athletic events for all Kalamazoo Valley Athletics conference schools except for tournaments, and then the $5 fee would apply. Soccer and volleyball dis­ tricts were hosted by Maple Valley with ’Lakewood win­ ning the soccer title and Dansville, volleyball. The fall sports awards banquet was Monday, Nov. 5. “I felt it was a very posi­ tive night. Our coaches did a great job recognizing our athletes,” said Brumm in her report. She also told the board she attended the Nashville Area Citizens Coalition meeting . and plans to continue bring­ ing relevant information back to the school. In his written report to the board, Director of Finance Darryl Sydloski said auditors have gone through a final partner review process, and he is reviewing the draft financial statements. A sum­ mary will be presented at the next board meeting, sched­ uled Monday, Dec. 10. Transportation and Building and Grounds Supervisor Pat Powers, in a written report to the board, said winterization ofthe con­ cession stands at Fuller Street Elementary, Maplewood and the high school have been completed. The boiler passed inspection Monday, Nov. 5, for recerti­ fication. This is a three-year process. Staff is readying for custodial and maintenance issues related to snow removal, winter sidewalk clearing and extra cleaning of entrances and hallways. Powers offered condo­ lences to the family of former Maple Valley Transportation and Operations Supervisor Gerald Aldrich, who served in the capacity from 1980 until retirement in 1996. Powers said Aldrich was his mentor. Heinze gave a demonstra­ tion of Powerschool, a tool for parents to monitor their children’s progress. Powerschool has had some glitches since its implemen­ tation, she said, and those are being worked out. Information may be accessed through applications avail­ able for iPads and iPhones. Parents will be able to track students’ lunch bal­ ances, in addition to atten­ dance and coursework, com­ ments and grades, said Heinze. Steel said the Battle Creek Math and Science Center has welcomed Maple Valley’s participation into its pro­ gram. Steel described the center as a rigorous, worth­ while program. She added that transportation would not be provided. Teacher Laurie Pettingill addressed the board repre­ senting the teaching staff at Fuller Street. (See related story.) 517-566-8990 We will be Open Thanksgiving Day from 6AM to 2PM ('Nil 71" bargain twilight DAILY 4:00*6:00 PM * excludes Digital 30 Q No passes (S) Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 11/17-11/20 Our Menu Will Be Roast Turkey & Dressing -or- Baked Ham & Yams with Soup & Salad Bar, Real Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, a piece of Pie and your Drink ALL FOR $10.50 • KIDS UNDER 10 $5.25 Come andjoin usfor a good home cooked meal! Kettle Cafe Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 OPENS WED. 11/21: 2D/3D RISE OF THE GUARDIANS O TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 2 (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:30,2:10,4:50, 7:30,10.-00 MON-TUE 4:50, 7:30,10:00 ©SAT-SUN 11 SO. 1:40, 4:20,7:00,9:40 ©MON-TUE 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 O®SKYFAU (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:15,3:15,6:15, 9:15 MON-TUE 6:15, 9:15 OWRECK-IT RALPH (PG) SAT-SUN 11:05,1:30,4:00, 6:30, 9.00 MON-TUE 4:00,6:30.9:00 Pavilion coining to Vermontville park by Shari Carney StaffWriter Gene Fisher from the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Committee addressed the village council at its meeting Thursday, Nov. 8, with a proposal to build a pavilion in the park at the village square. Fisher said 73 years of the maple syrup festival has taken countless people to make it successful. He named recent contributors who have died, with Gerald Lundstrum, Vera Viele and Barbara Musser, as exam­ ples. The proposed pavilion will be dedicated to anybody who has been involved in the fes­ tival, past, present and future, said Fisher. The only cost to the vil­ lage would be the removal of two dying soft maple trees, according to Department of Public Works Supervisor Monte O’Dell. After trees are removed, the area would be ready to pour a founda­ tion. The council voted to hire Ayles Tree Service to remove the two trees. The pavilion planning committee, comprised of Fisher; O’Dell; Mark Jorgensen, chairperson of buildings and grounds for Vermontville; John Miller, an Amish carpenter; and Don Rasey, owner of Hometown Lumber in Nashville, is deciding on a design. Once the design has been approved, it will be brought to the council for considera­ tion. Fisher said the intention of the committee is for the building to be functional but also attention-grabbing in its appearance. Trustee Sue Villanueva mentioned that Bellevue has an octagonal pavilion that is eye-catching. Theresa O’Dell addressed the council on another mat­ ter, asking how many meet­ ings an elected official can miss. Treasurer Kelly Jo Williams and Trustee Amy Jo Kinyon were absent. Wineman said Williams was on vacation and Kinyon had a work conflict. This was the second absent month for both. In a follow-up telephone interview with Cindy Davis from the Michigan Townships Association Nov. 16, Davis said attendance is critical and the responsibility of an elected official. A second observation from Theresa O’Dell was to hire a clerk while the certi­ fied public accountant was available for training. Former clerk Shirley Harmon resigned March 7.. Trustee Amy Jo Kinyon filled the position temporari­ ly; her last day was Sept. 28. The personnel committee, comprised of Monte O’Dell, Wineman and trustees Garry Patrick and Villanueva, have been interviewing for the open position. Monte O’Dell introduced one of the candi- dates, Heidi Mater, who was in the audience. CPA Laurie Tamez has been working in a part-time capacity in the absence of a clerk. Wineman said support will be in place for the incoming clerk, interviews have been conducted, and initial testing is about to begin. The first run of candi­ dates did not pass an initial accounting procedures exam. Wineman thanked council members for their patience as the selection process contin­ ues. Tamez has revised the record keeping system and submitted a spreadsheet pre­ sented by Wineman with the intention of keeping the council better informed. The spreadsheet details bills and vendors by number. The sequence of checks is out­ lined from each account, along with a summary. Council members com­ mented that the itemized list is easier to understand. Wineman said the goal is to have information available ahead of time for the coun­ cil’s review and that it would be “very specific and worth­ while.” Villanueva asked how much has been spent on the CPA, in addition to wages paid to Williams, the treasur­ er. “We can’t go on like this. We can’t double pay,” said Villanueva. “I’m real con­ cerned about our budget.” Wineman agreed, saying “We all are; you have good reason to be concerned. “I do know when Laurie presents a bill, she breaks it down. She is doing an incredibly good job,’’ added Wineman. Council approved Walker, Huke and Sheldon as audi­ tors. Tamah Goul, representing the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, intro­ duced herself and services provided by the department. Goul provided a handout outlining four initiatives the department helps communi­ ties with: Complete Streets, to provide safe access for all users; Eaton Good Food, to improve nutrition and health for residents; Safe Routes to School, increasing physical activity by offering opportu­ nities for students to walk or bike to school; smoke-free air policies to limit exposure of non-smokers in public places. Trustee Jeanette Schultz was thanked for her four years of service. Schultz opted not to run for a second term. She will be replaced by Charles Viele, who was in attendance. Call any time for Maple valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday. November 17, 2012 — Page 3 Hurricane Sandy relief heading to New Jersey Students from Hillary Leatherman’s class at Maple Valley High School shopping for The devastation in Seaside Heights, N.J., devastation is evident after the wake of victims of Hurricane Sandy include (from left) Amanda Waddle,,, Marley Grinage, Alexis Guernsey, Adam Ryan, Danielle Struble and Jordan Reynolds. Social Studies Hurricane Sandy. Crystal Pash of Hastings, former resident of Seaside Heights, is Teacher Chris Pash will be transporting the items to shelters in New-Jersey, where leading a relief effort to take needed items to shelters assisting those victimized by (Photo courtesy courtesy of of Associated Press) Press) his wife, Crystal, lived from 1987 to 1993. (Photo by Hillary Leatherman) the hurricane. (Photo by Shari Carney Staff Writer Several shelters in New Jersey will be receiving donated items from family, friends,, staff and students at Maple Valley Schools and the Hastings area, thanks to an appeal placed by Crystal Pash, former New Jersey res­ ident. “The neighborhoods I called home have been reduced to rubble, sand, destruction and debris,” said Pash who lived in Seaside Heights and Belmar, N.J., from 1987 to 1993. Damages and power out­ ages have forced many peo­ ple from their homes. Shelters have a variety of needs that are changing daily, said Pash, who is in contact with several shelters, including one for animals. Dangers of potential gas explosions that could result from a Compromised gas sys­ tem have caused many peo­ ple to evacuate who other­ wise tried to wait out the power outage, said Pash. Her husband, Chris Pash, is a social studies teacher at Maple Valley High School. Students have been bringing items to his classroom, and the high school’s leadership class also is participating. People also have donated money. Maple Valley teacher Hillary Leatherman took junior high her class shopping to purchase paper goods, toiletries and non­ perishable food. Lynn Osborn-Jones, who lives in Virginia, is one of Crystal Pash’s best friends from their days living in New Jersey. Osborn-Jones has an elderly aunt and grandmother who live in some of the hardest hit areas, said Pash. “This whole thing started with Lynn and I on the phone, simply trying to process the degree of devastation done to the area we call ‘home’ and trying to figure out what we could do to make things a lit­ tle better,” she said. “I con­ tacted a few friends, sent out a couple [of] Facebook posts asking friends to do what they could, whether it be a dona­ tion to the Red Cross, a prayer, a hug for someone whose loved ones were going through this, or whatever they felt lead to do. From there, Lynn and I started thinking we could do more.” Without a plan or any knowledge on organizing a relief effort, the two friends focused on the needs ofthose who were braving the devas­ tation. “It’s about all the people who desperately need help and about the generosity and kindness of everyone who’s offered a measure of support. I never expected this many people to get involved,” she said. “This is an amazing community of people, and I think it’s a good thing for everyone to know that.” Her former co-workers at Pennock Pharmacy in Hastings have provert instru­ mental in providing dona­ tions, said Pash, who had worked at the pharmacy for 10 years before leaving last November to care for her mother. “Friends from Nashville, Tenn., are helping, as well as friends as far away as Germany. It really is amaz­ ing,” said Pash, adding that her church, Nashville Baptist, is promoting the effort, as well. The Pashes plan to drive out before Thanksgiving, meet up with Osborn-Jones and spend most of the week­ end making deliveries. “The Jersey Shore is not really what the TV portrays. That has given a lot of peo­ ple a bad impression of the area. It really is a wonderful place with incredible people. In that respect, it’s not so dis­ similar to here,” she said. The following items have been requested from shelters: personal hygiene and toiletry products, cleaning supplies (including buckets and sponges), blankets, new underwear and socks (all sizes, male and female), pet food, cat litter, pet cage liner material, warmers for hands and socks normally used for hunting or fishing, candles, hats, gloves, rubber boots, heavy-duty trash bags, tow­ els, chicken broth, pasta, canned turkey and chicken, Massage Salon To all our wonderful clients of Janelle’s, We have been and are still TEMPORARILY CLOSED Reopen date is still unknown but it will hopefully be really soon! 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Musser, age 81, of Vermontville, passed away on November 4, 2012 at MagnumCare of Hastings. She was bom on March 12, 1931 to Leonard and Irma; (Ward) Joppie in Sunfield Township. She graduated from Vermontville High School, earning the title of co-salutatorian ofthe class of 1948. On June 17, 1950, Barbara married the love of her life, Lawrence Musser, and together they raised three sons and two daughters. Barbara worked as a librari­ an’s aide for the Maple Valley Public School System. Many remember her as a thoughtful person, it wasn’t unusual for teachers and co-workers and friends to receive cards from Barbara at the holidays. Barbara was active in the community at the Maple Syrup Festival, heading up the Talent Show and the Queens Court for many years. Her family remem- bers the boxes of Christmas cookies that were always sent from home for the holi­ days. To relax, Barbara enjoyed reading, collecting owl fig­ urines, and taking; pictures of the changing seasons. Barbara is survived by her loving spouse of 62 years,Lawrence; son, David (Sue) Musser of Vermontville and daughter, Brenda Lynch of Sunset, TX; daughter-in­ law, Bonnie Musser of Paradise, TX; 11 grandchil­ dren, 12 great grandchildren, and six step-grandchildren; sister, Leona McNally of Marshall, Louise (Charles) Viele of Vermontville; and brother, Leonard Joppie, Jr. ofNashville. She was preceded in death by their daughter, Diane Priesman; two sons, Larry Neil Musser and Garry Musser and two siblings, Neil joppie and Joann Steward. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Israel Young and Pennock Hospice Chaplain Joyce officiating. Interment took place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions in Barbara’s memory may be made to Pennock Hospice of Hastings and MagnumCare of Hastings. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences arid remembrances of Barbara may be sent to the family in Barbara’s Book ofMemories at www.PrayFuneral.com. Rosaleen Hamilton EATON RAPIDS, MI Rosaleen Hamilton, age 88, ofEaton Rapids, living many years in Vermontville passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Island City Assisted Living Center in Eaton Rapids. Rosaleen was bom in Portland, on April 10, 1924, the daughter of the late Monte L. and Beatrice (Miller) Kelly. She was raised in the Portland area and attended local schools graduating from Pontiac High School. She was the widow of Louis W. Hamilton. The couple was married in 1943 arid made their home togeth­ er in the Williamston area where they raised their fami­ ly together. They had been married for over 63 years when Louis passed away in 2006. Rosaleen was a 4H sewing leader for several years when her children were younger and took great pride in taking care of her family. Rosaleen was an avid painter, and enjoyed flowers and quilting. Rosaleen and her family enjoyed spending winters in Fort Myers Florida. She also taught painting classes in her home, and for a short time she had an art studio in the Lansing area. She was a member of the County Extension, and the Williamston Methodist Church. Rosaleen is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Dennis) Hamilton-Collins and her son, Michael Hamilton She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Louis; her sister, Audrey; Charles and Louis; and infant child. Funeral services were held at Daniels Funeral Home on Thursday, November 15, 2012, with Pastor Donald Francis officiating. Interment took place immediately following the funeral service at Danby Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the family of Rosaleen Hamilton. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. (Back, from left) Alyssa Reid, Carlie Whitaker, Jayden Rodriguez, Jesse Brumm, Charlie Mulligan (hidden) and Christiana Brooke search answers, using iPads, for information pertaining to Michigan in Paula Guajardo’s fourth grade class at Fuller Street Elementary. Students in Paula Guajardo’s fourth grade class at Fuller Street Elementary are using iPads to search online for answers to questions. “When a student asks a question, my reply is, ‘Did you Google it?’ Eight times out of 10, the student says, 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 Sydloski. “Having the iPads in the classroom has changed edu­ cation as I knew it,” said Guajardo. “A whole new world of learning is being opened up which allow the students to become actively engaged.” Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Nov. 19 Lasagna roll, com, broccoli, peaches, Texas toast, Tuesday, Nov. 20 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, Harvard beets, apple crisp, dinner roll. Wednesday, Nov. 21 Roast turkey, and stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pineapple dessert. Thursday, Nov. 22 COA Closed. No meal delivery. Friday, Nov. 23 COA Closed. No meal delivery. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Nov. 19 Turkey pasta salad, three bean salad, peaches, granola ur Family Serving Yours” ‘No,’ and turns around to do a search,” said Guajardo. The classroom has a total of 10 iPads, which equates to one for every three students. The iPads were made possi­ ble through Title I funding. Fuller Street is the Title I building, said Maple Valley Finance Director Daryl bar. Tuesday, Nov. 20 Sliced roast beef with Cheddar cheese, potato salad, prunes, bun. Wednesday, Nov. 21 Chicken salad, baked beans, tropical fruit, buri. Thursday, Nov. 22 COA Closed. No meal delivery. Friday, Nov. 23 COA Closed. No meal delivery. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Nov. 19 Lasagna roll, com, broc­ coli, pears, cookie. Tuesday, Nov. 20 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, Harvard beets, apple crisp, granola bar. Wednesday, Nov. 21 Roast turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pineapple dessert. Thursday, Nov. 22 COA Closed. No meal delivery. Friday, Nov. 23 COA Closed. No meal delivery. bar. Activities Calendar Monday, Nov. 19 Hastings - Music with Sam; Card Making. 10 a.m.; BYOG, TV Strings; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, Nov. 20 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 Hastings Thanksgiving Feast 10:30; Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence; November Birthday Party; Kinship Support 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22 - COA Closed, Happy Thanksgiving! Friday, Nov. 23 COA Closed. Happy Shopping! See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all yourprinting needs. (517) 852-9712 Scott A. 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An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School 10 a..m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... ........... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.................................7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service........................ 9 a.m. Sunday School................ 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 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 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 he act of saying grace before meals is common to most cultures, and has its roots in antiquity. The common Catholic grace which runs ‘Bless us, 0 Lord, these thy gifts, which we are about to receive, from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord, Amen 1 *-is found in the Gelasian Sacramentary, a Catholic service book which dates from the late 7th or early 8th century. An even simpler grace is the prayer which runs‘Lord, bless this food to our use and us to Thy service, and make us ever mindful of the needs of others." It you grew up saying grace before each meal, as I did, you may have become deaf to the meaning of the words. We are often struck most when we hear a prayer or a poem for the first time. When I recently heard an even simpler version of the above prayer, i.e., 'Bless this food to our use and us to thy service,’I was moved by its simplicity. Growing up Catholic, dhowever, and hearing the Catholic grace every single day of my life, I grew numb to that prayer's many facets and deeper meaning. Only recently did I find renewed meaning in the prayer, when I realized that the relatively short prayer contains three separate prayers, a prayer of petition (Bless us, 0 Lord), a prayer of Thanks (implicit in the words ‘gifts* and ‘bounty’), and a prayer of exaltation (through Christ our Lord). There are many ways to say Grace, and perhaps the simplest way is to bow your head and thank God for His goodness. FLOWERS, PLANTS, BALLOONS & GIFTS for Weddings, Sympathy, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Every Day! Delivery Available • We Rent Twees 234 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9224 • 517-852-1691 CINDY HEINSEN, OWNER -Christopher Simon 517-852-9100 ‘For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected ifitis received with thanksgiving, foritis mode holy by the word ofGod and prayer.' 501 N. Main (M-66) • Nashville, Ml 1 Timothy 4:4-5 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 A Nashville Destination! NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School .............. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service.....................................6 Wed. Service .................. .7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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, 12:30 p.m. Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School........... : .11:15 a.m. PASTOR NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship............................... 9:45 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66. S mt. south of Nashville) Sunday School............................... 10 A.M. Service............................... 11:15 P.M. Service.................... .6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 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 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 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. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH W.orship . SIMPLY THE BEST! 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 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, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 06735449 �Page 6 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 17,2012 From the Pulpit Stuffed with thankfulness Jerry and Judy Terpening to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Family and friends are invited to the 50th celebra­ tion open house. The event will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Free Methodist Church, 757 Cherry Street, Charlotte, Ml from 2-5 p.m. Jerry and Judy (Bristol) Terpening were married on November 30, 1962 in Hastings, Ml. They have four children, Robin Thompson of Delton, Ml, Byron of Charlotte, Ml, Renee Bishop of Hastings, Ml and Eric (Chris) of Vermontville, Ml. They have nine grandchildren, Dan, Carmen, Mike, AJ, David, Megan, Marcum, Dillon and Josey and one great-grandchild.. GET MORE LOtAL NEWS! SUBSCRIBE TO THE HASTINGS BANNER. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. by Pastor Kathy Smith Vermontville United Methodist Church Here we are in the season of Thanksgiving — a nation­ al holiday that came about because of some refugees from Europe who came to this land seeking religious freedom, only half of whom survived under very adverse condi­ tions. Many lessons can be learned from the-Pilgrims, but their faith in God sustained them through their hardships, and they were thankful. That is a lesson we all can leam. We, too, have much to be thankful for: no one is bomb­ ing our houses; we can worship as we choose without fear for our lives; even though the cost of groceries and gaso­ line is rising, they are still available in abundance; we have unprecedented medical help available to us when we are sick or injured; attendance at grade school and high school is still free to our children; we have electricity, unlike those still struggling on the East Coast; and the list goes on and on. I hope, as you sit down to your celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, in whatever form that takes, that you remember to thank God for all the many- and varied gifts and blessings you enjoy. Here is a prayer you might want to recite as you sit down to your meal: “O Heavenly Father; you provide blessings beyond number — priceless gifts and many. For all that you give to satisfy our numerous needs (and dozens of our desires, as well), we offer you our happy praise. In the name of your Son, our greatest Gift. Amen.” If you want to discuss around the table what you are thankful for, one exercise might be to name blessings from our Lord that come in ones, in twos, in threes, in fours, ... in dozens, in hundreds, in thousands. See what you can think of. And if you are so inclined to be thankful after your meal when you are stuffed like the turkey, you may want to pray this prayer: “Dearest Lord, our thanksgiving meal — another bless­ ing from your most gracious hand — is over. Thank you for this food and the togetherness. May we live our thanks in all we do — ever counting your blessings as we count on you. Amen.” Have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving. Not all pharmacies are created equal. Pennock pharmacies are connected with Pennock Hospital and provide you with continuity of care and peace of mind. We know our patients, their medications, and their history. Don't trust something as important as your prescriptions to just anyone. Choose Pennock Pharmacy. The Greater Federation Women’s Club Club of Vermontville is sponsoring the Vermontville Christmas basket program. The program is supported by local churches, business­ es, service organizations and individuals. Anyone wishing to receive a basket must register with Whether at our Hastings location at Pennock Hospital, or at Gun Lake Medical Center, our top-notch service is just a phone call away. Joseph J. Babiak Jr. Babiak is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, with a major in accounting, and is. a certified public accountant. He has been active in the community, serving on the Barry County United Way Board and Allocations and is a member of the Hastings Cemetery Action Group. “I am honored to join the board of directors at Hastings City Bank,” said Babiak “and look forward to work­ ing with the board and man­ agement team to continue the success of Hastings City Bank and its reputation for excellence in the communi­ ty.” Hastings City Bank is a full-service community bank with six branches in Bellevue, Caledonia, Hastings, Middleville, Nashville and Wayland. the Family Independence Agency in Charlotte by call­ ing 211. The deadline to reg­ ister is Friday, Dec. 7. “The goal is to brighten the holiday season for local families who are in need of some assistance,” said Mary Fisher, coordinator. Independent Bank is the donation site for toys and non-perishable food items. 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Babiak is currently the president, CEO and chair­ man of the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, previ­ ously serving the organiza­ tion as senior vice president of insurance operations and chief financial officer. “Joe brings to the board experience in strategic and operational planning, as well as a financial services back­ ground — a valuable skill set for us” said Kolanowski “He will be a wonderful addition to this board of community leaders.” Current board members are Attorney James Fisher, of counsel with Law Weathers and consultant for the Michigan Supreme Court, Matthew Garber, M.D., director of hospitalist pro­ gram, Pennock Hospital; Barbara Hunt, accounting manager, Bethany Christian Services; Frederic Halbert, Halbert Dairy LLC; Scott McKeown, partner in McKeown, Kraai & Phillips PLC; William Wallace, past president and CEO of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company; Archie Warner, president and CEO of Harder and Warner Nursery Inc.; and Kolanowski. 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As a member and past president of the GFWC-Hastings Women's Club, the Thornapple Garden Club, and the Hastings High School Alumni Association, I can validate the importance that a weekly publication like the Maple Valley News carries for our organizations to get the news of our vital programs and services out to the community. These three organizations have an historic timeline with the Maple Valley News, which has published stories of events and programs beginning with the Alumni Association in 1884, the GFWC-Hastings Women's Club in 1893, and and the Thornapple Garden Club, 1932. We want to continue to share our stories through our community newspapers because we gain community interest, our clubs grow, and the newspapers become more viable as a community leader. As a community partner, I totally support the volunteer subscription pro­ gram that will help our community newspapers continue the good work of telling our stories. 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Name: Signature--------------------------------------------------- Total Payment: $- Address:------------ Additional Comments: �JuMSw'A******’^’’^1*^*^**^8-*^ No*OTbor 17 2012 Veterans Day celebrated at Maple Valley Schools A tradition of honoring veteran* that started at Maplewood School has con­ tinued under the direction of band director Dennis LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1502 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ths conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel R l latite, an unowned man and Rob m L McKee, a married an, to Fifth Third Mortgage hC Mortgagee, dated May 2009 and recorded June 4, 9 in Instrument Number 200906040005911, Barry County Records, Michigan, Said mort­ gage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Four and 12/100 Dollars ($132,244.12) including interest at 4.75% 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 fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse yy ‘m Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 100 PM on DECEMBER 20, 2012. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described prem­ ises situated In the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, and State of Michigan to wit Parcel M That part of the Southwest onequarter of Section 14, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said Section 14; thence South 0 degrees 23 minutes 10 seconds West on the North and South one-quarter line 1393.56 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence on the center­ line of Bird Road, Southwesterly 345.05 feet on the arc of a 583.56 foot radius curve to the right to the far end of chord which bears South 11 degrees 44 minutes 58 seconds West, 339.99 feet; thence South 89 degrees 50 min­ utes 39 seconds West parallel to the South Section Line 1245.59 feet; thence North 0 degrees 27 minutes 13 seconds East on the North and South one-eighth line of the Southwest one-quarter, 332.68 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 39 seconds East 1312.19 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 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 the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the prop­ erty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 17, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 12-510095 (11-17X12-08) 06795709 Vanderhoef. The ceremony Friday, Nov. 9. at Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School began with the singing of the national anthem by musical director Sarah Shoemaker. Students Eliana Heinze, sixth grade, Hannah McGIocklin, seventh, and Bekah Mater, eighth grade, read their winning essays to the veterans. Veterans introduced themselves and told of their branch of service and where they served. Representatives listed Iwo Jima in World War 11 to the current war in Iraq. A flag-folding ceremo­ ny was performed by the United Stales Navy Honor Guard from Battle Creek. Perhaps the highlight of the celebration was the LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by TERRY HYSLOP AND JANET HYSLOP, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to MEM­ BER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 14, 2004, and recorded on May 26, 2004 in Register No. 1128240, Barry County Records, which Mortgage was subsequently assigned to LSI CREDIT UNION, n/k/a DFCU FINANCIAL, by Assignment, dated May 14, 2004, and record­ ed on November 21, 2005, In Register No. 1156546, Barry County Records, Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 66/100 ($100,426.66), including interest at 6.25000% per annum. Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS) is not the fore­ closing party. 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 the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 13, 2012. Said prem­ ises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 27, BAY MEADOW CONDOMINIUM, according to the Master Deed recorded in Register No. 1052228, Records, as ameneBarry anCounty es nate as as amended, and designated as Barry Cou,nty Congdominium Subdivision Plan No. 19, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above described Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Commonly: 1594 Parker Dr., Wayland, Ml—Tax Id# 08-16280-027-00 The redemption peri­ od shall be six 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. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, under Section 600.3278 Michigan Com .piled Laoof ws the thee Mor ctgaggaonr will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: November 3, 2012 DFCU Financial, Mortgagee Holzman Corkery, PLLC By: Charles J. Holzman Attorney for Mortgagee 28366 Franklin Road Southfield, Michigan 48034 (11 -03)(12-01) Hannah McGlocklin a seventh grader read her winning essay to the veter­ ans Friday, Nov. 9 at an assembly held at Maple Valley High School. (Photo provided by Tonja Myers) arrival of a UH-60 Black Hawk Med Evac Charlie Company 3/238 Aviation SEA Company from Grand Ledge that landed behind the school. The crew was comprised of the pilot, Capt. Bradley Knowles from Hastings, 1st Lt. Jeremy Briggs from Brighton and Capt. Mike Line from Vermontville. They were assisted on the ground by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hosey and Sgt. Dave Spencer. Veterans and students had the opportunity to tour the helicopter and talk to the crew. It was a special birthday for Boy Scout Dillon Terpening, who got to sit in the cockpit of the Black Hawk. Sophomore Malt Reid said, “This is the best day I’ve ever had in school.” A separate ceremony was held Monday when two assemblies took place at Fuller Monday, Nov. 12, beginning with the kinder­ garten, first and second grades. After a learning in class about the flag, its symbols, colors and respect for the flag, students sang patriotic songs, said Vanderhoef. The kindergarten classes sang “When the Flag Goes By,” first graders sang “There are Many Flags for Many Lands.” and second graders sang ‘You’re a Grand Old Flag.” High school students Justin Heinsen, Colton Parish, Catie Eldridge and seventh grader Jaden Henke, cast members from The Wizard of Oz,” sang, “God Bless the USA.” Each grade spent six weeks preparing patriotic songs. The third grade class sang “Yankee Doodle,” fourth graders, “God Bless America” and the fifth grade class sang “Fifty Nifty United States.” “America the Beautiful” was performed by third through fifth grade students, featuring a solo by Elizabeth Christopher, a third grader. Boy Scout Dillon Terpening celebrated his 13th birthday with a seat in the cock pit of a Black Hawk helicopter Friday, Nov. 9 at Maple Valley High School. The helicop­ ter was a part of the Veteran's Day ceremony. (Photo provided by Christine Terpening) Dennis Vanderhoef teacher at Maple Valley Schools organized Veterans Day ceremonies. This is from the Fuller Street Elementary celebration Monday, Nov. 12. (Photo provided by Heather Brass) The music program at the elementary level was reinstated for the 2012-13 school year after a two-year break. This was accomplished due to teachers giving up plan­ ning time. Dennis Vanderhoef is at Fuller Street Elementary two hours per day Monday through Friday, allowing for 30 min­ utes of weekly instruction per class. Maple Valley Schools Payroll/Business Office Specialist Job Summary: Performs the personnel, payroll and fringe benefits functions of the dis­ trict and provides for the efficient and effective operations of the depart­ ment. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/business preferred, Associate’s Degree in accounting/business required or 3-5 years progressive payroll and fringe benefit experience required. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AM 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 discrimi­ nation 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 Jaw. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1 -800-927-9275. Salary/Benefits: $39,000-$48,000 plus benefits Full description of qualifications arid responsibilities on School Website: www.mvs.kl2.mi.us Application Process: Apply at bttDV/www.applitrack.com/maplevalley/onlineapp. Applicants need to submit a cover letter and cur­ rent resume. Maple Valley Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer 00788000 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 17, 2012 — Page 9 Suspect nabbed in Hastings after assaulting woman Nashville Nashville Police officers woman’s description. received a report shortly Around 10:20 a.m. after 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, Hastings Police officers that a local woman had been spotted white pickup truck accosted by a man in the matching the general downtown business area of description of the vehicle, Nashville; which it stopped at the inter­ The woman told Nashville section of Woodlawn and Police Chief Jerry Schray Michigan avenues. As the that an unknown man had truck slowed, a malejjassenassaulted her and stolen the ger fled the scene, running prescription drugs she had south. Over the next 20 min­ just filled at a local pharma­ utes, with the assistance of cy. Schray searched the area eye witnesses, Hastings and sent out a broadcast for Police, Michigan State the suspect, based on the Police and Barry County SherifFs Deputies pursued the suspect. A state police service dog also was called in, and the suspect was tracked .to a garage several blocks away. As the dog neared the garage, the suspect fled, and the dog was released. The dog quickly reached the sus­ pect, biting him, and remain­ ing with the suspect until pursuing officers intervened. The suspect was taken to Pennock Hospital for evalua­ tion and then taken to jail. POLICE BEAT Unwanted guest reported in basement Deputies were called to a home on South M-66 near Nashville for a reported breaking and entering in progress around 11 p.m. Nov. 6 . The 911 caller said a man was inside his home. He told dispatchers his garage door was open, the water pump was running and lights were on in the basement. He had left the house with his girl­ friend and thought he saw a shadow through the base­ ment window, and then saw a man in the basement. He said the man had black hair, a full black beard, wrinkles and gray eyebrows. The caller also reported seeing a flash­ light in his bam, and said his dog was missing. When the first deputy arrived, the homeowner said he saw no one leave the house or bam. When two more deputies expert who guaranteed me arrived, the residence was that when the dam in checked, with nobody disNashville was replaced the covered. Deputies found the water level would only drop garage entry door jam had 1 1/2 feet. I have yet to see been damaged. The Michigan any from the DNR come out State Police K9 unit was and look at what is left ofthe requested. Nothing was mill pond. The DNR being a found missing in the home or government agency, I think bam, and there was no damis run by special interests that age other than the garage don’t care about humanity. entry door. The case is inacThe claim that the sick deer tive. are safe to harvest is the same caliber oftruth that thefederal government said about “Agent Orange” in Vietnam, so judge accordingly. If you can’t trust your government, who can you trust? Steve Toman, Nashville Government not trustworthy on dam, swans To the editor: Several weeks ago you ran a letter about mute swans being killed by the DNR. Kind of weird isn’t it - an agency that is supposed to help nature and wildlife? I can tell from past experi­ ence they stretch the truth. I still have the card of the NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that The Vermontville Woodlawn Cemetery Association, a/k/a The Vermontville Township Woodlawn Cemetery Association, will hold a special meeting of its directors (and stockholders, if any) for the purposes of voting on resolutions to transfer the cemetery and all related assets to the Township ofVermontville. The cemetery is locat­ ed at 10911 W. Vermontville Highway, Vermontville, MI 49096. Questions regarding the meeting may be directed to Sue Villenueva at (517) 726-0566. The meeting shall take place at 7:00 p.m. on December 18, 2012 at the Opera House, 120 E. First Street, Vermontville, MI 49096. The proposed contract will be for no consideration and will involve the transfer of all the assets of the Association. The Township will operate the Cemetery there­ after. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP repair, mold remediation. 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Owner, /eft bobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 20 years experience 24 HOUR TOWING {SERVICE AVAILABLE SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Maple Valley provides: Safe Schools Caring Student-Centered Teachers Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings State-of-the-Art Technology Award winning Agriculture program Maple Valley Pathways Academy (Alternative/Adult/Virtual) Comprehensive Vo-ed Business programs PE K-12 Band 6-12, award winning Drama/Choir, award winning Computers K-12 Elementary Music Access dual enrollment Variety AP courses 78 electives, plus hundreds through virtual schools We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the second trimester and remainder of the 2012-2013 school year. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Maple Valley Pathways Academy. Residents of Eaton, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts are welcome to join our schools. At Maple Valley Schools, youi* 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 in Maple 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. i Applications will be accepted from November 5, 2012 through November 20, 2012 for enrollment information, call 517/852-9699 X-13. 06794723 You Need. • Hunting & Fishing Licenses • Ammunition • Muzzle Loader Supplies • Scents • Bait • Tackle • Custom Arrow Fletching • Boots • Turkey Cails �Page 10 - Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley NewS" Saturday, November 17, 2012 Memories of the Fast Former resident shared 70-year-old memories of a Nashville childhood This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News Nov. 9, 1982. She wrote, “Recently we received a let­ ter from L. Day Slout of Homer, reflecting on his early memories ofNashville. Now retired, Slout lived here as a youth. He has resided for the past 40 years in Homer where he owned a drug store for 30 of those years. Following is Mr. Slout’s letter to us. We have attempted to use it intact, making changes only in the spelling of various names mentioned in the story. We will leave it to our older readers to let us know if there are any errors.) These are some of the memories of Nashville in the years from 1907 to 1913. This is about the time I start­ ed school there and later moved to Battle Creek. I have been back to the Harvest Festival about three times in the past 70 years and have seen only a few of the names I remember as a 12year-old boy. I often think of Fred Baker, who had a store in the Buxton Block and of the Ed Kraft grocery next door. I’ll always remember the smell of fresh ground coffee in his store and also the Colin T. Munro grocery a couple of doors south. Kocher Bros, dry goods store was in that block. So was the Farmers -and Merchants Bank and State Bank. I’ll always remember the large 4 percent gold lettering on the windows. C.L. Glasgow’s hardware was next, with everything At Glasgow’s hardware store, one could buy everything from fly swatters to lawn mowers, recalls L. Day Slout. This picture was taken in 1916, just three years after young Slout left Nashville for Battle Creek. Pictured are (from left) store owner C.L. Glasgow and staff: Frieda Shulze Trim, Earl Hoffman and Henry Zuschnitt. A lasting memory for L. Day Slout is the smell of freshly ground coffee at the grocery owned by Ed Kraft, and also the store of Colin T. Munro (in photo) a longtime Nashville merchant who saw 40 other groceries come and go during his 55-year tenure on Main Street. from fly swatters to lawn mowers. Across the alley going south was Kleinhan’s dry goods and Von Fumiss’ drug store, where my dad used to go every Sunday morning to meet with men for gossip and politics. There was another store next called a racket store, run, as I remember, by a cou­ ple of maiden ladies. Then came Barker and Baker, where my brother and I acted smart and ordered a baked bean soda at the fountain. Mrs. Barker made us eat it! 20 I’ll never forget how sick we were. There was another drug store next to the bakery run by two brothers — I don’t remember their names. [Then there was] Diamante’s fruit store; Maurer’s clothing; Wenger’s meat market; Cap. Sprague’s barbershop; Wolcott’s harness store; Will Irland’s pool room; Dr. Vance, the dentist, upstairs in the Gribben Block; Charlie Brown’s drug store and the post office where I used to go nearly every day. 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The Wolcott House hotel was in that block as well and had a porch that ran the entire length of the building. I remember the salesmen with their big trunks stop­ ping there. There was a house next door where O.Z. Ide lived. Why I remember his name I don’t know — probably because it was an unusual one. Ray Townsend had the elevator at that time. On the east side of the street, from north to south, was Tom Copeland’s black­ smith shop where I used to wait every morning during summer vacation for Mr. Marple to bring milk from his farm for delivery to homes in town. For two summers, I car­ ried a two-gallon tin milk can, with a quart container for a cap and would deliver a pint or quart into dishes sit­ ting on front porches. The price was 10 cents a quart. The fire station was next to tjie blacksmith shop, and I remember how, after a fire, they would hang the hoses from a tower to dry. John Appleman’s and Frank McDerby’s groceries were on the next comer and mill. Jacob and Lewis Lentz also a ladies hat store near ran the Lentz Table Factory. them. Ackett’s meat market I don’t know how, or why; and O.M. McLaughlin hard­ I remember all the boys and ware store [were next]. C.W. girls about my age at that Pratt’s hardware was on the time. Most of them are not in next comer with Will Nashville now and no doubt, Cortright’s 5- and 10-cent most have passed away. store. Hiram Walrath was in However, as long as I have the basement store with gone this far, I must name a leather goods. [Note: The few: Don and Greta Quick; “basement store” was what is Julia Lathrop; Howard and commonly called the Marion Sprague; Sena “dugout” on the northeast Gribben; Harold Powers; comer of the Main and Charles Dahlhouser; Sherman intersection.] Burdette and Ward Walrath Dr. Shilling lived in the and Ilah and Leah Walrath; brick house next to the cor- Floyd Titmarsh; Robert and ner, and Caley’s blacksmith Teddy Townsend; Merle and shop was next. Herb Alton Alton Vance; Vance; Plinny Walrath’s harness shop, McLaughlin; Margaret and Ward Quick’s grocery and Helen Pratt; Arlene and Pete Downing’s livery bam were McKinnis; Ernestine in that block. There were, no Benedict; La Nola Cross; doubt, a few stores that I Arvilla Means; Howard, Bob don’t remember and proba­ and Ray Messimer; Claude bly a few that I have mis­ Perry; Bob Lucius and spelled. I was in the sixth Luman Surine; Helen grade when I left the town Copeland; Guy Hummel; Art that I can’t seem to forget. Appleman; Wayne Kidder My schoolteachers were and Glen Shupp. Florence Grohe, Nina These are a few memories Chappel, Miss Roscoe and of a 12- or 13-year-old boy Vesta Lewis. Henry Walker in Nashville, Michigan, was the school janitor. Mr. about 70 years ago. Greenfield was ticket agent at the depot. Len Feighner ran the Nashville News. Will Liebhauser owned the lum­ ber yard. Sam Cassler operated the mammoth saw at the saw Call 945-9554 forACMads �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 17, 2012 — Page 1 :B®i! niWMr: BH l»taMr fj gfe lil'lM Inttaikty8 ,4 H , »t aoii U kw,*^1’' «iiii ® u i Itoi W1' �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 17, 2012 ‘Wizard of Oz’ ends tonight The final shows of Maple Valley High School’s “Wizard of Oz” will be today, Saturday, Nov. 17, at 2 and 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The show features a cast of junior high, high school and elementary students, under the direction of Sarah Shoemaker. Pictured in Oz, about to track down the Wicked Witch of the West, are Jaden Henke (left) as Dorothy; Catie Eldridge, Scarecrow and Colton Parish as Tin Man. “[I] just spent the best evening I have had in a long time,” wrote Rene Swift, who attended opening night Friday, Nov. 9. “Go see it! You will not be sorry ... The entire cast and crew did an outstanding job. I have seen a lot of school plays in my life. This one, hands down, is the best I’ve ever seen ... Sarah Shoemaker, I give you and all the cast and crew a standing ovation. Good job.” (Photo courtesy of Jim Miller) Junior high names students of the month Students of the month for October at Maple Valley Junior High School are (from left) sixth grader Jared Mater; seventh grader Justin Moore; and eighth grader, Kayli Collier. Students are selected by staff for showing good character, positive behavior, a good attitude toward learning, classroom participation, being responsible and show­ ing respect. Academy students learn about Veterans Day can 269-945-9554 for wiapie waiiey News ads Estate Planning Workshop Jim Wiggs, a Maple Valley Academy student, asked his mom, Jamie, to share her experience as a military wife, in honor of Veterans Day. Attorney James Fisher, Randy Teegardin CFP, Hastings City Bank, Attorney Stephanie Fekkes, Attorney Chris Matthysse Thursday, November 29, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Hastings City Bank Trust and Investment Group is partnering with Law Weathers Attorneys and Counselors to provide an Estate Planning Workshop. Topics covered will, include: • Major changes to our estate tax system, scheduled to begin January 1, 2013. Learn about these important changes. • Every estate plan should include basic building blocks. We will discuss these and why they are important. • A once in a lifetime opportunity to take advantage of current gift tax exemptions expires at the end of the year. Learn about this important change. • Long term care can deplete an estate. Learn how proper estate planning can take advantage of Medicaid funding to help avoid this outcome. The workshop will take place in the community room of the Hastings Branch, 150 West Court Street. Attendance is free to the community. Please reserve a seat by calling 269-948-5579. Refreshments will be served. 7757248C 9 Hastings City Bank www.hastingscitybank.com 1-888-422-2280 FWC Maple Valley Academy students share Veterans Day lessons with Tom Billings. Billings, who served in Vietnam, is married to teacher Amy Billings. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-11-24.pdf 166a3e727ce51d5efa803d884d53b580 PDF Text Text Hastings, mii 49053 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 47, November 24, 2012 Shapley resigns from Nashville Police Department DPW director’s contract renewed by Shari Carney Staff Writer Personnel issues have dominated November Nashville Village Council meetings. At the Thursday, Nov. 8, meeting, the council unani­ mously voted to renew Department of Public Works Supervisor Scott Decker’s contract with no changes. Also during that meeting, the Nashville Village Council was informed of the reap­ pointment of Steve Augestine as the fire depart­ ment chief and Pat Powers as assistant chiefby the fire and ambulance board. During its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19, the coun­ cil learned of the resignation of Sgt. Mike Shapley, effec­ tive Dec. 1. Shapley is on staff at the Prairieville Township and Lake Odessa police departments in a part­ time capacity, said Police Chief Jerry Schray. The sergeant’s position will not be filled; however, part-time officer Lucas Willcutt will Donkey Basketball returns to Maple Valley High School move to a full-time position, problem,” Schray said, “this makes it unlawful to dis­ effective Tuesday, Dec. 4. is not just Nashville, but all charge a firearm within 450 Resident Gary White around, including Hastings, feet of a school, church, day­ addressed the council with Vermontville, everywhere.” care, playground, public park concerns about the police “These are just users ... or recreation area or other department. White men­ there is no big growing oper­ public gathering place. A full tioned a large drug problem ation in the village,” said description of the ordinance villag in the village and said the Schray. “We’re not talking is available at the village department should stagger about a big manufacturing website or at the village hours ofpatrol in response to problem.” office. break-ins that have occurred Schray said a suspect has • Payment of bills totaling between 4 and 4:30 a.m., been apprehended in connec­ $48,278. White also asked about prob­ tion with recent break-ins at • Appointment of Clerk lems and complaints against Good-Time Pizza. Cathy Lentz and Decker as Chief Schray raised by Ron The police department the authorized persons to Ohler. report submitted at the submit permits requests. In a follow-up telephone Thursday, Nov. 8, council • Renewal of Decker’s conversation Wednesday, meeting showed 16 citations, contract. According to infor­ Nov. 21, Schray told the 21 violations and 11 arrests. mation from the village Maple Valley News that The department received office released to the Maple hours are staggered. He also 555 complaints for October, Valley News in March, the said the chairman of the down four from September, DPW director is paid police committee, Trustee but up 66 from a year ago. $989.42 per week. Johnny Hartwell, who was Preliminary breath tests so Council approved the folabsent at Tuesday’s council far this year total 91. The $5 lowing at the Nov. 20 meet­ meeting, is addressing com­ charge so far has resulted in ing: « plaints from Ohler. made total revenue of $455. • Christmas bonuses in the Paid parking tickets are at amount of $50 for full-time against Schray* and $25 for part-time village “Does [White] have a $730. Halloween went well, employees. crystal ball to predict when • The Consolidation, these things are going to hap­ reported Schray, with no and pen?” asked Schray regard­ complaints and no property Collaboration Cooperation Plan update, as ing the break-in times and damages. Council approved the fol­ submitted by Lentz. The plan locations. Schray said the police lowing at its Nov. 8 meeting: outlines how the village • The firearms ordinance shares services, such as fire department is not going to disclose hours of operation, limiting the discharge of and ambulance — transfer zoning — with but said they are “changing firearms within the village recycle and zonin limits in order to ensure pub- surrounding townships. them up.” As for the “large drug lic safety. The ordinance Wish-Upon-A-Star and gift basket preparations have started in Nashville The winning team from the annual Maple Valley Donkey Basketball game in 2011 includes (from left) Keesha Lawrence Doey Fighter, Aimee Hamilton, Cody Carns and James Burd. Plenty of hilarious action and a good crowd are expected to keep the Maple Valley High School gym buzzing Tuesday, Dec. 4, starting at 7 p.m. when a donkey basketball tourna­ ment is staged at Maple Valley Junior Senior High School Four teams will compete: Juniors, Vermontville Fire Department, seniors, and FFA All-stars. The first game of the sin­ gle-elimination tournament will feature a band of fire­ fighters from Vermontville going against members of the Maple Valley junior class. After this battle, a group of FFA All-stars from Olivet, Charlotte and Hastings will collide with the team of senior class members. The winners of the two hardwood wars will then go after the title in a championship game. Many fans have said they believe the donkeys are the pride of the court and the stars of the show. The tal­ ented and sports-minded animals are from Buckeye Donkey Ball Company of Marengo, Ohio, and all of them know their way around the basketball court, said Maple Valley FFA Advisor Aaron Saari. “This fun tournament is a great way to support the FFA, as well as the FFA chapter getting involved with the local community,” said Saari. Donkey basketball is played with eight donkeys and four riders on each team. One of the donkey teams is comprised of Thunder Ball, Snuffy, Kilroy and Honey Pot. The other donkey team is Beetle Bomb, Super Stupid, Rigor Mortis, and Elvis, consid­ ered by promoters as “the world’s most buckin’ don­ key.” The teams are chosen, the battle lines drawn and the donkeys are ready to go. All that is needed is a full house at the Maple Valley gymna­ sium. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. to let the fans in to watch what the donkey­ backers claim to be wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus. Tickets are $6 in advance or $8 at the door. For tick­ ets, stop by the high school or call the Maple Valley agriculture room, 517-852­ 9971. All FFA members are also selling tickets. Holiday food basket items the name Wish-Upon-A-Star The annual Wish-UponA-Star and gift basket pro­ are being received at four and Christmas basket for locations: Hastings City those who wish to make a gram has begun. - A Christmas tree laden Bank, Eaton Federal Savings financial contribution. Families may register .to With stars is in the lobby at Bank, Carl’s Supermarket Hastings City Bank on Main and the Nashville Village receive a basket and/or gifts Street in Nashville. Each star Office. Non-perishable food at the Nashville Village will have the following and paper products will be Office by Friday, Dec. 7. The information: boy or girl, age accepted until Wednesday, office is open Monday to and one gift suggestion with Dec. 19. The baskets will be Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on an estimated price range up assembled Friday, Dec. 21, to $15. Age of eligibility is 6:30 p.m. at the United either program call Elliston, 517-852-9544 (work) or Methodist Church. birth to age 16. A savings account is at 517-852-9683 (home). “We are asking that gifts be brought back, wrapped Hastings City Bank under with the star on the top ofthe package” said coordinator Lois Elliston. The deadline for gifts to be returned under the tree, is Monday, Dec. 17. Leftover stars will have shoppers delegated to fill the • Stolen wallet affirms lasting lesson remaining wishes. A gift • Students collect for UNICEF wrapping session for these items is Thursday, Dec. 20 at • Woman charged with animal cruelty 6:30 p.m. at the United is Barry sheriff’s special advisor Methodist Church on the • MVHS athletes honored among corner of State and Washington Streets. Anyone best in Barry County who would like to help with the wrapping is welcome said Elliston. In This Issue �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 24,2012 Stolen wallet affirms lasting lesson Out of the comer of her eye she saw a man in blue StaffWriter “Keep your valuables jeans. Earl said he stooped close,” is a life lesson and looked her right in the preached by Diane Earl of eye as if to say “Ha, ha, look Nashville after her wallet was what I just did.” The man took off, and not stolen just a couple of feet away from her reach comprehending what had just occurred, Earl said she stood Saturday, Nov. 17. “My purse will remain and realized her wallet was zipped and on my arm from missing from her purse. now on,” said Earl. She described the man to Earl was at the Meijer the first Meijer associate she store in Charlotte in the found as a tall, middle-aged, frozen food aisle, by herself, slim, black man wearing a when the theft occurred. She red hooded sweatshirt and had her purse in the cart, jeans. Meijer security open. It was left open to have became involved but did not easy access to her cell phone offer Earl much hope. and coupons. Security surveillance did not “There was nobody in the reveal anyone in the store aisle. I crouched down to matching the description. Earl canceled her bank look into the cases. I was right by my cart with my card as soon as she found the hand on the cart, and I heard contact numbers. something like there was Remembering which cards something settling,” said she had proved to be a chal­ Earl. lenge. by Shari Carney The Place to Gofor Professional Styhnt MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 A man from Flint, who stopped to wait for his wife who was following in anoth­ er vehicle, found the wallet on the side of the road near the Potterville exit The wal­ let appeared to have been flung to the side of the road. An identification card with a phone number was still intact, and Earl received a phone call. Her wallet was minus the $15 in cash and credit cards. He is going to return the wallet and said he would not allow Earl to give him a reward or to pay for postage. He told her it was his good deed. “[I] definitely have seen the good and bad in people today,” she said. “I canceled my bank and credit cards, but he has already ran $800 up on bank card even with it blocked.” Earl said she paced for hours after returning home Saturday. “I couldn’t focus ... you don’t think that would hap­ pen in a million years. It’s such a creepy feeling to know that my name, picture and address was seen,” said Earl. She advises others to have a record of credit cards and telephone numbers in order to be able to quickly cancel them in the event of loss. “It is very unsettling,” she said. harry Counlu Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Nov. 26 Sliced ham, sweet pota­ toes, green beans, pineapple, dinner roll. Tuesday, Nov. 27 Salmon croquette, wild rice, peas and carrots, spinach, diced peaches. Wednesday, Nov. 28 Oven fried chicken, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, applesauce. Thursday, Nov. 29 Beef hot dog, potato salad, green beans, banana, bun. English muffin. Friday, Nov. 30 Asian chicken salad, pasta salad, jello with fruit, club crackers. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Nov. 26 Sliced ham, sweet pota­ toes, green beans, pineapple, cookie. Tuesday, Nov. 27 Salmon croquette, wild rice, peas and carrots, spinach, diced peaches. Thursday, Nov. 29 Beef hot dog, com, green beans, banana, bun. Tuesday, Nov. 27 Frozen meal. Must be heat­ ed. Wednesday, Nov. 28 Cheddar cheese, potato salad, citrus sections, club crackers. Thursday, Nov. 29 Peanut butter and jelly, three bean salad, applesauce, Friday, Nov. 30 Roast beef, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, glazed car­ rots, cherry crisp, granola bar. Activities Calendar Monday, Nov. 26 27 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 030 LIFE OF PI (PG) $2.50 premium ped so ticket DAILY 4:20, 9:35 OLIFEOFPI(PG) SAT-SUN 11:00,1:40, 7:00 MON-TH 7:00 o © 3D RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (PG) (2.50 PREMIUMPER 30 TICKET - Hastings - Music with Sam; Card Making 10 a.m.; BYOG; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Kinship Support 6-7:30 p.m. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, Nov. Q No passes (S) Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 11/24-11/29 DAILY 4:10,9:10 O ©RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (PG) SAT-SUN 11:20,1:50,6:45 MON-TH 6:45 O®TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN ■ PART 2 (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:30,2:00,4:45,7:15,9:45 MON-TH 4:45,7:15,9:45 QSKYFALL (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:15,3:15,6:15,9:20 MON-TH 6:15, 9:20 MOVIE GIFT CARDS available at the box office FREE $1 CONCESSION - Hastings - Music with Sam; COUPON With every $10 Movie Gift Card purchase. FvitaMhe This Christmas Shop Downtown Hastings daifhappenings FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH 5:00-8:00 pm Downtown Business Holiday Open Houses Holiday Hop Live Music - Downtown Art at the Library Holly Trolley rides sponsored by Hastings City Bank Christmas Village - Visit with Santa, Hot Chocolate & Free Gift Wrapping 140 W. State Street Courtesy of Richie’s Coffee House 29 Wednesday, Nov. 28 Friday, Nov. 30 Frozen meal. Must be heat­ ed. Nov. Thursday, - Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Quilting 11:30; Beading. Nashville - TV Time. Delton - Puzzles/ Trivia. Friday, Nov. 30 - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Oven fried chicken, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, applesauce. Roast beef, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, glazed baby carrots, cherry crisp, dinner roll. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Nov. 26 Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence; November Birthday Party. Carriage Rides sponsored by Bosley Pharmacy & County Seat Rotary Hot Chocolate Station - Courthouse Lawn 6:00 pm Manger Lighting - Courthouse Lawn 8:30 pm Christmas Tree Lighting - City Hall & Library SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST 2:00 pm Christmas Parade - Downtown Hastings 2:30 pm Photos with Santa at the library after the parade Shop Downtown Hastings ... where the Holidays begin! �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 24, 2012 — Page 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Pro Auto in Hastings. Nov. 28 Small Livestock Sale Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Dec. 6 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Dec. 19 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Dec. 20 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Dec. 24-25 Extension Office closed for Christmas holiday. Nov. 26 A tower garden is a soil-free system that fits in small areas such as patios and roof tops, wherever there is sun. (Photo from inhabitat.com) Santa’s Workshop in Grant helping school gardens need of donations grow in Eaton County In the fall of 2011, Dalton Humphrey, an Eaton County high school student and active Michigan State University Extension mem­ ber, applied for a 4-H Wal­ Mart Youth Voice, Youth Choice grant and was award­ ed $5,000. Over the past year, Humphrey has worked with both the Eaton Rapids Public Schools and the Olivet Public Schools to deliver messages of ' nutrition, healthy food choices, food system awareness, and veg­ etable and herb gardening. He’s also helped students understand the new U.S. Department of Agriculture MyPlate icon. In Eaton Rapids, Humphrey’s grant, his work, and his presentations resulted in seven raised-bed gardens, seven indoor grow labs and classroom visits with more than 140 students and teach­ ers at Lockwood Elementary. The students were able to plant, to grow and to learn about the vegetables from the gardens and grow labs. Two additional grow labs were recently purchased for the alternative high school. Humphrey is working with Olivet High School Agriscience Teacher and FFA Advisor Doug Pennington and Food Service Director Karla Love on a project to grow five varieties of herbs. The herbs will then be harvested and integrated into the food served in the school cafeteria. Grant funding was used to purchase tower gardens and vertical hydroponic struc­ tures that will be used to grow the herbs. Humphrey is also creating a video feed for the school television channel to promote the efforts t rough www.youtube.com/user/ELF oodCoop. Preliminary discussions have been held to expand offerings to the school food service programs in Eaton Rapids and Potterville. This may include a partnership with the Charlotte High School agriscience program, which recently planted hydroponically grown greens. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Mi 49073 Suri. 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. 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. 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 ‘ 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 PASTORJSRAEL (IZZY) YOUNG Wed. 5:30 p.m................. Family Supper 6:00-7:15 ...........................Pioneer Club Sun:9:00 .......................SundaySchool 10: 00 ................... Church Service 11: 00 Fellowship Santa’s Workshop, which ■helps low-income families provide gifts for their chil­ dren, will return to the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Saturday, Dec. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. The center is now accept­ ing donations of new or gen­ tly used toys ’ (non-batteryoperated), games, and gifts as well as gift wrap and bags. Items may be dropped off at the center Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. Items may also be dropped off at Nashville United Methodist Church at the cor­ ner of State and Washington Streets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monetary donations will be accepted, and volun­ teers will do the shopping. Donations should be dropped off by Saturday, Dec. 8. Santa’s Workshop will be at MVCCOH Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. The 9 to 10 a.m. time slot has been reserved for those who have pre-regis­ tered. The public will be wel­ comed from 10 a.m. to noon. Shopping will be free for par­ ents or guardians of children from infants to 18 years old who are living in the home. 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. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship ......................... 9:45 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. sooth ofNashville) Sunday School .....................10 a.m. A.M. Service ................11:15 a.m. P.M. Service .......................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY Cookies, hot cocoa and crafts will be available for children while parents shop. Privacy will be provided as children will not be allowed in the shopping area. Santa plans to arrive at 10 a.m. to visit with children until noon. Santa’s helpers will wrap all the gifts, so there will be no peeking, said promoters in a press release. For further information, call the church, 517-852­ 2043, or Al or Rose Mokma, 269-953-7327. Students collect for UNICEF Maple Valley student Matt Martin collected $30.49 dur­ ing Trick-or-Treat for g UNICEF. Martin won a T-shirt from CourtSide Sreenprinting and Embroidery and a $20 gift certificate to Good Time Pizza, both in Nashville, for his effort. Teacher Judy Fox said it was a close race. Mason Pitcher come in second with a total of $29.55. All togeth­ er, Maple Valley students collected $135.80. Fox said the students were motivated to help after hear­ ing about the 14-year-old Pakistani girl, Malala Yousafzal, who was shot Oct. 9 for advocacy on behalf of Pakistani girls and their right to receive an education. Maple Valley students learned that, according to UNICEF, that an increase in women’s education account- Matt Martin, a junior high student at Maple Valley, collected the most money for UNICEF during the Halloween drive, Oct. 31. ed for much of the drop in deaths among children under 5. Call anytime to place your Maple Valley News ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 The Nutcracker presented by Step N’ Time and the Revue Producer Bill Reynolds, Director/Choreographer Kim Rodriquez i\i I!(” Friday, Dec. 7 at 7pm Saturday, Dec. 8 at 3pm & 7pm Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3pm Friday, Dec. 14 at 7pm Saturday Dec. 15 at 3pm & 7pm Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3pm Adults $10, Seniors (62 and older) & Students $8, Children 12 & under $5 • Reservations recommended Tickets may be purchased by emailing therevue@yahoo.com or calling 517.-749-1229 cash or check accepted. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain • Concessions • Free Parking Main Street Theatre House • 301 N. Main St., Nashville, MI (across the street from Hastings City Bank) Enter at side door and proceed upstairs. _See us on Facebook The Revue (Nashville Theatre Group) 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................ fl :15 a.m. PASTOR NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West ........................... 11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass .................9:30 a.m. Worship PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & BarryvilleRd.) 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 FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 Sunday Services; ............... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ........... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 dr Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 203 N. State, Nashville 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 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, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 06735449 �Page 4 _ Just Say 'As Advertised <n the Maple Valley News' Saturday November 24, 2012 Students prepare early Thanksgiving feast Dinner has been prepared and is ready to be served to the 34 guests invited by the class of Hillary Leatherman at Maple Valley Junior High. Students who shopped, prepped and cooked the food include (from left) Marley Grinage, Amanda Waddle, Danielle Struble, Adam Ryan, Jordan Reynolds and Alexis Guernsey. The chicken is done for the feast in Hillary Leatherman's junior high class Friday, Nov. 16. Students are (from left) Adam Ryan, Amanda Waddle, Jordan Reynolds, Danielle Struble, Alexis Guernsey and Marley Grinage. Thanksgiving came a little early to Hillary Leatherman’s junior high class Students in the special education program spent the week of Nov. 12 planning, shopping and preparing a feast for family and teachers. The previous week, students created the guest list, invita­ tions, and a list of food to prepare, said Leatherman. Monday began with a shopping trip for supplies. 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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 501 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 269.948.9400 ScottA.Da For a FREE comprensive estate plan consultation WOO EM-79 Hwy-Nashville 06780830_____________________ for the entire month of December ■ " * "■■■ ■■■■■■■■ ■■ ■ ■■■■■!■■■■■<■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■ �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 24, 2012 — Page 5 Board recommends candidate Forum will discuss recycling to be animal shelter director options for Barry County by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter The Barry County Animal Shelter dominated discussion and action dur­ ing the 3 1/2-hour Barry County Board of Commissioners committee of the whole meeting Tuesday. In addition to approving a motion to recommend the Michigan State Police take over the Barry County Sheriffs Department inves­ tigation of Animal Shelter Advisory Board member Marcia Tepper, who was appointed to the post by Sheriff Dar Leaf, the board also interviewed three can­ didates for the animal shel­ ter director position and made its recommendation. The board also approved three other recommenda­ tions related to the animal shelter. When the county board conducts its regular meeting next Tuesday, it is expected Community to approve the nomination Prevention of Cruelty to of Diana Newman of Battle Animals and Barry County. Creek as the animal shel­ • A motion supporting ter’s director. The recom­ climate adaptation planning mendation to appoint by Michigan State Newman was approved by a University Extension and 6-1 vote, with Great Lakes Integrated Commissioner Ben Gieger Science Assessment Center. casting his vote for Douglas • The expenditure of Hoort of Lake Odessa, who, $24,630 from the data pro­ along with Janelle cessing fund to purchase McFarlane, were among the network switches from three final candidates for NuWave technologies, and the post. Barry County installation services provid­ Administrator Michael ed by Syekon Inc. Brown screened the appli­ • A budget amendment to cations and conducted the increase revenues and initial interviews before expenditures of $5,915. The narrowing the field to three amendment reflects an candidates. insurance claim reimburse­ During its next regular ment and expenditures for meeting, the board is cleaning expenses after a expected to approve the fol­ sewer backup at the Barry lowing: County Jail Aug. 8, in the • A motion to change ani­ amount of $4,200, and a mal shelter policy to waive reimbursement of law adoption fees for approved enforcement personnel and rescue organizations. corresponding expenditure • A memorandum of in the amount of $1,715 to understanding between the purchase tactical uniforms. Association for the Wednesday, November 28, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Call for classifieds Vermontville United Methodist Church V "" Pleasejoin usfor an evening ofgreatfood and greatfun chatting it up withfriends and neighbors! ■_________________ FREE WILL OFFERING 945-9554or a 1-800-870-7085 <|g> ____________________ < Pete Benton Nashville Friday, Christmas . December 1st at 6p.m. at Tree Central Park on Main Street. Come Join Us The Barry County Solid understand what recycling services. Participating resi­ Waste Oversight Committee programs are operating dents pay an average of $42 invites county residents and around the state and how annually to recycle, and each community leaders to attend they are paid for,” she added. participating household recy­ a recycling r forum Thursday, “By looking at the different cles an average of400 to 500 Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. at the components of several recy- pounds annually. Commission on Aging, 320 cling programs and under­ • Almost 85 percent ofthe W. Woodlawn Ave. in standing how the parts ofthe recycling done by residents Hastings. different programs either is taken to one of the drop­ In August, the SWOC save or cost money is the key off sites around the county. contracted staff from to developing a worthwhile Annually, the amount of Michigan Alternative and recycling program in Barry material diverted from the Renewable Energy Center at County. There is very little waste stream in Barry Grand Valley State opposition to recycling, but County is through Curbside University to compile a com­-consensus on just how to pickup — 159 tons; drop-off prehensive report outlining fund a recycling program sites — 812.5 tons; and com­ existing recycling programs will be more difficult to mercial recycling — 319.6 used by county residents, the obtain.” tons, for a total of 1,291.1 programs’ effectiveness and Walton said several recy- tons of waste being recycled gaps, or areas in the county cling efforts are underway in in Barry County each having limited or no recy­ Barry County, such as the But, said Walton, more cling options. hazardous waste collection can and should be done. She The forum will provide events, tire collections, river encouraged residents to take information from this report cleanups, and recycling as a brief survey on the county and identify elements of and fundraisers. Many local website. A paper copy of the funding sources for recycling waste haulers also offer recy- survey can be picked up at programs in other Michigan cling services to their cus­ the Barry-Eaton District counties of similar size and tomers even without a man­ Health Department on nature, said Kim Walton, date to do so and each of Woodlawn Avenue or at the MAREC program director. these efforts work toward Waste Management office She also will seek public keeping Barry County a located at the landfill. She input on how to support sus­ cleaner and healthier place to also invites the public to the tainable and affordable recy­ live and work, she added. Nov. 29 meeting. cling services throughout the The following numbers county. are still being gathered, but “There is no disagreement are conservative and based that recycling is an important on data collected locally: issue in Barry County — • Forty-five percent of most people and local offi-Barry County residents do cials would like to see more not have either the option of recycling,” said Walton. curbside recycling service or “The catch is how to pay for a local (within the township) it.” drop-off site that accepts Two pieces of state legis-recycling. lation allow for billing • About 16 percent of homeowners for recycling on recycling here is done property taxes, but other through curbside pick-up funding models also are used in Michigan, she said. However, with the condition, elected officials are reluctant to enact any type of fee that is not supported by residents of the county, said Walton. The goal ofthis study will be 100-106 Lentz St., Nashville, Ml 49073 to identify the preferred 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments recycling model and funding g 32 Units - Subsidized options to pay for it. s “In addition to knowing Section 8 Accepted • Barrier Free Units what is happening in Barry | fe. 517-852-0852 County, it is essential to 8/20/60-11/25/10 We do not need a special day to bring you to our mind. The days we do not think of you are very hard to find. Each morning when we awake, we know that you are gone and no one knows our heartache as we try to carry on. Our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. Our thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. MapCe VaCCey Arms JR Presenting ... The Nutcracker A traditional Christmas ballet. 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The fund was created through settlements with 10 manu­ facturers of LCD (thin-film transistor liquid crystal dis­ play) flat panels, after years of investigations and hear­ ings. The deadline to file claims is Dec. 6, so consumers and businesses are urged to act quickly. The easiest way to file a claim is to use the online claim form at www.lcdclass.com. Consumers may also call 855-225-1886 for additional information. The money left in the set­ tlement fund after lawyer fees have been paid will be used for payments to the statewide Damages Class members who submit valid claims. The number and type of products customers bought containing an LCD flat panel will determine how much money they can receive. TVs will count at twice the rate of notebook computers and monitors. “It is expected that every validly submitted claim will be eligible to receive at least $25, but claimants will be eligible to receive more than $25 based on the number of products bought,” said Terry Glenn, director of operations with the Better Business Bureau of West Michigan. “Eligible businesses and consumers may collect $25, $100, $200 or more, depend­ ing upon the number of tele­ visions, monitors, and laptop computers purchased.” Businesses with large pur­ chases could recoup thou­ sands of dollars, said Glenn. Consumers and businesses are eligible for payments if they were residents of or located in Michigan (or one of the other 23 settling states) at the time of pur­ chase. The claims process is simple and can be completed online, Glenn added. Consumers will be asked a few questions about the number of LCD flat screen TVs, monitors, and laptops they purchased from 1999 to 2006. 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Thanksgiving is a day of tradition: family gatherings, bountiful meals, worship services and remembering the less fortunate. In early Nashville, certain special community traditions also were linked with the November holiday. Before the turn of the cen­ tury, one of those events was the annual Thanksgiving Day hunt in which local males divided into two teams and took to the fields in search ofgame. The prize for the winning hunters was a dinner prepared by the los­ ers. Thanksgiving Eve dances at the old opera house also were a regular treat for some 40 years, commencing in 1877 — the year the building was completed. Another uniquely Nashville event was the Thanksgiving football game staged at the old Riverside Park. Most years, play was between the Nashville squad and that of Charlotte or some other area high school, but occasionally it was a strictly local affair with alumni chal- lenging the NHS team. In the days before television, the holiday games drew a large turnout of fans. The following excerpts from yellowing pages of The Nashville News help us recapture some of the flavor of those earlier Thanksgivings. 1874 — The people of Nashville are invited to attend a Union Thanksgiving service in the Methodist church the morning of Thanksgiving Day and to bring what they can, in the way of provisions and money, to send to the unfor- grasshopper ravages of the past summer. Contributions of cash, dried fruit, wheat, meal and used clothing will be collected by Capt. Boise, Messers C. Smith, L. Durkee and G.A. Truman and sent in a box car to a distributing center in the hard-hit area. 1877 — Nineteen Hastings firms have agreed to close their places of busi­ ness on Thanksgiving Day, but so far none of Nashville’s merchants has consented to follow suit ... The Nashville orchestra will give a dance in the opera house Thanksgiving night. The bill, $1.25 per couple, includes an oyster supper. 1878 A seven-inch snow fell on Thanksgiving Day, providing excellent sleighing, and many a cutter was out on Friday morning ... A big community hunt took place Thanksgiving Day, with close to a hundred hunters taking part. They were divided into two teams and all left at 8 a.m. and had until noon to report in with their game. A veritable mountain of game was returned, including squirrels, rabbits, partridge, chip­ munks, a few ducks and one red fox. Captain Smith’s hunting team brought in the most edible game and thus In addition to the traditional observance of Thanksgiving, residents of early Nashville had a few unique ways to mark the November holiday. Before the turn of the century, a community game-hunting contest was a highlight of Thanksgiving Day. After 1900, play by the local high school football team became an annual attraction in Nashville. And in both the 19th and 20th centuries, Thanksgiving dances at the opera house were a popular village event. TTLJC I LnJCt I nt WE WORK ALL WINTER. “H+ h Antenna Men TV ANTENNAS & TOWERS INSTALLED & REPAIRED! www.theantennamen.com • 269-967-8241 tunate people in the “grasshopper region” of Kansas and Nebraska. It is a well-known fact that many ofthese people are in desper­ ate circumstances, following the panic of ‘73 and the won the privilege of feasting Friday night while members of the losing team prepared the meal. 1880 The Nashville Quadrille Band will give a Thanksgiving party at the opera house Nov. 25. All lovers of the dance can have a good time for 25 cents a head ... The thermometer stood at eight degrees below GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. zero Monday morning, Charlotte high school teams which is several degrees will be played here on the colder than any day last win­ afternoon of Thanksgiving ter. Frozen ears are as plenti­ Day. 1927 — The high school ful as Thanksgiving turkeys ... There will be a hunting football 11 and an alumni match on Thanksgiving Day team met at Riverside Park with Dan Smith and Will Thanksgiving Day in a bene­ Griffith captaining the com­ fit game for Jack V. peting teams. Winners will Downing, and after a rather be treated by the losers at an thrilling struggle, the hostili­ ties ended with honors even, oyster supper that night. 1899 H.W. Walrath the score standing at 6 to 6. opens the skating rink at the The old timers lineup includ­ opera house tomorrow night ed a number of former high and on Thanksgiving night school stars and among those will give: a public ball with who got into the fray were excellent music by an out-of­ Don Sprague, John Johnson, town orchestra ... Sanford J. Howard Calley, Jesse Guy, Truman has taken a full page Bill Face, Shirley and Brumm, Dale in the News this week to Nelson a advertise great DeVine, Dr. O.O. Mater, Thanksgiving sale of men’s L.W. Face, Ralph Olin and suits and other clothing. Al Bennett. Postmasters Suits are priced from $2.10 Robert Surine, E.L. Kane to $10. In the grocery depart­ and Emory Morris officiated. ment are such specials as The alumni, by virtue of these: Lion coffee 10 cents; their superior weight, made Best crackers, four pounds, consistent line plunges for 25 cents; rice, four pounds, gains, while the high school 25 cents; light brown sugar, team had to take to the air to score. Then the alumni dis­ 20 pounds for $1. 1900 — The children of covered they, too, had a combination, the Nashville schools have passing taken up a collection to pur­ Sprague to Bennett, which chase a dray load of food and they proceeded to use to tie provisions to be distributed the count. 1932 — Thanksgiving to the poor folks of the vil­ Day in Nashville and vicini­ lage on Thanksgiving Day. ty was a day of quiet family 1901 — As usual, Brumm’s Market will give gatherings for the most part. away a huge turkey the day Various organizations sent before Thanksgiving to the out baskets to the less fortu­ person coming nearest to nate, and altogether it was a guessing its weight. time of quiet thankfulness. 1902 — There will be a Thanksgiving Eve found a masquerade dance at the very interesting program in opera house Thanksgiving progress at the Evangelical Eve ... Quite a few cutters church, with an appreciative out on Thanksgiving Day, audience and a good collec­ taking advantage of the tion as further features. The three-inch snowfall of the young people deserve a lot of previous night credit for the success, partic­ 1903 — Local mail carri­ ularly Allen Brumm and ers have received notice Raymond McConnell, who from Washington that they were stage builders, decora­ need not make their rounds tors, etc. There was a two-act on Thanksgiving Day. play and a comedy dialogue, 1904 — There will be a a reading by Eleanor Parrot, dance at the opera house a violin solo by Billy Hecker Thanksgiving night, with besides the devotionals. music by Walrath’s orches­ tra. Bill for dancing and for turkey or oyster stew supper PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: at the Bon Ton Cafe at mid­ All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act night, just $1 per couple. and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise 1905 — A football game “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ between Nashville and nation based on race, color, religion, sex, COBB WELL DRILLING (REMIR •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 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Lie. #1748 06768090 NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that The Vermontville Woodlawn Cemetery Association, a/k/a The Vermontville Township Woodlawn Cemetery'Association, will hold a special meeting of its directors (and stockholders, if any) for the purposes of voting on resolutions to transfer the cemetery and all related assets to the Township ofVermontville. The cemetery is locat­ ed at 10911 W. Vermontville Highway, Vermontville, MI 49096. Questions regarding the meeting may be directed to Sue Villenueva at (517) 726-0566. The meeting shall take place at 7:00 p.m. on December 18, 2012 at the Opera House, 120 E. First Street, Vermontville, MI 49096. The proposed contract will be for no consideration and will involve the transfer of all the assets of the Association. The Township will operate the Cemetery there­ after. 06794535 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 24,2012 — Page 9 Woman charged with animal cruelty is Barry sheriffs special advisor Previously worked with animals in Ionia County by David DeDecker StaffWriter Marcia Tepper of Middleville, the center of an ’’&HZ’ LEGAL NOTICE & IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1502. I WtOl^ Win ill ? Mfrtai Mttoc WKaH iktkj iafcHto orntai Histaisiw fy. plljaJlfttitifc rllsi Ji rti tesfeisWs irisalir____ fBUIB'SI® jiri*****’ [t cfcr**'*'** I® cc lid *•^1 Kz! MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel R. Hause, an unmarried man and Robin L. McKee, a married woman, to Fifth Third Mortgage Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 29, 2009 and recorded June 4, 2009 in Instrument Number 200906040005911, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Four and 12/100 Dollars ($132,244.12) including interest at 4.75% 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 foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Circuit Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 20, 2012. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are, described as: The following described prem­ ises situated in the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, and State of Michigan to wit:Parcel M: That part of the Southwest onequarter of Section 14, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said Section 14; thence South 0 degrees 23 minutes 10 seconds West on the North and South one-quarter line 1393.56 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence on the center­ line of Bird Road, Southwesterly 345.05 feet on the arc of a 583.56 foot radius curve to the right to the far end of chord which bears South -11 degrees 44 minutes 58 seconds West, 339.99 feet; thence South 89 degrees 50 min­ utes 39 seconds West parallel to the South Section Line 1245.59 feet; thence North 0 degrees 27 minutes 13 seconds East on the North and South one-eighth line of the Southwest one-quarter, 332.68 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 39 seconds East 1312.19 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 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 the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person Who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the prop­ erty, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 17, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P;O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 12-510095 06795709 (11-17)(12-08) alleged animal cruelty case, was released over the week­ end on a $100 bond, accord­ ing to Barry County District Court records. Tepper had a warrant out for her arrest and turned her­ self in to authorities. She has 10 days to arrange an appear­ ance for arraignment on a charge of animal cruelty. Her alleged involvement in the animal cruelty charges came to light in April of this year when her home was sold following a foreclosure. When the new owner arrived to take possession of the house in mid-October, he found the floors covered in dog feces, and dead animals , on the premises. The new owner said he will have to demolish the 10-year-old 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. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by TERRY HYSLOP AND JANET HYSLOP, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 14, 2004, and recorded on May 26, 2004 in Register No. 1128240, Barry County Records, which Mortgage was subsequently assigned to LSI CREDIT UNION, n/k/a DFCU FINANCIAL,, by y Assignment, ss gnment, dated May 14, 2004, and record­ ed on November 21, 2005, in Register No. 1156546, Barry County Records, Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED TWENTY-SIX AND 66/100 ($100,426.66), including interest at 6.25000% per annum. Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS) is not the foreclosing party. 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 the place of holding the circuit court within Barry i County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 13, 2012. Said prem­ ises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 27, BAY MEADOW CONDOMINIUM, according to the Master Deed recorded in Register No. 1052228, Barry County Records, as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 19, together with rights in general common . elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above described Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Commonly: 1594' Parker Dr., Wayland, Ml—Tax Id# 08-16­ 280-027-00 The redemption peri­ od shall be six months from the date of such sate 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. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sate, under Section 600.3278 of the Michigan Compiled Laws the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: November 3, 2012 DFCU Financial, Mortgagee Holzman Corkery, PLLC By: Charles J. Holzman Attorney for Mortgagee 28366 Franklin Road Southfield, Michigan 48034 (11-03)(12-01) Leafs appointment of I would think the sheriffs for her arrest Tepper. department would feel a lot (Sandra Ponsetto, staff house because the damage to Commissioner Robert better having that taken out writer, contributed to this the interior is so extensive. Houtman, who also holds a of their hands.” story.) Tepper is a special deputy seat on the advisory board, Leaf said the Barry advisor to Barry County said that besides the conflict County Board of Sheriff Dar Leaf and for the of interest mentioned by Commissioners does not City of Hastings. A Wiggins, the county board have the authority to have November 2010 oath of members also needed to be the Michigan State Police office signed by both Tepper concerned whether animals take over the investigation of and Leaf stipulate her “com­ from the Barry County shel­ Tepper. mission is valid only when ter were among those that “Our investigation is not a the above-named officer is were abused or neglected conflict of interest,” said temporarily engaged in the and whether controlled sub­ Leaf. performance of duties as a stances from the Barry Reportedly, Tepper was OFFERING COMPLETE member of [Barry County] County facility were used to struggling financially and WATER & WELL Animal Control and under euthanize the animals. DRILLING & PUMP allegedly euthanizing dogs at the direction ofthe sheriff or Gibson, said he was vot­ her home. The new owner his duly authorized represen­ ing against the motion said he found bags full of SALES & SERVICE tative.’’ because he trusts the sher­ dead dogs on the property. 4” TO 12” WELLS A second oath of office iff* s department. IfTepper does not arrange • Residential taken by Tepper stated she Parker said he didn’t want for a court appearance within • Commercial will “faithfully discharge the to give the impression that the prescribed 10 days, a sec­ • Farm duties of the Office of the commissioners did not ond warrant will be issued We stock a complete line of... Animal Control Shelter trust the sheriff’s depart­ • Pumps • Tanks Board.” ment. • Plastic & Steel Pipe Sheriff Leaf said in a tele­ Retired sheriff’s deputy • Other Well Supplies phone interview Tuesday and current commissioner that Tepper came highly rec­ Don Nevins said that it was WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO ommended for her work with not a matter of trust. 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Call to place your ad in the Maple Valley Hews 269-945-9554 1000 sq.ft. 1OOO sq. ft. (Not recommended in marine engines, marine toilets or as heat transfer fluid) �Page 10 — Just Say 'As Advertised m the Maple Valley News' Saturday November 24 2012 MVHS athletes honored among best in Barry Co well with his teammates to Country First Team are find space and link up on Delton Kellogg’s Jarryd Calhoun, Hastings’ Ronnie scoring opportunities.” He played tight end, where he Joshua Sanchez, Maple Collins, Chance Miller and caught two passes for 18 Thomapple Kellogg’s Dan the defensive line to a line- Valley: A junior captain who Jake Miller, and Thomapple yards.. backer spot for his senior sea- came on strong for the Lions Kellogg’s David Walter. On defense Mater played Dykstra and Nate Stahl. son, and recorded 34 tackles. as the season progressed. Football First Team linebacker and safety this sea­ Boys’ Cross Country He changed positions a few “Joshua’s greatest attribute Defense son, finishing with 51 tackles, Second Team different times during the sea­ is his passing,” said coach Linebackers including four for a loss. He son, and coach Lincoln said, Sam Benedict, Maple Roush. “He is an excellent Brandon Erwin, Maple s had five passes defended and “he never complained and defender, who is superb at Valley: The final second caused a huge fumble in the Valley: Erwin led the Lion always gave us his best reclaiming the ball then tran­ team qualifier, Benedict defense in his senior season, Lions’ homecoming omecoming v victory. effort.” He was honorable his first at inside linebacker, Offensive Li Line sitioning it through the mid­ placed 14th at the Barry mention all-conference in the County Meet in 19:19.0. Dayton Ashley, Maple with 85 tackles and an inter­ field into attack.” KVA. On the fast course in Valley: A senior tackle, ception, earning first team all­ Robbie Welch, Maple Defensive Backs Portage, Benedict earned a Ashley showed tremendous conference honors in the Valley: A senior defender for Tommy Mudge, Maple 25th-place finish at the KVA improvement in his second KVA. Valley: The Lions’ lockdown the Lions who earned all-dis­ Championship. meet with his Erwin also rushed the ball season starting for the varsity. trict and honorable mention comer for much of his senior He was voted the team’s 28 times for 120 yards. time of 18:38. season, Mudge had six pass all-conference in the KVA Other members of the All­ most valuable lineman by his Punter break-ups and three intercep- this season, while scoring Barry County Boys’ Cross teammates, and head coach Tyler Hickey, Maple three goals as well. tions as well as 45 tackles. Country Second Team are Brian Lincoln said “when we Valley: Hickey averaged 38.8 “Robbie has a great under­ Delton Kellogg’s Zach Haas, “He did a nice job matchneeded a yard or two we went yards per punt this fall, but ing up with the other teams’ standing of the game, and led to the left behind Dayton.” that was a small part of his best receiver for a second our team by example both on Lakewood’s Daniel Sauers, and Thomapple Kellogg’s Joe Other members of the All-value to the Lion team. He straight coach and offthe pitch on numerous Gaikema, Austin LaVire, country teams moved up in Barry County Football First finished off a three-year var- Lincoln said.season, occasions throughout this Conor Leach and Daniel the Kalamazoo Valley Team Offense are Delton sity career at outside lineOther members of the All­ year’s campaign,” said coach Vannette. Association, and Jessica Kellogg’s Dakota Warren and backer with 34 tackles, five Barry Football Roush. County Rushford from the girls’ team Cole Ritchie, Hastings’ Girls’ Golf tackles for loss, and a fumble Second Team Defense are Other members of the Allmade her third trip to the Stephen Shaffer, Eric Hart, First Team .recovery. Delton Kellogg’s Zach Barry County Boys’ Soccer Members of the All-Barry Division 3 State Finals. Jake Swartz and Michael He was his team’s leading Leinaar and Cameron Tobias, Second Team are Delton County Girls’ Golf First Rushford and the rest of Eastman, Lakewood’s Lars Cole Mabie, Team are Hastings’ Lindy Maple Valley’s best are Pyrzinski and Tyler Rush, rusher, carrying 129 times for Hastings’ Zach McMahon, Kellogg’s 562 yards and scored two Lakewood’s Paul Hager, and Hastings’ Alex Cherry, John Kloosterman, Katie Brown among the top athletes in and Thornaple Kellogg’s touchdowns. He carried his Thomapple Kellogg’s. Ben James, Cody Newton and and Kylee Nemetz, and Barry County. Here are the Grant Allison and Aaron team to a homecoming victo- Jazwinski, Zack Kidder and Joey Siska, Lakewood’s Lakewood’s Emily Barker, 2012 Fall All-Barry County Ordway. Brady Forman and Kalib Olivia Barker and Victoria ry with 33 rushes on the Noah Newton. Football Second teams. McKinney, and Thomapple Hager. Girls’ Volleyball night. Team Other members of the All­ Kellogg’s Brett Bauman and First Team Girls’ Golf Football First Team Offense Members of the All-Barry Jacob Huyser. Barry County Football First Second Team Offense Receivers Team Defense are Hastings’ County Volleyball First Team Girls’ Cross Country Members of the All-Barry Running Backs Austin Gonser, Maple Miguel Arjona, Kenny Cross are Delton Kellogg’s Alisha First Team County Girls’ Golf Second Garrett Miller, Maple Valley: A junior wide receiv- and Nate Pewoski, VanderWoude, Lakewood’s Jessica Rushford, Maple Team are Hastings’ Amanda Valley: The number two run- er, kick returner, and defen- Lakewood’s Austin Darling, Oliva Davis, Emily Kutch,, Valley: A senior, she capped Sarhatt, Lakewood’s ner on the Lion team this fall, sive back for the Lions, Zach Kilboum and Jack Beth Tingley and Brooke off her career with a 45th- Kennedy Kennedy Hilley, and he ran the ball 89 times for Gonser was his team’s top Tromp, and Thornapple Wieland, and Thornapple place time of 19:39.8 in her Thornapplle Kellogg’s 530 yards, scoring four touch-pass catcher hauling in ten Kellogg’s CJ Bronkema, Kellogg’s Alaina Pohl and third thid appearance in the Hannah Lamberg and DecJay downs and running in two receptions for 108 yards. He Jeremy Bird, Cole Gahan and Sydney LeMay Division 3 State Finals. That Minor. two-point conversion also rushed 27 times Volleyball es for for 127 127 Peter PeterWestra. Westra. Girls’ V time was a new personal best. attempts as well. Boys’ Tennis Second Team yards. Football Second Rushford was third at the On the defensive side, First Team Timara Burd, Maple On defense, Gonser tied for Team Barry County Meet, hitting Members of the All-Barry Miller played his third year as Valley: A three-year varsity the team lead in interceptions Defense the finish line in 20:38.8. She County Boys’ Tennis First a starter in the Lions’ defen­ player and a team captain as a Defensive Line was also third at the KVA Team are Hastings’ Mack sive backfield. He had 36 with three and also had four senior for the Lions, Burd Diego Pesina, Maple Chris Doxtader, tackles and three passes passes defensed and a fumble Championship, coming in at Clisso, spent much of the season as Valley: A senior who had a Isola, Ryan defended. He was named recovery. 19:52. James Other members of the All­ solid season at defensive end her team’s setter. Other members of the All- Thornburgh, Connor von der honorable mention all-confer­ Barry County Football for the Lions, recording 42 Burd totaled 239 assists Barry County Girls’ Cross Hoff, and Drew White, ence in the KVA. Second Team Offense are tackles in the seven games he this year, while also connect- Country Ends First Team are Lakewood’s Parker Haskin, Ends Delton Kellogg’s Blake Mast, aces ing on 33 aces and 64 kills. Hastings’ Ariel Moore and Stephen Nisbet and David Garret Mater, Maple eon eoggs ae as,played. “It was an adjustment for Burd also had 187 digs. Other Trista Straube, and Parks, and Thornapple him going from an interior members of the All-Barry Thomapple Kellogg’s Olivia Kellogg’s Justin Bergstrom, lineman to the outside, but he County Volleyball Second Lamberg, Casey Lawson, Travis Himick and Logan did it with everything he Team are Delton Kellogg’s Janie Noah and Melissa VanPutten. had,” said coach Lincoln. Rachel Parker, Hastings’ Winchester. AUTO SERVICE CENTER Boys’ Tennis Your Local GM Zach Rosenberger, Corrie Osterink, Ally Owen Giris’ Cross Country Second Team Automotive Specialists Maple Valley: A junior line-and Rachel Quillen, Second Team Members of the All-Barry LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF man who played on both sides Lakewood’s Jordan Kietzman Members of the All-Barry. 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Tuokkola. by Brett Bremer Sportt Editor Maple Valley's varsity sports teams all had their own highs and lows during the fall of 2012. The football team had some tough losses, but also had an amazing homecoming victory that thrilled its fans. The Lion varsity volleyball team saw some tough compe­ tition in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, but showed off its improvement with a nice run al the confer­ ence tournament to close out the regular season. The varsity boys’ soccer team didn’t win many con­ tests. but slowly started to work its way into shape under new head coach Andy Roush. The Lion varsity cross Valley: Maier did a little bit Hastings’ Jon French, Stefan of everything for the Lions. 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Christmas events and New Year’s Snowball focus of NACC by Shari Carney Staff Writer Plans are progressing for a full holiday season as the Nashville Area Citizens Coalition’s momentum con­ tinues. NACC started as the vision of two women, Shirley Dexter and Sandy Lundquist, who said they want to see the community come together to share ideas and to restore Nashville to some of its former grandeur. Two meetings held this month proved profitable financially. An anonymous donor presented the organi­ zation with $1,000 at the Nov. 13 meeting and, since then, an additional $100 has been received from another donor. The lighting of the Christmas trees in Central Park will be tonight, Saturday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. with Rose Heaton tripping the switch. Heaton is the co­ founder of Building Unlimited Growth and Sustainability, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is acting as the umbrella for NACC. Homes and businesses are invited to participate in a holiday decorating competi­ tion Tuesday, Dec. 11 with $100 awarded for first place and $50 for second. Megan Lavell, executive director of the Thomapple Arts Council will judge the event. Putnam District Library will serve as Groups encouraged to sign up for Nashville parade The Christmas parade in Nashville will return Saturday, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. Line-up for the parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the VFW hall. The parade will have traditional favorites, such as the Maple Valley Marching Lions, the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival queen and her court, floats from various organizations and the main attraction, Santa. Here, the jolly old elf waves to a baby and mom staying out of the frigid weather in 2011. For more information on the parade or to participate, call Shirley Dexter, 517-852-0276, or Sandy Lundquist, 517-852-1543. The parade is spon­ sored by Nashville Area Citizens Coalition. a wanning center and Santa will greet children and hear wishes. Activities are planned for children as they wait to visit with Santa. The Holly Trolley is scheduled for the evening and will begin at 5:30 p.m. picking up seniors at the apartment complexes on Lentz and Reed Streets. Riders must be able to climb two steps to enter the trolley. Starting at 6 until 8 p.m. the trolley will pick up all other riders at the library/ The annual Christmas parade will be Saturday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. with line­ up at 10:30 a.m. at the VFW hall. The Maple Valley Marching Lions, 2012 Maple Syrup queen and her court, the Holly Trolley and floats from a variety of organizations will be represented culminating with the appearance of Santa Claus. After the parade Santa will be seat­ ed in the gazebo at Central Park to hear wishes and be photographed with children. In conjunction with the parade, a bazaar will be held at the Kellogg School, gym­ nasium, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will have tables laden with wares for shoppers. “The Nutcracker” ballet will be performed at Main Street Theatre at 3 and 7 p.m. with a final show Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. Wrapping up Christmas and springing into the new year, NACC is planning a New Year’s Snowball from Monday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m to Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 12:30 a.m. at the Kellogg School gym­ nasium. This family friendly event will have dancing for adults and activities for children. Music will be provided by VooDoo DJ’s who were at the recent Nash Bash. This wilt be an alcohol free event and participants are eneburaged to bring a snack to share. More details will be forthcoming. The January meeting is departing from Tuesdays to Monday, Jan. 21. Director Cindy Preston from Barry County Habitat for Humanity will be the speaker. The meeting will be at Kellogg School at 7 p.m. To register for the decorat­ ing competition submit a name, phone number and address to Dexter at 517­ 852-0276 or Lundquist at 517-852-1543. Santa Claus is coming to Vermontville Friday, Dec. 7. Children will be able to take part in activities at the opera house while waiting to visit with Santa. This annual event is sponsored by Vermontville Township Library. Santa to visit Vermontville Township Library Santa will kick offthe holiday season by making an early stop in Vermontville Dec. 7, said Friday, Vermontville Township Director Carla Library Rumsey. .“Due to the popularity of this event, Santa and Mrs. Claus, will be visiting with children inside the opera house,” said Rumsey. “We will begin gathering in front of the opera house at 5:30 p.m. to wait for Santa’s grand entrance at 6 p.m.” Visitors are advised to dress warmly. From 6 to 7:30 p.m., craft and activity stations will be available. As children wait for a turn to visit with Santa, •they can make an ornament, write a letter to Santa, deco­ rate a tree and enjoy a snack. Parents are encouraged to bring cameras for holiday photos. Blood drive results for November Next drive in January With 41 pints collected, the blood drive held Nov. 8 narrowly missed reaching its goal of42. Donors were served Tree-lighting is tonight The Nashville Christmas tree-lighting ceremony is tonight, Saturday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. at Central Park on Main Street. Everyone is invited. Rose Heaton, co-founder of BUGS, has been chosen to light the tree. doughnuts and cider from Cotant’s Farm Market and pins were presented to the following donors: Shelly Benedict, one gallon; Ron Harris, two gallons; and Tom Taylor, 10 gallons. Dorene Dean coordinator, said there was one new donor at the November drive. The next drive will be Thursday, Jan. 3 at Grace Community Church-from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Donors need to be at least 17 years of age, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Grace Community Churc’h is located at 8950 East M-79 Highway in Nashville. In This Issue • Annual festival of trees underway at Putnam library • Fuller Street students run for funds • Pastor Kathy Smith to retire • Thanksgiving dinner and a program a tradition for first graders • Maple Valley Lions Friday night varsity basketball teams in action �Pay, 2 — Ju« Say 'Ao Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, December 1.2012 Annual festival of trees underway at Putnam library Putnam District Library 's fifth annual festival of trees is underway at the library. More than 20 trees have been decora ed by area businesses ses and organizations, with 90 deurrations per tree Thi ear's festival theme is “A Ce ion of 90” in h r of Putnam District Library's 90th anniversary in 2011 “Everyone really went all out with thoughtful decoratin this year.** said library Director Shauna S ntek "I'm not sure if it was in honor of th e library's big annivers ary oining up or to win the cov ted mirror ball ornament awarded by the Friends of Putnam District Libra , but. either way. the library looks ready for the holidays." Visitors to the festival of trees will help select the mir­ ror ball winners by voting for their favorite trees with spare change. Proceeds will go to the Friends of Putnam District Library. In addition, visitors to the library can support the Wish Tree, which features items desired by the library for their collection as well as some rly learning toys for Maple Valley Building Unlimited Growth and Sustainability shares the Christmas Spider Legend on its festival of trees entry. munity production of The Nutcracker” at The Revue with their trees called “90 Things Inspired by the Queen in the Winter Wonderland" and “90 Things Inspired by the Party Scene. the children's room. Visitors may choose to place a gift bookplate in the books they sponsor. The trees will be lighted for the evening of Dec. 11 th and will remain so through the holidays, said Swantek. This coincides with Santa's visit to the library Tuesday. Dec. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. Santa will be bringing a free book for each family in attendance. 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In preparation for the annual letters to Santa submit­ ted by Maple Valley youngsters this photo and note are from the Dec. 14, 1982 issue of The Maple Valley News by the late Susan Hinckley. Again this year Santa has consented to share letters received in his Nashville mailbox with with Maple Valley readers. Several will be published each week. Letters may be dropped into Santa’s mailbox located next to his headquarters in Central Park, near Village Hall. Seen mailing their Christmas messages to the Jolly Old Elf last Thursday are cousins Terri Sessions, 3, (left) and Corey Lamance, also 3. Teri is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sessions; Corey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lamance, all of Nashville. 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Smith season opener and then to led the Irish with 12 points on Hackett Catholic Central in the night. the Kalamazoo Valley The Lions outscored the Association opener Friday Irish 17-15 in the second half, night. with the help of an 11-5 The Fighting Irish topped fourth quarter run. the 41-29 in Lions Wilkes said Pierce worked Kalamazoo Friday,' but the hard chasing Smith around, Lion head coach Landon and the other girls worked Wilkes said his team showed hard defending their responsiprogress in every single quar- bilities as well. ter. IIt was slow going a bit on There were better screens, the other, end to start forr then girls posting up better, Maple Valley. The Lions then better bounce passes into scored six points in each of the post. the first three quarters as the In the second half, the Irish built a 36-18 lead. Olivia Ricketts led the Lions with 11 points and Timara Burd added seven. Behind Smith for the Irish, Danielle Reits had ten and Chrissie Schnelker six points. Portland St. Patrick topped the Lions 64-15 in the season opener in Portland Tuesday. “They’re a good ball club,” Wilkes said. “They have an excellent 22-1 press and an excellent 2-3 zone they play. They applied a lot ofball pressure and took us our of our game real quick and real fast.” Ricketts had five points in the loss for the Lions and Emily Mattocks had three. The Lions return to action Friday night, when they travel to Delton Kellogg for another KVA contest. Choral Society presenting Christmas concert in Eaton Rapids Finishing out its 27th year, the Lakewood Area Choral Society will present a con- EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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Attendees will not only get to hear a semi-profes­ sional adult choir singing a variety of Christmas music, they also will be treated to solos and ensembles and have the opportunity to join in on sing-along numbers, said Lisa Sterkenburg, presi- Richard Ewing Owner GET ALL THE GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY NEWS OF Estimates Available BARRY COUNTY! (517) 726-0088 3 s Subscribe to the 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE Hastings Banner. Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Call 945-9554 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Dec. 3 Lemon chicken, stuffing, peas, cauliflower, pineapple. Tuesday, Dec. 4 Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, stewed tomatoes, apple crisp, dinner roll. Wednesday, Dec. 5 Swedish meatballs with noodles, mixed vegetables, broccoli, orange. Thursday, Dec. 6 Chili, tossed salad, peach­ es, combread, crackers. Friday, Dec. 7 Oven fried chicken, baked beans, spinach, applesauce, dinner roll. dles, mixed vegetables, broc­ coli, fresh orange. Thursday, Dec. 6 Chili, hash brown cubes, spiced apples, crackers. Friday, Dec. 7 Oven fried chicken, baked beans, spinach, applesauce, granola bar. Activities Calendar Monday, Dec. 3 - Hastings - BYOG, Music, TV Strings; Card Making 10 a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; December Birthday Party; Mini Massage 9 a.m.-noon. H,W,N - Remini-scence. Tuesday, Dec. 4 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 Hastings - Adopt a Pet 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Nashville - Mini Massage 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 - Hastings Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Quilting 11:30 a.m. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville TV Time. Friday, Dec. 7 - Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting; Mini Massage 11 a.m. '^Diana’s The Place to Gofor Professional Styling' Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Dec. 3 Cottage cheese, com and black bean salad, peaches, club crackers. Tuesday, Dec. 4 Chicken pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, applesauce, crackers. Wednesday, Dec. 5 Sliced ham and cheddar cheese, three bean salad, citrus sections, bun. Thursday, Dec. 6 Egg salad, broccoli raisin salad, tropical fruit, bun. Friday, Dec. 7 Chef salad, macaroni salad, mandarin oranges, cookie. MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 dent of the society. 06767977 < Secular numbers by the choir will include two songs from the movie Home Alone 2, “Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas” and “Somewhere in My Memory,” which will feature a quintet including LACS members Anna Jack £ Judy's \ All-You-Can-Eat Williams, Lisa Bondarenko, Jon Cleveland, Marty Snoap Cod, Perch, S and Larry Ott. Shrimp, Catfish or “Somewhere in My in Clam Strips Memory” will also feature a special video collage of Home Delivered childhood photos of LACS Hearty Menu members. 113 N. Main, Nashville Monday, Dec. 3 Among the sacred songs 517-852-9700 Prime Rib or Lemon chicken, stuffing, to be performed are tradiOpen 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Roast Pork & tional favorites such as peas, cauliflower, plums. Home Cookin’ at its Best! 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GRAND RIVER • IONIA • 616 527-2169 KITCHEN HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM-10PM ■ FRIDAY-SATURDAY 11AM-11PM OPEN SUNDAY 10:00 AM ■ 9:00 PM �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 1,2012 MVHS students can win cash prizes in local writing contest Donald D. "Don" Graebe GRAND LEDGE, MI Donald D. “Don” Graeber, of Grand Ledge, age 66, passed away November 22, 2012 in Lansing. He was bom in Lansing, on October 11, 1946 to the late Peter and Lorene (Irrer) Graeber. Don graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1964 and proudly served in the U. S. Army in Vietnam. He retired from the East Lansing Dept, of Public Works where he was employed for 34 years, and was a member of the VFW and Immanuel _ Lutheran Church in Grand Ledge. He and his wife of 30 years, Jeanne enjoyed travel- ing with their fifth wheel. Don served as board presi­ dent of Light House Village RV Park in Homer. He is also survived by son Bryon (Tracy) Janousek; daughters, Jodi Graeber, Melissa (Alan) Goschka and Annette (Rich) Bell; eight grandchildren; one great grandson; brothers,- Dennis (Pat) Graeber and Doug Graeber; sister Debbie (Jeff) VanCourt; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November'27, 2012 at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home Grand Ledge. Interment followed at Pioneer Cemetery, Oneida Township, Eaton County. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Online condolences can be shared at www.holihanatkin.com. Tonie Jo Owens Doty SEYMOUR, TN - Tonie Jo Owens Doty, age 50, of Seymour, TN, bom November 16, 1962, passed away November 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by father, William (Bill) Owens ofKnoxville; mother, Shirley Dettmenn of Tacoma, WA; half sister, ! Pancakes 1 Biscuits & GravyI Eggs 1 I Sausage I Homemade Toasted Bread 1 Come enjoy breakfast cooked and served by the men ofthe VERMONTVILLE METHODIST CHURCH Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8am-10am (Free Will Offering) Cory Dettmenn of Nome, AS. Survived by husband, William R. Doty, Sr. (Tony); daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Jim Stratton of Maynardville; grandchildren, Anthony, Tiffany, Joseph of Maynardville; stepchildren, Breze Shepard of St. Joseph, MO, Billy and Michell Doty of Crystal Springs FL, Sherry Doty and Theresa Doty both of Zephyrhills,' FL, Wendy Doty of Plant City, FL, 13 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net 226 Main St NadwiHe Hair, Tanning & Accessories I 517-852-1757 Gettingyou ready for the holidays! GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY ©Gift Certificates ©Stocking Staffers ©BOGO 1/2 Off Product Equal or lesser value COUNTY! Subscribe to the Becky, Cheryl andAngie Ourfamily servingyours! Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 06797101 Ma • 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 MQ 06769822300 0 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville .Qwn Scott A. Daniels „ & Family Manager To .encourage writing aspirations among students in Delton Kellogg, Hastings, Maple Valley and Thomapple Kellogg High Schools and the Barry Intermediate School District, the Barry Community Foundation has announced the “Write Away” competi­ tion funded by a grant from Kensinger and Alice Jones of Hastings. Winners in five different categories will be awarded cash prizes and certificates in the spring. “Competition and rewards shouldn’t just be the preroga­ tive of the athletes,” said Kensinger Jones. “Good writers should be recognized publicly, too.” Jones enjoyed a 50-year career as a writer of radio dramas, a creative director for major international advertising agencies, and an author of numerous maga­ zine articles and several motion picture scripts. In 1976, he “retired” to Barry County to raise Angus cattle and embark on what became a 14-year professorship at Michigan State University. He and his wife, Alice, col­ laborated bn two published books, and their work has appeared in the Reminder and the Hastings Banner. They .decided to organize and fund the Write Away competition after Ken partic­ ipated in a career fair at Hastings High School. “I knew that poetry and short story contests in my high, school days encouraged a number ofkids to write and submit work and that win­ ning was. a wonderful moti­ vation to keep on trying,” he said. After discussing possibili­ ties with Sheree Newell, coordinator ofthe career fair, and, later, with Fred Jacobs ofJ-Ad Graphics and Bonnie Hildreth of the Barry Community Foundation, the Jones decided to fund a pilot program for the 2003-04 school year. Jennifer Richards of the BCF organ­ ized a panel discussion with four representatives of the Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council and a format was developed. The competition includes two separate contests, one for students in grades 9 and 10, the other for students in grades 11 and 12. Freshmen and sophomores may submit a poem (preferably with rhyme and meter) 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) or 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. The contest officially opens Dec. 3, after which full details and official rules and entry blanks may be obtained from the English departments at Delton Kellogg, Hastings, Maple Valley and Thornapple Kellogg High Schools and the BISD. Home-schooled students are also encouraged to apply and may obtain the entry form directly from the Barry Community Foundation. The closing date for submissions is Feb. 1, 2013. Winners will be announced in April. For more information stu­ dents should check with their high school English depart­ ments or call Jennifer at the Barry Community Foundation, 269-945-0526. From the Pulpit Hope for the holidays by Izzy Young First Congregational Church ofVermontville Jeremiah 29:11 reads, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Without hope, a future is unattainable. Without a “ future, We cannot begin to hope of a better day. Hope is the line in the sand between those who believe in Jesus and those that do not. I cannot begin to fathom the anxiety that weighs on the hearts and minds of those without hope. We see unem­ ployment, poverty, division, deception, brokenness and despair in so many nooks and comers of the world in which we live. We look in earnest for some small silver lining of hope and possibility from something, anything. Yet there is none to be found. We openly wonder about our future and the world our children and grandchildren will inherit. It is hard to hope in a better day when the promises of today are broken and offer little, hope that they will soon be solved. The world of Charles Dickens was one of similar struggle. It is a world he wrote about in great length. And at this time of year, we are reminded of the world of Dickens through the retelling of the holiday classic A Christmas Carol. Dickens details at great length the hopelessness of one man in particular, Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge, as a result of this Dickens classic, has become the poster child of hopelessness during the Christmas season. Yet by the end of the story, we find Scrooge has gone from a man of no hope to a man who realizes that he has -the ability to be a key player in the hope of a better day. Hope is one of the underlying currents in our Christmas culture. Hope and miracles are what many of us long to witness during the Christmas season. Yet, we often look in the wrong places to find that hope and miss the miracle of Christmas. Hope is what those whose lives are hidden in Christ always uncover this time of year. “For unto you is bom this day in the city-of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” And that Savior is the hope of a better day. Wanted: Standing Timber can Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder COOKIE SALE December 8th Call 945-9554 for Lakewood News classified ads 8:00 am Until Sold Out Vermontville U.M.W. at the Church �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 1, 2012 — Page 5 Fuller Street students run for funds Raising $4,500 by collec­ laps and had a pledge for $2 tively running more than 800 per lap, the person owed $20. miles superseded the expec­ The students had roughly 30 tations of students and staff minutes to run laps during at Fuller Street Elementary, gym class. said physical education The total number of laps teacher Andrew Peabody. and miles students accumu­ Instead of selling calen- lated was astounding, said dars^ cookies, wrapping Peabody. Students collec­ paper or other items, stu­ tively ran 3,257 laps, which dents simply ran laps around is equivalent to 814.25 miles. the track to raise money for “The kids really enjoyed the school, he said in a press running around the track,” he release. said. “Many of them pushed The concept is simple, themselves very hard and said Peabody. The students took raising money for our got pledges for the number school seriously. It really of laps they could run around shows how much people the track during gym class. [kids and adults] can accomPledges could be given per plish when they put their lap or a flat amount. 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For a limited time Betty Cappon to celebrate 88th birthday Betty Cappon will cele­ brate her 88th birthday on Dec. 9,2012. To help her cel­ ebrate you may send her a card at 764 Wellman Road, Woodland, MI 48897. Kaylee Grinage (left) and Marissa Duffey, students in Natalie Donovan’s third grade class, run as many laps as they can during Fuller Street Run for Fun. Madison Koons (left) and Emma Koons from Shannon Powers’ first grade class, run together to com­ plete as many laps as they can during the Fuller Street Run for Fun. Pastor Kathy Smith to retire After 10 years of service to the Vermontville and Gresham United Methodist churches, Pastor Kathy Smith has decided to retire. The congregations ofthese churches will be hosting a reception for Pastor Smith and her husband, Dennis, Sunday, Dec. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. Light snacks and cake will be served at the open house in the fellowship room of the Vermontville United Methodist Church, located on the village square in down­ town Vermontville. Well-wishers are welcome to attend this event. For addi­ tional details, call Marilyn Frith at 517-726-1020. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Dec. 20 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Dec. 24-25 Extension Office closed for Christmas holiday. Dec. 6 Dec. 19 Blood drive offers another option in giving An open house to honor Pastor Kathy and husband Dennis’ retirement after 10 plus years of service to the community will be Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. The During the holiday season, residents can give the gift of life by giving blood. A blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Maple Valley High School, 11090 Nashville Highway, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Anyone who is 17 or THE older, weighs at least .110 pounds, is in -reasonably good health and has not donated for 56 days is eligi­ ble to give blood. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED-CROSS to make an appointment. WE WORK ALL WINTER. Antenna Men TV ANTENNAS & TOWERS INSTALLED & REPAIRED! www.theantennamen.com • 269-967-8241 public is invited. fcridjiKtirtii® (p alHnksut*®!11 gftOnMSti®^ LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf.Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194. 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. 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 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 1,10 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.drg 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. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship 9:45 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School ................. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ............... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service........................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ..................... 11 a.m. P.M. Service............................ 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Worship............................ 11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 - ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 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 FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 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. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 203 N. State, Nashville 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 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, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 06735449 �Page 6 - Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. December 1,2012 ‘A hunting they did go This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News Nov. 9, 1982. She wrote, “The LEGAL NOTICE adventures of early Nashville deer hunters was the subject of a Memories story first published in November 1980. That article proved to be a popular one and was repeated last year. In today’s column we are offering several excerpts from the Nashville News of the 1920s’ and 1930s’ era that may bring back season­ al memories for local nimrods and others. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT Nov. 22, 1923 — By the OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1502. MORTGAGE SALE - Default tone of an item in the has been made in the conditions Woodland News of last of a mortgage made by Daniel R. week, it appears that a great Hause, an unmarried man and Robin L. ‘"McKee, a married deal of excitement was woman, to Fifth Third Mortgage - caused by the appearance of Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May a “wild” deer among the res­ 29, 2009 and recorded June 4, idents in East Carlton. The 2009 in Instrument Number 200906040005911, Barry County animal had been seen on sevRecords, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Four and 12/100 Dollars ($132,244.12) including interest at 4.75% per annum. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ Under the power of sale con­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLtained in said mortgage and the LECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMA­ statute in such case made and TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE provided, notice is hereby given USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. that said mortgage will be fore­ MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of Default has been made in the and conditions of a mortt them, at public vendue at the terms Barry County Circuit Courthouse gage made by TERRY HYSLOP in Hastings, Michigan in Barry AND JANET HYSLOP, husband County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on and wife, Mortgagors, to MEM­ BER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC, DECEMBER 20, 2012. Mortgagee, dated May 14, 2004, Said premises are located in and recorded on May 26, 2004 in the Township of Johnstown, Register No. 1128240, Barry Barry County, Michigan, and are County Records, which Mortgage descebecLas: was subsequently assigned to Tffo'following described prem­ LSI CREDIT UNION, n/k/a DFCU ises situated in the Township of FINANCIAL,, by i y Assignment, ssgnment, Johnstown, County of Barry, and dated May 14, 2004, and record­ State of Michigan to wit:Parcel M: ed on November 21, 2005, in That part of the Southwest oneRegister No. 1T56546, Barry quarter of Section 14, Town 1 County Records, Michigan, and North, Range 8 West, described on which mortgage there is as: Commencing at the center of claimed to be due at the date said Section 14; thence South 0 hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED THOUSAND FOUR HUNdegrees 23 minutes 10 seconds West on the North and South DRED TWENTY-SIX AND 66/100 interesttt one-quarter line 1393.56 feet to ($100,426.66), 6,.25000%, including per annum. 6.25000% per annum. the place of beginning of this at Mortgage Electronic Registration description; thence on the center­ System (MERS) is not the foreline of Bird Road, Southwesterly closing party. Under the power off gge 345.05 feet on the arc of a 583.56 sale contained in said mortgage foot radius curve to the right to and the statute in such case the far end of chord which bears made and provided, notice is South 11 degrees 44 minutes 58 hereby given that said mortgage seconds West, 339.99 feet; will be foreclosed by a sale of the thence South 89 degrees 50 min- mortgaged premises, or some utes 39 seconds West parallel to part of them, at the place of holdthe South Section Line 1245.59 i ing the circuit court within Barry feet; thence North 0 degrees 27 County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 13, 2012. Said prem­ minutes 13 seconds East on the North and South one-eighth line ises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, of the Southwest one-quarter, Michigan, and are described as: 332.68 feet; thence North 89 Unit 27, BAY MEADOW CONDO­ degrees 50 minutes 39 seconds East 1312.19 feet to the place of MINIUM, according to the Master Deed recorded in Register No. beginning. 1052228, Barry County Records, The redemption period shall be as amended, and designated as 6 months from the date of such Barry County Condominium sale, unless determined aban­ Subdivision Plan No. 19, together doned in accordance with MCLA with rights in general common §600.3241 a, in which case the elements and limited common redemption period shall be 30 elements as set forth in the days from the date of such sale. above described Master Deed TO ALL PURCHASERS: The and as described in Act 59 of the foreclosing mortgagee can Public Acts of 1978, as amended. rescind the sale. In that event, Commonly: 1594 Parker Dr., Wayland, Ml—Tax Id# 08-16­ your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid 280-027-00 The redemption periamount tendered at sale, plus od shall be six months from the date of such sale unless deter­ interest. If the property is sold at fore­ mined abandoned in accordance closure sale, pursuant to MCL with MCLA 600.3241a, in which 600.3278, the borrower -will be case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such held responsible to the person sale. If the property is sold at a who buys the property at the foreclosure sale, under Section mortgage foreclosure sale or to 600.3278 of the Michigan the mortgage holder for damage Compiled Laws the Mortgagor to the property during the will be held responsible to the redemption period. person who buys the property at If you are a tenant in the prop­ the mortgage foreclosure or to erty, please contact our office as the mortgage holder for damag­ you may have certain rights. ■ ing the property during the Dated: November 17, 2012 redemption period Dated: November 3, 2012 DFCU Orlans Associates, P.C.. Financial, Mortgagee Holzman Attorneys for Servicer Corkery, PLLC By: Charles J. P.O. Box 5041 Holzman Attorney for Mortgagee Troy, Ml 48007 28366 Franklin Road Southfield, File No. 12-510095 Michigan 48034 (11-03)(12-01) (11-17)(12-08) 06795709 LEGAL NOTICE eral occasions in the vicinity, and on Sunday morning again made its appearance at the farm of Allie Cheney. It came up the lane to the bam, and several of the neighbors came over to see the novel sight. The deer did not seem to be very badly frightened, and it was thought that it had escaped from some private park. However, the animal was rounded up and shot Monday, Nov. 12, near the west line of Frank Schaibley’s farm. Game wardens Millenbacker and Bera were in Hastings Saturday evening and while there were given a copy of the Woodland paper contain­ ing the account of the affair, and although the item did not mention the names of the parties who killed the deer, the wardens went at once to the facility where the killing took place to investigate the matter ... (and) got informa­ tion that led to the arrest this week of two men (one of Lansing, one of Kalamazoo). The two hunters were imme­ diately taken into Justice Selden’s court at Hastings and pleaded guilty to the charge of hunting and killing deer without a license and paid stiff fines ($50 each) and costs for their indiscre­ tion in disregarding the game laws. Dec. 3, 1925 — With one exception, all of the Nashville hunters who jour­ neyed to the north woods were successful in filling their licenses. They found game fairly plentiful and hunting conditions unusually favorable throughout the sea­ son. Linus Maurer, O.D. Fassett and Dave McClelland returned Friday from their trip to Ontonagon County, with three nice Memories The Bera hunting party kept the Nashville News posted on their annual north woods adventure. Seen in this 1926 photo in the U.P. are (from left) Otis Gokay (with skillet); Theo Bera (with gun); arid Warner Bera (with shovel). The man at right is believed to be either E.J. Rasey or J.W. Howard. The yearly treks were organized by W.B. Bera and his sons Glenn (at various times game warden, undersheriff and sher­ iff of Barry County), Theo (undersheriff), and Vem, the only one still living. He resides in Albuquerque, N.M. [in 1982] Gokay, E.J. Rasey and J.W. Howard left Tuesday for the north woods by truck ... (A week later) cards from the Bera hunting party report 16 inches of snow in the Upper Peninsula. They had to leave their truck at Kenton and haul their supplies the rest of the way on sleighs. Dec. 2, 1926 — Nashville bucks. The Bera party, consisting of George Gould of hunters are returning home, Kalamazoo, Horace Stone of and there is scarcely a morn­ Mattawan, Otis Gokay, W.B. ing but what a deer arrives at Bera and Vem Bera, the express office. About the returned from their annual biggest and finest yet was a trek to the western part ofthe huge 12-point buck that Upper Peninsula Sunday came Tuesday morning, evening with a truck loaded belonging to Mr. Housler. with venison, and had an Nov. 24, 1927 The extra one to eat in camp. opening ofdeer season found Eugene Barnum also suf- a number of Nashville fered an attack of hunting hunters in the north woods, fever, but he got a late start and while hunting conditions and only drove as far as were far from favorable, on Kalkaska County. He account of the heavy snow, encountered one lone buck, the most of them have been there and brought it home successful in bagging their Monday strapped to his car. venison. Among those who Nov. 11, 1926 — W.B> have brought back bucks are Bera, Theo Bera, Otis Charles Mayo, Glenn White, Ward Smith, Lee Prine and Eugene Barnum. No word PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: has been received from the All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act Bera party. and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which Dec. 20, 1928 - The con­ collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ servation department reports nation based on race, color, religion, sex, that 5,255 deer were brought handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or anintention, to across the Straits this year, make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes and that this represents children under the age of 18 living with roughly one-half the kill parents 6r legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of throughout the. state. children under 18. Nov. 14, 1929 — County This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate Clerk Himm reports he has which is in violation of the law. Our issued 139 deer hunting readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper licenses to Barry County res­ are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the idents, and. likely will issue Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. enough more to account for The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 150 hunters from the county. The season will open tomor­ row. 06768090 OPPJRTuidTY Nov. 24, 1932 — Lynn Lorbeck apparently has the honor of bringing home the first deer for this season, a three-point buck. Mr. and Mrs. Menno Wenger drove in Monday night with the second deer to be brought in locally this season. This was a 150-pound buck from across the Straits. Dec. 8, 1932 — Probably no local people enjoy the deer hunting season more than Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dahlhouser in their annual visits to the wilds of Roscommon County. They returned Wednesday night of last week with a fine 148pound buck and interesting bits about their sojourn. Mr. Dahlhouser counted 41 deer, maybe counting the same ones several times, and Mrs. Dahlhouser, who took her hatchet in hand and blazed the trees so she could find her way back from her strolls, counted nine. The hunters were not so numer- ous as usual. A large black bear, in the pink of condi­ tion, warm yet, was shown them by some young hunters who paused at their camp. A wolf was killed also in that vicinity. Charles Dahlhouser and Ward Smith spent' the last few days of their camp stay with them and got a fine outing but no deer. Nov. 14, 1935 — Among the deer hunters who have left or are leaving for the north are Dr. F.G. Pultz, Adolph Douse and Wilbur McVean for the Newberry vicinity; Linus Maurer and a Charlotte friend to be joined next week by W.B. Bera and son, Glenn Bera, undersher­ iff of Barry County, will hunt across the Straits. Going to their old camp in Oscoda County are Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dahlhouser and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dahlhouser, who will have with them Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haines, while Ward Smith and sons will be near NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that The Vermontville Woodlawn Cemetery Association, a/k/a The Vermontville Township Woodlawn Cemetery Association, will hold a special meeting of its directors (and stockholders, ifany) for the purposes of voting on resolutions to transfer the cemetery and all related assets to the Township ofVermontville. The cemetery is locat­ ed at 10911 W. Vermontville Highway, Vermontville, MI 49096. Questions regarding the meeting may be directed to Sue Villenueva at (517) 726-0566. The meeting shall take place at 7:00 p.m. on December 18, 2012 at the Opera House, 120 E. First Street, Vermontville, MI 49096. The proposed contract will be for no consideration and will involve the transfer of all the assets of the Association. The Township will operate the Cemetery there­ after. 06794535 �in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 1,2012 — Page 7 For Rent Lost & Found IN NASHVILLE: 2 bedroom LOST COCKER SPANIEL mobile home with garage. puppy: black, 3 months old. (517)852-9386 Came up missing 11/24 on Ionia Road between Sunfield RAILSIDE MINI STOR- and Vermontville. If you AGE: 5 sizes plus warehouse have seen her please contact space available. Call M-66 Juli at (616)437-0383. Tire (616)374-1200 Card ofThanks As late as the 1920s and 1930s, some hunters still shipped their trophies home by rail. In 1926, the News noted that there was scarcely a morning but what a deer arrived at the express office in Nashville. This photo shows the loads of deer carcasses piled high near the American Express office at Mackinaw City depot in 1913. An inscription on the back notes that ‘Two thousand deer were slaughtered and shipped in 1913.” ?®it tannttain sssai tahajeu |Htul vtopdttavi sin rfuEsiii l lift uIWkei lifers WrMte ri ii® amiiEiiisfis -htfr Mlffi-ta! BBr [0| j jjfafrklH? them. Floyd and Glenn White have gone but location was undecided when they left. Orlo Ehret and Clayton Decker secured their licens­ es; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fuller and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Treat, all of Maple Grove, are among this year’s hunters. Mr. and Mrs. Menno Wehger hope to be able to go to her brother’s across the Straits for a little of the season. There was every indication that the deer hunters would have tracking snow in either peninsula. Nov. 23, 1939 — William Lundstrum and son, Gerald, carried off the Nashville community deer hunting honors for bringing in the first buck of the season, with the additional honors of hav­ ing a very early breakfast at home and ate supper there on opening day, with a 175pound buck in their posses­ sion which was shot near Luther. They left home about 3:30 a.m., had the buck by 11 a.m., saw no other hunters in that section, carried it two and one-half miles, which took them until 4 p.m., and reached home again about 7:30 p.m., weary but happy over their success, though Mr. Lundstrum caught cold with resultant tooth trouble. However, he probably is managing to masticate the THANK YOU The family of Barbara Musser would like to express their thanks and for all the prayers that were received during our difficult time. Many thanks to those who have helped Barbara during the last 1-1/2 years: Dr. Weatherhead and staff; Pennock Hospice and all the wonderful nurses and staff; Magnum Health Care and staff who was always there for the family. To Pray Funeral Home, Pastor Isaac Young, Chap­ lain Joyce Zaagman of Pennock Hospice and Vermontville Congregat­ ional Church for hosting the luncheon. To friends and family who have supported us by their visits, prayers and well wishes. Larry Musser, David (Sue) Musser and Brenda Lynch Business Services BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERV­ ICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free estimates. (517)290-5556. Pets WEIMERANER PUPS BORN October 5th, ready to go. Gray ghost; blue colors. (269)948-9493 Help Wanted NEED 5 PEOPLE to work for 5- people that won't. $100-$200 cash dailey. Must have valid drivers license. Cafi (517)322-3144. Sporting Goods EURO MOUNTS: $60. Pla­ ques starting at $10. Dave Yonker, Crooked Creek Woodworking. (269)9487921 DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. , Call anytime for Lakewood News classified ads 269-945-9554 This early 1920s vintage International truck carried the Bera hunting party north each year and often brought home loads of venison. It is seen here in 1926, the year the Bera party encountered 16 inches of snow in the U.P. and had to abandon the vehicle in favor of sleighs to haul supplies to camp. Provisions always included a huge quantity of food prepared in advance by the Bera women. venison, said to be of very fine quality. Ralph Wetherbee returned home Friday afternoon from Rose City, bringing a nice 125-pound five-point buck which he shot Thursday, the second day of the season. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Castleton Township NOTICE The Castleton.-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Board is seeking a person that would be willing to serve as a member-at large on the Fire Board. This will be a volunteer, unpaid position. Please submit a letter of interest with a short biographical sketch of qualifications. Letters will be accepted from our composite fire district which includes parts of Kalamo Township. Applicants cannot be a member of the fire department, the Castleton Township Board, the Maple Grove Township Board, or the Nashville Village Council. Letters should be submitted to: Castleton -Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Board 915 Reed St., P.O. Box 679 Nashville, MI 49073 ATTN: Lorna Wilson, Clerk Applications must be received by December 11, 2012 at 4 pm. Any questions concerning the above notice please call: 517-852-9479. The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 06796833 Notice To village Residents The Village of Nashville is starting tree trimming and tree removals on December 10, 2012. All the trees involved are marked with orange paint. If you are a property owner with a tree that is marked and you have questions concerning these trees please contact Scott Decker at 852-9571 . 06796963 THANK YOU The Village ofNashville would like to thank Maxson’s Christmas Tree Farm in Lake Odessa, Michigan for the gracious donation of three Christmas trees to the Village which are now located in Central Park and will be lit on December 1st. Maxson’s Christmas Tree Farm is owned and operated by Hal Maxson (Former Maple Valley Teacher) and his wife Genie. 02710097 EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Plans, coordinates and evaluates continuing education and in-service education for the Hospital, including resident programs and monthly New Colleague Orientation. Also responsible for job shadows and internships, Continuing Medical Education program, Medical Library, and monthly education calendar. Reports to the Director of Human Resources. Qualifications: BSN with current Michigan license and three to five years of nursing experience, at least one year in a healthcare education capacity. Must possess ability to work independently, maintain a flexible schedule that meets the organization’s training needs, and effectively conduct presentations to both small and large groups: Details and apply online: www.pennockhealth.com or send resume to susank@pennockhealth.com PENNOCKw'HEALTH your partner in personal, professional, progressive care 3 �Page 8 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 1, 2012 Thanksgiving dinner and a program a tradition for first graders Telling a story with symbols are members of Tammi King’s first grade class at Fuller Street Elementary, (from left) Ashton Kikendall, Greanlee DePyper, Keyanna Rice and Lilly Faurot. by Shari Carney Staff Writer An annual tradition in Tammi King’s first grade classes is a traditional Thanksgiving feast followed by a program presented to guests. After turkey with all the trimmings, crowned with pumpkin pie, students exited to the hallway with King. Parents and guests awaited the return of the costumed chil­ dren. Each student returned car- Family and guests were invited to a Thanksgiving feast in Tammi King’s first grade classroom at Fuller Street Elementary. Students performed a skit for visitors after the traditional fare. rying a placard with a drawing on it. A story was told using the symbols. Following the story was a series of Thanksgiving themed songs. Each had a familiar melody but with a holiday theme: “The Pilgrims are Coming,” Singing a selection of Thanksgiving themed songs are students in Tammi King’s first grade class (from left) Logan Bowers, Alex Graham, Zyra Fenner, Hogan Hillard and Bryce Miller. Marissa Wagner (left) and Ellie Payne show the papooses carried as part of the costumes worn during a Thanksgiving feast Tuesday, Nov. 20, in Tammi King’s class­ room at Fuller Street Elementary. You are invited to the 5th Annual Festival of Trees Over 20 mini trees decorated by area businesses and organizations in honor o£ Putnam District Library’s 90th Anniversary in 2013! Bring your Camera! Vote for your favorite tree! Santa will be at the library on 1 penny • 1 vote! A Friends of Putnam District Library Fundraiser December 11th from 6-8 pm... With a free book for every family I Winner gets a lovely mirrorball ornament The library is the Trolley Stop. Hop on the Holly Trolley, too! & bragging rights^ of course. Hastings City Bank Green Light Driving School Maple Valley Implement Step^N Time Dance Studio Envy Salon MVHS Leadership Class Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Ambulance Village of Nashville Maple Grove Township Nashville Area Citizen's Coalition Maple Valley Pharmacy Peas in a Pod Preschool & Child Care Main Street Salon Nashville Lions Club MV Memorial Scholarship Foundation Shirley's Chuckwagon MV Community Center of Hope Maple Valley B.U.G.S. United Methodist Church PDL's Teen Advisory Group US Post Office Dr. Mike Callton Bear's Den Party Store Lincoln proclaiming the holi- Thursday in November, day to be on the fourth . WINTERIZATION CHECK Bting yowt uekicte in and Cel uo do. a. IMMen Check! • Check Tire Pressure • Battery Charge System • Wiper Blades • Coolant check tiappg fiolidags 4I1IVI66 Tire 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66 Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 616-374-1200 • www.m66tire.com' 20 § Year Manufacturer's Warranty Outdoor Wood Stoves Thank you to the following participants: Putnam District bbraiy 06797019 “Turkeys in the Barnyard,” “I’m a Little Indian,” “One Little, Two Little, Three Little Wampanoag Indians,” “Mr. Turkey,” “Over the River and Through the Woods,” “Run Mr. Turkey,” and “We are Thankful.” King read from the story “The First Thanksgiving,” asking the class to raise hands to answer questions. The story spoke of the earliest flight of the Pilgrims from England to Holland and on to America by ship. The children recited the paths and the hardships endured and ofhow many per­ ished that first winter. Students learned pf the first Thanksgiving feast lasting three days and 90 Indians bringing five deer for the cele­ bration. The children recited the names of President George Washington establishing an annual Thanksgiving celebra­ tion and of President Abraham Heating Applications -x Forced Air Furnace & Water Boiler • Zoned Heating Domestic Water Heating • In-Floor Heating & More Made in Michigan Full Line of Ports & Accessories 517-852-9565 titeStoves .coi Licensed & Insured FROST HEATING 8 COOLING Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 QUALITY, VALUE 8 SERVICE Nashville | (517) 852-9565 j •WE INSTALL ALL BRANDS OF OUTDOOR WOOD STOVES________ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/826/MapleValleyNews_2012-12-08.pdf 71a6fe28e5a4281fbeed56961215771b PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 EAST STATE ST HASTiAiGS.Ml 49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 49, December 8, 20.12 Swantek chosen as 2012 Young Athena Award winner The Barry County Chamber of Commerce has named Shauria Lea Swantek as its 2012 Athena Young Professional Leader for Barry County. Swantek is the executive director of Putnam District Library in Nashville. The Award was designed to recognize emerging women leaders who demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession who provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in the community and who clearly serve as role models for young women both personally and profes­ sionally. Swantek, who was nomi­ nated by Emily Mater and Kathleen Welch, joined the Putnam District Library as director in December. 2007, bringing a personal approach to leadership while cultivat­ ing a sfiared vision and per­ sonal connections with patrons and staff that have enhanced the quality of the library experience. As a former high school English teacher, Swantek has a special connection with teens. In 2009, she started a teen advisory group at Putnam District Library, pro­ viding teens the opportunity to contribute to the better­ ment of library programs while having a positive influ­ ence within the community. Swantek’s current com­ munity leadership involve­ ment includes serving on the Barry Community Foundation Board since Shauna Swantek 2009, on the Thomapple Arts Council as board member at large, on the advisory coun­ cil for Navigate, Barry County College Access Network, and as a participant on the Barry County Broadband Initiative. Rebecca Fleury, manager and director of finance for the Village of Middleville, has been named the 2012 Athena Leadership Award recipient. This is the fourth year for the contest in Barry County. The program started in Lansing in 1982 and is now based in Chicago as Athena International. The Athena Leadership Award honors outstanding professionals for excellence in their fields and who provide valuable service to their communities by serv­ ing as role models to women in the attainment of profes­ sional goals and leadership skills. “The review committee put great thought and discus­ sion into its decision to honor Rebecca and Shauna as well-deserved Athena Award recipients,” noted Valerie Byrnes president of the Barry County Chamber. “Alt the nominees presented to the committee are Worthy and amazing leaders within Barry County. I speak for all committee members when I say it is a humbling process to read the stories behind those that serve in leadership roles within our communi­ ty-” The two Athena Award recipients will be recognized and honored at the cham­ ber’s annual dinner Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Yarrow Golf and Conference Center. The event, /hosted by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and open to Chamber members, prospec­ tive-members and communi­ ty leaders, is a celebration of business and leadership in Barry County. Friends and family of 2012 Athena Award recipients are wel­ comed and encouraged to attend. The chamber will also present annual awards recog­ nizing Chamber members for their service and success in Barry County. Reservations can be made to attend the annual dinner by contacting the Chamber, 269-945-2454 prior to Jan. 7. Technology training offered As the holiday shopping season continues and the new year creeps up, Putnam District Library is preparing to aid the community with technology needs in even more ways,' said Director Shauna Swantek in a press release. For over a year, the library has been providing access to thousands of electronic books and digital audiobooks for free. Ebooks can be read on desktop and laptop com­ puters, ereaders, tablets and smartphones. Audiobooks can be listened to on most of the same devices as well as iPods and mp3 players. The downloadable library can be accessed via a link at the library’s website found at www.putnamlib.org. “Borrowing an ebook from the library is very simi­ lar to borrowing a physical book. You use your library card to borrow the item at no charge. The differences are that-you don’t have to come to the library to borrow the item or return the item. There are also never late fines, because your book is auto­ matically returned,” said Swantek. “Our digital library is paid for as our physical items are— from residents’ tax dollars. For this reason, we hope our patrons will take advantage of our digital library.” Staff members are partici­ pating in training to be ready to help patrons with a variety of devices, she said. Patrons may stop in for “quick start” help anytime or schedule an appointment for a one on one session. Two introductory sessions to the library’s download library are sched­ uled for Thursday, Dec. 27, at 7 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. These sessions are for people new to their devices or those considering a device, she said. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, call 517-852-9723 or email sswantek@putnamlib.org. The library is planning additional technology train­ ing in 2013 and is currently seeking input on what types of programming users would appreciate. From beginning Internet .users to advanced Facebook for marketing, the library hopes to help area residents reach their goals in 2013, said Swantek. Visit www. surveymonkey, com/s/ putnamcomputers to take the survey, follow the link on the library’s website or visit the library to take the paper ver­ sion of the survey . The library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.„ Tuesday and Thursday 3 to 8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit the library on Facebook for the most up-todate library information. Santa will hear wishes Tuesday in Nashville Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., Santa will greet children and hear Christmas wishes at Putnam District Library in Nashville. The Holly Trolley is scheduled to use the library as a pick-up and drop-off site to give free rides throughout the village of Nashville to view holiday decorations. Here, elf Abby Mater and Santa Claus are ready to greet youngsters at the library in 2011. In This Issue... Community gearing up for a ‘Valley’ Christmas The Holly Trolley will make an appearance in the Nashville Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. Other activities Saturday will include, the Jesse Snow Memorial wrestling tournament at Maple Valley High School, Moo-Ville craft show and NACO craft bazaar at Kellogg School. “The Nutcracker” ballet will have a 3 and 7 p.m. show Saturday, with a final show Sunday at 3 p.m. at Main Street Theatre in Nashville. (File photo) • Friday night basketball results • Financial aid seminar Monday for seniors and parents • Maple Valley native bringing . ballet to Main Street stage • Dear Santa: Santa shares letters from area children • Winter sports teams previewed • Deer Pole competition draws a crowd of hunting enthusiasts �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 8, 2012 Financial aid seminar Monday Lakewood Area Choral Society seniors and parents presents final 2012 performance for Michael As the finale for its 27th year, the Lakewood Area Choral Society will present a concert of sacred and sec­ ular Christmas music at Lakewood High School Fine Arts Auditorium Sunday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. Dr. Robert C. Oster con­ ducts the 112-member adult choir, more than 90 of whom will be singing in this concert, entitled Angels We have Heard on High. The choir will be accompanied by Joy French. On various numbers, she will be joined by Lisa Bondarenko on piano and keyboard, and Cathie Ott on flute. Lisa Sterkenberg, presi­ dent of the society, noted that attendees will not only get to hear a semi-profes­ sional adult choir singing a variety of Christmas music, they will also be treated to solos and ensembles, and have the opportunity to join in on sing-along numbers. Secular numbers by the choir include two songs from the movie “Home Alone 2,” “Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas” • and “Somewhere in My Memory,” which will fea­ ture a quintet of LACS members Anna Williams, Lisa Bondarenko, Jon Cleveland, Marty Snoap and Larry Ott. “Somewhere in My Memory” will also feature a special video collage of childhood photos of LACS members. The choir will once again present its audience­ participation version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Among the sacred songs to be performed are tradi­ tional favorites such as “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Adoration Suite” and “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” as well as many others. The What Four Quartet will perform Mr. Santa” and “Never Saw You in the Twilight.” Members of the quartet include sopranos Sterkenburg and Williams and altos, Bondarenko and Nola Payne. Solo perform­ ances include “Ring the Bells” by soprano Janet James, and “Leise Rieselt der Schnee,” a German Christmas folk song, per­ formed by tenor Klaus Schmidt. In lieu of tickets, a freewill donation will be collected. “With all this and more, the public is encouraged to attend,” Sterkenberg said. Chapman named college adviser by Shari Carney Staff Writer Maple Valley High School Counselor Dawn Yager and Navigate College Adviser Michael Chapman are host­ ing a financial aid presenta­ tion 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in the high school audito­ rium. Chapman, recently appointed to the position, is a member of the Maple Valley Class of 2007. A financial aid expert from Olivet College will also address the topic and answer questions. In addition, Barry Forester Brothers to sing at local churches Dec. 16 The Forester Brothers will sing at Kalamo United Methodist Church at 9:45 a.m. and Quimby United Methodist Church at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. Everyone is invited. The Forester Brothers, Hansbarge Heating 6 flir Conditioning financing Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and i flit Conditioners Full Line of Indoor flir Quality Product? FREE Estimates Licensed 6 Insured rimid t Uermontuille • Cole Hansbarger, Owner 5 1 7-490-1287 106 796957 106796957 ___________________________________ . Facebook Steve and Josh, are in full­ time music ministry. They travel across the United States giving more than 200 concerts each. year. They sing southern and traditional gospel music and play a vari­ ety of instruments, including piano and guitar. They will sing a number of Christmas songs and will share . the Gospel through humor as well as music. Kalamo United Methodist Church is at 1475 S. Ionia Road, Vermontville; and Quimby United Methodist Church is on M-79, three miles west of M-37. For more information call 517-652-1580. Peacock re fires from Eaton sheriff's department Eaton County Chief Deputy Sheriff Brian Peacock will retire after 26 years with the department. Peacock was hired in 1986 as a deputy the sheriff’s office, and was promoted Community Foundation will have a representative avail­ able to give a presentation about scholarships available through the foundation. Navigate is the college access network with BCF. “I am so excited to have him (Chapman) assisting our seniors with college and career planning,” said Dawn Yager, Maple Valley High School counselor. “He is doing an excellent job and has already met with all of our seniors to assist them with their post-secondary plans.” College application week was held, Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. Maple Valley had 51 seniors apply to over 96 colleges. Representatives from Olivet College, Lansing Community College and Kellogg Community College were on hand for the applica­ tion week. CAW is a national pro­ gram that encourages each school system to promote post-secondary education to seniors. During CAW, many col­ leges waive application fees, said Chapman, who assisted students with sending in transcripts and ACT scores with applications. Trade schools and com­ munity colleges have been ome CookiVi Jack £ Judy's Couiita Kettle included as well as four-year college institutions. Chapman said concerns students have when applying or considering college are: not enough money, how to fill out scholarship applica­ tions, how to apply for finan­ cial aid, what documents will be needed when applying, deadlines for applications and how to retrieve and include transcripts. “My job is to help all of our seniors make a smooth transition into the college application process, and then guide them through the rest of the ‘hoops, hoops,’” said Chapman. “This may involve helping them decide which college to attend, filling out college applications, filing for financial aid, making phone calls to colleges to help find answers to their questions, and educating them on the varying benefits of receiving a college degree.” College Goal Sunday will be Feb. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at MVHS. Assistance will be provided with filing the FAFSA, a required federal financial aid form. For further information on financial aid for college, Navigate or College Goal Sunday contact Yager or Chapman at 517-852-9275. Friday Night Special All-You-Can-Eat Cod, Perch, Shrimp, Catfish or Clam Strips Saturday Night Special 113 N. Main, Nashville to sergeant in 1997, captain in 2000 and to chief 517-852-9700 Prime Rib or deputy in 2003. During his Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Roast Pork & career, Peacock was Home Cookin’ at its Best! Dressing Ki instrumental in educating Ml youths of Eaton County g] through programs, includ­ 4 Dinners ~ $| £00 ing boater’s safety, ATV to choosefrom ■ safety, snowmobile safety Includes potato, vegetable, roll, soup and and hunter’s safety. A salad bar <& dessert retirement reception was 06796925 held in his honor Nov. 30. SATURDAY THRU THURSDAY 2*for SAT„ DEC. I5TH! 7:00 -10:00 P.M. EVERY SUNDAY!1 0:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. # will bei$20FF:i s10FF Here!i Saturday December 15th Noon to 2pm Bring the Kids! 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GRAND RIVER • IONIA • 616 527-2169 KITCHEN HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM-10PM - FRIDAY-SATURDAY 11AM-11PM OPEN SUNDAY 10:00 AM ■ 9:00 PM 3 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 8,2012 — Page 3 Children’s choir readying for ‘real’ Christmas story fees ees % Court spreads holiday cheer .SC SC A Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Megan Zank (right) and her court (from left) Shennondoah Fighter, Yulanda Sheridan and Gretchen Hakenjos, wave to parade-goers during the Hastings Christmas Parade Dec. 1. Nashville will host its Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. •k)) n ®e kV'l w I*" 4 Posing on the set of their upcoming play with the Christmas chain that has been a focus of spare rehearsal time are, (front row, from left) Levi Farlee, Dominik Stephens, The Vermontville Village Adam Blakely, Zach Ramey, Shane Raffler, Daphne Cunningham, Addison Shank, Museum will be the location Kyra Stephens, (middle) Troy Acker, Eric Ramey, Mara Goodemoot, Eliza of the Vermontville Trowbridge, Daena Goodemoot, Cordell Frank, Ben Benedict, Alexander Trowbridge, Historical Society’’s next Sam Martin (back) Ethan Weever, Tyson Raffler, Megan Valquette, Katie Acker, meeting Thursday, Dec. 13, Emma Eddy, Jiliann Moore, Samuel Clark, Nick Martin, Caleb Farlee and Matt Martin.at 7 p.m. This Christmas gathering sa“a? i» feku. isd®- Sn Snabj^5' to to ■ Not only have members of the Vermontville Bible Church Children’s Choir been busy rehearsing for Sunday’s performance of “The Real Story of Christmas,” they’ve been busy chasing a world record. In between practicing scenes and lines, the children .have been assembling a con-, struction 'paper Christmas chain in an attempt to break the 54.33-mile long world record chain set by 60 col­ lege students within a 24­ hour period. The play, however, took precedence, and the world record will not be overtaken. However, the local theatri­ cally inspired finished prod­ uct contains 4,037 links and is 739 feet long — and still growing. A team of 26 chil­ dren spend 10 to 20 minutes each Sunday following rehearsals to assemble the prize. Some even took paper home to make more. The finished product will be on display when the cast presents its play Sunday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. Correction The retirement service for Pastor Kathy Smith and her husband, Dennis, will be Sunday, Dec. 9, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. has been a traditional event for several years. The public is invited to attend and should bring a snack to share. Punch will be provided. “This is a chance to view the items in the museum and visit with others in the com­ munity,” .said said JoeAnn Nehmer. For more information on the Vermontville Historical Society, call Nehmer, 517­ 726-1019. 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 Sjttlill Jl-Wufi MFd Slqdi Waj VghlSpI SM-flM MW fta! iscover 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 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, December 8, 2012 Memories of the Past A look at Christmas shopping in 1930 This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley first appeared in the Maple Valley News, Dec. 9, 1980. She wrote, of the advertisements in the Dec. 18, 1930, issue, “This week we present advertising excerpts from a 50-year-old Nashville News that show our village merchants always have been ready to help solve the Christmas shop­ per’s annual dilemma.” “Nashville stores without exception are attractively arranged for the holiday trade and are caring for same in an expeditious manner. The windows are unusuallyattractive, and the wares are well displayed, the merchan­ dise priced to sell and a bar­ gain for the money, and the trade brisk. Christmas trees — large stock of the finest Christmas trees we have ever had three to eight feet high, 50 cents and up. Specials for the holi­ days: mincemeat, two pack­ ages, 23 cents; pumpkin, two cans, 25 cents; quart jar of apple butter, 25 cents; pink salmon, one can, 15 cents; fruits for salads, per can, 27 cents. Full line of fruits and vegetables. We deliver. Frank Caley. Merrie Christmas to all our friends going about the house with a candle. Well, that was all right years and years ago, but now it would be called back number and possibly stingy. Well, it pays HERMAN A. MAURER f>ry Good* and Sjioea VON W. FURNISS Drug., welry and Wall Pap,, Edison Ptionojnphs, the Meet Ymt Friends at Maurer's Greatest Eh Entertainer tkW Drew Shoe# for Ladies and Misses Exclusive Agency Kabo Corsets We Guarantee Satisfaction ar Money Back Nashville’s 1930 Christmas shoppers welcomed the opportunity to buy local and avoid travel on uncertain roads, exemplified in this scene looking northeast near the former Dixie (later Mobilgas) Service Station on South Main. Some folks rode trains out of town to shop, but most buyers’ needs were met in a wide range of goods stocked by local merchants. (Old railroad water tower is in background.) Guaranteed Rexall Remedies Wall Paper Below all Competition Watches, all Grades. Sold on InuaUme assortment of gifts for old and young, with courteous and prompt attention. Store open every evening. The Postoffice Pharmacy, E.L. Kane. (SQ Nashville, Mich. Nashville, Mich. Trade cards showed specialty lines carried by early Nashville merchants. Though The Great Depression put a crimp on spending in the 1930s, most local enterpris­ es survived. Maurer’s store occupied the north portion of what now [1980] is Kelley’s; Furniss was a forerunner of the present-day Mace [now Maple Valley Pharmacy]. to be economically careful and one way, and a wise way, to accomplish this is to buy worthwhile goods, and this is true at Christmas. Don’t invest your money in trinkets and gewgaws that last only a few days, for this is waste. Buy dependable presents that are useful as well as ornamental. I will give you a good list to select from if you will call CL. Glasgow (hardware store). Slippers make fine gifts. Every member of the family can and does use slippers. That’s why they make such excellent gifts, particularly if you makq selection from an all-embracing stock, featur­ ing every style, every leather and every color or color combination. Nice line of Christmas candies, nuts and fruits. E C. Kraft, Groceries and Footwear. Our large display of suit­ able and practical gifts, the largest in Nashville, has been bought and priced with the main idea of being a service to our friends in helping them stretch their dollar further than it was ever stretched before. We are quite fqpiiliar with the average buyer’s financial problem. Save with Safety at Von W. Furniss (drug store). Santa Claus will be at Kane’s Drug Store all Saturday afternoon and evening. He wants to see every little boy and girl to give them their present and shake hands. Don’t disap­ point the kids, and remem­ ber, we have the nicest Christmas furniture sav­ ings — the gift that lasts for years to come. Lovely velour suite, davenport and chair $72. With two chairs, $96. Substantial card tables, $1.25. Free gift ... This coupon is good for one 75­ cent Victor record with any purchase of $3. C.T. Hess & Son (furniture store). Your Christmas gift prob­ lems can be solved at this store — If you want to see a man smile, just hand him a nice, new silk tie for a gift. Large assortment, all colors, extra value, regular sizes priced at 98 cents. Slippers for all, 69 cents to 98 cents. Boxed gifts; don’t fail to look these over. When it’s hard to decide, you can always find a pretty and practical gift in the boxed assortment. All prices. W.H. Kleinhans (dry goods and shoes). The Store with the Christmas Spirit — It’s an art to select the right gift. Every article you choose from our selection will reflect your good taste and Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force g ity’ PRESCRIPTION MED ADDICTION CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE glk to your kids. Talk to your doctor judgment. Here you have a store full of merchandise to fill your every gift need, such as hand bags, umbrel­ las, gloves, handkerchiefs, scarves, fancy linen and Turkish towels, hosiery and several other accessories — all in the latest fashions and in a wide variety. E.A. Hanneman Store (dry goods). Christmas candies, choco­ late drops, cut rock, and 100 percent filled candy.— all 18 cents pound; brown taffee, two pounds, 25 cents. We take orders for special ice cream for your Christmas’ dinner. Ice cream cakes — star ice cream — order early. Chas. Diamante Fruit Store. Christmas presents — Big Yank shirts, 75 cents; heavy bib overalls, 95 cents; men’s heavy sport coats. $1.47; misses’ wool berets, 50 cents; misses’ new wool hose, 50 cents. Herman A. Maurer. The Ideal White light for the home without electricity — nothing will add more to the joy and comfort of living in the home where oil is used for lighting than this wonder­ ful new Instant-Light Aladdin kerosene mantle lamp. Gives a flood of pure, white light equal to 10 ordi- nary lamps and next to sunlight in quality. Highly effi­ cient, last a lifetime. Odorless, noiseless, smoke­ less and troubleless — chil­ dren run it. Absolutely safe. Bera & Sons Hardware. For the youngest up to the oldest — salted peanuts, one pound, 15 cents; five-pound box chocolates, $1; Tinker Toys, 69 cents; wagons, $1; Christmas tree, eight-bulb light set, $1; children’s dolls, 10 cents to $1; men’s rayon hose, 25 cents a pair; ladies’ garter and handkerchief sets, 25 and 50 cents; perfume, 10 and 25 cents. Beedle Bros. 5 and 10 cent to $1 store. Gifts — down went prices. It matters not what you want, the prices are down. We have almost any­ thing, sleds, skis, wagons, watches, clocks, dishes in every line, radios, stoves, wash boilers, clothes racks, wringers, lanterns, waterless cookers, ovens, sad irons, etc. It matters not what you want, if in hardware or dish­ es, I have it for less money. Make someone happy, or buy two where you only intend buying one. Toys go at your price — see window. Buy high quality for less money. It pays. Seth I. Zemer. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 8,2012 — Page 5 and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Dec. 10 %SS. %SS KV Goulash, com, broccoli, pineapple, dinner roll. Tuesday, Dec. 11 Pork cutlet and stuffing, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, applesauce, dinner roll. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Hamburger, hash brown cubes, broccoli Cheddar soup, orange, bun. Friday, Dec. 14 Chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, green beans, potato salad, banana. ?(* £>> *■ A J’SnJ *« CS [> 3 «H i-twalj. PM Mptl oca^taty as net's nth Ufa site id rejhttf i H Udi ifeaA. »Effitas,p rate, wit *|*0 tefafcfcr miirtniii fisurt ftjWWw Ibnti Hiieiw^ tylwitap1 sdfiisl sifta.!® bodi' Wednesday, Dec. 12 Thursday, Dec. 13 Tuna salad, baby carrots, peaches, bun. Friday, Dec. 14 Asian chicken salad, pasta salad, pineapple, granola bar. Chicken pasta salad, three bean salad, applesauce, crackers. Friday, Dec. 14 Chicken tenders, green beans, com, banana, granola bar. Activities Calendar Monday, Dec. 10 Hastings - BYOG; Music, with Sam ; Card Making 10 a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Kinship Support 1:30-3 p.m. Lions Club. Delton Mini Massage 9 a.m.-noon. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, Dec. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Dec. 10 Goulash, com, broccoli, pineapple. Tuesday, Dec. 11 Pork cutlet, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, apple­ sauce. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Dec. 10 Duane Happy Willet sprouts, peaches, cookie. Ham, salami and Swiss cheese, broccoli raisin salad, plums, wheat bread. Thursday, Dec. 13 Potato crunch pollock, sea­ soned potatoes, coleslaw, peaches, dinner roll. iB1W Tuesday, Dec. 11 Cottage cheese, kidney bean salad, citrus sections, granola bar. Hamburger, hash brown cubes, glazed carrots, orange, bun. Thursday, Dec. 13 Potato crunch pollock, sea­ soned potatoes, Brussels 11 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 10:30 ,a.m.; Zumba Gold 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 - Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, Dec. 13 Christmas Party 10:30 a.m. Hastings - Line Dancing can­ celled. Delton - Closed. Nashville - Closed. Friday, Dec. 14- Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Blood donations still Heeded during holidays The need for blood is con­ stant, but the supply ofblood is not. Blood donations can dip around the holidays, making it important for donors to make and keep appointments to ensure a strong and stable blood supply for sick and injured people,’ said Todd Kulman, communications program manager for the American Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Services Region. “If you want to express your gratitude this holiday season and do something meaningful for Others, try blood donation,” he suggest­ ed. “Someone — maybe in your very community — will need blood this holiday sea­ son and will be thankful for the gift of life you can give.” Upcoming blood drives in the area include: Vermontville — Wednesday; Dec. 12, at Maple Valley High School, 11090 Nashville Highway, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Lake Odessa — Monday, Dec; 17, Central United Methodist Church, 912 Fourth Ave.; noon to 5:45 p.m. Hastings — Thursday, Dec. 20; Hastings Moose Lodge, 128 N. Michigan; 1 to 6:45 p.m. Anyone who is 17 or older, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and has not donated for 56 days is eligi­ ble to give blood. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED-CROSS to make an appointment. charlotte; mi with Deano Lamphere offici­ ating. Interment was at Gresham Cemetery. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.cbm. Duane “Happy” Willett, 74, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord oh Saturday, December 1, 2012, with his family at his side. Mr. Willett was bom November 26, 1938 in Paw Paw, . the son of Lewis and Marjorie (Boadway) Willett. He is survived by his wife, Kaye; daughter, Patty (Mike) Heinze; son, Rod (Joyce) Willett; grandchildren, Derek Willett and his fiance, Samantha Brown, Tara Heinze, Jason Mitchell, Trisha Vandermoere, Dusty Mitchell; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ilene Goldberg of Apache Junction, AZ, Earl (Judy) Willett of Paw Paw, Elna (Richard) Dykman of East Leroy, Eugene Hoina of Paw Paw. He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandson, Trever Heinze. Duane ended his technical career at Gunther International repairing mail­ ing machines. In retirement, Duane was known as the “Dog Tag man” for restoring HASTINGS 4 I <fej| 269-205-4900 UAUTY °,,»«ag | Heaters GQTI.com and or Facebook BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM ■ • excludes Digital 3D Q No passes dog tag machines. He was also an avid fisherman. Duane was a faithful mem­ ber of the Nashville Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School. Children will remember him for shar­ ing his magic tricks, inter­ preting “Gospel Messages,” and for his puppet, Rex. He shared his. faith with the Eaton County Jail Ministry for 30 years, and then Barry County Jail Ministry for 1 1/2 years. 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Daniels 0„tX‘ir ' r aade wej.lt|i0 niof pct 2®®’ tldui LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald: An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.1' For information call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ................. 10 a. .m. Sunday: A.M. Worship; <...... 11 a.m. Evening Woi$Qfo..... ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting'................................ 7 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 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Corner of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service....................... 9 a.m. Sunday School............... 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided)^. Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616)963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 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 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 alm. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship.............................. 9:45 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School ................. 10 a.m. A.M. Service .....................11:15 a.m. P.M. Service ......................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., .Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45 A.M. Service..... .................. 11 P.M. Service..... .................. 6 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 NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 5.17-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH .2415 McCann Road 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Banyville 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 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 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. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 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 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, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 �Page 6 - Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. December 8. 2012 Maple Valley native bringing ballet to Main Street stage mended. Tickets may be pur­ by Shari Carney chased online by emailing Skiff Writer With mtw than 5() shows therevue I @yahoo.com or by in her repertoire. director and calling 517-749-1229. The famous score by choreographer Kimberly Rodnguez. is ready to tackle Tchaikovsky will be present­ what some consider the most ed as a recording of the famous ballet of all time. Kirov Orchestra under the direction of Valery Gorgiev, ‘The Nutcracker.” Rodriquez, owner of Step piped throughout the theater. A narrator has been added N’ Time dance studio and Envy bair salon in Nashville, to the story, played by was given tickets to see the Cheryl Sheridan, to help the Grand Rapids Ballet’s pro­ audience understand the elements, said duction of "The Nutcracker” story Rodriguez. last Christmas, by her staff Sheridan said she always She had never seen a live production of the ballet and has had an interest in acting, said she was inspired to but until recently it was only a dream. Most recently she bring it home. T’ve always thought if I had a part in “Annie,” and in did it, I would put my own the upcoming winter musical comedy “Lucky Stiff,” both spin on it,” said Rodriguez. She changed her mind with The Revue. “I keep playing maids,” after seeing the production, however, deciding to stay said Sheridan. “I wish 1 had one at home.” with the classic tale. Reed dancers surround Clara during a scene from ‘The Nutcracker,” (from left) Hannah LaJoye, Samantha The Sugar Plum Fairy role “It’s so fantastic,” said Rodriguez, who is working is being played by Amy Miller, Lexi Harris, Abby Smith, Megan Slagel, with Kathleen Welch (background). The ballet, choreographed and with producer Bill Reynolds. Fisher. Fisher’s daughter directed by Kimberly Rodriguez of Step N’ Time, is being performed this weekend and next at Main Street Theatre “With The Revue, we are Gracie, a sixth grader at in Nashville. adding theatrical elements to Maple Valley, is also in the Rodriguez about dancing. bring magic to the produc­ production. tion.” “It’s a lot of fun,” said “It’s definitely a challenge.” He did not dance profes­ The Revue is a communi­ Fisher, a wife and mother of sionally before his marriage ty group that performs at three who quickly added, Main Street Theatre in “my husband has never seen to Kimberly. As for his involvement with “The Nashville. me dance.” With a cast of nearly 50 Fisher grew up in Owosso Nutcracker,” he grinned and dancers from area communi­ and danced at a studio in said, “I was more or less ties and a set that includes a Durand and later at Western ‘voluntold.’” The Rodriguez.es have a growing Christmas tree and a Michigan University. snowy, wintery landscape, When asked what prompt­ daughter Giana, age 2, who the show does seem to prom­ ed her to audition, she said plays a little mouse in the ise magic. she is basically shy but want­ production. Evie Bromley, who Remaining show dates ed to do something with her and times for “The daughter and was more com­ moved to Nashville while in Nutcracker” are Saturday, fortable dancing than talk­ fifth grade and started danc­ ing as a sophomore, has been Dec. 8, at 3 and 7 p.m.; ing. Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m.; Joe Rodriguez, on staff for five years at Step Friday, Dec. 14; at 7 p.m.; Kimberly’s husband, is one N’ Time. This is her third Saturday, Dec. 15, at 3 and 7 of only two men in the pro­ year as a teacher. Bromley p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 16 at duction. He plays several dances the role of the Dew 3 p.m. roles in the production. Reservations are recom“It’s different,” said Joe See NUTCRACKER, pg. 11 06797441 Drew Chapple Is retiring from the Pennock Board of Trustees after 9 years of dedicated service. His progressive financial knowledge and keen oversight has helped to focus our strategic plans - setting the stage for a bright future and allowing Pennock to continue to serve this community with the quality health care that they Naomi Bauer, (from left) McKayla Weiler, Madison Auten, Lacy Jewell, Morgan Miklusicak, Jillian Vara, Mara Pena and Mikayla Brighton dance on the stage at Main Street Theatre in Nashville, for “The Nutcracker.” deserve. // Drew Chapple for your 9 years of service to Pennock Health Services and the health of our community! ennock HPealth Services www.pennockhealth.com Dancing clowns in “The Nutcracker” are Olivia Barrett (left) and AlwOlsen. 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State St., Hastings 269.948.2425 �Page 8 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday. December 8,2012 Surge in fourth gives Lions comfortable win at DK by Brett Bremer Sport* Editor Lion junior guard Micah Bromley had a little wiggle in his step as he backpedaled away from the three-point line with his tongue hanging out. Maybe he knew it was the start of something good He'd just drilled a threepoint shot to put his Lions up 35-27 21 seconds in to the fourth quarter at Delton Kellogg High School Friday. After averaging just over ten points a quarter through the first three, the Lions scored 13 points in the first 2:20 of the fourth quarter to extend their lead to 45-27. The Lions went 1l-of-19 at the free throw line from there to finish off a 56-42 win over the Panthers to open the Kalamazoo Valley Association season. That big run by the Lions to start the t fourth quarter included a three by Samuel Benedict, four points from Garret Mater and three from Garrett Miller. It took some solid defense to make that run happen. The Lions did well on the defen­ sive side most of the night. “What I like is the fact that these guys have a goal of not giving up 12 points in a quar­ ter, and they did it all the way up until the 15 points in the fourth quarter,” said Maple Valley head coach Chris Ewing. “They stuck to their goal and achieved it.” The Lions allowed the Panthers just 11 points in the Maple Valley’s Samuel Benedict tries to pull the ball away from Delton Kellogg’s Anthony Houtrow during the fourth quarter of Friday’s KVA opener in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) opening quarter, and eight in both the second and third periods. “Bromley and Sam (Benedict) were really mak­ ing it hard on their point guard to get the ball up the court, and to see the court even,” Ewing said. “I think Tommy Mudge in the middle kind of made it hard for them to get an inside game going. Bromley and Benedict, both of them, have just been all season and all offseason have been determined to be non­ stop defenders. I think they showed that today.” The Lions got offto a great start, building a 17-11 lead in the opening quarter. Delton hung around with a solid effort by its defense. Ewing thought the Panthers’ zone did a good job of slowing his team down in the second quarter, along with some foul trouble. Bromley led the Maple Valley offense as well; finish­ ing with 15 points. Mater fin­ ished with 11 and Miller and Austin Gonser had nine points each. “I thought that Maple Valley shot the ball extremely well,” said new Delton Kellogg head coach Steve Miknis. “I knew they had a couple good shooters coming in. Being their first game, on the road, you’d like to think they might struggle a little bit, but I mean they just kind of hit the ground running on us.” Delton Kellogg got ten points and nine rebounds from Zach Meyers and nine .points from Zach Leinaar. . Anthony Houtrow added six points and five rebounds. The Panthers are now 0-2 on the season, while the Lions are 1-0. s “The guys seem motivated and really strong right now,” Ewing said. “We’ve been The Lions’ Micah Bromely flips a shot up in the lane over Delton Kellogg’s Gary Egelkraut during the fourth quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) working hard at keeping our fast-paced game. We’re not going to back down. We’re going to pretty much go all game, every game, 100 per­ cent. Even in the fourth quar­ ter we were still giving them full-court pressure, full-court pressure, and I think our depth on our bench outlasted their bench and they just couldn’t keep up anymore.” The Lions return to action Tuesday at home against Constantine, then will be on the road Friday at Parchment. Panthers’ pressure gets to the Maple Valley girls by Brett Bremer pressure, attacked the basket ball over against the Panther and a couple deflections dur­ a little bit on the offensive pressure seven times in the ing that stretch early in the end, and came out of the first first two and a halfminutes of second quarter. She finished quarter down just 9-7 at the second quarter. The the night with four steals and Delton Kellogg High School Panthers pushed their lead to six points, Friday. double digits during that Delton Kellogg also got a Then the Lions turned the stretch, at 19-7, and continued great defensive game from to extend the lead for most of Rachel Parker, who finished the rest of the evening. with six steals and 13 points. “We went away from the The Lions managed just things that we were success- five points in the second quarful with,” said Maple Valley ter and four in the third. head coach Landon Wilkes. The Panthers worked their “We lost our composure.” bench into the rotation in the “I think a lot of it is, when third and fourth quarters, we make a mistake we com- something Mohn was happy pound mistake, after mistake, to be able to do, and the Lions after mistake rather than com-kept battling. The Lions posing ourselves and doing outscored Delton 14-6 in the what we need to do or what final eight minutes. we had been doing. We were Wilkes said he saw his girls successful extremely I “going to the basket. Guards thought by just taking our were penetrating and making time, reversing the ball.” things happen at the basket The Lions started trying to rather than just being content force some passes through the throwing the ball around the middle of the Delton Kellogg outside. pressure. It was a move that “I think in the first quarter coincided perfectly for the we did the same thing against Panthers with a new defen- them. We attacked the basket sive alignment. and made some things hap­ “We went into our 51 pen. We didn’t score a boatpress, which helped a little load of points, but we scored bit,” said Delton Kellogg some points to keep us in the head coach Mike Mohn. ball game.” “Sarah Rendon, this was her Olivia Ricketts did a good first game as our interceptor job of attacking the basket at which is our middle gal here. times and led the Lions with She kind of plays free safety 11 points. Alivia Johncock Maple Valley point guard Johanna Kyle pushes the back there, and we found oim finished with six points and ball ahead as Delton Kellogg’s Kristen Mohn gives selves a new interceptor. She Johanna Kyle, Timara Burd chase Friday night at Delton Kellogg High School. was dynamite.” and Emily Burkett had four (Photo by Brett Bremer) Rendon had a couple steals points each. Sports Editor Everything was going good and then poof, it wasn’t. Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team handled Delton Kellogg full-court Behind Parker for Delton, Kristen Mohn finished with tenpoints, Brooke Martin seven and Mallory- Sewell seven points and seven rebounds. Aleeha Davis and Christy Gonzalez had six rebounds each for Delton. The Lions are now 0-3 on the, season. They will be at Constantine Tuesday and at Parchment Friday for a pair of KVA contests. Maple Valley’s Marissa Pierce (right) and Emily Burkett swarm Delton Kellogg’s Madison Conrad as she gets the ball in the post late in the first quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 8, 2012_Page 9 Maple Valley girls’ coach likes his team’s depth this season The 2012-13 Maple Valley varsity wrestling team. The 2012-13 Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team. by Brett Bremer Timara Burd, Maggie Sports Editor Semrau and Alivia Johncock, There won’t be much that senior forwards Emily comes easy for the Maple Burkett and Alexis Lamance, Valley varsity girls’ basket­ senior center McKaily ball team, but the Lions Bodenmuller and junior should be able to make good guard Hanna Kyle. things happen this winter. The youngsters should all “With 14 kids on the ros­ be able to contribute too, and ter, we will have many Wilkes likes his team’s options to turn to throughout depth. Sophomore forward the season,” said Maple Olivia Ricketts joins the var­ Valley head coach Landon sity this winter, along with Wilkes. “We must work hard junior guards Breanna every day in practice and in Heinze, Marissa Pierce, games. It needs to be a com­ McKayla Lamance, junior plete team effort. Someone forwards Jacey Wood and will need to step up daily, if Emily Mattocks and senior we can do that we will give guard Gretchen Hakenjos. ourselves a chance.” “We will look to scramble Half of that 14 is returning on defense and force varsity players and half is turnovers. Hopefully, we varsity newcomers. Back for will be able to knock down the Lions are senior guards jumpers when given the KU. FAffN BUREAU INSURANCE9 Michigan’s Insurance Company Lynn Denton e Mb 139 W. State Street Hastings 269-945-4520 1-800-443-5253 www.thelynndentonagency.com COURT-S/D£ EMBROIDERY & SCREEN PRINTING 117 N. 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Sports Editor weights, with Davis, Sam Crouch, Bonney, Davis, The Lions aren’t real Bonney, and Kodee Crouch Bement and Zackary experienced, with eight of all back. In the middle and Rosenberger all had two the 21 wrestlers new to the upper weights returnees wins at Wednesday’s meet varsity, but they’re off to a include Zach Pixley, Rodney for the Lions. good start anyway. Bement, Travis Franks and Crouch at 112 pounds and Maple Valley’s varsity Nick Whitaker. Bonney at 119 had forfeit wrestling team opened the Lion coach Tony wins over Haslett, and big season with a 1-1 night at Wawiemia said the number wins against Bath. Crouch Bath Wednesday. of guys the team has in the beat Bath’s Elliott Lip 13-2. The Lions fell to Bath 42­ upper weights will be one of Bonney pinned Bath’s 31, but followed that up with the team’s strengths, and it’s Bonnie Baker in 54 seconds. a 42-31 win over Haslett. something that really helps Bement and Rosenberger Maple Valley is led by out in practice. had two pins each. At 152 junior Austin Davis, who “We look to improve, and pounds, Bement pinned won the 112-pound champi­ hopefully make an impact at Bath’s Sawyer Lucas in 1:00 onship in the Kalamazoo the end of the season,” and Haslett’s Bruce Gieson Valley Association last year, Wawiemia said. in 2:54. Rosenberger stuck and was a regional qualifier. The Lions are at Portland Bath’s Caleb Meyers in :57 Davis scored two pins this Saturday for a tourna­ and Haslett’s Josh Palmer in Wednesday at 125 pounds, ment. They’ll visit Calvin 2:28. sticking Bath’s Rey Song in Christian for a dual Pixley, Matt Reid and Dan 1 minute 51 seconds and Wednesday. Their first home Langman also had wins for Haslett’s Jeff Fryer in 2:31. meet will be the Jesse Snow the Lions on the night. The Lions have a little bit Tournament Saturday, Dec. www.maplevalleyeq.com 106 S. Main St., Nashville Nashville by Brett Bremer 22b Main St Naahoide 852-9207 5715 S. M-66, opportunity,” Wilkes said. “This is a good group of kids. We just need to find a rhythm. “The kids will play hard and look to improve daily. We will look to cut our turnovers down and rebound the ball better.” The Lions don’t have a lot of size so rebounding will be a team effort. Maple Valley has five road games to start the sea­ son. The Lions were 0-2 heading to Delton Kellogg last night. They’ll be at Constantine Tuesday and Parchment Friday (Dec. 14). The Lions’ only home game before the holiday break will be against Springport Dec. 21. Maple Valley wrestlers split their first two duals at Bath Nashville k 852-9210 310 N. Main, Nashville 852-0790 lAaple Valley ' -pharmacy­ Store hours ■ Mon-Fri 9- 6 • Sat 9-1 219 N. Main Nashville 517352.0845 toll free 877.852.2601 www.maptevalleynt.com �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 8, 2012 Valley boys looking to move up into top half of the league by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Head coach Chris Ewing thinks his Lions are ready to make a leap. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team was 2­ 16' last year in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. He thinks his team can get into the top half of the league this year. “I think that we have a team capable of being a con­ tender in the KVA and a team to push through the dis­ trict and win,” Ewing said. “We are a fast paced team with a lot oftalent and a deep bench. We have five starters that played 90 percent of the games last year. We can shoot from the outside and inside. Our defense is aggressive and strong.” The talented back-court includes senior guard Garrett Miller who was honorable mention all-conference in the KVA last winter. He knocked down 45 threepointers during the course of the season. Junior forward Austin Gonser returns as well, along with junior guards Anthony Mahler and Micah Bromley. The Lions will also look for contributions from junior guard Sam Benedict, junior guard Dillon Kennedy and senior forward James Burd this year. While, the Lion team has some good inside players, it doesn’t have a lot of height. “Our coaching staff has worked hard this season to put forward a team ready for all obstacles put in-front of our kids,” Ewing said. “So, the fans should be excited about watching our team this year and be ready for a lot of excitement.” The Lions’ season started The 2012-13 Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team. Friday night at Delton Kellogg. They’ll be home for the first time on Tuesday when they take on Constantine. Ewing said he expects Schoolcraft, Olivet and Pennfield to be the top three teams in the conference this season. The Lions won’t take on any ofthem Until the new year. Lion varsity cheer team getting new and improved skills ready by Brett Bremer Sports Editor New Maple. Valley varsity competitive cheer coach Sarah Huissen said her team has an outstanding work ethic this winter. “They have been working hard to take our team to the next level,” she said. That next level includes better jumps and flexibility skills yin rounds one and two that should impact the team’s scores positively. Huissen said that even though gymnastics - are a weakness, the team has goals in sight for improvement. “Our team goal has been team walkovers for round two,” Huissen said. “We have a couple girls who have already mastered this skill and have several other girls who are close; to achieving this skill as well.” There is a lot of experi­ ence oh the mat for the Lion team, Seniors Tricia Grinage, Siera Rose, Alyssa Lance and Shennondoah Fighter return to lead the; way along with junior Jamie Richter and sophomores Brieyanna Hegwood and Iva Weiler. The Maple Valley team will also receive contribu­ tions from varsity newcom­ ers like seniors Aimee Hamilton, Loisa Latino and Marielisa Mendoza Villarreal and freshmen Elizabeth Christianson and Lyndi Rose. Huissen said her team is looking to improve its scores from last winter, and improve on its seventh-place vvr finish in the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference (SMCCC). 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Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 12-510095 (11-17)(12-08) 06795709 NUTCRACKER, continued from page 6 Drop Fairy and is a parent in Kayli Hansen, Lacy JeweH, Anderson, Gracie Fisher, the party scene. Kyra Macomber, Morgan Karsyn Daniels, Lauren She and Rodriguez travel Miklusicak, Andy, Pena, Ben Haag, Naomi Bauer, Carleigh to New York City a few times Peters and Joshua Peters; Lundquist, Kendra Kines, throughout the year to partici­ Uncle Drosselmeyer; Scott Cambria Munn, Whitney pate in master dance classes Peters; Carlson, Aubrey Pintar, Mara at the Broadway Dance Toy Soldier 1, Lizzie Pena, Mackenzie St. Laurent, Center. Smith; Toy Soldier 2, Lynlee Kayli Hansen, Zhanna Reid, “It’s great to bring some Cotton; Harlequin/Clown, Kaylee Tucker, Mckayla culture to Maple VaUey,” said Aly Olsen; Weiler, Lacy Jewell, Jillian Bromley. “By being [a] local Columbine/Clown, Olivia Vara, Kyra Macomber; [performance], people won’t Barrett; Nephew/Nutcracker, Sugar Plum Fairy, Amy have to drive so far.” Tyler Huver; Mouse King, Fisher; Spanish Princess, From her first choreogra- Nicole Peters; Mice: Abigail Kathleen Welch; Spanish phy assignment, Li’l Abner in Bauer, Mikayla Brighton, dancers, Nicole Peters, 1997 with The Revue — Karsyn Daniels, Lauren Hannah Tebo; Arabian while a sophomore at Maple Haag, Kendra Kendra Kines, Princess, Lynzie Smith; Valley — to “The Cambria Munn, Mara Pena, Arabian Prince, Joe Nutcracker,” Rodriguez is Mackenzie St. Laurent, Rodriguez; Chinese dancers: devoted to bringing dance in Kaylee Tucker, Mckayla Lynlee Cotton, Lizzie Smith; its many forms to her home­ Weiler; Soldiers: Cecelia Russian dancers: Alaina town. Anderson, Parker Auten, Cobb, Abigail Mater, Bekah Cast for “The Nutcracker” Garrett Blocker, Stanley Mater, Samantha St Laurent includes Narrator, Cheryl Bullard, Gracie Fisher, Savannah VanStee; Dance of Sheridan; Mr. Stahlbaum, Joe Carleigh Lundqiuist, Andy the Reed Pipes: Hannah Rodriguez; Mrs. Stahlbaum, Pena, Ben Peters, Joshua LaJoye, Samantha Miller, Lynzie Smith; Clara, Lexi Peters, Aubrey Pintar, Megan Slagel and Abby Harris; Fritz, Jared Mater; Zhanna Reid, Jullian Vara; Smith; Pollchinelie, Olivia adults party guests Hollie Snowflakes: Alaina Cobb, Barrett Aly Olsen; Dew Drop Auten, Evie Bromley, Amy Hannah LaJoye, Abigail Fairy, Evie Bromley; Waltz Fisher, Amanda Macomber, Mater, Bekah Mater, of the Flowers: Alaina Cobb, Emily Mattocks, Kimberly Samantha Miller, Megan Lynlee Cotton, Lizzie Smith Rodriguez, Wendy St. Slagel, Abby Smith, and Samantha St Laurent Laurent and Kathleen Welch; Samantha St. Laurent, child party guests Claire Hannah Tebo, Savannah PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Anderson, Madison Auten, VanStee; Snow Queen, Emily All real estate advertising in this news­ Parker Auten Naomi Bauer Mattocks; Land of Sweets: paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which Garrett Blocker, Stanley Madison Auten, Cecelia collectively make it illegal to advertise Bullard, Whitney Carlson, Anderson, Abigail Bauer, “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex, Mikayla Brighton, Claire handicap, familial status, national origin, SERVING OUR COUNTRY age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. 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France completed an Inten­ sive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physi­ cal fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four cred­ its toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. France is the son of Carla and Paul France of Nashville. He is a 2012 graduate of Maple Valley High School. NOTICE VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS Vermontville Township will be accepting letters of interest from Vermontville Village and Township residents inter­ ested in serving a two year term on the Board of Review. Please submit letters of interest to Vermontville Township, PO Box 215, Vermontville, Ml, 49096 no later than December 21, 2012. 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Zac Burton (left) is presented a compound bow by Tony Smith. Burton is the winner in the adult category, of the annual deer pole, sponsored by the Eaton County Chapter of Quality Deer Management Association. Prizes were awarded in the they (the crowd] were not recent deer pole competition disappointed with many in Vermontville on the cor­ large bucks on display,” said ner of Nashville Highway Duane Eldred, owner of and Ionia Road. Duey’s Comers, a sponsor of Tony Smith is the coordi­ the event. “Each year gets nator for the event sponsored better than the last, and we by Eaton Quality Deer are looking forward to next year.” Management Association. This year’s prize winners in the youth and adult cate­ gories were Blake Bryner in the under age 17 category and Zac Burton, both of Charlotte. Blake Bryner poses with The Vermontville Fire his winning entry in the Department assisted with the event, and Tim Joppie pro­ recent deer pole competi­ tion in Vermontville. vided lighting. “The event was well Bryner won the youth cate­ attended on both nights and gory. 08797443 Al Jarvis is retiring from the Pennock Board of Trustees after serving for four terms - always providing us with his immeasurable business and financial expertise. There is no doubt that his service, leadership and guidance have contributed and will continue to 'contribute to our success and to our ability to serve the residents of Barry County with the best quality health care possible. Duane Eldred (left) presents the youth catego­ ry prize to Blake Bryner. Bryner lives in Charlotte and hunts with his grand­ father with the new men­ tored youth license. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 140-No. 52, December 29, 2012 -Jhggp And that’s a wrap — rewinding 2012 by Shari Carney and Shannon Webb, celebrate science.” musical “Annie.” Staff Writer the success of Maple Valley The local FFA chapter Citizens are up in arms in The year 2012 is wrapping alumni: Amanda Erwin, receives a $500 anonymous Nashville, unnerved by gunup in preparation for the Leighla Line and brothers donation. The Maple Valley shots within the village limits . launch of 2013. Joshua and Brandon Sams. Board of Education appoints Shots were described sound­ To help , readers recall and The students are enrolled in officers: April Heinze, presi-ing like a cannon going off. revisit the events that unfold-science programs at the col-dent; Tim Burd, vice-presiA A series series of of articles articles begins begins ed in The Valley during the lege level. dent; Andrea Montgomery, written by Alma Swinton past 12 months, here is a “They were driven when secretary and Mark (1879-1965), daughter of month-by-month recap: they came here,” said Rosin. Jorgensen, treasurer. Sara Benedict and grandJanuary “Maple Valley students are For the opening of its 17th daughter of Uriah Benedict Teachers Ryan Rosin, going out and doing some season, local theater group pastor of the First Aaron Saari, Lonnie Smith really cool, amazing things in The Revue, presents the Congregational Church of Vermontville. Swinton’s two memoirs, “Tales My Mother Told Me” and “Teen-Age Tales” ran for several months in the Maple Valley News. Thin-ice rescue training prepares Nashville firefight­ ers. Aaron Saari FFA advisor and science teacher for Maple Valley Schools is named Teacher of the Year” by the y Eaton Conservation Board of Directors and the Greater Lansing Adventist School. “I grew up in the UP in Ironwood, on a [200-acre] farm,” said Saari. “I have a love for natural resources, hunting, fishing. This area reminds me of the 'people there — people who love being outside.” Local heavy metal band Condition:Critical, comprised The 12th annual Classic Car Show rolls into Nashville Father’s Day weekend. of students at Maple Valley Classic cars of all makes and models line Main Street. Organizers say 192 vehicles High School, competes in Grand Rapids, performs in registered for the event. Kay Marsh, grand marshal for the 72nd annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is presented a plaque and corsage by Gene Fisher. Thunder on the Grand in College Goal Sunday is Hastings and at Planet Rock held at Maple Valley High in Battle Creek. School. The nationwide pro­ February gram offers help in filing the Nearly 20 residents march FAFSA, a required form to in to the Nashville Village receive federal strident aid. Council meeting to protest a Maple Valley sends 25 stuproposed ordinance dealing dents to the Barry County with medical marijuana. The Youth Leadership Summit. group was led by Tony Green Youth leaders were chalwho opened a marijuana clin- lenged to take proactive stances in promoting healthy ic on Main Street. Jason Cook of Nashville choices and avoiding alcohol scores a 300 game at Char and drug use. Lanes in Charlotte. This came Maple Valley FFA sponshortly after setting a goal to sors the regional competition, reach the mark some time in 2012. See YEAR IN REVIEW, pg. 2 Weird weather year is one for the books by Bonnie Mattson StaffWriter While residents nervously enjoyed summer-like tem­ peratures in March — which did ultimately lead to the demise of most of the state’s tree fruit crops — the brown lawns and fields ofwithered, curling com plants every­ where may have caused more local concern. In a year of extreme high temperatures, rainfall, though sporadic, ended up only about three inches less than normal, said Dave McIntyre, at' the National Climatological Hastings Weatherstation. The irregular rainfall, cou­ pled with the extreme heat however, meant the water evaporated before it could get into the ground, leaving the area drier than normal. Farmers and consumers Nashville group planning Snow Ball on New Year’s Eve by Shari Carney StaffWriter A Snow Ball will be held in the gymnasium of Kellogg School in Nashville New Year’s Eve, said organizer Shirley Dexter of the Nashville Area Citizens Coalition. The Snow Ball dance will begin Monday at 8 p.m. and continue until 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. The dance, is free to the public and open to families, singles or cou­ ples. Participants are encour­ aged to wear retro clothing from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Children must be accompanied by adults. Donations will be accept­ ed to provide more family­ friendly activities. Also, a collection of non-perishable food items will be taken to restock the food pantry at Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. NACC has sponsored a variety of activities since it was founded earlier this fall, including Nash Bash at Halloween, a Christmas lighting sing-along and bazaar, complete with Holly Trolley rides and Santa Claus. For. more information on the Snow Ball or NACC, or if interested in helping, call Dexter, 517-852-0276. alike were concerned over the possible fallout ofthe dry weather on crops and food prices. The U.S. Drought Monitor recorded that 82 percent of the state was experiencing abnormal dryness as of July 17. Even the arrival of the Barry County Fair, which annually tends to bring at least one epic storm, remained dry and brown due to dead grass. While the last severe drought in Michigan was experienced in 1988, farmers have faced serious crop issues due to- below normal rainfall several times throughout the state’s histo­ ryThe Lakewood News reported in its July 14 issue that local farmer Tim Spitzley was concerned with the lack ofrain. Spitzley said soybeans are a little more tolerant of dry weather, but the com would need rain in the near future or farmers could face losses of up to 50 percent. Shortly after the story ran, the area experienced moder­ ate rain. According to Spitzley, rain in late July and early August, along with the genetic hybrid com and beans brought local crops back to within normal har­ vest ranges. “The soybeans were resilient,” said Spitzley. “We had one of our best yields ever. It wasn’t our best com harvest, but it was probably in the top five. I believe it had a lot to do with the time­ ly rain we got late in the summer, and the genetic hybrids we use.” Spitzley said the consen­ sus among local farmers was surprise at how well the crops survived the drought. Tim Marlin, grain manag­ er for Caledonia Farmers Elevator, agreed with . See WEATHER, page 5 In This Issue • Second annual Generosity Celebration planned Feb. 8 • Band program ushersin Christmas • Handful of local athletes reached state finals in 2012 • Da Capo to appear at conference; choirs sing of Christmas season �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 29, 2012 YEAR IN REVIEW, continued from page 1 A Black Hawk Med Evac helicopter lands at Maple Valley High School to commemorate Veterans Day. Veterans and students have the opportunity to tour the helicopter and ask questions of the crew. sends 22 members: Jacob Ramey, Jaime Curth, Bailey Weiler, Marcum Terpening, Meghann Bignail, Elizabeth Rushford, Lindy Rose, Linsy Rushford, Keila Hamilton, Jenniffer Porter, Chloe Babcock, Nicole Porter, McLain Morehouse, Travis Rockwell, Jadelyn Stewart, Sydney Denton, Samantha Denton, Thomas Harris, Tyler Keijes, Brian Wells, Sam Bonney and Matthew Scott. Curth receives a gold rat­ ing for extemporaneous pub­ lic speaking advancing to the state level. The musical “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” is in production at Maple Valley High School. Band boosters give the band room a facelift with fresh paint, new blinds on the windows a new bell cab­ inet and curtains. Meghann Zank is named the 2012 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival queen; Josh Pierce and Jack Semrau the court includes Gretchen and police officer Mike Hakenjos, Yulanda Sheridan Shapley. Vermontville Township and Shennondoah Fighter. Seniors Megan Hosey and Library reduces hours due to Clint Franklin are named a loss of revenue. The Revue holds auditions winter homecoming queen for “The Music Man Jr.” and king. Fuller Street pairs up read­ The Vermontville Village Council appoints Charles ing buddies who share origi­ Viele, Ester Dunham and nal poetry and illustrations Richard Dunham to the zon­ with younger buddies. ing board. Rep. Mike Callton joins Superintendent Ronna lawmakers in taking a plunge Steel remains at the helm of to raise funds for Special Maple Valley Schools in a Olympics. unanimous decision made by March the school board. MEAP Al Snedegar of scores show improvements Vermontville receives the for the district. Michigan Pork Producers Raises are approved for Association Distinguished Nashville village employees Service Award for lifelong at 5 percent for full-time efforts in promoting the pork employees Clerk Cathy industry. Lentz, Department of Public Pam Tava is named coor­ Works Supervisor Scott dinator for Navigate, the Decker and Police Chief Barry County Local College Jerry Schray. A 3 percent Access Network program. increase was given to Lois Tava will assist seniors in Elliston, DPW employees making post-secondary plans. Nashville Village President Frank Dunham is arrested for operating while intoxicated. Dunham finds support from Trustee Mary Coll in a village council meeting. “We’ve all read the Banner [front cover story Hastings Banner, March 8 edition] We all make mis­ takes. We support you, we are your extended family and we’re here for you,” said Coll. The remaining council members were silent. Dunham takes a plea and apologizes in the court. “I am regretful and sorry that I put myself in this posi­ tion, your Honor,” Dunham told Barry County Judge Michael Schipper. Alexis Smith, from the Maple Valley Class of 2000, Out with the old flags and in with the new isn’t as easy as it may seem. Deegan Mason, member of Cub Scout Troop 649, helps the troop remove and replace 300plus flags. lives her dream as a radio/television personality in Dallas. “It doesn’t matter where you’re from, it’s what you’re made of,” said Smith. Maple Valley FFA brings home state awards from the 84th Michigan FFA conven­ tion at Michigan State University. Jaime Curth takes first place in the extem­ poraneous public speaking contest and advances to the national level. Shirley Harmon resigns as clerk for the Village of Vermontville to become clerk in Potterville. Amy Jo Kinyon serves in the position and Judy temporarily, Mohler is named deputy Max Wilson (left) and Josh Pierce, firefighters with the Nashville Fire Department, are dragged to shore during a thin-ice rescue training in January. clerk. Maple Valley Academy, a combined kindergarten and first grade class, is in devel­ opment. Superintendent Steel begins talk of develop­ ing a cyber school to address the needs of home schoolers, adult completion programs and alternative offerings for the non-traditional student. A Hoops and Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser at Fuller Street raises $4,703 for the American Heart Association. Police Chief Jerry Schray is reappointed as chief of police by the Nashville Village Council in an annual review. Bernie Hickey from Nashville is a member of the MSU Class of 19771 Hfckey was selected to give the keynote address to Michigan State University’s Agriculture and Technology graduates. “My dad has always set such a great example for us kids with his hard work and dedication,” said daughter, Tracy Hickey Nelson, “He works harder than anyone I know.” A Maple Valley Schools bus driver is falsely accused of texting while driving when a photograph taken by a student is sent to WOOD TV 8. Steel said in a follow­ up interview with the Maple Valley News that she had received threatening phone calls from parents over the incident. Further investiga­ tion revealed that the driver texted while the bus was completely stopped. 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Fw a Uwe �Just Say As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 29, 2012 — age FFA member Jaime Curth wins a bronze award at the National Convention in Indianapolis in extemporaneous speaking. She is pictured with Maple Valley FFA Advisor Aaron Saari (left) and a representative from Farm Bureau. SN SN Continued from previous page treasurer for the village of used by The Center for Vermontville for 44 years. Michigan to send to legisla­ “Being treasurer was tors et for thpe fguture of educa Lakewood High School, ask­ absolutely marvelous,” said made for the future of educa­ tion. ing for assistance, due to the Marsh. Valley Rally organizer The 72nd annual unruly behavior of students Lori McNeill throws support Vermontville Maple Syrup on the bus. A free tutoring program to the Nashville Classic Car Festival gets off to a runnin g spearheaded by Roger Show, expanding the annual start with a 5K. Monday after the syrup Trowbridge and volunteers is event over several days. “As organizers continue to festival, Independent Bank in its fourth year at Fuller Street and the junior/senior rally and enthusiastically in Vermontville is robbed. A grow the events ofthis week­ suspect is apprehended en high school. Ih «ii»SZ ZfScii end for the benefit of local route to Charlotte and found Literacy night and reading u^1i merchants, residents and the to have the cash in the vehi­ lock-in are held at Fuller r®* u^1 Street Elementary for March entire Maple Valley commu­ cle. May is Reading Month. The air is nity, it seems appropriate to Maple Valley Schools now identify this special filled with quiet as 130-plus children read favorite books weekend as the Valley begin labor negotiations. Lower enrollments add to the and rest on blankets and pil­ Rally,” said McNeill. a lows Skits, singing, acrobatics district’s deficit woes. brought from home. “During the school .year, Everyone who participated Hula-hoops and more were Some ofthe talents delayed we gained'* 75stod^hts but left ^if^^eq^bpolps,, 179,” said Ron Ohler is placed on the at the first Fuller’s Got lost ■W na. Talent show. The auditorium • Superintendent Ronna Steel. zoning board in Nashville. Fuller Street Elementary An anonymous donor at Maple Valley High School “R Wiiritfo receives 67 iPads made posgives,$|Q#QOQ-tw? matchingt) ^^as filled for the event. ®IW«bJ| funds donation to Building Ar -controversial—events— - sible-by-TitleT money:----center known as Liberty Vermontville Village Unlimited Growth and tafajfa Square, to be housed at the Council opts to appoint a Sustainability. BUGS, under sit tai the direction of Rose Heaton former Michigan Magnetics clerk as opposed to lettin g .taha!M and Amy Jo Kinyon, is building, meets opposition at the residents elect one. the Vermontville Village Efforts to stop the appoint­ housed at Kellogg School. tyiibfapi j ment by means of a signature Students and staff at Council meeting. “I don’t think a residential drive fails. Maple Valley High School Maple Valley High WL iMfeWa raise $3,000 for cancer area is the place for it,” said Ron Carpenter. "... There are School names its top 10 sen­ L ita’ite research. n Tuyfficfcy IM Maple Valley Cub Scout certain things I don’t want to iors for the class of 2012: F Hrtstadtrhajs Kolt Ewing, Taylor Gorr, Pack 649 holds its annual see there.” Facade work begins in Austin Chuhak, Dale White, Pinewood Derby. Five boys, U bw’ AM^VilejSWi' Alex Bryzju, Jayson St. Nashville on- three proper­ Jennifer Whitaker, Caleb John, Bryce Corey, Tailsin ties: Court-Side Custom Walker, Casey Eldridge, Printing and Garret Smith, Chloe df Ifltil! VanVleck and Colton Screen Embroidery, Step N ’ Time Babcock and Ashley Weiler. Gibson, advance to regional JDance Studio and Great A grant of $109,990 is jjijiijffliiiaif® competition. Northern Bowhunting awarded to the Village of April Vermontville for a lagoon ipin^d^ Kay Marsh is named Company. Maple Valley Schools study. The grant was from grand marshal for the host a community conversa­ the Michigan Department of nttiitilW*; Vermontville Maple Syrup 6’'33 Festival. Marsh served as tion. Data gathered will be Environmental Quality. hSf RftS r n Ba §88 88 Students (from left) Brennon Russell, Kyle Mishler and Kyahsondra Fletcher in Jeff Seavolt s building trades class at Maple Valley High School construct a bridge that will span Quaker Brook in Nashville. Spc. Nate Racine of Vermontville is deployed on a second tour of duty in Afghanistan. Of his first deployment Racine said, “We were 15 to 20 miles west of where [Osama] Bin Laden was killed.” Nashville Village Trustee Rod Scramlin moves out of the village limits. His is the first of four resignations of council members in the village. Gary White continues a barrage of accusations against council members. “Have you done justice with the village dollars?” asks White. “I don’t think so.” , The third annual Excellence Awards in high school musical theater are held at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center. Maple Valley students won three awards: Dale White wins honorable mention for best leading actor for his por­ trayal of Lawrence in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels;” Dyllan McNamara wins best sup­ porting actor for the role of Freddy in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels;” and best ensemble/chorus is present­ ed to Maple Valley for “The Wedding Singer.” Controversy has swirled in theuvillage of (Nashville amidst rumors of discord between Police Chief Jerry Schray and Officer Mike Shapley. Shapley remains on the Nashville Police Department by a 4-3 vote May 10 of village council members. Boy Scout Troop 649 replaces cemetery flags that honor veterans. Amidst an outcry from cit­ izens, the Maple Valley Board of Education votes unanimously to privatize custodians as a result of a See YEAR IN REVIEW), pa^e 8 nsd J aliifflp96 Lentz family members (from left) Leona (wife of Carl Jr.) Carl Jr. and Cathy (married to Leona and Carl’s son, Alan) admire a portrait of Lelia Lentz during Art on the Lawn at Putnam District Library. The portrait was done by Louise Williamson Roe, Leila’s daughter and Carl’s sister. (Carl Jr. died Sept. 3, at the age of 87). 35$ Jack andJudy, along with all oftheir employees want to wish you the Merriest Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We hope to serve you with the same cheerfor all ofthe New Year! Thank You, Jack & Judy Open New Year's Eve & Day 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Commencement ceremonies for the Maple Valley High School Class of 2012 are moved indoors to the gymnasium due to threatening weather. (Photo by Jody Franklin) Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! Jack & Judy s Country Kettle Cafe 113 N. Main Nashville 852-9700 �Page 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 29, 2012 Holly Schaeffer honored Second annual Generosity by Michigan Farm Bureau Celebration planned Feb. 8 winners will be announced For extraordinary contri­ during National Agriculture butions to the promotion and Week, the third week in education efforts of Eaton March 2013. County Farm Bureau, sci­ In recent years, Tirrell ence teacher and hobby Farms of Charlotte has host­ farmer Holly Schaeffer has ed a Spring Fling with the been named Michigan Fann help of the county Farm Bureau’s Volunteer of the Bureau. Schaeffer helped Month for December, said coordinate the event, its Jason Jaekel, in a press learning stations and volun­ release from Michigan Farm teers "teaching the county’s Bureau issued Dec. 21. young people about baby Since joining Eaton animals? milking and more. County Farm Bureau in “Holly has been instru­ 2007, Jaekel said Schaeffer mental in the success of our has been an integral part of Promotion and Education the organization by taking the lead in the county’s pro­ Holly Schaeffer has activities in Eaton County,” motion and education efforts been named Michigan wrote the nominator. “Her in 2008 and being a key play­ Farm Bureau’s Volunteer dedication is unparalleled, and we are lucky to have her er in the successful develop­ of the Month. on our team.” ment and implementation of In addition, Schaeffer is an numerous programs, includ­ weren’t available, Jaekel said ing Farm Bureau Day at the Schaeffer and husband, Ken active member of the Special fair, the annual elementary Poff, spent countless hours Thomapple Community Action Group. poster contest, Spring Fling maintaining the exhibits. Eaton Farm The group discusses agriculCounty and annual National Bureau hosts an annual tural issues and policy. Agriculture Week activities. Schaeffer organized edu­ poster contest for students in Schaeffer has also served on cational exhibits, such as the kindergarten through third the county’s policy developFarm Bureau’s petting bam, grade. Each year, Schaeffer ment committee and helped for the Eaton County Fair organizes the contest by coordinate efforts for Farm Farm choosing a theme. Bureau’s representation in and coordinated Bureau, Day,'' including . free’ Educational materials and the Frontier Days parade September in admission .for members' and lesson plans accompany Con- every their families. She organized test guidelines, encouraging Charlotte. As a full-time high school volunteers to help with the teachers to educate students Farm Bureau tent, the petting about agriculture and where teacher in the Battle Creek bam and other educational food comes from. The con­ school system, Schaeffer has exhibits throughout the fair- test entries are judged at a dedicated her life to educagrounds. When volunteers regular board meeting, and tion through both her work and volunteer efforts, Jaekel said, graciously donating her time and talents to make a difference in the lives of oth­ ers. The Place to Gofor Professional- Styling Schaeffer and Poff live on MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN a 115-acre farm near Charlotte where they grow HAIR STYLING & NAILS lettuce, com, beans and hay. Open Wednesday - Friday The couple also maintains as S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd. many as a dozen beehives throughout the year, selling 1-517-852-9481 honey to a local coffee shop. (Dianas <Ptace Please note our special HOLIDAY HOURS: Plans on the second annu­ al John Gaedert Generosity Celebration with a mission to raise funds for Charlotte area nonprofit organizations are underway, said promoters Donald Sovey and Christi Dutcher. Fundraising began in December and will continue in January, culminating in a public celebration event Friday, Feb; 8, 2013. This event carries- the name of John Gaedert because of the selfless and significant spirit of generosity he continuous­ ly practiced in the promotion of collaboration and cooper­ ation in Charlotte and all of Eaton County, said Dutcher. “John Gaedert demon­ strated to all of us that chal­ lenging times truly are opportunities. His fierce determination to encourage, educate and support entre­ preneurs as they took a chance on their dreams should motivate all of us to patronize our local business­ es and support our local non­ profits,” said Dutcher, a Charlotte business owner. Can Do will serve as the coordinator ofthe event. The goal is to raise enough funds to establish the Eaton County Community Foundation — Charlotte1 Generosity Fund, an endowment fund to which nonprofit organizations in the Charlotte area with a charita­ ble purpose can apply to for support. The Eaton County Community Foundation is a component fund of the Capital Region Community Foundation, a 501 (3)c public charity. The culminating celebra­ tion will feature music and dancing by the Don Sovey Quintet. Hot hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be pro­ vided. Tickets will go on sale after Jan. 1 and locations for ticket sales will be announced in December. Initial event donors may support the project with donations ranging from the region.” Throughout his life, Gaedert received honors and awards from every comer beginning with the Jaycees Young Man of the Year; chamber awards, including the Community Cornerstone, Excellence and E Awards; and Rotary’s Clyde A. Fulton Community Pride Award. But, those awards were not the motivation for John Gaedert’s legacy Gaedert, said Sovey. He of giving lives on, and the believed in celebrating the present Charlotte, honoring community is invited to the the past, but most important­ second annual Generosity ly working toward the poten­ Celebration, scheduled for tial ofthe future. Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Gaedert understood the necessity of collaboration to Contributor level of $25 to create sustainability and that resulted in the Platinum Circle at. philosophy $10,000 or more. Make events, projects and organichecks payable to ECCF - zations ranging from the forCharlotte Generosity Fund, mation of the Can Do organ­ PO Box 294, Charlotte, MI ization to a home, auto and 48813. Gifts to the fund are RV exposition for Eaton County. tax-deductible, said Sovey. “John has practiced a “An event to benefit the entire community could not ‘give back’ philosophy in his be more appropriately named business life that is embed­ than the John Gaedert ded with all aspects of his Generosity organization and community Annual Celebration,” said Joe Pray, life. If everyone emulated committee member. “During this approach, we truly his lifetime, John’s support­ would be the most generous ive handprint was on every community in America,” nonprofit in the Charlotte said Vince Ferris, business area, as well as the business owner. community throughout the Member FDIC ATM and Online Banking is available 24 Hours a Day! 06799093 Hint®* ipjSli fiil nisi* afctoli rfidfe Swi onsjp ‘Seal gSillSI Mk tails CALENDAR OF EVENTS I Hi Disi isii i ah Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Extension Office closed for New Year’s holi- Dec. 31 day. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Jan. 3 Jan. 8 4-H Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Pro Auto in Hastings. Jan. 11-13 MSU Horsemen’s Weekend, MSU Pavilion. Jan. 14 4-H Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry Community Enrichment Center. Jan. 15 FaifMarket Bird Orders due to Kay Booth. Jan. 16 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry Community Enrichment Center. Jan. 17 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. i M I Kith Mu । -nil I M Tat-Mil Slkl i Si Tuesday, January 1st New Year’s Day - CLOSED Hastings City Bank is* f^jj I. a®s Monday, December 31st New Year’s Eve Day - Close at 5 pm HastingsCityBank.com u* • 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 T8T (517)852-9712 GODi JW s § s Scot, A. Daniels § 9200EM-79Hwy.Nashville 06768230__________________ s For Rent Call for Maple Valley classified ads Phone 945-9554 orl-800-879-7085 anytime! Business Services RAILSIDE MINI STOR-BASEMENT WATERAGE: 5 sizes plus warehouse PROOFING: PROFESSIOspace available. Call M-66 NAL BASEMENT SERV­ Tire (616)374-1200 ICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free estiPets mates. (517)290-5556. WEIMERANER wSC PUPS BORN October 5th, ready to HASTINGS BANNER SUBgo. Gray ghost, blue colors. SCRIPTIONS: Phone $150 (269)948-9493 (269)945-9554. Al �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 29, 2012 — Page 5 H<E4 THER, continued from page 1 Spitzley. Overall, the yields were above expectations due to the drought conditions. Marlin attributed the out­ come to genetics ofthe seeds used. Tree fruits, however, were nearly non-existent in the state. Hot temperatures in March caused buds on fruit trees to blossom, only to be toy County killed by normal belowfreezing temperatures in April. The winter of 2011-12 saw only 48 inches of snow, compared to a normal 70 inches for the area, said McIntyre. Local thermometers reached below zero one day the entire winter — Jan. 20, C~ommission on Agi.ng M..enu when the temperature regis­ tered minus-one degree. March had five days of 80 degrees or above tempera­ tures, the warmest being March 21 at 87 degrees. The Barry County pears, bun. Delton - Reminiscence. month also saw many days in Commission on Aging Thursday, Jan. 3 - Hastings the mid to upper 70s. Menu and Activities Home Delivered - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; On May 28, temperatures Friendship Sites Hearty Menu Music with Celia 10:30 a.m. reached 91 degrees, the first Congregate Menu Monday, Dec. 31 Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. above-90-degree day record­ Monday, Dec. 31 COA Closed. New Year Nashville - TV Time. ed for the year. But it would­ COA Closed. New Year Holiday. No Meal Delivery. Friday, Jan. 4- Exercise 9 n’t be the last. Holiday. No Meal Delivery. Tuesday, Jan. 1 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Model June saw four days of 90 Tuesday, Jan. 1 COA Closed. Happy New Railroad 10 a.m. Woodland or above temperatures, with COA Closed. Happy New Year. No Meal Delivery. Visiting. a high reaching 96 degrees Year. No Meal Delivery. Wednesday, Jan. 2 June 28. Wednesday, Jan. 2 Hamburger, baked beans, Temperatures soared even Hamburger, cream ofbroc- broccoli, orange, bun. higher in July, with 17 days coli soup, potato wedges, Thursday, Jan. 3 of above 90 degrees. orange, bun. Alaskan stuffed salmon, by Pastor Glenn Branham The highest temperature Thursday, Jan. 3 wild rice, cauliflower, peas Nashville Assembly ofGod of the year was reached July Alaskan stuffed salmon, and carrots, banana. “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will A blood drive will be held 6, which had a recording of wild rice, broccoli, peas and Friday, Jan. 4 never pass away. No one knows about that day or hour, not 102 degrees, said McIntyre. carrots, banana. Lasagna, com, green Thursday, Jan. 3, at Grace even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the July 5 saw a temperature of Community Church in Friday, Jan. 4 beans, pineapple. Father.” (Matthew 24:35-36) 100 degrees. Nashville, from 1 to 6:45 Beef hot dog, potato salad, Activities Calendar There seems to be no end to those willing to attempt pre­ August had only six days green beans, peaches, bun. Monday, Dec. 31 - New p.m. dictions of the end. The scores of such predictions through Donors must be at least 17 of above 90 degrees, reach­ Year’s Eve. COA Closed. the centuries — all wrong — never seem too daunting for years old, be in reasonably ing a high early with 95 Home Delivered 1Happy New Year! newcomers to have their go. Don’t you wonder what makes degrees Aug. 3. Cold Menu Tuesday, Jan. 1 - New good health, weigh a mini­ a person think they have figured it out when all others have Snowfall in the winter of Monday, Dec. 31 Year’s Day. COA Closed. mum of 110 pounds and not failed? This brings a few considerations to mind. have donated blood in the 2012-13 has been light, as COA Closed. New Year C< elebrate 2013! past 56 days.. First, I have never supposed my genius so great above well. A dusting on Christmas Holiday. No Meal Delivery. Wednesday, Jan. 2 The church is located at that of my peers. Those who attempt to set dates reveal an Eve provide somewhat of a Tuesday, Jan. 1 1Hastings - Music with Sam; inflated sense of self above all others who have tried. None white Christmas for area res­ COA Closed. Happy New 1Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. 8950 E. M-79 Highway, just west of Nashville. seem to wrestle with the questions, “Why do I think I have idents. As of Dec. 24, Year. No Meal Delivery. unlocked the door?” or “What makes me so certain?” They McIntyre said just 1 3/4 Wednesday, Jan. 2 suppose they are the darling of heaven, given the keys to inches of snow had fallen — Cottage cheese, potato unlock the secrets ofthe universe. two-tenths of an inch in salad, citrus sections, granola Second, I actually believe the words of Jesus over my October, and 1 1/2 inches on bar. own suppositions and those ofmy peers. Jesus clearly said, Christmas Eve. No snow was Thursday, Jan. 3 226 Main St Na&huilfe “No man [person] knows ...” (Safe to conclude that recorded in the month of Chicken salad, pickled includes Mayans.) Anyone claiming such insight is plainly November. beets, peaches, bun. ^ou misled. Let’s trust the Lord with the “last day.” Between two and three Friday, Jan. 4 Third, this latest group, the Mayan calendar alarrni^ts, ,,ijiphps..0f,£9£)w _,^ejl;i.in >t|ie Braunschwfeiger irid "Swiss ‘' have a better excuse than most others. They do not profess area Wednesday, Dec. 26, cheese, baked beans, sliced the Christian faith and did not claim to base their prediction and more snow was expected on biblical prophecies. We are right to question their at press time. expertise in all things Mayan. This* event sheds light on Matters’ inability fb4iX6rf>r«tiM;ryiiiiaopUie feroc­ ity of the Mayan’s predictions — or "both. Since the Mayans can’t weigh in on the discussion, let’s focus on those who misread and misled based on faulty assump­ * 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 * tions. For the record, I have a lot of calendars — none claim to be prophetic — each has a ‘final’ entry. Fourth, what the Bible says about the end pushes the actual date back considerably. Visit your local church for WE WORK ALL WINTER. Becky; Cheryl and Angie more information. THE . i,liH,ji Fifth, we are to live ready for Jesus to come every day — until He comes. We will know when “it’s over.” Until then, work to please the One who is both Time-Keeper and TV ANTENNAS &TOWERS INSTALLED & REPAIRED! Time-Maker. and Schedule of Events From the Pulpit The end of the world? Blood drive will be Jan. 3 Ucutl Street Salon °fVisfiing a ^onderfuC Call for Maple Valley ads iftataod&e: [ItaiaiWaWMi Antenna Men 517852-1757 www.theantennamen.com • 269-967-8241 ifota®feW~ tUtoWIMskn^ vsr-xto'.*^ LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 10 a.mm. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 11a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting ............ 7 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... P.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. ........... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship ..6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service .......... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service........................ 9 a.m. Sunday School............... 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) 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 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 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service....... ..................11 P.M. Service........ .................... 6 Wed. Service ...... ..........7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 run. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship ............................... 9:45 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ............. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR NANCY BITTERLING At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 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 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER RICHARD ALTINE 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 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. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 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 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, 2:00 p.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 �age - Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 29, 2012 Maple Valley band program ushers in Christmas Director Dennis Vanderhoef readies the band for the annual Christmas concert. We would like to thank those who donated gift cards to us for Christmas! The Maple Valley concert band, under the direction of Dennis Vanderhoef, performs during a community Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 9. The Maple Valley junior high band played a Christmas concert at the high school auditorium Sunday, Dec. 9. We were amazed at your generosity and pray that you will be blessed by your kindness! With much love & appreciation. Kyle, Leslie, Gavin & Alexis Booher V 06799389 The Maple Valley sixth grade band performs at a community concert Sunday, Dec. 06799247 ‘xThcmk QJ ou.. Serving you and taking care of your financial needs has been a pleasure. We look forward to seeing you in 2013. Seated: Anita, Nicole, Lara; Back: Cathy, Dawn, Jane EATON SAVINGS 9 Maple Valley School’s band program, under the direction of Dennis Vanderhoef, presented an annual holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 9 in the high school gymnasium. Leading offthe four bands was the sixth grade playing “Good King Wenceslas,” performance with “Stars and Stripes Forever,” “Great Songs of Christmas,” “Christmas Music for Winds,” and “Sleigh Ride.” Refreshments were pro­ vided by the Maple Valley Band Boosters. Thank you for your support this past year. year We look forward to many more years of helping with your custom embroidery and silk screening needs. Serving personal and business needs since 2007. ” U Phares. Lori, Sherry & Karl *• FEDERAL LOGO DIGITIZING CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTING AWARDS & ENGRAVING SEWING & ALTERATIONS BANK SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY 109 S. Main Street ■ Nashville ■ 517-852-1830 “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” “Jingle Bells” and “Regal March.” The junior high band played “Let it Snow” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” “Jingle Bells” was the selection of the jazz band. The concert band closed the 117 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE 517-852-9207 court-slde@sbcglobal.net Winter Hours Starting Jan. 2nd: Mon.-Fri. 10-5; Open Later by Appt. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 29, 2012 —Page 7 This classic cheese plate includes three milks — cow, goat and sheep — each somewhat mild in their category, ensuring all your guests a most pleasant taste experience. ■ Jarlsberg, a semi-soft cow’s milk cheese with a mellow-nutty, slightly sweet flavor. ■ Woolwich Dairy, a triple creme goat brie with light earthy notes and luscious buttery finish. ■ Garcia Baquero, a traditional Spanish Man ch ego sheep’s milk cheese from La Mancha. For more, visit www.JarlsbergUSA.com. Fig and Toasted Nut Rolls add a touch of distinction to cheese plates. ■ Made with sweet, dark purple California Mission Figs, a hint ofcitrus and herbs and stuffed with toasted nuts, this no­ bake recipe is simple elegance at its best. ■ Golden, slightly nutty-flavored Calimyma Figs are another versatile recipe ingredient, adding sweetness and . texture to a wide variety ofdishes. ■ California Dried ^ig§/bursting vvitli '* sweet fruit flavor, are available all year around. For more, visit www.ValleyFig.com. tTOLIDAY BITES FAMILY FEATURES osting a holiday party? Add some magic to the festivities with these enticing bites. The cheese and fruit plate is simple yet stylish and acts as a tantalizing table centerpiece. The appetizers — stuffed and studded with luscious bits of fig, cheese and seasonal spices — are the perfect party size. Fig and Toasted Nut Roll Makes 28 to 30 servings 14 ounces Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid Mission Figs (2 cups) 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon or orange zest 2/3 cup toasted, blanched whole almonds, toasted walnut pieces, roasted marcona almonds (without skins) or roasted mixed nuts without peanuts Fig, Beef and Olive Empanaditas Makes 28 to 30 empanaditas 1/2 1/3 1/3 2 1 1/3 2 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/2 1/4 3 1 pound lean (15 percent fat) ground beef cup finely chopped green bell pepper cup finely chopped yellow onion cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed cup chopped stemmed Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid Figs cup finely chopped pimento-stuffed olives tablespoons tomato paste teaspoons ground cumin teaspoons dried crumbled oregano to 1 teaspoon hot sauce teaspoon salt refrigerated piecrusts for 9-inch pie (1 1/2 packages, 14.1 ounces EACH) egg* lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add beef, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often and crumbling meat into small pieces, until meat is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and stir in figs, olives, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, hot sauce and salt. Blend well. Cool. Preheat oven to 375°F. Let dough rest at room temperature 15 minutes. Working with one pie­ crust at a time, unfold dough on lightly floured surface. With 3 1/2-inchround cookie cutter, cut out 8 dough circles from each crust. (Save dough scraps; combine and roll to cut out 6 additional dough circles.) Brush rim ofeach circle with beaten egg. Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of a circle and fold to make a half-moon shape. Press edge to seal; flute edge ifdesired. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Brush tops with egg mixture. Bake I sheet at a time for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Remove and discard fig stems. Cut figs into quarters. Place in bowl offood processor with lemon or orange zest, and process until figs are finely chopped and form a paste, stopping to scrape bowl once or twice as needed. Turn fig mixture out ofbowl onto a piece of parchment paper. Ifnuts are large, cut into halves or quarters. Work nuts into fig mixture, distributing evenly and covering nuts completely with fig mixture. Form mixture into a compact 8-inch-long log. Wrap parchment paper around log, folding in ends to seal. Place in a plastic bag and seal bag. Chill for 12 to 24 hours. To serve, unwrap and cut with sharp knife into thin (about 1/4-inch) slices. Serve with cheese. Stuffed Fondue Meatballs with Fig Honey Balsamic Glaze Makes 18 meatballs 1 large head garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rings 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons sweet Riesling wine (or balsamic vinegar) 1/4 teaspoon EACH salt and pepper 1/2 pound EACH ground pork sausage and ground beef 1 tablespoon Fig Honey Balsamic Glaze mixed with 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt, pepper and allspice (or nutmeg) 1 1 1/2-ounce piece ofJarlsberg, cut into 18 1/2-inch cubes Make Fig Honey Balsamic Glaze (recipe follows). Pre­ heat oven to 375°F. Cut across the top ofgarlic head, then place cut side up in heavy aluminum foil. Pour olive oil over exposed cloves, before enclosing garlic in foil, and place in oven to bake 45 minutes. Place onion rings in a baking dish. Toss with 1 table­ spoon each olive oil and wine (or balsamic vinegar); sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake 45 minutes at 375°F. At 1/2-hour mark, toss onion rings with 1 tablespoon more wine (or balsamic). When garlic and onions are cool enough to handle, remove garlic cloves from skins and combine with onion in food processor, pulsing to coarse-chop to produce 1/2 cup. Reserve 1/4 cup for another use. In large mixing bowl, gently combine pork sausage and beef with glaze plus 1/4 cup roasted garlic/onion mixture. Using 1 tablespoon measure to scoop meat (a 1 -ounce portion), place Jarlsberg cube in center before shaping into 1 1/4-inch-sized meatballs. Place meatballs about 2 inches apart on foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Transfer meatballs into small serve­ style baking dish and drizzle with remaining glaze. Fig Honey Balsamic Glaze 1/2 1/2 1/4 8 1 1/4 1 3 cup honey cup water cup balsamic vinegar Calimyrna dried figs, stemmed and quartered tablespoon light brown sugar teaspoon allspice (or nutmeg) sprig fresh rosemary sprigs fresh thyme In saucepan, mix honey with water, vinegar, figs, brown sugar and allspice. Simmer on very low heat about 45 minutes — adding rosemary and thyme for last 15 — until liquid is reduced to half (the consistency ofmolasses). Remove herbs before separating liquid glaze from figs. You should have generous 1/4 cup. Note: Process figs until smooth and, ifyou’d like, add reserved 1/4 cup onion/garlic mixture. Use as a spread, or add to stews and sauces. �Page 8 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, December 29, 2012 YEAR IN REVIEW, continued from page 3 $600,000 budget deficit. “We have to make adjust­ ments like any family,” said Board President April Heinze. “We have to be good stewards of public funds.” “That is money back into the classroom,” added board finance chair Tim Burd. Barry Roscoe ofNashville bags a rare albatross, also known as a double eagle, at Mulberry Fore Golf Course. An albatross is considered more rare than a hole-in-one. A pilot program, Maple Valley Academy, reaches the required number of student enrollment to launch. The first class df combined kindergarten and first grade students will be comprised of 28 first graders and 25 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Meghann Zank and her court ride on the kindergartners under co­ queen’s float during the festival parade in April. Pictured are (from left) Shennondoah teachers Amy Billings and Fighter, Zank, Yulanda Sheridan and Gretchen Hakenjos. Heather Brass. weather. Jacque Kathy Sheldon, a certified Maple Valley woods class Steel to the Maple Valley ening students Dakota Gross, Board of Education at its Magdaleno, college advisor, public accountant with gives the commencement Walker, Fluke and Sheldon Austin Gonser, Mac Perkins, monthly meeting. The cuts address. The Maple Valley in Hastings, is hired by the Lucas Gurski, Drew Johnson include $57,000 by combin­ ing the special education Memorial Scholarship Village of Vermontville to and Dustin Russell win awards in Michigan director position with ele­ Foundation awards $32,000 reconcile the clerks and trea­ surer’s books. Industrial and Technology mentary principal; $20,000 to graduates. “Find what you love. Be a Superintendent Ronna Education Society at region­ reduction of central office help; $34,750 elimination of leader,” said Magdaleno. Steel proposes a cyber al and state levels. Honors night for Maple a high school secretary posi­ “Embrace the endeavors that school, Pathways Academy, Valley seniors yields awards tion; $18,000 in retirement await you,” said Magdaleno. to the Maple Valley Board of Speaker Jim Lockwood of Education. savings district wide, and scholarships. “Legislation has passed . ;j“¥ou can. do it,” said $93,000 elimination of one Lincoln Lake Camp for the elementary specials teacher baccalaureate service that makes it possible for H Superintendent Ronna Steel iri opening remarks; “you’re arid $55,820 from reduction encourages students to know out-of-state online schools to their worth. come in and educate our stu­ smart. Always seek knowl­ of four aides. The Maple Valley “You are special, unique, dents. We need to offer sim­ edge ... combine your intelli­ Alternative Education pro­ the salt of the earth. You will ilar opportunities,” said gence with hard work.” make the biggest difference Steel. Maple Valley alumni gram graduates 19 students. “I care about the choices .’’•Said Lockwood. Marcia IC/ §<?rarpiin > > is holds its annual banquet hon­ Maple Valley Teacher appointed to the Nashville oring the classes of 1962 and you made that brought you to H '1982T,hon Ured Quests are --j-j-j-J-i-j-g-^--i-.-q.elg--b-r-a--t-i-Qn,” said Amy Billings is named Village Council. Scramlin ,. educator’1\^^o,H^aa®i^^rtt' ci4eaeher of the' year by the replaces, her brother-in-law You are strong-willed indi- Charlotte Optimist Club. Rod Scramlin who had [unable to attend] and support ^staff recipient is Pat9i yiduals. You did it; Youj,t,t(BjlMngs,,^a§HS^lcs;t^d>Xr6gi a^^qo^q^PHl pi;ih©.viUagelim-, ** z ** ♦z"¥z* field of » rtf'th♦-rz"¥ez-*e school d»irtsf'tricts: its. McClelland; Commencement for 101 Charlotte, Potterville and Special education students June at Maple Valley are intro­ More budget cuts are pre­ seniors representing the Maple Valley. Diverting the spotlight, duced to work-based learn­ sented by Superintendent Maple Valley Class of 2012 is held indoors due to threat- Billings said of Maple ing due to the receipt of a Valley, ‘1 am impressed by grant for $30,900. the parents and the kids in “We send students into the the district. The parents des­ community to learn real perately want to be involved. skills in a real job setting,” • Tree Removal/Trimming », They are very receptive.” said teacher eacher Hillary (Buckets/Climbing) From a field of 13,000, Leatherman. Moo-Ville, s. • Storm Damage/Complete Clean-up Petty Officer Adam Myers is Good Time Pizza, L • Fall & Winter Discount/Free Estimates named Sailor of the Year for Vermontville Hardware, ’ • Fully Licensed • Inlured Maypprt Naval Station in Putnam District Library, Jacksonville, Fla. Myers’ Maple Valley school’s bus Call Josh Hulsebos parents live in Vermontville. garage and Courtside Embroidery and Screenprinting all participate in the program. Quaker Brook bridge in. Nashville receives a refur­ bishing thanks to the stu­ dents in Jeff Seavolt’s build­ ing trades classes and the work of volunteers. The bridge is part of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail that connects the villages of Nashville and Vermontville. Nashville’s 12th annual Classic Car show joins forces with the first Valley Rally for several days of activity. The car show is tra­ ditionally held the Saturday before Father’s Day. Top To Bottom Tree Service 269.9S4.6543 From our Nashvillefamily to yours... COBB WELL DRILLING & REPAIR We would like to thank all' of our valued customers for placing their trust in us in 2012. We look forward to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations in 2013. • • • • 7 Day Service Pumps Installed & Repaired Service On Submersible Pumps 2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair 30 Years Experience Estimates Available Hastings City Bank FDIC 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb Ml Uc. #1748 Thursday evening ushered in the first of Putnam Library’s Lyrics on the Lawn with a performance by the Blue Water Rockers. Friday is the start of a softball tourna­ ment, karaoke and fireworks. Saturday includes 192 regis­ tered cars, a 5K run, village­ wide yard sales, Art on the Lawn and pancakes at the fire bam. The artwork of Lelia Lentz, a former art and music teacher in the Nashville school system, is featured at Art on the Lawn. Son Carl Lentz Jr. was on hand to talk about his moth­ er, her work and the families ties to the Lentz Table Company. A few pieces of furniture were on display near the paintings. Blair Miller f Vermontville is awarded the Petoskey Prize rize for Environmental Leadership. He was selected for his lead­ ership on a 1.5-mile trail restoration project including a trestle that spans the Thomapple River. Vermontville is chosen as one oftwo cities in Michigan for an asset-management program to assess water and wastewater utilities. Intern Nick Demorest from MSU implements the program with Monte O’Dell, village DPW supervisor. Chartwells Dining Services is chosen to oversee food service for Maple Valley schools. This was decided b“y Maple Valley Board ofEducation as a cost­ saving measure. July r"" M Moo£Ville h11 ! Crea-mery, owned and operated by Doug and Louisa Westendorp and family, builds a new dairy barn that will include a robotic milking system. The new bam will house 240 cows. The Eaton County Fair showcases work of4-H clubs through the course of a week full of activities, competi­ tions and judged contests. Aleta VanAuken, 91, of Vermontville receives the Oldest Exhibitor Award, a first place and Outstanding Senior Exhibit Award for her entry of a full-sized double wedding ring quilt at the Eaton County Fair. The Village of Nashville is given a clean audit, and the buildings and grounds com­ mittee asks the community what to do with three neg­ lected village properties: the bandstand in Putnam Park, the Boy Scout and water­ main buildings. Girls Night Out is held in Nashville. The annual event is sponsored by the Friends of Putnam District Library. August The Village of Vermontville learns it will not benefit from a Safe Routes to School grant. The section of funding that would have directly benefited the village was cut from the total grant amount. “This leaves the village in an awkward position,” said President Ruth Wineman. The village of Vermontville was the Act 51 for the grant. Serving in this capacity meant the village would be responsible to coordinate the funding and help front matching costs. In the primary election, Democrat Amy Jo Kinyon defeats incumbent Democrat JoeAnn Nehmer for the posi­ tion of treasurer of Vermontville Township. All library and fire/emergency services millage pro­ posals pass in Maple Grove, Castleton and Vermontville townships. Auditions are held for the ballet, “The Nutcracker,” sponsored by The Revue and Step N’ Time Dance Studio. Technology issues that have plagued the Maple Valley Schools are resolved thanks to the intervention of Will Cornell from Eaton Intermediate School District. Cornell likened the upgrade to going from a two-lane highway to eight lanes. An old content filter was central to the problem. What ended up being a catalyst for a citizen move­ ment initially outrages resi­ dents Sandra Lundquist and Shirley Dexter who address the Nashville Village Council. The Maple Valley Marching Lions hold band camp at the high school. Nate VanStee is appointed drum major. • Susanne Waffle, special education director for Maple Valley Schools, accepts the additional title ofprincipal of Fuller Street Elementary. 7 ‘'Each child Is a 'learning puzzle ... Teachers have to be problem-solvers,” said ; Waffle... da mr> 1 In one of her first acts as principal, Waffle addresses traffic flow issues at Fuller Street. “It was chaos,” said Waffle of the drop-off and pick-up procedures or lack thereof. “This is a safety issue. We don’t want kids taking off with someone or being hit.” Parents are asked to remain in cars to limit the number of adults in the building. All visitors must sign in and wear visitor badges while in the school. Moo-Ville Creamery is named Best Ice Cream Parlor in Michigan. Nashville Village Council Trustee Mary Coll unleashes a verbal attack on Gary White during the public comment portion ofthe regu­ lar monthly meeting. September Restore the Roar is rekin­ dled by former Maple Valley cheerleaders Janel Pena, Jamie Brighton, Connie Tuller and April Heinze with Duska Brumm, athletic director and assistant princi­ pal for Maple Valley Schools. “We are all cheerleaders. We need a community of cheerleaders. The more we have, the better the group,” said Pena. Morgan Road resident Marl Steinbach is arrested for animal cruelty. Seven emaciated horses and 17 cats are seized from her home. Jessica Meyers, an employee of Chartwells Continued next page �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 29,2012 — Page 9 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC­ Democrat Michael Atayan. TOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ Republican Jeffrey Sauter LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ ran unopposed for prosecut­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE ing attorney, and Republican USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR Diana Bosworth replaces OFFICE AT THE NUMBER Fran Fuller, who is retiring BELOW IE YOU ARE IN ACTIVE as the new clerk and register MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RAN ­ of deeds. SALE - Default has been made Democrat Michael Hosey DALL S. MILLER & ASSOCI­ in the conditions of a mortgage ATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT remains county commission­ COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO made by KATHLEEN S. HAMIL­ TON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN er for District 1. COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY to TCF National Bank successor INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY Maple Valley Board of by merger to Great Lakes Education incumbents April BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ National Bank Michigan, POSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY Mortgagee, dated September 3, Heinze and Tim Burd retain SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE seats and will be joined by DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR 1999, and recorded September 14, 1999, in Barry County Brian Green, who beat NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CON­ Records, Michigan. Said mort­ Melissa Faurot by just three TACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage gage is now held by TCF Sale - Default has been made in National Bank successor by votes. the conditions of a certain mort­ merger to Great Lakes National In Vermontville Township gage made by Charles E. Bank Michigan by assignment. races, Republican Jack Sheldon and Stacey L. Sheldon,, There is claimed to be due at the Owens retains his position as husband and wife to Mortgage date hereof the sum of Electronic Registration Systems, $71,380.97 (seventy-one thou­ supervisor. Inc. as nominee for WMC sand three hundred eighty and Newcomer Republican Mortgage Corp, Mortgagee, 97/100) including interest at LEGAL NOTICE dated January 26, 2004, and recorded on February 9,2004, as Document Number: 1121950, Barry County Records, said mort­ gage was assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., asTrustee for the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of June 1, 2004 Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-WMC4 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 04, 2004 and recorded FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event this property is July 06, 2010 by Document claimed as a principal residence Number: 2010070600006386, , exempt from tax under section on which mortgage there is 7cc of the general property tax claimed to be due at the date act, 1893 PA 206, MCL ,7cc hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven please contact our office at (248) Thousand Two Hundred Twenty844-5123. This firm is a debt col­ Three and 48/100 ($87,223.48) lector attempting to collect a debt. including interest at the rate of Any information obtained will be: 4;3900Q% per annum; Under the used for this purpose. If you are power of sale contained in said in the Military, please contact our mortgage and the statute in such office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has case made and provided, notice been made in the conditions of a is hereby given that said mort­ certain mortgage made by: gage will be foreclosed by a sale Michael J. Munroe, A Single Man of the mortgaged premises, or to Mortgage Electronic some part of them, at public Registration Systems, Inc., as venue, at the place of holding the nominee for Intervale Mortgage Circuit Court in said Barry Corporation, its successors and County, where the premises to be assigns; Mortgagee, dated May sold or some part Of them'are sit30, 2006 and recorded June 2, uated, at 01:00 PM on January 2006 in Instrument # 1165457 17, 2013 Said premises .are situ­ Barry County Records-, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: ated in the City of Nashville, HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. by Barry County, Michigan, and are assignment dated August 15, described as: LOT 6 OF STALEY 2012 and recorded August 16, ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF 2012 in Instrument # 2012­ NASHVILLE, ACCORDING TO 003452 on which mortgage there THE RECORDED PLATTHEREis claimed to be due at the date OF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 hereof the sum of One Hundred OF PLATS, PAGE 4, BARRY Twenty-Three Thousand Three COUNTY MICHIGAN Commonly Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars known as: 403 Philadelphia and Twenty-Eight Cents ($123,329.28) including interest Street If the property is eventual­ 8.79% per annum. Under the ly sold at foreclosure sale, the power of sale contained in said redemption period will be 6.00 mortgage and the statute in such months from the date of sale case made and provided, notice unless the property is abandoned is hereby given that said mort­ or used for agricultural purposes. gage will be foreclosed by a sale If the property is determined of the mortgaged premises, or abandoned in accordance with some part of them, at public ven­ MCL 600.3241 and/or due, Circuit Court of Barry 600.3241a, the redemption peri­ County at 1:00PM on January 24, od will be 30 days from the date 2013 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, of sale, or 15 days after statutory Michigan, and are described as: notice, whichever is later. If the The North one-half (1/2) of Lot property is presumed to be used 786 of the City, formerly Village, for agricultural purposes prior to of Hastings, Barry County, the date of the foreclosure sale Michigan, according to the pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the recorded plat thereof, except the redemption period is 1 year. South 2.1 feet thereof. A union Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the driveway 12 feet in width exists property is sold at a foreclosure along the line between the one- sale, the borrowers) will be held half (1/2) lot herein described and the South one-half (1/2) of the responsible to the person who same lot for the use of the par­ buys the property at the mortties. Commonly known as 220 S gage foreclosure sale or to the Park St, Hastings Ml 49058 The mortgage holder for damaging redemption period shall be 6 the property during the redempmonths from the date of such tion period. TO ALL PURsale, unless determined aban­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortdoned in accordance with’ MCL gagee can rescind the sale. In 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in that event, your damages are, if which case the redemption peri­ any, limited solely to the return of od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expira­ the bid amount tendered at sale, tion of the notice required by plus interest. If you are a tenant MCL 600.3241 a(c), Whichever is in the property, please contact later; or unless MCL our office as you may have cer­ 600.3240(17) applies. If the prop­ tain rights. Dated: December 15, erty is sold at foreclosure sale 2012 Randall S. Miller & under Chapter 32 of the Revised Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Judicature Act of 1961; under Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., MCL 600.3278, the borrower will asTrustee for the Pooling and be held responsible to the person Servicing Agreement dated as of who buys the property, at the June 1, 2004 Merrill Lynch mortgage foreclosure sale or to Investors Trust the mortgage holder for damag­ Mortgage ing the property during the Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed redemption period. Dated: Certificates, Series 2004-WMC4 12/22/2012 HSBC Mortgage 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite Services, Inc. Assignee of 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & 248-335-9200 Case No. Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. 120MI01380-1 (12-15)(01-05) Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 06798405 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-72025 (12-22)(01-12) See YEAR IN REVIEW, page 11 Big Boy nearly Joses his head after this swing at the strong man challenge at the Eaton County 4-H Fair in July. 4-Hers from Eaton County meet at the Charlotte fairgrounds to showcase projects and animals for advice and awards. Continued from previous page Dining Services, is named director of dining services for Maple Valley Schools. Eaton County Parks and Recreation agrees to oversee the Safe Routes to School grant relieving the village of Vermontville of the obliga­ tion. Trustee Richard Harwood resigns from the Nashville Village Council, citing fami­ ly and work obligations. Mary Coll remains silent when urged by audience members to apologize for her conduct toward Gary White. “I am shocked and embar­ rassed by the behavior of Mary Coll and the lack of involvement of Frank Dunham,” said resident Sandy Lundquist. “I don’t believe any apolo­ gy is necessary,” said Dunham. Due to a feeling of being micromanaged and remarks made to him publicly by Mike Kenyon of the police committee, Police Chief Jerry Schray of Nashville resigns. The resignation is not accepted by council members in a 4-2 vote. Trustees Coll and Kenyon cast the two dissenting votes. Kimberly Rodriguez is named grand marshal for fall homecoming. Rodriguez is a member of the Maple Valley Class of 2000 and the owner of Step N’ Time Dance Studio and Envy Hair Salon in Nashville. Taking matters into their own hands, Shirley Dexter and Sandy Lundquist form a new interest group in Nashville. The mission state­ ment includes improving the overall look of the village, preserving and restoring as much as possible the histori­ cal buildings and sites, seek­ ing grants and resources, enhancing the image of the area to be a destination, encouraging new growth and businesses and engaging youths. October Nashville Village Council trustees Mary Coll and Mike Kenyon resign; Darren Fisher, Lori Courtney and Ben Langman are sworn in as trustees. The Vermontville Greater Federation of Women’s Club hosts the 97th annual Southwestern District meet­ ing. This was the first time the Vermontville club hosted the event. Pathways Academy, the virtual academy at Maple Valley Schools doubles enrollment and adds another teacher, Wallace Woodman, called back from a previous layoff. Christine Terpening of Vermontville is featured as a multi-talented and communi­ ty-minded citizen. Terpening, a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley, lives two miles from where she grew up. Fall homecoming King Tyler Hickey and Queen Maggie Semrau are crowned along with Prince Austin Rood and Princess Ivy Braden. Drum major Nate VanStee of the Maple Valley Marching Lions wins Best Field Director Award at the Hastings Marching Band Invitational. Books are still not bal­ anced and the search for a clerk continues in the Village of Vermontville. J-Ad Graphics announces a voluntary subscription pro­ gram to assist in maintaining free circulation coverage throughout the area. According to Fred Jacobs the sluggish economy has depleted advertising dollars and prices of paper, ink and fuel have climbed. Higher than normal num­ bers of deer deaths attributed to a virus, epizootic hemor­ rhagic disease, are expected to cease after the first frost. The virus is transmitted from deer to deer by a biting fly called a midge. Fire Prevention Week has the villages of Nashville and Vermontville firefighters educating citizens on fire safety. Eaton County Heritage award recipient Allan Gardner of Vermontville speaks on his passion for Woodlawn Cemetery. Gardner has developed a database of information on persons buried at the ceme­ tery. Kellogg School, home of BUGS, is one of 52 stops on the annual Arts and Eats tour sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council. BUGS adopts the newly formed Nashville Area Citizens Coalition under its 501(c)3 status as a non-profit organization. The Maple Valley eques­ trian team competes at the state champipnship in the Class C division of the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association. The three-person team is comprised of juniors Breanna Heinze and Jacey Wood with sophomore Robbie Bricker. Maple Valley Schools send representatives to the National FFA convention in Indianapolis. Jaime Curth, whogi'aduated in J tine, com­ peted in extemporaneous speaking and earned a Bronze Award. Eric Scott, from the Maple Valley Class of 2011, receives one of 3,000 American FFA degrees. This degree is con­ sidered the highest award given to members. Nash Bash is held in Nashville Halloween night, joining other annual events in the area such as trunk-or-treat and door-to-door trick-ortreat and Ace’s Haunted Garage. November Election results reveal several incumbents were ousted from Eaton County offices: Democrat Tom Reich beats Sheriff Mike Raines, Democrat Bob Robinson of Vermontville defeats Republican Treasurer William Conarton. A new drain commissioner was cho­ sen, Republican Richard Wagner, who will replace 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 discrimi­ nation 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 readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06768090 owWrumr? LEGAL NOTICE 8.25% (eight point two five) per­ cent 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 venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00:00 PM on January 24, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: SITUATED IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF BARRY, TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN, AND DESCRIB­ ED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL C: THAT PART OF THE NORTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED, AS: COM­ MENCING AT- THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 05' 07” EAST ON THE NORTH SECTION LINE 994.92 FEEK, TJi»EMCElSQVTH 02 DEGREES 12V/27"j WPST PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, 473.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF OF THIS BEGINNING DESCRIPTION: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 05' 07" EAST PARALLEL TO THE NORTH SECTION LINE 339.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 2T 27” WEST ON THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 05' or WEST PARALLEL TO THE NORTH SECTION LINE 339.17 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 21' 27” EAST PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, 220.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND LYING WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO THE WEST LINE OF THE ABOVE PARCEL, EXTENDING FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL NORTH TO FERRIS ROAD. Commonly known as: 15117 Andrea Ln Parcel Number 0903201114 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The mortgagee can foreclosing 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 the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, you may have certain rights. Dated: December 22, 2012 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A.. 2155 Butterfield Drive, Suite- 200-S Troy, Ml 48084 WWR# 10110715 (1222W01-12)' 06799042 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 29,2012 Handful of Lions reached state finals in 2012 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions had their ups and downs in 2012. Junior Cash Flower won Maple Valley’s lone state medal in 2012, finishing eighth in the 152-pound weight class at the Division 4 Individual Wrestling Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills in March. He was one of four Maple Valley varsity wrestlers who qualified for the regional round of the state tourna­ ment, joining Alejandro Reid, Andrew Zank and Austin Davis. Flower and the Lions’ 215-pounder Reid both earned spots at the indi­ vidual finals. In August, there was Flower starting his senior year in the green and silver ofthe rival Olivet Eagle var­ sity football team, rushing for 52 yards and two touch­ downs in the Eagles’ 41-8 victory over the Lions in the KVA Classic at Western Michigan University. Ups and downs. Senior Garrett Reid won regional championships in the long jump and the 100meter dash for the Lion var­ sity boys’ track and field team, after winning KVA titles in the long jump and at the finals. The Lions’ Keegan Yost watches a throw in the shot Rushford reached the state Teammate Keegan Yost won the conference and regional finals after having won put fly during the Division 3 State Finals in Comstock championships in the shot Kalamazoo Valley Park in June. put, and qualified for the Association championships State finals in the discus. in 800-meter run, the 1600- the homecoming king. four-point game. “After the handshakes I At the Division 3 State meter run and the 3200- Brandon Erwin rushed in the go-ahead touchdown with 45 told them to go celebrate Finals hosted by Comstock meter run. She started her senior sea­ seconds left on a fourth-and- with the student section/’ Park High School, Reid scratched on his final son off strong as well, mak- 2 play from the Irish 5-yard- said Maple Valley head line. and 9?7etV, ^iller ^attempts in the, long jump । ing her., third.,gpp.p.ar^ppp)? ppp) .iyyT 'addedTfie'two-point converContinued next page and missed out bn the finals the Division 3S’ Lower L ' a year,aftpr.med,aling in the Peninsula Cross Country sion run which made it a eVent/lie (didn’t riidke' it but Championship at Michigan of the semifinals in the 100- International Speedway in d-j-jMpter' ddih, ^nd.” ihej:Eion_ '^Brooklyn- -in—Noyembe 1600-meter relay team was Rushford set a new personal ninth - one spot-short of the record at MIS With her 45thmedals. place time of 19 minutes Yost was ninth in the shot 39.8 seconds. Maple Valley senior Garrett Reid signed his National put at the . state finals, and “I definitely improved Letter of Intent to join the Spring Arbor University Men’s 12th in the discus. from last year, and I was Track and Field-program after another fine spring for the Ups and downs. right on rhy pace,” said Lion varsity team: 'Still, it took a great work Rushford. • ethic and some great per­ “I had a lot of support formances to get those from all my friends and fam­ opportunities to compete ily . I’m truly blessed to have with and against the state’s them all. I just prayed the best. whole time that I could get AUTO-SERVICE CENTER Those guys were joined at through it and God provided Your Local CM Automotive Specialists the Division 3 Track and me the strength.” LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF Field Championship in June There were plenty of other, HASTINGS ON M-79 by junior Jessica Rushford high points during the course Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With'All Makes & Models and freshman Jadelyn of the year for the Lions. Stewart from the Maple Senior Caleb Walker 1 945-019 J JEFF D OBBINS’W^WF Valley girls’ team. Rushford closed out a fine varsity A»TO SERVICE, INC. Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician was 20th in the 800-meter boys’ golf career at Maple Over 20 years experience run and 15th in the 1600- Valley by winning the KVA 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE Tournament at Riverside Country Club in May. He fired a three-over-par 75 to edge Olivet’s Keagan Carpenter and Hackett Catholic Central’s Colin Joseph by one stroke. Lion senior Jessica Rushford checks the dock as she Walker went on to qualify for the regional round of the nears the finish line at the Division 3 Lower Peninsula We look state tournament in Division Gross Country Championship in November. forward to 3, finishing two strokes short of the final individual quali­ meeting your fying spot for the state finals. hardware The Lions continued to do their best to try and restore needs in the the roar at Maple Valley in Heating 6 flir Conditioning New Year. 2012. The crowd was out in full Featuring Ruud Gas Furnaces and force for homecoming 2012, flir Conditioners a Friday night in October in Full Line of Indoor flir Quality Products which the Lion, varsity foot­ FREE Estimates ball team rallied from a firstLicensed 6 Insured RUUD half deficit to defeat Hackett Uermoiitville • Cole Hansbarger, Owner Catholic Central 28-24. Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tyler Hickey rushed 33 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-0882 times for 153 yards and two www. hometown I u mber.com touchdowns, and was named DOBBIN'S ACDelco COMPLETE Happy New Year From All Of Us! Hansbarger] JlHOMETO j LUMBER & HARDWARE 517-490-1287 BfJ 106796957 Facebook | �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 29,2012 — Page 11 YEAR IN REVIEW, continued from page 9— The Maple Valley varsity football team warms-up for its annual appearance in the KVA Classic at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo. From previous page coach Brian Lincoln. “They were all down on the field. The band played at the end, with the student section. Our school spirit is coming back, slowly. It’s exciting again, of course it always helps when you win a few games.” “It was a lot of fun.” The spirit of the Lion community was also dis­ played in October when the Maple Valley varsity volley­ ball team teamed up with Hastings to hold a Pink Night which raised nearly $2,000 to help in the battle against cancer. “It was a night about fundraising and a benefit,” Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter said. “It wasn’t really about volley­ The Lion student section gets fired up during the varsity volleyball team’s Pink ball. Iplayed every single one on my bench. Hastings is Game against Hastings which raised nearly $2,000 to help fight cancer in October. always a great program. It is , section, that was nearly win. Football and Cheerlead­ Lion head varsity boys’ what it is.* * entirely dressed or painted in ing teams let their athletes basketball coach Chris “Before the game, we pink, was happy to cheer for out of practice early to join Ewing has been pleased with talked to the girls about its team to come out with the in the festivities. the home support of his remembering why we’re teajn, which, js off to q 54) here. There are the survivors start to the 52012-13 season. and we’re here to raise He hopes it carries over into money to find a cure. We do the new year. that garage sale and we do That new year could bring the car wash. We actually a new conference for the walk, and yes it is fun and Lions. In early December the yes we have a good time, but school board approved a we’re trying to give back to request by athletic director this world that we live in.” Duska Brumm to pursue The Lions’ rowdy student joininga new conference which would also include Perry, Corunna, Lansing Christian, Stockbridge, Leslie and Lakewood. Rita Miller and incumbent Democrat Gary Goris will be trustees. Incumbent Democrat Sharon Stewart ran unopposed for clerk. Kelly Williams remains treasurer in Vermontville Village, defeating two chal­ lengers. President Ruth Wineman ran unopposed, as did trustees Garry Patrick and Sue Villanueva. Charles Viele Sr. was elected a trustee, Vermontville post office will remain open, with reduced hours of operation. Fuller Street Elementary teachers Lori Pettingill and Cindy Baker voice frustra­ tions at school board meeting about loss of planning time and added duties. Re-opening Maplewood School in Vermontville is considered by the school board to address growth of Pathways Academy and pos­ sible expansion of Maple Valley Academy from the current combined kinder­ garten and first grade to higher grade levels. The Vermontville Maple Syrup Association announces its plans to donate a pavilion to the Village of Vermontville. The pavilion is to be dedicated to anybody who has been involved in the maple syrup festival, past, present or future. Veterans Day is observed at Maple Valley Schools. A Black Hawk helicopter lands at the high school. Veterans and students' are invited to tour the helicopter. Under the ^direction of Sarah Shoemaker, a cast of 75 Maple Valley students presents “The Wizard of Oz,” over two weekends. After months rife with EWING WELL DRILLING INC. controversy within the police department in Nashville, Sgt. Mike Shapley resigns. The village council opts not to fill the position, however, officer Lucas Willcutt is moved to full time. December Shauna Swantek, director of Putnam District Library, is chosen the 2012 Young Athena Award winner by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Swantek is acknowledged as an emerg­ ing leader who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative within her profes­ sion and community. “The Nutcracker,” a joint production by Step N’ Time Dance Studio and The Revue is directed and choreo­ graphed by Kimberly Rodriguez. Plans are to make “The Nutcracker” an annual event. After all donations are col­ lected, Fuller Street announces that students raised $4,500 by running for funds in October. The money will be used by the school to fund programs. Maple Valley Board of Education member Tony Shaw is honored for his serv­ ice. Shaw opted not to run for the board again due to work commitments. With a dusting of snow on the ground, Christmas comes town. to Vermontville Township Library hosts Santa and Mrs. Claus who visit with 100 plus young­ sters. 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The choir fin­ Superintendent Ronna Steel, ished with, “Rockin’ Around Maple Valley Da Capo has the Christmas Tree,” and been chosen as the one choir “Do You Hear What I to perform for the state Hear?” Da Capo honors choir Superintendent’s conference,” Rosin told the audi­ ended the evening perform­ ing the following numbers: ence. Da Capo will perform , at “Let it Ring, Let it Swing, the Kalamazoo Radisson Let it Snow!,” “ Jingle Bells” and “Believe.” Hotel in February. In a follow up telephone “This is a gathering of all the superintendents in the interview, Steel said that two state of Michigan, and our years ago, when she first small-town choir gets to per­ started attending superinten­ form,” said Rosin. “Last dent’s conferences, large year’s choir for this event choirs from big schools were was from the Detroit featured. “We have a small school Renaissance School for the but we have an amazing Arts.” A standing room only choir,” Steel commented to attendees crowd was present for the conference announcement, said Angel assigned to the same table. Unbeknownst to Steel, Christopher in a press one ofher tablemates was an release. Featured soloists for the organizer for the confer­ evening were: Timara Burd ences. He encouraged her to on “Where Are You send more information. Christmas?” Burd was Over the course of two accompanied by Alexis years, Steel continued to Lamance on guitar;- Colton remind him of the talent in Parish’s solo was on Maple Valley and continued “Joseph’s Lullaby;” James to send video clips. The final Burd, “I Heard the Bells on clip clinched the deal when Christmas Ray” and Red Steej filmed Da Capo in the Proctor on “Silent Night,” administration office as they accompanied by Colton Reid did an impromptu caroling on guitar; Chris Steffler sang through the building. a solo on “Christmas Shoes,” After seeing the video, the and Jaden Henke soloed on organizer was ecstatic. “O Holy Night.” Henke was “Wow — we were just the only junior high student talking about your choir and to perform in the concert said this just sealed the deal,” he Christopher. told Steel. The high school choir Steel is unabashed about sang “Sing Noel” and proclaiming herself a “brag- Maple Valley Da Capo honors choir performs Christmas songs Thursday, Dec. 20 for the community. Da Capo will perform at a state superintendent’s meeting in February at Western Michigan University. The Maple Valley High School choir, under the direction of Ryan Rosin, performs a Christmas con­ cert Thursday, Dec. 20 in the high school auditorium. ger” for the district. “I want the world to hear about Maple Valley,” she says. One city at a time, she’s doing just that. Be successful with New Year’s resolutions “In 2013,1 resolve to ... ... Work smarter, not hard­ er? Spend less time at work? Learn a foreign language?” Research from Statistic Brain from the University of Scranton, Journal of Clinical Psychology shows that the top 10 resolutions for 2012 includ­ ed goals to lose weight, get organized, spend less, save more, enjoy life to the fullest, stay fit and healthy, learn ^7 • aa d 0 With warm regards.. the best thing about the holiday is having the opportunity to express our gratitude and extend our best wishes to all our customers. SERVING T nRERFOR everyone at... KENT OIL & PROPANE, INC (800) 638-7484 "Serving Your Heating Needs Since 1936" 735 Durkee (M-66), Nashville, Ml (517) 852-9210 or FROST HEATING & COOLING Qualittf, Value & Service • Free Estimates (616) 374-7595 Goodman NASHVILLE Air Conditioning & Heating (517) 852-9565 something exciting, quit smoking, help others in their dreams, fall in love and spend more time with family, report­ ed Ann Chastain, Michigan State University Extension specialist. This research also indicates that people who openly make resolutions are 10 times more likely to achieve their goals than people who don’t. Yet most approach the process exactly wrong, said behavioral experts: they rely on will power. In a survey released by the American Psychological Association, will power was the top reason people cited for failing to make positive changes. Will power is nested in part ofthe brain that is easi­ ly overloaded and exhausted. What works far better, researchers said, is training other parts ofthe brain respon­ sible for linking positive emo­ tions to new habits and condi­ tioning yourselfto new behav­ iors. Additional research from the University of Scranton shows that while 45 percent of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions, less than 50 percent have success even infrequently, and only 8 per­ cent of people fully achieve their resolution. Resolutions are hopeful intentions to change - to make life better in some way, said Chastain. “To make positive changes in 2013, you need a positive mindset,” she said. “In prabtical terms, this means you might follow some changeoriented tips.” The “Grantseeker Tips” newsletter by Miner and Associates Inc. suggests the following: Set smaller goals with smaller steps. Chunk up a larg­ er goal (such as to be more organized at work) into small­ er increments (for instance, clean out one file drawer each week). Big goals are accom­ plished in small units. We typ­ ically accomplish our most difficult goals by focusing on more easily achievable^ meas­ urable and results-driented objectives. Be specific. It is easy to be discouraged by a broad goal, such as “I want to work smarter, not harder.” Instead, be realistic about can be done — specifically. Identify small, specific actions that can be achieved and that will provide a feeling of satisfaction; devel­ op a daily must-do list of criti­ cal tasks and check them off when finished. To be success­ ful, concentrate on specific, observable, measurable objec­ tives. Be flexible. Sometimes the best of intentions go astray, such as spending an entire day sorting and answering emails. If a must-do list isn’t finished, don’t abandon it, simply cany over those tasks the next day and work on them first. Accept that humans are not perfect; get back on the action wagon, since this was only a tempo­ rary setback, not a permanent defeat. Michigan State University Extension offers educational programs and assistance to organizations in areas of strategic planning, developing SMART goals and results-oriented objectives, board mem­ ber professional development and many other topics, said Chastain. 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